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5._o 16._o 18._o and_o rom._n 8._o 33._o 33._o hereby_o then_o appear_v both_o what_o justification_n be_v and_o wherein_o it_o differ_v from_o sanctification_n for_o the_o contrary_a to_o sanctify_v be_v pollute_v but_o the_o contrary_a to_o justify_v be_v condemn_v wherefore_o as_o sanctify_v be_v the_o contrary_a to_o pollute_v do_v signify_v make_v holy_a so_o justify_v be_v the_o contrary_a to_o condemn_v do_v signify_v absolve_a acquit_v pronounce_v just_a and_o in_o this_o sense_n evermore_o in_o the_o question_n of_o justification_n it_o be_v use_v when_o it_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n neither_o be_v the_o papist_n able_a to_o produce_v any_o one_o testimony_n where_o justification_n be_v ascribe_v to_o god_n as_o 33._o it_o be_v god_n that_o do_v justify_v do_v signify_v make_v righteous_a by_o infusion_n this_o then_o be_v the_o first_o note_n of_o difference_n whereunto_o other_o may_v be_v add_v for_o in_o justification_n as_o i_o say_v before_o we_o have_v communion_n 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apprehend_v by_o faith_n and_o to_o hold_v he_o 8._o accurse_v though_o he_o be_v a_o angel_n from_o heaven_n that_o shall_v teach_v otherwise_o of_o sanctification_n as_o not_o to_o subject_v ourselves_o to_o the_o dominion_n 12._o of_o sin_n or_o to_o the_o terror_n or_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n but_o without_o servile_a fear_n willing_o and_o cheerful_o to_o serve_v our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v well_o assure_v that_o he_o will_v cover_v our_o want_n and_o accept_v of_o our_o unperfect_a endeavour_n of_o christian_a liberty_n in_o respect_n of_o outward_a thing_n as_o not_o to_o suffer_v our_o conscience_n to_o be_v bind_v by_o the_o authority_n of_o any_o creature_n injoin_v they_o as_o necessary_a in_o themselves_o and_o much_o less_o to_o bind_v our_o own_o conscience_n as_o scrupulosluy_fw-fr and_o superstitious_o put_v religion_n either_o in_o the_o use_n or_o forbearance_n of_o they_o of_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n as_o not_o to_o suffer_v ourselves_o by_o all_o the_o machination_n of_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n to_o be_v withdraw_v from_o the_o hope_n and_o expectation_n of_o it_o but_o comfortable_o to_o live_v as_o man_n 2d_o save_v in_o hope_n the_o other_o duty_n be_v that_o which_o the_o apostle_n mention_v galath_n 5._o 13._o brother_n say_v he_o 13._o you_o be_v call_v to_o liberty_n only_o use_v not_o your_o liberty_n as_o a_o occasion_n to_o the_o flesh_n but_o by_o charity_n serve_v one_o another_o that_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v careful_a liberty_n both_o to_o avoid_v the_o abuse_n of_o christian_a liberty_n and_o also_o to_o use_v it_o aright_o the_o abuse_n be_v manifold_a as_o first_o of_o the_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n when_o man_n do_v turn_v 4._o it_o into_o wantonness_n their_o freedom_n from_o sin_n into_o a_o freedom_n to_o sin_n as_o though_o they_o be_v so_o free_v from_o the_o law_n as_o that_o they_o need_v not_o to_o obey_v it_o as_o though_o good_a work_n because_o they_o be_v not_o exact_v to_o justification_n be_v in_o no_o respect_n needful_a to_o salvation_n we_o be_v not_o frâ—e_v say_v luther_n christ._n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n from_o work_n but_o from_o the_o opinion_n of_o work_n that_o be_v from_o the_o foolish_a presumption_n of_o justification_n seek_v by_o work_n second_o of_o christian_a liberty_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o creature_n of_o god_n &_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a when_o we_o do_v use_v they_o without_o regard_n of_o our_o duty_n to_o god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o god_n be_v piety_n to_o our_o neighbour_n in_o general_a charity_n and_o in_o particular_a to_o our_o superior_a obedience_n and_o loyalty_n to_o ourselves_o sobriety_n for_o these_o as_o i_o say_v be_v the_o bound_n of_o our_o liberty_n which_o if_o we_o pass_v in_o the_o use_n thereof_o we_o abuse_v it_o the_o use_n of_o our_o liberty_n be_v contrary_a to_o piety_n first_o when_o we_o ourselves_o be_v impious_a and_o irreligious_a for_o though_o the_o thing_n in_o themselves_o be_v clean_o yet_o the_o use_n of_o they_o be_v unclean_a to_o they_o that_o be_v impure_a for_o as_o 15._o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a so_o to_o the_o unclean_a nothing_o be_v clean_o second_o when_o the_o use_n of_o they_o be_v not_o sanctify_v unto_o we_o 5._o either_o by_o the_o word_n as_o when_o we_o make_v more_o indifferent_a thing_n than_o god_n in_o his_o word_n have_v make_v as_o drunkenness_n fornication_n usury_n etc._n etc._n or_o when_o we_o do_v not_o use_v they_o in_o faith_n and_o sound_a persuasion_n out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o charter_n of_o our_o liberty_n that_o we_o may_v lawful_o and_o with_o a_o good_a conscience_n use_v they_o for_o though_o nothing_o in_o itself_o be_v unclean_a yet_o to_o he_o 〈…〉_z that_o think_v or_o doubt_v that_o it_o be_v unclean_a it_o be_v so_o to_o he_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o this_o particular_a say_v whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o say_v be_v sin_n or_o by_o the_o duty_n of_o invocation_n as_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n without_o either_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o his_o blessing_n in_o the_o use_n or_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o same_o three_o we_o abuse_v our_o liberty_n irreligious_o when_o we_o use_v it_o to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n or_o to_o the_o hindrance_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n as_o in_o the_o immoderate_a and_o unseasonable_a use_n of_o recreation_n etc._n etc._n whereby_o man_n show_v themselves_o to_o be_v 4._o lover_n of_o pleasure_n more_o than_o of_o god_n likewise_o our_o use_n of_o the_o creature_n and_o of_o thing_n indifferent_a be_v against_o charity_n when_o we_o use_v they_o without_o due_a regard_n of_o avoid_v scandal_n and_o offence_n against_o loyalty_n when_o use_v our_o liberty_n with_o contempt_n of_o lawful_a authority_n we_o make_v it_o a_o cloak_n to_o cover_v some_o naughtiness_n and_o last_o against_o sobriety_n when_o under_o the_o pretence_n of_o christian_a liberty_n the_o creature_n of_o god_n and_o other_o thing_n indifferent_a be_v use_v either_o as_o instrument_n to_o serve_v or_o as_o ensign_n to_o display_v our_o pride_n or_o intemperate_a lust_n as_o in_o the_o excess_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n recreation_n the_o use_n of_o the_o marriage_n bed_n apparel_n building_n and_o such_o like_a but_o let_v we_o come_v to_o the_o right_a use_n of_o our_o christian_a liberty_n liberty_n which_o be_v twofold_a either_o the_o sanctification_n of_o our_o life_n or_o the_o pacification_n of_o our_o conscience_n as_o touch_v the_o former_a the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o liberty_n of_o save_v grace_n be_v when_o it_o be_v use_v to_o the_o free_a voluntary_a and_o cheerful_a worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o 75._o that_o be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o liberty_n and_o redemption_n the_o right_a use_n of_o christian_a liberty_n in_o outward_a thing_n be_v when_o it_o be_v use_v to_o a_o free_a and_o cheerful_a serve_v both_o one_o of_o 13._o another_o in_o charity_n and_o of_o the_o superior_a in_o obedience_n and_o loialty_n that_o be_v free_a 19_o from_o all_o we_o make_v ourselves_o servant_n unto_o all_o for_o their_o good_a for_o as_o luther_n say_v christ._n a_o christian_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o inner_a man_n be_v free_a but_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o outward_a man_n he_o be_v through_o charity_n the_o servant_n of_o all_o and_o herein_o we_o be_v to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o christ_n who_o 5._o though_o he_o be_v god_n take_v upon_o he_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n to_o make_v we_o free_a and_o though_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o all_o 28._o come_v not_o to_o be_v minister_v unto_o but_o to_o minister_v and_o wise_a of_o the_o bless_a angel_n who_o though_o they_o be_v glorious_a spirit_n notwithstanding_o take_v no_o
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unto_o he_o as_o our_o second_o husband_n beget_v good_a motion_n in_o we_o as_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n acceptable_a unto_o â—od_n this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o apost_n teach_v etc._n rom._n 7._o for_o have_v say_v chap._n 6._o 14._o that_o sin_n shall_v not_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o because_o we_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n after_o he_o have_v answer_v a_o objection_n &_o prevent_v the_o abuse_n of_o this_o doctrine_n which_o carnal_a man_n will_v make_v thereof_o as_o though_o they_o may_v sin_v free_o because_o they_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o seven_o chapter_n he_o prove_v that_o we_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n by_o that_o similitude_n which_o even_o now_o i_o mention_v because_o be_v regenerate_v and_o dead_a unto_o sin_n we_o be_v mortify_v to_o the_o law_n and_o the_o law_n to_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o irritation_n thereof_o cause_v by_o our_o corruption_n and_o 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scorn_n to_o be_v send_v forth_o into_o the_o 14._o ministry_n and_o service_n of_o our_o good_a the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o doctrine_n concern_v the_o liberty_n of_o glory_n be_v true_o to_o believe_v it_o and_o to_o live_v as_o in_o expectation_n of_o it_o know_v that_o he_o which_o have_v this_o 3_o hope_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v like_a unto_o christ_n at_o his_o appearance_n will_v purify_v himself_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a that_o as_o he_o hope_v to_o be_v like_o he_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o liberty_n of_o glory_n so_o he_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n resemble_v his_o graciousness_n by_o the_o liberty_n of_o grace_n but_o the_o chief_a use_n of_o this_o doctrine_n be_v to_o pacify_v man_n conscience_n without_o which_o unless_o they_o sleep_v in_o carnal_a security_n they_o be_v so_o wonderful_o perplex_v that_o neither_o can_v they_o live_v in_o peace_n nor_o attempt_v any_o thing_n almost_o with_o quiet_a mind_n for_o whereas_o there_o befoure_n thing_n which_o trouble_v perplex_v conscience_n this_o doctrine_n be_v a_o sovereign_a remedy_n to_o clear_v and_o to_o appease_v the_o conscience_n in_o respect_n of_o they_o all_o the_o first_o be_v the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o fear_v of_o damnation_n for_o when_o thy_o conscience_n be_v summon_v before_o the_o judgement_n feat_n of_o god_n or_o terrify_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o his_o wrath_n as_o in_o â—ime_n of_o temptation_n or_o affliction_n or_o in_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n when_o thou_o do_v consider_v the_o severity_n of_o god_n justice_n who_o will_v not_o suffer_v sin_n to_o go_v unpunished_a the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n denounce_v the_o curse_n of_o god_n against_o every_o even_o the_o least_o transgression_n the_o testimony_n of_o thy_o own_o conscience_n which_o be_v in_o stead_n of_o a_o thousand_o witness_n accuse_v and_o condemn_v thou_o of_o innumerable_a transgression_n how_o can_v thou_o think_v of_o appear_v before_o god_n who_o be_v great_a than_o thy_o conscience_n to_o be_v justify_v or_o condemn_v without_o horror_n of_o conscience_n and_o confusion_n of_o mind_n but_o bless_v be_v god_n who_o have_v grant_v we_o this_o liberty_n of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o question_n of_o â—ustification_n whereby_o in_o this_o life_n we_o be_v free_v from_o fear_n of_o damnation_n and_o entitle_v unto_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n we_o need_v not_o look_v into_o our_o obedience_n or_o to_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n but_o may_v bâ—_n assure_v if_o we_o believe_v in_o christ_n that_o god_n do_v justify_v we_o be_v 〈◊〉_d in_o ourselves_o without_o respect_n of_o our_o 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o have_v free_v we_o from_o the_o law_n exaction_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n to_o the_o acceptation_n of_o our_o person_n that_o he_o impute_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o believer_n accept_v of_o he_o as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n that_o the_o faithful_a man_n have_v liberty_n to_o appeal_v from_o the_o tribunal_n of_o justice_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n from_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n to_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o renounce_v his_o own_o righnesse_n yea_o esteem_v it_o as_o dung_n in_o the_o question_n of_o justification_n to_o rest_v alone_o in_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ._n but_o because_o the_o world_n be_v so_o apt_a to_o abuse_v this_o most_o comfortable_a doctrine_n and_o to_o turn_v gracious_a liberty_n into_o carnal_a licentiousness_n it_o shall_v be_v needful_a to_o add_v this_o caution_n that_o howsoever_o we_o be_v by_o our_o iustisication_n in_o this_o life_n entitle_v unto_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o although_o by_o the_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n alone_o apprehend_v by_o faith_n we_o be_v both_o justify_v and_o also_o save_v yet_o for_o as_o much_o as_o many_o deceive_v themselves_o with_o a_o idle_a conceit_n of_o faith_n and_o with_o a_o vain_a presumption_n that_o they_o be_v justify_v when_o notwithstanding_o 〈◊〉_d they_o remain_v in_o their_o sin_n therefore_o we_o must_v think_v it_o most_o necessary_a be_v once_o justify_v by_o faith_n and_o entitle_v unto_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n to_o demonstrate_v our_o faith_n and_o our_o justification_n by_o a_o godly_a life_n walk_v in_o that_o way_n of_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v 10._o prepare_v for_o we_o to_o walk_v in_o towards_o our_o country_n in_o heaven_n for_o though_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o save_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n alone_o apprehend_v by_o faith_n notwithstanding_o sanctification_n be_v the_o 32._o cognizance_n of_o they_o that_o be_v save_v and_o good_a work_n be_v the_o evidence_n according_a 6._o unto_o which_o god_n will_v pronounce_v the_o sentence_n of_o salvation_n for_o as_o the_o â—ree_n be_v know_v by_o his_o fruit_n so_o he_o that_o 〈…〉_z work_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a and_o in_o like_a manner_n by_o sanctification_n our_o justification_n be_v manifest_v for_o true_a â—aith_n 〈…〉_z work_v by_o love_n &_o good_a work_n be_v as_o the_o breathe_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o though_o say_v alone_o do_v justify_v as_o paul_n 〈…〉_z teach_v because_o it_o alone_o do_v apprehend_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n unto_o justification_n yet_o as_o s._n james_n 〈…〉_z teach_v that_o faith_n which_o alone_o sever_v from_o obedience_n do_v not_o justify_v neither_o alone_a nor_o at_o all_o because_o it_o it_o be_v not_o a_o true_a faith_n for_o even_o as_o the_o body_n without_o breathe_v be_v know_v to_o be_v dead_a 26._o so_o faith_n with_o work_n be_v dead_a we_o be_v therefore_o justify_v in_o this_o life_n and_o entitle_v unto_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n as_o to_o our_o inheritance_n by_o faith_n without_o â—_o work_n but_o none_o be_v actual_o save_v nor_o inherit_v that_o kingdom_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v but_o such_o as_o first_o be_v sanctify_v for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v we_o have_v indeed_o not_o only_a remission_n of_o sin_n by_o faith_n but_o also_o by_o faith_n we_o have_v our_o inheritance_n but_o yet_o as_o he_o say_v 18._o among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v the_o second_o be_v the_o conscience_n of_o our_o manifold_a want_n and_o imperfection_n in_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o do_v perform_v for_o how_o can_v a_o man_n be_v persuade_v that_o god_n to_o 16._o who_o no_o creature_n be_v compare_v be_v pure_a will_v allow_v of_o his_o imperfect_a and_o stain_a obedience_n and_o if_o he_o be_v not_o persuade_v that_o his_o service_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n with_o what_o heart_n can_v he_o perform_v it_o the_o doctrine_n therefore_o of_o christian_a liberty_n assure_v our_o conscience_n that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o law_n exaction_n of_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o acceptation_n of_o our_o action_n that_o god_n cover_v our_o imperfection_n as_o a_o indulgent_a father_n with_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n impute_v not_o our_o want_n unto_o we_o but_o accept_v of_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o will_n and_o desire_v for_o the_o deed_n and_o our_o sincere_a endeavour_n for_o the_o perfect_a performance_n and_o therefore_o a_o christian_a may_v in_o respect_n of_o this_o liberty_n with_o comfort_n and_o cheerfulness_n perform_v obedience_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n receive_v be_v assure_v that_o our_o defective_a and_o stain_a obedience_n will_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n through_o the_o mediation_n and_o intercession_n of_o jesus_n christ._n the_o three_o be_v the_o scruple_n of_o conscience_n concern_v the_o use_n of_o outward_a thing_n how_o far_o forth_o they_o may_v be_v use_v or_o forbear_v for_o if_o a_o man_n be_v not_o right_o inform_v herein_o there_o will_v be_v no_o end_n 7._o of_o scrupulosity_n and_o superstition_n from_o this_o scrupiâ—_n also_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christian_a liberty_n do_v free_v we_o assure_v we_o that_o to_o all_o these_o thing_n our_o liberty_n do_v extend_v either_o to_o use_v they_o free_o or_o free_o to_o forbear_v they_o &_o that_o nothing_o be_v unclear_a in_o itself_o nor_o yet_o unto_o we_o if_o we_o be_v so_o persuade_v &_o that_o to_o the_o clean_a all_o thing_n be_v clean_o provide_v always_o that_o the_o use_n of_o this_o liberty_n be_v keep_v within_o the_o boundâ—_n before_o mention_v of_o piety_n charity_n loyalty_n and_o sobriety_n the_o four_o and_o last_o be_v the_o horror_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o hour_n or_o death_n for_o can_v a_o man_n with_o conâ—ort_n give_v up_o his_o soul_n to_o be_v sever_v from_o the_o body_n when_o he_o know_v not_o either_o what_o will_v becoâ—â—_n of_o his_o soul_n after_o the_o separation_n therecâ—_n from_o the_o body_n or_o how_o and_o in_o what_o 〈◊〉_d his_o body_n shall_v rise_v again_o but_o 〈◊〉_d do_v assure_v we_o that_o chrâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d purchase_v not_o only_o a_o liberty_n of_o 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o life_n but_o also_o of_o glory_n for_o
be_v also_o a_o freedom_n from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o law_n though_o in_o other_o respect_n than_o those_o that_o have_v be_v mention_v in_o the_o liberty_n of_o justification_n for_o in_o justification_n we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n in_o sanctification_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n but_o here_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v how_o far_o forth_o we_o be_v set_v free_a therefrom_o for_o the_o hypocritall_a papist_n teach_v that_o when_o a_o man_n be_v regenerate_v or_o as_o they_o also_o speak_v justify_v original_a sin_n be_v so_o abolish_v as_o that_o it_o do_v not_o only_o not_o reign_n but_o not_o so_o much_o as_o remain_v or_o live_v in_o the_o party_n sanctify_v by_o which_o doctrine_n they_o teach_v man_n to_o be_v desperate_a hypocrite_n either_o sear_a their_o conscience_n that_o they_o may_v have_v no_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o may_v please_v themselves_o with_o this_o conceit_n that_o they_o have_v no_o sin_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o say_n of_o peter_n 19_o be_v verify_v of_o they_o that_o while_o they_o promise_v liberty_n to_o themselves_o and_o other_o they_o be_v indeed_o servant_n of_o corruption_n or_o if_o they_o have_v any_o sense_n of_o sin_n dwell_v in_o they_o they_o must_v persuade_v themselves_o they_o be_v not_o sanctify_v nor_o justify_v and_o therefore_o not_o to_o be_v save_v such_o miserable_a comforter_n they_o be_v of_o poor_a sinner_n as_o to_o persuade_v they_o that_o they_o have_v not_o remission_n of_o sin_n until_o sin_n be_v quite_o abolish_v in_o they_o but_o this_o doctrine_n they_o teach_v contrary_a to_o the_o evident_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n contrary_a to_o the_o perpetual_a experience_n of_o the_o faithful_a contrary_a to_o the_o light_n of_o their_o own_o conscience_n that_o they_o may_v thereby_o uphold_v their_o antichristian_a doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o inherent_a righteousness_n and_o of_o the_o merit_n of_o good_a work_n which_o otherwise_o will_v fall_v to_o the_o ground_n for_o if_o in_o respect_n of_o original_a sin_n remain_v and_o dwell_v in_o we_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o sinner_n how_o can_v we_o be_v justify_v by_o inherent_a righteousness_n if_o our_o best_a action_n be_v stain_v with_o the_o flesh_n and_o our_o righteousness_n 6._o be_v like_o pollute_a clout_n how_o shall_v they_o merit_v eternal_a life_n we_o be_v therefore_o to_o hold_v that_o in_o regeneration_n we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n not_o whole_o and_o at_o once_o but_o in_o part_n and_o by_o degree_n that_o sin_n though_o mortify_v in_o part_n and_o we_o free_v from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o it_o that_o it_o reign_v no_o more_o with_o full_a swinge_n and_o authority_n in_o we_o still_o remain_v and_o dwell_v in_o we_o hinder_v we_o from_o good_a provoke_v we_o unto_o evil_n defile_v and_o cotaminate_v our_o best_a action_n never_o suffer_v we_o with_o the_o full_a consent_n of_o 17._o will_n to_o perform_v or_o desire_v that_o which_o be_v good_a as_o the_o apostle_n plain_o show_v by_o his_o own_o example_n rom._n 7._o etc._n where_o the_o concupiscence_n remain_v in_o he_o be_v not_o only_o plain_o call_v a_o sin_n but_o describe_v as_o a_o sin_n &_o as_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o a_o repugnancy_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o sense_n whereof_o though_o the_o papist_n have_v no_o sense_n of_o it_o make_v the_o holy_a apostle_n cry_v out_o 24._o miserable_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o death_n accurse_a therefore_o be_v the_o counsel_n of_o trent_n 5._o which_o confess_v that_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o a_o sin_n notwithstanding_o pronounce_v they_o accurse_v that_o shall_v say_v it_o be_v a_o sin_n but_o if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v no_o sin_n we_o deceive_v ourselves_o say_v s._n john_n 18._o and_o there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o us._n the_o freedom_n therefore_o which_o we_o have_v in_o our_o sanctification_n which_o as_o augustine_n say_v be_v but_o begin_v in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o from_o the_o be_v of_o sin_n in_o we_o altogether_o and_o at_o once_o though_o we_o be_v free_v from_o it_o in_o part_n and_o by_o degree_n but_o from_o the_o dominion_n of_o it_o that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v servant_n of_o sin_n but_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n may_v become_v servant_n of_o righteousness_n rom._n 6._o 6._o 18._o which_o augustine_n 41._o do_v well_o observe_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n dehort_v we_o that_o sin_n shall_v not_o remain_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n he_o do_v not_o say_v let_v it_o not_o be_v but_o let_v it_o not_o reign_v for_o while_o thou_o live_v it_o can_v be_v avoid_v but_o that_o sin_n will_v be_v in_o thy_o member_n nevertheless_o let_v dominion_n be_v take_v from_o it_o etc._n etc._n of_o this_o liberty_n the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8._o 2._o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n have_v make_v i_o free_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o power_n of_o the_o quicken_a spirit_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n our_o head_n and_o from_o he_o communicate_v unto_o we_o do_v rule_n in_o we_o as_o a_o law_n do_v free_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n which_o work_v death_n that_o it_o no_o more_o have_v dominion_n as_o it_o be_v a_o law_n in_o us._n and_o rom._n 6._o 12._o have_v prove_v that_o sin_n neither_o do_v nor_o can_v any_o more_o reign_n in_o the_o faithful_a because_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n they_o be_v dead_a to_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o and_o therefore_o as_o death_n can_v no_o more_o have_v dominion_n over_o christ_n be_v 〈◊〉_d from_o death_n no_o more_o can_v sin_n have_v dominion_n over_o the_o faithful_a be_v once_o rise_v from_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n afterward_o vers_fw-la 14._o he_o assure_v the_o faithful_a that_o sin_n shall_v 14._o not_o have_v dominion_n over_o they_o because_o they_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n likewise_o saint_n john_n 〈…〉_z say_v he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n namely_o as_o a_o servant_n of_o sin_n yea_o he_o add_v that_o he_o can_v sin_v namely_o with_o full_a swinge_n and_o consent_n of_o will_n as_o those_o which_o be_v servant_n of_o sin_n because_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n remain_v in_o he_o whereby_o he_o be_v partly_o spirit_n and_o not_o only_a flesh_n and_o therefore_o as_o he_o can_v perfect_o will_v that_o which_o be_v good_a because_o of_o the_o reluctation_n of_o the_o flesh_n so_o can_v he_o not_o will_n with_o full_a consent_n that_o which_o be_v evil_a because_o of_o the_o reluctation_n of_o the_o spirit_n second_o law_n we_o be_v in_o our_o sanctification_n free_v from_o the_o law_n but_o we_o be_v here_o also_o to_o consider_v quatenus_fw-la now_o far_o forth_o for_o the_o 1._o papist_n charge_v we_o that_o we_o place_v christian_a liberty_n in_o this_o that_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o no_o law_n in_o our_o conscience_n and_o before_o god_n and_o that_o we_o be_v free_a from_o all_o necessity_n of_o do_v good_a work_n which_o be_v a_o most_o devilish_a slander_n for_o although_o they_o absurd_o confound_v justification_n and_o fanctification_n yet_o they_o know_v we_o do_v not_o neither_o be_v they_o ignorant_a but_o that_o we_o put_v a_o great_a difference_n between_o they_o in_o this_o respect_n for_o though_o we_o teach_v that_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o require_v in_o we_o to_o justification_n but_o that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o exaction_n of_o the_o law_n in_o that_o behalf_n yet_o we_o deny_v not_o but_o that_o unto_o sanctification_n the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n be_v require_v and_o we_o by_o necessity_n of_o duty_n bind_v to_o the_o observation_n thereof_o we_o confess_v that_o to_o be_v free_a from_o obedience_n be_v to_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o willing_a and_o cheerful_a worship_n of_o god_n in_o 174â—_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o fear_n to_o be_v true_a liberty_n we_o acknowledge_v that_o the_o moral_a law_n of_o god_n be_v perpetual_a and_o immutable_a and_o that_o this_o be_v a_o everlasting_a truth_n that_o the_o creature_n be_v bind_v to_o worship_n and_o obey_v his_o creator_n and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o bind_v as_o he_o have_v receive_v great_a benefit_n indeed_o we_o say_v with_o luther_n christ._n that_o in_o our_o justification_n we_o be_v restore_v to_o a_o state_n of_o justice_n from_o which_o adam_n fall_v but_o yet_o as_o we_o teach_v that_o we_o be_v no_o more_o bind_v to_o obedience_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v than_o adam_n who_o be_v already_o just_a so_o we_o profess_v that_o in_o allegiance_n and_o thankfulness_n we_o be_v more_o
in_o the_o scripture_n be_v call_v sometime_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 15._o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o sometime_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 7._o the_o spirit_n of_o fear_n from_o which_o we_o be_v deliver_v when_o we_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o sanctification_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o worship_n god_n in_o holiness_n &_o righteousness_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o servile_a fear_n according_a to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v with_o abraham_n luk._n i._n 74._o and_o in_o this_o sense_n it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o law_n 9_o be_v not_o impose_v on_o the_o just_a to_o who_o be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o law_n unto_o themselves_o &_o willing_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v right_a the_o terror_n and_o coaction_n of_o the_o law_n so_o far_o foâ—â—â—_n 〈◊〉_d they_o be_v regenerate_v be_v needless_a three_o as_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o coaction_n and_o terror_n of_o the_o law_n law_n so_o also_o from_o the_o exaction_n and_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n which_o they_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o though_o it_o be_v a_o liberty_n of_o sanctification_n and_o appertain_v to_o our_o new_a obedience_n yet_o it_o depend_v on_o the_o liberty_n of_o justification_n for_o as_o there_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o law_n exaction_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n to_o the_o acceptation_n of_o our_o person_n so_o here_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o law_n exaction_n of_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o acceptation_n of_o our_o action_n so_o that_o whereas_o the_o law_n condemn_v every_o the_o least_o imperfection_n or_o defect_n not_o agree_v with_o that_o perfection_n of_o justice_n which_o it_o prescribe_v as_o a_o sin_n or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o pronounce_v the_o party_n in_o who_o that_o defect_n or_o imperfection_n be_v accurse_v notwithstanding_o the_o new_a obedience_n of_o god_n child_n wrought_v in_o they_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o perform_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n receive_v though_o defective_a in_o itself_o and_o stain_v with_o the_o flesh_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n who_o cover_v their_o imperfection_n with_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o so_o much_o respect_v the_o perfection_n of_o the_o outward_a act_n which_o he_o do_v not_o expect_v from_o such_o weakness_n as_o the_o integrity_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o uprightness_n of_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o endeavour_n which_o if_o it_o be_v not_o want_v the_o lord_n 12._o accept_v the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o true_a endeavour_n strive_v 15._o towards_o perfection_n for_o the_o perfect_a performance_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o lord_n according_a to_o his_o gracious_a promise_n 13._o use_v clemency_n towards_o we_o as_o a_o tender_a father_n use_v clemency_n towards_o his_o son_n take_v in_o good_a part_n the_o childish_a endeavour_n of_o his_o child_n proceed_v from_o a_o unfeigned_a desire_n to_o please_v he_o but_o our_o liberty_n in_o sanctification_n be_v not_o only_o a_o immunity_n thereof_o but_o also_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o right_a consist_v of_o great_a privilege_n for_o first_o we_o be_v not_o only_o free_v in_o part_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n which_o we_o call_v mortification_n but_o be_v also_o positive_o make_v righteous_a be_v as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n speak_v make_v partaker_n 4._o of_o the_o divine_a nature_n in_o that_o fly_n from_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n by_o lust_n we_o be_v renew_v according_a to_o the_o 24._o image_n of_o god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o the_o sacred_a oil_n be_v pour_v on_o the_o head_n of_o 133._o aron_n who_o be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n distil_v unto_o his_o low_a part_n so_o the_o 8._o oil_n of_o grace_n wherewith_o christ_n our_o head_n be_v anoint_v 34._o without_o measure_n be_v derive_v even_o to_o his_o inferior_a member_n here_o on_o earth_n who_o be_v also_o therewith_o 27._o anoint_v 16._o receive_v of_o his_o fullness_n even_o grace_n for_o grace_n neither_o be_v we_o only_o free_v from_o the_o servitude_n of_o sin_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n but_o in_o christ_n our_o king_n who_o have_v overcome_v 15._o the_o world_n and_o triumph_v over_o sin_n and_o satan_n we_o be_v also_o make_v king_n 37._o with_o assurance_n to_o be_v conqueror_n of_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o as_o touch_v the_o law_n we_o be_v not_o only_o free_v from_o the_o irritation_n thereof_o whereunto_o our_o own_o corruption_n do_v make_v we_o subâ—ect_v as_o unto_o a_o husband_n who_o beget_v foul_a issue_n of_o we_o tend_v to_o death_n and_o so_o leave_v at_o large_a but_o we_o be_v also_o join_v to_o another_o husband_n which_o be_v christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o 4._o he_o produce_v in_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n neither_o do_v the_o law_n only_o cease_v to_o provoke_v we_o unto_o sin_n but_o when_o we_o be_v once_o sanctify_v it_o become_v as_o david_n 24._o speak_v a_o counsellor_n unto_o we_o and_o a_o director_n unto_o good_a thing_n neither_o be_v we_o free_v only_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o fear_n but_o be_v also_o endue_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o liberty_n and_o grace_n the_o spirit_n 15._o of_o adoption_n the_o spirit_n of_o 7._o power_n and_o of_o love_n and_o of_o sobriety_n which_o spirit_n have_v shed_v 5._o abroad_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o our_o heart_n testify_v unto_o we_o our_o adoption_n and_o as_o a_o â—4_n earnest_n assure_v we_o of_o our_o inheritance_n and_o enflame_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o reciprocal_a love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n for_o his_o sake_n we_o begin_v to_o delight_v 24._o in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n as_o concern_v the_o inner_a man_n neither_o be_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n 3._o grievous_a unto_o we_o &_o we_o begin_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n not_o only_o without_o fear_n but_o also_o with_o â—_o willing_a mind_n and_o upright_o heart_n for_o those_o who_o be_v redeem_v &_o sanctify_v by_o christ_n be_v 〈…〉_z 3._o a_o people_n of_o willingness_n 14._o a_o people_n peculiar_a to_o himself_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n and_o last_o concern_v the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n we_o have_v not_o only_o this_o immunity_n that_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sincere_a obedience_n be_v not_o impute_v to_o we_o but_o also_o this_o privilege_n that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n which_o in_o itself_o be_v worthy_a to_o be_v reject_v notwithstanding_o be_v both_o accept_v of_o god_n and_o reward_v for_o christ_n have_v wash_v we_o with_o his_o blood_n and_o sanctify_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n have_v make_v we_o both_o king_n as_o i_o say_v before_o &_o also_o 6._o priest_n or_o as_o peter_n speak_v â—â—_o a_o royal_a and_o holy_a priest_n hood_n to_o offer_v spiritual_a sacrifice_n acceptable_a to_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o we_o offer_v ourselves_o â—_o as_o a_o lively_a holy_a and_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n unto_o god_n which_o be_v our_o reasonable_a service_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o alm_n whereby_o we_o offer_v our_o good_n with_o which_o 16._o sacrifice_n god_n be_v well_o please_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n 19_o which_o be_v to_o god_n in_o stead_n of_o all_o sacrifice_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n which_o be_v accept_v â—_o as_o incense_v &_o as_o the_o evening_n sacrifice_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n that_o be_v the_o 15._o fruit_n or_o as_o hosea_n 3._o speak_v the_o calf_n of_o our_o lip_n which_o the_o lord_n prefer_v 23._o before_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o goat_n and_o bull_n all_o which_o though_o in_o themselves_o defective_a and_o imperfect_a be_v notwithstanding_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n through_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n who_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o perâ—umeth_v 4._o all_o these_o sacrifice_n of_o we_o with_o the_o odour_n of_o his_o own_o sacrifice_n that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a and_o sweet_a smell_a favour_n unto_o god_n neither_o be_v they_o only_o accept_v but_o also_o reward_v for_o our_o 11._o obedience_n our_o 12._o confidence_n our_o patience_n our_o 18._o praiser_n fast_v alm_n and_o 35._o charitable_a deed_n have_v their_o reward_n in_o so_o much_o that_o 4â—_n a_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n give_v in_o charity_n shall_v not_o lose_v his_o reward_n in_o respect_n whereof_o we_o may_v well_o say_v with_o david_n 13._o unto_o thou_o lord_n mercy_n for_o thou_o rewarde_a a_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n which_o plain_o prove_v that_o the_o reward_n of_o our_o obedience_n be_v not_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o work_n which_o in_o themselves_o can_v stant_fw-la in_fw-la judgement_n but_o to_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n
what_o will_v become_v of_o he_o that_o rob_v god_n of_o his_o own_o sect_n vii_o sloth_n the_o mother_n of_o evil_a sloth_n soâ—_n be_v the_o mother_n of_o many_o evil_n and_o the_o chief_a corrupter_n of_o christian_a duty_n banish_v it_o by_o diligence_n in_o all_o these_o former_a exercise_n neither_o aug._n defer_v repentance_n for_o thy_o bypass_a neglect_n neither_o amendment_n of_o thy_o former_a life_n sen._n who_o know_v but_o death_n may_v shut_v up_o thy_o breath_n at_o a_o unprovided_a time_n repentance_n and_o amendment_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n the_o tree_n of_o faith_n water_v by_o god_n grace_n only_o produce_v not_o common_a in_o every_o man_n garden_n this_o tree_n must_v be_v plant_v in_o the_o spring_n of_o thy_o youth_n &_o not_o in_o the_o frosty_a winter_n when_o the_o day_n shall_v come_v wherein_o thou_o shall_v say_v i_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o they_o it_o must_v be_v daily_o labour_v hedge_v and_o preserve_v from_o the_o anoyance_n caterpillar_n and_o choke_a weed_n of_o the_o world_n by_o this_o mean_v it_o shall_v produce_v plentiful_a store_n of_o fruit_n in_o thy_o life_n and_o at_o thy_o death_n prepare_v thou_o with_o old_a simeon_n in_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n to_o say_v 27._o lord_n now_o let_v thou_o thy_o servant_n depart_v in_o peace_n for_o my_o eye_n have_v see_v thy_o salvation_n i_o have_v brief_o point_v at_o god_n wonderful_a work_n of_o power_n mercy_n and_o justice_n at_o those_o name_n whereby_o he_o have_v chief_o reveal_v himself_o in_o his_o word_n and_o at_o the_o duty_n that_o be_v require_v in_o his_o service_n now_o i_o will_v touch_v something_o concern_v christian_a liberty_n the_o freedom_n of_o christian_n from_o the_o bondage_n and_o tyranny_n of_o the_o law_n a_o point_n which_o all_o will_v glad_o appropriate_v to_o themselves_o though_o the_o most_o part_n fail_v in_o the_o true_a understanding_n of_o the_o word_n of_o s._n paul_n 13._o that_o christ_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n 1._o and_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o liberty_n wherewith_o christ_n have_v make_v you_o free_a and_o be_v not_o entangle_v again_o with_o the_o yoke_n of_o bondage_n the_o necessity_n of_o handle_v the_o question_n concern_v christian_n liberty_n the_o declaration_n whereof_o he_o must_v not_o omit_v who_o purpose_n be_v to_o comprehend_v in_o a_o abridgement_n the_o sum_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n principal_o necessary_a and_o without_o the_o knowledge_n whereof_o conscience_n dare_v in_o a_o manner_n enterprise_n nothing_o without_o doubt_v they_o stumble_v &_o start_v back_o in_o many_o thing_n they_o always_o staggerâ—_n and_o tremble_v but_o especial_o it_o be_v a_o appendant_a of_o justification_n and_o avail_v not_o a_o little_a to_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o strength_n thereof_o yea_o they_o that_o earnest_o fear_v god_n shall_v hereby_o receive_v a_o incomparable_a fruit_n of_o that_o doctrine_n which_o the_o wicked_a and_o lucinianicall_a man_n do_v pleasant_o taunt_v with_o their_o scoff_n because_o in_o the_o spiritual_a darkness_n wherewith_o they_o be_v take_v every_o wanton_a rail_n be_v lawful_a for_o they_o wherefore_o it_o shall_v now_o come_v forth_o in_o fit_a season_n and_o it_o be_v profitable_a to_o defer_v to_o this_o place_n the_o plain_a discourse_v of_o it_o for_o some_o have_v already_o in_o diverse_a place_n light_o touch_v it_o because_o so_o soon_o as_o mention_n be_v bring_v in_o of_o christian_a liberty_n then_o either_o filthy_a lust_n do_v boil_v or_o mad_a motion_n do_v rise_v unless_o the_o wanton_a wit_n be_v timely_o meet_v withal_o which_o do_v otherwise_o most_o naughty_o corrupt_v the_o best_a thing_n for_o some_o man_n by_o pretence_n of_o this_o liberty_n shake_v off_o all_o obedience_n of_o god_n and_o break_v forth_o into_o a_o unbridled_a licentiousness_n and_o some_o man_n disdain_v it_o think_v that_o by_o it_o all_o moderation_n order_n and_o choice_n of_o thing_n be_v take_v away_o what_o shall_v we_o here_o do_v be_v compass_v in_o such_o narrow_a straits_n shall_v we_o bid_v christian_a liberty_n farewell_n and_o so_o cut_v off_o all_o fit_a occasion_n for_o such_o peril_n but_o as_o we_o have_v say_v unless_o that_o be_v fast_o hold_v neither_o christ_n nor_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n nor_o the_o inward_a peace_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v right_o know_v rather_o we_o must_v endeavour_v that_o so_o necessary_a a_o part_n of_o doctrine_n be_v not_o suppress_v and_o yet_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n those_o find_a objection_n may_v be_v meet_v withal_o which_o be_v wont_a to_o rise_v thereupon_o christian_n liberty_n consist_v in_o 3._o part_n laâ—_n the_o first_o that_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o faithful_a when_o the_o affiance_n of_o their_o justification_n before_o god_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v may_v raise_v and_o advance_v 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