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innumerable_a multitude_n be_v knit_v together_o if_o charity_n be_v want_v and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o heartburning_n and_o contention_n be_v admit_v and_o as_o without_o charity_n there_o can_v be_v no_o communion_n between_o man_n and_o man_n so_o neither_o between_o man_n and_o god_n which_o principal_o consist_v in_o fruition_n and_o fruition_n in_o love_n see_v we_o can_v love_v god_n unless_o we_o also_o love_v one_o another_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n we_o can_v without_o it_o have_v any_o assurance_n that_o 20._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 20._o we_o belong_v to_o god_n or_o that_o we_o be_v his_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n yea_o rather_o we_o may_v conclude_v that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n see_v the_o apostle_n john_n make_v the_o have_v or_o not_o have_v of_o charity_n a_o prime_a mark_n 10._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 10._o of_o difference_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v discern_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o again_o all_o our_o other_o grace_n and_o 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righteous_a judgement_n be_v unto_o all_o demonstrate_v and_o declare_v cap._n xi_o contain_v in_o it_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o general_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n we_o have_v more_o large_o entreat_v of_o charity_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n as_o those_o general_a virtue_n and_o duty_n which_o comprise_v in_o they_o the_o whole_a sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n because_o we_o will_v more_o brief_o touch_v the_o particular_a duty_n which_o under_o they_o be_v contain_v refer_v the_o reader_n unto_o such_o catechism_n and_o common_a place_n of_o divinity_n as_o handle_v they_o more_o full_o and_o perfect_o especial_o to_o those_o exact_a table_n upon_o the_o commandment_n late_o publish_v by_o the_o right_n reverend_a and_o my_o most_o honour_a and_o dear_a brother_n from_o who_o full_a and_o live_a fountain_n i_o have_v in_o a_o great_a part_n derive_v these_o stream_n not_o that_o 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duty_n and_o virtue_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o superior_n and_o inferior_n or_o peculiar_a to_o the_o diverse_a sort_n of_o they_o the_o general_a duty_n belong_v to_o all_o superior_n be_v first_o to_o approve_v themselves_o worthy_a of_o honour_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o own_o virtue_n and_o good_a part_n &_o also_o in_o their_o carriage_n towards_o their_o inferior_n and_o as_o they_o desire_v the_o honour_n of_o parent_n so_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n which_o belong_v unto_o they_o second_o to_o behave_v themselves_o moderate_o 7._o deut_n 17._o 20._o job_n 29_o 8._o 1_o pet._n 3._o 7._o modest_o and_o grave_o towards_o their_o inferior_n and_o not_o with_o proud_a insolency_n and_o vain_a lightness_n three_o to_o go_v before_o they_o according_a to_o knowledge_n and_o to_o shine_v unto_o they_o in_o a_o good_a example_n and_o the_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o duty_n common_a to_o all_o inferior_n be_v both_o 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this_o real_a reverence_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o excellency_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o the_o special_a duty_n respect_v the_o diverse_a sort_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n for_o man_n be_v superior_a unto_o other_o either_o in_o excellency_n only_o or_o in_o authority_n also_o and_o government_n in_o excellency_n as_o first_o those_o who_o be_v endue_v with_o better_a gift_n whether_o inward_a or_o outward_a inward_a as_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o mind_n to_o wit_n virtue_n wisdom_n learning_n art_n and_o science_n who_o duty_n be_v that_o acknowledge_v they_o as_o talent_n lend_v unto_o they_o by_o god_n of_o which_o 10._o mat._n 25._o 14._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o they_o must_v give_v a_o account_n they_o be_v not_o puff_v up_o in_o pride_n because_o they_o excel_v other_o but_o rather_o be_v the_o more_o humble_a in_o respect_n of_o that_o straight_a reckon_n which_o shall_v be_v require_v of_o they_o and_o 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steal_v no_o more_o but_o rather_o let_v he_o labour_n 28._o eph._n 4._o 28._o work_v with_o his_o hand_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a unto_o which_o precept_n of_o holy_a scripture_n prescribe_v labour_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n we_o may_v add_v the_o example_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n as_o fit_a pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o have_v always_o live_v in_o lawful_a calling_n and_o have_v faithful_o labour_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o they_o as_o of_o abel_n and_o noah_n before_o the_o flood_n the_o one_o a_o shepherd_n the_o other_o a_o husbandman_n and_o after_o the_o flood_n of_o the_o patriarch_n abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o all_o their_o posterity_n that_o descend_v of_o they_o of_o moses_n david_n the_o king_n and_o prophet_n of_o the_o disciple_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o especial_o of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o as_o he_o profess_v labour_v more_o abundant_o than_o they_o all_o not_o only_o 9_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 9_o &_o 2._o thes_n 3._o 7_o 8_o 9_o employ_v himself_o in_o his_o painful_a ministry_n and_o apostleship_n but_o labour_v also_o with_o his_o hand_n that_o he_o may_v not_o be_v offensive_a but_o be_v a_o good_a example_n for_o other_o to_o imitate_v yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o though_o he_o be_v free_a bear_v and_o the_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o his_o father_n submit_v himself_o as_o a_o servant_n to_o the_o common_a law_n of_o mankind_n tie_v himself_o by_o a_o voluntary_a necessity_n to_o labour_n in_o his_o call_n and_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o the_o which_o he_o do_v with_o 4._o john_n 9_o 4._o such_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n that_o he_o profess_v it_o to_o be_v his_o meat_n and_o 34._o john_n 4._o 34._o drink_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o and_o to_o finish_v his_o work_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o son_n and_o heir_n can_v not_o be_v free_a from_o 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our_o work_n and_o therefore_o if_o after_o all_o this_o we_o will_v detract_v our_o labour_n and_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o leave_v our_o stand_n and_o to_o withdraw_v ourselves_o from_o under_o his_o government_n to_o neglect_v god_n work_n and_o to_o do_v service_n unto_o satan_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n of_o our_o own_o flesh_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o deprive_v our_o soul_n of_o that_o comfort_n which_o we_o may_v have_v in_o his_o company_n and_o assistance_n and_o by_o pretend_v difficulty_n in_o the_o achieve_v our_o labour_n to_o argue_v and_o accuse_v he_o of_o insufficiency_n who_o have_v undertake_v to_o assist_v we_o and_o by_o his_o help_n to_o give_v good_a success_n unto_o all_o our_o just_a endeavour_n what_o be_v it_o but_o for_o the_o enjoy_n of_o short_a and_o carnal_a ease_n to_o our_o flesh_n to_o forfeit_v all_o hope_n of_o obtain_v those_o rich_a heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a reward_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v unto_o we_o as_o the_o free_a and_o gracious_a wage_n of_o our_o momentany_a labour_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n bless_v the_o diligent_a with_o many_o benefit_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o manifold_a benefit_n wherewith_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o bless_v our_o labour_n if_o we_o be_v painful_a and_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o contrariwise_o how_o much_o he_o abhor_v and_o condemn_v sloth_n and_o idleness_n punish_v they_o that_o live_v in_o it_o with_o innumerable_a evil_n which_o he_o have_v just_o cause_v to_o attend_v upon_o it_o concern_v the_o former_a it_o may_v be_v a_o strong_a inducement_n to_o make_v we_o diligent_a in_o our_o calling_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o benefit_n which_o accrue_v upon_o it_o for_o whereas_o every_o one_o be_v ready_a to_o ask_v who_o will_v show_v we_o any_o good_a and_o be_v easy_o draw_v to_o any_o course_n by_o the_o 6._o psal_n 4._o 6._o golden_a chain_n of_o gain_n and_o advantage_n the_o wiseman_n tell_v we_o first_o general_o that_o in_o all_o labour_n there_o be_v profit_n whereas_o idle_a talk_v with_o the_o lip_n tend_v 23._o pro._n 14._o 23._o only_o to_o penury_n and_o in_o many_o other_o place_n he_o set_v forth_o more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n that_o do_v accompany_v it_o for_o it_o exalt_v to_o honour_n and_o authority_n according_a to_o that_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a shall_v bear_v 24._o pro._n 12._o 24._o rule_n but_o the_o slothful_a shall_v be_v under_o tribute_n and_o again_o see_v thou_o a_o man_n diligent_a 29._o pro._n 22._o 29._o in_o his_o business_n he_o shall_v stand_v before_o king_n he_o shall_v not_o stand_v before_o mean_a man_n it_o build_v the_o house_n and_o make_v and_o erect_v mansion_n place_n for_o themselves_o and_o their_o posterity_n so_o say_v solomon_n prepare_v thy_o work_n without_o 27._o pro._n 24._o 27._o and_o make_v it_o fit_a for_o thyself_o in_o the_o field_n and_o afterward_o build_v thy_o house_n contrary_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o many_o in_o these_o time_n who_o prefer_v building_n and_o neglect_v husbandry_n and_o take_v care_n to_o set_v up_o fair_a house_n before_o they_o have_v any_o land_n to_o lay_v unto_o they_o build_v themselves_o quite_o out_o of_o door_n and_o like_a fool_n make_v house_n for_o wise_a man_n to_o dwell_v in_o it_o be_v crown_v by_o the_o lord_n with_o riches_n and_o plenty_n for_o he_o that_o till_v the_o land_n shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o 13._o pro._n 12._o 11._o &_o 28._o 19_o pro._n 10._o 4._o &_o 20._o 13._o bread_n and_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a make_v rich_a and_o whereas_o that_o which_o come_v light_o be_v as_o idle_o spend_v that_o which_o be_v get_v by_o honest_a labour_n be_v preserve_v and_o multiply_v according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o wiseman_n wealth_n get_v by_o vanity_n shall_v be_v diminish_v but_o he_o that_o gather_v by_o labour_n 11._o pro._n 13._o 11._o shall_v increase_v it_o preserve_v the_o body_n in_o health_n which_o languish_v with_o idleness_n make_v the_o meat_n pleasant_a by_o quicken_a the_o appetite_n and_o the_o sleep_n sweet_a whereas_o the_o idle_a turn_n upon_o the_o bed_n as_o a_o door_n upon_o the_o 14._o eccl._n 5._o 12._o pro._n 26._o 14._o hinge_n and_o not_o be_v able_a to_o rest_n because_o they_o have_v not_o labour_v toil_v themselves_o with_o too_o much_o ease_n and_o be_v tire_v with_o tumble_v even_o upon_o their_o bed_n of_o down_o be_v just_o punish_v by_o god_n with_o restless_a toss_n and_o sweat_v in_o the_o night_n because_o they_o will_v take_v no_o pain_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o day_n it_o afford_v comfortable_a and_o liberal_a mean_n not_o only_o for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o ourselves_o and_o those_o that_o belong_v unto_o we_o but_o also_o whereby_o we_o may_v be_v beneficial_a unto_o other_o that_o need_v our_o help_n and_o exercise_v our_o charity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o in_o relieve_n the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o he_o will_v rich_o reward_v and_o crown_n with_o glory_n and_o 26._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 35._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 18_o 19_o pro._n 21._o 25_o 26._o happiness_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n for_o whereas_o the_o sluggard_n who_o hand_n refuse_v to_o labour_n get_v nothing_o for_o himself_o to_o satisfy_v his_o desire_n though_o he_o covet_v greedy_o all_o the_o day_n long_o the_o righteous_a that_o be_v diligent_a in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o call_n have_v not_o only_o sufficient_a for_o his_o own_o use_n but_o give_v liberal_o to_o other_o and_o spare_v not_o and_o this_o end_n the_o apostle_n propound_v to_o our_o pain_n in_o our_o honest_a calling_n willing_a man_n to_o labour_n 28._o eph._n 4._o
we_o seldom_o admit_v such_o holy_a conference_n as_o tend_v to_o god_n glory_n who_o we_o have_v find_v so_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a a_o master_n or_o be_v enter_v into_o they_o do_v wax_v weary_a and_o soon_o give_v they_o over_o upon_o every_o slight_a occasion_n for_o want_v of_o love_n and_o zeal_n to_o his_o service_n yea_o let_v we_o consider_v with_o what_o pleasure_n and_o delight_v ourselves_o have_v be_v take_v up_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o ignorance_n with_o idle_a and_o hurtful_a communication_n and_o let_v this_o make_v we_o to_o redeem_v our_o lose_a time_n by_o be_v diligent_a and_o frequent_a in_o good_a conference_n and_o see_v wicked_a man_n be_v and_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o spend_v much_o time_n in_o speak_v to_o god_n dishonour_n and_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n hurt_n let_v it_o now_o be_v a_o shame_n unto_o we_o to_o be_v backward_o and_o bashful_a slack_a and_o meale-mouthed_n to_o speak_v free_o unto_o his_o praise_n or_o to_o omit_v any_o good_a occasion_n of_o discourse_n which_o may_v further_o the_o salvation_n of_o ourselves_o or_o our_o brethren_n cap._n xxx_o of_o those_o duty_n which_o concern_v our_o work_n and_o action_n one_o with_o another_o both_o out_o of_o contract_n and_o in_o our_o buy_n and_o sell_v §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v labour_v both_o to_o do_v and_o receive_v all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v in_o our_o deal_n with_o other_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v those_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o our_o society_n and_o conversation_n respect_v our_o speech_n and_o conference_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o those_o which_o concern_v our_o work_n and_o action_n and_o these_o either_o respect_n our_o simple_a and_o ordinary_a deal_n out_o of_o contract_n or_o those_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o contract_n and_o bargain_n one_o with_o another_o concern_v the_o former_a i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o say_v much_o more_o than_o i_o have_v write_v before_o of_o those_o duty_n which_o be_v general_o to_o be_v perform_v in_o our_o whole_a conversation_n and_o society_n with_o our_o neighbour_n only_o let_v we_o observe_v this_o principal_a rule_n that_o when_o we_o come_v in_o any_o company_n with_o our_o brethren_n we_o endeavour_n by_o all_o good_a mean_n both_o to_o receive_v and_o do_v all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v unto_o ourselves_o and_o they_o improove_v our_o society_n for_o the_o best_a advantage_n to_o all_o party_n and_o first_o for_o ourselves_o we_o must_v not_o idle_o and_o vain_o spend_v our_o time_n when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n but_o labour_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o reap_v what_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n we_o can_v by_o it_o set_v ourselves_o to_o listen_v unto_o and_o lay_v up_o for_o our_o use_n the_o good_a speech_n instruction_n counsel_n exhortation_n admonition_n or_o reproof_n which_o we_o shall_v hear_v from_o any_o and_o those_o especial_o which_o be_v superior_a unto_o we_o in_o god_n gift_n and_o grace_n as_o also_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o those_o good_a example_n of_o piety_n or_o justice_n faith_n affiance_n in_o god_n humility_n meekness_n patience_n and_o such_o other_o virtue_n that_o they_o may_v serve_v as_o pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n brethren_n be_v follower_n together_o of_o i_o and_o mark_v they_o which_o walk_v so_o as_o you_o have_v we_o for_o a_o example_n and_o elsewhere_o he_o exhort_v the_o hebrew_n 17._o phil._n 3._o 17._o to_o follow_v the_o faith_n of_o those_o who_o be_v set_v over_o they_o and_o have_v speak_v unto_o they_o the_o word_n of_o god_n but_o because_o such_o rule_n through_o humane_a frailty_n 7._o heb._n 13_o 7._o do_v sometime_o fail_v we_o be_v not_o hand_n over_o head_n to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o such_o ensample_n but_o in_o any_o doubtful_a case_n to_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o main_a standard_n the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o to_o consider_v if_o they_o agree_v or_o swerve_v from_o it_o and_o to_o our_o chief_a pattern_n and_o precedent_n jesus_n christ_n to_o see_v how_o their_o example_n agree_v with_o he_o see_v the_o apostle_n though_o excellent_o grace_v will_v not_o propound_v himself_o as_o a_o absolute_a pattern_n to_o be_v follow_v in_o all_o thing_n but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o be_v a_o follower_n of_o christ_n 1._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 1._o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v take_v all_o occasion_n of_o gain_v other_o to_o christ_n and_o as_o we_o must_v labour_v when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n to_o receive_v so_o also_o to_o do_v what_o good_a we_o can_v unto_o those_o who_o associate_n us._n especial_o we_o must_v endeavour_v to_o take_v and_o seek_v all_o good_a occasion_n and_o opportunity_n of_o speak_v or_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v further_o their_o salvation_n and_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n both_o to_o gain_v they_o unto_o christ_n if_o we_o see_v no_o sign_n of_o their_o conversion_n or_o to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o he_o to_o enrich_v they_o with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v they_o unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n if_o be_v convert_v they_o belong_v to_o the_o same_o household_n of_o faith_n of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v the_o apostle_n paul_n a_o worthy_a example_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o though_o 22._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 19_o to_o 22._o as_o he_o profess_v he_o be_v free_a from_o all_o man_n yet_o he_o make_v himself_o servant_n unto_o all_o that_o he_o may_v gain_v the_o more_o to_o the_o jew_n he_o become_v a_o jew_n that_o he_o may_v gain_v the_o jew_n that_o be_v as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n to_o they_o that_o be_v under_o the_o law_n as_o under_o the_o law_n that_o he_o may_v gain_v they_o that_o be_v under_o the_o law_n to_o they_o which_o be_v without_o law_n as_o without_o law_n though_o he_o be_v not_o without_o law_n to_o god_n but_o under_o the_o law_n to_o christ_n that_o he_o may_v gain_v they_o that_o be_v without_o law_n to_o the_o weak_a he_o become_v as_o weak_a that_o he_o may_v gain_v the_o weak_a and_o in_o a_o word_n make_v himself_o all_o thing_n to_o all_o man_n that_o he_o may_v by_o all_o mean_n save_o some_o and_o in_o the_o next_o chapter_n he_o say_v that_o he_o endeavour_v to_o please_v all_o man_n in_o all_o thing_n not_o seek_v his_o own_o profit_n but_o the_o profit_n 33._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 33._o of_o many_o that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o brethren_n which_o be_v already_o convert_v we_o must_v when_o we_o keep_v they_o company_n perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n which_o may_v enrich_v or_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v in_o they_o all_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v observe_v and_o watch_v over_o one_o another_o not_o as_o curious_a busybody_n to_o intermeddle_v with_o their_o affair_n which_o belong_v not_o unto_o we_o or_o to_o spy_v out_o their_o infirmity_n that_o we_o may_v blaze_v they_o abroad_o 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to_o a_o high_a pitch_n think_v how_o incomparable_o great_a our_o joy_n shall_v be_v when_o we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v embitter_v with_o any_o misery_n and_o to_o the_o inheritance_n which_o god_n have_v prepare_v in_o peculiar_a for_o his_o son_n and_o saint_n in_o who_o he_o be_v chief_o delight_v and_o so_o shall_v we_o not_o dote_v in_o our_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a love_n nor_o have_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n catch_v and_o entangle_v in_o this_o birdlime_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n but_o use_v they_o only_o for_o present_a necessity_n and_o refresh_n that_o so_o we_o may_v again_o like_a eagle_n leave_v the_o earth_n and_o mount_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o desire_n §._o
rest_n compose_v ourselves_o to_o sleep_v in_o such_o a_o christian_a and_o holy_a manner_n by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n that_o even_o as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v our_o imagination_n and_o dream_n may_v retain_v some_o relish_n and_o savour_n of_o our_o former_a religious_a exercise_n where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v that_o as_o the_o christian_a sabbath_n be_v to_o begin_v at_o the_o dawn_n of_o the_o day_n because_o it_o be_v institute_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n who_o be_v that_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o bring_v light_a and_o life_n unto_o we_o by_o perform_v and_o finish_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o not_o overnight_o like_o the_o jew_n sabbath_n which_o be_v ordain_v to_o put_v they_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o it_o be_v fit_a that_o there_o shall_v upon_o these_o diverse_a reason_n be_v a_o difference_n between_o their_o sabbath_n and_o we_o so_o also_o it_o be_v to_o continue_v to_o the_o dawn_n of_o the_o next_o day_n as_o we_o have_v former_o show_v by_o paul_n example_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o our_o own_o work_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v the_o time_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n how_o long_o it_o be_v to_o continue_v now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o it_o and_o these_o be_v all_o comprise_v in_o these_o two_o thing_n first_o in_o observe_v a_o rest_n and_o second_o in_o keep_v it_o holy_a or_o in_o sanctify_v this_o rest_n unto_o god_n service_n the_o rest_n consist_v in_o the_o forbear_n or_o not_o do_v of_o our_o own_o work_n but_o only_o in_o case_n of_o necessity_n and_o when_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n require_v they_o as_o duty_n tend_v to_o the_o advance_v of_o god_n service_n or_o such_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n as_o belong_v to_o this_o day_n as_o the_o study_n and_o pain_n of_o the_o minister_n the_o travel_n of_o the_o people_n to_o place_n of_o divine_a worship_n visit_v and_o help_v of_o the_o sick_a and_o distress_a confound_v of_o contention_n and_o make_v peace_n between_o neighbour_n feed_v and_o tend_v of_o cattle_n and_o such_o like_a where_o by_o our_o own_o work_n i_o understand_v all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n which_o simple_o or_o chief_o tend_v to_o our_o own_o profit_n or_o pleasure_n as_o first_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n 15._o exod._n 31._o 15._o of_o all_o kind_n whatsoever_o as_o all_o work_n of_o husbandry_n even_o in_o the_o time_n of_o harvest_n buy_v and_o sell_v carry_v of_o burden_n travel_v and_o such_o like_a second_o all_o kind_n of_o recreation_n which_o be_v not_o necessary_a for_o the_o preserve_n of_o health_n and_o life_n and_o tend_v not_o to_o the_o better_a fit_v and_o enable_v of_o we_o for_o religious_a duty_n but_o to_o sensual_a and_o carnal_a delight_n of_o which_o sort_n be_v walk_v abroad_o that_o we_o 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must_v whole_o abstain_v first_o because_o the_o lord_n express_o forbid_v we_o to_o do_v our_o own_o pleasure_n on_o his_o holy_a day_n and_o contrariwise_o command_v we_o to_o call_v his_o sabbath_n our_o delight_n 13._o esa_n 58._o 13._o the_o holy_a of_o the_o lord_n honourable_a and_o that_o we_o shall_v honour_v he_o nor_o do_v our_o own_o way_n nor_o find_v our_o own_o pleasure_n nor_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n second_o because_o they_o be_v our_o own_o work_n from_o all_o kind_n whereof_o god_n commandment_n restrain_v we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v whole_o devote_a to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o the_o mean_n which_o enable_v we_o thereunto_o yea_o they_o may_v in_o some_o sort_n be_v call_v more_o our_o own_o work_n than_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n because_o these_o be_v more_o express_o command_v and_o be_v ordinary_o more_o necessary_a and_o more_o direct_o tend_v to_o god_n service_n then_o the_o other_o for_o it_o be_v possible_a to_o live_v and_o serve_v god_n without_o these_o recreation_n but_o not_o unless_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o therefore_o if_o these_o be_v forbid_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n then_o much_o more_o the_o other_o which_o be_v of_o less_o use_n and_o necessity_n final_o because_o these_o worldly_a recreation_n do_v more_o dangerous_o and_o cunning_o wind_v into_o our_o heart_n steal_v they_o away_o from_o holy_a duty_n and_o distract_v we_o in_o god_n service_n than_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n the_o work_n and_o labour_n whereof_o we_o do_v not_o love_v for_o themselves_o but_o only_o as_o they_o be_v mean_n of_o derive_v pleasure_n or_o profit_n unto_o we_o whereas_o we_o love_v these_o sensual_a pleasure_n for_o themselves_o and_o oftentimes_o so_o dote_v upon_o they_o that_o we_o neglect_v our_o worldly_a profit_n yea_o the_o service_n of_o god_n itself_o and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n we_o must_v abstain_v from_o carnal_a recreation_n now_o if_o any_o object_n that_o to_o deprive_v we_o of_o these_o recreation_n be_v to_o take_v away_o all_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o life_n to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v a_o objection_n which_o altogether_o misbeseem_v a_o christian_n for_o howsoever_o infidel_n and_o carnal_a worldling_n may_v rejoice_v chief_o in_o they_o as_o have_v no_o great_a cause_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n yet_o it_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v so_o with_o the_o faithful_a who_o shall_v chief_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o pledge_n and_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n in_o their_o communion_n with_o he_o who_o be_v their_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a happiness_n and_o the_o visible_a sign_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n unto_o which_o spiritual_a joy_n david_n exhort_v delight_n thy_o 4._o psal_n 37._o 4._o self_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v give_v the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n of_o which_o he_o in_o many_o place_n propound_v himself_o as_o a_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n second_o if_o we_o be_v spiritual_o and_o not_o carnal_o and_o worldly-minded_n we_o may_v make_v the_o lord_n day_n itself_o our_o delight_n as_o he_o require_v which_o if_o we_o 14._o esa_n 58._o 13_o 14._o do_v than_o we_o shall_v indeed_o find_v sweet_a delight_n in_o the_o lord_n for_o what_o great_a delight_n can_v there_o be_v to_o a_o christian_a then_o to_o praise_n god_n by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o we_o then_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n whereby_o god_n assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n and_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n whereby_o it_o be_v seal_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o then_o to_o feast_v our_o soul_n at_o this_o spiritual_a banquet_n and_o afterward_o meditate_v on_o and_o peruse_v our_o spiritual_a evidence_n whereby_o the_o assurance_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n be_v convey_v unto_o we_o then_o to_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o restore_v to_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n then_o to_o solace_v ourselves_o in_o the_o sweet_a society_n of_o christ_n our_o bridegroom_n in_o his_o banketing-house_n and_o to_o be_v stay_v and_o comfort_v with_o his_o flagon_n of_o wine_n apple_n and_o kind_a embracement_n 6._o cant._n 2._o 4_o 5_o 6._o which_o spiritual_a joy_n if_o we_o relish_v not_o what_o do_v it_o but_o argue_v a_o carnal_a taste_n and_o appetite_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o bewail_v and_o mortify_v and_o not_o feed_v and_o cherish_v it_o with_o vain_a sport_n and_o worldly_a recreation_n
and_o therefore_o can_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n though_o they_o do_v not_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n yet_o they_o justify_v we_o before_o man_n that_o be_v declare_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cause_n yet_o they_o be_v necessary_a and_o inseparable_a effect_n of_o our_o justification_n though_o they_o be_v not_o require_v unto_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n but_o faith_n only_o unite_n we_o unto_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n yet_o unto_o the_o party_n justify_v for_o as_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a so_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a 7._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 7._o do_v righteousness_n the_o cause_n and_o effect_v always_o concur_v and_o go_v together_o final_o though_o they_o be_v not_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v god_n free_a gift_n a_o inheritance_n and_o not_o a_o purchase_n make_v by_o ourselves_o yet_o they_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o it_o and_o though_o they_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o reign_v yet_o they_o be_v the_o way_n to_o the_o kingdom_n final_o they_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n call_v they_o the_o proof_n of_o our_o love_n whereby_o we_o may_v try_v whether_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a or_o hypocritical_a 15._o joh._n 14._o 15._o for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n we_o will_v keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o also_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o our_o religion_n which_o be_v not_o so_o well_o know_v from_o that_o 27._o jam._n 1._o 27._o which_o be_v false_a by_o a_o outward_a profession_n as_o by_o the_o holy_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o the_o work_n of_o piety_n justice_n mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n last_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v rich_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n reward_v these_o work_n with_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o his_o kingdom_n for_o though_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o title_n stand_v upon_o god_n free_a gift_n yet_o we_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o possession_n of_o it_o by_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n as_o be_v infallible_a sign_n that_o we_o be_v the_o true_a and_o lawful_a heir_n unto_o who_o this_o heavenly_a patrimony_n do_v belong_v by_o right_a of_o covenant_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n come_v you_o 35._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 35._o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n for_o i_o be_v hungry_a and_o you_o give_v i_o meat_n i_o be_v thirsty_a and_o you_o give_v i_o drink_v etc._n etc._n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n christ_n will_v render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n to_o they_o who_o by_o patient_a continuance_n 8._o rom._n 2._o 7_o 8._o in_o well-doing_n seek_v for_o glory_n honour_n and_o immortality_n eternal_a life_n but_o to_o they_o that_o be_v contentious_a and_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n but_o obey_v unrighteousness_n indignation_n and_o wrath_n etc._n etc._n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a happiness_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o opinion_n of_o our_o inward_a piety_n and_o sincerity_n nor_o with_o a_o outward_a profession_n of_o religion_n but_o we_o must_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o both_o in_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o not_o every_o one_o that_o say_v lord_n 3._o mat._n 7._o 21_o 22._o luk._n 11._o 28._o joh._n 13._o 17._o apoc._n 1._o 3._o lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o god_n kingdom_n but_o they_o that_o do_v his_o will_n and_o they_o only_o be_v pronounce_v happy_a who_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o keep_v it_o as_o for_o those_o who_o please_v themselves_o with_o the_o profession_n of_o piety_n &_o neglect_v the_o practice_n in_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n and_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n they_o be_v present_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o like_o hypocrite_n &_o dead_a branch_n with_o god_n judgement_n according_a to_o that_o of_o john_n the_o baptist_n now_o be_v the_o axe_n lay_v to_o the_o root_n of_o the_o tree_n 2._o mat._n 3._o 10._o joh._n 15._o 2._o therefore_o every_o tree_n which_o bring_v not_o forth_o good_a fruit_n be_v hew_v down_o &_o cast_v into_o the_o fire_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o god_n presence_n and_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o everlasting_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o 41._o mat._n 7._o 23._o &_o 25._o 41._o angel_n not_o only_o as_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n but_o also_o as_o neglecter_n of_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n to_o the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cap._n four_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o only_a universal_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v &_o word_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o have_v we_o show_v that_o our_o obedience_n ought_v to_o be_v universal_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o the_o person_n that_o perform_v it_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o be_v to_o show_v that_o there_o be_v also_o a_o universality_n require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n whereby_o we_o understand_v the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o perform_v some_o or_o many_o duty_n and_o neglect_v the_o rest_n but_o we_o must_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a to_o all_o god_n commandment_n which_o be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o though_o we_o can_v actual_o do_v all_o that_o god_n require_v for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o but_o of_o 2._o jam._n 3._o 2._o a_o habitual_a obedience_n and_o disposition_n of_o our_o heart_n whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v god_n will_v in_o as_o great_a perfection_n as_o we_o can_v bewail_v our_o want_n and_o imperfection_n when_o we_o fail_v and_o come_v short_a of_o our_o desire_n of_o which_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o david_n who_o 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o in_o the_o remnant_n of_o the_o captivity_n who_o bind_v themselves_o by_o covenant_n and_o oath_n to_o walk_v in_o god_n law_n 29._o nehem._n 10._o 29._o and_o to_o observe_v and_o do_v all_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o in_o zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n who_o be_v righteous_a before_o god_n walk_v in_o all_o the_o 6._o luk._n 1._o 6._o commandment_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n blameless_a the_o contrary_a whereof_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o jehu_n who_o obey_v god_n in_o destroy_v the_o house_n 10._o 2._o king_n 10._o of_o ahab_n and_o baal_n with_o his_o priest_n for_o the_o establish_n of_o his_o own_o kingdom_n but_o not_o in_o take_v away_o the_o golden_a calf_n in_o herod_n who_o 20._o mark_n 6._o 20._o hear_v john_n the_o baptist_n willing_o and_o obey_v his_o doctrine_n in_o many_o thing_n but_o will_v not_o leave_v his_o incest_n in_o judas_n and_o demas_n who_o perform_v many_o good_a duty_n but_o will_v not_o forsake_v their_o covetousness_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o final_o in_o ananias_n and_o saphyra_n who_o be_v content_a to_o share_v 5._o act._n 5._o with_o god_n but_o keep_v part_n of_o the_o possession_n which_o they_o have_v whole_o consecrate_v unto_o he_o for_o their_o own_o use_n but_o our_o obedience_n must_v be_v universal_a keep_v no_o sin_n as_o sweet_a under_o our_o tongue_n but_o we_o must_v in_o the_o disposition_n 12._o job_n 20._o 12._o desire_n and_o purpose_n of_o our_o heart_n renounce_v all_o sin_n whatsoever_o without_o exception_n be_v they_o never_o so_o please_a or_o profitable_a yea_o we_o must_v with_o great_a hatred_n pursue_v those_o unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v make_v war_n as_o against_o all_o these_o wicked_a enemy_n of_o god_n so_o most_o earnest_o against_o this_o canaanitish_a brood_n which_o dwell_v in_o our_o land_n and_o contrariwise_o we_o must_v love_v and_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o practice_v all_o christian_a duty_n which_o god_n have_v command_v though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o hard_a and_o difficult_a to_o our_o corrupt_a disposition_n yea_o the_o more_o averse_a our_o sinful_a nature_n be_v unto_o they_o so_o much_o the_o more_o earnest_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v they_o for_o if_o we_o make_v any_o composition_n with_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n to_o give_v willing_a entertainment_n unto_o any_o sin_n or_o to_o neglect_v any_o virtue_n or_o christian_a duty_n our_o obedience_n be_v but_o hypocritical_a and_o feign_a and_o the_o sin_n reserve_v like_o a_o
horse_n full_a of_o courage_n which_o be_v well_o back_v may_v do_v good_a service_n but_o if_o he_o be_v ill_o manage_v carry_v his_o rider_n into_o headlong_a danger_n but_o zeal_n join_v with_o prudence_n be_v most_o necessary_a for_o our_o well_o proceed_v in_o all_o virtuous_a action_n see_v like_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o body_n it_o give_v to_o our_o soul_n lively_a heat_n whereby_o they_o be_v move_v in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n and_o be_v make_v active_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n laborious_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v further_v and_o courageous_o oppose_v and_o remove_v all_o let_n and_o impediment_n which_o across_o we_o in_o our_o way_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v deserve_v the_o name_n of_o true_a christian_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o incline_v not_o to_o that_o damnable_a error_n of_o carnal_a worldling_n who_o make_v zeal_n and_o prudence_n flat_a opposite_n think_v those_o that_o be_v most_o fervent_a most_o foolish_a and_o with_o jehu_n his_o companion_n censure_v they_o as_o mad_a fellow_n that_o with_o 9_o 2._o king_n 9_o any_o zeal_n perform_v their_o duty_n see_v holy_a david_n who_o in_o wisdom_n exceed_v 9_o psal_n 119._o 100_o and_o 69._o 9_o his_o teacher_n and_o ancient_n be_v so_o zealous_a in_o god_n service_n that_o scoff_a michol_n condemn_v he_o of_o folly_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o 3._o 2._o sam._n 6._o 20._o col._n 2._o 3._o who_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o his_o father_n and_o in_o who_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n be_v hide_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v as_o he_o excel_v all_o man_n in_o prudence_n so_o also_o in_o holy_a zeal_n see_v he_o be_v not_o only_o thorough_o heat_v but_o 17._o joh._n 2._o 17._o even_o consume_v in_o this_o divine_a flame_n as_o he_o profess_v neither_o can_n true_a prudence_n be_v more_o sever_v from_o holy_a zeal_n than_o zeal_n from_o prudence_n be_v radicalis_fw-la calor_fw-la innatus_fw-la &_o humour_n 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settle_v our_o heart_n in_o a_o constant_a practice_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n which_o otherwise_o natural_o affect_v variety_n novelty_n and_o often_o change_v in_o religious_a exercise_n by_o reason_n of_o that_o satiety_n and_o carnal_a loathe_n which_o they_o bring_v to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n will_v every_o hand_n while_o be_v flit_a and_o start_v sometime_o perform_v they_o in_o a_o confuse_a manner_n and_o sometime_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o cap._n iii_o of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n respect_v the_o matter_n form_n and_o substance_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o aspire_v to_o perfection_n in_o christian_a duty_n then_o by_o proceed_v by_o degree_n the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o respect_n the_o matter_n form_n and_o substance_n of_o it_o come_v now_o to_o be_v entreat_v of_o the_o first_o whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o aspire_v unto_o perfection_n by_o degree_n and_o not_o dream_n or_o imagine_v that_o we_o 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scripture_n and_o other_o religious_a book_n yea_o though_o we_o be_v like_o many_o of_o the_o jew_n so_o conversant_a in_o the_o book_n of_o god_n that_o we_o can_v say_v the_o most_o of_o it_o by_o heart_n and_o be_v able_a to_o tell_v precise_o how_o many_o word_n and_o letter_n be_v contain_v in_o it_o all_o this_o will_v yield_v unto_o we_o no_o spiritual_a nourishment_n nor_o make_v we_o to_o thrive_v any_o whit_n in_o grace_n and_o godliness_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v come_v with_o a_o purpose_n to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o all_o we_o read_v final_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v come_v to_o read_v with_o a_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n to_o draw_v all_o we_o read_v unto_o our_o own_o particular_a use_n either_o for_o the_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n or_o sanctify_v of_o our_o affection_n or_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n by_o put_v those_o good_a duty_n in_o practice_n which_o we_o know_v and_o learn_v the_o which_o purpose_n david_n express_v in_o these_o word_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o i_o will_v keep_v they_o unto_o 33._o psal_n 119._o 33._o the_o end_n otherwise_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v by_o our_o read_n inlighten_v our_o mind_n and_o increase_v our_o knowledge_n for_o why_o shall_v be_v give_v we_o more_o if_o we_o make_v no_o good_a use_n of_o that_o we_o have_v yea_o why_o shall_v he_o not_o rather_o take_v away_o his_o talon_n if_o we_o hide_v it_o unprofitable_o in_o a_o napkin_n or_o at_o least_o leave_v it_o with_o we_o to_o increase_v our_o account_n and_o with_o it_o our_o punishment_n for_o the_o servant_n that_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v 47._o luk._n 12._o 47._o beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n let_v therefore_o as_o one_o exhort_v the_o holy_a scripture_n demetriad_n sint_fw-la ergo_fw-la divine_a scripture_n semper_fw-la in_o manibus_fw-la tuis_fw-la &_o iugiter_fw-la ment_fw-la volâ—â—ntur_fw-la etc._n etc._n hyer_n a_o 〈…〉_o iâ—â—_n scripturas_fw-la sacras_fw-la lege_fw-la ut_fw-la semper_fw-la memineris_fw-la dei_fw-la illa_fw-la verba_fw-la esse_fw-la qui_fw-la legem_fw-la suâ—m_fw-la non_fw-la solùm_fw-la sciri_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la impleri_fw-la iubet_fw-la etc._n etc._n ad_fw-la demetriad_n be_v always_o in_o thy_o hand_n and_o meditate_v on_o they_o in_o thy_o mind_n yet_o do_v not_o think_v it_o sufficient_a for_o thou_o to_o have_v god_n law_n in_o thy_o memory_n if_o thou_o forget_v they_o in_o thy_o work_n but_o therefore_o know_v they_o that_o thou_o may_v do_v what_o thou_o know_v for_o not_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o law_n be_v just_a before_o god_n but_o the_o doer_n of_o it_o be_v justify_v and_o as_o the_o same_o author_n persuade_v in_o another_o place_n so_o read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n as_o that_o thou_o always_o remember_v they_o to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n who_o require_v not_o only_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v his_o law_n but_o also_o fulfil_v and_o obey_v it_o for_o it_o profit_v not_o to_o know_v such_o thing_n as_o aught_o to_o be_v do_v and_o not_o to_o do_v they_o thou_o use_v well_o thy_o read_n of_o divinity_n if_o thou_o set_v it_o as_o a_o glass_n before_o thou_o that_o thy_o soul_n may_v behold_v itself_o by_o look_v in_o it_o and_o may_v either_o amend_v deformity_n and_o blemish_n or_o more_o adorn_v itself_o where_o it_o be_v already_o beautiful_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v before_o we_o read_v last_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v both_o the_o preparation_n and_o action_n the_o better_a we_o must_v lift_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o when_o in_o respect_n of_o place_n and_o company_n we_o convenient_o can_v our_o voice_n also_o desire_v in_o some_o short_a and_o pithy_a prayer_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v assist_v we_o in_o this_o exercise_n by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thereby_o it_o may_v become_v effectual_a for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n the_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o affection_n the_o nourish_a and_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n repentance_n and_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o holy_a name_n and_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o which_o invocation_n of_o god_n holy_a name_n be_v necessary_a before_o the_o read_n of_o the_o word_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o blind_a and_o therefore_o have_v need_n to_o pray_v with_o david_n open_v my_o eye_n o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n naturally_n we_o understand_v not_o the_o thing_n 18._o psal_n 119._o 18._o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n neither_o can_v we_o know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discern_v 14._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 11_o 14._o and_o it_o be_v only_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o know_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o 13._o luk._n 11._o 13._o reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o which_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o hope_v to_o obtain_v then_o by_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n cap._n xxx_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o action_n of_o read_v that_o we_o may_v profit_v by_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v aim_v in_o our_o read_n and_o thus_o much_o concern_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v in_o our_o preparation_n in_o the_o action_n of_o read_v diverse_a point_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v the_o first_o be_v the_o end_n which_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o it_o which_o be_v either_o principal_a or_o subordinate_a the_o principal_a end_n which_o we_o must_v aim_v at_o in_o this_o exercise_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n namely_o that_o hereby_o know_v his_o will_n we_o may_v glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n by_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o it_o and_o by_o put_v in_o practice_n the_o thing_n which_o he_o require_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o subordinate_a end_n be_v general_o the_o edification_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o brethren_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o their_o and_o our_o own_o soul_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n attend_v unto_o read_v 16._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 13_o 16._o and_o continue_v therein_o for_o in_o so_o do_v thou_o shall_v both_o save_v thyself_o and_o those_o that_o hear_v thou_o more_o especial_o we_o must_v read_v the_o scripture_n to_o those_o end_n for_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v commend_v they_o unto_o we_o as_o useful_a and_o profitable_a and_o first_o for_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n in_o which_o regard_n 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o we_o be_v to_o read_v they_o for_o the_o further_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n and_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n will_n that_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v thereby_o in_o all_o our_o way_n for_o the_o lead_n of_o our_o life_n in_o such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o blind_a and_o ignorant_a and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o choose_v and_o what_o to_o refuse_v but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v a_o lamp_n unto_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o light_n unto_o our_o 105._o psal_n 119._o 105._o path_n which_o shine_v unto_o we_o in_o this_o darkness_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n of_o which_o light_n if_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v pass_v our_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o life_n in_o a_o more_o than_o egyptian_a darkness_n and_o grope_v at_o noon_n day_n shall_v easy_o be_v mislead_v into_o all_o sin_n and_o error_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n for_o the_o soul_n to_o be_v without_o knowledge_n it_o be_v not_o good_a and_o he_o who_o want_v 2._o pro._n 19_o 2._o this_o light_n to_o guide_v he_o haste_v with_o his_o foot_n sin_v be_v ready_a to_o deceive_v and_o be_v deceive_v the_o second_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v aim_v in_o our_o read_n be_v that_o we_o may_v be_v establish_v in_o the_o truth_n be_v enable_v to_o defend_v it_o and_o also_o to_o refute_v and_o convince_v the_o error_n and_o false_a doctrine_n which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o it_o especial_o those_o wherewith_o it_o be_v most_o oppugned_a in_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v for_o if_o we_o be_v conversant_a in_o the_o scripture_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o try_v the_o spirit_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no_o 1._o 1._o job._n 4._o 1._o and_o not_o receive_v all_o we_o hear_v hand_n over_o head_n and_o so_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o every_o wind_n
our_o sin_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o they_o testify_v our_o repentance_n for_o they_o and_o our_o unworthiness_n of_o his_o least_o mercy_n by_o rest_v from_o all_o bodily_a labour_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n and_o whole_o abstain_v from_o our_o food_n and_o all_o other_o comfort_n and_o delight_n of_o this_o life_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o necessity_n of_o nature_n charity_n and_o comeliness_n and_o much_o more_o by_o forsake_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o piety_n and_o charity_n that_o by_o this_o renew_n of_o our_o humiliation_n and_o repentance_n we_o may_v increase_v the_o fervency_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v gracious_o hear_v and_o grant_v unto_o us._n in_o which_o description_n this_o religious_a fast_n be_v principal_o intend_v as_o a_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n by_o which_o it_o be_v increase_v and_o as_o a_o help_n to_o our_o prayer_n that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o fervent_a be_v sufficient_o distinguish_v from_o all_o other_o kind_n of_o fast_n as_o first_o from_o the_o fast_o of_o necessity_n for_o want_v of_o sustenance_n or_o appetite_n to_o it_o see_v this_o be_v voluntary_a and_o at_o our_o free_a choice_n second_o from_o that_o ordinary_a abstinence_n whereby_o we_o temperate_o sober_o and_o spare_o feed_v upon_o god_n creature_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o nature_n and_o not_o the_o please_a of_o our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o appetite_n which_o be_v most_o commendable_a as_o be_v of_o common_a and_o daily_a use_n and_o the_o other_o only_o to_o be_v use_v upon_o extraordinary_a occasion_n see_v in_o this_o fast_o we_o restrain_v ourselves_o but_o in_o respect_n of_o some_o part_n of_o our_o food_n whereas_o that_o whereof_o we_o entreat_v be_v a_o total_a abstinence_n for_o the_o time_n both_o from_o all_o food_n and_o the_o most_o of_o our_o worldly_a comfort_n three_o from_o a_o physical_a fast_o which_o be_v prescribe_v and_o use_v for_o the_o cleanse_n of_o the_o stomach_n and_o body_n from_o ill_a humour_n and_o the_o preserve_n or_o recover_v of_o our_o health_n and_o from_o a_o politic_a fast_o appoint_v by_o the_o magistrate_n for_o civil_a end_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o commonwealth_n see_v this_o be_v a_o religious_a fast_o which_o aim_v only_o at_o such_o end_n as_o be_v spiritual_a and_o tend_v to_o the_o health_n and_o welfare_n of_o our_o soul_n last_o from_o a_o moral_a fast_o which_o be_v undertake_v by_o those_o which_o be_v single_a and_o unmarried_a for_o the_o preserve_n of_o their_o chastity_n and_o keep_v their_o body_n from_o be_v defile_v with_o filthy_a lust_n see_v this_o be_v no_o solemn_a or_o extraordinary_a action_n but_o to_o be_v common_o put_v in_o practice_n so_o oft_o as_o we_o find_v it_o necessary_a and_o see_v also_o it_o aim_v at_o a_o far_a other_o end_n then_o this_o of_o which_o i_o here_o speak_v namely_o the_o preserve_n of_o chastity_n whereas_o the_o end_n of_o the_o religious_a fast_n be_v by_o humiliation_n and_o prayer_n to_o obtain_v some_o special_a suit_n at_o god_n hand_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o fâ—â—â—ing_n be_v not_o ceremonial_a but_o â—eâ—â—iâ—ed_v gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n again_o whereas_o i_o call_v it_o a_o religious_a act_n i_o imply_v hereby_o that_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o and_o require_v it_o at_o our_o hand_n see_v he_o have_v restrain_v we_o in_o all_o duty_n appertain_v unto_o his_o service_n that_o we_o worship_v he_o according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n and_o not_o according_a to_o our_o own_o invention_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o esteem_v it_o as_o a_o part_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n which_o be_v abrogate_a by_o christ_n for_o howsoever_o there_o be_v many_o rite_n about_o it_o of_o this_o nature_n which_o now_o be_v some_o of_o they_o abolish_v and_o some_o out_o of_o use_n as_o rent_v of_o their_o garment_n wear_v of_o sackcloth_n sit_v in_o ash_n and_o cover_v their_o head_n therewith_o and_o such_o like_a yet_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o main_a substance_n which_o be_v the_o humble_v of_o the_o soul_n before_o god_n by_o all_o good_a mean_n that_o we_o may_v testify_v our_o repentance_n and_o be_v make_v more_o fervent_a in_o our_o prayer_n 3._o joel._n 2._o 12_o 13_o 14_o esa_n 58._o 5_o 6_o 7_o etc._n etc._n 2._o chro_fw-la 20._o 3._o as_o it_o be_v require_v of_o they_o more_o especial_o than_o the_o outward_a rite_n and_o ceremony_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n so_o be_v it_o no_o less_o commend_v unto_o we_o under_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v religious_o observe_v upon_o all_o extraordinary_a occasion_n for_o our_o saviour_n christ_n purposely_o teach_v we_o the_o right_a manner_n 21._o mat._n 6._o 16._o &_o 17._o 21._o how_o iâ—_n ought_v to_o be_v do_v commend_v the_o efficacy_n of_o it_o be_v join_v with_o prayer_n 35._o prayer_n luk_n 5_o 31_o 35._o and_o show_v that_o howsoever_o his_o disciple_n use_v it_o not_o while_o he_o be_v with_o they_o because_o it_o be_v unseasonable_a for_o the_o child_n of_o the_o bride_n chamber_n to_o fast_o the_o bridegroom_n be_v with_o they_o yet_o they_o shall_v perform_v it_o when_o he_o be_v take_v from_o they_o and_o thus_o it_o be_v according_o practise_v by_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n not_o on_o certain_a day_n &_o set_a time_n but_o upon_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a occasion_n not_o only_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n as_o by_o 3._o by_o 2_o chro._n 20._o 3._o jehosaphat_n and_o his_o people_n by_o 3._o by_o dan._n â—_o 3_o &_o â—0_n 2._o 3._o daniel_n 21._o daniel_n 〈…〉_o 21._o ezra_n and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o captivity_n by_o 19_o by_o 〈…〉_o 18_o 19_o queen_n hester_n her_o maid_n mordecay_n and_o all_o the_o whole_a people_n of_o the_o jew_n but_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n also_o by_o the_o 14._o the_o 〈…〉_o 14._o disciple_n of_o john_n the_o baptist_n 3._o baptist_n 〈…〉_o 2_o 3._o and_o by_o the_o church_n when_o they_o set_v apart_o paul_n and_o barnabas_n by_o â—9_n by_o luk._n 2._o â—9_n hannah_n the_o prophetess_n and_o 30._o and_o act._n 10._o 30._o cornelius_n who_o it_o seem_v frequent_o use_v this_o exercise_n and_o not_o only_o upon_o extraordinary_a occasion_n that_o by_o the_o help_n thereof_o their_o prayer_n may_v be_v more_o servant_n and_o effectual_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n though_o it_o may_v be_v not_o in_o that_o solemn_a manner_n and_o with_o that_o deep_a humiliation_n as_o be_v join_v with_o this_o whereof_o we_o speak_v for_o this_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v not_o ordinary_o and_o so_o oft_o as_o we_o pray_v but_o upon_o extraordinary_a occasion_n as_o the_o apostle_n impli_v where_o he_o injoin_v marry_v person_n not_o to_o defraud_v one_o another_o unless_o by_o consent_n 4._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 4._o for_o a_o time_n that_o they_o may_v give_v themselves_o to_o fast_v and_o prayer_n see_v he_o must_v needs_o be_v understand_v of_o extraordinary_a fast_n &_o prayer_n upon_o unusual_a and_o weighty_a occasion_n because_o ordinary_a prayer_n be_v to_o be_v use_v by_o they_o every_o day_n together_o without_o any_o necessity_n of_o such_o separation_n so_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o time_n of_o fast_v be_v a_o time_n of_o mourning_n impli_v that_o it_o be_v unseasonable_a but_o when_o we_o be_v occasion_v to_o mourn_v upon_o some_o special_a and_o weighty_a cause_n for_o otherwise_o ordinary_o christian_n be_v to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n as_o the_o psalmist_n and_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v and_o 12._o psal_n 33._o 1._o phil._n 4._o 4._o esa_n 22._o 12._o not_o to_o mourn_v after_o this_o extraordinary_a manner_n till_o god_n call_v they_o unto_o it_o final_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o this_o fast_v ought_v not_o to_o be_v ordinary_a see_v it_o be_v a_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n wherein_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o rest_n from_o all_o our_o ordinary_a labour_n and_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o which_o we_o be_v ordinary_o to_o spend_v our_o time_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o and_o when_o it_o be_v most_o seasonable_a the_o cause_n which_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n of_o fast_v be_v that_o we_o may_v by_o more_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n obtain_v at_o god_n hand_n some_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a benefit_n either_o privative_a or_o positive_a privative_a as_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n from_o some_o dangerous_a evil_n either_o of_o sin_n or_o punishment_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o former_a when_o we_o or_o our_o country_n in_o which_o we_o live_v be_v guilty_a of_o some_o grievous_a sin_n and_o other_o mean_n ordinary_o use_v have_v not_o be_v effectual_a to_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o it_o or_o when_o some_o strong_a
do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n both_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n and_o afterward_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o present_a time_n we_o must_v with_o extraordinary_a care_n and_o diligence_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o good_a work_n and_o principal_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o of_o god_n service_n as_o prayer_n hear_v and_o read_v of_o god_n word_n holy_a conference_n and_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o may_v fit_o be_v repentance_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v all_o which_o according_a to_o the_o occasion_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n we_o must_v approve_v to_o be_v sincere_a and_o without_o hypocrisy_n by_o our_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o righteousness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n the_o lord_n special_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o 6._o zach._n 7._o 9_o esa_n 58._o 6._o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n that_o we_o shall_v loose_v the_o band_n of_o wickedness_n undo_v the_o heavy_a burden_n let_v the_o oppress_v go_v free_a and_o break_v every_o yoke_n for_o therefore_o as_o one_o say_v we_o restrain_v our_o mind_n from_o desire_v meat_n that_o celantiam_fw-la idcirco_fw-la à _fw-la varijs_fw-la ciborum_fw-la desiderijs_fw-la mentem_fw-la retrahunt_fw-la ut_fw-la totam_fw-la eius_fw-la vim_o occupent_fw-la in_o cupiditaâ—e_fw-la virtutum_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la we_o may_v exercise_v their_o whole_a force_n in_o covet_v after_o virtue_n and_o so_o our_o flesh_n will_v less_o feel_v the_o pain_n of_o abstinence_n when_o it_o hunger_v after_o righteousness_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v in_o this_o day_n exercise_v our_o charity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o 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past_a and_o purpose_n of_o amendment_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v by_o serve_v god_n with_o more_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o piety_n and_o holiness_n in_o his_o own_o worship_n in_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o brethren_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o person_n cap._n xxxvi_o of_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v god_n nature_n work_n and_o love_n towards_o us._n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n hitherto_o we_o have_v entreat_v of_o the_o real_a and_o practical_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o propound_v some_o reason_n and_o argument_n which_o may_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o both_o to_o use_v these_o mean_n and_o also_o to_o perform_v all_o 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apostle_n persuade_v christian_n in_o diverse_a calling_n to_o perform_v their_o duty_n in_o they_o that_o they_o may_v not_o cause_v the_o word_n of_o god_n to_o be_v blaspheme_v 5._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 1._o tit._n 2._o 5._o see_v it_o be_v the_o common_a custom_n of_o worldly_a and_o wicked_a man_n to_o to_o lay_v the_o fault_n of_o professor_n upon_o their_o profession_n and_o to_o impute_v their_o scandalous_a sin_n to_o their_o much_o go_n to_o church_n and_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n as_o though_o their_o profession_n and_o hear_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o their_o wicked_a and_o unlawful_a course_n whereas_o in_o truth_n they_o will_v if_o they_o abuse_v they_o not_o be_v as_o strong_a cable_n to_o draw_v they_o from_o all_o impiety_n and_o unrighteous_a deal_n and_o contrariwise_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o live_v in_o a_o holy_a conversation_n that_o they_o may_v adorn_v the_o doctrine_n 10._o tit._n 2._o 10._o of_o god_n our_o saviour_n in_o all_o thing_n for_o man_n be_v apt_a 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1._o 10._o but_o as_o wise_a redeem_v the_o time_n because_o the_o day_n be_v evil_a he_o have_v call_v and_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o world_n which_o lie_v still_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o have_v make_v we_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n who_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o the_o privilege_n of_o his_o kingdom_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o fashion_v ourselves_o to_o the_o world_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v walk_v worthy_a of_o god_n who_o have_v call_v we_o unto_o 14._o rom._n 12._o 2._o tit._n 2._o 14._o his_o kingdom_n and_o glory_n and_o serve_v he_o as_o it_o become_v his_o subject_n be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n and_o be_v no_o more_o earthly-minded_n but_o have_v our_o 3._o phil._n 3._o 20._o col._n 3._o 1_o 3._o conversation_n in_o heaven_n whereof_o we_o be_v citizen_n and_o mind_n those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o he_o have_v justify_v we_o and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n we_o shall_v become_v servant_n 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who_o never_o slumber_v 4._o psal_n 121_o 3._o 4._o or_o sleep_v but_o continual_o keep_v we_o under_o the_o all-seeing_a eye_n of_o his_o providence_n that_o he_o may_v preserve_v we_o safe_a from_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o satan_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 4_o satan_n tentation_n whereby_o he_o impugn_v our_o faith_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o we_o may_v general_o encourage_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n against_o those_o impediment_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o grand_a enemy_n who_o oppose_v we_o in_o they_o many_o other_o there_o be_v which_o be_v cast_v in_o our_o way_n by_o his_o tentation_n which_o either_o respect_n our_o faith_n or_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n concern_v the_o former_a this_o wily_a and_o experience_a enemy_n main_o bend_v all_o his_o force_n and_o engine_n of_o battery_n against_o our_o faith_n because_o he_o well_o know_v that_o if_o he_o can_v 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