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A53720 Pneumatologia, or, A discourse concerning the Holy Spirit wherein an account is given of his name, nature, personality, dispensation, operations, and effects : his whole work in the old and new creation is explained, the doctrine concering it vindicated from oppositions and reproaches : the nature also and necessity of Gospel-holiness the difference between grace and morality, or a spiritual life unto God in evangelical obedience and a course of moral vertues, are stated and declared / by John Owen ... Owen, John, 1616-1683. 1676 (1676) Wing O793; ESTC R16093 721,250 620

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the_o natural_a faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n if_o we_o live_v unto_o god_n there_o must_v be_v a_o principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n in_o we_o as_o well_o of_o life_n natural_a this_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o adam_n and_o be_v wrought_v in_o christ_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n isa._n 11._o 1_o 2_o 3._o and_o there_o shall_v come_v forth_o a_o rod_n out_o of_o the_o stem_n of_o jesse_n and_o a_o branch_n shall_v grow_v out_o of_o his_o root_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v rest_v upon_o he_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n the_o spirit_n of_o counsel_n and_o may_v the_o spirit_n of_o knowledge_n and_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o shall_v make_v he_o of_o quick_a understanding_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v grant_v that_o the_o follow_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o and_o upon_o the_o lord_n christ_n in_o the_o
and_o this_o instruct_v we_o in_o the_o way_n and_o manner_n of_o that_o communion_n which_o we_o have_v with_o god_n by_o the_o gospel_n for_o herein_o the_o life_n power_n and_o freedom_n of_o our_o evangelical_n state_n do_v consist_v and_o a_o acquaintance_n herewith_o give_v we_o our_o translation_n out_o of_o darkness_n into_o the_o marvellous_a light_n of_o god_n 1_o the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n in_o his_o wisdom_n will_n and_o love_n be_v the_o original_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o glory_n but_o nothing_o hereof_o be_v communicate_v immediate_o unto_o we_o from_o he_o it_o be_v the_o son_n who_o he_o love_v and_o have_v give_v all_o thing_n into_o his_o hand_n he_o have_v make_v way_n for_o the_o communication_n of_o these_o thing_n unto_o we_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o he_o do_v it_o immediate_o by_o the_o spirit_n as_o have_v be_v declare_v hereby_o be_v all_o our_o return_v unto_o god_n to_o be_v regulate_v the_o father_n who_o be_v the_o original_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o glory_n be_v ultimate_o intend_v by_o we_o in_o our_o faith_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n yet_o not_o so_o but_o that_o the_o son_n and_o spirit_n be_v consider_v as_o one_o god_n with_o he_o but_o we_o can_v address_v ourselves_o with_o any_o of_o they_o immediate_o unto_o he_o there_o be_v no_o go_v to_o the_o father_n say_v christ_n but_o by_o i_o john_n 14._o 6._o through_o he_o we_o believe_v in_o god_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 21._o but_o yet_o neither_o can_v we_o do_v so_o unless_o we_o be_v enable_v thereunto_o by_o the_o spirit_n the_o author_n in_o we_o of_o faith_n prayer_n praise_n obedience_n and_o whatever_o our_o soul_n tend_v unto_o god_n by_o as_o the_o descend_v of_o god_n towards_o we_o in_o love_n and_o grace_n issue_n or_o end_n in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o we_o and_o on_o we_o so_o all_o our_o ascend_n towards_o he_o begin_v therein_o and_o as_o the_o first_o instance_n of_o the_o proceed_n of_o grace_n and_o love_n towards_o we_o from_o the_o father_n be_v in_o and_o by_o the_o son_n so_o the_o first_o step_n that_o we_o take_v towards_o god_n even_o the_o father_n be_v in_o and_o by_o the_o son_n and_o these_o thing_n ought_v to_o be_v explicit_o attend_v unto_o by_o we_o if_o we_o intend_v our_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o duty_n of_o obedience_n shall_v be_v evangelical_n take_v a_o instance_n of_o the_o prayer_n of_o wicked_a man_n under_o their_o conviction_n or_o their_o fear_n trouble_n and_o danger_n and_o the_o prayer_n of_o believer_n the_o former_a be_v mere_o vox_fw-la naturae_fw-la clamantis_fw-la ad_fw-la dominum_fw-la naturae_fw-la a_o outcry_n that_o distress_a nature_n make_v to_o the_o god_n of_o it_o and_o as_o such_o alone_a it_o consider_v he_o but_o the_o other_o be_v vox_fw-la spiritus_fw-la adoptionis_fw-la clamantis_fw-la per_fw-la christum_fw-la abba_n pater_fw-la it_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n address_v itself_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o believer_n unto_o god_n as_o a_o father_n and_o a_o due_a attendance_n unto_o this_o order_n of_o thing_n give_v life_n and_o spirit_n unto_o all_o that_o we_o have_v to_o do_v with_o god_n woe_n to_o professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o shall_v be_v seduce_v to_o believe_v that_o all_o they_o have_v to_o do_v with_o god_n consist_v in_o their_o attendance_n unto_o moral_a virtue_n it_o be_v fit_a for_o they_o so_o to_o do_v who_o be_v weary_a of_o christianity_n have_v a_o mind_n to_o turn_v pagan_n but_o our_o fellowship_n be_v in_o the_o way_n describe_v with_o the_o father_n and_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n it_o be_v therefore_o of_o the_o high_a importance_n unto_o we_o to_o inquire_v into_o and_o secure_a unto_o ourselves_o the_o promise_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o by_o they_o alone_o be_v the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o son_n communicate_v unto_o we_o without_o which_o we_o have_v no_o interest_n in_o they_o and_o by_o they_o alone_o be_v we_o enable_v to_o make_v any_o acceptable_a return_v of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n it_o be_v sottish_a ignorance_n and_o infidelity_n to_o suppose_v that_o under_o the_o gospel_n there_o be_v no_o communication_n between_o god_n and_o we_o but_o what_o be_v on_o his_o part_n in_o law_n command_n and_o promise_n and_o on_o we_o by_o obedience_n perform_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o upon_o our_o conviction_n unto_o they_o the_o exclude_v hence_o the_o real_a internal_a operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v to_o destroy_v the_o gospel_n and_o as_o we_o shall_v see_v far_o afterward_o this_o be_v the_o true_a ground_n and_o reason_n why_o there_o be_v a_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n that_o be_v irremissible_a for_o the_o come_n unto_o we_o to_o make_v application_n of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o son_n unto_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o contempt_n of_o he_o there_o be_v a_o contempt_n of_o the_o whole_a act_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o in_o a_o way_n of_o grace_n for_o which_o there_o can_v be_v no_o remedy_n sect._n 7_o five_o whereas_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o immediate_a efficient_a cause_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o gracious_a effect_n in_o man_n wherever_o there_o be_v mention_v make_v of_o they_o or_o any_o fruit_n of_o they_o it_o be_v to_o be_v look_v on_o as_o a_o part_n of_o his_o work_n though_o he_o be_v not_o express_o name_v or_o it_o be_v not_o particular_o attribute_v unto_o he_o i_o know_v not_o well_o or_o do_v not_o well_o understand_v what_o some_o man_n begin_v to_o talk_v about_o moral_a virtue_n some_o thing_n they_o seem_v to_o aim_v at_o if_o they_o will_v once_o leave_v the_o old_a pelagian_a ambiguous_a expression_n and_o learn_v to_o speak_v clear_o and_o intelligible_o that_o be_v in_o their_o own_o power_n and_o so_o consequent_o of_o all_o other_o men._n at_o least_o it_o be_v so_o with_o a_o ordinary_a blessing_n upon_o their_o own_o endeavour_n which_o thing_n we_o must_v afterward_o inquire_v into_o but_o for_o grace_n i_o think_v all_o man_n will_v grant_v that_o as_o to_o our_o participation_n of_o it_o it_o be_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o of_o he_o alone_o now_o grace_n be_v take_v two_o way_n in_o the_o scripture_n 1._o for_o the_o gracious_a free_a love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o 2._o for_o gracious_a free_a effectual_a operation_n in_o we_o and_o upon_o we_o in_o both_o sense_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o as_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o first_o as_o to_o its_o manifestation_n and_o application_n in_o the_o latter_a as_o to_o the_o operation_n itself_o for_o although_o he_o be_v not_o the_o principal_a cause_n nor_o procurer_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o first_o sense_n which_o be_v the_o free_a act_n of_o the_o father_n yet_o the_o knowledge_n sense_n comfort_n and_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o be_v by_o he_o alone_o communicate_v unto_o we_o as_o we_o shall_v see_v afterward_o and_o the_o latter_a be_v his_o proper_a and_o peculiar_a work_n this_o therefore_o must_v be_v take_v for_o grant_v that_o wherever_o any_o gracious_a act_n of_o god_n in_o or_o towards_o man_n be_v mention_v it_o be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v peculiarly_a and_o principal_o intend_v sect._n 8_o sixthly_a it_o must_v be_v due_o consider_v with_o reference_n unto_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n that_o in_o whatever_o he_o do_v he_o act_v work_n and_o distribute_v according_a to_o his_o own_o will._n this_o our_o apostle_n express_o affirm_v and_o sundry_a thing_n of_o great_a moment_n do_v depend_v hereon_o in_o our_o walk_n before_o god_n as_o 1._o that_o the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v in_o all_o the_o goodness_n grace_n love_n and_o power_n that_o he_o either_o communicate_v unto_o we_o or_o work_v in_o we_o he_o be_v not_o as_o a_o mere_a instrument_n or_o servant_n dispose_v of_o the_o thing_n wherein_o he_o have_v no_o concern_v or_o over_o which_o he_o have_v no_o power_n but_o in_o all_o thing_n he_o work_v towards_o we_o according_a to_o his_o own_o will._n we_o be_v therefore_o in_o what_o we_o receive_v from_o he_o and_o by_o he_o no_o less_o to_o acknowledge_v his_o love_n kindness_n and_o sovereign_a grace_n than_o we_o do_v to_o those_o of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n 2._o that_o he_o do_v not_o work_v as_o a_o natural_a agent_n ad_fw-la ultimum_fw-la virium_fw-la to_o the_o utmost_a of_o his_o power_n as_o though_o in_o all_o he_o do_v he_o come_v and_o do_v what_o he_o can_v he_o moderate_v all_o his_o operation_n by_o his_o will_n and_o wisdom_n and_o therefore_o whereas_o some_o be_v say_v to_o resist_v the_o holy_a spirit_n act_v
say_v to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n heb._n 6._o 4._o and_o he_o be_v promise_v by_o our_o saviour_n to_o convince_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n john_n 16._o 8._o which_o although_o in_o that_o place_n it_o respect_v only_o one_o kind_n of_o sin_n yet_o it_o be_v sufficient_a to_o establish_v a_o general_a rule_n that_o all_o conviction_n of_o sin_n be_v from_o and_o by_o he_o and_o no_o wonder_n if_o man_n live_v secure_o in_o their_o sin_n to_o who_o the_o light_n which_o he_o give_v and_o the_o conviction_n which_o he_o work_v be_v a_o scorn_n and_o reproach_n sect._n 12_o there_o be_v indeed_o a_o objection_n of_o some_o moment_n against_o the_o ascription_n of_o this_o work_n unto_o the_o energy_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o whereas_o it_o be_v grant_v that_o all_o these_o thing_n may_v be_v wrought_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n and_o yet_o they_o may_v come_v short_a of_o the_o save_v grace_n of_o god_n how_o can_v he_o be_v think_v to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o such_o a_o work_n shall_v we_o say_v that_o he_o design_n only_o a_o weak_a and_o imperfect_a work_n upon_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n or_o that_o he_o desert_n and_o give_v over_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v undertake_v towards_o they_o as_o not_o able_a to_o accomplish_v it_o sect._n 13_o ans._n 1._o in_o many_o person_n it_o may_v be_v in_o the_o most_o who_o be_v thus_o affect_v real_a conversion_n unto_o god_n do_v ensue_v the_o holy_a spirit_n by_o these_o preparatory_a act_n make_v way_n for_o the_o introduction_n of_o the_o new_a spiritual_a life_n into_o the_o soul_n so_o they_o belong_v unto_o a_o work_n that_o be_v perfect_a in_o its_o kind_n 2._o wherever_o they_o fail_v and_o some_o short_a of_o what_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n they_o have_v a_o tendency_n unto_o it_o be_v not_o from_o any_o weakness_n and_o imperfection_n in_o themselves_o but_o from_o the_o sin_n of_o they_o in_o who_o they_o be_v wrought_v for_o instance_n even_o common_a illumination_n and_o conviction_n of_o sin_n have_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n a_o tendency_n unto_o sincere_a conversion_n they_o have_v so_o in_o the_o same_o kind_n as_o the_o law_n have_v to_o bring_v we_o unto_o christ._n where_o this_o end_n be_v not_o attain_v it_o be_v always_o from_o the_o interposition_n of_o a_o act_n of_o wilfulness_n and_o stubbornness_n in_o those_o enlighten_v and_o convict_v they_o do_v not_o sincere_o improve_v what_o they_o have_v receive_v and_o faint_v not_o mere_o for_o want_v of_o strength_n to_o proceed_v but_o by_o a_o free_a act_n of_o their_o own_o will_n they_o refuse_v the_o grace_n which_o be_v further_o tender_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o gospel_n this_o will_n and_o its_o actual_a resistency_n unto_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n god_n be_v please_v in_o some_o to_o take_v away_o it_o be_v therefore_o of_o sovereign_a grace_n when_o and_o where_o it_o be_v remove_v but_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n and_o their_o gild_n be_v in_o it_o where_o it_o be_v continue_v for_o no_o more_o be_v require_v hereunto_o but_o that_o it_o be_v voluntary_a it_o be_v will_n and_o not_o power_n that_o give_v rectitude_n or_o obliquity_n unto_o moral_a action_n 3._o as_o we_o observe_v before_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o his_o whole_a work_n be_v a_o voluntary_a agent_n he_o work_v what_o when_o and_o how_o he_o please_v no_o more_o be_v require_v unto_o his_o operation_n that_o they_o may_v be_v such_o as_o become_v he_o but_o these_o two_o thing_n first_o that_o in_o themselves_o they_o be_v good_a and_o holy_a second_o that_o they_o be_v effectual_a as_o unto_o the_o end_n whereunto_o by_o he_o they_o be_v design_v that_o he_o shall_v always_o design_v they_o to_o the_o utmost_a length_n of_o what_o they_o have_v a_o moral_a tendency_n towards_o though_o no_o real_a efficiency_n for_o be_v not_o require_v and_o these_o thing_n be_v find_v in_o these_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n good_a and_o holy_a illumination_n be_v so_o so_o be_v conviction_n and_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n with_o a_o subsequent_a change_n of_o affection_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n sect._n 14_o again_o what_o he_o work_v in_o any_o of_o these_o effectual_o and_o infallible_o accomplish_v the_o end_n aim_v at_o which_o be_v no_o more_o but_o that_o man_n be_v enlighten_v convince_v humble_v and_o reform_v wherein_o he_o fail_v no●_n in_o these_o thing_n he_o be_v please_v to_o take_v on_o he_o the_o management_n of_o the_o law_n so_o to_o bring_v the_o soul_n into_o bondage_n thereby_o that_o it_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o seek_v after_o deliverance_n and_o he_o be_v thence_o active_o call_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n unto_o fear_n rom._n 8._o 15._o and_o this_o work_n be_v that_o which_o constitute_v the_o three_o ground_n in_o our_o saviour_n parable_n of_o the_o sour_a it_o receive_v the_o seed_n and_o spring_n up_o hopeful_o until_o by_o care_n of_o the_o world_n temptation_n and_o occasion_n of_o life_n it_o be_v choke_v and_o lose_v matth._n 13._o 22._o now_o because_o it_o oftentimes_o make_v a_o great_a appearance_n and_o resemblance_n of_o regeneration_n itself_o or_o of_o real_a conversion_n to_o god_n so_o that_o neither_o the_o world_n nor_o the_o church_n be_v able_a to_o distinguish_v between_o they_o it_o be_v of_o great_a concernment_n unto_o all_o professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o inquire_v diligent_o whether_o they_o have_v in_o their_o own_o soul_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o any_o other_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o no._n for_o although_o this_o be_v a_o good_a work_n and_o do_v lie_v in_o a_o good_a subserviency_n unto_o regeneration_n yet_o if_o man_n attain_v no_o more_o if_o they_o proceed_v no_o far_o they_o will_v perish_v and_o that_o eternal_o and_o multitude_n do_v herein_o actual_o deceive_v themselves_o speak_v peace_n unto_o their_o soul_n on_o the_o effect_n of_o this_o work_n whereby_o it_o be_v not_o only_o insufficient_a to_o save_v they_o as_o it_o be_v to_o all_o person_n at_o all_o time_n but_o also_o become_v a_o mean_n of_o their_o present_a security_n and_o future_a destruction_n i_o shall_v therefore_o give_v some_o few_o instance_n of_o what_o this_o work_n in_o the_o conjunction_n of_o all_o the_o part_n of_o it_o and_o in_o its_o utmost_a improvement_n can_v effect_v whereby_o man_n may_v make_v a_o judgement_n how_o thing_n stand_v in_o their_o own_o soul_n in_o respect_n unto_o it_o sect._n 15_o 1._o it_o may_v be_v observe_v that_o we_o have_v place_v all_o the_o effect_n of_o this_o work_n in_o the_o mind_n conscience_n affection_n and_o conversation_n hence_o it_o follow_v notwithstanding_o all_o that_o be_v or_o may_v be_v speak_v of_o it_o that_o the_o will_n be_v neither_o real_o change_v nor_o internal_o renew_v by_o it_o now_o the_o will_n be_v the_o roll_a govern_v faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o the_o mind_n be_v the_o guide_n and_o lead_v whilst_o this_o abide_v unchanged_a unrenewed_a the_o power_n and_o reign_n of_o sin_n continue_v in_o the_o soul_n though_o not_o undisturbed_a yet_o unruine_v it_o be_v true_a there_o be_v many_o check_n and_o control_n from_o the_o light_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o reflection_n of_o conscience_n cast_v in_o this_o state_n upon_o the_o act_n of_o the_o will_n so_o that_o it_o can_v put_v itself_o forth_o in_o and_o towards_o sin_n with_o that_o freedom_n security_n and_o licentiousness_n as_o it_o be_v wont_a to_o do_v its_o fierceness_n and_o rage_n rush_v into_o sin_n as_o the_o horse_n into_o the_o battle_n run_v on_o god_n and_o the_o thick_a boss_n of_o his_o buckler_n may_v be_v break_v and_o abate_v by_o those_o hedge_n of_o thorn_n which_o it_o find_v set_v in_o its_o way_n and_o those_o buffet_n it_o meet_v withal_o from_o light_n and_o conviction_n it_o be_v delight_n and_o greediness_n in_o sin_v may_v be_v calm_v and_o quiet_v by_o those_o frequent_a representation_n of_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o eternal_a rest_n on_o the_o other_o which_o be_v make_v unto_o it_o but_o yet_o still_o setting_z aside_o all_o consideration_n foreign_a unto_o its_o own_o principle_n the_o bend_a and_o inclination_n of_o the_o will_n itself_o be_v to_o sin_n and_o evil_a always_o and_o continual_o the_o will_n of_o sin_v may_v be_v restrain_v upon_o a_o thousand_o consideration_n which_o light_n and_o conviction_n will_v administer_v but_o it_o be_v not_o take_v away_o and_o this_o discover_v itself_o where_o the_o very_a first_o motion_n of_o the_o soul_n towards_o sinful_a object_n have_v a_o sensible_a complacency_n until_o they_o be_v control_v by_o light_n and_o fear_n this_o argue_v a_o unrenewed_a will_n if_o it_o be_v constant_a
salvation_n which_o be_v therein_o declare_v unto_o they_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 18_o 19_o 20_o 21._o col._n 1._o 25_o 26_o 27_o 28._o 3_o to_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o instrument_n of_o convey_v over_o unto_o they_o and_o give_v they_o a_o title_n unto_o and_o a_o right_n in_o that_o grace_n and_o mercy_n that_o life_n and_o righteousness_n which_o be_v reveal_v and_o tender_v unto_o they_o thereby_o mark_v 16._o 16._o 4_o to_o be_v the_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o communicate_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n with_o grace_n and_o strength_n unto_o the_o elect_n enable_v of_o they_o to_o believe_v and_o receive_v the_o atonement_n gal._n 3._o 2._o 5_o hereby_o to_o give_v they_o union_n with_o christ_n as_o their_o spiritual_a and_o mystical_a head_n we_o also_o to_o fix_v their_o heart_n and_o soul_n in_o their_o choice_a act_n in_o their_o faith_n trust_v confidence_n and_o love_n immediate_o on_o the_o son_n of_o god_n as_o incarnate_a and_o their_o mediator_n joh._n 14._o 1._o wherefore_o the_o first_o and_o principal_a end_n of_o the_o gospel_n towards_o we_o be_v to_o invite_v and_o encourage_v lose_v sinner_n unto_o the_o faith_n and_o approbation_n of_o the_o way_n of_o grace_n life_n and_o salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n without_o a_o compliance_n wherewith_o in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o gospel_n have_v no_o more_o to_o do_v with_o sinner_n but_o leave_v they_o to_o justice_n the_o law_n and_o themselves_o but_o now_o upon_o a_o supposition_n of_o these_o thing_n and_o of_o our_o give_a glory_n to_o god_n by_o faith_n in_o they_o the_o whole_a that_o god_n require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n be_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o abide_v in_o the_o use_n of_o those_o mean_n whereby_o holiness_n may_v be_v attain_v and_o improve_v in_o we_o for_o if_o he_o require_v any_o other_o thing_n of_o we_o it_o must_v be_v on_o one_o of_o these_o four_o account_n 1._o to_o make_v atonement_n for_o our_o sin_n or_o 2._o to_o be_v our_o righteousness_n before_o he_o or_o 3._o to_o merit_v life_n and_o salvation_n by_o or_o 4._o to_o supererogate_v in_o the_o behalf_n of_o other_o no_o other_o end_n can_v be_v think_v of_o beside_o what_o be_v the_o true_a end_n of_o holiness_n whereon_o god_n shall_v require_v any_o thing_n of_o we_o and_o all_o the_o false_a religion_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n lean_v on_o a_o supposition_n that_o god_n do_v require_v somewhat_o of_o we_o with_o respect_n unto_o these_o end_n but_o 1_o he_o require_v nothing_o of_o we_o which_o we_o have_v all_o the_o reason_n in_o the_o world_n to_o expect_v that_o he_o will_v to_o make_v atonement_n or_o satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n that_o may_v compensate_a the_o injury_n we_o have_v do_v he_o by_o our_o apostasy_n and_o rebellion_n for_o whereas_o we_o have_v multiply_v sin_n against_o he_o live_v in_o a_o enmity_n and_o opposition_n to_o he_o and_o have_v contract_v insupportable_a and_o immeasurable_a debt_n upon_o our_o own_o soul_n term_n of_o peace_n be_v now_o propose_v who_o can_v think_v but_o that_o the_o first_o thing_n require_v of_o we_o will_v be_v that_o we_o shall_v make_v some_o kind_n of_o satisfaction_n to_o divine_a justice_n for_o all_o our_o enormous_a and_o heinous_a provocation_n yea_o who_o be_v there_o that_o indeed_o do_v natural_o think_v otherwise_o so_o he_o apprehend_v who_o be_v contrive_v a_o way_n in_o his_o own_o mind_n how_o he_o may_v come_v to_o a_o agreement_n with_o god_n micah_n 6._o 6_o 7._o wherewith_o shall_v i_o come_v before_o the_o lord_n and_o bow_v myself_o before_o the_o high_a god_n shall_v i_o come_v before_o he_o with_o burnt-offering_n with_o calf_n of_o a_o year_n old_a will_v the_o lord_n be_v please_v with_o thousand_o of_o ram_n or_o with_o ten_o thousand_o of_o river_n of_o oil_n shall_v i_o give_v my_o first-born_a for_o my_o transgression_n the_o fruit_n of_o my_o body_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o soul_n this_o or_o something_o of_o this_o nature_n seem_v to_o be_v but_o a_o very_a reasonable_a enquiry_n for_o a_o guilty_a self-condemned_n sinner_n when_o first_o he_o entertain_v thought_n of_o a_o agreement_n with_o the_o holy_a sin-avenging_a god_n and_o this_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o that_o cruel_a and_o expensive_a superstition_n that_o the_o world_n be_v in_o bondage_n unto_o for_o so_o many_o age_n mankind_n general_o think_v that_o the_o principal_a thing_n which_o be_v require_v of_o they_o in_o religion_n be_v to_o atone_v and_o pacify_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n and_o to_o make_v a_o compensation_n for_o what_o have_v be_v do_v against_o he_o hence_o be_v their_o sacrifice_n of_o hecatomb_n of_o beast_n of_o mankind_n of_o their_o child_n and_o of_o themselves_o as_o i_o have_v elsewhere_o declare_v and_o the_o same_o principle_n be_v still_o deep_o root_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o convince_a sinner_n and_o many_o a_o abbey_n monastery_n college_n and_o almshouse_n have_v it_o found_v for_o in_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o superstition_n the_o priest_n which_o set_v it_o on_o work_n always_o share_v deep_o but_o quite_o otherwise_o in_o the_o gospel_n there_o be_v declare_v and_o tender_v unto_o sinner_n a_o absolute_a free_a pardon_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n without_o any_o satisfaction_n or_o compensation_n make_v or_o to_o be_v make_v on_o their_o part_n that_o be_v by_o themselves_o namely_o on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o atonement_n make_v for_o they_o by_o jesus_n christ._n and_o all_o attempt_n or_o endeavour_n after_o work_n or_o duty_n of_o obedience_n in_o any_o respect_n satisfactory_a to_o god_n for_o sin_n or_o meritorious_a of_o pardon_n do_v subvert_v and_o overthrow_v the_o whole_a gospel_n see_v 2_o cor._n 5._o 18_o 19_o 20_o 21._o wherefore_o in_o answer_n to_o the_o enquiry_n before_o mention_v the_o reply_n in_o the_o prophet_n be_v that_o god_n look_v for_o none_o of_o these_o thing_n and_o that_o all_o such_o contrivance_n be_v whole_o vain_a he_o have_v show_v thou_o o_o man_n what_o be_v good_a and_o what_o do_v the_o lord_n require_v of_o thou_o but_o to_o do_v just_o and_o to_o love_v mercy_n and_o to_o walk_v humble_o with_o thy_o god_n v_o 8._o which_o last_o expression_n comprise_v the_o whole_a of_o our_o covenant-obedience_n gen._n 17._o 1._o as_o the_o two_o former_a be_v eminent_a instance_n of_o it_o in_o particular_a 2_o he_o require_v nothing_o of_o we_o in_o a_o way_n of_o righteousness_n for_o our_o justification_n for_o the_o future_a that_o this_o also_o he_o will_v have_v do_v we_o may_v have_v just_o expect_v for_o a_o righteousness_n we_o must_v have_v or_o we_o can_v be_v accept_v with_o he_o and_o here_o also_o many_o be_v at_o a_o loss_n and_o resolve_v that_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n fond_a and_o inconvenient_a to_o think_v of_o peace_n with_o god_n without_o some_o righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o on_o the_o account_n whereof_o they_o may_v be_v justify_v before_o he_o and_o rather_o than_o they_o will_v forgo_v that_o apprehension_n they_o will_v let_v go_v all_o other_o thought_n of_o peace_n and_o acceptance_n be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n they_o go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n and_o do_v not_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n nor_o will_v they_o acquiesce_v in_o it_o that_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v as_o rom._n 10._o 3_o 4._o but_o so_o it_o be_v that_o god_n require_v not_o this_o of_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n for_o we_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n rom._n 3._o 24._o and_o we_o do_v therefore_o conclude_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n v_o 28._o so_o rom._n 8._o 3_o 4._o neither_o be_v there_o any_o mention_n in_o the_o whole_a gospel_n of_o god_n require_v a_o righteousness_n in_o we_o upon_o the_o account_n whereof_o we_o shall_v be_v justify_v before_o he_o or_o in_o his_o sight_n for_o the_o justification_n by_o work_n mention_v in_o james_n consist_v in_o the_o evidence_n and_o declaration_n of_o our_o faith_n by_o they_o 3_o god_n require_v not_o any_o thing_n of_o we_o whereby_o we_o shall_v purchase_v or_o merit_n for_o ourselves_o life_n and_o salvation_n for_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n through_o faith_n not_o of_o work_n lest_o any_o man_n shall_v boast_v ephes._n 2._o 8_o 9_o god_n do_v save_v we_o neither_o by_o nor_o for_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v but_o according_a to_o his_o own_o mercy_n titus_n 3._o 5._o so_o that_o although_o on_o the_o one_o side_n the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n there_o be_v a_o proportion_n in_o
wherefore_o that_o which_o man_n call_v moral_a virtue_n be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v the_o whole_a of_o internal_a grace_n or_o holiness_n that_o if_o it_o be_v no_o more_o than_o so_o it_o belong_v not_o at_o all_o unto_o it_o as_o not_o be_v effect_v in_o we_o by_o the_o especial_a grace_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o tenor_n and_o promise_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o we_o may_v here_o divert_v a_o little_a to_o consider_v what_o ought_v to_o be_v the_o frame_n of_o our_o mind_n in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o holiness_n with_o respect_n unto_o these_o thing_n 14._o namely_o what_o regard_n we_o ought_v to_o have_v unto_o the_o command_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n and_o to_o the_o promise_n on_o the_o other_o to_o our_o own_o duty_n and_o to_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n some_o will_v separate_v these_o thing_n as_o inconsistent_a a_o command_n they_o suppose_v leave_v no_o room_n for_o a_o promise_n at_o least_o not_o such_o a_o promise_n as_o wherein_o god_n shall_v take_v on_o himself_o to_o work_v in_o we_o what_o the_o command_n require_v of_o we_o and_o a_o promise_v they_o think_v take_v off_o all_o the_o influence_a authority_n of_o the_o command_n if_o holiness_n be_v our_o duty_n there_o be_v no_o room_n for_o grace_n in_o this_o matter_n and_o if_o it_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o grace_n there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o duty_n but_o all_o these_o arguing_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n beforementioned_a and_o we_o have_v before_o disprove_v they_o the_o wisdom_n that_o be_v from_o above_o teach_v we_o other_o thing_n it_o be_v true_a our_o work_n and_o grace_n be_v oppose_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o justification_n as_o utter_o inconsistent_a if_o it_o be_v of_o work_n it_o be_v not_o of_o grace_n and_o if_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n it_o be_v not_o of_o work_n as_o our_o apostle_n argue_v rom._n 11._o 6._o our_o duty_n and_o god_n grace_n be_v no_o where_o oppose_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o sanctification_n yea_o the_o one_o do_v absolute_o suppose_v the_o other_o neither_o can_v we_o perform_v our_o duty_n herein_o without_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n nor_o do_v god_n give_v we_o this_o grace_n unto_o any_o other_o end_v but_o that_o we_o may_v right_o perform_v our_o duty_n he_o that_o shall_v deny_v either_o that_o god_n command_v we_o to_o be_v holy_a in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n or_o promise_v to_o work_v holiness_n in_o we_o in_o a_o way_n of_o grace_n may_v with_o as_o much_o modesty_n reject_v the_o whole_a bible_n both_o these_o therefore_o we_o be_v to_o have_v a_o due_a regard_n unto_o if_o we_o intend_v to_o be_v holy_a and_o 1_o our_o regard_n unto_o the_o command_n consist_v in_o three_o thing_n 1._o that_o we_o get_v our_o conscience_n always_o affect_v with_o the_o authority_n of_o it_o as_o it_o be_v the_o command_n of_o god_n this_o must_v afterward_o be_v enlarge_v on_o where_o this_o be_v not_o there_o be_v no_o holiness_n our_o holiness_n be_v our_o obedience_n and_o the_o formal_a nature_n of_o obedience_n arise_v from_o its_o respect_n unto_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o command_n 2._o that_o we_o see_v and_o understand_v the_o reasonableness_n the_o equity_n the_o advantage_n of_o the_o command_n our_o service_n be_v reasonable_a service_n the_o way_n of_o god_n be_v equal_a and_o in_o the_o keep_n of_o his_o command_n there_o be_v great_a reward_n if_o we_o judge_v not_o thus_o if_o we_o rest_v not_o herein_o and_o be_v thence_o fill_v with_o indignation_n against_o every_o thing_n within_o we_o or_o without_o we_o that_o oppose_v it_o or_o rise_v up_o against_o it_o whatever_o we_o do_v in_o compliance_n with_o it_o in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n we_o be_v not_o holy_a 3._o that_o hereon_o we_o love_v and_o delight_n in_o it_o because_o it_o be_v holy_a j●●t_n and_o good_a because_o the_o thing_n it_o require_v be_v upright_a equal_a easy_a and_o pleasant_a to_o the_o new_a nature_n without_o any_o regard_n to_o the_o false_a end_n before_o discover_v and_o 2_o we_o have_v a_o due_a regard_n unto_o the_o promise_n to_o the_o same_o end_n when_o 1._o we_o walk_v in_o a_o constant_a sense_n of_o our_o own_o inability_n to_o comply_v with_o the_o command_n in_o any_o one_o instance_n from_o any_o power_n in_o ourselves_o for_o we_o have_v no_o sufficiency_n of_o ourselves_o our_o sufficiency_n be_v of_o god_n for_o he_o who_o be_v otherwise-minded_n his_o heart_n be_v lift_v up_o 2._o when_o we_o adore_v that_o grace_n which_o have_v provide_v help_n and_o relief_n for_o we_o see_v without_o the_o grace_n promise_v we_o can_v never_o have_v attain_v unto_o the_o least_o part_n or_o degree_n of_o holiness_n and_o see_v we_o can_v never_o deserve_v the_o least_o dram_n of_o that_o grace_n how_o ought_v we_o to_o adore_v and_o continual_o praise_v that_o infinite_a bounty_n which_o have_v free_o provide_v we_o of_o this_o supply_n 3._o when_o we_o act_n faith_n in_o prayer_n and_o expectation_n on_o the_o promise_n for_o supply_n of_o grace_n enable_v we_o unto_o holy_a obedience_n and_o 4._o when_o we_o have_v especial_a regard_n thereunto_o with_o respect_n unto_o especial_a temptation_n and_o particular_a duty_n when_o on_o all_o such_o occasion_n we_o satisfy_v not_o ourselves_o with_o a_o respect_n unto_o the_o promise_n in_o general_n but_o exercise_v faith_n in_o particular_a on_o it_o for_o aid_n and_o assistance_n then_o do_v we_o regard_v it_o in_o a_o due_a manner_n sect._n 15_o 7_o to_o come_v yet_o near_o unto_o our_o principal_a design_n i_o say_v it_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v the_o immediate_a peculiar_a sanctifier_n of_o all_o believer_n and_o the_o author_n of_o all_o holiness_n in_o they_o i_o suppose_v i_o need_v not_o insist_v upon_o the_o confirmation_n of_o this_o assertion_n in_o general_n i_o have_v prove_v before_o that_o he_o be_v the_o immediate_a dispenser_n of_o all_o divine_a grace_n or_o the_o immediate_a operator_n of_o all_o divine_a gracious_a effect_n in_o we_o whereof_o this_o be_v the_o chief_a beside_o it_o be_v such_o a_o avow_a and_o own_a principle_n among_o all_o that_o be_v call_v christian_n namely_o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o sanctifier_n of_o all_o god_n elect_n that_o as_o it_o be_v not_o question_v so_o it_o need_v not_o in_o general_n be_v further_o prove_v those_o who_o be_v less_o experience_v in_o these_o thing_n may_v consult_v psal._n 51._o 10_o 11_o 12._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o ch_n 36._o 25_o 26_o 27._o rom._n 8._o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 2._o isa._n 4._o 4._o chap._n 44._o 3_o 4._o titus_n 3._o 4_o 5._o but_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o manner_n of_o his_o work_n herein_o with_o the_o effect_v produce_v thereby_o that_o we_o be_v to_o inquire_v into_o for_o as_o this_o belong_v unto_o our_o general_a design_n of_o declare_v the_o nature_n power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o all_o the_o gracious_a divine_a operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n so_o it_o will_v give_v we_o a_o acquaintance_n in_o particular_a with_o that_o work_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o wherein_o we_o be_v so_o high_o concern_v chap._n ii_o sanctification_n a_o progressive_a work_n 1_o 2_o sanctification_n describe_v 3_o with_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a sirit_n therein_o which_o be_v 4_o progressive_a 5_o the_o way_n and_o means_n whereby_o holiness_n be_v increase_v in_o believer_n 6_o especial_o by_o faith_n and_o love_n who_o exercise_n be_v require_v in_o all_o duty_n of_o obedience_n as_o also_o 7_o those_o grace_n who_o exercise_n be_v occasional_a 8_o the_o growth_n of_o holiness_n express_v in_o a_o allusion_n unto_o that_o of_o plant_n with_o a_o insensible_a progress_n 9_o render_v grace_n therein_o to_o be_v great_o admire_v and_o be_v discern_v in_o the_o answerableness_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o sanctification_n and_o supplication_n 10_o objection_n against_o the_o progressive_a nature_n of_o holiness_n remove_v sect._n 1_o have_v pass_v through_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o general_a concernment_n of_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n i_o shall_v in_o the_o next_o place_n give_v a_o description_n of_o it_o and_o then_o explain_v it_o more_o particular_o in_o its_o principal_a part_n and_o this_o i_o shall_v do_v but_o under_o this_o express_a caution_n that_o i_o do_v not_o hope_v nor_o design_n at_o once_o to_o represent_v the_o life_n glory_n and_o beauty_n of_o it_o or_o to_o comprise_v all_o thing_n that_o eminent_o belong_v unto_o it_o only_o i_o shall_v set_v up_o some_o way-mark_n that_o may_v guide_v we_o in_o our_o progress_n or_o future_a enquiry_n into_o the_o nature_n and_o glory_n of_o it_o and_o so_o i_o say_v that_o sect._n 2_o sanctification_n be_v a_o immediate_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n on_o
end_n and_o effect_n for_o which_o he_o be_v promise_v and_o these_o be_v those_o which_o be_v before_o express_v with_o all_o those_o particular_a instance_n which_o may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o they_o we_o may_v therefore_o hence_o give_v direction_n in_o some_o inquiry_n which_o indeed_o deserve_v a_o large_a discussion_n if_o our_o present_a design_n will_v admit_v of_o it_o one_o only_o i_o shall_v instance_n in_o may_v a_o person_n who_o be_v yet_o unregenerate_a pray_v for_o the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n to_o effect_v that_o work_n in_o he_o for_o whereas_o as_o such_o he_o be_v promise_v only_o unto_o the_o elect_n such_o a_o person_n not_o know_v his_o election_n seem_v to_o have_v no_o foundation_n to_o make_v such_o a_o request_n upon_o ans._n 1._o election_n be_v no_o qualification_n on_o our_o part_n which_o we_o may_v consider_v or_o plead_v in_o our_o supplication_n but_o only_o the_o secret_a purpose_n on_o the_o part_n of_o god_n of_o what_o himself_o will_v do_v and_o be_v know_v unto_o we_o only_o by_o its_o effect_n 2_o person_n convince_v of_o sin_n and_o a_o state_n of_o sin_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o pray_v that_o god_n by_o the_o effectual_a communication_n of_o his_o spirit_n unto_o they_o will_v deliver_v they_o from_o that_o condition_n this_o be_v one_o way_n whereby_o we_o flee_v from_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v 3_o the_o especial_a object_n of_o their_o supplication_n herein_o be_v sovereign_a grace_n goodness_n and_o mercy_n as_o declare_v in_o and_o by_o jesus_n christ._n such_o person_n can_v indeed_o plead_v any_o especial_a promise_n as_o make_v unto_o they_o but_o they_o may_v plead_v for_o the_o grace_n and_o mercy_n declare_v in_o the_o promise_n as_o indefinite_o propose_v unto_o sinner_n it_o may_v be_v they_o can_v proceed_v no_o further_o in_o their_o expectation_n but_o unto_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n who_o know_v if_o god_n will_v come_v and_o give_v a_o blessing_n joel_n 2._o 14._o yet_o be_v this_o a_o sufficient_a ground_n and_o encouragement_n to_o keep_v they_o wait_v at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n so_o paul_n after_o he_o have_v receive_v his_o vision_n from_o heaven_n continue_v in_o great_a distress_n of_o mind_n pray_v until_o he_o receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n act_v 9_o 11_o 17._o 4_o person_n under_o such_o conviction_n have_v real_o sometime_o the_o seed_n of_o regeneration_n communicate_v unto_o they_o and_o then_o as_o they_o ought_v so_o they_o will_v continue_v in_o their_o supplication_n for_o the_o increase_n and_o manifestation_n of_o it_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o by_o these_o observation_n the_o forego_v objection_n be_v utter_o remove_v out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o there_o be_v no_o disadvantage_n arise_v unto_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o free_a and_o effectual_a grace_n of_o god_n by_o confine_v this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n unto_o believer_n only_o none_o be_v sanctify_v none_o be_v make_v holy_a but_o those_o who_o true_o and_o save_o believe_v in_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n which_o i_o shall_v now_o further_o confirm_v sect._n 5_o 1_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n heb._n 11._o 6._o the_o faith_n discourse_v of_o by_o the_o apostle_n be_v that_o whereby_o the_o father_n receive_v the_o promise_n walk_v with_o god_n and_o obtain_v the_o inheritance_n the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n that_o be_v true_a say_v justify_v faith_n this_o faith_n constitute_v all_o they_o in_o who_o it_o be_v true_a believer_n and_o without_o it_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n now_o holiness_n wherever_o it_o be_v please_v god_n and_o therefore_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v have_v any_o interest_n in_o it_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n even_o our_o sanctification_n 1_o thess._n 4._o 3._o and_o walk_v therein_o we_o please_v god_n v_o 7._o all_o that_o please_v god_n in_o we_o be_v our_o holiness_n or_o some_o part_n of_o it_o and_o it_o principal_o consist_v in_o a_o opposition_n unto_o all_o that_o displease_v he_o that_o which_o he_o command_v please_v he_o and_o that_o which_o he_o forbid_v displease_v he_o and_o our_o holiness_n consist_v in_o a_o compliance_n with_o the_o one_o and_o a_o opposition_n unto_o the_o other_o wherefore_o that_o any_o other_o but_o believer_n shall_v have_v any_o thing_n which_o real_o belong_v unto_o this_o holiness_n the_o apostle_n declare_v it_o to_o be_v impossible_a some_o will_v except_v against_o this_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n from_o the_o ensue_a reason_n which_o the_o apostle_n give_v of_o his_o assertion_n which_o contain_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o faith_n intend_v for_o he_o that_o come_v unto_o god_n must_v believe_v that_o he_o be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o they_o that_o diligent_o seek_v he_o for_o this_o be_v that_o they_o say_v which_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n direct_v unto_o and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o other_o faith_n necessary_o require_v that_o a_o man_n may_v please_v god_n but_o only_o that_o which_o be_v include_v in_o the_o right_a use_n and_o exercise_v of_o natural_a reason_n but_o this_o exception_n will_v no_o way_n evade_v the_o force_n of_o this_o testimony_n for_o the_o apostle_n discourse_v concern_v such_o a_o come_v unto_o god_n and_o such_o a_o belief_n in_o he_o as_o be_v guide_v direct_v and_o ingenerate_v in_o we_o by_o the_o promise_n which_o it_o rest_v upon_o and_o be_v resolve_v into_o now_o these_o promise_v all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o they_o include_v jesus_n christ_n with_o a_o respect_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n and_o therefore_o the_o faith_n intend_v be_v that_o which_o be_v in_o god_n through_o christ_n as_o reveal_v and_o exhibit_v in_o the_o promise_n and_o this_o come_v unto_o god_n be_v a_o fruit_n and_o effect_v thereof_o 2_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n affirm_v that_o man_n be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o he_o act_v 26._o 18._o that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o i_o if_o there_o be_v any_o other_o way_n or_o mean_n whereby_o man_n may_v be_v sanctify_v or_o make_v holy_a he_o will_v not_o have_v confine_v it_o unto_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o he_o at_o least_o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n to_o attain_v that_o holiness_n which_o may_v bring_v they_o unto_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n or_o make_v they_o meet_v for_o it_o col._n 1._o 11._o which_o alone_o we_o inquire_v after_o and_o indeed_o there_o can_v be_v no_o great_a contempt_n cast_v on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o on_o the_o duty_n of_o believe_v in_o he_o whereunto_o he_o make_v this_o one_o of_o his_o principal_a motive_n than_o to_o imagine_v that_o without_o faith_n in_o he_o any_o one_o can_v be_v make_v holy_a 3._o faith_n be_v the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n so_o that_o where_o it_o be_v not_o no_o holiness_n can_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o god_n purifi_v our_o heart_n by_o faith_n act_v 15._o 9_o and_o not_o otherwise_o and_o where_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o purify_v there_o be_v no_o holiness_n all_o the_o duty_n in_o the_o world_n will_v not_o denominate_v he_o holy_a who_o heart_n be_v not_o purify_v nor_o will_v any_o such_o duty_n be_v holy_a themselves_o see_v unto_o the_o unclean_a all_o thing_n be_v unclean_a all_o the_o obedience_n that_o be_v accept_v with_o god_n be_v the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n rom._n 1._o 7._o thence_o it_o spring_v and_o therewith_o be_v it_o animate_v so_o be_v it_o express_v 1_o pet._n 1._o 21_o 22._o you_o who_o by_o christ_n do_v believe_v in_o god_n and_o have_v purify_v your_o soul_n in_o obey_v the_o truth_n through_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v from_o faith_n in_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n act_v itself_o in_o obedience_n unto_o the_o gospel_n that_o we_o purify_v or_o cleanse_v our_o soul_n which_o be_v our_o sanctification_n see_v col._n 2._o 12_o 13_o 14._o chap._n 3._o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o 4_o all_o grace_n be_v original_o entrust_v in_o and_o with_o jesus_n christ._n the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v lose_v in_o adam_n whatever_o be_v prepare_v or_o be_v use_v for_o the_o renovation_n of_o it_o in_o our_o nature_n and_o person_n wherein_o gospel_n holiness_n do_v consist_v be_v to_o be_v treasure_v up_o in_o he_o as_o the_o second_o adam_n by_o who_o many_o be_v to_o be_v make_v alive_a who_o die_v in_o the_o first_o it_o please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o all_o fullness_n shall_v dwell_v as_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n in_o and_o for_o his_o own_o divine_a personal_n subsistence_n so_o the_o fullness_n of_o all_o grace_n for_o supply_n unto_o we_o that_o of_o his_o fullness_n we_o may_v receive_v grace_n for_o grace_n he_o be_v make_v the_o head_n
day_n the_o greatness_n of_o his_o mercy_n towards_o all_o sort_n of_o sinner_n his_o readiness_n to_o receive_v they_o his_o willingness_n to_o pardon_v they_o and_o that_o free_o in_o christ_n without_o the_o consideration_n of_o any_o worth_n merit_n or_o righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o and_o do_v you_o not_o herein_o invite_v all_o sort_n of_o sinner_n the_o worst_a and_o the_o great_a to_o come_v unto_o he_o by_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v be_v pardon_v and_o accept_v whence_o then_o can_v arise_v any_o argument_n for_o the_o necessity_n of_o holiness_n from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o god_n who_o inestimable_a treasure_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o freedom_n of_o who_o love_n and_o mercy_n towards_o sinner_n no_o tongue_n as_o you_o say_v can_v express_v sect._n 33_o an._n 1_o this_o objection_n be_v very_o natural_a unto_o carnal_a and_o unbelieving_a mind_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v meet_v with_o it_o at_o every_o turn_n there_o be_v nothing_o seem_v more_o reasonable_a unto_o they_o than_o that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o sin_n because_o grace_n have_v abound_v if_o man_n must_v yet_o be_v holy_a they_o can_v see_v no_o need_n nor_o use_v of_o grace_n and_o they_o can_v see_v that_o god_n be_v gracious_a to_o any_o purpose_n if_o notwithstanding_o man_n may_v perish_v because_o they_o be_v not_o holy_a but_o this_o objection_n be_v raise_v reject_v and_o condemn_v by_o our_o apostle_n in_o who_o judgement_n we_o may_v acquiesce_v rom._n 6._o 1._o and_o in_o the_o same_o place_n he_o subjoin_v the_o reason_n why_o notwithstanding_o the_o superabounding_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n there_o be_v a_o indispensible_a necessity_n that_o all_o believer_n shall_v be_v holy_a 2_o god_n himself_o have_v obviate_v this_o objection_n he_o proclaim_v his_o name_n exod._n 34._o 6_o 7._o the_o lord_n the_o lord_n god_n gracious_a and_o merciful_a abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n keep_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o forgive_a iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n have_v he_o stand_v here_o and_o neither_o in_o this_o nor_o in_o any_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n further_o declare_v his_o nature_n and_o unchangeable_a purpose_n concern_v sinner_n some_o colour_n may_v have_v be_v lay_v on_o this_o objection_n but_o he_o add_v immediate_o and_o that_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n clear_v the_o guilty_a that_o be_v as_o it_o be_v explain_v in_o place_n of_o scripture_n innumerable_a such_o as_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n without_o regard_n unto_o obedience_n and_o holiness_n spring_v from_o the_o atonement_n make_v for_o their_o guilty_a soul_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n 3_o we_o do_v we_o ought_v to_o declare_v the_o rich_a and_o free_a love_n grace_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n of_o god_n unto_o sinner_n in_o and_o by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o woe_n unto_o we_o if_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v in_o that_o work_n all_o our_o day_n and_o thereby_o encourage_v all_o sort_n of_o sinner_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o for_o the_o free_a pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n without_o money_n or_o price_n without_o merit_n or_o desert_n on_o their_o part_n for_o this_o be_v the_o gospel_n but_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o grace_n and_o condescension_n we_o declare_v that_o he_o do_v not_o dethrone_v himself_o nor_o deny_v himself_o nor_o change_v his_o nature_n nor_o become_v unholy_a that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v he_o be_v god_n still_o natural_o and_o essential_o holy_a holy_a as_o he_o be_v in_o christ_n reconcile_a the_o sinful_a world_n unto_o himself_o and_o therefore_o indispensible_o require_v that_o those_o who_o he_o pardon_v receive_v accept_v into_o his_o love_n and_o communion_n with_o himself_o shall_v be_v holy_a also_o and_o these_o thing_n be_v not_o only_o consistent_a but_o inseparable_a without_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o grace_n in_o god_n we_o can_v have_v no_o encouragement_n to_o be_v holy_a and_o without_o the_o necessity_n of_o holiness_n in_o we_o that_o grace_n can_v neither_o be_v glorify_v nor_o useful_a chap._n ii_o eternal_a election_n a_o cause_n of_o and_o motive_n unto_o holiness_n other_o argument_n for_o the_o necessity_n of_o holiness_n from_o god_n eternal_a election_n the_o argument_n from_o thence_o explain_v improve_v vindicate_v sect._n 1_o we_o have_v see_v upon_o the_o whole_a matter_n what_o conclusion_n as_o unto_o our_o own_o duty_n we_o ought_v to_o draw_v from_o that_o revelation_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o and_o our_o relation_n unto_o he_o if_o we_o be_v not_o thereby_o prevail_v on_o always_o in_o all_o instance_n of_o obedience_n to_o endeavour_v to_o be_v holy_a universal_o in_o all_o manner_n of_o holy_a conversation_n we_o neither_o can_v enjoy_v his_o favour_n here_o nor_o be_v bring_v unto_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o he_o in_o glory_n hereafter_o sect._n 2_o that_o consideration_n which_o usual_o we_o take_v of_o god_n next_o after_o his_o nature_n and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o be_v of_o the_o eternal_a free_a act_n of_o his_o will_n or_o his_o decree_n and_o purpose_n and_o we_o shall_v now_o inquire_v what_o respect_n they_o have_v unto_o holiness_n in_o we_o what_o argument_n and_o motive_n may_v be_v take_v from_o they_o to_o evince_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o unto_o we_o and_o to_o press_v we_o thereunto_o especial_o from_o the_o decree_n of_o election_n which_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n be_v by_o some_o traduce_v as_o no_o friend_n to_o this_o design_n i_o say_v then_o that_o sect._n 3_o it_o be_v the_o eternal_a and_o immutable_a purpose_n of_o god_n that_o all_o who_o be_v he_o in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n all_o who_o he_o design_n to_o bring_v unto_o blessedness_n in_o the_o everlasting_a enjoyment_n of_o himself_o shall_v antecedent_o thereunto_o be_v make_v holy_a this_o purpose_n of_o he_o god_n have_v declare_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v take_v no_o wrong_n measure_n of_o our_o estate_n and_o condition_n nor_o build_v hope_n or_o expectation_n of_o future_a glory_n on_o sandy_a foundation_n that_o will_v fail_v we_o whatever_o we_o be_v else_o in_o part_n ability_n profession_n moral_a honesty_n usefulness_n unto_o other_o reputation_n in_o the_o church_n if_o we_o be_v not_o personal_o spiritual_o evangelical_o holy_a we_o have_v no_o interest_n in_o that_o purpose_n or_o decree_n of_o god_n whereby_o any_o person_n be_v design_v unto_o salvation_n and_o glory_n and_o this_o we_o shall_v brief_o confirm_v ephes._n 1._o 4._o he_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o christ_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o unblameable_a before_o he_o in_o love_n but_o be_v this_o that_o which_o first_o and_o principal_o we_o be_v ordain_v unto_o and_o that_o for_o its_o own_o sake_n namely_o holiness_n and_o unblameableness_n in_o the_o obedience_n of_o love_n no_o we_o be_v first_o ordain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n act_v 13._o 48._o we_o be_v choose_v from_o the_o beginning_n unto_o salvation_n 2_o thess._n 2._o 13._o that_o which_o god_n in_o the_o first_o place_n intend_v as_o his_o end_n in_o the_o decree_n of_o election_n be_v our_o eternal_a salvation_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n ephes._n 1._o 5_o 6_o 11._o how_o then_o be_v he_o say_v to_o choose_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a in_o what_o sense_n be_v our_o holiness_n propose_v as_o the_o design_n of_o god_n in_o election_n it_o be_v as_o the_o indispensible_a mean_n for_o the_o attain_n of_o the_o end_n of_o salvation_n and_o glory_n i_o do_v say_v god_n choose_v these_o poor_a lose_a sinner_n to_o be_v i_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n to_o save_v they_o by_o my_o son_n and_o bring_v they_o through_o his_o mediation_n unto_o eternal_a glory_n but_o in_o order_n hereunto_o i_o do_v purpose_n and_o decree_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o unblameable_a in_o the_o obedience_n of_o love_n without_o which_o as_o a_o mean_v none_o shall_v ever_o attain_v that_o end_n wherefore_o the_o expectation_n and_o hope_n of_o any_o man_n for_o life_n and_o immortality_n and_o glory_n without_o previous_a holiness_n can_v be_v build_v on_o no_o other_o foundation_n but_o this_o that_o god_n will_v rescind_v his_o eternal_a decree_n and_o change_v his_o purpose_n that_o be_v cease_v to_o be_v god_n mere_o to_o comply_v with_o they_o in_o their_o sin_n and_o who_o know_v not_o what_o will_v be_v the_o end_n of_o such_o a_o curse_a hope_n and_o expectation_n the_o contrary_n be_v second_v by_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 8._o 36._o who_o he_o do_v predestinate_a they_o he_o also_o call_v wherever_o predestination_n unto_o glory_n go_v before_o concern_v any_o person_n there_o effectual_a vocation_n unto_o faith_n and_o holiness_n infallible_o ensue_v and_o where_o these_o never_o be_v the_o other_o never_o be_v so_o 2_o thess._n 2._o 13._o god_n have_v choose_v
that_o be_v a_o infinite_o glorious_a good_a wise_a holy_a powerful_a righteous_a self-subsisting_a self-sufficient_a all-sufficient_a be_v the_o fountain_n cause_n and_o author_n of_o life_n and_o be_v to_o all_o thing_n and_o of_o all_o that_o be_v good_a in_o every_o kind_n the_o first_o cause_n last_o end_v and_o absolute_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o all-satisfactory_a reward_n of_o all_o other_o being_n therefore_o be_v he_o by_o we_o to_o be_v adore_v and_o worship_v with_o divine_a and_o religious_a worship_n hence_o be_v we_o in_o our_o heart_n mind_n and_o soul_n to_o admire_v adore_v and_o love_v he_o his_o praise_n be_v we_o to_o celebrate_v he_o to_o trust_n and_o fear_n and_o so_o to_o resign_v ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o concernment_n unto_o his_o will_n and_o disposal_n to_o regard_v he_o with_o all_o the_o act_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o person_n answerable_o to_o the_o holy_a property_n and_o excellency_n of_o his_o nature_n this_o it_o be_v to_o glorify_v he_o as_o god_n for_o see_v of_o he_o and_o through_o he_o and_o to_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o he_o must_v be_v glory_n for_o ever_o rom._n 11._o 36._o believe_v that_o god_n thus_o be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o they_o that_o seek_v he_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o come_v unto_o god_n in_o his_o worship_n heb._n 11._o 6._o and_o herein_o lie_v the_o sin_n of_o man_n that_o the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a unto_o they_o even_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n yet_o they_o do_v not_o glorify_v he_o as_o god_n rom._n 1._o 21._o this_o be_v to_o honour_n worship_n fear_v god_n for_o himself_o that_o be_v on_o the_o account_n of_o what_o he_o be_v himself_o where_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v there_o be_v the_o true_a proper_a formal_a object_n of_o religious_a worship_n and_o where_o that_o be_v not_o it_o be_v idolatry_n to_o ascribe_v it_o to_o or_o exercise_v it_o towards_o any_o and_o this_o god_n instruct_v we_o in_o in_o all_o those_o place_n where_o the_o proclaim_v his_o name_n and_o describe_v his_o eternal_a excellency_n and_o that_o either_o absolute_o or_o in_o comparison_n with_o other_o thing_n all_o be_v that_o we_o may_v know_v he_o to_o be_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o glorify_v for_o himself_o or_o his_o own_o sake_n sect._n 3_o second_o the_o revelation_n that_o god_n be_v please_v to_o make_v of_o himself_o unto_o we_o give_v the_o rule_n and_o measure_n of_o all_o religious_a worship_n and_o obedience_n his_o be_v absolute_o consider_v as_o comprehend_v in_o it_o all_o infinite_o divine_a perfection_n be_v the_o formal_a reason_n of_o our_o worship_n but_o this_o worship_n be_v to_o be_v direct_v guide_v regulate_v by_o the_o revelation_n he_o make_v of_o that_o be_v and_o of_o those_o excellency_n unto_o we_o this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o divine_a revelation_n namely_o to_o direct_v we_o in_o pay_v that_o homage_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o the_o divine_a nature_n i_o speak_v not_o now_o only_o of_o positive_a institution_n which_o be_v the_o free_a effect_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n depend_v original_o and_o sole_o on_o revelation_n and_o which_o therefore_o have_v be_v various_a and_o actual_o change_v but_o this_o be_v that_o which_o i_o intend_v look_v what_o way_n soever_o god_n manifest_v his_o be_v and_o property_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o work_n or_o his_o word_n our_o worship_n consist_v in_o a_o due_a application_n of_o our_o soul_n unto_o he_o according_a to_o that_o manifestation_n of_o himself_o sect._n 4_o three_o god_n have_v reveal_v or_o manifest_v himself_o as_o three_o in_o one._n and_o therefore_o as_o such_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o glorify_v by_o we_o that_o be_v as_o three_o distinct_a person_n subsist_v in_o the_o same_o infinite_o holy_a one_o individed_a essence_n this_o principle_n may_v be_v and_o have_v not_o that_o labour_n be_v obviate_v aught_o to_o have_v be_v here_o at_o large_a confirm_v it_o be_v that_o which_o the_o whole_a ensue_a discourse_n do_v presuppose_v and_o lean_v upon_o and_o in_o truth_n i_o fear_v that_o the_o fail_v of_o some_o man_n profession_n begin_v with_o their_o relinquishment_n of_o this_o foundation_n it_o be_v now_o evident_a unto_o all_o that_o here_o have_v be_v the_o fatal_a miscarriage_n of_o those_o poor_a delude_a soul_n among_o we_o who_o they_o call_v quaker_n and_o it_o be_v altogether_o in_o vain_a to_o deal_v with_o they_o about_o other_o particular_n whilst_o they_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o infidelity_n from_o this_o foundation_n convince_v any_o of_o they_o of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o imagination_n vanish_v into_o smoak_n and_o i_o wish_v it_o be_v so_o with_o they_o only_o there_o be_v other_o and_o those_o not_o a_o few_o who_o either_o reject_v the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o as_o false_a or_o despise_v it_o as_o unintelligible_a or_o neglect_v it_o as_o useless_a or_o of_o no_o great_a importance_n i_o know_v this_o ulcer_n lie_v hide_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o many_o and_o can_v but_o expect_v when_o it_o will_v break_v out_o and_o cover_v the_o whole_a body_n with_o its_o defilement_n whereof_o they_o be_v member_n but_o these_o thing_n be_v leave_v to_o the_o care_n of_o jesus_n christ._n the_o reason_n why_o i_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o place_n insist_v profess_o on_o the_o confirmation_n and_o vindication_n of_o this_o fundamental_a truth_n be_v because_o i_o have_v do_v it_o elsewhere_o as_o have_v more_o than_o once_o public_o cast_v my_o mite_n into_o this_o sanctuary_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o which_o and_o the_o like_a service_n wherein_o i_o stand_v indebt_v unto_o the_o gospel_n i_o have_v meet_v with_o that_o reward_n which_o i_o do_v always_o except_v for_o the_o present_a i_o shall_v only_o say_v that_o on_o this_o supposition_n that_o god_n have_v reveal_v himself_o as_o three_o in_o one_o he_o be_v in_o all_o our_o worship_n of_o he_o so_o to_o be_v consider_v and_o therefore_o in_o our_o initiation_n into_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o gospel_n we_o be_v in_o our_o baptism_n engage_v to_o it_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n mat._n 28._o 19_o this_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o do_v all_o the_o thing_n that_o christ_n command_v we_o v_o 20._o unto_o this_o service_n we_o be_v solemn_o dedicate_v namely_o of_o god_n as_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o they_o be_v each_o of_o they_o equal_o participant_a of_o the_o same_o divine_a nature_n sect._n 5_o four_o these_o person_n be_v so_o distinct_a in_o their_o peculiar_a subsistence_n that_o distinct_a act_n and_o operation_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o they_o and_o these_o act_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1._o ad_fw-la intra_fw-la which_o be_v those_o internal_a act_n in_o one_o person_n whereof_o another_o person_n be_v the_o object_n and_o these_o act_n ad_fw-la inuicem_fw-la or_o intra_fw-la be_v natural_a and_o necessary_a inseparable_a from_o the_o be_v and_o existence_n of_o god_n so_o the_o father_n know_v the_o son_n and_o love_v he_o and_o the_o son_n see_v know_v and_o love_v the_o father_n in_o these_o mutual_a act_n one_o person_n be_v the_o object_n of_o the_o knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o the_o other_o john_n 3._o 35._o the_o father_n love_v the_o son_n and_o have_v give_v all_o thing_n into_o his_o hand_n chap._n 5._o 20._o the_o father_n love_v the_o son_n matth._n 11._o 27._o no_o man_n know_v the_o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n save_o the_o son_n john_n 6._o 46._o none_o have_v see_v the_o father_n save_v he_o which_o be_v of_o god_n he_o have_v see_v the_o father_n this_o mutual_a knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o father_n and_o son_n be_v express_v at_o large_a prov._n 8._o 22._o which_o place_n i_o have_v open_v and_o vindicate_v elsewhere_o and_o they_o be_v absolute_a infinite_a natural_a and_o necessary_a unto_o the_o be_v and_o blessedness_n of_o god_n so_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o mutual_a love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n know_v they_o as_o he_o be_v know_v and_o search_v the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o in_o these_o mutual_a internal_a eternal_a act_n of_o themselves_o consist_v much_o of_o the_o infinite_a blessedness_n of_o the_o holy_a god_n again_o 2._o there_o be_v distinct_a act_n of_o the_o several_a person_n ad_fw-la extra_fw-la which_o be_v voluntary_a or_o effect_n of_o will_n and_o choice_n and_o not_o natural_a or_o necessary_a and_o these_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1._o such_o as_o respect_v one_o another_o for_o there_o be_v external_a act_n of_o one_o person_n towards_o another_o but_o then_o the_o person_n that_o be_v the_o object_n
latter_a word_n and_o with_o fire_n be_v add_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o expression_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v a_o spiritual_a divine_a eternal_a fire_n so_o god_n absolute_o be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n heb._n 12._o 29._o deut._n 4._o 24._o and_o as_o in_o these_o word_n he_o shall_v baptise_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n there_o be_v a_o prospect_n unto_o what_o come_v to_o pass_v afterward_o when_o the_o apostle_n receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n with_o a_o visible_a pledge_n of_o fiery_a tongue_n so_o there_o seem_v to_o be_v a_o retrospect_n by_o way_n of_o allusion_n unto_o what_o be_v record_v isa._n 6._o 6_o 7._o for_o a_o live_n or_o fiery_a coal_n from_o the_o altar_n where_o the_o fire_n represent_v the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o his_o work_n and_o grace_n have_v touch_v the_o lip_n of_o his_o prophet_n his_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o both_o as_o to_o the_o guilt_n and_o filth_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o not_o only_o sanctify_v we_o but_o by_o ingenerate_a faith_n in_o we_o and_o the_o application_n of_o the_o promise_n unto_o we_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o justification_n also_o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o tit._n 3._o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7._o whereby_o our_o sin_n on_o both_o account_n be_v take_v away_o so_o also_o his_o efficacy_n in_o other_o place_n be_v compare_v unto_o fire_n and_o burn_a isa._n 4._o 4_o 5._o when_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v wash_v away_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n and_o shall_v have_v purge_v the_o blood_n of_o jerusalem_n from_o the_o midst_n thereof_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o judgement_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o burn_v he_o be_v compare_v both_o to_o fire_n and_o water_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o same_o cleanse_a virtue_n in_o both_o so_o also_o mal._n 3._o 2._o hence_o as_o this_o be_v express_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o fire_n in_o two_o evangelist_n matth._n 3._o 11._o luke_n 3._o 16._o so_o in_o the_o other_o two_o there_o be_v mention_v only_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n mark_v 8._o john_n 1._o 33._o the_o same_o thing_n be_v intend_v i_o have_v add_v these_o thing_n a_o little_a to_o clear_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o divine_a appearance_n which_o also_o belong_v unto_o the_o oeconomy_n of_o the_o spirit_n sect._n 18_o now_o i_o say_v that_o this_o appearance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o a_o bodily_a shape_n wherein_o he_o be_v represent_v by_o that_o which_o be_v a_o substance_n and_o have_v a_o subsistence_n of_o his_o own_o do_v manifest_a that_o he_o himself_o be_v a_o substance_n and_o have_v a_o subsistence_n of_o his_o own_o for_o if_o he_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n but_o a_o mere_a influential_a effect_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n we_o be_v not_o teach_v right_a apprehension_n of_o he_o but_o mere_a mistake_n by_o this_o appearance_n for_o of_o such_o a_o accident_n there_o can_v be_v no_o substantial_a figure_n or_o resemblance_n make_v but_o what_o be_v monstrous_a it_o be_v except_v by_o our_o adversary_n crell_n de_fw-fr natur._n spirit_n sanct._n that_o a_o dove_n be_v no_o person_n because_o not_o endue_v with_o a_o understanding_n which_o be_v essential_o require_v unto_o the_o constitution_n of_o a_o person_n and_o therefore_o they_o say_v no_o argument_n can_v thence_o be_v take_v for_o the_o personality_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o it_o be_v enough_o that_o he_o be_v represent_v by_o a_o subsist_v substance_n which_o if_o they_o will_v grant_v he_o to_o be_v we_o shall_v quick_o evince_v that_o he_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o divine_a understanding_n and_o so_o be_v complete_o a_o person_n and_o whereas_o they_o far_o object_n that_o if_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o appearance_n intend_v to_o manifest_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o divine_a person_n he_o will_v have_v appear_v as_o a_o man_n who_o be_v a_o person_n for_o so_o god_n or_o a_o angel_n in_o his_o name_n appear_v under_o 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of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n i_o shall_v next_o consider_v those_o personal_a property_n which_o be_v particular_o and_o distinct_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o sect._n 19_o first_o understanding_n or_o wisdom_n which_o be_v the_o first_o inseparable_a property_n of_o a_o intelligent_a subsistence_n be_v so_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o act_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 10._o the_o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n what_o spirit_n it_o be_v that_o be_v intend_v be_v declare_v express_o v_o 12._o for_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n be_v not_o act_v by_o the_o evil_a spirit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o that_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n a_o signal_n description_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o he_o be_v call_v his_o spirit_n vers_fw-la 10._o god_n have_v reveal_v these_o thing_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n now_o to_o search_n be_v a_o act_n of_o understanding_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v say_v to_o search_v because_o he_o know_v v_o 11._o no_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n save_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n which_o be_v intimate_v unto_o all_o its_o own_o thought_n and_o counsel_n so_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n know_v no_o man_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o by_o he_o be_v they_o reveal_v unto_o we_o for_o by_o he_o we_o know_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v free_o give_v we_o of_o god_n v_o 12._o these_o thing_n can_v be_v speak_v of_o any_o but_o a_o person_n endue_v with_o understanding_n and_o he_o thus_o search_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n that_o be_v the_o mystery_n of_o his_o will_n counsel_n and_o grace_n and_o be_v therefore_o a_o divine_a person_n that_o have_v a_o infinite_a understanding_n as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d isa._n 40._o 28._o there_o be_v no_o end_n measure_n or_o investigation_n of_o his_o understanding_n psal._n 147._o 5._o there_o be_v no_o number_n of_o his_o understanding_n it_o be_v endless_a boundless_a infinite_a it_o be_v except_v schilicting_a de_fw-fr trinitat_fw-la p._n 605._o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o here_o take_v for_o the_o spirit_n himself_o nor_o do_v the_o apostle_n express_v what_o the_o spirit_n himself_o do_v but_o what_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n man_n be_v enable_v to_o do_v by_o that_o believer_n be_v help_v to_o search_v into_o the_o deep_a counsel_n of_o god_n but_o as_o this_o exception_n be_v direct_o against_o the_o word_n of_o the_o text_n so_o the_o context_n will_n by_o no_o mean_n admit_v of_o it_o for_o the_o apostle_n give_v a_o account_n how_o the_o wisdom_n counsel_n and_o
which_o he_o give_v unto_o his_o wisdom_n love_n and_o grace_n with_o the_o excellency_n and_o certainty_n of_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n by_o jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v to_o make_v god_n a_o layar_n 1_o joh._n 5._o 10._o joh._n 3._o 32_o 33._o 2._o a_o contempt_n of_o love_n and_o grace_n with_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o their_o communication_n to_o lose_a sinner_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o high_a provocation_n that_o can_v be_v offer_v unto_o the_o divine_a majesty_n 4._o in_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o lord_n christ_n be_v in_o a_o especial_a manner_n propose_v as_o crucify_v and_o lift_v up_o for_o the_o especial_a object_n of_o our_o faith_n john_n 3._o 14_o 15._o gal._n 3._o 1._o and_o this_o proposition_n of_o christ_n have_v include_v in_o it_o a_o invitation_n unto_o all_o convince_v sinner_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o for_o life_n and_o salvation_n isa._n 45._o 2._o chap._n 65._o 1._o 5._o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v propose_v unto_o sinner_n in_o the_o gospel_n and_o their_o acceptance_n or_o receive_n of_o he_o be_v urge_v on_o they_o it_o be_v withal_o declare_v for_o what_o end_n he_o be_v so_o propose_v and_o this_o be_v in_o general_a to_o save_v they_o from_o their_o sin_n mat._n 1._o 21._o or_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v whereof_o they_o be_v afraid_a 1_o thess._n 1._o 10._o for_o in_o the_o evangelical_n proposition_n of_o he_o there_o be_v include_v 1._o that_o there_o be_v a_o way_n yet_o remain_v for_o sinner_n whereby_o they_o may_v escape_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n which_o they_o have_v deserve_v psal._n 130._o 4._o job_n 33._o 24._o act_n 4._o 12._o 2._o that_o the_o foundation_n of_o these_o way_n lie_v in_o a_o atonement_n make_v by_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n and_o satisfaction_n to_o his_o law_n for_o sin_n rom._n 3._o 25._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o gal._n 3._o 13._o 3._o that_o god_n be_v 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trust_v unto_o he_o to_o what_o he_o be_v have_v do_v and_o suffer_v and_o continue_v to_o do_v for_o pardon_n of_o sin_n life_n and_o salvation_n the_o gospel_n be_v fill_v with_o argument_n invitation_n encouragement_n exhortation_n promise_n all_o of_o they_o design_v to_o explain_v and_o declare_v the_o love_n grace_n faithfulness_n and_o goodwill_n of_o god_n herein_o in_o the_o due_a management_n and_o improvement_n of_o these_o part_n of_o the_o gospel_n consist_v the_o principal_a wisdom_n and_o skill_n of_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n 8._o among_o these_o various_a way_n or_o mean_n of_o the_o declaration_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o will_n god_n frequent_o cause_v some_o especial_a word_n promise_v or_o passage_n to_o fix_v itself_o on_o the_o mind_n of_o a_o sinner_n as_o we_o see_v it_o in_o the_o instance_n before_o insist_v on_o hereby_o the_o soul_n be_v first_o excite_v to_o exert_v and_o act_v the_o faith_n wherewith_o it_o be_v endue_v by_o the_o 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sorrow_n and_o shame_n for_o its_o former_a sin_n and_o will_v be_v deep_o humble_v for_o they_o so_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o it_o be_v now_o renew_v and_o inward_o change_v it_o can_v no_o more_o refrain_v from_o the_o love_n of_o holiness_n and_o from_o a_o engagement_n into_o a_o watchful_a course_n of_o universal_a obedience_n unto_o god_n by_o such_o free_a act_n as_o be_v proper_a unto_o it_o than_o one_o that_o be_v new_o bear_v can_v refrain_v from_o all_o act_n of_o life_n natural_a in_o motion_n desire_v of_o food_n and_o the_o like_a vain_a and_o foolish_a therefore_o be_v the_o reproach_n of_o some_o who_o in_o a_o high_a course_n of_o a_o worldly_a life_n and_o profane_a do_v charge_v other_o with_o preach_v a_o justification_n by_o faith_n alone_o in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o a_o neglect_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o god_n which_o such_o scoffer_n and_o fierce_a despiser_n of_o all_o that_o be_v good_a do_v so_o earnest_o plead_v for_o those_o who_o they_o open_o reflect_v upon_o do_v unanimous_o teach_v that_o the_o faith_n which_o do_v not_o purify_v the_o heart_n and_o reform_v the_o life_n which_o be_v not_o fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n which_o be_v not_o a_o effectual_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o repentance_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n be_v not_o genuine_a nor_o pleadable_a unto_o justification_n but_o empty_a dead_a and_o that_o which_o if_o trust_v unto_o will_v eternal_o deceive_v the_o soul_n of_o men._n they_o do_v all_o of_o they_o press_v the_o indispensible_a necessity_n of_o universal_a holiness_n godliness_n righteousness_n or_o obedience_n to_o all_o the_o command_v of_o god_n on_o sure_a principle_n with_o more_o cogent_a argument_n in_o a_o more_o clear_a compliance_n with_o the_o will_n grace_n and_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n than_o any_o they_o pretend_v unto_o who_o ignorant_o and_o false_o traduce_v they_o as_o those_o who_o regard_v they_o not_o and_o as_o they_o urge_v a_o obediential_a holiness_n which_o be_v not_o defective_a in_o any_o duty_n either_o towards_o god_n or_o man_n which_o they_o either_o plead_v for_o or_o pretend_v unto_o so_o it_o contain_v that_o in_o it_o which_o be_v more_o sublime_a spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a than_o what_o they_o be_v either_o acquaint_v with_o or_o do_v regard_n which_o in_o its_o proper_a place_n shall_v be_v make_v more_o full_o to_o appear_v sect._n 38_o 10._o those_o who_o be_v thus_o convert_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o primitive_a time_n of_o the_o church_n be_v upon_o their_o confession_n or_o profession_n hereof_o admit_v into_o church-society_n and_o a_o participation_n of_o all_o the_o mystery_n thereof_o and_o this_o be_v the_o common_a way_n whereby_o any_o be_v add_v unto_o the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o faithful_a it_o be_v a_o effectual_a mean_n of_o intense_a love_n without_o dissimulation_n among_o they_o all_o on_o the_o account_n of_o their_o joint_a interest_n in_o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n and_o i_o shall_v shut_v up_o this_o discourse_n with_o one_o instance_n hereof_o give_v we_o by_o austin_n in_o the_o conversion_n and_o admission_n into_o church-society_n of_o victorinus_n a_o platonical_a philosopher_n as_o he_o receive_v the_o story_n from_o simplicianus_n by_o who_o he_o be_v baptise_a ut_fw-la ventum_fw-la est_fw-la ad_fw-la horam_fw-la profitendae_fw-la fidei_fw-la quae_fw-la verbis_fw-la certis_fw-la retentisque_fw-la memoriter_fw-la de_fw-la loco_fw-la eminentiore_fw-la in_o conspectu_fw-la populi_fw-la fidelis_fw-la romae_fw-la reddi_fw-la solet_fw-la ab_fw-la eye_n qui_fw-la accessuri_fw-la sunt_fw-la ad_fw-la gratiam_fw-la tuam_fw-la oblatum_n esse_fw-la dicebat_fw-la victorino_n a_o presbyteris_fw-la ut_fw-la secretius_fw-la redderet_fw-la sicut_fw-la non_fw-la nullis_fw-la qui_fw-la verecundia_fw-la trepidaturi_fw-la videbantur_fw-la offerri_fw-la mos_fw-la erat_fw-la illum_fw-la autem_fw-la maluisse_fw-la salutem_fw-la svam_fw-la in_o
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holiness_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o lord_n christ_n from_o all_o other_o natural_a or_o moral_a habit_n or_o duty_n and_o whereby_o he_o be_v make_v sanctification_n unto_o we_o be_v that_o from_o he_o his_o person_n as_o our_o head_n the_o principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o holiness_n in_o believer_n be_v derive_v and_o by_o virtue_n of_o their_o union_n with_o he_o real_a supply_n of_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o grace_n whereby_o their_o holiness_n be_v preserve_v maintain_v and_o increase_v be_v constant_o communicate_v unto_o they_o on_o the_o state_v and_o proof_n hereof_o the_o whole_a difference_n about_o grace_n and_o morality_n do_v depend_v and_o will_v issue_v for_o if_o that_o which_o man_n call_v morality_n be_v so_o derive_v from_o the_o lord_n christ_n by_o virtue_n of_o our_o union_n with_o he_o it_o be_v evangelical_n grace_n if_o it_o be_v not_o it_o be_v either_o nothing_o or_o somewhat_o of_o another_o nature_n and_o kind_a for_o grace_n it_o be_v not_o nor_o holiness_n neither_o and_o all_o that_o i_o have_v to_o prove_v herein_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v a_o head_n of_o influence_n the_o spring_n or_o fountain_n of_o spiritual_a life_n unto_o his_o church_n wherein_o i_o know_v myself_o to_o have_v the_o consent_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n and_o i_o shall_v confine_v the_o proof_n of_o my_o assertion_n unto_o the_o ensue_a position_n with_o their_o confirmation_n sect._n 62_o first_o whatever_o grace_n god_n promise_v unto_o any_o bestow_v on_o they_o or_o work_v in_o they_o it_o be_v all_o so_o bestow_v and_o wrought_v in_o by_z and_o through_o jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o mediator_n or_o middle_a person_n between_o god_n and_o they_o this_o the_o very_a notion_n and_o nature_n of_o his_o office_n of_o mediator_n and_o his_o interposition_n therein_o between_o god_n and_o we_o do_v require_v to_o affirm_v that_o any_o good_a thing_n any_o grace_n any_o virtue_n be_v give_v unto_o or_o bestow_v on_o we_o or_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o god_n and_o not_o immediate_o through_o christ_n or_o that_o we_o believe_v in_o god_n yield_v obedience_n unto_o he_o or_o praise_n with_o glory_n not_o direct_o by_o christ_n be_v utter_o to_o overthrow_v his_o mediation_n moses_n indeed_o be_v call_v a_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o the_o people_n gal._n 3._o 19_o as_o he_o be_v a_o internuntius_fw-la a_o messenger_n to_o declare_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n to_o they_o and_o to_o return_v their_o answer_n unto_o god_n but_o to_o limit_v the_o mediatory_a work_n of_o christ_n unto_o such_o a_o interposition_n only_o be_v to_o leave_v he_o but_o one_o office_n that_o of_o a_o prophet_n and_o to_o destroy_v the_o principal_a uses_n and_o effect_n of_o his_o mediation_n towards_o the_o church_n in_o like_a manner_n because_o moses_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o saviour_n or_o redeemer_n act_v 7._o 35._o metaphorical_o with_o respect_n unto_o his_o use_n and_o employment_n in_o that_o mighty_a work_n of_o the_o deliverance_n of_o the_o people_n out_o of_o egypt_n some_o will_v not_o allow_v that_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v a_o redeemer_n in_o any_o other_o sense_n subvert_v the_o whole_a gospel_n with_o the_o faith_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n but_o in_o particular_a what_o there_o be_v of_o this_o nature_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o be_v the_o middle_a person_n between_o god_n and_o we_o may_v be_v declare_v in_o the_o ensue_a assertion_n sect._n 63_o 1_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o absolute_a infinite_a fountain_n the_o supreme_a efficient_a cause_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o holiness_n for_o he_o alone_o be_v original_o and_o essential_o holy_a as_o he_o only_o be_v good_a and_o so_o the_o first_o cause_n of_o holiness_n and_o goodness_n to_o other_o hence_o he_o be_v call_v the_o god_n of_o all_o grace_n 1_o pet._n 5._o 10._o the_o author_n possessor_n and_o bestower_n of_o it_o he_o have_v life_n in_o himself_o and_o quicken_v who_o he_o please_v joh._n 5._o 26._o with_o he_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n psal._n 36._o 9_o as_o have_v be_v declare_v before_o this_o i_o suppose_v needs_o no_o further_a confirmation_n with_o they_o who_o real_o acknowledge_v any_o such_o thing_n as_o grace_n and_o holiness_n these_o thing_n if_o any_o be_v among_o those_o perfect_a gift_n which_o be_v from_o above_o come_v down_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n with_o who_o be_v no_o variableness_n nor_o shadow_n of_o turn_v jam._n 1._o 17._o sect._n 64_o 2_o god_n from_o his_o own_o fullness_n communicate_v unto_o his_o creature_n either_o by_o the_o way_n of_o nature_n or_o by_o the_o way_n of_o grace_n in_o our_o first_o creation_n god_n implant_v his_o image_n on_o we_o in_o uprightness_n and_o holiness_n in_o and_o by_o the_o make_n or_o creation_n
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