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god_n it_o be_v a_o infallible_a sign_n we_o be_v in_o christ_n we_o have_v trâ—â—_n faith_n as_o noah_n have_v who_o obey_v god_n order_n believe_v his_o prâ—mises_n fear_v his_o warning_n for_o these_o be_v the_o result_v of_o noah_n faith_n which_o first_o move_v he_o to_o fear_v and_o afterward_o to_o obey_v 〈◊〉_d and_o this_o lead_v i_o on_o to_o a_o further_a observation_n 5._o noah_n fear_v a_o most_o genuine_a and_o direct_a act_n of_o â—_z for_o that_o he_o fear_v the_o deluge_n at_o that_o distance_n proceed_v from_o his_o belief_n of_o the_o warning_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n beleeveâ—_n it_o not_o take_v not_o the_o warning_n hold_v it_o a_o superstition_n or_o a_o weakness_n or_o a_o madness_n to_o believe_v it_o and_o therefore_o they_o fear_v it_o not_o infidelity_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o sin_n faith_n the_o original_n of_o all_o piety_n and_o certain_o noah_n have_v a_o large_a measure_n of_o faith_n which_o coulâ—_n work_v this_o motion_n of_o spirit_n in_o he_o in_o opposition_n to_o all_o thâ—_n world_n and_o in_o despite_n of_o his_o natural_a infirmity_n that_o harâ—â—_n threat_v i_o will_v destroy_v might_n perhaps_o at_o the_o first_o strike_v he_o inâ—_n to_o a_o passion_n but_o then_o the_o protraction_n of_o the_o sentence_n aftâ—â—_n the_o prediction_n may_v easy_o have_v seduce_v and_o betray_v he_o into_o carelessness_n and_o forgetfulness_n as_o natural_o we_o have_v experiment_a â—â—ough_o we_o all_o know_v we_o must_v die_v yet_o all_o of_o we_o almost_o think_v and_o conceit_n with_o ourselves_o not_o yet_o not_o yet_o when_o there_o be_v yet_o dayâ—â—_n occasion_n of_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o approach_n of_o death_n for_o tarde_fw-la quae_fw-la credita_fw-la laedunt_fw-la â—edimus_fw-la and_o then_o we_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o forget_v what_o please_v not_o â—â—sh_a and_o blood_n beside_o the_o disadvantage_n of_o time_n which_o eat_v â—â—t_n the_o memory_n of_o such_o prediction_n but_o noah_n faith_n time_n â—â—uld_v not_o devour_v will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o forget_v or_o be_v secure_a â—â—t_n like_o a_o faithful_a remembrancer_n put_v he_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o â—â—arning_n keep_v he_o in_o fear_n and_o expectation_n of_o the_o event_n and_o â—â—akes_v he_o both_o wise_a and_o active_a doubtless_o true_a faith_n and_o â—â—ue_a fear_n be_v compatible_a in_o the_o same_o subject_n noah_n believe_v â—â—erefore_o he_o fear_v and_o so_o all_o they_o who_o do_v believe_v do_v fear_n â—â—nd_v none_o true_o fear_v but_o they_o also_o believe_v not_o as_o the_o devil_n â—â—eleeve_v and_o tremble_v for_o they_o hate_v what_o they_o beeleeve_v and_o â—â—emble_v at_o but_o as_o god_n child_n who_o love_n and_o affect_v what_o they_o â—â—eleeve_v and_o fear_v and_o be_v always_o in_o conjunction_n with_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n that_o son_n which_o be_v natural_a and_o ingenuous_a the_o more_o hope_n and_o assurance_n he_o have_v of_o his_o father_n â—â—vour_n which_o be_v the_o support_v of_o boldness_n the_o more_o reverent_o will_v he_o demean_v himself_o towards_o his_o father_n the_o more_o cautious_a and_o timorous_a to_o displease_v he_o and_o it_o be_v known_o exâ—â—erimented_a that_o where_o man_n chief_a hope_n and_o dependency_n â—â—es_n there_o they_o reserve_v their_o respect_n and_o endeavour_n to_o please_v which_o be_v the_o proper_a issue_n of_o fear_n from_o who_o we_o expect_v â—othing_v they_o we_o value_v not_o their_o displeasure_n we_o fear_v not_o â—ut_v on_o who_o we_o depend_v we_o fear_v to_o lose_v their_o favour_n and_o â—his_fw-la make_v we_o both_o ingenuous_a and_o diligent_a to_o preserve_v it_o the_o master_n of_o the_o sentence_n and_o with_o he_o general_o all_o the_o schoolman_n out_o of_o austin_n demonstrate_v this_o by_o the_o similitude_n of_o a_o tender_a wife_n who_o both_o love_n and_o fear_v her_o husband_n â—eares_n his_o absence_n fear_v his_o displeasure_n fear_v the_o loss_n of_o his_o company_n respect_n and_o honour_n his_o presence_n and_o be_v solicitous_a to_o please_v he_o in_o every_o respect_n and_o so_o omnis_fw-la pius_fw-la solicit_v â—ius_fw-la for_o when_o i_o fear_v i_o fear_v he_o not_o as_o i_o fear_v a_o wild_a beast_n hate_v he_o and_o fly_v from_o he_o but_o i_o honour_v he_o as_o my_o naâ—â—_n rall_a superior_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d clem._n alexand._n l._n 〈◊〉_d strem._n for_o this_o fear_n be_v not_o a_o natural_a effect_n but_o a_o supernaturâ—_n habit_n a_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v 11.2_o opposite_a to_o hardneâ—â—_n of_o heart_n prov._n 28.14_o and_o be_v the_o great_a stay_n and_o strengthâ—â—_n religion_n that_o man_n neither_o irreverent_o and_o rude_o rush_v iâ—â—_n god_n presence_n in_o the_o office_n of_o his_o service_n as_o the_o horse_n rushâ—â—_n into_o the_o battle_n eccles_n 5.1.2_o nor_o careless_o neglect_v or_o neâ—genly_a perform_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o by_o fear_n we_o be_v 〈◊〉_d struct_v as_o the_o same_o clemens_n express_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o maâ—_n our_o address_n to_o god_n with_o reverence_n humility_n submissionâ—_n affection_n or_o devotion_n of_o spirit_n then_o we_o true_o worship_v and_o seâ—â—_n god_n when_o we_o fear_v he_o insomuch_o that_o his_o worship_n and_o 〈◊〉_d fear_v be_v the_o same_o es_fw-ge 29.13_o mat._n 15.9_o if_o god_n have_v not_o 〈◊〉_d his_o fear_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n they_o will_v hâ—â—_n have_v no_o heart_n to_o seek_v god_n and_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o not_o pâ—â—_n form_n to_o he_o if_o any_o none_o but_o dull_a and_o flat_a service_n heâ—â—_n david_n resolution_n psal_n 5.7_o and_o our_o saviour_n himself_o thâ—â—_n who_o i_o presume_v none_o can_v be_v more_o bold_a with_o god_n the_o fathâ—â—_n present_v his_o prayer_n and_o be_v hear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 5._o â—_o for_o his_o piety_n or_o that_o he_o be_v affect_v with_o fear_n and_o it_o be_v the_o observation_n of_o learned_a camerarius_fw-la on_o these_o word_n certain_o qui_fw-la 〈◊〉_d metuunt_fw-la neque_fw-la precantur_fw-la neque_fw-la inter_fw-la precandum_fw-la exclamanâ—â—_n and_o lectantius_fw-la be_v full_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n lib._n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la dei_fw-la capâ—â—_n quomodo_n say_v he_o ipsa_fw-la religio_fw-la sine_fw-la metu_fw-la teneri_fw-la aut_fw-la custediae_fw-la poteâ—â—_n quod_fw-la enim_fw-la non_fw-la metuitur_fw-la contemnitur_fw-la quod_fw-la contemnitur_fw-la utiqâ—â—_n non_fw-la colitur_fw-la and_o the_o apostle_n resolve_v we_o if_o our_o latria_fw-la worshâ—â—_n of_o god_n be_v acceptable_a it_o must_v be_v do_v with_o reverence_n aâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d again_o godly_a fear_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v subjoin_v pâ—â—_n our_o god_n etc._n etc._n heb._n 12.28.29_o o_o then_o let_v not_o we_o provoâ—â—_n he_o to_o jealousy_n not_o slubber_v over_o his_o service_n nor_o throng_v inâ—â—_n his_o holy_a assembly_n rude_o and_o undecent_o nor_o behave_v our_o selusi_n irreverent_o but_o let_v we_o sad_o remember_v that_o this_o god_n whâ—â—_n we_o serve_v he_o and_o he_o only_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v and_o therefore_o thâ—â—_n we_o offer_v no_o service_n present_v no_o suit_n tender_v no_o duty_n but_o wiâ—â—_n bow_v heart_n break_a spirit_n and_o humble_v soul_n this_o oâ—â—_n fear_n have_v a_o special_a influence_n not_o only_o in_o our_o service_n of_o goâ—_n but_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n gen._n 20.11_o it_o preserve_v 〈◊〉_d from_o apostasy_n from_o schism_n and_o uncharitableness_n which_o we_o â—â—ay_v safe_o conclude_v from_o that_o remarkable_a passage_n jer._n 32.39.40_o i_o will_v put_v etc._n etc._n and_o it_o be_v thus_o interpret_v by_o aug._n de_fw-la bona_fw-la pierce_v â—ap_n 2._o talis_fw-la &_o tantus_fw-la erit_fw-la timor_fw-la meus_fw-la quem_fw-la dabo_fw-la in_o cor_fw-la eorum_fw-la â—t_a perseveranter_fw-la &_o mihi_fw-la adhaereant_fw-la hence_o saint_n cyprian_n l._n 2._o ep_v 2._o call_v it_o fidelis_fw-la innocentiae_fw-la custos_fw-la and_o the_o psalmist_n intimate_v thus_o much_o psal_n 36.1.2_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o wicked_a â—ith_n that_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o his_o eye_n hence_o the_o school_n resolve_v in_o tantum_fw-la timemus_fw-la in_fw-la quantum_fw-la amamus_fw-la as_o our_o love_n be_v perfect_v so_o be_v our_o fear_n and_o as_o our_o love_n shall_v last_v when_o our_o faith_n shall_v cease_v so_o our_o fear_n shall_v endure_v which_o they_o gather_v from_o psal_n 19.9_o here_o we_o live_v by_o love_n and_o hope_n and_o because_o we_o love_v therefore_o we_o respect_v because_o we_o hope_v for_o good_a from_o god_n therefore_o we_o fear_v he_o lest_o by_o neglect_n of_o he_o we_o â—â—se_v that_o good_a we_o expect_v from_o he_o and_o hereafter_o our_o fear_n of_o he_o shall_v accompany_v our_o love_n and_o be_v complete_v with_o it_o even_o â—he_v holy_a angel_n all_o his_o saint_n which_o be_v or_o shall_v be_v shall_v fear_v he_o to_o all_o eternity_n non_fw-la quidem_fw-la secundum_fw-la eum_fw-la actum_fw-la quo_fw-la
meâ—uitur_fw-la vel_fw-la offensa_fw-la dei_fw-la vel_fw-la separatio_fw-la a_o deo_fw-la sed_fw-la secundum_fw-la actum_fw-la quendam_fw-la reverentiae_fw-la ortae_fw-la ex_fw-la consideratione_n ejus_fw-la majestatis_fw-la estius_fw-la l._n 3._o send_v do_v 34._o but_o not_o only_o his_o presence_n and_o majesty_n but_o also_o his_o threat_n and_o judgement_n be_v to_o be_v fear_v a_o believer_n without_o any_o contradiction_n to_o his_o confidence_n or_o assurance_n of_o god_n favour_n when_o his_o judgement_n be_v abroad_o his_o wrath_n burn_v like_o fire_n as_o noah_n be_v so_o he_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v move_v with_o fear_n even_o god_n power_n his_o justice_n and_o wrath_n ought_v to_o be_v fear_v and_o he_o to_o be_v fear_v for_o his_o wrath_n a_o evident_a proof_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o our_o saviour_n warning_n to_o his_o disciple_n luke_n 12.4.5_o and_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o my_o friend_n even_o to_o you_o under_o this_o capacity_n and_o consideration_n as_o my_o friend_n be_v not_o afraid_a etc._n etc._n and_o hereupon_o aug._n tr_fw-la 41._o in_o joh._n exhort_v si_fw-la non_fw-la potes_fw-la amare_fw-la justitiam_fw-la time_n vel_fw-la poenam_fw-la ut_fw-la pervenias_fw-la ad_fw-la amandum_fw-la justitiam_fw-la and_o clemen_n alexand._n l._n 2._o strom._n give_v a_o reason_n when_o we_o will_v fly_v â—ut_v and_o the_o best_a and_o most_o faithful_a be_v sometime_o too_o extravagant_a and_o neither_o reason_n nor_o advice_n reduce_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d fear_n will_v tame_v and_o subdue_v even_o as_o fire_n melt_v wax_n and_o make_v it_o apt_a to_o receive_v any_o shape_n or_o impression_n so_o fear_n mollify_v our_o spirit_n soften_v our_o harden_a heart_n and_o so_o make_v they_o capable_a of_o the_o image_n and_o impress_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o her_o i_n think_v solomon_n character_n of_o a_o wise_a man_n and_o a_o fool_n iâ—_n very_o observable_a prov._n 14.16_o a_o wise_a man_n fear_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_a but_o the_o fool_n rage_v and_o be_v confident_a so_o much_o difference_n be_v there_o betwixt_o he_o that_o fear_v and_o he_o that_o fear_v not_o as_o there_o be_v betwixt_o a_o confident_a fool_n that_o have_v a_o strong_a sancy_n he_o believe_v and_o upon_o that_o account_n rage_v and_o vapore_v but_o have_v no_o ground_n for_o his_o confidence_n and_o belief_n and_o a_o so_o be_v discreet_a man_n who_o walk_v circumspect_o take_v a_o care_n and_o make_v a_o conscience_n of_o his_o way_n and_o dare_v not_o touch_v a_o accurse_a thing_n and_o hereupon_o in_o scripture_n we_o read_v of_o tremble_v at_o god_n word_n isay_n 66.2_o of_o be_v afraid_a of_o his_o judgement_n psal_n 110.120_o and_o that_o expression_n jer._n 26.19_o do_v he_o not_o fear_v the_o lord_n aâ—â—_n beseech_v he_o they_o be_v best_a prepare_v to_o seek_v who_o fear_v he_o and_o that_o other_o connaxion_n zeph._n 3.7_o sure_o thou_o will_v fear_v i_o thou_o will_v receive_v instruction_n fear_n remove_v precipitancy_n anâ—_n inadvertency_n cut_v off_o carelessness_n and_o security_n it_o be_v the_o beginning_n that_o be_v the_o excellency_n of_o wisdom_n the_o introduction_n to_o wisdom_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o first_o nursery_n of_o wisdom_n as_o clemens_n alexand._n style_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o aristotle_n it_o make_v man_n serious_a and_o consider_v ingenuous_a to_o invent_v and_o diligent_a to_o use_v all_o mean_n of_o instruction_n and_o therefore_o paen_n direct_v his_o speech_n deliver_v his_o instruction_n to_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n act_v 13.16_o you_o that_o fear_v god_n give_v audience_n proud_a cerelesse_a fearless_a hearer_n will_v be_v but_o unprofitable_a liver_n this_o word_n of_o salvation_n which_o he_o preach_v be_v send_v to_o such_o act_n 13.26_o and_o so_o clemens_n style_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o previous_a disposition_n to_o grace_n but_o most_o full_a to_o this_o purpose_n be_v that_o habb_n 3.16_o when_o i_o hear_v my_o belly_n tremble_v my_o lip_n qutâ—ered_v at_o the_o voice_n and_o i_o tremble_v etc._n etc._n let_v heathenish_a stoic_n fancy_n and_o tell_v we_o that_o a_o wife_n man_n be_v not_o subject_a to_o passion_n let_v a_o christian_a stoic_a copceit_n and_o preach_v a_o believer_n be_v beyond_o fear_n he_o be_v not_o to_o eye_n go_n judgement_n or_o justice_n let_v i_o tell_v he_o habbakkuk_n do_v and_o david_n do_v so_o too_o 2_o sam_n 6.9_o and_o after_o he_o have_v murder_v his_o faithful_a servant_n vriah_n he_o fear_v lest_o the_o sentence_n of_o wrath_n denounce_v against_o cairo_n for_o his_o murder_n or_o of_o saul_n for_o his_o disobedience_n shall_v fall_v upon_o he_o as_o some_o of_o the_o ancient_n have_v conceit_v and_o not_o without_o some_o probability_n of_o reason_n from_o his_o serious_a petition_n psal_n 51._o the_o 18._o psalm_n be_v a_o prayer_n or_o deliverance_n from_o death_n and_o destruction_n the_o 75._o psalm_n a_o prayer_n against_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o psalm_n 76._o a_o prayer_n that_o we_o may_v fear_v god_n judgement_n and_o not_o to_o be_v move_v with_o the_o terror_n of_o man_n and_o therefore_o also_o be_v we_o warn_v to_o remember_v lot_n wife_n luke_n 17.32_o but_o that_o which_o clear_v all_o and_o make_v the_o observation_n undeniable_a be_v the_o example_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n upon_o who_o a_o example_n of_o god_n justice_n so_o wrought_v that_o it_o cast_v they_o into_o a_o panic_n fear_n for_o so_o run_v the_o record_n great_a fear_n come_v upon_o all_o the_o church_n and_o upon_o etc._n etc._n act_v 5.11_o o_o then_o let_v not_o we_o dare_v to_o offend_v god_n in_o a_o presumption_n of_o his_o mercy_n let_v we_o fear_v to_o offend_v in_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o justice_n soli_fw-la silij_fw-la irae_fw-la iram_fw-la non_fw-la sentiunt_fw-la say_v hierome_n none_o but_o the_o son_n of_o wrath_n be_v insensible_a of_o wrath_n let_v we_o not_o dally_v with_o god_n judgement_n or_o in_o a_o vain_a fancy_n persuade_v ourselves_o sure_o the_o bitterness_n be_v past_a but_o let_v we_o serious_o remember_v and_o observe_v they_o whether_o express_v in_o his_o word_n or_o declare_v in_o his_o work_n of_o providence_n and_o if_o it_o shall_v please_v he_o to_o punish_v we_o and_o show_v his_o displeasure_n by_o public_a calamity_n and_o distraction_n and_o by_o personal_a suffering_n o_o then_o let_v we_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o religious_o fear_v he_o and_o then_o none_o of_o those_o evil_n shall_v move_v or_o disquiet_v we_o to_o fear_v poverty_n banishment_n imprisonment_n or_o death_n itself_o imbecilis_fw-la est_fw-la animi_fw-la qui_fw-la vero_fw-la deum_fw-la metuit_fw-la illa_fw-la universa_fw-la non_fw-la metuit_fw-la lact._n l._n 6._o c._n 15.17_o no_o sorrow_n or_o sadness_n shall_v perplex_v we_o no_o contingency_n nor_o temporal_a infelicity_n distract_v or_o disturb_v we_o no_o humane_a policy_n or_o power_n affright_v or_o dismay_v we_o but_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n will_v strengthen_v we_o relieve_v we_o against_o all_o humane_a worldly_a carnal_a fear_n and_o either_o expel_v they_o or_o moderate_v they_o be_v 8.12.13_o psal_n 46.1.2.3_o 4._o it_o will_v make_v we_o wise_a to_o prevent_v danger_n to_o provide_v mean_n of_o safety_n before_o destruction_n come_v o_o then_o let_v not_o we_o be_v like_o the_o world_n in_o noah_n time_n drown_v in_o security_n before_o the_o deluge_n overwhelm_v they_o nor_o like_o lot_n son_n gen._n 19_o 14._o or_o like_o those_o in_o zeph._n 1.12_o or_o gedalia_n not_o believe_v or_o fear_v till_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o woeful_a effect_n of_o our_o disbeliefe_n and_o security_n the_o heavy_a wrath_n of_o god_n and_o his_o eternal_a vengeance_n seize_v on_o and_o surprise_v we_o jer._n 40.14.14_o but_o let_v we_o as_o noah_n observe_v god_n warning_n and_o threat_n let_v we_o believe_v then_o and_o ponder_v they_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o sincere_a resolution_n of_o obedience_n fly_v from_o eternal_a wrath_n provide_v for_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o then_o our_o faith_n and_o fear_n shall_v be_v recompense_v as_o noah_n be_v when_o the_o world_n of_o ungodly_a impenitent_n shall_v be_v destroy_v we_o be_v in_o the_o ark_n of_o christ_n church_n shall_v be_v save_v this_o be_v noaks_n policy_n he_o fear_v and_o therefore_o seek_v a_o way_n for_o deliverance_n and_o preservation_n and_o therefore_o prepare_v a_o ark_n which_o be_v a_o consequent_a of_o his_o feareâ—_n and_o another_o effect_n of_o his_o faith_n 6._o god_n warn_v noah_n to_o build_v and_o noah_n prepare_v a_o arkeâ—_n to_o preserve_v he_o and_o he_o god_n be_v not_o so_o austere_a or_o rigorous_a in_o his_o judgement_n but_o that_o his_o goodness_n may_v be_v signal_o note_v in_o his_o great_a judgement_n he_o declare_v his_o mercy_n and_o his_o mercy_n rejoice_v against_o judgement_n for_o here_o 1._o
wave_n and_o toss_n of_o this_o pass_a world_n shall_v cease_v and_o be_v pass_v over_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v find_v 〈◊〉_d the_o mountain_n of_o zion_n that_o which_o be_v heavenly_a and_o above_o 〈◊〉_d glorify_v god_n for_o ever_o and_o as_o noah_n after_o his_o deliverance_n 〈◊〉_d offer_v to_o he_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thansgiving_n to_o all_o â—â—ternity_n 2._o the_o moral_a afford_v these_o instruction_n follow_v 1._o the_o reiterated_a and_o renew_a grief_n and_o affliction_n which_o many_o time_n the_o best_a of_o man_n do_v suffer_v be_v as_o the_o great_a deluge_n â—he_v deep_a water_n that_o they_o prevail_v not_o against_o to_o drown_v or_o sink_v they_o in_o security_n and_o despair_n they_o in_o these_o exigent_n must_v have_v timely_a recourse_n to_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o 〈◊〉_d penitent_a heart_n which_o be_v the_o best_a course_n to_o stay_v they_o and_o have_v the_o people_n that_o be_v in_o adversity_n psal_n 32.6.7_o but_o then_o 2._o it_o be_v god_n mercy_n that_o they_o be_v not_o consume_v a_o special_a work_n of_o his_o providence_n and_o power_n that_o the_o deep_a water_n of_o the_o â—roud_a go_v not_o over_o their_o soul_n it_o require_v the_o same_o strength_n 〈◊〉_d settle_v a_o mad_a enrage_a tumult_n as_o to_o still_o the_o wave_n of_o a_o trouble_a sea_n psal_n 65.7_o which_o force_v the_o prophet_n so_o panate_o to_o pray_v psal_n 144.7_o and_o save_o i_o o_o god_n psal_n 65.14.15.16_o verse_n and_o psal_n 77.15.16.17_o david_n attrib_o the_o israelite_n deliverance_n from_o the_o red_a sea_n to_o god_n im_v power_n and_o therefore_o psal_n 22._o he_o speak_v of_o storm_n tempest_n thunder_n and_o flood_n conclude_v the_o lord_n sit_v the_o flood_n verse_n 10._o that_o providence_n and_o supreme_a power_n wisent_fw-fr the_o water_n of_o the_o deluge_n and_o preserve_v noah_n in_o they_o the_o same_o which_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n in_o nature_n or_o the_o 〈◊〉_d verse_n 3._o to_o beware_v of_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n of_o pride_n of_o he_o security_n of_o spirit_n and_o for_o this_o purpose_n peruse_v and_o apply_v yourselves_o as_o be_v very_o obvious_a if_o you_o will_v upon_o many_o oâ—_n zion_n and_o in_o several_a circumstance_n that_o passage_n of_o the_o god_n mat._n 24.36_o usque_fw-la ad_fw-la 40._o know_v and_o believe_v that_o as_o there_o a_o universal_a deluge_n so_o there_o will_v be_v a_o more_o universal_a coâ—gration_n once_o all_o but_o eight_o person_n be_v drown_v in_o the_o water_n and_o again_o all_o shall_v nothing_o accept_v be_v dissolve_v wâ—_n fire_n at_o the_o great_a and_o terrible_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n 2_o peter_z 3.7.12_o but_o this_o be_v not_o all_o there_o be_v another_o fire_n to_o devour_v condemn_v world_n for_o the_o perdition_n of_o the_o ungodly_a prepâ—_n for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n which_o shall_v never_o be_v extinguish_v o_o fear_v these_o fire_n that_o thou_o may_v fly_v from_o they_o noah_n warn_v of_o god_n concern_v the_o deluge_n thou_o be_v warn_v god_n also_o of_o his_o come_n again_o to_o judge_v the_o world_n by_o fire_n noah_n do_v believe_v and_o fear_v fear_v and_o obey_v god_n voice_n day_n even_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o you_o be_v hard_a though_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tâ—_n be_v our_o faith_n that_o we_o look_v to_o that_o day_n this_o our_o fear_n that_o haste_n to_o it_o our_o obedience_n that_o we_o will_v endeavour_v to_o appro_n ourselves_o god_n faithful_a servant_n by_o our_o holy_a conversation_n and_o against_o that_o day_n for_o if_o we_o believe_v we_o can_v but_o fear_n and_o if_o we_o fear_v we_o can_v but_o look_v for_o and_o hasten_v to_o this_o day_n and_o as_o noah_n fear_v and_o thereupon_o prepare_v a_o ark_n etc._n etc._n so_o we_o do_v fear_n we_o will_v be_v diligent_a to_o be_v find_v of_o he_o in_o peaâ—_n 2_o peter_n 3.14_o fly_v to_o christ_n holy_a church_n for_o sanctuary_n and_o the_o be_v admit_v and_o receive_v into_o this_o foundation_n let_v we_o buiâ—_n ourselves_o up_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n strive_v with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n that_o we_o be_v not_o lead_v away_o with_o the_o error_n of_o the_o wicked_a â—t_z we_o fall_v not_o from_o our_o own_o fledfastnesse_n that_o we_o grow_v in_o â—ace_n and_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n â—fecting_v holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v be_v a_o â—ilding_n fit_o frame_v together_o grow_v into_o a_o holy_a temple_n of_o 〈◊〉_d lord_n a_o habitation_n of_o god_n through_o the_o spirit_n eph._n 2.21.22_o â—t_z our_o faith_n be_v found_v on_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o rock_n of_o first_o jesus_n and_o then_o our_o faith_n shall_v not_o fail_v then_o we_o neither_o â—ed_v to_o fear_v the_o descent_n of_o the_o rain_n the_o eruption_n of_o the_o â—ods_n nor_o the_o tempest_n of_o wind_n our_o building_n our_o ark_n will_v we_o we_o but_o if_o we_o prepare_v and_o provide_v for_o the_o world_n spend_v â—r_o time_n and_o labour_n for_o it_o we_o and_o our_o work_n and_o all_o the_o â—orks_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n itself_o shall_v parish_n o_o then_o â—ild_a for_o eternity_n labour_n for_o heaven_n the_o build_n of_o god_n a_o â—use_v not_o make_v with_o hand_n 2_o cor._n 5.1_o god_n will_v prepare_v for_o a_o city_n heb._n 11.16_o if_o we_o thus_o prepare_v ourselves_o by_o holy_a â—edience_n to_o meet_v he_o at_o his_o come_n if_o we_o look_v for_o the_o â—orid_a haste_v to_o be_v rich_a make_v our_o business_n and_o study_v to_o gather_v 〈◊〉_d add_v to_o a_o estate_n to_o fill_v our_o coffer_n to_o raise_v up_o house_n and_o all_o they_o by_o our_o name_n this_o in_o a_o sober_a man_n experience_n and_o â—dgement_n be_v vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n vanity_n in_o the_o sign_n and_o project_n vexation_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o prosecution_n and_o manage_n of_o it_o vanity_n for_o they_o labour_v for_o that_o which_o profit_v at_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n for_o they_o fall_v into_o temptation_n and_o snare_n â—d_a many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n bring_v upon_o they_o a_o deluge_n 〈◊〉_d care_n and_o misery_n drown_v man_n first_o in_o trouble_n and_o diâ—ractions_n and_o after_o in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n 2_o tim._n 6.9_o â—anity_n in_o that_o the_o plotter_n and_o contriver_n be_v waver_v and_o unable_a in_o all_o their_o way_n apt_a they_o be_v to_o be_v off_o and_o on_o they_o â—e_v easy_o seduce_v from_o their_o faith_n and_o honesty_n and_o vexation_n 〈◊〉_d spirit_n in_o that_o they_o pierce_v they_o through_o with_o many_o sorrow_n â—anity_n in_o that_o they_o promise_v themselves_o a_o name_n and_o perpetuity_n â—ut_v they_o be_v delude_v their_o name_n shall_v rot_v and_o they_o shall_v not_o â—joy_v they_o deut._n 28.30_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n in_o that_o they_o eat_v he_o bread_n of_o sorrow_n to_o acquire_v a_o estate_n be_v perplex_v how_o to_o â—eep_v it_o how_o to_o dispose_v of_o it_o and_o what_o will_v become_v of_o it_o vanity_n for_o they_o be_v vain_a in_o their_o imagination_n and_o their_o foolish_a â—_z be_v darken_v their_o inward_a thought_n be_v folly_n ps_n 49_o 11.12.13_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n to_o think_v they_o must_v leave_v it_o like_o sheep_n must_v be_v lay_v in_o the_o grave_a verse_n 14._o etc._n etc._n they_o can_v help_v tâ—_n self_n or_o other_o with_o it_o they_o can_v ransom_n their_o soul_n caâ—_n recover_v the_o health_n of_o their_o body_n nor_o purcha_fw-la e_fw-la a_o cure_n for_o gout_n but_o then_o they_o be_v much_o more_o vain_a shall_v be_v 〈◊〉_d more_o torment_v in_o spirit_n who_o build_v zion_n in_o blood_n and_o jerâ—lem_n in_o iniquity_n micah_n 3_o 0._o they_o that_o by_o deceit_n and_o injun_n extortion_n and_o oppression_n sacrilege_n and_o perjury_n think_v to_o themselves_o though_o upon_o the_o ruin_n of_o other_o they_o cert_n prepare_v not_o for_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o house_n but_o for_o house_n fall_v and_o their_o own_o confusion_n these_o proper_o be_v say_v sicare_fw-la ad_fw-la genennam_fw-la a_o fly_a roll_n a_o swift_a destruction_n puâ—_n they_o both_o zach._n 5_o 2.3.4_o even_o a_o man_n and_o his_o posterity_n 33.1_o isay_n 5.8.9_o the_o more_o riches_n they_o creasure_v up_o for_o tâ—_n self_n and_o they_o the_o more_o they_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n but_o if_o wâ—_n provide_v well_o for_o ourselves_o and_o our_o generation_n raise_v up_o a_o 〈◊〉_d and_o memory_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v take_v away_o purchase_v a_o iâ—_n ritaâ—ce_n that_o fade_v not_o be_v rich_a in_o faith_n and_o abound_v in_o 〈◊〉_d work_n believe_v in_o god_n and_o fear_v he_o and_o you_o shall_v not_o want_v in_o this_o world_n which_o be_v
the_o great_a pretence_n of_o world_n 〈◊〉_d why_o they_o be_v so_o active_a and_o stir_v in_o the_o world_n so_o tenacious_a illiberal_a that_o they_o gripe_v and_o catch_v at_o all_o give_v or_o lend_v notâ—_n to_o those_o that_o true_o want_v â—estow_v nothing_o or_o if_o any_o thing_n small_a force_a token_n on_o god_n service_n minister_n or_o member_n tâ—_n will_v as_o noah_n do_v provide_v for_o another_o world_n spare_v neither_o nor_o pain_n for_o the_o re-edifying_a of_o the_o ark_n of_o christ_n churâ—_n thou_o will_v by_o justice_n mercifulnesse_n and_o alm_n make_v friend_n the_o unrighteous_a mammon_n etc._n etc._n luke_n 16.9_o lay_v up_o in_o stoâ—_n good_a foundation_n against_o the_o time_n to_o come_v etc._n etc._n 1_o tim._n 6._o thou_o by_o thy_o religious_a practice_n shall_v condemn_v the_o world_n and_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o it_o o_o then_o shake_v off_o careless_a and_o security_n zeph._n 2.15_o give_v over_o your_o cover_n and_o courâ—_n of_o the_o world_n your_o cage_a desire_n and_o restless_a pursuite_n oâ—_n with_o much_o anxiety_n and_o suspension_n of_o mind_n inquire_v and_o after_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n with_o humility_n and_o sinceâ—_n and_o pursue_v and_o follow_v they_o with_o care_n and_o conscience_n then_o the_o right_o believe_v true_o fear_v god_n and_o wise_o provide_v for_o save_v of_o thyself_o and_o other_o thou_o may_v be_v confident_a assure_v of_o god_n protection_n favour_n and_o everlasting_a mercy_n god_n will_v pilot_n thou_o through_o all_o the_o storm_n and_o tempest_n of_o this_o world_n by_o all_o the_o spout_n and_o cataract_n of_o tribulation_n and_o perseation_n and_o conduct_v thou_o to_o the_o harbour_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n â—oubtiesse_n the_o end_n of_o all_o god_n judgement_n threaten_v or_o indict_v be_v to_o deter_v we_o from_o sin_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o â—nisery_n and_o to_o hold_v we_o in_o obedience_n to_o make_v we_o more_o consider_v and_o better_o time_n of_o distraction_n and_o destruction_n be_v conâ—dering_a time_n isay_n 57.1_o and_o certain_o if_o ever_o we_o may_v just_o complain_v with_o david_n psal_n 74.3_o usque_fw-la ad_fw-la 11._o nothing_o but_o deflation_n and_o rain_n in_o every_o quarter_n the_o church_n be_v desolate_a and_o in_o confusion_n jerusalem_n a_o heap_n of_o stone_n the_o sword_n rage_v and_o be_v drink_v with_o blood_n and_o that_o which_o heighten_v these_o judgement_n the_o lord_n have_v set_v every_o man_n sword_n against_o his_o fellow_n â—ven_o thoughout_v all_o the_o land_n as_o he_o do_v thoughout_n all_o the_o midiaâ—tish_a host_n and_o yet_o which_o be_v yet_o also_o a_o great_a judgement_n no_o man_n consider_v it_o or_o lay_v it_o to_o heart_n never_o more_o covetousness_n luxury_n profanation_n wickedness_n and_o all_o heathenish_a impiety_n there_o be_v a_o general_a consumption_n of_o religion_n and_o humanity_n of_o piety_n and_o honesty_n and_o it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v fear_v that_o as_o aetes_n paâ—entum_fw-la pejor_fw-la annit_n tulit_fw-la nos_fw-la nequiores_fw-la mox_fw-la daturos_fw-la progentem_fw-la â—itiotiorem_fw-la the_o world_n shall_v be_v drown_v in_o barbarism_n a_o theisme_n and_o infidelity_n so_o god_n in_o his_o justice_n will_v east_n we_o away_o from_o â—is_n presence_n deprive_v we_o of_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n his_o truth_n and_o gospel_n take_v away_o our_o pound_n remove_v our_o candlestick_n let_v out_o his_o vineyard_n to_o other_o husbandman_n and_o make_v we_o 〈◊〉_d assing_n a_o reproach_n and_o a_o proverb_n among_o the_o nation_n give_v the_o philistine_n possession_n of_o our_o ark_n and_o we_o shall_v wander_v too_o and_o from_o from_o sea_n to_o sea_n and_o from_o the_o north_n even_o to_o the_o east_n shall_v we_o run_v to_o seek_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o shall_v not_o find_v it_o amos_n 8.12_o perhaps_o we_o may_v have_v fullness_n and_o plenty_n to_o â—at_a and_o drink_v and_o the_o want_n of_o this_o be_v only_o fear_v and_o the_o get_n of_o it_o only_o seek_v marry_v and_o give_v in_o marriage_n live_v pleasant_o and_o according_a to_o the_o now_o usual_a expression_n comfortable_o after_o our_o own_o heart_n desire_v when_o as_o immediate_o we_o not_o consider_v be_v overtake_v with_o wrath_n and_o vengeance_n and_o have_v no_o ark_n to_o save_v we_o not_o a_o noah_n a_o preacher_n of_o righteousness_n to_o instruct_v we_o there_o be_v no_o more_o vision_n no_o prophet_n more_o in_o the_o land_n the_o daily_a sacrifice_n be_v take_v away_o and_o the_o abomination_n of_o desolation_n set_v up_o when_o i_o read_v the_o sin_n a_o judgement_n of_o jerusalem_n ez._n 22._o per_fw-la totum_fw-la and_o reflect_v upon_o these_o present_a time_n and_o condition_n thereof_o i_o see_v so_o much_o their_o sin_n in_o use_n and_o practice_v that_o i_o can_v but_o foresee_v thâ—_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n thereof_o will_v follow_v we_o unless_o we_o return_v repent_v and_o reform_v and_o o_o that_o yet_o we_o will_v repent_v that_o the_o lord_n may_v have_v compassion_n on_o we_o heal_v our_o land_n stâ—_n the_o tumult_n of_o the_o people_n take_v away_o all_o schism_n profanation_n and_o heresy_n which_o pester_n the_o church_n all_o confusion_n and_o disorder_n which_o obscure_v it_o and_o we_o reduce_v into_o a_o settle_a christian_a peace_n attend_v with_o justice_n and_o mercy_n that_o all_o our_o heart_n aâ—_n affection_n may_v be_v unite_v in_o the_o band_n of_o religion_n that_o oâ—_n ark_n may_v be_v bring_v back_o again_o that_o glory_n may_v dwell_v in_o oâ—_n land_n and_o when_o we_o shall_v be_v remove_v hence_o we_o may_v be_v receive_v into_o the_o land_n of_o glory_n one_o great_a expression_n of_o our_o faith_n in_o god_n and_o fear_v of_o he_o be_v invocation_n of_o his_o holy_a name_n a_o excellent_a preparative_n anâ—_n sure_a mean_n to_o preserve_v we_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o ark_n of_o christ_n church_n and_o save_v it_o from_o the_o condemnation_n of_o the_o world_n 〈◊〉_d to_o petition_v the_o rock_n of_o our_o salvation_n the_o author_n and_o finish_v of_o our_o faith_n the_o founder_n and_o benefactor_n of_o his_o church_n and_o therefore_o for_o a_o conclusion_n of_o this_o work_n let_v we_o pray_v the_o three_o part._n the_o prayer_n o_o most_o great_a and_o glorious_a lord_n god_n who_o be_v wonderful_a iâ—_n justice_n terrible_a in_o judgement_n irresistible_a in_o power_n be_v thou_o our_o fear_n and_o dread_n in_o the_o perilous_a time_n our_o shield_n and_o desence_n a_o very_a present_a help_n in_o the_o needful_a time_n of_o trouble_n be_v thou_o our_o hope_n and_o confidence_n in_o the_o day_n of_o wickedness_n and_o when_o the_o wickedness_n of_o our_o heel_n compose_v we_o about_o thou_o who_o have_v prepare_v mercy_n and_o truth_n for_o these_o that_o seck_fw-mi thou_o prepare_v we_o for_o thy_o mercy_n and_o truth_n let_v all_o the_o earth_n flare_v the_o lord_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o all_o you_o that_o dwell_v in_o the_o world_n for_o his_o salvation_n be_v nigh_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o o_o fix_v thy_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o never_o turn_v again_o to_o folly_n let_v we_o see_v thy_o marvellous_a love_a kindness_n and_o partake_v of_o thy_o plentiful_a goodness_n which_o thou_o have_v lay_v up_o for_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o even_o before_o be_v 'souns_o of_o men._n o_o let_v not_o we_o dally_v with_o thy_o warning_n let_v â—s_n not_o be_v settle_v on_o our_o lees_n live_v in_o security_n and_o sensuality_n â—t_a not_o the_o sentence_n of_o guiltiness_n precede_v against_o we_o let_v all_o thy_o evelation_n of_o wrath_n upon_o every_o soul_n that_o do_v the_o evil_n all_o the_o deâ—arations_n of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n upon_o all_o sinner_n and_o against_o â—ll_a sin_n work_v in_o we_o repentance_n to_o salvation_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v â—f_n let_v it_o work_v a_o holy_a indignation_n displeasure_n and_o revenge_n â—on_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v displease_v thou_o carefulness_n and_o â—are_n that_o we_o displease_v thou_o not_o again_o a_o zeal_n and_o vehemeus_a â—esire_n to_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o please_v thou_o that_o we_o may_v be_v sinâ—re_o and_o without_o offence_n till_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n let_v not_o we_o have_v â—ur_n portion_n in_o this_o condemn_a world_n but_o that_o it_o may_v be_v with_o â—e_z heir_n of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n let_v thy_o word_n â—ake_v deep_a impression_n on_o our_o spirit_n take_v place_n in_o our_o affection_n and_o because_o we_o be_v forewarn_v to_o fly_v from_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v assi_v we_o by_o thy_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n meet_v for_o â—pentance_n give_v to_o we_o great_a and_o dreadful_a apprehension_n of_o thy_o â—lory_n and_o immensity_n thy_o majesty_n and_o thy_o power_n that_o we_o may_v â—dore_v thou_o and_o fear_v thou_o as_o
as_o king_n and_o prophet_n 2._o i_o will_v bless_v thou_o make_v thou_o prosperous_a and_o religion_n 3._o i_o will_v make_v thy_o name_n great_a not_o only_o to_o be_v the_o â—ther_n of_o the_o faithful_a by_o a_o perpetual_a decree_n but_o to_o be_v conâ—â—sed_v among_o the_o nation_n and_o reverence_v among_o the_o heathen_a josephus_n lib._n 1._o antiq._n 4._o thou_o shall_v be_v a_o blessing_n thou_o shall_v sure_o be_v blesseâ—_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o in_o abstracto_fw-la thou_o shall_v be_v a_o blessing_n self_n and_o also_o because_o that_o expression_n the_o lord_n bless_v theâ—_n abraham_n be_v the_o usual_a form_n of_o blessing_n among_o the_o hebrâ—â—_n 5._o i_o will_v bless_v they_o that_o bless_v thou_o other_o shall_v be_v bleâ—_n for_o thy_o sake_n 6._o i_o will_v curse_v they_o that_o curse_v thou_o all_o thy_o eneâ—_n shall_v perish_v and_o be_v scatter_v 7._o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v in_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n who_o be_v imitator_n of_o abrahamsâ—â—ty_n â—â—ty_z and_o follower_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o immediate_o hereupon_o confirmation_n of_o all_o god_n appear_v to_o abraham_n which_o also_o a_o further_a comfort_n to_o he_o in_o his_o affliction_n thus_o dolâ—_n voluptas_fw-la inuicem_fw-la cedunt_fw-la heaviness_n may_v endure_v for_o a_o niâ—â—â—â—_n but_o joy_n come_v in_o the_o morning_n christ_n deal_v thus_o 〈◊〉_d his_o disciple_n he_o forewarn_v they_o what_o they_o shall_v suffer_v ever_o annex_v to_o his_o prediction_n of_o affliction_n succeed_a aâ—â—rances_n of_o mercy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o world_n you_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d tribulation_n but_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n i_o have_v overcome_v the_o woâ—â—_n john_n 16.33_o after_o we_o be_v require_v to_o leave_v father_n and_o â—â—ther_n etc._n etc._n a_o promise_n be_v make_v for_o the_o receipt_n of_o a_o hundred_o 〈◊〉_d here_o and_o hereafter_o a_o life_n of_o blessedness_n to_o all_o eternity_n tâ—â—_n be_v much_o mistake_v and_o the_o author_n of_o their_o own_o misery_n who_o sit_v down_o under_o a_o cross_n in_o pensivenesse_n and_o anxiety_n spirit_n and_o never_o look_v to_o that_o future_a glory_n which_o be_v prepaâ—â—â—_n for_o they_o whereas_o if_o they_o do_v consider_v the_o after_o reward_n the_o will_v not_o count_v their_o present_a suffering_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 8.18_o eâ—â—_n because_o they_o look_v not_o at_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v see_v but_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o see_v temporal_a affliction_n and_o spiritual_a consolation_n be_v not_o incompatible_a 1_o thes_n 1.6_o bâ—_n always_o meet_v in_o those_o who_o abound_v in_o hope_n and_o confident_a of_o a_o infinite_a advantage_n when_o the_o day_n of_o restitution_n come_v but_o if_o we_o have_v nothing_o but_o natural_a dependence_n no_o expectation_n or_o security_n of_o heaven_n the_o fear_n of_o deaâ—_n wound_v we_o to_o death_n we_o lose_v our_o soul_n to_o save_v our_o person_n use_v estate_n our_o heart_n faint_a and_o fail_v we_o at_o every_o shake_n whereas_o we_o reflect_v upon_o that_o recompense_n which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o believer_n this_o will_v allay_v all_o our_o secular_a sorrow_n allienate_v and_o â—se_v the_o pressure_n we_o lie_v under_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n rom._n 12.12_o â—â—e_z shall_v not_o decline_v to_o go_v any_o whither_o we_o be_v call_v to_o to_z â—â—e_z any_o thing_n be_v command_v to_o endure_v any_o thing_n shall_v be_v flict_v upon_o we_o we_o will_v run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n that_o set_v before_o we_o look_v on_o and_o for_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o fisher_n of_o our_o faith_n 5._o the_o former_a observation_n be_v strengthen_v by_o that_o which_o â—lowes_n he_o go_v not_o know_v whether_o know_v he_o do_v that_o â—ethersoever_o he_o go_v god_n be_v his_o exceed_a great_a reward_n curtius_n say_v ubicunque_fw-la vir_fw-la fortis_fw-la sedem_fw-la elegerit_fw-la patria_fw-la est_fw-la he_o be_v certain_a that_o what_o place_n soever_o the_o divine_a prodence_n shall_v guide_v he_o to_o that_o shall_v be_v his_o inheritance_n 〈◊〉_d what_o that_o place_n be_v he_o neither_o know_v by_o name_n or_o scituaâ—n_o or_o description_n in_o a_o map_n yet_o this_o exigent_n be_v he_o put_v to_o remove_v from_o a_o know_a certain_a inheritance_n whereof_o have_v seizine_n and_o actual_a possession_n for_o a_o strange_a and_o unowne_a land_n which_o he_o have_v only_o in_o expectation_n a_o settle_a bitation_n for_o a_o ambulatory_a waver_a pilgrimage_n god_n quire_n of_o we_o to_o forsake_v our_o temporal_a present_a pleasure_n â—hich_v we_o taste_v feel_v and_o see_v for_o that_o estate_n in_o reversion_n â—ose_v excellency_n eye_n can_v see_v ear_n can_v hear_v neiâ—er_o can_v they_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n only_o we_o have_v i_o rude_a and_o unformed_a idaea_n and_o glimpse_n thereof_o enough_o make_v they_o amiable_a and_o defireable_a flesh_n apprehend_v no_v but_o what_o may_v be_v demonstrate_v by_o sense_n and_o carnal_a â—en_n move_v and_o act_n upon_o such_o advantage_n as_o their_o intelligence_n all_o conduct_v they_o and_o think_v folly_n and_o madness_n to_o lose_v a_o â—ouse_n a_o estate_n here_o for_o a_o mansion_n and_o a_o inheritance_n in_o â—version_n faith_n move_v not_o by_o the_o direction_n of_o sense_n but_o upâ—â—_n the_o dictate_v of_o conscience_n act_v not_o with_o reference_n to_o 〈◊〉_d present_a convenience_n but_o according_a to_o the_o suggestion_n of_o eligion_n and_o express_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v makes_z the_o beâ—ever_n follow_v the_o heavenly_a call_n with_o a_o indifferency_n of_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d neglect_n of_o the_o present_a emergency_n not_o respect_v whether_o he_o go_v what_o he_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n for_o he_o knowâ—_n and_o be_v satisfy_v that_o he_o who_o have_v promise_v be_v faithful_a that_o 〈◊〉_d will_v not_o tempt_v he_o above_o his_o ability_n but_o will_v give_v a_o issue_n and_o yet_o what_o a_o believer_n do_v in_o this_o case_n be_v no_o more_o but_o wâ—_n a_o wise_a provident_a carnal_a man_n do_v for_o his_o temporal_a interâ—_n the_o merchant_n and_o mariner_n leave_v their_o family_n and_o postession_n sail_v into_o remote_a and_o sometime_o unknown_a country_n 〈◊〉_d all_o the_o hazard_n of_o wind_n and_o wether_n depend_v on_o 〈◊〉_d firmness_n of_o a_o three_o inch_n plank_n and_o many_o time_n upon_o 〈◊〉_d strength_n and_o work_n of_o a_o cable_n and_o all_o this_o he_o under_o take_v upon_o this_o score_n in_o hope_n that_o his_o voyage_n may_v 〈◊〉_d and_o spes_fw-la est_fw-la rei_fw-la incertae_fw-la nomen_fw-la advantagion_n or_o honourable_a to_o himself_o a_o improvement_n to_o his_o estate_n a_o enrichâ—â—_n his_o posterity_n though_o he_o know_v not_o which_o way_n the_o wiâ—_n shall_v drive_v he_o or_o into_o who_o hand_n he_o shall_v fall_v and_o thiâ—_n the_o condition_n of_o all_o such_o who_o seek_v their_o fortune_n they_o leâ—_n the_o present_a modicum_n in_o expectation_n of_o a_o great_a proportion_n if_o it_o fall_v well_o they_o be_v make_v if_o not_o they_o be_v undo_v 〈◊〉_d now_o a_o believer_n have_v a_o advantage_n and_o therefore_o more_o reaâ—_n to_o follow_v his_o design_n for_o though_o he_o leave_v his_o pittance_n 〈◊〉_d yet_o assure_v he_o be_v he_o shall_v fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o heaveâ—_n father_n all_o thing_n shall_v go_v well_o with_o he_o and_o so_o his_o desiâ—â—_n be_v both_o more_o religious_a and_o prudentiall_a this_o be_v the_o coâ—â—tion_n of_o the_o hebrew_n the_o apostle_n write_v unto_o to_o be_v plunder_n expel_v their_o house_n exile_v from_o their_o native_a soil_n to_o 〈◊〉_d vagrant_n and_o night-wanderer_n without_o any_o settle_a place_n of_o residence_n but_o he_o confirm_v they_o by_o this_o consideration_n this_o very_a estâ—_n be_v long_o since_o praefigure_v and_o as_o it_o be_v consecrate_v in_o abraham_n if_o then_o our_o case_n be_v as_o this_o of_o abraham_n or_o these_o hebrew_n or_o as_o the_o primitive_a christian_n who_o motto_n be_v quos_fw-la fugiamus_fw-la habemus_fw-la quo_fw-la fugiamus_fw-la non_fw-la habemus_fw-la yet_o let_v the_o saâ—_n consideration_n of_o faith_n and_o religion_n and_o reason_n establish_v 〈◊〉_d settle_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o a_o patient_a submission_n to_o gâ—â—_n good_a pleasure_n and_o will_n let_v they_o who_o have_v not_o hope_n or_o 〈◊〉_d have_v their_o portion_n and_o their_o hope_n here_o only_o fret_v murmaâ—_n and_o repine_v but_o for_o we_o christian_a and_o belove_a brethren_n let_v 〈◊〉_d be_v steadfast_a and_o unmoveable_a abound_v always_o in_o the_o worâ—_n of_o the_o lord_n forasmuch_o as_o you_o know_v that_o your_o labour_n be_v not_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v the_o panegyricke_n which_o chryso_v â—â—de_v of_o his_o antiochian_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d no_o contingency_n disaster_n fear_v danger_n difficulty_n or_o hardness_n can_v abate_v or_o cool_v their_o zeal_n nay_o say_v he_o it_o do_v not_o â—â—ely_o not_o
pretender_n to_o faith_n to_o be_v employ_v in_o design_n and_o undertake_n for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o their_o irregular_a extravagant_a and_o disorder_a lust_n and_o appetite_n 2._o his_o faith_n appear_v in_o this_o that_o though_o the_o time_n of_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v above_o a_o century_n yet_o die_v be_v look_v upon_o it_o at_o hand_n he_o will_v not_o have_v they_o to_o think_v of_o depart_a egypt_n till_o that_o the_o time_n of_o restitution_n come_v and_o so_o until_o then_o the_o order_n be_v his_o bone_n shall_v stay_v in_o egypt_n among_o they_o doubtless_o it_o be_v to_o admonish_v they_o again_o that_o they_o â—hould_v not_o set_v their_o heart_n on_o egypt_n but_o think_v on_o the_o land_n of_o their_o inheritance_n and_o not_o to_o anticipate_v or_o dispute_v the_o time_n but_o â—o_o wait_v patient_o till_o god_n shall_v be_v please_v to_o deliver_v they_o and_o satisfy_v â—heir_a hope_n and_o desire_n faith_n be_v so_o zealous_a and_o charitable_a that_o where_o it_o reside_v it_o make_v the_o subject_n to_o abound_v not_o only_o to_o have_v a_o stake_n or_o treasure_n for_o himself_o but_o to_o communicate_v to_o other_o it_o make_v he_o industrious_a and_o sollicirous_a to_o promote_v god_n glory_n and_o the_o edisication_n of_o his_o church_n not_o oneâ—y_o for_o the_o rerâ—_n e_o of_o their_o life_n natural_a but_o even_o that_o also_o after_o death_n these_o memorandum_n or_o breviate_n may_v remain_v among_o they_o be_v help_n and_o assistance_n to_o their_o faith_n and_o memory_n this_o be_v saint_n peâ—ers_n care_n and_o endeavour_v as_o he_o report_v of_o himself_o 2_o peter_n 1.14_o 13._o i_o know_v my_o time_n etc._n etc._n i_o will_v endeavour_v therefore_o &c_n &c_n and_o this_o be_v josephs_n thought_n and_o labour_n by_o the_o reservation_n of_o his_o coffin_n to_o teach_v his_o posterity_n to_o slight_v the_o delight_n and_o advantage_n of_o phâ—raohs_n court_n and_o to_o unite_v themselves_o to_o the_o people_n of_o god_n thus_o we_o see_v joseph_n himself_o notwithstanding_o the_o many_o provocation_n and_o engagement_n to_o egypt_n still_o by_o faith_n keep_v himself_o unsâ—oâ—ted_v of_o the_o world_n he_o walk_v not_o only_o wise_o but_o also_o pious_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crooked_a profane_a generation_n he_o retain_v the_o old_a principle_n and_o instruction_n he_o have_v receive_v in_o his_o father_n house_n and_o after_o the_o fruition_n of_o all_o the_o contentment_n egypt_n can_v afford_v yet_o to_o acknowledge_v they_o not_o the_o true_a desireable_n but_o imaginary_a perish_a vanity_n and_o therefore_o persuade_v his_o child_n never_o to_o think_v of_o they_o but_o in_o their_o expectation_n and_o resolution_n to_o quit_v they_o and_o to_o strive_v and_o purchase_v that_o inheritance_n which_o they_o have_v in_o reversion_n they_o shall_v after_o so_o long_a time_n actual_o possess_v which_o no_o man_n can_v take_v from_o they_o and_o o_o that_o we_o will_v like_o joseph_n imply_v our_o precious_a time_n and_o happy_a opportunity_n for_o the_o honour_n and_o repute_v of_o our_o christian_a profession_n and_o for_o the_o advantage_n and_o benefit_n of_o all_o christian_a people_n that_o as_o joseph_n do_v we_o may_v live_v well_o and_o so_o die_v well_o live_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o rest_v from_o our_o labour_n nâ—w_o as_o joseph_n have_v a_o word_n of_o prophecy_n so_o have_v we_o a_o sure_a word_n of_o prophecy_n 2_o pet._n 1.19_o even_o this_o that_o though_o now_o for_o a_o season_n if_o â—â—be_n we_o be_v in_o heavenesse_n through_o manifold_a temptation_n etc._n etc._n temptation_n on_o the_o right_a hand_n the_o promise_n persuasion_n slatteriâ—_n and_o compliance_n of_o the_o world_n on_o the_o left_a frown_n persecot_n onâ—_n scorn_n and_o tribulation_n yet_o these_o be_v for_o the_o trial_n 〈◊〉_d our_o faith_n be_v much_o more_o precious_a etc._n etc._n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n testify_v beforehand_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o these_o after_o affliction_n of_o christ_n which_o we_o be_v to_o suffer_v in_o our_o flesh_n for_o 〈◊〉_d body_n sake_n the_o church_n col._n 1_o 14._o and_o the_o glory_n which_o shall_v follow_v therefore_o we_o shall_v gird_v up_o the_o loin_n of_o our_o mind_n 〈◊〉_d sober_a and_o hope_v to_o the_o end_n and_o he_o that_o have_v this_o hope_n purifieâ—_n himself_o for_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v bring_v unto_o we_o at_o the_o revelation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n therefore_o we_o shall_v take_v heed_n lest_o there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d any_o of_o we_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n in_o depart_v from_o tâ—â—_n live_v god_n and_o no_o more_o sad_a symptom_n of_o this_o than_o that_o 〈◊〉_d be_v loath_a to_o depart_v out_o of_o egypt_n unwilling_a to_o forsake_v our_o 〈◊〉_d love_v darling_a bosom_n sin_n our_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n we_o thiâ—â—_n not_o on_o the_o affliction_n of_o joseph_n we_o desire_v no_o fellowship_n with_o 〈◊〉_d israel_n of_o god_n we_o travel_v not_o for_o our_o calestiall_a canaan_n but_o 〈◊〉_d joseph_n do_v to_o his_o child_n so_o we_o shall_v exhort_v one_o another_o dayâ—_n while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n etc._n etc._n and_o once_o more_o we_o ought_v to_o gâ—â—_n the_o more_o earnest_a heed_n to_o the_o thing_n we_o have_v hear_v lest_o at_o any_o tâ—â—_n we_o shall_v let_v they_o flip_v heb._n 2.1.2.3_o and_o heb_fw-mi 3.12.13_o 3._o joseph_n in_o the_o tendernsse_n of_o his_o affection_n premonish_v and_o remember_v the_o israelite_n of_o their_o hard_a servitude_n and_o 〈◊〉_d their_o deliverance_n christ_n also_o in_o greatness_n of_o his_o love_n to_o we_o have_v forewarn_v we_o what_o we_o shall_v expect_v from_o the_o world_n and_o whâ—â—_n we_o may_v receive_v from_o he_o if_o we_o do_v adhere_v to_o he_o even_o muâ—â—_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n in_o the_o world_n â—â—_o shall_v have_v tribulation_n lâ—â—_n not_o godly_a man_n fancy_v the_o contrary_a but_o be_v of_o good_a cheer_n i_o haâ—â—_n over_o come_v the_o world_n john_n 16.33_o and_o he_o overcome_v it_o not_o â—oâ—_n himself_o but_o for_o we_o that_o when_o all_o the_o world_n lie_v in_o wickedness_n in_o he_o we_o may_v have_v peace_n and_o we_o know_v what_o thâ—_n poet_n resolve_v sperat_fw-la adversis_fw-la metuit_fw-la secundis_fw-la alteram_fw-la sortâ—â—_n bene_fw-la praparatum_fw-la pectus_fw-la if_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v to_o nor_o complâ—_n with_o any_o temptation_n but_o resist_v and_o oppose_v it_o no_o adversity_n shall_v â—â—fle_v our_o hope_n no_o prosperity_n shall_v corrupt_v our_o fear_n loyalty_n and_o obedience_n to_o our_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o maker_n and_o still_o 〈◊〉_d send_v his_o prophet_n unto_o we_o admonish_v and_o charge_v we_o in_o seaâ—on_n and_o out_o of_o season_n not_o to_o trust_v in_o uncertain_a riches_n not_o in_o more_o uncertain_a pleasure_n and_o honour_n but_o to_o trust_v in_o the_o live_a god_n who_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n rich_o to_o enjoy_v and_o at_o who_o right_a hand_n there_o be_v honour_n and_o pleasure_n for_o evermore_o and_o in_o who_o presence_n be_v the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n 4._o joseph_n give_v commandment_n concern_v the_o burial_n of_o his_o bone_n burial_n in_o a_o decent_a solmne_v manner_n be_v a_o honour_n due_a to_o the_o body_n of_o our_o decease_a friend_n and_o kinsfolk_n and_o if_o occasion_n be_v of_o any_o christian_a neighbour_n the_o earth_n be_v a_o common_a field_n wherein_o every_o man_n may_v challenge_v his_o share_n and_o part_n when_o â—he_n fall_v for_o the_o body_n of_o dead_a person_n to_o be_v sow_v in_o where_o also_o they_o be_v to_o rest_v in_o peace_n without_o trouble_n or_o molestation_n till_o they_o appear_v and_o spring_v forth_o again_o at_o the_o general_a resurrection_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 5._o what_o joseph_n command_v they_o observe_v the_o command_n of_o superior_n be_v to_o be_v obey_v not_o only_o for_o fear_n but_o for_o conscience_n sake_n if_o they_o constitute_v or_o decree_v a_o act_n or_o statute_n for_o the_o regulation_n of_o disorder_n or_o the_o advantage_n of_o humane_a society_n or_o the_o public_a interest_n or_o wherein_o they_o do_v not_o oppose_v or_o contradict_v god_n law_n they_o be_v to_o be_v religious_o keep_v and_o observe_v much_o more_o shall_v we_o obey_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o supreme_a law_n giver_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n our_o lord_n and_o creator_n for_o to_o bring_v this_o home_n read_v and_o peruse_v the_o whole_a five_o and_o thirty_o chapter_n of_o jeremy_n but_o these_o child_n of_o joseph_n do_v more_o than_o he_o command_v express_o of_o their_o own_o head_n they_o bury_v he_o in_o sichem_n where_o god_n leave_v his_o order_n in_o general_a but_o determine_v not_o the_o particular_n or_o instance_n in_o those_o thing_n the_o father_n of_o the_o church_n have_v liberty_n to_o determine_v and_o their_o order_n therein_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v what_o be_v of_o divine_a institution_n in_o any_o ordinance_n be_v not_o alterable_a be_v not_o capable_a of_o addition_n or_o diminution_n but_o many_o circumstantial_o for_o the_o decent_a and_o orderly_a performance_n of_o the_o institution_n be_v to_o be_v order_v by_o the_o guide_v and_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o christian_a prudence_n and_o the_o general_a rule_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o foam_n caâ—es_v therefore_o to_o demand_v a_o particular_a warrant_n from_o heaven_n be_v presumption_n and_o folly_n so_o long_o as_o the_o general_a order_n will_v supply_v that_o suppose_a defect_n &_o even_o 〈◊〉_d every_o christian_a some_o circumstantial_o be_v leave_v to_o his_o disâ—râ—â—tion_n and_o prudence_n as_o in_o private_a prayer_n whether_o it_o be_v doâ—â—_n sit_v standing_z etc._n etc._n be_v matter_n of_o counsel_n only_o we_o be_v tâ—â—_n observe_v the_o general_a rule_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o our_o body_n as_o weâ—â—_n as_o spirit_n and_o we_o use_v that_o posture_n which_o do_v experimentall_n most_o elevate_v our_o affection_n and_o heighten_v our_o spirit_n the_o three_o part._n give_v ear_n o_o thou_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n thou_o that_o lead_v joseph_n like_o '_o a_o sheep_n show_v thy_o brightness_n thou_o that_o sit_v between_o the_o cherubim_n before_o all_o people_n stir_v up_o thy_o strength_n aâ—â—_n come_v to_o help_v we_o turn_v we_o o_o god_n again_o and_o cause_v thy_o face_n 〈◊〉_d shine_v that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v we_o hate_v wander_v in_o desort_n falâ—_n way_n and_o still_o follow_v our_o own_o invention_n we_o be_v lose_v sheep_n 〈◊〉_d astray_o and_o wander_v to_o and_o fro_o as_o sheep_n have_v no_o shepherd_n 〈◊〉_d thou_o the_o great_a bishop_n and_o shepherd_n of_o our_o soul_n turn_v thou_o to_o 〈◊〉_d again_o return_v we_o unto_o thou_o and_o do_v thou_o restore_v unto_o we_o 〈◊〉_d shepherd_n and_o pastor_n that_o we_o may_v be_v gather_v into_o one_o fâ—llâ—â—_n les_fw-fr not_o we_o want_v spiritual_a guide_n which_o may_v make_v we_o rest_v itâ—_n green_a pasture_n and_o may_v lead_v we_o by_o the_o still_a waâ—ers_n which_o mâ—â—_n restore_v our_o soul_n and_o lead_v we_o in_o the_o path_n of_o righteousness_n let_v thy_o rod_n and_o thy_o staff_n comfort_v we_o be_v not_o angry_a o_o lord_n about_o measure_n neither_o remember_v iniquity_n for_o ever_n see_v we_o beseech_v thuâ—_n behold_v we_o be_v all_o thy_o people_n we_o be_v all_o thy_o people_n and_o the_o sheep_n of_o thy_o pasture_n return_v we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o loâ—d_n look_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o behold_v and_o visit_v this_o vine_n and_o the_o vineyard_n thâ—â—_n thy_o right_a hand_n have_v plant_v so_o we_o that_o be_v thy_o people_n shall_v sing_v of_o thy_o praise_n and_o declare_v thy_o salvation_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n and_o forasmuch_o as_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o a_o sure_a word_n of_o prophecy_n to_o guide_v our_o foot_n in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n let_v we_o take_v the_o more_o earnest_a heed_n that_o this_o word_n slip_v not_o from_o we_o let_v we_o always_o remember_v what_o thou_o have_v order_v and_o command_v and_o what_o thoâ—_n have_v promise_v that_o we_o prosperity_n corrupt_v we_o and_o make_v we_o forget_v our_o duty_n no_o adversity_n tempt_v we_o that_o we_o relinquish_v our_o hope_n and_o continue_v unto_o we_o the_o house_n of_o thy_o prophet_n and_o of_o thy_o prophet_n child_n sâ—â—d_v forth_o labourer_n into_o thy_o harvest_n moâ—â—â—â—_n of_o thy_o own_o make_n and_o have_v their_o mission_n from_o thou_o and_o let_v not_o we_o despise_v the_o word_n of_o prophecy_n lest_o we_o quench_v the_o spirit_n and_o of_o thy_o goodness_n bring_v we_o out_o of_o this_o egypt_n first_o in_o our_o affection_n and_o then_o in_o our_o person_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v our_o inheritance_n in_o the_o calestiall_a canaan_n with_o abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n grant_v we_o this_o and_o what_o else_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o scatter_a flock_n thy_o catholic_a church_n or_o for_o ourselves_o for_o the_o merit_n and_o mediation_n of_o our_o great_a high_a priest_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a to_o who_o with_o the_o eternal_a father_n and_o bless_a spirit_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o over_o amen_n finis_fw-la