they_o more_o negligent_a in_o thy_o service_n and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n it_o be_v just_a with_o thou_o if_o thou_o shall_v deprive_v we_o of_o they_o all_o turn_v our_o strength_n into_o weakness_n our_o health_n into_o sickness_n and_o all_o our_o peace_n and_o comfort_n into_o torture_n of_o body_n and_o trouble_n of_o mind_n but_o dear_a father_n deal_v with_o we_o not_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o wont_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o see_v the_o end_n of_o thy_o chastisement_n be_v not_o destruction_n but_o salvation_n not_o to_o punish_v our_o sin_n for_o which_o thy_o son_n have_v full_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n by_o his_o all-sufficient_a suffering_n but_o to_o bring_v we_o to_o repentance_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n and_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n of_o they_o and_o a_o full_a resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v thou_o in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o thus_o return_v unto_o thou_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n o_o lord_n we_o beseech_v thou_o turn_v unto_o we_o and_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n forget_v and_o forgive_v our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n whether_o of_o omission_n or_o commission_n of_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n or_o those_o which_o we_o have_v witting_o and_o willing_o fall_v into_o and_o wash_v they_o all_o away_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o son_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o either_o in_o this_o world_n or_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v seal_v also_o our_o pardon_n unto_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o gracious_a testimony_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thereby_o sanctify_v we_o throughout_a in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o be_v free_v from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n we_o may_v be_v find_v unblameable_a and_o without_o spot_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n replenish_v our_o empty_a soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n with_o all_o zeal_n cheerfulness_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n more_o especial_o we_o humble_o entreat_v thou_o to_o extend_v thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n unto_o this_o thy_o sick_a servant_n and_o sanctify_v this_o thy_o fatherly_a chastisement_n unto_o he_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o effectual_a mean_n of_o increase_v his_o sanctification_n and_o further_a his_o eternal_a salvation_n and_o see_v by_o sickness_n thou_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o approach_a end_n and_o by_o death_n summone_a we_o to_o appear_v before_o thou_o in_o judgement_n o_o lord_n give_v he_o grace_n to_o prepare_v himself_o against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n that_o he_o may_v be_v ready_a to_o render_v up_o his_o account_n when_o thou_o shall_v call_v he_o to_o give_v up_o his_o reckon_n and_o so_o with_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n may_v commend_v his_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o thou_o as_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o faithful_a saviour_n who_o will_v crown_v they_o both_o with_o joy_n and_o glory_n let_v he_o continual_o endeavour_v to_o suppress_v the_o power_n of_o death_n and_o to_o take_v away_o the_o sting_n of_o it_o by_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o give_v he_o grace_n to_o renew_v his_o covenant_n with_o thou_o by_o renew_v the_o condition_n of_o it_o which_o be_v embrace_v thy_o promise_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n let_v he_o confess_v his_o sin_n bewail_v and_o forsake_v they_o resolve_v to_o amend_v his_o life_n if_o thou_o shall_v prolong_v his_o day_n comfort_v he_o with_o the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o spirit_n and_o as_o his_o bodily_a grief_n abound_v so_o let_v thy_o consolation_n abound_v and_o exceed_v they_o give_v he_o patience_n to_o endure_v what_o thou_o inflict_a and_o tempt_v he_o not_o above_o his_o power_n but_o either_o lessen_v his_o grief_n or_o increase_v his_o strength_n moderate_a and_o mitigate_v his_o bodily_a pain_n with_o the_o inward_a feeling_n of_o thy_o love_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n if_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o thy_o glory_n and_o his_o salvation_n prolong_v his_o day_n and_o restore_v his_o health_n that_o he_o may_v yet_o again_o praise_v thou_o as_o for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n so_o especial_o for_o his_o recovery_n and_o bless_v unto_o he_o all_o mean_n of_o physic_n and_o diet_n which_o be_v fit_a for_o this_o purpose_n and_o be_v raise_v from_o his_o bed_n of_o sickness_n give_v unto_o he_o a_o right_a use_n both_o of_o thy_o fatherly_a chastisement_n and_o of_o thy_o gracious_a deliverance_n that_o by_o the_o one_o he_o may_v be_v move_v to_o fear_v thou_o and_o to_o hate_v sin_n have_v taste_v the_o bitter_a fruit_n of_o it_o and_o by_o the_o other_o to_o love_v and_o glorify_v thou_o who_o have_v hear_v his_o prayer_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o tribulation_n and_o by_o they_o both_o to_o serve_v thou_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o with_o more_o earnest_a endeavour_n then_o ever_o heretofore_o hear_v we_o dear_a father_n and_o answer_v we_o gracious_o in_o these_o our_o suit_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v due_a and_o desire_v to_o give_v all_o glory_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n but_o if_o the_o sick_a party_n be_v a_o child_n and_o so_o not_o capable_a of_o the_o outward_a and_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o salvation_n then_o pray_v for_o he_o after_o this_o manner_n more_o especial_o we_o humble_o entreat_v thou_o to_o extend_v thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n unto_o this_o thy_o sick_a servant_n and_o see_v thou_o be_v not_o only_o the_o god_n of_o the_o faithful_a but_o also_o of_o their_o seed_n and_o love_v and_o tender_v not_o only_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n but_o even_o the_o tender_a lamb_n we_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o make_v good_a thy_o gracious_a covenant_n with_o this_o thy_o weak_a and_o sick_a servant_n and_o because_o he_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o outward_a mean_n supply_v gracious_o the_o defect_n of_o they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n unite_v he_o thereby_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n that_o become_v a_o lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n he_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n death_n and_o obedience_n for_o his_o justification_n and_o so_o he_o may_v stand_v righteous_a in_o thy_o sight_n free_v he_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o sanctify_v he_o in_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o either_o he_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o glorify_v thou_o on_o earth_n or_o to_o be_v glorify_v by_o thou_o in_o heaven_n if_o it_o be_v thy_o bless_a will_n restore_v he_o to_o his_o health_n and_o strength_n again_o that_o he_o may_v live_v to_o be_v a_o comfort_n unto_o his_o friend_n and_o a_o profitable_a instrument_n to_o set_v forth_o thy_o glory_n in_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n but_o if_o thou_o be_v purpose_v to_o put_v a_o end_n to_o his_o day_n so_o fit_a and_o prepare_v he_o for_o thy_o kingdom_n as_o that_o he_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o eternal_o in_o glory_n and_o immortality_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o if_o the_o party_n be_v irrecoverable_o sick_a or_o ready_a to_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n than_o we_o may_v in_o stead_n of_o pray_v for_o his_o restore_n to_o health_n make_v in_o his_o behalf_n these_o follow_a petition_n and_o see_v o_o lord_n thou_o have_v smite_v thy_o sick_a servant_n as_o we_o conceive_v irrecoverable_o and_o do_v now_o purpose_n to_o put_v a_o end_n unto_o the_o day_n of_o his_o pilgrimage_n we_o must_v humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o prepare_v he_o for_o thy_o own_o kingdom_n wean_v his_o mind_n and_o affection_n from_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n where_o he_o be_v but_o a_o stranger_n and_o fix_v they_o whole_o upon_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o it_o become_v a_o citizen_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n let_v he_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n see_v that_o be_v best_a of_o all_o and_o let_v he_o long_o after_o the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o thou_o in_o who_o presence_n be_v fullness_n of_o joy_n for_o evermore_o to_o this_o end_n o_o lord_n reveal_v thyself_o unto_o he_o more_o clear_o than_o ever_o heretofore_o that_o see_v thy_o beauty_n goodness_n and_o excellency_n his_o heart_n may_v be_v thorough_o inflame_v with_o thy_o love_n give_v he_o even_o while_o he_o
a_o jewel_n of_o such_o price_n we_o may_v not_o think_v to_o have_v it_o for_o the_o bare_a wish_v but_o that_o we_o must_v compass_v it_o with_o some_o difficulty_n and_o have_v our_o cost_n and_o labour_n in_o some_o proportion_n answerable_a to_o this_o precious_a pearl_n which_o be_v much_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o many_o world_n and_o consider_v what_o cost_n and_o pain_n worldly_a man_n willing_o undergo_v in_o pursue_v their_o earthly_a desire_n out_o of_o a_o bare_a and_o often_o false_a hope_n to_o obtain_v they_o with_o what_o industry_n and_o labour_n hazard_n and_o danger_n the_o ambitious_a man_n aspire_v unto_o honour_n the_o covetous_a man_n hunt_v after_o riches_n and_o the_o voluptuous_a man_n after_o pleasure_n let_v we_o be_v sorry_a and_o ashamed_a to_o think_v any_o pain_n or_o peril_n too_o much_o in_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o shall_v assure_o be_v crown_v with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n reward_v 9_o 1._o cor._n 2._o 9_o with_o heavenly_a treasure_n which_o will_v never_o fade_v and_o with_o such_o everlasting_a joy_n as_o our_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o our_o heart_n conceive_v the_o soul_n 4._o pro._n 13._o 4._o of_o the_o sluggard_n say_v solomon_n desire_v and_o have_v nothing_o but_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o diligent_a shall_v be_v make_v fat_a the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v true_a in_o respect_n of_o earthly_a riches_n so_o also_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o treasure_n of_o holiness_n the_o which_o we_o may_v long_o idle_o wish_v and_o yet_o never_o enjoy_v they_o whereas_o if_o as_o our_o desire_n be_v earnest_a so_o our_o endeavour_n diligent_a and_o laborious_a we_o may_v have_v much_o more_o assurance_n to_o be_v enrich_v with_o they_o then_o to_o compass_v with_o all_o our_o pain_n our_o worldly_a desire_n see_v we_o have_v god_n promise_n more_o absolute_a for_o they_o neither_o do_v they_o flee_v their_o follower_n as_o earthly_a riches_n do_v which_o make_v themselves_o wing_n and_o fly_v away_o as_o the_o eagle_n towards_o heaven_n 5._o pro._n 23._o 5._o delude_v their_o hope_n which_o with_o most_o speed_n pursue_v they_o yea_o slothful_a desire_n rather_o hurt_v then_o help_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n cause_v the_o sluggard_n to_o rest_v in_o they_o as_o sufficient_a without_o use_v any_o mean_n to_o have_v they_o satisfy_v in_o which_o respect_n the_o say_n of_o solomon_n be_v true_o verify_v of_o they_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o slothful_a kill_v he_o for_o his_o hand_n refuse_v to_o labour_v for_o 25._o pro._n 21._o 25._o as_o his_o body_n must_v needs_o famish_v who_o only_o wish_v meat_n but_o use_v no_o endeavour_n to_o satisfy_v his_o hunger_n so_o his_o soul_n will_v soon_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n who_o idle_o desire_v to_o be_v replenish_v with_o this_o spiritual_a food_n and_o take_v no_o pain_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n say_v our_o saviour_n suffer_v violence_n and_o the_o violent_a 12._o matth._n 11._o 12._o take_v it_o by_o force_n neither_o shall_v they_o enter_v into_o it_o who_o sit_v down_o idle_o and_o cry_v out_o lord_n lord_n open_a unto_o we_o that_o be_v content_v themselves_o with_o a_o bare_a 21_o mat._n 7._o 12_o 13_o 21_o profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o labour_v not_o to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n but_o they_o who_o strive_v to_o enter_v in_o at_o the_o straight_a gate_n and_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o travail_v that_o narrow_a path_n of_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o constant_a and_o durable_a last_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n one_o while_o hot_a and_o earnest_a and_o another_o while_n cold_a and_o remiss_a 16._o perseverandum_fw-la est_fw-la &_o assiduo_fw-la study_v robur_fw-la addendum_fw-la donec_fw-la bona_fw-la mens_fw-la sit_fw-la quod_fw-la bona_fw-la voluntas_fw-la est_fw-la sen._n epist_n 16._o but_o constant_a and_o durable_a like_o those_o in_o covetous_a man_n which_o never_o cease_v till_o they_o be_v satisfy_v or_o rather_o because_o they_o can_v never_o be_v satisfy_v while_o we_o live_v on_o earth_n therefore_o they_o must_v never_o cease_v but_o the_o more_o we_o have_v of_o these_o spiritual_a riches_n the_o more_o earnest_o we_o must_v desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o have_v they_o still_o increase_v for_o this_o life_n be_v not_o the_o time_n of_o our_o perfection_n and_o full_a age_n in_o christ_n but_o of_o spiritual_a growth_n in_o grace_n from_o strength_n to_o strength_n and_o from_o a_o lesser_a to_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o godliness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o must_v not_o like_o those_o who_o be_v sick_a of_o a_o ague_n be_v one_o while_o cold_a and_o another_o while_n hot_a nor_o have_v a_o good_a day_n for_o god_n service_n and_o a_o ill_a day_n for_o the_o service_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n for_o this_o be_v a_o sickness_n and_o no_o spiritual_a health_n which_o will_v prepare_v we_o for_o death_n and_o destruction_n and_o not_o for_o life_n and_o happiness_n neither_o will_v god_n ever_o accept_v of_o it_o who_o can_v no_o more_o endure_v to_o have_v thus_o our_o time_n then_o to_o have_v our_o heart_n divide_v between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n but_o our_o soul_n with_o david_n must_v 112._o psal_n 119._o 20_o 33_o 112._o break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o they_o have_v unto_o god_n judgement_n at_o all_o time_n we_o must_v with_o he_o resolve_v to_o keep_v god_n statute_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o have_v our_o heart_n incline_v to_o keep_v his_o statute_n always_o we_o must_v not_o like_o the_o hypocrite_n of_o who_o hosea_n speak_v offer_v unto_o god_n a_o righteousness_n like_a unto_o the_o morning_n dew_n which_o vanish_v when_o the_o sun_n arise_v but_o such_o as_o will_v endure_v the_o heat_n 4._o hos_fw-la 6._o 4._o of_o the_o day_n like_o the_o stream_n that_o flow_v from_o a_o spring_a fountain_n for_o the_o water_n of_o life_n which_o christ_n do_v give_v be_v never_o dry_a but_o shall_v be_v in_o he_o that_o have_v they_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v up_o to_o everlasting_a life_n and_o the_o tree_n 14._o joh._n 4._o 14._o of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n plant_v be_v like_o those_o plant_v by_o the_o 3._o psal_n 1._o 3._o river_n side_n which_o be_v never_o barren_a but_o bring_v forth_o their_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n and_o they_o that_o be_v plant_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v like_o the_o palm_n 14._o ps_n 92._o 12_o 14._o three_fw-mi perpetual_o flourish_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o their_o old_a age_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o first_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n how_o necessary_a it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n have_v explain_v the_o description_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o in_o part_n show_v what_o be_v require_v in_o he_o that_o be_v to_o lead_v it_o and_o wherein_o it_o principal_o do_v consist_v we_o will_v now_o proceed_v and_o more_o full_o handle_v some_o main_n point_n before_o brief_o touch_v which_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v know_v of_o he_o who_o desire_v to_o make_v any_o progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o here_o two_o thing_n come_v chief_o to_o be_v consider_v first_o the_o ground_n and_o second_o the_o part_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o contain_v the_o duty_n that_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v by_o those_o who_o lead_v it_o the_o ground_n of_o this_o godly_a life_n be_v certain_a fundamental_a virtue_n whereupon_o it_o be_v build_v and_o from_o which_o as_o live_a fountain_n all_o other_o virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v and_o these_o be_v principal_o two_o first_o save_v knowledge_n of_o god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n and_o second_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n from_o which_o two_o other_o main_a grace_n arise_v which_o as_o principal_a cause_n produce_v all_o special_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o first_o a_o sanctify_a heart_n purify_v by_o faith_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o and_o second_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o follow_v our_o justification_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o save_a knowledge_n be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o have_v their_o beginning_n the_o first_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o take_v their_o beginning_n it_o be_v the_o root_n of_o this_o tree_n of_o grace_n from_o which_o be_v
as_o perfect_v and_o what_o they_o do_v seem_v just_a and_o 11._o 1._o king_n 15._o 11._o right_o in_o his_o eye_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n how_o glorious_a soever_o our_o word_n and_o action_n seem_v to_o be_v yet_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o lord_n 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o will_v not_o regard_v we_o nor_o our_o prayer_n if_o we_o will_v not_o lay_v god_n word_n to_o our_o heart_n 2._o mal._n 2._o 2._o to_o give_v glory_n to_o his_o name_n he_o will_v send_v a_o curse_n upon_o we_o by_o which_o even_o his_o blessing_n shall_v be_v accurse_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n respect_v no_o duty_n unless_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o pure_a and_o sincere_a heart_n neither_o can_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n be_v approve_v of_o he_o until_o our_o heart_n be_v first_o approve_v and_o as_o david_n 6._o 2._o sam._n 3._o 13._o deut._n 6._o 6._o will_v not_o accept_v of_o abners_n service_n nor_o let_v he_o have_v the_o favour_n of_o see_v his_o face_n except_o he_o bring_v his_o wife_n with_o he_o so_o neither_o will_v the_o lord_n regard_v any_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o he_o if_o we_o leave_v our_o heart_n behind_o we_o which_o be_v above_o all_o other_o part_v espouse_v unto_o he_o by_o solemn_a covenant_n in_o all_o our_o obedience_n the_o heart_n be_v chief_o require_v these_o word_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o heart_n you_o shall_v lay_v up_o these_o word_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o in_o your_o soul_n and_o bind_v they_o for_o a_o sign_n upon_o your_o hand_n that_o they_o may_v be_v as_o frontlet_n between_o your_o eye_n and_o again_o set_v your_o heart_n unto_o 46._o deut._n 11._o 18._o &_o 32._o 46._o all_o the_o word_n which_o i_o testify_v among_o you_o this_o day_n in_o our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n the_o heart_n must_v first_o turn_v unto_o he_o turn_v you_o unto_o i_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o rend_v your_o heart_n and_o not_o your_o garment_n and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n your_o 13._o joel_n 2._o 12_o 13._o god_n break_v up_o your_o fallow_a ground_n and_o sow_v not_o among_o thorn_n circumcise_v yourselves_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o take_v away_o the_o foreskin_n of_o your_o heart_n in_o our_o 4._o jer._n 4._o 3_o 4._o spiritual_a warfare_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n the_o court_n of_o guard_n must_v keep_v the_o carefull_a watch_n about_o the_o castle_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v surprise_v neither_o by_o the_o secret_a treason_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o the_o open_a violence_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n see_v if_o we_o lose_v this_o fort_n we_o shall_v lose_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v preserve_v in_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n keep_v thy_o heart_n with_o all_o diligence_n for_o out_o of_o it_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o life_n the_o cure_v 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o our_o soul_n of_o their_o spiritual_a disease_n must_v begin_v at_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o inward_a cause_n of_o corruption_n must_v thence_o be_v purge_v before_o there_o can_v be_v any_o true_a reformation_n or_o sound_a health_n in_o the_o outward_a part_n even_o as_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o face_n be_v not_o much_o abate_v by_o cast_v upon_o it_o water_n or_o cool_a thing_n but_o by_o allay_v inward_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o liver_n final_o our_o service_n of_o god_n if_o we_o will_v have_v it_o accept_v 8._o 1._o tim_n 4._o 8._o must_v not_o be_v perform_v only_o with_o the_o outward_a man_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a but_o it_o must_v be_v the_o service_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o perform_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n otherwise_o it_o 23._o joh._n 4._o 23._o will_v be_v vain_a and_o but_o lose_v labour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n cite_v by_o our_o saviour_n this_o people_n draw_v nigh_o unto_o i_o with_o their_o lip_n but_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o i_o but_o in_o vain_a they_o worship_v 8._o matth._n 15._o 8._o i_o etc._n etc._n if_o we_o wash_v our_o hand_n and_o not_o our_o heart_n and_o make_v clean_o the_o outside_n of_o the_o cup_n and_o platter_n and_o let_v the_o inside_n be_v defile_v with_o corruption_n and_o sin_n we_o shall_v not_o exceed_v the_o pharise_n who_o by_o our_o saviour_n censure_n do_v not_o exceed_v the_o hypocrite_n and_o be_v worse_o than_o publican_n and_o profess_a sinner_n and_o if_o we_o gild_v the_o outside_n by_o a_o glorious_a profession_n and_o inward_o in_o the_o heart_n nourish_v our_o corruption_n we_o shall_v with_o they_o be_v right_o compare_v to_o paint_a sepulchre_n which_o be_v outward_o glorious_a but_o within_o full_a of_o dead_a man_n bone_n and_o all_o uncleanness_n 27._o mat._n 23._o 25_o 27._o §._o sect._n 4_o that_o all_o true_a reformation_n &_o repentance_n must_v begin_v with_o the_o consecrate_v of_o our_o whole_a heart_n unto_o god_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o go_v about_o the_o reformation_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o first_o begin_v witht_z he_o purge_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o offer_v they_o unto_o god_n as_o a_o 4._o psal_n 40._o 8._o psal_n 119._o 112_o 167_o &_o 141._o 4._o freewill_n offer_v and_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o new_a obedience_n if_o we_o mean_v to_o have_v a_o good_a crop_n of_o godliness_n and_o the_o whole_a harvest_n sanctify_v to_o our_o use_n and_o this_o be_v david_n practice_n watch_v chief_o over_o his_o heart_n that_o he_o may_v consecrate_v it_o above_o all_o other_o part_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n i_o delight_v say_v he_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n yea_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n and_o again_o i_o have_v incline_v my_o heart_n to_o perform_v thy_o statute_n always_o even_o unto_o the_o end_n my_o soul_n have_v keep_v thy_o testimony_n and_o i_o love_v they_o exceed_o so_o moses_n pray_v unto_o god_n in_o behalf_n of_o himself_o and_o the_o people_n teach_v we_o so_o to_o number_v our_o day_n that_o we_o may_v apply_v our_o heart_n to_o wisdom_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a either_o to_o please_v god_n or_o to_o attain_v unto_o sanctification_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o consectate_v our_o heart_n in_o part_n only_o unto_o god_n service_n and_o to_o reserve_v part_n for_o the_o service_n of_o the_o world_n for_o we_o can_v serve_v two_o master_n so_o contrary_a in_o disposition_n nor_o at_o once_o please_v god_n and_o mammon_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n we_o must_v not_o halt_v between_o two_o opinion_n but_o if_o god_n be_v god_n we_o must_v serve_v he_o if_o baal_n be_v god_n we_o must_v serve_v he_o god_n 21._o matth._n 6._o 24._o 1._o king_n 18._o 21._o be_v a_o jealous_a lover_n and_o will_v endure_v no_o corrival_n in_o the_o heart_n which_o above_o all_o part_n he_o chief_o love_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o intend_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o our_o course_n we_o must_v set_v our_o whole_a heart_n to_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o as_o he_o require_v love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o 34._o deut._n 6._o 5._o mat._n 22._o 37._o psal_n 119._o 10_o 34._o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o our_o mind_n so_o david_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o o_o let_v i_o not_o wander_v from_o thy_o commandment_n give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o thus_o asa_n and_o his_o people_n enter_v into_o a_o covenant_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o 12._o 2._o chro._n 15._o 12._o their_o father_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v take_v special_a care_n for_o the_o purify_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o wherein_o it_o chief_o consist_v by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v that_o intend_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n we_o devote_v and_o consecrate_v our_o heart_n yea_o our_o whole_a heart_n 3._o esa_n 66._o 3._o to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o because_o he_o be_v most_o pure_a can_v endure_v no_o corruption_n or_o pollution_n and_o therefore_o will_v abhor_v our_o most_o formal_a service_n if_o our_o heart_n continue_v and_o delight_v in_o their_o abomination_n yea_o will_v as_o much_o hate_n the_o heart_n itself_o pollute_v with_o sin_n if_o it_o be_v offer_v unto_o he_o as_o swine_n blood_n or_o a_o dog_n head_n therefore_o from_o hence_o also_o it_o appear_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o please_v god_n by_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o take_v special_a care_n to_o
of_o get_v a_o good_a conscience_n the_o mean_n of_o preserve_v it_o be_v get_v be_v diverse_a first_o the_o often_o renew_v of_o our_o covenant_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n by_o renew_v the_o condition_n of_o it_o on_o our_o part_n faith_n and_o repentance_n for_o as_o we_o daily_o wound_v our_o conscience_n through_o our_o frailty_n in_o fall_v into_o sin_n whereby_o the_o peace_n of_o they_o be_v disturb_v and_o defile_v they_o by_o cast_v upon_o they_o the_o filth_n of_o our_o corruption_n so_o our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o heal_v daily_o these_o wound_n by_o apply_v unto_o they_o afresh_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n the_o sovereign_a salve_n and_o balsam_n of_o christ_n blood_n which_o be_v of_o sufficient_a and_o sole_a virtue_n and_o nothing_o else_o in_o the_o world_n to_o heal_v these_o wound_n and_o also_o to_o wash_v they_o as_o often_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o will_v give_v we_o assurance_n that_o they_o be_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v from_o all_o filth_n of_o sin_n second_o be_v cleanse_v our_o continual_a care_n must_v be_v to_o keep_v they_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n especial_o in_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n and_o howsoever_o we_o can_v hinder_v 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o it_o from_o dwell_v in_o we_o yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o it_o do_v not_o so_o reign_v in_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v obey_v it_o willing_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o for_o sin_n willing_o nourish_v can_v possible_o stand_v with_o this_o peace_n see_v they_o do_v wound_n and_o waste_v the_o conscience_n which_o sore_n if_o they_o fester_v and_o putrify_v with_o corruption_n will_v breed_v in_o they_o such_o a_o gnaw_a worm_n as_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o no_o peace_n or_o rest_n but_o night_n and_o day_n will_v torture_v and_o torment_v us._n three_o let_v we_o daily_o mortify_v all_o our_o sinful_a lust_n as_o wrath_n envy_n malice_n unclean_a concupiscence_n pride_n and_o the_o rest_n which_o will_v betray_v conscience_n unto_o sin_n and_o with_o their_o loud_a cry_n and_o tumultuous_a clamour_n hinder_v it_o of_o all_o sound_a peace_n and_o quiet_a but_o especial_o we_o must_v crucify_v all_o worldly_a lust_n of_o ambition_n covetousness_n and_o voluptuousness_n and_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n which_o otherwise_o if_o it_o be_v entertain_v will_v set_v the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n unto_o sale_n for_o the_o base_a price_n of_o pleasure_n profit_n and_o preferment_n as_o the_o miserable_a experience_n of_o these_o time_n do_v too_o plain_o teach_v us._n four_o we_o must_v often_o examine_v our_o conscience_n by_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n whether_o they_o give_v unto_o we_o true_a evidence_n and_o judgement_n the_o which_o must_v be_v do_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o supreme_a judge_n who_o perfect_o see_v all_o secret_n and_o give_v righteous_a judgement_n not_o only_o of_o all_o our_o action_n but_o even_o of_o conscience_n also_o which_o as_o his_o deputy_n judge_v of_o they_o even_o as_o the_o judge_n of_o the_o kingdom_n according_a to_o law_n call_v to_o account_v all_o subject_n and_o pass_v sentence_n of_o their_o action_n but_o yet_o be_v accountable_a to_o their_o sovereign_n and_o have_v all_o their_o judgement_n and_o determination_n subject_a to_o his_o censure_n and_o this_o be_v that_o answer_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 21._o act._n 24._o 16._o &_o 23._o 1._o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n towards_o god_n whereof_o s._n peter_n speak_v which_o the_o apostle_n paul_n by_o continual_a exercise_n endeavour_v so_o to_o make_v as_o he_o may_v be_v accept_v of_o he_o which_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_a do_v at_o the_o great_a day_n of_o reckon_n we_o must_v often_o put_v conscience_n to_o judge_v and_o examine_v itself_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o scripture_n that_o the_o book_n of_o god_n law_n and_o the_o book_n of_o conscience_n may_v agree_v together_o and_o also_o desire_v the_o lord_n in_o private_a often_o to_o try_v and_o examine_v we_o and_o it_o that_o all_o thing_n be_v clear_v 2._o psal_n 26._o 1_o 2._o between_o we_o and_o he_o we_o may_v not_o come_v to_o public_a shame_n when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o give_v a_o account_n in_o the_o star-chamber_n of_o heaven_n five_o we_o be_v to_o keep_v our_o conscience_n clean_a and_o undefiled_a from_o dead_a work_n and_o not_o to_o smother_v any_o sin_n in_o they_o without_o judgement_n and_o execution_n though_o for_o life_n and_o liberty_n it_o offer_v to_o bribe_v we_o with_o all_o the_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n in_o the_o world_n for_o if_o conscience_n be_v not_o pure_a and_o unpartial_a in_o condemn_v all_o sin_n it_o can_v never_o be_v peaceable_a see_v it_o will_v be_v bind_v over_o to_o answer_v before_o the_o supreme_a judge_n for_o connivencie_n and_o partial_a judgement_n and_o for_o not_o condemn_v and_o punish_v sin_n as_o his_o vicegerent_n according_a to_o law_n shall_v itself_o be_v find_v a_o accessary_a and_o guilty_a of_o that_o sin_n which_o it_o tolerate_v in_o we_o and_o so_o shall_v be_v condemn_v and_o torture_v with_o that_o gnaw_a worm_n which_o never_o die_v last_o we_o must_v continual_o meditate_v of_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o as_o a_o clear_a and_o good_a conscience_n will_v be_v better_o unto_o we_o then_o ten_o thousand_o world_n the_o which_o will_v make_v we_o careful_a to_o preserve_v our_o conscience_n in_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n see_v if_o they_o do_v not_o approve_v we_o at_o that_o day_n we_o can_v never_o be_v justify_v before_o the_o tribunal_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o as_o judge_n and_o notary_n know_v that_o their_o wise_n just_a and_o judicious_a king_n will_v exact_o view_v and_o examine_v their_o book_n and_o record_n be_v make_v thereby_o careful_a to_o keep_v they_o fair_a and_o without_o the_o aspersion_n of_o any_o faultinesse_n and_o if_o they_o have_v fail_v in_o the_o just_a execute_n of_o their_o office_n will_v do_v what_o they_o can_v to_o be_v free_a from_o all_o imputation_n so_o we_o be_v to_o show_v our_o book_n of_o conscience_n before_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v to_o be_v much_o more_o careful_a that_o they_o may_v be_v vublemish_v and_o without_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n and_o because_o we_o often_o blot_v and_o blemish_v they_o in_o this_o life_n and_o have_v our_o fault_n and_o sin_n often_o interline_v we_o must_v labour_v to_o get_v out_o all_o these_o blot_n and_o stain_n by_o wash_v they_o often_o with_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o that_o aqua_fw-la fortis_fw-la and_o powerful_a water_n which_o flow_v out_o of_o his_o side_n that_o so_o our_o sin_n not_o be_v find_v in_o these_o book_n of_o account_n may_v not_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o bring_v upon_o we_o that_o just_a condemnation_n which_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o so_o much_o concern_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o those_o fundamental_a virtue_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o second_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v the_o main_a part_n and_o principal_a duty_n of_o it_o which_o we_o ought_v general_o to_o perform_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n cap._n i._n of_o the_o main_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o do_v all_o those_o duty_n which_o god_n have_v command_v we_o have_v entreat_v the_o more_o large_o of_o the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o when_o the_o foundation_n be_v lay_v large_a and_o deep_a the_o building_n which_o be_v erect_v upon_o it_o be_v more_o firm_a and_o durable_a and_o now_o we_o be_v come_v to_o show_v first_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o second_o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o of_o all_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o it_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o the_o conformity_n of_o our_o whole_a carriage_n unto_o god_n reveal_v will_n both_o in_o flee_v and_o forsake_v all_o that_o be_v evil_a and_o in_o embrace_v and_o practise_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o leave_v undo_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o in_o do_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o be_v general_o require_v in_o many_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n depart_v from_o evil_a and_o do_v good_a cease_v to_o do_v evil_a and_o learn_v to_o do_v well_o put_v you_o off_o concern_v the_o former_a conversation_n the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a according_a 24_o psal_n 34._o 14._o esa_n 1_o 16._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 11._o eph._n 4._o 22_o 23_o 24_o to_o the_o deceitful_a lust_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o mind_n and_o put_v on_o that_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o
mean_n be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n judgement_n 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o execute_v on_o the_o wicked_a which_o be_v so_o many_o instruction_n unto_o we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o avoid_v his_o displeasure_n that_o we_o be_v not_o partaker_n with_o they_o in_o their_o punishment_n so_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o the_o righteous_a see_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v fear_v god_n and_o deride_v their_o folly_n and_o the_o apostle_n 6._o psal_n 52._o 6._o tell_v we_o that_o the_o former_a example_n of_o god_n judgement_n be_v write_v for_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 11._o our_o learning_n that_o they_o may_v admonish_v we_o to_o take_v warning_n by_o their_o harm_n lest_o we_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o evil_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v the_o diligent_a read_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v call_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n 9_o psal_n 19_o 9_o because_o they_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o us._n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n injoin_v the_o king_n to_o have_v the_o law_n with_o he_o and_o to_o read_v therein_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n that_o he_o 19_o deut._n 17._o 19_o may_v learn_v to_o fear_v the_o lord_n his_o god_n for_o in_o they_o be_v contain_v many_o commandment_n injoin_v many_o exhortation_n move_v and_o many_o reason_n persuade_v to_o this_o fear_n fear_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a let_v all_o the_o earth_n fear_v the_o lord_n let_v all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o for_o he_o speak_v and_o it_o be_v do_v he_o command_v and_o it_o stand_v fast_o o_o fear_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o his_o saint_n for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o they_o that_o 28._o psal_n 33._o 8_o 9_o &_o 34._o 9_o isa_n 8._o 13._o heb._n 12._o 28._o fear_v he_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o when_o god_n command_v any_o thing_n not_o to_o ask_v counsel_n of_o carnal_a reason_n unto_o which_o the_o more_o we_o incline_v the_o more_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n abate_v in_o we_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o eve_n who_o follow_v sense_n and_o reason_n obey_v the_o devil_n advice_n and_o cast_v off_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o this_o the_o wiseman_n impli_v be_v not_o wise_a in_o thy_o own_o eye_n but_o fear_v god_n and_o 7._o pro._n 3._o 7._o depart_v from_o evil_n the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o our_o own_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n and_o of_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o our_o spiritual_a 10._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o eph._n 6._o 11_o 12._o phil._n 2._o 12._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 10._o enemy_n which_o will_v make_v we_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o while_o we_o stand_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o fall_v the_o six_o be_v to_o remember_v our_o end_n daily_o and_o continual_o as_o first_o the_o day_n of_o our_o death_n which_o will_v work_v our_o heart_n to_o god_n fear_n as_o the_o psalmist_n impli_v and_o 12._o psal_n 90._o 12._o second_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o end_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v call_v the_o 14._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 14._o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o last_o and_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v make_v effectual_a be_v fervent_a prayer_n for_o it_o be_v no_o natural_a faculty_n or_o habit_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o he_o promise_v to_o put_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o 40._o jer._n 32._o 39_o 40._o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o faithful_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o psalmist_n who_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o knit_v their_o heart_n unto_o he_o that_o they_o may_v fear_v his_o name_n 11._o psal_n 86._o 11._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o last_o virtue_n require_v be_v humility_n whereby_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v god_n power_n justice_n majesty_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o infinite_a perfection_n and_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n imperfection_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n we_o do_v renounce_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n as_o not_o belong_v unto_o we_o and_o ascribe_v it_o whole_o unto_o god_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o right_o appertain_v so_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o humility_n to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o sight_n even_o to_o the_o ground_n as_o the_o word_n import_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o worthy_a of_o god_n most_o heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o contrariwise_o to_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n alone_o even_o of_o all_o the_o good_a we_o have_v in_o we_o or_o be_v do_v by_o we_o from_o who_o alone_o we_o have_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o unto_o thy_o 1._o psal_n 115._o 1._o name_n give_v the_o glory_n and_o of_o daniel_n o_o lord_n righteousness_n belong_v unto_o 11._o dan._n 9_o 7_o 11._o thou_o but_o unto_o we_o confusion_n of_o face_n because_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o humility_n be_v first_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n infiniteness_n in_o all_o excellency_n goodness_n and_o perfection_n in_o which_o he_o be_v so_o incomprehensible_o glorious_a that_o when_o we_o come_v in_o his_o presence_n it_o make_v we_o to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o what_o opinion_n soever_o before_o we_o have_v of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n even_o as_o the_o light_n of_o a_o glow-worm_n be_v quite_o dazzle_v when_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o the_o sun_n do_v shine_v upon_o it_o thus_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o majesty_n ezechiel_n be_v cast_v to_o the_o ground_n manoah_n conclude_v that_o he_o shall_v 5._o ezech._n 2._o 1._o judg._n 13._o 22._o esa_n 6._o 5._o die_v esayas_n cry_v out_o woe_n be_v i_o for_o i_o be_o undo_v because_o i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o unclean_a lip_n etc._n etc._n for_o my_o eye_n have_v see_v the_o king_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o job_n have_v see_v the_o lord_n abhor_a himself_o and_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n 6._o job_n 42._o 6._o especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o this_o god_n mighty_a and_o glorious_a in_o himself_o be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o confer_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o above_o all_o that_o inestimable_a gift_n of_o his_o only_a son_n to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o will_v make_v we_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o to_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o to_o say_v with_o david_n who_o be_o i_o and_o my_o 22._o 2._o sam._n 7._o 18_o 22._o house_n that_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o hitherto_o wherefore_o thou_o be_v great_a o_o lord_n god_n for_o there_o be_v none_o like_o thou_o etc._n etc._n second_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n as_o abraham_n acknowledge_v and_o in_o respect_n 27._o gen._n 18._o 27._o of_o our_o soul_n which_o howsoever_o they_o be_v create_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yet_o through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o the_o corruption_n derive_v from_o they_o unto_o we_o they_o be_v whole_o defile_v in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o they_o with_o original_a corruption_n and_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o which_o regard_n we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n and_o to_o say_v with_o he_o father_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o be_o no_o more_o 15._o luk._n 15._o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o or_o do_v by_o we_o to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o have_v it_o of_o god_n free_a 10._o 1._o cor._n
abroad_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_a charity_n in_o us._n the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o we_o be_v first_o by_o persuade_v we_o that_o god_n in_o christ_n love_v we_o and_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n his_o grace_n here_o and_o glory_n hereafter_o with_o the_o lively_a heat_n of_o which_o love_n our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n again_o from_o which_o spring_v a_o holy_a affection_n towards_o ourselves_o who_o be_v thus_o belove_v of_o god_n member_n of_o christ_n and_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o we_o seek_v the_o fruition_n of_o our_o chief_a goodness_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n which_o while_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o be_v poison_v with_o hatred_n of_o god_n and_o carnal_a self-love_n we_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v and_o from_o hence_o also_o arise_v the_o like_a affection_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n who_o we_o love_v for_o god_n sake_n not_o only_o as_o god_n creature_n and_o bear_v his_o image_n but_o also_o in_o obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n so_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o love_n either_o ourselves_o or_o our_o neighbour_n as_o we_o ought_v and_o for_o our_o own_o and_o their_o good_a unless_o we_o love_v god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n first_o and_o chief_o from_o who_o sincere_a love_n the_o other_o spring_v and_o flow_v but_o when_o we_o sincere_o love_v god_n and_o so_o yield_v our_o obedience_n unto_o the_o first_o table_n our_o love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n will_v necessary_o and_o inseparable_o follow_v for_o as_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v exercise_v immediate_o in_o religious_a virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o piety_n which_o we_o perform_v in_o his_o service_n so_o mediate_o by_o perform_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n the_o duty_n of_o a_o true_a and_o christian_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n for_o when_o our_o little_a goodness_n bound_v in_o narrow_a limit_n will_v not_o reach_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o we_o extend_v it_o as_o far_o as_o we_o be_v able_a and_o do_v what_o good_a we_o can_v our_o of_o a_o holy_a and_o sanctify_a affection_n to_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n to_o show_v our_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n love_n and_o desire_v to_o show_v his_o love_n towards_o he_o again_o can_v not_o otherwise_o do_v it_o then_o by_o take_v 13._o psal_n 116._o 13._o the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o cause_v his_o goodness_n to_o extend_v to_o god_n poor_a saint_n that_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o to_o the_o excellent_a 3._o psal_n 16._o 2_o 3._o which_o in_o respect_n of_o its_o smallness_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n can_v in_o no_o sort_n reach_v unto_o he_o where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v that_o if_o we_o love_v 25._o act._n 17._o 25._o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n out_o of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o in_o obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n perform_v these_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n in_o and_o for_o he_o then_o do_v we_o when_o we_o do_v most_o good_a to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o show_v most_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o perform_v unto_o he_o such_o acceptable_a service_n as_o he_o require_v of_o we_o and_o will_v rich_o reward_v in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o he_o have_v swear_v that_o all_o those_o 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v shall_v serve_v he_o as_o well_o in_o righteousness_n as_o in_o holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n and_o his_o grace_n appear_v have_v teach_v we_o to_o deny_v not_o only_o all_o ungodliness_n but_o also_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v as_o 12._o tit._n 2._o 12._o well_o sober_o and_o righteous_o as_o godly_a and_o religious_o in_o this_o present_a world_n §._o sect._n 5_o what_o charity_n be_v and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o but_o let_v we_o come_v to_o speak_v of_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n as_o in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n word_n it_o be_v propound_v unto_o we_o out_o of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n thou_o shall_v 18._o mat._n 19_o 19_o &_o 22._o 39_o levit._fw-la 19_o 18._o love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o wherein_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v two_o thing_n the_o duty_n command_v and_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o act_n of_o love_a and_o the_o object_n of_o our_o love_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o the_o first_o plain_o express_v the_o other_o necessary_o employ_v in_o the_o manner_n when_o as_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v they_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o the_o duty_n of_o love_n contain_v in_o it_o first_o a_o affection_n or_o motion_n of_o the_o heart_n wherewith_o we_o be_v affect_v and_o incline_v towards_o that_o we_o love_v second_o a_o earnest_n and_o long_a desire_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v it_o by_o be_v as_o it_o be_v unite_v unto_o it_o three_o joy_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o it_o and_o a_o contentation_n whereby_o we_o rest_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n and_o fruition_n satisfy_v with_o it_o the_o property_n of_o it_o be_v principal_o two_o the_o first_o that_o it_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a so_o the_o apostle_n require_v that_o our_o love_n be_v without_o dissimulation_n and_o unfeigned_a and_o the_o apostle_n john_n dissuade_v 9_o rom._n 12._o 9_o we_o from_o lip-love_n which_o be_v only_o in_o profession_n but_o fruitless_a and_o 18._o 2_o cor._n 6._o 6._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 18._o uneffectual_a in_o action_n little_a child_n say_v he_o let_v we_o not_o love_v in_o word_n neither_o in_o tongue_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n the_o other_o that_o it_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o all_o thing_n have_v fervent_a charity_n among_o yourselves_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sincere_a and_o fervent_a love_n which_o be_v so_o much_o and_o often_o commend_v and_o command_v in_o the_o scripture_n so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n this_o be_v my_o commandment_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v 12._o joh._n 15._o 12._o love_v you_o and_o again_o a_o new_a commandment_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o that_o you_o love_v 23._o joh_n 13._o 34._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 23._o one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v you_o that_o you_o also_o love_v one_o another_o the_o apostle_n likewise_o walk_v in_o love_n as_o christ_n also_o have_v love_v we_o and_o have_v give_v himself_o 2._o eph._n 5._o 2._o for_o we_o etc._n etc._n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o object_n of_o charity_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n the_o object_n of_o this_o love_n plain_o express_v be_v our_o neighbour_n whereby_o we_o be_v not_o with_o the_o pharise_n to_o understand_v our_o friend_n only_o nor_o according_a 43._o mat._n 5._o 43._o to_o the_o vulgar_a use_n of_o the_o word_n those_o that_o dwell_v near_o unto_o we_o alone_o but_o all_o man_n without_o exception_n who_o be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o we_o consist_v of_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n and_o body_n whether_o they_o be_v stranger_n or_o acquaintance_n friend_n or_o enemy_n unto_o us._n for_o all_o man_n be_v of_o the_o same_o flesh_n 26._o act._n 17._o 26._o and_o create_v according_a to_o the_o same_o image_n of_o god_n and_o also_o our_o brethren_n as_o they_o have_v all_o alike_o descend_v from_o the_o same_o first_o parent_n and_o this_o be_v employ_v in_o the_o law_n where_o that_o commandment_n which_o be_v give_v for_o the_o help_a of_o our_o enemy_n ox_n or_o ass_n be_v repeat_v in_o another_o place_n be_v 58._o ex._n 23._o 4_o 5._o come_v deut._n 22._o 1_o 2_o 3._o esa_n 58._o render_v thy_o brother_n ox_n or_o ass_n and_o the_o prophet_n esay_n make_v it_o a_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o cover_v the_o naked_a without_o any_o exception_n of_o stranger_n or_o enemy_n because_o he_o be_v of_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o our_o saviour_n plain_o press_v this_o duty_n both_o by_o precept_n but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o love_v your_o enemy_n 44._o mat._n 5._o 44._o bless_v they_o that_o curse_v you_o do_v good_a to_o they_o that_o hate_v you_o and_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o despiteful_o use_v you_o and_o persecute_v you_o propound_v the_o
yet_o think_v of_o most_o to_o be_v no_o sin_n and_o free_a from_o the_o censure_n of_o law_n the_o which_o the_o papist_n do_v stiff_o defend_v make_v this_o concupiscence_n and_o lust_n after_o baptism_n to_o be_v no_o sin_n now_o this_o purity_n of_o mind_n and_o heart_n here_o require_v consist_v of_o two_o part_n original_a righteousness_n and_o perfect_a love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o and_o the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o spirit_n original_a righteousness_n be_v both_o a_o cleanness_n from_o all_o unrighteousness_n and_o evil_a concupiscence_n against_o our_o neighbour_n and_o a_o disposition_n and_o proneness_n to_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n the_o which_o righteousness_n the_o lord_n have_v in_o our_o first_o creation_n plant_v in_o our_o nature_n do_v just_o require_v it_o of_o we_o in_o his_o law_n though_o by_o our_o fall_n in_o the_o loin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n we_o have_v lose_v it_o and_o can_v never_o attain_v unto_o it_o in_o any_o perfection_n yea_o he_o do_v it_o not_o only_o in_o justice_n towards_o all_o but_o also_o in_o mercy_n towards_o his_o elect_a to_o this_o end_n that_o see_v hereby_o their_o unrighteousness_n corruption_n and_o misery_n in_o themselves_o they_o may_v be_v force_v to_o renounce_v themselves_o and_o their_o own_o righteousness_n and_o flee_v unto_o christ_n that_o both_o they_o may_v be_v clothe_v with_o his_o righteousness_n and_o by_o his_o spirit_n be_v renew_v according_a to_o his_o image_n 11._o ephe._n 4._o 22_o 23_o 24._o luke_n 1._o 74_o 75._o tit._n 2._o 12_o 13._o rom._n 8._o 6_o 7._o &_o 7._o 8_o 23._o gal._n 5._o 17._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 9_o 1._o pet._n 2._o 11._o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n contrariwise_o here_o be_v forbid_v evil_a concupiscence_n which_o be_v either_o original_a concupiscence_n or_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v refer_v against_o our_o neighbour_n the_o which_o be_v that_o habitual_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o that_o evil_a inclination_n and_o proneness_n to_o lust_n against_o our_o neighbour_n contrary_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o actual_a concupiscence_n which_o be_v evil_a motion_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n against_o our_o neighbour_n both_o hurtful_a and_o foolish_a which_o motion_n be_v either_o evil_a fantasy_n and_o thought_n of_o the_o mind_n or_o evil_a affection_n and_o perturbation_n of_o the_o heart_n 5._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 5._o all_o which_o incline_v man_n to_o evil_a be_v repugnant_a to_o charity_n §._o sect._n 10_o of_o the_o spirit_n lust_a against_o the_o flesh_n the_o spiritual_a concupiscence_n here_o require_v contain_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o lust_a of_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v righteous_a &_o charitable_a cogitation_n in_o our_o mind_n concern_v our_o neighbour_n and_o like_a affection_n in_o our_o heart_n towards_o they_o which_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v and_o nourish_v in_o we_o and_o contrariwise_o evil_a thought_n be_v to_o be_v shun_v which_o either_o be_v cast_v into_o man_n mind_n by_o the_o devil_n and_o be_v call_v his_o suggestion_n or_o arise_v from_o original_a corruption_n and_o habitual_a concupiscence_n and_o both_o of_o they_o either_o sleep_v or_o wake_v the_o lust_a of_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n whereby_o we_o 24._o gal._n 5._o 17_o 24._o fight_v against_o our_o corruption_n and_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o be_v here_o also_o command_v and_o to_o be_v entertain_v and_o embrace_v of_o us._n of_o which_o i_o have_v write_v more_o full_o in_o another_o warfare_n another_o the_o four_o part_n of_o christian_a warfare_n treatise_n §._o sect._n 11_o of_o the_o mean_n enable_v we_o unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o this_o commandment_n the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o this_o commandment_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o such_o as_o tend_v to_o the_o attain_v and_o preserve_v of_o the_o pureness_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v first_o to_o walk_v with_o god_n seek_v to_o approve_v our_o heart_n unto_o he_o who_o search_v and_o tri_v as_o well_o our_o secret_a thought_n and_o inclination_n as_o our_o outward_a word_n and_o action_n second_o to_o observe_v and_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n and_o sense_n that_o no_o evil_a concupiscence_n do_v arise_v in_o we_o or_o enter_v into_o we_o or_o if_o they_o do_v arise_v or_o be_v suggest_v that_o we_o do_v not_o admit_v they_o or_o forthwith_o extinguish_v and_o quench_v they_o second_o to_o watch_v over_o ourselves_o that_o no_o evil_a concupiscence_n do_v arise_v in_o we_o or_o enter_v into_o we_o to_o which_o end_n a_o twofold_a care_n be_v needful_a 1._o when_o we_o be_v awake_a to_o keep_v our_o mind_n occupy_v in_o good_a and_o holy_a meditation_n and_o exercise_v about_o lawful_a thing_n not_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v idle_a or_o to_o wander_v about_o thing_n vain_a &_o unlawful_a 2._o when_o we_o be_v to_o sleep_v that_o we_o commend_v our_o soul_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n desire_v he_o to_o keep_v they_o safe_a from_o tentation_n and_o pure_a from_o concupiscence_n three_o to_o observe_v and_o guard_v our_o sense_n especial_o our_o sight_n by_o who_o ministry_n 5._o gen._n 3._o 6._o josh_n 7._o 21._o job_n 31._o 1._o psal_n 119._o 37._o ephes_n 6._o 12._o 2._o cor._n 10._o 5._o the_o object_n of_o concupiscence_n be_v represent_v to_o the_o mind_n four_o that_o we_o put_v on_o and_o keep_v fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o the_o whole_a spiritual_a armour_n of_o god_n which_o be_v mighty_a to_o cast_v down_o imagination_n and_o to_o subdue_v evil_a thought_n and_o final_o that_o we_o frequent_o use_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n unto_o almighty_a god_n that_o he_o will_v assist_v and_o govern_v we_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n against_o all_o tentation_n and_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n the_o three_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o those_o dvty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o our_o daily_a exercise_n both_o general_o at_o all_o time_n of_o the_o day_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o special_o in_o the_o several_a part_n of_o it_o cap._n i._n that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n ought_v daily_o and_o constant_o to_o be_v perform_v and_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o spurt_v only_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o duty_n contain_v in_o the_o former_a book_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v daily_o and_o constant_o upon_o every_o fit_a occasion_n and_o thus_o have_v we_o entreat_v of_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o all_o those_o who_o desire_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n now_o we_o be_v to_o show_v how_o all_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n be_v to_o be_v daily_o and_o continual_o exercise_v of_o we_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o our_o calling_n and_o occasion_n mean_n and_o opportunity_n will_v suffer_v and_o enable_v us._n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o all_o these_o duty_n shall_v be_v perform_v by_o every_o man_n see_v diverse_a of_o they_o be_v appropriate_a to_o diverse_a person_n sex_n and_o calling_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o subject_n be_v not_o tie_v to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o prince_n nor_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o subject_n the_o husband_n of_o the_o wife_n nor_o the_o wife_n of_o the_o husband_n etc._n etc._n nor_o yet_o that_o all_o duty_n common_a to_o all_o christian_n shall_v be_v perform_v every_o day_n see_v many_o time_n we_o want_v fit_a object_n to_o exercise_v they_o upon_o as_o also_o convenient_a time_n and_o leisure_n ability_n and_o opportunity_n but_o this_o be_v require_v of_o we_o that_o at_o no_o time_n we_o commit_v any_o thing_n against_o the_o holy_a law_n of_o god_n or_o think_v that_o any_o time_n company_n or_o other_o circumstance_n can_v make_v sin_n seasonable_a nor_o yet_o omit_v any_o of_o the_o former_a duty_n when_o god_n require_v they_o at_o our_o hand_n give_v we_o fit_a object_n occasion_n mean_n and_o ability_n to_o perform_v they_o and_o that_o not_o only_o some_o spare_a time_n be_v allot_v to_o these_o christian_a duty_n take_v liberty_n to_o spend_v the_o remainder_n of_o our_o day_n after_o our_o own_o sinful_a lust_n or_o in_o the_o unlawful_a and_o base_a service_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o prince_n thereof_o for_o the_o worthless_a hire_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n but_o we_o must_v be_v whole_o take_v up_o of_o they_o and_o be_v still_o exercise_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o some_o one_o or_o other_o of_o they_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o convenient_a and_o will_v best_o sort_v with_o the_o advance_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a good_a of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n in_o respect_n of_o mean_n and_o occasion_n
1._o deut._n 8._o 17._o receive_v unto_o secondary_a cause_n and_o inferior_a mean_n as_o to_o our_o own_o wisdom_n power_n and_o industry_n but_o ascribe_v they_o whole_o unto_o god_n who_o gift_n they_o be_v for_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v not_o give_v god_n the_o praise_n but_o sacrifice_n 13._o hab._n 1._o 16._o isa_n 10._o 13._o to_o our_o own_o net_n three_o we_o must_v not_o think_v how_o much_o we_o want_v but_o what_o we_o have_v not_o how_o many_o be_v prefer_v before_o we_o but_o how_o many_o better_a than_o we_o come_v behind_o we_o and_o want_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v the_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o this_o duty_n of_o thanksgiving_n be_v first_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o those_o manifold_a blessing_n which_o the_o lord_n heap_v upon_o we_o &_o even_o of_o his_o particular_a gift_n at_o the_o very_a time_n they_o be_v receive_v for_o while_o they_o be_v new_a they_o more_o affect_v we_o and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o great_a thankfulness_n second_o we_o must_v high_o value_v they_o in_o our_o judgement_n if_o not_o in_o their_o own_o worth_n yet_o as_o they_o be_v love-token_n send_v from_o god_n pledge_n and_o pawn_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n for_o the_o better_a we_o conceive_v of_o god_n benefit_n the_o more_o thankful_a will_v we_o be_v unto_o he_o for_o they_o three_o we_o must_v keep_v blessing_n receive_v in_o former_a time_n in_o faithful_a memory_n that_o we_o may_v often_o recount_v they_o and_o add_v they_o to_o the_o new_a we_o may_v become_v more_o fervent_a and_o cheerful_a in_o perform_v of_o this_o duty_n especial_o those_o main_n benefit_n of_o god_n love_n our_o election_n creation_n redemption_n vocation_n justification_n sanctification_n continual_a preservation_n and_o assure_a hope_n of_o our_o glorification_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v the_o more_o ready_o do_v if_o we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o especial_a mean_n to_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o confer_v upon_o we_o new_a benefit_n when_o as_o we_o be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o he_o for_o the_o old_a which_o be_v the_o main_n end_n for_o which_o he_o give_v they_o and_o to_o cast_v upon_o we_o the_o seed_n of_o his_o blessing_n with_o a_o liberal_a hand_n when_o as_o we_o be_v not_o barren_a ground_n but_o yield_v unto_o he_o the_o fruit_n of_o thanksgiving_n cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n in_o every_o several_a part_n of_o the_o day_n and_o first_o of_o wake_v with_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n assoon_o as_o we_o awake_v that_o we_o may_v offer_v unto_o he_o our_o first_o service_n have_v speak_v of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v necessary_o to_o be_v perform_v throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n we_o be_v now_o come_v to_o show_v how_o the_o day_n be_v to_o be_v spend_v in_o the_o particular_a part_n of_o it_o and_o what_o special_a duty_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o they_o several_o as_o god_n shall_v give_v we_o conveniency_n and_o opportunity_n the_o which_o we_o will_v divide_v as_o the_o natural_a day_n consist_v of_o four_o and_o twenty_o hour_n be_v divide_v into_o such_o duty_n as_o respect_v either_o the_o day_n or_o night_n the_o duty_n of_o the_o day_n be_v either_o those_o which_o ordinary_o and_o constant_o be_v to_o be_v do_v in_o certain_a part_n of_o the_o day_n without_o omission_n or_o alteration_n unless_o upon_o some_o urgent_a cause_n or_o those_o which_o respect_v circumstance_n person_n state_n occurrent_n not_o limit_v unto_o any_o certain_a time_n of_o the_o day_n but_o wait_v upon_o the_o most_o opportune_a and_o fit_a occasion_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v duty_n mere_o religious_a and_o belong_v to_o all_o christian_n general_o and_o indifferent_o or_o civil_a duty_n which_o notwithstanding_o aught_o to_o be_v perform_v of_o all_o the_o faithful_a after_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a manner_n the_o first_o religious_a duty_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o begin_v the_o day_n be_v that_o assoon_o as_o we_o awake_v out_o of_o our_o sleep_n we_o offer_v unto_o god_n a_o morning_n sacrifice_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n affection_n and_o endeavour_n sequester_v they_o from_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fix_v upon_o god_n and_o thing_n heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a and_o even_o whilst_o our_o body_n lie_v still_o on_o our_o bed_n and_o before_o we_o have_v unbar_v the_o door_n of_o our_o lip_n to_o give_v passage_n unto_o our_o word_n in_o this_o still_a silence_n we_o must_v lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n to_o commune_v with_o he_o and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o salute_v he_o by_o consecrate_v unto_o he_o their_o first_o and_o best_a service_n of_o which_o duty_n we_o have_v david_n a_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o no_o soon_o awake_v but_o he_o be_v present_o with_o god_n as_o he_o profess_v and_o seek_v he_o 1._o psal_n 139._o 18._o psal_n 63._o 1._o early_o thirst_v in_o his_o soul_n after_o he_o like_o a_o dry_a and_o thirsty_a land_n yea_o so_o diligent_a and_o fervent_a be_v he_o in_o do_v this_o duty_n that_o he_o prevent_v the_o dawn_n 147._o psal_n 119._o 147._o of_o the_o morning_n and_o before_o he_o be_v thorough_o awaken_v and_o have_v all_o his_o sense_n set_v full_o at_o liberty_n from_o the_o band_n of_o sleep_n his_o heart_n be_v rouse_v up_o and_o fix_v upon_o god_n to_o give_v he_o praise_v and_o than_o that_o be_v awake_v 8._o psal_n 57_o 7_o 8._o do_v also_o awaken_v his_o tongue_n and_o instrument_n of_o music_n and_o his_o whole_a man_n to_o join_v together_o in_o glorify_v god_n so_o the_o church_n in_o esayas_n song_n say_v that_o she_o long_v after_o god_n in_o the_o night_n and_o resolve_v that_o with_o her_o spirit_n 9_o esa_n 26._o 9_o within_o she_o she_o will_v seek_v he_o early_o which_o that_o we_o may_v likewise_o practice_v let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v our_o chief_a treasure_n and_o our_o soul_n sole_a delight_n and_o therefore_o let_v our_o heart_n be_v first_o there_o where_o our_o treasure_n be_v and_o see_v he_o be_v the_o only_a true_a cause_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o rejoice_v let_v we_o solace_v ourselves_o in_o our_o fruition_n of_o he_o by_o this_o sweet_a communion_n for_o if_o worldly_a man_n who_o have_v fix_v their_o heart_n on_o earthly_a vanity_n do_v meditate_v on_o they_o in_o the_o night_n without_o weariness_n and_o no_o soon_o awake_v in_o the_o morning_n but_o present_o they_o consecrate_v unto_o they_o their_o first_o thought_n and_o desire_n as_o the_o covetous_a man_n to_o his_o riches_n the_o ambitious_a man_n his_o honour_n the_o voluptuous_a man_n his_o pleasure_n let_v we_o be_v ashamed_a if_o we_o can_v be_v as_o fervent_a and_o diligent_a in_o dedicate_a unto_o god_n the_o first_o service_n of_o our_o heart_n who_o be_v infinite_o more_o worthy_a of_o our_o love_n again_o there_o be_v no_o business_n in_o the_o world_n of_o like_a weight_n and_o worth_n unto_o this_o as_o bring_v singular_a comfort_n to_o our_o heart_n &_o salvation_n to_o our_o soul_n &_o therefore_o let_v we_o give_v it_o the_o priority_n and_o precedency_n and_o not_o suffer_v every_o peddle_v and_o pelt_a trifle_n take_v up_o our_o heart_n first_o and_o make_v it_o to_o watch_v at_o the_o door_n and_o sometime_o to_o depart_v away_o for_o want_n of_o admittance_n and_o see_v god_n be_v the_o most_o worthy_a person_n and_o offer_v to_o confer_v with_o we_o about_o the_o weighty_a occasion_n let_v we_o not_o after_o a_o unmannerly_a and_o foolish_a fashion_n suffer_v he_o to_o attend_v our_o leisure_n till_o we_o have_v do_v confer_v with_o the_o contemptible_a and_o worthless_a world_n about_o earthly_a occasion_n which_o be_v slight_a and_o of_o no_o value_n final_o the_o morning_n be_v the_o best_a and_o fit_a time_n for_o the_o undertake_n and_o achieve_v of_o any_o employment_n because_o of_o the_o freeness_n of_o our_o mind_n from_o all_o encumbrance_n the_o vivacity_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o vigour_n and_o ability_n of_o all_o our_o part_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o late_a rest_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o consecrate_v the_o very_a prime_n of_o it_o unto_o our_o gracious_a god_n who_o best_o deserve_v our_o best_a service_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n by_o some_o short_a prayer_n now_o this_o first_o service_n which_o we_o be_v to_o offer_v unto_o god_n consist_v in_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n which_o be_v the_o two_o wing_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o they_o soar_v aloft_o into_o heaven_n and_o there_o enjoy_v the_o presence_n of_o god_n the_o first_o duty_n
our_o head_n be_v not_o vex_v with_o cark_n care_v nor_o our_o heart_n affright_v with_o the_o terror_n nor_o gnaw_v on_o with_o the_o worm_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n but_o of_o this_o i_o have_v speak_v large_o in_o another_o place_n five_o we_o must_v possess_v our_o soul_n 19_o christian_n warfare_n 2._o part_n l._n 2._o cap._n 19_o with_o patience_n if_o we_o will_v as_o we_o ought_v walk_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n for_o beside_o that_o our_o labour_n in_o themselves_o be_v tedious_a and_o troublesome_a we_o be_v daily_a subject_n to_o many_o cross_n and_o mis-carriage_n in_o they_o which_o will_v discourage_v we_o from_o go_v on_o or_o if_o we_o do_v be_v constrain_v by_o necessity_n yet_o with_o much_o discontentment_n and_o disquietness_n of_o mind_n murmur_v and_o repine_v if_o we_o be_v not_o arm_v with_o patience_n and_o resolution_n to_o suffer_v with_o meekness_n whatsoever_o god_n shall_v be_v please_v to_o send_v six_o we_o must_v have_v our_o heart_n replenish_v with_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n and_o be_v ready_a at_o all_o time_n when_o we_o observe_v his_o love_n in_o blessing_n our_o labour_n to_o lift_v 10._o gen._n 32._o 10._o they_o up_o render_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n we_o must_v give_v he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o they_o and_o not_o sacrifice_v unto_o our_o own_o net_n nor_o attribute_v our_o well-proceeding_a and_o good_a success_n to_o our_o own_o policy_n and_o skill_n industry_n 16._o hab._n 1._o 16._o and_o ability_n but_o know_v that_o whatsoever_o we_o have_v we_o have_v receive_v it_o from_o god_n we_o must_v take_v all_o occasion_n of_o render_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n 7._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o which_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o seventh_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o must_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n who_o will_v rich_o reward_v our_o labour_n 24._o col._n 3._o 23_o 24._o with_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n for_o as_o he_o love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n so_o also_o a_o cheerful_a labourer_n in_o all_o thing_n more_o respect_v our_o inward_a affection_n than_o our_o outward_a action_n and_o as_o it_o be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n so_o will_v it_o be_v most_o comfortable_a unto_o we_o make_v all_o our_o labour_n easy_a when_o our_o heart_n and_o hand_n be_v conjoin_v in_o do_v they_o eight_o we_o must_v observe_v justice_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n do_v nothing_o in_o they_o but_o that_o which_o may_v advance_v our_o neighbour_n good_a as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o avoid_v all_o unjust_a and_o unlawful_a course_n which_o be_v common_o use_v to_o gather_v wealth_n all_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n extortion_n and_o oppression_n 6._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 6._o all_o unprofitable_a labour_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o hurt_n rather_o than_o the_o good_a of_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o deceitful_a deal_n in_o those_o that_o be_v lawful_a final_o by_o this_o justice_n we_o shall_v be_v move_v to_o give_v every_o man_n his_o due_a and_o to_o do_v no_o man_n wrong_v in_o the_o carriage_n of_o our_o calling_n but_o so_o deal_v in_o they_o with_o other_o as_o we_o will_v have_v other_o in_o their_o calling_n to_o deal_v with_o us._n cap._n xix_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v persuade_v we_o to_o be_v faithful_a and_o diligent_a in_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o god_n have_v ordain_v man_n to_o labour_n and_o have_v in_o many_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n strict_o enjoin_v it_o now_o when_o we_o be_v thus_o qualify_v with_o these_o virtue_n and_o grace_n the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n be_v that_o we_o walk_v in_o they_o with_o all_o painfulness_n and_o diligence_n which_o because_o it_o be_v tedious_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o man_n be_v natural_o give_v to_o ease_v and_o liberty_n desire_v no_o calling_n at_o all_o or_o if_o any_o be_v put_v upon_o they_o by_o necessity_n rather_o than_o choice_n to_o walk_v in_o they_o with_o as_o much_o sloth_n and_o negligence_n as_o desire_v of_o their_o gain_n and_o advantage_n will_v permit_v and_o few_o of_o many_o that_o be_v painful_a be_v diligent_a in_o their_o calling_n in_o obedience_n unto_o god_n or_o out_o of_o conscience_n of_o their_o duty_n or_o any_o other_o religious_a consideration_n labour_v not_o otherwise_o in_o they_o then_o infidel_n and_o pagan_n only_o for_o worldly_a benefit_n and_o earthly_a respect_n therefore_o it_o will_v be_v profitable_a to_o propound_v some_o reason_n out_o of_o the_o scripture_n both_o to_o incite_v we_o to_o honest_a labour_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o to_o make_v we_o avoid_v sloth_n and_o idleness_n first_o then_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n have_v ordain_v man_n as_o natural_o to_o labour_v as_o the_o spark_n to_o flee_v upward_o and_o 15._o job_n 5._o 7._o gen._n 2._o 15._o in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n will_v not_o endure_v that_o man_n shall_v be_v idle_a but_o make_v his_o labour_n easy_a and_o comfortable_a that_o he_o may_v labour_v with_o delight_n and_o therefore_o much_o less_o will_v he_o now_o suffer_v man_n unpunished_a to_o live_v at_o his_o ease_n see_v he_o have_v impose_v it_o upon_o he_o as_o a_o penalty_n for_o his_o transgression_n that_o in_o the_o sweat_n of_o his_o face_n he_o shall_v eat_v his_o bread_n and_o have_v purposely_o 19_o gen._n 3._o 19_o curse_v the_o earth_n with_o barrenness_n without_o till_v and_o manure_v be_v content_a that_o it_o shall_v want_v its_o natural_a fruitfulness_n rather_o than_o that_o man_n shall_v want_v necessary_a cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o labour_n and_o though_o he_o will_v have_v his_o saint_n in_o heaven_n to_o keep_v unto_o he_o a_o perpetual_a sabbath_n not_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v idle_a but_o whole_o intent_n to_o his_o praise_n yet_o prescribe_v a_o law_n unto_o sinner_n on_o earth_n he_o appoint_v but_o one_o day_n for_o rest_n and_o six_o for_o labour_n to_o show_v unto_o we_o that_o in_o this_o world_n he_o will_v be_v serve_v not_o only_o with_o religious_a duty_n but_o in_o the_o great_a part_n of_o our_o time_n by_o walk_v faithful_o and_o conscionable_o before_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n express_v and_o exercise_v our_o inward_a grace_n and_o religious_a virtue_n in_o our_o vocation_n and_o the_o outward_a duty_n require_v in_o they_o and_o this_o law_n he_o have_v back_v with_o many_o special_a commandment_n and_o testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n require_v at_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o shall_v daily_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n thus_o solomon_n send_v the_o sluggard_n to_o 6._o pro._n 6._o 6._o learn_v of_o the_o silly_a antony_n diligence_n and_o industry_n in_o his_o labour_n that_o at_o least_o shame_n may_v drive_v he_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o duty_n when_o he_o see_v himself_o a_o reasonable_a man_n who_o have_v so_o many_o motive_n to_o induce_v he_o and_o ability_n to_o propound_v so_o many_o good_a end_n unto_o his_o pain_n to_o be_v exceed_v herein_o by_o a_o silly_a creature_n who_o have_v no_o other_o help_n nor_o inducement_n but_o the_o instinct_n of_o nature_n so_o the_o apostle_n paul_n require_v of_o all_o man_n that_o they_o 11._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 11._o study_v to_o be_v quiet_a and_o to_o do_v their_o own_o business_n and_o condemn_v they_o who_o work_v not_o in_o their_o own_o calling_n but_o busy_a themselves_o in_o other_o man_n matter_n as_o inordinate_a person_n adiudging_a they_o to_o this_o punishment_n that_o if_o they_o will_v not_o work_v neither_o shall_v they_o eat_v because_o they_o have_v no_o right_n unto_o it_o before_o they_o have_v labour_v for_o it_o but_o be_v thief_n who_o live_v by_o the_o sweat_n of_o other_o man_n brow_n and_o like_o idle_a drone_n unjust_o devour_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o labour_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n impli_v where_o he_o first_o require_v they_o to_o work_v with_o quietness_n and_o then_o to_o eat_v their_o own_o bread_n for_o if_o earn_v it_o by_o our_o labour_n make_v it_o our_o own_o than_o it_o be_v not_o our_o own_o before_o we_o have_v earn_v it_o neither_o will_v free_v gift_n of_o friend_n or_o inheritance_n give_v just_a title_n unto_o it_o unless_o we_o strengthen_v it_o by_o perform_v obedience_n to_o that_o first_o law_n after_o the_o fall_n in_o the_o sweat_n of_o thy_o face_n thou_o shall_v eat_v thy_o bread_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n seem_v to_o make_v steal_v and_o not_o labour_v to_o be_v all_o one_o let_v he_o say_v he_o that_o steal_v
over-measure_n we_o be_v to_o take_v special_a care_n that_o we_o use_v they_o with_o due_a moderation_n for_o see_v recreation_n in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a be_v not_o simple_o and_o absolute_o good_a but_o only_o as_o it_o be_v right_o use_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o reason_n and_o that_o be_v superfluous_a which_o exceed_v this_o rule_n and_o defective_a which_o come_v short_a of_o it_o therefore_o we_o must_v careful_o conform_v ourselves_o unto_o it_o and_o not_o recreate_v ourselves_o more_o or_o less_o than_o nature_n require_v or_o then_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o health_n and_o strength_n and_o our_o better_a fit_v for_o more_o serious_a employment_n more_o special_o this_o moderation_n in_o our_o recreation_n must_v extend_v both_o to_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o to_o the_o time_n which_o be_v spend_v in_o they_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o mind_n that_o we_o do_v not_o too_o high_o value_v they_o but_o esteem_v they_o in_o the_o number_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a we_o must_v cause_v they_o to_o 15._o dandum_fw-la est_fw-la aliquod_fw-la interuallun_fw-la animo_fw-la ita_fw-la tamen_fw-la ut_fw-la non_fw-la resoluatur_fw-la sed_fw-la ut_fw-la remittatur_fw-la senec._n epist_n 15._o give_v place_n unto_o duty_n which_o be_v simple_o good_a and_o of_o great_a importance_n when_o they_o can_v convenient_o stand_v together_o our_o heart_n also_o must_v be_v bound_v with_o moderation_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o passion_n so_o as_o we_o burst_v not_o out_o into_o anger_n and_o rage_n when_o we_o be_v cross_v in_o our_o sport_n a_o usual_a fault_n that_o accompany_v the_o pleasure_n of_o hawk_v and_o game_n and_o neither_o wax_n proud_a of_o our_o own_o skill_n and_o activity_n nor_o be_v envious_a against_o those_o which_o do_v excel_v we_o in_o they_o but_o especial_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o ourselves_o that_o they_o do_v not_o steal_v away_o our_o heart_n for_o this_o be_v with_o solomon_n in_o seek_v pleasure_n to_o lose_v ourselves_o in_o a_o labyrinth_n of_o delight_n 4._o 1._o king_n 11._o 4._o and_o for_o the_o enjoy_n of_o trifle_n to_o forgo_v that_o jewel_n wherein_o god_n chief_o 26._o pro._n 23._o 26._o delight_v and_o desire_v above_o all_o other_o thing_n to_o have_v in_o his_o keep_n and_o though_o we_o use_v they_o for_o our_o delight_n yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o make_v they_o like_o servant_n to_o wait_v in_o the_o out-roome_n to_o come_v at_o our_o call_n and_o to_o depart_v when_o we_o have_v no_o further_o need_v of_o their_o service_n and_o not_o like_o our_o best_a belove_a admit_v they_o to_o keep_v residence_n in_o the_o privy_a chamber_n of_o our_o heart_n so_o fix_v and_o fasten_v our_o love_n and_o affection_n upon_o they_o that_o we_o can_v endure_v to_o have_v they_o out_o of_o our_o sight_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o spend_v too_o much_o time_n about_o they_o but_o after_o we_o have_v do_v with_o they_o they_o will_v so_o unsettle_v our_o heart_n and_o wean_v our_o affection_n from_o all_o good_a duty_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o without_o much_o labour_n reduce_v they_o into_o good_a frame_n nor_o make_v they_o fit_a without_o distraction_n to_o perform_v any_o religious_a duty_n as_o hear_v read_v pray_v meditate_v or_o else_o the_o work_n of_o our_o ordinary_a calling_n and_o therefore_o though_o we_o use_v pleasure_n yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o with_o solomon_n give_v ourselves_o unto_o 3._o eccles_n 2._o 2_o 3._o they_o for_o of_o such_o laughter_n we_o may_v right_o say_v it_o be_v mad_a and_o of_o such_o mirth_n we_o may_v demand_v what_o good_a it_o do_v we_o §._o sect._n 2_o moderation_n must_v be_v use_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n in_o respect_n also_o of_o our_o time_n which_o be_v spend_v in_o our_o recreation_n we_o must_v use_v great_a moderation_n make_v they_o serve_v like_o sauce_n to_o our_o meat_n to_o 7._o sint_fw-la exercitationes_fw-la &_o faciles_fw-la &_o breve_n qui_fw-la corpus_fw-la &_o sine_fw-la mora_fw-la laxent_fw-la &_o tempori_fw-la parcant_fw-la cvius_fw-la praecipuè_fw-la ratio_fw-la habenda_fw-la est_fw-la quicquid_fw-la facies_fw-la citò_fw-la redi_fw-la à _fw-la corpore_fw-la ad_fw-la animum_fw-la etc._n etc._n sen._n epist_n 15._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 7._o sharpen_v our_o appetite_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o not_o to_o glut_v ourselves_o with_o they_o and_o so_o to_o make_v we_o the_o more_o unfit_a for_o any_o necessary_a employment_n we_o must_v remember_v that_o they_o be_v but_o recreation_n to_o refresh_v we_o and_o not_o occupation_n to_o tire_v we_o and_o that_o they_o be_v allow_v we_o to_o cheer_v our_o spirit_n and_o repair_v our_o strength_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v more_o fit_a for_o the_o well-performing_a of_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o of_o our_o calling_n and_o not_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o toil_a ourselves_o in_o they_o spend_v and_o consume_v they_o and_o so_o be_v disable_v for_o any_o necessary_a employment_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o god_n have_v not_o create_v and_o redeem_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v whole_o follow_v our_o pleasure_n and_o with_o the_o israelite_n sit_v down_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o rise_v up_o to_o play_v but_o that_o we_o shall_v spend_v our_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n or_o in_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o they_o neither_o have_v he_o appoint_v recreation_n to_o be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n but_o only_o as_o a_o mean_n to_o preserve_v they_o for_o more_o high_a and_o holy_a employment_n tend_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n we_o must_v esteem_v time_n the_o most_o precious_a treasure_n and_o that_o the_o consumption_n of_o it_o be_v the_o most_o dangerous_a disease_n and_o desperate_o unrecoverable_a that_o it_o exceed_v all_o other_o loss_n and_o that_o the_o waste_n of_o it_o be_v the_o great_a unthriftinesse_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o turn_v our_o recreation_n into_o pastime_n as_o the_o english_a name_n import_v make_v only_o this_o use_n of_o they_o to_o cause_v idle_a hour_n seem_v less_o tedious_a for_o this_o be_v but_o to_o set_v spur_n to_o a_o run_a horse_n which_o of_o itself_o post_v away_o speedy_o and_o when_o it_o be_v once_o past_a can_v never_o be_v recall_v let_v we_o not_o fool_n and_o trifle_v out_o this_o our_o most_o precious_a treasure_n upon_o every_o base_a vanity_n or_o if_o we_o have_v do_v it_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o ignorance_n when_o we_o do_v not_o know_v the_o worth_n of_o it_o let_v we_o according_a 16._o eph._n 5._o 16._o to_o the_o apostle_n counsel_n redeem_v it_o at_o any_o price_n and_o recover_v our_o loss_n by_o redouble_v our_o diligence_n in_o all_o good_a duty_n let_v we_o learn_v to_o set_v a_o right_a value_n on_o these_o ware_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o not_o go_v to_o inquire_v of_o worldly_a impostor_n who_o will_v set_v a_o base_a price_n of_o this_o jewel_n to_o cozen_v we_o of_o it_o not_o to_o enrich_v themselves_o with_o our_o spoil_n but_o to_o spoil_v themselves_o also_o with_o our_o loss_n but_o rather_o let_v we_o think_v how_o they_o prize_v it_o in_o hell_n and_o how_o willing_a they_o will_v be_v to_o give_v million_o of_o world_n if_o they_o have_v they_o in_o their_o possession_n for_o the_o purchase_n of_o one_o day_n to_o repent_v of_o their_o former_a course_n especial_o the_o prodigal_a misspend_v of_o their_o time_n final_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o our_o work_n and_o labour_n which_o must_v be_v here_o dispatch_v be_v weighty_a and_o manifold_a see_v in_o this_o world_n everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n be_v either_o get_v or_o lose_v and_o that_o our_o time_n be_v so_o short_a that_o we_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o be_v benight_a before_o we_o have_v end_v our_o business_n and_o so_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o come_v short_a of_o the_o promise_a rest_n that_o this_o short_a 35._o heb._n 4._o 1._o mark_n 13._o 35._o time_n be_v also_o uncertain_a see_v we_o know_v not_o at_o what_o hour_n our_o lord_n will_v come_v and_o call_v we_o to_o our_o reckon_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o be_v wise_a unto_o our_o own_o salvation_n we_o will_v not_o spend_v much_o of_o this_o short_a and_o uncertain_a time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n sport_n and_o pastime_n but_o rather_o in_o make_v and_o keep_v straight_o our_o account_n and_o in_o prepare_v ourselves_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o appear_v before_o our_o judge_n especial_o consider_v that_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o beforehand_o that_o he_o be_v most_o righteous_a and_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n will_v reward_v every_o man_n according_a to_o their_o work_n that_o he_o 36._o 2
together_o with_o we_o and_o so_o by_o his_o wise_a and_o powerful_a providence_n guide_v and_o prosper_v all_o our_o endeavour_n as_o that_o they_o shall_v whole_o tend_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o good_a for_o thus_o perform_v our_o duty_n he_o will_v double_v and_o redouble_v his_o favour_n upon_o we_o bless_v our_o servant_n and_o child_n for_o our_o sake_n and_o we_o for_o their_o sake_n by_o cause_v all_o their_o labour_n to_o prosper_v in_o their_o hand_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n servant_n jacob_n joseph_n 23._o gen._n 24._o 52_o 56._o gen._n 30._o 27._o &_o 39_o 3_o 22._o act._n 10._o 2_o 7_o 23._o and_o the_o soldier_n and_o servant_n of_o cornelius_n who_o be_v train_v up_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n either_o by_o their_o master_n or_o their_o own_o parent_n prosper_v in_o their_o proceed_n and_o so_o bring_v a_o blessing_n upon_o they_o &_o the_o whole_a family_n whereas_o contrariwise_o the_o neglect_n of_o these_o religious_a duty_n bring_v god_n wrath_n upon_o the_o governor_n &_o those_o likewise_o that_o belong_v unto_o he_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n pour_v out_o thy_o fury_n upon_o the_o heathen_a that_o 25._o jer._n 10._o 25._o know_v thou_o not_o and_o upon_o the_o family_n that_o call_v not_o on_o thy_o name_n last_o it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a encouragement_n to_o make_v we_o diligent_a in_o perform_v these_o religious_a duty_n in_o our_o family_n if_o we_o will_v but_o consider_v that_o we_o shall_v hereby_o be_v special_a mean_n of_o gain_v many_o unto_o christ_n which_o shall_v hereafter_o be_v the_o crown_n of_o our_o rejoice_v that_o we_o shall_v much_o more_o comfortable_o travel_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o in_o our_o tedious_a pilgrimage_n towards_o our_o heavenly_a home_n when_o we_o go_v not_o above_o but_o have_v those_o that_o belong_v unto_o we_o to_o bear_v we_o company_n who_o will_v be_v ready_a at_o hand_n to_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o journey_n to_o admonish_v we_o when_o we_o be_v go_v out_o of_o the_o way_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o fall_v and_o when_o we_o be_v fall_v to_o put_v to_o their_o help_a hand_n for_o the_o raise_n of_o we_o up_o again_o and_o to_o fight_v on_o our_o side_n against_o those_o spiritual_a thief_n that_o come_v to_o rob_v we_o of_o the_o rich_a treasure_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o malicious_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o they_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n that_o they_o may_v foil_v we_o in_o the_o fight_n or_o force_v we_o with_o their_o fury_n to_o desist_v from_o our_o course_n and_o to_o return_v back_o again_o into_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n final_o that_o we_o shall_v with_o unspeakable_a joy_n and_o ravish_a comfort_n appear_v before_o the_o lord_n at_o the_o latter_a day_n when_o be_v accompany_v with_o those_o who_o have_v be_v by_o god_n commit_v unto_o our_o charge_n we_o have_v careful_o govern_v and_o guide_v in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n we_o shall_v resign_v and_o redelive_a they_o unto_o god_n to_o be_v crown_v with_o the_o same_o happiness_n which_o ourselves_o shall_v enjoy_v say_v with_o our_o saviour_n of_o our_o family_n as_o he_o of_o his_o church_n behold_v i_o and_o 13._o heb._n 2._o 13._o the_o child_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o which_o will_v infinite_o more_o rejoice_v our_o heart_n at_o that_o day_n then_o if_o have_v be_v monarch_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n we_o shall_v have_v leave_v it_o to_o our_o posterity_n as_o a_o inheritance_n after_o us._n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o householder_n to_o catechise_v their_o family_n and_o of_o the_o cause_n why_o it_o be_v neglect_v now_o that_o we_o may_v thus_o nurture_n our_o family_n in_o god_n fear_n and_o train_v they_o up_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o religious_a and_o christian_a duty_n as_o prayer_n sing_v of_o psalm_n read_v the_o scripture_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a of_o which_o we_o have_v already_o speak_v there_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o instruct_v they_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o second_o wise_a government_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v move_v and_o draw_v to_o put_v in_o practice_n and_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o all_o that_o be_v teach_v and_o learn_v for_o the_o right_n inform_v of_o their_o life_n concern_v the_o former_a it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o parent_n and_o governor_n of_o family_n that_o they_o instruct_v and_o catechise_v their_o child_n and_o servant_n in_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o main_a principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n which_o though_o it_o be_v a_o most_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a duty_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o all_o yet_o be_v it_o in_o these_o day_n exceed_o neglect_v of_o the_o most_o as_o a_o thing_n needless_a and_o not_o belong_v unto_o they_o of_o which_o neglect_n these_o seem_v to_o be_v the_o chief_a cause_n first_o the_o profaneness_n of_o man_n mind_n and_o contempt_n of_o religion_n which_o make_v they_o think_v this_o one_o thing_n so_o necessary_a in_o christ_n judgement_n to_o be_v in_o they_o 42._o luke_n 10._o 42._o of_o all_o thing_n most_o unnecessary_a and_o that_o whereas_o knowledge_n in_o all_o other_o profession_n be_v require_v in_o some_o perfection_n some_o little_a smattering_n or_o a_o bare_a show_n be_v sufficient_a in_o the_o profession_n of_o christianity_n which_o notwithstanding_o as_o far_o excel_v they_o as_o the_o soul_n the_o body_n or_o heaven_n earth_n second_o a_o erroneous_a judgement_n whereby_o they_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o though_o this_o knowledge_n be_v necessary_a for_o all_o yet_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o instruct_v their_o family_n in_o it_o belong_v not_o at_o all_o unto_o they_o but_o unto_o the_o minister_n only_o three_o their_o ignorance_n which_o disable_v they_o unto_o it_o be_v such_o as_o the_o apostle_n complain_v of_o who_o when_o for_o the_o time_n 12._o heb._n 5._o 12._o they_o ought_v to_o be_v teacher_n yet_o have_v need_n to_o be_v catechize_v themselves_o in_o the_o first_o principle_n of_o religion_n and_o to_o be_v feed_v with_o milk_n rather_o than_o strong_a meat_n which_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o carnal_a shame_n of_o betray_v it_o to_o their_o inferior_n four_o a_o much_o more_o impious_a shame_n to_o be_v note_v of_o those_o who_o be_v as_o bad_a or_o worse_o than_o themselves_o for_o man_n too_o precise_a and_o forward_a in_o thing_n not_o pertain_v unto_o they_o the_o last_o and_o chief_a cause_n be_v worldly-mindednesse_a whereby_o man_n be_v whole_o take_v up_o with_o earthly_a affair_n so_o as_o they_o have_v neither_o leisure_n nor_o pleasure_n to_o follow_v spiritual_a exercise_n which_o so_o far_o prevail_v with_o many_o that_o they_o not_o only_o neglect_v this_o duty_n themselves_o but_o also_o will_v not_o suffer_v those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o charge_n to_o be_v teach_v by_o other_o first_o because_o they_o will_v not_o have_v they_o more_o wise_a or_o religious_a than_o themselves_o second_o because_o they_o imagine_v that_o they_o will_v be_v less_o pliable_a to_o unjust_a course_n for_o the_o get_n of_o unlawful_a gain_n and_o that_o be_v more_o intent_n to_o god_n service_n they_o will_v become_v less_o diligent_a in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o carthly_a mammon_n last_o because_o they_o can_v endure_v that_o any_o time_n shall_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a duty_n as_o think_v all_o lose_v which_o be_v not_o spend_v in_o worldly_a employment_n and_o consecrate_v to_o their_o earthly_a idol_n of_o gain_n and_o profit_n yea_o this_o duty_n of_o catechise_n be_v not_o only_o neglect_v of_o household_n governor_n but_o also_o of_o minister_n not_o only_o such_o as_o be_v either_o idle_a or_o insufficient_a to_o teach_v the_o people_n but_o likewise_o of_o many_o who_o be_v otherwise_o able_a and_o diligent_a and_o that_o first_o because_o they_o consider_v not_o the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o this_o excellent_a exercise_n second_o because_o they_o suppose_v that_o it_o be_v not_o please_v and_o plausible_a to_o the_o people_n and_o last_o because_o they_o think_v it_o too_o mean_a a_o subject_n for_o their_o great_a learning_n and_o eminent_a gift_n but_o let_v such_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n consider_v not_o what_o they_o be_v able_a to_o teach_v but_o what_o the_o poor_a people_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n be_v able_a to_o learn_v and_o that_o they_o must_v like_v nurse_n give_v unto_o their_o child_n not_o the_o best_a and_o strong_a meat_n but_o that_o which_o they_o find_v by_o experience_n the_o fit_a to_o nourish_v they_o let_v they_o remember_v christ_n charge_n to_o feed_v the_o tender_a lamb_n as_o well_o as_o the_o strong_a sheep_n and_o the_o apostle_n 15._o john_n 21._o 15._o paul_n practice_n
help_n whereas_o those_o that_o use_v they_o not_o never_o need_v they_o so_o if_o we_o accustom_v ourselves_o to_o immoderate_a sleep_n we_o shall_v turn_v superfluity_n into_o a_o kind_n of_o necessity_n and_o with_o salomon_n 10._o pro._n 6._o 9_o 10._o sluggard_n be_v still_o crave_v for_o more_o when_o as_o already_o we_o have_v take_v too_o much_o whereas_o if_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o feel_v our_o spirit_n refresh_v and_o our_o strength_n repair_v with_o moderate_a rest_n we_o will_v shake_v off_o sloth_n and_o rise_v betimes_o set_v ourselves_o about_o some_o good_a employment_n nature_n will_v be_v easy_o satisfy_v and_o will_v never_o pull_v we_o back_o when_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o rise_v cap._n xxxviii_o of_o those_o christian_a and_o religious_a duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o if_o we_o will_v sanctify_v the_o lord_n day_n we_o must_v prepare_v for_o it_o before_o it_o come_v beside_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v every_o day_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o which_o we_o have_v already_o speak_v there_o be_v other_o which_v more_o special_o belong_v to_o the_o lord_n day_n of_o which_o we_o be_v now_o to_o entreat_v for_o howsoever_o we_o ought_v to_o devote_v ourselves_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n to_o god_n service_n yet_o this_o day_n be_v to_o be_v set_v apart_o and_o consecrate_v whole_o after_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n to_o god_n immediate_a worship_n so_o as_o we_o may_v not_o in_o any_o part_n thereof_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o any_o of_o our_o own_o work_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o advance_v of_o our_o worldly_a end_n whereof_o i_o will_v speak_v the_o more_o brief_o because_o i_o have_v in_o part_n touch_v already_o the_o main_n point_n and_o sum_n of_o the_o four_o commandment_n and_o because_o also_o diverse_a of_o my_o learned_a and_o godly_a brethren_n have_v excellent_o labour_v in_o this_o argument_n leave_v nothing_o for_o i_o after_o their_o plentiful_a harvest_n but_o some_o few_o glean_n unless_o i_o will_v pick_v out_o of_o their_o sheaf_n and_o say_v the_o same_o thing_n again_o which_o they_o have_v better_o say_v already_o and_o yet_o because_o my_o desire_n be_v that_o this_o treatise_n shall_v be_v perfect_a in_o all_o its_o part_n i_o will_v brief_o speak_v of_o these_o duty_n and_o give_v some_o direction_n for_o the_o spend_n of_o this_o day_n in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o profitable_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o assure_v and_o further_a of_o our_o salvation_n and_o first_o if_o we_o will_v right_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n day_n when_o it_o come_v there_o be_v require_v beforehand_o a_o due_a preparation_n neither_o can_v any_o action_n of_o weight_n and_o worth_n be_v well_o perform_v which_o be_v sudden_o and_o rash_o undertake_v and_o scarce_o ever_o think_v on_o before_o it_o be_v attempt_v especial_o if_o there_o be_v much_o and_o mighty_a opposition_n which_o will_v be_v never_o want_v in_o these_o religious_a duty_n that_o so_o near_o concern_v our_o salvation_n till_o we_o come_v to_o keep_v a_o perpetual_a sabbath_n in_o god_n kingdom_n see_v our_o spiritual_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n the_o devil_n world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n leave_v no_o mean_n unassayed_a which_o may_v make_v all_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n unprofitable_a unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o our_o general_a preparation_n in_o the_o whole_a week_n now_o this_o preparation_n be_v either_o general_a or_o more_o special_a the_o general_a be_v in_o the_o whole_a week_n before_o by_o perform_v those_o christian_n and_o religious_a duty_n of_o which_o i_o have_v former_o entreat_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v keep_v continual_o in_o good_a plight_n and_o order_n season_v with_o the_o love_n of_o piety_n and_o settle_v in_o a_o good_a course_n than_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n will_v be_v easy_a and_o familiar_a sweet_a and_o delightful_a and_o as_o he_o that_o keep_v himself_o in_o breath_n by_o run_v every_o day_n hold_v out_o well_o when_o he_o be_v put_v to_o his_o best_a speed_n and_o run_v that_o race_n for_o the_o get_n of_o the_o garland_n whereas_o he_o who_o take_v his_o ease_n be_v pursy_a and_o shortwinded_a and_o run_v with_o much_o pain_n and_o difficulty_n tyre_v before_o he_o come_v to_o the_o goal_n so_o if_o we_o will_v every_o day_n inure_v ourselves_o to_o run_v our_o spiritual_a race_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n we_o shall_v find_v ourselves_o long-winded_a active_a and_o able_a to_o hold_v out_o when_o as_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n we_o be_v put_v as_o it_o be_v to_o our_o best_a speed_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o garland_n of_o grace_n and_o crown_n of_o glory_n whereas_o if_o we_o spend_v the_o week_n in_o slothful_a ease_n and_o pamper_v ourselves_o to_o the_o full_a with_o sensual_a delight_n if_o we_o give_v our_o heart_n liberty_n to_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o fix_v they_o whole_o upon_o earthly_a pleasure_n and_o profit_n if_o we_o let_v our_o tongue_n loose_a to_o discourse_v only_o of_o sensual_a and_o terrene_a affair_n and_o never_o acquaint_v they_o with_o the_o language_n of_o canaan_n and_o if_o all_o our_o action_n be_v suitable_a to_o they_o both_o be_v whole_o employ_v about_o temporary_a object_n then_o shall_v we_o find_v it_o impossible_a on_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o withdraw_v they_o from_o their_o common_a haunt_n see_v for_o want_v of_o use_n religious_a exercise_n will_v be_v tedious_a and_o unpleasant_a unto_o we_o and_o though_o we_o with_o some_o force_n bring_v they_o to_o holy_a duty_n yet_o find_v no_o taste_n nor_o delight_n in_o they_o they_o will_v ever_o and_o anon_o steal_v away_o or_o violent_o break_v from_o we_o and_o rove_v and_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o special_a preparation_n to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o evening_n before_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o more_o special_a preparation_n be_v to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o evening_n before_o the_o lord_n day_n wherein_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v first_o we_o must_v remove_v all_o impediment_n which_o may_v hinder_v we_o in_o our_o rest_n and_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o and_o second_o we_o must_v use_v the_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o these_o holy_a duty_n the_o main_a hindrance_n which_o must_v be_v remove_v be_v two_o worldliness_n and_o wickedness_n by_o the_o former_a i_o understand_v our_o earthly_a and_o ordinary_a business_n worldly_a care_n and_o cogitation_n which_o if_o they_o keep_v possession_n in_o our_o heart_n they_o will_v choke_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n word_n distract_v we_o in_o our_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n and_o make_v all_o holy_a exercise_n cold_a formal_a and_o unprofitable_a unto_o us._n for_o the_o prevent_n whereof_o it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v desire_v that_o we_o will_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v and_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o the_o necessary_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n so_o order_n and_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o worldly_a business_n as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v whole_o dispatch_v and_o settle_v betimes_o on_o the_o saturday_n whereby_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v preserve_v from_o encroach_a upon_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o it_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o many_o for_o the_o effect_n of_o our_o worldly_a affair_n which_o through_o our_o negligence_n and_o forgetfulness_n be_v leave_v undo_v do_v then_o press_v upon_o we_o as_o work_n of_o necessity_n but_o also_o we_o shall_v have_v hereby_o convenient_a leisure_n and_o fit_a time_n for_o our_o better_a preparation_n unto_o all_o those_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n which_o the_o next_o day_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v and_o this_o be_v to_o keep_v our_o foot_n from_o the_o sabbath_n 5._o esa_n 58._o 13._o eccl._n 5._o 1._o exod._n 3._o 5._o namely_o from_o tread_v upon_o god_n holy_a ground_n and_o enter_v rash_o upon_o his_o right_n when_o as_o we_o appoint_v and_o set_v apart_o a_o interim_n of_o time_n between_o our_o worldly_a affair_n and_o those_o holy_a duty_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o it_o be_v certain_a bound_n between_o we_o and_o the_o mount_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o violate_v god_n commandment_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o wean_v and_o sequester_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o worldly_a thing_n that_o they_o may_v be_v whole_o intent_n unto_o holy_a exercise_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o ancient_a practice_n of_o the_o church_n be_v very_o commendable_a and_o consequent_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o to_o be_v lament_v which_o ordain_v that_o all_o labour_a man_n both_o in_o husbandry_n and_o trade_n shall_v give_v over_o their_o work_n betimes_o upon_o
my_o heart_n to_o perform_v thy_o statute_n always_o even_o unto_o the_o end_n concern_v the_o former_a it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o entitle_v we_o unto_o true_a godliness_n that_o we_o be_v religious_a by_o fit_n have_v our_o good_a and_o bad_a day_n or_o that_o we_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o religious_a exercise_n and_o then_o think_v that_o we_o be_v set_v at_o liberty_n to_o live_v as_o we_o listen_v and_o to_o follow_v the_o lust_n of_o our_o own_o flesh_n that_o we_o sometime_o perform_v christian_a duty_n when_o our_o worldly_a profit_n or_o pleasure_n will_v give_v we_o any_o leisure_n and_o neglect_v or_o slight_o perform_v they_o when_o we_o have_v other_o employment_n or_o as_o it_o be_v in_o some_o religious_a humour_n and_o pang_n of_o devotion_n cause_v by_o fear_n of_o some_o approach_a judgement_n or_o by_o smart_n of_o some_o present_a affliction_n for_o inconstancy_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o folly_n will_v not_o stand_v with_o true_a godliness_n which_o be_v the_o head_n and_o prime_a part_n of_o spiritual_a wisdom_n the_o which_o as_o it_o enable_v we_o to_o choose_v that_o which_o be_v best_a so_o also_o 10._o psal_n 111._o 10._o to_o be_v constant_a in_o our_o choice_n whereas_o folly_n and_o impiety_n be_v full_a of_o vanity_n and_o lightness_n cause_v man_n according_a to_o that_o sway_n which_o they_o bear_v in_o they_o to_o be_v unsettled_a and_o inconstant_a in_o all_o their_o way_n if_o at_o least_o they_o have_v any_o inclination_n unto_o religious_a duty_n and_o be_v not_o whole_o settle_v upon_o their_o dregs_n and_o like_o meteor_n hang_v in_o the_o air_n sometime_o move_v towards_o heaven_n and_o soon_o after_o fall_v back_o again_o towards_o the_o earth_n but_o no_o further_a progress_n have_v any_o make_v in_o piety_n than_o he_o have_v profit_v in_o the_o constant_a practice_n of_o religious_a duty_n and_o they_o who_o be_v sometime_o hot_a and_o sometime_o cold_a and_o sometime_o between_o both_o lukewarm_a who_o one_o while_n perform_v service_n unto_o god_n and_o another_o while_o neglect_v it_o now_o devout_a and_o seem_o zealous_a in_o good_a thing_n and_o soon_o after_o cold_a and_o negligent_a carnal_a and_o profane_a have_v just_a cause_n to_o suspect_v themselves_o that_o as_o yet_o they_o have_v make_v no_o sound_a entrance_n into_o the_o practice_n of_o godliness_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o former_a point_n illustrate_v by_o some_o comparison_n for_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v compare_v to_o the_o king_n highway_n and_o they_o who_o go_v on_o in_o it_o to_o traveller_n go_v on_o in_o their_o journey_n towards_o their_o own_o country_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v sometime_o see_v in_o this_o way_n be_v no_o sign_n that_o in_o good_a earnest_n we_o travel_v in_o it_o if_o we_o sometime_o go_v forward_o and_o sometime_o backward_o but_o rather_o that_o we_o be_v walk_v for_o recreation_n and_o will_v give_v over_o when_o we_o feel_v any_o wearynesse_n even_o thief_n and_o robber_n do_v sometime_o cross_v the_o highway_n though_o their_o ordinary_a haunt_n be_v in_o the_o wood_n and_o mountain_n yea_o will_v travel_v in_o it_o for_o a_o while_n that_o they_o may_v be_v think_v true_a man_n and_o so_o get_v the_o better_a advantage_n by_o be_v unsuspected_a of_o execute_v their_o design_n but_o it_o be_v only_o the_o honest_a traveller_n that_o go_v constant_o in_o his_o journey_n and_o travel_v in_o it_o from_o morning_n to_o night_n it_o be_v compare_v likewise_o to_o the_o run_v of_o a_o race_n wherein_o none_o get_v the_o garland_n but_o they_o who_o run_v as_o they_o 24._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 24._o ought_v and_o as_o runner_n do_v not_o sometime_o run_v and_o sometime_o stand_v still_o one_o while_o hold_v the_o right_a course_n and_o another_o while_n leave_v it_o spend_v their_o time_n and_o travel_n in_o byway_n or_o in_o go_v by_o fit_n forward_o and_o backward_o for_o so_o they_o shall_v be_v non-proficients_a rid_v no_o ground_n and_o after_o much_o labour_n lose_v be_v as_o far_o from_o the_o goal_n and_o garland_n as_o they_o be_v at_o the_o beginning_n when_o they_o first_o set_v forth_o so_o none_o get_v the_o garland_n of_o glory_n who_o do_v not_o run_v constant_o in_o the_o race_n of_o godliness_n and_o they_o who_o run_v by_o fit_n and_o start_v sometime_o go_v forward_o and_o sometime_o stand_v still_o or_o go_v backward_o or_o out_o of_o the_o way_n become_v hereby_o non-proficients_a in_o christianity_n and_o after_o that_o by_o much_o unsettled_a ramble_a up_o and_o down_o they_o have_v tire_v themselves_o in_o this_o course_n they_o be_v like_o the_o blind_a horse_n in_o the_o mill_n in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o case_n they_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n no_o more_o mortify_v to_o sin_n nor_o rich_a in_o save_v grace_n no_o more_o expert_a and_o active_a in_o christian_a duty_n no_o near_o the_o goal_n nor_o sure_a of_o the_o garland_n at_o the_o end_n of_o their_o life_n than_o when_o they_o first_o enter_v into_o the_o profession_n of_o religion_n yea_o oftentimes_o have_v weary_v themselves_o in_o this_o fruitless_a labour_n and_o see_v the_o small_a benefit_n that_o they_o have_v reap_v of_o it_o for_o want_v of_o hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o ever_o get_v either_o the_o garland_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o crown_n of_o glory_n they_o quite_o give_v out_o and_o cease_v any_o long_a to_o run_v in_o the_o christian_a race_n do_v return_v back_o again_o like_o the_o dog_n to_o his_o vomit_n and_o run_v as_o fast_o as_o ever_o they_o do_v in_o their_o old_a wicked_a course_n that_o so_o they_o may_v not_o lose_v all_o but_o may_v gain_v at_o least_o the_o prize_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o satan_n offer_v unto_o those_o who_o run_v swift_a in_o the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n final_o the_o christian_a life_n be_v our_o spiritual_a husbandry_n in_o which_o there_o can_v be_v without_o loss_n any_o intermission_n of_o our_o labour_n but_o one_o business_n be_v finish_v another_o present_o be_v to_o be_v undertake_v after_o break_v up_o of_o our_o fallow_a ground_n and_o plough_v there_o must_v be_v sow_v and_o harrow_n after_o seed_n time_n weed_n and_o then_o reap_v and_o carry_v into_o the_o barn_n neither_o must_v the_o spare_a time_n between_o these_o main_a employment_n be_v spend_v in_o idleness_n but_o in_o tend_v of_o our_o cattle_n which_o be_v the_o help_n of_o husbandry_n in_o make_v and_o mend_v of_o our_o fence_n in_o lop_n and_o top_v plash_v and_o prune_v thresh_v out_o of_o the_o corn_n that_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o our_o own_o use_n or_o carry_v out_o to_o the_o market_n with_o many_o other_o employment_n of_o like_a nature_n so_o be_v there_o no_o intermission_n of_o our_o pain_n in_o the_o spiritual_a husbandry_n but_o after_o one_o duty_n perform_v we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o about_o another_o and_o spend_v our_o whole_a time_n either_o in_o prepare_v our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a ground_n to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n word_n or_o about_o the_o art_n of_o sow_v or_o cover_v the_o seed_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v steal_v away_o or_o in_o weed_n it_o from_o vice_n and_o corruption_n when_o it_o begin_v to_o grow_v or_o in_o preserve_v and_o strengthen_v all_o the_o good_a help_n and_o mean_n which_o will_v enable_v and_o further_o we_o in_o all_o our_o christian_a labour_n or_o in_o make_v or_o repair_v our_o spiritual_a fence_n which_o may_v keep_v out_o the_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n and_o enemy_n of_o our_o christian_a thrift_n or_o in_o reap_v the_o present_a crop_n of_o god_n save_v grace_n which_o will_v comfortable_o sustain_v we_o in_o the_o full_a assurance_n and_o expectation_n of_o the_o everlasting_a harvest_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n §._o sect._n 3_o a_o complaint_n of_o man_n un_o constancy_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o yet_o alas_o how_o many_o of_o we_o who_o seem_v most_o forward_o in_o the_o profession_n of_o christianity_n that_o have_v not_o in_o the_o great_a part_n of_o their_o life_n come_v to_o any_o settle_a constancy_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n how_o many_o profess_v themselves_o traveller_n towards_o our_o heavenly_a country_n and_o yet_o be_v unconstant_a in_o all_o their_o way_n and_o unsettled_a in_o all_o their_o course_n sometime_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o sometime_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o serve_v god_n one_o day_n or_o in_o some_o small_a part_n of_o it_o &_o spend_v the_o rest_n of_o their_o time_n in_o serve_v satan_n the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n how_o many_o that_o make_v a_o fair_a show_n as_o though_o they_o will_v run_v the_o christian_a race_n who_o one_o while_n go_v forward_o and_o another_o while_n as_o out_o of_o breath_n
into_o act_n when_o we_o have_v have_v fit_a occasion_n our_o worldliness_n and_o earthly_a mindedness_n which_o have_v make_v we_o by_o affect_v transitory_a trifle_n to_o neglect_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a excellency_n and_o neglect_v god_n service_n to_o serve_v satan_n in_o hope_n of_o receive_v this_o base_a wage_n and_o reward_n of_o iniquity_n our_o little_a profit_v by_o the_o long_a enjoy_n and_o use_v of_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o plentiful_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o the_o enrich_n of_o ourselves_o with_o god_n spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n knowledge_n faith_n affiance_n love_n zeal_n patience_n or_o the_o fruitful_a exercise_v of_o they_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o have_v come_v to_o pass_v by_o our_o irreverent_a slothful_a and_o sluggish_a use_v of_o the_o mean_n nor_o bring_v unto_o they_o any_o faith_n zeal_n fervency_n of_o spirit_n or_o a_o good_a conscience_n our_o want_n of_o christian_a valour_n and_o resolution_n in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n and_o our_o often_o yield_v unto_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n final_o our_o abuse_n of_o prosperity_n and_o temporary_a blessing_n which_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n as_o present_a wage_n in_o our_o hand_n to_o make_v we_o more_o cheerful_a in_o his_o service_n we_o have_v abuse_v as_o mean_n and_o occasion_n to_o make_v we_o more_o sinful_a more_o forgetful_a of_o god_n and_o negligent_a and_o cold_a in_o his_o service_n more_o proud_a worldly_a and_o unconscionable_a in_o all_o our_o course_n and_o when_o we_o have_v call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n these_o and_o such_o other_o sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v be_v hinder_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o have_v unfeigned_o lament_v and_o bewail_v they_o with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o resolve_a amendment_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v then_o be_v we_o also_o to_o renew_v and_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n by_o apply_v afresh_o unto_o we_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v make_v in_o christ_n unto_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n the_o which_o often_o renew_v of_o our_o covenant_n with_o god_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n of_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v this_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o they_o god_n have_v promise_v therein_o that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o from_o we_o our_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o that_o he_o 26._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o 20._o and_o 36._o 26._o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n within_o we_o that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o his_o statute_n and_o keep_v his_o ordinance_n and_o do_v they_o that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o way_n that_o we_o 40._o jer._n 31._o 33._o and_o 32._o 40._o may_v fear_v he_o for_o ever_o and_o put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o as_o thus_o on_o god_n part_n we_o be_v strengthen_v unto_o all_o good_a duty_n by_o his_o spirit_n which_o he_o promise_v and_o give_v unto_o we_o so_o also_o on_o our_o part_n this_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n enable_v we_o hereunto_o for_o the_o more_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o all_o god_n benefit_n both_o spiritual_a in_o this_o life_n and_o heavenly_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o more_o we_o love_v he_o who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o and_o of_o his_o infinite_a bounty_n have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o such_o inestimable_a blessing_n and_o 29._o nehem._n 10._o 29._o the_o more_o we_o love_v he_o the_o more_o loath_a we_o be_v to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v displease_v he_o and_o the_o more_o forward_o and_o willing_a to_o glorify_v he_o and_o to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v take_v more_o care_n to_o approve_v our_o way_n to_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n then_o unto_o man_n the_o second_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o chief_o labour_v to_o approve_v all_o our_o work_n and_o way_n to_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n rather_o than_o unto_o man_n the_o testimony_n whereof_o be_v much_o more_o to_o be_v esteem_v then_o public_a fame_n and_o humane_a censure_n for_o fame_n be_v but_o a_o breath_n of_o the_o often_o deceive_v multitude_n may_v also_o deceive_v we_o by_o give_v a_o false_a testimony_n either_o on_o the_o worse_a or_o better_a part_n but_o our_o conscience_n which_o be_v privy_a even_o to_o our_o secret_a action_n and_o inward_a intention_n in_o do_v they_o will_v not_o easy_o be_v corrupt_v to_o give_v in_o false_a evidence_n especial_o in_o those_o who_o be_v sanctify_v and_o regenerate_v humane_a and_o vulgar_a censure_n be_v often_o false_a and_o frivolous_a ridiculous_a and_o impious_a applaud_v that_o which_o god_n condemn_v and_o condemn_v that_o which_o he_o commend_v and_o common_o that_o best_a please_v the_o multitude_n which_o displease_v he_o they_o call_v he_o honourable_a not_o who_o honour_v god_n and_o be_v honour_v of_o he_o who_o be_v a_o son_n of_o god_n brother_n of_o christ_n and_o heir_n of_o heaven_n but_o who_o be_v ennoble_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o parent_n or_o who_o have_v buy_v glorious_a title_n as_o it_o be_v a_o slave_n in_o the_o market_n or_o as_o the_o centurion_n his_o freedom_n with_o a_o great_a sum_n they_o call_v he_o rich_a and_o happy_a who_o be_v poor_a beggarly_a naked_a and_o utter_o destitute_a of_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n grace_n because_o he_o have_v some_o worldly_a pelf_n which_o every_o day_n may_v be_v take_v from_o he_o or_o he_o from_o it_o and_o he_o of_o the_o world_n be_v esteem_v valorous_a and_o magnanimous_a who_o be_v so_o impotent_a in_o rule_v his_o passion_n that_o he_o can_v bear_v the_o least_o injury_n without_o take_v revenge_n and_o contrariwise_o he_o base_a and_o cowardly_a who_o dissemble_v wrong_n and_o according_a to_o christ_n commandment_n do_v ready_o forgive_v they_o leave_v vengeance_n to_o god_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o belong_v though_o nothing_o be_v more_o contrary_a to_o true_a fortitude_n or_o the_o magnanimous_a constancy_n of_o a_o sound_n and_o well-settled_n mind_n then_o with_o every_o wind_n of_o word_n to_o be_v move_v out_o of_o a_o right_a state_n and_o with_o other_o man_n folly_n to_o become_v furious_a and_o frantic_a but_o a_o good_a conscience_n give_v in_o true_a evidence_n as_o witness_v with_o god_n or_o that_o which_o he_o witness_v not_o out_o of_o a_o blind_a opinion_n mislead_v by_o passion_n but_o according_a to_o the_o book_n of_o holy_a scripture_n with_o which_o this_o book_n of_o conscience_n common_o agree_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o constant_o perform_v those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v please_v unto_o god_n let_v we_o light_o regard_v the_o censure_n of_o the_o multitude_n who_o ordinary_o outface_v and_o discountenance_v virtue_n and_o piety_n and_o commend_v and_o magnify_v vice_n and_o wickedness_n justify_v those_o who_o god_n condemn_v and_o condemn_v those_o that_o he_o justifi_v account_v their_o false_a praise_n a_o great_a dishonour_n and_o their_o scorn_n and_o disgrace_n for_o innocency_n and_o piety_n our_o praise_n and_o glory_n see_v he_o can_v be_v but_o honourable_a who_o god_n honour_v nor_o want_v glory_n who_o christ_n his_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n approve_v and_o applaud_v and_o contrariwise_o let_v we_o high_o esteem_v in_o all_o our_o action_n the_o testimony_n of_o our_o own_o conscience_n which_o will_v restrain_v we_o from_o secret_a sin_n as_o well_o as_o from_o open_a and_o notorious_a and_o move_v and_o incite_v we_o to_o all_o christian_a duty_n even_o in_o our_o secret_a closert_n when_o there_o be_v none_o by_o to_o censure_v our_o action_n and_o as_o no_o wise_a man_n in_o run_v of_o a_o race_n be_v much_o move_v with_o the_o speech_n of_o the_o stander_n by_o which_o he_o assure_o know_v to_o be_v false_a and_o frivolous_a think_v ever_o the_o better_a of_o himself_o when_o he_o be_v cast_v behind_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o company_n because_o they_o commend_v his_o speed_n or_o the_o worse_a when_o he_o have_v outstrip_v they_o and_o be_v near_o the_o goal_n because_o they_o discommend_v he_o for_o his_o slowness_n so_o neither_o must_v we_o be_v lift_v up_o with_o a_o good_a conceit_n of_o ourselves_o when_o other_o commend_v we_o for_o our_o swiftness_n in_o the_o spiritual_a race_n if_o our_o own_o conscience_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o be_v slow_a and_o behind_o all_o the_o rest_n with_o who_o we_o contend_v for_o the_o garland_n nor_o yet_o deject_a and_o discourage_v when_o they_o dispraise_v we_o if_o we_o be_v privy_a unto_o
our_o service_n shall_v be_v accept_v of_o he_o the_o six_o rule_n be_v that_o with_o all_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n we_o preserve_v our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n in_o holy_a duty_n in_o their_o full_a strength_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o decline_v in_o any_o part_n of_o their_o heat_n and_o fervency_n see_v as_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a declination_n be_v dangerous_a so_o most_o of_o all_o in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n which_o be_v no_o natural_a habit_n but_o continual_o oppose_v by_o our_o inbred_a corruption_n and_o the_o malicious_a fury_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n declination_n in_o they_o do_v speedy_o bring_v we_o to_o headlong_a ruin_n the_o least_o remission_n cause_v intermission_n and_o these_o total_a neglect_n and_o utter_a defection_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o church_n of_o ephesus_n who_o fall_v from_o her_o first_o love_n that_o be_v remit_v 5._o apoc._n 2._o 4_o 5._o some_o degree_n of_o the_o fervour_n and_o zeal_n of_o her_o affection_n and_o not_o repent_v of_o it_o when_o by_o christ_n she_o be_v admonish_v stay_v not_o in_o this_o first_o degree_n of_o declination_n for_o who_o can_v stay_v himself_o that_o be_v go_v down_o the_o hill_n who_o beside_o his_o own_o natural_a proneness_n to_o go_v on_o have_v so_o many_o malicious_a enemy_n at_o his_o back_n to_o thrust_v he_o forward_o but_o from_o one_o degree_n to_o another_o fall_v within_o a_o while_n to_o utter_v apostasy_n neither_o must_v it_o in_o our_o declination_n give_v we_o any_o comfort_n that_o we_o still_o retain_v some_o part_n and_o remainder_n of_o our_o former_a goodness_n for_o as_o no_o man_n can_v rise_v to_o any_o height_n of_o perfection_n but_o by_o degree_n so_o neither_o any_o that_o have_v have_v any_o show_n of_o goodness_n though_o mere_o civil_a can_v at_o the_o very_a first_o become_v extreme_o evil_a but_o by_o degree_n decline_v till_o at_o last_o he_o come_v to_o the_o height_n of_o wickedness_n and_o as_o a_o small_a chink_n in_o a_o ship_n do_v not_o at_o first_o let_v in_o water_n enough_o to_o sink_v it_o if_o it_o be_v careful_o look_v to_o and_o the_o water_n pump_v out_o as_o fast_o as_o it_o come_v in_o but_o if_o it_o be_v neglect_v from_o a_o little_a rift_n grow_v at_o last_o to_o a_o desperate_a leak_n so_o our_o small_a slip_n will_v not_o sink_v our_o soul_n into_o the_o gulf_n of_o perdition_n if_o they_o be_v quick_o espy_v and_o careful_o repent_v of_o and_o amend_v but_o if_o we_o continue_v in_o they_o with_o careless_a neglect_n they_o will_v enlarge_v themselves_o and_o increase_v from_o one_o degree_n to_o another_o till_o they_o come_v to_o a_o full_a height_n of_o desperate_a wickedness_n the_o same_o care_n and_o providence_n therefore_o which_o we_o take_v for_o our_o body_n let_v we_o also_o take_v for_o our_o soul_n use_v wholesome_a spiritual_a food_n and_o diet_n to_o preserve_v they_o in_o their_o perfect_a health_n and_o strength_n or_o if_o we_o so_o much_o as_o fear_v any_o declination_n let_v we_o withstand_v the_o first_o beginning_n with_o timely_a physic_n see_v small_a and_o scarce_o sensible_a remission_n will_v by_o degree_n bring_v we_o into_o deep_a consumption_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o as_o we_o find_v it_o necessary_a for_o the_o preserve_n of_o water_n in_o its_o full_a heat_n to_o keep_v a_o good_a fire_n still_o under_o it_o because_o it_o be_v not_o a_o natural_a property_n of_o it_o and_o therefore_o if_o it_o be_v not_o preserve_v by_o the_o same_o mean_n by_o which_o it_o be_v first_o cause_v it_o will_v within_o a_o while_n grow_v lukewarm_a and_o soon_o after_o stone-cold_a and_o as_o the_o fire_n itself_o will_v continue_v no_o long_o burn_v then_o we_o put_v fuel_n unto_o it_o because_o it_o be_v not_o in_o its_o proper_a element_n but_o will_v slake_v and_o abate_v by_o degree_n until_o at_o last_o it_o vanish_v into_o air_n and_o leave_v nothing_o behind_o it_o but_o cold_a ash_n so_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n in_o holy_a duty_n be_v supernatural_a gift_n and_o quality_n contrary_a to_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o be_v spiritual_a and_o of_o a_o heavenly_a nature_n when_o they_o be_v in_o we_o who_o be_v earthly_a and_o sensual_a as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o their_o own_o proper_a place_n and_o element_n they_o will_v not_o continue_v if_o we_o nourish_v they_o not_o by_o the_o same_o mean_n by_o which_o they_o be_v breed_v add_v daily_o unto_o they_o new_a fuel_n to_o preserve_v their_o heat_n but_o will_v soon_o grow_v remiss_a and_o quick_o after_o soon_o cold_a and_o as_o they_o so_o also_o their_o motion_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n not_o be_v natural_a if_o they_o be_v not_o follow_v with_o a_o continue_a strength_n by_o which_o at_o first_o they_o be_v make_v to_o move_v they_o will_v like_o the_o unnatural_a motion_n be_v violent_a in_o the_o beginning_n slack_a and_o slow_a in_o the_o middle_n and_o in_o the_o latter_a end_n faint_a and_o utter_o desist_v the_o which_o we_o have_v see_v often_o verify_v by_o the_o too_o lamentable_a experience_n of_o many_o professor_n in_o our_o day_n who_o have_v be_v forward_o and_o fervent_a in_o their_o youth_n by_o remit_v some_o degree_n of_o their_o zeal_n and_o through_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o world_n fawn_a or_o frown_v upon_o they_o become_v more_o slack_a and_o slothful_a in_o religious_a duty_n rest_v in_o a_o formal_a fashion_n and_o in_o the_o outward_a act_n without_o any_o quicken_a power_n or_o internal_a life_n of_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n have_v decline_v in_o their_o ripe_a year_n to_o a_o loathsome_a lukewarmenesse_n and_o to_o dead_a and_o desperate_a coldness_n worldliness_n and_o profaneness_n in_o their_o old_a age_n cap._n four_o that_o we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o grace_n but_o labour_v to_o grow_v unto_o perfection_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o scripture_n require_v this_o growth_n in_o grace_n from_o the_o least_o degree_n to_o the_o great_a the_o last_o rule_n of_o direction_n for_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o we_o content_v not_o ourselves_o with_o that_o small_a measure_n of_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v nor_o rest_n in_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o have_v already_o perform_v but_o that_o we_o labour_v to_o grow_v daily_o and_o increase_v in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o christian_a practice_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o as_o in_o nature_n thing_n stand_v not_o at_o a_o stay_n but_o as_o weary_a of_o the_o state_n of_o imperfection_n tend_v to_o perfection_n grow_v 〈…〉_o p_o therein_o from_o one_o degree_n to_o another_o till_o they_o come_v to_o the_o high_a 〈…〉_o as_o the_o grain_n of_o come_v take_v root_n in_o the_o earth_n shoot_v up_o into_o 〈…〉_o ade_fw-ge and_o then_o grow_v to_o have_v a_o ear_n and_o so_o ripen_v multipli_v itself_o in_o its_o kind_n and_o the_o little_a kernel_n spring_v first_o into_o a_o small_a shoot_n and_o then_o grow_v by_o degree_n to_o a_o flourish_a and_o fruitful_a tree_n and_o man_n himself_o conceive_v of_o a_o little_a excremental_a matter_n grow_v first_o in_o the_o womb_n by_o degree_n to_o a_o perfect_a shape_n in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o lineament_n of_o a_o true_a humane_a body_n and_o then_o after_o the_o birth_n from_o childhood_n to_o youth_n and_o from_o thence_o to_o ripe_a age_n and_o full_a stature_n so_o the_o growth_n of_o grace_n proceed_v from_o imperfection_n to_o one_o degree_n of_o perfection_n after_o another_o until_o we_o come_v unto_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n and_o as_o sick_a man_n new_o recover_v can_v rest_v content_v that_o they_o live_v but_o long_o after_o their_o wont_a strength_n desire_v first_o to_o sit_v up_o and_o when_o they_o can_v do_v this_o be_v not_o satisfy_v but_o desire_v ability_n to_o walk_v and_o to_o recover_v their_o stomach_n and_o appetite_n and_o then_o to_o go_v abroad_o and_o not_o so_o content_a wish_v to_o be_v free_v from_o faintness_n to_o be_v restore_v to_o their_o former_a good_a habitude_n plight_n and_o like_v and_o in_o a_o word_n be_v never_o quiet_a in_o their_o desire_n till_o they_o have_v recover_v their_o perfect_a health_n so_o we_o have_v be_v sick_a in_o sin_n unto_o the_o death_n after_o we_o be_v reviue_v and_o quicken_v by_o god_n spirit_n do_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o some_o first_o degree_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o beginning_n of_o health_n and_o strength_n but_o long_o and_o labour_v by_o all_o good_a mean_n that_o we_o may_v daily_o increase_v in_o they_o until_o we_o attain_v unto_o they_o in_o full_a perfection_n and_o this_o growth_n in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o both_o by_o
mean_n be_v the_o remembrance_n of_o god_n judgement_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o call_v unto_o our_o remembrance_n god_n fearful_a judgement_n execute_v upon_o all_o sinner_n but_o especial_o upon_o such_o as_o have_v 38._o mat._n 24_o 38._o continue_v in_o their_o wickedness_n with_o careless_a security_n and_o whole_o neglect_v to_o keep_v this_o watch_n as_o of_o the_o old_a world_n who_o live_v in_o all_o reckless_a security_n eat_v and_o drink_v buy_v and_o sell_v marry_v and_o give_v in_o marriage_n so_o do_v these_o thing_n as_o that_o they_o neglect_v all_o thing_n else_o which_o be_v necessary_a for_o their_o safety_n and_o salvation_n until_o noah_n enter_v into_o the_o ark_n they_o be_v all_o sweep_v away_o with_o a_o universal_a deluge_n thus_o also_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n live_v in_o their_o sin_n with_o all_o security_n be_v attach_v with_o god_n fearful_a judgement_n when_o they_o least_o think_v of_o they_o and_o be_v whole_o destroy_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n thus_o babylon_n exceed_v 9_o esa_n 47._o 8_o 9_o in_o security_n as_o much_o as_o in_o all_o other_o sin_n have_v those_o punishment_n which_o she_o least_o fear_v inflict_v upon_o she_o thus_o the_o lord_n threaten_v the_o church_n of_o sardis_n that_o if_o they_o will_v not_o watch_v he_o will_v come_v as_o a_o thief_n against_o 3._o apoc._n 3._o 3._o they_o that_o be_v bring_v upon_o they_o sudden_o unexpected_a judgement_n with_o which_o when_o they_o neglect_v this_o warning_n they_o be_v afterward_o fearful_o surprise_v but_o of_o this_o point_n i_o have_v speak_v at_o large_a in_o another_o heart_n treatise_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n treatise_n only_o let_v it_o suffice_v here_o to_o show_v that_o as_o neglect_v of_o god_n judgement_n make_v we_o secure_a and_o careless_a so_o the_o often_o call_v of_o they_o to_o mind_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o make_v we_o watchful_a that_o we_o may_v not_o have_v the_o like_a or_o great_a inflict_v upon_o us._n the_o which_o be_v the_o principal_a use_n that_o our_o saviour_n intend_v in_o propound_v the_o former_a example_n of_o the_o old_a world_n and_o of_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n fearful_o punish_v because_o they_o secure_o 3â—_n mat._n 24_o 3â—_n 42._o luk._n 〈…〉_o 35_o 3â—_n go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v overtake_v with_o the_o like_a but_o that_o continual_o watch_v and_o pray_v we_o may_v be_v think_v worthy_a to_o escape_v they_o when_o god_n come_v in_o his_o visitation_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o our_o way_n and_o thus_o also_o the_o apostle_n have_v call_v to_o remembrance_n god_n heavy_a judgement_n inflict_v upon_o the_o israelite_n say_v that_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v write_v for_o our_o learning_n upon_o who_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n 12._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 5._o to_o 12._o be_v come_v that_o by_o fly_v their_o sin_n we_o may_v escape_v their_o punishment_n and_o thereupon_o infer_v this_o use_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o presume_v on_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o that_o he_o who_o think_v he_o stand_v shall_v take_v heed_n of_o fall_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o four_o mean_n which_o be_v to_o remember_v the_o day_n of_o death_n the_o four_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o continual_o remember_v the_o day_n of_o our_o death_n not_o as_o though_o it_o be_v far_o off_o but_o near_o approach_v and_o even_o knock_v at_o our_o door_n for_o our_o life_n be_v short_a and_o momentany_a and_o this_o short_a time_n so_o uncertain_a that_o we_o have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v live_v another_o day_n no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o next_o minute_n when_o we_o go_v abroad_o we_o know_v not_o whether_o we_o shall_v return_v home_o nor_o when_o we_o be_v at_o home_n whether_o we_o shall_v live_v to_o go_v abroad_o when_o we_o go_v to_o bed_n we_o can_v tell_v whether_o we_o shall_v ever_o rise_v and_o when_o we_o rise_v whether_o we_o shall_v again_o go_v to_o bed_n for_o many_o have_v be_v thus_o sudden_o take_v away_o go_v well_o out_o of_o door_n and_o never_o return_v lie_v down_o secure_o to_o take_v their_o rest_n have_v be_v find_v dead_a the_o next_o morning_n now_o see_v that_o which_o befall_v one_o may_v happen_v to_o any_o and_o that_o which_o have_v be_v the_o case_n of_o many_o may_v probable_o betide_v any_o one_o let_v it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o stand_v continual_o upon_o our_o watch_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v in_o readiness_n see_v it_o be_v a_o matter_n that_o concern_v we_o no_o less_o than_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n or_o damnation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o see_v we_o be_v not_o sure_a of_o live_v another_o day_n let_v we_o think_v that_o every_o day_n may_v be_v the_o last_o and_o so_o take_v occasion_n to_o watch_v careful_o over_o our_o way_n that_o we_o may_v when_o god_n please_v to_o call_v be_v prepare_v to_o go_v unto_o he_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o joy_n and_o when_o we_o be_v entice_v to_o commit_v any_o sin_n as_o to_o love_v the_o world_n immoderate_o to_o increase_v our_o riches_n by_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n or_o violence_n and_o oppression_n to_o swear_v lie_v and_o profane_v the_o lord_n day_n to_o drink_v drunken_a commit_v filthiness_n or_o any_o other_o sin_n let_v we_o say_v unto_o our_o own_o soul_n will_v i_o commit_v this_o or_o that_o sin_n if_o i_o be_v sure_a that_o this_o day_n be_v my_o last_o far_o will_v it_o be_v from_o i_o if_o i_o be_v thus_o persuade_v and_o therefore_o let_v i_o be_v now_o as_o far_o from_o give_v way_n willing_o unto_o any_o of_o these_o or_o the_o like_a sin_n see_v for_o aught_o i_o know_v it_o may_v be_v the_o last_o minute_n and_o thus_o when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o slack_a and_o backward_o unto_o any_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n let_v we_o examine_v our_o own_o heart_n whether_o we_o will_v not_o shake_v off_o all_o sluggishness_n and_o go_v about_o they_o with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n if_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o live_v another_o day_n and_o than_o if_o we_o be_v wise_a we_o will_v be_v as_o circumspect_a and_o careful_a that_o we_o neglect_v no_o good_a duty_n which_o may_v bring_v comfort_n to_o our_o heart_n peace_n to_o our_o conscience_n and_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n to_o our_o soul_n see_v many_o as_o lusty_a as_o we_o be_v well_o in_o the_o morning_n have_v be_v dead_a before_o night_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o last_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n the_o last_o mean_n which_o i_o will_v here_o touch_v be_v that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o that_o great_a and_o terrible_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o shall_v come_v with_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o thousand_o of_o his_o holy_a saint_n and_o angel_n to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a when_o as_o we_o must_v all_o appear_v before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ_n that_o every_o man_n may_v receive_v the_o thing_n do_v in_o his_o body_n according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v do_v whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o bad_a of_o which_o day_n because_o we_o be_v uncertain_a when_o it_o will_v be_v we_o shall_v always_o keep_v our_o spiritual_a watch_n that_o we_o may_v whensoever_o christ_n come_v be_v find_v ready_a and_o this_o use_v our_o saviour_n himself_o make_v of_o his_o assure_a and_o yet_o uncertain_a come_n of_o that_o day_n and_o 33._o mar._n 13._o 32_o 33._o hour_n say_v he_o know_v no_o man_n no_o not_o the_o angel_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n neither_o the_o son_n but_o the_o father_n only_o take_v you_o heed_n therefore_o watch_n and_o pray_v for_o you_o know_v not_o when_o the_o time_n be_v lest_o come_v sudden_o he_o find_v you_o sleep_v so_o likewise_o the_o apostle_n peter_n the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n be_v you_o therefore_o 7._o 1._o pet_n 4._o 7._o sober_a and_o watch_v unto_o prayer_n and_o sure_o if_o we_o will_v but_o serious_o consider_v with_o what_o ravish_v joy_n at_o that_o day_n the_o heart_n of_o all_o those_o shall_v be_v possess_v who_o like_o wise_a and_o faithful_a servant_n shall_v be_v find_v watch_v and_o wait_v for_o the_o come_n of_o their_o lord_n when_o as_o he_o who_o have_v pronounce_v 46._o mat._n 24._o 45_o 46._o they_o bless_v already_o shall_v then_o enter_v they_o into_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o blessedness_n and_o make_v they_o joint_a owner_n of_o all_o that_o he_o have_v the_o unspeakable_a joy_n inestimable_a riches_n and_o triumphant_a glory_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n with_o what_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n vexation_n of_o spirit_n and_o horror_n of_o conscience_n they_o shall_v be_v plague_v and_o torment_v who_o with_o the_o evil_a
in_o leisure_n and_o mean_n may_v choose_v that_o time_n which_o they_o find_v most_o fit_a other_o which_o earn_v their_o live_n by_o their_o labour_n or_o be_v otherwise_o take_v up_o with_o many_o and_o important_a business_n either_o private_a or_o public_a must_v take_v such_o time_n as_o will_v best_o stand_v with_o their_o weighty_a affair_n yet_o let_v every_o one_o allow_v a_o little_a to_o this_o profitable_a exercise_n and_o even_o those_o who_o be_v most_o pinch_v with_o poverty_n and_o so_o press_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o important_a employment_n that_o they_o can_v find_v no_o leisure_n in_o the_o week_n day_n yet_o in_o any_o case_n let_v they_o not_o omit_v it_o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n which_o be_v whole_o to_o be_v set_v apart_o from_o all_o worldly_a business_n and_o to_o be_v all_o spend_v in_o such_o spiritual_a exercise_n so_o likewise_o the_o time_n of_o continue_v in_o read_v can_v be_v stint_v and_o limit_v to_o any_o certain_a and_o constant_a space_n but_o must_v be_v measure_v by_o our_o devotion_n and_o other_o affair_n only_o this_o may_v be_v general_o say_v that_o see_v much_o read_n be_v a_o weariness_n to_o the_o flesh_n and_o weariness_n dull_v the_o appetite_n and_o cause_v distaste_n therefore_o it_o be_v best_a not_o to_o read_v overmuch_o at_o one_o time_n but_o to_o leave_v with_o a_o appetite_n that_o we_o may_v return_v unto_o it_o again_o with_o more_o delight_n and_o not_o to_o let_v weariness_n and_o satiety_n but_o wisdom_n and_o discretion_n put_v a_o end_n unto_o it_o §._o sect._n 10_o of_o the_o woeful_a neglect_n of_o this_o holy_a exercise_n but_o though_o this_o counsel_n be_v good_a yet_o few_o in_o these_o day_n do_v great_o need_v it_o see_v it_o be_v so_o woeful_o neglect_v among_o the_o most_o who_o profess_v christianity_n that_o there_o be_v much_o more_o need_n of_o a_o spur_n to_o hasten_v our_o speed_n then_o of_o a_o bridle_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o run_v ourselves_o out_o of_o breath_n for_o many_o there_o be_v who_o otherwise_o in_o their_o judgement_n hold_v this_o exercise_n of_o read_v as_o commendable_a and_o profitable_a that_o be_v yet_o so_o whole_o addict_v to_o the_o world_n that_o they_o can_v scarce_o find_v any_o leisure_n in_o any_o one_o day_n of_o the_o week_n to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o this_o religious_a exercise_n but_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o with_o such_o employment_n as_o will_v bring_v unto_o they_o some_o earthly_a profit_n or_o with_o the_o care_n of_o this_o life_n and_o forecast_v of_o their_o business_n for_o their_o best_a advantage_n other_o abound_v in_o leisure_n rather_o than_o they_o will_v spend_v any_o time_n in_o this_o profitable_a exercise_n the_o which_o notwithstanding_o be_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a when_o they_o be_v idle_a and_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v do_v whole_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o sport_n and_o pastime_n hunt_v and_o hawk_v card_v and_o dice_v dance_a and_o revel_v or_o else_o idle_a and_o vain_a communication_n and_o complemental_a visitation_n hereby_o prepare_v against_o themselves_o a_o fearful_a reckon_n when_o be_v call_v to_o give_v up_o their_o account_n before_o the_o supreme_a judge_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n how_o they_o have_v spend_v that_o precious_a time_n which_o he_o have_v allow_v unto_o they_o to_o glorify_v he_o and_o make_v their_o call_v and_o election_n sure_a they_o shall_v be_v constrain_v to_o give_v evidence_n against_o themselves_o out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o their_o own_o conscience_n that_o they_o have_v spend_v almost_o all_o their_o time_n in_o thing_n vain_a and_o wicked_a serve_v thereby_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o carnal_a lust_n and_o little_a or_o none_o at_o all_o in_o spiritual_a exercise_n and_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n neither_o will_v it_o at_o this_o day_n any_o thing_n avail_v we_o to_o say_v that_o we_o have_v so_o much_o worldly_a business_n that_o we_o can_v not_o intend_v this_o and_o such_o religious_a exercise_n see_v god_n in_o his_o law_n have_v absolute_o require_v they_o not_o dispence_v with_o we_o upon_o any_o 19_o deut._n 17._o 19_o pretence_n of_o business_n for_o even_o king_n and_o great_a commander_n who_o have_v great_a and_o most_o important_a employment_n both_o in_o war_n and_o peace_n be_v 8._o josh_n 1._o 8._o not_o withstand_v express_o enjoin_v to_o read_v and_o meditate_v in_o god_n law_n the_o which_o be_v according_o perform_v by_o holy_a david_n though_o he_o have_v as_o many_o distraction_n and_o weighty_a employment_n as_o any_o other_o yea_o than_o it_o 119._o psal_n 119._o will_v be_v tell_v we_o if_o we_o will_v not_o know_v it_o before_o that_o we_o be_v chief_o send_v into_o the_o world_n that_o we_o may_v do_v service_n unto_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n who_o have_v create_v and_o redeem_v we_o which_o therefore_o ought_v to_o have_v be_v prefer_v before_o all_o other_o employment_n &_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o mean_n fit_v we_o unto_o it_o be_v that_o one_o thing_n necessary_a and_o our_o main_a and_o chief_a business_n â—2_n luk._n 10._o â—2_n unto_o which_o all_o other_o business_n &_o worldly_a affair_n which_o tend_v only_o to_o maintain_v our_o momentany_a and_o uncertain_a life_n &_o to_o uphold_v our_o brittle_a &_o mutable_a estate_n for_o a_o moment_n of_o time_n in_o respect_n of_o eternity_n aught_o to_o have_v 33._o mat._n 6._o 33._o give_v place_n if_o both_o of_o they_o can_v not_o stand_v together_o as_o they_o ordinary_o may_v if_o we_o be_v not_o too_o greedy_a in_o pursue_v these_o worldly_a trifle_n with_o a_o unsatiable_a appetite_n or_o want_v not_o wisdom_n and_o discretion_n to_o perform_v duty_n of_o both_o kind_n in_o due_a order_n and_o time_n cap._n xxxi_o that_o read_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o further_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o read_n be_v a_o most_o profitable_a exercise_n the_o second_o main_a point_n which_o i_o propound_v be_v that_o read_v of_o the_o scripture_n and_o other_o holy_a and_o religious_a book_n be_v a_o notable_a help_n and_o furtherance_n unto_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o which_o may_v easy_o be_v understand_v by_o that_o which_o be_v already_o speak_v and_o need_v not_o any_o large_a discourse_n to_o prove_v it_o and_o yet_o it_o will_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o say_v something_o of_o it_o not_o so_o much_o to_o inform_v or_o convince_v the_o judgement_n of_o the_o truth_n as_o to_o persuade_v the_o heart_n to_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n and_o first_o general_o it_o may_v be_v say_v that_o to_o what_o use_v soever_o the_o scripture_n be_v profitable_a and_o necessary_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n read_v of_o they_o which_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o derive_v from_o they_o these_o benefit_n be_v necessary_a and_o profitable_a see_v though_o they_o be_v a_o most_o rich_a treasury_n of_o all_o goodness_n yet_o they_o will_v do_v we_o little_a good_a if_o they_o be_v lock_v up_o and_o not_o by_o read_v and_o preach_v open_v unto_o us._n so_o that_o we_o may_v true_o say_v that_o read_v of_o the_o scripture_n do_v nourish_v our_o soul_n see_v it_o convey_v unto_o they_o the_o food_n whereby_o they_o be_v nourish_v that_o it_o cure_v we_o of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a sore_n and_o sickness_n see_v it_o convey_v and_o appli_v unto_o we_o the_o sovereign_a salve_n and_o medicine_n whereby_o we_o be_v recover_v that_o it_o guide_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n because_o it_o open_v unto_o we_o the_o light_n which_o serve_v to_o direct_v us._n yea_o it_o serve_v to_o all_o use_n and_o purpose_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o all_o duty_n of_o godliness_n see_v it_o discover_v unto_o we_o that_o divine_a brightness_n of_o the_o supreme_a and_o uncreated_a wisdom_n the_o read_n whereof_o as_o one_o matrisfam_fw-la hieronym_n ad_fw-la celant_fw-la de_fw-fr instit_fw-la matrisfam_fw-la say_v sharpen_v the_o sense_n enlarge_v the_o understanding_n heat_v our_o lukewarmenesse_n rouse_v up_o our_o sloth_n extinguish_v the_o dart_n of_o lust_n move_v mourning_n draw_v from_o we_o tear_n make_v we_o to_o approach_v near_o unto_o god_n who_o when_o we_o read_v confer_v with_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o which_o respect_n he_o persuade_v in_o another_o place_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v our_o chief_a care_n to_o study_v and_o know_v the_o divine_a law_n wherein_o we_o may_v see_v the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n as_o present_v before_o our_o eye_n and_o by_o the_o counsel_n thereof_o learn_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v and_o what_o avoid_v for_o it_o be_v a_o great_a help_n unto_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o life_n to_o replenish_v the_o mind_n with_o the_o divine_a oracle_n and_o to_o be_v always_o meditate_v in_o our_o heart_n upon_o those_o
§._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o fast_a abstain_v for_o the_o most_o part_n from_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n and_o as_o we_o must_v thus_o total_o abstain_v from_o meat_n and_o drink_n so_o must_v we_o in_o the_o great_a part_n from_o all_o other_o bodily_a and_o worldly_a comfort_n 18._o col._n 4._o 2._o eph._n 6._o 18._o and_o delight_n and_o much_o more_o moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o they_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o necessity_n and_o comeliness_n then_o at_o other_o time_n thus_o we_o must_v abridge_v ourselves_o from_o some_o part_n of_o our_o ordinary_a sleep_n that_o by_o this_o bodily_a wake_n we_o may_v be_v more_o ready_a to_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n &_o have_v more_o time_n to_o spend_v in_o religious_a and_o spiritual_a duty_n as_o also_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o testify_v our_o humiliation_n acknowledge_v ourselves_o unworthy_a as_o of_o other_o blessing_n so_o of_o our_o ordinary_a rest_n and_o sleep_v to_o which_o purpose_n the_o faithful_a 16._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 16._o joel_n 1._o 16._o under_o the_o law_n do_v lie_v upon_o the_o ground_n and_o in_o sackcloth_n and_o hard_a bed_n that_o lie_v thus_o uneasy_o they_o may_v take_v the_o less_o rest_n wherein_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o so_o perform_v this_o bodily_a exercise_n as_o that_o it_o do_v not_o the_o next_o day_n disable_v we_o for_o god_n spiritual_a service_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o prayer_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o by_o make_v we_o drowsy_a and_o sleepy_a through_o overmuch_o watch_v second_o we_o must_v moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o our_o apparel_n put_v on_o our_o worst_a attire_n which_o may_v be_v most_o fit_a to_o signify_v and_o also_o further_o our_o humiliation_n and_o in_o any_o case_n for_o that_o time_n to_o forbear_v such_o show_n of_o bravery_n in_o our_o 6._o exod._n 33._o 5_o 6._o garment_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o costlinesse_n of_o the_o stuff_n or_o fashion_n as_o may_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o other_o be_v a_o ensign_n of_o our_o pride_n and_o in_o our_o own_o heart_n the_o fuel_n of_o it_o and_o much_o less_o be_v we_o at_o such_o time_n to_o use_v light_n and_o vain_a fashion_n frizle_v of_o the_o hair_n and_o paint_v of_o the_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o face_n which_o if_o they_o be_v at_o all_o time_n unlawful_a and_o utter_o mis-beseeming_a christian_n who_o best_a ornament_n be_v humility_n and_o modesty_n then_o sure_o be_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o humiliation_n odious_a and_o abominable_a three_o we_o must_v abstain_v this_o day_n from_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a 5._o quod_fw-la si_fw-la gula_fw-la sola_fw-la peccavit_fw-la sola_fw-la quoque_fw-la ieiunet_n &_o sufficit_fw-la si_fw-mi verò_fw-la peccaverunt_fw-la &_o cetera_fw-la membra_fw-la cur_n non_fw-la ieiunent_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la &_o c_o bernard_n de_fw-fr ieiunio_fw-la quadrage_n serm_n 3._o joel_n 2._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 5._o delight_n and_o please_v the_o sense_n which_o will_v lessen_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n hinder_v our_o humiliation_n and_o abstract_n our_o mind_n from_o spiritual_a duty_n and_o as_o we_o must_v not_o delight_v the_o taste_n with_o meat_n and_o drink_n so_o neither_o the_o eye_n with_o delightful_a sight_n nor_o the_o care_n with_o pleasant_a music_n and_o witty_a and_o merry_a discourse_n nor_o the_o smell_n with_o sweet_a odour_n especial_o the_o use_n of_o the_o marriage_n bed_n be_v to_o be_v forbear_v even_o of_o the_o bride_n and_o bridegroom_n and_o much_o more_o of_o other_o and_o recreation_n in_o all_o kind_n which_o be_v at_o other_o time_n lawful_a and_o necessary_a for_o the_o refresh_n and_o cheer_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n last_o we_o must_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n abstain_v from_o all_o worldly_a business_n and_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n see_v it_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v as_o a_o sabbath_n and_o day_n of_o rest_n in_o the_o strict_a kind_n for_o the_o lord_n injoin_v we_o 13._o levit._fw-la 23._o 36._o esa_n 58._o 13._o that_o in_o this_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n we_o do_v not_o our_o own_o pleasure_n walk_v in_o our_o own_o way_n nor_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n the_o which_o rest_n be_v necessary_a on_o this_o day_n that_o we_o may_v consecrate_v it_o whole_o unto_o the_o lord_n by_o spend_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n without_o distraction_n and_o also_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o our_o rest_n from_o sin_n for_o if_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n which_o be_v lawful_a in_o themselves_o may_v not_o on_o this_o day_n be_v lawful_o do_v then_o how_o odious_a must_v we_o needs_o think_v will_v it_o be_v unto_o god_n if_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n we_o serve_v the_o world_n the_o devil_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n now_o the_o time_n of_o this_o bodily_a exercise_n which_o it_o be_v to_o continue_v may_v be_v diverse_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a occasion_n which_o require_v great_a or_o lesser_a humiliation_n and_o the_o diverse_a state_n of_o man_n body_n as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o this_o exercise_n without_o impayr_v of_o their_o health_n the_o ordinary_a time_n of_o a_o fast_o be_v the_o space_n of_o four_o and_o twenty_o hour_n or_o of_o a_o natural_a day_n from_o supper_n time_n on_o one_o day_n to_o supper_n time_n on_o another_o or_o from_o dinner_n to_o dinner_n though_o this_o be_v less_o fit_a and_o more_o rare_o use_v because_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o whole_a day_n that_o be_v consecrate_v unto_o god_n as_o a_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n and_o not_o part_n of_o two_o day_n so_o the_o lord_n injoin_v it_o say_v it_o shall_v be_v unto_o you_o a_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n and_o you_o shall_v afflict_v 35._o levit._fw-la 23._o 36._o jud._n 20._o 26._o jos_n 7._o 6._o 2._o sam._n 1_o 12._o &_o 3._o 35._o your_o soul_n in_o the_o nine_o day_n of_o the_o month_n at_o even_o from_o even_o to_o even_o shall_v you_o celebrate_v your_o sabbath_n the_o which_o be_v according_o observe_v by_o the_o faithful_a from_o time_n to_o time_n but_o when_o the_o occasion_n have_v be_v extraordinary_o great_a and_o the_o cause_n of_o humiliation_n of_o great_a weight_n and_o importance_n the_o faithful_a have_v prolong_v the_o time_n of_o their_o fast_n to_o testify_v their_o sorrow_n for_o their_o sin_n so_o much_o the_o more_o and_o that_o with_o great_a fervency_n they_o may_v implore_v god_n mercy_n for_o the_o deliverance_n of_o they_o from_o some_o imminent_a danger_n of_o fearful_a destruction_n in_o which_o case_n hester_n &_o the_o jew_n continue_v their_o fast_n three_o day_n together_o daniel_n 9_o hest_n 4._o 16_o 17._o dan._n 10._o 2_o 3._o act._n 9_o 9_o one_o and_o twenty_o day_n paul_n three_o day_n to_o the_o end_n that_o have_v a_o long_a time_n for_o this_o exercise_n their_o humiliation_n may_v be_v the_o great_a and_o their_o heart_n more_o thorough_o touch_v with_o a_o thorough_a sense_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o lively_a feel_n of_o their_o distress_a estate_n than_o they_o can_v have_v be_v in_o a_o short_a time_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o our_o fast_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o christian_a fast_o be_v the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o outward_a and_o without_o which_o it_o be_v of_o no_o 17._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o rom._n 14._o 17._o value_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a but_o godliness_n be_v profitable_a unto_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n consist_v not_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n have_v always_o reject_v the_o outward_a fast_o as_o hypocritical_a and_o superstitious_a if_o the_o inward_a fast_o be_v not_o join_v with_o it_o thus_o he_o charge_v the_o jew_n that_o they_o fast_v to_o themselves_o and_o not_o to_o he_o when_o they_o rest_v in_o the_o external_a abstinence_n and_o bodily_a humiliation_n and_o tell_v they_o that_o if_o they_o will_v keep_v a_o fast_o which_o shall_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o they_o must_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n and_o not_o oppress_v the_o fatherless_a 10._o zach._n 7._o 5_o 6_o 9_o 10._o stranger_n and_o poor_a nor_o so_o much_o as_o imagine_v evil_a against_o their_o brother_n in_o their_o heart_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o reject_v the_o fast_a of_o the_o jew_n because_o therein_o they_o only_o afflict_v their_o soul_n with_o bodily_a abstinence_n and_o do_v hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n and_o do_v spread_v sackcloth_n 8._o esa_n
1._o 10._o but_o as_o wise_a redeem_v the_o time_n because_o the_o day_n be_v evil_a he_o have_v call_v and_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o world_n which_o lie_v still_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o have_v make_v we_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n who_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o the_o privilege_n of_o his_o kingdom_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o fashion_v ourselves_o to_o the_o world_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v walk_v worthy_a of_o god_n who_o have_v call_v we_o unto_o 14._o rom._n 12._o 2._o tit._n 2._o 14._o his_o kingdom_n and_o glory_n and_o serve_v he_o as_o it_o become_v his_o subject_n be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n and_o be_v no_o more_o earthly-minded_n but_o have_v our_o 3._o phil._n 3._o 20._o col._n 3._o 1_o 3._o conversation_n in_o heaven_n whereof_o we_o be_v citizen_n and_o mind_n those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o he_o have_v justify_v we_o and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n we_o shall_v become_v servant_n of_o righteousness_n he_o have_v make_v we_o a_o choose_a generation_n a_o royal_a priesthood_n a_o holy_a nation_n a_o peculiar_a people_n 18._o rom._n 6._o 18._o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v behave_v ourselves_o as_o become_v those_o who_o be_v thus_o dignify_v and_o that_o we_o shall_v show_v forth_o the_o praise_n of_o he_o who_o have_v call_v we_o out_o of_o darkness_n into_o this_o marvelous_a light_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n teach_v 9_o 1._o pet._n 2._o 9_o us._n he_o have_v make_v we_o live_v stone_n that_o we_o may_v adorn_v the_o spiritual_a build_n of_o his_o house_n and_o church_n and_o a_o holy_a priesthood_n to_o offer_v up_o 5._o 1._o pet_n 2._o 5._o spiritual_a sacrifice_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n yea_o he_o have_v make_v we_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o it_o become_v to_o be_v purge_v from_o all_o pollution_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o and_o to_o be_v deck_v and_o adorn_v with_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n wherein_o he_o be_v chief_o delight_v whereas_o natural_o we_o be_v like_o cage_n of_o unclean_a bird_n and_o the_o loathsome_a habitation_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v beautify_v ourselves_o with_o these_o ornament_n which_o so_o much_o please_v he_o and_o keep_v ourselves_o undefiled_a from_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n which_o he_o hate_v and_o abhor_v lest_o leave_v we_o unto_o satan_n as_o more_o fit_a for_o his_o dwell_n we_o become_v worse_o than_o baal_n temple_n which_o be_v turn_v into_o a_o common_a draught_n house_n and_o receptacle_n of_o all_o pollution_n final_o he_o have_v call_v we_o who_o be_v the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o bondslave_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n unto_o the_o glorious_a 16._o rom._n 5._o 15_o 16._o liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o have_v make_v we_o his_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o coheir_n with_o christ_n in_o heavenly_a happiness_n 17._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o holiness_n of_o conversation_n as_o it_o become_v child_n of_o such_o a_o holy_a father_n for_o let_v we_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v call_v we_o to_o these_o great_a and_o heavenly_a privilege_n will_v attain_v unto_o his_o end_n and_o make_v those_o fit_n to_o receive_v they_o upon_o who_o he_o bestow_v they_o neither_o will_v he_o who_o have_v command_v we_o not_o to_o cast_v holy_a thing_n to_o dog_n nor_o pearl_n before_o swine_n commit_v 6._o mat._n 7._o 6._o this_o error_n himself_o by_o give_v his_o choice_n and_o best_a gift_n unto_o dog_n and_o swine_n who_o neglect_v the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n return_v to_o their_o vomit_n and_o to_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o mire_n of_o 22._o 2._o pet._n 2._o 20_o 22._o sin_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o reason_n be_v because_o hereby_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v prosper_v in_o all_o our_o way_n second_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v be_v hereby_o assure_v that_o we_o shall_v prosper_v in_o 10._o psal_n 1._o 2_o 3._o esa_n 3._o 10._o our_o way_n and_o that_o whatsoever_o trouble_v we_o endure_v for_o the_o time_n yet_o it_o shall_v go_v well_o with_o we_o in_o the_o latter_a end_n for_o he_o that_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v like_o a_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n which_o bring_v forth_o his_o fruit_n in_o his_o season_n his_o leaf_n also_o shall_v not_o wither_v and_o whatsoever_o he_o do_v shall_v prosper_v so_o the_o lord_n bid_v the_o prophet_n to_o say_v to_o the_o righteous_a that_o it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o they_o for_o they_o shall_v eat_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o do_n and_o to_o denounce_v a_o woe_n to_o the_o wicked_a for_o it_o shall_v be_v ill_a with_o he_o for_o the_o reward_n of_o his_o hand_n shall_v be_v give_v he_o innumerable_a place_n may_v be_v allege_v to_o this_o purpose_n out_o of_o the_o scripture_n and_o especial_o the_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n which_o set_v forth_o the_o happiness_n of_o those_o in_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n who_o fear_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n see_v he_o watch_v over_o they_o uphold_v they_o 10._o psal_n 37._o 6_o 17_o 19_o 40._o &_o 34._o 9_o 10._o when_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v preserve_v they_o from_o danger_n protect_v they_o from_o all_o enemy_n deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o their_o trouble_n provide_v and_o give_v they_o all_o that_o be_v good_a feed_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o famine_n and_o suppli_v plentiful_o whatsoever_o be_v want_v either_o to_o their_o soul_n or_o body_n so_o that_o if_o we_o put_v on_o this_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n that_o be_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n with_o a_o upright_o heart_n and_o good_a conscience_n it_o will_v be_v armour_n of_o proof_n to_o preserve_v we_o against_o the_o encounter_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o we_o shall_v be_v secure_v by_o it_o against_o all_o danger_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n he_o that_o walk_v upright_o walk_v sure_o so_o that_o though_o they_o fall_v into_o many_o trouble_n yet_o they_o shall_v not_o 19_o psal_n 34._o 19_o perish_v in_o they_o because_o the_o lord_n deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o though_o their_o 36._o psal_n 37._o 37._o verse_n 35._o 36._o beginning_n may_v be_v turmoil_v with_o many_o cross_n yet_o their_o end_n be_v peace_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v and_o though_o the_o wicked_a may_v exceed_v they_o in_o worldly_a and_o momentany_a prosperity_n yet_o when_o they_o be_v so_o root_v out_o that_o their_o place_n can_v no_o more_o be_v find_v the_o righteous_a after_o many_o storm_n shall_v safe_o arrive_v in_o the_o haven_n of_o their_o hope_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n though_o a_o sinner_n do_v evil_a a_o hundred_o time_n and_o his_o day_n be_v prolong_v yet_o 13._o eccles_n 8._o 12_o 13._o sure_o i_o know_v it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n which_o fear_v before_o he_o but_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v well_o with_o the_o wicked_a neither_o shall_v he_o prolong_v his_o day_n which_o be_v as_o a_o shadow_n because_o he_o fear_v not_o before_o god_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o reason_n because_o without_o this_o endeavour_n all_o outward_a exercise_n be_v vain_a the_o three_o reason_n may_v be_v this_o that_o without_o this_o study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n all_o outward_a exercise_n of_o religion_n be_v vain_a and_o unprofitable_a as_o the_o hear_n and_o read_v of_o the_o word_n the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n prayer_n fast_v profession_n of_o religion_n and_o the_o rest_n see_v they_o can_v please_v god_n yea_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o nor_o profit_v we_o nor_o we_o take_v profit_n by_o they_o thus_o the_o lord_n profess_v that_o he_o abhor_v their_o new_a moon_n and_o solemn_a feast_n their_o sacrifice_n and_o oblation_n 14._o esa_n 1._o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o because_o they_o neglect_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o he_o who_o kill_v a_o ox_n be_v as_o he_o that_o slay_v a_o man_n he_o that_o sacrifice_v 3._o esa_n 66._o 3._o a_o lamb_n as_o if_o he_o cut_v off_o a_o dog_n head_n etc._n etc._n because_o their_o life_n be_v not_o reform_v but_o their_o soul_n delight_v in_o their_o abomination_n so_o when_o the_o people_n reject_v god_n law_n and_o think_v to_o have_v please_v he_o with_o oblation_n and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o have_v stop_v his_o mouth_n with_o bribe_n the_o lord_n reject_v their_o service_n as_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a
of_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o hatred_n from_o which_o diverse_a impediment_n do_v arise_v that_o hinder_v many_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o these_o be_v either_o internal_a in_o the_o mind_n and_o judgement_n or_o external_a in_o the_o word_n and_o action_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n there_o be_v two_o notable_a hindrance_n and_o discouragement_n the_o first_o be_v the_o false_a judgement_n and_o erroneous_a opinion_n of_o wicked_a worldling_n show_v in_o their_o hard_a and_o harsh_a bitter_a and_o uncharitable_a censure_n of_o the_o godly_a whereby_o they_o condemn_v their_o person_n and_o all_o the_o good_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o they_o with_o all_o the_o virtuous_a action_n which_o be_v do_v by_o they_o as_o evil_a and_o faulty_a their_o fervency_n of_o devotion_n in_o religious_a exercise_n they_o judge_v to_o be_v gross_a hypocrisy_n their_o wisdom_n and_o christian_a prudence_n they_o repute_v wiliness_n and_o subtlety_n their_o simplicity_n folly_n their_o zeal_n 11._o 2._o king_n 9_o 11._o madness_n their_o patience_n stoical_a apathy_n and_o stupidity_n their_o frugality_n niggardly_a avarice_n their_o bounty_n lavish_a wastfulnesse_n their_o christian_a forbearance_n and_o long-suffring_a pusillanimity_n and_o base_a cowardice_n their_o severity_n cruelty_n their_o resolute_a and_o absolute_a obedience_n to_o god_n law_n they_o condemn_v as_o no_o better_a than_o rebellion_n against_o prince_n and_o magistrate_n their_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n be_v repute_v by_o they_o cynical_a and_o melancholic_a sottishness_n and_o folly_n in_o a_o word_n if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o serious_o to_o please_v god_n nothing_o that_o we_o can_v do_v will_v please_v the_o world_n but_o all_o be_v take_v at_o the_o worst_a and_o even_o our_o best_a virtue_n will_v be_v brand_v and_o blemish_v by_o their_o unjust_a and_o uncharitable_a censure_n as_o blameworthy_a and_o vicious_a but_o that_o this_o may_v not_o discourage_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o this_o have_v be_v ever_o the_o portion_n of_o all_o god_n child_n to_o be_v condemn_v by_o his_o enemy_n thus_o the_o prophet_n be_v censure_v to_o be_v opposite_n to_o prince_n and_o state_n the_o apostle_n to_o be_v seditious_a 18._o matth._n 11._o 18._o person_n and_o brocher_n of_o novelty_n john_n the_o baptist_n abstinence_n 8._o matth._n 26._o 8._o and_o austerity_n be_v count_v devilish_a mary_n love_n and_o bounty_n repute_v needless_a and_o lavish_a wastefulness_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o escape_v not_o these_o false_a and_o unjust_a censure_n but_o have_v his_o best_a action_n blemish_v with_o the_o malicious_a censure_n of_o wicked_a man_n his_o miracle_n do_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n be_v deem_v to_o be_v do_v by_o the_o power_n of_o beel-zebub_a the_o prince_n of_o the_o devil_n for_o his_o benign_a sociableness_n he_o be_v judge_v a_o boone-companion_n and_o a_o friend_n to_o publican_n and_o sinner_n and_o all_o his_o gracious_a word_n wrest_a and_o misconstrue_v unto_o the_o worst_a sense_n which_o wit_n and_o malice_n can_v give_v unto_o they_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v walk_v in_o their_o step_n we_o must_v look_v for_o the_o like_a measure_n which_o both_o our_o fellow_n servant_n and_o our_o great_a lord_n and_o master_n have_v find_v before_o us._n again_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o stand_v or_o fall_v to_o our_o own_o master_n and_o as_o it_o will_v do_v we_o little_a good_a to_o be_v approve_v of_o the_o world_n when_o he_o condemn_v we_o so_o as_o little_a hurt_n to_o be_v condemn_v of_o the_o world_n when_o god_n and_o our_o conscience_n do_v approve_v and_o justify_v us._n final_o let_v we_o know_v to_o our_o comfort_n that_o the_o day_n will_v come_v when_o all_o these_o unjust_a censure_n and_o sentence_n pronounce_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o malicious_a man_n shall_v be_v whole_o reverse_a and_o all_o the_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n cause_v by_o they_o swallow_v up_o with_o ravish_v joy_n when_o we_o shall_v hear_v that_o last_o sentence_n of_o approbation_n pronounce_v by_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n well_o do_v good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n applaud_v 23._o matth._n 25._o 23._o by_o the_o acclamation_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o worldly_a contempt_n unto_o which_o the_o godly_a be_v liable_a the_o other_o impediment_n whereby_o the_o world_n labour_v to_o discourage_v all_o that_o in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o their_o heart_n fear_v and_o serve_v god_n be_v to_o 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o have_v they_o above_o all_o other_o man_n in_o great_a contempt_n and_o base_a esteem_n for_o who_o god_n prize_v as_o his_o choice_a jewel_n the_o world_n vilifi_v as_o abject_n and_o the_o refuse_v of_o all_o thing_n who_o the_o lord_n honour_v with_o the_o glorious_a title_n and_o privilege_n of_o his_o own_o child_n and_o heir_n apparent_a to_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n the_o world_n despise_v as_o man_n unworthy_a to_o live_v in_o any_o humane_a society_n and_o no_o soon_o be_v they_o admit_v into_o that_o holy_a and_o happy_a communion_n with_o god_n and_o fellowship_n of_o his_o saint_n but_o present_o worldly_a and_o wicked_a man_n shun_v they_o as_o unworthy_a their_o company_n for_o as_o the_o unjust_a man_n be_v a_o abomination_n 27._o pro._n 29._o 27._o to_o the_o just_a so_o he_o that_o be_v upright_o in_o his_o way_n be_v abomination_n to_o the_o wicked_a and_o this_o be_v that_o stumble_a block_n which_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o way_n hinder_v many_o of_o the_o ruler_n from_o follow_v christ_n and_o from_o embrace_v and_o profess_v that_o truth_n of_o which_o their_o conscience_n be_v convince_v because_o they_o fear_v lest_o hereby_o they_o shall_v impeach_v their_o reputation_n and_o expose_v themselves_o to_o the_o contempt_n of_o their_o consort_n love_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n more_o than_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n this_o keep_v the_o parent_n 23._o joh._n 12._o 43._o joh._n 9_o 23._o of_o the_o blind_a man_n from_o confess_v christ_n and_o justify_v his_o miracle_n because_o the_o jew_n have_v decree_v that_o if_o any_o man_n do_v confess_v that_o jesus_n be_v christ_n he_o shall_v be_v put_v out_o of_o their_o synagogue_n and_o banish_v from_o their_o society_n and_o public_a assembly_n which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v remove_v we_o must_v learn_v to_o esteem_v base_o of_o the_o world_n estimate_n and_o neither_o to_o think_v better_o of_o ourselves_o when_o it_o honour_v we_o nor_o worse_o when_o it_o vilifi_v and_o despise_v us._n to_o which_o purpose_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o when_o we_o be_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n most_o contemn_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n we_o be_v most_o magnify_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n and_o contrariwise_o when_o we_o have_v most_o the_o applause_n of_o man_n in_o our_o evil_a course_n we_o be_v esteem_v of_o god_n most_o vile_a and_o abject_a according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n that_o which_o be_v high_o esteem_v among_o 15._o luk._n 16._o 15._o man_n be_v abominable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o can_v immoderate_o affect_v the_o applause_n of_o man_n and_o maintain_v faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n demand_v how_o can_v you_o believe_v 44._o joh._n 5._o 44._o which_o receive_v honour_v one_o of_o another_o and_o seel_v not_o the_o honour_n that_o come_v from_o god_n only_o that_o we_o can_v never_o hold_v out_o constant_o in_o our_o course_n of_o christianity_n unless_o we_o can_v with_o the_o apostle_n esteem_v it_o a_o very_a small_a 3._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 3._o thing_n to_o be_v judge_v of_o man_n judgement_n and_o can_v be_v content_a with_o he_o by_o honour_n and_o dishonour_n evil_a report_n and_o good_a report_n to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o duty_n 8._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 8._o of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o if_o we_o perform_v with_o never_o so_o much_o diligence_n &_o zeal_n yet_o if_o therein_o we_o do_v not_o aim_v chief_o to_o please_v god_n more_o than_o man_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o christ_n but_o of_o the_o world_n 10._o gal._n 1._o 10._o see_v we_o will_v be_v willing_a to_o lay_v aside_o our_o profession_n and_o holy_a practice_n when_o the_o world_n censure_v and_o condemn_v they_o let_v we_o know_v that_o it_o will_v little_o avail_v we_o at_o the_o day_n of_o death_n or_o judgement_n to_o have_v have_v the_o approbation_n and_o applause_n of_o man_n when_o as_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n shall_v condemn_v we_o nor_o be_v any_o cause_n of_o grief_n at_o that_o day_n when_o we_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o for_o the_o please_a and_o honour_v god_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n we_o have_v displease_v the_o world_n and_o bring_v ourselves_o into_o contempt_n with_o man_n when_o as_o the_o
be_v merry_a which_o they_o will_v not_o be_v so_o desperate_o mad_a to_o do_v if_o that_o terrible_a voice_n of_o god_n still_o sound_v in_o their_o ear_n thou_o fool_n this_o night_n thy_o soul_n shall_v be_v require_v of_o 46._o mat._n 24._o 45_o 46._o thou_o than_o who_o shall_v those_o thing_n be_v which_o thou_o have_v provide_v but_o contrariwise_o if_o with_o the_o wise_a servant_n they_o well_o weigh_v the_o uncertainty_n of_o their_o lord_n come_v to_o call_v they_o to_o a_o account_n they_o will_v still_o be_v prepare_v and_o be_v in_o readiness_n that_o they_o may_v enter_v with_o he_o into_o his_o heavenly_a joy_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o better_a mean_n to_o remove_v this_o impediment_n then_o to_o meditate_v often_o not_o only_o of_o the_o momentany_a shortness_n of_o our_o life_n but_o also_o of_o the_o great_a uncertainty_n of_o this_o short_a time_n for_o if_o we_o will_v serious_o consider_v that_o our_o life_n in_o respect_n of_o eternity_n be_v but_o as_o one_o day_n yea_o a_o hour_n a_o minute_n a_o moment_n that_o it_o pass_v away_o as_o swift_o as_o a_o weaver_n shuttle_n as_o a_o tale_n tell_v as_o a_o post_n and_o be_v but_o a_o flower_n a_o vapour_n a_o shadow_n yea_o as_o vanity_n itself_o if_o we_o will_v also_o remember_v that_o this_o short_a time_n be_v also_o uncertain_a see_v we_o may_v die_v to_o day_n as_o well_o as_o to_o morrow_n this_o very_a hour_n as_o well_o as_o the_o next_o have_v no_o assurance_n of_o any_o more_o time_n than_o the_o present_a as_o be_v tenant_n at_o will_n who_o hold_v not_o life_n by_o lease_n but_o only_o at_o the_o lord_n pleasure_n without_o so_o much_o as_o a_o minute_n warning_n and_o final_o see_v in_o this_o short_a and_o uncertain_a time_n everlasting_a life_n and_o salvation_n be_v either_o get_v or_o lose_v what_o folly_n and_o madness_n be_v it_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o neglect_v all_o christian_a duty_n in_o hope_n of_o long_a life_n and_o to_o hazard_v our_o precious_a soul_n upon_o so_o uncertain_a and_o tickle_a a_o point_n it_o may_v be_v thou_o shall_v live_v another_o year_n and_o it_o may_v be_v not_o another_o day_n the_o which_o rest_v not_o only_o on_o a_o possibility_n but_o upon_o some_o probability_n likewise_o in_o respect_n of_o those_o innumerable_a danger_n which_o outward_o beset_v we_o and_o the_o inward_a infirmity_n of_o our_o frail_a nature_n which_o be_v the_o matter_n or_o as_o it_o be_v the_o harbinger_n of_o death_n we_o carry_v still_o about_o and_o in_o we_o which_o be_v also_o make_v more_o likely_a by_o the_o experience_n of_o many_o other_o who_o have_v be_v take_v away_o sudden_o in_o the_o prime_n of_o their_o age_n and_o chief_a of_o their_o strength_n not_o have_v have_v so_o much_o as_o a_o day_n or_o hour_n warning_n and_o shall_v we_o venture_v our_o chief_a jewel_n our_o precious_a soul_n which_o be_v of_o much_o more_o price_n unto_o we_o then_o ten_o thousand_o world_n upon_o may-bee_n and_o uncertain_a hope_n which_o be_v once_o lose_v can_v never_o be_v recover_v shall_v we_o hazard_v the_o everlasting_a joy_n of_o heaven_n which_o be_v unspeakable_a and_o inestimable_a and_o endanger_v ourselves_o to_o intolerable_a and_o endless_a torment_n in_o hell_n fire_n upon_o some_o likelihood_n only_o which_o have_v so_o often_o fail_v it_o may_v be_v thou_o shall_v live_v as_o long_o as_o thou_o expect_v and_o what_o then_o gain_v thou_o in_o this_o course_n of_o wickedness_n but_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n accompany_v with_o the_o present_a check_n and_o terror_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o imminent_a and_o approach_a judgement_n and_o attend_v upon_o at_o the_o best_a with_o continual_a sorrow_n and_o repentance_n even_o to_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o it_o may_v be_v thou_o shall_v die_v before_o thou_o be_v prepare_v for_o it_o by_o repent_v for_o thy_o sin_n and_o devote_v thyself_o to_o god_n service_n and_o then_o what_o lose_v thou_o in_o lieu_n of_o the_o former_a gain_n which_o be_v so_o vain_a in_o true_a value_n and_o momentany_a in_o continuance_n sure_o those_o pleasure_n which_o be_v at_o god_n right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o goodness_n beauty_n glory_n and_o all_o perfection_n do_v make_v all_o those_o perfect_o and_o eternal_o happy_a who_o have_v faithful_o serve_v they_o in_o this_o life_n shall_v see_v and_o enjoy_v they_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o carnal_a presumption_n be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o second_o corrupt_a affection_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v carnal_a presumption_n which_o carry_v with_o it_o some_o show_n and_o semblance_n of_o a_o strong_a faith_n in_o the_o opinion_n of_o those_o who_o be_v blind_v with_o ignorance_n become_v unto_o they_o a_o notable_a impediment_n hinder_v they_o from_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a godliness_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o devil_n ordinary_a prevail_a weapon_n wherewith_o he_o assault_v secure_a worldling_n which_o he_o find_v by_o common_a experience_n so_o powerful_a for_o his_o purpose_n that_o for_o the_o most_o part_n he_o use_v no_o other_o unless_o they_o have_v wound_v their_o conscience_n with_o commit_v of_o some_o horrible_a and_o outrageous_a sin_n which_o will_v suffer_v they_o to_o entertain_v no_o hope_n of_o god_n favour_n and_o mercy_n in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o they_o in_o which_o case_n he_o possess_v they_o with_o terror_n and_o fear_n and_o drive_v they_o into_o the_o contrary_a extreme_a of_o desperation_n the_o which_o he_o also_o do_v when_o he_o have_v to_o deal_v with_o melancholic_a person_n who_o be_v natural_o of_o a_o timorous_a and_o fearful_a disposition_n can_v so_o easy_o be_v persuade_v to_o presume_v when_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n otherwise_o he_o seldom_o awaken_v their_o sleep_a conscience_n but_o carry_v they_o quiet_o to_o hell_n and_o destruction_n without_o noise_n for_o the_o more_o sensible_a we_o be_v of_o our_o disease_n the_o more_o we_o fear_v the_o issue_n of_o it_o and_o the_o more_o earnest_a and_o diligent_a we_o be_v to_o seek_v all_o mean_n of_o help_n unless_o we_o have_v no_o hope_n of_o cure_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v that_o whereas_o one_o perish_v through_o despair_n many_o hundred_o be_v plunge_v into_o destruction_n by_o security_n and_o presumption_n so_o much_o more_o dangerous_a this_o be_v then_o the_o other_o although_o nothing_o so_o horrid_a and_o terrible_a to_o look_v upon_o now_o this_o presumption_n may_v be_v consider_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n either_o general_o or_o more_o special_o general_o when_o as_o we_o presume_v of_o god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n without_o any_o sound_a ground_n or_o warrant_v out_o of_o god_n word_n when_o as_o we_o be_v in_o no_o sort_n qualify_v and_o fit_v to_o receive_v they_o the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o which_o persuasion_n be_v a_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n to_o continue_v still_o in_o our_o sin_n because_o god_n be_v merciful_a to_o forgive_v they_o and_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o they_o be_v not_o only_o tedious_a and_o irksome_a unto_o we_o but_o also_o of_o no_o great_a necessity_n see_v god_n respect_v our_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n will_v receive_v we_o to_o grace_n and_o mercy_n whereas_o contrariwise_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n do_v always_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o persuade_v we_o of_o god_n love_n do_v work_n in_o our_o heart_n true_a love_n towards_o he_o again_o and_o a_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o express_v it_o in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v that_o we_o may_v thereby_o glorify_v he_o who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o us._n with_o like_a presumption_n man_n be_v hinder_v from_o enter_v into_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o hearten_v to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n while_o they_o plead_v that_o christ_n come_v to_o save_v sinner_n and_o that_o his_o death_n and_o merit_n as_o they_o be_v sufficient_a in_o themselves_o to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n so_o they_o will_v be_v effectual_a unto_o they_o for_o their_o justification_n and_o salvation_n though_o they_o be_v not_o so_o strict_a and_o precise_a in_o make_v conscience_n of_o all_o sin_n or_o in_o practise_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o remove_v the_o former_a impediment_n now_o if_o we_o will_v avoid_v these_o impediment_n let_v we_o know_v and_o
bring_v low_a and_o lift_v up_o he_o raise_v up_o the_o poor_a out_o of_o the_o dust_n and_o lift_v up_o the_o beggar_n from_o the_o dunghill_n to_o set_v they_o among_o prince_n and_o to_o make_v they_o inherit_v the_o crown_n of_o glory_n it_o be_v the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o make_v rich_a and_o add_v 22._o pro._n 10._o 22._o no_o sorrow_n with_o it_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v and_o it_o be_v his_o powerful_a word_n by_o which_o we_o live_v and_o not_o by_o bread_n only_o as_o himself_o teach_v us._n 4._o deut._n 8._o 3._o matth._n 4._o 4._o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o think_v that_o by_o neglect_v god_n service_n we_o shall_v thrive_v the_o better_a or_o that_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o more_o liberal_a wage_n because_o we_o be_v slothful_a in_o do_v his_o work_n and_o spend_v our_o whole_a time_n and_o strength_n about_o our_o own_o §._o sect._n 4_o that_o if_o be_v poor_a we_o careful_o serve_v god_n we_o may_v secure_o cast_v ourselves_o upon_o his_o gracious_a providence_n and_o expect_v he_o to_o be_v our_o reward_n six_o though_o we_o be_v poor_a and_o have_v nothing_o to_o sustain_v we_o and_o our_o charge_n but_o what_o we_o earn_v with_o our_o daily_a and_o painful_a labour_n yet_o if_o we_o do_v not_o whole_o addict_v ourselves_o to_o the_o world_n but_o allot_v seasonable_a time_n to_o god_n worship_n and_o service_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v the_o near_a to_o want_v and_o penury_n yea_o rather_o lay_v aside_o all_o cark_n care_n we_o may_v secure_o cast_v ourselves_o with_o full_a affiance_n upon_o his_o providence_n and_o promise_n and_o expect_v such_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o labour_n of_o our_o hand_n perform_v in_o due_a place_n and_o time_n as_o that_o neither_o we_o nor_o those_o that_o belong_v unto_o we_o shall_v want_v food_n convenient_a nor_o any_o other_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a for_o if_o the_o lord_n be_v so_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a that_o he_o provide_v for_o stranger_n who_o serve_v satan_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n how_o can_v we_o imagine_v that_o he_o will_v suffer_v those_o of_o his_o own_o family_n who_o spare_a time_n from_o their_o necessary_a employment_n that_o they_o may_v do_v he_o faithful_a service_n to_o want_v and_o pine_v for_o hunger_n if_o his_o providence_n extend_v to_o the_o fowl_n 28._o mat._n 6._o 26_o 28._o of_o heaven_n and_o the_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n to_o feed_v they_o without_o their_o care_n and_o if_o he_o clothe_v the_o lily_n of_o the_o field_n without_o their_o labour_n how_o will_v he_o not_o take_v great_a care_n for_o we_o that_o be_v his_o household_n servant_n and_o adopt_a child_n who_o moderate_o use_v our_o best_a study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v his_o providence_n in_o provide_v thing_n necessary_a but_o so_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n as_o that_o we_o will_v by_o borrow_v some_o time_n from_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n rather_o endanger_v ourselves_o to_o want_v than_o we_o will_v be_v want_v unto_o he_o in_o spiritual_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n let_v we_o then_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o but_o rest_v upon_o his_o 6._o phil._n 4._o 6._o care_n and_o providence_n with_o firm_a affiance_n let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n make_v our_o request_n know_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v bind_v himself_o free_o by_o many_o gracious_a promise_n that_o if_o cast_v off_o all_o cark_n care_n we_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n he_o will_v provide_v for_o we_o what_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o want_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a so_o the_o psalmist_n trust_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o do_v good_a so_o shall_v thou_o dwell_v in_o the_o land_n 10._o psal_n 37._o 3_o 5._o pro._n 16._o 3._o psal_n 34._o 9_o 10._o and_o very_o thou_o shall_v be_v feed_v commit_v thy_o way_n unto_o the_o lord_n trust_v also_o in_o he_o and_o he_o shall_v bring_v it_o to_o pass_v o_o fear_v the_o lord_n you_o his_o saint_n for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o the_o young_a lion_n do_v lack_n and_o suffer_v hunger_n but_o they_o that_o seek_v the_o lord_n shall_v not_o want_v any_o good_a thing_n so_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o suffer_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o righteous_a to_o famish_v but_o he_o 3._o pro._n 10._o 3._o cast_v away_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o wicked_a the_o which_o david_n see_v confirm_v in_o his_o own_o experience_n have_v not_o observe_v in_o all_o his_o time_n from_o his_o youth_n to_o old_a age_n that_o the_o righteous_a have_v be_v at_o any_o time_n forsake_v or_o 25._o psal_n 37._o 25._o their_o seed_n beg_v their_o bread_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v we_o to_o cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o care_v for_o us._n the_o which_o promise_v 7._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 7._o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n lay_v as_o a_o ground_n of_o his_o dissuasion_n from_o covetousness_n and_o discontent_n let_v your_o conversation_n say_v he_o be_v without_o covetousness_n and_o be_v content_a with_o such_o thing_n as_o you_o have_v for_o he_o have_v say_v 5._o heb._n 13._o 5._o i_o will_v not_o leave_v thou_o nor_o forsake_v thou_o seventh_o if_o we_o devote_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n service_n &_o love_n as_o it_o beseem_v his_o child_n in_o holy_a obedience_n allot_v time_n convenient_a to_o religious_a duty_n the_o lord_n himself_o will_v be_v our_o wage_n and_o exceed_v great_a reward_n and_o he_o that_o be_v god_n all-sufficient_a sufficit_fw-la gen._n 15._o 1._o chap._n 17._o 1._o deus_fw-la mihi_fw-la sufficit_fw-la etiamsi_fw-la cetera_fw-la cuncta_fw-la ferat_fw-la alius_fw-la gregor_n nazian_n cygn_n carmin_n lib._n nimis_fw-la avarus_fw-la est_fw-la cvi_fw-la deus_fw-la non_fw-la sufficit_fw-la in_o the_o absence_n of_o all_o earthly_a help_n and_o mean_n will_v be_v our_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n which_o whoso_o enjoy_v can_v want_v nothing_o and_o this_o argument_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o encourage_v abraham_n to_o serve_v he_o fear_v not_o abraham_n i_o be_o thy_o shield_n and_o thy_o exceed_a great_a reward_n and_o again_o i_o be_o the_o almighty_a or_o all-sufficient_a god_n walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v thou_o upright_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o say_v with_o one_o of_o the_o ancient_n god_n alone_o suffice_v i_o although_o who_o so_o will_v take_v all_o thing_n else_o beside_o he_o for_o he_o be_v too_o covetous_a who_o god_n can_v satisfy_v eight_o if_o we_o be_v diligent_a in_o god_n service_n though_o we_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o other_o yet_o that_o little_a we_o have_v as_o before_o i_o show_v be_v much_o better_a than_o their_o great_a riches_n and_o revenue_n who_o neglect_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o wise_a man_n better_a be_v a_o little_a with_o righteousness_n then_o great_a revenue_n without_o 16_o pro._n 16._o 8._o &_o 28._o 6._o &_o 15._o 16_o right_n better_a be_v the_o poor_a that_o walk_v in_o his_o uprightness_n than_o he_o that_o be_v perverse_a in_o his_o way_n though_o he_o be_v rich_a and_o better_a be_v a_o little_a with_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n then_o great_a treasure_n and_o trouble_v therewith_o for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v the_o lord_n know_v the_o day_n of_o the_o upright_o and_o their_o inheritance_n shall_v be_v for_o 19_o psal_n 37._o 18_o 19_o ever_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a in_o the_o evil_a time_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o famine_n they_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v etc._n etc._n again_o that_o little_a which_o the_o righteous_a have_v that_o fear_n and_o serve_v god_n be_v better_a than_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o serve_v the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n because_o that_o godliness_n which_o be_v join_v with_o it_o be_v the_o great_a gain_n and_o in_o the_o low_a estate_n 6._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 6._o bring_v contentation_n which_o be_v a_o jewel_n of_o such_o value_n that_o it_o be_v above_o the_o purchase_n of_o all_o earthly_a riches_n and_o can_v be_v buy_v with_o the_o price_n of_o a_o monarchy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o wise_a man_n the_o righteous_a eat_v to_o the_o satisfy_n of_o his_o soul_n though_o his_o commons_o be_v never_o so_o 25._o pro._n 13._o 25._o short_a but_o the_o belly_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v want_v even_o when_o he_o sit_v at_o his_o full_a furnish_v table_n for_o when_o his_o appetite_n be_v satisfy_v he_o be_v not_o satisfy_v because_o he_o want_v a_o appetite_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o the_o objection_n of_o poverty_n be_v but_o a_o frivolous_a and_o false_a excuse_n final_o let_v all_o those_o
reward_n how_o cold_o &_o careless_o how_o dull_o &_o drowzy_o how_o irreverent_o and_o negligent_o do_v i_o perform_v they_o how_o soon_o be_o i_o weary_a of_o these_o holy_a exercise_n and_o desire_v to_o return_v to_o my_o worldly_a employment_n how_o little_a sweetness_n do_v my_o aguish_a taste_n feel_v in_o thy_o love_n though_o it_o be_v better_a than_o wine_n and_o in_o feed_v upon_o thy_o spiritual_a delicacy_n in_o thy_o banqueting-house_n thy_o word_n and_o sacrament_n how_o little_a delight_n have_v i_o have_v in_o thy_o sanctuary_n and_o sabbath_n and_o how_o have_v i_o consecrate_v the_o least_o part_n of_o they_o as_o a_o holy_a rest_n unto_o thou_o and_o misspend_v the_o great_a part_n in_o think_v my_o own_o thought_n in_o think_v my_o own_o word_n and_o do_v my_o own_o work_n how_o much_o and_o often_o have_v i_o abuse_v thy_o holy_a ordinance_n through_o my_o worldliness_n and_o profaneness_n and_o after_o that_o i_o have_v long_o enjoy_v they_o how_o little_a have_v i_o profit_v by_o they_o my_o heart_n be_v still_o full_a of_o gross_a infidelity_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o i_o be_o not_o much_o raise_v and_o comfort_v with_o thy_o sweet_a promise_n nor_o deject_a and_o humble_v with_o thy_o terrible_a threaten_n it_o be_v full_a of_o impenitency_n be_v unapt_a to_o mourn_v for_o sin_n past_a or_o to_o resolve_v upon_o amendment_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v it_o be_v full_a of_o carnal_a security_n make_v i_o to_o apprehend_v no_o danger_n when_o as_o i_o walk_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o pernicious_a snare_n which_o be_v in_o every_o place_n lay_v in_o my_o way_n by_o my_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o from_o i_o when_o as_o pull_v it_o on_o with_o my_o sin_n it_o approach_v near_o and_o be_v ready_a to_o seize_v upon_o i_o it_o be_v much_o harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n custom_n in_o sin_v deprive_v i_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o it_o there_o be_v much_o spiritual_a pride_n that_o lie_v lurk_v in_o it_o which_o make_v i_o ready_a to_o arrogate_v the_o good_a thing_n i_o have_v not_o to_o overween_v those_o i_o have_v and_o to_o attribute_v the_o praise_n of_o both_o unto_o myself_o and_o so_o to_o rob_v thou_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o own_o gift_n hypocrisy_n also_o still_o hang_v upon_o i_o be_v ready_a like_o a_o sly_a thief_n to_o steal_v in_o when_o i_o open_v the_o door_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o let_v in_o any_o grace_n or_o religious_a duty_n i_o be_o still_o taint_v and_o poison_a with_o carnal_a self-love_n which_o make_v i_o oftentimes_o to_o incur_v spiritual_a hurt_n and_o damage_n while_o i_o labour_v over-eager_o after_o worldly_a good_a and_o earthly_a advantage_n yea_o as_o hereby_o i_o be_o make_v apt_a to_o neglect_v my_o soul_n for_o the_o seem_a and_o present_a good_a of_o my_o body_n defraud_v it_o of_o all_o due_n that_o belong_v unto_o it_o so_o likewise_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o love_n which_o i_o owe_v to_o my_o neighbour_n when_o as_o they_o be_v in_o my_o partial_a affection_n overbalanced_n with_o some_o worldly_a profit_n pleasure_n or_o preferment_n o_o that_o my_o head_n be_v a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n that_o i_o may_v wash_v my_o defile_a body_n and_o soul_n in_o the_o flood_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n o_o that_o i_o can_v mourn_v for_o my_o sin_n as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v sorry_a for_o they_o as_o a_o man_n be_v sorry_a for_o the_o death_n of_o his_o firstborn_a o_o that_o i_o can_v look_v upon_o he_o who_o i_o have_v pierce_v with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o be_v thorough_o displease_v with_o myself_o because_o i_o have_v by_o my_o sin_n so_o much_o displease_v thou_o who_o have_v be_v ever_o unto_o i_o so_o gracious_a a_o god_n and_o so_o love_v a_o father_n o_o that_o thou_o will_v come_v down_o and_o strike_v my_o rocky_a heart_n that_o out_o of_o it_o may_v flow_v wholesome_a stream_n of_o repentance_n but_o alas_o the_o filthy_a stain_n and_o deep_o die_v of_o my_o sin_n can_v be_v wash_v clean_o with_o these_o water_n it_o be_v only_o that_o fountain_n which_o thou_o have_v open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n that_o be_v sufficient_a to_o purge_v i_o from_o my_o ingrained_a filthiness_n it_o be_v those_o bloody_a stream_n alone_o which_o so_o plentiful_o flow_v out_o of_o my_o crucify_a saviour_n that_o can_v cleanse_v i_o from_o all_o my_o sin_n and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n and_o for_o thy_o christ_n sake_n wash_v my_o leprous_a body_n and_o soul_n in_o the_o stream_n of_o this_o thy_o jordan_n yea_o lord_n see_v they_o be_v so_o deep_o stain_v with_o the_o double_a double_a dye_n of_o impute_a and_o inherent_a original_a and_o actual_a sin_n that_o no_o slight_a and_o ordinary_a wash_n can_v purify_v and_o restore_v they_o to_o their_o create_a cleanness_n multiply_v thy_o wash_n drench_n and_o dive_v i_o thorough_o in_o the_o stream_n of_o this_o live_a fountain_n that_o be_v cleanse_v from_o my_o scarlet_a and_o crimson_a sin_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n i_o may_v become_v as_o white_a as_o snow_n and_o that_o no_o spot_n remain_v of_o spiritual_a defilement_n i_o may_v be_v justify_v when_o thou_o iudge_v and_o stand_v righteous_a in_o thy_o sight_n and_o together_o with_o the_o stain_n of_o sin_n take_v away_o also_o the_o sting_n of_o conscience_n and_o work_v in_o it_o sound_v and_o secure_a peace_n by_o persuade_v i_o by_o the_o infallible_a testimony_n of_o thy_o spirit_n that_o my_o sin_n be_v remit_v i_o reconcile_v through_o the_o death_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o thy_o son_n and_o that_o of_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o heir_n of_o perdition_n i_o be_o now_o become_v thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v i_o find_v and_o feel_v it_o in_o i_o not_o only_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n persuade_v i_o of_o thy_o fatherly_a love_n and_o seal_v i_o up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o my_o redemption_n but_o also_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n mortify_v in_o i_o all_o my_o sinful_a corruption_n by_o apply_v unto_o i_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o quicken_a i_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n by_o the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o resurrection_n let_v i_o put_v off_o concern_v the_o former_a conversation_n the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a according_a to_o the_o deceitful_a lust_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o my_o mind_n let_v i_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o thy_o own_o glorious_a image_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n let_v i_o continual_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o myself_o that_o i_o be_v not_o again_o entangle_v in_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n nor_o circumvent_v and_o mislead_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o my_o corrupt_a flesh_n but_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n let_v i_o now_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n let_v i_o make_v conscience_n of_o all_o my_o way_n and_o shun_v not_o only_o open_a and_o notorious_a but_o also_o secret_a sin_n yea_o all_o the_o occasion_n of_o evil_a and_o hate_v even_o the_o garment_n which_o be_v spot_v of_o the_o flesh_n let_v i_o put_v on_o daily_a the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n that_o be_v weak_a in_o myself_o i_o may_v be_v strong_a in_o thou_o and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o might_n and_o be_v enable_v to_o withstand_v the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o resist_v all_o tentation_n in_o the_o evil_a day_n pray_v always_o with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n wean_v my_o heart_n and_o affection_n more_o and_o more_o from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o be_v a_o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n let_v my_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n from_o whence_o i_o expect_v a_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n begin_v and_o work_v in_o i_o all_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o save_a grace_n which_o yet_o be_v want_v and_o daily_o increase_v and_o confirm_v those_o that_o be_v begin_v and_o let_v i_o daily_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o all_o throughout_o my_o whole_a life_n and_o conversation_n in_o new_a obedience_n labour_v to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o faithful_a service_n in_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n let_v i_o delight_n in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o inward_a joy_n let_v i_o daily_o seek_v thy_o face_n and_o favour_n above_o all_o
this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v i_o with_o thy_o providence_n from_o all_o danger_n uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o i_o fall_v not_o into_o sin_n direct_v i_o with_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o strengthen_v i_o with_o thy_o power_n in_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n bless_v and_o assist_v i_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o in_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o my_o call_n that_o they_o may_v have_v good_a success_n and_o whole_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o edification_n of_o my_o brethren_n and_o my_o own_o spiritual_a and_o everlasting_a good_a bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o especial_o this_o in_o which_o i_o live_v with_o all_o the_o magistrate_n minister_n and_o people_n this_o family_n and_o all_o to_o who_o i_o be_o bind_v in_o any_o special_a bond_n of_o duty_n beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o according_a to_o our_o several_a necessity_n all_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o thou_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n know_v needful_a even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o by_o thy_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o power_n have_v create_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o by_o thy_o gracious_a and_o all-ruling_a providence_n do_v continual_o sustain_v and_o preserve_v they_o we_o thy_o humble_a and_o unworthy_a servant_n do_v here_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n acknowledge_v that_o unto_o thou_o belong_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n but_o unto_o we_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n for_o whereas_o thou_o do_v create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o have_v fall_v in_o the_o loin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n from_o this_o bless_a estate_n by_o transgress_v of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o thereby_o have_v deface_v thy_o glorious_a image_n in_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o of_o all_o happiness_n and_o become_v liable_a unto_o death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n yea_o we_o have_v derive_v from_o our_o first_o parent_n not_o only_o the_o guilt_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o the_o corruption_n of_o their_o nature_n which_o have_v so_o overspr_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o they_o be_v utter_o impotent_a and_o insufficient_a to_o perform_v any_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n for_o which_o end_n they_o be_v create_v but_o most_o forward_o and_o cheerful_a in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n from_o which_o root_n of_o original_a sin_n we_o have_v bring_v forth_o those_o curse_a fruit_n of_o actual_a transgression_n which_o we_o have_v multiply_v against_o thy_o majesty_n by_o break_v all_o and_o every_o of_o thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n even_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o day_n to_o this_o present_a time_n many_o have_v be_v our_o secret_a sin_n of_o which_o thou_o alone_o and_o our_o own_o conscience_n have_v be_v witness_n and_o many_o have_v we_o commit_v in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o thy_o bless_a name_n and_o slander_n of_o our_o christian_a profession_n many_o have_v be_v our_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n the_o which_o unto_o we_o be_v unexcusable_a because_o thou_o have_v reveil_v thyself_o and_o thy_o will_n so_o clear_o unto_o we_o and_o many_o likewise_o have_v be_v our_o sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n and_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n oftentimes_o have_v we_o sin_v through_o frailty_n be_v surprise_v upon_o the_o sudden_a with_o the_o violent_a and_o subtle_a tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o oftentimes_o wilful_o advise_o and_o deliberate_o after_o many_o vow_n and_o promise_n of_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o before_o our_o conversion_n when_o as_o satan_n throne_n be_v set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o perform_v unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o suffer_v sin_n to_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o without_o any_o gainsay_n or_o resistance_n and_o since_o we_o have_v be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n though_o we_o have_v submit_v ourselves_o as_o subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n to_o be_v govern_v by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n yet_o have_v we_o much_o fail_v in_o yield_v that_o obedience_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o thou_o be_v so_o lead_v captive_a by_o our_o corruption_n that_o we_o can_v neither_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n we_o will_v not_o and_o though_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o have_v cast_v satan_n out_o of_o his_o throne_n and_o vanquish_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o as_o they_o can_v not_o reign_v over_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n yet_o these_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v still_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n and_o be_v not_o quite_o cast_v out_o be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n and_o as_o prick_v in_o our_o eye_n disturb_v continual_o our_o peace_n wound_v our_o conscience_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o we_o have_v so_o often_o and_o upon_o such_o slight_a occasion_n utter_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o when_o we_o have_v set_v ourselves_o about_o they_o have_v do_v they_o so_o cold_o and_o careless_o and_o discover_v therein_o so_o many_o want_n and_o weakness_n imperfection_n and_o corruption_n that_o if_o thou_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n even_o the_o best_a duty_n that_o ever_o we_o perform_v can_v not_o escape_v unpunished_a o_o lord_n our_o god_n make_v we_o true_o apprehensive_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v humble_v ourselves_o under_o thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o not_o only_o bewail_v our_o sin_n pass_v with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n but_o amend_v our_o life_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o so_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o while_o we_o be_v return_v unto_o thou_o meet_v we_o in_o the_o way_n and_o like_o a_o tender_a father_n embrace_v we_o in_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v away_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o iniquity_n and_o so_o wash_v and_o purge_v our_o defile_a soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o innocent_a son_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v lay_v to_o our_o charge_n neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v yea_o lord_n let_v we_o not_o only_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o thy_o free_a pardon_n but_o also_o the_o comfort_n and_o peace_n of_o it_o by_o have_v it_o seal_v through_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o thy_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o for_o our_o better_a assurance_n let_v we_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n thereby_o apply_v unto_o we_o as_o effectual_a for_o our_o sanctification_n as_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o for_o our_o freedom_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v have_v no_o long_o dominion_n over_o we_o and_o spiritual_a renew_v unto_o newness_n of_o life_n as_o well_o as_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n it_o be_v enough_o lord_n and_o too_o much_o that_o satan_n and_o sin_n have_v thus_o far_o prevayl_v not_o only_o for_o the_o bring_n of_o we_o into_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o also_o for_o the_o condemn_a and_o crucify_a of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n the_o nail_v of_o his_o innocent_a body_n to_o the_o cross_n and_o the_o shed_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n now_o lord_n reward_v they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o pay_v they_o double_a into_o their_o bosom_n break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n that_o though_o he_o hiss_v against_o we_o with_o his_o tentation_n yet_o he_o may_v not_o hurt_v we_o nail_n our_o body_n of_o sin_n unto_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n crucify_v our_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o that_o they_o may_v no_o long_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o but_o may_v like_o slave_n be_v hold_v in_o perpetual_a subjection_n to_o our_o spiritual_a part_n yea_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n in_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n mortify_v the_o corruption_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o
this_o day_n past_a in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n which_o we_o have_v perform_v unto_o thou_o but_o see_v we_o do_v acknowledge_v our_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o do_v bewail_v they_o with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n we_o beseech_v thou_o dear_a god_n accept_v of_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n according_a to_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n cover_v all_o our_o imperfection_n with_o his_o most_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o wash_v away_o our_o corruption_n in_o that_o pure_a fountain_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n in_o he_o accept_v of_o our_o poor_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n see_v what_o be_v want_v in_o we_o be_v abundant_o supply_v by_o his_o absolute_a and_o all-sufficient_a righteousness_n which_o be_v make_v we_o by_o faith_n and_o that_o we_o may_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v perform_v service_n unto_o thou_o with_o more_o diligence_n and_o cheerfulness_n let_v thy_o spirit_n witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o thou_o have_v forgive_v all_o our_o sin_n past_a pass_v by_o and_o cover_v all_o our_o infirmity_n and_o frailty_n and_o do_v gracious_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o with_o the_o same_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n prosper_v and_o perfect_v thy_o own_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n which_o thou_o have_v begin_v in_o us._n thou_o see_v lord_n how_o we_o be_v hamper_v and_o fetter_v in_o the_o chain_n of_o our_o corruption_n which_o so_o distract_v and_o hinder_v we_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n that_o we_o perform_v they_o with_o much_o discouragement_n and_o little_a joy_n help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o break_v in_o sunder_o these_o chain_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v set_v at_o liberty_n we_o may_v with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o delight_n run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o esteem_v it_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n to_o this_o end_n assist_v we_o good_a lord_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n &_o thereby_o sanctify_v unto_o we_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o effect_n &_o perfect_v of_o thy_o own_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n in_o us._n apply_v unto_o we_o powerful_o thy_o word_n which_o either_o this_o day_n or_o any_o other_o time_n we_o have_v hear_v that_o it_o may_v inlighten_v our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n sanctify_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o wean_v from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n &_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o fix_v upon_o spiritual_a &_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o reform_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o so_o be_v not_o only_a hearer_n of_o thy_o word_n but_o also_o doer_n of_o it_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o eternal_a blessedness_n let_v we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o high_a and_o holy_a call_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n adorn_v our_o christian_a profession_n that_o by_o our_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a life_n we_o may_v gain_v other_o to_o thy_o kingdom_n let_v we_o exceed_v all_o other_o as_o much_o in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o in_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o we_o be_v prefer_v before_o they_o through_o thy_o free_a grace_n in_o outward_a privilege_n and_o in_o the_o gracious_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o as_o thou_o do_v continual_o sow_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o seed_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o water_n it_o with_o the_o dew_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n so_o let_v we_o answerable_o grow_v in_o grace_n from_o one_o measure_n to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o jesus_n christ_n do_v not_o only_o pardon_v gracious_o all_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n which_o either_o this_o day_n or_o heretofore_o we_o have_v show_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o worship_n &_o service_n but_o enable_v we_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o perform_v they_o daily_o with_o more_o &_o more_o perfection_n and_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v so_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n here_o upon_o earth_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v keep_v a_o eternal_a sabbath_n with_o thou_o in_o thy_o glorious_a kingdom_n final_o we_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o christ_n his_o sake_n to_o take_v we_o this_o night_n &_o ever_o into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n &_o thereby_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o from_o the_o malice_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a leave_v we_o not_o now_o unto_o ourselves_o but_o still_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n &_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o sabbath_n which_o yet_o remain_v in_o some_o good_a &_o acceptable_a manner_n season_n our_o heart_n with_o those_o holy_a instruction_n and_o comfort_n which_o thou_o have_v impart_v unto_o we_o this_o day_n past_a &_o make_v they_o faithful_a treasury_n of_o these_o precious_a jewel_n let_v our_o mind_n whilst_o we_o be_v wake_v be_v so_o whole_o take_v up_o with_o heavenly_a meditation_n that_o even_o our_o dream_n may_v savour_n of_o they_o &_o in_o our_o deep_a sleep_n let_v our_o mind_n and_o soul_n watch_v &_o wait_v upon_o thou_o thou_o have_v sow_v good_a seed_n in_o our_o heart_n o_o let_v not_o the_o enemy_n steal_v it_o away_o nor_o whilst_o we_o sleep_v sow_v in_o they_o the_o malicious_a tare_n of_o evil_a and_o vain_a thought_n and_o imagination_n and_o so_o hinder_v the_o growth_n thereof_o give_v we_o quiet_a &_o moderate_a rest_n for_o the_o better_a refresh_n of_o our_o body_n &_o mind_n that_o so_o to_o morrow_n we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v such_o faithful_a service_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n &_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n as_o may_v tend_v to_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o together_o with_o we_o bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o etc._n etc._n and_o vouchsafe_v both_o to_o they_o &_o we_o these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o know_v needful_a even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v due_a &_o from_o our_o heart_n desire_v to_o give_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n both_o now_o &_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n before_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o goodness_n grace_n and_o mercy_n most_o true_a in_o all_o thy_o promise_n and_o most_o just_a and_o powerful_a in_o performance_n thou_o have_v when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o liable_a to_o thy_o wrath_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n and_o utter_o unable_a to_o free_v ourselves_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n give_v unto_o we_o thy_o only_a and_o dear_a son_n to_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o his_o perfect_a satisfaction_n death_n and_o obedience_n by_o who_o thy_o justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o thy_o wrath_n appease_v thou_o have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o he_o thy_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o thou_o have_v promise_v the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v upon_o the_o alone_a condition_n of_o faith_n lay_v hold_n upon_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n the_o which_o though_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o of_o most_o infallible_a truth_n yet_o have_v respect_n to_o our_o weakness_n doubt_v and_o infidelity_n thou_o have_v be_v gracious_o please_v to_o confirm_v it_o unto_o we_o by_o add_v thereunto_o thy_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n so_o that_o nothing_o have_v be_v want_v on_o thy_o part_n either_o for_o the_o perfect_a the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n or_o the_o effectual_a apply_v of_o it_o unto_o we_o for_o our_o use_n and_o benefit_n but_o o_o lord_n we_o humble_o confess_v that_o as_o we_o have_v shameful_o break_v the_o covenant_n of_o work_n by_o fail_v in_o the_o condition_n of_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o have_v make_v void_a thy_o promise_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n by_o our_o grievous_a and_o innumerable_a sin_n both_o original_a and_o actual_a so_o also_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v we_o have_v deprive_v ourselves_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o thou_o offere_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o jesus_n christ_n by_o our_o manifold_a fayling_n want_n and_o imperfection_n in_o