Selected quad for the lemma: world_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
world_n	death_n	sin_n	wage_n	4,184	5	11.8525	5	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A20752	The Christian warfare wherein is first generally shewed the malice, power and politike stratagems of the spirituall ennemies of our saluation, Sathan and his assistants the world and the flesh, with the meanes also whereby the Christian may vvithstand and defeate them : and afterwards more speciallie their particvlar temptatiions, against the seuerall causes and meanes of our saluation, whereby on the one side they allure vs to security and presumption, and on the other side, draw vs to doubting and desperation, are expressed and answered : written especially for their sakes who are exercised in the spirituall conflict of temptations, and are afflicted in conscience in the sight and sense of their sinnes / by I. Dovvname ...	Downame, John, d. 1652.	1604 (1604)	STC 7133; ESTC S1536	575,484	731

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we_o may_v be_v provoke_v to_o fight_v against_o the_o world_n and_o the_o vanity_n thereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o though_o it_o faun_n upon_o we_o yet_o it_o be_v our_o mortal_a enemy_n though_o it_o flatter_o profess_v itself_o our_o friend_n yet_o in_o truth_n it_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n under_o satan_n banner_n for_o he_o be_v the_o prince_n thereof_o joh._n 12.31_o though_o it_o have_v honey_n in_o the_o mouth_n 12.31_o joh._n 12.31_o yet_o there_o be_v deadly_a poison_n in_o the_o tail_n for_o the_o end_n thereof_o bring_v destruction_n though_o it_o offer_v we_o many_o please_a thing_n to_o allure_v we_o yet_o they_o be_v but_o bait_n which_o entice_v we_o to_o come_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o satan_n net_n of_o perdition_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o it_o make_v a_o show_n and_o seem_v a_o pleasant_a place_n like_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o sodom_n of_o sin_n which_o one_o day_n the_o lord_n will_v destroy_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n 13.10_o gen._n 13.10_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o with_o righteous_a lot_n haste_v out_o of_o it_o never_o turn_v back_o with_o a_o desire_n to_o enjoy_v the_o vanity_n thereof_o for_o the_o world_n whole_o lie_v in_o wickedness_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o joh._n 5.19_o 5.19_o 1._o joh._n 5.19_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o serve_v god_n and_o this_o mammon_n 2.15_o matth._n 6.24_o 1._o joh._n 2.15_o mat._n 6.24_o to_o love_v the_o world_n and_o god_n also_o for_o if_o any_o man_n love_v the_o world_n the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n be_v not_o in_o he_o 1._o joh._n 2.15_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n tell_v we_o the_o amity_n of_o the_o world_n be_v enmity_n with_o god_n and_o whosoever_o will_v be_v a_o friend_n of_o the_o world_n 4.4_o jam._n 4.4_o make_v himself_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n jam._n 4.4_o neither_o let_v we_o desire_v the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n for_o it_o love_v those_o only_o which_o be_v she_o own_o as_o for_o those_o who_o christ_n have_v choose_v out_o of_o it_o 15.19_o joh._n 15.19_o those_o the_o world_n hate_v nay_o therefore_o hate_v they_o because_o christ_n have_v choose_v they_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 15.19_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o it_o will_v be_v to_o small_a purpose_n to_o enjoy_v these_o worldly_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n and_o in_o the_o end_n plunge_v ourselves_o into_o everlasting_a death_n that_o the_o world_n music_n be_v but_o the_o siren_n song_n which_o allure_v we_o to_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o our_o soul_n on_o the_o rock_n of_o sin_n and_o while_o it_o tickle_v the_o ear_n it_o wound_v we_o to_o the_o very_a heart_n that_o though_o the_o cup_n which_o it_o offer_v be_v of_o gold_n and_o the_o drink_v sweet_a in_o taste_n yet_o it_o be_v deadly_a poison_n in_o operation_n for_o they_o that_o drink_v thereof_o be_v so_o lull_v asleep_a in_o pleasure_n and_o security_n that_o they_o never_o awake_v out_o of_o their_o spiritual_a lethargic_a or_o if_o they_o do_v yet_o like_o samson_n without_o strength_n to_o resist_v the_o spiritual_a philistine_n after_o the_o world_n like_a dalila_n have_v lull_v they_o a_o while_n in_o her_o lap_n of_o carnal_a pleasure_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o they_o who_o drink_v of_o this_o cup_n of_o voluptuous_a vanity_n must_v afterward_o drink_v of_o that_o cup_n speak_v of_o psal_n 75.8_o that_o be_v 75.8_o psal_n 75.8_o that_o be_v the_o cup_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o shall_v be_v torment_v in_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n for_o evermore_o 14.10_o apoc._n 14.10_o as_o it_o be_v expound_v apoc._n 14.10_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o world_n chief_a good_a be_v uncertain_a in_o get_v and_o momentanie_n and_o mutable_a in_o the_o possession_n it_o be_v every_o day_n ready_a to_o leave_v we_o or_o we_o to_o leave_v it_o last_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o for_o this_o short_a inconstant_a and_o vain_a joy_n we_o lose_v a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o unspeakable_a glory_n and_o plunge_v ourselves_o 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how_o the_o world_n tempt_v by_o adversity_n her_o allurement_n into_o threat_n her_o bed_n of_o pleasure_n into_o misery_n and_o affliction_n her_o glorious_a offer_n of_o honour_n and_o riches_n to_o proud_a menacing_n of_o poverty_n and_o ignominy_n all_o which_o be_v terrible_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n so_o far_o prevail_v with_o some_o that_o they_o move_v they_o to_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o be_v weary_a in_o travail_v through_o this_o desert_n and_o unpleasant_a wilderness_n unto_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n they_o desire_v to_o return_v back_o into_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o spiritual_a pharaoh_n that_o they_o may_v quiet_o sit_v by_o the_o fleshpot_n of_o egypt_n 11.5_o numb_a 11.5_o and_o glut_v themselves_o with_o the_o cucumber_n and_o pepon_n of_o carnal_a pleasure_n that_o be_v they_o choose_v rather_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o broad_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o destruction_n because_o it_o be_v delightful_a 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our_o corrupt_a humour_n of_o sin_n though_o the_o world_n whip_v we_o yet_o thereby_o it_o correct_v we_o and_o make_v we_o better_o though_o it_o burn_v we_o in_o the_o fire_n of_o affliction_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o consume_v but_o rather_o refine_v we_o from_o our_o dross_n though_o like_o a_o stormy_a wind_n it_o shake_v we_o yet_o in_o steed_n of_o blow_v we_o down_o it_o cause_v we_o to_o take_v more_o deep_a root_n in_o all_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n in_o a_o word_n as_o it_o play_v the_o schoolmaster_n in_o scourge_v we_o so_o also_o in_o instruct_v &_o teach_v we_o to_o know_v god_n and_o to_o know_v ourselves_o to_o know_v the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o labour_v after_o a_o more_o permanent_a felicity_n §_o sect._n 4_o notwithstanding_o adversity_n how_o we_o be_v to_o

not_o in_o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o 8.8_o galat._n 3_o 10._o rom._n 8.8_o gal._n 3.10_o that_o they_o who_o live_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n rom._n 8.8_o that_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n can_v be_v light_n see_v it_o press_v out_o of_o christ_n himself_o a_o bloody_a sweat_n etc._n etc._n on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o he_o aggravate_v the_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v draw_v we_o into_o despair_n of_o god_n mercy_n let_v we_o say_v 18.23.32_o ezec._n 18.23.32_o it_o be_v write_v i_o will_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n say_v the_o lord_n but_o that_o he_o repent_v and_o live_v ezech._n 18.23.32_o and_o that_o jesus_n christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n 9.13_o 1._o tim._n 1.15_o matth._n 9.13_o 1._o tim._n 1.15_o and_o that_o he_o come_v not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n matth._n 9.13_o joh._n 3.16_o if_o he_o tempt_v we_o to_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o the_o service_n of_o this_o unrighteous_a mammon_n let_v we_o answer_v he_o 6.24_o matth._n 6.24_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o serve_v two_o master_n of_o such_o contrary_a disposition_n as_o it_o be_v write_v matth._n 6.24_o that_o if_o we_o love_v the_o world_n 4.4_o 1._o joh._n 2.15_o jam._n 4.4_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n abide_v not_o in_o we_o 1._o joh._n 2.15_o that_o the_o amity_n of_o the_o world_n be_v enmity_n against_o god_n jam._n 4.4_o contrariwise_o if_o renounce_v the_o world_n and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o uprightness_n and_o in_o truth_n he_o seek_v to_o draw_v we_o from_o our_o integrity_n by_o threaten_a affliction_n and_o persecution_n we_o be_v to_o strengthen_v ourselves_o and_o resist_v he_o with_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n remember_v that_o they_o be_v bless_v which_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n 3.12_o matth._n 5.10_o 1._o tim._n 3.12_o for_o they_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n mat._n 5.10_o that_o all_o that_o will_v live_v godly_a in_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v suffer_v persecution_n 1._o tim._n 3.12_o that_o whosoever_o lose_v any_o thing_n for_o christ_n sake_n 19.29_o matth._n 19.29_o shall_v receive_v in_o recompense_n a_o hundred_o fold_n more_o and_o have_v everlasting_a life_n to_o boot_n matth._n 19.29_o if_o he_o tempt_v we_o to_o the_o neglect_n of_o god_n word_n we_o be_v to_o tell_v he_o that_o all_o christ_n sheep_n hear_v his_o voice_n and_o follow_v he_o 8.47_o joh._n 10.27_o joh._n 8.47_o joh._n 10.27_o that_o whosoever_o be_v of_o god_n hear_v god_n word_n joh._n 8.47_o that_o they_o who_o know_v god_n hear_v his_o minister_n whereas_o he_o that_o be_v not_o of_o god_n hear_v they_o not_o 1._o joh._n 4.6_o and_o if_o he_o object_n that_o we_o can_v hear_v it_o without_o great_a labour_n and_o cost_n we_o be_v to_o remember_v that_o whosoever_o be_v a_o wise_a merchant_n fit_a for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n will_v rather_o sell_v all_o he_o have_v to_o buy_v this_o precious_a pearl_n than_o be_v without_o it_o matth._n 13.44_o 45_o 46._o 13.44.45_o mat._n 13.44.45_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o he_o tempt_v we_o to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o bare_a hear_n thereof_o neglect_v obedience_n thereunto_o we_o be_v to_o tell_v he_o that_o not_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o word_n 2.13_o rom._n 2.13_o but_o the_o doer_n thereof_o shall_v be_v justify_v rom._n 2.13_o that_o they_o who_o be_v hearer_n of_o the_o word_n and_o not_o doer_n also_o do_v deceive_v themselves_o 1.22_o jam._n 1.22_o if_o they_o think_v hereby_o to_o have_v any_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a life_n jam._n 1.22_o that_o not_o every_o one_o who_o say_v lord_n lord_n that_o be_v 7.21_o matth._n 7.21_o make_v a_o goodly_a profession_n of_o religion_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n who_o be_v in_o heaven_n matth._n 7.21_o 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the_o violence_n of_o all_o satan_n temptation_n and_o give_v he_o the_o soil_n if_o we_o will_v take_v unto_o we_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n spirit_n that_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o be_v skilful_a in_o handle_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o skilful_o use_v the_o same_o in_o the_o fight_n for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o have_v this_o sword_n lie_v by_o we_o nor_o to_o be_v able_a to_o show_v the_o goodness_n thereof_o in_o discourse_n if_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o never_o draw_v it_o out_o to_o fight_v the_o spiritual_a combat_n but_o let_v it_o rust_v in_o the_o scabbard_n but_o we_o must_v always_o have_v it_o ready_a for_o the_o combat_n and_o as_o it_o be_v naked_a in_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o may_v strike_v home_o and_o cut_v off_o all_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o our_o own_o flesh_n when_o they_o do_v assault_v us._n and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o must_v be_v skilful_a in_o the_o use_n thereof_o for_o though_o a_o 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mind_n labour_n after_o the_o increase_n of_o grace_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n submit_v ourselves_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n which_o we_o do_v desire_n to_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n who_o will_v dispose_v of_o all_o so_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o good_a and_o in_o any_o case_n let_v we_o beware_v that_o we_o do_v not_o so_o impatient_o and_o violent_o desire_v increase_v of_o more_o grace_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o forget_v to_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o that_o we_o have_v turn_v our_o song_n of_o praise_n for_o god_n great_a benefit_n into_o murmur_v and_o repine_v let_v we_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o rich_a miser_n who_o have_v their_o mind_n so_o intent_n upon_o the_o get_n of_o that_o riches_n they_o have_v not_o as_o that_o they_o forget_v to_o enjoy_v and_o take_v comfort_n of_o that_o they_o have_v let_v we_o not_o resemble_v those_o unthankful_a man_n who_o when_o they_o have_v receive_v many_o benefit_n do_v still_o desire_v more_o and_o when_o their_o desire_n be_v not_o present_o satisfy_v ungrateful_o murmur_v against_o their_o benefactor_n as_o though_o they_o have_v receive_v nothing_o but_o let_v we_o make_v use_n of_o those_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v to_o god_n glory_n &_o our_o comfort_n let_v we_o desire_v more_o that_o we_o may_v more_o glorify_v he_o with_o his_o own_o gift_n and_o though_o our_o desire_n be_v not_o present_o satisfy_v let_v we_o not_o fall_v into_o impatiency_n but_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o goodwill_n and_o pleasure_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a for_o that_o portion_n of_o grace_n which_o it_o have_v please_v he_o of_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n to_o bestow_v upon_o us._n §_o sect._n 6_o last_o 2.11_o our_o own_o worthiness_n no_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n rom._n 6.23_o eph_n 2.8_o tit._n 2.11_o our_o salvation_n itself_o depend_v not_o upon_o our_o own_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o undeserued_a love_n for_o salvation_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o not_o the_o wage_n of_o our_o own_o worthiness_n as_o death_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n as_o appear_v rom._n 6.23_o and_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n through_o faith_n and_o that_o not_o of_o ourselves_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 2.8_o and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o tit._n 2.11_o that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n bring_v salvation_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v live_v sober_o and_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n so_o that_o our_o forsake_v sin_n and_o embrace_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o which_o all_o these_o effect_n be_v also_o wrought_v in_o us._n but_o most_o plain_o be_v that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 2._o tim._n 1.9_o where_o he_o exclude_v our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n 1.9_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v ascribe_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o god_n grace_n and_o goodwill_n who_o have_v save_v we_o say_v he_o not_o according_a to_o our_o work_n but_o according_a to_o his_o own_o purpose_n and_o grace_n so_o tit._n 3.5_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v 3.5_o tit._n 3.5_o but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n see_v therefore_o god_n love_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o own_o worthiness_n see_v he_o elect_v redeem_v call_v justifi_v sanctifi_v and_o final_o save_v we_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o free_a goodwill_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o good_a work_n let_v we_o not_o restrain_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n to_o our_o desert_n nor_o measure_v his_o unmeasurable_a goodwill_n by_o the_o short_a ell_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n but_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v free_o love_v we_o so_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v his_o free_a and_o undeserued_a love_n and_o rely_v whole_o thereupon_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n see_v our_o worthiness_n be_v no_o cause_n of_o his_o love_n but_o it_o be_v his_o love_n which_o make_v we_o and_o will_v sure_o make_v we_o worthy_a to_o be_v belove_v if_o we_o rest_v whole_o upon_o he_o in_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o so_o much_o as_o we_o despair_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n so_o much_o will_v we_o ascribe_v to_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o look_v how_o much_o we_o attribute_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n so_o much_o we_o detract_v from_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o humble_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o become_v nothing_o in_o our_o own_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v whole_o rely_v upon_o god_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o for_o well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o thirst_v if_o we_o leave_v the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n and_o dig_v unto_o ourselves_o break_v cistern_n which_o will_v hold_v no_o water_n 2.13_o jere._n 2.13_o well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o the_o gulf_n of_o despair_n if_o we_o forsake_v the_o firm_a pillar_n of_o our_o salvation_n god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n rely_v and_o rest_v upon_o the_o break_a staff_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o be_v damn_v if_o we_o envy_v the_o lord_n the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o our_o salvation_n desire_v rather_o to_o ascribe_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o §_o sect._n 7_o but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o god_n be_v just_a and_o

xiiii_o satan_n temptation_n concern_v our_o redemption_n wherewith_o he_o move_v the_o worldling_n to_o presumption_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o our_o redemption_n be_v temptation_n the_o temptation_n now_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o those_o temptation_n of_o satan_n which_o he_o sugge_v into_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o deprive_v they_o of_o this_o great_a benefit_n and_o to_o keep_v they_o still_o in_o his_o captivity_n or_o to_o pull_v they_o back_o again_o when_o they_o be_v escape_v and_o these_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o lead_v to_o security_n and_o presumption_n the_o other_o to_o doubt_v and_o desperation_n for_o if_o he_o have_v to_o deal_v with_o worldly_a man_n who_o be_v never_o true_o convert_v unto_o god_n he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v they_o that_o they_o be_v redeem_v by_o christ_n and_o therefore_o though_o they_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n yet_o they_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n but_o when_o he_o assault_v the_o true_a christian_n who_o be_v indeed_o the_o redeem_v of_o the_o lord_n then_o he_o move_v he_o to_o doubt_v and_o despair_n either_o of_o the_o sufficiency_n or_o of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o jesus_n christ_n that_o he_o may_v continue_v the_o worldly_a man_n in_o his_o carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n he_o use_v two_o principal_a reason_n the_o first_o that_o the_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n be_v universal_a and_o effectual_a for_o the_o salvation_n of_o all_o the_o world_n out_o of_o which_o he_o frame_v this_o temptation_n christ_n have_v shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n and_o suffer_v death_n for_o all_o the_o world_n and_o have_v redeem_v all_o mankind_n which_o be_v lose_v in_o adam_n out_o of_o the_o bondage_n of_o satan_n death_n and_o hell_n why_o therefore_o shall_v thou_o be_v so_o strict_a in_o fly_v sin_n with_o which_o thou_o be_v so_o much_o delight_v why_o do_v thou_o strive_v against_o the_o stream_n of_o thy_o corruption_n and_o wherefore_o shall_v thou_o take_v any_o great_a pain_n in_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o be_v so_o bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o thy_o taste_n and_o appetite_n for_o christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v all_o man_n and_o not_o those_o only_o who_o be_v so_o strict_a in_o their_o way_n he_o come_v to_o redeem_v the_o whole_a world_n &_o give_v himself_o as_o a_o sufficient_a ransom_n for_o all_o man_n and_o therefore_o doubtless_o he_o will_v not_o lose_v his_o labour_n nor_o spill_v his_o blood_n in_o vain_a he_o will_v not_o willing_o let_v any_o perish_v who_o he_o have_v purchase_v at_o so_o high_a a_o rate_n and_o redeem_v with_o so_o dear_a a_o price_n he_o be_v also_o so_o powerful_a that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o pull_v they_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n 10.28_o joh._n 10.28_o as_o himself_o affirm_v joh._n 10.28_o and_o so_o wise_a that_o he_o will_v not_o shed_v his_o blood_n for_o those_o who_o he_o will_v not_o save_v and_o who_o can_v imagine_v that_o god_n who_o be_v most_o just_a will_v impute_v those_o sin_n unto_o thou_o for_o which_o christ_n have_v suffer_v inflict_v death_n on_o thou_o for_o who_o christ_n die_v and_o require_v that_o debt_n again_o which_o be_v already_o discharge_v or_o who_o can_v imagine_v that_o god_n who_o be_v immutable_a shall_v show_v such_o inconstancy_n as_o to_o send_v his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o suffer_v death_n for_o the_o redemption_n of_o those_o who_o he_o now_o will_v not_o save_v for_o if_o he_o will_v who_o can_v resist_v his_o will_n or_o withstand_v his_o power_n and_o therefore_o if_o he_o have_v redeem_v all_o sure_o he_o will_v save_v all_o and_o consequent_o thou_o among_o the_o rest_n though_o thou_o live_v as_o thou_o listen_v and_o follow_v the_o lust_n of_o thy_o own_o heart_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o unbelief_n can_v make_v his_o purpose_n void_a nor_o annihilate_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o redemption_n nay_o the_o more_o thy_o sin_n abound_v the_o more_o his_o grace_n will_v abound_v also_o §_o sect._n 2_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o which_o temptation_n we_o be_v to_o know_v temptation_n the_o answer_n to_o the_o former_a temptation_n that_o universal_a redemption_n which_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n thereof_o be_v a_o idle_a dream_n of_o man_n brain_n which_o can_v be_v justify_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o touchstone_n of_o all_o truth_n neither_o have_v our_o saviour_n christ_n redeem_v any_o other_o than_o those_o who_o he_o effectual_o call_v unto_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o their_o redemption_n endu_v with_o true_a faith_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n justifi_v sanctifi_v and_o last_o save_v if_o we_o respect_v the_o purpose_n of_o god_n and_o the_o will_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n although_o indeed_o the_o price_n he_o give_v for_o our_o redemption_n be_v of_o sufficient_a value_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o world_n if_o it_o be_v apply_v by_o a_o lively_a faith_n but_o because_o this_o doctrine_n have_v many_o enemy_n redemption_n testimony_n of_o scripture_n allege_v against_o universal_a redemption_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o propound_v it_o unless_o i_o prove_v it_o and_o therefore_o i_o will_v show_v first_o by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o after_o by_o strong_a reason_n that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v die_v for_o and_o by_o his_o death_n redeem_v those_o only_o who_o he_o endu_v with_o true_a faith_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o not_o for_o all_o the_o world_n as_o they_o imagine_v matth._n 20.28_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o give_v his_o life_n a_o ransom_n for_o many_o 26.28_o matth._n 20.2_o and_o 26.28_o and_o 26.28_o that_o his_o blood_n be_v shed_v for_o many_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o esa_n 53.11_o that_o christ_n shall_v justify_v many_o by_o bear_v their_o iniquity_n so_o that_o he_o have_v not_o give_v his_o life_n a_o ransom_n and_o shed_v his_o blood_n and_o by_o bear_v their_o iniquity_n justify_v all_o but_o many_o that_o be_v part_n of_o all_o luk._n 2.34_o simeon_n say_v 2.34_o luk._n 2.34_o that_o christ_n be_v appoint_v by_o god_n decree_n for_o the_o fall_n and_o rise_v again_o of_o many_o that_o be_v for_o the_o fall_n of_o many_o reprobate_n and_o the_o rise_n again_o of_o many_o who_o be_v elect_v and_o therefore_o not_o for_o the_o redemption_n of_o all_o so_o christ_n say_v that_o he_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o his_o sheep_n joh._n 10.15_o and_o therefore_o not_o for_o wolf_n and_o goat_n 15.14_o joh._n 10.15_o and_o 15.14_o for_o his_o friend_n joh._n 15.14_o &_o therefore_o not_o for_o his_o wicked_a enemy_n for_o we_o that_o be_v for_o the_o company_n of_o the_o faithful_a believer_n rom._n 8.32.33_o and_o therefore_o not_o for_o the_o synagogue_n of_o satan_n and_o wicked_a unbeliever_n 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when_o in_o christ_n we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o he_o and_o become_v his_o friend_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n reason_v rom._n 5.8_o god_n say_v he_o set_v out_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v that_o while_o we_o be_v yet_o sinner_n christ_n die_v for_o us._n 9_o much_o more_o than_o be_v now_o justify_v by_o his_o blood_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v from_o wrath_n through_o he_o 10._o for_o if_o we_o be_v enemy_n we_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n much_o more_o be_v reconcile_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v by_o his_o life_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o we_o may_v draw_v most_o firm_a argument_n to_o strengthen_v our_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n from_o the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n son_n reason_n draw_v from_o the_o 2._o person_n god_n the_o son_n for_o first_o he_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n sinner_n 1._o because_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n who_o therefore_o come_v into_o the_o world_n that_o he_o may_v save_v and_o redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o captivity_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n sin_n death_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o that_o he_o may_v satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n obtain_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o though_o then_o our_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a this_o shall_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o come_v to_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a faith_n and_o firm_a assurance_n that_o in_o he_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v receive_v into_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n nay_o rather_o this_o shall_v be_v a_o forceible_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o to_o seek_v his_o help_n when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o in_o a_o desperate_a case_n destitute_a of_o all_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o salvation_n see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v such_o as_o be_v lose_v in_o themselves_o and_o enthral_v in_o the_o 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sinner_n and_o to_o give_v life_n unto_o those_o who_o be_v even_o stark_o dead_a in_o their_o sin_n see_v also_o he_o call_v and_o invit_v such_o unto_o he_o as_o be_v heavy_o lade_v with_o a_o intolerable_a weight_n of_o wickedness_n and_o promise_v to_o ease_v they_o let_v we_o not_o excuse_v ourselves_o from_o come_v because_o our_o sin_n be_v heinous_a and_o grievous_a but_o therefore_o let_v we_o the_o rather_o go_v unto_o christ_n because_o we_o have_v need_v of_o his_o help_n if_o a_o man_n be_v load_v with_o a_o weighty_a burden_n shall_v refuse_v the_o help_n of_o a_o friend_n both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o ease_v he_o because_o his_o burden_n be_v very_o heavy_a

inferior_a and_o subordinate_a end_n be_v that_o our_o salvation_n may_v hereby_o be_v firm_o assure_v unto_o we_o for_o now_o our_o salvation_n be_v not_o in_o we_o but_o in_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n and_o it_o be_v ground_v not_o on_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v a_o most_o certain_a and_o firm_a foundation_n which_o will_v never_o fail_v us._n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n show_v rom._n 4.16_o whereas_o he_o say_v 4.16_o rom._n 4.16_o that_o the_o coucnant_n of_o grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o everlasting_a salvation_n be_v make_v by_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v come_v by_o grace_n and_o the_o promise_n may_v be_v sure_a to_o all_o the_o seed_n §_o sect._n 4_o justification_n of_o the_o part_n of_o our_o justification_n the_o part_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v two_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n for_o as_o in_o every_o natural_a man_n there_o be_v the_o corruption_n guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o absence_n or_o privation_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n so_o in_o christ_n we_o have_v a_o remedy_n for_o both_o for_o the_o first_o by_o his_o passion_n and_o suffering_n for_o the_o other_o by_o his_o actual_a obedience_n and_o perfect_a fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n and_o this_o be_v manifest_a rom._n 4.6.7_o where_o the_o apostle_n distinct_o make_v mention_v 4.6.7_o rom._n 4.6.7_o of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n impute_v without_o work_n and_o of_o the_o forgiveness_n cover_v and_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n us._n that_o christ_n actual_a obedience_n whereby_o he_o fulfil_v the_o law_n be_v impute_v unt_v unto_o us._n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a for_o the_o obtain_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n that_o our_o mediator_n shall_v by_o his_o death_n make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n both_o of_o commission_n and_o also_o omission_n but_o also_o that_o he_o shall_v clothe_v we_o with_o his_o active_a obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v appear_v perfect_o righteous_a before_o god_n the_o truth_n hereof_o may_v further_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v first_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v not_o bind_v to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o himself_o because_o he_o be_v from_o the_o first_o moment_n of_o his_o conception_n assume_v into_o the_o hypostatical_a and_o personal_a union_n with_o the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n and_o consequent_o be_v not_o only_a man_n but_o god_n also_o and_o therefore_o not_o bind_v to_o any_o law_n neither_o need_v any_o legal_a righteousness_n be_v already_o endue_v with_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a righteousness_n even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n so_o that_o either_o our_o saviour_n perform_v obedience_n to_o the_o law_n to_o no_o purpose_n or_o else_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v impute_v it_o unto_o we_o and_o thereby_o endue_v we_o with_o such_o a_o most_o perfect_a and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n as_o may_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o right_a of_o eternal_a life_n second_o if_o only_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o we_o not_o not_o make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n active_a righteousness_n our_o impute_a righteousness_n shall_v not_o excel_v the_o righteousness_n of_o adam_n before_o his_o fall_n for_o he_o neither_o commit_v sin_n of_o omission_n nor_o commission_n till_o he_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n in_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n but_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o a_o more_o excellent_a righteousness_n by_o faith_n than_o we_o lose_v in_o adam_n even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 3.22_o rom._n 3.22_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 3.22_o which_o consist_v not_o only_o in_o the_o absence_n of_o evil_a and_o sin_n but_o in_o the_o prefence_n also_o of_o actual_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n three_o and_o last_o because_o it_o be_v my_o purpose_n only_o to_o touch_v this_o point_n by_o the_o way_n as_o not_o so_o proper_o belong_v to_o this_o treatise_n we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n jesus_n and_o he_o be_v become_v our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n by_o reason_n of_o which_o union_n as_o he_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o so_o also_o that_o which_o belong_v unto_o he_o as_o he_o be_v our_o mediator_n and_o consequent_o not_o only_a his_o passive_a obedience_n whereby_o he_o have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o his_o actual_a righteousness_n whereby_o he_o perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o our_o justification_n consist_v of_o two_o part_n the_o first_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n the_o other_o the_o imputation_n of_o his_o habitual_a and_o active_a righteousness_n the_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o justification_n whereby_o god_n forgive_v for_o the_o death_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o christ_n all_o our_o sin_n both_o original_a and_o actual_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v to_o our_o condemnation_n neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 32.1_o psal_n 32.1_o and_o of_o this_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psal_n 32.1_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o wickedness_n be_v forgive_v and_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v 2._o bless_a be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o iniquity_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o god_n be_v in_o christ_n and_o reconcile_v the_o world_n to_o himself_o not_o impute_v their_o sin_n unto_o they_o 5.19_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v the_o other_o part_n of_o our_o justification_n whereby_o god_n impute_v unto_o every_o believer_n the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o mediator_n jesus_n christ_n as_o if_o it_o be_v proper_o their_o own_o and_o perform_v by_o they_o that_o be_v clothe_v therewith_o they_o may_v be_v perfect_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o so_o obtain_v the_o right_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 4.6_o 4.6_o rom._n 4.6_o even_o as_o say_v he_o david_n declare_v the_o blessedness_n of_o the_o man_n unto_o who_o god_n impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n 9.30_o rom._n 9.30_o and_o rom._n 9.30_o the_o gentile_n which_o follow_v not_o righteousness_n have_v attain_a unto_o righteousness_n even_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o faith_n so_o phil._n 3.8.9_o 3.8.9_o phil._n 3.8.9_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o account_v all_o thing_n loss_n and_o judge_v they_o to_o be_v dung_n that_o he_o may_v win_v christ_n and_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o not_o have_v his_o one_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n but_o that_o which_o be_v of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n even_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n through_o faith_n jer._n 23.6_o now_o this_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v twofold_a his_o habitual_a and_o inhaerent_a holiness_n and_o innocence_n whereby_o he_o be_v free_a from_o all_o corruption_n and_o sin_n both_o original_a and_o actual_a and_o endue_v with_o all_o holiness_n and_o purity_n of_o nature_n from_o the_o first_o moment_n of_o his_o conception_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2_o cor._n 5.21_o he_o that_o know_v no_o sin_n be_v make_v sin_n for_o us._n 4.15_o 2._o cor._n 5.21_o 1._o pet._n 2.22_o heb._n 4.15_o and_o 1._o pet._n 2.22_o who_o do_v no_o sin_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o guile_n find_v in_o his_o mouth_n so_o heb._n 4.15_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v without_o sin_n and_o 1._o pet._n 1.19_o 8.46_o 1._o pet._n 1.19_o joh._n 8.46_o he_o be_v call_v the_o lamb_n undefiled_a and_o without_o spot_n and_o himself_o challenge_v the_o jew_n joh._n 8.46_o which_o of_o you_o can_v rebuke_v i_o of_o sin_n and_o this_o holiness_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o be_v oppose_v to_o our_o original_a sin_n and_o natural_a corruption_n the_o other_o be_v his_o actual_a righteousness_n whereby_o he_o perform_v perfect_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n in_o all_o his_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n through_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n and_o this_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o and_o become_v we_o by_o reason_n of_o that_o union_n which_o be_v between_o christ_n and_o we_o be_v oppose_v unto_o our_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n both_o in_o omit_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v command_v and_o in_o commit_v the_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o be_v forbid_v the_o person_n who_o be_v thus_o justify_v be_v all_o the_o faithful_a and_o they_o only_a who_o do_v apply_v the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o themselves_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n do_v

have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o himself_o in_o his_o son_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o our_o sin_n make_v he_o our_o enemy_n nor_o again_o build_v up_o this_o wall_n of_o separation_n which_o christ_n our_o saviour_n have_v break_v down_o 2.14_o col._n 1.21.22_o eph._n 2.14_o he_o have_v adopt_v we_o in_o christ_n to_o be_v his_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n let_v we_o yield_v obedience_n to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o not_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n like_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n lest_o provoke_v his_o just_a displeasure_n against_o we_o by_o our_o rebellious_a wickedness_n we_o shall_v be_v disinherit_v of_o our_o heavenly_a patrimony_n he_o have_v grant_v unto_o we_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o our_o sin_n disturb_v our_o peace_n and_o wound_v our_o conscience_n turn_v our_o sweet_a joy_n and_o comfort_n into_o grief_n and_o bitter_a heaviness_n final_o he_o have_v add_v unto_o these_o spiritual_a gift_n innumerable_a temporary_a benefit_n health_n wealth_n liberty_n food_n apparel_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o abuse_v his_o gift_n by_o profane_v they_o with_o our_o sin_n but_o rather_o use_v they_o as_o encouragement_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v move_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o serve_v so_o bountiful_a a_o master_n in_o a_o word_n as_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v infinite_a which_o concern_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v so_o be_v the_o reason_n draw_v from_o they_o infinite_a which_o may_v serve_v to_o restrain_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o contain_v we_o in_o the_o course_n of_o holy_a obedience_n the_o which_o if_o we_o continual_o retain_v in_o memory_n even_o those_o benefit_n which_o be_v common_a to_o all_o true_a christian_n and_o those_o which_o every_o one_o receive_v in_o his_o particular_a place_n and_o calling_n we_o will_v not_o unless_o our_o ungratefulnes_n be_v intolerable_a easy_o hearken_v to_o satan_n temptation_n nor_o for_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n uncertain_a riches_n and_o momentanie_n honour_v of_o this_o wicked_a world_n be_v hire_v to_o commit_v sin_n which_o we_o know_v to_o be_v displease_v and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o in_o his_o endless_a love_n have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o such_o innumerable_a benefit_n §_o sect._n 6_o three_o when_o we_o be_v tempt_v unto_o sin_n christ_n the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o death_n and_o suffer_v of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o say_v unto_o our_o own_o soul_n have_v christ_n my_o redeemer_n pay_v for_o my_o redemption_n even_o his_o dear_a blood_n and_o shall_v i_o sell_v my_o soul_n to_o sin_n again_o for_o this_o vain_a pleasure_n or_o base_a commodity_n have_v he_o not_o spare_v to_o pour_v out_o the_o full_a stream_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n that_o in_o this_o pure_a laver_n i_o may_v be_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v from_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n and_o shall_v the_o world_n cause_v i_o with_o her_o siren_n song_n to_o leap_v again_o into_o this_o filthy_a puddle_n shall_v he_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v crucify_v that_o by_o his_o death_n he_o may_v kill_v sin_n and_o shall_v i_o now_o put_v life_n into_o it_o again_o reviue_v that_o which_o he_o have_v mortify_v do_v he_o in_o his_o infinite_a love_n give_v himself_o for_o i_o and_o shall_v i_o trample_v this_o precious_a gift_n under_o foot_n prefer_v before_o it_o the_o trifle_a vanity_n of_o this_o wicked_a world_n shall_v honour_n allure_v i_o to_o commit_v sin_n see_v the_o glorious_a son_n of_o god_n have_v abase_v himself_o and_o undergo_v ignominious_a shame_n to_o free_v i_o from_o it_o shall_v pleasure_n entice_v i_o to_o break_v god_n commandment_n see_v my_o saviour_n christ_n leave_v the_o bosom_n of_o his_o father_n at_o who_o right_a hand_n there_o be_v fullness_n of_o pleasure_n &_o joy_n for_o evermore_o and_o endure_v the_o grief_n and_o misery_n of_o a_o wretched_a life_n and_o curse_a death_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o my_o transgression_n shall_v i_o be_v persuade_v to_o commit_v sin_n with_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o uncertain_a riches_n see_v christ_n have_v redeem_v i_o 1.18.19_o 1._o pet._n 1.18.19_o not_o with_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o other_o corruptible_a thing_n but_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n shall_v my_o sensual_a taste_n and_o curious_a pallate_n move_v i_o to_o sin_n in_o drunkenness_n and_o gluttony_n see_v christ_n to_o redeem_v i_o have_v hunger_v and_o thirst_v and_o in_o steed_n of_o drink_n have_v offer_v unto_o he_o gall_n &_o vinegar_n shall_v i_o be_v move_v to_o sin_n by_o anger_n and_o to_o seek_v unjust_a revenge_n see_v christ_n be_v injure_v open_v not_o his_o mouth_n 53.7_o esa_n 53.7_o but_o like_o a_o innocent_a lamb_n suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v lead_v to_o the_o slaughter_n far_o be_v from_o i_o such_o a_o desire_n nay_o rather_o because_o my_o saviour_n christ_n have_v suffer_v all_o this_o for_o i_o to_o redeem_v i_o out_o of_o my_o spiritual_a bondage_n i_o will_v resolve_v rather_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o worldly_a benefit_n and_o endure_v patient_o the_o great_a misery_n and_o affliction_n than_o by_o wilful_a fall_n into_o sin_n make_v myself_o again_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v how_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n be_v a_o notable_a corrasive_n to_o kill_v our_o corruption_n and_o as_o man_n be_v accustom_v to_o show_v unto_o elephant_n the_o ivyce_n of_o the_o grape_n or_o mulberry_n to_o make_v they_o more_o fierce_a and_o encourage_v they_o to_o a_o more_o courageous_a fight_n so_o have_v i_o by_o offer_v to_o our_o view_n the_o precious_a blood_n of_o this_o immaculate_a lamb_n endeavour_v to_o redouble_v our_o valour_n in_o fight_v this_o battle_n of_o temptation_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n §_o sect._n 7_o four_o us._n the_o four_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o union_n which_o be_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o us._n let_v we_o remember_v the_o union_n that_o be_v between_o christ_n and_o we_o whereby_o he_o be_v become_v our_o husband_n we_o his_o spouse_n he_o our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o forcible_a argument_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o fall_v willing_o into_o any_o sin_n for_o if_o we_o be_v the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o like_o satan_n strumpet_n prostitute_v our_o soul_n to_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o gain_n of_o some_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o incur_v the_o grievous_a displeasure_n of_o our_o most_o love_a husband_n for_o the_o please_a of_o our_o carnal_a lust_n &_o sensual_a appetite_n if_o we_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o to_o make_v his_o member_n the_o instrument_n of_o sin_n and_o servant_n of_o unrighteousness_n 6.15_o 1._o cor._n 6.15_o for_o what_o be_v this_o but_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o do_v lie_v to_o draw_v our_o holy_a head_n into_o the_o communion_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n and_o to_o make_v our_o saviour_n who_o in_o himself_o have_v whole_o vanquish_v and_o glorious_o triumph_v over_o sin_n and_o satan_n in_o his_o member_n to_o receive_v a_o foil_n nay_o rather_o see_v we_o be_v the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n let_v we_o labour_n to_o adorn_v ourselves_o with_o the_o glorious_a golden_a garment_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o though_o we_o have_v some_o spot_n of_o our_o natural_a infirmity_n in_o our_o outward_a part_n yet_o let_v we_o in_o a_o glorious_a manner_n deck_v ourselves_o within_o with_o integrity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n and_o so_o the_o king_n our_o heavenly_a husband_n shall_v take_v pleasure_n in_o our_o beauty_n 4.5_o psal_n 4.5_o and_o place_v we_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o eternal_a glory_n see_v also_o we_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n therefore_o let_v we_o endeavour_v to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o the_o holiness_n of_o our_o head_n and_o by_o our_o righteous_a life_n and_o conversation_n make_v it_o manifest_a that_o we_o be_v quicken_v and_o lead_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 8_o last_o 2.21.22_o the_o fist_n reason_n take_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n 1._o cor._n 3.16_o eph._n 2.21.22_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o once_o be_v pollute_v and_o unclean_a but_o now_o sanctify_v and_o purge_v by_o this_o our_o holy_a guest_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a habitation_n for_o

and_o the_o lord_n withdraw_v his_o assist_a hand_n from_o the_o proud_a to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v learn_v to_o be_v more_o humble_a by_o his_o grievous_a fall_n yea_o he_o resist_v he_o and_o therefore_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o he_o shall_v stand_v but_o contrariwise_o he_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o fill_v he_o who_o acknowledge_v his_o own_o emptiness_n with_o good_a thing_n 1.53_o 1._o pet._n 5.5_o luk._n 1.53_o but_o the_o proud_a who_o be_v full_a in_o his_o own_o conceit_n he_o fend_v empty_a away_o §_o sect._n 14_o alone_o that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o rest_v on_o christ_n alone_o second_o he_o leave_v in_o we_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o rest_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n which_o though_o it_o be_v as_o great_a as_o adam_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n yet_o it_o be_v no_o sure_a ground_n to_o rest_v upon_o but_o in_o the_o alone_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n jesus_n which_o be_v all-sufficient_a and_o a_o foundation_n so_o unremovable_a that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v overturn_v it_o nor_o any_o that_o be_v build_v upon_o it_o upon_o which_o sure_a pillar_n we_o will_v hardly_o rely_v so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v in_o our_o hand_n the_o reed_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o be_v natural_o incline_v rather_o to_o seek_v for_o salvation_n in_o ourselves_o than_o elsewhere_o §_o sect._n 15_o warfare_n that_o we_o may_v be_v exercise_v in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n three_o he_o leave_v in_o we_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o fight_v against_o they_o and_o so_o be_v keep_v from_o idleness_n the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o as_o he_o will_v not_o at_o once_o cast_v out_o the_o canaanite_n before_o the_o israelite_n but_o by_o little_a and_o little_a lest_o the_o land_n shall_v grow_v unto_o a_o wilderness_n and_o the_o wild_a beast_n shall_v multiply_v against_o they_o so_o he_o will_v not_o sudden_o cast_v out_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o suffer_v we_o to_o prevail_v against_o they_o by_o little_a and_o little_a least_o give_v ourselves_o unto_o idleness_n when_o there_o be_v no_o opposition_n make_v against_o we_o there_o grow_v in_o we_o as_o in_o a_o wilderness_n the_o noisome_a weed_n and_o thorn_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o wild_a beast_n of_o all_o outrageous_a wickedness_n which_o will_v devour_v and_o utter_o destroy_v us._n whereas_o contrariwise_o when_o we_o be_v assault_v outward_o with_o the_o force_n of_o sathan_n and_o the_o world_n and_o inward_o with_o the_o flesh_n and_o our_o natural_a corruption_n we_o have_v enemy_n against_o who_o we_o may_v exercise_v our_o faith_n affiance_n hope_v patience_n courage_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o by_o exercise_n increase_v they_o we_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n like_o his_o valiant_a soldier_n and_o be_v assist_v by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n we_o obtain_v victory_n and_o with_o our_o conquest_n a_o more_o excellent_a crown_n of_o eternal_a glory_n 3.21_o revel_v 2.26.27_o and_o 3.21_o as_o appear_v revel_v 2.26_o 27._o and_o 3.21_o §_o sect._n 16_o last_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v molest_v and_o vex_v with_o the_o relic_n of_o our_o sin_n life_n that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o loath_a the_o world_n and_o to_o long_o for_o eternal_a life_n that_o hereby_o he_o may_v make_v we_o to_o loathe_v this_o world_n and_o vale_n of_o misery_n wherein_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o break_v the_o commandment_n of_o our_o dear_a love_a father_n and_o may_v be_v move_v to_o desire_v that_o heavenly_a life_n in_o god_n kingdom_n when_o have_v lay_v aside_o all_o corruption_n we_o shall_v be_v endue_v with_o all_o perfection_n and_o be_v full_o enable_v to_o perform_v such_o obedience_n unto_o god_n as_o he_o require_v for_o see_v sin_n be_v not_o full_o vanquish_v till_o it_o be_v subdue_v by_o our_o death_n nor_o we_o ever_o at_o rest_n and_o free_v from_o the_o assault_n thereof_o till_o we_o rest_v in_o the_o grave_n therefore_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v content_a to_o forsake_v the_o world_n because_o they_o can_v not_o otherwise_o forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o desire_v rather_o to_o endure_v death_n than_o they_o will_v have_v sin_n to_o live_v with_o they_o as_o appeareth_z in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n phil._n 1.22.23_o 1.22.23_o phil._n 1.22.23_o §_o sect._n 17_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v the_o wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o god_n who_o turn_v even_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o child_n to_o their_o good_a point_n the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o former_a point_n which_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n evil_a and_o therefore_o though_o we_o be_v continual_o to_o bewail_v they_o &_o to_o desire_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o yet_o we_o be_v not_o desperate_o to_o sink_v under_o they_o not_o dare_v to_o encounter_v they_o see_v now_o they_o can_v condemn_v we_o nay_o not_o so_o much_o as_o hurt_v we_o but_o rather_o be_v so_o order_v by_o god_n alwise_a providence_n that_o they_o serve_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o further_a of_o our_o salvation_n so_o that_o we_o do_v not_o with_o willing_a delight_n nor_o slavish_a fear_n yield_v unto_o they_o but_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o power_n make_v resistance_n and_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o overcome_v they_o §_o sect._n 18_o now_o in_o the_o fist_n and_o last_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v sin_n the_o last_o consolation_n take_v from_o our_o assure_a victory_n against_o sin_n that_o though_o our_o flesh_n be_v never_o so_o strong_a and_o the_o innumerable_a corruption_n thereof_o seem_v unresistable_a and_o though_o on_o the_o other_o side_n our_o spiritual_a man_n seem_v never_o so_o weak_a and_o feeble_a yet_o we_o be_v not_o hereby_o to_o be_v discourage_v see_v the_o regenerate_a part_n shall_v most_o certain_o obtain_v the_o victory_n in_o the_o end_n though_o in_o the_o conflict_n it_o receive_v many_o foil_n and_o though_o this_o little_a david_n seem_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o carnal_a saul_n to_o be_v far_o to_o weak_a and_o altogether_o unable_a to_o encounter_v that_o great_a goliath_n the_o flesh_n with_o the_o powerful_a lust_n thereof_o yet_o in_o the_o end_n it_o will_v most_o certain_o prevail_v and_o get_v the_o conquest_n because_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o lord_n champion_n which_o go_v out_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o sight_n against_o his_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n the_o devil_n soldier_n who_o be_v god_n enemy_n that_o be_v strengthen_v and_o support_v with_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o be_v insinit_fw-la be_v unresistable_a this_o by_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n who_o power_n be_v finite_a and_o so_o restrain_v and_o overrule_v by_o god_n might_n that_o they_o can_v stir_v without_o his_o leave_n and_o permission_n unless_o therefore_o we_o will_v blasphemous_o imagine_v that_o the_o flesh_n and_o his_o assistant_n be_v of_o great_a power_n than_o god_n himself_o or_o that_o god_n will_v suffer_v this_o disgrace_n that_o his_o champion_n shall_v be_v overthrow_v by_o his_o profess_a enemy_n we_o may_v most_o certain_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v get_v the_o day_n and_o obtain_v a_o famous_a victory_n and_o therefore_o let_v not_o satan_n discourage_v we_o by_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n our_o own_o weakness_n and_o the_o mighty_a opposition_n which_o be_v make_v against_o we_o but_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o the_o christian_n armour_n and_o trust_v whole_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n let_v we_o valiant_o encounter_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o never_o give_v over_o fight_v till_o by_o death_n we_o have_v give_v unto_o they_o a_o final_a overthrow_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v crown_v with_o a_o unualuable_a crown_n of_o immortal_a glory_n chap._n viii_o satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o our_o slow_a progress_n in_o sanctification_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v satan_n temptation_n christiantie_n satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o little_a profit_v in_o christiantie_n draw_v from_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n which_o remain_v in_o we_o and_o the_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n the_o second_o temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o discourage_v the_o weak_a christian_n from_o go_v forward_o in_o his_o course_n of_o true_a godliness_n he_o take_v from_o his_o slow_a progress_n and_o slack_a proceed_n in_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o occasion_n he_o thus_o assault_v he_o thou_o labore_v much_o will_v he_o say_v and_o toyle_v thyself_o with_o intolerable_a pain_n that_o thou_o may_v become_v a_o sanctify_a man_n but_o all_o in_o vain_a for_o though_o thou_o hear_v the_o word_n often_o and_o read_v much_o

be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n 235_o chap._n xi_o the_o objection_n allege_v against_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n answer_v and_o first_o those_o which_o be_v ground_v upon_o testimony_n of_o scriptwre_n 248_o that_o fear_n and_o distrust_n in_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n may_v well_o stand_v together_o 253_o chap._n xii_o the_o reason_n allege_v against_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n answer_v 261_o that_o not_o assurance_n but_o doubt_v of_o our_o election_n proceed_v from_o pride_n and_o presumption_n 261_o our_o unworthines_n no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v doubt_v of_o our_o election_n 263_o that_o weakness_n of_o faith_n and_o certainty_n of_o assurance_n may_v well_o stand_v together_o 264_o that_o a_o weak_a faith_n do_v as_o true_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o election_n as_o a_o strong_a 265_o how_o our_o faith_n though_o assault_v with_o doubt_v may_v be_v certain_a 266_o that_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o imperfection_n be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v doubt_v of_o our_o election_n 272_o that_o this_o doctrine_n open_v no_o way_n to_o security_n &_o presumption_n 272_o chap._n xiii_o of_o our_o redemption_n what_o it_o be_v by_o who_o from_o what_o with_o what_o price_n and_o to_o what_o end_n we_o be_v redeem_v 274_o chap._n xiiii_o satan_n temptation_n concern_v our_o redemption_n whereby_o he_o move_v the_o world_n to_o presumption_n answer_v 278_o satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o the_o doctrine_n of_o universal_a redemption_n answer_v 279_o that_o christ_n redemption_n be_v not_o universal_a but_o only_o of_o god_n elect_v prove_v by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n 279_o the_o same_o point_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n 281_o objection_n allege_v against_o the_o former_a doctrine_n answer_v 283_o in_o what_o sense_n christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v die_v for_o all_o man_n 283_o chap._n xv._o that_o all_o who_o be_v redeem_v by_o christ_n be_v also_o by_o he_o sanctify_v 287_o satan_n temptation_n persuade_v worldling_n to_o live_v licentious_o because_o they_o be_v redeem_v and_o shall_v therefore_o be_v save_v answer_v 288_o of_o the_o three_o degree_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n and_o how_o the_o follow_v one_o another_o 292_o chap._n xvi_o of_o those_o temptation_n which_o satan_n use_v against_o the_o faithful_a concern_v their_o redemption_n and_o how_o they_o may_v answer_v they_o 295_o that_o it_o be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o god_n justice_n to_o punish_v christ_n for_o us._n 296_o that_o christ_n have_v offer_v a_o all-sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n 297_o satan_n temptation_n against_o the_o particular_a application_n of_o christ_n merit_n answer_v 299_o our_o fall_a into_o sin_n no_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o be_v not_o redeem_v 299_o that_o god_n be_v not_o angry_a with_o the_o faithful_a though_o he_o seem_v so_o 301_o satan_n assault_v we_o no_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o be_v not_o redeem_v from_o his_o power_n 302_o that_o though_o we_o die_v yet_o we_o be_v redeem_v from_o death_n 304_o that_o those_o who_o be_v once_o redeem_v can_v again_o be_v bring_v into_o bondage_n 307_o chap._n xvii_o of_o our_o vocation_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o kind_n thereof_o 308_o of_o the_o part_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n and_o first_o of_o our_o separation_n from_o the_o world_n 310_o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n namely_o the_o reciprocal_a donation_n of_o christ_n to_o we_o and_o we_o to_o christ_n 312_o of_o the_o three_o part_n namely_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n 312_o chap._n xviii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o seek_v to_o make_v our_o call_n uneffectual_a answer_v 314_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n 314_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n 316_o motive_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o the_o diligent_a hear_n of_o god_n word_n 316_o chap._n xix_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v man_n that_o the_o scripture_n be_v not_o god_n word_n answer_v 323_o seven_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v indict_v by_o god_n spirit_n 324_o chap._n xx._n four_o other_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n where_o also_o diverse_a objection_n be_v answer_v 330_o chap._n xxi_o the_o last_o argument_n to_o prove_v the_o former_a point_n take_v from_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n 342_o chap._n xxii_o satan_n temptation_n suggest_v against_o the_o translation_n of_o the_o the_o holy_a scripture_n answer_v 346_o chap._n xxiii_o satan_n temptation_n take_v from_o the_o evil_a life_n of_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n answer_v 348_o that_o the_o wicked_a life_n of_o the_o minister_n shall_v not_o make_v we_o neglect_v their_o ministry_n 353_o chap._n xxiiii_o satan_n temptation_n take_v from_o sundry_a opinion_n sect_n and_o religion_n answer_v 354_o how_o the_o unlearned_a may_v discern_v the_o true_a religion_n from_o that_o which_o be_v false_a 356_o chap._n xxv_o satan_n temptation_n take_v from_o our_o unworthiness_n and_o unfitness_n to_o bear_v god_n word_n answer_v 360_o chap._n xxvi_o how_o we_o must_v arm_v ourselves_o against_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n fruitless_a 363_o how_o we_o must_v prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o hear_v god_n word_n 363_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o must_v perform_v in_o hear_v 371_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o must_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o word_n 373_o chap._n xxvii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v man_n to_o delay_v their_o repentance_n answer_v 375_o of_o three_o motive_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v persuade_v to_o hasten_v our_o repentance_n 376_o chap._n xxviii_o of_o the_o four_o motive_n take_v from_o the_o difficulty_n of_o repent_v cause_v by_o delay_n 383_o that_o the_o time_n of_o sickness_n and_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n be_v most_o unfit_a for_o repentance_n 390_o chap._n xxix_o of_o five_o other_o motive_n to_o enforce_v the_o former_a point_n 393_o chap._n xxx_o two_o let_n which_o cause_n worldling_n to_o defer_v their_o repentance_n remove_v 402_o the_o first_o take_v from_o a_o abuse_n of_o god_n mercy_n 403_o the_o other_o ground_v on_o the_o example_n of_o the_o convert_a thief_n 405_o chap._n xxxi_o satan_n temptation_n move_v man_n to_o rest_n in_o a_o counterfeit_a repentance_n answer_v 408_o of_o diverse_a thing_n require_v unto_o true_a repentance_n 409_o 1._o knowledge_n and_o sight_n of_o sin_n 410_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o sin_n 414_o 2._o that_o our_o sin_n be_v irksome_a and_o grievous_a unto_o us._n 416_o 3._o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n 417_o 4._o that_o we_o come_v to_o christ_n for_o this_o purpose_n 418_o chap._n xxxii_o satan_n temptation_n which_o he_o use_v against_o those_o which_o be_v call_v to_o bring_v they_o to_o despair_n answer_v 421_o reason_n to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o sin_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v ground_v on_o god_n own_o nature_n 424_o the_o first_o argument_n ground_v upon_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n ibid._n chap_n xxxiii_o of_o the_o second_o reason_n to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o sin_n ground_v upon_o god_n justice_n 434_o chap._n xxxiiii_o of_o the_o three_o reason_n ground_v upon_o god_n truth_n 437_o chap._n xxxv_o of_o other_o reason_n to_o prove_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n take_v from_o the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n 445_o of_o other_o reason_n to_o prove_v the_o former_a point_n take_v from_o the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n 446_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o office_n of_o christ_n to_o prove_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n 451_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n to_o prove_v the_o same_o point_n 459_o chap._n xxxvi_o diverse_a other_o reason_n produce_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n 460_o 1._o because_o it_o be_v a_o article_n of_o our_o creed_n 460_o 2._o take_a from_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n 461_o 3._o from_o the_o contrary_a testimony_n of_o satan_n 462_o 4_o from_o the_o experience_n of_o god_n mercy_n in_o pardon_v other_o 464_o chap._n xxxvii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o sugge_v that_o the_o christian_n be_v not_o effectual_o call_v answer_v 470_o how_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o effectual_a call_n 471_o satan_n temptation_n answer_v whereby_o he_o persuade_v the_o christian_n that_o he_o love_v the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n he_o 475_o chap._n xxxviii_o satan_n temptation_n object_v to_o the_o weak_a christian_n unrepentancie_n and_o hardness_n of_o hart_n answer_v 482_o of_o the_o diverse_a sort_n of_o hardness_n of_o hart_n and_o

tie_v with_o the_o heavy_a bolt_n and_o chain_n of_o sin_n he_o be_v reckless_a and_o secure_a but_o if_o our_o saviour_n by_o his_o ambassador_n in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n loose_a and_o unburthen_v we_o of_o these_o chain_n and_o bolt_n and_o by_o the_o light_n of_o his_o spirit_n so_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n that_o we_o see_v the_o way_n out_o of_o satan_n dungeon_n of_o ignorance_n and_o so_o escape_v out_o of_o his_o captivity_n than_o he_o rage_v against_o and_o pursue_v we_o as_o pharaoh_n do_v the_o israelite_n that_o either_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o back_o again_o into_o his_o bondage_n or_o else_o destroy_v we_o if_o we_o make_v resistance_n last_o they_o feel_v not_o any_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n because_o the_o flesh_n whole_o rule_v they_o and_o like_o a_o flood_n which_o have_v a_o clear_a current_n carry_v they_o whole_o into_o a_o sea_n of_o sin_n without_o any_o stop_n or_o resistance_n and_o therefore_o no_o marvel_v they_o feel_v not_o this_o fight_n when_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o combatant_n have_v no_o force_n nor_o residence_n in_o they_o §_o sect._n 4_o second_o conflict_n that_o the_o true_a christian_a may_v receive_v comfort_n by_o feel_v the_o spiritual_a conflict_n god_n child_n who_o continual_o feel_v the_o assault_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o see_v the_o breach_n which_o be_v make_v in_o their_o soul_n with_o the_o continual_a battery_n of_o their_o temptation_n may_v receive_v no_o small_a consolation_n hereby_o when_o as_o they_o consider_v that_o all_o who_o profess_v themselves_o god_n servant_n and_o resolve_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v thus_o tempt_v and_o try_v 12.17_o revel_v 12.17_o for_o the_o dragon_n be_v wroth_a with_o the_o woman_n that_o be_v god_n church_n and_o her_o seed_n which_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n and_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n 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to_o believe_v this_o be_v to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n because_o we_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o record_n that_o he_o have_v witness_v of_o that_o his_o son_n 10._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 10._o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o joh._n 5.10_o yea_o as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v at_o large_a he_o have_v add_v unto_o the_o hand_n write_v of_o his_o word_n which_o contain_v also_o his_o oath_n for_o our_o better_a confirmation_n his_o sacrament_n whereby_o he_o particular_o convay_v and_o give_v unto_o every_o believer_n as_o it_o be_v proper_a possession_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o the_o end_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v nor_o any_o need_n of_o any_o particular_a revelation_n for_o our_o further_a assurance_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o satan_n will_v suggest_v that_o those_o who_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a righteousness_n that_o we_o be_v make_v just_a not_o by_o infusion_n but_o by_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n and_o those_o who_o be_v make_v just_a do_v continual_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n but_o thou_o will_v he_o say_v to_o the_o humble_a sinner_n continue_v still_o in_o thy_o corruption_n and_o thy_o wickedness_n cleave_v fast_o to_o thou_o and_o compass_v thou_o about_o and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n thou_o continual_o heap_a up_o the_o full_a measure_n of_o thy_o sin_n yea_o thy_o best_a action_n be_v so_o stain_v with_o imperfection_n and_o so_o full_a of_o infirmity_n that_o they_o just_o provoke_v god_n wrath_n against_o thou_o to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v that_o indeed_o whosoever_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a but_o not_o by_o infusion_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n into_o ourselves_o but_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n most_o perfect_a righteousness_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v for_o hereby_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v he_o have_v take_v they_o upon_o himself_o and_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n by_o suffer_v those_o 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ourselves_o with_o these_o cartrope_n of_o iniquity_n god_n fearful_a plague_n and_o heavy_a judgement_n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o god_n be_v long_o suffer_v and_o slow_a to_o anger_v but_o if_o hereby_o we_o take_v occasion_n to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n and_o do_v delay_v our_o repentance_n what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o treasure_n up_o against_o ourselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n 2.5_o rom._n 2.5_o and_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o god_n be_v not_o easy_o provoke_v to_o wrath_n and_o anger_n but_o let_v not_o this_o encourage_v we_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n for_o if_o it_o be_v once_o inflame_v it_o be_v so_o fierce_a and_o terrible_a that_o with_o the_o heat_n thereof_o it_o dry_v up_o the_o sea_n and_o so_o powerful_a that_o he_o make_v therewith_o the_o earth_n to_o tremble_v and_o the_o mountain_n to_o melt_v like_o wax_n in_o his_o presence_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o fury_n do_v break_v and_o rent_n in_o sunder_o the_o ceader_n yea_o the_o mighty_a strong_a ceader_n of_o libanus_n as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v as_o therefore_o fire_n do_v burn_v more_o hot_o in_o such_o solid_a matter_n as_o be_v long_o in_o kindle_v then_o in_o flax_n or_o straw_n which_o be_v soon_o inflame_v and_o soon_o extinguish_v so_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n be_v not_o easy_o inflame_v but_o if_o it_o be_v once_o kindle_v it_o burn_v so_o furious_o that_o nothing_o will_v quench_v it_o but_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n and_o the_o stream_a tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n see_v then_o god_n judgement_n be_v so_o fearful_a and_o his_o anger_n so_o terrible_a let_v we_o careful_o take_v heed_n of_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n against_o we_o by_o our_o sin_n 2.10.31_o he_o 2.10.31_o for_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n §_o sect._n 4_o four_o let_v we_o meditate_v upon_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n 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of_o man_n remembrance_n if_o god_n keep_v a_o faithful_a register_n of_o they_o and_o engrave_v our_o reckon_n with_o a_o pen_n of_o iron_n what_o will_v it_o help_v we_o if_o by_o our_o cunning_a conveyance_n we_o can_v hide_v our_o sin_n and_o avoid_v shame_n or_o with_o a_o impudent_a forehead_n can_v face_v they_o out_o without_o blush_v if_o our_o nakedness_n be_v discover_v and_o our_o shame_n proclaim_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o all_o his_o saint_n and_o angel_n what_o will_v it_o avail_v we_o to_o be_v exempt_v from_o punishment_n in_o this_o life_n through_o our_o great_a power_n and_o uncontrollable_a authority_n or_o to_o escape_v the_o penalty_n of_o human_a law_n by_o the_o intercession_n of_o friend_n or_o by_o corrupt_v the_o judge_n or_o by_o procure_v the_o prince_n pardon_v if_o again_o we_o must_v be_v arraign_v before_o such_o a_o upright_o judge_v as_o respect_v no_o person_n receive_v no_o reward_n and_o be_v find_v guilty_a be_v condemn_v unto_o the_o eternal_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n when_o therefore_o we_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o satan_n temptation_n allure_a we_o to_o commit_v sin_n let_v we_o also_o have_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o archangel_n sound_v in_o our_o ear_n arise_v you_o dead_a and_o come_v unto_o judgement_n when_o the_o world_n tempt_v we_o unto_o sin_n on_o the_o one_o side_n by_o entice_a promise_n of_o honour_n pleasure_n and_o riches_n and_o on_o the_o otherside_n by_o terrify_v threaten_n of_o loss_n danger_n or_o punishment_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o either_o we_o must_v hear_v the_o sentence_n of_o salvation_n 25._o matth._n 25._o come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n and_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o &c_n &c_n or_o the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n depart_v you_o curse_v into_o hell_n fire_n which_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n and_o then_o shall_v not_o the_o momentanie_n vanity_n of_o the_o world_n so_o forcible_o draw_v we_o into_o the_o snare_n of_o sin_n 14.15_o 2._o pet._n 3.11_o jude._n 14.15_o as_o the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o heavenly_a joy_n prepare_v for_o we_o in_o god_n kingdom_n will_v retain_v we_o in_o holy_a obedience_n then_o will_v not_o the_o world_n threat_n of_o temporary_a misery_n so_o strong_o urge_v we_o to_o wound_v our_o conscience_n with_o the_o sting_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o fear_n to_o hear_v the_o definitive_a sentence_n of_o eternal_a condemnation_n will_v restrain_v we_o from_o it_o §_o sect._n 5_o last_o sin_n the_o five_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o manifold_a evil_n of_o sin_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o sin_n cause_v both_o to_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o so_o though_o the_o ugliness_n of_o itself_o will_v not_o make_v we_o to_o flee_v from_o it_o yet_o the_o miserable_a effect_n which_o it_o produce_v may_v move_v we_o to_o abhor_v it_o consider_v therefore_o that_o there_o be_v no_o evil_a under_o the_o sun_n in_o this_o life_n or_o afterward_o which_o be_v not_o a_o fruit_n of_o this_o curse_a root_n it_o subiect_v the_o body_n to_o sickness_n and_o disease_n hunger_n and_o thirst_n cold_a and_o weariness_n the_o mind_n to_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n the_o will_n to_o perverseness_n the_o affection_n to_o all_o preposterous_a disorder_n it_o ruinate_v the_o estate_n and_o bring_v a_o man_n to_o poverty_n and_o extreme_a misery_n it_o make_v the_o whole_a man_n obnoxious_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o all_o those_o innumerable_a evil_n which_o ever_o accompany_v they_o in_o this_o world_n it_o bring_v the_o body_n to_o death_n and_o corruption_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o condemnation_n and_o endless_a destruction_n it_o deprive_v we_o of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o the_o everlasting_a joy_n of_o god_n kingdom_n and_o plunge_v we_o into_o the_o lake_n which_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n in_o a_o word_n there_o be_v no_o evil_n which_o can_v be_v imagine_v which_o do_v not_o proceed_v from_o this_o evil_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o though_o it_o seem_v never_o so_o sweet_a to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n yet_o be_v mix_v with_o this_o gall_n and_o wormwood_n of_o innumerable_a evil_n let_v we_o loath_a and_o abhor_v it_o when_o the_o vain_a and_o uncertain_a benefit_n which_o it_o promise_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v it_o let_v the_o miserable_a evil_n which_o accompany_v it_o and_o the_o most_o assure_a and_o surpass_a joy_n which_o it_o deprive_v we_o of_o make_v we_o to_o avoid_v it_o as_o a_o deadly_a sting_a serpent_n chap._n vi_o of_o some_o special_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o fall_v into_o sin_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n whereby_o every_o one_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o satan_n suggestion_n sin_n the_o first_o mean_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o 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