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as_o may_v raise_v i_o above_o all_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n and_o make_v i_o partake_v of_o the_o divine_a nature_n that_o so_o my_o life_n may_v be_v full_a of_o joy_n my_o latter_a end_n of_o peace_n my_o soul_n in_o its_o separation_n of_o rest_n and_o my_o whole_a man_n in_o the_o resurrection_n full_a of_o delight_n and_o glory_n amen_n amen_n bless_a jesus_n section_n 2._o of_o love_n 1._o of_o god_n 2._o of_o our_o neighbour_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n love_n be_v not_o a_o meet_a approbation_n of_o the_o understanding_n but_o also_o a_o affection_n of_o the_o will_n or_o heart_n in_o scripture_n phrase_n and_o therefore_o coldness_n and_o indifferency_n in_o religion_n and_o warmth_n and_o passion_n for_o the_o world_n can_v be_v justify_v by_o
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god_n and_o therefore_o let_v none_o deceive_v themselves_o for_o to_o love_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o our_o strength_n and_o with_o all_o our_o mind_n be_v something_o more_o than_o to_o entertain_v a_o honourable_a opinion_n of_o he_o or_o to_o avoid_v affront_a he_o because_o he_o be_v able_a to_o punish_v we_o the_o scripture_n express_v this_o love_n by_o delight_n and_o joy_n by_o desire_n and_o long_v hunger_a thirst_v seek_v and_o the_o like_a and_o more_o full_o if_o we_o love_v god_n above_o all_o thing_n our_o heart_n will_v be_v where_o our_o treasure_n be_v our_o affection_n will_v be_v fasten_v on_o thing_n above_o and_o our_o conversation_n will_v be_v in_o heaven_n because_o our_o god_n be_v there_o now_o we_o can_v converse_v with_o heaven_n but_o by_o faith_n and_o hope_n meditation_n and_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o it_o must_v follow_v that_o they_o who_o love_n god_n must_v be_v industrious_a to_o improve_v these_o grace_n and_o be_v frequent_a in_o the_o exercise_n of_o these_o duty_n as_o the_o mean_n and_o instrument_n of_o enjoyment_n and_o 2_o if_o we_o love_v god_n we_o shall_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n which_o beautify_v the_o soul_n and_o render_v we_o like_o god_n and_o therefore_o amiable_a in_o his_o eye_n and_o we_o shall_v delight_v in_o all_o those_o good_a and_o virtuous_a action_n which_o be_v the_o proof_n of_o a_o inflame_a affection_n and_o endear_v we_o to_o god_n he_o that_o love_v he_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o we_o shall_v hate_v nothing_o so_o mortal_o as_o sin_n because_o it_o stain_v and_o sully_n the_o beauty_n of_o our_o soul_n distaste_v the_o god_n we_o love_v and_o interrupt_v our_o peace_n and_o joy_n and_o extinguish_v our_o hope_n and_o if_o this_o be_v the_o frame_n and_o habit_n of_o our_o soul_n towards_o god_n then_o because_o we_o can_v love_v or_o serve_v two_o such_o contrary_a master_n as_o god_n and_o the_o world_n therefore_o 3._o these_o temporal_a thing_n which_o be_v see_v will_v appear_v very_o cheap_a and_o inconsiderable_a to_o we_o and_o our_o concern_n for_o they_o will_v be_v so_o cold_a and_o indifferent_a that_o no_o change_n which_o betide_v they_o no_o imaginary_a excellency_n that_o be_v in_o they_o will_v be_v able_a to_o raise_v our_o passion_n to_o distract_v our_o thought_n to_o abate_v our_o diligence_n to_o divide_v our_o affection_n and_o overthrow_v our_o faith_n for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o prospect_n of_o a_o more_o glorious_a life_n will_v have_v disarm_v the_o glory_n beauty_n and_o wealth_n of_o this_o world_n of_o all_o their_o charm_n and_o temptation_n and_o if_o so_o how_o can_v we_o then_o be_v lead_v captive_a by_o what_o we_o do_v not_o in_o the_o least_o admire_v how_o can_v we_o be_v afflict_v at_o the_o loss_n of_o what_o we_o do_v not_o value_v or_o why_o can_v we_o not_o be_v calm_o divide_v from_o what_o our_o affection_n have_v renounce_v already_o vain_a world_n adieu_o i_o be_o above_o either_o thy_o menace_n or_o flattery_n i_o fear_v nothing_o because_o i_o be_o at_o peace_n with_o the_o god_n i_o love_v and_o i_o despise_v thy_o guild_a dream_n because_o the_o love_n of_o my_o god_n swallow_v up_o all_o my_o desire_n and_o i_o be_o content_a to_o have_v no_o portion_n but_o he_o alone_o how_o my_o heart_n pant_v after_o thy_o court_n o_o god_n the_o holy_a of_o holies_n the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n where_o i_o shall_v for_o ever_o behold_v thy_o face_n and_o reign_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o my_o bless_a saviour_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o now_o with_o st._n paul_n i_o long_o to_o be_v set_v at_o liberty_n to_o be_v dissolve_v from_o this_o body_n and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n nor_o shall_v i_o willing_o stay_v long_o here_o on_o earth_n but_o in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o holy_a will_n and_o a_o design_n of_o spend_v this_o life_n in_o do_v service_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o in_o expression_n of_o my_o love_n in_o long_n and_o watch_n and_o suffering_n etc._n etc._n and_o when_o i_o consider_v this_o merhink_v my_o life_n be_v too_o short_a and_o i_o shall_v go_v to_o heaven_n too_o soon_o and_o i_o can_v wish_v my_o sun_n will_v stand_v still_o a_o little_a that_o i_o may_v do_v and_o suffer_v something_o for_o my_o lord_n before_o i_o go_v to_o enter_v into_o his_o joy_n and_o to_o receive_v a_o crown_n it_o be_v true_a these_o be_v height_n of_o love_n which_o all_o do_v not_o though_o it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v all_o can_v attain_v to_o for_o we_o have_v need_n of_o sanctify_a passion_n to_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v our_o duty_n with_o delight_n and_o vigour_n but_o none_o be_v from_o the_o want_n of_o such_o degree_n of_o ardour_n to_o conclude_v themselves_o either_o whole_o void_a of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o desert_v by_o he_o for_o god_n be_v a_o be_v infinite_o above_o our_o conception_n and_o that_o of_o he_o which_o we_o do_v conceive_v as_o power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n though_o amiable_a yet_o be_v spiritual_a and_o not_o the_o object_n of_o sense_n and_o therefore_o do_v not_o move_v we_o with_o the_o same_o violence_n that_o sensible_a thing_n do_v whence_o it_o be_v easy_a to_o conclude_v that_o our_o love_n of_o god_n be_v of_o a_o different_a nature_n from_o that_o we_o pay_v the_o creature_n it_o be_v a_o more_o spiritual_a affection_n mix_v with_o adoration_n it_o be_v a_o awful_a desire_n of_o please_v and_o enjoy_v he_o not_o always_o terminate_a in_o so_o vehement_a and_o sensible_a a_o passion_n as_o visible_a object_n beget_v in_o we_o and_o therefore_o the_o safe_a way_n be_v to_o judge_v of_o our_o state_n not_o by_o transport_n but_o by_o the_o firmness_n of_o our_o resolution_n and_o by_o the_o constancy_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o our_o obedience_n but_o because_o as_o there_o be_v a_o more_o peculiar_a presence_n of_o god_n as_o i_o humble_o conceive_v evident_a by_o scripture_n so_o by_o consequence_n there_o may_v be_v a_o withdraw_a and_o retirement_n of_o that_o presence_n therefore_o when_o i_o find_v my_o understanding_n dim_a and_o cloud_v or_o distract_v and_o shake_v with_o suggestion_n to_o unbelief_n my_o desire_n lukewarm_a and_o grovel_a my_o devotion_n faint_a and_o drowsy_a and_o my_o communion_n without_o gust_n and_o relish_v i_o be_o weary_a of_o myself_o and_o i_o have_v no_o rest_n by_o reason_n of_o thy_o absence_n o_o bless_a lord_n then_o first_o i_o lie_v before_o i_o my_o life_n and_o review_v my_o action_n which_o be_v late_a and_o fresh_a in_o memory_n since_o this_o ill_a temper_n have_v seize_v i_o and_o examine_v what_o it_o be_v have_v displease_v my_o god_n and_o if_o i_o find_v the_o accurse_a thing_n that_o drive_v away_o a_o holy_a god_n i_o cast_v myself_o down_o before_o he_o and_o abhor_v and_o renounce_v it_o but_o second_o if_o sin_n do_v not_o appear_v to_o i_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o indisposition_n and_o listlessness_n than_o perhaps_o i_o have_v not_o be_v as_o watchful_a and_o industrious_a to_o improve_v my_o grace_n as_o i_o shall_v or_o if_o this_o be_v not_o it_o perhaps_o it_o be_v but_o a_o alteration_n in_o my_o body_n that_o clog_v and_o benight_n this_o soul_n and_o then_o i_o groan_v at_o the_o misery_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n and_o bemoan_v the_o infelicity_n of_o my_o nature_n but_o if_o none_o of_o these_o appear_v the_o cause_n than_o three_o i_o rest_v humble_o patient_a wait_v till_o god_n please_v to_o return_v to_o his_o rest_a place_n it_o be_v pride_n and_o sauciness_n in_o i_o to_o expect_v my_o heaven_n here_o to_o be_v impatient_a unless_o i_o live_v always_o in_o ecstasy_n cause_v by_o the_o divine_a pretence_n i_o will_v meek_o
god_n and_o inform_v by_o man_n and_o therefore_o on_o all_o these_o account_n a_o humble_a man_n can_v never_o be_v enthusiastical_a obstinate_a or_o seditious_a for_o he_o can_v never_o arrive_v at_o that_o height_n of_o spiritual_a pride_n as_o to_o conceit_n himself_o the_o only_a favourite_n of_o heaven_n and_o fit_a for_o extroardinary_a illumination_n nor_o at_o that_o height_n of_o carnal_a pride_n as_o to_o be_v a_o busy_a body_n a_o stiff_a asserter_n of_o his_o own_o humour_n or_o judge_v of_o his_o superior_n on_o earth_n and_o so_o think_v himself_o more_o fit_a to_o reign_v than_o to_o suffer_v in_o one_o word_n humility_n whole_a deportment_n be_v sweet_a and_o gentle_a its_o very_a zeal_n be_v modest_a its_o reprehension_n soft_a and_o timorous_a its_o prayer_n awful_a its_o reflection_n mournful_a and_o its_o hope_n of_o heaven_n soft_o grow_v it_o be_v neither_o severe_a nor_o peevish_a obstinate_a nor_o hasty_a bold_a nor_o selfish_a insolent_a nor_o querulous_a it_o can_v suffer_v its_o wound_n to_o be_v prove_v and_o search_v and_o kiss_v the_o hand_n while_o it_o loathe_v the_o filth_n it_o do_v not_o insult_v over_o another_o error_n nor_o excuse_v its_o own_o nay_o rather_o its_o modesty_n conceal_v its_o beauty_n and_o blush_n at_o the_o discovery_n of_o its_o own_o excellency_n it_o never_o prostitute_n to_o beg_v praise_n nay_o if_o it_o accidental_o meet_v they_o it_o be_v rather_o burden_v and_o oppress_v than_o puff_v up_o by_o they_o i_o will_v then_o account_v myself_o to_o have_v attain_v to_o some_o degree_n of_o this_o grace_n when_o i_o can_v possess_v my_o soul_n at_o rest_n when_o i_o delight_v in_o the_o milk_n of_o god_n word_n more_o than_o its_o height_n and_o entricacy_n in_o obedience_n more_o than_o dispute_v and_o fancy_n when_o i_o can_v receive_v evil_a from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o good_a when_o i_o can_v sacrifice_v my_o own_o will_n to_o the_o caprice_n of_o a_o superior_a the_o obstinacy_n of_o a_o inferior_a or_o the_o humour_n of_o a_o equal_a when_o i_o can_v suffer_v wrongful_o and_o yet_o meek_o when_o i_o can_v look_v upon_o the_o glory_n and_o the_o power_n of_o this_o world_n and_o content_o say_v i_o be_o not_o bear_v for_o these_o i_o be_o not_o call_v to_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o these_o but_o of_o the_o cross_n here_o and_o glory_n hereafter_o i_o be_o to_o tread_v in_o the_o step_n of_o my_o dear_a lord_n and_o master_n and_o nothing_o shall_v make_v i_o have_v any_o other_o design_n than_o those_o he_o have_v and_o when_o i_o have_v do_v all_o this_o and_o be_o assure_v that_o i_o love_v and_o serve_v my_o god_n i_o rely_v only_o upon_o the_o merit_n and_o suffering_n of_o my_o saviour_n for_o salvation_n and_o a_o crown_n this_o duty_n of_o humility_n be_v the_o most_o useful_a and_o the_o most_o difficult_a in_o christianity_n the_o most_o useful_a for_o it_o recommend_v we_o to_o god_n indear_v we_o to_o man_n and_o establish_v a_o peace_n and_o calm_a in_o our_o own_o bosom_n the_o most_o difficult_a for_o it_o be_v to_o renounce_v what_o be_v most_o near_o and_o dear_a to_o we_o our_o interest_n and_o pleasure_n our_o reputation_n nay_o our_o very_a self_n our_o understanding_n will_n and_o affection_n there_o be_v two_o mighty_a motive_n which_o be_v most_o insist_v on_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o one_o be_v that_o humility_n be_v the_o way_n to_o the_o increase_n of_o grace_n here_o and_o to_o great_a measure_n of_o glory_n hereafter_o god_n resist_v the_o proud_a and_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o he_o that_o humble_v himself_o shall_v be_v exalt_v the_o other_o be_v the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n who_o though_o so_o great_a as_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o to_o think_v it_o no_o robbery_n to_o be_v equal_a to_o god_n so_o innocent_a that_o he_o have_v no_o guilt_n upon_o he_o none_o can_v accuse_v he_o of_o sin_n so_o dignify_v as_o to_o be_v prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n do_v yet_o debase_v himself_o to_o the_o mean_a service_n on_o purpose_n that_o he_o may_v leave_v his_o disciple_n a_o pattern_n to_o imitate_v though_o he_o be_v adorn_v by_o all_o that_o may_v give_v he_o a_o just_a claim_n to_o honour_n as_o birth_n virtue_n and_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o most_o illustrious_a function_n yet_o he_o be_v as_o much_o the_o humble_a as_o he_o be_v the_o great_a as_o much_o the_o most_o meek_a as_o the_o most_o innocent_a of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o if_o he_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n stoop_v so_o low_a what_o can_v we_o who_o be_v at_o that_o vast_a distance_n beneath_o he_o do_v or_o suffer_v that_o be_v capable_a of_o disparage_v we_o beside_o these_o consideration_n it_o will_v be_v very_o useful_a towards_o implant_n humility_n in_o we_o to_o know_v god_n and_o ourselves_o his_o day_n be_v without_o beginning_n or_o end_v his_o perfection_n have_v no_o bound_n he_o be_v independent_a and_o immutable_a he_o be_v his_o own_o heaven_n and_o his_o own_o happiness_n but_o we_o be_v dust_n and_o the_o son_n of_o corruption_n bear_v yesterday_o and_o we_o shall_v die_v to_o morrow_n our_o body_n heavy_a sluggish_a crafie_a being_n of_o a_o few_o span_n long_o our_o soul_n be_v blind_a and_o ambitious_a passionate_a froward_a jealous_a inconstant_a foolish_a thing_n those_o be_v the_o seat_n or_o abode_n of_o numerous_a pain_n and_o disease_n these_o of_o as_o numerous_a and_o as_o painful_a passion_n the_o world_n we_o live_v in_o be_v a_o mere_a phantasm_n and_o cheat_n that_o first_o invite_v and_o then_o delude_v our_o appetite_n for_o enjoyment_n itself_o be_v but_o a_o die_a itch_n and_o the_o mockery_n of_o a_o wake_a dream_n the_o time_n past_a reflect_v our_o sin_n and_o folly_n the_o present_a be_v trouble_v with_o regret_n and_o desire_n and_o vexation_n and_o the_o future_a will_v be_v what_o the_o present_a now_o be_v for_o when_o all_o be_v nothing_o what_o can_v be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o hope_n and_o care_n but_o disappointment_n and_o all_o this_o consider_v be_v not_o god_n most_o fit_a to_o govern_v and_o we_o to_o obey_v he_o to_o be_v exalt_v and_o we_o to_o be_v humble_v but_o why_o do_v i_o compare_v man_n to_o god_n let_v we_o compare_v he_o but_o to_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n and_o how_o inconceiveable_o more_o excellent_a be_v their_o be_v and_o their_o state_n than_o we_o how_o wise_a and_o know_a how_o refine_a and_o pure_a their_o substance_n we_o see_v but_o through_o a_o cloud_n and_o be_v clad_v with_o a_o earthy_a body_n they_o dwell_v in_o the_o circle_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o sunshine_n of_o the_o almighty_n presence_n and_o in_o a_o numerous_a choir_n of_o the_o most_o pleasant_a and_o delightful_a company_n we_o in_o long_a night_n and_o cold_a winter_n and_o barren_a soil_n and_o lonesome-shade_n tire_v with_o sullen_a toilsome_a business_n and_o dull_a insipid_a conversation_n and_o only_o wait_v for_o the_o approach_a day_n and_o the_o rendevouz_n of_o bless_a spirit_n in_o heaven_n lord_n what_o be_v man_n the_o prayer_n o_o thou_o god_n who_o resiste_v the_o proud_a and_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a possess_v i_o with_o a_o meek_a and_o humble_a spirit_n teach_v i_o to_o tread_v in_o the_o step_n of_o my_o bless_a saviour_n to_o serve_v and_o minister_v to_o obey_v and_o suffer_v teach_v i_o to_o know_v thou_o my_o god_n and_o myself_o that_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o incomprehensible_a glory_n and_o my_o meanness_n may_v level_v all_o my_o foolish_a conceit_n of_o myself_o and_o clothe_v i_o with_o humility_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n o_o my_o god_n make_v i_o resign_v and_o obedient_a to_o thou_o subject_a to_o my_o superior_n modest_a towards_o my_o equal_n and_o meek_a to_o my_o inferior_n make_v i_o to_o despise_v the_o praise_n and_o honour_n of_o man_n be_v content_a with_o the_o conscience_n of_o do_v good_a make_v i_o see_v the_o imperfection_n of_o my_o best_a action_n and_o rely_v upon_o thy_o mercy_n for_o salvation_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o my_o soul_n may_v here_o find_v rest_n and_o hereafter_o glory_n amen_n amen_n bless_a jesus_n sect._n 5._o of_o perfection_n it_o be_v a_o opinion_n general_o receive_v that_o the_o least_o degree_n of_o true_a faith_n will_v save_v the_o soul_n but_o i_o hope_v man_n mean_v such_o a_o degree_n of_o it_o as_o overcomes_z the_o world_n and_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n for_o otherwise_o i_o shall_v very_o much_o question_n whether_o it_o be_v not_o that_o seed_n which_o become_v unfruitful_a through_o the_o care_n of_o the_o world_n and_o deceitfulness_n of_o riches_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o other_o thing_n mar._n 4.19_o if_o they_o say_v that_o that_o faith_n which_o do_v not_o overcome_v the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n be_v
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it_o do_v not_o reckon_v the_o unavoidable_a imperfection_n and_o frailty_n of_o man_n for_o sin_n at_o leastwise_o such_o as_o can_v hinder_v man_n from_o be_v denominate_v perfect_a witness_v the_o whole_a first_o epistle_n of_o st._n john_n the_o motive_n to_o this_o duty_n may_v be_v comprise_v under_o four_o head_n all_o derive_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o state_n itself_o perfection_n be_v a_o state_n 1._o more_o please_a to_o god_n 2._o of_o great_a security_n 3._o of_o great_a pleasure_n 4._o entitle_v to_o great_a glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 1._o more_o please_a to_o god_n if_o god_n love_v holiness_n which_o no_o body_n can_v doubt_v than_o every_o degree_n of_o holiness_n be_v a_o new_a charm_n and_o what_o be_v most_o holy_a be_v most_o lovely_a and_o if_o so_o every_o one_o that_o profess_v to_o love_n god_n must_v be_v oblige_v to_o aim_v at_o perfection_n because_o he_o can_v but_o be_v oblige_v to_o please_v god_n as_o much_o as_o he_o can_v and_o he_o that_o do_v not_o may_v just_o suspect_v his_o conformity_n to_o the_o divine_a precept_n to_o be_v rather_o policy_n than_o religion_n and_o to_o proceed_v from_o a_o desire_n of_o his_o own_o safety_n rather_o than_o the_o glory_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n unless_o a_o spiritual_a prudence_n shall_v restrain_v he_o from_o attempt_n or_o vow_n of_o more_o heroical_a instance_n of_o obedience_n for_o reason_n which_o religion_n may_v approve_v of_o in_o which_o case_n it_o will_v be_v always_o necessary_a to_o observe_v this_o caution_n that_o his_o choice_n of_o a_o better_a good_a do_v not_o proceed_v from_o any_o desire_n of_o gratify_v the_o body_n or_o from_o want_n of_o love_n to_o god_n and_o holiness_n 2._o perfection_n be_v a_o state_n of_o great_a security_n the_o more_o strong_a faith_n and_o love_n grow_v the_o more_o faint_a and_o flat_a be_v all_o temptation_n that_o beset_v we_o a_o soul_n which_o be_v devout_a and_o raise_v be_v not_o easy_o lure_v down_o by_o any_o 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reason_n why_o he_o be_v persuade_v better_a thing_n of_o they_o than_o apostasy_n and_o thing_n that_o accompany_v salvation_n that_o be_v perseverance_n because_o god_n be_v not_o unrighteous_a to_o forget_v your_o work_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n etc._n etc._n 3._o it_o be_v a_o state_n of_o great_a pleasure_n a_o state_n of_o peace_n and_o rest_n from_o sin_n for_o the_o man_n have_v establish_v a_o entire_a conquest_n over_o himself_o be_v not_o frequent_o alarm_v by_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o body_n because_o it_o be_v crucify_v the_o soul_n be_v raise_v and_o heavenly_a be_v now_o too_o much_o exalt_v to_o be_v reach_v by_o the_o blast_n of_o every_o temptation_n 2._o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o a_o habit_n
dark_a chamber_n and_o mark_v how_o thou_o must_v lie_v in_o thy_o bed_n of_o sickness_n and_o of_o death_n consider_v how_o all_o thy_o hope_n and_o comfort_n all_o thy_o design_n and_o purpose_n as_o far_o as_o they_o concern_v this_o world_n must_v vanish_v like_o a_o dream_n and_o think_v what_o need_n thou_o will_v then_o stand_v in_o of_o all_o the_o strength_n and_o comfort_n which_o reason_n and_o religion_n the_o ministry_n and_o prayer_n of_o thy_o spiritual_a guide_n and_o friend_n and_o the_o conscience_n of_o a_o well_o spend_v life_n can_v furnish_v thou_o with_o then_o thou_o will_v need_v a_o strong_a faith_n and_o a_o vigorous_a love_n and_o a_o entire_a humility_n to_o enable_v thou_o to_o bear_v thy_o agony_n patient_o and_o part_n with_o the_o world_n cheerful_o and_o meet_v thy_o god_n compos'd_o 4._o do_v not_o indulge_v thyself_o in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o the_o utmost_a liberty_n which_o be_v consistent_a with_o innocence_n vice_n border_n very_o close_o upon_o 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to_o thou_o sin_n steal_v in_o through_o the_o eye_n or_o ear_n etc._n etc._n dress_v up_o in_o beauty_n mirth_n luxury_n etc._n etc._n but_o it_o wound_n whilst_o it_o delight_v and_o it_o stain_v where_o it_o touch_v and_o it_o captive_n what_o it_o once_o possess_v 6._o be_v sure_a that_o thy_o religion_n be_v place_v in_o substantial_a and_o weighty_a thing_n not_o fanciful_a and_o conceit_a for_o example_n 1._o as_o to_o matter_n of_o faith_n make_v it_o thy_o business_n to_o know_v god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n who_o he_o have_v send_v the_o riches_n of_o divine_a love_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n sacrifice_n and_o do_v not_o misspend_v thy_o time_n nor_o weary_a and_o disturb_v thy_o soul_n with_o curiosity_n and_o vain_a dispute_n which_o usual_o grow_v out_o of_o interest_n and_o pride_n or_o a_o impertinent_a and_o trifle_a spirit_n 2._o as_o to_o practice_n let_v thy_o religion_n be_v make_v up_o of_o fundamental_a duty_n not_o conceit_n or_o will_v worship_v of_o 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mind_n as_o be_v not_o quick_o nor_o easy_o efface_v and_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o delight_n it_o find_v in_o its_o exert_v these_o grace_n be_v enkindle_v with_o a_o desire_n of_o repeat_v the_o same_o acts._n 3._o that_o the_o sacrament_n itself_o have_v a_o natural_a tendency_n to_o promote_v holiness_n 1._o by_o its_o sensible_a representation_n of_o a_o crucify_a saviour_n the_o symbol_n themselves_o be_v fit_a to_o bring_v into_o our_o mind_n the_o pain_n and_o suffering_n of_o our_o dear_a lord_n and_o master_n 2._o by_o that_o inward_a grace_n inseparable_a from_o the_o worthy_a reception_n of_o it_o bestow_v upon_o we_o to_o refresh_v and_o strengthen_v our_o soul_n to_o root_v and_o confirm_v our_o faith_n to_o inflame_v our_o love_n and_o perfect_a our_o hope_n 3._o by_o be_v a_o pledge_n and_o assurance_n to_o we_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n 4._o that_o it_o be_v
unhallow_a they_o if_o after_o all_o this_o i_o chance_v to_o err_v i_o do_v not_o doubt_v but_o that_o the_o purity_n of_o my_o intention_n the_o diligence_n of_o my_o inquiry_n the_o meekness_n and_o entireness_n of_o my_o resignation_n will_n through_o the_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o a_o gracious_a god_n secure_a my_o heaven_n and_o render_v my_o error_n innocent_a and_o harmless_a all_o that_o be_v behind_o now_o be_v in_o the_o 3._o three_o place_n to_o preserve_v my_o charity_n for_o my_o neighbour_n lest_o that_o faith_n which_o shall_v be_v the_o strong_a engagement_n to_o union_n become_v the_o unhappy_a instrument_n of_o division_n to_o this_o end_n i_o consider_v 1._o that_o the_o controversy_n now_o on_o foot_n in_o christendom_n be_v not_o about_o the_o truth_n but_o sense_n of_o divine_a revelation_n none_o at_o all_o call_n into_o question_n the_o veracity_n but_o the_o meaning_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o i_o can_v conceive_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n any_o more_o 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judgement_n of_o god_n alone_o and_o my_o duty_n as_o a_o private_a christian_a be_v to_o love_n and_o pray_v for_o he_o and_o to_o endeavour_v his_o reducement_n by_o all_o the_o pious_a subtlety_n i_o can_v this_o be_v the_o general_a rule_n of_o the_o apostle_n let_v not_o the_o weak_a judge_n the_o strong_a nor_o the_o strong_a despise_v the_o weak_a i_o will_v live_v in_o the_o peaceful_a temper_n of_o these_o persuasion_n happy_a in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o a_o smooth_a and_o settle_a calm_a resign_v up_o to_o god_n staunch_a and_o consistent_a in_o myself_o and_o possess_v by_o charitable_a hope_n of_o my_o neighbour_n i_o will_v endeavour_v to_o keep_v a_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n and_o then_o i_o hope_v i_o may_v at_o last_o resign_v my_o spirit_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o faithful_a creator_n in_o the_o joy_n and_o transport_v of_o this_o precious_a christian_n faith_n the_o prayer_n glorious_a and_o incomprehensible_a god_n suppress_v in_o i_o all_o proud_a thought_n all_o wild_a and_o wanton_a curiosity_n and_o keep_v my_o soul_n in_o the_o humble_a frame_n of_o new_a bear_v babe_n thou_o dwell_v in_o light_n inaccessible_a my_o soul_n in_o a_o cloud_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n my_o faculty_n be_v weak_a and_o taint_a and_o thy_o light_n dazzle_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o for_o i_o lord_n it_o be_v not_o for_o i_o saucy_o to_o discuss_v or_o pragmatical_o to_o determine_v of_o but_o humble_o to_o receive_v and_o hearty_o to_o embrace_v those_o mystery_n which_o thou_o a_o god_n of_o truth_n of_o goodness_n and_o of_o power_n have_v vouchsafe_v to_o reveal_v to_o we_o by_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o bosom_n lord_n i_o confess_v that_o though_o these_o mystery_n have_v a_o dark_a they_o have_v a_o bright_a side_n too_o for_o though_o i_o can_v see_v through_o they_o yet_o i_o see_v enough_o to_o oblige_v i_o to_o worship_v thou_o in_o humility_n and_o love_n and_o these_o these_fw-mi i_o hope_v will_v secure_v i_o in_o thy_o love_n through_o christ_n lord_n i_o believe_v help_v thou_o my_o unbelief_n enlighten_v my_o blindness_n quicken_v and_o enliven_v my_o dulness_n support_v my_o frailty_n disperse_v my_o passion_n free_a i_o from_o all_o the_o prejudices_fw-la which_o clog_n my_o sinful_a nature_n and_o final_o beget_v in_o i_o a_o earnest_a desire_n after_o those_o blissful_a mansion_n where_o my_o faith_n shall_v be_v swallow_v up_o in_o vision_n amen_o bless_a jesus_n thus_o i_o have_v consider_v the_o christian_a faith_n and_o secure_v my_o own_o peace_n but_o there_o be_v multitude_n of_o people_n of_o a_o low_a rank_n and_o capacity_n who_o may_v not_o it_o may_v be_v reach_v the_o design_n of_o this_o section_n who_o be_v distract_v by_o the_o numerous_a controversy_n every_o where_o on_o foot_n and_o frighten_v by_o the_o rash_a zeal_n of_o their_o abetter_n for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o such_o i_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v easy_a to_o deduce_v from_o the_o gospel_n that_o the_o almighty_a will_v judge_v man_n by_o their_o several_a measure_n and_o opportunity_n 2._o that_o the_o great_a fundamental_o of_o religion_n be_v clear_a as_o day_n light_n and_o therefore_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v light_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v say_v to_o appear_v unto_o all_o man_n which_o though_o i_o suppose_v primary_o mean_v in_o opposition_n to_o the_o darkness_n of_o gentilism_n and_o in_o some_o measure_n of_o judaisme_n too_o and_o to_o that_o narrow_a limitation_n of_o this_o grace_n under_o the_o moysaicall_a oeconomy_n imply_v with_o all_o the_o clearness_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o which_o be_v there_o no_o other_o proof_n this_o one_o will_v suffice_v that_o the_o gospel_n be_v design_v for_o the_o benefit_n of_o all_o mankind_n and_o more_o immediate_o preach_v to_o the_o poor_a and_o silly_a and_o refuse_v of_o the_o world_n the_o consequence_n of_o this_o be_v that_o it_o seem_v at_o least_o to_o i_o whole_o improbable_a that_o any_o body_n shall_v be_v betray_v into_o a_o necessity_n of_o err_v in_o fundamental_o unless_o they_o be_v accessary_a to_o their_o own_o error_n and_o therefore_o this_o be_v once_o grant_v i_o may_v resolve_v all_o i_o can_v think_v of_o necessary_a for_o the_o multitude_n in_o to_o two_o direction_n 1._o that_o hold_v fast_o to_o manifest_a fundamental_o they_o for_o the_o rest_n submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o government_n they_o be_v under_o which_o will_v be_v safe_a for_o they_o upon_o three_o account_n 1._o that_o the_o point_n controvert_v be_v such_o which_o they_o be_v not_o of_o necessity_n oblige_v to_o know_v 2._o that_o they_o themselves_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o make_v any_o solid_a inquiry_n and_o therefore_o to_o resign_v themselves_o to_o those_o set_n over_o they_o be_v the_o utmost_a of_o their_o duty_n 3._o that_o in_o this_o case_n their_o submission_n to_o the_o public_a authority_n of_o the_o church_n they_o be_v of_o be_v a_o act_n of_o obedience_n and_o humility_n and_o most_o conformable_a to_o the_o command_n of_o god_n and_o the_o peace_n and_o unity_n of_o the_o world_n 2._o that_o they_o never_o prefer_v a_o doubtful_a opinion_n to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o a_o plain_a precept_n or_o duty_n a_o man_n may_v go_v to_o heaven_n though_o he_o be_v not_o of_o this_o or_o that_o opinion_n but_o without_o obedience_n and_o charity_n he_o can_v but_o to_o do_v this_o be_v to_o stickle_v for_o a_o sect_n in_o violation_n of_o obedience_n and_o charity_n and_o to_o prefer_v a_o humour_n before_o one_o duty_n which_o be_v a_o certain_a symptom_n of_o a_o mind_n infatuate_v by_o pride_n or_o pervert_v by_o interest_n chap._n iii_o of_o christianity_n with_o respect_n to_o practice_n and_o that_o 1._o in_o general_n and_o 2._o in_o particular_a sect._n 1_o of_o practice_n in_o general_n which_o contain_v be_v and_o do_v good_a we_o be_v bear_v into_o a_o world_n full_a of_o snare_n and_o temptation_n and_o we_o ourselves_o be_v creature_n blind_a and_o yet_o wilful_a weak_a and_o yet_o wanton_a too_o and_o upon_o these_o account_n we_o be_v vouchsafe_v the_o favour_n of_o divine_a revelation_n to_o conduct_v we_o through_o our_o pilgrimage_n to_o enable_v we_o to_o fight_v the_o good_a fight_n of_o faith_n and_o to_o prevent_v our_o miscarry_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o frailty_n of_o humane_a nature_n and_o therefore_o whoever_o do_v not_o improve_v this_o gift_n of_o god_n into_o all_o these_o advantage_n and_o benefit_n defeat_v the_o design_n of_o heaven_n and_o receive_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a beside_o all_o this_o the_o great_a author_n of_o all_o thing_n have_v declare_v himself_o a_o god_n jealous_a of_o his_o honour_n and_o delight_v in_o the_o happiness_n of_o his_o creature_n from_o whence_o i_o natural_o infer_v that_o that_o only_o can_v be_v a_o design_n
as_o such_o and_o as_o insignificant_a will_v this_o opinion_n render_v it_o to_o the_o happiness_n of_o man_n for_o of_o what_o use_n will_v all_o the_o excellent_a rule_n of_o justice_n charity_n meekness_n temperance_n etc._n etc._n prove_v if_o we_o continue_v peevish_a and_o revengeful_a intemperate_a and_o lustful_a etc._n etc._n to_o what_o purpose_n be_v the_o full_a discovery_n of_o another_o world_n life_n and_o immortality_n and_o the_o belief_n of_o jesus_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n if_o they_o do_v not_o enable_v we_o to_o conquer_v the_o world_n and_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o if_o i_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o the_o flesh_n i._n e._n violate_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n can_v i_o choose_v but_o dread_a a_o god_n who_o i_o have_v wrong_v and_o will_v not_o unruly_a passion_n and_o a_o trouble_a conscience_n make_v a_o christian_a as_o miserable_a as_o a_o jew_n or_o heathen_a if_o goodness_n now_o be_v the_o end_n and_o drift_n of_o the_o holy_a belief_n of_o christian_n than_o i_o infer_v 1._o that_o the_o best_a man_n be_v the_o best_a son_n of_o the_o church_n and_o he_o who_o affection_n be_v more_o raise_v and_o heavenly_a and_o have_v least_o of_o the_o mixture_n of_o sensuality_n be_v of_o the_o high_a form_n in_o the_o school_n of_o christ_n because_o he_o do_v best_o answer_v the_o design_n of_o his_o lord_n and_o walk_v in_o some_o measure_n as_o he_o walk_v 2._o that_o the_o most_o infallible_a character_n of_o a_o true_a faith_n be_v to_o be_v take_v from_o the_o government_n of_o our_o passion_n our_o conquest_n over_o the_o world_n and_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o inward_a joy_n and_o peace_n and_o hope_n good_a lord_n how_o apt_a be_v we_o to_o put_v a_o a_o cheat_n upon_o the_o world_n and_o ourselves_o to_o persuade_v it_o and_o ourselves_o that_o we_o believe_v though_o there_o be_v no_o change_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o conversation_n and_o therefore_o consequent_o we_o do_v nothing_o less_o i_o shall_v hereafter_o never_o think_v that_o i_o believe_v aright_o till_o i_o have_v a_o love_n for_o all_o his_o commandment_n till_o i_o can_v meditate_v delightful_o pray_v vigorous_o rely_v constant_o obey_v ready_o suffer_v patient_o rejoice_v humble_o expect_v reverent_o and_o happy_a be_v i_o if_o i_o attain_v that_o height_n earnest_o too_o the_o hour_n of_o my_o death_n or_o the_o appearance_n of_o my_o lord_n i_o shall_v never_o hereafter_o think_v that_o i_o have_v study_v or_o know_v divine_a truth_n to_o any_o purpose_n till_o the_o truth_n have_v make_v i_o free_a rescue_v i_o from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o fear_n of_o death_n the_o prayer_n thou_o holy_a pure_a and_o eternal_a spirit_n who_o can_v not_o endure_v iniquity_n who_o do_v so_o love_v goodness_n that_o thou_o have_v send_v thy_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o promote_v it_o his_o life_n and_o his_o death_n his_o pain_n and_o his_o blood_n be_v spend_v in_o this_o cause_n o_o enable_v thy_o poor_a servant_n who_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n and_o to_o depart_v from_o iniquity_n lord_n let_v thy_o truth_n and_o thy_o spirit_n be_v powerful_a in_o i_o to_o the_o subdue_a all_o of_o evil_a inclination_n i_o believe_v that_o all_o thing_n be_v naked_a and_o bare_a before_o thou_o and_o therefore_o that_o thou_o can_v not_o be_v mock_v or_o impose_v upon_o by_o specious_a pretence_n or_o formality_n that_o i_o be_o not_o to_o expect_v to_o appear_v any_o other_o in_o thy_o eye_n than_o such_o as_o i_o be_o in_o myself_o enable_v i_o therefore_o to_o confess_v thou_o in_o my_o practice_n as_o well_o as_o word_n to_o live_v like_o one_o who_o believe_v thy_o holy_a truth_n let_v my_o heart_n be_v fix_v in_o honesty_n and_o uprightness_n to_o obey_v all_o thy_o commandment_n let_v the_o belief_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v have_v the_o same_o influence_n upon_o i_o they_o have_v upon_o all_o thy_o holy_a saint_n martyr_n and_o confessor_n 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security_n and_o sloth_n the_o gaiety_n and_o vanity_n of_o a_o sensual_a life_n for_o shame_n let_v those_o who_o profess_v christianity_n do_v something_o which_o may_v become_v man_n who_o have_v take_v up_o the_o banner_n of_o the_o cross_n 4._o the_o great_a advantage_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o state_n of_o mortification_n 1._o the_o soul_n enjoy_v a_o more_o entire_a peace_n a_o more_o absolute_a empire_n and_o be_v not_o alarm_v by_o the_o daily_a mutiny_n of_o rebellious_a lust_n 2._o it_o be_v become_v a_o fit_a temple_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o purity_n to_o dwell_v in_o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o glory_n and_o of_o god_n to_o rest_v upon_o and_o the_o consequence_n of_o this_o will_v be_v abundance_n of_o inward_a pleasure_n of_o peace_n and_o joy_n and_o hope_n 5._o the_o uncertainty_n of_o the_o time_n of_o our_o saviour_n appearance_n to_o judgement_n and_o who_o that_o have_v a_o grain_n of_o sense_n will_v be_v surprise_v by_o that_o day_n at_o unaware_o who_o will_v 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and_o the_o most_o unwelcome_a to_o god_n for_o these_o be_v at_o best_a but_o imagine_v to_o raise_v those_o passion_n or_o disposition_n in_o the_o soul_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v presuppose_v in_o it_o beforehand_o to_o the_o render_n of_o our_o prayer_n acceptable_a for_o we_o draw_v near_o in_o prayer_n to_o offer_v up_o a_o sacrifice_n which_o we_o have_v prepare_v before_o and_o we_o may_v second_o conclude_v that_o what_o ever_o the_o gift_n of_o prayer_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n be_v that_o which_o do_v dispose_v and_o prepare_v the_o mind_n by_o such_o quality_n as_o be_v fit_a to_o exert_v the_o act_n i_o name_v before_o and_o i_o be_o apt_a to_o think_v that_o a_o soul_n which_o thus_o prepare_v and_o fix_v itself_o in_o the_o immediate_a presence_n of_o god_n dwell_v with_o a_o inward_a devotion_n upon_o those_o act_n of_o adoration_n and_o praise_n humiliation_n and_o faith_n without_o express_v these_o act_n of_o the_o mind_n in_o word_n i_o speak_v of_o 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divine_a majesty_n with_o a_o sense_n of_o his_o unspeakable_a love_n and_o with_o a_o horror_n against_o sin_n whilst_o we_o enumerate_v his_o benefit_n and_o our_o sin_n with_o all_o their_o aggravate_v circumstance_n and_o certain_o no_o man_n can_v be_v so_o senseless_a as_o to_o repeat_v those_o sin_n which_o he_o do_v just_a now_o bemoan_v and_o abhor_v renounce_v and_o resolve_v against_o before_o god_n nor_o will_v it_o be_v easy_a for_o he_o to_o fall_v who_o come_v forth_o forewarn_v and_o arm_v to_o encounter_v a_o temptation_n last_o prayer_n convince_v a_o man_n of_o the_o loveliness_n and_o happiness_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n for_o he_o find_v that_o his_o peace_n and_o reliance_n grow_v up_o or_o decay_v together_o with_o his_o virtue_n if_o i_o do_v pray_v earnest_o and_o often_o how_o humble_a how_o holy_a how_o heavenly_a and_o exalt_v will_v my_o soul_n be_v with_o what_o glorious_a notion_n of_o the_o divine_a majesty_n what_o dreadful_a apprehension_n of_o sin_n 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