christ_n from_o the_o dead_a save_v only_o for_o his_o own_o benefit_n and_o advancement_n answ_n yes_o the_o apostle_n paul_n express_o teach_v we_o that_o he_o be_v raise_v again_o viz._n from_o death_n for_o our_o justification_n rom._n 4.25_o which_o the_o apostle_n peter_n interpret_v at_o least_o in_o part_n where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n raise_v he_o up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o give_v he_o glory_n that_o your_o faith_n and_o hope_n may_v be_v in_o god_n 1_o pet._n 1.21_o and_o the_o former_a apostle_n elsewhere_o say_v if_o christ_n be_v not_o rise_v then_o be_v our_o preach_v vain_a and_o your_o faith_n be_v also_o vain_a 1_o cor._n 15.14.17_o if_o christ_n have_v still_o remain_v or_o be_v detain_v by_o god_n in_o the_o prison_n of_o death_n it_o will_v have_v argue_v that_o he_o have_v fail_v or_o fall_v short_a in_o give_v that_o satisfaction_n unto_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n for_o sin_n which_o be_v undertake_v by_o he_o and_o consequent_o there_o can_v have_v be_v no_o sufficient_a ground_n for_o any_o man_n to_o believe_v in_o god_n for_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o sin_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o his_o death_n without_o which_o faith_n there_o can_v be_v no_o justification_n whereas_o his_o be_v discharge_v by_o god_n from_o his_o imprisonment_n in_o death_n effectual_o prove_v that_o he_o have_v make_v full_a payment_n unto_o he_o of_o that_o debt_n which_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o himself_o to_o discharge_v and_o upon_o this_o account_n there_o be_v firm_a foot_n for_o every_o man_n to_o expect_v by_o faith_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o sin_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n quest_n 22._o by_o what_o or_o who_o power_n be_v christ_n raise_v from_o the_o dead_a answ_n the_o scripture_n ascribe_v his_o raise_n or_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a sometime_o unto_o himself_o or_o his_o own_o power_n and_o sometime_o and_o more_o frequent_o unto_o god_n the_o father_n and_o his_o power_n see_v and_o compare_v joh._n 2.19_o rom._n 1.4_o joh._n 10.18_o 1_o pet._n 3.18_o rom._n 14.9_o act._n 24.32_o act._n 5.4.10_o act._n 5._o 30._o 1_o cor._n 15.15_o eph._n 1.20_o with_o many_o other_o quest_n 23._o why_o be_v the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n attribute_v unto_o himself_o or_o his_o own_o power_n answ_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o this_o great_a article_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o he_o be_v true_o and_o by_o nature_n god_n or_o the_o natural_a son_n of_o god_n rom._n 1.4_o inasmuch_o as_o none_o but_o god_n be_v able_a to_o raise_v the_o dead_a ephe._n 1.19_o 20._o quest_n 24._o why_o be_v his_o resurrection_n ascribe_v unto_o god_n the_o father_n answ_n partly_o to_o make_v the_o belief_n of_o it_o more_o passable_a with_o man_n inasmuch_o as_o it_o be_v no_o way_n incredible_a but_o that_o god_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o raise_v the_o dead_a act._n 26.8_o though_o such_o a_o thing_n exceed_v the_o power_n of_o every_o create_v be_v partly_o to_o confirm_v and_o satisfy_v we_o in_o this_o so_o great_a a_o matter_n of_o concernment_n to_o we_o that_o he_o be_v full_o satisfy_v with_o the_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n and_o upon_o this_o account_n have_v as_o it_o be_v with_o his_o own_o hand_n bring_v he_o out_o of_o the_o prison_n of_o death_n wherein_o he_o have_v be_v detain_v for_o a_o season_n quest_n 25._o what_o do_v the_o apostle_n paul_n mean_v by_o a_o man_n know_v the_o power_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n as_o likewise_o the_o fellowship_n of_o his_o suffering_n phil._n 3.10_o answ_n by_o know_v the_o power_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n he_o mean_v a_o inward_a and_o real_a sense_n or_o apprehension_n how_o mighty_a and_o glorious_a a_o encouragement_n the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n be_v unto_o any_o man_n to_o believe_v in_o god_n for_o salvation_n or_o else_o how_o powerful_a a_o influence_n the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n right_o apprehend_v have_v upon_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n to_o forsake_v all_o their_o dead_a work_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n rom._n 6._o verse_n 4._o compare_v with_o verse_n 5._o by_o fellowship_n with_o christ_n in_o his_o suffering_n he_o mean_v a_o man_n die_a that_o be_v his_o decline_a in_o love_n and_o affection_n to_o this_o present_a world_n and_o to_o all_o vain_a and_o sinful_a contentment_n ingage_a and_o provoke_v himself_o hereunto_o by_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o he_o say_v peter_z that_o have_v suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v who_o have_v conform_v himself_o unto_o christ_n who_o suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n for_o he_o have_v cease_v from_o sin_n 1_o pet._n 4.1_o quest_n 26._o how_o long_o after_o christ_n resurrection_n be_v it_o before_o his_o ascension_n answ_n the_o space_n of_o forty_o day_n act._n 1.3_o quest_n 27._o why_o do_v he_o make_v his_o abode_n on_o earth_n for_o so_o long_a a_o time_n after_o his_o resurrection_n before_o he_o asscend_v answ_n because_o god_n judge_v this_o space_n of_o time_n necessary_a and_o competent_a for_o he_o to_o give_v full_a assurance_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o certainty_n of_o his_o resurrection_n unto_o his_o apostle_n by_o exhibit_v several_a enterview_n of_o himself_o unto_o they_o and_o this_o at_o time_n somewhat_o distant_a for_o their_o better_a satisfaction_n as_o also_o to_o give_v instruction_n unto_o they_o about_o manage_v that_o great_a and_o weighty_a affair_n of_o preach_v and_o publish_v the_o gospel_n throughout_o the_o world_n which_o they_o be_v now_o short_o to_o enter_v upon_o with_o such_o other_o thing_n as_o relate_v hereunto_o as_o the_o raise_n and_o order_v of_o church_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 28._o whither_o do_v christ_n ascend_v answ_n far_o above_o all_o heaven_n eph._n 4.10_o that_o be_v far_o above_o all_o visible_a heaven_n for_o otherwise_o god_n himself_o be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n mat._n 6.9_o and_o elsewhere_o yea_o and_o heaven_n be_v say_v to_o be_v his_o dwell_a place_n 1_o king_n 8.49_o elsewhere_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v go_v into_o heaven_n simple_o as_o act._n 1.11_o and_o 1_o pet._n 3.22_o so_o to_o have_v enter_v into_o heaven_n heb_fw-mi 9.24_o therefore_o it_o be_v like_a that_o the_o apostle_n meaning_n be_v that_o he_o asscend_v into_o that_o heaven_n which_o be_v call_v the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n deut._n 10.14_o where_o god_n converse_v face_n to_o face_n with_o his_o holy_a angel_n reveal_v himself_o in_o all_o his_o glory_n unto_o they_o the_o situation_n of_o which_o heaven_n be_v far_o above_o all_o those_o other_o globe_n or_o sphere_n which_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o feat_n above_o the_o earth_n be_v call_v heaven_n quest_n 29._o be_v the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n any_o way_n necessary_a or_o conduce_v to_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o world_n or_o the_o salvation_n of_o man_n answ_n his_o ascension_n as_o it_o include_v or_o imply_v his_o inauguration_n or_o entrance_n into_o his_o great_a dignity_n and_o glory_n in_o which_o notion_n the_o scripture_n common_o speak_v of_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o minister_v a_o opportunity_n unto_o the_o father_n together_o with_o himself_o to_o send_v forth_o the_o holy_a spirit_n into_o the_o world_n after_o another_o manner_n and_o upon_o far_o more_o gracious_a and_o glorious_a term_n then_o according_a to_o his_o be_v in_o it_o former_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o thus_o give_v somewhile_n before_o be_v say_v to_o be_v because_o jesus_n be_v not_o yet_o glorify_v that_o be_v enter_v into_o his_o glory_n joh._n 7.39_o so_o a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n he_o tell_v his_o disciple_n that_o it_o be_v expedient_a for_o they_o that_o he_o shall_v go_v away_o mean_v that_o he_o shall_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n or_o go_v up_o unto_o his_o father_n for_o say_v he_o if_o i_o go_v not_o away_o the_o comforter_n will_v not_o come_v unto_o you_o but_o if_o i_o depart_v i_o will_v send_v he_o unto_o you_o joh._n 16.7_o and_o ephes_n 4.8_o when_o he_o ascend_v up_o on_o high_a he_o lead_v captivity_n captive_n that_o be_v that_o his_o triumphant_a ascension_n declare_v that_o he_o have_v conquer_v sin_n death_n and_o hell_n and_o so_o have_v dissolve_v or_o turn_v that_o great_a and_o sad_a captivity_n or_o thrauldome_o wherein_o the_o world_n be_v detain_v by_o satan_n as_o have_v be_v conquer_v by_o he_o and_o give_v gift_n unto_o man_n and_o ver_fw-la 10_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o ascend_v up_o far_o above_o all_o heaven_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v that_o he_o may_v heal_v the_o emptiness_n and_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n by_o fill_v man_n with_o the_o sound_n and_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o he_o do_v by_o give_v the_o gift_n mention_v ver_fw-la 11._o and_o he_o give_v some_o apostle_n some_o prophet_n etc
etc._n quest_n 30._o in_o what_o respect_n or_o how_o do_v the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n give_v a_o opportunity_n unto_o the_o father_n and_o to_o himself_o to_o pour_v out_o the_o spirit_n as_o they_o do_v upon_o it_o on_o all_o flesh_n and_o give_v those_o great_a and_o rare_a gift_n mention_v answ_n as_o king_n and_o prince_n be_v wont_a to_o show_v their_o bounty_n and_o magnificence_n unto_o their_o poor_a subject_n in_o some_o signal_n manner_n as_o by_o scatter_a gold_n and_o silver_n plentiful_o among_o they_o at_o their_o coronation_n and_o first_o solemn_a entrance_n into_o their_o kingdom_n a_o time_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n of_o heart_n be_v most_o natural_a and_o proper_a wherein_o to_o exercise_v act_n of_o grace_n and_o bounty_n so_o god_n the_o father_n to_o express_v his_o great_a joy_n and_o high_a contentment_n in_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o son_n to_o that_o royal_a dignity_n wherein_o he_o be_v now_o invest_v and_o the_o son_n also_o to_o express_v the_o 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dignify_v and_o exalt_v he_o phil._n 2.8_o 9_o 10._o compare_v who_o by_o he_o do_v believe_v in_o god_n who_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o give_v he_o glory_n that_o your_o faith_n and_o hope_n may_v be_v in_o god_n 1_o pet._n 1.21_o see_v also_o rom._n 8.34_o ephes_n 1.20_o second_o it_o much_o enliven_v and_o strengthen_v our_o comfort_n about_o the_o effectualness_n and_o success_n of_o his_o intercession_n for_o we_o the_o more_o he_o be_v honour_v and_o advance_v by_o god_n the_o high_a he_o must_v needs_o be_v conceive_v to_o be_v in_o grace_n and_o favour_n with_o he_o and_o according_a unto_o these_o his_o prevalency_n with_o he_o in_o all_o his_o motion_n and_o application_n unto_o he_o must_v in_o reason_n be_v estimate_v and_o believe_v three_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o glory_n unto_o which_o christ_n be_v advance_v by_o god_n render_v the_o gospel_n so_o much_o the_o more_o authoritative_a and_o awful_a in_o and_o over_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n and_o make_v the_o neglect_n of_o it_o and_o every_o sin_n commit_v against_o it_o the_o more_o detestable_a and_o threaten_a for_o what_o can_v reasonable_o be_v judge_v a_o great_a abomination_n and_o more_o provoke_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n then_o for_o that_o silly_a creature_n call_v man_n to_o despise_v or_o neglect_v he_o who_o he_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n have_v judge_v worthy_a of_o that_o unconceivable_a weight_n of_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v lay_v upon_o he_o four_o and_o last_o it_o high_o commend_v his_o service_n to_o the_o judgement_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n make_v it_o the_o most_o rational_a and_o connatural_a engagement_n unto_o the_o intellectual_a creature_n of_o all_o other_o many_o say_v solomon_n seek_v the_o face_n or_o favour_n of_o the_o ruler_n prov._n 29.26_o which_o show_v it_o to_o be_v very_o agreeable_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n so_o to_o do_v and_o the_o great_a in_o place_n and_o power_n any_o ruler_n be_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o inclinable_a and_o easy_o draw_v to_o seek_v his_o favour_n especial_o when_o they_o have_v any_o promise_a door_n of_o hope_n open_a before_o they_o that_o by_o seek_v they_o may_v obtain_v it_o therefore_o the_o supertranscendent_a greatness_n of_o the_o glory_n and_o power_n wherein_o christ_n reign_v be_v of_o excellent_a consequence_n and_o import_n to_o draw_v all_o man_n unto_o he_o joh._n 12.32_o to_o persuade_v the_o world_n to_o seek_v his_o favour_n and_o to_o work_v their_o heart_n to_o so_o much_o the_o more_o readiness_n and_o willingness_n to_o accept_v of_o his_o most_o gracious_a offer_v to_o entertain_v they_o in_o his_o service_n if_o they_o desire_v it_o quest_n 33._o you_o late_o make_v mention_n of_o the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n what_o be_v this_o intercession_n of_o he_o or_o how_o may_v we_o conceive_v of_o it_o answ_n the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n do_v not_o signify_v or_o import_v any_o deprecation_n or_o supplication_n make_v by_o he_o unto_o god_n for_o mercy_n grace_n or_o favour_n to_o be_v show_v unto_o man_n for_o such_o a_o thing_n may_v seem_v to_o argue_v the_o insufficiency_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o offer_v by_o he_o but_o it_o impli_v that_o his_o perpetual_a presence_n in_o all_o blessedness_n and_o glory_n with_o god_n do_v continual_o and_o without_o cease_v as_o it_o be_v argue_v and_o plead_v the_o efficacy_n and_o vigour_n of_o that_o his_o sacrifice_n with_o he_o as_o be_v full_o sufficient_a or_o meritorious_a for_o the_o obtain_n of_o he_o all_o those_o great_a favour_n and_o blessing_n for_o man_n for_o the_o procurement_n of_o which_o it_o be_v offer_v by_o he_o the_o only_o show_v or_o present_v of_o himself_o before_o god_n in_o that_o great_a glory_n which_o himself_o have_v confer_v upon_o he_o and_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o that_o his_o sacrifice_n be_v a_o argument_n or_o proof_n attest_v by_o god_n himself_o 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judgement_n may_v be_v gather_v from_o the_o revelation_n or_o some_o other_o place_n in_o the_o scripture_n yet_o it_o be_v very_o possible_a that_o few_o or_o none_o may_v come_v especial_o with_o any_o certainty_n or_o satisfaction_n to_o discover_v or_o find_v it_o out_o yea_o and_o those_o that_o do_v hit_v right_a upon_o it_o and_o find_v it_o out_o may_v not_o be_v able_a to_o give_v a_o satisfy_a account_n unto_o other_o of_o such_o their_o apprehension_n no_o nor_o possible_o unto_o themselves_o quest_n 45._o but_o be_v it_o any_o great_a loss_n or_o disadvantage_n unto_o a_o good_a christian_a either_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o comfort_n or_o his_o progress_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n not_o to_o know_v the_o day_n or_o hour_n of_o christ_n come_n answ_n i_o suppose_v not_o especial_o if_o he_o know_v and_o mind_n the_o sign_n of_o this_o day_n and_o hour_n near_a approach_a which_o be_v with_o all_o plainness_n and_o clearness_n make_v know_v by_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n yea_o unless_o a_o christian_a shall_v be_v very_o well_o principled_a and_o raise_v to_o a_o considerable_a pitch_n in_o grace_n and_o holiness_n the_o knowledge_n of_o this_o day_n at_o any_o long_a space_n of_o time_n before_o the_o come_n of_o it_o might_n through_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n betray_v he_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o much_o sinful_a security_n and_o many_o evil_n quest_n 46._o what_o be_v the_o more_o immediate_a sign_n forego_v the_o day_n and_o hour_n of_o which_o you_o speak_v answ_n they_o be_v these_o three_o possible_o with_o some_o other_o first_o a_o extraordinary_a spirit_n of_o security_n sensuality_n and_o earthly-mindednesse_a work_n at_o a_o high_a rate_n in_o the_o generality_n of_o man_n they_o be_v eat_v and_o drink_v marry_v and_o give_v in_o marriage_n until_o the_o day_n that_o noah_n enter_v into_o the_o ark_n and_o know_v not_o until_o the_o flood_n come_v and_o take_v they_o all_o away_o so_o shall_v also_o the_o come_n of_o 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13.1_o i_o shall_v not_o exceed_v this_o number_n quest_n 6._o what_o then_o be_v the_o place_n on_o which_o you_o build_v your_o belief_n of_o what_o you_o now_o undertake_v to_o prove_v answ_n they_o be_v these_o three_o jer._n 4.3_o 4._o unto_o which_o deut._n 10.16_o be_v parallel_n ezekiel_n 18.30_o 31_o 32._o with_o which_o may_v be_v compare_v ezek._n 33.11_o esa_n 1.16_o 17._o with_o other_o the_o three_o and_o last_o be_v mar._n 6_o 6._o of_o like_a notion_n whereunto_o be_v these_o place_n joh._n 12.37_o mat._n 11.20_o 21_o 23._o 2_o cor._n 4.3_o 4._o with_o some_o other_o quest_n 7._o what_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o first_o of_o these_o place_n and_o how_o do_v you_o argue_v from_o they_o answ_n the_o word_n be_v these_o for_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n to_o the_o man_n
intercede_v with_o god_n to_o obtain_v the_o same_o respect_n benefit_n or_o favour_n from_o he_o for_o believer_n and_o for_o unbeliever_n for_o apostate_n and_o for_o persevere_v saint_n for_o those_o who_o be_v grow_v old_a and_o obdurate_a in_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n and_o for_o those_o in_o who_o the_o weakness_n of_o nature_n have_v new_o put_v forth_o in_o actual_a miscarriage_n of_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 35._o with_o what_o difference_n then_o do_v he_o intercede_v for_o both_o sort_n of_o man_n for_o those_o that_o be_v good_a and_o for_o those_o that_o be_v evil_a for_o those_o that_o believe_v and_o for_o those_o that_o continue_v in_o unbelief_n answ_n look_v what_o mercy_n favour_n and_o good_a thing_n the_o one_o sort_n of_o these_o man_n receive_v from_o god_n and_o what_o the_o other_o receive_v likewise_o and_o by_o this_o it_o may_v be_v know_v with_o what_o difference_n christ_n intercede_v for_o the_o one_o and_o for_o the_o other_o for_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o what_o grace_n mercy_n favour_n or_o good_a soever_o be_v show_v by_o god_n unto_o the_o world_n i_o mean_v unto_o person_n of_o all_o character_n whether_o of_o righteousness_n or_o of_o sin_n respective_o be_v the_o genuine_a fruit_n of_o the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n for_o it_o be_v for_o his_o sake_n and_o by_o mean_n of_o his_o mediation_n that_o the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o world_n be_v not_o every_o moment_n the_o ruin_n of_o it_o so_o that_o as_o christ_n intercede_v on_o the_o behalf_n of_o his_o saint_n that_o their_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n may_v make_v no_o breach_n between_o his_o father_n and_o they_o that_o god_n will_v enable_v they_o by_o his_o spirit_n to_o continue_v in_o faith_n and_o love_n unto_o the_o end_n that_o he_o will_v afford_v they_o sufficient_a mean_n for_o their_o spiritual_a edification_n that_o he_o will_v supply_v they_o with_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o this_o present_a life_n etc._n etc._n so_o on_o the_o behalf_n of_o other_o man_n yet_o sinful_a and_o unconvert_v he_o intercede_v that_o a_o large_a space_n of_o repentance_n may_v be_v grant_v unto_o they_o that_o god_n will_v give_v they_o sufficient_a mean_n for_o their_o conversion_n and_o make_v themselves_o new_a heart_n ezek._n 18.31_o that_o of_o some_o of_o they_o god_n will_v fill_v their_o heart_n with_o food_n and_o gladness_n that_o hereby_o they_o may_v be_v provoke_v to_o love_v he_o and_o believe_v on_o he_o for_o great_a thing_n that_o unto_o other_o of_o they_o he_o will_v administer_v seasonable_a correction_n by_o which_o they_o may_v be_v admonish_v to_o look_v up_o unto_o he_o and_o seek_v after_o he_o etc._n etc._n as_o in_o his_o wisdom_n righteousness_n and_o goodness_n in_o the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n he_o shall_v judge_v best_a and_o most_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o that_o obstinate_a and_o careless_a sinner_n may_v be_v leave_v without_o excuse_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n quest_n 36._o how_o know_v you_o or_o how_o can_v you_o prove_v that_o there_o will_v be_v a_o day_n of_o judgement_n answ_n the_o scripture_n speak_v nothing_o more_o plain_o more_o convince_o more_o frequent_o than_o this_o witness_v these_o and_o several_a other_o like_a place_n joh._n 5.28_o 29_o act._n 17.31_o rom._n 2.5_o 6_o 7_o etc._n etc._n rom._n 14_o 10._o 2_o cor._n 5.10_o matth._n 16.27_o matth._n 25.31_o 32_o etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 4.5_o 2_o pet._n 3.7_o judas_n v._n 14_o 15._o rev._n 20.11_o 12_o 13_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 37._o but_o be_v not_o every_o man_n judge_v at_o or_o immediate_o after_o the_o time_n of_o his_o death_n if_o so_o what_o occasion_n or_o need_n be_v there_o of_o a_o general_n judgement_n afterward_o answ_n the_o scripture_n no_o where_o teach_v that_o either_o good_a man_n receive_v the_o sentence_n of_o absolution_n from_o god_n or_o from_o christ_n or_o evil_a man_n the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n at_o or_o immediate_o upon_o their_o death_n but_o the_o contrary_a rather_o as_o viz._n that_o the_o judgement_n both_o of_o the_o one_o and_o of_o the_o other_o be_v respite_v or_o suspend_v until_o the_o great_a day_n of_o the_o general_n judgement_n concern_v the_o body_n of_o either_o evident_a it_o be_v that_o the_o same_o execution_n be_v do_v upon_o they_o at_o the_o time_n of_o their_o respective_a death_n they_o both_o return_n alike_o unto_o the_o earth_n eccles_n 12.7_o therefore_o neither_o be_v the_o sentence_n of_o absolution_n then_o pass_v upon_o the_o one_o nor_o the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n upon_o the_o other_o the_o sentence_n which_o be_v then_o execute_v both_o upon_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o be_v only_o that_o which_o be_v long_o since_o threaten_v against_o and_o so_o conditional_o pass_v upon_o all_o flesh_n in_o case_n of_o sin_n viz._n in_o the_o day_n thou_o eat_v thereof_o thou_o shall_v die_v the_o death_n gen._n 2.7_o the_o execution_n of_o which_o sentence_n or_o threaten_v after_o sin_n commit_v be_v positive_o and_o without_o condition_n threaten_v and_o the_o sentence_n itself_o interpret_v in_o these_o word_n dust_n thou_o be_v and_o unto_o it_o thou_o shall_v return_v gen_n 3.19_o however_o there_o may_v be_v several_a weighty_a reason_n give_v why_o god_n shall_v appoint_v a_o day_n or_o a_o time_n for_o the_o general_n judgement_n of_o the_o world_n more_o especial_o three_o quest_n 38._o what_o be_v the_o first_o of_o these_o reason_n answ_n that_o his_o knowledge_n wisdom_n righteousness_n equity_n and_o impartiality_n in_o judge_v the_o way_n and_o do_n of_o his_o creature_n and_o in_o award_v and_o assign_v they_o reward_n and_o punishment_n according_o may_v be_v the_o more_o conspicuous_a and_o glorious_o manifest_v to_o the_o whole_a creation_n rom._n 2.5_o 6._o quest_n 39_o what_o be_v your_o second_o reason_n answ_n that_o as_o in_o christ_n humiliation_n that_o be_v by_o occasion_n of_o that_o poor_a and_o low_a condition_n wherein_o he_o live_v in_o the_o world_n especial_o by_o mean_n of_o his_o ignominious_a death_n his_o judgement_n be_v take_v away_o that_o be_v the_o honour_n due_a unto_o his_o infinite_a worth_n and_o dignity_n be_v deny_v unto_o he_o act._n 8_o 33._o so_o in_o the_o great_a day_n of_o his_o appearance_n to_o judge_v the_o world_n it_o may_v be_v restore_v again_o unto_o he_o wherein_o he_o shall_v appear_v like_a unto_o himself_o and_o be_v acknowledge_v and_o own_a by_o the_o whole_a creation_n according_o in_o this_o respect_n the_o day_n of_o the_o general_a judgement_n be_v term_v the_o day_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n meaning_n christ_n that_o be_v a_o day_n as_o it_o be_v calculate_v contrive_v and_o appoint_v by_o god_n for_o the_o honour_n or_o interest_n of_o christ_n as_o a_o day_n or_o time_n which_o be_v benedict_v commodious_a or_o please_v unto_o any_o person_n or_o person_n be_v say_v to_o be_v their_o day_n hour_n or_o time_n to_o who_o benefit_n it_o thus_o relate_v luk._n 19.42_o luk._n 22.35_o 1_o cor._n 4.3_o see_v phil._n 1.6_o 10._o phil._n 2_o 16._o 2_o thess_n 2.2_o 1_o cor._n 5.5.2_o cor._n 1.14_o 1_o thess_n 5.2_o to_o omit_v several_a other_o quest_n 40._o what_o be_v your_o three_o and_o last_o reason_n answ_n god_n by_o his_o appointment_n of_o a_o day_n for_o the_o general_a judgement_n of_o the_o world_n wherein_o the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n both_o good_a and_o evil_a together_o with_o their_o word_n action_n and_o do_n shall_v be_v bring_v to_o light_n and_o sentence_v respective_o without_o all_o partiality_n according_a to_o the_o most_o absolute_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o equity_n in_o the_o presence_n and_o audience_n both_o of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o of_o the_o whole_a creation_n of_o god_n have_v furnish_v himself_o with_o a_o most_o potent_a argument_n as_o well_o for_o the_o promote_a of_o godliness_n as_o for_o the_o restrain_v of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n among_o man_n and_o we_o find_v he_o often_o make_v use_n of_o this_o argument_n according_o see_v mat._n 16.26_o 27._o act._n 17.31_o compare_v with_o verse_n 30._o rom._n 2.5_o 6._o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 5.9_o 10_o 11._o 2_o thes_n 1.7_o 8_o 9_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 41._o by_o who_o shall_v this_o great_a and_o general_a judgement_n of_o the_o world_n be_v administer_v answ_n by_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n this_o be_v evident_a from_o many_o scripture_n mat._n 16.27_o mat._n 25.31_o etc._n etc._n joh._n 5.27_o 28_o etc._n etc._n act._n 17.31_o 2_o cor._n 5_o 9_o &c_n &c_n quest_n 42._o why_o shall_v christ_n be_v the_o judge_n or_o why_o be_v he_o appoint_v by_o god_n to_o execute_v the_o great_a and_o general_a judgement_n of_o the_o world_n answ_n because_o of_o his_o subsist_v in_o the_o humane_a nature_n or_o of_o his_o be_v man_n as_o well_o
will_v follow_v i_o that_o be_v desire_n or_o intend_v to_o come_v whither_o i_o be_o go_v meaning_n to_o enjoy_v a_o estate_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n and_o glory_n let_v he_o deny_v himself_o and_o take_v up_o his_o cross_n daily_a say_v luke_n and_o follow_v i_o meaning_n that_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a for_o any_o man_n to_o expect_v part_n or_o fellowship_n with_o he_o in_o the_o glory_n and_o happiness_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v unless_o he_o follow_v or_o imitate_v he_o in_o his_o example_n and_o practice_v of_o self-denial_n in_o this_o world_n mat._n 16.24_o this_o item_n and_o unchangeable_a decree_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o man_n partly_o for_o the_o certainty_n and_o indispensableness_n of_o it_o partly_o for_o the_o vast_a consequence_n and_o concernment_n of_o it_o unto_o man_n our_o saviour_n inculcate_n over_o and_o over_o either_o in_o expresnesse_n of_o word_n or_o in_o sense_n and_o import_v and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v careful_a to_o make_v his_o record_n answerable_a direct_v three_o of_o his_o evangelist_n to_o give_v knowledge_n unto_o the_o world_n of_o the_o reiterate_v word_n and_o say_n of_o christ_n to_o that_o effect_n or_o purpose_n see_v and_o compare_v mat._n 10.37_o 38_o 39_o mat._n 16._o 24_o 25._o mar._n 8.34_o 35._o luk._n 9.23_o 24._o &_o 14.26_o 27.33_o the_o force_n and_o rich_a contribution_n of_o this_o mean_n towards_o its_o end_n see_v mention_v in_o the_o answer_n to_o the_o 37_o &_o 46_o question_n of_o this_o chapter_n quest_n 55._o what_o may_v be_v another_o mean_n to_o work_v the_o heart_n of_o a_o man_n to_o a_o self-denying_a frame_n answ_n serious_o and_o joyful_o to_o consider_v that_o as_o a_o self-seeking_a or_o self-confessing_a frame_n of_o spirit_n as_o we_o even_o now_o hear_v bring_v upon_o man_n inevitable_o without_o repentance_n the_o vengeance_n of_o eternal_a fire_n so_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n that_o the_o self-denying_a spirit_n late_o describe_v be_v retain_v and_o persevere_v in_o be_v always_o accompany_v with_o salvation_n if_o any_o man_n say_v christ_n as_o we_o late_o cite_v the_o word_n will_v come_v after_o i_o let_v he_o deny_v himself_o and_o take_v up_o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v i_o clear_o mean_v and_o imply_v that_o all_o those_o that_o will_v be_v willing_a to_o fellow_n he_o in_o his_o bless_a example_n of_o self-denial_n and_o take_v up_o his_o cross_n shall_v certain_o arrive_v at_o the_o like_a bless_a estate_n with_o he_o in_o joy_n and_o glory_n mat._n 16.24_o peruse_v at_o leisure_n these_o place_n more_o abundant_o evidence_v the_o same_o truth_n mar._n 8.34_o 35._o mat._n 10.39_o &_o 16.25_o luk._n 9.23_o 24_o mar._n 10.29.30_o quest_n 56._o what_o be_v your_o three_o mean_n to_o promote_v the_o same_o work_n answ_n to_o consider_v that_o when_o we_o shall_v deny_v ourselves_o in_o any_o of_o our_o dear_a enjoyment_n in_o the_o world_n or_o expose_v they_o unto_o loss_n show_v ourselves_o ready_a and_o content_a to_o part_v with_o they_o for_o christ_n or_o for_o the_o gospel_n sake_n if_o god_n see_v it_o expedient_a for_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v notwithstanding_o retain_v the_o possession_n of_o they_o and_o enjoy_v they_o still_o we_o shall_v be_v never_o the_o far_o off_o from_o they_o by_o lay_v they_o down_o at_o christ_n foot_n in_o such_o a_o case_n notwithstanding_o abraham_n offer_v up_o his_o only_a son_n isaac_n upon_o the_o service_n of_o the_o will_n and_o command_v of_o god_n yet_o he_o enjoy_v the_o comfort_n and_o contentment_n of_o his_o company_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n in_o like_a manner_n those_o three_o servant_n of_o god_n shadrach_n meshack_n and_o abednego_n deny_v themselves_o in_o all_o they_o have_v or_o can_v ever_o hope_v to_o have_v in_o this_o world_n even_o in_o their_o life_n themselves_o to_o avouch_v the_o honour_n of_o their_o god_n against_o those_o that_o trample_v it_o under_o their_o foot_n keep_v the_o full_a possession_n of_o their_o life_n notwithstanding_o nor_o do_v the_o least_o hair_n of_o any_o of_o their_o head_n fall_v to_o the_o ground_n by_o that_o high_a act_n of_o love_n and_o faithfulness_n unto_o their_o god_n dan._n 3._o the_o like_a instance_n we_o have_v high_a daniel_n dan._n 6._o so_o priscilla_n and_o aquilla_n be_v say_v to_o have_v lay_v down_o their_o neck_n for_o the_o save_n of_o paul_n life_n rom._n 16.4_o and_o yet_o they_o lose_v not_o their_o own_o by_o it_o the_o church-history_n afford_v example_n of_o this_o kind_n in_o great_a number_n quest_n 57_o what_o be_v a_o four_o mean_n whereby_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o man_n may_v be_v wrought_v to_o a_o self-denying_a frame_n answ_n to_o consider_v that_o in_o what_o diserable_a enjoymennt_v soever_o we_o shall_v at_o any_o time_n deny_v ourselves_o if_o god_n shall_v please_v and_o oft_o time_n he_o be_v please_v as_o be_v late_o show_v to_o continue_v the_o possession_n of_o it_o unto_o we_o notwithstanding_o the_o devote_v and_o consecrate_v of_o it_o unto_o god_n be_v like_a much_o to_o alter_v the_o property_n of_o it_o for_o the_o better_a and_o to_o double_a and_o treble_a the_o comfort_n benefit_n and_o contentment_n of_o it_o unto_o we_o afterward_o as_o man_n raise_v from_o the_o dead_a be_v suppose_v of_o old_a to_o have_v a_o great_a excellency_n of_o worth_n and_o power_n then_o those_o that_o have_v only_o live_v and_o not_o pass_v under_o that_o change_n mat._n 14.1_o 2._o in_o like_a manner_n those_o earthly_a comfort_n and_o good_a thing_n which_o have_v be_v as_o dead_a unto_o we_o by_o be_v offer_v up_o by_o we_o in_o sacrifice_n upon_o the_o service_n of_o god_n or_o any_o the_o concernment_n of_o his_o glory_n if_o they_o be_v again_o make_v alive_a unto_o we_o by_o be_v deliver_v back_o into_o our_o possession_n and_o enjoyment_n by_o god_n be_v like_a to_o be_v so_o sanctify_v by_o have_v be_v for_o time_n and_o upon_o such_o term_n in_o his_o hand_n and_o possession_n that_o they_o shall_v ever_o after_o be_v unto_o we_o as_o a_o barren_a land_n make_v fruitful_a and_o yield_v a_o sevenfold_a proportion_n of_o sweetness_n contentment_n and_o delight_n above_o their_o former_a rate_n thus_o the_o life_n of_o those_o three_o servant_n of_o god_n of_o who_o we_o late_o speak_v wherein_o they_o have_v deny_v themselves_o and_o resign_v they_o up_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v restore_v and_o re-injoyed_n by_o they_o be_v attend_v with_o more_o honour_n riches_n and_o power_n than_o ever_o before_o dan._n 3.30_o and_o there_o be_v little_a question_n to_o be_v make_v but_o that_o isaac_n after_o his_o father_n have_v receive_v he_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v heb._n 11.19_o in_o a_o figure_n from_o the_o dead_a be_v a_o son_n of_o more_o and_o great_a pleasure_n unto_o he_o then_o at_o any_o time_n before_o his_o be_v lay_v upon_o the_o altar_n quest_n 58._o your_o five_o mean_n contribute_v towards_o the_o same_o end_n what_o may_v it_o be_v answ_n a_o like_a 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receive_v a_o hundred-fold_n now_o in_o that_o time_n house_n and_o brethren_n and_o sister_n and_o mother_n and_o child_n and_o land_n with_o persecution_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v eternal_a life_n meaning_n that_o any_o person_n that_o shall_v suffer_v the_o deprivation_n or_o loss_n of_o these_o for_o christ_n sake_n shall_v among_o the_o saint_n and_o friend_n of_o christ_n up_o and_o down_o the_o world_n find_v both_o person_n and_o thing_n of_o like_a comfort_n dearness_n and_o accommodation_n unto_o he_o with_o those_o which_o he_o have_v forsake_v for_o his_o sake_n quest_n 59_o what_o be_v your_o six_o mean_n to_o help_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o self-denial_n answ_n to_o lay_v and_o keep_v the_o conscience_n and_o soul_n close_o to_o this_o meditation_n that_o how_o precious_a dear_a or_o valuable_a
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way_n as_o please_v unto_o thou_o whereby_o to_o glorify_v thyself_o in_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o world_n as_o by_o my_o death_n let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o nevertheless_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v though_o my_o desire_n of_o self-preservation_n especial_o from_o so_o horrid_a a_o death_n as_o that_o which_o i_o apprehend_v i_o be_o short_o ro_o suffer_v be_v exceed_o strong_a and_o as_o great_a as_o great_a may_v be_v nevertheless_o not_o as_o i_o will_v but_o as_o thou_o will_v that_o be_v as_o another_o evangelist_n have_v it_o not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v mat._n 26.39_o luk._n 22.42_o when_o our_o mind_n or_o will_n be_v strong_o set_v upon_o any_o thing_n which_o be_v of_o more_o than_o ordinary_a consequence_n unto_o we_o than_o be_v it_o most_o seasonable_a and_o needful_a when_o we_o pray_v for_o it_o to_o pray_v with_o this_o condition_n or_o proviso_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a meaning_n hereby_o as_o have_v be_v hint_v if_o the_o grant_n unto_o we_o what_o we_o desire_v herein_o be_v well-consisting_a with_o all_o thy_o counsel_n and_o purpose_n otherwise_o it_o be_v unpossible_a and_z indeed_o unreasonable_a that_o any_o of_o god_n purpose_n or_o decree_n be_v all_o so_o wise_a and_o holy_a and_o good_a shall_v give_v place_n to_o the_o gratification_n of_o any_o creature_n whatsoever_o and_o in_o such_o a_o case_n to_o have_v the_o submission_n of_o our_o will_n unto_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o that_o kind_n prepare_v and_o as_o it_o be_v ready_a draw_v up_o to_o be_v exhibit_v and_o tender_v unto_o he_o if_o it_o be_v say_v but_o christ_n in_o one_o place_n pray_v thus_o father_n if_o thou_o be_v willing_a remove_v this_o cup_n from_o i_o luk._n 22.42_o therefore_o ie_fw-fr seem_v no_o way_n inconvenient_a to_o ask_v any_o thing_n of_o god_n in_o prayer_n under_o this_o condition_n express_v if_o it_o be_v thy_o will_n i_o answer_v the_o word_n in_o the_o original_n translate_v if_o thou_o be_v willing_a remove_n locum_fw-la remove_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d id_fw-la est_fw-la utinam_fw-la velles_fw-fr auserre_fw-fr nam_fw-la ita_fw-la ei_o accipi_fw-la etiam_fw-la cum_fw-la indicativo_fw-la conjunctum_fw-la jam_fw-la bis_fw-la notavimus_fw-la hug._n grotad_fw-es locum_fw-la etc._n etc._n shall_v rather_o be_v render_v thus_o o_o that_o thou_o will_v remove_v this_o cup_n etc._n etc._n and_o thus_o they_o do_v not_o import_v any_o doubt_n of_o his_o father_n will_n to_o remove_v itf_n but_o only_o a_o humble_a yet_o ardent_a desire_n that_o it_o may_v be_v his_o will_n to_o remove_v it_o which_o desire_v notwithstanding_o he_o immediate_o prostrate_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o father_n will_n which_o he_o believe_v be_v sufficient_o propense_a to_o have_v grant_v he_o his_o desire_n in_o the_o removal_n of_o the_o say_a cup_n be_v it_o not_o set_v and_o fix_v upon_o some_o exceed_a great_a and_o glorious_a design_n repugnant_a to_o it_o or_o inconsistent_a with_o it_o in_o which_o case_n he_o make_v a_o request_n contrary_a to_o the_o say_a desire_n viz._n that_o this_o his_o desire_n shall_v not_o be_v fulfil_v but_o the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n opposite_a to_o it_o quest_n 27._o how_o oft_o be_v it_o necessary_a or_o requisite_a that_o we_o shall_v pray_v answ_n the_o scripture_n exhortation_n or_o advice_n unto_o man_n be_v to_o pray_v continual_o yea_o and_o to_o watch_v thereunto_o and_o he_o speak_v a_o parable_n unto_o they_o to_o this_o end_n that_o man_n ought_v always_o to_o pray_v and_o not_o to_o faint_a luk._n 18.1_o watch_v you_o therefore_o and_o pray_v always_o that_o you_o may_v be_v account_v worthy_a to_o escape_v all_o these_o thing_n that_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v and_o to_o stand_v before_o the_o son_n of_o man_n luk._n 21.36_o continue_v in_o prayer_n and_o watch_v in_o the_o same_o with_o thanksgiving_n col._n 4.2_o pray_v without_o cease_v or_o continual_o 1_o thess_n 5.17_o pray_v always_o with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n etc._n etc._n eph._n 6.18_o be_v you_o therefore_o sober_a and_o watch_v unto_o prayer_n i_o pet._n 4.7_o beside_o many_o other_o place_n quest_n 28._o what_o do_v the_o scripture_n mean_v by_o pray_v continual_o pray_v always_o or_o without_o cease_v answ_n to_o pray_v always_o or_o without_o cease_v do_v not_o signify_v to_o do_v nothing_o else_o all_o the_o day_n long_o or_o all_o the_o night_n long_o but_o pray_v such_o a_o sense_n of_o the_o phrase_n be_v very_o preposterous_a and_o importune_a neither_o be_v our_o saviour_n exhortation_n nor_o the_o apostle_n paul_n exhortation_n to_o pray_v without_o cease_v ever_o practise_v by_o themselves_o or_o by_o either_o of_o they_o in_o such_o a_o sense_n therefore_o to_o pray_v continual_o or_o without_o cease_v may_v well_o be_v conceive_v to_o require_v or_o imply_v these_o three_o thing_n first_o that_o man_n pray_v frequent_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o ordinary_a and_o constant_a occasion_n of_o pray_v second_o that_o they_o mend_v their_o ordinary_a measure_n and_o pray_v more_o frequent_o upon_o special_a and_o extraordinary_a occasion_n three_o and_o last_o that_o they_o give_v not_o over_o no_o nor_o intermit_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a and_o no_o great_a duty_n interpose_v either_o their_o course_n of_o frequent_a prayer_n until_o their_o ordinary_a and_o stand_a occasion_n of_o pray_v shall_v cease_v which_o at_o the_o soon_a will_v not_o be_v until_o the_o late_a and_o last_o of_o their_o breath_n nor_o their_o course_n or_o engagement_n in_o a_o great_a frequency_n of_o prayer_n until_o their_o special_a and_o extraordinary_a occasion_n of_o pray_v shall_v cease_v which_o can_v be_v until_o god_n have_v either_o answer_v the_o joy_n of_o their_o heart_n in_o grant_v they_o their_o desire_n about_o they_o or_o else_o shall_v have_v give_v they_o a_o peremptory_a denial_n of_o their_o prayer_n concern_v they_o by_o some_o providence_n or_o permission_n whereby_o they_o become_v uncapable_a of_o be_v gratify_v in_o they_o quest_n 29._o what_o be_v the_o constant_a and_o stand_a occasion_n which_o all_o man_n without_o exception_n have_v to_o pray_v frequent_o answ_n these_o be_v too_o many_o to_o be_v particular_o number_v or_o rehearse_v only_o in_o general_n they_o be_v reducible_a under_o these_o two_o head_n they_o be_v either_o such_o which_o concern_v our_o own_o well-being_n and_o peace_n whether_o in_o matter_n relate_v to_o this_o present_a world_n or_o to_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v or_o else_o such_o which_o relate_v in_o like_a manner_n to_o the_o well-being_n of_o other_o man_n for_o who_o safety_n and_o peace_n we_o stand_v bind_v by_o the_o royal_a law_n of_o love_n to_o pray_v as_o well_o as_o for_o our_o own_o though_o not_o with_o that_o variety_n or_o particularity_n of_o petition_v wherewith_o we_o stand_v oblige_v in_o duty_n to_o seek_v our_o own_o quest_n 30._o what_o be_v some_o of_o the_o chief_a or_o more_o considerable_a occasion_n relate_v to_o this_o present_a life_n which_o constant_o call_v upon_o man_n to_o pray_v or_o call_v upon_o god_n frequent_o answ_n to_o be_v feed_v from_o day_n to_o day_n with_o food_n convenient_a to_o be_v clothe_v and_o harbour_v according_o to_o be_v preserve_v from_o all_o those_o danger_n misery_n and_o sad_a disaster_n unto_o which_o man_n clothe_v with_o weak_a flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v liable_a every_o moment_n and_o which_o fall_v heavy_a sometime_o upon_o one_o or_o other_o of_o they_o to_o be_v keep_v or_o deliver_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o oppressor_n and_o destroyer_n to_o have_v our_o name_n and_o reputation_n guard_v against_o malicious_a bitter_a and_o false_a tongue_n to_o be_v continue_v and_o mainrain_v in_o a_o good_a and_o healthful_a condition_n and_o habitude_n of_o body_n and_o in_o case_n of_o
be_v disperse_v up_o and_o down_o the_o scripture_n upon_o those_o account_n in_o that_o brief_a model_n which_o we_o call_v the_o lord_n prayer_n quest_n 41._o whether_o be_v it_o his_o intent_n that_o this_o prayer_n shall_v be_v either_o constant_o or_o frequent_o use_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o prayer_n without_o any_o variation_n of_o the_o word_n or_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v as_o a_o brief_a model_n pattern_n or_o platform_n by_o which_o they_o who_o pray_v may_v be_v steer_v and_o guide_v in_o their_o way_n unto_o such_o particular_n which_o be_v necessary_a for_o they_o to_o know_v answ_n that_o it_o be_v intend_v by_o he_o as_o a_o directory_n or_o platform_n by_o which_o man_n may_v be_v teach_v how_o to_o pray_v be_v not_o i_o suppose_v question_v by_o any_o and_o in_o this_o notion_n of_o it_o christ_n i_o conceive_v in_o prescribe_v it_o direct_o answer_v the_o intent_n of_o his_o disciple_n in_o their_o request_n make_v unto_o he_o by_o one_o of_o their_o company_n the_o tenor_n whereof_o be_v that_o he_o will_v teach_v they_o to_o pray_v luk._n 11.1_o their_o meaning_n doubtless_o be_v not_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o bind_v they_o strict_o to_o a_o certain_a form_n of_o word_n in_o their_o pray_n but_o to_o teach_v they_o to_o pray_v that_o be_v how_o to_o pray_v viz._n with_o acceptation_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o himself_o be_v now_o ready_a to_o dictate_v this_o prayer_n unto_o they_o mat._n 6.9_o deliver_v his_o mind_n concern_v it_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n after_o this_o manner_n therefore_o say_v he_o pray_v you_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n meaning_n that_o their_o prayer_n which_o they_o shall_v from_o time_n to_o time_n present_a unto_o god_n shall_v both_o for_o matter_n and_o manner_n be_v order_v and_o frame_v as_o that_o brief_a model_n or_o compendium_n of_o prayer_n which_o he_o will_v now_o propose_v to_o they_o shall_v direct_v they_o and_o that_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o understand_v and_o receive_v it_o 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it_o as_o a_o prayer_n universal_o unlawful_a and_o he_o that_o shall_v thus_o judge_v will_v put_v to_o rebuke_v the_o whole_a generation_n in_o a_o manner_n both_o of_o righteous_a and_o learned_a man_n as_o well_o in_o latter_a as_o in_o more_o ancient_a time_n for_o these_o general_o conceive_v that_o it_o be_v very_o lawful_a to_o be_v use_v as_o a_o prayer_n and_o do_v for_o the_o most_o part_n sometime_o thus_o use_v it_o quest_n 42._o what_o may_v be_v the_o reason_n why_o christ_n deliver_v his_o prescript_n or_o platform_n of_o prayer_n in_o the_o plural_a number_n our_o father_n etc._n etc._n give_v we_o etc._n etc._n forgive_v we_o etc._n etc._n rather_o than_o in_o the_o singular_a answ_n the_o reason_n very_o possible_o may_v be_v to_o intimate_v his_o desire_n that_o his_o disciple_n and_o follower_n shall_v love_v to_o pray_v in_o consort_n and_o conjunction_n and_o take_v all_o opportunity_n to_o assemble_v and_o meet_v together_o about_o this_o heavenly_a exercise_n the_o apostle_n seem_v thus_o to_o have_v understand_v the_o mind_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o point_n we_o speak_v of_o for_o of_o these_o it_o be_v say_v these_o all_o continue_a with_o one_o accord_n in_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o the_o woman_n and_o mary_n the_o mother_n of_o jesus_n and_o with_o his_o brethren_n act._n 1.14_o and_o if_o it_o have_v be_v deliver_v in_o the_o singular_a number_n it_o may_v with_o as_o much_o reason_n have_v be_v demand_v why_o it_o be_v not_o deliver_v in_o the_o plural_a for_o as_o it_o be_v now_o ungrammatical_a and_o improper_a for_o he_o that_o pray_v private_o unless_o he_o change_v the_o number_n so_o will_v it_o have_v be_v in_o the_o other_o case_n for_o those_o that_o shall_v pray_v in_o company_n quest_n 43._o but_o how_o can_v it_o be_v look_v upon_o as_o a_o perfect_a or_o complete_a pattern_n or_o platform_n of_o prayer_n when_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o it_o to_o direct_v or_o teach_v man_n in_o what_o name_n to_o pray_v which_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o as_o material_a and_o weighty_a a_o consideration_n about_o prayer_n as_o any_o other_o thing_n that_o be_v most_o needful_a to_o be_v observe_v in_o it_o and_o be_v supply_v by_o christ_n himself_o afterward_o joh._n 16_o 24.26_o answ_n it_o may_v be_v call_v a_o perfect_a rule_n or_o platform_n of_o prayer_n because_o it_o do_v very_o sufficient_o and_o complete_o instruct_v man_n how_o to_o pray_v with_o acceptation_n at_o the_o time_n when_o it_o be_v deliver_v and_o until_o god_n judge_v it_o meet_v that_o a_o further_a and_o clear_a discovery_n shall_v be_v make_v in_o what_o name_n and_o upon_o who_o account_n and_o interest_n he_o will_v be_v pray_v unto_o by_o man_n for_o as_o be_v former_o hint_v in_o the_o answer_n to_o the_o 11_o question_n in_o this_o chapter_n he_o that_o in_o prayer_n call_v god_n his_o father_n pray_v implicit_o and_o consequential_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o believe_a jew_n of_o old_a and_o until_o this_o discovery_n be_v make_v and_o publish_v in_o the_o world_n do_v the_o apostle_n themselves_o do_v not_o pray_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n explicit_o or_o distinct_o until_o after_o his_o resurrection_n or_o at_o the_o soon_o a_o very_a little_a while_n before_o his_o death_n hitherto_o you_o have_v ask_v nothing_o in_o my_o name_n and_o at_o that_o day_n you_o shall_v ask_v in_o my_o name_n joh._n 16.24.26_o quest_n 44._o how_o may_v this_o prayer_n be_v convenient_o divide_v and_o the_o part_n of_o it_o distinguish_v answ_n the_o whole_a be_v call_v a_o prayer_n because_o the_o great_a part_n of_o it_o be_v such_o contain_v several_a petition_n but_o beside_o that_o which_o be_v strict_o and_o proper_o a_o prayer_n there_o be_v first_o a_o preface_n in_o the_o beginning_n second_o a_o doxology_n some_o term_n it_o a_o thanksgiv_n ng_z immediate_o before_o the_o conclusion_n and_o three_o the_o conclusion_n itself_o quest_n 45._o what_o occasion_n or_o need_v be_v there_o of_o a_o preface_n before_o the_o prayer_n answ_n so_o to_o qualify_v and_o affect_v the_o heart_n that_o it_o may_v be_v meet_a or_o more_o meet_a to_o pray_v beside_o a_o preface_n be_v a_o commodious_a introduction_n unto_o prayer_n quest_n 46._o suppose_v this_o to_o be_v the_o preface_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n how_o do_v it_o affect_v the_o heart_n to_o make_v it_o meet_v to_o pray_v answ_n the_o heart_n be_v then_o in_o a_o meet_a frame_n to_o pray_v when_o it_o be_v fill_v on_o the_o one_o hand_n with_o the_o remembrance_n or_o apprehesion_n of_o the_o good_a will_n of_o god_n towards_o a_o man_n and_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n with_o a_o like_a apprehension_n of_o his_o transcendent_a majesty_n and_o glory_n the_o former_a strengthen_v faith_n and_o give_v boldness_n the_o latter_a allay_v this_o boldness_n with_o reverence_n and_o fear_n and_o teach_v a_o man_n under_o that_o freedom_n whereunto_o he_o be_v admit_v by_o god_n to_o know_v and_o observe_v his_o due_a distance_n notwithstanding_o now_o be_v direct_v and_o encourage_v by_o christ_n in_o this_o preface_n to_o call_v god_n our_o father_n we_o be_v or_o may_v be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v hereby_o fill_v with_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o natural_a affection_n and_o good_a will_n towards_o we_o but_o be_v withal_o reminded_a that_o he_o be_v in_o heaven_n this_o be_v proper_a to_o strike_v out_o heart_n with_o awful_a apprehension_n of_o his_o great_a glory_n and_o majesty_n quest_n 47._o how_o many_o and_o what_o be_v the_o petition_n 〈◊〉_d stain_v in_o this_o prayer_n unto_o which_o all_o that_o variety_n of_o blessing_n and_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o can_v reasonable_o and_o according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n ask_v in_o prayer_n of_o he_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v
of_o god_n be_v hallow_v there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o these_o abomination_n beside_o the_o generation_n of_o the_o righteous_a will_v be_v propagate_v our_o friend_n spiritual_a ally_n and_o heaucenly_a confederate_n will_v be_v increase_v our_o enemy_n will_v be_v at_o peace_n with_o we_o and_o they_o who_o former_o destroy_v we_o will_v be_v zealous_o addict_v to_o build_v we_o up_o quest_n 51._o what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o second_o petition_n and_o what_o be_v some_o of_o the_o principal_a thing_n desire_v therein_o answ_n by_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n here_o be_v mean_v in_o a_o more_o special_a and_o particular_a manner_n that_o happy_a state_n and_o condition_n which_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v translate_v into_o when_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n be_v become_v the_o kingdom_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o of_o his_o christ_n rev._n 11.15_o compare_v with_o chap._n 12.10_o for_o now_o god_n shall_v reign_v glorious_o in_o his_o saint_n and_o holy_a people_n his_o and_o their_o enemy_n be_v universal_o subdue_v and_o put_v under_o their_o foot_n righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n shall_v lift_v up_o their_o head_n on_o high_a without_o any_o check_n or_o control_v or_o fear_v of_o either_o from_o the_o power_n or_o greatness_n of_o the_o world_n for_o these_o will_v be_v nurse_v father_n and_o sovereign_a benefactor_n unto_o they_o but_o in_o a_o more_o general_a sense_n by_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n may_v well_o be_v mean_v all_o those_o providential_a dispensation_n of_o he_o which_o according_a to_o his_o counsel_n and_o those_o principle_n of_o equity_n which_o rule_n in_o all_o his_o deal_n with_o the_o world_n be_v proper_a to_o promote_v and_o make_v way_n for_o the_o come_n of_o that_o kingdom_n into_o the_o world_n and_o likewise_o all_o such_o which_o may_v in_o the_o interim_n be_v as_o a_o taste_n or_o first_o fruit_n of_o that_o kingdom_n unto_o the_o world_n as_o the_o numerous_a increase_n of_o righteous_a and_o holy_a man_n the_o give_v they_o credit_n and_o countenance_n from_o heaven_n by_o blessing_n and_o prosper_v they_o and_o make_v their_o face_n to_o shine_v by_o cause_v the_o fear_n of_o they_o to_o fall_v upon_o the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n and_o for_o the_o effect_n and_o bring_v to_o pass_v of_o these_o thing_n the_o pour_v out_o of_o his_o spirit_n in_o ministerial_a gift_n and_o endowment_n upon_o man_n and_o the_o give_v they_o heart_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o this_o great_a work_n the_o keep_n out_o of_o unlearned_a unfaithful_a unholy_a man_n from_o this_o employment_n the_o advancement_n of_o godly_a wise_a and_o worthy_a man_n unto_o place_n of_o power_n and_o authority_n with_o the_o like_a these_o be_v the_o principal_a thing_n comprehend_v in_o this_o second_o petition_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v and_o to_o be_v mind_v by_o we_o when_o we_o present_v it_o unto_o god_n quest_n 52._o what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o three_o petition_n and_o what_o the_o thing_n we_o shall_v chief_o mind_n in_o prefer_v it_o unto_o god_n answ_n when_o christ_n teacheh_o we_o to_o pray_v thus_o unto_o god_n thy_o will_v be_v do_v on_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n his_o meaning_n be_v that_o we_o shall_v desire_v of_o he_o that_o he_o will_v vouchsafe_v such_o a_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o his_o good_a spirit_n unto_o all_o man_n and_o unto_o ourselves_o especial_o whereby_o we_o may_v on_o all_o hand_n and_o in_o every_o place_n be_v incline_v and_o make_v willing_a to_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o his_o holy_a angel_n in_o our_o readiness_n zeal_n diligence_n faithfulness_n constancy_n and_o perseverance_n to_o do_v all_o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n make_v know_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o exhortation_n precept_n and_o commandment_n or_o by_o any_o other_o mean_n whatever_o and_o consequent_o that_o he_o will_v persuade_v and_o strive_v with_o we_o effectual_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o to_o sacrifice_v our_o own_o will_n and_o desire_n upon_o the_o obedience_n and_o service_n of_o he_o to_o waive_n and_o let_v fall_v all_o our_o own_o end_n and_o design_n when_o they_o be_v not_o clear_o consistent_a with_o he_o to_o be_v willing_a to_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n daily_o and_o to_o follow_v christ_n as_o well_o in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o affliction_n and_o suffering_n as_o of_o his_o innocency_n and_o holiness_n quest_n 53._o what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o four_o petition_n and_o what_o do_v we_o more_o particular_o desire_v of_o god_n in_o this_o answ_n we_o desire_v of_o god_n all_o thing_n meet_v and_o needful_a for_o our_o be_v and_o well_o be_v in_o this_o present_a life_n and_o consequent_o that_o he_o will_v in_o cline_v our_o heart_n to_o exercise_v and_o employ_v ourselves_o in_o some_o honest_a and_o lawful_a call_n make_v we_o diligent_a industrious_a and_o faithful_a in_o it_o and_o then_o bless_v our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n with_o success_n keep_v we_o by_o his_o good_a providence_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o extortioner_n oppressor_n and_o deceitful_a man_n from_o casualty_n and_o loss_n by_o thief_n pirate_n fire_n war_n tempest_n and_o the_o like_a that_o he_o will_v so_o interpose_v by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v ourselves_o free_a from_o all_o superfluous_a impertinent_a and_o needless_a care_n from_o all_o distract_n turmoil_a and_o waste_v of_o our_o thought_n from_o linger_a and_o hanker_a after_o the_o delicate_a and_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n as_o riches_n honour_n pleasure_n great_a place_n etc._n etc._n inasmuch_o as_o the_o let_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n in_o desire_n after_o these_o thing_n be_v contrary_a to_o our_o well-being_n and_o regular_a enjoyment_n of_o ourselves_o in_o this_o world_n quest_n 54._o but_o be_v it_o proper_a or_o necessary_a for_o rich_a man_n who_o have_v good_n and_o in_o these_o bread_n lay_v up_o for_o many_o year_n to_o use_v this_o petition_n or_o to_o pray_v unto_o god_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n answ_n the_o story_n and_o case_n of_o job_n not_o to_o mention_v other_o of_o like_a argument_n show_v that_o there_o lie_v a_o equal_a necessity_n upon_o rich_a man_n to_o pray_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o preservation_n and_o safe-guarding_a of_o their_o great_a estate_n yea_o even_o to_o such_o a_o proportion_n of_o they_o which_o amount_v only_o to_o their_o daily_a bread_n with_o that_o which_o lie_v upon_o poor_a and_o mean_a man_n to_o pray_v for_o a_o supply_n of_o thing_n necessary_a or_o for_o their_o daily_a bread_n beside_o if_o they_o take_v their_o daily_a bread_n without_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n by_o prayer_n it_o can_v prove_v better_a than_o un-hallowed_n or_o pollute_a bread_n unto_o they_o strengthen_v and_o dispose_v they_o to_o evil_a way_n and_o work_n nor_o can_v they_o expect_v the_o best_a part_n of_o god_n blessing_n upon_o it_o as_o viz._n that_o it_o shall_v quicken_v nourish_v and_o strengthen_v their_o heart_n to_o the_o love_n and_o service_n of_o god_n for_o every_o creature_n of_o god_n say_v the_o apostle_n be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o prayer_n 1_o tim._n 4_o 5._o he_o do_v not_o say_v it_o be_v make_v lawful_a by_o prayer_n but_o it_o be_v sanctify_v that_o be_v be_v make_v nourish_v to_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o spiritual_a life_n thereof_o as_o it_o be_v of_o course_n or_o in_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o unto_o the_o body_n in_o the_o life_n natural_a quest_n 55._o whether_o be_v it_o not_o lawful_a to_o pray_v unto_o god_n for_o riches_n or_o for_o a_o plentiful_a estate_n as_o well_o as_o for_o our_o daily_a bread_n answ_n i_o do_v not_o find_v that_o christ_n any_o where_o dislike_v or_o reject_v man_n for_o be_v rich_a nay_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o love_v a_o young_a man_n that_o have_v great_a possession_n mar._n 10.21_o 22._o and_o honour_v zacheus_n who_o also_o be_v rich_a with_o invite_v himself_o to_o his_o house_n yet_o i_o find_v that_o sometime_o he_o pity_v this_o generation_n of_o man_n as_o be_v in_o a_o most_o sad_a and_o dangerous_a condition_n and_o not_o in_o any_o possibility_n of_o salvation_n but_o only_o by_o some_o great_a and_o more_o than_o ordinary_a interposure_n of_o god_n mat._n 19.23_o 24.26_o mar._n 10.23_o 25_o 26_o 27._o elsewhere_o i_o find_v he_o by_o his_o apostle_n deal_v very_o roundly_o with_o they_o prescribe_v unto_o they_o several_a receipt_n very_o uncouth_a and_o unpleasing_a unto_o the_o generality_n of_o they_o as_o not_o be_v high_o mind_v not_o to_o trust_v in_o uncertain_a riches_n but_o in_o god_n to_o do_v good_a to_o be_v rich_a in_o good_a work_n to_o be_v ready_a to_o distribute_v willing_a to_o communicate_v etc._n etc._n and_o all_o these_o thing_n as_o necessary_a to_o be_v do_v by_o they_o that_o they_o
be_v yield_v unto_o both_o give_v place_n unto_o the_o latter_a and_o be_v disobey_v without_o sin_n in_o he_o that_o do_v transgress_v it_o who_o questionless_a have_v sin_v if_o as_o the_o case_n at_o present_a stand_v with_o he_o and_o his_o company_n he_o have_v not_o disobey_v it_o mat._n 12.3_o 4._o the_o moral_a law_n be_v the_o great_a in_o the_o juncture_n of_o the_o competition_n supersede_v the_o authority_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a as_o be_v the_o less_o again_o where_o the_o law_n enjoin_v a_o strict_a rest_n or_o cessation_n from_o work_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n as_o be_v a_o law_n of_o inferior_a consequence_n do_v not_o oblige_v the_o priest_n against_o that_o law_n by_o which_o they_o stand_v charge_v to_o worship_n god_n by_o slay_v and_o offer_v sacrifice_n in_o the_o temple_n even_o on_o that_o day_n this_o be_v a_o law_n of_o more_o considerable_a and_o rich_a import_n than_o the_o other_o mat._n 12.5_o another_o instance_n like_a unto_o this_o we_o find_v joh._n 7.22_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o rule_n be_v nothing_o but_o what_o the_o common_a light_n of_o reason_n sugge_v viz._n that_o in_o all_o competition_n between_o two_o thing_n of_o unequal_a worth_n and_o goodness_n where_o both_o can_v be_v choose_v or_o embrace_v the_o more_o worthy_a and_o weighty_a in_o goodness_n aught_o to_o have_v the_o pre-eminence_n by_o the_o light_n of_o this_o rule_n evident_a it_o be_v that_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n which_o respect_v the_o glory_n and_o interest_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v prefer_v in_o obedience_n before_o those_o of_o the_o second_o which_o concern_v the_o interest_n of_o the_o creature_n when_o both_o can_v be_v obey_v as_o when_o we_o can_v but_o either_o betray_v or_o deny_v some_o truth_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v make_v know_v to_o we_o and_o so_o sin_n against_o a_o great_a duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n or_o else_o disobey_v the_o magistrate_n father_n mother_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o the_o loss_n of_o our_o great_a comfort_n in_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n yea_o it_o may_v be_v of_o life_n itself_o which_o be_v all_o contrary_a to_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o great_a duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n in_o ordinary_a case_n in_o this_o case_n we_o must_v obey_v the_o charge_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o stand_v by_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n with_o our_o testimony_n and_o disobey_v superior_n whatsoever_o be_v the_o consequence_n of_o it_o it_o be_v true_a and_o the_o instance_n late_o mention_v do_v confirm_v it_o that_o the_o great_a duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n be_v by_o god_n gracious_a permission_n and_o allowance_n to_o take_v place_n of_o the_o letter_n duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n when_o there_o happen_v a_o competition_n between_o they_o but_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o same_o degree_n in_o both_o table_n be_v compare_v those_o of_o the_o first_o be_v the_o more_o important_a aught_o to_o have_v the_o pre-eminence_n in_o competition_n quest_n 32._o what_o be_v the_o sixteenth_o rule_n answ_n affirmative_a command_n be_v always_o bind_v but_o not_o bind_v to_o be_v always_o practise_v or_o actual_o do_v what_o they_o command_v but_o only_o at_o time_n convenient_a and_o upon_o regular_a and_o due_a occasion_n they_o be_v indeed_o bind_v always_o to_o maintain_v the_o habit_n of_o those_o virtuous_a and_o worthy_a action_n which_o they_o enjoin_v or_o a_o inward_a disposition_n or_o readiness_n of_o mind_n to_o be_v do_v the_o thing_n require_v in_o they_o upon_o all_o occasion_n thus_o when_o and_o where_o i_o be_o command_v to_o call_v upon_o god_n to_o meditate_v of_o his_o work_n to_o reverence_v his_o word_n etc._n etc._n i_o be_o not_o command_v to_o be_v always_o employ_v in_o the_o actual_a exercise_n of_o these_o or_o any_o of_o these_o duty_n but_o only_o to_o be_v always_o prepare_v and_o ready_a for_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o respective_o upon_o all_o opportunity_n and_o when_o opportunity_n serve_v to_o perform_v they_o actual_o there_o be_v the_o same_o consideration_n of_o all_o affirmative_a precept_n in_o matter_n appertain_v to_o the_o second_o table_n the_o reason_n of_o this_o rule_n be_v because_o it_o be_v meet_v that_o every_o virtuous_a and_o worthy_a action_n '_o as_o well_o one_o as_o another_o shall_v have_v time_n and_o place_n to_o be_v practise_v and_o wrought_v the_o honour_n of_o god_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n and_o the_o conveniency_n of_o the_o world_n on_o the_o other_o hand_n require_v it_o but_o evident_a it_o be_v that_o this_o can_v not_o be_v i_o mean_v orderly_o and_o without_o sin_n if_o any_o commandment_n which_o bind_v to_o the_o practice_n of_o any_o one_o of_o they_o shall_v bind_v they_o to_o the_o continual_a practice_n of_o it_o inasmuch_o as_o a_o man_n employ_v in_o one_o action_n during_o such_o his_o employment_n be_v uncapable_a of_o any_o other_o quest_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o seventeen_o rule_n answ_n negative_a precept_n be_v not_o only_o always_o bind_v but_o also_o bind_v to_o the_o actual_a forbearance_n of_o what_o they_o prohibit_v always_o at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o case_n whatsoever_o except_v only_o such_o wherein_o haply_o god_n himself_o who_o have_v power_n over_o his_o own_o law_n shall_v grant_v a_o relaxation_n from_o any_o of_o they_o unto_o any_o man_n thus_o the_o commandment_n by_o which_o i_o stand_v charge_v not_o to_o hate_v god_n not_o to_o despise_v he_o not_o to_o make_v he_o a_o liar_n by_o not_o believe_v he_o not_o to_o murder_v not_o to_o commit_v adultery_n etc._n etc._n impose_v a_o charge_n upon_o i_o to_o refrain_v from_o all_o these_o misdemeanour_n at_o all_o time_n and_o never_o to_o be_v find_v in_o any_o of_o they_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o rule_n be_v because_o every_o evil_a or_o sinful_a action_n be_v always_o and_o in_o every_o case_n whatsoever_o repugnant_a to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o contrary_a to_o the_o true_a and_o real_a interest_n of_o man_n therefore_o such_o commandment_n of_o god_n by_o which_o these_o be_v prohibit_v admit_v of_o no_o cessation_n or_o interval_n in_o their_o oblige_a authority_n under_o any_o circumstance_n or_o circumstance_n whatsoever_o quest_n 34._o what_o be_v the_o eighteen_o rule_n answ_n where_o any_o external_a duty_n whether_o respect_v god_n or_o man_n be_v require_v the_o inward_a disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o soul_n from_o whence_o such_o outward_a action_n when_o they_o be_v regular_o and_o due_o perform_v do_v proceed_v be_v require_v also_o thus_o where_o the_o outward_a worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n be_v command_v a_o devout_a humble_a and_o pious_a frame_n of_o heart_n be_v command_v also_o so_o where_o i_o be_o command_v to_o feed_v the_o hungry_a to_o relieve_v the_o oppress_v to_o pray_v for_o my_o enem_n es_fw-la etc._n etc._n i_o be_o command_v withal_o to_o be_v inward_o love_v merciful_a tender-hearted_a etc._n etc._n the_o reason_n of_o this_o rule_n be_v because_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n delight_v in_o special_a manner_n in_o the_o beauty_n and_o loveliness_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n as_o also_o to_o see_v fruit_n that_o be_v outward_o good_a grow_v upon_o their_o own_o proper_a tree_n and_o not_o upon_o those_o that_o be_v counterfeit_a and_o be_v desirous_a to_o make_v his_o law_n spiritual_a and_o not_o bulky_a or_o great_a of_o body_n judge_v it_o meet_v to_o include_v his_o mind_n and_o will_n concern_v all_o thing_n become_v the_o inner_a man_n in_o those_o precept_n wherein_o he_o require_v such_o action_n and_o deportment_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o be_v perform_v by_o the_o outer_a man_n quest_n 35._o what_o be_v the_o nineteenth_o rule_n answ_n where_o the_o external_a act_n of_o any_o sin_n be_v restrain_v there_o all_o inclination_n inward_a motion_n working_n and_o stir_n of_o heart_n towards_o the_o commit_n of_o that_o sin_n be_v prohibit_v and_o restrain_v likewise_o thus_o where_o murder_n be_v forbid_v wrath_n hatred_n envy_n malice_n desire_n of_o revenge_n with_o whatsoever_o move_v in_o the_o heart_n or_o soul_n towards_o the_o perpetration_n of_o that_o horrid_a action_n be_v forbid_v with_o it_o so_o where_o the_o act_n of_o adultery_n under_o which_o according_a to_o a_o former_a rule_n all_o act_n of_o bodily_a uncleanness_n be_v comprehend_v be_v forbid_v all_o lustful_a and_o wanton_a thought_n all_o secret_a motion_n and_o desire_n lean_v towards_o that_o sinful_a act_n be_v make_v sinful_a also_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o rule_n may_v ready_o be_v conceive_v by_o that_o of_o the_o rule_n next_o precede_v quest_n 36._o what_o be_v the_o twenty_o and_o last_o rule_n answ_n one_o and_o the_o same_o sin_n may_v in_o different_a respect_n be_v prohibit_v in_o several_a commandment_n thus_o a_o man_n covet_v his_o neighbour_n servant_n
be_v evident_o find_v in_o this_o creature_n be_v choose_v own_v and_o honour_v the_o true_a god_n for_o his_o god_n and_o no_o other_o beside_o for_o first_o it_o be_v a_o honour_n appropriate_o due_a unto_o this_o god_n to_o be_v single_v out_o from_o among_o all_o other_o that_o be_v call_v god_n in_o the_o world_n yea_o and_o from_o among_o all_o other_o being_n whatsoever_o by_o that_o creature_n of_o his_o we_o speak_v of_o and_o to_o be_v own_v and_o honour_v by_o it_o for_o the_o god_n thereof_o and_o it_o be_v a_o horrid_a and_o blasphemous_a indignity_n or_o affront_n put_v upon_o he_o either_o not_o to_o be_v own_v and_o honour_v by_o this_o his_o creature_n as_o it_o be_v god_n or_o that_o any_o other_o whether_o a_o god_n so_o call_v or_o whatsoever_o be_v or_o can_v be_v name_v otherwise_o shall_v be_v take_v into_o fellowship_n with_o he_o in_o this_o relation_n and_o honour_n again_o second_o this_o creature_n by_o choose_v own_v and_o honour_v the_o true_a god_n for_o his_o god_n provide_v and_o this_o in_o a_o way_n of_o the_o most_o super-transcendent_a security_n for_o his_o honour_n and_o high_a degree_n of_o well-being_n happy_a be_v that_o people_n who_o god_n be_v the_o lord_n psal_n 144.15_o see_v also_o jer._n 17.7_o 8._o with_o many_o other_o whereas_o either_o by_o neglect_v or_o refuse_v to_o take_v and_o honour_v he_o for_o his_o god_n or_o by_o choose_v any_o other_o in_o this_o relation_n in_o his_o stead_n or_o by_o join_v any_o other_o with_o he_o he_o shall_v most_o certain_o consult_v his_o own_o shame_n ruin_n and_o confusion_n jer._n 17.5_o 6.13_o psal_n 73.27_o quest_n 42._o what_o may_v be_v the_o import_n of_o this_o phrase_n before_o i_o or_o as_o some_o translate_v before_o my_o face_n answ_n the_o expression_n may_v import_v or_o hold_v forth_o a_o great_a argument_n or_o motive_n to_o persuade_v to_o the_o observance_n of_o the_o commandment_n in_o one_o main_a point_n of_o it_o as_o namely_o that_o if_o any_o man_n shall_v have_v any_o other_o god_n one_o or_o more_o but_z or_o beside_o himself_o though_o he_o may_v think_v to_o carry_v it_o secret_o enough_o yet_o the_o abomination_n will_v be_v act_v before_o his_o face_n and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o his_o presence_n and_o while_o he_o look_v on_o see_v psal_n 44.20.21_o now_o as_o the_o eye_n and_o presence_n of_o the_o husband_n be_v a_o potent_a obligation_n upon_o the_o wife_n whilst_o she_o be_v under_o they_o to_o refrain_v all_o unchaste_a behaviour_n with_o other_o man_n and_o she_o must_v be_v impudent_a above_o woman_n that_o will_v play_v the_o adulteress_n before_o the_o face_n of_o her_o husband_n so_o be_v it_o a_o consideration_n very_o forceable_a and_o awful_a to_o keep_v man_n from_o go_v a_o whore_v as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v after_o any_o strange_a god_n that_o they_o can_v commit_v this_o wickedness_n but_o before_o the_o face_n of_o that_o god_n who_o only_o be_v their_o lawful_a husband_n and_o who_o name_n be_v jealous_a quest_n 43._o what_o may_v be_v conceive_v to_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o god_n shall_v in_o all_o the_o ten_o commandment_n address_v himself_o unto_o those_o from_o who_o he_o require_v obedience_n unto_o '_o they_o in_o the_o second_o person_n singular_a thou_o thou_o shall_v have_v none_o other_o god_n etc._n etc._n thou_o shall_v not_o make_v to_o thyself_o etc._n etc._n and_o so_o in_o all_o the_o rest_n for_o it_o be_v plain_o imply_v though_o not_o express_v in_o the_o five_o which_o may_v be_v read_v thus_o honour_n thou_o thy_o father_n etc._n etc._n answ_n the_o reason_n may_v be_v either_o because_o the_o commandment_n be_v immediate_o and_o direct_o give_v unto_o the_o jew_n &_o consequential_o only_a unto_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n who_o national_a and_o collective_a body_n be_v very_o frequent_o notion_v in_o the_o scripture_n as_o a_o person_n as_o when_o it_o be_v call_v israel_n jacob_n a_o son_n etc._n etc._n or_o else_o because_o god_n the_o lawgiver_n desire_v to_o possess_v every_o particular_a person_n of_o mankind_n to_o who_o the_o law_n be_v give_v with_o this_o apprehension_n that_o in_o every_o precept_n thereof_o he_o speak_v unto_o he_o in_o particular_a and_o with_o as_o much_o desire_n and_o expectation_n to_o be_v obey_v therein_o by_o he_o as_o if_o he_o have_v not_o mind_v or_o intend_v to_o charge_v any_o other_o herewith_o but_o he_o only_o quest_n 44._o what_o be_v the_o more_o particular_a and_o special_a duty_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n or_o some_o of_o the_o principal_a of_o they_o answ_n diligent_o and_o conscientious_o to_o seek_v after_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o to_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o his_o attribute_n and_o perfection_n as_o goodness_n mercy_n wisdom_n truth_n justice_n power_n etc._n etc._n as_o he_o have_v discover_v and_o reveal_v they_o in_o his_o word_n and_o in_o his_o work_n as_o well_o of_o providence_n as_o creation_n as_o likewise_o with_o his_o counsel_n and_o purpose_n concern_v his_o intend_a proceed_n either_o in_o way_n of_o goodness_n and_o bounty_n or_o of_o wrath_n and_o severity_n with_o man_n as_o far_o as_o he_o have_v judge_v meet_a to_o afford_v we_o opportunity_n and_o mean_n to_o attain_v the_o knowledge_n of_o they_o and_o further_o to_o be_v ever_o and_o anon_o provoke_v and_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o by_o the_o most_o effectual_a consideration_n and_o argument_n we_o can_v think_v of_o or_o come_v to_o know_v to_o believe_v love_n fear_v reverence_n obey_v hope_v in_o delight_n in_o rejoice_v in_o depend_v upon_o pray_v unto_o be_v thankful_a unto_o plead_v for_o suffer_v for_o he_o i_o mean_v god_n yea_o and_o to_o do_v all_o these_o thing_n with_o that_o seriousness_n of_o mind_n with_o that_o high_a contest_v of_o heart_n and_o soul_n that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o true_a and_o real_a acknowledgement_n of_o the_o divine_a supremacy_n and_o greatness_n in_o our_o do_v of_o they_o and_o that_o we_o will_v not_o lay_v out_o ourselves_o at_o any_o such_o rate_n of_o act_v upon_o the_o account_n of_o any_o creature_n or_o creature_n whatsoever_o and_o again_o to_o sympathize_v with_o he_o in_o all_o his_o affection_n for_o such_o the_o scripture_n ascribe_v unto_o he_o as_o to_o love_n as_o he_o love_v whether_o person_n or_o thing_n and_o so_o to_o hate_v as_o he_o hate_v to_o desire_v as_o he_o desire_v to_o rejoice_v as_o he_o rejoice_v to_o grieve_v as_o he_o grieve_v etc._n etc._n god_n in_o command_v his_o creature_n man_n to_o choose_v and_o take_v he_o for_o his_o god_n require_v these_o thing_n of_o he_o with_o some_o other_o of_o like_a consideration_n and_o he_o that_o take_v no_o care_n to_o incline_v or_o work_v his_o heart_n unto_o they_o especial_o if_o he_o know_v they_o to_o be_v require_v of_o he_o live_v in_o disobedience_n to_o this_o commandment_n quest_n 45._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n or_o some_o of_o the_o chief_a of_o they_o that_o so_o we_o may_v the_o better_a judge_n of_o the_o rest_n also_o answ_n the_o great_a sin_n here_o forbid_v be_v the_o neglect_v or_o refuse_v to_o choose_v and_o take_v god_n the_o true_a god_n for_o our_o god_n together_o with_o this_o sin_n all_o such_o disposition_n motion_n and_o act_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o soul_n be_v prohibit_v likewise_o which_o either_o be_v absolute_o and_o utter_o inconsistent_a with_o the_o great_a duty_n of_o the_o commandment_n the_o have_v the_o true_a god_n for_o our_o god_n or_o else_o which_o ill_o become_v those_o who_o have_v the_o true_a god_n for_o their_o god_n and_o which_o be_v outward_o act_v give_v suspicion_n at_o least_o that_o they_o have_v not_o indeed_o choose_v or_o do_v unfeigned_o own_v this_o true_a god_n for_o their_o god_n of_o the_o former_a kind_n be_v these_o gross_a ignorance_n of_o the_o nature_n property_n or_o attribute_n and_o counsel_n of_o god_n such_o erroneous_a and_o horrid_a persuasion_n of_o he_o which_o represent_v he_o unto_o the_o mind_n as_o if_o he_o be_v indeed_o no_o god_n atheism_n polytheism_n or_o a_o belief_n of_o a_o plurality_n of_o god_n profaneness_n despair_n a_o total_a want_n of_o faith_n in_o he_o of_o love_n fear_n and_o reverence_n of_o he_o a_o disposition_n prevail_v to_o a_o habitual_a and_o customary_a neglect_n of_o know_a duty_n or_o to_o the_o like_a commission_n of_o know_a sin_n hatred_n of_o holy_a and_o good_a man_n as_o such_o or_o because_o such_o a_o revengeful_a spirit_n against_o those_o that_o have_v injure_v we_o or_o who_o we_o count_v our_o enemy_n with_o some_o other_o of_o like_a consideration_n with_o these_o of_o the_o latter_a sort_n be_v these_o with_o the_o like_a a_o disposition_n to_o neglect_v or_o be_v careless_a in_o the_o use_n of_o mean_n by_o which_o the_o knowledge_n
they_o answ_n all_o neglect_n all_o volountary_a omission_n of_o the_o external_a worship_n of_o god_n at_o time_n convenient_a and_o when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o it_o as_o omission_n of_o prayer_n public_a and_o private_a of_o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v of_o attend_v upon_o the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o baptism_n if_o due_o and_o pure_o administer_v of_o fast_v of_o give_v of_o thanks_o of_o sing_v of_o psalm_n again_o the_o make_n or_o have_v image_n or_o representation_n to_o help_v or_o further_o we_o in_o our_o devotion_n worship_v of_o god_n in_o or_o before_o a_o image_n or_o with_o posture_v our_o face_n with_o observation_n and_o upon_o a_o religious_a account_n towards_o any_o part_n of_o the_o heaven_n east_n west_n etc._n etc._n pray_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o saint_n adulterate_v or_o corrupt_v any_o the_o ordinance_n of_o divine_a institution_n with_o any_o ceremonious_a device_n of_o our_o own_o communicate_v in_o any_o of_o they_o be_v thus_o adulterate_v especial_o without_o declare_v open_o and_o beforehand_o our_o dislike_n of_o what_o we_o know_v to_o be_v spurious_a and_o corrupt_a in_o their_o administration_n the_o introduce_v into_o the_o church_n any_o other_o ordinance_n but_o these_o the_o exercise_v of_o ourselves_o in_o such_o man-devised_n observation_n which_o be_v common_o know_v to_o be_v take_v up_o and_o practise_v by_o man_n in_o a_o way_n of_o religion_n and_o with_o a_o conceit_n of_o commend_v themselves_o high_o unto_o god_n by_o they_o as_o go_v on_o pilgrimage_n discipline_v their_o flesh_n with_o whip_v with_o wear_v rough_a and_o harsh_a garment_n with_o a_o strict_a observance_n of_o such_o and_o such_o hour_n as_o well_o by_o night_n as_o by_o day_n which_o they_o call_v canonical_a for_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n with_o force_v themselves_o to_o say_v over_o so_o many_o pater_fw-la noster_n and_o so_o many_o ave-maries_n from_o time_n to_o time_n and_o through_o fear_n of_o fall_v short_a or_o be_v out_o in_o their_o tale_n to_o keep_v and_o adjust_a the_o account_n by_o let_v fall_n of_o bead_n with_o fast_v at_o such_o time_n choose_v by_o themselves_o and_o at_o no_o other_o with_o perpetual_a abstinence_n from_o flesh_n from_o handle_v or_o touch_v money_n from_o propriety_n in_o any_o worldly_a estate_n or_o good_n and_o general_o all_o such_o practice_n and_o way_n of_o humane_a injunction_n or_o recommendation_n only_o wherein_o we_o discover_v ourselves_o or_o give_v suspicion_n thar_z we_o place_v any_o confidence_n or_o hope_v of_o acceptance_n with_o god_n in_o like_a manner_n all_o such_o act_n or_o expression_n of_o ourselves_o whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o we_o be_v afraid_a of_o god_n displeasure_n either_o for_o the_o omit_v or_o not_o do_v of_o what_o he_o no_o way_n require_v of_o we_o or_o else_o for_o the_o do_v of_o that_o which_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o do_v to_o fear_v divine_a displeasure_n upon_o either_o of_o these_o account_n be_v in_o propriety_n and_o strictness_n of_o notion_n that_o which_o we_o call_v superstition_n although_o use_n and_o custom_n have_v extend_v the_o signification_n of_o the_o word_n to_o other_o thing_n also_o of_o a_o differ_a nature_n from_o these_o yet_o again_o in_o this_o commandment_n be_v likewise_o prohibit_v all_o such_o act_n and_o disposing_n of_o ourselves_o whereby_o we_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o the_o danger_n of_o be_v draw_v aside_o to_o the_o love_n and_o like_n and_o hereupon_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o idolatrous_a and_o false_a worship_n make_v false_a worshipper_n of_o god_n our_o intimate_a and_o bosom_n friend_n frequent_v the_o assembly_n the_o gaudy_a temple_n the_o service_n or_o devotion_n of_o idolater_n carelessness_n or_o perfunctoriness_n in_o perform_v the_o true_a worship_n of_o god_n for_o this_o also_o dispose_v and_o expose_v man_n to_o the_o danger_n of_o decline_v to_o false_a worship_n quest_n 50_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n more_o particular_o require_v in_o this_o commandment_n or_o some_o of_o the_o principal_a of_o they_o for_o according_a to_o the_o second_o rule_n every_o negative_a commandment_n include_v his_o affirmative_a opposite_a to_o it_o answ_n the_o general_a duty_n here_o require_v be_v that_o at_o time_n convenient_a and_o as_o oft_o as_o any_o providence_n or_o opportunity_n invit_v we_o we_o worship_v the_o true_a god_n pure_o according_a to_o his_o will_n that_o be_v in_o such_o a_o way_n only_o in_o and_o by_o such_o outward_a mean_n and_o with_o such_o rite_n as_o himself_o have_v teach_v and_o prescribe_v in_o his_o word_n under_o this_o general_n these_o more_o particular_a duty_n be_v enjoin_v diligent_a and_o constant_a attendance_n upon_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n where_o no_o reasonable_a impediment_n hinder_v so_o upon_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o all_o other_o ordinance_n of_o god_n regular_o manage_v and_o dispense_v in_o the_o church_n and_o public_a christian_a assembly_n as_o prayer_n discipline_n fasting_n thanksgiving_n etc._n etc._n again_o according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o ten_o rule_n give_v the_o diligent_a use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o prepare_v and_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o due_a worship_n of_o god_n be_v here_o command_v also_o as_o the_o read_n of_o the_o scripture_n with_o care_n and_o conscience_n meditation_n pray_v in_o private_a religious_a conference_n mind_v and_o honour_v those_o that_o be_v most_o exemplary_a in_o worship_v god_n a_o provident_a order_n and_o contrive_v of_o worldly_a occasion_n that_o no_o pretence_n about_o these_o may_v be_v a_o snare_n unto_o we_o to_o cause_v we_o to_o lose_v any_o of_o the_o golden_a opportunity_n of_o worship_v god_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 51._o how_o or_o in_o what_o sense_n do_v god_n threaten_v that_o he_o will_v visit_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n of_o they_o that_o hate_v he_o answ_n first_o god_n do_v not_o threaten_v to_o visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n etc._n etc._n but_o only_o when_o he_o find_v they_o in_o the_o child_n as_o well_o as_o he_o do_v in_o the_o father_n this_o he_o plain_o declare_v in_o those_o word_n of_o they_o that_o hate_v i_o which_o be_v restrictive_a and_o interpretative_a of_o the_o precede_a threaten_a and_o imply_v that_o unless_o the_o child_n in_o their_o respective_a generation_n shall_v hate_v he_o that_o be_v the_o cause_n be_v put_v for_o the_o effect_n a_o frequent_a dialect_n in_o scripture_n shall_v sin_v against_o he_o as_o their_o father_n do_v he_o intend_v not_o the_o threaten_v against_o they_o see_v for_o this_o ezek._n 18.14_o etc._n etc._n second_o the_o reason_n why_o god_n do_v not_o say_v that_o he_o will_v visit_v the_o child_n own_o sin_n upon_o they_o but_o the_o sin_n of_o their_o father_n nor_o again_o that_o he_o will_v visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o themselves_o but_o upon_o their_o child_n the_o reason_n hereof_o i_o say_v may_v be_v because_o god_n judge_v it_o meet_v many_o time_n not_o to_o punish_v in_o this_o world_n with_o any_o exemplary_a punishment_n or_o judgement_n which_o kind_n of_o punishment_n he_o mean_v by_o the_o word_n visit_v the_o first_o transgressor_n in_o a_o family_n or_o race_n but_o rather_o patient_o to_o await_v the_o trial_n and_o proof_n of_o their_o posterity_n to_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n and_o according_o as_o these_o shall_v be_v find_v either_o to_o repent_v of_o and_o turn_v from_o their_o father_n sinfulness_n unto_o god_n or_o to_o go_v on_o and_o continue_v in_o the_o same_o or_o like_o course_n of_o provocation_n so_o either_o to_o show_v they_o mercy_n and_o bless_v they_o their_o father_n sin_n notwithstanding_o or_o else_o to_o fall_v heavy_a upon_o they_o with_o some_o signal_n judgement_n or_o other_o as_o fill_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o father_n sin_n which_o it_o seem_v be_v but_o half_a full_a before_o and_o so_o not_o as_o yet_o according_a to_o the_o estimate_n of_o divine_a lenity_n and_o patience_n ready_a for_o judgement_n and_o redouble_v their_o provocation_n so_o that_o god_n when_o he_o threaten_v to_o visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o wicked_a child_n not_o their_o own_o sin_n or_o wickedness_n signify_v or_o impli_v that_o have_v these_o child_n be_v the_o first_o of_o their_o race_n that_o have_v be_v wicked_a and_o not_o be_v the_o child_n of_o wicked_a parent_n although_o their_o wickedness_n have_v be_v the_o same_o or_o as_o great_a as_o now_o it_o be_v they_o shall_v or_o may_v have_v escape_v the_o visitation_n here_o threaten_v for_o i_o suppose_v that_o god_n by_o this_o tnreatn_n i_o will_v visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n do_v not_o imply_v that_o he_o will_v never_o or_o in_o no_o case_n visit_v with_o temporal_a
what_o may_v be_v the_o reason_n why_o god_n extend_v his_o threaten_v of_o visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n only_o and_o no_o further_o answ_n because_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o wickedness_n of_o father_n or_o forefather_n may_v steady_o distinct_o and_o with_o certainty_n of_o report_n arrive_v at_o their_o posterity_n in_o the_o three_o or_o four_o descent_n by_o mean_n whereof_o if_o they_o do_v not_o consider_v and_o take_v warning_n they_o become_v inexcusable_a whereas_o afterward_o as_o in_o the_o five_o and_o six_o descent_n and_o all_o succeed_a the_o memorial_n of_o the_o wickedness_n of_o their_o forefather_n begin_v to_o be_v as_o a_o old_a story_n the_o ground_n and_o original_a and_o consequent_o the_o truth_n whereof_o be_v uncertain_a and_o so_o the_o story_n itself_o not_o so_o apt_a to_o affect_v or_o make_v any_o lively_a impression_n upon_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n beside_o god_n limit_v and_o confine_v himself_o in_o his_o pu_o nish_v of_o sin_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n but_o enlarge_n himself_o in_o show_v mercy_n to_o those_o that_o keep_v his_o commandment_n unto_o thousand_o plain_o declare_v how_o much_o more_o propense_a he_o be_v to_o reward_v the_o righteous_a then_o to_o punish_v sinner_n quest_n 54._o why_o do_v god_n in_o this_o commandment_n rather_o than_o in_o any_o of_o the_o rest_n threaten_v to_o visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n answ_n because_o child_n and_o posterity_n be_v not_o in_o so_o much_o danger_n of_o be_v wicked_a or_o of_o provoke_a god_n upon_o their_o father_n account_n or_o by_o imitate_v and_o follow_v they_o in_o any_o other_o way_n of_o wickedness_n as_o in_o the_o way_n of_o idolatry_n and_o superstitious_a worship_n of_o god_n especial_o if_o the_o father_n have_v have_v peace_n and_o prosper_v in_o the_o world_n in_o the_o way_n of_o this_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n be_v partaker_n with_o they_o in_o these_o thing_n a_o lightsome_a instance_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o contest_v of_o the_o people_n with_o the_o prophet_n jer._n 44.17_o but_o we_o will_v certain_o do_v whatsoever_o thing_n go_v forth_o out_o of_o our_o own_o mouth_n to_o burn_v incense_n unto_o the_o queen_n of_o heaven_n and_o to_o pour_v out_o drink-offering_n unto_o she_o as_o we_o have_v do_v we_o and_o our_o father_n our_o king_n and_o our_o prince_n in_o the_o city_n of_o judah_n and_o in_o the_o street_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o than_o have_v we_o plenty_n of_o victual_n and_o be_v well_o and_o see_v no_o evil_n but_o since_o etc._n etc._n and_o that_o child_n general_o be_v more_o apt_a to_o inherit_v and_o common_o do_v inherit_v the_o superstitious_a and_o idolatrous_a principle_n and_o practice_n of_o their_o father_n and_o forefather_n rather_o than_o any_o other_o of_o their_o sin_n not_o relate_v unto_o these_o as_o well_o the_o scripture_n as_o our_o own_o observation_n of_o the_o course_n of_o the_o world_n in_o this_o behalf_n may_v sufficient_o inform_v we_o have_v any_o nation_n say_v god_n himself_o change_v their_o god_n which_o yet_o be_v no_o god_n jer._n 2.11_o see_v 2_o kin._n 17.28_o 29._o &_o 30_o 34._o &_o ver_fw-la 41._o thus_o so_o these_o nation_n fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v their_o graven_n image_n both_o their_o child_n and_o their_o child_n child_n as_o do_v their_o father_n so_o do_v they_o to_o this_o day_n for_o brevity_n sake_n i_o omit_v many_o other_o place_n pregnant_a with_o confirmation_n of_o the_o point_n in_o hand_n as_o ezek._n 20_o 24_o 30._o amos._n 2.4.2_o king_n 15.9_o 1_o king_n 15.26_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 55._o why_o shall_v child_n be_v more_o prone_a to_o imitate_v and_o follow_v their_o parent_n in_o way_n of_o superstition_n and_o idolatry_n then_o of_o other_o sin_n answ_n one_o reason_n hereof_o may_v be_v because_o though_o these_o be_v very_o horrid_a and_o highly-provoking_a sin_n 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appoint_v by_o himself_o by_o any_o additional_a supplement_n thereunto_o of_o his_o own_o devise_v this_o horrid_a supposition_n must_v be_v make_v and_o subscribe_v viz._n that_o god_n either_o know_v nor_o what_o be_v good_a and_o meet_v for_o himself_o or_o that_o he_o be_v neglective_a of_o his_o own_o good_a and_o have_v rather_o be_v provide_v for_o in_o the_o concernment_n of_o his_o glory_n by_o the_o good_a will_n and_o wisdom_n of_o man_n then_o by_o his_o own_o so_o then_o it_o be_v the_o prerogative_n of_o god_n claim_v and_o appropriate_v unto_o he_o by_o himself_o and_o adjudge_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o clear_a light_n of_o reason_n itself_o to_o be_v the_o sole_a founder_n and_o disposer_n of_o his_o own_o worship_n how_o can_v he_o look_v upon_o any_o thing_n of_o creature-contrivance_n practise_v herein_o as_o a_o member_n
give_v a_o better_a account_n the_o best_a way_n and_o most_o agreeable_a to_o the_o intimation_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o commandment_n as_o be_v late_o note_v to_o compute_v the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n of_o the_o christian_a sabbath_n be_v to_o estimate_v they_o by_o the_o time_n when_o labour_a man_n in_o the_o climate_n or_o country_n where_o we_o live_v do_v ordinary_o begin_v and_o end_n their_o daily_a work_n or_o labour_n quest_n 71._o what_o be_v the_o surname_n of_o the_o five_o commandment_n answ_n that_o every_o person_n of_o mankind_n capable_a of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o law_n behave_v himself_o towards_o all_o other_o whether_o superior_n inferior_n or_o equal_n according_a to_o the_o natural_a proper_a and_o due_a exigency_n of_o these_o relation_n in_o their_o several_a kind_n and_o degree_n respective_o unto_o they_o and_o consequent_o that_o they_o be_v diligent_a and_o careful_a to_o inform_v themselves_o of_o what_o be_v due_a from_o they_o unto_o man_n by_o virtue_n of_o and_o right_a of_o claim_n from_o these_o relation_n as_o also_o to_o prepare_v enable_v and_o fit_v themselves_o for_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o thing_n according_o quest_n 72._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n or_o some_o of_o the_o chief_a of_o they_o which_o inferior_n owe_v unto_o their_o superior_n answ_n superior_n be_v of_o different_a kind_n as_o either_o natural_a civil_a or_o ecclesiastic_a if_o then_o you_o ask_v concern_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v due_a in_o common_a unto_o all_o these_o from_o their_o respective_a inferior_n they_o be_v these_o and_o the_o like_a to_o pray_v for_o they_o to_o honour_n and_o reverence_v they_o not_o to_o neglect_v or_o despise_v they_o for_o want_n or_o weakness_n incident_a unto_o man_n but_o to_o cast_v a_o cover_n of_o love_n over_o they_o not_o to_o envy_v or_o grudge_n they_o the_o pre-eminence_n which_o god_n have_v give_v they_o but_o to_o stand_v up_o and_o plead_v their_o cause_n as_o far_o as_o with_o truth_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n they_o may_v against_o those_o that_o shall_v disparage_v they_o or_o speak_v evil_a of_o they_o etc._n etc._n if_o you_o desire_v to_o know_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v more_o particular_o due_a unto_o the_o several_a kind_n of_o superior_n mention_v from_o their_o inferior_n respective_o it_o be_v better_a to_o propound_v distinct_a question_n concern_v they_o quest_n 73._o what_o be_v then_o the_o duty_n which_o the_o superior_a which_o you_o term_v natural_a may_v just_o and_o his_o due_n expect_v from_o his_o inferior_n answ_n under_o the_o three_o general_a head_n or_o kind_n of_o superior_n mention_v there_o be_v several_a distinct_a and_o more_o particular_a species_n of_o superior_n comprehend_v and_o according_a to_o the_o difference_n of_o those_o contain_v under_o every_o of_o the_o say_a head_n some_o difference_n there_o may_v be_v in_o the_o duty_n due_a from_o their_o inferior_n unto_o they_o which_o difference_n of_o duty_n may_v be_v sufficient_o apprehend_v partly_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o partly_o by_o the_o write_a word_n of_o god_n of_o that_o kind_n of_o superior_a who_o nature_n and_o the_o law_n thereof_o make_v such_o concern_v which_o you_o now_o require_v natural_a parent_n father_n and_o mother_n by_o who_o we_o receive_v our_o life_n and_o be_v in_o the_o world_n be_v the_o chief_a some_o of_o the_o principal_a duty_n which_o their_o inferior_n their_o child_n owe_v unto_o they_o be_v these_o and_o the_o like_a be_v specialty_n of_o those_o general_a duty_n which_o as_o be_v even_o now_o declare_v belong_v in_o common_a to_o all_o the_o kind_n of_o superior_n to_o be_v content_a with_o such_o provision_n or_o allowance_n in_o outward_a thing_n as_o meat_n drink_z apparel_z lodging_n liberty_n for_o recreation_n company_n place_v out_o to_o trade_n or_o calling_n etc._n etc._n as_o they_o their_o parent_n be_v either_o able_a or_o judge_v meet_v to_o make_v for_o they_o to_o accept_v of_o chastisement_n from_o they_o for_o their_o misdoing_n not_o mutter_v repine_a or_o wax_a sullen_a but_o give_v they_o reverence_n to_o be_v ready_a and_o cheerful_a to_o do_v what_o they_o command_v they_o in_o thing_n that_o be_v lawful_a not_o to_o grieve_v or_o discontent_n they_o by_o any_o unduebehaviour_n as_o by_o give_v they_o froward_a or_o cross_a answer_n by_o stubborness_n idleness_n wastfulnesse_n keep_v vain_a company_n neglect_v what_o they_o entrust_v they_o with_o or_o the_o like_a so_o also_o to_o ponder_v and_o treasure_n up_o their_o wholesome_a counsel_n and_o instruction_n and_o to_o practice_v they_o as_o occasion_n shall_v be_v to_o imitate_v their_o virtue_n not_o to_o seem_v to_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o infirmity_n unless_o it_o be_v to_o cover_v they_o not_o to_o despise_v they_o for_o their_o age_n poverty_n or_o suffering_n but_o to_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o respectful_a of_o they_o and_o helpful_a unto_o they_o not_o to_o dispose_v of_o themselves_o in_o marriage_n without_o their_o consent_n not_o to_o disclose_v their_o secret_n not_o to_o hold_v familiarity_n with_o their_o know_a adversary_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 74._o be_v there_o any_o other_o species_n or_o under-kind_n of_o that_o sort_n or_o kind_n of_o superior_a which_o you_o call_v natural_a answ_n he_o that_o be_v age_v be_v a_o kind_n of_o superior_a and_o such_o by_o nature_n unto_o he_o who_o year_n be_v but_o few_o comparative_o the_o superiority_n of_o the_o husband_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o wife_n be_v best_a refer_v to_o this_o kind_n also_o he_o that_o excel_v in_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o ability_n for_o edification_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o superior_a likewise_o in_o respect_n of_o those_o who_o be_v beneath_o he_o in_o such_o endowment_n that_o of_o master_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o servant_n more_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o second_o which_o we_o call_v politic_a quest_n 75._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o young_a person_n owe_v unto_o those_o that_o be_v ancient_a answ_n to_o rise_v up_o before_o they_o to_o give_v they_o precedency_n of_o place_n and_o liberty_n to_o speak_v first_o or_o before_o they_o to_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o they_o etc._n etc._n but_o these_o be_v to_o be_v repute_v duty_n belong_v to_o the_o young_a in_o reference_n to_o the_o age_a only_o in_o ordinary_a case_n and_o when_o either_o both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o be_v private_a person_n or_o at_o least_o when_o the_o young_a be_v such_o for_o otherwise_o if_o the_o young_a be_v either_o in_o respect_n of_o some_o political_a or_o ecclesiastical_a office_n superior_a to_o he_o that_o be_v ancient_a and_o a_o private_a man_n which_o be_v a_o case_n that_o frequent_o occurr_n the_o order_n of_o nature_n in_o this_o case_n be_v to_o give_v place_n to_o the_o order_n as_o well_o of_o civil_a as_o of_o ecclesiastical_a or_o church-constitution_n and_o the_o duty_n mention_v to_o interchange_v giver_n and_o receiver_n quest_n 76._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n wherein_o the_o wife_n stand_v bind_v unto_o the_o husband_n to_o submit_v herself_o and_o to_o be_v subjet_fw-fr unto_o he_o in_o every_o thing_n as_o unto_o the_o lord._n eph._n 5.22.24_o to_o reverence_n and_o honour_v he_o to_o be_v helpful_a and_o faithful_a unto_o he_o to_o delight_v in_o his_o presence_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v honest_a and_o comely_a not_o to_o provoke_v or_o grieve_v he_o in_o any_o thing_n as_o by_o froward_a or_o cross_a answer_n by_o sharp_a or_o loud_o speak_v by_o repeat_v matter_n of_o former_a discontent_n by_o sullenness_n by_o sourness_n or_o lowringnesse_n of_o countenance_n by_o aptness_n to_o take_v offence_n at_o his_o word_n or_o action_n by_o neglect_v his_o counsel_n or_o desire_n his_o kindred_n or_o friend_n by_o wastfulnesse_n of_o his_o estate_n by_o slothfulness_n or_o carelessness_n in_o those_o household_n affair_n which_o appertain_v to_o her_o inspection_n and_o care_n by_o impatience_n or_o discontentednesse_n under_o such_o trouble_n or_o cross_n which_o be_v daily_o incident_a unto_o the_o best_a family_n by_o a_o unseemly_a fierceness_n or_o sharpness_n of_o carriage_n towards_o child_n or_o servant_n by_o affect_v over-cost_o or_o garish_a attire_n by_o any_o leight_n wanton_a or_o suspicious_a behaviour_n by_o frequent_v place_n or_o company_n which_o he_o dislike_v by_o any_o expression_n of_o a_o profane_a or_o ungracious_a spirit_n by_o not_o give_v her_o best_a assistance_n unto_o he_o that_o god_n may_v be_v daily_a and_o due_o worship_v in_o the_o family_n with_o other_o the_o like_a quest_n 77._o what_o be_v require_v of_o those_o that_o inferior_a in_o gift_n or_o ability_n for_o edification_n as_o in_o wisdom_n knowledge_n utterance_n tongue_n etc._n etc._n by_o way_n of_o duty_n towards_o those_o who_o god_n in_o such_o endowment_n have_v make_v superior_a to_o they_o answ_n they_o ought_v to_o honour_n and_o
say_v which_o be_v more_o their_o own_o and_o wherein_o their_o propriety_n be_v large_a and_o more_o complete_a than_o those_o in_o either_o kind_n which_o be_v less_o their_o own_o so_o then_o parent_n and_o there_o be_v a_o like_a consideration_n of_o other_o superior_n in_o reference_n to_o their_o inferior_n respective_o be_v natural_o more_o incline_v to_o act_v the_o part_n of_o parent_n towards_o their_o child_n and_o to_o do_v that_o which_o become_v they_o in_o reference_n unto_o they_o than_o child_n be_v to_o perform_v their_o duty_n towards_o their_o parent_n this_o may_v be_v somewhat_o of_o the_o reason_n why_o god_n in_o this_o commandment_n so_o express_o charge_v child_n with_o their_o duty_n towards_o their_o parent_n and_o parent_n implicit_o only_a and_o consequential_o with_o they_o towards_o their_o child_n quest_n 83._o now_o if_o you_o please_v declare_v with_o what_o brevity_n you_o can_v the_o duty_n which_o god_n in_o this_o commandment_n require_v of_o superior_n in_o all_o the_o three_o kind_n you_o mention_v towards_o their_o inferior_n respective_o beginning_n with_o the_o duty_n of_o those_o who_o be_v by_o nature_n such_o and_o so_o proceed_v unto_o the_o other_o and_o first_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o parent_n father_n and_o mother_n towards_o their_o child_n answ_n to_o be_v affectionate_o incline_v towards_o they_o and_o to_o manifest_v and_o manage_v such_o their_o affection_n by_o a_o conscientious_a and_o constant_a engagement_n of_o themselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a and_o likely_a mean_n both_o to_o make_v their_o condition_n good_a and_o prosperous_a in_o this_o world_n and_o happy_a and_o bless_a also_o in_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v as_o by_o a_o timely_a consecrate_v they_o unto_o the_o service_n of_o god_n by_o baptism_n by_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o they_o by_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o nurture_n and_o admonition_n of_o the_o lord_n by_o a_o christian_a honest_a and_o discreet_a behaviour_n of_o themselves_o before_o they_o by_o keep_v they_o under_o government_n and_o in_o subjection_n with_o love_n wisdom_n and_o gravity_n not_o provoke_v or_o discourage_v they_o by_o train_v they_o up_o to_o some_o honest_a course_n of_o life_n or_o call_v by_o correct_v they_o for_o their_o misdoing_n seasonable_o and_o with_o moderation_n not_o with_o anger_n or_o fierceness_n but_o with_o compassion_n by_o allow_v they_o convenient_a food_n raiment_n and_o liberty_n by_o a_o timely_a provide_v for_o they_o fit_v consort_n in_o marriage_n if_o need_v be_v by_o reserve_v and_o lay_v up_o somewhat_o if_o they_o be_v able_a to_o leave_v unto_o they_o etc._n etc._n it_o lie_v upon_o mother_n by_o way_n of_o duty_n to_o become_v nurse_n if_o they_o be_v able_a to_o their_o own_o child_n after_o the_o example_n of_o sarah_n who_o in_o her_o old_a age_n perform_v that_o service_n unto_o her_o son_n isaac_n make_v none_o other_o account_n as_o it_o seem_v but_o that_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n as_o it_o be_v of_o course_n for_o she_o so_o to_o do_v gen._n 21.7_o quest_n 84._o what_o do_v god_n require_v of_o those_o by_o way_n of_o duty_n towards_o the_o young_a who_o the_o privilege_n of_o age_n have_v make_v their_o superior_n as_o have_v be_v say_v answ_n that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o assist_v they_o with_o their_o counsel_n when_o desire_v or_o when_o they_o see_v occasion_n otherwise_o that_o they_o countenance_n and_o encourage_v they_o in_o and_o unto_o all_o well_o do_v that_o they_o admonish_v they_o with_o wisdom_n love_n and_o tenderness_n when_o they_o do_v amiss_o that_o they_o walk_v before_o they_o as_o ensample_n of_o sobriety_n gravity_n temperance_n faith_n love_v patience_n etc._n etc._n that_o they_o despise_v they_o not_o because_o of_o their_o youth_n or_o set_v light_n by_o they_o because_o of_o some_o weakness_n incident_a to_o their_o year_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 85._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o husband_n towards_o their_o wife_n answ_n to_o love_v they_o dear_o as_o their_o own_o body_n and_o as_o christ_n love_v his_o church_n give_v himself_o for_o it_o ephe._n 5.25.28_o to_o dwell_v with_o they_o according_a to_o knowledge_n that_o be_v as_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n concern_v their_o behaviour_n towards_o they_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o be_v make_v know_v in_o the_o scripture_n direct_v they_o and_o require_v of_o they_o not_o according_a to_o humour_n passion_n lightness_n of_o spirit_n or_o the_o like_a to_o give_v honour_n unto_o they_o as_o unto_o the_o weak_a vessel_n that_o be_v as_o person_n serviceable_a unto_o god_n and_o use_v by_o he_o as_o well_o as_o themselves_o although_o not_o make_v for_o such_o service_n which_o require_v the_o like_a strength_n either_o of_o body_n or_o of_o mind_n with_o those_o for_o which_o man_n be_v make_v to_o bear_v with_o their_o infirmity_n to_o take_v special_a notice_n of_o all_o their_o good_a service_n their_o loialty_n their_o subjection_n and_o all_o expression_n of_o affection_n towards_o they_o from_o time_n to_o time_n and_o to_o return_v the_o same_o or_o better_a measure_n unto_o they_o both_o in_o word_n and_o in_o deed_n discreet_o and_o in_o great_a love_n and_o tenderness_n to_o admonish_v they_o to_o instruct_v they_o in_o thing_n appertain_v unto_o god_n and_o salvation_n not_o to_o be_v bitter_a fierce_a or_o sharp_a unto_o they_o at_o any_o time_n but_o to_o delight_v in_o their_o presence_n to_o give_v they_o none_o occasion_n of_o jealousy_n to_o provide_v for_o they_o thing_n necessary_a according_a to_o their_o state_n and_o calling_n to_o allow_v they_o convenient_a maintenance_n and_o liberty_n to_o stand_v by_o they_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o that_o authority_n in_o the_o family_n as_o over_o child_n and_o servant_n which_o belong_v unto_o they_o to_o protect_v they_o from_o affront_n and_o injury_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 86._o what_o be_v require_v of_o superior_n in_o gift_n towards_o weak_a christian_n answ_n that_o they_o bear_v their_o infirmity_n that_o be_v that_o they_o depise_v they_o not_o nor_o estrange_v themselves_o from_o they_o because_o of_o they_o this_o be_v to_o constrain_v they_o to_o bear_v they_o themselves_o rom._n 15.1_o that_o they_o use_v not_o their_o liberty_n to_o their_o offence_n nor_o to_o the_o enbolden_v of_o they_o to_o do_v that_o which_o otherwise_o they_o scruple_n or_o know_v no_o sufficient_a ground_n on_o which_o to_o judge_v it_o lawful_a that_o they_o be_v of_o a_o condescend_v spirit_n unto_o they_o willing_a and_o ready_a upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o instruct_v and_o teach_v they_o as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v not_o give_v they_o strong_a meat_n to_o eat_v when_o they_o be_v able_a to_o digest_v milk_n only_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 77._o what_o be_v require_v of_o the_o politic_a superior_a whether_o magistrate_n or_o master_n in_o reference_n unto_o those_o that_o be_v under_o they_o and_o subject_n unto_o they_o r_o spective_o answ_n first_o god_n impose_v this_o for_o a_o law_n upon_o all_o magistrate_n zealous_o to_o desire_v and_o according_o to_o endeavour_v by_o a_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a exercise_n of_o the_o authority_n and_o power_n commit_v unto_o they_o the_o welfare_n and_o prosperity_n of_o the_o people_n under_o they_o as_o by_o procure_v as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o they_o wholesome_a necessary_a and_o just_a law_n and_o such_o as_o these_o only_a to_o be_v make_v for_o the_o government_n of_o they_o by_o see_v justice_n due_o execute_v without_o partiality_n or_o respect_n of_o person_n by_o punish_v those_o who_o be_v entrust_v with_o the_o administration_n of_o justice_n either_o for_o reward_n favour_n ill-will_n or_o the_o like_a abuse_v the_o trust_n commit_v unto_o they_o and_o pervert_v judgement_n by_o take_v a_o effectual_a course_n for_o the_o suppress_n of_o evil_a doer_n and_o all_o such_o who_o contrary_a to_o the_o good_a law_n under_o which_o they_o live_v injure_v or_o molest_v any_o the_o member_n of_o their_o community_n by_o encourage_v and_o protect_v those_o that_o do_v well_o and_o be_v diligent_a and_o active_a in_o due_a order_n to_o promote_v the_o honour_n safety_n and_o welfare_n of_o the_o public_a by_o procure_v all_o former_a law_n to_o be_v repeal_v which_o by_o experience_n be_v find_v to_o be_v either_o un-necessary_a or_o ensnare_a or_o burdensome_a unto_o the_o people_n by_o a_o honourable_a frugality_n and_o moderation_n in_o their_o expense_n that_o so_o they_o may_v have_v no_o occasion_n or_o temptation_n upon_o they_o to_o grind_v their_o people_n by_o hard_a imposition_n or_o levy_n of_o money_n or_o by_o any_o other_o dishonourable_a and_o un-prince_o course_n by_o take_v such_o into_o their_o near_a acquaintance_n and_o counsel_n who_o be_v man_n of_o wisdom_n and_o worth_a of_o approve_a integrity_n and_o public_a spirit_n by_o be_v vigilant_a and_o