can_v look_v on_o it_o suitable_o but_o alace_o we_o may_v fear_v that_o we_o shall_v rather_o leave_v these_o sweet_a word_n with_o a_o vail_n cast_v over_o the_o beauty_n splendour_n and_o lustre_n of_o they_o then_o lay_v they_o forth_o and_o unfold_v they_o as_o we_o ought_v and_o as_o they_o call_v for_o we_o will_v therefore_o look_v to_o himself_o who_o word_n they_o be_v and_o beseech_v he_o to_o explain_v and_o make_v they_o out_o to_o we_o that_o this_o text_n speak_v of_o the_o gospel_n of_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o gospel-mercy_n we_o take_v for_o grant_v and_o have_v good_a reason_n to_o do_v so_o as_o on_o other_o account_n so_o from_o act_n 13.34_o which_o clear_o hold_v out_o to_o we_o that_o these_o promise_n be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o temporal_a thing_n the_o five_o vers_fw-la with_o all_o tell_v we_o that_o the_o offer_n of_o this_o grace_n promised_n shall_v be_v make_v to_o the_o nation_n we_o may_v take_v up_o the_o word_n in_o these_o four_o or_o there_o be_v here_o a_o gospel-cryed_n fair_a or_o market_n set_v out_o in_o four_o thing_n first_o in_o the_o ware_n wine_n and_o milk_n that_o which_o satisfy_v and_o be_v good_a and_o fatness_n vers_fw-la 2._o soul_n life_n and_o the_o sure_a mercy_n of_o david_n vers_fw-la 3._o these_o be_v the_o ware_n which_o do_v all_o come_v to_o the_o same_o amount_v if_o you_o will_v know_v what_o that_o be_v you_o may_v consider_v david_n two_o way_n one_o be_v proper_o and_o personal_o as_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o jesse_n and_o king_n of_o israel_n it_o be_v the_o covenant_n which_o be_v make_v with_o he_o a_o main_a article_n whereof_o be_v that_o out_o of_o his_o loin_n theâ—e_n shall_v one_o spring_n who_o shall_v sit_v upon_o his_o throne_n for_o ever_o and_o thus_o the_o sure_a mercy_n of_o david_n be_v christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n the_o other_o way_n that_o you_o will_v look_v on_o david_n be_v as_o he_o be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n the_o anti-type_n &_o principal_a covenanter_n or_o confederate_a party_n with_o god_n and_o so_o in_o effect_n it_o turn_v to_o the_o same_o thing_n only_o this_o latter_a way_n be_v more_o clear_a so_o than_o we_o look_v on_o david_n here_o as_o it_o be_v not_o unusual_a for_o the_o scripture_n to_o hold_v he_o forth_o viz._n as_o a_o type_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o indeed_o the_o word_n follow_v do_v abundant_o clear_v it_o for_o david_n personal_o consider_v be_v now_o long_o since_o dead_a and_o go_v and_o be_v not_o the_o witness_n nor_o the_o leader_n of_o the_o people_n therefore_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v jesus_n christ_n that_o here_o be_v mean_v main_o and_o principal_o at_o least_o as_o be_v very_o clear_a act_n 13.34_o christ_n then_o be_v look_v on_o as_o here_o understand_v the_o sure_a mercy_n of_o david_n be_v the_o sure_a mercy_n covenant_v and_o bargain_v to_o speak_v so_o to_o christ_n before_o the_o world_n be_v and_o it_o plain_o imply_v that_o there_o be_v a_o covenant_n or_o bargain_n betwixt_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n about_o the_o elect_a before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n whereof_o as_o to_o the_o benefit_n therein_o covenant_v to_o the_o mediator_n the_o gospel_n make_v a_o assignation_n to_o believer_n in_o time_n 2._o we_o have_v the_o chapman_n to_o say_v so_o or_o the_o merchant_n to_o who_o the_o ware_n be_v offer_v it_o be_v he_o that_o thrist_n he_o that_o want_v and_o will_v have_v and_o if_o any_o serious_a poor_a soul_n shall_v think_v that_o they_o be_v not_o suitable_o sensible_a of_o their_o want_n then_o say_v the_o lord_n let_v he_o that_o have_v no_o money_n come_v that_o be_v plain_a dyvour_n as_o we_o speak_v or_o bankrupt_n that_o have_v nothing_o 3._o we_o have_v the_o term_n on_o which_o all_o be_v offer_v to_o sale_n and_o they_o indeed_o suit_v wondrous_o well_o with_o the_o merchant_n come_v say_v the_o lord_n buy_v without_o money_n and_o without_o price_n hear_v and_o your_o soul_n shall_v live_v and_o i_o will_v make_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n with_o you_o there_o be_v to_o speak_v so_o with_o reverence_n not_o a_o purse_n open_v in_o nor_o a_o penny_n pay_v for_o the_o assignation_n of_o this_o bargain_n though_o by_o christ_n satisfaction_n there_o be_v a_o very_a great_a a_o very_a costly_a and_o dear_a price_n pay_v when_o christ_n come_v to_o buy_v and_o make_v a_o purchase_n of_o all_o these_o mercy_n for_o the_o elect_n the_o market_n be_v very_o high_a and_o the_o price_n be_v up_o but_o when_o believer_n come_v by_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n to_o receive_v they_o the_o market_n be_v come_v down_o and_o the_o price_n be_v fall_v wonderful_o low_a that_o which_o stand_v he_o very_o dear_o be_v to_o be_v have_v by_o they_o gratis_o very_o free_o even_o for_o nothing_o it_o be_v good_a that_o christ_n be_v at_o the_o market_n before_o we_o he_o have_v cheapen_v the_o price_n admirable_o &_o lest_o any_o shall_v think_v that_o though_o there_o be_v no_o merit_n yet_o something_o must_v be_v to_o mollify_v the_o seller_n and_o to_o commend_v the_o merchant_n to_o he_o it_o be_v say_v let_v he_o come_v without_o money_n and_o without_o price_n without_o money_n or_o moneyworth_n he_o that_o have_v no_o commend_v qualification_n be_v bid_v come_v 4._o we_o have_v the_o proclamation_n of_o this_o market_n as_o grace_n have_v choice_a ware_n and_o set_v they_o out_o very_o free_o to_o sale_n so_o it_o keep_v they_o not_o close_o shut_v up_o but_o bring_v they_o forth_o to_o public_a view_n and_o to_o every_o one_o ho_o come_v to_o the_o water_n it_o invit_v all_o to_o come_v as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o shore_n as_o if_o some_o fleet_n be_v come_v in_o with_o rare_a and_o rich_a commodity_n for_o which_o man_n be_v to_o pay_v nothing_o the_o proclamation_n be_v come_v and_o buy_v without_o money_n and_o because_o grace_n will_v not_o easy_o take_v a_o nay_o say_v there_o be_v o_o ho_o a_o oyes_o prefix_v ho_o come_v and_o buy_v but_o because_o there_o be_v dulness_n and_o slowness_n on_o our_o part_n notwithstanding_o all_o this_o there_o be_v a_o expostulation_n add_v vers_fw-la 2._o wherefore_o spend_v you_o your_o money_n for_o that_o which_o be_v not_o bread_n and_o your_o labour_n for_o that_o which_o satisfi_v not_o the_o assignation_n of_o the_o bargain_n and_o the_o offer_n of_o the_o ware_n be_v again_o urge_v come_v and_o i_o will_v make_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n with_o you_o and_o to_o let_v we_o know_v that_o this_o be_v sure_a he_o subjoine_v vers_fw-la 4._o i_o have_v give_v he_o for_o a_o witness_n and_o leader_n to_o the_o people_n that_o all_o who_o be_v sensible_a of_o their_o own_o inability_n to_o come_v may_v be_v hearten_v to_o it_o in_o hope_n of_o his_o help_n to_o enable_v they_o we_o shall_v only_o in_o short_a observe_v these_o two_o point_n of_o doctrine_n from_o the_o word_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v that_o there_o be_v a_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a transaction_n betwixt_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n for_o the_o good_a and_o salvation_n of_o poor_a soul_n even_o of_o all_o the_o elect_a pass_v before_o the_o world_n be_v theâ—e_n be_v sure_a â—_z bargain_v to_o david_n for_o they_o be_v first_o he_o this_o be_v clear_a from_o that_o part_n of_o the_o word_n even_o the_o sure_a mercy_n of_o david_n the_o second_o be_v that_o all_o those_o mercy_n be_v put_v to_o sale_n in_o the_o gospel_n to_o dyvour_n bankrupt_a sinner_n upon_o exceed_v easy_a low_a and_o condescend_v term_n the_o first_o doctrine_n be_v employ_v viz._n that_o the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n wherein_o there_o be_v so_o many_o give_v to_o christ_n who_o price_n he_o undertake_v to_o pay_v be_v seâ—led_v and_o establish_v according_a to_o that_o john_n 6.39_o this_o be_v the_o father_n will_n that_o of_o all_o he_o have_v give_v i_o i_o shall_v lose_v nothing_o but_o shall_v raise_v it_o up_o again_o at_o the_o last_o day_n the_o second_o look_n to_o the_o administration_n of_o this_o covenant_n by_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o gospel_n according_a to_o verse_n 40._o and_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v i_o that_o every_o one_o that_o see_v the_o son_n and_o believe_v on_o he_o may_v have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o i_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n so_o that_o what_o be_v lay_v on_o the_o son_n vers_n 39_o as_o the_o condition_n of_o this_o covenant_n be_v in_o the_o 40_o vers_fw-la make_v offer_v of_o to_o believer_n by_o the_o gospel_n the_o first_o doctrine_n have_v two_o branch_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v that_o there_o be_v a_o transaction_n concern_v the_o salvation_n of_o lose_a sinner_n betwixt_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n
wonderful_o condescend_v word_n hosea_n 3.3_o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v for_o another_o man_n so_o will_v i_o also_o be_v for_o thou_o the_o lord_n have_v believer_n under_o a_o peculiar_a tie_n to_o he_o and_o he_o have_v tie_v himself_o peculiar_o to_o they_o so_o that_o if_o we_o may_v speak_v thus_o neither_o of_o they_o be_v master_n of_o themselves_o the_o lord_n jesus_n do_v some_o way_n account_v himself_o not_o to_o be_v master_n of_o himself_o he_o be_v so_o engage_v to_o they_o to_o be_v they_o and_o for_o they_o and_o can_v but_o be_v answerable_a to_o his_o engagement_n and_o they_o be_v oblige_v to_o be_v no_o more_o master_n of_o themselves_o but_o to_o be_v absolutlie_o and_o altogether_o at_o his_o dispose_n three_o this_o union_n be_v make_v up_o by_o mutual_a consent_n of_o party_n and_o the_o consent_n must_v be_v willing_a his_o consent_n come_v in_o his_o word_n he_o say_v from_o thence_o behold_v i_o stand_v at_o the_o door_n and_o knock_n if_o any_o man_n will_v hear_v my_o voice_n and_o open_v the_o door_n i_o will_v come_v in_o to_o he_o and_o will_v sup_v with_o he_o and_o he_o with_o i_o i_o come_v as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v in_o my_o goâ—pel_n to_o woo_v and_o if_o any_o will_v consent_v to_o take_v i_o on_o the_o term_n on_o which_o i_o offer_v myself_o i_o will_v be_v they_o the_o soul_n consent_n be_v give_v by_o faith_n in_o his_o word_n which_o be_v call_v john_n 1.12_o receive_v of_o he_o and_o be_v relative_a to_o the_o offer_n the_o offer_n be_v indeed_o back_v and_o quicken_v by_o the_o spirit_n without_o which_o it_o will_v never_o be_v receive_v yet_o notwithstanding_o that_o which_o our_o faith_n lay_v hold_v on_o be_v not_o the_o spirit_n but_o the_o word_n quicken_v by_o the_o spirit_n four_o consider_v here_o the_o effect_n that_o follow_v immediate_o and_o instant_o on_o this_o marriage_n union_n christ_n with_o all_o that_o be_v his_o become_v we_o and_o we_o with_o all_o that_o be_v we_o become_v he_o our_o debt_n be_v impute_v to_o he_o he_o be_v liable_a to_o it_o and_o must_v pay_v iâ—_n and_o provide_v for_o we_o and_o be_v our_o head_n and_o husband_n and_o his_o righteousness_n the_o purchase_n of_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n viz._n justification_n sanct_n ficaâ—ion_n his_o spirit_n grace_n and_o glory_n and_o every_o good_a thing_n that_o he_o have_v become_v we_o and_o at_o length_n the_o bride_n be_v take_v into_o the_o king_n ivory_n palace_n the_o second_o observation_n be_v that_o this_o be_v a_o most_o honourable_a noble_a and_o excellent_a marriage_n the_o like_o whereo_fw-la never_o be_v nor_o never_o she_o will_v be_v from_o adam_n to_o he_o end_n of_o the_o woe_n l_o it_o be_v with_o the_o king_n son_n with_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o heir_n of_o all_o thing_n the_o brightness_n of_o the_o father_n glory_n the_o express_a image_n of_o his_o person_n who_o be_v before_o all_o thing_n and_o by_o who_o all_o thing_n consist_v o_o be_v there_o any_o match_n like_o this_o be_v there_o any_o so_o great_a and_o so_o noble_a as_o he_o be_v there_o anâ—_n in_o this_o world_n who_o you_o can_v marry_v that_o be_v so_o rich_a as_o he_o they_o that_o marry_v he_o shall_v inherit_v all_o thing_n rev._n 21.7_o we_o may_v clear_v it_o a_o little_a further_o from_o five_o or_o six_o particular_n in_o the_o text._n 1_o it_o be_v a_o excellent_a and_o honourable_a marriage_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n who_o be_v as_o have_v â—een_n hint_v the_o king_n son_n who_o have_v not_o another_o natural_a son_n he_o be_v he_o only_o beget_v of_o the_o father_n there_o be_v not_o another_o mediator_n he_o be_v the_o father_n equal_a and_o fellow_n so_o that_o if_o if_o we_o may_v put_v a_o if_o to_o it_o the_o father_n be_v great_a and_o glorious_a so_o be_v he_o for_o he_o be_v god_n the_o same_o god_n equal_a with_o the_o father_n in_o power_n and_o glory_n the_o wonderful_a counsellor_n the_o mighty_a god_n the_o everlasting_a father_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n second_o this_o marriage_n be_v excellent_a and_o honourable_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o bride_n father_n in_o law_n so_o to_o speak_v he_o be_v the_o king_n god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n have_v all_o a_o hand_n in_o it_o and_o the_o believer_n marry_v to_o christ_n be_v daughter_n in_o law_n to_o the_o great_a god_n ingraft_v some_o way_n into_o the_o same_o stock_n allay_v with_o the_o same_o family_n 2_o cor._n 6.18_o i_o will_v be_v a_o father_n to_o you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v my_o son_n and_o daughter_n say_v the_o lord_n almighty_n three_o its_o excellent_a and_o honourable_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o preparation_n make_v for_o it_o there_o be_v never_o such_o a_o wedding_n feast_n the_o dinner_n be_v prepare_v the_o ox_n and_o faâ—lings_n kill_v but_o you_o will_v say_v what_o be_v all_o that_o even_o jesus_n christ_n himself_o he_o be_v that_o bread_n indeed_o that_o drink_v indeed_o the_o feast_n of_o fat_a thing_n and_o of_o wine_n on_o the_o lees_n well_o refine_v the_o bridegroom_n be_v to_o say_v so_o the_o chief_a dish_n that_o the_o believer_n feed_v and_o live_v upon_o for_o ever_o and_o the_o spiritual_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n that_o be_v get_v in_o he_o and_o from_o he_o be_v as_o so_o many_o dish_n of_o this_o feast_n such_o as_o righteousness_n pardon_v of_o sin_n peace_n and_o friendship_n with_o god_n the_o spirit_n adoption_n sanctification_n joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n grace_n and_o glory_n the_o hope_n of_o a_o croum_n in_o those_o mansion_n that_o be_v in_o his_o father_n house_n of_o a_o seat_n with_o he_o at_o his_o table_n and_o on_o his_o throne_n even_o a_o share_n in_o his_o whole_a purchase_n and_o be_v not_o that_o a_o feast_n four_o its_o honourable_a and_o excellent_a in_o respect_n of_o its_o most_o noble_a rise_v viz._n from_o all_o eternity_n in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o father_n it_o breed_v to_o say_v so_o in_o the_o king_n breast_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n be_v then_o conclude_v and_o the_o contract_n of_o marriage_n there_o draw_v and_o the_o bless_a project_n of_o it_o then_o lay_v down_o sacrifice_n and_o offering_n thou_o do_v not_o desire_v say_v the_o mediator_n psal_n 40._o my_o ear_n host_n thou_o open_v burn_a offering_n nor_o sin_n offering_n thou_o have_v not_o require_v then_o say_v i_o lo_o i_o come_v in_o the_o volume_n of_o thy_o book_n it_o be_v write_v of_o i_o i_o delight_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n the_o father_n give_v so_o many_o to_o the_o son_n to_o be_v redeem_v of_o who_o he_o willing_o ready_o and_o cheerful_o accept_v and_o offer_v to_o satisfy_v for_o they_o which_o in_o due_a time_n he_o do_v five_o its_o excellent_a and_o honourable_a in_o this_o respect_n that_o there_o be_v never_o such_o a_o concurrence_n of_o so_o many_o and_o so_o great_a thing_n to_o commend_v and_o further_o a_o marriage_n as_o there_o be_v in_o this_o such_o as_o the_o make_n of_o the_o world_n man_n and_o angel_n the_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n or_o his_o come_n into_o the_o world_n his_o preach_a and_o work_v of_o miracle_n for_o confirmation_n of_o his_o doctrine_n his_o suffering_n and_o die_v rise_a and_o ascend_v his_o give_a minister_n and_o their_o gift_n and_o to_o make_v up_o the_o marriage_n union_n the_o spirit_n from_o heaven_n come_v along_o with_o the_o word_n and_o work_a faith_n in_o the_o soul_n by_o which_o bond_n christ_n &_o the_o believer_n be_v join_v together_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n apprehend_v the_o believer_n &_o the_o beliver_v apprehend_v christ_n by_o faith_n be_v there_o ever_o a_o marriage_n contract_n or_o union_n bind_v up_o betwixt_o two_o such_o vast_o and_o infinite_o distant_a party_n be_v there_o ever_o such_o honour_n and_o riches_n attend_v and_o follow_v a_o match_n such_o righteousness_n remission_n of_o sin_n adoption_n peace_n with_o god_n joy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o spirit_n holiness_n in_o the_o beginning_n and_o gradual_a advance_n of_o it_o fellowship_n and_o walk_v with_o god_n the_o white_a stone_n the_o new_a name_n the_o throne_n the_o crown_n grace_n and_o glory_n every_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a for_o the_o bride_n here_o and_o glory_n in_o heaven_n in_o a_o word_n jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o purchase_n be_v there_o ever_o such_o easy_a term_n and_o condition_n it_o be_v only_a come_v to_o the_o wedding_n when_o the_o king_n come_v a_o woo_n let_v he_o be_v welcome_v with_o your_o heart_n consent_n when_o he_o say_v i_o be_o content_a to_o marry_v you_o let_v your_o heart_n say_n amen_o lord_n jesus_n i_o be_o content_a to_o
marry_v thou_o and_o to_o be_v for_o thou_o and_o for_o none_o other_o and_o may_v not_o i_o add_v be_v there_o ever_o such_o security_n and_o confirmation_n give_v of_o any_o marriage_n its_o confirm_v by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n he_o have_v seal_v his_o testament_n with_o his_o blood_n and_o there_o be_v no_o annul_v nor_o alter_v of_o a_o man_n testament_n when_o he_o be_v dead_a and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n who_o be_v once_o dead_a be_v now_o alive_a and_o live_v for_o evermore_o he_o will_v never_o die_v again_o nor_o make_v another_o testament_n o_o belove_a hearer_n all_o this_o be_v to_o let_v you_o see_v that_o our_o lord_n be_v in_o earnest_n and_o very_a willing_a to_o espouse_v you_o and_o indeed_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v his_o fault_n iâ—_n it_o be_v not_o a_o bargain_n and_o if_o it_o be_v indeed_o a_o bargain_n betwixt_o your_o soul_n and_o he_o it_o be_v a_o very_a raâ—e_n and_o rich_a one_o o_o the_o many_o rare_a excellent_a noble_a notable_a and_o non-such_a privilege_n and_o advantage_n that_o attend_v this_o marriage_n and_o be_v to_o be_v enjoy_v by_o the_o soul_n espouse_v to_o christ_n even_o god_n and_o christ_n grace_n and_o glory_n and_o all_o that_o be_v comprehend_v under_o these_o belong_v to_o thaâ—_n soul_n we_o must_v here_o be_v silent_a lest_o in_o speak_v of_o â—hem_o we_o darken_v they_o by_o our_o word_n here_o be_v a_o abyss_n and_o bottomless_a depth_n ready_a as_o it_o be_v to_o swallow_v up_o word_n we_o confess_v we_o can_v tell_v you_o our_o very_a little_a whaâ—_n they_o be_v nay_o if_o all_o the_o able_a and_o holy_a minister_n on_o earth_n all_o the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n be_v join_v together_o they_o can_v not_o to_o the_o full_a by_o very_o far_o tell_v what_o a_o excellent_a match_n and_o marriage_n this_o be_v even_o to_o be_v match_v with_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o this_o privilege_n and_o honour_n have_v all_o the_o saint_n all_o believer_n to_o who_o he_o be_v wonderful_a and_o precious_a though_o alace_o not_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o be_v there_o be_v a_o day_n come_v when_o we_o shall_v know_v to_o satisfaction_n that_o the_o father_n be_v in_o the_o son_n and_o the_o son_n in_o the_o father_n and_o that_o believer_n be_v in_o christ_n and_o he_o in_o they_o we_o shall_v then_o know_v the_o now_o in_o expressible_a and_o inconceivable_a advantage_n of_o this_o marriage_n when_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o be_v glorify_v in_o his_o saint_n and_o wond'r_v at_o in_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v and_o till_o that_o day_n the_o one_o half_a will_v never_o be_v tell_v we_o the_o three_o observation_n be_v that_o there_o be_v many_o thing_n to_o be_v remove_v out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o to_o be_v do_v many_o thing_n to_o be_v make_v ready_a before_o this_o marriage_n can_v be_v make_v up_o 1._o there_o be_v a_o natural_a distance_n between_o the_o party_n that_o must_v be_v remove_v god_n can_v be_v one_o flesh_n with_o we_o and_o betwixt_o party_n to_o be_v marry_v there_o must_v â—e_v some_o suitableness_n of_o nature_n therefore_o to_o remove_v this_o distance_n and_o to_o bring_v abouâ—_n the_o marriage_n the_o son_n of_o god_n become_v man_n that_o he_o may_v be_v immanual_a god_n with_o we_o god_n iâ—_n our_o nature_n aâ—d_v so_o in_o capacity_n to_o be_v close_v with_o second_o there_o be_v a_o sinful_a distance_n w_z i_o also_o must_v be_v remove_v before_o this_o marriage_n can_v be_v make_v up_o for_o god_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n to_o sinner_n he_o and_o they_o neither_o will_v nor_o can_v unite_v in_o â—hat_n posture_n the_o efore_o â—efoâ—e_v a_o offer_v or_o marriage_n can_v be_v make_v to_o any_o purpose_n â—e_n must_v give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v it_o with_o the_o wash_v of_o water_n by_o the_o word_n and_o heâ—_n iâ—_n fâ—llâ—ws_v that_o he_o present_v she_o to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n without_o spot_n and_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n he_o â—ould_v not_o have_v access_n to_o marry_v his_o bride_n she_o be_v so_o uncomely_a filthy_a and_o loathsome_a lie_v in_o a_o most_o pityful_a condition_n in_o her_o blood_n as_o ezekiel_n set_v it_o forth_o â—o_o â—he_v life_n and_o at_o great_a length_n chap._n 16._o therefore_o to_o cleanse_v she_o he_o give_v himself_o for_o she_o three_o ere_o all_o this_o can_v be_v doâ—e_n there_o behâ—ved_v a_o ground_n to_o be_v lay_v for_o peace_n with_o god_n the_o offend_a party_n who_o be_v to_o be_v father_n in_o law_n and_o here_o come_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n psal_n 40_o 6_o 7._o sacrifice_n and_o offer_v thou_o do_v not_o desire_v than_o say_v i_o lo_o i_o come_v etc._n etc._n for_o take_v away_o the_o curse_n and_o reconcile_n the_o elect_a to_o g_z d_o the_o father_n say_v as_o it_o be_v i_o must_v needs_o be_v once_o in_o friendship_n with_o they_o ere_o i_o can_v admit_v they_o to_o my_o house_n and_o son_n if_o thou_o will_v satisfy_v my_o justice_n and_o pay_v their_o debt_n i_o shall_v give_v they_o to_o thou_o for_o a_o seed_n and_o to_o be_v thy_o bride_n and_o wife_n well_o say_v christ_n the_o mediator_n father_n i_o accept_v of_o the_o bargain_n lo_o i_o come_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n whereupon_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v as_o the_o apostle_n have_v it_o 2_o cor._n 5._o last_o that_o he_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o who_o know_v no_o sin_n and_o we_o be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o for_o it_o be_v as_o real_o agree_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o as_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v in_o the_o actual_a execution_n of_o it_o and_o thus_o way_n be_v make_v for_o the_o marriage_n four_o when_o this_o be_v do_v the_o marriage_n must_v be_v proclaim_v through_o the_o world_n by_o the_o preach_v gospel_n the_o contract_n must_v be_v open_v up_o and_o read_v and_o sinner_n consent_v call_v for_o we_o be_v tell_v therein_o that_o the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n and_o dwell_v among_o we_o and_o because_o no_o man_n have_v see_v god_n at_o any_o time_n the_o only_o beget_v son_n who_o be_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o father_n he_o declare_v he_o as_o it_o be_v john_n 1.14_o 15._o he_o come_v and_o reveal_v more_o clear_o the_o contract_n first_o in_o his_o own_o person_n and_o by_o his_o own_o ministry_n and_o then_o by_o send_v his_o servant_n and_o tell_v that_o all_o thing_n be_v ready_a five_o the_o last_o thing_n to_o be_v remove_v be_v the_o uncircumcision_n and_o stupidness_n of_o our_o heart_n natural_o we_o be_v give_v to_o slight_v he_o in_o his_o offer_n to_o refuse_v to_o open_v to_o he_o and_o to_o let_v he_o in_o when_o he_o knock_v to_o make_v excuse_n to_o delay_v shift_n and_o put_v he_o off_o nay_o to_o refuse_v to_o entertain_v his_o proposal_n of_o marriage_n and_o to_o give_v he_o a_o repulse_n therefo_fw-la e_fw-la he_o come_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o put_v in_o his_o finger_n by_o the_o hole_n of_o the_o door_n and_o let_v some_o myrrh_n drop_n on_o the_o handle_n of_o the_o lock_n and_o powerful_o but_o sweet_o incline_v the_o heart_n to_o cast_v itself_o open_a to_o he_o and_o then_o he_o perform_v the_o promise_n of_o sanctification_n circumcise_n the_o heart_n to_o love_v he_o with_o all_o the_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o the_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v deut._n 30.6_o and_o all_o these_o promise_n be_v contrive_v frame_v and_o provide_v to_o meet_v with_o difficulty_n in_o we_o we_o be_v tell_v john_n 6_o 44._o that_o no_o man_n can_v come_v to_o christ_n except_o the_o father_n that_o send_v he_o draw_v he_o and_o psal_n 110.3_o it_o be_v promise_v that_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o power_n his_o people_n shall_v be_v willing_a and_o whoever_o be_v make_v willing_a come_v shall_v in_o no_o wise_n be_v cast_v out_o john_n 6.37_o the_o four_o observation_n be_v that_o by_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o gospel_n whither_o so_o ever_o it_o come_v and_o by_o the_o great_a thing_n make_v offer_v of_o therein_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v ready_a obstruction_n and_o what_o ever_o may_v hinder_v the_o close_n of_o the_o marriage_n be_v remove_v the_o father_n be_v ready_a have_v declare_v his_o willingness_n to_o give_v his_o consent_n this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n in_o who_o i_o be_o well_o please_v hear_v you_o he_o matth._n 3._o i_o be_o well_o satisfy_v with_o he_o take_v he_o to_o you_o for_o your_o head_n and_o husband_n the_o son_n be_v ready_a to_o take_v all_o by_o the_o hand_n that_o will_v embrace_v he_o pardon_v of_o sin_n peace_n with_o god_n sanctification_n the_o mansion_n &c_n &c_n be_v ready_a to_o be_v bestow_v the_o feast_n
bridegroom_n be_v there_o any_o other_o like_a to_o he_o or_o that_o can_v compare_v with_o he_o i_o appeal_v even_o to_o you_o atheist_n and_o profane_a wretch_n that_o live_v and_o lie_v in_o your_o lust_n be_v there_o a_o belove_a like_o this_o belove_v have_v he_o a_o match_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n be_v he_o not_o the_o king_n son_n and_o if_o you_o ask_v who_o that_o be_v you_o may_v hear_v and_o know_v from_o psal_n 24._o the_o king_n of_o glory_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n strong_a and_o mighty_a in_o battle_n and_o from_o heb_fw-mi 1.3_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o father_n glory_n the_o express_a image_n of_o his_o person_n uphold_v all_o thing_n by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o power_n there_o be_v none_o like_o he_o but_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o as_o god_n he_o be_v one_o with_o they_o you_o have_v both_o the_o question_n and_o answer_v cant._n 5.9_o what_o be_v thy_o beloved_a more_o than_o another_o belove_v what_o be_v yonder_o christ_n of_o who_o we_o hear_v so_o much_o the_o answer_n be_v give_v which_o we_o can_v stay_v now_o to_o paraphrase_n upon_o he_o be_v white_a and_o ruddy_a the_o chief_a or_o standard_n bearer_n among_o ten_o thousand_o fair_a than_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o if_o you_o will_v know_v he_o more_o particular_o his_o head_n be_v as_o the_o most_o fine_a gold_n he_o be_v god_n his_o lock_n or_o his_o hair_n be_v bushy_a and_o black_a as_o a_o raven_n there_o be_v not_o the_o least_o unseemliness_n even_o in_o those_o thing_n that_o will_v to_o our_o think_n seem_v less_o necessary_a as_o his_o hair_n yea_o his_o very_a garment_n smell_v of_o myrrh_n aloe_n and_o cassia_n as_o it_o be_v psal_n 45._o his_o eye_n be_v as_o the_o eye_n of_o dove_n by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n wash_v with_o milk_n and_o fit_o set_v o_o so_o lovely_a as_o his_o property_n be_v his_o cheek_n as_o bed_n of_o spice_n as_o sweet_a flower_n his_o lip_n like_o lily_n drop_v sweet_a smell_a myrrh_n his_o hand_n as_o gold_n ring_v set_v with_o berill_n his_o belly_n or_o bowel_n of_o love_n and_o affection_n like_o the_o bright_a ivory_n overlay_v with_o saphire_n his_o leg_n like_o pillar_n of_o marble_n set_v upon_o socket_n of_o fine_a gold_n his_o countenance_n like_o lebanon_n excellent_a as_o the_o cedar_n o_o so_o excellent_a and_o stately_a his_o mouth_n be_v most_o sweet_a or_o as_o the_o word_n be_v sweetness_n in_o the_o abstract_n never_o soul_n kiss_v his_o mouth_n but_o there_o be_v a_o bond_n thereby_o lay_v on_o it_o that_o it_o can_v never_o again_o part_v with_o he_o in_o a_o word_n he_o be_v altogether_o lovely_a or_o as_o the_o word_n be_v all_o desire_n there_o be_v nothing_o that_o soul_n can_v desire_v but_o it_o be_v in_o he_o and_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o he_o but_o what_o have_v desireableness_n in_o it_o this_o be_v my_o belove_a and_o this_o be_v my_o friend_n say_v the_o bride_n o_o you_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n this_o be_v he_o he_o be_v sure_a no_o common_a or_o ordinary_a beloved_n see_v if_o among_o all_o the_o belove_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n there_o be_v any_o like_o he_o o_o you_o despiser_n and_o slighter_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n put_v yourselves_o to_o it_o be_v there_o any_o like_o he_o to_o be_v find_v have_v he_o not_o the_o preference_n of_o and_o the_o pre-eminence_n above_o all_o belove_n he_o be_v the_o only_o beget_v of_o the_o father_n full_a of_o grace_n and_o truth_n he_o be_v the_o mighty_a god_n the_o wonderful_a counsellor_n the_o everlasting_a father_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n it_o will_v well_o become_v we_o all_o to_o be_v wonder_v at_o he_o and_o to_o be_v draw_v near_o to_o he_o to_o behold_v he_o in_o his_o beauty_n to_o go_v forth_o and_o behold_v king_n solomon_n with_o the_o crown_n wherewith_o his_o mother_n crown_v he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o espousal_n o_o take_v a_o stay_a view_n of_o he_o in_o his_o personal_a excellency_n and_o in_o the_o excellent_a qualification_n of_o this_o mediatory_a office_n and_o it_o can_v be_v that_o on_o this_o ground_n you_o will_v cast_v at_o the_o match_n will_v any_o of_o you_o dare_v to_o say_v it_o or_o to_o abide_v by_o it_o that_o you_o will_v not_o marry_v christ_n because_o you_o think_v nothing_o of_o he_o or_o because_o he_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v think_v of_o we_o suppose_v none_o will_v do_v so_o if_o it_o be_v the_o second_o viz._n the_o term_n that_o you_o be_v not_o content_a with_o you_o will_v have_v christ_n grace_n and_o glory_n and_o every_o good_a thing_n but_o here_o it_o stick_v you_o look_v at_o it_o as_o a_o hard_a matter_n to_o be_v deny_v to_o yourself_o and_o to_o be_v whole_o god_n to_o renounce_v your_o own_o righteousness_n and_o your_o lust_n &_o your_o idol_n to_o be_v absolute_o devote_v to_o he_o and_o whole_o dependent_a on_o he_o in_o your_o walk_n as_o the_o evil_a &_o the_o slothful_a servant_n call_v he_o a_o hard_a master_n so_o do_v many_o think_v of_o he_o though_o they_o will_v not_o down_o right_o say_v so_o much_o in_o express_a word_n but_o i_o will_v ask_v you_o be_v there_o any_o unreasonable_a thing_n here_o or_o shall_v all_o those_o term_n be_v seek_v after_o in_o some_o respect_n in_o the_o marriage_n of_o a_o poor_a creature_n like_o yourselves_o and_o will_v you_o deny_v they_o to_o christ_n 1._o if_o you_o get_v his_o righteousness_n shall_v you_o not_o deny_v your_o own_o if_o you_o come_v under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o he_o be_v there_o any_o prejudice_n to_o lay_v by_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n if_o you_o get_v he_o for_o your_o second_o husband_n and_o infinite_o best_a be_v it_o any_o prejudice_n to_o quit_v your_o first_o husband_n the_o law_n and_o in_o that_o respect_n be_v it_o reasonable_a to_o cast_v at_o the_o bargain_n because_o it_o be_v free_a second_o be_v it_o not_o reasonable_a that_o you_o shall_v give_v he_o the_o room_n of_o all_o thing_n if_o he_o be_v able_a to_o fill_v the_o room_n of_o all_o let_v he_o have_v his_o room_n as_o be_v well_o worthy_a of_o it_o it_o be_v your_o advantage_n to_o quit_v your_o lust_n and_o sinful_a pleasure_n your_o covetousness_n pride_n vanity_n self_n conceit_n etc._n etc._n to_o exchange_v all_o for_o he_o and_o if_o you_o be_v not_o content_a of_o this_o condition_n you_o say_v he_o be_v not_o worth_a the_o have_v 3._o be_v it_o not_o reasonable_a that_o you_o shall_v be_v devote_v to_o he_o in_o your_o conversation_n that_o you_o shall_v no_o long_o play_n the_o harlot_n but_o be_v as_o a_o chaste_a virgin_n to_o he_o be_v it_o any_o advantage_n to_o you_o to_o follow_v your_o idol_n that_o will_v go_v betwixt_o you_o and_o happiness_n if_o heaven_n be_v a_o advantage_n it_o be_v your_o advantage_n to_o quit_v they_o and_o be_v for_o christ_n or_o be_v it_o any_o prejudice_n to_o be_v holy_a or_o will_v you_o quit_v christ_n because_o you_o must_v be_v holy_a or_o will_v you_o refuse_v he_o because_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v you_o to_o your_o ruin_n to_o take_v your_o own_o will_n as_o former_o yea_o it_o be_v not_o only_o reasonable_a but_o very_o good_a and_o profitable_a nay_o there_o be_v a_o necessity_n you_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o may_v not_o love_v to_o he_o loose_v your_o heart_n from_o sin_n there_o be_v another_o sort_n of_o consolation_n and_o other_o bowel_n of_o love_n at_o the_o first_o make_v of_o the_o bargain_n betwixt_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n and_o it_o be_v calculate_v for_o more_o honourable_a design_n and_o level_v to_o more_o noble_a end_n then_o any_o thing_n the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n or_o the_o flesh_n can_v promise_n to_o you_o and_o any_o of_o you_o that_o will_v stand_v and_o stick_v at_o the_o term_n that_o be_v so_o just_a equitable_a and_o every_o way_n reasonable_a and_o easy_a with_o all_o we_o take_v your_o own_o conscience_n to_o be_v witness_n that_o they_o be_v so_o and_o you_o dare_v not_o avouch_v the_o denial_n of_o their_o be_v so_o if_o you_o be_v content_a to_o take_v he_o to_o be_v reconcile_v and_o make_v friend_n with_o god_n by_o his_o satisfaction_n and_o to_o be_v make_v holy_a by_o his_o sanctifie_v spirit_n to_o be_v for_o he_o as_o he_o shall_v be_v for_o you_o it_o be_v a_o bargain_n and_o what_o i_o pray_v ail_v you_o at_o such_o a_o bargain_n if_o this_o be_v not_o make_v you_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o make_v such_o another_o what_o shall_v you_o do_v then_o but_o come_v to_o the_o wedding_n it_o be_v not_o time_n to_o dispute_v or_o debate_n but_o to_o close_o say_v o_o say_v sincere_o as_o those_o do_v jeremy_n 3.22_o behold_v we_o come_v unto_o thou_o for_o thou_o
be_v represent_v to_o be_v in_o here_o they_o aâ—e_v go_v we_o be_v sit_v still_o they_o be_v weep_v our_o eye_n be_v dry_a and_o our_o heart_n hard_o the_o humble_a mournful_a way_n of_o religion_n alace_o be_v much_o go_v from_o among_o we_o again_o they_o be_v renew_v the_o covenant_n but_o ah_o what_o can_v we_o say_v as_o to_o the_o secure_n of_o thing_n betwixt_o god_n and_o we_o be_v not_o the_o most_o part_n as_o well_o satisfy_v with_o their_o state_n and_o condition_n as_o if_o there_o be_v nothing_o wrong_v nor_o amiss_o in_o it_o alace_o shall_v we_o slubber_v and_o scurf_n over_o religion_n and_o valour_n self_n from_o ourselves_o and_o from_o oâ—hers_n when_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n may_v if_o awake_v tell_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o in_o covenant_n with_o god_n i_o know_v many_o of_o you_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o say_v you_o be_v friend_n with_o god_n but_o let_v i_o ask_v such_o do_v you_o ever_o know_v and_o believe_v the_o enmity_n do_v you_o ever_o apprehend_v yourselves_o to_o be_v stranger_n to_o god_n and_o without_o the_o covenant_n do_v you_o ever_o experimental_o know_v any_o good_a that_o his_o word_n do_v to_o you_o as_o to_o the_o bring_n of_o you_o under_o the_o bond_n of_o the_o covenant_n have_v any_o gracious_a change_n follow_v upon_o it_o the_o truth_n be_v many_o of_o you_o think_v that_o you_o may_v go_v to_o heaven_n without_o the_o word_n and_o the_o save_a effect_n of_o it_o on_o your_o heart_n you_o find_v they_o as_o you_o fancy_n always_o incline_v to_o love_n god_n you_o suppose_v that_o you_o be_v always_o in_o friendship_n with_o he_o which_o though_o there_o be_v nothing_o else_o to_o prove_v it_o be_v a_o manifest_a evidence_n that_o you_o be_v never_o real_o in_o friendship_n with_o he_o but_o let_v i_o ask_v yet_o further_o do_v you_o ever_o know_v what_o it_o be_v to_o make_v use_n of_o christ_n mediation_n in_o the_o make_n up_o of_o a_o covenant_n betwixt_o god_n and_o you_o it_o be_v like_a you_o will_v say_v you_o pray_v but_o you_o may_v have_v do_v that_o though_o christ_n have_v never_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o though_o there_o have_v be_v no_o ground_n for_o your_o acceptance_n on_o his_o account_n but_o i_o say_v again_o what_o use_v make_v you_o of_o his_o mediation_n and_o suffering_n i_o fear_v you_o know_v little_a or_o nothing_o at_o all_o of_o this_o but_o you_o come_v to_o he_o because_o you_o imagine_v that_o he_o bear_v a_o goodwill_n to_o all_o sinner_n and_o be_v very_o easy_a to_o be_v deal_v with_o and_o that_o god_n the_o father_n be_v more_o inexorrable_a and_o a_o hard_a party_n to_o deal_v with_o then_o he_o as_o if_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n be_v not_o as_o just_o as_o the_o father_n or_o as_o if_o god_n the_o father_n be_v not_o as_o ready_a through_o a_o mediator_n to_o accept_v of_o sinner_n as_o the_o son_n be_v i_o will_v ask_v you_o yet_o further_o do_v you_o think_v or_o can_v you_o with_o any_o just_a reason_n think_v that_o your_o covenant_n be_v sure_a when_o you_o know_v neither_o what_o it_o be_v nor_o how_o you_o have_v enter_v into_o it_o in_o the_o covenant_n as_o there_o be_v a_o offer_n on_o god_n side_n so_o there_o must_v be_v a_o receive_n on_o you_o though_o i_o grant_v that_o oftentimes_o this_o to_o serious_a soul_n will_v be_v unclear_a and_o it_o will_v bâ—_n their_o burden_n that_o they_o have_v not_o strong_a enough_o desire_v tâ—_n have_v it_o through_o and_o clear_a such_o poo_n soul_n will_v puâ—_n their_o darkness_n unbelief_n and_o undexterousness_n in_o christ_n hand_n to_o be_v help_v but_o it_o be_v a_o sad_a matter_n that_o when_o wâ—_n shall_v be_v pray_v you_o to_o close_v with_o christ_n in_o the_o covenant_n i_o must_v be_v our_o work_n and_o the_o hard_a piece_n of_o it_o to_o shake_v many_o of_o you_o out_o of_o your_o presumption_n it_o be_v unpleasure_n to_o we_o god_n know_v to_o preach_v you_o out_o of_o thâ—_n covenant_n but_o your_o presumption_n lay_v a_o necessitâ—_n on_o we_o to_o lance_v you_o to_o the_o quick_a and_o to_o search_v down_o tâ—_n the_o bottom_n of_o your_o sore_n because_o these_o must_v be_v discover_v and_o lay_v open_a before_o there_o can_v be_v any_o juâ—_n ground_n for_o the_o application_n of_o consolation_n if_o once_o 〈◊〉_d can_v get_v you_o bring_v under_o a_o through_o conviction_n thâ—_n you_o have_v be_v delude_v yourselves_o we_o may_v yet_o haâ—_n sweet_a lively_a comfortable_a and_o refreshfull_a say_v if_o 〈◊〉_d be_v in_o this_o posture_n go_v and_o weep_v for_o pervertiâ—_n your_o way_n with_o your_o face_n towards_o zion_n towards_o gâ—_n through_o the_o mediator_n you_o may_v expect_v god_n blessiâ—_n on_o these_o solemn_a ordinance_n and_o that_o there_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d a_o covenant_n make_v up_o with_o he_o never_o to_o be_v forget_v 〈◊〉_d be_v serious_a in_o the_o business_n and_o let_v not_o this_o opportuniâ—_n go_v by_o you_o unimproved_a to_o the_o best_a &_o utmost_a advantage_n and_o himself_o gracious_o help_v you_o hereunto_o jeremiah_n 50._o verse_n 4.5_o in_o those_o day_n and_o in_o that_o time_n say_v the_o lord_n the_o child_n of_o israel_n shall_v come_v they_o and_o the_o child_n of_o judah_n together_o go_v &_o weep_v they_o shall_v go_v and_o seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n verse_n 5._o they_o shall_v ask_v the_o way_n to_o zion_n with_o their_o face_n thither-ward_n say_v come_v and_o let_v we_o join_v ourselves_o to_o the_o lord_n in_o a_o perpetual_a covenant_n that_o shall_v not_o be_v forget_v sermon_n ii_o covenant_v with_o god_n if_o it_o be_v real_a well_o ground_v and_o sure_a be_v a_o business_n of_o incomparable_o great_a concern_n and_o advantage_n to_o sinner_n but_o when_o it_o be_v otherwise_o and_o only_o imagine_v without_o any_o solid_a ground_n it_o be_v attend_v with_o the_o great_a disapointment_n and_o prejudice_n imaginable_a a_o man_n in_o that_o case_n fanci_v himself_o to_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o friendship_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n while_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o god_n and_o god_n a_o enemy_n to_o he_o and_o be_v there_o any_o disappointment_n or_o disadvantage_n in_o the_o world_n comparable_a to_o that_o it_o be_v one_o great_a end_n and_o design_n of_o all_o ordinance_n that_o stranger_n to_o god_n by_o nature_n may_v be_v engage_v to_o he_o and_o make_v to_o become_v his_o covenant_v people_n it_o be_v for_o this_o end_n that_o christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n and_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n even_o to_o bring_v sinner_n into_o a_o covenant_n of_o reconciliation_n and_o friendship_n with_o god_n and_o therefore_o the_o ordinance_n that_o be_v now_o approach_v be_v call_v the_o new_a covenant_n or_o new_a testament_n in_o his_o blood_n the_o word_n have_v in_o they_o a_o short_a and_o sweet_a sum_n &_o compend_v of_o the_o gracious_a frame_n of_o a_o people_n turn_v home_n to_o god_n to_o get_v a_o break_a covenant_n make_v up_o israel_n and_o judah_n have_v deep_o decline_v from_o the_o bless_a state_n and_o condition_n wherein_o god_n have_v once_o gracious_o put_v they_o their_o return_n and_o repentance_n be_v here_o both_o prophesy_v of_o and_o promise_v and_o this_o be_v the_o great_a thing_n which_o they_o design_v in_o their_o return_v even_o to_o get_v the_o knot_n to_o say_v so_o of_o the_o covenant_n betwixt_o god_n and_o they_o make_v fast_o and_o sure_a so_o as_o they_o may_v never_o any_o more_o be_v separate_v from_o he_o we_o shall_v at_o this_o time_n short_o name_v some_o general_a observation_n from_o the_o word_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v this_o that_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o people_n who_o hauâ—_n any_o conviction_n of_o â—heir_a sin_n and_o of_o their_o distance_n from_o god_n shall_v more_o single_o aim_v at_o and_o serious_o seek_v after_o then_o to_o be_v firm_o join_v to_o the_o lord_n in_o covenant_n or_o to_o be_v in_o good_a term_n with_o he_o according_a to_o his_o covenant_n for_o these_o come_v to_o the_o same_o amount_v to_o be_v in_o good_a term_n with_o god_n to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n and_o to_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o the_o one_o we_o come_v to_o the_o other_o this_o we_o say_v shall_v be_v aim_v at_o &_o seek_v after_o by_o all_o that_o be_v natural_o bear_v enemy_n to_o god_n alien_n and_o stranger_n to_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n without_o hope_n and_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n ephes_n 2.12_o compare_v with_o vers_n 1.2_o 3._o where_o to_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n and_o tâ—espâ—sses_n be_v expound_v to_o be_v without_o the_o covenant_n but_o more_o especial_o those_o who_o be_v touch_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o
which_o especial_o appear_v in_o this_o weep_n when_o serious_a look_v into_o the_o person_n own_o condition_n so_o affect_v the_o heart_n as_o it_o flâ—ws_v either_o in_o tear_n without_o and_o in_o sigh_n and_o groan_v within_o or_o in_o the_o latter_a without_o the_o former_a there_o be_v a_o holy_a indifferency_n as_o to_o their_o external_a lot_n and_o a_o absolute_a submissiveness_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o be_v deal_v with_o and_o dispose_v upon_o as_o himself_o think_v fit_a if_o so_o be_v they_o be_v admit_v into_o a_o covenant_n with_o he_o they_o be_v sweet_o submissive_a to_o the_o term_n let_v god_n do_v with_o they_o what_o he_o will_v they_o know_v it_o will_v be_v well_o if_o they_o get_v once_o within_o the_o bond_n of_o his_o covenant_n and_o that_o it_o will_v never_o be_v well_o with_o they_o if_o they_o be_v without_o it_o though_o this_o be_v somewhat_o general_a yet_o it_o will_v be_v find_v to_o be_v a_o near_a yea_o a_o narrow_a trial_n if_o softness_n of_o heart_n bespeak_v a_o good_a frame_n and_o fit_v for_o covenant_v with_o god_n ah_o where_o be_v it_o the_o little_a heart-softness_n that_o be_v among_o we_o be_v one_o oâ—_n the_o neck-breaks_a of_o religion_n and_o mar_v our_o growth_n exceed_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v or_o think_v of_o our_o condition_n when_o we_o call_v to_o remembrance_n the_o seeker_n of_o god_n of_o old_a who_o water_v their_o couch_n with_o tear_n and_o make_v their_o bed_n to_o swim_v who_o mingle_v their_o drink_n with_o tear_n and_o their_o meat_n with_o weep_v o_o what_o be_v become_v of_o that_o now_o or_o what_o religion_n be_v this_o that_o we_o have_v in_o these_o day_n in_o comparison_n of_o that_o which_o they_o have_v who_o be_v so_o serious_a and_o so_o much_o affect_v and_o heart-wrought_a with_o their_o religion_n when_o we_o be_v so_o chil-cold_a and_o freeze_a when_o our_o heart_n be_v scarce_o kind_o warm_v much_o less_o soften_v and_o melt_v it_o be_v no_o wonder_n there_o be_v much_o lament_n for_o the_o want_n of_o sense_n and_o life_n when_o there_o be_v so_o much_o heart-hardness_n the_o contrary_a of_o this_o heart_n melt_v softness_n but_o it_o may_v be_v ask_v here_o how_o come_v it_o to_o pass_v that_o the_o people_n of_o god_n be_v now_o so_o unlike_o that_o which_o god_n people_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v so_o little_o soften_v contrite_a and_o melt_v i_o speak_v not_o of_o external_a weep_a and_o shed_v of_o tear_n for_o there_o may_v be_v much_o of_o that_o where_o the_o heart_n be_v but_o little_o soften_v though_o not_o ordinary_o often_o when_o the_o heart_n be_v inward_o melt_v external_a weep_v in_o some_o measure_n follow_v though_o the_o one_o of_o these_o may_v be_v and_o be_v some_o time_n without_o the_o other_o neither_o do_v i_o speak_v of_o that_o softness_n which_o be_v peculiar_o requisite_a for_o the_o communion_n but_o of_o that_o which_o be_v call_v for_o in_o our_o ordinary_a walk_n to_o make_v we_o fold_v yield_a and_o pliable_a to_o god_n ready_a to_o receive_v any_o impression_n that_o he_o will_v please_v to_o stamp_v on_o we_o what_o i_o say_v can_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o want_n of_o this_o or_o that_o we_o be_v not_o in_o it_o as_o god_n people_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v i_o answer_v first_o it_o may_v be_v that_o professor_n now_o have_v much_o more_o conceit_n of_o their_o profession_n and_o content_v themselves_o better_o with_o the_o form_n and_o with_o the_o gospel_n be_v clear_a now_o than_o it_o be_v in_o former_a day_n and_o god_n resist_v the_o proud_a yea_o even_a pride_n in_o the_o godly_a tremble_v &_o such_o other_o evidence_n of_o tenderness_n in_o several_a of_o those_o saint_n mention_v in_o the_o scripture_n be_v not_o much_o to_o be_v find_v with_o we_o we_o be_v alace_o very_o unlike_o they_o a_o sharp_a word_n from_o god_n will_v have_v make_v the_o strong_a of_o they_o to_o tremble_v nay_o the_o godly_a be_v several_a time_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n describe_v to_o be_v trembler_n at_o the_o word_n but_o we_o very_o general_o be_v bolster_v up_o in_o a_o manner_n with_o much_o stoutheartedness_n and_o self_n conceit_n as_o if_o we_o be_v abâ—ve_v challenge_n fear_n doubt_n and_o puzzle_v case_n of_o conscience_n david_n job_n paul_n and_o other_o of_o the_o saint_n who_o have_v not_o such_o ground_n for_o that_o sort_n of_o exercise_n as_o most_o of_o we_o have_v may_v i_o not_o say_v as_o all_o of_o we_o have_v yet_o be_v more_o in_o it_o then_o we_o whence_o this_o come_v be_v worthy_a of_o our_o serious_a inquiry_n it_o be_v probable_a that_o pride_n and_o self_n conceit_n have_v much_o influence_n upon_o it_o second_o we_o fear_v that_o christian_n now_o a_o day_n have_v much_o betake_v themselves_o to_o the_o external_a decking_n and_o adorn_n of_o religion_n with_o neglect_n in_o part_n at_o least_o and_o to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o religion_n itself_o of_o the_o soul_n and_o substance_n of_o it_o the_o godly_a of_o old_a be_v single_a and_o plain_a in_o religion_n as_o jacob_n be_v call_v a_o plain_a man_n and_o take_v up_o with_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n but_o many_o now_o be_v so_o much_o take_v with_o gift_n and_o be_v so_o fond_a of_o they_o that_o a_o covenant_n interest_n self-denial_n mortification_n and_o the_o like_a take_v they_o up_o the_o less_o many_o of_o you_o be_v at_o more_o labour_n and_o pain_n to_o hold_v up_o a_o name_n then_o to_o mortify_v such_o a_o lust_n as_o be_v a_o self-seeking_a humour_n or_o to_o have_v matter_n tho_o ough_o and_o clear_a betwixt_o god_n and_o you_o three_o they_o make_v moâ—e_n and_o great_a account_n of_o communion_n with_o god_n than_o we_o do_v seek_v after_o it_o as_o a_o thing_n they_o be_v take_v up_o with_o which_o now_o alace_o be_v much_o neglect_v bâ—cau_o e_o we_o bear_v that_o our_o salvation_n do_v not_o depend_v simple_o on_o intimaâ—_n and_o familiar_a fellowship_n with_o god_n we_o be_v the_o less_o careful_a and_o solicitous_a about_o it_o whereas_o of_o old_a the_o want_n of_o it_o make_v they_o sick_a of_o love_n as_o the_o spouse_n be_v cant._n 5_o and_o what_o longing_n faint_a and_o out-crying_a be_v there_o for_o it_o psal_n 42_o it_o be_v a_o prison_n to_o they_o to_o be_v in_o a_o palace_n want_v god_n company_n this_o be_v a_o main_a thing_n that_o soften_v people_n heart_n even_o to_o have_v the_o lord_n manifest_v himself_o to_o have_v the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n lift_v up_o and_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o love_n and_o good_a will_n shine_v warm_a on_o we_o too_o much_o seek_v of_o great_a thing_n for_o ourselves_o foâ—_n g_o endure_v or_o greatness_n in_o the_o world_n in_o makinâ—_n godliness_n some_o way_n to_o be_v gain_n and_o count_a gain_n as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v godliness_n alace_o it_o be_v not_o much_o our_o care_n to_o have_v victory_n over_o the_o world_n and_o that_o it_o may_v have_v liâ—le_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o christ_n much_o of_o it_o it_o be_v not_o the_o design_n that_o we_o drive_v with_o suitable_a vigour_n even_o to_o be_v heavenly_a mind_a and_o to_o brook_v a_o soft_a heart_n love_v not_o the_o world_n say_v the_o apostle_n 1_o john_n 2.15_o nor_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o world_n for_o whoso_o love_v the_o world_n the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n be_v not_o in_o he_o they_o so_o far_o overcome_v the_o world_n that_o they_o suffer_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n know_v in_o themselves_o they_o have_v a_o better_a and_o a_o endure_a substance_n in_o heaven_n as_o it_o be_v heb._n 10.34_o but_o the_o wicked_a and_o man_n of_o the_o world_n have_v what_o heart_n can_v wish_v even_a water_n of_o a_o full_a cup_n be_v wring_v out_o to_o they_o god_n people_n turn_v in_o thither_o and_o will_v needs_o essay_n and_o try_v the_o comfort_n of_o a_o present_a world_n what_o satisfaction_n they_o can_v yield_v they_o as_o we_o may_v see_v solomon_n do_v to_o his_o great_a prejudice_n for_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o world_n in_o a_o great_a measure_n get_v the_o upper_a hand_n of_o he_o and_o that_o after_o the_o lord_n have_v appear_v to_o he_o twice_o it_o be_v good_a and_o much_o to_o be_v wish_v that_o many_o of_o you_o do_v espy_v this_o evil_n in_o yourselves_o the_o scripture_n insist_o much_o in_o it_o as_o that_o which_o man_n heart_n be_v main_o carry_v out_o after_o and_o yet_o we_o can_v get_v none_o almost_o convince_v of_o it_o man_n will_v be_v get_v convince_v of_o gross_a out-breaking_a evil_n but_o of_o this_o evil_a the_o most_o earthly_a mind_a worm_n can_v be_v get_v convince_v nay_o even_o good_a people_n be_v hardly_o get_v convince_v of_o it_o but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o less_o hazard_n of_o
come_v ashore_o all_o tear_n shall_v be_v wipe_v from_o your_o eye_n and_o sorrow_n and_o sigh_v shall_v flee_v away_o and_o you_o shall_v meet_v with_o that_o word_n o_o warm_a word_n come_v you_o faithful_a servant_n enter_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o your_o lord_n you_o will_v not_o always_o fight_v and_o wrestle_v neither_o will_v you_o be_v always_o tempt_v and_o trouble_v rest_n and_o repose_n be_v a_o come_v it_o be_v even_o at_o hand_n then_o one_o ray_n of_o his_o countenance_n will_v be_v infinite_o more_o heartsome_a refresh_v and_o satisfie_v than_o all_o these_o thing_n that_o you_o be_v now_o call_v to_o abandon_v and_o part_v with_o can_v possible_o amount_v to_o christ_n first_o welcome_o to_o his_o father_n house_n will_v eternal_o banish_v the_o remembrance_n of_o all_o the_o sad_a thing_n that_o you_o meet_v with_o in_o this_o world_n the_o four_o and_o last_o observation_n be_v that_o the_o great_a mean_a of_o secure_v a_o covenanter_n &_o make_v he_o steadfast_a be_v faith_n exercise_v on_o god_n or_o adhere_v to_o he_o by_o faith_n by_o virtue_n of_o this_o covenant_n it_o be_v not_o to_o lay_v weight_n on_o or_o trust_v to_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o see_v god_n have_v make_v a_o promise_n of_o thorow-bearing_a to_o undertake_v the_o duty_n that_o we_o be_v call_v to_o in_o his_o strength_n trust_v to_o his_o faithfulness_n and_o to_o his_o furnish_n of_o we_o according_a to_o the_o covenant_n as_o when_o poor_a sinner_n be_v summon_v to_o appear_v before_o god_n and_o they_o have_v no_o righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o they_o be_v to_o step_v forward_o trust_v to_o christ_n righteousness_n so_o when_o they_o be_v call_v to_o duty_n and_o they_o have_v no_o strength_n of_o their_o own_o to_o enable_v they_o to_o a_o suitable_a discharge_n thereof_o they_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o god_n be_v faithful_a who_o have_v promise_v and_o who_o will_v also_o do_v it_o and_o indeed_o believer_n have_v find_v in_o their_o comfortable_a experience_n that_o when_o they_o have_v adventure_v on_o duty_n with_o a_o believe_a look_n to_o god_n covenant_v strength_n they_o have_v find_v it_o go_v sweet_o &_o surprise_o well_o with_o they_o thus_o it_o be_v say_v of_o those_o worthy_n mention_v heb._n 11._o that_o through_o faith_n they_o wrought_v righteousness_n as_o well_o as_o they_o do_v all_o other_o thing_n thereby_o this_o also_o be_v it_o which_o the_o lord_n inculcate_v john_n 15._o abide_v in_o i_o say_v he_o and_o you_o shall_v bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n as_o the_o branch_n can_v bear_v fruit_n of_o itself_o except_o it_o abide_v in_o the_o vine_n no_o more_o can_v you_o except_o you_o abide_v in_o i_o for_o without_o i_o you_o can_v do_v nothing_o where_o it_o be_v clear_a that_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n but_o that_o we_o must_v abide_v in_o he_o and_o have_v continual_a dependence_n on_o he_o for_o the_o influence_n of_o life_n and_o strength_n derive_v from_o he_o you_o then_o that_o will_v be_v faithful_a in_o god_n covenant_n &_o will_v have_v it_o perpetual_a never_o to_o be_v forget_v must_v especial_o make_v use_n of_o this_o mean_a make_v conscience_n of_o all_o other_o appoint_v mean_n watch_n and_o pray_v that_o you_o enter_v not_o into_o tentation_n but_o see_v that_o you_o neglect_v not_o this_o mean_a which_o if_o you_o do_v the_o watchman_z will_v watch_v in_o vain_a and_o your_o grip_n or_o hold_v will_v be_v unsiker_n if_o you_o make_v not_o use_v of_o he_o to_o make_v it_o sure_a and_o to_o keep_v it_o so_o and_o therefore_o 1._o mind_v serious_o and_o constant_o what_o you_o be_v in_o and_z of_o yourselves_o even_o fickle_a fectless_a weak_a feeble_a and_o unconstant_a creature_n not_o dare_v to_o undertake_v any_o thing_n in_o your_o own_o strength_n 2._o remember_v what_o god_n be_v and_o that_o you_o have_v a_o worthy_a able_a and_o responsal_n cautioner_n 3._o remember_v that_o you_o be_v engage_v in_o a_o covenant_n never_o to_o be_v forget_v forget_v be_v the_o first_o rise_v of_o unfaithfulness_n 4._o remember_v the_o promise_n that_o god_n have_v make_v for_o your_o thorow-bearing_a and_o let_v faith_n be_v exercise_v on_o they_o join_v with_o diligence_n and_o watchfulness_n a_o suitable_a exercise_n of_o faith_n 5._o take_v a_o serious_a look_n every_o day_n when_o you_o go_v to_o pray_v of_o your_o resolution_n and_o engagement_n renew_v they_o frequent_o and_o serious_o in_o his_o own_o strength_n and_o be_v cast_v the_o other_o knot_n and_o put_v the_o heart_n distinct_o to_o say_v this_o be_v my_o bargain_n and_o i_o will_v through_o grace_n abide_v by_o it_o and_o then_o go_v and_o pray_v over_o it_o that_o you_o may_v be_v make_v faithful_a in_o your_o thus_o covenant_v with_o god_n that_o you_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o pay_v your_o vow_n and_o make_v your_o honest_a resolution_n practicable_a level_v at_o this_o as_o your_o scope_n and_o design_n in_o all_o duty_n i_o have_v say_v such_o a_o thing_n and_o have_v not_o keep_v my_o word_n lord_n forgive_v it_o for_o christ_n sake_n i_o be_o engage_v in_o this_o and_o that_o and_o the_o other_o duty_n lord_n help_v i_o to_o perform_v and_o for_o your_o furtherance_n in_o humiliation_n and_o soft_a walk_v before_o god_n look_v on_o all_o your_o sin_n as_o aggravate_v by_o this_o unfaithful_a and_o treacherous_a deal_n in_o god_n covenant_n and_o on_o all_o duty_n as_o those_o which_o your_o covenant_n with_o god_n bind_v you_o to_o depend_v on_o he_o for_o strength_n to_o be_v communicate_v to_o you_o according_a to_o the_o covenant_n for_o go_v about_o they_o suitable_o and_o acceptable_o and_o within_o a_o little_a while_n you_o shall_v get_v a_o fair_a pass_n to_o be_v go_v and_o a_o full_a discharge_n of_o all_o that_o you_o be_v trust_v with_o according_a to_o the_o covenant_n and_o the_o lord_n help_v you_o to_o be_v faithful_a so_o that_o it_o may_v be_v betwixt_o god_n and_o you_o in_o very_a deed_n a_o perpetual_a covenant_n that_o shall_v not_o be_v forget_v a_o sermon_n preach_v immediate_o before_o the_o communion_n on_o matth._n 26._o verse_n 28.29_o for_o thiâ—_n be_v my_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n whâ—â—_n be_v shed_v for_o many_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o i_o sâ—_n unto_o you_o i_o which_o will_v not_o drink_v henceforth_o of_o this_o fruit_n 〈◊〉_d the_o vine_n until_o that_o day_n when_o i_o drink_v it_o new_a wâ—_n you_o in_o my_o father_n kingdom_n although_o we_o have_v no_o more_o to_o do_v at_o our_o meeting_n together_o in_o this_o place_n to_o day_n but_o to_o read_v and_o heâ—_n these_o same_o wonderful_a word_n if_o our_o heart_n be_v in_o suitable_a spiritual_a frame_n know_v and_o consider_v whâ—_n we_o be_v about_o and_o do_v we_o will_v be_v in_o a_o divine_a rapture_n and_o transport_v of_o admiration_n at_o his_o love_n aâ—_n kindle_v into_o a_o flame_n of_o holy_a zeal_n for_o his_o glory_n by_o then_o o_o what_o sweet_a and_o happy_a word_n be_v these_o from_o our_o diâ—ing_a lord_n jesus_n christ_n his_o mouth_n eye_n have_v not_o see_v eâ—_n have_v not_o hear_v neither_o have_v it_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n 〈◊〉_d man_n to_o conceive_v what_o thing_n the_o lord_n have_v prepare_v fâ—â—_n they_o that_o wait_v for_o he_o and_o indeed_o there_o be_v a_o sum_n oâ—_n they_o in_o these_o word_n they_o be_v a_o compend_n of_o tâ—_n testament_n and_o legacy_n which_o our_o lord_n have_v leave_v to_o hâ—_n friend_n o_o sinner_n be_v of_o good_a cheer_n there_o be_v gooâ—_n news_n and_o glad_a tiding_n of_o great_a joy_n here_o here_o be_v tâ—_n new_a covenant_n and_o all_o that_o be_v in_o it_o and_o remission_n 〈◊〉_d sin_n in_o particular_a as_o the_o legacy_n here_o be_v christ_n whiâ—â—_n make_v this_o covenant_n savoury_a and_o it_o be_v confirm_v 〈◊〉_d his_o death_n who_o be_v the_o testator_n thereof_o which_o make_v it_o sure_a here_o be_v heaven_n and_o eternal_a glory_n and_o what_o will_v you_o have_v more_o this_o be_v say_v he_o my_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n whiâ—h_o be_v shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o many_o which_o hold_v forth_o the_o promise_n and_o the_o convey_v of_o they_o the_o legacy_n and_o how_o it_o come_v to_o we_o i_o will_v not_o say_v he_o drink_v of_o this_o fruit_n of_o the_o vine_n until_o i_o drink_v it_o new_a with_o you_o in_o my_o father_n kingdom_n there_o be_v heaven_n the_o heartsome_a up_o shoot_v of_o all_o remission_n of_o sin_n come_v to_o sinner_n covenant_n wise_a through_o christ_n blood_n and_o by_o close_v with_o christ_n and_o make_v application_n of_o this_o blood_n sinner_n come_v to_o get_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o be_v bring_v at_o last_o to_o drink_v the_o new_a
the_o lord_n supper_n will_v be_v so_o present_a serious_a and_o every_o way_n in_o a_o posture_n suttable_a to_o that_o action_n as_o if_o they_o be_v never_o to_o have_v the_o offer_n or_o occasion_n of_o another_o communion_n as_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o elijah_n the_o prophet_n arise_v eat_v for_o thou_o have_v a_o long_a journey_n to_o go_v so_o say_v the_o lord_n to_o the_o disciple_n and_o in_o they_o to_o we_o henceforth_o i_o will_v drink_v no_o more_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o vine_n till_o i_o drink_v it_o new_a with_o you_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o my_o father_n you_o will_v get_v no_o mo_z communion_n with_o i_o here_o and_o therefore_o go_v right_o about_o this_o improve_v it_o well_o and_o let_v a_o foundation_n be_v lay_v here_o of_o a_o solid_a stand_a interest_n in_o i_o that_o you_o may_v be_v ready_a to_o meet_v with_o the_o trial_n that_o be_v come_v ten_o observe_v that_o sinner_n who_o receive_v jesus_n christ_n on_o the_o term_n he_o be_v offer_v in_o the_o gospel_n and_o take_v the_o sacrament_n for_o a_o confirmation_n of_o their_o interest_n in_o he_o and_o in_o his_o pucchase_n though_o they_o shall_v never_o have_v another_o communion_n in_o this_o world_n may_v confident_o expect_v a_o joyful_a one_o in_o heaven_n i_o tell_v you_o say_v he_o for_o your_o consolation_n though_o i_o drink_v no_o more_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o vine_n with_o you_o here_o yet_o the_o time_n come_v when_o you_o and_o i_o shall_v drink_v it_o new_a in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o my_o father_n eleven_o observe_v that_o honest_a communicant_n sensible_a of_o sin_n and_o content_a to_o take_v christ_n on_o his_o own_o term_n be_v call_v to_o be_v cheerful_a and_o to_o cheer_v themselves_o in_o the_o lively_a hope_n and_o expectation_n of_o heaven_n and_o a_o believer_n though_o a_o sinner_n that_o take_v this_o way_n shall_v take_v his_o communion_n as_o a_o seal_n and_o pledge_v confirm_v he_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o hope_n of_o his_o be_v ere_o long_o to_o have_v a_o eternal_a and_o unin_n errupt_v communion_n with_o christ_n in_o glory_n in_o these_o observation_n you_o have_v a_o short_a hint_n of_o the_o treasure_n that_o believer_n have_v in_o christ_n and_o from_o they_o you_o may_v gather_v what_o a_o full_a christ_n a_o full_a covenant_n and_o good_a bargain_n you_o have_v who_o have_v real_o close_v with_o he_o you_o have_v a_o most_o liberal_a and_o rich_o bountiful_a mediator_n who_o have_v put_v all_o these_o great_a thing_n and_o many_o mo_z into_o his_o testament_n to_o sinner_n offer_v to_o they_o in_o the_o gospel_n and_o seal_v in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o his_o supper_n to_o all_o they_o that_o take_v he_o and_o rest_n satisfy_v with_o he_o for_o which_o satisfaction_n there_o be_v all_o the_o reason_n in_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o to_o come_v in_o particular_a application_n to_o the_o use_v of_o all_o there_o be_v â—ere_z good_a and_o large_a ground_n to_o speak_v a_o little_a to_o these_o three_o 1._o to_o bring_v forth_o to_o you_o the_o good_a news_n of_o salvation_n through_o christ_n 2._o to_o exhort_v and_o press_v you_o to_o embrace_v and_o accept_v of_o they_o with_o gladness_n of_o heart_n to_o make_v welcome_a this_o faithful_a say_n worthy_a of_o all_o acceptation_n that_o christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n 3._o to_o comfort_n aâ—d_v solace_v sinner_n that_o have_v betake_v themselves_o to_o christ_n in_o the_o abundant_a consolation_n of_o this_o covenant_n and_o in_o the_o administration_n of_o it_o and_o in_o the_o mediator_n the_o great_a subject_n and_o substance_n of_o it_o and_o see_v it_o may_v well_o be_v say_v here_o who_o be_v sufficient_a for_o these_o thing_n you_o will_v have_v a_o eye_n to_o he_o who_o can_v make_v this_o gospel_n to_o savour_v sweet_o and_o even_o triumph_v the_o commission_n to_o preach_v it_o be_v he_o the_o ordinance_n and_o institution_n be_v he_o and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o appetite_n for_o your_o food_n among_o you_o any_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o desire_v of_o communion_n with_o bless_a jesus_n here_o and_o of_o communion_n with_o he_o in_o heaven_n hereafter_o look_v o_o look_v up_o to_o he_o and_o beseech_v he_o to_o breath_n on_o his_o own_o ordinance_n and_o to_o back_o this_o word_n with_o life_n and_o power_n the_o first_o use_v then_o serve_v to_o bring_v forth_o to_o you_o this_o day_n the_o good_a news_n of_o salvation_n through_o jesus_n christ_n o_o sinner_n by_o this_o gospel_n and_o testament_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o the_o administration_n of_o this_o ordinance_n we_o have_v good_a news_n to_o tell_v you_o this_o be_v the_o new_a testament_n in_o his_o blood_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o many_o i_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o hold_v forth_o to_o you_o the_o goodness_n and_o gladness_n of_o these_o news_n and_o tiding_n in_o these_o three_o and_o will_v to_o god_n we_o have_v sensible_a sinner_n to_o believe_v receive_v and_o welcome_v they_o 1._o that_o there_o be_v a_o good_a bargain_n through_o christ_n to_o be_v get_v by_o sinner_n 2._o that_o sinner_n by_o accept_v of_o christ_n have_v sufficient_a warrant_n and_o good_a security_n for_o apply_v to_o themselves_o and_o make_v use_n of_o this_o good_a bargain_n 3._o that_o christ_n be_v most_o willing_a and_o desirous_a that_o sinner_n shall_v close_v with_o this_o bargain_n and_o make_v use_n of_o he_o and_o of_o his_o righteousness_n for_o attain_v the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o for_o make_v themselves_o happy_a everlasting_o for_o the_o first_o sinner_n here_o be_v a_o good_a bargain_n to_o you_o through_o christ_n glad_a tiding_n of_o great_a happiness_n fear_v not_o say_v the_o angel_n to_o the_o shepherd_n luke_n 2.10.11_o behold_v i_o bring_v you_o glad_a tiding_n of_o great_a joy_n which_o shall_v be_v to_o all_o people_n for_o unto_o you_o it_o bear_v this_o day_n in_o the_o city_n of_o david_n a_o saviour_n which_o be_v christ_n the_o lord_n yea_o we_o have_v these_o good_a news_n to_o preach_v to_o day_n behold_v to_o we_o have_v die_v a_o saviour_n and_o he_o have_v make_v his_o testament_n and_o have_v lefâ—_n a_o most_o ample_a rich_a comfortable_a and_o bless_a legacy_n and_o be_v not_o this_o a_o good_a &_o full_a bargain_n which_o will_v be_v clear_a if_o you_o consider_v first_o the_o real_a worth_n of_o it_o be_v there_o any_o thing_n a_o sinner_n can_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o but_o it_o be_v here_o or_o any_o ill_n that_o a_o sinner_n can_v be_v under_o but_o there_o be_v here_o a_o remedy_n for_o it_o be_v it_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n feat_n of_o justice_n feel_v wrath_n the_o apprehension_n of_o hell_n here_o be_v glad_a tiding_n remission_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n this_o be_v the_o one_o express_v article_n of_o the_o testament_n here_o we_o tell_v you_o sinner_n there_o be_v a_o saviour_n who_o life_n have_v go_v for_o sin_n and_o there_o be_v a_o free_a absolution_n to_o be_v have_v by_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n to_o all_o who_o will_v lay_v hold_n on_o it_o second_o you_o have_v the_o covenant_n to_o make_v it_o sure_a and_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v particular_o mention_v in_o it_o for_o your_o satisfaction_n nay_o look_v what_o ever_o further_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n and_o you_o have_v it_o also_o upon_o your_o close_n with_o christ_n according_a to_o his_o divine_a power_n he_o have_v say_v the_o apostle_n 2_o pet._n 1.3_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o thing_n that_o pertain_v to_o life_n and_o godliness_n and_o vers_fw-la 4._o exceed_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n be_v give_v we_o promise_v of_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n what_o a_o bundle_n of_o promise_n have_v we_o ezek._n 36._o i_o will_v sprinkle_v clean_a water_n upon_o you_o and_o wash_v you_o from_o all_o your_o uncleanness_n and_o from_o all_o your_o idol_n will_v i_o cleanse_v you_o and_o will_v cause_v you_o to_o walk_v in_o my_o statute_n and_o do_v they_o etc._n etc._n there_o be_v promise_n of_o subduce_v of_o the_o body_n of_o death_n of_o circumcise_n the_o heart_n of_o cause_v to_o love_n god_n of_o put_v his_o fear_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o heal_a back_n sliding_n these_o and_o many_o mo_z be_v article_n of_o this_o testament_n which_o as_o they_o be_v very_o comfort_v so_o be_v they_o very_o frequent_a and_o abundant_a in_o the_o covenant_n this_o word_n of_o god_n be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o index_n and_o catalogue_n of_o they_o and_o in_o effect_n there_o be_v not_o a_o promise_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n but_o it_o be_v here_o three_o there_o be_v yet_o something_o more_o and_o that_o be_v the_o promiser_n himself_o be_v leave_v in_o legacy_n which_o no_o other_o testator_n do_v this_o be_v my_o body_n say_v he_o
care_n you_o for_o remission_n of_o sin_n or_o care_v you_o for_o the_o enjoy_n of_o god_n if_o you_o do_v then_o sure_a it_o be_v unspeakable_o of_o your_o concernment_n to_o consider_v and_o close_v with_o the_o call_n &_o offer_v of_o this_o gospel_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o of_o you_o that_o have_v love_v your_o idol_n and_o after_o they_o will_v go_v i_o will_v desire_v you_o in_o soberness_n to_o say_v to_o it_o will_v you_o prefer_v any_o idol_n to_o christ_n the_o creature_n to_o the_o creator_n the_o temporal_a finfull_a be_v of_o your_o body_n to_o the_o eternal_a well-being_n of_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n if_o you_o will_v then_o be_v sure_a that_o this_o conviction_n in_o your_o judgement_n and_o conscience_n will_v go_v along_o with_o such_o a_o curse_a resolution_n that_o christ_n and_o heaven_n be_v the_o absolute_o best_a bargain_n the_o three_o use_n serve_v to_o cheer_n and_o solace_n sinner_n that_o have_v betake_v themselves_o to_o christ_n o_o all_o you_o who_o be_v glad_a to_o hear_v tell_v of_o such_o a_o saviour_n and_o who_o heart_n be_v even_o now_o content_a to_o take_v he_o &_o too_o renounce_v all_o idolâ—_n for_o his_o sake_n we_o have_v first_o remission_n of_o sin_n noâ—_n only_o to_o offer_v but_o even_o to_o proclaim_v free_o to_o you_o hâ—â—_n that_o believe_v be_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o shall_v not_o comâ—_n into_o condemnation_n there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n buâ—_n after_o the_o spirit_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.1_o if_o you_o say_v what_o wilâ—_n become_v of_o the_o sin_n that_o we_o be_v now_o under_o the_o guilt_n of_o i_o answer_v they_o shall_v be_v free_o forgive_v in_o those_o dayeâ—_n and_o at_o that_o time_n say_v the_o lord_n by_o the_o prophet_n jeremy_n chap._n 50.20_o the_o iniquity_n of_o israel_n shall_v be_v seek_v for_o and_o there_o shall_v be_v none_o and_o the_o sin_n of_o judah_n and_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v for_o i_o will_v pardon_v they_o who_o i_o reserve_v when_o all_o the_o book_n shall_v be_v cast_v open_a there_o shall_v be_v nothing_o find_v to_o charge_n upon_o a_o believe_a elect_n it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v who_o shall_v condemn_v sin_o as_o pardon_v to_o you_o it_o be_v to_o abraham_n and_o to_o david_n and_o heaven_n be_v make_v as_o sure_a to_o you_o as_o it_o be_v to_o they_o who_o be_v now_o in_o it_o you_o have_v the_o same_o surety_n the_o same_o saviour_n the_o same_o covenant_n second_o what_o promise_n will_v you_o have_v i_o know_v you_o need_v many_o but_o be_v â—here_o any_o of_o all_o the_o promise_n that_o be_v not_o in_o the_o covenant_n yea_o you_o have_v the_o covenant_n and_o christ_n both_o for_o he_o be_v give_v for_o a_o covenant_n to_o you_o all_o thing_n be_v you_o as_o it_o be_v 1_o cor._n 3._o whether_o paul_n or_o apollos_n or_o cephas_n or_o the_o world_n or_o life_n or_o death_n or_o thing_n present_a or_o thing_n to_o come_v all_o be_v you_o and_o you_o be_v christ_n you_o have_v a_o title_n and_o right_a to_o all_o the_o promise_n and_o may_v comfort_v yourselves_o in_o the_o assure_a hope_n of_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o o_o that_o many_o be_v in_o capacity_n to_o receive_v this_o consolation_n three_o there_o may_v be_v a_o wearisome_a time_n here_o and_o who_o know_v what_o trial_n and_o scatter_n may_v overtake_v you_o what_o time_n may_v go_v over_o you_o ere_o you_o get_v another_o communion_n it_o be_v best_o then_o that_o you_o who_o serious_o mind_n to_o cleave_v to_o christ_n and_o his_o covenant_n be_v make_v for_o they_o and_o therefore_o lie_v up_o this_o consolation_n o_o believer_n comfort_v yourselves_o in_o this_o bless_a bargain_n you_o have_v christ_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n take_v the_o sacrament_n as_o a_o seal_n thereof_o there_o be_v a_o day_n come_v when_o you_o will_v drink_v it_o new_a in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n o_o cheer_v yourselves_o in_o the_o hope_n of_o it_o and_o for_o the_o time_n in_o this_o resemblance_n of_o it_o when_o you_o see_v a_o poor_a man_n personate_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o by_o his_o warrant_n offer_v he_o to_o you_o the_o day_n be_v come_v when_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o resemblance_n no_o temple_n no_o minister_n no_o ordinance_n no_o sacrament_n but_o you_o shall_v drink_v of_o that_o new_a wine_n the_o grape_n whereof_o grow_v on_o christ_n jesus_n the_o tree_n of_o life_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n even_o the_o wine_n of_o the_o consolation_n of_o glory_n that_o will_v keep_v you_o in_o a_o continual_a holy_a ravishment_n when_o all_o fear_n shall_v be_v wipe_v away_o and_o you_o shall_v have_v full_o satisfy_v blessedness_n in_o the_o immediate_a vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n and_o since_o it_o be_v so_o let_v the_o joy_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v your_o strength_n there_o shall_v not_o a_o believer_n come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n this_o day_n but_o there_o be_v a_o day_n come_v when_o he_o and_o she_o shall_v drink_v it_o new_a without_o interruption_n eternal_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n father_n say_v christ_n john_n 17._o i_o will_v that_o these_o who_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o may_v be_v with_o i_o where_o i_o be_o to_o behold_v my_o glory_n and_o again_o the_o glory_n which_o thou_o give_v i_o i_o have_v give_v they_o and_o say_v he_o revel_v 3.12_o i_o will_v write_v upon_o he_o my_o new_a name_n and_o the_o name_n of_o the_o city_n of_o my_o god_n etc._n etc._n that_o be_v the_o communication_n and_o participation_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o head_n as_o the_o member_n be_v capable_a labour_n o_o labour_n to_o have_v your_o appetits_fw-fr sharpen_v and_o your_o longing_n desire_v quicken_v to_o taste_v of_o this_o new_a wine_n it_o will_v be_v fresh_a strong_a and_o sweet_a there_o and_o see_v the_o lord_n allow_v you_o such_o consolation_n take_v it_o and_o take_v the_o sacrament_n as_o a_o pledge_n of_o it_o and_o think_v with_o thyself_o o_o believer_n in_o christ_n what_o shall_v i_o sinful_a and_o unworthy_a i_o ere_o long_o sit_v with_o christ_n at_o his_o table_n in_o glory_n and_o be_v this_o a_o sign_n and_o representation_n of_o it_o under_o a_o vail_n what_o manner_n of_o person_n ought_v i_o to_o be_v in_o all_o holy_a conversation_n and_o godliness_n aught_o i_o not_o to_o love_v he_o much_o and_o to_o continue_v with_o he_o in_o all_o his_o tentation_n the_o kingdom_n will_v superabundant_o make_v up_o all_o the_o very_a fiâ—st_a draught_n of_o this_o new_a wine_n will_v make_v sigh_v and_o sorrow_n for_o ever_o to_o flee_v away_o let_v your_o soul_n be_v comfort_v in_o what_o you_o have_v and_o in_o the_o expectation_n of_o what_o be_v come_v there_o be_v great_a thing_n come_v you_o have_v a_o rich_a and_o liberal_a a_o free_a and_o frank_a bestower_n and_o notable_o good_a security_n come_v therefore_o all_o of_o you_o to_o the_o due_a usemaking_a of_o the_o covenant_n and_o of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o reference_n to_o this_o end_n and_o the_o lord_n himself_o that_o call_v you_o enable_v you_o to_o come_v aright_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o close_v seal_v and_o confirm_v bargain_n betwixt_o he_o and_o you_o this_o day_n that_o you_o may_v have_v ground_n to_o say_v this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v we_o will_v be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o a_o thanksgiving_n sermon_n after_o the_o communion_n the_o last_o that_o ever_o the_o author_n preach_v on_o such_o a_o occasion_n at_o glasgow_n on_o matth._n 26._o verse_n 29._o but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o i_o will_v not_o drink_v henceforth_o of_o this_o fruit_n of_o the_o vine_n until_o that_o day_n when_o i_o drink_v it_o new_a with_o you_o in_o my_o father_n kingdom_n sermon_n ii_o our_o bless_a lord_n jesus_n be_v now_o near_o take_v leave_n of_o his_o apostle_n and_o prepare_v they_o for_o the_o storm_n they_o be_v to_o meet_v with_o and_o for_o the_o consolation_n of_o they_o and_o of_o all_o his_o follower_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n he_o institute_v this_o ordinance_n of_o the_o communion_n to_o be_v his_o love-token_n in_o his_o absence_n that_o all_o his_o people_n may_v be_v confident_a of_o his_o respect_n to_o they_o as_o well_o as_o to_o those_o then_o present_a and_o that_o all_o of_o they_o may_v thereby_o be_v put_v and_o keep_v in_o the_o remembrance_n of_o he_o till_o his_o come_n again_o he_o have_v give_v they_o a_o massy_a and_o marrowy_a sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o word_n immediate_o precede_v this_o cup_n say_v he_o be_v my_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o many_o to_o
before_o the_o world_n be_v a_o covenant_n make_v with_o david_n before_o it_o be_v or_o can_v be_v declare_v and_o preach_v in_o the_o gospel_n the_o term_n whereof_o be_v resolve_v on_o and_o all_o the_o article_n of_o it_o agree_v upon_o the_o father_n propose_v and_o the_o son_n accept_v the_o bargain_n from_o eternity_n as_o be_v clear_a psal_n 40.6_o 7._o where_o when_o it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v consult_v what_o shall_v be_v the_o price_n of_o redemption_n it_o be_v not_o sacrifice_n nor_o burn_a offering_n but_o a_o body_n have_v thou_o prepare_v i_o behold_v come_v in_o the_o volume_n of_o thy_o book_n it_o be_v write_v of_o i_o i_o delight_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n which_o be_v express_o apply_v to_o christ_n heb._n 10_o 7._o this_o be_v easy_o clear_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o party_n contract_v and_o of_o the_o end_n for_o which_o this_o covenant_n be_v undertake_v and_o of_o the_o effect_n that_o follow_v upon_o it_o the_o second_o branch_n of_o the_o doctrine_n be_v that_o this_o as_o to_o sinner_n be_v a_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a a_o most_o kind_a low_v and_o lovely_a transaction_n exceed_o for_o the_o behoof_n and_o advantage_n of_o sinner_n there_o be_v four_o word_n in_o the_o text_n which_o hold_v out_o this_o 1._o the_o nature_n of_o this_o covenant_n be_v mercy_n all_o the_o article_n of_o it_o savour_n strong_a of_o mercy_n to_o sinner_n they_o be_v exempt_v though_o christ_n come_v under_o sore_a stroke_n whether_o we_o consider_v this_o covenant_n as_o exact_v of_o christ_n or_o promise_v to_o christ_n it_o be_v always_o for_o sinner_n behoove_v 2._o it_o be_v a_o covenant_n of_o mercy_n of_o many_o various_a mercy_n so_o 2_o sam._n 23.5_o it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n order_v in_o all_o thing_n and_o sure_a and_o 2_o pet._n 1.4_o it_o be_v say_v according_a as_o his_o divine_a power_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o all_o thing_n that_o pertain_v to_o life_n and_o godliness_n mercy_n of_o justification_n pardon_v of_o sin_n sanctification_n in_o all_o its_o gradual_a advance_n of_o fellowship_n with_o god_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n even_o of_o every_o good_a thing_n or_o good_a thing_n of_o all_o sort_n 3._o it_o be_v very_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o excellent_a kind_n of_o these_o mercy_n they_o be_v not_o common_a mercy_n but_o mercy_n of_o david_n bestow_v upon_o his_o anointed_n christ_n be_v furnish_v and_o fill_v with_o they_o that_o out_o of_o his_o fullness_n we_o may_v receive_v and_o grace_v for_o grace_n even_o grace_n in_o a_o good_a measure_n 4._o they_o be_v stable_a mercy_n not_o fleet_v and_o quick_o go_v not_o a_o glance_n of_o mercy_n which_o evanish_v the_o covenant_n be_v everlasting_a and_o the_o mercy_n be_v the_o sure_a mercy_n of_o david_n if_o we_o may_v particular_o go_v through_o all_o the_o part_n of_o this_o covenant_n mercy_n will_v be_v find_v sweet_o look_v out_o in_o every_o article_n clause_n and_o circumstance_n of_o it_o look_v first_o more_o general_o to_o the_o whole_a of_o it_o it_o be_v all_o love_a kindness_n and_o mercy_n to_o sinner_n look_v to_o christ_n suffering_n and_o death_n o_o what_o mercy_n shine_v conspicuous_o there_o to_o his_o qualification_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o all_o his_o office_n to_o his_o anoint_v with_o the_o spirit_n without_o measure_n there_o be_v great_a mercy_n there_o to_o all_o the_o promise_v make_v to_o he_o such_o as_o these_o he_o shall_v see_v his_o seed_n the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v prosper_v in_o his_o hand_n by_o his_o knowledge_n shall_v he_o justify_v many_o he_o shall_v have_v a_o willing_a people_n eternal_o to_o reign_v with_o he_o etc._n etc._n be_v not_o these_o loud_a speak_a mercy_n the_o grace_n and_o wisdom_n that_o be_v on_o the_o father_n side_n and_o the_o grace_n and_o love_n that_o be_v on_o the_o son_n side_n aâ—e_v all_o for_o the_o behoof_n and_o good_a of_o sinner_n it_o be_v all_o wonderful_o behooveful_a be_v it_o not_o great_a mercy_n to_o you_o believer_n that_o you_o be_v mind_v in_o this_o bargain_n the_o lord_n christ_n as_o god_n neither_o need_v nor_o be_v capable_a of_o any_o accession_n of_o grace_n he_o take_v the_o relation_n of_o our_o redeemer_n and_o mediator_n and_o as_o such_o in_o the_o humane_a nature_n be_v fill_v with_o grace_n and_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n that_o grace_n and_o mercy_n may_v look_v through_o that_o relation_n to_o we_o second_o and_o more_o particular_o look_v to_o the_o rise_n of_o it_o it_o breed_v in_o god_n own_o bosom_n to_o speak_v so_o john_n 3.16_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o shall_v believe_v on_o he_o may_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v eternal_a life_n and_o the_o son_n lay_v down_o his_o life_n out_o of_o pure_a love_n there_o be_v no_o necessity_n on_o he_o to_o do_v so_o but_o what_o he_o voluntary_o come_v under_o there_o be_v no_o motive_n from_o we_o to_o it_o nor_o have_v he_o any_o adviser_n to_o it_o three_o look_v to_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o undertake_n it_o be_v very_o ready_o cheerful_o and_o with_o ardent_a vehement_o ardent_a love_n so_o that_o we_o may_v say_v of_o it_o as_o of_o that_o chariot_n mention_v cant._n 3.10_o it_o be_v make_v of_o and_o pave_v with_o love_n for_o the_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n the_o elect_a be_v under_o the_o curse_n christ_n out_o of_o mere_a love_n undertake_v to_o satisfy_v justice_n for_o they_o sacrifice_n will_v not_o do_v it_o river_n of_o oil_n will_v not_o do_v it_o the_o first_o bear_v of_o the_o body_n will_v not_o do_v it_o nor_o satisfy_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o soul_n what_o will_v do_v it_o then_o grace_n suggest_v that_o the_o son_n shall_v become_v man_n and_o do_v it_o and_o the_o son_n say_v lo_o i_o come_v o_o what_o love_n and_o mercy_n be_v here_o four_o look_v to_o the_o contrivance_n of_o it_o and_o there_o you_o will_v find_v much_o grace_n and_o mercy_n that_o it_o be_v make_v with_o a_o mediator_n and_o with_o a_o mediator_n that_o be_v a_o surety_n that_o the_o stock_n be_v bestow_v on_o he_o and_o put_v under_o his_o custody_n that_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o he_o and_o the_o price_n exact_v from_o himself_o 5_o look_v to_o the_o manner_n of_o execute_v it_o what_o love_n grace_n and_o mercy_n shine_v forth_o in_o the_o father_n in_o take_v vengeance_n on_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n for_o we_o what_o love_n in_o the_o son_n in_o yield_v to_o take_v it_o on_o and_o in_o his_o leave_v his_o manifestative_a glory_n for_o a_o time_n that_o he_o may_v undergo_v the_o curse_n and_o in_o his_o do_v all_o this_o with_o delight_n six_o look_v to_o the_o confirmation_n of_o this_o covenant_n the_o oath_n of_o god_n on_o the_o father_n side_n the_o death_n of_o the_o mediator_n on_o the_o son_n side_n and_o he_o have_v free_o bequeath_v it_o as_o a_o confirm_a testament_n and_o legacy_n to_o we_o believer_n and_o have_v institute_v sacrament_n to_o be_v seal_n thereof_o o_o what_o mercy_n upon_o mercy_n seven_o consider_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o it_o run_v in_o the_o sweet_a stream_n of_o grace_n into_o the_o vast_a gulf_n and_o ocean_n of_o glory_n wonderful_a mercy_n eight_o look_v to_o the_o party_n confederate_v and_o covenant_v the_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n all_o be_v here_o and_o it_o be_v grace_n and_o mercy_n that_o they_o covenant_n 2._o who_o be_v the_o contriver_n of_o it_o be_v not_o even_o they_o in_o their_o deep_a wisdom_n and_o in_o their_o exuberant_a superabundant_a and_o infinite_a grace_n and_o mercy_n 3._o what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o even_o ehe_fw-ge praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n eph._n 1.5_o grace_n bring_v forth_o and_o manifest_o show_v here_o it_o be_v great_a masterpiece_n 4._o as_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o love_n contrive_v so_o infinite_a power_n execut_v it_o and_o when_o all_o these_o concur_v in_o this_o bargain_n when_o the_o infinite_o wise_a god_n all_o the_o person_n of_o the_o most_o glorious_a dreadful_a and_o adorable_a trinity_n as_o it_o be_v set_v themselves_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o free_a grace_n to_o make_v angel_n and_o saint_n behold_v and_o admire_v in_o it_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o incomprehensible_a love_n what_o a_o rare_a piece_n must_v it_o need_v be_v and_o this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o as_o be_v clear_a ephes_n 3_o 9_o that_o all_o man_n may_v see_v what_o be_v the_o fellowship_n of_o this_o mystery_n which_o from_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o world_n have_v be_v hide_v in_o god_n who_o create_v all_o thing_n by_o jesus_n christ_n to_o the_o intent_n that_o now_o unto_o the_o principality_n