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pledge_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n raise_v thyself_o in_o this_o or_o the_o like_a ejaculation_n of_o fervent_a prayer_n o_o my_o jesus_n thou_o boundless_a mercy_n and_o glorious_a purity_n by_o thy_o spirit_n pierce_v into_o every_o faculty_n of_o my_o soul_n cleanse_v out_o every_o corner_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o so_o sanctify_v and_o enlarge_v i_o that_o i_o may_v become_v a_o fit_a temple_n a_o holy_a habitation_n for_o thou_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o prince_n of_o glory_n this_o do_v when_o the_o sacred_a bread_n be_v administer_v to_o thou_o with_o a_o take_v eat_v the_o body_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n then_o in_o thy_o silent_a meditation_n by_o a_o commemoration_n of_o faith_n behold_v christ_n in_o the_o garden_n 22.44_o luk._n 22.44_o and_o see_v he_o in_o his_o anguish_n of_o soul_n and_o agony_n of_o blood_n press_v under_o the_o weight_n of_o man_n sin_n and_o god_n wrath_n this_o be_v over_o behold_v he_o betray_v by_o judas_n apprehend_v by_o the_o jew_n and_o drag_v away_o to_o the_o high-priest_n palace_n where_o 67._o mat._n 26_o 67._o in_o thy_o commemoration_n of_o faith_n behold_v he_o spit_v upon_o blindfolded_z and_z buffet_v and_o after_o that_o hurry_v away_o to_o pilat_n judgment-hall_n where_o be_v false_o accuse_v see_v he_o unjust_o condemn_v and_o after_o he_o be_v scourge_v with_o whip_n 27.2.11_o mat._n 27.2.11_o crown_v with_o thorn_n and_o sceptre_a with_o a_o reed_n mock_v and_o despiteful_o use_v behold_v he_o in_o thy_o meditation_n bear_v his_o cross_n till_o he_o faint_v under_o it_o §_o 19_o at_o last_o come_v to_o mount_n calvary_n see_v his_o limb_n stretch_v and_o violent_o distort_v his_o hand_n and_o foot_n dig_v and_o bore_v and_o at_o length_n his_o precious_a body_n nail_v to_o his_o cross_n where_o fix_v thy_o meditation_n of_o faith_n in_o a_o exercise_n of_o contrition_n and_o love_n that_o as_o s._n paul_n thou_o may_v become_v crucify_v with_o christ_n 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o and_o with_o good_a ignatius_n in_o a_o pathos_n of_o devotion_n cry_v out_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d oh_o my_o love_n and_o therein_o my_o life_n my_o joy_n my_o jesus_n he_o be_v crucify_v and_o in_o this_o melt_a ecstasy_n of_o contrition_n and_o love_n continue_v till_o the_o cup_n be_v present_v thou_o with_o a_o drink_v this_o the_o blood_n of_o our_o lord_n lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o thou_o receive_v as_o from_o christ_n in_o a_o awful_a and_o devout_a reverence_n in_o a_o renew_a contrition_n of_o heart_n and_o devotion_n of_o love_n renew_v thy_o meditation_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o they_o whilst_o thou_o behold_v thy_o saviour_n hang_v upon_o his_o cross_n see_v thou_o can_v not_o conceive_v his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o unknown_a suffering_n as_o the_o greek_a church_n call_v they_o see_v thou_o can_v not_o conceive_v the_o sea_n of_o sorrow_n which_o overwhelm_v his_o soul_n see_v oh_o see_v those_o river_n of_o blood_n which_o overflow_v his_o body_n and_o life_n flow_v out_o with_o the_o blood_n see_v he_o seal_v a_o consummatum_fw-la est_fw-la to_o his_o passion_n and_o our_o redemption_n with_o a_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n §_o 20._o and_o here_o say_v within_o thyself_o who_o be_v it_o in_o a_o challenge_n to_o the_o law_n and_o sin_n and_o satan_n who_o be_v it_o that_o condemn_v see_v it_o be_v christ_n that_o die_v 8.34_o rom._n 8.34_o my_o surety_n my_o saviour_n who_o thus_o offer_v up_o himself_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o therefore_o present_v thyself_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o thy_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a angel_n raise_v thy_o soul_n in_o this_o apprehension_n of_o faith_n that_o whatsoever_o be_v the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n the_o accusation_n of_o satan_n or_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n all_o be_v take_v away_o cancel_v and_o abolish_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n passion_n and_o therefore_o in_o thy_o meditation_n of_o holy_a faith_n send_v forth_o this_o ejaculation_n of_o fervent_a prayer_n look_v down_o oh_o look_v down_o heavenly_a father_n from_o thy_o celestial_a sanctuary_n and_o behold_v the_o sacred_a host_n the_o death_n the_o passion_n of_o my_o crucify_a saviour_n who_o blood_n of_o sprinkle_v speak_v better_a thing_n then_o that_o of_o abel_n even_a thing_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o pardon_n and_o peace_n 2.15_o eph._n 4_o 8._o col._n 2.15_o §_o 21._o and_o here_o from_o the_o passion_n of_o thy_o saviour_n proceed_v in_o thy_o meditation_n of_o faith_n to_o his_o ressurection_n and_o behold_v he_o lead_v captivity_n captive_a triumph_v glorious_o over_o sin_n and_o satan_n death_n and_o hell_n from_o his_o resurrection_n follow_v he_o to_o his_o ascension_n and_o raise_v by_o faith_n 7.25_o heb._n 7.25_o behold_v he_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n in_o glory_n where_o he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o and_o therefore_o present_v thyself_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n pour_v out_o thy_o soul_n in_o prayer_n in_o the_o 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it_o to_o dip_v and_o plunge_v in_o water_n be_v essential_a to_o baptism_n for_o that_o some_o country_n have_v not_o water_n enough_o to_o drink_v and_o not_o a_o river_n or_o brook_n within_o fifty_o no_o not_o a_o hundred_o mile_n compass_n but_o last_o as_o the_o anabaptist_n have_v in_o this_o no_o strength_n of_o argument_n from_o the_o propriety_n of_o the_o word_n the_o signification_n of_o the_o ceremony_n the_o prescript_n of_o christ_n so_o nor_o from_o any_o plain_a pattern_n or_o sure_a example_n in_o the_o scripture_n for_o the_o baptism_n we_o read_v of_o to_o have_v be_v in_o river_n be_v as_o be_v most_o probable_a after_o this_o manner_n the_o person_n baptise_v and_o the_o person_n baptize_v put_v off_o their_o sandal_n and_o without_o any_o further_a preparation_n go_v together_o up_o to_o the_o ankle_n or_o leg_n into_o the_o water_n of_o which_o the_o minister_n of_o baptism_n take_v up_o in_o his_o hand_n he_o pour_v out_o upon_o the_o head_n of_o the_o 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the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n here_o we_o have_v a_o trinity_n of_o sacred_a person_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n and_o in_o this_o faith_n run_v not_o only_o the_o form_n of_o our_o baptism_n but_o also_o the_o form_n of_o our_o creed_n the_o form_n of_o our_o doxology_n and_o the_o form_n of_o our_o benediction_n 2._o bas_n ep_v 78._o &_o count_v eunom_fw-la l._n 2._o and_o that_o it_o be_v of_o old_a so_o receive_v in_o the_o church_n we_o have_v the_o full_a testimony_n of_o s._n basil_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d yea_o add_v we_o too_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o ought_v to_o be_v baptize_v as_o christ_n have_v institute_v to_o believe_v as_o we_o be_v baptize_v to_o give_v glory_n as_o we_o do_v believe_v and_o to_o bless_v as_o we_o give_v glory_n our_o form_n of_o baptism_n it_o be_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n our_o form_n of_o creed_n it_o be_v i_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n his_o only_a son_n and_o again_o i_o believe_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n our_o form_n of_o doxology_n it_o be_v glory_n to_o be_v to_o the_o father_n and_o to_o the_o son_n and_o to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o last_o our_o form_n of_o benediction_n wherewith_o we_o dismiss_v the_o congregation_n it_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n 13.14_o 2_o cor._n 13.14_o and_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v with_o you_o all_o thus_o you_o see_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o trinity_n in_o unity_n and_o unity_n in_o trinity_n be_v the_o very_a life-blood_n of_o our_o christianity_n it_o run_v through_o the_o vein_n of_o
soul_n when_o the_o divine_a presence_n of_o christ_n shall_v fill_v its_o tabernacle_n possess_v the_o heart_n and_o so_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n become_v fix_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o devout_a contemplation_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o love_n so_o fix_v that_o with_o holy_a david_n when_o we_o awake_v we_o be_v still_o with_o he_o yea_o we_o set_v the_o lord_n always_o before_o our_o face_n 16.8_o psal_n 139_o 18._o psal_n 16.8_o he_o the_o continual_a object_n of_o our_o eye_n as_o be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o our_o love_n of_o our_o joy_n of_o our_o delight_n indeed_o where_o shall_v be_v our_o heart_n but_o where_o be_v our_o joy_n where_o our_o eye_n but_o where_o our_o love_n and_o whilst_o our_o eye_n be_v on_o the_o lord_n the_o lord_n eye_n will_v be_v on_o we_o so_o that_o lift_v up_o our_o eye_n to_o he_o above_o we_o shall_v not_o fear_v the_o snare_n of_o our_o foot_n beneath_o but_o in_o all_o our_o affair_n of_o life_n in_o all_o our_o condition_n of_o be_v in_o all_o the_o public_a calamity_n of_o the_o church_n in_o all_o the_o various_a change_n of_o the_o world_n our_o firm_a affiance_n may_v have_v its_o comfortable_a assurance_n that_o our_o eye_n be_v ever_o towards_o the_o lord_n he_o shall_v pluck_v our_o foot_n out_o of_o the_o net_n §_o 9_o second_o the_o comfortable_a assurance_n of_o david_n faith_n he_o shall_v pluck_v my_o foot_n out_o of_o the_o net_n that_o be_v he_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o sinful_a temptation_n of_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v as_o a_o net_n to_o entangle_v and_o ensnare_v the_o soul_n first_o such_o be_v satan_n malice_n to_o the_o sanctify_a soul_n that_o not_o be_v able_a by_o his_o temptation_n to_o deprive_v of_o grace_n he_o will_v not_o cease_v his_o suggestion_n to_o rob_v of_o comfort_n so_o that_o as_o hercules_n in_o his_o cradle_n so_o the_o faithful_a in_o his_o infancy_n of_o the_o new_a man_n he_o do_v encounter_v the_o wind_a serpent_n who_o he_o overcome_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n through_o faith_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n §_o 10._o and_o when_o satan_n thus_o repulse_v and_o beat_v off_o depart_v from_o he_o it_o be_v but_o as_o he_o do_v from_o our_o saviour_n for_o a_o while_n yea_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o season_n even_o till_o a_o fit_a opportunity_n to_o return_v 4.13_o luk._n 4.13_o so_o that_o again_o and_o again_o do_v satan_n encounter_v the_o humble_a penitent_a renew_v his_o terror_n to_o destroy_v his_o comfort_n and_o if_o possible_a to_o overthrow_v his_o faith_n oh_o how_o do_v he_o by_o subtle_a insinuation_n make_v the_o soul_n to_o argue_v against_o itself_o in_o many_o needless_a scruple_n and_o groundless_a doubt_n intermix_v with_o distrustful_a fear_n but_o such_o be_v the_o wisdom_n and_o mercy_n of_o his_o god_n that_o satan_n wiles_n they_o be_v repel_v by_o christ_n truth_n who_o gracious_a promise_n do_v silence_n his_o doubtful_a cavelling_n and_o a_o renew_a vigour_n of_o grace_n damp_n his_o suggestion_n of_o fear_n so_o that_o the_o soul_n rest_v in_o peace_n receive_v some_o testimony_n of_o divine_a love_n by_o the_o spirit_n obtain_v in_o fervent_a prayer_n §_o 11._o and_o as_o thus_o we_o have_v see_v something_o of_o the_o combat_n the_o faithful_a have_v with_o satan_n so_o see_v second_o something_o of_o the_o encounter_n he_o have_v with_o the_o world_n in_o which_o there_o be_v a_o secret_a antipathy_n against_o the_o spiritual_a man_n as_o it_o be_v observe_v by_o our_o saviour_n when_o he_o tell_v his_o disciple_n that_o if_o they_o be_v of_o the_o world_n the_o world_n will_v love_v they_o 15.19_o joh._n 15.19_o even_o as_o the_o mother_n love_v she_o own_o child_n but_o because_o he_o have_v call_v they_o out_o of_o the_o world_n therefore_o do_v the_o world_n hate_v they_o thus_o then_o the_o faithful_a man_n in_o the_o world_n and_o from_o the_o world_n he_o meet_v with_o hatred_n yea_o that_o hatred_n sharpen_v with_o contempt_n derision_n and_o slander_n ay_o man_n malice_n do_v increase_v with_o his_o goodness_n their_o fury_n with_o his_o piety_n so_o that_o he_o meet_v with_o loss_n of_o liberty_n spoil_n of_o good_n yea_o the_o threaten_n if_o not_o execution_n of_o death_n and_o that_o make_v more_o dreadful_a and_o formidable_a through_o cruelty_n and_o torture_n §_o 12._o sometime_o again_o the_o world_n turn_v her_o violence_n into_o allurement_n her_o threathing_n and_o fury_n into_o fawn_n and_o flattery_n she_o present_v profit_n proffer_v pleasure_n tender_v honour_n and_o all_o to_o allure_v and_o deceive_v and_o the_o faithful_a man_n danger_n be_v great_a from_o the_o plausible_a fairness_n of_o the_o world_n allurement_n then_o from_o the_o apparent_a fierceness_n of_o her_o threaten_n but_o such_o be_v the_o power_n of_o divine_a grace_n that_o christ_n pluck_v his_o foot_n out_o of_o the_o net_n 5.4_o 1_o joh._n 5.4_o make_v he_o by_o faith_n to_o overcome_v the_o world_n a_o sincere_a faith_n in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n will_v powerful_o yea_o victorious_o repulse_v the_o world_n in_o all_o her_o encounter_n of_o feat_n or_o of_o favour_n §_o 13._o as_o we_o have_v see_v something_o of_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n which_o the_o faithful_a man_n have_v with_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n so_o three_o see_v now_o something_o of_o that_o he_o have_v with_o the_o flesh_n which_o though_o it_o be_v a_o enemy_n less_o violent_a yet_o be_v it_o more_o dangerous_a who_o insinuation_n be_v secret_a they_o be_v the_o more_o hurtful_a because_o the_o less_o discernible_a in_o this_o conflict_n with_o the_o flesh_n the_o sanctify_a person_n he_o feel_v the_o bent_n of_o nature_n struggle_v against_o the_o dictate_v of_o the_o spirit_n corrupt_a disposition_n against_o gracious_a inclination_n carnal_a lust_n against_o spiritual_a desire_n earthly_a affection_n against_o heavenly_a motion_n thus_o he_o feel_v the_o spirit_n lust_a against_o the_o flesh_n 17._o gal._n 5_o 17._o and_o the_o flesh_n lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n in_o which_o domestic_a war_n he_o receive_v many_o secret_a blow_n and_o some_o deep_o wound_v make_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o with_o st._n paul_n oh_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o death_n this_o body_n of_o death_n in_o which_o the_o inward_a man_n be_v divide_v against_o the_o outward_a man_n the_o old_a man_n against_o the_o new_a man_n that_o be_v the_o same_o man_n against_o himself_o §_o 14._o and_o yet_o o_o happy_a soul_n which_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o this_o spiritual_a war_n it_o shall_v assure_o rest_v in_o a_o eternal_a peace_n these_o several_a combat_n then_o and_o conflict_n which_o the_o faithful_a have_v against_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n though_o they_o often_o discourage_v yet_o do_v they_o not_o quite_o destroy_v their_o holy_a resolution_n though_o they_o do_v for_o a_o while_n damp_n and_o discomfort_n yet_o do_v they_o afterward_o much_o quicken_v and_o further_o their_o godly_a conversation_n do_v not_o indeed_o the_o powerful_a assistance_n of_o christ_n spirit_n give_v strength_n to_o their_o faint_a soul_n those_o many_o assault_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n will_v assure_o beat_v they_o back_o from_o their_o holy_a course_n but_o be_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n strengthen_v by_o which_o they_o be_v sanctify_v notwithstanding_o all_o the_o opposition_n of_o the_o world_n or_o the_o flesh_n they_o go_v forward_o in_o holiness_n and_o notwithstanding_o all_o the_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n they_o resolve_v and_o will_v endeavour_v to_o live_v godly_a in_o christ_n jesus_n be_v ready_a in_o firm_a affiance_n and_o a_o comfortable_a assurance_n to_o subscribe_v this_o profession_n of_o david_n faith_n my_o eye_n be_v ever_o towards_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o shall_v pluck_v my_o foot_n out_o of_o the_o net_n §_o 15._o but_o now_o how_o may_v we_o best_o fortify_v our_o soul_n against_o the_o sinful_a temptation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o satan_n answer_v by_o mortify_v the_o corrupt_a affection_n of_o the_o flesh_n for_o that_o most_o certain_a it_o be_v satan_n hold_v intelligence_n with_o our_o lust_n and_o by_o their_o treachery_n do_v surprise_v the_o citadel_n of_o the_o heart_n satan_n may_v tempt_v but_o he_o can_v force_v the_o will_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o his_o tempt_v but_o our_o consent_n which_o bring_v guilt_n upon_o the_o soul_n 1.14_o jam._n 1.14_o proper_o then_o indeed_o every_o man_n be_v tempt_v when_o he_o be_v draw_v away_o with_o his_o own_o lust_n and_o entice_v satan_n he_o subtle_o proportion_v his_o sinful_a temptation_n to_o our_o corrupt_a disposition_n and_o therefore_o where_o he_o see_v the_o heart_n set_v upon_o covetousness_n he_o tempt_v balaam_n with_o the_o
call_v a_o break_n forth_o eruperunt_fw-la instar_fw-la diluvii_fw-la vatable_a hos_fw-la 4.2_o so_o the_o chalde_a and_o vatable_a they_o have_v break_v forth_o as_o a_o flood_n so_o violent_a be_v the_o water-flood_n of_o ungodliness_n as_o no_o bound_n of_o law_n or_o equity_n civil_a or_o divine_a can_v keep_v they_o in_o thereby_o man_n become_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o as_o no_o bound_n of_o oath_n or_o covenant_n can_v restrain_v but_o what_o be_v most_o sacred_a 1.31_o rom._n 1.31_o by_o the_o rage_n of_o man_n lust_n be_v violate_v §_o 11._o many_o at_o their_o first_o contrivance_n of_o ambition_n and_o pride_n or_o the_o like_a predominant_a lust_n they_o set_v bound_n to_o their_o desire_n so_o far_o to_o pursue_v their_o profit_n or_o their_o pleasure_n or_o their_o preferment_n and_o no_o further_o but_o experience_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o act_n of_o sin_n be_v like_o the_o flow_n of_o a_o river_n which_o the_o further_a it_o run_v the_o wide_a be_v the_o channel_n and_o the_o fierce_a be_v the_o stream_n hab._n 2.6_o wo_n to_o he_o that_o load_v himself_o with_o thick_a clay_n the_o covetous_a man_n may_v heap_v up_o enough_o to_o load_v but_o never_o lie_v up_o enough_o to_o fill_v he_o may_v load_v his_o house_n yea_o his_o heart_n but_o never_o fill_v his_o hell_n his_o lust_n he_o may_v have_v enough_o to_o sink_v his_o soul_n but_o not_o to_o satisfy_v his_o desire_n he_o then_o who_o prescribe_v his_o lust_n their_o limit_n and_o resolve_v after_o so_o much_o gain_v or_o honour_n or_o pleasure_n to_o take_v up_o as_o have_v have_v his_o fill_n he_o shall_v find_v that_o the_o pursuit_n of_o lust_n be_v more_o violent_a and_o fierce_a in_o their_o conquest_n then_o in_o their_o assault_n in_o their_o after-desire_n then_o in_o their_o first_o motion_n §_o 12._o when_o ever_o yet_o do_v ambition_n or_o covetousness_n or_o the_o like_a bottomless_a and_o boundless_a lust_n find_v a_o centre_n to_o rest_v in_o any_o hercules_n pillar_n a_o ne_fw-fr plus_fw-la ultra_fw-la to_o confine_v they_o elijah_n cloud_n no_o big_a than_o a_o hand_n at_o first_o yet_o after_o a_o while_o it_o spread_v and_o cover_v the_o whole_a face_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o why_o it_o rise_v from_o the_o sea_n 44._o 1_o king_n 18_o 44._o and_o be_v drive_v with_o the_o wind_n thus_o our_o lust_n at_o first_o of_o lesser_a size_n spread_v themselves_o after_o a_o while_n to_o a_o large_a extent_n to_o a_o cover_n the_o whole_a heaven_n a_o cloud_v all_o righteousness_n and_o why_o they_o arise_v from_o a_o sea_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o be_v drive_v with_o the_o wind_n of_o satan_n temptation_n but_o further_a yet_o in_o the_o very_a saint_n of_o god_n when_o lust_n break_v forth_o there_o be_v in_o it_o this_o fierce_a and_o intemperate_a rage_n see_v it_o in_o those_o two_o remarkable_a example_n so_o eminent_a for_o sanctity_n and_o sin_n jonah_n and_o peter_n jonah_n a_o prophet_n and_o peter_n a_o apostle_n §_o 13._o jonah_n though_o a_o holy_a prophet_n so_o eminent_a in_o grace_n and_o office_n yet_o when_o a_o lustful_a passion_n break_v loose_a a_o great_a tempest_n and_o rage_n than_o that_o of_o the_o sea_n swell_v his_o breast_n so_o that_o in_o pursuit_n of_o his_o own_o vain_a glory_n lest_o he_o shall_v be_v account_v a_o false_a prophet_n he_o be_v angry_a with_o the_o almighty_a lord_n because_o he_o be_v a_o merciful_a god_n yea_o exceed_o angry_a and_o see_v the_o contumacious_a impudence_n of_o lust_n god_n argument_n and_o expostulation_n be_v answer_v yea_o outface_v with_o a_o dare_a reply_n of_o a_o i_o do_v well_o to_o be_v angry_a 4.9_o jon._n 4.9_o even_o unto_o death_n again_o s._n peter_n so_o eminent_a in_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n the_o messiah_n and_o so_o confident_a in_o the_o opinion_n of_o his_o own_o faithfulness_n yet_o how_o do_v the_o breath_n of_o a_o woman_n shake_v this_o rock_n that_o against_o the_o very_a evidence_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n and_o bosom_n the_o consciousness_n of_o his_o own_o promise_n and_o profession_n he_o deny_v his_o master_n and_o when_o now_o the_o lust_n of_o self-love_n and_o fear_n have_v step_v into_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o snatch_v the_o sceptre_n see_v its_o tyranny_n and_o rage_n the_o denial_n swell_v into_o a_o oath_n and_o that_o oath_n multiply_v into_o execration_n 26.74_o mat._n 26.74_o so_o that_o he_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d even_o renounce_v christ_n with_o direful_a imprecation_n upon_o himself_o according_a to_o the_o exposition_n of_o the_o learned_a diodate_v §_o 14._o thus_o lust_n like_o a_o river_n when_o stop_v in_o its_o current_n it_o swell_v and_o foam_v and_o if_o it_o force_v a_o passage_n its_o violence_n and_o rage_n be_v the_o great_a the_o habitual_a malice_n of_o sin_n be_v great_a in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o wicked_a which_o be_v under_o its_o dominion_n and_o power_n but_o its_o actual_a malice_n be_v great_a far_o in_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o sanctify_a who_o have_v dispossess_v it_o of_o its_o throne_n and_o break_v its_o sceptre_n for_o that_o the_o malice_n of_o lust_n be_v excite_v by_o the_o opposition_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o like_o the_o enemy_n in_o the_o battle_n it_o be_v more_o violent_a and_o fierce_a in_o which_o battle_n and_o spiritual_a confl_fw-mi ct_n if_o lust_n prevail_v so_o cruel_a be_v its_o hate_n that_o no_o opposition_n can_v put_v stop_n to_o its_o fury_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o therefore_o in_o all_o our_o contest_v with_o sin_n and_o combat_n with_o our_o lust_n david_n here_o present_v we_o with_o a_o pattern_n for_o our_o practice_n even_o to_o fly_v unto_o our_o god_n with_o the_o s_o complaint_n and_o prayer_n in_o our_o mouth_n consider_v my_o enemy_n for_o they_o be_v many_o and_o they_o hate_v i_o with_o a_o cruel_a hatred_n o_o keep_v my_o soul_n and_o deliver_v i_o §_o 15._o second_o general_n the_o method_n in_o its_o gradation_n the_o first_o step_n or_o ascent_n consider_v my_o enemy_n consider_v how_o they_o be_v furnish_v with_o policy_n and_o power_n with_o number_n and_o malâ—ce_n with_o provision_n and_o arm_n with_o all_o the_o auxiliary_a succour_n that_o principality_n and_o power_n 6.12_o eph._n 6.12_o and_o spiritual_a wickedness_n even_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n can_v contribute_v to_o supply_v 22.6_o ps_n 22.6_o and_o what_o shall_v i_o weak_a i_o a_o worm_n and_o no_o man_n what_o shall_v i_o do_v against_o so_o great_a a_o force_n how_o shall_v i_o conquer_v or_o withstand_v so_o huge_a a_o host_n who_o be_o not_o able_a to_o master_n not_o to_o mortify_v the_o small_a lust_n oh_o consider_v lord_n in_o this_o cause_n in_o this_o combat_n thy_o glory_n be_v engage_v and_o in_o my_o weakness_n 12.9_o 2_o cor._n 12.9_o in_o my_o insufficiency_n thy_o strength_n be_v perfect_v thou_o be_v the_o captain_n of_o my_o salvation_n and_o the_o service_n i_o be_o upon_o be_v thou_o wherefore_o so_o consider_v the_o multitude_n and_o 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patience_n hope_v and_o the_o like_a yea_o with_o the_o same_o importunity_n of_o supplication_n sincerity_n of_o humiliation_n and_o exercise_v of_o all_o holy_a devotion_n especial_o the_o frequent_a solemnity_n of_o the_o bless_a eucharist_n and_o when_o thus_o we_o consider_v god_n saint_n to_o imitate_v they_o god_n will_v consider_v our_o enemy_n to_o subdue_v they_o §_o 17._o but_o 2._o o_o keep_v my_o soul_n my_o soul_n so_o precious_a as_o no_o price_n save_v that_o of_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n can_v make_v its_o purchase_n 19_o 1_o pet._n 1.18_o 19_o wherefore_o lord_n amid_o the_o world_n change_n and_o thy_o church_n trial_n howsoever_o thou_o dispose_v of_o my_o body_n or_o of_o my_o good_n of_o my_o liberty_n or_o of_o my_o life_n o_o keep_v my_o soul_n for_o
practice_n and_o pattern_n of_o god_n saint_n the_o grace_n and_o mercy_n which_o god_n have_v vouchsafe_v to_o they_o in_o christ_n not_o be_v only_o for_o their_o own_o salvation_n but_o also_o for_o other_o instruction_n for_o this_o cause_n say_v the_o apostle_n i_o obtain_v mercy_n that_o in_o i_o first_o jesus_n christ_n may_v show_v forth_o all_o long-suffering_a for_o a_o pattern_n to_o they_o which_o shall_v hereafter_o believe_v on_o he_o to_o life_n everlasting_a for_o a_o pattern_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o a_o complete_a image_n in_o who_o man_n may_v view_v as_o most_o lively_o draw_v forth_o the_o exceed_a abundant_a grace_n of_o christ_n in_o receive_v to_o mercy_n so_o cruel_a a_o persecutor_n of_o his_o church_n and_o so_o horrid_a a_o blasphemer_n of_o his_o truth_n that_o so_o humble_a penitent_n be_v more_o invite_v with_o the_o riches_n of_o christ_n mercy_n and_o merit_n then_o discourage_v with_o the_o heinousness_n of_o their_o own_o pollution_n and_o 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to_o support_v and_o sustain_v they_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o total_o and_o final_o fall_v away_o from_o he_o 8.10.12_o jer._n 32.40_o heb._n 8.10.12_o and_o hereby_o it_o be_v that_o their_o backslide_n though_o many_o yet_o be_v not_o perpetual_a but_o that_o fear_n god_n put_v into_o their_o heart_n do_v restore_v they_o and_o that_o love_v he_o bear_v unto_o their_o person_n do_v accept_v they_o wherefore_o as_o the_o house_n and_o ground_n stand_v firm_a though_o to_o distemper_a brain_n they_o seem_v to_o totter_v so_o the_o grace_n and_o covenant_n of_o god_n stand_v unmoveable_a though_o to_o distrustful_a heart_n they_o seem_v to_o waver_v lippientibus_fw-la singularis_fw-la lucerna_fw-la numerosa_fw-la est_fw-la say_v tertullian_n a_o fit_a allusion_n here_o as_o to_o a_o weak_a eye_n the_o candle_n which_o be_v single_a seem_v to_o have_v a_o double_a light_n so_o to_o a_o weak_a faith_n the_o covenant_n of_o god_n which_o bear_v a_o single_a truth_n seem_v to_o carry_v 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10.26_o if_o we_o sin_v wilful_o after_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n and_o if_o so_o what_o will_v avail_v we_o christ_n passion_n and_o intercession_n answ_n to_o explain_v the_o true_a meaning_n of_o this_o scripture_n be_v to_o repel_v the_o force_n of_o this_o objection_n wherefore_o know_v ans_fw-fr that_o if_o we_o examine_v the_o circumstance_n of_o this_o text_n it_o will_v plain_o appear_v that_o by_o sin_n here_o the_o apostle_n do_v mean_v the_o sin_n of_o apostasy_n forsake_v christ_n and_o fall_v away_o to_o judaisme_n a_o sin_n frequent_o commit_v in_o those_o time_n and_o sharp_o reprove_v in_o this_o epistle_n and_o that_o this_o be_v mean_v of_o the_o sin_n of_o apostasy_n the_o very_a greek_a word_n do_v hint_n it_o somewhat_o to_o we_o which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o word_n which_o denote_v a_o defect_n on_o and_o fall_v away_o and_o that_o be_v as_o the_o 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of_o thy_o soul_n and_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n which_o pardon_v obtain_v peace_n restore_v comfort_v recover_v be_v all_o strengthen_v confirm_v and_o seal_v by_o servant_n prayer_n devout_a meditation_n and_o a_o worthy_a receive_v the_o bless_a eucharist_n these_o these_o holy_a duty_n be_v the_o oil_n which_o keep_v the_o lamp_n burn_v the_o sacred_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n and_o christ_n for_o the_o quicken_a of_o our_o grace_n and_o the_o enlarge_n of_o our_o comfort_n the_o objection_n answer_v obj._n 1_o obj._n 1_o these_o rule_n i_o have_v according_a to_o my_o best_a endeavour_n observe_v and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o gospel-ministrations_a my_o wound_n ah_o my_o deep_a wound_n be_v not_o heal_v i_o anguish_n my_o secret_a anguish_n be_v not_o abate_v oh_o sure_a my_o hope_n be_v perish_v from_o the_o lord_n he_o have_v cut_v i_o off_o oh_o that_o i_o have_v never_o be_v bear_v or_o that_o i_o have_v never_o live_v to_o behold_v my_o wretchedness_n answ_n woe_n be_v i_o what_o shall_v i_o do_v answ_n do_v what_o thou_o say_v thou_o have_v already_o do_v still_o endeavour_n that_o thy_o spiritual_a comfort_n may_v take_v their_o rise_n from_o thy_o penitential_a sorrow_n inquire_v still_o after_o god_n in_o christ_n in_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n press_v near_o to_o he_o in_o his_o ordinance_n let_v no_o discouragement_n beat_v thou_o back_o â—7_n joh_n 6._o â—7_n hear_v the_o promise_n of_o thy_o jesus_n he_o that_o come_v unto_o i_o i_o will_v in_o no_o wise_a cast_v out_o o_o the_o stay_n of_o faith_n and_o staff_n of_o the_o soul_n o_o divine_a word_n of_o grace_n o_o gracious_a promise_n of_o love_n he_o receive_v we_o into_o his_o bosom_n when_o we_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o his_o arm_n he_o will_v sustain_v and_o hold_v fast_o he_o will_v in_o no_o wise_a cast_v off_o and_o forsake_v 13.5_o heb._n 13.5_o wherefore_o o_o thou_o afflict_a soul_n though_o thou_o be_v forsake_v of_o comfort_n yet_o do_v not_o lie_v down_o in_o 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all_o comfort_n they_o be_v embitter_v answ_n christ_n be_v present_a with_o thou_o in_o all_o his_o ordinance_n answ_n though_o thou_o see_v he_o not_o he_o purposely_o hide_v his_o face_n to_o try_v thy_o love_n and_o permit_v thou_o to_o be_v tempt_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v approve_v approve_v as_o one_o of_o those_o who_o true_o fear_v god_n obey_v his_o voice_n 50.10_o isa_n 50.10_o though_o they_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o have_v no_o light_n it_o be_v no_o great_a matter_n to_o see_v the_o child_n express_v much_o love_n when_o please_v with_o the_o father_n smile_n and_o cheer_v with_o his_o embrace_n but_o if_o when_o the_o father_n seem_v with_o frown_n to_o put_v the_o child_n from_o he_o and_o it_o then_o cling_v close_o to_o he_o it_o be_v a_o sure_a argument_n of_o dutiful_a affection_n thus_o when_o the_o mind_n be_v raise_v the_o heart_n enlarge_v the_o soul_n ravish_v with_o the_o sweet_a delight_n of_o holiness_n and_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n of_o god_n love_n what_o great_a matter_n be_v it_o to_o be_v pious_a and_o faithful_a in_o his_o service_n but_o here_o be_v the_o trial_n of_o grace_n here_o be_v the_o proof_n of_o our_o faith_n our_o love_n our_o obedience_n if_o when_o god_n withdraw_v the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n we_o then_o seek_v he_o if_o when_o christ_n seem_v to_o depart_v from_o we_o we_o then_o lie_v hold_v on_o he_o and_o not_o let_v he_o go_v but_o resolve_v though_o he_o kill_v we_o to_o trust_v in_o he_o though_o he_o chide_v we_o 13.15_o joh_n 13.15_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o and_o though_o he_o seem_v to_o reject_v we_o yet_o faithful_o to_o serve_v and_o obey_v he_o but_o beside_o o_o thou_o afflict_a soul_n in_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n thou_o can_v not_o miss_v of_o what_o thy_o soul_n belong_v after_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o all_o his_o fullness_n 28._o mat._n 26.27_o 28._o for_o hear_v how_o our_o saviour_n in_o the_o ministration_n of_o this_o sacred_a ordinance_n he_o say_v of_o the_o bread_n break_v eat_v this_o be_v my_o body_n and_o of_o the_o wine_n pour_v out_o drink_v this_o be_v my_o blood_n whereby_o we_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o a_o firm_a assent_n of_o faith_n that_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n have_v appoint_v and_o ordain_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n to_o be_v a_o most_o effectual_a mean_n to_o convey_v and_o most_o sure_o seal_v to_o confirm_v the_o actual_a efficacy_n and_o merit_n of_o his_o body_n crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v so_o that_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n do_v not_o only_o sacramental_o represent_v but_o also_o real_o exhibit_v to_o each_o faithful_a though_o languish_a soul_n whole_a christ_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n than_o which_o what_o can_v be_v more_o effectual_a to_o the_o repair_v thy_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o the_o renew_v thy_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n obj._n obj._n 3_o i_o know_v not_o how_o nor_o what_o to_o do_v for_o beside_o my_o trouble_n of_o conscience_n and_o terror_n of_o soul_n i_o find_v such_o a_o stupify_a dulness_n and_o amaze_a deadness_n upon_o my_o spirit_n that_o i_o can_v apply_v myself_o to_o any_o holy_a duty_n with_o a_o fix_a answ_n much_o less_o a_o enlarge_a heart_n answ_n apply_v thyself_o to_o some_o faithful_a minister_n or_o some_o other_o experience_a saint_n of_o god_n for_o see_v the_o mind_n under_o spiritual_a affliction_n be_v as_o a_o bone_n out_o of_o joint_n 1._o gal._n 6_o 1._o who_o be_v it_o that_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d joint_n it_o again_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spiritual_a man_n he_o who_o be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o motion_n method_n and_o act_n of_o the_o spirit_n yea_o see_v the_o afflict_a of_o the_o soul_n be_v a_o break_n of_o the_o bone_n so_o with_o david_n make_v i_o to_o hear_v of_o joy_n and_o goodness_n 51.8_o ps_n 51.8_o that_o the_o bone_n which_o thou_o have_v break_v may_v rejoice_v we_o stand_v in_o need_n to_o be_v careful_a to_o make_v use_n of_o some_o skilful_a in_o soul-chyrurgerie_a who_o may_v so_o help_v so_o heal_v the_o wound_n set_v right_o the_o bone_n that_o no_o splinter_n be_v leave_v to_o fret_v the_o patient_n no_o scruple_n to_o vex_v the_o conscience_n yea_o sure_o i_o be_o there_o be_v not_o so_o much_o danger_n to_o the_o body_n in_o the_o ill_a set_n of_o a_o bone_n as_o there_o be_v to_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o unsound_a resolve_v of_o conscience_n but_o further_a let_v the_o faithful_a minister_n or_o other_o experience_a saint_n that_o shall_v have_v to_o do_v with_o his_o cloud_a and_o dull_a as_o well_o as_o afflict_a and_o trouble_a soul_n let_v he_o see_v well_o to_o it_o whether_o melancholy_a have_v not_o pen_v up_o the_o soul_n in_o its_o darksome_a cell_n who_o adust_a humour_n be_v apt_o call_v balneum_fw-la diaboli_fw-la the_o devil_n bath_n melancholy_n distemper_n beget_v afflict_v thought_n and_o afflict_a thought_n beget_v melancholy_a distemper_n and_o thus_o be_v the_o poor_a soul_n whirl_v about_o in_o a_o circle_n and_o maze_n of_o disquiet_n and_o distraction_n which_o disquiet_v and_o distraction_n be_v the_o more_o increase_v by_o satan_n malice_n and_o subtlety_n in_o that_o as_o some_o man_n do_v deceive_v other_o in_o a_o dark_a shop_n with_o false_a colour_n so_o do_v satan_n deceive_v the_o soul_n in_o a_o dark_a body_n with_o false_a imagination_n 4.36_o act_n 4.36_o now_o here_o a_o hypocrates_n be_v as_o proper_a as_o a_o barnabas_n a_o physician_n as_o a_o minister_n for_o that_o say_v what_o we_o can_v it_o will_v be_v with_o the_o soul_n in_o a_o melancholy_a body_n as_o with_o a_o candle_n in_o a_o dark_a lantern_n its_o light_n still_o dim_a and_o dismal_a and_o oh_o what_o terror_n of_o strange_a imagination_n and_o strong_a
embrace_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o comfort_n of_o thy_o spirit_n unto_o thou_o that_o thy_o thorn_n may_v be_v my_o crown_n thy_o blood_n my_o balsom_a thy_o curse_n my_o blessing_n thy_o death_n my_o life_n 3.3_o coloss_n 3.3_o thy_o cross_n my_o triumph_n thus_o be_v my_o life_n hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n and_o if_o so_o then_o where_o shall_v be_v my_o soul_n but_o where_o be_v my_o life_n and_o therefore_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n §_o 4._o i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o at_o thy_o table_n who_o have_v be_v thyself_o lift_v up_o for_o i_o on_o thy_o cross_n thou_o have_v be_v lift_v up_o for_o i_o in_o a_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n and_o therefore_o i_o here_o offer_v myself_o to_o thou_o in_o a_o gratulatory_a oblation_n 53.10_o isâ—_n 53.10_o thou_o make_v thy_o soul_n a_o offering_n for_o sin_n and_o here_o i_o make_v my_o soul_n a_o offering_n of_o thankfulness_n in_o this_o eucharist_n then_o accept_v my_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d my_o oblation_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o which_o o_o lord_n it_o be_v that_o i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o §_o 5._o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n thy_o flesh_n thy_o blood_n not_o unto_o the_o outward_a element_n the_o bread_n the_o wine_n unto_o thou_o and_o thy_o fullness_n as_o the_o inward_a grace_n not_o unto_o thou_o and_o their_o use_n as_o the_o outward_a sign_n my_o soul_n dwell_v not_o on_o those_o earthly_a symbol_n but_o by_o they_o as_o by_o a_o ladder_n it_o ascend_v and_o lift_v up_o itself_o unto_o thy_o heavenly_a riches_n and_o thus_o whilst_o my_o body_n feed_v on_o consecrate_a food_n oh_o let_v my_o soul_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o consecrate_v fullness_n whilst_o my_o body_n taste_v their_o wholesome_a sweetness_n let_v my_o soul_n be_v satisfy_v with_o thy_o save_a goodness_n and_o to_o this_o end_n it_o be_v that_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n §_o 6._o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n oh_o make_v good_a thy_o name_n of_o lord_n unto_o i_o as_o lord_n rebuke_n satan_n and_o restrain_v all_o earthly_a and_o carnal_a affection_n that_o they_o do_v not_o once_o dare_v to_o whisper_v a_o temptation_n to_o my_o soul_n a_o distraction_n to_o my_o thought_n whilst_o i_o be_o in_o communion_n with_o thou_o in_o prayer_n at_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n do_v thou_o as_o lord_n rule_v i_o by_o thy_o grace_n govern_v i_o by_o thy_o spirit_n defend_v i_o by_o thy_o power_n and_o crown_v i_o with_o thy_o salvation_n thou_o lord_n the_o preserver_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n thou_o open_v thy_o hand_n 145.16_o psal_n 145.16_o and_o satisfie_v the_o desire_n of_o every_o live_a thing_n oh_o open_v now_o thy_o hand_n thy_o bosom_n thy_o bounty_n thy_o love_n and_o satisfy_v the_o desire_n of_o my_o long_a soul_n which_o i_o here_o lift_v up_o unto_o thou_o §_o 7._o thou_o lord_n give_v bread_n to_o man_n from_o the_o earth_n thou_o give_v manna_n to_o israel_n from_o heaven_n give_v oh_o give_v thyself_o unto_o i_o in_o this_o sacrament_n as_o the_o true_a bread_n the_o heavenly_a manna_n the_o life-giving_a food_n of_o thy_o church_n thou_o lord_n be_v now_o reign_v in_o heaven_n oh_o do_v thou_o now_o also_o set_v up_o thy_o throne_n in_o my_o heart_n thou_o be_v exalt_v in_o heavenly_a glory_n oh_o manifest_a thyself_o in_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n in_o thy_o heavenly_a glory_n thou_o be_v the_o joy_n of_o holy_a angel_n and_o bless_a saint_n in_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n be_v thou_o now_o the_o revive_n of_o devout_a soul_n and_o humble_a penitent_n o_o my_o love_n my_o joy_n my_o jesus_n my_o lord_n be_v thou_o present_a with_o i_o in_o thy_o sacrament_n present_v more_o than_o by_o inspiration_n and_o make_v i_o present_v with_o thou_o and_o that_o more_o than_o by_o meditation_n even_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o in_o a_o spiritual_a real_a and_o eternal_a communion_n §_o 8._o oh_o how_o do_v this_o bless_a sacrament_n add_v wing_n to_o devout_a soul_n and_o wrap_v they_o up_o with_o s._n paul_n unto_o the_o three_o heaven_n 2_o 2_o cor._n 1â—_n 2_o in_o a_o ecstasy_n of_o contemplation_n and_o love_n and_o what_o shall_v my_o soul_n now_o lie_v grovel_v on_o the_o earth_n hide_v itself_o with_o saul_n among_o the_o stuff_n 10.22_o 1_o sam._n 10.22_o clog_v and_o depress_v with_o worldly_a thought_n with_o earthly_a and_o carnal_a affection_n no_o it_o may_v not_o it_o must_v not_o christ_n be_v rise_v 3.1_o col._n 3.1_o and_o therefore_o sursum_fw-la corda_fw-la my_o heart_n my_o spirit_n that_o shall_v rise_v too_o and_o seek_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o even_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n my_o jesus_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n §_o 9_o my_o soul_n but_o how_o shall_v i_o call_v it_o i_o see_v it_o be_v thou_o thou_o by_o purchase_n thou_o have_v buy_v it_o with_o thy_o blood_n yea_o be_v it_o not_o thy_o spouse_n who_o thou_o have_v wed_v to_o thyself_o by_o thy_o spirit_n through_o faith_n and_o be_v not_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o marriage-feast_n if_o so_o sure_o then_o my_o jesus_n i_o be_v lose_v in_o myself_o till_o find_v in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n be_v now_o and_o not_o till_o now_o true_o i_o in_o be_v whole_o thou_o so_o that_o i_o can_v say_v with_o confidence_n i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o §_o 10._o i_o lift_v up_o oh_o the_o load_n of_o my_o sin_n the_o burden_n of_o my_o flesh_n so_o heavy_a that_o i_o can_v of_o myself_o lift_v up_o my_o head_n how_o shall_v i_o then_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n wherefore_o o_o my_o saviour_n do_v thou_o add_v thy_o strength_n to_o my_o weakness_n thy_o support_a grace_n to_o my_o faint_a spirit_n and_o then_o i_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o and_o lift_v up_o not_o only_o my_o hand_n but_o my_o heart_n not_o only_o my_o eye_n but_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o §_o 11._o my_o soul_n for_o it_o be_v not_o indeed_o the_o eye_n or_o the_o tongue_n or_o the_o hand_n or_o the_o knee_n but_o the_o soul_n which_o make_v the_o acceptable_a service_n in_o prayer_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n the_o devotion_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o be_v the_o very_a soul_n of_o devotion_n wherefore_o that_o i_o may_v present_v myself_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n at_o christ_n table_n 12.1_o rom._n 12.1_o my_o best_a part_n shall_v be_v my_o first_o oblation_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o very_a preparation_n and_o entrance_n of_o this_o sacred_a solemnity_n see_v o_o see_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n verse_n 2_o 3._o o_o my_o god_n i_o trust_v in_o thou_o let_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a let_v not_o my_o enemy_n triumph_n over_o i_o yea_o let_v none_o that_o wait_v on_o thou_o be_v ashamed_a let_v they_o be_v ashamed_a which_o transgress_v without_o cause_n §_o 1._o o_o my_o god_n i_o trust_v in_o thou_o etc._n etc._n my_o prayer_n o_o lord_n be_v found_v upon_o faith_n my_o faith_n upon_o thy_o promise_n so_o that_o because_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n therefore_o i_o trust_v in_o thou_o yea_o because_o i_o trust_v in_o thou_o therefore_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n my_o god_n otherwise_o o_o christ_n thou_o be_v not_o my_o jesus_n but_o o_o my_o jesus_n who_o save_v i_o by_o thy_o blood_n 1._o gal._n 3_o 1._o in_o this_o thy_o sacrament_n thou_o be_v set_v forth_o crucify_v and_o i_o behold_v thy_o wound_n from_o whence_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n i_o pluck_v forth_o these_o comfortable_a word_n of_o life_n my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n 28._o joh._n 20_o 28._o §_o 2._o my_o god_n i_o for_o thou_o have_v partake_v of_o my_o humane_a nature_n 4._o 2_o pet._n 1_o 4._o and_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o partake_v of_o thy_o divine_a nature_n thou_o have_v take_v upon_o thou_o my_o flesh_n and_o thou_o have_v communicate_v unto_o i_o of_o thy_o spirit_n yea_o in_o this_o thy_o sacrament_n thou_o communicate_v body_n and_o blood_n flesh_n and_o spirit_n thy_o whole_a manhood_n yea_o thy_o very_a godhead_n too_o thy_o whole_a self_n as_o mediator_n therefore_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n and_o i_o trust_v in_o thou_o §_o 3._o i_o trust_v in_o thou_o to_o make_v good_a my_o right_n to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n to_o make_v good_a my_o claim_n to_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n yea_o even_o to_o make_v good_a my_o communion_n with_o thou_o in_o all_o thy_o fullness_n a_o communion_n so_o firm_a that_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n i_o eat_v and_o drink_n be_v not_o more_o real_o my_o food_n than_o thou_o my_o jesus_n in_o who_o i_o believe_v and_o trust_v be_v my_o god_n and_o for_o this_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n of_o thy_o love_n for_o this_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n of_o thy_o grace_n it_o be_v
sweet_a be_v thy_o mercy_n let_v be_v the_o more_o eager_a my_o long_n that_o so_o my_o whole_a life_n on_o earth_n may_v be_v a_o continue_a breathe_v after_o that_o eternal_a fellowship_n and_o communion_n with_o thou_o in_o heaven_n thus_o thus_o let_v i_o wait_v even_o all_o my_o life_n all_o the_o day_n verse_n 6_o 7._o remember_v o_o lord_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o thy_o love_a kindness_n for_o they_o have_v be_v ever_o of_o old_a remember_v not_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n nor_o my_o transgression_n according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n remember_v thou_o i_o for_o thy_o goodness_n sake_n o_o lord_n §_o 1._o o_o my_o god_n thy_o former_a mercy_n be_v pledge_n to_o i_o of_o thy_o future_a grace_n wherefore_o remember_v o_o lord_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o thy_o love_a kindness_n which_o have_v be_v ever_o of_o old_a 90.2_o psal_n 90.2_o exhibit_v by_o thy_o spirit_n in_o this_o sacrament_n be_v not_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n like_o thyself_o from_o everlasting_a to_o everlasting_a thy_o mercy_n they_o have_v be_v ever_o of_o old_a and_o sure_a the_o stream_n can_v fail_v where_o the_o fountain_n be_v inexhaustible_a and_o such_o be_v thy_o good_a goodness_n §_o 2._o but_o how_o be_v it_o then_o that_o my_o soul_n dwell_v in_o darkness_n if_o thou_o be_v light_a how_o be_v that_o i_o remain_v disconsolate_a and_o miserable_a if_o thou_o lord_n be_v so_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a thou_o love_v to_o be_v importune_v in_o prayer_n 43.26_o isa_n 43.26_o and_o thereby_o as_o it_o be_v mind_v of_o thy_o mercy_n not_o that_o that_o thou_o be_v forgetful_a of_o thy_o love_n but_o that_o thou_o will_v have_v we_o sensible_a of_o our_o want_n wherefore_o lest_o thou_o shall_v do_v as_o my_o sin_n have_v deserve_v cast_v i_o out_o of_o thy_o thought_n let_v my_o humble_a suit_n mind_v thou_o of_o thy_o mercy_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n for_o it_o be_v no_o ordinary_a medicine_n that_o will_v cure_v my_o soar_n no_o mean_a mercy_n that_o will_v save_v my_o soul_n the_o sadness_n of_o my_o affl_fw-mi ction_v require_v the_o tenderness_n of_o thy_o compassion_n wherefore_o remember_v o_o lord_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n 42.7_o psal_n 42.7_o §_o 3._o mercy_n o_o how_o do_v one_o deep_a call_n upon_o another_o the_o depth_n of_o my_o multiply_v misery_n call_v loud_o call_v upon_o the_o depth_n of_o thy_o manifold_a mercy_n even_o that_o mercy_n whereby_o thou_o do_v pardon_v my_o sin_n and_o help_v my_o infirmity_n that_o mercy_n whereby_o thou_o do_v sanctify_v i_o by_o thy_o grace_n and_o comfort_v i_o by_o thy_o spirit_n that_o mercy_n whereby_o thou_o do_v quicken_v i_o with_o life_n and_o preserve_v i_o from_o death_n that_o mercy_n whereby_o thou_o do_v deliver_v i_o from_o hell_n and_o possess_v i_o of_o heaven_n remember_v o_o lord_n all_o those_o thy_o mercy_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n which_o as_o they_o have_v be_v of_o old_a unto_o thy_o saint_n so_o now_o seal_v they_o unto_o thy_o servant_n in_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n §_o 4._o and_o as_o thou_o seal_v i_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n so_o convey_v unto_o i_o thy_o love_a kindness_n even_o those_o enligthning_a gift_n those_o beautifi_a grace_n those_o refresh_a comfort_n those_o divine_a manifestation_n of_o thy_o presence_n those_o secret_a aspire_n of_o the_o soul_n those_o devout_a rapture_n of_o the_o spirit_n those_o divine_a melt_n of_o the_o heart_n that_o peace_n of_o conscience_n that_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n all_o these_o thy_o love_a kindness_n let_v i_o in_o some_o proportion_n of_o measure_n taste_v if_o not_o in_o some_o measure_n of_o fullness_n enjoy_v in_o a_o bless_a communion_n with_o thou_o my_o jesus_n in_o this_o sacred_a solemnity_n §_o 5._o thy_o saint_n of_o old_a how_o have_v they_o come_v from_o this_o thy_o table_n satisfy_v with_o good_a thing_n and_o like_a giant_n refresh_v with_o wine_n 65.4_o psal_n 65.4_o furnish_v to_o every_o good_a work_n and_o strong_a to_o resist_v the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n have_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o thy_o precious_a blood_n which_o thou_o shede_v for_o they_o how_o have_v they_o be_v animate_v in_o the_o profession_n of_o faith_n to_o shed_v their_o dear_a blood_n for_o thou_o yea_o remember_v those_o thy_o former_a mercy_n to_o my_o own_o soul_n when_o i_o have_v come_v with_o sorrow_n and_o return_v with_o joy_n come_v tremble_v in_o fear_n and_o return_v exult_v through_o faith_n come_v faint_v and_o weak_a return_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v and_o what_o lord_n have_v thy_o table_n be_v so_o sweet_a a_o refresh_n and_o shall_v it_o not_o be_v so_o still_o to_o my_o soul_n if_o i_o come_v the_o often_o shall_v i_o return_v the_o sad_a and_o by_o how_o much_o i_o be_o the_o more_o eager_a in_o my_o desire_n will_v thou_o be_v the_o further_o off_o in_o thy_o fullness_n §_o 6._o this_o indeed_o my_o sin_n have_v deserve_v but_o thy_o mercy_n they_o be_v tender_a and_o will_v not_o deal_v with_o i_o according_a to_o my_o desert_n wherefore_o remember_v then_o thy_o old_a mercy_n not_o my_o old_a sin_n thy_o tender_a compassion_n not_o my_o present_a transgrssion_n call_v not_o to_o mind_v the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n to_o visit_v they_o upon_o the_o year_n of_o my_o ripe_a age_n wean_v i_o from_o my_o youthful_a sin_n and_o give_v i_o not_o over_o by_o a_o just_a judgement_n upon_o their_o provocation_n to_o more_o manly_a more_o stubborn_a impiety_n just_o it_o be_v that_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o green_a year_n shall_v deprive_v i_o of_o thy_o blessing_n in_o my_o ripe_a age_n but_o whilst_o my_o sin_n move_v thou_o to_o wrath_n let_v thy_o compassion_n move_v thou_o to_o mercy_n that_o so_o my_o former_a unworthiness_n withhold_v not_o from_o i_o the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o present_a ordinance_n remember_v thou_o i_o in_o this_o according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n for_o thy_o goodness_n sake_n o_o lord_n §_o 7._o according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n not_o i_o for_o i_o have_v forsake_v those_o mercy_n thou_o make_v my_o own_o in_o be_v cruel_a to_o myself_o by_o my_o sin_n 17_o jon._n 2_o 8._o psal_n 59.10_o 17_o through_o distrust_n of_o thy_o promise_n upon_o presumption_n in_o thy_o mercy_n yea_o let_v it_o be_v for_o thy_o goodness_n sake_n not_o i_o for_o in_o i_o 7.18_o rom_n 7.18_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o manner_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a let_v thy_o goodness_n then_o be_v the_o motive_n thy_o mercy_n the_o rule_n of_o all_o that_o grace_n and_o of_o all_o those_o blessing_n thou_o vouchsafe_v unto_o my_o soul_n verse_n 8_o 9_o 10._o good_a and_o upright_o be_v the_o lord_n therefore_o will_v he_o teach_v sinner_n in_o the_o way_n the_o meek_a will_v he_o guide_v in_o judgement_n and_o the_o meek_a will_v he_o teach_v his_o way_n all_o the_o path_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n unto_o such_o as_o keep_v his_o covenant_n and_o his_o testimony_n §_o 1._o good_a and_o upright_o be_v the_o lord_n therefore_o will_v he_o teach_v sinner_n in_o the_o way_n the_o true_a knowledge_n then_o o_o god_n of_o thy_o will_n be_v the_o gracious_a manifestation_n of_o thy_o goodness_n good_a be_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o graciousness_n of_o his_o promise_n upright_o be_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o truâ—h_n of_o his_o performance_n and_o this_o grace_n and_o truth_n which_o be_v the_o habitation_n of_o his_o throne_n be_v the_o refuge_n of_o the_o sinner_n the_o sanctuary_n of_o the_o penitent_a who_o he_o teach_v in_o the_o way_n even_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n the_o way_n of_o holiness_n the_o way_n of_o life_n §_o 2._o the_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o where_o oh_o my_o soul_n can_v thou_o better_v taste_v the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n then_o in_o this_o bless_a eucharist_n 8._o psal_n 34_o 8._o the_o sacred_a feast_n of_o the_o lord_n goodness_n and_o as_o his_o goodness_n do_v invite_v thou_o so_o let_v his_o uprightness_n encourage_v thou_o for_o that_o faithful_a be_v he_o who_o have_v p_o omise_v faithful_a to_o give_v according_a to_o his_o promise_n heal_v for_o thy_o wound_n strengthen_v for_o thy_o weakness_n comfort_n for_o thy_o sorrow_n yea_o give_v that_o which_o be_v the_o compendium_n of_o all_o spiritual_a good_a thing_n 2_o rom_n 5.1_o 2_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n §_o 3._o why_o be_v thou_o so_o heavy_a o_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o cast_v down_o within_o i_o 42.11_o psal_n 42.11_o be_v it_o because_o thou_o have_v break_v the_o covenant_n of_o thy_o god_n even_o the_o covenant_n of_o reconciliation_n seal_v thou_o by_o the_o sacrament_n and_o that_o thus_o by_o thy_o sin_n thou_o be_v become_v at_o enmity_n with_o thy_o maker_n be_v it_o so_o yet_o will_v not_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v good_a be_v as_o gracious_a
implore_v its_o deliverance_n and_o when_o when_o more_o seasonable_o help_v the_o church_n with_o our_o prayer_n than_o now_o when_o her_o prayer_n be_v violent_o wrest_v from_o the_o church_n §_o 22._o but_o more_o especial_o two_o to_o mind_v we_o of_o the_o fit_a season_n and_o service_n to_o pray_v for_o israel_n deliverance_n even_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o bless_a eucharist_n see_v so_o great_a wrath_n be_v come_v upon_o we_o from_o the_o almighty_a do_v we_o this_o day_n lie_v hold_v on_o the_o horn_n of_o the_o altar_n do_v we_o in_o the_o celebration_n of_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n deep_o sigh_v and_o contrite_o mourn_v for_o all_o the_o abomination_n that_o be_v commit_v in_o the_o land_n that_o so_o 9.4_o ezek._n 9.4_o with_o those_o penitentiaries_n in_o ezekiel_n we_o may_v receive_v our_o mark_n even_o that_o blood_n of_o christ_n upon_o out_o soul_n that_o so_o the_o destroy_a angel_n may_v yet_o pass_v over_o we_o and_o in_o the_o behalf_n of_o this_o our_o israel_n do_v we_o in_o our_o most_o enlarge_a devotion_n make_v this_o or_o the_o like_a intercession_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o holy_a eucharist_n look_v down_o oh_o look_v down_o heavenly_a father_n from_o the_o height_n of_o heaven_n thy_o celestial_a sanctuary_n and_o behold_v the_o sacred_a host_n the_o blood_n of_o our_o jesus_n speak_v better_a thing_n then_o that_o of_o abel_n 12.24_o heb._n 12.24_o even_o thing_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o mercy_n of_o pardon_n and_o of_o peace_n of_o reconciliation_n and_o of_o restauration_n and_o see_v in_o he_o thy_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v let_v thy_o wrath_n be_v appease_v and_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o blood_n oh_o let_v the_o bleed_a wound_n of_o our_o faint_a land_n be_v heal_v and_o the_o faint_a heart_n of_o our_o languish_a church_n revive_v §_o 23._o and_o here_o let_v the_o outward_a distraction_n of_o our_o israel_n mind_n we_o of_o the_o inward_a distemper_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o great_a profanation_n in_o the_o church_n prompt_v we_o to_o a_o strict_a purify_n of_o our_o conscience_n yea_o our_o long_a desire_n after_o better_a day_n quicken_v our_o holy_a endeavour_n after_o better_a life_n so_o shall_v we_o find_v by_o a_o happy_a experience_n god_n who_o do_v watch_v for_o our_o deliverance_n when_o we_o know_v not_o our_o danger_n 1605._o in_o the_o powder-plot_n 1605._o he_o will_v not_o sleep_v now_o we_o know_v our_o danger_n and_o pray_v for_o our_o deliverance_n no_o as_o for_o the_o enemy_n of_o zion_n evil_a shall_v fall_v upon_o they_o and_o sudden_a desolation_n 47.11_o isa_n 47.11_o &_o nescient_fw-la ortum_fw-la ejus_fw-la they_o shall_v not_o know_v from_o whence_o it_o arise_v but_o as_o for_o the_o israel_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v deliver_v they_o as_o a_o bird_n out_o of_o the_o fowler_n net_n 7._o ps_n 124_o 6_o 7._o and_o as_o a_o prey_n out_o of_o the_o lion_n tooth_n at_o once_o make_v it_o the_o praise_n of_o our_o faith_n then_o to_o believe_v when_o our_o trust_n seem_v to_o be_v against_o hope_n 4.18_o rom._n 4.18_o and_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o power_n then_o to_o save_v when_o our_o condition_n seem_v to_o be_v past_a succour_n and_o thus_o for_o the_o share_n we_o have_v in_o the_o sorrow_n of_o israel_n trouble_n we_o shall_v have_v our_o portion_n in_o the_o joy_n of_o israel_n deliverance_n 35.10_o be_v 35.10_o if_o not_o whilst_o the_o church_n be_v militant_a on_o earth_n yet_o most_o assure_o then_o when_o triumphant_a in_o heaven_n of_o which_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n be_v the_o seal_n and_o pledge_v confirm_v the_o royal_a grant_n of_o this_o humble_a petition_n to_o every_o faithful_a soul_n that_o pray_v with_o david_n deliver_v israel_n o_o god_n out_o of_o all_o his_o trouble_n halleluiah_o the_o preacher_n tripartite_a book_n ii_o to_o administer_v comfort_n by_o conference_n with_o the_o soul_n in_o its_o spiritual_a conflict_n reduce_v to_o particular_a case_n of_o conscience_n viz._n 1._o the_o importunate_a crowd_n of_o vain_a thought_n 2._o the_o frightful_a suggestion_n of_o foul_a thought_n 3._o some_o late_a relapse_n into_o sin_n 4._o daily_o conflict_n with_o sin_n 5._o a_o distrust_n of_o the_o grace_n sincerity_n in_o general_a of_o faith_n and_o of_o repentance_n in_o particular_a 6._o the_o sense_n of_o barrenness_n in_o holy_a duty_n 7._o the_o misapprehension_n of_o god_n withdraw_v the_o comfort_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n 8._o the_o misinterpretation_n of_o the_o order_n of_o god_n providence_n as_o to_o the_o tribulation_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o as_o to_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a 9_o the_o long_a continuance_n of_o temptation_n and_o affliction_n by_o robert_n mossom_n london_n print_v by_o thomas_n newcomb_n 1657._o to_o the_o right_n honourable_a lady_n frances_n marchioness_n of_o hertford_n etc._n etc._n madam_n i_o acknowledge_v it_o my_o ambition_n that_o i_o seek_v your_o honour_n patronage_n but_o dare_v adventure_n upon_o this_o guilt_n in_o confidence_n of_o a_o favourable_a pardon_n as_o well_o as_o a_o honourable_a protection_n to_o your_o suppliant_a i_o know_v no_o vice_n in_o moral_n unpardonable_a like_o that_o of_o ingratitude_n and_o therefore_o to_o avoid_v the_o sin_n and_o censure_n of_o this_o apostasy_n i_o declare_v it_o madam_n your_o reward_n of_o goodness_n exceed_v the_o merit_n of_o a_o former_a present_n which_o have_v oblige_v the_o duty_n of_o this_o dedication_n what_o be_v the_o charitable_a supply_n of_o your_o eleemosynary_a bounty_n notwithstanding_o modesty_n be_v at_o once_o the_o veil_n and_o ornament_n of_o your_o virtue_n there_o be_v a_o trumpet_n of_o honourable_a fame_n that_o proclaim_v it_o that_o i_o have_v myself_o receive_v a_o encouragement_n of_o my_o study_n by_o your_o nobleness_n i_o willing_o embrace_v this_o opportunity_n thankful_o to_o acknowledge_v and_o record_v beside_o madam_n it_o be_v improper_a to_o entitle_v the_o soul_n conference_n to_o any_o other_o than_o a_o experience_a piety_n who_o spiritual_a conflict_n sustain_v can_v give_v testimony_n to_o the_o comfort_n administer_v which_o not_o greatness_n but_o goodness_n can_v best_o approve_v and_o patronize_v here_o then_o madam_n to_o your_o goodness_n as_o great_a in_o honour_n and_o to_o your_o honour_n as_o great_a in_o goodness_n be_v humble_o present_v this_o freewill-offering_a the_o work_n and_o the_o author_n and_o no_o votary_n can_v do_v more_o then_o make_v his_o whole_a possession_n one_o oblation_n as_o ambitious_a to_o bear_v the_o name_n and_o attribute_v of_o be_v noble_a madam_n your_o honour_n faithful_o devote_v servant_n r._n mossom_n conference_n with_o the_o soul_n in_o its_o spiritual_a conflict_n the_o introduction_n it_o be_v the_o great_a design_n of_o satan_n in_o a_o malicious_a envy_n to_o man_n if_o he_o can_v spoil_v we_o of_o our_o crown_n 18._o lam._n 3.17_o 18._o then_o to_o rob_v we_o of_o our_o comfort_n if_o he_o can_v deprive_v we_o of_o grace_n then_o to_o bereave_v we_o of_o our_o peace_n which_o thing_n he_o do_v not_o only_o attempt_v but_o often_o attain_v by_o raise_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o infernal_a fog_n of_o diffidence_n and_o distrust_n 6._o ps_n 77.8_o 9_o ps_n 88.5_o 6._o beget_v such_o doubt_n and_o fear_n and_o affright_a terror_n as_o do_v make_v the_o soul_n against_o all_o the_o light_n of_o counsel_n and_o of_o comfort_n in_o the_o word_n conclude_v against_o itself_o to_o have_v lose_v all_o interest_n in_o god_n love_n 38.2_o job_n 38.2_o and_o christ_n merit_n 49.14_o lam_n 5.22_o isa_n 49.14_o all_o communion_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o life_n plead_v with_o much_o vehemency_n of_o passion_n and_o impatience_n that_o its_o former_a hope_n have_v be_v but_o deceitful_a presumption_n and_o its_o exercise_n of_o holiness_n hypocritical_a delusion_n oh_o the_o thick_a darkness_n which_o this_o mist_n and_o fog_n of_o satan_n suggestion_n cast_v upon_o the_o inward_a man_n how_o do_v it_o become_v the_o very_a shop_n of_o fear_n the_o womb_n of_o terror_n 4._o ps_n 23_o 4._o yea_o the_o valley_n and_o shadow_n of_o death_n the_o cheer_v light_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n be_v thereby_o eclipse_v from_o the_o soul_n now_o there_o be_v no_o great_a advantage_n unto_o satan_n in_o his_o temptation_n than_o the_o ignorance_n and_o error_n of_o the_o mind_n when_o the_o understanding_n be_v darken_v or_o deceive_v darken_v through_o want_n of_o knowledge_n or_o deceive_v with_o a_o false_a light_n for_o satan_n he_o work_v still_o contrary_a unto_o god_n and_o yet_o in_o imitation_n of_o he_o too_o and_o therefore_o as_o god_n in_o his_o operation_n of_o grace_n to_o beget_v life_n 18._o eph._n 1.17_o 18._o he_o first_o enlighten_v and_o illuminate_v so_o satan_n in_o his_o temptation_n unto_o sin_n to_o destroy_v grace_n he_o first_o darken_v and_o deceive_v 22.64_o 2_o cor._n 4.4_o eph._n 4.18_o luk._n 22.64_o he_o do_v with_o the_o
mind_n from_o god_n holy_a worship_n indeed_o our_o nature_n be_v too_o weak_a to_o behold_v always_o intent_n upon_o holy_a duty_n and_o therefore_o god_n woship_n have_v its_o necessary_a intermission_n in_o which_o intermission_n the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n be_v ordain_v for_o the_o keep_v our_o mind_n innocent_a in_o their_o thought_n and_o renew_v in_o their_o vigour_n for_o his_o more_o holy_a service_n here_o then_o o_o thou_o afflict_a soul_n who_o complain_v of_o the_o secret_a trouble_n and_o vex_a importunity_n of_o thy_o vain_a thought_n here_o thou_o have_v thy_o ground_n of_o comfort_n and_o rule_n of_o direction_n god_n give_v thou_o his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n to_o order_v thy_o practice_n and_o administer_v thou_o consolation_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen!_o chap._n ii_o the_o soul_n conflict_n from_o the_o frightful_a suggestion_n of_o foul_a thought_n great_a be_v the_o activity_n of_o the_o soul_n discover_v by_o the_o thought_n which_o be_v more_o quick_a in_o their_o motion_n then_o lightning_n dart_v forth_o in_o a_o moment_n from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n 3.20_o ps_n 139.17_o 18._o phil._n 3.20_o and_o back_o again_o from_o heaven_n to_o earth_n which_o excellency_n of_o man_n in_o the_o activity_n of_o the_o mind_n be_v give_v of_o god_n for_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v turn_v away_o from_o sin_n at_o the_o first_o appearance_n of_o evil_n but_o now_o oh_o how_o have_v the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n lay_v fetter_n upon_o this_o freedom_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o make_v it_o servile_a unto_o satan_n if_o not_o to_o act_v his_o suggestion_n yet_o to_o suffer_v his_o buffet_n 12.7_o 2_o cor._n 12.7_o so_o that_o those_o very_a thought_n of_o sin_n which_o the_o soul_n abhor_v those_o the_o imagination_n receive_v and_o the_o mind_n can_v free_v itself_o from_o horror_n 4._o ps_n 19_o 4._o through_o fear_n of_o guilt_n know_v well_o that_o as_o devout_a meditation_n be_v acceptable_a so_o foul_a imagination_n 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church_n and_o in_o the_o closet_n in_o my_o meditation_n and_o in_o my_o prayer_n still_o they_o crawl_v in_o and_o dead_a my_o heart_n yea_o their_o noisome_a stink_n make_v i_o loathe_v myself_o and_o all_o my_o service_n oh_o i_o faint_v i_o die_v i_o perish_v whilst_o ashamed_a to_o speak_v what_o i_o abhor_v to_o think_v i_o must_v needs_o despair_v of_o cure_n not_o know_v how_o to_o lay_v open_a my_o sore_n the_o ground_n of_o comfort_n 1._o the_o horrid_a blasphemy_n which_o affright_v thy_o soul_n though_o they_o be_v thy_o thought_n yet_o be_v they_o satan_n suggestion_n and_o not_o have_v thy_o consent_n of_o will_n they_o bring_v no_o guilt_n upon_o the_o conscience_n 15._o jam._n 1.44_o 15._o non_fw-la nocet_fw-la sensus_fw-la ubi_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la consensus_fw-la be_v the_o resolution_n of_o s._n bernard_n agreeable_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o all_o both_o ancient_a and_o modern_a divine_n that_o where_o the_o will_n yield_v no_o consent_n there_o the_o soul_n may_v suffer_v a_o temptation_n but_o act_n no_o sin_n yea_o 12.7_o 2_o cor._n 12.7_o quod_fw-la resistentem_fw-la fatigat_fw-la vincentem_fw-la coronat_fw-la say_v the_o same_o father_n the_o importunity_n and_o frepuencie_n of_o the_o suggestion_n which_o weary_a the_o soul_n resist_v shall_v bring_v the_o great_a crown_n of_o glory_n in_o its_o overcome_v true_a it_o be_v he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n keep_v himself_o 18._o 1_o joh._n 5_o 18._o and_o that_o wicked_a one_o touch_v he_o not_o but_o how_o touch_v he_o not_o be_v it_o mean_v of_o wicked_a temptation_n no_o sure_a but_o of_o wilful_a transgression_n he_o touch_v he_o not_o tachi_fw-la qualitativo_fw-la we_o say_v and_o that_o aright_o not_o so_o touch_v as_o to_o make_v like_o himself_o in_o a_o impress_n of_o sin_n and_o guilt_n upon_o the_o soul_n now_o then_o that_o it_o be_v no_o sin_n to_o be_v tempt_v be_v more_o than_o evident_a from_o this_o one_o argument_n that_o 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before_o the_o divine_a tribunal_n where_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o thy_o god_n and_o of_o his_o holy_a angel_n do_v thou_o delâ—re_v thy_o loathe_n and_o abhor_v of_o those_o suggestio_n together_o with_o a_o disclaim_n and_o renounce_v all_o allowance_n or_o willing_a admittance_n of_o they_o return_v they_o upon_o satan_n as_o the_o effect_n of_o his_o malice_n and_o fury_n if_o hereafter_o they_o return_v upon_o thy_o soul_n in_o their_o affright_n and_o terror_n 3._o close_o thy_o solemn_a service_n with_o this_o sincere_a devotion_n earnest_o beseech_v god_n to_o rebuke_n satan_n and_o restrain_v his_o rage_n 3.1_o zech_n 3.1_o and_o to_o vouchsafe_v thy_o languish_a soul_n his_o quicken_a sustain_a and_o restore_a grace_n and_o together_o with_o this_o make_v a_o total_a resignation_n of_o thyself_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o jesus_n 5.8_o heb._n 13.20_o isa_n 40.11_o 1_o pet._n 5.8_o the_o great_a shepherd_n of_o the_o flock_n that_o he_o may_v keep_v thou_o as_o a_o tender_a lamb_n safe_a from_o the_o paw_n and_o tooth_n of_o the_o roar_a lion_n and_o here_o that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o point_v thou_o thy_o way_n but_o also_o lead_v thou_o by_o the_o hand_n see_v a_o pattern_n for_o thy_o practice_n a_o prescribe_v form_n which_o thou_o may_v either_o use_v or_o imitate_v use_v in_o its_o own_o word_n and_o order_n of_o expression_n or_o imitate_v in_o the_o like_a matter_n and_o method_n of_o devotion_n o_o most_o glorious_a and_o most_o gracious_a lord_n god_n who_o be_v the_o searcher_n of_o heart_n the_o lover_n of_o soul_n and_o the_o preserver_n of_o men._n before_o thou_o holy_a lord_n before_o thou_o so_o sacred_a a_o majesty_n i_o here_o present_v myself_o a_o pollute_a oh_o do_v thou_o make_v i_o a_o penitent_a sinner_n pollute_v i_o be_o and_o loathsome_a in_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o own_o corruption_n and_o oh_o how_o much_o more_o vile_a and_o abominable_a be_o i_o through_o the_o guilt_n of_o that_o sin_n which_o be_v come_v upon_o my_o soul_n through_o satan_n suggestion_n suggestion_n so_o horrid_a and_o dreadful_a that_o i_o abhor_v to_o set_v they_o in_o my_o own_o sight_n much_o more_o to_o declare_v they_o in_o thy_o presence_n i_o confess_v o_o holy_a lord_n and_o glorious_a god_n i_o confess_v with_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n that_o my_o own_o sin_n have_v betray_v i_o to_o satan_n buffet_n and_o his_o suggestion_n have_v increase_v the_o guilt_n and_o horror_n of_o my_o sin_n oh_o my_o pride_n and_o presumption_n oh_o my_o carelessness_n and_o curiosity_n oh_o my_o slothfulness_n and_o disobedience_n oh_o the_o folly_n and_o wickedness_n of_o my_o heart_n which_o have_v provoke_v thy_o wrath_n and_o give_v advantage_n unto_o satan_n against_o my_o soul_n and_o oh_o the_o murmur_n and_o rep_a ning_n oh_o the_o diffidence_n and_o distrust_n oh_o the_o neglect_n of_o thy_o worship_n and_o profane_v thy_o glory_n oh_o the_o deadness_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n oh_o the_o many_o and_o great_a evil_n of_o pollution_n and_o guilt_n cause_v and_o occasion_v by_o my_o foul_a thought_n all_o further_a provoke_v thy_o divine_a wrath_n and_o more_o deep_o wound_v my_o afflict_a spirit_n woe_n be_v i_o wretched_a sinner_n whither_o oh_o whither_o shall_v i_o fly_v for_o succour_n unless_o thou_o lord_n will_v pity_v my_o poor_a soul_n must_v needs_o perish_v and_o oh_o oh_o my_o god_n perish_v from_o thy_o presence_n thy_o gracious_a thy_o glorious_a presence_n for_o ever_o wherefore_o see_v o_o thou_o great_a and_o glorious_a o_o thou_o just_a and_o righteous_a judge_n oh_o see_v i_o here_o prostrate_v myself_o at_o the_o bar_n of_o thy_o justice_n and_o lay_v my_o mouth_n in_o the_o dust_n noâ—_n know_v what_o to_o answer_v thou_o oh_o oh_o now_o that_o satan_n do_v accuse_v i_o my_o conscience_n witness_n against_o i_o and_o thy_o law_n condemn_v i_o who_o oh_o who_o shall_v plead_v for_o i_o oh_o will_v not_o thou_o bless_v jesus_n my_o surety_n my_o saviour_n will_v not_o 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to_o make_v intercession_n for_o i_o even_o thus_o lord_n i_o here_o declare_v in_o thy_o presence_n and_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o thy_o holy_a angel_n that_o i_o utter_o renounce_v all_o communion_n with_o satan_n in_o his_o sinful_a suggestion_n and_o therefore_o do_v humble_o implore_v thy_o gracious_a goodness_n that_o whensoever_o satan_n shall_v renew_v his_o suggestion_n they_o may_v be_v return_v upon_o himself_o in_o his_o malice_n not_o fasten_v upon_o my_o soul_n or_o be_v lay_v to_o my_o charge_n in_o their_o guilt_n and_o whatsoever_o shall_v be_v satan_n rage_n do_v thou_o lord_n jesus_n rebuke_v he_o and_o keep_v i_o by_o thy_o almighty_a power_n through_o faith_n to_o salvation_n make_v thy_o strength_n to_o appear_v in_o my_o weakness_n thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o my_o unworthiness_n and_o as_o thou_o be_v please_v o_o lord_n god_n to_o quench_v all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o satan_n so_o stir_v up_o thy_o grace_n in_o i_o and_o inflame_v my_o soul_n with_o a_o enlarge_a fervour_n of_o holy_a devotion_n so_o sanctify_v i_o throughout_o with_o thy_o spâ—rit_n that_o my_o desire_n may_v be_v gracious_a my_o thought_n heavenly_a my_o life_n religious_a my_o service_n sincere_a and_o all_o my_o duty_n of_o thy_o worship_n acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n and_o now_o have_v renounce_v all_o communion_n with_o satan_n in_o his_o suggestion_n i_o here_o make_v my_o humble_a resignation_n in_o thy_o presence_n that_o so_o i_o may_v be_v safe_a under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n and_o preserve_v unblameable_a unto_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n o_o lord_n god_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commit_v my_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n my_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n all_o that_o i_o be_o all_o that_o i_o have_v desire_v whole_o to_o be_v thou_o o_o my_o
it_o deprive_v of_o communion_n with_o god_n be_v the_o most_o afflict_a 12._o ps_n 61.11_o 12._o in_o which_o affliction_n these_o be_v the_o word_n of_o complaint_n the_o word_n of_o complaint_n oh_o how_o how_o can_v my_o heart_n be_v right_a with_o god_n which_o so_o often_o revolt_v from_o he_o how_o can_v my_o heart_n be_v sound_a which_o be_v continual_o sore_a when_o with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n in_o humiliation_n i_o have_v confess_v and_o bewail_v my_o sin_n present_o upon_o temptation_n i_o commit_v and_o repeat_v it_o thus_o my_o wound_n daily_o bleed_v afresh_o and_o thereby_o my_o spirit_n faint_v and_o my_o hope_n fail_v i_o shall_v one_o day_n perish_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o sin_n as_o david_n complain_v he_o shall_v do_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o saul_n for_o that_o daily_a my_o strength_n decay_v my_o grace_n diminish_v my_o comfort_n fade_v my_o evidence_n for_o heaven_n be_v blot_v my_o seal_n deface_v my_o life_n be_v become_v my_o trouble_n and_o death_n it_o be_v my_o terror_n i_o fear_v to_o die_v and_o yet_o have_v no_o joy_n to_o live_v wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n the_o ground_n of_o comfort_n 1._o the_o holy_a dispensation_n of_o the_o alwise_a god_n according_a to_o which_o it_o be_v that_o neither_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n blood_n nor_o the_o sanctification_n of_o christ_n spirit_n do_v yet_o so_o far_o prevail_v as_o to_o root_v out_o the_o be_v of_o corruption_n though_o it_o wipe_v off_o the_o guilt_n and_o weaken_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n damnatum_fw-la est_fw-la peccatum_fw-la sed_fw-la non_fw-la extinctum_fw-la christ_n have_v condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n condemn_v but_o not_o extinguish_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d loc_n rom_n 8_o 3._o cajet_fw-fr in_o loc_n he_o have_v condemn_v the_o word_n be_v metaphorical_a for_o that_o condemnation_n imply_v a_o depr_fw-la vation_n of_o all_o precede_a privilege_n and_o power_n thus_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n he_o have_v deal_v with_o sin_n he_o have_v so_o disannul_v it_o in_o the_o faithful_a that_o it_o have_v no_o more_o place_n to_o appear_v in_o judgement_n 2.14_o col._n 2.14_o no_o more_o guilt_n to_o bind_v over_o unto_o death_n 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 2._o our_o nature_n be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a in_o christ_n in_o which_o he_o h_o the_o satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o our_o god_n 2.29_o joh._n 2.29_o as_o be_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n even_o the_o sin_n of_o nature_n as_o well_o as_o of_o our_o life_n our_o original_n as_o well_o as_o our_o actual_a sin_n 1.16_o col._n 1_o 19_o joh._n 1.16_o and_o see_v it_o have_v please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v he_o will_v communicate_v to_o we_o of_o his_o fullness_n till_o he_o have_v whole_o destroy_v the_o serpent_n seed_n 1.16_o 1_o joh_n 3.3_o 1_o pet._n 1.16_o till_o he_o have_v make_v we_o pure_a even_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a not_o only_a subdue_a the_o dominion_n and_o reign_n of_o sin_n by_o grace_n but_o also_o destroy_v the_o life_n and_o be_v of_o sin_n by_o glory_n 3._o no_o man_n be_v sensible_a of_o sickness_n but_o who_o have_v life_n and_o therefore_o sense_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o sure_a symptom_n of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n so_o that_o o_o thou_o afflict_a soul_n in_o thy_o conflict_n with_o sin_n thy_o very_a grief_n be_v a_o ground_n of_o comfort_n this_o be_v a_o sure_a testimony_n of_o true_a sanctification_n 18._o gal._n 5.16_o 17_o 18._o that_o thou_o can_v not_o endure_v the_o close_a working_n of_o thy_o secret_a corruption_n but_o be_v still_o solicitous_a to_o cast_v out_o the_o enemy_n to_o establish_v the_o peace_n to_o vomit_v up_o the_o poison_n to_o preserve_v the_o health_n of_o thy_o soul_n 4._o it_o be_v a_o free_a and_o willing_a subjection_n to_o the_o command_n of_o sin_n 14._o rom._n 6.12_o 14._o which_o declare_v the_o soul_n to_o be_v under_o the_o power_n and_o dominion_n of_o sin_n but_o by_o our_o oppose_a and_o resist_v our_o lament_a and_o bewail_v our_o sin_n we_o manifest_v plain_o sin_n do_v rebel_n but_o do_v not_o reign_v prevail_v as_o a_o tyrant_n but_o rule_v not_o as_o a_o king_n and_o where_o grace_n have_v the_o throne_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o sway_v the_o sceptre_n theâ—e_n christ_n rule_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o will_v in_o the_o end_n make_v we_o to_o overcome_v by_o his_o power_n the_o battle_n be_v the_o lord_n and_o the_o victory_n shall_v be_v we_o notwithstanding_o all_o opposition_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o world_n of_o earth_n and_o of_o hell_n 1.5_o 1_o pet._n 1.5_o we_o shall_v be_v keep_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n to_o salvation_n for_o what_o have_v our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n begin_v and_o shall_v he_o not_o perfect_v the_o work_n of_o grace_n have_v he_o make_v the_o purchase_n 1.6_o phil._n 1.6_o and_o shall_v he_o not_o make_v we_o to_o possess_v the_o inheritance_n of_o glory_n last_o see_v thou_o cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o purpose_n of_o heart_n though_o thou_o serve_v he_o not_o in_o perfection_n of_o holiness_n these_o infirmity_n and_o fail_n which_o be_v thy_o burden_n they_o shall_v not_o be_v thy_o bane_n if_o the_o ravish_a virgin_n cry_v out_o 22.27_o deut._n 22.27_o she_o be_v in_o the_o censure_n of_o rhe_n law_n guiltless_a by_o her_o cry_n have_v prove_v her_o rape_n and_o thus_o a_o sure_a testimony_n it_o be_v sin_n have_v commit_v a_o rape_n upon_o our_o soul_n and_o ravish_v our_o heart_n when_o we_o cry_v out_o in_o our_o trouble_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o sure_o god_n who_o command_v indulgence_n unto_o the_o ravish_a virgin_n will_v vouchsafe_v pardon_n to_o the_o ravish_v soul_n the_o rule_n of_o direction_n 1._o be_v constant_a in_o thy_o conflict_n in_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o own_o want_n look_v unto_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o his_o fullness_n and_o in_o the_o weakness_n of_o thy_o own_o strength_n 15.5_o phil_n 4_o 13._o joh._n 15.5_o rely_v upon_o the_o almightiness_n of_o christ_n power_n be_v not_o dishearten_v by_o some_o loss_n not_o discourage_v by_o some_o foil_n not_o dismay_v by_o some_o wound_n but_o by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n renew_v thy_o strength_n and_o then_o by_o diligence_n and_o zeal_n renew_v the_o combat_n thus_o shall_v thou_o gain_v by_o thy_o loss_n get_v ground_n by_o thy_o fall_n increase_v thy_o grace_n by_o thy_o infirmity_n 10._o phil._n 1_o 9_o 10._o 2._o preserve_v the_o judgement_n of_o thy_o mind_n clear_a and_o the_o frame_n of_o thy_o heart_n tender_a that_o so_o the_o understanding_n may_v discover_v to_o thou_o what_o be_v evil_a by_o its_o light_n and_o the_o heart_n restrain_v thou_o from_o it_o by_o its_o tenderness_n restrain_v by_o some_o secret_a check_n of_o conscience_n upon_o the_o first_o rise_n of_o corruption_n 4.30_o psal_n 19.13_o eph._n 4.30_o that_o so_o they_o get_v not_o head_n by_o any_o rebellious_a wickedness_n to_o grieve_v god_n spirit_n and_o to_o disquiet_v yea_o wound_v thy_o own_o let_v it_o be_v thy_o pious_a policy_n to_o fight_v thy_o enemy_n when_o he_o be_v at_o the_o weak_a thus_o set_v upon_o sin_n in_o its_o first_o motion_n quell_v it_o in_o its_o first_o rise_n for_o indeed_o that_o which_o increase_v our_o guilt_n and_o destroy_v our_o peace_n be_v our_o willing_a entertainment_n of_o sinful_a motion_n our_o ready_a cherish_n corrupt_a desire_n 4.23_o prov._n 4.23_o 3._o keep_v up_o a_o holy_a jealousy_n over_o thy_o own_o heart_n for_o it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n to_o hurt_v the_o soul_n but_o by_o its_o self_n it_o be_v own_o weapon_n must_v wound_v it_o it_o be_v own_o treacherous_a affection_n must_v betray_v and_o destroy_v it_o 17.9_o jer._n 17.9_o and_o such_o be_v the_o heart_n deceitfulness_n that_o those_o corruption_n lurk_v in_o it_o which_o we_o think_v have_v no_o affinity_n with_o our_o nature_n but_o be_v most_o contrary_a to_o our_o frame_n and_o disposition_n as_o who_o can_v have_v imagine_v moses_n his_o meekness_n can_v have_v become_v guilty_a of_o murmur_v 26.24_o ps_n 106.32_o 33._o psal_n 51.14_o matth._n 26.24_o or_o david_n tenderness_n guilty_a of_o murder_n or_o peter_n zeal_n of_o deny_v his_o master_n wherefore_o in_o this_o holy_a jealousy_n over_o thy_o self_n search_v diligent_o and_o examine_v frequent_o the_o state_n of_o thy_o soul_n the_o temper_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o know_v assure_o this_o strict_a examination_n will_v weary_v the_o soul_n of_o sin_n thereby_o subdue_a thy_o heart_n from_o allow_v approve_v or_o delight_v in_o it_o and_o thus_o however_o with_o the_o sheep_n thou_o slip_v
from_o a_o impulse_n of_o love_n as_o a_o delight_n i_o make_v my_o obedience_n a_o legal_a debt_n not_o a_o freewill_n offer_v a_o necessitate_a service_n awe_v with_o fear_n not_o a_o eucharistical_a sacrifice_n move_v with_o love_n yea_o i_o be_o not_o what_o i_o be_v in_o stead_n of_o improve_n my_o talon_n of_o grace_n i_o have_v forsake_v my_o first_o love_n i_o be_o not_o at_o all_o ready_a and_o cheerful_a willing_a and_o constant_a in_o holy_a duty_n as_o former_o so_o that_o i_o fear_v i_o have_v receive_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a time_n be_v when_o with_o david_n i_o make_v god_n word_n my_o portion_n and_o heritage_n gold_n and_o silver_n not_o so_o precious_a liberty_n and_o life_n not_o so_o dear_a my_o heart_n seem_v then_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o god_n and_o with_o christ_n holy_a service_n be_v so_o sweet_a to_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o count_v my_o very_a work_n wage_n but_o oh_o now_o my_o delightful_a paradise_n be_v turn_v into_o a_o barren_a wilderness_n holy_a duty_n and_o religious_a performance_n they_o be_v as_o the_o way_n of_o thorn_n and_o brier_n even_o wearisome_a and_o unpleasant_a path_n and_o oh_o how_o can_v i_o then_o believe_v god_n accept_v my_o person_n in_o christ_n when_o i_o feel_v no_o quickening_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o a_o holy_a life_n the_o ground_n of_o comfort_n 1._o it_o be_v the_o wise_a dispensation_n of_o our_o gracious_a god_n sometime_o to_o suffer_v our_o devotion_n to_o decay_v and_o our_o corruption_n to_o prevail_v on_o purpose_n to_o advance_v the_o dignity_n and_o discover_v the_o necessity_n of_o his_o grace_n 15.5_o joh._n 15.5_o that_o so_o know_v our_o dependence_n we_o may_v become_v the_o more_o sincere_a in_o our_o obedience_n and_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o emptiness_n and_o vanity_n we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o intent_n upon_o the_o fullness_n of_o his_o alsufficiencie_n the_o goodly_a fabric_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n 25._o phil._n 4.13_o jud._n 24_o 25._o if_o god_n withdraw_v the_o prop_n and_o pillar_n of_o his_o support_v and_o strengthen_v grace_n how_o will_v it_o soon_o shake_v and_o sink_v and_o fall_v to_o ruin_v if_o david_n then_o be_v continual_o with_o god_n it_o be_v because_o god_n hold_v he_o by_o his_o right_a hand_n 73.23_o ps_n 73.23_o as_o it_o be_v grace_v which_o wrought_v effectual_o to_o our_o conversion_n and_o regeneration_n so_o it_o be_v grace_n that_o work_v still_o in_o the_o like_a efficacy_n to_o our_o further_a sanctification_n and_o final_a perseverance_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v david_n prayer_n unto_o god_n say_v hold_v up_o my_o go_n in_o thy_o path_n 1.5_o ps_n 17.5_o 1_o pet._n 1.5_o that_o my_o footstep_n slip_v not_o and_o that_o we_o be_v keep_v it_o be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n to_o salvation_n so_o that_o as_o fuel_n to_o the_o fire_n as_o food_n to_o the_o body_n as_o shower_n to_o the_o corn_n such_o be_v grace_n to_o devotion_n and_o a_o holy_a life_n without_o which_o it_o faint_v it_o die_v it_o wither_v away_o 2._o that_o there_o be_v a_o less_o active_a vigour_n in_o our_o holy_a life_n and_o religious_a conversation_n may_v proceed_v from_o weakness_n of_o nature_n not_o of_o grace_n the_o soul_n follow_v much_o the_o temperature_n of_o the_o body_n if_o that_o be_v sickly_a and_o weak_a the_o soul_n can_v act_v its_o gracious_a operation_n with_o that_o vigour_n and_o zeal_n as_o when_o healthful_a and_o strong_a a_o decay_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o body_n will_v certain_o make_v a_o abatement_n of_o vigour_n in_o the_o soul_n the_o unaptness_n of_o the_o instrument_n take_v much_o from_o the_o art_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o workman_n and_o the_o body_n that_o be_v the_o soul_n instrument_n whereby_o it_o act_v its_o motion_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o body_n be_v more_o dull_a the_o soul_n must_v needs_o be_v less_o vigorous_a and_o so_o the_o duty_n of_o devotion_n the_o less_o active_a and_o lively_a 2.4_o rev._n 2.4_o 3._o whereas_o many_o complain_v as_o thou_o do_v that_o they_o be_v fall_v from_o their_o first_o love_n because_o not_o so_o affect_v with_o the_o enlargement_n of_o devotion_n and_o therein_o not_o so_o quicken_v with_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n as_o at_o their_o first_o conversion_n when_o they_o first_o give_v up_o their_o name_n unto_o christ_n they_o may_v haply_o find_v if_o right_o examine_v those_o enlargement_n and_o delight_n of_o their_o first_o conversion_n do_v proceed_v as_o much_o from_o the_o novelty_n as_o the_o piety_n of_o their_o estate_n their_o love_n and_o in_o that_o their_o delight_n more_o sensible_a but_o not_o more_o solid_a more_o passionate_a but_o not_o more_o sincere_a right_o like_o the_o love_n and_o delight_n of_o first_o espousal_n 11._o jer._n 2.2_o cant._n 3_o 11._o whereas_o we_o question_v not_o but_o that_o a_o long_o marry_v couple_n be_v as_o dear_a in_o their_o love_n though_o not_o so_o frequent_a in_o their_o embrace_n yea_o it_o may_v be_v a_o excess_n of_o love_n which_o beget_v this_o affliction_n of_o soul_n for_o true_a love_n be_v so_o enlarge_v in_o disposition_n and_o resolution_n of_o do_v more_o service_n to_o god_n and_o christ_n that_o all_o it_o do_v seem_v still_o too_o little_a and_o therefore_o many_o complain_v their_o present_a duty_n be_v short_a of_o former_a service_n and_o their_o present_a vigour_n less_o than_o former_a zeal_n which_o yet_o be_v not_o so_o indeed_o but_o in_o appearance_n before_o small_a love_n think_v little_a to_o be_v much_o and_o now_o great_a love_n think_v much_o to_o be_v but_o little_a to_o close_v then_o whereas_o it_o be_v ordinary_a with_o god_n to_o deal_v with_o the_o penitent_a convert_n as_o the_o father_n do_v with_o his_o prodigal_a son_n even_o entertain_v he_o with_o feast_v and_o mirth_n receive_v he_o with_o much_o of_o spiritual_a solace_n and_o delight_n 15.23_o luk._n 15.23_o and_o this_o he_o do_v the_o better_a to_o encourage_v he_o in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n yea_o and_o to_o fortify_v he_o against_o the_o day_n of_o trial_n and_o temptation_n which_o shall_v after_o come_v upon_o he_o in_o which_o day_n of_o temptation_n and_o trial_n he_o may_v not_o think_v but_o that_o though_o his_o former_a joy_n and_o delight_n do_v cease_v yet_o the_o sincerity_n and_o strength_n too_o of_o grace_n may_v continue_v yea_o and_o be_v increase_v the_o rule_n of_o direction_n 1._o breathe_v forth_o thy_o complaint_n unto_o christ_n in_o prayer_n for_o the_o life_n thou_o have_v be_v from_o the_o quicken_a power_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o therefore_o he_o who_o die_v that_o thou_o may_v live_v will_v preserve_v the_o life_n which_o he_o have_v give_v but_o then_o thou_o must_v beg_v it_o by_o prayer_n and_o at_o once_o to_o quicken_v thy_o prayer_n and_o strengthen_v thy_o faith_n hear_v his_o promise_n and_o own_o his_o love_n 6._o mat._n 5_o 6._o bless_a be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v fill_v 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thou_o have_v cause_v i_o to_o hope_v yea_o let_v i_o bespeak_v thou_o as_o the_o prophet_n do_v zion_n let_v tear_n run_v down_o like_o a_o river_n 18._o lam_n 2_o 18._o not_o in_o the_o impatience_n of_o distrust_n but_o the_o importunity_n of_o devotion_n in_o this_o ne_o taceat_fw-la pupilla_fw-la oculi_fw-la tui_fw-la let_v not_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o eye_n keep_v silence_n 6.8_o ps_n 6.8_o every_o tear_n every_o sigh_n have_v a_o voice_n to_o implore_v mercy_n and_o to_o importune_v grace_n yea_o see_v thou_o can_v not_o follow_v agnum_fw-la immaculatum_fw-la sine_fw-la macula_fw-la the_o spotless_a lamb_n without_o thy_o spot_n of_o sin_n 1.29_o joh._n 1.29_o thy_o daily_a tear_n shall_v obtain_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n to_o cleanse_v thy_o guilt_n and_o doubt_v
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