sect._n 9_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v spring_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o love_n the_o five_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o we_o perform_v do_v spring_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o love_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o begin_v to_o love_v he_o again_o and_o our_o neighbour_n for_o his_o sake_n and_o receive_v the_o bright_a beam_n of_o his_o favour_n into_o our_o heart_n have_v they_o enlighten_v and_o warm_v thereby_o and_o so_o reflect_v they_o back_o again_o towards_o god_n in_o our_o love_n of_o his_o majesty_n and_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n abhor_v whatsoever_o be_v displease_v and_o love_v and_o practise_v that_o which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o 10._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o matth._n 22._o 40._o rom._n 13._o 10._o sight_n for_o this_o love_n be_v the_o end_n of_o god_n commandment_n and_o comprise_v in_o it_o the_o whole_a sum_n and_o substance_n of_o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v the_o base_a and_o foundation_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o whatsoever_o proceed_v not_o from_o love_n can_v be_v account_v any_o service_n unto_o god_n see_v it_o be_v not_o do_v for_o his_o sake_n but_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o for_o worldly_a respect_n which_o be_v sinful_a and_o corrupt_a do_v pollute_v all_o the_o action_n which_o do_v spring_n from_o they_o §._o sect._n 10_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v proceed_v from_o thankfulness_n the_o six_o thing_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o we_o perform_v all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n out_o of_o our_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n spiritual_a and_o corporal_a bestow_v upon_o we_o namely_o our_o election_n creation_n preservation_n and_o the_o rest_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o main_a benefit_n the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o he_o have_v make_v we_o of_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n his_o own_o servant_n of_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n his_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o servant_n of_o sin_n the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o the_o heir_n of_o hell_n and_o condemnation_n coheire_n with_o christ_n and_o inheritor_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n the_o which_o benefit_n be_v right_o consider_v must_v needs_o make_v we_o true_o thankful_a unto_o he_o of_o who_o we_o have_v so_o great_a salvation_n and_o out_o of_o this_o thankfulness_n true_o zealous_a of_o his_o glory_n to_o who_o we_o be_v so_o deep_o indebt_v and_o to_o express_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o by_o our_o earnest_a endeavour_n and_o conscionable_a care_n to_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n by_o shine_v before_o man_n in_o the_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o that_o this_o aught_o to_o be_v the_o main_a motive_n to_o incite_v unto_o the_o practice_n of_o a_o holy_a conversation_n it_o appear_v hereby_o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n do_v so_o frequent_o use_v it_o as_o a_o forcible_a argument_n to_o provoke_v we_o unto_o it_o you_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n therefore_o glorify_v god_n in_o your_o body_n and_o in_o 20._o 1_o cor._n 5._o 20._o your_o spirit_n which_o be_v go_n you_o be_v sometime_o darkness_n but_o now_o be_v you_o light_v in_o 8._o eph._n 5._o 8._o the_o lord_n walk_v as_o child_n of_o light_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o perform_v holy_a duty_n out_o of_o a_o opinion_n of_o merit_n to_o make_v god_n behold_v unto_o we_o or_o to_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n which_o be_v only_o do_v by_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n or_o to_o leave_v our_o work_n of_o supererrogation_n as_o a_o treasure_n unto_o the_o church_n to_o be_v sell_v unto_o those_o who_o most_o want_v they_o will_v buy_v they_o at_o the_o high_a price_n or_o to_o purchase_v by_o they_o god_n heavenly_a kingdom_n which_o be_v a_o free_a inheritance_n and_o the_o mere_a gift_n 23._o matth._n 25._o 31._o rom._n 6._o 23._o of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v of_o his_o sole_a bounty_n and_o good_a will_n give_v unto_o we_o in_o and_o for_o jesus_n christ_n but_o let_v we_o do_v what_o we_o be_v able_a and_o be_v sorry_a in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o can_v do_v no_o more_o out_o of_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o many_o and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a goodness_n he_o have_v multiply_v on_o us._n §._o sect._n 11_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v do_v in_o humility_n the_o seven_o thing_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o all_o the_o christian_a 17._o esa_n 57_o 17._o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v do_v in_o humility_n and_o lowliness_n of_o spirit_n for_o this_o be_v a_o grace_n most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o will_v move_v he_o to_o inhabit_v in_o we_o as_o his_o temple_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o he_o dwell_v with_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o to_o revive_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o humble_a one_o it_o move_v he_o to_o bestow_v all_o other_o grace_n and_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v they_o for_o 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 and_o 9_o psal_n 25._o 9_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o be_v clothe_v with_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o humility_n because_o god_n resist_v the_o proud_a and_o give_v grace_n unto_o the_o humble_a it_o be_v the_o ornament_n and_o sign_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n and_o of_o all_o christian_a duty_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o they_o be_v counterfeit_a and_o hypocritical_a or_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n for_o the_o oil_n of_o save_v grace_n and_o the_o water_n and_o wind_n of_o pride_n will_v not_o mix_v together_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v empty_v of_o the_o one_o before_o we_o can_v be_v replenish_v with_o the_o other_o according_a to_o the_o song_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n he_o have_v fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a 53._o luk._n 1._o 53._o thing_n and_o the_o rich_a he_o have_v send_v empty_a away_o so_o that_o if_o we_o will_v be_v enrich_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o be_v strengthen_v by_o his_o spirit_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v as_o we_o increase_v in_o they_o increase_v also_o in_o humility_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o when_o we_o shall_v have_v do_v all_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v 10._o luk._n 17._o 10._o command_v we_o we_o must_v acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v unprofitable_a servant_n who_o have_v do_v nothing_o but_o that_o which_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o do_v to_o which_o purpose_n let_v we_o often_o meditate_v of_o the_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o best_a action_n which_o may_v just_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o reject_v they_o and_o we_o also_o for_o they_o if_o in_o the_o severity_n and_o strictness_n of_o his_o justice_n he_o shall_v look_v upon_o they_o let_v we_o think_v not_o only_o of_o the_o good_a we_o do_v but_o also_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o commit_v and_o the_o good_a which_o we_o leave_v undo_v and_o then_o there_o will_v be_v no_o place_n for_o pride_n but_o rather_o for_o that_o bitter_a and_o lamentable_a complaint_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o which_o i_o do_v i_o allow_v not_o for_o the_o good_a that_o i_o will_v i_o do_v not_o 24._o rom._n 7._o 15_o 19_o 24._o but_o the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o that_o i_o do_v o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n let_v we_o consider_v not_o so_o much_o how_o far_o we_o have_v proceed_v in_o the_o christian_a race_n but_o rather_o how_o much_o remain_v and_o how_o far_o we_o yet_o come_v short_a of_o the_o goal_n of_o perfection_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n example_n i_o count_v myself_o say_v he_o not_o to_o have_v apprehend_v but_o this_o one_o thing_n i_o do_v forget_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v behind_o 14._o phil._n 3._o 13_o 14._o and_o reach_v forth_o to_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o i_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n final_o though_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o some_o perfection_n yet_o there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o pride_n but_o rather_o for_o the_o great_a humility_n see_v we_o be_v the_o more_o indebt_v unto_o god_n for_o his_o abundant_a grace_n and_o bounty_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v
serve_v god_n by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n but_o also_o have_v so_o train_v up_o her_o maid_n in_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n that_o they_o be_v fit_a to_o bear_v her_o company_n by_o which_o example_n we_o learn_v that_o there_o be_v no_o distraction_n so_o great_a no_o employment_n so_o weighty_a which_o shall_v hinder_v any_o governor_n of_o family_n from_o performance_n of_o the_o like_a duty_n §._o sect._n 2_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v governor_n to_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o duty_n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v first_o that_o every_o family_n be_v a_o member_n and_o part_n of_o the_o whole_a body_n which_o ought_v to_o resemble_v it_o in_o nature_n and_o government_n 15._o col._n 4._o 15._o and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o particular_a church_n in_o which_o the_o public_a duty_n be_v private_o to_o be_v perform_v as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o whereas_o he_o salute_v nymphas_n and_o the_o church_n which_o be_v in_o his_o house_n and_o the_o master_n of_o the_o family_n represent_v the_o minister_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o house_n the_o people_n in_o the_o congregation_n who_o be_v to_o be_v govern_v and_o instruct_v by_o he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n will_v not_o have_v wife_n and_o woman_n to_o speak_v in_o the_o church_n and_o public_o to_o propound_v their_o doubt_n in_o the_o assembly_n but_o to_o crave_v resolution_n of_o their_o husband_n at_o home_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o inferior_n be_v set_v under_o our_o government_n 35._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 35._o not_o as_o bruit_n creature_n but_o as_o reasonable_a man_n and_o therefore_o that_o not_o their_o body_n and_o bodily_a employment_n alone_o be_v commit_v unto_o our_o charge_n for_o government_n and_o direction_n but_o their_o soul_n likewise_o that_o they_o may_v be_v train_v up_o by_o we_o in_o all_o religious_a duty_n and_o spiritual_a exercise_n for_o which_o we_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n unto_o god_n how_o we_o have_v endeavour_v to_o make_v they_o to_o thrive_v under_o we_o in_o the_o growth_n of_o christianity_n and_o fit_v they_o for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o how_o we_o have_v teach_v they_o their_o trade_n and_o in_o what_o sort_n they_o shall_v demean_v themselves_o towards_o we_o in_o our_o service_n so_o that_o if_o we_o take_v no_o further_a care_n of_o they_o then_o we_o do_v of_o our_o beast_n that_o be_v only_o so_o to_o govern_v feed_v and_o order_v they_o as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o earthly_a employment_n and_o for_o the_o advance_v of_o our_o worldly_a profit_n when_o that_o their_o soul_n perish_v through_o our_o negligence_n their_o blood_n will_v be_v upon_o our_o head_n and_o we_o shall_v have_v a_o fearful_a account_n to_o make_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n three_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o family_n be_v the_o seminary_n of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n and_o as_o a_o private_a school_n wherein_o child_n and_o servant_n be_v fit_v for_o the_o public_a assembly_n as_o it_o be_v the_o university_n to_o perform_v when_o they_o meet_v together_o all_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n worship_n and_o service_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o make_v university_n to_o flourish_v and_o the_o student_n in_o they_o to_o succeed_v and_o prosper_v in_o their_o study_n when_o as_o the_o master_n of_o private_a school_n do_v well_o fit_a and_o prepare_v they_o teach_v and_o nurture_n they_o in_o learning_n and_o manner_n before_o they_o send_v they_o thither_o so_o if_o master_n of_o private_a family_n will_v careful_o train_v up_o all_o their_o household_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o christian_a religion_n all_o the_o week_n they_o will_v with_o more_o cheerfulness_n on_o god_n sabbath_n come_v unto_o the_o public_a assembly_n and_o with_o much_o more_o reverence_n and_o attention_n care_n and_o conscience_n set_v themselves_o as_o in_o god_n presence_n to_o hear_v his_o word_n and_o call_v upon_o his_o holy_a name_n much_o better_o understand_v what_o they_o hear_v and_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o memory_n profit_v far_o more_o by_o the_o use_n of_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n for_o the_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o what_o they_o know_v and_o thrive_v more_o in_o their_o spiritual_a growth_n in_o one_o sabbath_n than_o other_o can_v do_v in_o many_o who_o for_o want_v of_o instruction_n in_o the_o main_a principle_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o the_o scripture_n by_o private_a read_n understand_v not_o what_o they_o hear_v in_o the_o public_a ministry_n and_o not_o be_v season_v all_o the_o week_n in_o any_o religious_a duty_n can_v find_v no_o taste_n or_o relish_v in_o they_o when_o on_o the_o sabbath_n they_o come_v to_o perform_v they_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n four_o let_v we_o know_v that_o by_o this_o exercise_n we_o shall_v not_o only_o do_v much_o good_a unto_o those_o who_o we_o instruct_v but_o also_o unto_o ourselves_o see_v thereby_o we_o do_v stir_v up_o and_o increase_v god_n grace_n in_o our_o own_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o in_o they_o for_o hereby_o we_o shall_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o impart_v unto_o we_o a_o large_a measure_n of_o his_o gift_n when_o as_o we_o do_v so_o free_o communicate_v they_o to_o the_o use_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o to_o impart_v his_o will_n and_o counsel_n unto_o we_o when_o as_o with_o abraham_n we_o 19_o gen._n 18._o 19_o will_v teach_v they_o unto_o our_o child_n and_o household_n we_o shall_v learn_v much_o in_o teach_v other_o because_o it_o will_v give_v we_o occasion_n to_o set_v our_o wit_n more_o serious_o for_o the_o find_v out_o of_o the_o truth_n then_o in_o our_o private_a study_n and_o meditation_n and_o much_o clear_a our_o judgement_n when_o we_o labour_v to_o deliver_v the_o thing_n that_o we_o teach_v plain_o and_o distinct_o which_o be_v before_o confuse_o heap_v up_o together_o in_o our_o understanding_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a lump_n we_o shall_v thereby_o much_o strengthen_v our_o memory_n while_o by_o teach_v other_o the_o thing_n we_o know_v we_o shall_v work_v they_o into_o they_o and_o cause_v they_o to_o make_v a_o deep_a impression_n final_o we_o shall_v inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o good_a thing_n by_o those_o mean_n which_o we_o use_v to_o work_v the_o like_a affection_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o other_o and_o provoke_v ourselves_o unto_o a_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o what_o we_o know_v by_o the_o same_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o we_o use_v to_o persuade_v they_o unto_o it_o and_o consequent_o in_o seek_v to_o save_v they_o we_o shall_v also_o thereby_o much_o further_o our_o own_o salvation_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n to_o timothy_n meditate_v upon_o these_o thing_n give_v thyself_o whole_o to_o they_o that_o thy_o profit_v may_v appear_v to_o all_o take_v heed_n unto_o thyself_o and_o unto_o the_o doctrine_n continue_v therein_o for_o in_o so_o do_v thou_o shall_v both_o save_v thyself_o and_o they_o that_o hear_v thou_o which_o privilege_n howsoever_o they_o belong_v more_o principal_o to_o the_o public_a ministry_n yet_o do_v they_o in_o some_o good_a proportion_n appertain_v also_o to_o those_o who_o exercise_n themselves_o in_o this_o private_a duty_n of_o teach_v their_o family_n five_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v the_o best_a mean_n to_o make_v our_o child_n and_o servant_n faithful_a and_o conscionable_a in_o perform_v their_o duty_n unto_o we_o when_o they_o be_v first_o make_v careful_a and_o conscionable_a in_o god_n service_n for_o when_o their_o heart_n be_v season_v with_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n then_o do_v they_o 24._o eph._n 6._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o col._n 3._o 22_o 23_o 24._o perform_v their_o duty_n as_o unto_o god_n in_o we_o not_o out_o of_o servile_a fear_n but_o for_o conscience_n sake_n not_o for_o temporal_a reward_n but_o in_o hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o those_o that_o be_v heavenly_a and_o eternal_a 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that_o god_n who_o create_v our_o child_n shall_v be_v honour_v by_o our_o consecrate_v of_o they_o unto_o his_o service_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v redelive_a they_o unto_o he_o who_o first_o give_v they_o unto_o we_o see_v they_o be_v his_o by_o a_o double_a right_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o redemption_n and_o also_o challenge_v 3._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o psal_n 127._o 3._o by_o he_o as_o his_o own_o right_a and_o heritage_n six_o this_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o this_o duty_n if_o we_o consider_v that_o the_o time_n of_o youth_n be_v most_o seasonable_a for_o instruction_n see_v then_o like_o wax_n they_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o receive_v all_o impression_n of_o good_a or_o evil_n and_o also_o to_o retain_v they_o when_o they_o be_v receive_v and_o therefore_o let_v it_o be_v the_o care_n of_o all_o
xv._o of_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n witness_v to_o the_o faithful_a 77_o sect._n 1_o that_o it_o witness_v first_o pardon_v of_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n 77_o 2_o second_o it_o witness_v our_o sanctification_n 78_o 3_o three_o that_o we_o be_v in_o all_o estate_n bless_v 79_o 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o god_n service_n 79_o cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n 81_o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 81_o 2_o the_o second_o be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v it_o in_o us._n 81_o 3_o the_o three_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o 81_o 4_o that_o it_o be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a 82_o 5_o that_o it_o keep_v itself_o clear_a before_o god_n and_o man_n 82_o 6_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n know_v itself_o to_o be_v so_o 83_o 7_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o merry_a and_o cheerful_a 84_o 8_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o integrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o it_o 85_o cap._n xvii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v get_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o preserve_v it_o be_v get_v 86_o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o 86_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n to_o know_v god_n reveal_v will_n and_o apply_v it_o for_o use_v 87_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n 88_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n 89_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v 90_o the_o second_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v the_o main_a part_n and_o principal_a duty_n of_o it_o which_o we_o ought_v general_o to_o perform_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n cap._n i._n of_o the_o main_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v 92_o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o do_v all_o those_o duty_n which_o god_n have_v command_v 92_o 2_o of_o that_o evangelicall_a obedience_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v 93_o 3_o that_o this_o obedience_n must_v be_v perform_v after_o a_o evangelicall_a manner_n 94_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v join_v in_o it_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n 94_o cap._n ii_o of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n 95_o sect._n 1_o of_o piety_n comprise_v in_o it_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 95_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v piety_n take_v from_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_z necessity_n of_o it_o cap._n iii_o of_o our_o adhere_n and_o cleave_v unto_o god_n with_o full_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n 99_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n 99_o 2_o of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o 100_o 3_o the_o property_n of_o sound_a resolution_n as_o first_o that_o it_o must_v be_v universal_a 101_o 4_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o adhere_n unto_o god_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n 102_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v confirm_v our_o resolution_n of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n 103_o cap._n four_o of_o trust_n affiance_n and_o hope_v in_o god_n 105_o sect._n 1_o of_o affiance_n in_o god_n and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o it_o 105_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o affiance_n 106_o 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 107_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n 108_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o 109._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o 109_o 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 110_o 3_o of_o rejoice_v in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o 111_o 4_o of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 112_o 5_o of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n 113_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v it_o 114_o 7_o of_o passive_a obedience_n and_o patience_n in_o affliction_n 115_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o humility_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o join_v with_o his_o love_n and_o of_o god_n external_a worship_n with_o the_o body_n 116_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 116_o 2_o that_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o 117_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n 118_o 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 119_o 5_o of_o the_o excellency_n and_o utility_n of_o humility_n 120_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o humility_n 121_o 7_o of_o external_a worship_n with_o our_o body_n 122_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 123_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o thing_n general_o require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n 123_o 2_o of_o prayer_n and_o invocation_n 124_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n minister_n 125_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o hearer_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v their_o preparation_n 125_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v 126_o 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 127_o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n 129_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v 129_o 2_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_v in_o lawful_a oath_n 130_o 3_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_v by_o make_v and_o perform_v our_o vow_n 131_o 4_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n sabbath_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 131_o 5_o of_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n of_o the_o outward_a rest_n 132_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n 133_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n 133_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o 134_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n 135_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_a charity_n in_o us._n 135_o 5_o what_o charity_n be_v and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o 136_o 6_o of_o the_o object_n of_o charity_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n 137_o 7_o the_o manner_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n namely_o as_o ourselves_o 138_o 8_o that_o natural_a self-love_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o charity_n but_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o spiritual_a 138_o 9_o the_o property_n of_o lawful_a self-love_n 139_o 10_o that_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n 139_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v charity_n 140_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n 140_o 2_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 141_o 3_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o 142_o 4_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o charity_n 142_o cap._n xi_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 144_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o general_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 144_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o excellency_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 144_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o authority_n in_o general_a and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 146_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n and_o first_o of_o man_n and_o wife_n towards_o one_o another_o 147_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n towards_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n 148_o 6_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n and_o child_n 148_o 7_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o servant_n 149_o 8_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n and_o people_n 149_o 9_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o subject_n 150_o cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n 151_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o of_o anger_n and_o hatred_n 151_o 2_o of_o the_o inward_a duty_n and_o virtue_n here_o
use_v herein_o equity_n and_o moderation_n so_o mix_v and_o temper_v justice_n with_o mercy_n as_o that_o they_o be_v in_o inflict_v these_o correction_n and_o punishment_n neither_o indulgent_a and_o remiss_a nor_o over-severe_a and_o cruel_a the_o duty_n of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 5._o levit._fw-la 19_o 3._o ephe._n 5._o 33._o &_o 6._o 5._o be_v to_o reverence_n and_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o they_o as_o stand_v in_o god_n place_n and_o execute_v his_o judgement_n and_o not_o to_o contemn_v they_o or_o their_o government_n to_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o to_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o 6._o ephe._n 6._o 1_o 2._o col._n 3._o 22_o 23._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13_o 18._o rom._n 13._o 2._o pro._n 15._o 10_o 32._o mat._n 15._o 4_o 5_o 6._o their_o correction_n without_o resistance_n or_o murmur_a and_o to_o testify_v their_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n towards_o they_o by_o their_o cheerful_a service_n and_o by_o communicate_v their_o good_n unto_o they_o as_o their_o own_o ability_n and_o their_o necessity_n shall_v require_v §._o sect._n 4_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n and_o first_o of_o man_n and_o wife_n towards_o one_o another_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o superior_n in_o government_n and_o their_o inferior_n be_v to_o be_v distinguish_v according_a to_o their_o several_a sort_n for_o governor_n 29._o gen._n 2._o 14._o ephe._n 5._o 27_o 28_o 29._o be_v either_o private_a in_o family_n or_o public_a in_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n in_o family_n as_o the_o husband_n who_o be_v superior_a in_o government_n over_o his_o wife_n parent_n over_o their_o child_n and_o master_n and_o mistress_n over_o their_o servant_n the_o duty_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n be_v either_o common_a to_o both_o or_o special_a belong_v to_o either_o party_n common_a duty_n be_v first_o conjugal_a love_n whereby_o be_v one_o flesh_n they_o love_v one_o another_o above_o all_o other_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n temporal_a and_o spiritual_a good_a and_o all_o that_o belong_v to_o either_o party_n as_o kindred_n and_o friend_n second_o communion_n and_o communication_n first_o of_o their_o body_n by_o mutual_a benevolence_n 5._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o perform_v by_o one_o to_o the_o other_o and_o conjugal_a fidelity_n whereby_o either_o of_o they_o keep_v themselves_o proper_a to_o the_o other_o and_o preserve_v the_o 18._o pro._n 5._o 18_o 19_o mat._n 2._o 15._o pro._n 2._o 17._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 10._o gen._n 2._o 18._o marriage_n bond_n inviolable_a and_o final_o as_o a_o mean_n of_o both_o the_o other_o there_o be_v require_v cohabitation_n and_o dwell_n together_o unless_o it_o be_v for_o a_o time_n and_o upon_o necessary_a occasion_n second_o communion_n of_o their_o good_n labour_n endeavour_n and_o mutual_a help_n for_o the_o good_a and_o comfort_n of_o one_o another_o the_o peculiar_a duty_n of_o the_o husband_n be_v to_o behave_v himself_o as_o a_o 33._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 3_o ephe._n 5._o 23._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 35._o ruth_n 3._o 9_o ephe._n 5._o 23_o 25_o 33._o head_n to_o the_o body_n to_o carry_v himself_o in_o his_o place_n according_a to_o knowledge_n govern_v guide_a and_o instruct_v his_o wife_n in_o all_o good_a duty_n to_o protect_v she_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o his_o power_n against_o all_o evil_a and_o injury_n to_o bear_v with_o her_o infirmity_n and_o to_o cover_v her_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n to_o cherish_v she_o as_o the_o more_o tender_a part_n of_o himself_o to_o provide_v for_o she_o according_a to_o his_o ability_n all_o thing_n needful_a and_o comfortable_a admit_v she_o to_o the_o joint_a fruition_n of_o all_o their_o good_n and_o final_o to_o rule_v she_o with_o a_o sweet_a and_o amiable_a government_n so_o as_o not_o only_o her_o body_n but_o also_o 7._o gen._n 26._o 8._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 7._o her_o will_n and_o heart_n may_v be_v subject_a unto_o he_o the_o duty_n peculiar_a to_o the_o wife_n be_v to_o acknowledge_v her_o husband_n to_o be_v her_o head_n and_o governor_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 6._o ephes_n 5._o 33._o gen._n 20._o 6._o &_o 24._o 65._o col._n 3._o 18._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 34._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 12._o pro_fw-la 21._o 9_o 19_o tit._n 2._o 4._o and_o according_o in_o her_o heart_n to_o reverence_v and_o respect_v he_o in_o her_o word_n to_o be_v dutiful_a humble_a and_o please_a and_o in_o all_o her_o action_n and_o behaviour_n to_o be_v meek_a submissive_a and_o obedient_a as_o unto_o her_o lord_n and_o head_n to_o be_v amiable_a and_o gracious_a endeavour_v in_o all_o lawful_a thing_n to_o please_v he_o and_o not_o to_o usurp_v dominion_n over_o he_o or_o to_o vex_v he_o by_o be_v of_o a_o unquiet_a and_o provoke_a spirit_n to_o cherish_v her_o husband_n as_o the_o better_a part_n of_o herself_o and_o to_o minister_v unto_o he_o all_o thing_n necessary_a and_o comfortable_a to_o keep_v his_o secret_n and_o preserve_v his_o honour_n to_o manage_v well_o as_o become_v a_o good_a huswife_n all_o thing_n commit_v to_o her_o charge_n for_o the_o good_a of_o her_o husband_n and_o the_o whole_a family_n and_o to_o be_v a_o fit_a helper_n 14._o pro._n 31._o 10_o 11_o etc._n etc._n 1._o tim._n 5._o 14._o and_o no_o less_o love_v then_o careful_a assistant_n for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o for_o the_o well_o manage_v of_o their_o estate_n and_o the_o wise_a government_n of_o the_o whole_a family_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n towards_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n and_o these_o be_v the_o mutual_a duty_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n between_o themselves_o beside_o which_o there_o be_v diverse_a duty_n by_o they_o to_o be_v perform_v 4._o 1._o tim._n 3_o 4._o as_o they_o be_v governor_n over_o the_o family_n and_o those_o be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o the_o household_n or_o else_o special_a as_o they_o be_v parent_n over_o their_o child_n or_o master_n and_o mistress_n over_o their_o servant_n the_o common_a duty_n be_v first_o to_o rule_v they_o in_o the_o lord_n keep_v they_o in_o godly_a obedience_n and_o second_o to_o provide_v for_o they_o they_o be_v to_o be_v rule_v both_o by_o instruction_n and_o discipline_n by_o instruction_n as_o by_o doctrine_n and_o example_n by_o doctrine_n respect_v 19_o deut._n 6._o 6_o 7._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 15._o gen._n 18._o 19_o private_a catechise_n read_v of_o the_o scripture_n and_o religious_a writing_n and_o the_o public_a ministry_n by_o cause_v they_o not_o only_o to_o frequent_v it_o but_o also_o by_o teach_v they_o to_o use_v it_o aright_o both_o by_o preparation_n before_o they_o go_v to_o hear_v and_o examination_n afterward_o so_o likewise_o they_o must_v be_v no_o less_o careful_a to_o teach_v they_o by_o example_n both_o in_o their_o holy_a profession_n of_o religion_n and_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n know_v that_o 15._o job_n 1._o 5._o josh_n 24._o 15._o example_n especial_o of_o governor_n be_v no_o less_o powerful_a than_o precept_n either_o to_o draw_v they_o to_o good_a and_o withdraw_v they_o from_o evil_a or_o contrariwise_o unto_o which_o instruction_n discipline_n must_v be_v adjoin_v both_o by_o reward_v those_o that_o deserve_v well_o and_o correct_v they_o that_o offend_v either_o in_o word_n only_o as_o by_o reproof_n and_o threaten_n or_o in_o deed_n also_o by_o blow_n and_o stripe_n to_o be_v inflict_v in_o wisdom_n love_n and_o moderation_n final_o as_o it_o be_v their_o duty_n to_o rule_v they_o so_o also_o to_o provide_v 30._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o pro._n 31._o 15_o 21._o gen._n 30._o 30._o for_o they_o all_o necessary_n as_o food_n raiment_n wage_n rest_n and_o recreation_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n and_o child_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o parent_n towards_o their_o child_n be_v that_o they_o love_v they_o with_o parentlike_a affection_n and_o take_v singular_a care_n of_o they_o and_o 10._o psal_n 103._o 13._o 2._o sam_n 18._o 33._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 10._o both_o these_o first_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o natural_a life_n in_o which_o respect_n there_o be_v require_v 1._o that_o they_o nourish_v and_o bring_v they_o up_o 2._o that_o they_o fit_v they_o for_o some_o honest_a calling_n according_a to_o their_o own_o ability_n and_o the_o disposition_n and_o gift_n of_o their_o child_n 3._o that_o they_o govern_v and_o direct_v they_o in_o matter_n of_o moment_n and_o chief_o in_o contract_a marriage_n and_o last_o 37._o gen._n 24._o 1_o 2._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 36_o 37._o that_o they_o provide_v and_o lay_v up_o for_o they_o as_o god_n shall_v give_v honest_a and_o lawful_a mean_n not_o wrong_v other_o nor_o defraud_v themselves_o of_o thing_n necessary_a 30._o
2._o cor._n 12._o 14._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o gen._n 17._o 23._o exod._n 4._o 25_o 26_o luk._n 1._o 59_o 60._o pro._n 22._o 6._o &_o 19_o 18._o &_o 13._o 24._o &_o 22._o 15._o &_o 23._o 13._o gen._n 31._o 35._o math._n 21._o 30._o and_o comfortable_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o spiritual_a life_n their_o duty_n be_v as_o they_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v not_o only_o to_o they_o but_o also_o to_o their_o seed_n so_o to_o procure_v for_o they_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o covenant_n second_o that_o they_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n both_o by_o instruction_n example_n &_o discipline_n last_o that_o they_o pray_v for_o they_o and_o give_v they_o their_o daily_a blessing_n the_o duty_n of_o child_n towards_o their_o parent_n be_v first_o to_o be_v answerable_a to_o they_o in_o love_n second_o to_o reverence_v they_o high_o though_o their_o state_n be_v never_o so_o mean_a in_o and_o for_o the_o lord_n 3._o lord_n levit._fw-la 19_o 3._o three_o to_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o they_o and_o to_o have_v respect_n to_o their_o very_a word_n and_o countenance_n four_o 20._o four_o ephe._n 6._o 1._o col._n 3._o 20._o to_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o in_o the_o lord_n 12._o lord_n mat._n 15._o 4_o 56._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 4._o gen._n 47._o 12._o five_o to_o show_v themselves_o thankful_a to_o their_o parent_n by_o help_v they_o if_o need_v require_v with_o their_o good_n or_o 29._o or_o luk._n 15._o 29._o service_n six_o to_o hearken_v to_o their_o parent_n 4._o parent_n pro._n 1._o 8._o &_o 22._o 19_o &_o 4._o 4._o instruction_n counsel_n admonition_n and_o rebuke_n and_o to_o bear_v with_o meekness_n and_o love_n their_o chastizement_n and_o 9_o and_o heb._n 12._o 7_o 9_o correction_n seventh_o to_o be_v content_v and_o willing_a to_o be_v rule_v by_o their_o parent_n in_o matter_n of_o importance_n as_o 8._o as_o heb._n 5._o 8._o marriage_n eight_o to_o preserve_v their_o parent_n good_n good_a name_n and_o all_o that_o belong_v unto_o they_o and_o final_o to_o love_v and_o respect_v those_o who_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a to_o their_o parent_n for_o their_o sake_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o servant_n the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o mistress_n towards_o their_o servant_n be_v first_o equity_n and_o moderation_n both_o in_o their_o commandment_n which_o ought_v to_o 2._o gen._n 24._o 8._o 1._o chro._n 11._o 17._o 2._o king_n 5._o 13._o phile._n ver_fw-la 16._o ephe._n 6._o 9_o col._n 4._o 1._o deut._n 25._o 4._o deut._n 15._o 13_o 14._o pro._n 17._o 2._o be_v lawful_a possible_a to_o they_o profitable_a proportionable_a to_o their_o ability_n and_o on_o the_o sabbath_n necessary_a and_o also_o in_o their_o government_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v mix_v with_o love_n and_o sustain_v the_o place_n of_o parent_n to_o use_v they_o as_o child_n as_o brethren_n in_o christ_n and_o child_n of_o the_o same_o father_n and_z as_o fellow-servant_n of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a lord_n and_o master_n second_o they_o must_v use_v towards_o they_o bounty_n and_o liberal_o reward_v their_o well_o deserve_v both_o by_o suffer_v they_o to_o thrive_v with_o they_o whilst_o they_o be_v in_o their_o service_n by_o prefer_v and_o reward_v they_o when_o they_o depart_v upon_o good_a term_n and_o after_o a_o lawful_a manner_n and_o by_o esteem_v they_o after_o they_o be_v depart_v as_o their_o friend_n the_o duty_n of_o servant_n towards_o their_o governor_n be_v first_o that_o they_o love_v they_o and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n tender_v their_o credit_n and_o welfare_n and_o bear_v all_o good_a affection_n to_o their_o child_n and_o friend_n second_o 6._o second_o 1._o tim._n 6._o 1._o 2._o king_n 5._o 15._o mal._n 1._o 6._o that_o they_o reverence_n honour_n and_o fear_v they_o three_o that_o they_o 23._o they_o ephe._n 6._o 5._o col._n 3._o 22_o 23._o submit_v themselves_o to_o their_o commandment_n and_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o also_o to_o their_o 9_o their_o 1._o pet._n 2._o 18._o gen._n 16._o 9_o correction_n and_o chastizement_n four_o that_o they_o be_v diligent_a and_o painful_a not_o idle_a and_o slothful_a five_o faithful_a and_o true_a do_v their_o work_n not_o with_o eyeservice_n but_o as_o well_o when_o their_o governor_n be_v absent_a as_o present_v six_o that_o they_o be_v quiet_a and_o patient_a be_v reprove_v and_o not_o stubborn_a give_v one_o 9_o d_o gen._n 31._o 40._o tit._n 2._o 10._o tit._n 2._o 9_o word_n for_o another_o seventh_o that_o they_o be_v secret_a and_o not_o discover_v their_o master_n secret_n eight_o that_o they_o be_v thrifty_a respect_v in_o all_o thing_n their_o master_n profit_n and_o not_o riotous_a and_o wasteful_a and_o last_o that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o please_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a or_o indifferent_a §._o sect._n 8_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n and_o people_n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n public_a governor_n and_o their_o inferior_n be_v such_o as_o be_v in_o the_o church_n or_o common_a wealth_n in_o the_o church_n superior_n govern_v be_v the_o minister_n and_o inferior_n govern_v be_v the_o people_n commit_v to_o their_o 10._o judg._n 17._o 10._o &_o 18._o 19_o 2._o king_n 13._o 14._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o gal_n 4._o 19_o philem_n 10._o charge_n for_o minister_n be_v the_o spiritual_a father_n of_o the_o people_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v they_o and_o of_o their_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n by_o the_o immortal_a seed_n of_o god_n word_n and_o the_o people_n be_v their_o child_n beget_v unto_o god_n by_o their_o ministry_n the_o which_o shall_v move_v the_o minister_n to_o carry_v themselves_o towards_o their_o flock_n as_o it_o become_v father_n in_o all_o love_n care_n vigilancy_n diligence_n in_o provide_v for_o the_o good_a of_o they_o by_o all_o mean_n especial_o the_o spiritual_a good_a of_o their_o soul_n as_o they_o desire_v to_o have_v the_o honour_n reverence_n and_o respect_n which_o be_v due_a to_o father_n and_o the_o people_n to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o child_n towards_o their_o minister_n love_v reverence_v and_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n appertain_v to_o the_o good_a of_o their_o soul_n as_o they_o desire_v that_o they_o shall_v receive_v from_o they_o the_o privilege_n of_o child_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o their_o ministry_n for_o their_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o minister_n 2._o act_n 20._o 28._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 16._o tit._n 2_o 7_o 8._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 2._o respect_v either_o their_o ministry_n or_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n in_o both_o which_o they_o be_v to_o go_v before_o the_o people_n both_o in_o doctrine_n and_o holy_a example_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o ministry_n he_o be_v to_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n true_o sincere_o diligent_o and_o powerful_o in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n respect_v herein_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o own_o duty_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o 17._o the_o 1_o cor._n 9_o 16._o ezech_v 34._o 2._o zach._n 11._o 17._o furtherance_n of_o his_o own_o salvation_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o 21._o the_o luk._n 11._o 42._o pro._n 29._o 18._o rom._n 1._o 16_o 17._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 21._o people_n commit_v to_o his_o charge_n in_o his_o life_n he_o ought_v to_o be_v a_o 10._o a_o tit._n 2._o 7._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 12._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 10._o example_n unto_o his_o flock_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v general_o that_o his_o life_n be_v 6._o be_v 1._o tim._n 3._o tit._n 1._o 6._o blameless_a and_o more_o special_o that_o it_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n 11._o god_n 1._o tim._n 4_o 7_o 12._o &_o 6._o 11._o holy_a and_o religious_a in_o respect_n of_o his_o neighbour_n just_a charitable_a meek_a courteous_a and_o liberal_a and_o in_o respect_n of_o himself_o 22._o himself_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 22._o sober_a temperate_a chaste_a and_o modest_a the_o special_a duty_n of_o the_o people_n towards_o their_o minister_n be_v first_o that_o they_o 15._o they_o 1_o thes_n 5._o 13._o gal._n 4._o 15._o love_v they_o dear_o second_o that_o they_o have_v they_o in_o 14._o in_o phil._n 2._o 29._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 19_o gal_n 4._o 14._o high_a reverence_n and_o esteem_v for_o their_o work_n sake_n three_o that_o they_o 17._o they_o heb._n 13._o 17._o submit_v themselves_o to_o their_o ministry_n and_o obey_v they_o four_o that_o they_o 13._o they_o 1._o tim._n 5._o 17_o 18._o pro._n 3._o 9_o gal._n 6._o 6_o 7._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 11_o 13._o allow_v they_o liberal_a maintenance_n §._o sect._n 9_o the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o subject_n in_o the_o commonwealth_n political_a duty_n
for_o our_o private_a prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n respect_v the_o time_n when_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o which_o though_o i_o can_v give_v no_o necessary_a rule_n because_o all_o man_n occasion_n and_o opportunity_n be_v not_o alike_o yet_o for_o the_o great_a part_n it_o be_v most_o convenient_a that_o we_o do_v it_o betimes_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v ready_a before_o we_o undertake_v any_o worldly_a business_n and_o have_v our_o mind_n take_v up_o with_o any_o earthly_a thought_n because_o we_o shall_v then_o be_v most_o free_a from_o all_o encumbrance_n which_o may_v distract_v we_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o make_v we_o less_o fit_a to_o perform_v it_o as_o we_o ought_v as_o also_o because_o if_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o thought_n and_o affection_n they_o will_v sanctify_v all_o our_o follow_a endeavour_n and_o season_v they_o so_o with_o holiness_n that_o they_o will_v become_v more_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n or_o if_o some_o extraordinary_a occasion_n and_o weighty_a business_n have_v cause_v we_o to_o defer_v it_o our_o second_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o neglect_v it_o altogether_o but_o sequester_v our_o mind_n and_o affection_n from_o all_o earthly_a thought_n and_o worldly_a employment_n we_o must_v take_v the_o next_o and_o best_a opportunity_n which_o shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o we_o and_o think_v no_o excuse_n or_o business_n so_o important_a as_o may_v make_v we_o utter_o to_o omit_v it_o §._o sect._n 7_o of_o prayer_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n the_o next_o duty_n of_o piety_n after_o our_o private_a prayer_n be_v prayer_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v ordinary_o by_o the_o master_n and_o governor_n who_o be_v to_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o rest_n to_o commend_v they_o and_o their_o suit_n unto_o god_n for_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o patriarch_n and_o holy_a man_n in_o time_n past_a he_o ought_v to_o be_v not_o only_o a_o governor_n to_o rule_v they_o and_o a_o prophet_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v they_o but_o also_o a_o priest_n to_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n not_o only_o for_o himself_o but_o also_o for_o all_o those_o that_o be_v commit_v to_o his_o charge_n neither_o ought_v any_o man_n to_o think_v that_o he_o may_v be_v exempt_v from_o this_o duty_n or_o that_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o honour_n and_o greatness_n he_o may_v be_v privilege_v from_o this_o holy_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o as_o a_o inferior_a duty_n delegate_v it_o to_o his_o deputy_n if_o he_o himself_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v it_o but_o rather_o with_o the_o holy_a patriarch_n to_o esteem_v it_o a_o honourable_a prerogative_n which_o he_o will_v no_o more_o put_v off_o from_o himself_o to_o another_o than_o he_o will_v the_o regiment_n and_o government_n of_o his_o house_n and_o family_n much_o less_o must_v we_o think_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o have_v pray_v alone_o or_o content_v ourselves_o with_o our_o private_a devotion_n if_o we_o have_v other_o under_o our_o government_n and_o commit_v to_o our_o charge_n see_v we_o be_v to_o take_v no_o less_o care_n of_o their_o soul_n then_o of_o their_o body_n nor_o that_o they_o serve_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o calling_n then_o that_o they_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o christianity_n without_o which_o we_o can_v expect_v no_o blessing_n upon_o their_o labour_n for_o if_o joshua_n though_o a_o great_a captain_n and_o commander_n and_o so_o great_o employ_v both_o in_o war_n and_o government_n will_v not_o hereby_o excuse_v himself_o but_o undertake_v for_o all_o in_o his_o family_n that_o he_o and_o his_o household_n will_v serve_v 25._o josh_n 24._o 25._o the_o lord_n if_o david_n though_o a_o king_n will_v not_o content_v himself_o with_o his_o 3._o psal_n 101._o 3._o integrity_n in_o the_o government_n of_o the_o state_n but_o vow_v also_o that_o he_o will_v perform_v all_o domestical_a duty_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o if_o solomon_n though_o a_o mighty_a monarch_n in_o the_o height_n of_o his_o honour_n think_v himself_o more_o honour_v in_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o whole_a people_n to_o commend_v their_o suit_n unto_o god_n let_v not_o any_o man_n think_v himself_o so_o great_a that_o he_o be_v too_o good_a to_o perform_v this_o duty_n but_o alas_o the_o neglect_n hereof_o be_v grow_v so_o ancient_a among_o honourable_a personage_n that_o it_o now_o plead_v prescription_n so_o that_o these_o family_n duty_n be_v whole_o neglect_v or_o else_o put_v off_o from_o themselves_o to_o be_v perform_v by_o a_o deputy_n and_o little_a hope_n i_o have_v that_o my_o writing_n and_o reason_n shall_v be_v so_o powerful_a as_o to_o infringe_v this_o custom_n which_o have_v in_o it_o almost_o the_o strength_n of_o a_o law_n and_o revoke_v the_o practice_n of_o family_n duty_n unto_o ancient_a perfection_n and_o yet_o i_o think_v 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house_n of_o prayer_n they_o shall_v make_v it_o a_o little_a temple_n which_o god_n will_v fill_v with_o his_o presence_n and_o replenish_v with_o his_o blessing_n both_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a three_o because_o nurture_v their_o child_n and_o servant_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o exercise_v they_o in_o this_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n they_o shall_v make_v they_o more_o faithful_a and_o conscionable_a in_o perform_v all_o duty_n and_o service_n unto_o themselves_o not_o only_o formal_o and_o in_o outward_a appearance_n but_o cheerful_o and_o from_o the_o heart_n four_o because_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a mean_n of_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o whole_a house_n and_o family_n from_o sin_n and_o from_o danger_n and_o of_o derive_v god_n manifold_a blessing_n upon_o the_o whole_a society_n last_o because_o they_o can_v not_o otherwise_o expect_v that_o god_n will_v prosper_v their_o labour_n 2._o psal_n 127._o 1_o 2._o to_o the_o good_a of_o the_o master_n and_o 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pure_a service_n their_o own_o or_o other_o man_n invention_n and_o tradition_n will-worship_n superstition_n and_o idolatry_n §._o sect._n 6_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v catechize_v their_o family_n last_o the_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n who_o have_v be_v diligent_a in_o the_o perform_n of_o this_o duty_n may_v persuade_v we_o unto_o it_o thus_o we_o read_v 2._o gen._n 4._o 1_o 2._o that_o cain_n and_o abel_n serve_v god_n by_o sacrifice_n which_o they_o can_v not_o have_v do_v there_o be_v then_o not_o write_v word_n for_o their_o direction_n unless_o they_o have_v be_v instruct_v in_o god_n true_a religion_n by_o their_o parent_n so_o abraham_n be_v commend_v for_o this_o duty_n from_o who_o god_n will_v not_o hide_v his_o secret_a counsel_n because_o he_o know_v that_o he_o will_v command_v his_o child_n and_o his_o household_n 19_o gen._n 18._o 19_o after_o he_o that_o they_o may_v keep_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n thus_o solomon_n be_v 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as_o theophilus_n the_o eunuch_n cornelius_z and_o his_o household_n apollo_n and_o many_o other_o whereof_o these_o principle_n be_v call_v 2._o heb._n 6._o 2._o the_o doctrine_n of_o baptism_n and_o the_o second_o sort_n bear_v in_o the_o church_n who_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n be_v baptize_v in_o their_o infancy_n and_o after_o that_o catechize_v and_o then_o confirm_v by_o the_o imposition_n of_o hand_n whereof_o the_o principle_n be_v call_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o imposition_n of_o hand_n in_o the_o same_o place_n because_o at_o their_o confirmation_n they_o first_o render_v a_o account_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o thus_o paul_n remember_v timothy_n unfeigned_a faith_n say_v that_o it_o dwell_v 5._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 5._o first_o in_o his_o grandmother_n lois_fw-fr and_o his_o mother_n eunice_n of_o who_o he_o make_v honourable_a mention_n because_o they_o have_v instruct_v he_o from_o his_o youth_n in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v number_v in_o the_o calendar_n of_o the_o faithful_a or_o be_v make_v happy_a in_o their_o reward_n let_v we_o follow_v their_o example_n and_o as_o we_o have_v opportunity_n and_o convenient_a time_n let_v we_o catechise_v and_o instruct_v in_o the_o principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n all_o those_o that_o be_v capable_a of_o knowledge_n be_v commit_v to_o our_o charge_n §._o sect._n 7_o reason_n move_v child_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v persuade_v governor_n to_o perform_v this_o duty_n of_o catechise_v unto_o which_o we_o will_v add_v some_o other_o which_o may_v move_v those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o government_n to_o submit_v themselves_o willing_o unto_o this_o ordinance_n of_o god_n to_o receive_v instruction_n from_o they_o and_o attentive_o to_o hear_v they_o careful_o to_o treasure_n up_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o memory_n what_o they_o have_v learn_v and_o cheerful_o to_o render_v a_o account_n 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heavenly_a happiness_n §._o sect._n 8_o reason_n move_v those_o which_o be_v of_o year_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v if_o they_o be_v ignorant_a now_o these_o reason_n concern_v not_o only_a child_n in_o year_n but_o also_o child_n in_o knowledge_n though_o they_o be_v ancient_a in_o respect_n of_o age_n the_o first_o 32._o eph_n 2._o 10._o luk._n 1._o 74._o deut_n 28._o 14._o deut._n 12._o 32._o whereof_o may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o end_n of_o their_o creation_n and_o redemption_n for_o they_o be_v create_v unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v that_o they_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o they_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o they_o shall_v serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n they_o be_v not_o their_o own_o but_o buy_v with_o a_o price_n that_o they_o may_v glorify_v their_o redeemer_n in_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o none_o can_v 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especial_o those_o which_o respect_v his_o sabbath_n and_o service_n as_o the_o profane_v of_o his_o holy_a day_n by_o utter_a neglect_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n or_o by_o imperfect_a performance_n of_o they_o want_v of_o preparation_n of_o reverence_n and_o attention_n faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o call_v upon_o god_n name_n want_v of_o care_n in_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o practise_v it_o in_o our_o life_n etc._n etc._n and_o thus_o as_o in_o our_o complaint_n we_o be_v to_o bewail_v other_o want_n so_o those_o especial_o which_o make_v we_o unfit_a to_o perform_v any_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o in_o our_o petition_n as_o we_o be_v to_o beg_v other_o gift_n and_o grace_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n so_o those_o above_o other_o which_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o better_a sanctification_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o his_o spiritual_a worship_n as_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v 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a_o god_n of_o such_o pure_a and_o pierce_a eye_n that_o he_o see_v not_o only_o our_o outward_a action_n but_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_n hate_v and_o abhor_v all_o impurity_n and_o corruption_n dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n all_o cold_a formal_a and_o negligent_a service_n and_o will_v be_v worship_v of_o we_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o we_o be_v go_v not_o to_o confer_v with_o our_o companion_n or_o with_o mortal_a man_n not_o much_o superior_a unto_o we_o but_o to_o speak_v and_o make_v our_o suit_n to_o god_n supreme_a and_o most_o glorious_a majesty_n &_o to_o hear_v he_o speak_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o ambassador_n in_o who_o presence_n the_o heaven_n be_v unclean_a and_o the_o bless_a angel_n hide_v their_o face_n and_o that_o not_o about_o ordinary_a and_o slight_a matter_n but_o such_o weighty_a and_o important_a business_n as_o no_o less_o concern_v we_o than_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n or_o damnation_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n final_o that_o we_o be_v go_v about_o such_o affair_n as_o will_v according_a as_o we_o dispatch_v they_o make_v we_o much_o better_o or_o worse_o for_o the_o word_n shall_v prosper_v to_o the_o achieve_v of_o that_o 11._o esa_n 55._o 11._o end_n for_o which_o god_n send_v it_o and_o shall_v never_o return_v in_o vain_a either_o it_o will_v soften_v we_o like_o wax_n or_o harden_v we_o like_o clay_n either_o it_o will_v be_v god_n strong_a power_n 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 15_o 16._o to_o our_o salvation_n and_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 15_o 16._o death_n for_o our_o deep_a condemnation_n and_o by_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o hear_v of_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v near_a heaven_n or_o hell_n and_o have_v with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a meditation_n bring_v ourselves_o to_o the_o place_n of_o divine_a worship_n let_v we_o enter_v into_o it_o with_o all_o fear_n and_o reverence_n as_o into_o god_n own_o house_n and_o place_n of_o his_o glorious_a presence_n say_v with_o jacob_n sure_o the_o lord_n be_v in_o 17._o gen._n 28._o 16_o 17._o this_o place_n how_o dreadful_a be_v this_o place_n this_o be_v none_o other_o but_o the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n cap._n xli_o of_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o thus_o have_v place_v ourselves_o in_o god_n holy_a assembly_n we_o be_v to_o join_v with_o they_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n with_o unanimity_n of_o heart_n and_o uniformity_n in_o action_n and_o gesture_n as_o become_v those_o that_o profess_v themselves_o to_o be_v of_o the_o same_o
kill_v now_o if_o thou_o commit_v no_o adultery_n yet_o if_o thou_o kill_v thou_o be_v become_v a_o transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n for_o there_o be_v a_o chain_n of_o virtue_n and_o vice_n whereby_o they_o be_v so_o fast_o and_o inseparable_o link_v together_o that_o he_o who_o embrace_v and_o practise_v any_o one_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n embrace_v and_o perform_v all_o the_o rest_n he_o that_o willing_o live_v in_o the_o neglect_n of_o any_o one_o duty_n or_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o commit_v any_o know_a sin_n neglect_v all_o and_o be_v prepare_v to_o commit_v any_o wickedness_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o may_v true_o be_v say_v that_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n break_v all_o god_n commandment_n even_o those_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o keep_v and_o that_o the_o sound_n christian_n observe_v all_o even_o those_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o break_v for_o howsoever_o the_o one_o do_v not_o actual_o transgress_v every_o commandment_n yet_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o habit_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o natural_a disposition_n and_o readiness_n to_o break_v all_o when_o opportunity_n serve_v and_o when_o he_o be_v tempt_v thereunto_o with_o the_o allure_a bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o though_o the_o other_o do_v not_o actual_o keep_v the_o whole_a law_n but_o fail_v in_o many_o particular_n yet_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o habit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o a_o disposition_n and_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o observe_v all_o for_o with_o the_o apostle_n they_o consent_v unto_o the_o whole_a 7._o rom._n 7._o law_n that_o it_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a and_o be_v in_o their_o heart_n delight_v in_o it_o they_o strive_v to_o keep_v one_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o another_o and_o when_o they_o fail_v of_o their_o purpose_n do_v hearty_o bewail_v their_o imperfection_n it_o be_v true_a that_o a_o wicked_a man_n may_v not_o only_o forsake_v many_o sin_n but_o may_v also_o in_o some_o sort_n loath_a and_o detest_v they_o but_o this_o be_v not_o out_o of_o his_o love_n towards_o god_n or_o because_o he_o hate_v or_o forbid_v they_o but_o cause_v by_o some_o common_a restrain_v grace_n or_o do_v out_o of_o some_o corrupt_a passion_n and_o disposition_n not_o because_o he_o hate_v sin_n but_o because_o some_o contrary_a vice_n be_v predominant_a in_o he_o do_v draw_v he_o unto_o another_o extreme_a and_o thus_o the_o covetous_a man_n hate_v prodigality_n and_o the_o prodigal_a covetousness_n the_o presumptuous_a man_n melancholic_a despair_n and_o the_o despair_a sinner_n bold_a presumption_n the_o coward_n bloody_a quarrel_n and_o the_o desperate_a backster_n seneca_n plerique_fw-la metu_fw-la peccare_fw-la cessant_fw-la non_fw-la innocentia_fw-la profectò_fw-la tale_n timidi_fw-la non_fw-fr innocent_n dicendi_fw-la sunt_fw-la seneca_n cowardice_n yea_o thus_o may_v a_o man_n outward_o shun_v all_o sin_n which_o make_v he_o liable_a to_o legal_a penalty_n out_o of_o self-love_n that_o he_o may_v gain_v reward_n or_o escape_v punishment_n not_o out_o of_o love_n to_o virtue_n and_o innocency_n but_o fear_v of_o run_v into_o danger_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o without_o total_a obedience_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n final_o unless_o we_o perform_v total_a obedience_n in_o the_o desire_n purpose_n and_o endeavour_n of_o our_o heart_n unto_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n we_o can_v neither_o attain_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n nor_o escape_v hellish_a death_n and_o condemnation_n though_o we_o embrace_v and_o practice_v many_o virtue_n and_o duty_n and_o flee_v from_o many_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o as_o a_o millstone_n will_v keep_v we_o from_o mount_v aloft_o as_o well_o as_o a_o mountain_n and_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o sink_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n if_o it_o be_v fasten_v unto_o we_o so_o if_o any_o one_o sin_n have_v take_v such_o fast_a hold_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v move_v to_o leave_v it_o the_o weight_n thereof_o will_v be_v sufficient_a to_o keep_v we_o from_o ascend_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o to_o drench_v and_o drown_v we_o in_o the_o sea_n of_o perdition_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o that_o live_v not_o in_o all_o or_o many_o sin_n but_o in_o any_o one_o shall_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n neither_o fornicator_n nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o effeminate_a etc._n etc._n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 9_o 10._o apoc._n 22._o 15._o every_o sort_n of_o sinner_n as_o sorcerer_n and_o whoremonger_n and_o murderer_n and_o idolater_n and_o liar_n shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o this_o place_n of_o blessedness_n so_o that_o as_o for_o the_o loss_n of_o corporal_a life_n it_o be_v not_o necessary_a that_o the_o body_n shall_v be_v wound_v in_o every_o place_n but_o a_o mortal_a wound_n in_o any_o of_o the_o vital_a part_n be_v sufficient_a to_o let_v in_o death_n and_o give_v it_o seizure_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o case_n and_o as_o particular_a sin_n deprive_v we_o of_o happiness_n so_o they_o plunge_v we_o into_o death_n and_o destruction_n as_o appear_v by_o that_o distinct_a enumeration_n which_o the_o prophet_n make_v of_o particular_n if_o say_v he_o he_o 13._o ezek._n 18._o 10_o 13._o beget_v a_o son_n that_o be_v a_o robber_n a_o shedder_n of_o blood_n and_o do_v the_o like_a to_o any_o of_o these_o thing_n and_o that_o neglect_v any_o of_o the_o duty_n there_o mention_v he_o shall_v not_o live_v but_o sure_o die_v and_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o sinner_n of_o every_o kind_n shall_v 8._o apoc._n 21._o 8._o have_v their_o portion_n in_o the_o lake_n which_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n which_o be_v the_o second_o death_n now_o if_o any_o will_v say_v that_o if_o for_o any_o one_o duty_n wilful_o neglect_v or_o sin_n commit_v they_o shall_v lose_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o be_v cast_v into_o hell_n torment_n than_o it_o be_v as_o good_a to_o be_v outrageous_o wicked_a and_o to_o live_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n let_v one_o of_o the_o ancient_n make_v answer_v to_o such_o a_o objection_n this_o say_v he_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o a_o ungrateful_a and_o reprobate_a 4._o ingrati_fw-la serui_fw-la est_fw-la his_fw-la sermo_fw-la etc._n etc._n chryso_v in_o eph._n cap._n 2._o serm_n 4._o servant_n yet_o let_v not_o such_o a_o one_o let_v the_o reins_n lose_v to_o all_o impiety_n for_o his_o own_o profit_n for_o though_o all_o impenitent_a sinner_n be_v exclude_v out_o of_o heaven_n and_o throw_v into_o hell_n yet_o all_o in_o hell_n do_v not_o suffer_v equal_a torment_n but_o some_o great_a and_o some_o less_o according_a to_o the_o quality_n and_o number_n of_o their_o sin_n cap._n v._n of_o the_o property_n of_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n which_o respect_n their_o cause_n efficient_a and_o final_a §._o sect._n 1_o that_o all_o duty_n shall_v spring_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o the_o property_n which_o concern_v the_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o be_v diverse_a and_o respect_n either_o the_o cause_n that_o move_v we_o to_o perform_v they_o or_o our_o disposition_n in_o do_v they_o the_o cause_n be_v either_o efficient_a or_o final_a the_o efficient_a cause_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n aught_o to_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o true_a obedience_n and_o shall_v be_v so_o powerful_a in_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v thereby_o be_v move_v to_o serve_v like_o child_n our_o heavenly_a father_n though_o there_o be_v no_o reward_n promise_v to_o our_o service_n which_o be_v the_o motive_n that_o induce_v mercenary_n and_o servant_n rather_o than_o child_n to_o do_v their_o duty_n for_o howsoever_o we_o may_v in_o our_o obedience_n have_v a_o eye_n with_o moses_n to_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n yet_o the_o chief_a argument_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o that_o prevail_v with_o we_o aught_o to_o be_v not_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o and_o out_o of_o it_o the_o desire_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n who_o glory_n be_v much_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o our_o own_o good_a neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n accompany_v our_o action_n and_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o and_o with_o it_o as_o run_v together_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o same_o stream_n but_o also_o that_o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o all_o our_o obedience_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v consider_v we_o therefore_o when_o we_o undertake_v the_o
mat._n 12._o 50._o great_a honour_n and_o be_v make_v of_o god_n own_o privy_a council_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o his_o spirit_n yea_o next_o a_o kin_n to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v all_o our_o prayer_n for_o the_o blind_a man_n can_v see_v this_o that_o if_o any_o 31._o joh._n 9_o 31._o man_n be_v a_o worshipper_n of_o god_n and_o do_v his_o will_n he_o he_o hear_v and_o if_o in_o our_o petition_n we_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o we_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o have_v 14._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14._o they_o grant_v as_o the_o apostle_n john_n tell_v us._n final_o that_o those_o only_o shall_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n who_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v god_n will_v for_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n abide_v for_o ever_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 17._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 17._o and_o not_o he_o that_o say_v lord_n lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 21._o mat._n 7._o 21._o but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v us._n cap._n vi_o of_o those_o property_n which_o respect_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o cheerfulness_n and_o these_o be_v the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n those_o which_o concern_v our_o disposition_n in_o do_v they_o do_v either_o more_o principal_o respect_v the_o heart_n and_o affection_n or_o the_o carriage_n general_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o heart_n this_o be_v the_o property_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o they_o be_v do_v hearty_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whatsoever_o you_o do_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n but_o of_o this_o in_o the_o general_a i_o have_v before_o speak_v and_o therefore_o will_v here_o insist_v upon_o two_o 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duty_n 334_o 6_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v catechize_v their_o family_n 335_o 7_o reason_n move_v child_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v 335_o 8_o reason_n move_v those_o which_o be_v of_o year_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v if_o they_o be_v ignorant_a 336_o 9_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n of_o catechise_n 338_o cap._n xxxii_o of_o family_n duty_n which_o respect_v wise_a and_o religious_a government_n 340_o sect._n 1._o what_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o wise_a government_n 340_o 2_o of_o justice_n and_o love_n require_v unto_o government_n 341_o cap._n xxxiii_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n that_o we_o may_v thrive_v in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n 343_o sect._n 1._o what_o prosperity_n be_v and_o how_o apt_a we_o be_v to_o abuse_v it_o through_o our_o corruption_n 343_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a lest_o our_o prosperity_n become_v unto_o we_o a_o occasion_n of_o sin_n and_o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 344_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v god_n nor_o be_v unthankful_a and_o take_v heed_n that_o his_o blessing_n do_v not_o draw_v our_o heart_n from_o he_o 344_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v beware_v of_o pride_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n licentiousness_n and_o contempt_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n 346_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o be_v slothful_a in_o god_n service_n and_o take_v heed_n that_o worldly_a thing_n become_v not_o snare_n and_o thorn_n unto_o us._n 348_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o such_o tentation_n as_o be_v incident_a to_o this_o estate_n 349_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v not_o too_o high_o esteem_v nor_o too_o earnest_o affect_v and_o seek_v after_o earthly_a thing_n 349_o cap._n xxxiiiâ—_n how_o we_o may_v right_o use_v the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v a_o help_n unto_o godliness_n 350_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o 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360_o 6_o that_o affliction_n be_v mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a 361_o 7_o that_o the_o world_n be_v a_o place_n destinate_a to_o affliction_n 362_o 8_o that_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n have_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o like_a or_o great_a affliction_n with_o us._n 362_o 9_o comfort_n arise_v from_o the_o good_a issue_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 363_o cap._n xxxuâ—_n of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o evening_n and_o night_n 364_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v not_o be_v spend_v in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n 364_o 2_o of_o evening_n exercise_n as_o meditation_n read_v and_o christian_a conference_n 364_o 3_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n 365_o 4_o of_o examination_n how_o we_o have_v spend_v the_o day_n past_a 366_o 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o lie_v down_o 368_o 6_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o night_n as_o first_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 369_o 7_o special_a meditation_n fit_a for_o the_o night_n 371_o 8_o that_o the_o profit_n of_o these_o duty_n will_v far_o exceed_v the_o pain_n 372_o cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o not_o spend_v too_o much_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n 373_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o moderation_n be_v command_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o contrary_a sloth_n condemn_v 373_o 2_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o excessive_a sleep_n bring_v 375_o 3_o that_o sloth_n be_v displease_v to_o god_n and_o how_o it_o may_v be_v avoid_v 376_o cap._n xxxviiâ—_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o 377_o sect._n 1._o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 377_o 2_o of_o general_a preparation_n in_o the_o whole_a week_n 378_o 3_o of_o special_a preparation_n the_o evening_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 378_o 4_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n 379_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n 380_o cap._n thirty-nine_o that_o the_o whole_a lord_n day_n must_v be_v consecrate_v unto_o he_o first_o by_o rest_v on_o it_o from_o all_o labour_n and_o from_o sin_n 381_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o whole_a day_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 381_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o our_o own_o work_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 383_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v abstain_v from_o carnal_a recreation_n 384_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o sin_n of_o all_o kind_n 386_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o think_v our_o own_o thought_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 387_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v not_o do_v the_o lord_n work_v after_o our_o own_o manner_n 387_o
and_o ashamed_a in_o ourselves_o that_o we_o can_v shoot_v no_o high_o of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o holy_a apostle_n as_o a_o pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o forget_v those_o thing_n 14._o philip._n 3._o 13_o 14._o which_o be_v behind_o namely_o the_o former_a part_n of_o his_o race_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o reach_v forth_o unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o to_o wit_n that_o christian_a perfection_n unto_o which_o he_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v do_v press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o be_v that_o evangelicall_a and_o son-like_a obedience_n which_o god_n now_o under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n require_v of_o we_o which_o if_o we_o labour_v to_o perform_v he_o will_v accept_v of_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o but_o will_v 12._o jer_z 31_o 34._o mal._n 3._o 17._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o 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state_n and_o property_n concern_v the_o first_o he_o that_o lead_v this_o life_n be_v the_o christian_n only_o for_o as_o for_o the_o life_n of_o heathen_n and_o pagan_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o strict_a just_a and_o glorious_a as_o of_o socrates_n aristides_n cato_n seneca_n and_o such_o like_a it_o be_v void_a of_o all_o true_a godliness_n and_o not_o accept_v of_o god_n because_o it_o be_v join_v with_o ignorance_n of_o the_o true_a god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n idolatry_n will-worship_n infidelity_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o heathenish_a impiety_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o the_o regenerate_v only_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n neither_o do_v all_o that_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o christian_n lead_v this_o godly_a life_n but_o they_o who_o be_v so_o not_o in_o name_n and_o profession_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v such_o only_a who_o be_v in_o that_o state_n and_o qualify_v with_o those_o property_n which_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o former_a description_n as_o 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work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n neither_o can_v we_o better_v our_o estate_n by_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o as_o the_o prophet_n teach_v we_o as_o well_o may_v the_o aethiopian_a 23._o jer._n 13._o 23._o change_n his_o blackness_n and_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n as_o we_o do_v well_o that_o be_v accustom_v to_o do_v evil_a so_o that_o the_o regenerate_a man_n alone_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n or_o perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o first_o abel_n be_v accept_v and_o then_o his_o sacrifice_n and_o our_o person_n must_v first_o be_v sanctify_v before_o they_o 4._o gen._n 4._o 4._o can_v please_v god_n by_o our_o work_n of_o holiness_n for_o as_o in_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n the_o touch_v of_o holy_a thing_n do_v not_o sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v the_o pollute_a person_n but_o the_o person_n pollute_v do_v make_v the_o holy_a thing_n to_o become_v unclean_a as_o haggai_n speak_v so_o the_o work_n which_o in_o themselves_o material_o 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and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o word_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o from_o this_o desire_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o resolution_n of_o the_o will_n there_o follow_v a_o earnest_a endeavour_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n of_o conform_v all_o our_o power_n and_o part_n word_n and_o work_n intention_n and_o action_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o and_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o life_n shine_v before_o man_n according_a 16._o matth._n 5._o 16._o to_o the_o exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o you_o do_v do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o evangelicall_a obedience_n consist_v chief_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n and_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n do_v consist_v the_o very_a form_n and_o essence_n of_o a_o godly_a 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and_o that_o they_o know_v his_o voice_n and_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v it_o from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n and_o as_o it_o make_v we_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n so_o also_o from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n or_o the_o godly_a life_n which_o he_o command_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n who_o have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n that_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o contrariwise_o thrust_v we_o headlong_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o the_o same_o place_n when_o the_o gentile_n through_o their_o ignorance_n be_v thus_o estrange_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n they_o become_v past_a feel_n and_o so_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o lasciviousness_n 19_o eph._n 4._o 18_o 19_o to_o work_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n so_o hosea_n have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n 6._o hos_fw-la 4._o 1_o 6._o of_o many_o grievous_a sin_n which_o make_v the_o jew_n liable_a to_o god_n heavy_a judgement_n do_v after_o show_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o punishment_n be_v because_o they_o lack_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n whereof_o it_o also_o be_v that_o sinner_n of_o all_o kind_n be_v include_v under_o the_o name_n of_o ignorant_a person_n who_o know_v not_o god_n so_o the_o psalmist_n pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o 25._o psal_n 79._o 6._o jer_z 10._o 25._o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o and_o upon_o the_o kingdom_n that_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v come_v with_o 8._o 2._o thes_n 1._o 7_o 8._o his_o mighty_a angel_n in_o flame_a fire_n to_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o that_o know_v not_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o portion_n in_o god_n save_v grace_n or_o part_n 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for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o direction_n of_o our_o life_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o may_v perceive_v that_o not_o nature_n but_o god_n only_o be_v the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o so_o much_o only_o do_v we_o know_v of_o god_n as_o we_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o god_n promise_v that_o he_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o will_v put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a so_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o his_o elect_n say_v that_o they_o all_o shall_v be_v teach_v of_o god_n and_o again_o no_o man_n know_v the_o 46._o job._n 6._o 46._o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o unto_o whosoever_o the_o son_n will_v reveal_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o 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these_o 25._o matth._n 11._o 25._o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o babe_n and_o second_o his_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v and_o be_v send_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n to_o teach_v and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n as_o our_o saviour_n promise_v his_o apostle_n and_o this_o be_v that_o holy_a anoint_v of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v whereby_o we_o 13._o job._n 16._o 13._o know_v all_o thing_n and_o need_v not_o that_o any_o teach_v we_o but_o as_o this_o anoint_v teach_v we_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o collyrium_n or_o precious_a eye-salue_n which_o christ_n 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o promise_v to_o give_v to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o laodicean_n to_o inlighten_v their_o blind_a eye_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o can_v see_v nor_o conceive_v the_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o god_n kingdom_n but_o god_n have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o 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that_o he_o shall_v never_o taste_v of_o the_o same_o stripe_n and_o reverence_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o power_n justice_n gravity_n and_o authority_n over_o he_o though_o he_o expect_v nothing_o from_o they_o but_o all_o good_a so_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v this_o argument_n and_o if_o you_o call_v on_o 17._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o the_o father_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n pass_v the_o time_n of_o your_o sojourn_v here_o in_o fear_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n use_v god_n severity_n to_o the_o reject_a jew_n as_o a_o reason_n to_o make_v we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o exhort_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a 12._o rom_n 11._o 28._o phil._n 2._o 12._o beside_o be_v partly_o flesh_n as_o well_o as_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o full_a of_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v profitable_a for_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n which_o be_v a_o slave_n and_o not_o a_o son_n to_o be_v contain_v in_o duty_n and_o restrain_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n justice_n power_n and_o punishment_n for_o our_o love_n be_v imperfect_a our_o fear_n can_v attain_v in_o this_o life_n to_o filial_a perfection_n but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o be_v unregenerate_a be_v servile_a and_o slavish_a and_o to_o this_o end_n be_v god_n judgement_n denounce_v and_o punishment_n inflict_v in_o the_o 11._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o psal_n 119._o 120._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 6_o 11._o hear_n and_o sight_n of_o the_o godly_a that_o they_o may_v fear_v to_o offend_v so_o just_a and_o mighty_a a_o god_n and_o so_o escape_v these_o fearful_a punishment_n but_o the_o chief_a ground_n and_o cause_n of_o god_n fear_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n be_v save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n we_o love_v he_o again_o and_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n afraid_a to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n either_o in_o the_o omission_n of_o any_o duty_n or_o commission_n of_o any_o sin_n which_o our_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n either_o command_v or_o forbid_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v that_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v so_o much_o commend_v unto_o we_o and_o cause_v those_o who_o in_o their_o heart_n embrace_v it_o to_o be_v 12._o pro._n 28._o 14._o deut._n 6._o 13._o &_o 10._o 12._o happy_a and_o bless_a according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n blessed_n be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o which_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o let_v we_o labour_v after_o this_o fear_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v the_o excellency_n and_o profit_n of_o it_o that_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o we_o may_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v it_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o herein_o appear_v in_o that_o it_o comprise_v in_o it_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o be_v usual_o put_v for_o the_o whole_a service_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o whole_a man_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n let_v we_o hear_v the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a matter_n 13._o eccles_n 12._o 13._o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o whole_a of_o man_n second_o it_o be_v call_v in_o this_o respect_n the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o wisdom_n that_o be_v 7._o psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o of_o all_o godliness_n and_o true_a religion_n three_o it_o give_v grace_n and_o virtue_n unto_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o make_v they_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n for_o our_o whole_a conversation_n must_v be_v a_o constant_a walk_n in_o god_n fear_n in_o it_o we_o 31._o act._n 9_o 31._o must_v worship_v and_o serve_v god_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n by_o it_o our_o sanctification_n be_v perfect_v 12._o ps_n 2._o 11._o &_o 5._o 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o phil._n 2._o 12._o and_o our_o salvation_n wrought_v out_o and_o finish_v the_o profit_n of_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v also_o inestimable_a for_o it_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n a_o wise_a man_n fear_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_a and_o of_o 9_o pro._n 14._o 16._o &_o 8._o 13._o psal_n 4._o 4._o gen._n 39_o 9_o david_n stand_v in_o awe_n and_o sin_v not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o joseph_n who_o have_v his_o ear_n and_o heart_n stop_v against_o the_o unchaste_a allurement_n of_o his_o mistress_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o egyptian_a midwife_n who_o by_o the_o 21._o exod._n 1._o 17_o 21._o fear_n of_o god_n be_v keep_v from_o obey_v the_o wicked_a edict_n of_o the_o king_n whereas_o contrariwise_o the_o want_n of_o this_o fear_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n as_o abraham_n impli_v in_o his_o speech_n to_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o 11._o gen._n 20._o 11._o apostle_n plain_o express_v for_o have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n of_o many_o sin_n he_o conclude_v with_o this_o as_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n there_o be_v no_o fear_n 15._o rom._n 3._o 15._o of_o god_n before_o their_o eye_n second_o it_o be_v a_o fountain_n of_o life_n make_v we_o to_o depart_v 27._o pro._n 14._o 27._o from_o the_o snare_n of_o death_n three_o it_o incite_v and_o inable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v deliver_v his_o law_n wish_v that_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n may_v be_v always_o fraught_v 29._o deut._n 5._o 29._o with_o his_o fear_n that_o thereby_o they_o may_v be_v move_v to_o obey_v it_o and_o the_o preacher_n in_o this_o respect_n comprise_v in_o it_o alone_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o duty_n 13._o pro._n 15._o 33._o eccl._n 12._o 13._o because_o it_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n of_o they_o all_o four_o it_o deliver_v from_o all_o other_o fear_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o give_v place_n when_o it_o be_v present_a as_o the_o sun_n all_o other_o inferior_a light_n for_o if_o we_o fear_v god_n we_o will_v not_o fear_v the_o threaten_n of_o man_n if_o we_o fear_v he_o that_o can_v cast_v body_n and_o soul_n into_o hell_n we_o need_v not_o fear_v they_o that_o can_v only_o and_o that_o by_o his_o 5._o act._n 5._o 29._o luk._n 12._o 5._o permission_n kill_v the_o body_n as_o our_o saviour_n impli_v five_o it_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o this_o life_n for_o he_o that_o fear_v the_o 2._o psal_n 34._o 9_o esa_n 66._o 2._o lord_n want_v nothing_o which_o be_v good_a but_o god_n be_v present_a with_o such_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o their_o want_n and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o prayer_n 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o and_o grant_v their_o desire_n final_o it_o bring_v with_o it_o everlasting_a blessedness_n for_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n that_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n 14._o psal_n 128._o 1._o &_o 112._o pro._n 28._o 14._o and_o happy_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o but_o he_o that_o harden_v his_o heart_n shall_v fall_v into_o mischief_n which_o promise_n belong_v not_o alone_o to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n but_o also_o to_o their_o posterity_n after_o they_o for_o their_o seed_n shall_v be_v mighty_a 2._o psal_n 112._o 2._o upon_o earth_n and_o their_o generation_n bless_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o attain_v unto_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v diverse_a first_o to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n as_o of_o his_o omnisciency_n whereby_o he_o see_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o secret_a corner_n of_o our_o heart_n of_o his_o omnipotency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o reward_v we_o if_o we_o fear_v he_o or_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o neglect_v he_o of_o his_o justice_n whereby_o he_o impartial_o judge_v all_o man_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n of_o his_o truth_n which_o never_o fail_v in_o his_o promise_n or_o threaten_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n which_o will_v inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n cause_v we_o to_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v the_o second_o
with_o worldly_a encumbrance_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o in_o the_o morning_n we_o keep_v no_o watch_n over_o ourselves_o but_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o take_v their_o liberty_n and_o to_o give_v entertainment_n unto_o wicked_a and_o worldly_a thought_n and_o the_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a lust_n of_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n they_o will_v so_o whole_o seize_v upon_o they_o &_o hold_v their_o possession_n that_o we_o shall_v hardly_o admit_v or_o at_o least_o retain_v any_o good_a meditation_n the_o whole_a day_n follow_v &_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o prayer_n or_o other_o religious_a duty_n we_o shall_v be_v so_o distract_v with_o worldly_a cogitation_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n that_o they_o will_v become_v cold_a and_o formal_a and_o quite_o without_o any_o vigour_n and_o efficacy_n cap._n xiii_o of_o prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n how_o profitable_a it_o be_v and_o necessary_a and_o of_o our_o preparation_n unto_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o prayer_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o duty_n of_o meditation_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v every_o morning_n the_o next_o religious_a duty_n which_o be_v in_o the_o morning_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o be_v that_o we_o pour_v out_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a &_o effectual_a prayer_n which_o be_v a_o duty_n above_o all_o other_o to_o be_v daily_o put_v in_o practice_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o god_n service_n whereby_o he_o will_v be_v honour_v of_o we_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v put_v for_o the_o whole_a worship_n of_o god_n it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o by_o special_a 17._o special_a hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o psal_n 50._o 14_o 15._o matth._n 7._o 7._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o commandment_n in_o many_o place_n unto_o which_o god_n have_v encourage_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n by_o many_o sweet_a 24._o sweet_a joh._n 16._o 23._o psal_n 145._o 18._o esa_fw-la 65._o 24._o and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n it_o be_v the_o badge_n of_o true_a religion_n and_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o of_o a_o utter_a atheist_n and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n describe_v such_o a_o one_o set_v he_o forth_o by_o these_o two_o property_n that_o he_o 23._o psal_n 14._o 1_o 4._o and_o 53._o 4._o psal_n 50._o 23._o have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n and_o he_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o excellent_a see_v thereby_o we_o glorify_v god_n and_o he_o also_o glorifi_v we_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n yea_o wretched_a sinner_n this_o high_a and_o honourable_a privilege_n to_o have_v free_a access_n unto_o he_o and_o to_o have_v the_o ear_n of_o our_o great_a king_n and_o sovereign_a that_o we_o may_v make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o undoubted_a hope_n to_o have_v they_o hear_v and_o grant_v it_o be_v most_o profitable_a also_o unto_o we_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o attain_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o need_v and_o be_v free_v from_o all_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o fear_v and_o the_o key_n whereby_o we_o open_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o god_n grace_n and_o rich_a gift_n and_o 14._o 1._o job_n 5._o 14._o out_o of_o it_o furnish_v ourselves_o with_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v needful_a for_o us._n it_o be_v most_o effectual_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o the_o good_a 15._o jam._n 5._o 16_o 17_o 18._o exod._n 32._o 10._o josh_n 10._o 15._o thing_n which_o we_o desire_v as_o we_o see_v in_o innumerable_a place_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n when_o as_o we_o have_v experience_n that_o he_o hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n and_o for_o the_o inflame_a of_o our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n when_o we_o taste_v of_o his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v it_o increase_v our_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n and_o bring_v we_o into_o familiar_a acquaintance_n with_o he_o it_o make_v our_o mind_n to_o soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o be_v on_o earth_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n it_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n see_v the_o same_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n seal_v also_o unto_o 26._o rom_n 8._o 15_o 26._o we_o our_o adoption_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o necessary_a 4._o jer._n 10._o 25._o gen._n 32._o 25_o 26._o hos_fw-la 12._o 4._o if_o either_o we_o will_v avoid_v god_n curse_n or_o will_v with_o jacob_n so_o wrestle_v with_o he_o as_o we_o mean_v to_o prevail_v and_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n that_o if_o we_o neglect_v it_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a evidence_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v cast_v off_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n as_o eliphaz_n reason_v against_o job_n and_o that_o we_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o all_o save_a grace_n 10._o zach._n 12._o 10._o see_v the_o same_o spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n §._o sect._n 2_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o leisure_n to_o pray_v neither_o let_v any_o man_n pretend_v his_o small_a leisure_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o weighty_a business_n and_o manifold_a employment_n as_o a_o excuse_n to_o warrant_v he_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o a_o duty_n so_o high_a and_o holy_a so_o excellent_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a unless_o he_o will_v say_v that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o be_v save_v to_o glorify_v god_n or_o enrich_v himself_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n or_o to_o get_v the_o evidence_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n and_o happiness_n into_o his_o own_o keep_n and_o that_o he_o be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o worldly_a employment_n that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o seek_v any_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n to_o avoid_v his_o curse_n or_o obtain_v his_o blessing_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n or_o escape_v hell_n for_o shame_v therefore_o let_v we_o cast_v away_o these_o no_o less_o profane_a than_o frivolous_a excuse_n and_o to_o this_o end_n further_o consider_v that_o the_o great_a and_o more_o important_a our_o business_n be_v the_o more_o need_n we_o have_v to_o implore_v by_o hearty_a prayer_n the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n before_o we_o undertake_v they_o without_o which_o all_o our_o policy_n labour_n and_o endeavour_n will_v be_v spend_v in_o vain_a either_o because_o we_o shall_v not_o achieve_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o attempt_v or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o in_o god_n just_a judgement_n it_o shall_v become_v unto_o we_o a_o curse_n rather_o than_o a_o blessing_n consider_v further_o how_o much_o time_n thou_o daily_o spend_v in_o do_v nothing_o or_o that_o which_o be_v ill_a and_o worse_o than_o nothing_o how_o much_o time_n in_o needless_a curiosity_n about_o thy_o body_n in_o dress_v and_o feed_v it_o and_o in_o vain_a discourse_n about_o thing_n that_o profit_v not_o yea_o corrupt_v rather_o than_o edify_v thou_o how_o much_o in_o unlawful_a or_o superfluous_a sport_n and_o recreation_n in_o card_v dice_a mask_a revel_a hunt_a hawk_v behold_v vain_a sight_n and_o wanton_a interlude_n and_o blush_v for_o shame_n that_o thou_o can_v find_v time_n enough_o in_o thy_o great_a employment_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o thy_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o only_o want_v leisure_n to_o serve_v thy_o god_n and_o save_v thy_o own_o soul_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o unwearied_a watchfulness_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n in_o attend_v upon_o this_o duty_n that_o they_o may_v frequent_o and_o fervent_o perform_v it_o day_n and_o night_n and_o set_v 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yet_o in_o the_o evening_n before_o he_o go_v to_o bed_n for_o though_o this_o something_o be_v better_a than_o nothing_o yet_o consider_v that_o the_o morning_n sacrifice_n be_v no_o less_o require_v of_o god_n than_o the_o evening_n that_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n have_v rise_v betimes_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o that_o we_o can_v look_v to_o prosper_v in_o any_o of_o our_o labour_n if_o we_o have_v not_o first_o crave_v god_n blessing_n upon_o they_o that_o we_o be_v daily_a subject_n to_o many_o danger_n to_o fall_v into_o many_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n to_o be_v overcome_v of_o his_o tentation_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o god_n judgement_n and_o to_o be_v plunge_v into_o many_o peril_n which_o be_v daily_o incident_a unto_o the_o life_n of_o man_n yea_o that_o before_o night_n we_o may_v be_v strike_v with_o sudden_a death_n as_o many_o other_o have_v be_v who_o we_o have_v know_v and_o hear_v of_o and_o so_o be_v arrest_v and_o call_v to_o the_o bar_n of_o god_n judgement_n to_o plead_v guilty_a or_o not_o guilty_a before_o we_o have_v present_v ourselves_o at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o sue_v forth_o our_o pardon_n and_o then_o how_o fearful_a be_v our_o condition_n if_o we_o be_v thus_o take_v away_o in_o our_o sin_n from_o all_o which_o danger_n we_o shall_v be_v secure_v if_o we_o conscionable_o perform_v this_o daily_a duty_n of_o morning_n prayer_n and_o never_o go_v about_o our_o worldly_a business_n till_o we_o have_v get_v our_o pardon_n to_o carry_v with_o us._n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o before_o we_o pray_v we_o must_v use_v preparation_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o now_o be_v by_o these_o reason_n persuade_v to_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o this_o duty_n let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n consider_v how_o we_o may_v so_o perform_v it_o as_o that_o 1._o psal_n 108._o 1._o it_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o profitable_a for_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o unto_o this_o many_o thing_n be_v require_v before_o in_o and_o after_o our_o prayer_n before_o be_v require_v preparation_n for_o as_o david_n speak_v of_o praise_v god_n so_o may_v we_o of_o prayer_n in_o all_o kind_n our_o heart_n must_v be_v prepare_v and_o so_o must_v our_o tongue_n before_o we_o can_v pray_v and_o as_o they_o that_o mean_v to_o make_v any_o good_a music_n do_v first_o set_v their_o instrument_n in_o tune_n so_o must_v we_o before_o we_o can_v make_v any_o sweet_a melody_n in_o god_n hear_v tune_v our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o this_o action_n and_o if_o we_o will_v not_o speak_v unto_o our_o prince_n rash_o and_o unaduised_o but_o prepare_v ourselves_o by_o due_a meditation_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n of_o our_o speech_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v 2._o eccles_n 5._o 1_o 2._o we_o avoid_v rashness_n of_o mouth_n and_o hastiness_n of_o speech_n when_o as_o we_o speak_v to_o the_o sovereign_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n now_o in_o this_o preparation_n we_o must_v examine_v our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v afterward_o humble_o confess_v they_o and_o crave_v pardon_n especial_o we_o be_v to_o search_v out_o those_o whereby_o we_o have_v most_o displease_v god_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n and_o whereunto_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o also_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o our_o special_a want_n and_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n in_o which_o we_o be_v most_o defective_a or_o of_o which_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o present_a occasion_n we_o most_o stand_v in_o need_n that_o according_o we_o may_v frame_v out_o suit_n and_o press_v they_o unto_o god_n with_o more_o efficacy_n and_o fervency_n of_o desire_n second_o we_o must_v look_v to_o our_o foot_n that_o be_v to_o our_o affection_n as_o the_o wiseman_n exhort_v and_o examine_v 1._o eccles_n 5._o 1._o with_o what_o disposition_n we_o come_v unto_o prayer_n whether_o as_o earnest_a suitor_n that_o will_v have_v no_o denial_n or_o after_o a_o cold_a careless_a and_o formal_a manner_n for_o custom_n rather_o than_o conscience_n sake_n especial_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a to_o banish_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n all_o worldly_a and_o wander_a 8._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 8._o thought_n carnal_a lust_n wrath_n doubt_v maliciousness_n &c_n &c_n and_o that_o we_o be_v heavenly-minded_n and_o have_v our_o heart_n fraught_v with_o holy_a desire_n hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o we_o intend_v to_o beg_v at_o god_n hand_n final_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o present_v ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o our_o impenitency_n but_o if_o we_o be_v guilty_a of_o any_o sin_n 2._o prou._n 28._o 9_o psal_n 66._o 18._o esa_n 59_o 1_o 2._o we_o must_v bewail_v it_o and_o promise_v amendment_n for_o our_o sin_n unrepented_a of_o stand_v as_o a_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o god_n and_o we_o hinder_v his_o blessing_n from_o descend_v and_o our_o prayer_n from_o ascend_v especial_o we_o must_v bewail_v our_o want_n of_o charity_n and_o purpose_n of_o revenge_n for_o as_o we_o forgive_v 14._o math._n 5._o 23._o and_o 6._o 14._o man_n their_o trespass_n so_o will_v god_n forgive_v us._n and_o because_o we_o be_v so_o dull_a and_o averse_a to_o this_o holy_a duty_n that_o by_o all_o our_o meditation_n we_o can_v as_o we_o ought_v prepare_v ourselves_o unto_o it_o therefore_o let_v we_o entreat_v the_o lord_n before_o we_o make_v any_o other_o suit_n unto_o he_o that_o he_o will_v prepare_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n aright_o and_o so_o assist_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o high_a &_o holy_a duty_n in_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n in_o our_o prayer_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v as_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n that_o we_o pray_v only_o to_o god_n our_o father_n in_o heaven_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n second_o in_o the_o alone_a mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o as_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 5._o man_n the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n three_o see_v through_o our_o ignorance_n and_o corruption_n we_o can_v pray_v as_o we_o ought_v therefore_o we_o must_v crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v express_v in_o respect_n of_o 10._o rom._n 8._o 26_o 27._o zach._n 12._o 10._o the_o subject_n or_o party_n that_o pray_v diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v first_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o person_n second_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o action_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o person_n 1._o that_o he_o be_v a_o faithful_a and_o righteous_a man_n for_o they_o that_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n must_v be_v holy_a as_o he_o be_v holy_a not_o in_o the_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n 3._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o and_o 10._o 2_o 3._o which_o the_o law_n but_o which_o the_o gospel_n require_v that_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n for_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o righteous_a man_n only_o be_v effectual_a and_o the_o lord_n satisfi_v their_o desire_n alone_o that_o fear_v he_o neither_o can_v our_o suit_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n 29._o jam._n 5._o 16._o psal_n 145._o 19_o prou._n 15._o 9_o 29._o before_o our_o person_n be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o righteous_a be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o and_o so_o david_n say_v that_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o 17_o ps_n 34._o 15_o 16_o 17_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o their_o cry_n but_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a to_o cut_v off_o the_o remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o the_o earth_n and_o therefore_o our_o care_n must_v be_v if_o we_o will_v pray_v with_o hope_n to_o be_v hear_v to_o lift_v up_o pure_a heart_n and_o hand_n unto_o god_n not_o in_o their_o own_o natural_a purity_n but_o as_o they_o be_v wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n beside_o which_o wash_v of_o justification_n we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o spiritual_a wash_n of_o regeneration_n that_o we_o may_v be_v cleanse_v by_o the_o water_n of_o the_o spirit_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o the_o wash_n of_o repentance_n bathe_v ourselves_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o hearty_a sorrow_n and_o contrition_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o if_o we_o prepare_v our_o heart_n
for_o matter_n and_o manner_n because_o it_o be_v the_o trick_n of_o a_o truant_n and_o argue_v not_o only_a inability_n and_o want_n of_o skill_n but_o also_o sloth_n and_o extreme_a negligence_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o form_n of_o prayer_n invent_v by_o ourselves_o form_n of_o prayer_n invent_v by_o ourselves_o be_v such_o as_o upon_o due_a meditation_n and_o sound_a deliberation_n we_o have_v compose_v out_o of_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o want_n and_o god_n mercy_n multiply_v upon_o we_o not_o only_o general_a but_o also_o special_a and_o particular_a frame_v confession_n petition_n and_o thankesgiving_n so_o as_o they_o may_v be_v most_o fit_v for_o our_o own_o peculiar_a use_n the_o which_o be_v necessary_a for_o such_o as_o be_v not_o thorough_o ground_v in_o knowledge_n nor_o perfect_v in_o this_o duty_n by_o much_o experience_n and_o practice_n and_o for_o such_o also_o as_o be_v well_o qualify_v in_o these_o respect_n be_v notwithstanding_o defective_a in_o memory_n and_o utterance_n have_v no_o liberty_n of_o speech_n to_o express_v their_o mind_n without_o much_o meditation_n and_o for_o such_o also_o as_o be_v defective_a in_o courage_n and_o boldness_n when_o they_o be_v to_o pray_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o other_o and_o very_o profitable_a for_o all_o if_o we_o tie_v not_o ourselves_o too_o strict_o to_o word_n but_o have_v variety_n of_o form_n for_o ordinary_a use_n and_o by_o help_n of_o meditation_n do_v upon_o extraordinary_a occasion_n conceive_v new_a word_n for_o new_a matter_n as_o the_o necessity_n and_o profit_n of_o ourselves_o our_o brethren_n or_o the_o church_n shall_v require_v make_v particular_a confession_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v late_o commit_v and_o do_v most_o burden_n the_o conscience_n and_o special_a petition_n for_o those_o special_a grace_n wherein_o we_o find_v ourselves_o most_o defective_a and_o whereof_o we_o have_v present_o must_v use_v and_o special_a thanksgiving_n for_o god_n special_a mercy_n and_o favour_n renew_v upon_o us._n the_o which_o variety_n of_o form_n will_v take_v away_o that_o satiety_n and_o weariness_n which_o always_o accompany_v the_o daily_a and_o continual_a use_n of_o any_o thing_n though_o never_o so_o excellent_a and_o help_n much_o to_o keep_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n close_o to_o this_o holy_a exercise_n which_o be_v apt_a to_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o wander_a thought_n if_o without_o any_o variety_n we_o tie_v ourselves_o to_o one_o only_a form_n like_o a_o man_n that_o go_v on_o in_o a_o way_n which_o he_o be_v accustom_v to_o travail_v and_o never_o think_v on_o the_o passage_n and_o turn_n that_o be_v in_o his_o journey_n or_o that_o sing_v a_o tune_n familiar_a unto_o he_o by_o much_o use_n and_o never_o think_v of_o that_o he_o sing_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o conceive_a prayer_n and_o how_o far_o forth_o they_o be_v commendable_a prayer_n conceive_v be_v such_o as_o upon_o meditation_n we_o fit_v to_o all_o present_a occasion_n not_o use_v any_o ordinary_a form_n of_o word_n but_o express_v ourselves_o etc._n gen._n 32._o 9_o 2._o sam._n 22_o 2._o 1._o king_n 8._o 23._o dan._n 9_o 4._o act._n 4._o 24._o joh._n 17._o 1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n with_o such_o as_o come_v to_o our_o mind_n of_o which_o we_o have_v many_o example_n in_o the_o scripture_n both_o in_o the_o patriarch_n prophet_n apostle_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o the_o which_o i_o acknowledge_v above_o all_o other_o kind_n to_o be_v most_o excellent_a if_o god_n have_v thorough_o furnish_v we_o with_o gift_n fit_a for_o it_o both_o because_o it_o be_v most_o free_a from_o distraction_n and_o wander_a thought_n and_o from_o satiety_n and_o weariness_n this_o variety_n bring_v with_o it_o much_o delight_n and_o also_o because_o it_o be_v most_o opportune_a and_o seasonable_a be_v fit_v to_o the_o time_n person_n and_o occasion_n but_o here_o the_o proverb_n be_v verify_v that_o thing_n excellent_a be_v most_o hard_o attain_v there_o be_v few_o that_o have_v this_o gift_n and_o ability_n and_o those_o few_o not_o always_o in_o like_a measure_n although_o there_o be_v many_o that_o be_v willing_a to_o make_v show_n of_o it_o for_o there_o be_v diverse_a thing_n which_o ought_v to_o concur_v in_o he_o that_o be_v to_o conceive_v a_o prayer_n which_o if_o any_o be_v want_v it_o can_v be_v do_v without_o much_o weakness_n and_o imperfection_n first_o he_o must_v be_v diligent_a in_o meditation_n before_o he_o thus_o speak_v unto_o god_n call_v to_o memory_n the_o sin_n which_o he_o be_v to_o confess_v the_o want_n which_o he_o desire_v shall_v be_v supply_v and_o the_o blessing_n for_o which_o he_o intend_v to_o give_v thanks_n that_o so_o he_o may_v with_o david_n call_v his_o prayer_n a_o meditation_n humble_a his_o soul_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o unworthiness_n inflame_v his_o heart_n with_o fervent_a desire_n and_o not_o speak_v any_o thing_n rash_o with_o his_o mouth_n unto_o his_o 1._o eccl._n 5._o 1._o god_n as_o 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tuum_fw-la jeiunare_n &_o rigitare_fw-la &_o mores_fw-la non_fw-la corrigere_fw-la euseb_n emissen_n ad_fw-la monach._n hom._n 4_o and_o to_o make_v ourselves_o as_o our_o saviour_n compare_v such_o like_v unto_o paint_a sepulchre_n which_o be_v outward_o trim_v and_o gorgeous_o gild_a and_o paint_a but_o within_o full_a of_o rottenness_n and_o putrefaction_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n say_v one_o that_o thou_o afflict_v thy_o body_n when_o as_o thy_o hart_n be_v never_o the_o better_a to_o fast_o and_o watch_v and_o not_o to_o mend_v thy_o manner_n be_v as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v bestow_v great_a pain_n without_o the_o vineyard_n in_o weed_n and_o manure_v but_o leave_v the_o vineyard_n itself_o neglect_v and_o unhusband_v and_o fit_a for_o nothing_o but_o to_o bring_v forth_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o
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unto_o god_n any_o sincere_a and_o cheerful_a service_n cap._n viii_o of_o the_o three_o public_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v prayer_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o prayer_n be_v god_n ordinance_n to_o obtain_v his_o gift_n and_o grace_n the_o three_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v prayer_n of_o which_o i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o say_v much_o in_o this_o place_n have_v before_o entreat_v of_o it_o at_o large_a only_o it_o shall_v suffice_v to_o show_v that_o it_o be_v a_o singular_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o grace_n and_o strength_n to_o serve_v god_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n for_o of_o ourselves_o we_o have_v no_o ability_n unto_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o entertain_v into_o our_o heart_n 13._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o phil._n 2._o 13._o a_o good_a desire_n but_o whatsoever_o we_o have_v in_o this_o kind_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o what_o have_v thou_o that_o thou_o have_v not_o receive_v and_o that_o of_o the_o 7._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o apostle_n james_n every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n be_v from_o above_o and_o come_v down_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n now_o the_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v sanctify_v for_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n for_o though_o he_o be_v most_o bountiful_a and_o ready_a to_o bestow_v all_o good_a thing_n yet_o not_o to_o the_o idle_a and_o slothful_a but_o to_o such_o as_o acknowledge_v they_o to_o be_v his_o gift_n do_v sue_v and_o seek_v unto_o he_o for_o they_o and_o though_o he_o infinite_o abound_v with_o all_o blessing_n yet_o he_o communicate_v they_o only_o to_o those_o that_o crave_v they_o at_o his_o hand_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o same_o lord_n over_o all_o be_v rich_a unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o and_o that_o 12._o rom._n 10._o 12._o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n be_v near_o unto_o all_o those_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o those_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v because_o such_o only_o do_v glorify_v 18._o psal_n 145._o 18._o he_o in_o his_o gift_n see_v those_o alone_a who_o have_v obtain_v his_o blessing_n by_o prayer_n will_v acknowledge_v he_o the_o author_n of_o they_o and_o return_v unto_o he_o to_o give_v he_o thanks_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o be_v willing_a to_o bestow_v all_o good_a thing_n upon_o his_o child_n and_o unwilling_a that_o they_o shall_v neglect_v their_o duty_n or_o have_v they_o without_o suit_n and_o take_v delight_n to_o converse_v with_o they_o he_o withhold_v his_o gift_n till_o they_o ask_v they_o that_o they_o may_v have_v this_o occasion_n to_o resort_v unto_o he_o and_o because_o through_o their_o 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15._o will_n he_o hear_v we_o and_o if_o we_o know_v that_o he_o hear_v we_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o know_v also_o that_o we_o have_v the_o petition_n that_o we_o desire_v of_o he_o in_o which_o regard_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o namely_o with_o a_o 6._o phil._n 4._o 6._o cark_n and_o distrustful_a care_n but_o that_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n we_o shall_v make_v our_o request_n know_v unto_o god_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n may_v be_v true_o say_v to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a gift_n and_o prayer_n the_o hand_n whereby_o we_o knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o when_o it_o be_v open_v receive_v his_o blessing_n from_o he_o he_o the_o lively_a and_o inexhaustible_a fountain_n of_o all_o good_a and_o prayer_n the_o bucket_n whereby_o we_o draw_v it_o from_o he_o he_o a_o rich_a treasury_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o desirable_a riches_n and_o 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and_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o madness_n not_o to_o be_v persuade_v that_o it_o be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n if_o we_o do_v not_o often_o cast_v down_o ourselves_o at_o god_n foot_n as_o the_o body_n without_o the_o soul_n be_v a_o dead_a carrion_n so_o the_o soul_n if_o it_o flee_v not_o to_o god_n by_o prayer_n be_v dead_a miserable_a and_o loathsome_a §._o sect._n 2_o that_o by_o prayer_n we_o obtain_v god_n spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o more_o special_o prayer_n be_v the_o chief_a mean_n on_o our_o part_n whereby_o we_o obtain_v his_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o perform_v 13._o luk._n 11._o 13._o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o by_o it_o we_o obtain_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o godliness_n see_v as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o the_o lord_n will_v give_v his_o spirit_n to_o those_o that_o ask_v it_o and_o if_o we_o want_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n 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gracious_a and_o true_a of_o his_o promise_n that_o he_o will_v deny_v nothing_o unto_o we_o that_o be_v good_a and_o therefore_o much_o less_o these_o thing_n which_o be_v most_o necessary_a and_o in_o a_o high_a degree_n of_o goodness_n for_o if_o we_o be_v 11._o math._n 7._o 11._o evil_a know_v how_o to_o give_v good_a gift_n unto_o our_o child_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n give_v good_a thing_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v he_o second_o because_o he_o have_v command_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o these_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v imagine_v that_o the_o god_n of_o all_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n will_v ever_o have_v enjoin_v we_o to_o ask_v those_o thing_n which_o he_o be_v unwilling_a to_o give_v neither_o will_v any_o wise_a father_n draw_v his_o child_n to_o come_v with_o suit_n unto_o he_o by_o give_v they_o repulse_n only_o it_o may_v be_v that_o the_o lord_n to_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n and_o to_o make_v 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burn_a offering_n and_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v accept_v upon_o my_o altar_n for_o my_o house_n shall_v be_v call_v a_o house_n of_o prayer_n for_o all_o people_n upon_o which_o promise_v make_v by_o god_n solomon_n at_o the_o consecration_n of_o the_o 33_o 1._o king_n 8._o 30_o 33_o temple_n ground_v his_o prayer_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v in_o special_a manner_n hear_v the_o suit_n and_o supplication_n of_o his_o servant_n public_o assemble_v in_o his_o temple_n to_o call_v upon_o he_o and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n content_v not_o himself_o with_o his_o own_o prayer_n or_o the_o private_a suit_n of_o other_o that_o he_o may_v still_o be_v preserve_v for_o the_o service_n of_o
servant_n have_v secure_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n and_o have_v utter_o neglect_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n hope_v that_o the_o master_n come_v be_v far_o off_o we_o will_v be_v move_v hereby_o to_o shake_v off_o all_o carnal_a security_n and_o think_v no_o care_n and_o diligence_n too_o great_a in_o keep_v this_o watch_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v take_v unprovided_a and_o unprepared_a at_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o if_o we_o careful_o use_v will_v much_o help_v we_o in_o keep_v this_o watch_n but_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o rest_v whole_o or_o chief_o upon_o our_o own_o watchfulness_n see_v when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o we_o can_v we_o shall_v with_o the_o wise_a virgin_n be_v overtake_v sometime_o with_o drowzinesse_n and_o intermit_v our_o watch_n but_o see_v if_o the_o lord_n the_o great_a watchman_n of_o israel_n who_o never_o slumber_v nor_o sleep_v do_v not_o watch_v over_o the_o house_n of_o our_o earthly_a tabernacle_n and_o city_n 4._o psal_n 121._o 2._o ps_n 127._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o of_o our_o soul_n all_o our_o watch_n be_v but_o in_o vain_a let_v we_o often_o and_o instant_o pray_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o will_v continual_o watch_v over_o we_o and_o enable_v we_o with_o his_o 3._o psal_n 141._o 3._o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o watch_v over_o ourselves_o and_o wait_v upon_o he_o know_v assure_o that_o if_o he_o give_v over_o his_o watch_n and_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o we_o shall_v soon_o be_v overtake_v of_o carnal_a security_n and_o fall_v into_o the_o dangerous_a lethargy_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n cap._n xiiii_o of_o meditation_n which_o be_v the_o second_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o with_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o holy_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o reason_n why_o it_o be_v here_o handle_v the_o second_o private_a mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v unto_o the_o 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meditation_n be_v &_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o other_o exercise_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o that_o we_o may_v proceed_v to_o our_o purpose_n meditation_n in_o a_o general_a signification_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o think_v aâ—â—_n consider_v of_o any_o thing_n often_o and_o aquin._n meditari_fw-la nil_fw-la aliud_fw-la est_fw-la quà m_fw-la multoties_fw-la rem_fw-la aliquam_fw-la considerare_fw-la th._n aquin._n serious_o and_o as_o we_o here_o more_o strict_o â—â—ke_v it_o restrain_v it_o to_o a_o special_a subject_n meditation_n be_v a_o religious_a exercise_n of_o a_o christian_a wherein_o he_o purposely_o appli_v his_o mind_n to_o discourse_v diverse_o upon_o some_o divine_a subject_n spiritual_a or_o heavenly_a that_o hereby_o he_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o further_o his_o own_o salvation_n by_o improove_v the_o light_n of_o his_o understanding_n increase_v the_o sanctity_n of_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o better_a enable_v he_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o which_o description_n in_o some_o sort_n both_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o meditation_n and_o also_o distinguish_v it_o from_o other_o act_n and_o exercise_n of_o the_o mind_n which_o may_v seem_v somewhat_o like_a unto_o it_o for_o it_o differ_v from_o cogitation_n which_o be_v but_o a_o simple_a act_n of_o the_o mind_n think_v of_o its_o object_n slight_o and_o over_o and_o so_o leave_v it_o whereas_o meditation_n be_v more_o advise_v and_o serious_a and_o reflect_v its_o light_n upon_o the_o heart_n will_n and_o affection_n to_o direct_v they_o in_o their_o choice_n both_o in_o choose_v and_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o the_o refuse_v and_o abhor_v of_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a it_o differ_v also_o from_o consideration_n which_o be_v exercise_v in_o deliberate_v about_o some_o thing_n doubtful_a true_a or_o false_a good_a or_o evil_n that_o discern_v it_o aright_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o to_o take_v or_o leave_v it_o but_o meditation_n 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our_o sin_n unto_o god_n or_o acknowledge_v our_o want_n or_o crave_v supply_v in_o a_o meditation_n direct_v to_o our_o own_o soul_n or_o in_o a_o prayer_n to_o he_o he_o alike_o hear_v both_o and_o be_v alike_o ready_a to_o satisfy_v our_o desire_n in_o 〈…〉_o soever_o they_o be_v present_v unto_o he_o neither_o do_v we_o conf_v 〈…〉_o lie_v open_a our_o want_n for_o his_o better_a information_n to_o 〈…〉_o e_o already_o but_o that_o we_o ourselves_o may_v take_v notice_n 〈…〉_o g_o to_o a_o more_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o they_o m_o 〈…〉_o amed_z with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o have_v our_o sin_n pardon_v 〈…〉_o want_v supply_v which_o be_v no_o other_o than_o prayer_n in_o his_o estima_fw-la 〈…〉_o what_o form_n soever_o they_o be_v express_v final_o howsoever_o in_o nature_n â—â—ere_o be_v
up_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o impotency_n to_o supply_v they_o with_o firm_a confidence_n &_o break_v through_o all_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o god_n who_o be_v so_o able_a and_o true_a of_o his_o word_n will_v gracious_o grant_v these_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v command_v we_o to_o ask_v and_o that_o as_o he_o have_v enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o hearty_a love_n and_o fervent_a desire_n after_o the_o more_o full_a fruition_n of_o that_o good_a or_o freedom_n from_o that_o evil_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a so_o he_o will_v perfect_v his_o own_o good_a work_n replenish_v that_o room_n which_o himself_o have_v prepare_v and_o satisfy_v those_o holy_a desire_n which_o by_o his_o good_a spirit_n he_o have_v wrought_v in_o us._n which_o confidence_n may_v move_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o glory_n after_o a_o holy_a manner_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o victory_n over_o our_o corruption_n and_o of_o our_o fruition_n of_o those_o grace_n wherein_o as_o yet_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o imperfect_a §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n the_o last_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v our_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n which_o must_v not_o be_v sudden_a and_o abrupt_a see_v this_o be_v neither_o comely_a nor_o profitable_a but_o deliberate_a and_o by_o degree_n and_o as_o orator_n prescribe_v in_o the_o art_n of_o rhetoric_n and_o elocution_n that_o we_o shall_v begin_v with_o a_o low_a voice_n quiet_a affection_n and_o action_n and_o so_o rise_v by_o degree_n till_o we_o come_v to_o our_o high_a pitch_n of_o extension_n and_o earnestness_n both_o of_o inward_a and_o outward_a motion_n not_o to_o break_v off_o abrupt_o in_o this_o height_n but_o remit_v both_o voice_n affection_n and_o action_n by_o degree_n so_o must_v we_o do_v in_o this_o case_n for_o have_v begin_v our_o meditation_n in_o intellectual_a discourse_n with_o quiet_a mind_n and_o calm_a affection_n and_o raise_v they_o to_o that_o height_n of_o fervency_n and_o devotion_n while_o we_o have_v labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a taste_n in_o the_o matter_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a we_o must_v not_o make_v a_o abrupt_a conclusion_n but_o with_o some_o remission_n of_o our_o former_a fervour_n compose_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o their_o former_a quietness_n and_o calmness_n and_o first_o we_o must_v cast_v back_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o review_v our_o former_a exercise_n and_o to_o examine_v how_o we_o have_v perform_v it_o and_o what_o fruit_n and_o benefit_v our_o heart_n and_o soul_n have_v feel_v and_o taste_v in_o it_o and_o if_o we_o find_v that_o it_o have_v well_o succeed_v we_o be_v to_o congratulate_v with_o our_o own_o soul_n in_o the_o joyful_a fruition_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o to_o give_v the_o whole_a glory_n to_o god_n by_o who_o help_n only_o we_o have_v so_o well_o prosper_v in_o this_o exercise_n render_v unto_o he_o with_o cheerful_a heart_n all_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v direct_v we_o in_o our_o course_n enlighten_v our_o mind_n confirm_v our_o memory_n inflame_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n with_o his_o love_n and_o true_a devotion_n give_v unto_o they_o a_o lively_a taste_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n in_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a the_o which_o our_o thanksgiving_n we_o may_v enlarge_v from_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o if_o it_o be_v some_o point_n of_o doctrine_n for_o enlighten_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o truth_n and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o if_o it_o be_v some_o grace_n and_o virtue_n for_o reveal_v the_o beauty_n excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o to_o our_o understanding_n for_o cause_v we_o to_o embrace_v and_o love_v it_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o for_o work_v it_o in_o some_o measure_n in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n if_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n for_o teach_v we_o his_o way_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o they_o or_o if_o it_o be_v a_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o discover_v to_o our_o mind_n the_o deformity_n heinousness_n and_o danger_n and_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o true_a loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o it_o but_o if_o we_o have_v find_v many_o want_n and_o weakness_n in_o the_o perform_n of_o it_o as_o dulness_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n wander_v thought_n and_o worldly_a distraction_n coldness_n of_o devotion_n deadness_n of_o affection_n and_o by_o reason_n hereof_o little_a taste_n of_o sweetness_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v pardon_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o corruption_n and_o then_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o untowardness_n let_v we_o resolve_v to_o use_v our_o best_a mean_n to_o remove_v they_o against_o the_o next_o time_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o exercise_n with_o more_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n final_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o whole_a exercise_n by_o recommend_v ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n which_o some_o writer_n on_o this_o argument_n do_v call_v oblation_n or_o offering_n whereby_o we_o consecrate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n desire_v no_o long_a to_o live_v unto_o the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v do_v he_o service_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o deny_v our_o own_o will_n that_o they_o may_v be_v submit_v unto_o he_o and_o crave_v his_o protection_n against_o all_o enemy_n who_o will_v hinder_v we_o in_o this_o our_o resolution_n and_o direction_n and_o assistance_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n may_v be_v suitable_a and_o answerable_a both_o to_o our_o general_a profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o to_o those_o conceit_n desire_n and_o resolution_n which_o we_o have_v express_v in_o our_o last_o meditation_n and_o so_o repose_v ourselves_o with_o holy_a and_o quiet_a security_n upon_o the_o care_n and_o providence_n of_o our_o gracious_a father_n we_o may_v profitable_o conclude_v this_o exercise_n by_o sing_v to_o god_n praise_v some_o part_n or_o verse_n of_o david_n psalm_n suitable_a to_o our_o present_a disposition_n or_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o former_a meditation_n cap._n xx._n a_o example_n and_o pattern_n of_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o choice_n what_o repentance_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o have_v thus_o set_v down_o the_o doctrine_n of_o meditation_n it_o now_o follow_v that_o i_o propound_v a_o example_n of_o it_o according_a to_o the_o former_a rule_n and_o direction_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n whereon_o we_o purpose_v to_o meditate_v and_o then_o to_o discourse_v of_o it_o with_o our_o understanding_n and_o to_o feel_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o which_o must_v be_v do_v in_o a_o soliloquie_n between_o we_o and_o our_o soul_n or_o rather_o of_o the_o soul_n to_o itself_o after_o this_o manner_n now_o that_o thou_o have_v o_o my_o soul_n sequester_v thyself_o from_o all_o society_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v some_o secret_a conference_n between_o thou_o and_o thyself_o in_o the_o alone_a presence_n of_o god_n and_o thy_o own_o conscience_n make_v choice_n of_o some_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o thou_o may_v spend_v thy_o pain_n and_o time_n with_o most_o profit_n for_o thy_o spiritual_a good_a that_o lay_v a_o good_a foundation_n thou_o may_v erect_v thy_o build_n with_o more_o ease_n and_o fruit_n and_o what_o fit_a matter_n upon_o this_o present_a occasion_n can_v thou_o choose_v to_o think_v upon_o then_o upon_o that_o excellent_a grace_n and_o duty_n of_o repentance_n which_o be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o after_o it_o be_v begin_v accompany_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n as_o a_o chief_a agent_n in_o all_o this_o work_n upon_o what_o better_a argument_n can_v thou_o meditate_v then_o upon_o this_o which_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n have_v so_o much_o beat_v upon_o yea_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o think_v so_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o make_v it_o the_o subject_n of_o his_o own_o sermon_n but_o be_v to_o ascend_v commend_v it_o at_o his_o last_o farewell_n to_o his_o apostle_n as_o the_o chief_a theme_n
duty_n which_o they_o command_v and_o commit_v the_o sin_n which_o they_o forbid_v whereof_o i_o shall_v not_o need_v here_o to_o set_v down_o the_o particular_n according_a to_o which_o trial_n be_v to_o be_v make_v see_v i_o have_v do_v it_o already_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o treatise_n unto_o which_o i_o refer_v the_o reader_n who_o desire_v to_o make_v use_n of_o it_o for_o this_o purpose_n only_o let_v we_o know_v that_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v a_o most_o perfect_a abstract_n of_o his_o will_n do_v contain_v in_o it_o all_o virtue_n which_o he_o command_v and_o vice_n which_o he_o forbid_v and_o though_o it_o be_v brief_a in_o word_n yet_o as_o david_n say_v it_o be_v in_o the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n exceed_v 96._o psal_n 119._o 96._o large_a and_o therefore_o when_o we_o go_v to_o examine_v ourselves_o according_a unto_o it_o we_o must_v not_o look_v so_o much_o to_o the_o bare_a word_n of_o every_o commandment_n as_o to_o their_o sense_n be_v enlarge_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o extension_n which_o be_v ground_v upon_o the_o scripture_n and_o even_o upon_o reason_n and_o common_a equity_n as_o first_o where_o any_o vice_n or_o sin_n be_v forbid_v there_o the_o contrary_a virtue_n or_o duty_n be_v command_v and_o contrariwise_o second_o where_o one_o particular_a vice_n be_v forbid_v or_o duty_n command_v there_o all_o vice_n or_o duty_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n and_o kind_n be_v forbid_v or_o command_v as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o in_o his_o exposition_n of_o the_o law_n three_o 22_o mat._n 5._o 21_o 22_o the_o law_n be_v perfect_a do_v require_v perfect_a obedience_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o part_n inward_a and_o outward_a soul_n and_o body_n so_o also_o whole_a obedience_n unto_o all_o and_o every_o commandment_n for_o he_o that_o break_v one_o of_o 10._o jam._n 2._o 10._o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o and_o not_o only_o that_o our_o obedience_n be_v whole_a and_o total_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o part_n but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o degree_n that_o it_o be_v in_o that_o perfection_n which_o this_o perfect_a law_n require_v four_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a and_o have_v a_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o power_n do_v bind_v not_o 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o only_o the_o outward_a man_n to_o external_a obedience_n but_o also_o the_o soul_n and_o secret_a thought_n the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n yea_o the_o first_o and_o last_o commandment_n have_v a_o large_a extent_n above_o all_o the_o rest_n reach_v even_o to_o our_o thought_n and_o first_o motion_n which_o have_v not_o the_o consent_n of_o will_n join_v with_o they_o five_o where_o any_o virtue_n or_o vice_n be_v command_v or_o forbid_v there_o also_o all_o the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n be_v command_v or_o forbid_v six_o where_o any_o duty_n be_v command_v or_o vice_n forbid_v there_o also_o the_o sign_n of_o they_o both_o be_v also_o enjoin_v or_o prohibit_v for_o we_o must_v have_v a_o good_a conscience_n both_o before_o god_n and_o also_o before_o man_n and_o avoid_v not_o 16._o act._n 24._o 16._o only_o the_o evil_n itself_o but_o also_o all_o appearance_n of_o it_o and_o last_o the_o common_a rule_n of_o charity_n bind_v we_o to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o and_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o their_o obedience_n as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o the_o law_n of_o god_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o observe_v all_o that_o be_v contrive_v 139._o psal_n 119._o 139._o in_o it_o ourselves_o but_o also_o provide_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v that_o it_o be_v likewise_o observe_v by_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o by_o our_o enemy_n §._o sect._n 5_o how_o we_o must_v aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o circumstance_n and_o if_o by_o help_n of_o these_o rule_v we_o enlarge_v the_o law_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o true_a sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o it_o and_o examine_v ourselves_o answerable_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o it_o command_v and_o all_o the_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o it_o forbid_v we_o shall_v hereby_o come_v to_o a_o clear_a and_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o all_o the_o sort_n and_o kind_n of_o they_o unto_o which_o when_o we_o have_v in_o some_o measure_n attain_v we_o must_v then_o further_o examine_v ourselves_o how_o often_o and_o innumerable_a time_n we_o have_v reiterated_a and_o multiply_v the_o same_o sin_n against_o every_o of_o god_n commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v plain_o see_v that_o our_o sin_n in_o number_n exceed_v the_o hair_n of_o our_o head_n and_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n which_o when_o we_o have_v do_v we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n consider_v how_o heinous_a they_o have_v many_o of_o they_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o quality_n and_o degree_n where_o we_o be_v careful_o to_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o as_o corrupt_a nature_n pride_n and_o self-love_n persuade_v the_o most_o excuse_v minse_v and_o extenuate_v our_o sin_n but_o that_o we_o look_v upon_o they_o in_o their_o natural_a ugliness_n and_o outrageousness_n and_o aggravate_v they_o by_o all_o their_o circumstance_n of_o person_n manner_n time_n place_n and_o the_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v give_v we_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o commit_v they_o or_o of_o raise_v we_o out_o of_o they_o by_o repentance_n as_o that_o we_o have_v thus_o and_o thus_o sin_v not_o only_a when_o we_o be_v the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n uncalled_a and_o unregenerate_a with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n and_o with_o all_o delight_n and_o cheerfulness_n but_o since_o we_o be_v call_v regenerate_v and_o enlighten_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o since_o we_o have_v give_v our_o name_n to_o christ_n and_o profess_v ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o servant_n we_o have_v oftentimes_o do_v service_n unto_o satan_n his_o arch-enemy_n by_o commit_v many_o sin_n not_o only_o through_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n either_o through_o ignorance_n or_o because_o we_o be_v take_v upon_o the_o sudden_a and_o at_o unaware_o but_o oftentimes_o witting_o and_o willing_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n yea_o sometime_o wilful_o be_v transport_v with_o the_o violence_n of_o our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o passion_n and_o as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o high_a hand_n against_o god_n that_o we_o have_v thus_o sin_v not_o only_o in_o secret_a commit_v that_o wickedness_n in_o god_n presence_n which_o we_o will_v have_v forbear_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o mortal_a man_n but_o also_o open_o and_o scandalous_o to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n and_o slander_n of_o our_o profession_n that_o we_o have_v not_o seldom_o fall_v into_o these_o sin_n but_o often_o and_o many_o time_n yea_o even_o after_o that_o we_o have_v repent_v of_o they_o and_o have_v resolve_v vow_a and_o promise_v that_o we_o will_v leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o that_o we_o have_v commit_v these_o sin_n not_o against_o a_o enemy_n a_o stranger_n or_o one_o of_o mean_a condition_n like_v unto_o ourselves_o but_o against_o god_n omnipotent_a in_o power_n and_o glorious_a in_o majesty_n and_o unto_o we_o so_o infinite_a in_o grace_n and_o mercy_n that_o with_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v or_o hope_v for_o he_o have_v give_v the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n unto_o we_o and_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v by_o his_o death_n work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o life_n and_o happiness_n who_o be_v the_o slave_n of_o satan_n dead_a in_o our_o sin_n enemy_n to_o god_n and_o our_o own_o good_a and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o that_o we_o have_v not_o by_o strong_a inducement_n be_v draw_v to_o offend_v so_o great_a and_o gracious_a a_o god_n but_o for_o mere_a trifle_n and_o the_o contemptible_a wage_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n that_o we_o have_v commit_v these_o sin_n be_v the_o member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o head_n and_o so_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o do_v lie_v have_v defile_v he_o with_o the_o taint_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o draw_v he_o as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v into_o communion_n with_o we_o in_o our_o wickedness_n that_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n to_o purge_v and_o purify_v we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o all_o blemish_n of_o sinful_a pollution_n that_o we_o have_v by_o our_o sin_n grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n in_o we_o vex_v he_o who_o be_v our_o comforter_n by_o quench_v his_o good_a motion_n and_o obey_v the_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n that_o we_o have_v thus_o sin_v and_o have_v fall_v have_v lie_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n notwithstanding_o the_o plentiful_a mean_n which_o god_n have_v grant_v of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n as_o the_o
scripture_n and_o other_o religious_a book_n yea_o though_o we_o be_v like_o many_o of_o the_o jew_n so_o conversant_a in_o the_o book_n of_o god_n that_o we_o can_v say_v the_o most_o of_o it_o by_o heart_n and_o be_v able_a to_o tell_v precise_o how_o many_o word_n and_o letter_n be_v contain_v in_o it_o all_o this_o will_v yield_v unto_o we_o no_o spiritual_a nourishment_n nor_o make_v we_o to_o thrive_v any_o whit_n in_o grace_n and_o godliness_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v come_v with_o a_o purpose_n to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o all_o we_o read_v final_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v come_v to_o read_v with_o a_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n to_o draw_v all_o we_o read_v unto_o our_o own_o particular_a use_n either_o for_o the_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n or_o sanctify_v of_o our_o affection_n or_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n by_o put_v those_o good_a duty_n in_o practice_n which_o we_o know_v and_o learn_v the_o which_o purpose_n david_n express_v in_o these_o word_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o i_o will_v keep_v they_o unto_o 33._o psal_n 119._o 33._o the_o end_n otherwise_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v by_o our_o read_n inlighten_v our_o mind_n and_o increase_v our_o knowledge_n for_o why_o shall_v be_v give_v we_o more_o if_o we_o make_v no_o good_a use_n of_o that_o we_o have_v yea_o why_o shall_v he_o not_o rather_o take_v away_o his_o talon_n if_o we_o hide_v it_o unprofitable_o in_o a_o napkin_n or_o at_o least_o leave_v it_o with_o we_o to_o increase_v our_o account_n and_o with_o it_o our_o punishment_n for_o the_o servant_n that_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v 47._o luk._n 12._o 47._o beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n let_v therefore_o as_o one_o exhort_v the_o holy_a scripture_n demetriad_n sint_fw-la ergo_fw-la divine_a scripture_n semper_fw-la in_o manibus_fw-la tuis_fw-la &_o iugiter_fw-la ment_fw-la volâ—â—ntur_fw-la etc._n etc._n hyer_n a_o 〈…〉_o iâ—â—_n scripturas_fw-la sacras_fw-la lege_fw-la ut_fw-la semper_fw-la memineris_fw-la dei_fw-la illa_fw-la verba_fw-la esse_fw-la qui_fw-la legem_fw-la suâ—m_fw-la non_fw-la solùm_fw-la sciri_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la impleri_fw-la iubet_fw-la etc._n etc._n ad_fw-la demetriad_n be_v always_o in_o thy_o hand_n and_o meditate_v on_o they_o in_o thy_o mind_n yet_o do_v not_o think_v it_o sufficient_a for_o thou_o to_o have_v god_n law_n in_o thy_o memory_n if_o thou_o forget_v they_o in_o thy_o work_n but_o therefore_o know_v they_o that_o thou_o may_v do_v what_o thou_o know_v for_o not_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o law_n be_v just_a before_o god_n but_o the_o doer_n of_o it_o be_v justify_v and_o as_o the_o same_o author_n persuade_v in_o another_o place_n so_o read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n as_o that_o thou_o always_o remember_v they_o to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n who_o require_v not_o only_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v his_o law_n but_o also_o fulfil_v and_o obey_v it_o for_o it_o profit_v not_o to_o know_v such_o thing_n as_o aught_o to_o be_v do_v and_o not_o to_o do_v they_o thou_o use_v well_o thy_o read_n of_o divinity_n if_o thou_o set_v it_o as_o a_o glass_n before_o thou_o that_o thy_o soul_n may_v behold_v itself_o by_o look_v in_o it_o and_o may_v either_o amend_v deformity_n and_o blemish_n or_o more_o adorn_v itself_o where_o it_o be_v already_o beautiful_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v before_o we_o read_v last_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v both_o the_o preparation_n and_o action_n the_o better_a we_o must_v lift_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o when_o in_o respect_n of_o place_n and_o company_n we_o convenient_o can_v our_o voice_n also_o desire_v in_o some_o short_a and_o pithy_a prayer_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v assist_v we_o in_o this_o exercise_n by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thereby_o it_o may_v become_v effectual_a for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n the_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o affection_n the_o nourish_a and_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n repentance_n and_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o holy_a name_n and_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o which_o invocation_n of_o god_n holy_a name_n be_v necessary_a before_o the_o read_n of_o the_o word_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o blind_a and_o therefore_o have_v need_n to_o pray_v with_o david_n open_v my_o eye_n o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n naturally_n we_o understand_v not_o the_o thing_n 18._o psal_n 119._o 18._o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n neither_o can_v we_o know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discern_v 14._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 11_o 14._o and_o it_o be_v only_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o know_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o 13._o luk._n 11._o 13._o reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o which_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o hope_v to_o obtain_v then_o by_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n cap._n xxx_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o action_n of_o read_v that_o we_o may_v profit_v by_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v aim_v in_o our_o read_n and_o thus_o much_o concern_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v in_o our_o preparation_n in_o the_o action_n of_o read_v diverse_a point_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v the_o first_o be_v the_o end_n which_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o it_o which_o be_v either_o principal_a or_o subordinate_a the_o principal_a end_n which_o we_o must_v aim_v at_o in_o this_o exercise_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n namely_o that_o hereby_o know_v his_o will_n we_o may_v glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n by_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o it_o and_o by_o put_v in_o practice_n the_o thing_n which_o he_o require_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o subordinate_a end_n be_v general_o the_o edification_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o brethren_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o their_o and_o our_o own_o soul_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n attend_v unto_o read_v 16._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 13_o 16._o and_o continue_v therein_o for_o in_o so_o do_v thou_o shall_v both_o save_v thyself_o and_o those_o that_o hear_v thou_o more_o especial_o we_o must_v read_v the_o scripture_n to_o those_o end_n for_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v commend_v they_o unto_o we_o as_o useful_a and_o profitable_a and_o first_o for_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n in_o which_o regard_n 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o we_o be_v to_o read_v they_o for_o the_o further_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n and_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n will_n that_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v thereby_o in_o all_o our_o way_n for_o the_o lead_n of_o our_o life_n in_o such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o blind_a and_o ignorant_a and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o choose_v and_o what_o to_o refuse_v but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v a_o lamp_n unto_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o light_n unto_o our_o 105._o psal_n 119._o 105._o path_n which_o shine_v unto_o we_o in_o this_o darkness_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n of_o which_o light_n if_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v pass_v our_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o life_n in_o a_o more_o than_o egyptian_a darkness_n and_o grope_v at_o noon_n day_n shall_v easy_o be_v mislead_v into_o all_o sin_n and_o error_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n for_o the_o soul_n to_o be_v without_o knowledge_n it_o be_v not_o good_a and_o he_o who_o want_v 2._o pro._n 19_o 2._o this_o light_n to_o guide_v he_o haste_v with_o his_o foot_n sin_v be_v ready_a to_o deceive_v and_o be_v deceive_v the_o second_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v aim_v in_o our_o read_n be_v that_o we_o may_v be_v establish_v in_o the_o truth_n be_v enable_v to_o defend_v it_o and_o also_o to_o refute_v and_o convince_v the_o error_n and_o false_a doctrine_n which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o it_o especial_o those_o wherewith_o it_o be_v most_o oppugned_a in_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v for_o if_o we_o be_v conversant_a in_o the_o scripture_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o try_v the_o spirit_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no_o 1._o 1._o job._n 4._o 1._o and_o not_o receive_v all_o we_o hear_v hand_n over_o head_n and_o so_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o every_o wind_n
godly_a life_n then_o to_o consider_v that_o god_n infinite_a in_o glory_n and_o majesty_n do_v vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o this_o honour_n to_o make_v we_o who_o be_v so_o base_a and_o contemptible_a instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o that_o not_o because_o he_o need_v our_o help_n but_o that_o he_o may_v take_v occasion_n hereby_o to_o glorify_v 30._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o we_o and_o to_o crown_v our_o work_n with_o glory_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v thus_o serve_v he_o final_o it_o may_v be_v a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o embrace_v holiness_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o it_o be_v 39_o 1._o thes_n 4._o 3._o 2_o pet._n 3._o 9_o matth._n 26._o 39_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v so_o do_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n even_o your_o sanctification_n for_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o all_o justice_n and_o goodness_n according_a to_o which_o we_o must_v frame_v all_o our_o action_n which_o that_o we_o may_v fulfil_v we_o must_v utter_o renounce_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o pleasure_n say_v with_o our_o saviour_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v &_o with_o he_o esteem_v it_o our_o meat_n &_o drink_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o this_o be_v that_o we_o daily_o ask_v in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n may_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v heaven_n that_o be_v 34._o joh._n 4._o 34._o that_o we_o may_v obey_v it_o with_o that_o speed_n and_o diligence_n cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n as_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o pray_v in_o hypocrisy_n we_o must_v labour_v and_o endeavour_n that_o we_o may_v in_o our_o practice_n attain_v unto_o that_o which_o we_o crave_v at_o god_n hand_n in_o our_o daily_a prayer_n now_o that_o it_o 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that_o you_o may_v prove_v what_o be_v that_o good_a acceptable_a and_o perfect_a will_n of_o god_n 3._o god_n 1._o cor._n 15._o 34._o col._n â—1_n 3._o awake_v to_o righteousness_n and_o sin_n not_o 1._o not_o 2._o tim._n 2._o 22._o heb._n 12._o 1._o fly_v also_o youthful_a lust_n but_o follow_v righteousness_n faith_n charity_n peace_n etc._n etc._n thus_o the_o lord_n exhort_v by_o the_o prophet_n esay_n 37._o esay_n esa_n 1._o 16_o 17._o eccle._n 12._o 13._o matth._n 22._o 37._o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a learn_v to_o do_v well_o seek_v judgement_n relieve_v the_o oppress_a etc._n etc._n and_o final_o the_o wiseman_n after_o a_o long_a discourse_n conclude_v with_o this_o as_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o which_o either_o he_o can_v teach_v or_o any_o other_o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o whole_a duty_n of_o man_n and_o therefore_o see_v the_o lord_n who_o have_v absolute_a authority_n over_o we_o and_o full_a right_n unto_o we_o do_v in_o these_o 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it_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_v both_o for_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o spiritual_a and_o everlasting_a good_a for_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o upright_o shall_v deliver_v he_o but_o transgressor_n shall_v 8._o pro._n 11._o 8._o be_v take_v in_o their_o naughtiness_n so_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o many_o be_v the_o trouble_n 19_o psal_n 34_o 17_o 19_o of_o the_o righteous_a but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o for_o when_o the_o righteous_a cry_n the_o lord_n hear_v and_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o their_o trouble_n according_a to_o his_o gracious_a promise_n call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n i_o will_v 15._o psal_n 50._o 15._o deliver_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v glorify_v i_o and_o therefore_o this_o also_o shall_v effectual_o move_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v hereby_o all_o estate_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o we_o and_o even_o affliction_n themselves_o be_v turn_v to_o our_o 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which_o man_n so_o eager_o hunt_v after_o yet_o alas_o what_o inestimable_a loss_n be_v in_o this_o purchase_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v what_o will_v it_o profit_v we_o to_o gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v our_o own_o soul_n 36._o mark_n 8._o 36._o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o arise_v from_o scandal_n and_o offence_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o scandal_n arise_v from_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o be_v the_o usual_a impediment_n which_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a man_n use_v to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o judgement_n and_o affection_n their_o word_n and_o action_n now_o we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o such_o as_o arise_v from_o scandal_n and_o offence_n which_o they_o common_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n as_o stumble_v block_n to_o discourage_v we_o in_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o 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will_v strengthen_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v help_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v uphold_v thou_o with_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o my_o righteousness_n i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n will_v hold_v thy_o right_a hand_n say_v unto_o thou_o fear_v not_o i_o will_v help_v thou_o when_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o faintness_n and_o feebleness_n in_o holy_a duty_n let_v not_o this_o make_v we_o to_o desist_v &_o give_v they_o over_o as_o impossible_a to_o be_v achieve_v but_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o everlasting_a god_n the_o lord_n the_o creator_n of_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n faint_v not_o neither_o 31._o esa_n 40._o 28_o 29_o 30_o 31._o be_v weary_a who_o give_v power_n to_o the_o faint_a and_o to_o they_o that_o have_v no_o might_n increase_v strength_n so_o that_o
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their_o afflict_a estate_n as_o sorrowful_a yet_o they_o be_v always_o rejoice_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v because_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 10._o they_o know_v that_o all_o thing_n even_o cross_n and_o calamity_n themselves_o work_v together_o for_o their_o good_a the_o which_o will_v more_o manifest_o appear_v if_o we_o a_o little_a further_o consider_v the_o testimony_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n for_o the_o psalmist_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o voice_n of_o rejoice_v and_o 15._o psal_n 118._o 15._o salvation_n be_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o solomon_n speak_v of_o wisdom_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o in_o all_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n say_v that_o her_o way_n be_v way_n of_o pleasantness_n and_o all_o her_o path_n be_v peace_n so_o david_n say_v 17._o pro._n 3._o 17._o of_o the_o church_n and_o child_n of_o god_n the_o lively_a member_n of_o it_o that_o 8._o psal_n 36._o 8._o they_o shall_v be_v abundant_o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o his_o house_n and_o that_o he_o will_v make_v they_o drink_v of_o the_o river_n of_o his_o pleasure_n our_o saviour_n also_o promise_v unto_o the_o disciple_n and_o in_o they_o to_o all_o the_o faithful_a that_o he_o 22._o job._n 16._o 22._o will_v give_v they_o such_o a_o permanent_a joy_n as_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v it_o from_o they_o and_o final_o the_o apostle_n set_v it_o down_o not_o as_o a_o common_a gift_n but_o as_o a_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n not_o droop_v sorrow_n and_o disconsolate_a heaviness_n but_o joy_n and_o peace_n and_o this_o also_o appear_v 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n record_v in_o the_o scripture_n thus_o david_n say_v my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o the_o lord_n it_o shall_v rejoice_v 9_o psal_n 35._o 9_o in_o his_o salvation_n neither_o do_v he_o only_o thus_o rejoice_v in_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n favour_n and_o conquest_n of_o his_o enemy_n but_o also_o in_o his_o obedience_n and_o keep_n of_o god_n law_n i_o have_v rejoice_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 14_o 16._o testimony_n as_o much_o as_o in_o all_o riches_n i_o will_v delight_v myself_o in_o thy_o statute_n i_o will_v not_o forget_v thy_o word_n and_o again_o i_o delight_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n 8._o psal_n 40._o 8._o yea_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n thus_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v even_o in_o 41._o act._n 5._o 41._o their_o persecution_n because_o they_o be_v think_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o paul_n and_o silas_n when_o as_o their_o back_n be_v tear_v 16._o act._n 16._o with_o sore_a stripe_n and_o their_o foot_n lock_v in_o the_o stock_n thus_o the_o apostle_n find_v matter_n enough_o to_o glory_v in_o through_o jesus_n christ_n in_o thing_n 17._o rom._n 15._o 17._o pertain_v to_o god_n and_o taste_v such_o unspeakable_a joy_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v that_o he_o disclaym_v all_o other_o 14._o gal._n 6._o 14._o joy_n and_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o have_v no_o scant_a measure_n of_o this_o sweet_a delight_n but_o that_o he_o be_v fill_v with_o comfort_n and_o be_v exceed_o 4._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 4._o joyful_a even_o in_o all_o his_o tribulation_n neither_o be_v this_o joy_n whereof_o i_o speak_v in_o which_o the_o christian_a exceed_v all_o other_o man_n sensual_a and_o carnal_a in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o fruition_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n not_o in_o riot_v and_o revel_v in_o swill_v and_o drink_v dice_a and_o card_v vain_a dalliance_n and_o good_a fellowship_n chamber_a and_o wantonness_n for_o such_o 2._o eccles_n 2_o 1_o 2._o pleasure_n he_o account_v vanity_n and_o such_o mirth_n madness_n and_o choose_v rather_o to_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o mourning_n then_o into_o the_o house_n of_o such_o feast_n &_o rejoice_v because_o such_o joy_n 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spiritual_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n let_v we_o then_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o but_o rest_v upon_o his_o 6._o phil._n 4._o 6._o care_n and_o providence_n with_o firm_a affiance_n let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n make_v our_o request_n know_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v bind_v himself_o free_o by_o many_o gracious_a promise_n that_o if_o cast_v off_o all_o cark_n care_n we_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n he_o will_v provide_v for_o we_o what_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o want_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a so_o the_o psalmist_n trust_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o do_v good_a so_o shall_v thou_o dwell_v in_o the_o land_n 10._o psal_n 37._o 3_o 5._o pro._n 16._o 3._o psal_n 34._o 9_o 10._o and_o very_o thou_o shall_v be_v feed_v commit_v thy_o way_n unto_o the_o lord_n trust_v also_o in_o he_o and_o he_o shall_v bring_v it_o to_o pass_v o_o fear_v the_o lord_n you_o his_o saint_n for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o the_o young_a lion_n do_v lack_n and_o suffer_v hunger_n but_o they_o that_o seek_v the_o lord_n shall_v not_o want_v any_o good_a thing_n so_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o suffer_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o righteous_a to_o famish_v but_o he_o 3._o pro._n 10._o 3._o cast_v away_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o wicked_a the_o which_o david_n see_v confirm_v in_o his_o own_o experience_n have_v not_o observe_v in_o all_o his_o time_n from_o his_o youth_n to_o old_a age_n that_o the_o righteous_a have_v be_v at_o any_o time_n forsake_v or_o 25._o psal_n 37._o 25._o their_o seed_n beg_v their_o bread_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v we_o to_o cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o care_v for_o us._n the_o which_o promise_v 7._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 7._o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n lay_v as_o a_o ground_n of_o his_o dissuasion_n from_o covetousness_n and_o discontent_n let_v your_o conversation_n say_v he_o be_v without_o covetousness_n and_o be_v content_a with_o such_o thing_n as_o you_o have_v for_o he_o have_v say_v 5._o heb._n 13._o 5._o i_o will_v not_o leave_v thou_o nor_o forsake_v thou_o seventh_o if_o we_o devote_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n service_n &_o love_n as_o it_o beseem_v his_o child_n in_o holy_a obedience_n allot_v time_n convenient_a to_o religious_a duty_n the_o lord_n himself_o will_v be_v our_o wage_n and_o exceed_v great_a reward_n and_o he_o that_o be_v god_n all-sufficient_a sufficit_fw-la gen._n 15._o 1._o chap._n 17._o 1._o deus_fw-la mihi_fw-la sufficit_fw-la etiamsi_fw-la cetera_fw-la cuncta_fw-la ferat_fw-la alius_fw-la gregor_n nazian_n cygn_n carmin_n lib._n nimis_fw-la avarus_fw-la est_fw-la cvi_fw-la deus_fw-la non_fw-la sufficit_fw-la in_o the_o absence_n of_o all_o earthly_a help_n and_o mean_n will_v be_v our_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n which_o whoso_o enjoy_v can_v want_v nothing_o and_o this_o argument_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o encourage_v abraham_n to_o serve_v he_o fear_v not_o abraham_n i_o be_o thy_o shield_n and_o thy_o exceed_a great_a reward_n and_o again_o i_o be_o the_o almighty_a or_o all-sufficient_a god_n walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v thou_o upright_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o say_v with_o one_o of_o the_o ancient_n god_n alone_o suffice_v i_o although_o who_o so_o will_v take_v all_o thing_n else_o beside_o he_o for_o he_o be_v too_o covetous_a who_o god_n can_v satisfy_v eight_o if_o we_o be_v diligent_a in_o god_n service_n though_o we_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o other_o yet_o that_o little_a we_o have_v as_o before_o i_o show_v be_v much_o better_a than_o their_o great_a riches_n and_o revenue_n who_o neglect_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o wise_a man_n better_a be_v a_o little_a with_o righteousness_n then_o great_a revenue_n without_o 16_o pro._n 16._o 8._o &_o 28._o 6._o &_o 15._o 16_o right_n better_a be_v the_o poor_a that_o walk_v in_o his_o uprightness_n than_o he_o that_o be_v perverse_a in_o his_o way_n though_o he_o be_v rich_a and_o better_a be_v a_o little_a with_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n then_o great_a treasure_n and_o trouble_v therewith_o for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v the_o lord_n know_v the_o day_n of_o the_o upright_o and_o their_o inheritance_n shall_v be_v for_o 19_o psal_n 37._o 18_o 19_o ever_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a in_o the_o evil_a time_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o famine_n they_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v etc._n etc._n again_o that_o little_a which_o the_o righteous_a have_v that_o fear_n and_o serve_v god_n be_v better_a than_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o serve_v the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n because_o that_o godliness_n which_o be_v join_v with_o it_o be_v the_o great_a gain_n and_o in_o the_o low_a estate_n 6._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 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duty_n the_o which_o our_o saviour_n himself_o impli_v where_o he_o say_v that_o because_o in_o the_o latter_a time_n iniquity_n shall_v abound_v the_o love_n of_o many_o shall_v wax_v cold_a 12._o matth._n 24._o 12._o and_o the_o apostle_n likewise_o where_o he_o call_v the_o last_o day_n perilous_a time_n 1._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 1._o in_o regard_n of_o those_o manifold_a &_o enormous_a sin_n which_o shall_v then_o reign_v for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o difficult_a thing_n in_o a_o general_a plague_n when_o man_n draw_v in_o daily_a the_o infect_a air_n to_o continue_v sound_a and_o healthy_a so_o be_v it_o no_o less_o hard_a in_o the_o common_a corruption_n of_o life_n and_o manner_n to_o continue_v in_o our_o integrity_n and_o holiness_n of_o conversation_n but_o yet_o howsoever_o hypocrite_n and_o timeservers_a stumble_v and_o fall_v at_o this_o stone_n of_o offence_n for_o want_v of_o christian_a resolution_n and_o because_o they_o love_v the_o thing_n of_o this_o present_a life_n better_a than_o spiritual_a grace_n or_o heavenly_a glory_n yet_o the_o faithful_a must_v not_o be_v daunt_v and_o dismay_v with_o these_o discouragement_n see_v our_o saviour_n have_v forewarn_v they_o to_o expect_v no_o other_o and_o so_o fore-armed_n they_o against_o they_o come_v yea_o he_o have_v provide_v cordial_n of_o comfort_n against_o these_o cold_a qualm_n of_o earthly_a calamity_n and_o as_o he_o have_v foretell_v the_o world_n rage_n and_o malice_n against_o we_o so_o he_o have_v put_v courage_n into_o we_o by_o assure_v we_o that_o he_o have_v overcome_v the_o world_n as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o that_o the_o way_n be_v narrow_a &_o the_o gate_n straight_o that_o lead_v to_o happiness_n 22._o joh._n 6._o 33._o act_n 14._o 22._o and_o that_o by_o many_o tribulation_n we_o must_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n so_o he_o have_v do_v it_o not_o to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v strain_v courtesy_n and_o pretend_v excuse_n of_o difficulty_n but_o to_o arm_v 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and_o branch_n thereof_o and_o the_o special_a duty_n require_v unto_o it_o but_o also_o the_o mean_n both_o public_a and_o private_a whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v and_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v move_v and_o persuade_v to_o perform_v they_o and_o likewise_o have_v show_v the_o great_a and_o most_o usual_a let_n and_o impediment_n whereby_o man_n be_v common_o hinder_v from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o how_o also_o we_o may_v remove_v and_o overcome_v they_o and_o now_o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o i_o entreat_v thou_o christian_n reader_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o as_o thou_o tender_v his_o glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o thy_o own_o soul_n that_o thou_o will_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v in_o this_o alone_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n now_o that_o he_o have_v so_o plain_o discover_v it_o unto_o thou_o for_o much_o better_a be_v it_o for_o thou_o 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teach_v we_o what_o time_n we_o can_v best_o spare_v from_o our_o other_o weighty_a and_o ordinary_a employment_n and_o when_o we_o be_v best_a dispose_v and_o fit_v for_o the_o devout_a performance_n of_o this_o religious_a duty_n yet_o save_v other_o man_n better_a judgement_n ordinary_o and_o for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o first_o hour_n of_o the_o morning_n as_o i_o suppose_v be_v fit_a for_o it_o first_o because_o general_o the_o morning_n be_v fit_a for_o all_o study_n and_o exercise_n of_o the_o mind_n when_o the_o decay_a strength_n be_v repair_v and_o the_o spend_v spirit_n refresh_v and_o renew_v by_o our_o rest_n and_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n more_o strong_a and_o vigorous_a second_o because_o if_o by_o our_o weighty_a employment_n we_o be_v scant_v of_o time_n in_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o day_n we_o may_v to_o perform_v so_o good_a a_o duty_n borrow_v a_o hour_n from_o our_o ordinary_a time_n of_o sleep_n without_o any_o hindrance_n to_o our_o other_o 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