on_o life_n for_o the_o love_n of_o any_o earthly_a thing_n whatsoever_o neither_o let_v we_o wish_v death_n for_o any_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n which_o we_o want_v or_o for_o any_o cross_n of_o this_o life_n which_o we_o suffer_v but_o let_v we_o be_v indifferent_a unto_o either_o as_o either_o may_v make_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n jesus_n let_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n jesus_n be_v all_o the_o vantage_n and_o gain_v that_o we_o make_v reckon_v upon_o either_o in_o life_n or_o in_o death_n and_o let_v it_o be_v â—â—â—h_o a_o vantage_n and_o gain_v unto_o we_o if_o he_o be_v glorify_v in_o we_o â—â—â—t_v we_o make_v no_o reckon_n of_o it_o whether_o it_o be_v by_o our_o life_n â—â—y_v our_o death_n so_o that_o he_o be_v glorify_v in_o us._n let_v his_o glory_n â—our_n glory_n his_o kingdom_n our_o kingdom_n and_o so_o let_v life_n â—eath_n be_v welcome_a unto_o we_o as_o thereby_o glory_n be_v gain_v unâ—â—_n christ_n jesus_n let_v we_o set_v this_o down_o with_o ourselves_o to_o gloâ—â—e_n christ_n jesus_n in_o our_o mortal_a body_n and_o let_v we_o not_o care_v â—â—ether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n or_o by_o death_n and_o that_o upon_o this_o reckon_n that_o christ_n be_v unto_o we_o in_o life_n and_o death_n advantage_n now_o to_o descend_v unto_o the_o particular_n the_o second_o thing_n â—â—ich_a here_o i_o note_n be_v that_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o christ_n be_v unto_o 〈◊〉_d in_o life_n advantage_n whereby_o he_o mean_v that_o if_o he_o live_v use_v through_o life_n glorify_v god_n in_o his_o body_n by_o preach_v the_o â—â—spell_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n even_o this_o â—â—rifying_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o body_n by_o his_o life_n be_v unto_o he_o advantage_n even_o such_o a_o advantage_n as_o that_o this_o only_a he_o counâ—â—â—_n his_o life_n if_o he_o glorify_v god_n in_o this_o life_n whence_o i_o observe_v â—â—at_v unto_o a_o christian_a shall_v be_v the_o great_a gain_n of_o his_o 〈◊〉_d which_o he_o shall_v seek_v and_o whereunto_o he_o shall_v bend_v â—â—â—selfe_n in_o his_o whole_a life_n and_o that_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n jeâ—â—â—_n by_o a_o faithful_a walk_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o call_n and_o by_o â—â—uiding_v for_o thing_n honest_a before_o the_o lord_n and_o before_o all_o â—â—â—n_n the_o glorify_v of_o christ_n in_o his_o body_n by_o live_v to_o his_o â—â—â—ry_n shall_v seem_v such_o a_o gain_n unto_o he_o as_o that_o all_o other_o â—â—â—ngs_n in_o his_o life_n shall_v seem_v but_o loss_n unto_o he_o whereupon_o it_o be_v that_o the_o prophet_n so_o often_o remember_v we_o that_o we_o â—â—re_v create_v form_v and_o make_v for_o the_o lord_n his_o glory_n 43.7_o esay_n 43.7_o â—â—â—t_v our_o bless_a saviour_n exhort_v we_o say_v 5.16_o mat._n 5.16_o let_v your_o light_a 〈◊〉_d shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n &_o glorify_v â—â—r_a father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n &_o that_o our_o holy_a apostle_n likewise_o exhort_v we_o say_v whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v 10.31_o 1_o cor._n 10.31_o or_o whatâ—â—uer_o you_o do_v do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n which_o place_n show_v plain_o thus_o much_o that_o the_o thing_n which_o we_o be_v to_o seek_v use_v whereunto_o we_o be_v to_o bend_v ourselves_o in_o our_o whole_a life_n 〈◊〉_d â—he_v glory_n of_o god_n even_o that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v in_o our_o â—ortall_a body_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v clear_a for_o first_o the_o end_n wherefore_o we_o be_v create_v and_o make_v be_v as_o even_o now_o we_o hear_v out_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v show_v his_o glory_n in_o we_o and_o that_o we_o again_o may_v glorify_v he_o in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n second_o we_o be_v not_o our_o own_o but_o we_o be_v buy_v for_o a_o price_n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o apostle_n make_v the_o argument_n 6.20_o 1_o cor._n 6.20_o we_o must_v glorify_v god_n even_o he_o who_o we_o be_v in_o our_o body_n and_o in_o our_o spirit_n henceforth_o we_o must_v not_o live_v unto_o ourselves_o but_o unto_o he_o and_o his_o glory_n that_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n god_n glory_n that_o must_v be_v the_o bent_n of_o our_o whole_a life_n and_o the_o vantage_n that_o we_o must_v seek_v while_o we_o be_v at_o home_n in_o the_o body_n now_o if_o you_o ask_v how_o we_o be_v to_o glorify_v god_n in_o our_o life_n i_o answer_v by_o walk_v faithful_o in_o the_o way_n of_o our_o call_n whatsoever_o our_o calling_n be_v by_o keep_v our_o vessel_n holy_a unto_o the_o lord_n and_o pure_a from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o corruption_n by_o conform_v our_o will_n in_o all_o obedience_n unto_o his_o will_n and_o by_o live_v sober_o and_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n all_o which_o our_o apostle_n comprehend_v in_o a_o conversation_n 2.12_o 1_o pet._n 2.12_o which_o become_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n and_o peter_n in_o a_o honest_a conversation_n where_o he_o say_v have_v your_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o they_o which_o speak_v evil_a of_o you_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n may_v by_o your_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v see_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v by_o we_o this_o be_v a_o point_n which_o we_o must_v look_v unto_o and_o how_o may_v this_o be_v by_o have_v our_o conversation_n honest_a that_o be_v by_o so_o walk_v and_o live_v as_o before_o be_v mention_v this_o than_o shall_v teach_v we_o so_o to_o look_v unto_o our_o way_n in_o our_o whole_a life_n that_o in_o nothing_o the_o lord_n be_v dishonour_v by_o us._n for_o if_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v unto_o we_o the_o great_a gain_n of_o our_o life_n while_o we_o live_v herein_o the_o body_n then_o shall_v we_o in_o all_o thing_n seek_v it_o and_o by_o no_o mean_n do_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v to_o the_o impair_n of_o it_o but_o do_v we_o in_o our_o whole_a life_n seek_v the_o glory_n of_o our_o god_n as_o our_o great_a gain_n do_v we_o in_o nothing_o dishonour_v our_o god_n throughout_o our_o whole_a life_n if_o every_o man_n shall_v but_o look_v how_o faithful_o he_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o call_n the_o minister_n the_o lawyer_n the_o physician_n the_o soldier_n the_o tradesman_n the_o merchant_n the_o countryman_n how_o careful_a each_o of_o they_o in_o their_o call_n be_v that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v by_o they_o if_o every_o man_n shall_v but_o look_v how_o watchful_a he_o be_v over_o his_o own_o body_n that_o it_o be_v not_o defile_v with_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n what_o a_o conscience_n he_o make_v of_o all_o his_o way_n that_o they_o be_v frame_v in_o all_o obedience_n unto_o god_n will_n and_o how_o desirous_a he_o be_v to_o lead_v a_o sober_a a_o righteous_a and_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o this_o present_a world_n if_o i_o say_v every_o man_n shall_v but_o look_v into_o himself_o and_o search_v and_o see_v how_o the_o case_n stand_v with_o he_o touch_v each_o of_o these_o thing_n each_o man_n shall_v find_v in_o himself_o so_o many_o thing_n whereby_o god_n be_v dishonour_v as_o that_o i_o need_v not_o to_o press_v they_o to_o the_o shame_n of_o all_o that_o hear_v they_o belove_a the_o thing_n be_v too_o lamentable_a and_o too_o true_a if_o we_o will_v confess_v a_o truth_n that_o who_o in_o our_o whole_a life_n by_o all_o mean_v we_o shall_v glorify_v against_o he_o our_o whole_a life_n be_v a_o continual_a rebellion_n for_o what_o sin_n be_v it_o whereof_o if_o we_o du_o examine_v ourselves_o we_o may_v not_o find_v ourselves_o guilty_a look_v unto_o the_o first_o table_n do_v we_o not_o trust_v unto_o uncertain_a riches_n and_o give_v much_o honour_n to_o other_o which_o be_v due_a unto_o god_n alone_o and_o so_o make_v other_o god_n unto_o ourselves_o beside_o he_o do_v not_o many_o in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n use_v superstitious_a rite_n and_o will-worship_n which_o god_n never_o command_v and_o so_o sin_n against_o the_o second_o commandment_n do_v we_o not_o often_o abuse_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o perjury_n in_o blasphemous_a oath_n in_o speak_v of_o he_o light_o and_o unreverent_o and_o so_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a do_v we_o not_o profane_v the_o holy_a sabbath_n many_o of_o we_o with_o bodily_a labour_n on_o that_o day_n many_o with_o riotous_a banquet_n on_o that_o day_n many_o with_o unlawful_a game_n on_o that_o day_n and_o most_o of_o we_o with_o neglect_n of_o such_o holy_a duty_n as_o on_o that_o day_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v look_v also_o unto_o the_o second_o table_n do_v we_o not_o neglect_v nay_o
superstition_n by_o bow_v the_o knee_n â—e_v apostle_n here_o mean_v that_o subjection_n and_o worship_n which_o â—_o creature_n aught_o continual_o to_o perform_v and_o which_o all_o nature_n shall_v perform_v to_o christ_n in_o that_o day_n some_o willing_o â—d_a cheerful_o as_o holy_a man_n and_o angel_n some_o unwilling_o â—d_a to_o their_o confusion_n as_o the_o devil_n and_o wicked_a man_n his_o instrument_n for_o so_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o prophet_n use_v the_o same_o phrase_n of_o speech_n 45.23_o esa_n 45.23_o where_o he_o say_v every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v unto_o i_o that_o be_v shall_v be_v subject_a to_o i_o and_o worship_v i_o here_o then_o be_v a_o duty_n prescribe_v necessary_o to_o be_v perform_v of_o every_o christian_a which_o be_v to_o glorify_v he_o who_o be_v exalt_v into_o the_o height_n of_o glory_n both_o in_o our_o body_n and_o in_o our_o spiritâ—_n to_o worship_v he_o with_o holy_a worship_n to_o subject_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o in_o all_o obedience_n unto_o his_o heavenly_a will_n for_o worthy_a be_v the_o lamb_n that_o be_v kill_v 5.12_o ap_fw-mi 5.12_o to_o receive_v all_o power_n and_o wisdom_n and_o strength_n and_o honour_n and_o glory_n and_o praise_n the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n they_o glorify_v the_o name_n of_o jesus_n in_o that_o they_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o execute_v his_o will_n and_o to_o do_v whatsoever_o he_o command_v they_o 1.14_o hâ—b_n 1.14_o whereupon_o they_o be_v call_v minister_a spirit_n send_v forth_o to_o minister_v for_o their_o sake_n which_o shall_v be_v heir_n oâ—_n salvation_n this_o also_o be_v that_o holy_a worship_n wherewith_o we_o aught_v to_o worship_v he_o and_o to_o glorify_v his_o name_n even_o to_o be_v hear_v and_o doer_n of_o his_o word_n to_o obey_v his_o will_n to_o walk_v in_o his_o law_n and_o to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n not_o the_o bare_a and_o outward_a cap_v and_o kneel_v at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n but_o principal_o obedience_n unto_o his_o will_n that_o be_v name_v be_v the_o honour_n which_o here_o he_o accept_v of_o us._n for_o as_o not_o every_o one_o that_o saiâ—â—_n unto_o he_o lord_n lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o his_o kingdom_n so_o noâ—_n every_o one_o that_o bow_v at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v enter_v inâ—â—_n his_o kingdom_n but_o he_o that_o do_v his_o will_n and_o walk_v in_o hiâ—wayes_o saul_n when_o he_o be_v send_v to_o slay_v the_o amalekite_n though_o to_o honour_n god_n great_o by_o spare_v the_o best_a of_o the_o sheep_n be_v of_o the_o ox_n to_o sacrifice_v unto_o he_o but_o it_o be_v say_v unto_o hiâ—_n have_v the_o lord_n as_o great_a pleasure_n in_o burn_a offering_n and_o sacrificeâ—_n as_o when_o his_o voice_n be_v obey_v 15.22_o 1_o sa._n 15.22_o behold_v to_o obey_v be_v better_a than_o sacrifiâ—â—_n and_o to_o hearken_v be_v better_a than_o the_o fat_a of_o ram_n so_o you_o happy_a may_v think_v you_o honour_v our_o bless_a saviour_n great_o when_o that_o bow_n yourselves_o at_o every_o sound_n of_o his_o name_n but_o behold_v 〈◊〉_d obey_v his_o will_n be_v better_a than_o cap_v and_o kneel_v or_o all_o outward_a ceremony_n whatsoever_o yet_o mistake_v i_o not_o i_o beseeâ—â—_n you_o as_o though_o i_o think_v that_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n of_o christ_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o god_n of_o the_o father_n of_o the_o son_n or_o of_o thâ—_n holy_a ghost_n be_v name_n of_o ordinary_a account_n and_o reckon_n or_o to_o be_v pass_v over_o without_o reverence_n as_o other_o name_n nay_o whensoever_o we_o hear_v or_o speak_v or_o think_v of_o they_o we_o be_v â—o_o reverence_v the_o majesty_n of_o god_n signify_v thereby_o and_o feare-â—ill_a it_o may_v be_v to_o they_o that_o think_v or_o speak_v of_o they_o profane_o or_o light_o or_o upon_o each_o light_n and_o trifle_a occasion_n â—r_o otherwise_o than_o without_o great_a reverence_n and_o fear_n that_o the_o â—ord_n will_v not_o hold_v they_o guiltless_a but_o this_o i_o say_v that_o neither_o â—he_n sound_n of_o these_o syllable_n of_o jesus_n nor_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n â—hould_v affect_v we_o more_o than_o any_o other_o name_n of_o christ_n although_o there_o lie_v some_o virtue_n in_o the_o bare_a word_n but_o whensoever_o we_o hear_v or_o think_v or_o speak_v of_o he_o we_o be_v to_o reverence_v his_o majesty_n and_o in_o the_o reverend_a fear_n of_o his_o name_n to_o subject_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o will_n this_o be_v a_o part_n of_o that_o duty_n â—hereby_o we_o must_v glorify_v christ_n jesus_n man_n and_o brethren_n let_v we_o at_o length_n look_v to_o it_o he_o that_o â—all_n come_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v we_o pray_v daily_o thy_o â—all_n be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n but_o it_o be_v but_o lip-labour_n the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n be_v always_o ready_a to_o execute_v his_o will_n â—ut_v on_o earth_n we_o follow_v our_o own_o will_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o â—ayes_v of_o our_o own_o heart_n we_o regard_v not_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n â—f_o the_o lord_n or_o to_o hearken_v to_o the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n we_o â—ill_v not_o obey_v we_o will_v not_o incline_v our_o ear_n but_o we_o will_v go_v â—fter_o the_o counsel_n and_o stubbornness_n of_o our_o wicked_a heart_n â—ell_o rebellion_n be_v as_o the_o sin_n of_o witchcraft_n 15.23_o 1_o sa._n 15.23_o and_o transgression_n â—_o wickedness_n and_o idolatry_n take_v heed_n and_o put_v not_o off_o from_o â—ay_n to_o day_n come_v and_o learn_v to_o know_v the_o lord_n his_o will_n and_o â—e_v not_o forgetful_a hearer_n but_o doer_n of_o the_o word_n if_o we_o now_o â—rue_v he_o and_o do_v his_o will_n we_o shall_v afterward_o reign_v with_o â—im_n but_o he_o that_o now_o will_v not_o be_v subject_a unto_o his_o will_n let_v he_o â—now_v that_o we_o shall_v all_o appear_v before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ_n and_o then_o every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v unto_o he_o bless_a be_v â—hey_n that_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o live_v thereafter_o lecture_n xxxi_o philip_n 2._o verse_n 10.11_o that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v every_o knee_n beâ—_n both_o of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n and_o thâ—â—gâ—_n under_o etc._n etc._n now_o before_o we_o proceed_v unto_o the_o next_o point_n it_o the_o word_n follow_v one_o or_o two_o doubt_n arise_v from_o these_o word_n be_v first_o to_o be_v resolve_v and_o answer_v the_o apostle_n say_v that_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o christ_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o a_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v every_o knee_n bow_n etc._n etc._n that_o be_v that_o all_o creature_n shall_v be_v subject_a unto_o he_o and_o worship_v he_o heretheâ—_n it_o may_v be_v doubt_v and_o demand_v how_o it_o be_v that_o all_o creature_n be_v not_o subject_a unto_o christ_n that_o all_o creature_n do_v not_o worship_v he_o for_o not_o only_o the_o devil_n in_o hell_n but_o likewise_o many_o wicked_a man_n instrument_n of_o satan_n here_o on_o earth_n be_v so_o far_o from_o 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of_o his_o kingdom_n that_o still_o there_o be_v enemy_n unto_o hiâ—_n kingdom_n that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v both_o by_o the_o victorâ—_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o his_o saint_n here_o on_o earth_n over_o these_o enemy_n and_o likewise_o by_o the_o victory_n which_o himself_o shall_v haâ—â—_n over_o they_o in_o that_o day_n when_o their_o face_n shall_v gather_v blackness_n and_o darkness_n before_o he_o and_o when_o he_o shall_v adjudge_v they_o â—nto_o that_o tophet_n prepare_v of_o old_a 30.33_o esa_n 30.33_o the_o burning_z whereof_o be_v fire_n and_o â—uch_v wood_n and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o lord_n like_o a_o river_n of_o brimstone_n â—oth_v kindle_v it_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v but_o to_o answer_v unto_o â—he_n question_n how_o
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and_o precious_a promise_n he_o will_v persuade_v we_o unto_o that_o he_o require_v of_o us._n o_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n how_o we_o harken_v not_o unto_o the_o voice_n of_o so_o good_a and_o gracious_a a_o god_n 2._o hence_o i_o note_v the_o dulness_n of_o our_o mind_n unto_o every_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n unless_o the_o lord_n do_v as_o it_o be_v draw_v we_o with_o the_o cord_n of_o love_n and_o even_o force_v we_o by_o multiply_v his_o mercy_n towards_o us._n there_o must_v be_v precept_n unto_o precept_n line_n unto_o line_n reason_n unto_o reason_n and_o after_o all_o this_o promise_n or_o hope_v of_o reward_n or_o else_o be_v the_o motion_n never_o so_o good_a yet_o we_o will_v not_o hearken_v unto_o it_o unto_o pride_n and_o vainglory_n unto_o contention_n and_o oppress_v one_o of_o a_o other_o we_o run_v apace_o and_o need_v no_o spur_n to_o set_v we_o forward_o nay_o not_o any_o reason_n here_o shall_v rule_v we_o but_o run_v we_o will_v after_o our_o own_o unbridled_a affection_n but_o to_o prevail_v with_o we_o to_o put_v on_o tender_a mercy_n kindness_n meekness_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o be_v courteous_a one_o unto_o a_o other_o and_o to_o submit_v â—â—r_a self_n one_o unto_o a_o other_o there_o must_v be_v exhortation_n upon_o â—â—hortation_n the_o example_n of_o christ_n jesus_n must_v be_v propose_v â—â—to_fw-mi we_o and_o beside_o all_o this_o there_o must_v be_v certain_a hope_n of_o â—â—ory_n after_o humility_n and_o well_o if_o all_o this_o can_v persuade_v we_o unto_o â—â—mblenesse_n and_o lowliness_n of_o mind_n such_o be_v our_o backwardness_n and_o so_o slow_a be_v we_o to_o hearken_v unto_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v unto_o our_o peace_n we_o shall_v love_v our_o god_n even_o for_o himâ—â—â—fe_n because_o he_o be_v good_a and_o goodness_n itself_o we_o shall_v â—â—epe_v his_o commandment_n because_o they_o be_v his_o and_o good_a use_v righteous_a altogether_o we_o shall_v embrace_v humility_n because_o we_o shall_v be_v conformable_a to_o the_o image_n of_o christ_n jesus_n â—ut_v to_o stir_v up_o our_o slackness_n and_o dulness_n unto_o these_o and_z the_o â—â—e_z duty_n he_o have_v give_v we_o most_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n use_v assure_v we_o that_o the_o performance_n of_o these_o duty_n shall_v not_o 〈◊〉_d in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o not_o still_o harden_v our_o heart_n as_o 〈◊〉_d the_o day_n of_o slaughter_n let_v we_o not_o still_o stop_v our_o ear_n at_o the_o â—â—ice_n of_o the_o charmer_n charm_v he_o never_o so_o wise_o but_o if_o noâ—â—ing_v else_o will_v prevail_v with_o we_o yet_o let_v his_o promise_n persuade_v â—_o unto_o our_o duty_n and_o let_v the_o sure_a hope_n of_o glory_n stir_v we_o up_o â—nto_o humility_n 3._o hence_o i_o note_v that_o the_o highway_n to_o be_v exalt_v into_o gloâ—y_n be_v to_o deck_v ourselves_o inward_o with_o lowliness_n of_o mind_n which_o be_v not_o only_o prove_v by_o this_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n â—â—e_v consequent_a of_o who_o humility_n be_v a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o â—lory_n as_o here_o we_o see_v but_o by_o many_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n â—oe_v our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v whosoever_o exalt_v himself_o â—â—all_v be_v bring_v low_o and_o whosoever_o humble_v himself_o shall_v be_v exâ—lted_v solomon_n say_v the_o reward_n of_o humility_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n 22.4_o pro._n 22.4_o â—â—riches_n and_o glory_n and_o life_n and_o in_o a_o other_o place_n the_o fear_n of_o â—he_n lord_n be_v the_o instruction_n of_o wisdom_n 15.33_o 15.33_o and_o before_o honour_n go_v humility_n the_o reason_n be_v give_v by_o the_o same_o solomon_n in_o a_o other_o proverb_n where_o he_o thus_o say_v 3.34_o 3.34_o with_o the_o scornful_a the_o lord_n â—corneth_v but_o he_o give_v grace_n unto_o the_o humble_a which_o the_o apostle_n paul_n peter_n and_o james_n do_v thus_o read_v god_n resist_v the_o proud_a â—nd_n give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a how_o humble_a and_o low_o minâ—â—led_v david_n and_o solomon_n be_v the_o scripture_n do_v witness_n as_o alâ—o_v how_o high_a the_o lord_n exalt_v the_o throne_n of_o their_o glory_n the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o many_o other_o mention_v in_o holy_a scripture_n which_o i_o willing_o now_o pass_v over_o because_o i_o have_v heretofore_o press_v this_o point_n only_o in_o a_o word_n with_o saint_n james_n â—_o exhort_v you_o to_o cast_v yourselves_o down_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shaâ—â—_n lift_v you_o up_o 29.23_o pro._n 29.23_o the_o pride_n of_o a_o man_n shall_v bring_v he_o low_o but_o the_o humble_a in_o spirit_n shall_v enjoy_v glory_n swell_v not_o therefore_o with_o pride_n one_o against_o a_o other_o whatsoever_o blessing_n you_o have_v of_o wisdom_n wealth_n or_o honour_v one_o above_o a_o other_o let_v nothing_o be_v donâ—_n among_o you_o
by_o the_o second_o answer_n we_o may_v receive_v exceed_v comfort_n in_o christ_n jesus_n that_o though_o the_o world_n hate_v we_o and_o satan_n seek_v continual_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n to_o devour_v we_o yet_o they_o can_v do_v nothing_o against_o we_o but_o what_o he_o will_v they_o be_v but_o his_o rod_n to_o chastise_v we_o and_o they_o shall_v at_o length_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o fire_n and_o burn_v but_o we_o shall_v shine_v as_o star_n in_o heaven_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o by_o the_o three_o answer_n we_o learn_v quiet_o to_o repose_v ourselves_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n who_o shall_v subdue_v all_o his_o enemy_n under_o he_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o crown_n of_o eternal_o glory_n but_o in_o flame_a fire_n render_v vengeance_n unto_o they_o that_o have_v noâ—_n obey_v his_o gospel_n and_o let_v this_o be_v speak_v for_o the_o clearâ—â—_n of_o the_o first_o doubt_n another_o doubt_n be_v here_o to_o be_v answer_v touch_v that_o superstitious_a and_o fond_a fancy_n of_o purgatory_n which_o some_o will_v glad_o ground_v on_o these_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o thus_o hence_o they_o reason_n saint_n paul_n say_v that_o unto_o chrisâ—_n be_v give_v such_o a_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v every_o knee_n bow_n both_o of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n 〈◊〉_d thing_n under_o the_o earth_n but_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o damn_a in_o heâ—_n be_v so_o far_o from_o bow_v unto_o christ_n that_o they_o blaspheâ—â—_n his_o holy_a name_n and_o gnash_v their_o tooth_n against_o he_o they_o the_o which_o be_v under_o the_o earth_n do_v bow_n unto_o christ_n muâ—â—_n need_v be_v those_o which_o worship_n christ_n in_o purgatory_n therefore_o there_o be_v purgatory_n but_o see_v i_o beseech_v you_o the_o vanity_n and_o foolishness_n of_o their_o reason_n which_o they_o make_v for_o the_o uphold_v of_o this_o dream_n the_o devil_n say_v they_o and_o the_o damn_a iâ—_n hell_n be_v so_o far_o from_o bow_v unto_o christ_n that_o they_o blasphere_n he_o and_o gnash_v their_o tooth_n at_o he_o therefore_o by_o the_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n which_o bow_n unto_o christ_n must_v needs_o be_v meaâ—â—_n the_o soul_n in_o purgatory_n i_o answer_v 1._o that_o the_o devil_n and_o damn_v in_o hell_n howsoever_o they_o do_v blaspheme_v christ_n you_o they_o ought_v to_o bow_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o be_v subject_a unto_o he_o as_o i_o show_v before_o by_o that_o law_n which_o first_o be_v give_v unto_o they_o and_o still_o do_v bind_v they_o thou_o shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n 〈◊〉_d serve_v he_o and_o so_o the_o apostle_n may_v very_o well_o be_v expound_v that_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o christ_n a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o a_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v every_o knee_n bow_n of_o duty_n both_o of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n and_o then_o what_o a_o poor_a shroud_n have_v purgatory_n in_o this_o place_n 2._o i_o answer_v that_o the_o devil_n do_v now_o boâ—â—_n unto_o christ_n and_o be_v subject_a unto_o he_o add_v unto_o the_o far_a proof_n of_o this_o assertion_n that_o one_o testimony_n out_o of_o luke_n 8._o luc._n 8._o where_o the_o evangelist_n story_v the_o deliverance_n of_o one_o possess_v with_o a_o devil_n show_v most_o plain_o how_o the_o devil_n nay_o â—n_o any_o devil_n for_o a_o legion_n possess_v he_o fall_v thrice_o prostrate_v â—efore_o christ_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o power_n over_o they_o first_o â—ith_n s._n luke_n the_o evangelist_n the_o devil_n cry_v out_o &_o say_v 28._o 28._o what_o â—ave_n i_o to_o do_v with_o thou_o jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o most_o high_a i_o â—eseech_v thou_o torment_v i_o not_o again_o when_o jesus_n have_v ask_v the_o devil_n his_o name_n the_o evangelist_n say_v 30.31_o 30.31_o they_o beseech_v he_o that_o he_o â—ould_v not_o command_v they_o to_o go_v out_o into_o the_o deep_a and_o agine_v the_o evangelist_n say_v they_o beseech_v he_o that_o he_o will_v suffer_v they_o to_o â—nter_v into_o the_o hear_v of_o swine_n feed_v thereby_o on_o a_o hill_n 32._o 32._o where_o â—ee_n see_v how_o not_o one_o but_o a_o legion_n of_o devil_n not_o once_o but_o thrice_o in_o one_o miracle_n prostrate_v themselves_o unto_o christ_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o power_n over_o they_o and_o shall_v we_o not_o think_v â—hat_n now_o much_o more_o they_o do_v so_o when_o christ_n sit_v at_o the_o â—ight_a hand_n of_o god_n in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n 2.19_o jam._n 2.19_o yes_o s._n james_n tell_v â—s_a that_o they_o fear_v and_o tremble_v a_o servile_a fear_n they_o be_v in_o and_o â—nwillingly_o they_o be_v subject_a unto_o he_o howsoever_o they_o do_v blaspheme_v he_o false_a therefore_o be_v it_o when_o they_o say_v that_o the_o devil_n bow_n not_o unto_o he_o 3._o i_o answer_v that_o the_o devil_n â—hall_v be_v subject_a unto_o he_o in_o that_o great_a and_o last_o day_n and_o so_o â—he_v apostle_n may_v be_v understand_v and_o then_o what_o help_v here_o â—or_a purgatory_n for_o thus_o i_o understand_v the_o apostle_n god_n have_v â—iven_v unto_o christ_n a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o â—esus_fw-la every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v now_o of_o duty_n and_o shall_v bow_v then_o â—n_a that_o day_n some_o willing_o and_o some_o unwilling_o both_o which_o be_v true_o affirm_v even_o of_o the_o devil_n inasmuch_o as_o now_o â—hey_v aught_o and_o in_o that_o day_n they_o shall_v bow_v and_o be_v subject_a unâ—o_v he_o though_o unwilling_o what_o need_n be_v there_o to_o understand_v â—his_v place_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o purgatory_n last_o the_o rhemist_n note_v no_o such_o thing_n upon_o this_o place_n which_o yet_o they_o will_v have_v do_v if_o it_o have_v make_v aught_o for_o that_o purpose_n and_o bellarmine_n quite_o disclaim_v it_o understand_v by_o thing_n under_o the_o â—arth_n the_o devil_n in_o hell_n which_o as_o i_o have_v say_v now_o aught_o and_o â—n_o that_o great_a day_n shall_v bow_v and_o be_v subject_a unto_o he_o and_o â—ndeed_o the_o whole_a tale_n of_o popish_a purgatory_n be_v a_o mere_a dream_n have_v no_o ground_n at_o all_o either_o in_o this_o or_o in_o any_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n but_o be_v so_o contrary_a thereunto_o as_o nothing_o more_o itâ—_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n that_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o fâ—â—_n it_o be_v not_o any_o purge_a fire_n which_o do_v it_o 1.7_o 1_o joh._n 1.7_o or_o can_v do_v it_o after_o the_o life_n nay_o after_o this_o life_n there_o be_v but_o heaven_n or_o hell_n heaven_n for_o they_o that_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o bless_a be_v the_o dead_a that_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o lord_n 14.13_o ap._n 14.13_o even_o so_o say_v the_o spirit_n they_o rest_v from_o their_o laboâ—â—_n and_o their_o work_n follow_v they_o and_o hell_n for_o the_o wicked_a be_v such_o as_o forget_v god_n for_o that_o be_v their_o portion_n prepare_v for_o they_o of_o old_a with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n thus_o have_v clear_v these_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n from_o these_o doubt_n it_o remain_v that_o now_o we_o proceed_v in_o that_o which_o follow_v in_o the_o apostle_n it_o follow_v therefore_o and_o that_o every_o tongue_n shall_v confess_v etc._n etc._n we_o have_v heaâ—â—_n of_o the_o subjection_n of_o all_o creature_n unto_o christ_n jesus_n set_v down_o by_o the_o apostle_n as_o a_o branch_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o a_o end_n of_o his_o glorification_n now_o in_o these_o word_n the_o apostle_n set_v doâ—â—e_v another_o branch_n of_o christ_n his_o glory_n which_o be_v the_o confession_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o all_o creature_n that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n and_o sole_a right_a commander_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n for_o as_o every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v unto_o he_o so_o every_o tongue_n shall_v coâ—fesse_v he_o god_n have_v give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v unto_o he_o and_o that_o every_o tongue_n shall_v confess_v he_o to_o be_v lord_n and_o sovereign_a king_n by_o every_o tongue_n the_o apostle_n mean_v not_o only_o all_o nation_n and_o language_n in_o the_o world_n whatsoever_o but_o every_o tongue_n both_o of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n and_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n not_o that_o thing_n in_o heaven_n or_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n have_v tongue_n as_o neither_o they_o have_v knee_n but_o as_o there_o in_o the_o former_a word_n by_o every_o knee_n both_o of_o thing_n iâ—_n heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n and_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n be_v mean_v all_o creature_n so_o here_o in_o these_o word_n by_o every_o tongue_n of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n and_o thing_n under_o the_o earâ—â—_n be_v mean_v all_o creature_n
whosoever_o believe_v sâ—â—_n be_v save_v yet_o thence_o assure_v himself_o particular_o by_o faith_n of_o 〈◊〉_d salvation_n yet_o but_o see_v it_o be_v no_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n to_o believe_v a_o man_n own_o salvation_n therefore_o no_o man_n be_v bind_v 〈◊〉_d believe_v it_o whereunto_o we_o answer_v that_o in_o profess_v the_o article_n of_o our_o creed_n we_o profess_v the_o assure_a belief_n of_o our_o oâ—â—â—_n salvation_n for_o each_o man_n in_o his_o particular_a to_o profess_v and_o say_v i_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n i_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n his_o son_n etc._n etc._n be_v all_o one_o as_o to_o profess_v and_o say_v i_o believe_v in_o god_n that_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d god_n and_o my_o father_n and_o my_o strong_a salvation_n i_o believe_v 〈◊〉_d jesus_n christ_n that_o he_o be_v bear_v unto_o i_o and_o die_v for_o my_o 〈◊〉_d and_o rose_n again_o for_o my_o justification_n i_o believe_v in_o the_o hâ—â—_n ghost_n that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o his_o work_n i_o shall_v be_v gloriâ—â—_n with_o my_o saviour_n and_o i_o believe_v the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n that_o i_o be_o a_o member_n of_o it_o and_o that_o unto_o i_o belong_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o my_o sin_n the_o resurrection_n of_o my_o body_n aâ—â—_n life_n everlasting_a without_o which_o particular_a application_n to_o 〈◊〉_d self_n the_o devil_n may_v believe_v the_o article_n of_o the_o creeâ—â—â—_n and_o albeit_o we_o do_v not_o always_o so_o infallible_o believe_v our_o oâ—â—_n salvation_n as_o we_o do_v assent_v unto_o the_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n 〈◊〉_d as_o our_o faith_n be_v in_o degree_n less_o or_o great_a so_o our_o apprehension_n of_o salvation_n be_v weak_a or_o strong_a yet_o in_o our_o weak_a apprehension_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o true_o believe_v it_o and_o oughtâ—_fw-la way_n strong_o and_o steadfast_o to_o believe_v it_o and_o to_o pray_v wiâ—â—_n the_o apostle_n that_o from_o weakness_n of_o faith_n and_o slender_a assurance_n 17.5_o luc._n 17.5_o we_o may_v grow_v unto_o strength_n of_o faith_n and_o full_a assurance_n as_o the_o apostle_n do_v yea_o but_o the_o great_a certainty_n we_o â—â—â—_o have_v of_o our_o salvation_n be_v only_o the_o certainty_n of_o hope_n not_o anâ—_n certainty_n of_o faith_n we_o may_v hope_v well_o of_o salvation_n do_v oâ—â—_n duty_n but_o we_o may_v not_o without_o great_a presumption_n assure_v â—â—â—selues_n by_o faith_n of_o it_o whereunto_o we_o answer_v 1._o that_o howsoever_o hope_v as_o vulgar_o man_n talk_v of_o hope_n and_o as_o the_o papâ—â—_n speak_v of_o it_o be_v always_o join_v with_o fear_n and_o doubt_v and_o 〈◊〉_d uncertain_a yet_o the_o certainty_n of_o that_o christian_a hope_n whereâ—â—_n the_o scripture_n speak_v and_o which_o nothing_o else_o but_o a_o constâ—â—_n and_o patient_a expectation_n of_o that_o which_o we_o believe_v shall_v be_v 〈◊〉_d a_o undoubted_a and_o sure_a as_o the_o certainty_n of_o faith_n whereon_o it_o ground_v and_o whereof_o it_o be_v the_o proper_a effect_n 5.5_o rom._n 5.5_o inasmuch_o as_o â—e_v scripture_n say_v of_o it_o that_o hope_n make_v not_o ashamed_a which_o as_o justin_n note_v it_o shall_v do_v 5.2_o in_o ps_n 36._o rom._n 5.2_o if_o he_o that_o hope_v fail_v of_o his_o â—pe_n and_o again_o that_o hope_n make_v we_o to_o rejoice_v which_o it_o shall_v â—t_z if_o it_o make_v we_o not_o certain_a and_o sure_a of_o that_o we_o hope_v for_o use_v again_o he_o call_v hope_v a_o ancre_fw-fr of_o the_o soul_n 6.19_o heb._n 6.19_o both_o sure_a and_o bedfast_a and_o give_v unto_o it_o confidence_n 3.6_o 3.6_o and_o rejoice_v and_o assurance_n 2._o that_o do_v our_o duty_n can_v yield_v we_o neither_o faith_n â—r_o hope_v true_o so_o call_v because_o we_o come_v so_o short_a of_o â—ing_v our_o duty_n that_o as_o hierom_n say_v if_o we_o consider_v our_o own_o merit_n we_o must_v needs_o despair_v and_o so_o our_o hope_n be_v ground_v â—t_z upon_o do_v our_o duty_n but_o upon_o faith_n and_o it_o upon_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o his_o word_n whence_o both_o faith_n and_o hope_n be_v â—rtaine_a of_o that_o they_o believe_v and_o hope_v for_o 3._o that_o it_o be_v â—eat_n and_o wicked_a presumption_n to_o hope_v for_o salvation_n by_o virtue_n our_o own_o do_n but_o no_o other_o presumption_n then_o godly_a to_o sure_a ourselves_o of_o our_o salvation_n by_o faith_n inasmuch_o as_o this_o be_v â—e_a presumption_n of_o true_a faith_n which_o presume_v not_o upon_o our_o â—â—ne_n work_v but_o upon_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n and_o upon_o the_o â—â—â—omise_n of_o god_n make_v in_o his_o word_n let_v we_o now_o look_v a_o little_a â—erer_n into_o the_o word_n and_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n in_o this_o â—â—ace_n of_o our_o apostle_n be_v evident_a with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a we_o be_v therefore_o to_o remember_v â—hat_n i_o have_v already_o tell_v you_o that_o there_o be_v a_o double_a fear_n mention_v in_o holy_a scripture_n the_o one_o a_o servile_a and_o slavish_a fear_n â—â—ch_a as_o be_v in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n who_o fear_v not_o to_o â—â—end_v and_o displease_v the_o most_o high_a god_n but_o so_o fear_v the_o horror_n of_o that_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o their_o sin_n that_o â—â—ey_n carry_v with_o they_o even_o a_o hell_n within_o their_o own_o bosom_n â—â—ch_a a_o fear_n in_o the_o end_n breed_v despair_n and_o be_v always_o so_o reâ—â—gnant_a unto_o love_n that_o in_o love_n there_o be_v no_o such_o fear_n but_o perfect_a love_n cast_v out_o such_o fear_n there_o be_v another_o fear_n 4.18_o 1_o joh_n 4.18_o which_o be_v godly_a &_o a_o son-like_a fear_n such_o as_o be_v in_o job_n of_o who_o it_o be_v â—id_v that_o he_o be_v one_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o eschew_v evil_a 1.1_o job_n 1.1_o and_o such_o be_v in_o cornelius_n of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o fear_v god_n with_o â—_o his_o household_n and_o that_o he_o give_v much_o alm_n to_o the_o people_n 10.2_o act._n 10.2_o &_o that_o may_v continual_o this_o be_v such_o a_o fear_n as_o wherewith_o the_o good_a child_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o his_o father_n and_o fear_v to_o displease_v he_o for_o as_o the_o good_a and_o dutiful_a child_n fear_v his_o father_n albeit_o he_o doubt_v not_o of_o his_o father_n love_n towards_o he_o nay_o as_o he_o do_v the_o more_o fear_n to_o displease_v his_o father_n the_o more_o certain_o that_o he_o be_v persuade_v of_o his_o father_n love_n towards_o he_o so_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o who_o this_o godly_a fear_n do_v dwell_v the_o more_o certain_o he_o be_v persuade_v of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o he_o in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o more_o he_o fear_v he_o with_o this_o fear_n the_o more_o he_o fear_v to_o displease_v he_o and_o therefore_o do_v the_o more_o eschew_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o follow_v after_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o this_o be_v so_o far_o unlike_a unto_o that_o servile_a and_o slavish_a fear_n that_o this_o fear_n be_v never_o sever_v from_o love_n but_o the_o more_o we_o love_v the_o more_o we_o fear_v to_o displease_v he_o who_o we_o love_v and_o the_o more_o we_o fear_v to_o displease_v he_o who_o we_o love_v the_o more_o we_o love_v he_o now_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v doubt_v but_o that_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n speak_v of_o this_o godly_a fear_n the_o other_o be_v such_o a_o fear_n as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n throughout_o the_o whole_a scripture_n will_v have_v utter_o abandon_v in_o all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n yea_o but_o it_o be_v add_v with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a which_o show_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o speak_v of_o such_o a_o fear_n as_o have_v with_o it_o join_v assurance_n of_o love_n but_o of_o such_o a_o fear_n as_o be_v full_a of_o doubt_n for_o tremble_a must_v needs_o argue_v doubtfulness_n see_v than_o i_o beseech_v you_o that_o place_n of_o the_o prophet_n where_o they_o be_v both_o join_v as_o here_o in_o the_o apostle_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n 2.11_o psal_n 2.11_o say_v the_o prophet_n and_o rejoice_v in_o tremble_v where_o by_o tremble_v can_v be_v mean_v any_o doubt_n or_o distrust_v for_o what_o rejoice_v can_v be_v in_o such_o tremble_a as_o arise_v of_o doubt_n or_o distrust_n but_o by_o tremble_a be_v mean_v a_o reverence_n of_o his_o majesty_n in_o who_o love_n we_o be_v so_o to_o rejoice_v as_o that_o withal_o we_o fear_v to_o displease_v he_o and_o as_o there_o the_o prophet_n so_o here_o our_o apostle_n will_v have_v we_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n to_o exclude_v all_o carnal_a security_n whereby_o we_o grow_v careless_a and_o negligent_a to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o with_o tremble_a to_o exclude_v arrogant_a presumption_n whereby_o we_o grow_v pharisaical_o proud_a
tongue_n full_a of_o deceit_n etc._n etc._n so_o unpure_a that_o even_o our_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v so_o untoward_a that_o we_o clean_o pervert_v the_o straight_a way_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o give_v our_o member_n weapon_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o god_n make_v they_o weapon_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o serve_v god_n altogether_o yield_v ourselves_o servant_n unto_o sin_n most_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a be_v our_o state_n darkness_n without_o light_n ignoâ—rance_n without_o understanding_n foolishness_n without_o wisdom_n before_o such_o time_n as_o all_o mist_n of_o darkness_n ignorance_n and_o foolishness_n be_v expel_v by_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n and_o we_o bring_v unto_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n yea_o and_o such_o thou_o stand_v as_o by_o nature_n thou_o be_v whosoever_o thou_o be_v that_o sleep_v in_o sin_n and_o delight_v in_o unrighteousness_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o thy_o way_n but_o treasure_v unto_o thyself_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o of_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n but_o thou_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n consider_v from_o what_o bondage_n &_o into_o what_o freedom_n the_o lord_n have_v bring_v thou_o how_o of_o a_o child_n of_o wrath_n of_o death_n and_o of_o hell_n he_o have_v bring_v thou_o into_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o make_v thou_o a_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n how_o he_o have_v sanctify_v thy_o corrupt_a will_n and_o heart_n and_o understanding_n how_o he_o have_v new_o mould_v thou_o and_o frame_v thou_o and_o renew_v thou_o how_o he_o have_v beget_v thou_o again_o not_o by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o by_o the_o immortal_a seed_n of_o his_o holy_a word_n consider_v these_o thing_n i_o say_v and_o let_v they_o be_v as_o goad_n and_o spur_n unto_o thou_o to_o stir_v thou_o up_o as_o unto_o thankfulness_n to_o thy_o god_n so_o unto_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n have_v he_o make_v thy_o darkness_n to_o be_v light_a walk_v not_o in_o the_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n have_v he_o free_v thou_o from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n fly_v from_o sin_n as_o from_o a_o serpent_n and_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o the_o stool_n of_o wickedness_n have_v he_o sanctify_v thy_o will_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o thy_o soul_n glorify_v thou_o thy_o god_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o thy_o soul_n have_v he_o wash_v and_o cleanse_v thou_o both_o in_o thy_o body_n and_o in_o thy_o spirit_n glorify_v thy_o god_n both_o in_o thy_o body_n and_o in_o thy_o spirit_n so_o shall_v the_o king_n have_v pleasure_n in_o thy_o beauty_n so_o shall_v thou_o make_v true_a and_o right_a use_n of_o thy_o natural_a corruption_n and_o of_o thy_o regeneration_n by_o god_n his_o spirit_n and_o so_o shall_v thou_o show_v thyself_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n without_o rebuke_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o naughty_a and_o crooked_a nation_n lecture_n xxxvii_o philip_n 2._o verse_n 15._o among_o who_o you_o shine_v as_o light_n in_o the_o world_n hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n among_o who_o you_o shine_v etc._n etc._n in_o this_o last_o clause_n of_o the_o apostle_n former_a reason_n we_o have_v a_o notable_a commendation_n of_o the_o philippian_n which_o the_o apostle_n so_o true_o give_v unto_o they_o that_o withal_o in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n give_v unto_o he_o he_o do_v imply_v a_o duty_n or_o a_o exhortation_n that_o they_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v such_o as_o he_o commend_v they_o to_o be_v insomuch_o that_o some_o read_v these_o word_n thus_o among_o who_o do_v you_o shine_v as_o light_n etc._n etc._n their_o commendation_n you_o see_v be_v that_o they_o shine_v among_o that_o naughty_a and_o crooked_a people_n with_o who_o they_o live_v even_o as_o light_n which_o shine_v in_o darkness_n and_o which_o hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n to_o give_v light_n to_o they_o that_o sit_v in_o darkness_n they_o be_v call_v light_n shine_v light_n light_n shine_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o naughty_a and_o crooked_a nation_n light_v hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n unto_o other_o the_o whole_a form_n of_o speech_n seem_v to_o be_v draw_v from_o those_o high_a place_n by_o the_o sea-coast_n whence_o continual_o light_n and_o fire_n be_v set_v out_o for_o the_o direction_n of_o seaman_n into_o the_o haven_n and_o safe_a entrance_n for_o even_o such_o the_o apostle_n here_o commend_v the_o philippian_n to_o be_v light_n which_o shine_v in_o holiness_n of_o life_n unto_o they_o that_o sit_v in_o darkness_n round_o about_o they_o by_o the_o direction_n of_o which_o their_o light_n they_o may_v come_v into_o the_o haven_n of_o everlasting_a rest_n where_o they_o may_v find_v rest_n for_o their_o soul_n now_o let_v we_o see_v what_o we_o may_v observe_v hence_o for_o our_o use_n 1._o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n call_v the_o philippian_n light_n i_o note_v the_o singular_a prerogative_n and_o honour_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a member_n of_o christ_n jesus_n for_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n here_o give_v to_o the_o philippian_n belong_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a all_o the_o faithful_a child_n of_o christ_n be_v call_v light_n shine_v light_n light_n shine_v in_o the_o world_n now_o for_o our_o better_a instruction_n how_o they_o be_v call_v light_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o there_o be_v four_o special_a light_n mention_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n the_o 1._o be_v that_o light_n christ_n jesus_n the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o father_n this_o light_n by_o a_o principal_a prerogative_n be_v call_v that_o light_n that_o true_a light_n which_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n that_o son_n of_o righteousness_n that_o star_n of_o jacob_n that_o day_n spring_n from_o a_o high_a that_o 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moderation_n and_o pâ—_n 〈…〉_o in_o we_o one_o towards_o another_o since_o then_o by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n as_o this_o day_n we_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o our_o râ—â—â—â—â—ection_n from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n unto_o the_o life_n of_o god_n thereby_o also_o we_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o that_o moderation_n and_o patient_a mind_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o one_o towards_o another_o let_v therefore_o the_o celebration_n of_o those_o holy_a mystery_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o passion_n let_v the_o memorial_n of_o his_o bless_a resurrection_n as_o on_o this_o day_n be_v sufficient_a to_o stir_v you_o up_o unto_o this_o moderation_n which_o our_o apostle_n here_o require_v and_o whereof_o hitherto_o we_o have_v speak_v and_o whosoever_o find_v himself_o to_o have_v fail_v herein_o heretofore_o let_v he_o give_v all_o diligence_n hereafter_o that_o his_o patient_a mind_n may_v be_v know_v unto_o all_o man_n the_o second_o thing_n which_o i_o note_v in_o this_o exhortation_n be_v this_o that_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v this_o their_o moderation_n and_o mildness_n so_o conspicuous_a and_o evident_a as_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v and_o that_o to_o all_o man_n no_o doubt_n to_o this_o end_n that_o all_o man_n as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v may_v have_v trial_n of_o their_o moderation_n and_o mildness_n and_o that_o thereby_o religion_n among_o all_o man_n may_v be_v increase_v and_o the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o who_o they_o believe_v glorify_v whence_o i_o observe_v the_o extent_n of_o the_o moderation_n and_o mildness_n that_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o we_o how_o far_o the_o practice_n thereof_o be_v to_o reach_v that_o they_o may_v have_v trial_n and_o experience_n thereof_o namely_o not_o to_o they_o alone_o that_o use_v we_o kind_o and_o gentle_o or_o to_o they_o alone_o which_o be_v within_o but_o to_o they_o also_o which_o be_v without_o even_o unto_o all_o man_n be_v our_o patient_a mind_n to_o be_v make_v know_v for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v in_o somewhat_o another_o matter_n if_o you_o love_v they_o which_o love_v you_o what_o reward_n shall_v you_o have_v and_o if_o you_o be_v friendly_a to_o your_o brethren_n only_o 5.46.47_o math._n 5.46.47_o what_o singular_a thing_n do_v you_o so_o may_v it_o well_o be_v say_v in_o this_o matter_n if_o our_o patient_a mind_n be_v only_o know_v unto_o they_o that_o use_v we_o with_o all_o mildness_n and_o gentleness_n what_o singular_a thing_n do_v we_o and_o if_o we_o moderate_v our_o affection_n and_o yield_v only_o unto_o they_o that_o yield_v unto_o we_o what_o praise_n shall_v we_o have_v our_o moderation_n then_o and_o patient_a mind_n be_v not_o to_o be_v restrain_v in_o the_o use_n thereof_o unto_o these_o and_o these_o man_n but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v show_v unto_o all_o man_n with_o who_o we_o live_v be_v they_o better_o or_o worse_o so_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o charitable_a beneficence_n 12.18_o gal._n 6.10_o rom._n 12.18_o let_v we_o do_v good_a say_v he_o while_o we_o have_v time_n unto_o all_o man_n and_o again_o have_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o general_o the_o precept_n be_v that_o we_o have_v our_o conversation_n honest_a among_o all_o man_n as_o light_v therefore_o for_o so_o we_o be_v call_v we_o must_v communicate_v the_o light_n that_o be_v in_o we_o unto_o all_o man_n hold_v forth_o our_o light_n of_o gentleness_n goodness_n meekness_n temperancy_n moderation_n patience_n etc._n etc._n unto_o all_o man_n imitate_v therein_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 5.45_o math._n 5.45_o who_o make_v his_o sun_n to_o arise_v on_o the_o evil_a and_o on_o the_o good_a and_o send_v rain_n on_o the_o just_a and_o unjust_a and_o now_o why_o be_v we_o to_o use_v this_o moderation_n towards_o all_o man_n that_o our_o patient_a mind_n may_v be_v know_v unto_o all_o man_n the_o reason_n be_v that_o all_o man_n see_v our_o moderation_n and_o mildness_n towards_o all_o man_n may_v think_v the_o better_a of_o the_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v and_o the_o rather_o glorify_v the_o lord_n of_o glory_n in_o who_o we_o believe_v for_o if_o they_o shall_v see_v unto_o wardlines_n and_o unkindness_n in_o one_o of_o we_o towards_o another_o quick_o do_v they_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o doctrine_n which_o we_o teach_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n always_o exhort_v all_o sort_n unto_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o why_o that_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o his_o doctrine_n be_v not_o evil_o speak_v of_o 7._o 1._o tim._n 6.1_o tit._n 2.5_o jam_fw-la 2_o 7._o that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v not_o evil_o speak_v of_o that_o the_o worthy_a name_n after_o which_o they_o be_v name_v be_v not_o blaspheme_v but_o if_o they_o shall_v see_v moderation_n and_o mildness_n meekness_n gentleness_n and_o patience_n in_o one_o of_o we_o towards_o a_o other_o we_o can_v better_o draw_v man_n unto_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o god_n and_o to_o a_o good_a opinion_n of_o our_o religion_n and_o of_o the_o truth_n which_o we_o profess_v and_o in_o this_o respect_n it_o be_v that_o our_o bless_a saviour_n thus_o exhort_v all_o man_n 5.16_o mat._n 5.16_o say_v let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n and_o glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o in_o the_o same_o respect_n also_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v say_v have_v your_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n 2.12_o 1._o pet._n 2.12_o that_o they_o which_o speak_v evil_a of_o you_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n may_v by_o your_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v see_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o visitation_n for_o a_o ornament_n then_o of_o the_o truth_n which_o we_o profess_v and_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o god_n in_o who_o we_o believe_v our_o patient_a mind_n be_v to_o be_v make_v know_v unto_o all_o man_n not_o to_o our_o brethren_n only_o or_o such_o as_o use_v we_o kind_o but_o even_o to_o all_o man_n here_o than_o first_o be_v to_o be_v reprove_v those_o brawl_n and_o quarrel_n which_o fall_v out_o among_o neighbour_n and_o brethren_n about_o matter_n of_o two_o penny_n matter_n of_o nothing_o our_o apostle_n will_v have_v our_o moderation_n and_o patient_a mind_n know_v unto_o all_o man_n how_o be_v it_o then_o that_o neighbour_n and_o brethren_n will_v not_o one_o yield_v unto_o another_o will_v not_o one_o bear_v with_o another_o one_o will_v have_v his_o right_n and_o not_o yield_v a_o jot_n another_o will_v avenge_v his_o wrong_n or_o else_o he_o will_v die_v for_o it_o a_o three_o will_v bear_v coal_n at_o no_o man_n hand_n but_o such_o as_o he_o brew_v such_o shall_v he_o drink_v and_o this_o among_o neighbour_n and_o brethren_n and_o how_o shall_v it_o be_v
against_o thy_o god_n drive_v thou_o to_o think_v of_o unlawful_a shift_n for_o the_o supply_n of_o thy_o want_n etc._n etc._n then_o i_o stand_v in_o fear_n of_o thou_o neither_o can_v i_o comfort_v thou_o with_o any_o sweet_a promise_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n but_o be_v thou_o cheer_v in_o thy_o god_n notwithstanding_o thy_o penury_n and_o want_n do_v thou_o wait_v upon_o he_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o endure_v patient_o be_v it_o enough_o for_o thou_o that_o he_o can_v supply_v thy_o want_n if_o he_o will_v and_o therefore_o then_o do_v meek_o submit_v thyself_o unto_o his_o will_n then_o sure_o thou_o be_v rich_a in_o god_n favour_n and_o unto_o thou_o belong_v a_o inheritance_n among_o the_o saint_n again_o do_v riches_n lift_v thou_o up_o in_o pride_n above_o thy_o brethren_n set_v thou_o a_o run_v after_o noisome_a lust_n and_o pleasure_n choke_v the_o word_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n within_o thou_o and_o make_v thou_o to_o start_v aside_o from_o thy_o god_n like_o a_o break_a bow_n then_o thy_o riches_n be_v a_o snare_n unto_o thou_o and_o they_o turn_v unto_o thy_o destruction_n but_o if_o thou_o use_v they_o to_o god_n glory_n the_o good_a of_o thy_o brethren_n and_o thy_o own_o only_a honest_a and_o godly_a comfort_n than_o they_o be_v a_o blessing_n unto_o thou_o and_o a_o token_n of_o god_n favour_n as_o then_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v there_o be_v that_o gather_v and_o yet_o scatter_v so_o i_o say_v there_o be_v that_o want_v and_o yet_o be_v rich_a that_o be_v rich_a and_o yet_o want_v that_o want_v the_o world_n superfluity_n and_o yet_o be_v rich_a in_o god_n favour_n and_o that_o be_v rich_a in_o worldly_a wealth_n but_o poor_a in_o god_n sight_n as_o we_o bear_v or_o droop_v under_o our_o poverty_n so_o we_o be_v poor_a or_o rich_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o as_o we_o use_v or_o abuse_v our_o riches_n so_o we_o be_v poor_a or_o rich_a unto_o god_n if_o then_o we_o be_v in_o want_n let_v we_o not_o be_v cast_v down_o with_o heaviness_n but_o let_v we_o be_v cheerful_a in_o our_o god_n who_o can_v supply_v what_o want_v if_o he_o will_v and_o will_v if_o he_o see_v it_o good_a if_o we_o have_v plenty_n let_v we_o not_o abuse_v it_o to_o riotousness_n and_o wantonness_n but_o let_v we_o use_v it_o to_o god_n glory_n so_o shall_v our_o want_n be_v comfortable_a and_o our_o riches_n a_o blessing_n unto_o us._n lecture_n lxxxix_o philip_n 4._o verse_n 11._o for_o i_o have_v learn_v in_o whatsoever_o state_n i_o be_o therewith_o to_o be_v content_a 12._o and_o i_o can_v be_v abase_v and_o i_o can_v abound_v etc._n etc._n now_o in_o these_o next_o verse_n follow_v the_o apostle_n signify_v his_o rejoice_a to_o be_v not_o so_o much_o for_o the_o present_a gift_n itself_o which_o they_o send_v he_o as_o for_o the_o fruit_n which_o thence_o shall_v redound_v unto_o they_o and_o in_o these_o word_n i_o speak_v not_o etc._n etc._n he_o deni_v that_o he_o rejoice_v because_o his_o want_n be_v supply_v by_o their_o 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and_o shall_v the_o head_n in_o the_o natural_a body_n stoop_v down_o unto_o the_o foot_n if_o it_o be_v prick_v or_o hurt_v to_o look_v unto_o it_o and_o to_o help_v it_o and_o shall_v not_o we_o look_v unto_o our_o poor_a brethren_n and_o distress_a &_o help_v they_o sure_o if_o it_o be_v well_o do_v to_o communicate_v to_o their_o affliction_n than_o it_o be_v not_o well_o do_v not_o to_o communicate_v to_o their_o affliction_n and_o if_o eternal_a glory_n in_o the_o heaven_n be_v the_o recompense_n of_o their_o reward_n that_o communicate_v to_o the_o affliction_n of_o god_n saint_n then_o what_o shall_v be_v their_o reward_n that_o do_v not_o the_o king_n even_o our_o bless_a saviour_n shall_v say_v unto_o they_o in_o that_o day_n depart_v from_o i_o you_o curse_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n 25.41_o mat._n 25.41_o which_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n for_o i_o be_v a_o hunger_a etc._n etc._n while_o we_o have_v therefore_o time_n let_v we_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o man_n but_o special_o unto_o they_o which_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n let_v we_o not_o forget_v the_o misery_n of_o the_o poor_a in_o their_o trouble_n bless_a be_v he_o that_o consider_v the_o poor_a and_o needy_a the_o lord_n shall_v deliver_v he_o in_o the_o needful_a time_n of_o trouble_n lecture_n xci_o philip_n 4._o verse_n 15._o and_o you_o philippian_n know_v also_o that_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o gospel_n when_o i_o depart_v from_o macedonia_n no_o church_n communicate_v with_o i_o etc._n etc._n 16._o for_o even_o when_o i_o be_v in_o thessalonica_n you_o send_v once_o and_o afterward_o again_o for_o my_o necessity_n and_o you_o philippian_n etc._n etc._n the_o apostle_n have_v in_o the_o former_a verse_n commend_v the_o philippian_n for_o their_o liberality_n send_v unto_o he_o lie_v now_o in_o prison_n at_o rome_n as_o very_o well_o do_v so_o careful_o to_o communicate_v unto_o his_o affliction_n in_o these_o two_o next_o verse_n go_v forward_o with_o the_o like_a commendation_n of_o their_o liberality_n even_o since_o his_o first_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o they_o first_o by_o compare_v they_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o church_n of_o macedonia_n verse_n 15._o second_o by_o give_v they_o this_o testimony_n that_o even_o when_o he_o be_v absent_a from_o they_o and_o labour_v with_o other_o church_n they_o minister_v unto_o his_o necessity_n not_o once_o but_o once_o and_o again_o and_o lest_o by_o this_o his_o great_a commendation_n of_o their_o liberality_n he_o may_v seem_v to_o look_v after_o a_o new_a benefit_n verse_n 17._o he_o tell_v they_o that_o as_o his_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n whereof_o he_o speak_v before_o be_v not_o for_o
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