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see_v our_o saviour_n threaten_v to_o deny_v such_o before_o his_o father_n etc._n etc._n mat._n 10._o 33._o other_o confess_v christ_n in_o word_n and_o deny_v he_o in_o life_n and_o practice_n like_o those_o tit._n 1._o 16._o who_o profess_v they_o know_v god_n but_o in_o work_n deny_v he_o be_v abominable_a disobedient_a etc._n etc._n use_v 3_o use_v 3_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o the_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o confess_v christ_n and_o our_o faith_n in_o he_o before_o man_n upon_o all_o occasion_n when_o we_o be_v thereunto_o call_v and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o word_n but_o also_o real_o by_o tâ—e_v action_n and_o carriage_n of_o our_o life_n yea_o thus_o we_o be_v daily_o and_o continual_o to_o confess_v christ_n etc._n etc._n so_o also_o by_o suffer_v for_o his_o name_n if_o we_o be_v call_v to_o it_o at_o any_o time_n and_o that_o we_o may_v thus_o make_v profession_n of_o christ_n we_o must_v pray_v unto_o god_n to_o enable_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n for_o no_o man_n can_v say_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o lord_n but_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1_o cor._n 12._o 3._o ruleâ—_n for_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o confess_v christ_n before_o man_n especial_o for_o vocal_a confession_n in_o word_n see_v before_o ver._n 29._o mark_v 8._o 38._o whosoever_o therefore_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a of_o i_o and_o of_o my_o word_n in_o this_o adulterous_a and_o sinful_a generation_n 1625._o jan._n 29._o 1625._o etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o that_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n not_o only_o to_o profess_v christ_n but_o also_o his_o word_n and_o doctrine_n before_o man_n it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o believe_v and_o embrace_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o in_o heart_n but_o we_o must_v make_v outward_a profession_n of_o it_o before_o man_n as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v when_o it_o make_v for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o edify_n of_o other_o confession_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o truth_n must_v go_v together_o and_o not_o be_v sever_v therefore_o our_o saviour_n here_o threaten_v that_o he_o will_v be_v ashamed_a not_o only_o of_o such_o as_o do_v not_o confess_v he_o but_o also_o of_o such_o as_o do_v not_o confess_v his_o word_n before_o man_n to_o show_v that_o he_o require_v the_o confession_n of_o both_o therefore_o also_o before_o ver._n 35._o where_o he_o speak_v of_o suffer_a death_n for_o the_o profession_n of_o his_o name_n he_o join_v the_o gospel_n with_o himself_o whosoever_o shall_v lose_v his_o life_n for_o my_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n &c._n &c._n rev._n 2._o 13._o the_o church_n of_o pergamus_n be_v commend_v for_o hold_v fast_o his_o name_n and_o for_o not_o deny_v his_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n quest_n quest_n how_o be_v we_o to_o make_v outward_a profession_n of_o the_o word_n or_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n before_o man_n answ_n answ_n 1._o by_o a_o vocal_a or_o verbal_a confession_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n word_n and_o give_v testimony_n to_o the_o same_o before_o man_n when_o we_o have_v a_o call_n so_o to_o do_v and_o not_o only_o by_o acknowledge_v and_o testify_v the_o truth_n but_o also_o speak_v in_o defence_n and_o maintenance_n of_o the_o same_o against_o the_o enemy_n thereof_o judas_n 3_o ver_fw-la 2._o by_o a_o real_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n in_o our_o life_n and_o practice_n and_o that_o both_o by_o do_v and_o suffer_v 1._o by_o do_v that_o be_v by_o yield_v conscionable_a obedience_n to_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n and_o frame_v our_o life_n by_o the_o rule_n of_o it_o phil._n 1._o 27._o let_v your_o conversation_n be_v as_o become_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n 2._o by_o suffer_v in_o defence_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o martyr_n have_v do_v in_o all_o age_n rev._n 6._o 9_o john_n see_v under_o the_o altar_n the_o soul_n of_o they_o that_o be_v slay_v for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o for_o the_o testimony_n which_o they_o hold_v use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v how_o needful_a it_o be_v for_o all_o christian_n to_o be_v well_o ground_v in_o the_o sound_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n word_n and_o doctrine_n for_o else_o how_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o make_v outward_a profession_n thereof_o before_o man_n both_o by_o word_n of_o mouth_n and_o by_o the_o action_n of_o our_o life_n yea_o by_o suffer_v for_o it_o etc._n etc._n col._n 3._o 16._o let_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o you_o rich_o etc._n etc._n to_o this_o end_n be_v diligent_a in_o hear_v this_o word_n search_v the_o scripture_n by_o private_a read_n and_o pray_v unto_o god_n to_o open_v our_o understanding_n etc._n etc._n seek_v to_o he_o who_o have_v the_o key_n of_o david_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o to_o reprove_v such_o as_o fail_v in_o this_o duty_n of_o profess_v the_o word_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n before_o man_n some_o be_v so_o ignorant_a that_o they_o know_v not_o how_o to_o make_v profession_n of_o it_o some_o think_v it_o enough_o to_o know_v and_o understand_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o believe_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o and_o to_o hold_v and_o maintain_v it_o in_o judgement_n though_o they_o make_v no_o outward_a profession_n of_o it_o some_o be_v afraid_a to_o make_v outward_a profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n lest_o they_o be_v ill_o think_v of_o or_o ill_o speak_v of_o by_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o lest_o they_o bring_v themselves_o into_o trouble_n or_o danger_n of_o lose_v their_o good_n liberty_n or_o life_n therefore_o in_o time_n of_o persecution_n they_o deny_v or_o dissemble_v the_o truth_n yea_o sometime_o abjure_v it_o rather_o than_o they_o will_v bring_v themselves_o into_o danger_n other_o profess_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n in_o word_n and_o tongue_n but_o deny_v it_o in_o life_n and_o practice_n live_v in_o gross_a and_o know_v sin_n contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n to_o such_o hypocrite_n the_o lord_n may_v say_v as_o he_o do_v psal_n 50._o 6._o what_o have_v thou_o to_o do_v to_o declare_v my_o statute_n etc._n etc._n magna_fw-la profectò_fw-la insania_fw-la non_fw-la credere_fw-la evangelio_n etc._n etc._n sed_fw-la longè_fw-la major_n insania_fw-la si_fw-la de_fw-fr evangelii_n veritate_fw-la non_fw-la dubitas_fw-la vivere_fw-la tamen_fw-la quasi_fw-la de_fw-la ejus_fw-la falsitate_fw-la non_fw-la dubitares_fw-la picus_n mirand_n epist_n ad_fw-la nepotem_fw-la suum_fw-la pag._n 342._o use_v 3_o use_v 3._o to_o exhort_v to_o the_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o make_v outward_a profession_n of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n think_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o know_v this_o doctrine_n and_o to_o believe_v it_o in_o heart_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o make_v outward_a profession_n of_o it_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o edify_v of_o other_o be_v ready_a to_o acknowledge_v the_o divine_a truth_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o give_v testimony_n unto_o it_o before_o man_n and_o that_o free_o and_o bold_o yea_o to_o stand_v forth_o in_o the_o defence_n of_o this_o truth_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o it_o and_o not_o only_o in_o time_n of_o peace_n but_o also_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n and_o persecution_n even_o with_o the_o hazard_n and_o loss_n of_o our_o good_n liberty_n and_o life_n no_o trouble_n or_o danger_n must_v make_v we_o shrink_v from_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n but_o we_o must_v stand_v to_o it_o and_o hold_v it_o fast_o even_o to_o the_o death_n as_o the_o bless_a martyr_n do_v we_o must_v glorify_v god_n not_o only_o by_o believe_v his_o truth_n but_o also_o by_o profess_v it_o before_o man_n neither_o must_v it_o be_v only_o a_o verbal_a profession_n but_o real_a in_o our_o life_n and_o practice_n by_o conscionable_a obedience_n yield_v to_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n yea_o not_o only_o by_o a_o active_a obedience_n but_o also_o by_o a_o passive_a by_o suffer_v for_o testimony_n of_o the_o truth_n yea_o die_v for_o it_o if_o need_v be_v and_o seal_v it_o with_o our_o blood_n use_v 4_o use_v 4._o see_v that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o blame_v or_o censure_v any_o for_o speak_v of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n and_o profess_v it_o before_o other_o so_o they_o do_v it_o in_o due_a manner_n wise_o seasonable_o with_o reverence_n to_o edification_n of_o other_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v a_o duty_n require_v of_o they_o so_o to_o do_v therefore_o take_v heed_n of_o censure_v they_o for_o it_o as_o hypocrite_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a commend_v and_o encourage_v they_o observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a fault_n and_o sin_n in_o christian_n to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o profess_v christ_n or_o his_o truth_n before_o man_n when_o they_o be_v thereunto_o call_v this_o
and_o forward_o on_o all_o occasion_n to_o teach_v such_o as_o our_o saviour_n be_v to_o instruct_v his_o own_o disciple_n see_v before_o verse_n 10_o etc._n etc._n now_o follow_v the_o matter_n or_o doctrine_n itself_o which_o our_o saviour_n now_o take_v occasion_n to_o teach_v his_o disciple_n namely_o touch_v the_o difficulty_n of_o rich_a man_n enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n this_o doctrine_n he_o propound_v here_o by_o way_n of_o admiration_n the_o more_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o difficulty_n how_o hardly_o etc._n etc._n with_o how_o great_a difficulty_n imply_v that_o it_o be_v not_o without_o great_a and_o wonderful_a difficulty_n they_o that_o have_v riches_n such_o as_o abound_v in_o worldly_a wealth_n as_o this_o young_a man_n do_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n that_o be_v come_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o glory_n in_o god_n heavenly_a kingdom_n after_o this_o life_n compare_v these_o word_n with_o verse_n 17._o doctr._fw-la 1_o doctr._fw-la 1._o that_o it_o be_v a_o very_a hard_a and_o difficult_a thing_n for_o rich_a man_n who_o abound_v in_o worldly_a wealth_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o eternal_a life_n in_o god_n heavenly_a kingdom_n this_o be_v plain_o teach_v here_o by_o our_o saviour_n when_o he_o say_v by_o way_n of_o admiration_n how_o hardly_o shall_v they_o that_o have_v riches_n etc._n etc._n and_o again_o verse_n 25._o it_o be_v easy_a for_o a_o camel_n etc._n etc._n hence_o it_o be_v that_o in_o scripture_n we_o read_v of_o so_o few_o rich_a man_n abound_v in_o wealth_n that_o be_v true_o religious_a and_o consequent_o save_v i_o say_v few_o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o multitude_n and_o common_a sort_n of_o great_a and_o rich_a man_n of_o the_o world_n especial_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 26._o not_o many_o mighty_a not_o many_o noble_a be_v call_v etc._n etc._n on_o the_o contrary_a matth._n 11._o 5._o the_o poor_a have_v the_o gospel_n preach_v to_o they_o and_o jam._n 2._o 5._o have_v not_o god_n choose_v the_o poor_a of_o this_o world_n rich_a in_o faith_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o kingdom_n etc._n etc._n such_o be_v the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n and_o other_o believer_n for_o the_o most_o part_n in_o our_o saviour_n time_n poor_a and_o mean_a man_n not_o of_o the_o great_a or_o rich_a sort_n joh._n 7._o 48._o reason_n reason_n rich_a man_n have_v many_o and_o great_a hindrance_n to_o keep_v they_o from_o eternal_a life_n and_o that_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o wealth_n yea_o riches_n themselves_o be_v great_a and_o dangerous_a impediment_n to_o hinder_v the_o owner_n and_o possessor_n of_o they_o from_o god_n kingdom_n though_o not_o simple_o of_o themselves_o yet_o occasional_o by_o reason_n of_o man_n corruption_n be_v so_o apt_a to_o abuse_v they_o and_o so_o to_o be_v hinder_v by_o they_o etc._n etc._n more_o particular_o riches_n be_v apt_a to_o hinder_v their_o owner_n from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n two_o way_n 1._o by_o be_v instrument_n and_o occasion_n of_o sin_n unto_o they_o yea_o of_o many_o dangerous_a sin_n as_o of_o pride_n covetousness_n unjustice_n oppression_n and_o many_o other_o like_o sin_n all_o which_o sin_n be_v so_o many_o hindrance_n to_o keep_v rich_a man_n from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 1_o tim._n 6._o 9_o they_o that_o will_v be_v rich_a fall_v into_o temptation_n and_o a_o snare_n and_o into_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o perdition_n and_o destruction_n 2._o by_o hinder_v they_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o good_a and_o holy_a duty_n by_o which_o they_o shall_v be_v help_v and_o further_v towards_o the_o attainment_n of_o eternal_a life_n riches_n be_v apt_a to_o take_v up_o and_o possess_v the_o heart_n and_o mind_n of_o rich_a man_n with_o care_n and_o thought_n of_o the_o world_n so_o as_o they_o can_v be_v free_a or_o fit_a to_o serve_v god_n by_o practice_n of_o good_a duty_n of_o prayer_n hear_v and_o read_v of_o the_o word_n meditation_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o to_o work_v out_o their_o own_o salvation_n matth._n 6._o 24._o no_o man_n can_v serve_v two_o master_n etc._n etc._n you_o can_v serve_v god_n and_o mammon_n luke_n 14._o those_o that_o be_v invite_v to_o the_o spiritual_a supper_n be_v hinder_v from_o come_v to_o it_o by_o the_o care_n of_o their_o farm_n ox_n etc._n etc._n and_o as_o riches_n be_v a_o occasion_n of_o hinder_v man_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n so_o also_o they_o hinder_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o shall_v be_v reap_v by_o such_o holy_a duty_n matth._n 13._o 22._o the_o care_n of_o this_o world_n and_o deceitfulness_n of_o riches_n choke_v the_o word_n etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o hence_o gather_v that_o eternal_a life_n be_v not_o a_o common_a benefit_n which_o all_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o for_o than_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v hard_a but_o easy_a for_o all_o sort_n and_o so_o for_o rich_a man_n as_o well_o as_o poor_a to_o attain_v unto_o it_o common_a thing_n be_v easy_o attain_v to_o by_o all_o but_o thing_n hardly_o attain_v to_o be_v usual_o rare_a and_o such_o as_o but_o few_o do_v attain_v unto_o such_o a_o thing_n be_v eternal_a life_n no_o common_a benefit_n belong_v to_o all_o but_o peculiar_a to_o some_o only_a and_o those_o the_o small_a number_n in_o comparison_n of_o the_o rest_n matth._n 7._o straight_o be_v the_o gate_n and_o narrow_a the_o way_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v so_o must_v stir_v up_o every_o one_o of_o we_o to_o strive_v the_o more_o to_o enter_v in_o at_o that_o strait_a gate_n as_o our_o saviour_n warn_v we_o luke_n 13._o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o careful_a to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a phil._n 2._o 12._o use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v here_o again_o how_o dangerous_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o be_v rich_a in_o this_o world_n and_o to_o abound_v in_o wealth_n unless_o god_n give_v special_a grace_n withal_o to_o use_v their_o wealth_n 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according_a to_o all_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n etc._n etc._n 2_o king_n 23._o 25._o also_o in_o david_n psal_n 119._o 6._o let_v we_o try_v the_o soundness_n of_o our_o repentance_n by_o this_o so_o much_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n now_o in_o the_o four_o place_n i_o come_v to_o the_o motive_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o unto_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n the_o principal_a motive_n be_v these_o 1._o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o mercy_n and_o pardon_n to_o such_o as_o true_o turn_v to_o god_n ezek_n 18._o 21._o isa_n 1._o 18._o and_o isa_n 55._o 7._o let_v the_o wicked_a forsake_v his_o way_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n these_o promise_n must_v allure_v and_o draw_v we_o to_o repentance_n we_o shall_v not_o repent_v in_o vain_a if_o there_o be_v no_o promise_n of_o mercy_n it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o turn_v to_o god_n but_o now_o there_o be_v so_o many_o gracious_a promise_n let_v this_o move_v we_o to_o repent_v nemo_fw-la potest_fw-la rectè_fw-la agere_fw-la poe_fw-mi itentiam_fw-la nisi_fw-la qui_fw-la speraverit_fw-la indulgentiam_fw-la ambros_n 2._o the_o fearful_a misery_n under_o which_o every_o impenitent_a sinner_n abide_v so_o long_o as_o he_o lie_v in_o sin_n he_o be_v liable_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n in_o this_o life_n and_o after_o this_o life_n in_o this_o life_n such_o be_v miserable_a many_o way_n 1._o they_o have_v a_o evil_a and_o guilty_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o continual_a torment_n to_o they_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v they_o for_o their_o sin_n not_o repent_v of_o so_o it_o be_v with_o cain_n his_o sin_n lie_v at_o the_o doâ—r_n gen._n 4._o yea_o so_o it_o be_v with_o david_n after_o his_o fall_n before_o he_o have_v sound_o repent_v psal_n 32._o and_o psal_n 51._o 2._o they_o be_v in_o continual_a slavery_n and_o bondage_n under_o satan_n they_o serve_v he_o and_o be_v at_o his_o command_n and_o can_v but_o do_v his_o will_n ephes_n 2._o 2._o they_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o air_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n they_o be_v hold_v of_o he_o as_o in_o a_o snare_n 2_o tim._n 2._o 26._o 3._o they_o be_v every_o hour_n and_o minute_n in_o danger_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o of_o all_o temporal_a plague_n and_o judgement_n threaten_v against_o sin_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o these_o read_v deut._n 28._o among_o other_o temporal_a judgement_n they_o be_v liable_a to_o the_o curse_n and_o sting_v of_o bodily_a death_n which_o unto_o they_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o entrance_n into_o endless_a woe_n and_o misery_n thus_o miserable_a they_o be_v in_o this_o life_n after_o this_o life_n if_o they_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n they_o be_v sure_a to_o suffer_v the_o eternal_a torment_n of_o hell_n which_o shall_v be_v endless_a and_o easeless_a see_v rom._n 2._o 5._o let_v these_o fearful_a misery_n unto_o which_o impenitency_n lay_v man_n open_a be_v a_o effectual_a motive_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o repentance_n 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themselves_o call_v of_o god_n thereunto_o reas_n 1_o reas_n 1._o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n rom._n 14._o ult_n that_o be_v whatsoever_o work_n or_o action_n we_o undertake_v if_o in_o do_v of_o it_o we_o be_v not_o assure_v that_o god_n be_v well_o please_v with_o it_o it_o be_v sin_n now_o that_o which_o we_o take_v in_o hand_n without_o a_o call_v from_o god_n we_o can_v be_v assure_v that_o in_o do_v it_o we_o please_v god_n reas_n 2_o reas_n 2._o many_o excellent_a benefit_n will_v come_v of_o this_o if_o we_o can_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o call_v and_o warrant_n from_o god_n for_o action_n and_o enterprise_n which_o we_o go_v about_o 1._o this_o will_v yield_v great_a comfort_n to_o our_o conscience_n against_o all_o that_o shall_v condemn_v we_o in_o our_o action_n when_o we_o know_v they_o to_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n 2._o it_o be_v also_o matter_n of_o great_a concernment_n to_o we_o to_o go_v on_o cheerful_o and_o constant_o in_o the_o faithful_a 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furtherance_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n 3._o think_v often_o of_o the_o excellent_a reward_n promise_v see_v gal._n 6._o 9_o and_o 2_o tim._n 4._o 7._o 4._o how_o diligent_a and_o painful_a worldly_a man_n be_v in_o follow_v earthly_a business_n etc._n etc._n rise_v early_o go_v late_o to_o bed_n etc._n etc._n yea_o how_o forward_o and_o diligent_a be_v the_o wicked_a in_o commit_v sin_n the_o drunkard_n rise_v early_o etc._n etc._n esay_n 5._o it_o be_v meat_n and_o drink_n to_o they_o to_o do_v wicked_o prov._n 4._o 16_o 17._o they_o sleep_v not_o except_o they_o have_v do_v mischief_n etc._n etc._n they_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o iniquity_n etc._n etc._n so_o much_o of_o the_o 20_o verse_n ver._n 21._o and_o when_o his_o friend_n etc._n etc._n the_o three_o consequent_a of_o the_o election_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v the_o ignorant_a and_o rash_a censure_n of_o our_o saviour_n kinsfolk_n concern_v he_o judge_v he_o to_o be_v beside_o himself_o etc._n etc._n his_o friend_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v those_o of_o his_o kindred_n or_o family_n sic_fw-la beza_n in_fw-la locum_fw-la et_fw-la jansen_n when_o they_o hear_v of_o it_o viz._n how_o the_o multitude_n flock_v unto_o he_o to_o the_o house_n at_o such_o a_o unseasonable_a time_n and_o yet_o that_o he_o do_v not_o put_v they_o back_o or_o send_v they_o away_o frustrate_v without_o that_o they_o come_v for_o but_o be_v so_o earnest_a in_o teach_v they_o and_o in_o work_a miracle_n that_o he_o neglect_v to_o eat_v bread_n hereupon_o they_o rash_o perverse_o and_o foolish_o conclude_v with_o themselves_o that_o he_o be_v out_o of_o his_o right_a mind_n or_o beside_o himself_o and_o therefore_o they_o go_v out_o to_o hold_v he_o that_o be_v to_o keep_v he_o safe_a from_o hut_n and_o danger_n vide_fw-la danaei_n quaest_n in_o marcum_n the_o reason_n of_o this_o ignorant_a and_o perverse_a censure_n of_o they_o be_v because_o they_o do_v not_o as_o yet_o believe_v in_o he_o as_o it_o be_v say_v plain_o joh._n 7._o 5._o no_o marvel_n therefore_o if_o they_o judge_v so_o uncharitable_o and_o foolish_o of_o he_o see_v it_o be_v likely_a they_o be_v as_o yet_o carnal_a and_o unregenerate_a person_n be_v void_a of_o true_a faith_n which_o of_o his_o kindred_n they_o be_v be_v uncertain_a etc._n etc._n see_v beza_n aliter_fw-la interpretatur_fw-la hunc_fw-la locum_fw-la casaub_n contra_fw-la baron_n exerc_n 14._o sect_n 17._o quem_fw-la vide_fw-la et_fw-la gualterum_fw-la observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o see_v here_o in_o these_o kinsfolk_n of_o christ_n what_o be_v the_o ignorant_a and_o perverse_a judgement_n of_o the_o world_n and_o carnal_a man_n concern_v true_a zeal_n and_o forwardness_n in_o religious_a duty_n they_o be_v so_o far_o from_o esteem_v of_o it_o as_o they_o ought_v that_o they_o judge_v it_o to_o be_v mere_a folly_n or_o madness_n thus_o the_o zeal_n and_o vehemency_n of_o the_o holy_a prophet_n and_o apostle_n be_v judge_v of_o wicked_a man_n to_o be_v very_a madness_n and_o they_o be_v esteem_v as_o frantic_a man_n 2_o king_n 9_o 11._o one_o ask_v jehu_n wherefore_o that_o mad_a fellow_n come_v to_o he_o mean_v the_o prophet_n that_o come_v by_o god_n appointment_n to_o anoint_v jehu_n to_o be_v king_n of_o israel_n so_o some_o judge_v of_o paul_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 13._o whether_o we_o be_v beside_o ourselves_o it_o be_v to_o god_n etc._n etc._n so_o festus_n judge_v he_o to_o be_v mad_a for_o his_o zealous_a preach_v act._n 26._o 24._o so_o micholl_n think_v david_n a_o fool_n for_o dance_v etc._n etc._n 2_o sam._n 6._o see_v 1_o cor._n 4._o 10._o reas_n reas_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 14._o the_o natural_a man_n receive_v not_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o they_o be_v foolishness_n unto_o he_o neither_o can_v he_o know_v they_o etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v the_o miserable_a blindness_n of_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n in_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n so_o far_o from_o discern_v or_o judge_v aright_o of_o they_o that_o it_o judge_v they_o no_o better_a than_o folly_n and_o madness_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n seem_v folly_n to_o the_o carnal_a man_n the_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n which_o god_n in_o great_a wisdom_n have_v ordain_v to_o save_v man_n by_o yet_o the_o world_n account_v it_o foolishness_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 21._o yea_o the_o gospel_n itself_o though_o it_o be_v call_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n yet_o it_o be_v foolishness_n in_o the_o corrupt_a judgement_n of_o the_o carnal_a man_n labour_n to_o see_v and_o to_o bewail_v this_o great_a and_o fearful_a blindness_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o have_v so_o besot_v our_o mind_n and_o pervert_v our_o judgement_n in_o spiritual_a thing_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o think_v not_o strange_a nor_o be_v offend_v at_o the_o matter_n though_o we_o be_v thus_o censure_v of_o carnal_a man_n of_o the_o world_n what_o though_o such_o profane_a one_o judge_v our_o zeal_n and_o forwardness_n in_o religion_n to_o be_v folly_n and_o madness_n what_o if_o they_o account_v it_o folly_n in_o minister_n to_o be_v so_o zealous_a and_o diligent_a in_o preach_v what_o if_o they_o think_v it_o madness_n in_o the_o people_n to_o be_v so_o zealous_a and_o forward_a in_o go_v after_o sermon_n yet_o for_o all_o this_o let_v none_o be_v discourage_v by_o such_o censure_n know_v that_o carnal_a man_n can_v no_o more_o judge_n of_o these_o thing_n than_o a_o blind_a man_n of_o colour_n the_o truth_n be_v they_o themselves_o be_v fool_n and_o stark_o blind_a in_o these_o matter_n yea_o they_o be_v very_o frantic_a man_n so_o to_o judge_v therefore_o let_v we_o not_o regard_n but_o contemn_v their_o censure_n if_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n be_v account_v as_o fool_n and_o mad_a man_n for_o their_o holy_a zeal_n and_o forwardness_n in_o well_o do_v let_v not_o we_o stumble_v at_o all_o at_o it_o though_o we_o be_v so_o censure_v but_o resolve_v and_o say_v with_o ourselves_o if_o this_o be_v madness_n and_o folly_n to_o be_v zealous_a and_o forward_a in_o preach_v in_o hear_v etc._n etc._n we_o will_v yet_o be_v more_o mad_a and_o foolish_a etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o these_o be_v kinsfolk_n of_o christ_n by_o natural_a birth_n and_o yet_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v unbeliever_n and_o carnal_a man_n by_o pass_v so_o perverse_a and_o wicked_a a_o censure_n upon_o he_o we_o may_v hence_o gather_v that_o true_a faith_n and_o save_a grace_n be_v not_o propagate_v by_o natural_a birth_n neither_o be_v it_o convey_v from_o one_o to_o another_o by_o natural_a kindred_n or_o blood_n for_o then_o these_o be_v of_o christ_n kindred_n can_v not_o have_v be_v void_a of_o it_o as_o they_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v joh._n 1._o 13._o true_a believer_n be_v say_v to_o be_v bear_v not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n joh._n 3._o 6._o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n etc._n etc._n whosoever_o be_v bear_v or_o beget_v of_o man_n or_o of_o the_o natural_a seed_n of_o man_n that_o person_n must_v needs_o be_v carnal_a and_o sinful_a so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o be_v so_o bear_v or_o beget_v the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v because_o regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v person_n do_v beget_n child_n not_o as_o they_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v but_o as_o they_o be_v man_n and_o woman_n simple_o consider_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n therefore_o albeit_o they_o convey_v their_o nature_n unto_o they_o by_o natural_a birth_n and_o generation_n yet_o they_o can_v by_o the_o same_o natural_a birth_n convey_v grace_n and_o holiness_n to_o they_o non_fw-la nascimur_fw-la sed_fw-la renascimur_fw-la christiani_n as_o hierome_n say_v
place_n free_a from_o satan_n temptation_n no_o place_n where_o he_o come_v not_o either_o to_o entice_v we_o to_o evil_a or_o to_o hinder_v we_o in_o good_a duty_n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o it_o be_v say_v when_o they_o have_v hear_v satan_n come_v etc._n etc._n we_o learn_v that_o when_o we_o be_v busy_v in_o perform_v the_o best_a duty_n then_o be_v satan_n ready_a at_o hand_n to_o hinder_v we_o and_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o perform_v they_o in_o due_a manner_n zach._n 3._o 1._o when_o jehoshua_n the_o highpriest_n stand_v before_o the_o lord_n to_o minister_v in_o his_o office_n satan_n stand_v at_o his_o right_a hand_n to_o resist_v he_o when_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v in_o the_o wilderness_n exercise_v no_o doubt_n in_o prayer_n and_o heavenly_a meditation_n thereby_o to_o prepare_v himself_o for_o the_o execute_n of_o his_o public_a office_n and_o ministry_n which_o he_o have_v new_o take_v upon_o he_o than_o satan_n come_v thither_o and_o tempt_v he_o thus_o also_o when_o we_o be_v employ_v about_o the_o best_a duty_n satan_n be_v most_o ready_a to_o come_v to_o we_o by_o his_o suggestion_n and_o temptation_n to_o hinder_v we_o when_o we_o be_v present_a before_o god_n in_o the_o public_a congregation_n on_o the_o sabbath_n to_o hear_v the_o word_n to_o pray_v to_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n etc._n etc._n then_o come_v satan_n and_o be_v present_a to_o hinder_v we_o in_o these_o most_o excellent_a duty_n we_o come_v not_o more_o due_o and_o diligent_o to_o perform_v these_o duty_n than_o he_o do_v to_o hinder_v we_o in_o perform_v they_o aright_o so_o in_o private_a when_o our_o appoint_a hour_n and_o time_n be_v for_o prayer_n singing_z reading_z and_o catechise_v our_o family_n then_o come_v satan_n and_o be_v at_o hand_n to_o stir_v up_o some_o hindrance_n or_o other_o either_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o perform_v these_o duty_n or_o at_o least_o from_o perform_v they_o aright_o reas_n reason_n he_o know_v that_o when_o we_o be_v about_o such_o good_a duty_n we_o most_o hurt_v he_o and_o be_v do_v that_o which_o tend_v to_o the_o hindrance_n and_o weaken_n of_o his_o kingdom_n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o to_o confute_v those_o that_o think_v the_o devil_n be_v at_o hand_n with_o they_o and_o present_a to_o tempt_v they_o only_o when_o they_o be_v about_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v true_a that_o he_o be_v then_o present_a and_o at_o their_o elbow_n as_o it_o be_v to_o draw_v they_o to_o sin_n but_o he_o be_v not_o present_a then_o only_o but_o even_o when_o thou_o be_v well_o busy_v in_o good_a and_o holy_a duty_n yea_o the_o better_a the_o duty_n be_v and_o the_o better_a the_o place_n be_v where_o thou_o be_v the_o more_o forward_o be_v satan_n to_o come_v there_o and_o to_o be_v present_a by_o his_o temptation_n to_o hinder_v thou_o in_o those_o excellent_a duty_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o remember_v this_o whensoever_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v any_o good_a duty_n or_o service_n unto_o god_n that_o satan_n be_v then_o ready_a to_o come_v and_o to_o disturb_v and_o hinder_v we_o from_o perform_v it_o as_o we_o ought_v and_o to_o deceive_v we_o of_o the_o spiritual_a fruit_n and_o comfort_n which_o we_o shall_v reap_v by_o that_o duty_n and_o let_v this_o move_v we_o in_o all_o such_o duty_n to_o be_v exceed_o watchful_a against_o satan_n that_o he_o may_v not_o hinder_v or_o discourage_v we_o by_o any_o mean_n in_o those_o good_a duty_n nor_o keep_v we_o from_o reap_v fruit_n and_o comfort_n by_o they_o be_v not_o secure_v when_o thou_o be_v about_o performance_n of_o good_a and_o holy_a duty_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n etc._n etc._n as_o if_o satan_n dare_v not_o or_o will_v not_o at_o such_o time_n come_v near_o near_o thou_o to_o tempt_v thou_o and_o to_o hinder_v thou_o but_o know_v that_o though_o the_o duty_n thou_o be_v about_o be_v never_o so_o holy_a yet_o he_o be_v not_o afraid_a to_o come_v to_o thou_o and_o to_o be_v present_a with_o thou_o even_o at_o the_o time_n of_o perform_v it_o that_o so_o he_o may_v keep_v thou_o from_o do_v it_o in_o right_a manner_n and_o so_o hinder_v thou_o from_o that_o good_a and_o benefit_n which_o thou_o shall_v reap_v by_o it_o yea_o the_o more_o excellent_a the_o duty_n be_v the_o more_o diligent_a and_o forward_o will_v satan_n be_v at_o such_o a_o time_n to_o hinder_v thou_o in_o it_o know_v that_o by_o the_o best_a duty_n thou_o do_v most_o of_o all_o hurt_n he_o and_o hinder_v his_o kingdom_n think_v of_o this_o well_o and_o let_v it_o make_v we_o very_o circumspect_a and_o watchful_a over_o ourselves_o especial_o over_o our_o heart_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o best_a duty_n that_o satan_n by_o his_o sleight_n and_o policy_n may_v not_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o they_o and_o so_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o comfort_n of_o they_o quest_n quest_n be_v it_o not_o better_o then_o to_o refrain_v good_a duty_n answ_n answ_n in_o no_o wise_a for_o so_o we_o shall_v give_v satan_n more_o advantage_n if_o he_o come_v and_o find_v we_o idle_a or_o ill_o busy_v etc._n etc._n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o in_o that_o satan_n be_v say_v to_o come_v immediate_o after_o they_o have_v hear_v we_o may_v further_o observe_v his_o great_a diligence_n and_o forwardness_n to_o tempt_v man_n to_o sin_n and_o to_o hinder_v they_o in_o good_a duty_n he_o delay_v no_o time_n but_o as_o soon_o as_o he_o see_v any_o opportunity_n for_o he_o to_o do_v hurt_v he_o quick_o take_v it_o and_o make_v use_v of_o it_o 1_o king_n 22._o 21._o when_o the_o lord_n ask_v who_o shall_v persuade_v ahab_n that_o he_o may_v go_v up_o and_o fall_v at_o ramoth-gilead_n there_o come_v forth_o a_o spirit_n that_o be_v a_o wicked_a spirit_n and_o stand_v before_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v i_o will_v persuade_v he_o thus_o he_o offer_v himself_o to_o entice_v ahab_n to_o sin_n which_o show_v his_o forwardness_n in_o tempt_a man_n to_o sin_n therefore_o be_v he_o call_v the_o tempter_n to_o show_v his_o diligence_n and_o forwardness_n to_o tempt_v do_v nothing_o else_o and_o exercise_v no_o other_o trade_n continual_o therefore_o also_o say_v 1_o pet._n 5._o 8._o to_o walk_v up_o and_o down_o like_o a_o lion_n seek_v who_o to_o devour_v etc._n etc._n to_o show_v that_o he_o be_v as_o forward_o and_o diligent_a in_o tempt_a man_n unto_o sin_n as_o any_o hungry_a lion_n be_v to_o seek_v after_o his_o prey_n and_o as_o in_o tempt_a man_n to_o sin_n so_o also_o in_o hinder_v they_o in_o good_a duty_n he_o be_v no_o less_o diligent_a use_v use_v how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o be_v diligent_a and_o industrious_a in_o avoid_v sin_n and_o the_o occasion_n of_o it_o and_o in_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n require_v of_o we_o delay_v no_o time_n but_o take_v the_o first_o and_o best_a occasion_n of_o do_v good_a and_o of_o glorify_v god_n by_o such_o duty_n as_o he_o require_v of_o we_o it_o be_v a_o shame_n for_o we_o to_o be_v less_o forward_o in_o prevent_v and_o avoid_v sin_n in_o ourselves_o or_o in_o practise_v good_a duty_n than_o satan_n be_v in_o tempt_v we_o to_o sin_n and_o in_o hinder_v we_o in_o good_a duty_n so_o much_o of_o the_o first_o practice_n of_o satan_n towards_o this_o first_o sort_n of_o unprofitable_a hearer_n in_o that_o he_o be_v say_v to_o come_v to_o they_o immediate_o after_o they_o have_v hear_v now_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o second_o which_o be_v that_o be_v come_v he_o take_v away_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n the_o meaning_n be_v show_v before_o our_o saviour_n here_o compare_v the_o devil_n unto_o a_o ravenous_a greedy_a bird_n which_o when_o seed_n be_v cast_v upon_o the_o highway_n and_o lie_v uncover_v above_o ground_n sudden_o come_v and_o pick_v it_o up_o and_o devour_v it_o never_o suffer_v it_o to_o take_v root_n in_o the_o ground_n even_o so_o when_o the_o word_n be_v preach_v unto_o such_o who_o heart_n be_v like_o the_o highway_n so_o harden_v in_o sin_n that_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n can_v enter_v into_o they_o the_o devil_n quick_o snatch_v away_o the_o word_n from_o they_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o profit_v by_o it_o see_v ver_fw-la 4._o observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o hence_o we_o learn_v how_o dangerous_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v for_o we_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n without_o affection_n of_o heart_n to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n only_o into_o our_o ear_n and_o understanding_n and_o there_o to_o let_v it_o lie_v a_o loft_n as_o it_o be_v and_o above_o ground_n and_o not_o to_o give_v it_o entrance_n into_o the_o affection_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o love_n rejoice_v and_o delight_n in_o it_o when_o we_o thus_o
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that_o god_n accept_v our_o person_n in_o christ_n and_o consequent_o accept_v and_o be_v well_o please_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o do_v rom._n 14._o ult_n whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n 2._o in_o way_n of_o true_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n who_o have_v ordain_v for_o we_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a and_o lawful_a thing_n 3._o use_v all_o good_a thing_n to_o the_o right_a end_n viz._n god_n glory_n the_o good_a of_o our_o brethren_n and_o the_o furtherance_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 31._o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o further_o in_o that_o this_o banquet_n or_o feast_n make_v by_o herod_n on_o his_o birthday_n be_v here_o mention_v as_o one_o special_a occasion_n of_o the_o behead_v of_o john_n baptist_n hence_o we_o may_v observe_v that_o feast_v and_o banquet_v though_o it_o be_v lawful_a in_o itself_o be_v well_o use_v yet_o be_v abuse_v it_o be_v a_o occasion_n of_o much_o sin_n so_o 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saviour_n use_v to_o do_v as_o here_o and_o at_o other_o time_n chap._n 1._o ver._n 35._o in_o the_o morning_n a_o great_a while_n before_o day_n he_o go_v out_o into_o a_o solitary_a place_n and_o there_o pray_v so_o luke_n 5._o 16._o he_o withdraw_v himself_o into_o the_o wilderness_n and_o pray_v so_o peter_n act._n 10._o 9_o go_v up_o on_o the_o house_n top_n etc._n etc._n so_o isa_n 38._o 2._o hezekiah_n turn_v his_o face_n to_o the_o wall_n etc._n etc._n gen._n 24._o 63._o isaac_n go_v into_o the_o field_n alone_o in_o the_o evening_n david_n pray_v much_o in_o the_o night_n 2._o be_v careful_a at_o all_o time_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n and_o mind_n in_o due_a temper_n free_a from_o inordinate_a passion_n of_o wrath_n bitterness_n etc._n etc._n 3._o before_o pra_fw-la yer_z use_v some_o holy_a meditation_n concern_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o god_n as_o his_o power_n wisdom_n holiness_n justice_n mercy_n etc._n etc._n or_o touch_v our_o own_o vileness_n etc._n etc._n to_o this_o end_n also_o it_o be_v good_a to_o read_v some_o portion_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n if_o we_o may_v convenient_o do_v it_o before_o prayer_n 4._o use_v watchfulness_n over_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n both_o before_o prayer_n and_o in_o prayer_n labour_v to_o cast_v out_o and_o to_o keep_v out_o idle_a vain_a and_o worldly_a thought_n and_o carnal_a affection_n and_o lust_n etc._n etc._n this_o watchfulness_n be_v a_o special_a help_n unto_o prayer_n and_o therefore_o often_o join_v with_o it_o in_o scripture_n as_o matth._n 26._o 41._o watch_z and_o pray_v lest_o you_o fall_v into_o temptation_n etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 4._o 7._o be_v sober_a and_o watch_v unto_o prayer_n ephes_n 6._o 18._o pray_v always_o with_o all_o manner_n of_o prayer_n and_o watch_v thereunto_o use_v use_v let_v we_o then_o be_v exhort_v careful_o to_o use_v all_o these_o and_o the_o like_a help_n to_o further_o we_o in_o performance_n of_o this_o hard_a and_o difficult_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n to_o this_o end_n often_o think_v of_o the_o difficulty_n of_o it_o and_o of_o our_o unfitness_n and_o unability_n to_o perform_v it_o in_o any_o good_a sort_n rom._n 8._o 26._o we_o know_v not_o what_o we_o shall_v pray_v as_o we_o ought_v etc._n etc._n the_o reason_n why_o many_o pray_v so_o cold_o and_o with_o so_o little_a feel_v faith_n and_o comfort_n be_v because_o they_o use_v not_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o help_v themselves_o in_o this_o duty_n so_o much_o of_o the_o place_n whither_o our_o saviour_n withdraw_v himself_o now_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o duty_n there_o perform_v which_o be_v prayer_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o in_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n though_o in_o regard_n of_o himself_o he_o have_v nothing_o so_o much_o need_v of_o prayer_n as_o we_o have_v yet_o do_v use_v to_o give_v himself_o to_o it_o and_o to_o this_o end_n do_v set_v apart_o special_a time_n as_o we_o see_v here_o hence_o gather_v that_o we_o ought_v much_o more_o to_o be_v diligent_a in_o this_o exercise_n of_o prayer_n and_o for_o this_o end_n to_o set_v apart_o special_a hour_n and_o time_n and_o that_o daily_a but_o of_o this_o i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o the_o next_o sabbath_n god_n will_v upon_o 1_o thes_n 5._o 17._o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o this_o reprove_v such_o as_o be_v negligent_a in_o this_o duty_n of_o private_a prayer_n seldom_o or_o never_o acquaint_v themselves_o with_o god_n or_o lay_v open_a to_o he_o their_o special_a and_o personal_a want_n etc._n etc._n some_o indeed_o use_v to_o say_v their_o prayer_n as_o they_o speak_v that_o be_v to_o rehearse_v the_o bare_a word_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n etc._n etc._n but_o scarce_o understand_v one_o petition_n aright_o much_o less_o pray_v with_o any_o true_a faith_n feel_v or_o good_a affection_n etc._n etc._n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o let_v we_o be_v here_o stir_v up_o to_o diligence_n in_o this_o duty_n upon_o all_o occasion_n daily_o remember_v that_o 1_o thes_n 5._o 17._o pray_v without_o cease_v that_o be_v upon_o all_o occasion_n constant_o so_o rom._n 12._o 12._o and_o luke_n 18._o 1._o shall_v christ_n jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v so_o diligent_a in_o this_o exercise_n and_o shall_v we_o be_v slack_a consider_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o duty_n and_o how_o profitable_a and_o comfortable_a it_o be_v be_v conscionable_o perform_v if_o so_o much_o good_a be_v get_v and_o fruit_n reap_v by_o the_o society_n of_o some_o worthy_a man_n how_o much_o more_o by_o converse_v with_o god_n in_o frequent_a prayer_n chrysostom_n in_o psal_n 4._o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o our_o saviour_n give_v himself_o to_o prayer_n thereby_o to_o prepare_v himself_o to_o the_o work_n of_o those_o miracle_n which_o follow_v hence_o learn_v that_o prayer_n shall_v be_v use_v as_o a_o preparative_a unto_o great_a and_o weighty_a duty_n see_v before_o chap._n 1._o 35._o mark_v 6._o 47_o etc._n etc._n to_o 53._o and_o when_o even_o be_v come_v etc._n etc._n 1621._o decem._n 2._o 1621._o of_o the_o antecedent_n go_v before_o these_o two_o miracle_n of_o christ_n mention_v in_o these_o verse_n you_o have_v hear_v out_o of_o the_o two_o former_a verse_n now_o the_o next_o main_a thing_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o history_n be_v the_o special_a occasion_n of_o work_v the_o miracle_n where_o 1._o the_o evangelist_n mention_v the_o circumstance_n of_o time_n when_o these_o occasion_n happen_v when_o even_o be_v come_v 2._o the_o occasion_n themselves_o which_o be_v two_o 1._o the_o absence_n of_o our_o saviour_n from_o his_o disciple_n and_o the_o distance_n of_o place_n which_o be_v between_o they_o they_o be_v in_o the_o ship_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n and_o he_o remain_v behind_o alone_o upon_o the_o land_n 2._o the_o great_a trouble_n and_o danger_n in_o which_o they_o be_v in_o christ_n absence_n he_o see_v they_o trouble_v or_o toil_v in_o row_v the_o ship_n for_o the_o wind_n be_v against_o they_o when_o even_o be_v come_v object_n joh._n 5_o 16._o it_o be_v say_v that_o when_o even_o be_v come_v the_o disciple_n go_v down_o into_o the_o sea_n and_o take_v ship_n etc._n etc._n how_o then_o be_v it_o here_o say_v by_o mark_n that_o when_o even_o be_v come_v the_o ship_n be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n answ_n 1._o some_o think_v that_o john_n use_v a_o recapitulation_n or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d brief_o mention_v that_o which_o be_v do_v before_o as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v do_v afterward_o sic_fw-la jansen_n 2._o it_o may_v be_v further_o answer_v that_o the_o jew_n reckon_v two_o part_n of_o the_o evening_n the_o first_o beginning_n about_o the_o nine_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n as_o they_o call_v it_o that_o be_v about_o three_o of_o the_o clock_n or_o the_o three_o hour_n after_o noon_n as_o we_o reckon_v at_o what_o time_n it_o be_v think_v that_o the_o evening-sacrifice_n do_v begin_v and_o this_o they_o account_v as_o part_v of_o the_o evening_n because_o about_o that_o hour_n the_o day_n begin_v to_o decline_v and_o to_o draw_v towards_o a_o end_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o evening_n they_o reckon_v from_o about_o the_o time_n of_o the_o sun_n be_v go_v down_o till_o it_o be_v dark_a these_o two_o part_n of_o the_o evening_n it_o be_v likely_a be_v mean_v exod._n 12._o 6._o where_o it_o be_v say_v the_o passover_n shall_v be_v kill_v between_o two_o evening_n for_o so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o original_a that_o be_v between_o two_o part_n of_o the_o evening_n see_v willet_n in_o locum_fw-la et_fw-la junium_fw-la et_fw-la casaub_n contr_n à _fw-fr baron_fw-fr pag._n 473._o beza_n in_o mar._n 15._o 25._o now_o it_o be_v likely_a that_o st._n john_n speak_v of_o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o evening_n and_o st._n mark_v here_o of_o the_o second_o part_n sic_fw-la lyserus_n howsoever_o it_o be_v most_o likely_a that_o it_o be_v now_o near_o unto_o night_n because_o we_o hear_v before_o ver._n 35._o that_o the_o day_n be_v far_o spend_v when_o christ_n wrought_v the_o miracle_n of_o the_o loau_n after_o which_o he_o send_v over_o his_o disciple_n to_o bethsaida_n by_o ship_n as_o we_o have_v also_o hear_v now_o some_o time_n must_v be_v allow_v for_o that_o their_o departure_n and_o then_o there_o must_v also_o be_v more_o time_n allow_v for_o their_o row_v of_o the_o ship_n before_o they_o can_v get_v so_o far_o as_o into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n now_o this_o circumstance_n of_o time_n be_v add_v the_o more_o to_o set_v out_o the_o forlorn_a and_o afflict_a estate_n of_o the_o disciple_n be_v now_o absent_a from_o christ_n and_o far_o distant_a from_o he_o and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o in_o great_a trouble_n and_o danger_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o storm_n and_o all_o this_o when_o night_n
heart_n be_v far_o from_o god_n be_v draw_v away_o with_o the_o sin_n of_o covetousness_n see_v joh._n 13._o 27._o so_o simon_n magus_n draw_v near_o to_o god_n outward_o by_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o by_o make_v some_o outward_a profession_n of_o religion_n but_o his_o heart_n be_v not_o right_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o in_o the_o gall_n of_o bitterness_n etc._n etc._n see_v act_n 8._o 12_o 21._o see_v matth._n 21._o 28._o the_o parable_n of_o the_o two_o son_n one_o whereof_o say_v he_o will_v go_v work_n in_o the_o vineyard_n but_o go_v not_o reas_n 1_o reas_n 1._o the_o chief_a care_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v to_o please_v man_n and_o to_o win_v credit_n and_o praise_n from_o man_n not_o to_o please_v god_n or_o to_o approve_v themselves_o to_o he_o therefore_o they_o be_v careful_a to_o seem_v religious_a in_o the_o outward_a duty_n of_o god_n worship_n but_o no_o conscience_n do_v they_o make_v of_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a worship_n of_o the_o heart_n whereof_o god_n alone_o take_v notice_n thus_o the_o pharisee_n do_v all_o religious_a duty_n to_o be_v see_v and_o approve_v of_o man_n as_o our_o saviour_n show_v matth._n 6._o which_o make_v they_o to_o rest_v only_o in_o outward_a duty_n never_o give_v their_o heart_n to_o god_n luke_n 16._o 15._o you_o be_v they_o which_o justify_v yourselves_o before_o man_n but_o god_n know_v your_o heart_n q._n d._n he_o know_v that_o your_o heart_n be_v not_o upright_o before_o he_o but_o hypocritical_a and_o wicked_a reas_n 2_o reas_n 2._o they_o think_v god_n be_v please_v with_o outward_a service_n of_o itself_o therefore_o they_o rest_v in_o that_o alone_a use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v then_o that_o outward_a conformity_n in_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n worship_n be_v not_o enough_o to_o make_v one_o a_o good_a christian_a or_o to_o prove_v he_o to_o be_v such_o a_o one_o for_o gross_a hypocrite_n such_o as_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n be_v may_v be_v forward_o in_o 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and_o have_v the_o good_a testimony_n and_o approbation_n of_o man_n for_o our_o good_a conversation_n and_o not_o only_o the_o good_a testimony_n of_o the_o better_a sort_n but_o of_o all_o so_o far_o as_o be_v possible_a rom._n 12._o 17._o provide_v thing_n honest_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n phil._n 4._o 8._o whatsoever_o thing_n be_v true_a honest_a etc._n etc._n and_o of_o good_a report_n if_o there_o be_v any_o virtue_n and_o praise_n etc._n etc._n 1_o tim._n 3._o 7._o a_o bishop_n shall_v have_v good_a report_n even_o from_o without_o so_o every_o christian_a as_o we_o be_v first_o and_o principal_o to_o approve_v our_o life_n and_o conversation_n to_o god_n so_o we_o be_v not_o to_o neglect_v or_o contemn_v the_o good_a opinion_n and_o approbation_n of_o man_n so_o far_o as_o it_o may_v be_v have_v and_o procure_v with_o the_o keep_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n now_o the_o good_a testimony_n and_o approbation_n of_o man_n be_v procure_v two_o way_n especial_o 1._o 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good_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o so_o much_o that_o they_o just_o open_v the_o mouth_n of_o other_o against_o they_o to_o speak_v evil_a of_o they_o etc._n etc._n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o that_o which_o be_v here_o speak_v chief_o of_o the_o miracle_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o do_v they_o all_o well_o be_v true_a in_o the_o large_a sense_n of_o all_o other_o action_n of_o his_o life_n upon_o earth_n that_o he_o do_v they_o all_o well_o yea_o perfect_o well_o not_o fail_v any_o way_n either_o in_o the_o matter_n or_o manner_n of_o do_v all_o his_o work_n and_o action_n be_v most_o perfect_o good_a just_a and_o holy_a without_o mixture_n of_o sin_n in_o any_o of_o they_o not_o only_o his_o miracle_n but_o his_o preach_n pray_v conference_n keep_v the_o sabbath_n etc._n etc._n joh._n 8._o 46._o which_o of_o you_o convince_v i_o of_o sin_n he_o fullfil_v all_o righteousness_n and_o all_o obedience_n due_a to_o both_o table_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n and_o 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by_o his_o perfect_a active_a obedience_n and_o righteousness_n be_v justify_v before_o god_n see_v rom._n 10._o 4._o use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v christ_n do_v all_o thing_n well_o as_o the_o people_n here_o free_o acknowledge_v and_o yet_o at_o other_o time_n he_o be_v charge_v and_o accuse_v by_o other_o as_o a_o evil_a doer_n as_o a_o friend_n of_o sinner_n as_o a_o drunkard_n and_o glutton_n as_o one_o that_o have_v a_o devil_n etc._n etc._n this_o may_v teach_v all_o christian_n that_o though_o they_o live_v never_o so_o upright_o and_o innocent_o yet_o they_o must_v look_v to_o be_v evil_o speak_v of_o and_o to_o be_v unjust_o charge_v and_o slander_v as_o evil_a doer_n therefore_o when_o this_o come_v so_o to_o pass_v we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v discourage_v only_o look_v to_o this_o that_o we_o so_o walk_v and_o live_v that_o we_o give_v not_o just_a occasion_n to_o the_o profane_a and_o wicked_a to_o open_v their_o mouth_n against_o we_o etc._n etc._n finis_fw-la septimi_fw-la capitis_fw-la chap._n viii_o mark_v 8._o 1_o unto_o the_o 10._o in_o those_o day_n the_o multitude_n be_v very_o great_a and_o have_v nothing_o to_o eat_v jesus_n call_v his_o 1622._o sept._n 15._o 1622._o disciple_n unto_o he_o and_o say_v unto_o they_o etc._n etc._n the_o principal_a part_n of_o this_o chapter_n be_v these_o 1._o our_o saviour_n himself_o miraculous_o feed_v of_o 4000_o with_o seven_o loaf_n and_o a_o few_o fish_n from_o verse_n 1._o unto_o the_o 10._o 2._o his_o answer_n to_o the_o pharisee_n question_v with_o he_o and_o tempt_v he_o by_o seek_v of_o he_o a_o sign_n from_o heaven_n from_o verse_n 10._o unto_o the_o 14._o 3._o his_o admonition_n give_v to_o his_o disciple_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o leaven_n of_o the_o
people_n fat_a etc._n etc._n thus_o pharaoh_n harden_v his_o own_o heart_n wilful_o the_o lord_n in_o justice_n give_v he_o up_o further_o and_o further_o to_o be_v harden_v so_o those_o profane_a gentile_n rom._n 1._o 21._o because_o they_o know_v god_n in_o some_o sort_n by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o by_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n yet_o do_v not_o glorify_v he_o as_o god_n but_o contrary_a to_o the_o light_n of_o their_o natural_a conscience_n live_v in_o gross_a idolatry_n therefore_o god_n give_v they_o up_o to_o vile_a affection_n and_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n ver._n 26_o 28._o use_v use_v see_v how_o fearful_a and_o dangerous_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v for_o any_o thus_o wilful_o to_o harden_v themselves_o in_o sin_n against_o the_o light_n of_o their_o conscience_n take_v heed_n of_o it_o lest_o god_n in_o justice_n give_v thou_o over_o to_o be_v further_o and_o further_o harden_v yea_o to_o final_a impenitency_n mark_v 8._o 14._o now_o the_o disciple_n 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not_o be_v leave_v behind_o or_o be_v part_v from_o he_o no_o not_o for_o a_o small_a time_n but_o may_v keep_v constant_o with_o he_o to_o hear_v his_o doctrine_n and_o see_v his_o great_a miracle_n for_o confirmation_n of_o their_o faith_n this_o zeal_n and_o earnestness_n in_o follow_v christ_n do_v no_o doubt_n so_o take_v up_o and_o possess_v their_o mind_n and_o thought_n that_o it_o make_v they_o at_o this_o time_n to_o forget_v to_o take_v more_o provision_n of_o bread_n with_o they_o observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o see_v here_o in_o christ_n disciple_n a_o example_n of_o great_a zeal_n and_o forwardness_n in_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n in_o that_o they_o be_v so_o earnest_a in_o follow_v christ_n and_o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o doctrine_n miracle_n and_o private_a conference_n and_o be_v in_o their_o mind_n so_o take_v up_o therewith_o that_o they_o forget_v and_o neglect_v their_o ordinary_a food_n they_o forget_v to_o provide_v bread_n sufficient_a for_o they_o 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with_o they_o to_o serve_v they_o in_o their_o journey_n the_o like_a zeal_n and_o earnest_a affection_n shall_v be_v in_o we_o in_o performance_n of_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n whereby_o god_n be_v glorify_v and_o ourselves_o and_o other_o edify_v towards_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n we_o shall_v be_v so_o earnest_a and_o diligent_a in_o they_o that_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n shall_v be_v great_o possess_v and_o take_v up_o with_o desire_n and_o care_n to_o perform_v they_o 1_o tim._n 4._o 15._o meditate_v upon_o these_o thing_n give_v thyself_o whole_o to_o they_o or_o be_v thou_o in_o these_o thing_n that_o be_v be_v whole_o take_v up_o with_o they_o our_o saviour_n be_v sometime_o so_o earnest_a in_o teach_v the_o people_n and_o so_o take_v up_o therewith_o that_o he_o neglect_v his_o meat_n as_o we_o see_v joh._n 4._o 31._o so_o the_o people_n be_v sometime_o so_o zealous_a and_o earnest_a to_o hear_v he_o and_o see_v his_o miracle_n that_o they_o be_v content_a to_o go_v long_o hungry_a to_o that_o end_n mat._n 15._o 32._o they_o continue_v with_o he_o three_o day_n fast_v in_o the_o wilderness_n jam._n 1._o 19_o be_v swift_a to_o hear_v use_v 2_o use_v 1._o to_o reprove_v the_o coldness_n and_o negligence_n of_o many_o in_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n who_o have_v no_o earnest_a care_n or_o desire_v at_o all_o to_o such_o duty_n nor_o show_v any_o zeal_n or_o forwardness_n in_o they_o but_o be_v careless_a and_o negligent_a of_o such_o duty_n as_o prayer_n hear_v read_v etc._n etc._n their_o heart_n and_o mind_n be_v not_o take_v up_o with_o love_n and_o desire_v of_o holy_a exercise_n how_o far_o from_o the_o zeal_n of_o christ_n disciple_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o this_o zealous_a care_n and_o forwardness_n in_o performance_n of_o all_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n our_o heart_n and_o mind_n must_v be_v take_v up_o with_o they_o to_o this_o end_n labour_n to_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o all_o such_o holy_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n as_o prayer_n hear_v god_n word_n reading_n etc._n etc._n and_o to_o find_v true_a comfort_n and_o sweetness_n in_o they_o then_o this_o will_v inflame_v we_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o earnestness_n to_o perform_v they_o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o the_o disciple_n here_o be_v far_o from_o distract_n and_o trouble_v their_o mind_n with_o immoderate_a care_n of_o earthly_a thing_n insomuch_o that_o out_o of_o a_o desire_n to_o follow_v christ_n they_o neglect_v and_o forget_v to_o take_v provision_n of_o bread_n with_o they_o though_o they_o have_v but_o one_o loaf_n leave_v which_o shall_v teach_v we_o after_o their_o example_n that_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o trouble_v or_o distract_v our_o mind_n with_o immoderate_a care_n of_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n as_o meat_n drink_v raiment_n mean_v to_o live_v upon_o etc._n
of_o the_o town_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o ver._n 23._o 3._o the_o manner_n and_o order_n of_o proceed_v use_v by_o christ_n in_o work_v the_o miracle_n that_o he_o spit_v on_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o blind_a etc._n etc._n ver._n 23_o 24_o 25._o 4._o the_o miracle_n itself_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o 25_o verse_n he_o be_v restore_v to_o perfect_a sight_n 5._o the_o consequent_a that_o follow_v upon_o the_o miracle_n our_o saviour_n send_v he_o that_o be_v cure_v home_o to_o his_o own_o house_n charge_v he_o neither_o to_o go_v into_o the_o town_n nor_o to_o tell_v it_o to_o any_o in_o the_o town_n ver._n 26._o of_o the_o first_o the_o occasion_n of_o the_o miracle_n 1._o our_o saviour_n come_v to_o bethsaida_n 2._o the_o bring_n of_o a_o blind_a man_n unto_o he_o 3._o the_o suit_n and_o request_v make_v unto_o he_o in_o behalf_n of_o the_o blind_a man_n by_o those_o that_o bring_v he_o they_o beseech_v he_o to_o touch_v he_o he_o come_v to_o bethsaida_n of_o this_o town_n see_v before_o chap._n 6._o ver_fw-la 45._o it_o be_v a_o town_n of_o galilee_n where_o our_o saviour_n have_v before_o wrought_v sundry_a miracle_n as_o may_v be_v gather_v from_o matth._n 11._o 20._o where_o it_o be_v say_v he_o upbraid_v those_o city_n where_o most_o of_o his_o mighty_a work_n be_v do_v because_o they_o repent_v nor_o among_o which_o city_n bethsaida_n be_v one_o there_o name_v ver._n 21._o whence_o it_o may_v also_o appear_v that_o although_o our_o saviour_n have_v wrought_v so_o many_o miracle_n and_o also_o preach_v and_o teach_v often_o in_o this_o city_n or_o town_n as_o be_v likely_a yet_o the_o inhabitant_n do_v not_o profit_v thereby_o unto_o true_a repentance_n but_o unthankful_o and_o obstinate_o contemn_v his_o doctrine_n and_o miracle_n and_o therefore_o he_o there_o denounce_v a_o woe_n against_o they_o yea_o he_o pass_v sentence_n of_o eternal_a damnation_n in_o hell_n against_o they_o tell_v they_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o tolerable_a for_o tyre_n 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the_o conversion_n of_o some_o of_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n now_o vouchsafe_v to_o come_v again_o to_o this_o town_n both_o to_o preach_v there_o as_o be_v likely_a and_o also_o to_o work_v this_o miracle_n though_o not_o in_o the_o town_n yet_o near_o unto_o it_o that_o so_o by_o these_o mean_n at_o least_o some_o of_o the_o inhabitant_n may_v be_v move_v to_o repent_v and_o believe_v in_o he_o observe_v observe_v the_o former_a unthankfulness_n of_o this_o people_n of_o bethsaida_n and_o their_o great_a contempt_n of_o christ_n doctrine_n and_o miracle_n do_v not_o hinder_v he_o from_o come_v again_o to_o this_o town_n to_o do_v they_o good_a by_o his_o teach_v and_o miracle_n and_o though_o the_o great_a part_n as_o be_v likely_a be_v so_o obstinate_a that_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o their_o repentance_n yet_o his_o care_n be_v to_o use_v the_o best_a mean_n to_o call_v some_o at_o the_o least_o this_o may_v teach_v minister_n of_o the_o word_n not_o to_o suffer_v the_o untowardness_n or_o unthankfulness_n of_o their_o people_n to_o hinder_v or_o discourage_v they_o from_o do_v their_o duty_n in_o preach_v the_o word_n to_o they_o and_o in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o gain_v they_o to_o the_o lord_n if_o it_o may_v be_v though_o they_o show_v never_o so_o great_a contempt_n of_o the_o ministry_n yea_o though_o they_o shall_v show_v themselves_o obstinate_a and_o to_o be_v wilful_a contemner_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n so_o as_o there_o may_v seem_v little_a or_o no_o hope_n of_o do_v good_a upon_o they_o yet_o ought_v not_o a_o minister_n of_o god_n in_o this_o case_n utter_o to_o cast_v off_o such_o or_o to_o give_v over_o use_v mean_n to_o call_v and_o gain_v they_o to_o repentance_n but_o with_o much_o patience_n to_o suffer_v their_o untowardness_n and_o unthankfulness_n and_o still_o to_o continue_v his_o care_n and_o pain_n in_o use_v the_o best_a mean_n both_o by_o his_o public_a teach_v and_o otherwise_o by_o private_a admonition_n and_o good_a example_n of_o life_n to_o do_v they_o good_a prove_v if_o god_n at_o any_o time_n will_v give_v they_o repentance_n 2_o tim._n 2._o 25._o yea_o although_o when_o a_o minister_n of_o god_n have_v long_a time_n labour_v and_o do_v all_o he_o can_v to_o do_v his_o people_n good_a yet_o the_o great_a part_n reject_v the_o mean_n of_o their_o own_o salvation_n so_o as_o there_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v little_a or_o no_o hope_n of_o their_o amendment_n yet_o ought_v a_o faithful_a pastor_n with_o patience_n to_o suffer_v their_o unthankfulness_n and_o constant_o to_o go_v on_o in_o his_o ministry_n in_o hope_n to_o do_v good_a unto_o other_o which_o be_v more_o tractable_a and_o do_v profit_n by_o the_o mean_n as_o paul_n 2_o tim._n 2._o 10._o i_o endure_v all_o thing_n for_o the_o elect_v sake_n etc._n etc._n so_o must_v we_o for_o the_o elect_v sake_n that_o they_o may_v obtain_v salvation_n by_o our_o mean_n suffer_v the_o untowardness_n and_o wilful_a contempt_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o reprobate_a ibi_fw-la aequanimiter_fw-la portandi_fw-la sunt_fw-la mali_fw-la ubi_fw-la aliqui_fw-la reperiuntur_fw-la boni_fw-la say_v a_o ancient_a writer_n ivo_n carnot_n epist_n 26._o ex_fw-la gregorio_n apud_fw-la gratianum_fw-la now_o follow_v the_o second_o special_a occasion_n of_o christ_n work_v this_o miracle_n viz._n the_o bring_n of_o the_o blind_a man_n unto_o he_o while_o he_o be_v in_o the_o town_n who_o they_o be_v that_o bring_v or_o lead_v he_o to_o christ_n be_v not_o express_v it_o be_v most_o likely_a they_o be_v of_o his_o near_a friend_n or_o acquaintance_n who_o perform_v this_o work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n to_o he_o in_o lead_v he_o to_o christ_n he_o be_v blind_a and_o so_o unfit_a to_o go_v and_o to_o find_v out_o christ_n of_o himself_o quest_n quest_n what_o move_v they_o to_o bring_v he_o to_o christ_n answ_n answ_n no_o doubt_n but_o the_o fame_n they_o have_v hear_v of_o his_o former_a miracle_n or_o else_o the_o sight_n of_o some_o of_o they_o do_v move_v they_o to_o believe_v and_o rest_v persuade_v of_o christ_n power_n and_o willingness_n to_o cure_v he_o if_o he_o be_v bring_v unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o in_o compassion_n to_o the_o blind_a man_n they_o afford_v he_o this_o help_n to_o bring_v and_o conduct_v he_o to_o christ_n to_o be_v cure_v of_o his_o blindness_n observe_v observe_v that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o christian_n to_o show_v mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o such_o as_o be_v in_o outward_a misery_n or_o affliction_n be_v ready_a to_o help_v and_o relieve_v they_o therein_o see_v this_o point_n handle_v before_o chap._n 7._o ver._n 32._o mark_v 8._o 22_o etc._n etc._n and_o he_o come_v to_o bethsaida_n and_o they_o bring_v a_o blind_a man_n unto_o he_o and_o beseech_v he_o to_o touch_v 1625._o mar._n 27._o 1625._o he_o etc._n etc._n now_o follow_v the_o three_o special_a occasion_n of_o the_o miracle_n their_o suit_n or_o request_v make_v to_o christ_n in_o behalf_n of_o this_o blind_a man_n they_o beseech_v he_o to_o touch_v he_o that_o be_v by_o touch_v to_o heal_v or_o cure_v he_o of_o this_o blindness_n for_o that_o be_v their_o meaning_n the_o outward_a gesture_n of_o touch_v be_v put_v for_o the_o cure_n itself_o so_o before_o chap._n 7._o ver._n 32._o they_o beseech_v he_o to_o put_v his_o hand_n but_o upon_o the_o deaf_a and_o dumb_a man_n that_o be_v by_o this_o mean_n to_o cure_v he_o and_o in_o this_o request_n no_o doubt_n but_o the_o blind_a man_n himself_o join_v with_o they_o now_o this_o prayer_n or_o request_n put_v up_o unto_o christ_n by_o they_o be_v a_o evident_a argument_n of_o their_o faith_n that_o they_o do_v believe_v that_o christ_n be_v able_a and_o willing_a to_o cure_v he_o be_v seek_v unto_o
certainty_n of_o it_o and_o must_v serve_v to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n therein_o and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o because_o this_o history_n do_v contain_v excellent_a matter_n of_o instruction_n and_o comfort_n for_o the_o true_a church_n and_o faithful_a servant_n of_o christ_n as_o we_o shall_v hear_v afterward_o god_n will_v observe_v 2._o our_o saviour_n choose_v none_o to_o be_v with_o he_o to_o see_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o transfiguration_n but_o such_o as_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o his_o true_a and_o faithful_a discipleâ—_n as_o peter_n james_n and_o john_n for_o which_o cause_n judas_n iscariot_n be_v none_o of_o the_o three_o hence_o we_o learn_v what_o kind_n of_o person_n they_o be_v who_o shall_v see_v the_o heavenly_a glory_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v viz._n none_o but_o such_o as_o be_v christ_n true_a disciple_n in_o this_o life_n none_o but_o true_a believer_n and_o sanctify_a person_n such_o as_o do_v not_o only_o make_v outward_a 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use_v 3_o use_v 3_o if_o we_o will_v know_v and_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v hereafter_o see_v and_o be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n glory_n in_o heaven_n labour_n first_o in_o this_o life_n to_o be_v join_v to_o he_o by_o true_a faith_n that_o we_o may_v feel_v he_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o to_o show_v forth_o this_o faith_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o holiness_n of_o life_n if_o we_o will_v be_v receive_v up_o into_o that_o heavenly_a mount_n whither_o he_o be_v ascend_v before_o we_o there_o to_o behold_v his_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a glory_n and_o to_o partake_v in_o it_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o saint_n let_v we_o look_v to_o it_o that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o his_o true_a disciple_n that_o be_v of_o his_o faithful_a saint_n and_o servant_n such_o as_o these_o three_o be_v who_o christ_n take_v with_o he_o into_o the_o earthly_a mount_n to_o see_v his_o excellent_a glory_n labour_v above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n for_o 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hierom_n testify_v of_o the_o mount_n tabor_n that_o it_o be_v mira_fw-la rotunditate_fw-la sublimis_fw-la vide_fw-la maldonat_fw-la cvi_fw-la incertum_fw-la videtur_fw-la vide_fw-la potius_fw-la casaub_n contra_fw-la baron_n exerc._n 15._o ann._n 33._o num._n 29._o quest_n quest_n why_o do_v our_o saviour_n lead_v they_o up_o into_o this_o mountain_n apart_o answ_n answ_n 1._o because_o he_o intend_v to_o give_v himself_o to_o private_a prayer_n thereby_o to_o fit_v and_o prepare_v himself_o to_o his_o transfiguration_n for_o which_o a_o private_a place_n be_v fit_a luke_n 9_o 28._o he_o go_v up_o into_o a_o mountain_n to_o pray_v viz._n that_o there_o he_o may_v be_v private_a with_o his_o three_o disciple_n and_o free_a from_o distraction_n so_o at_o other_o time_n when_o he_o intend_v to_o pray_v private_o he_o use_v to_o go_v apart_o into_o some_o private_a mountain_n or_o hill_n as_o mark_v 6._o 46._o and_o lukâ—_n 6._o 12._o 2._o that_o the_o disciple_n may_v also_o be_v free_a 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our_o saviour_n constant_a custom_n to_o teach_v the_o people_n on_o all_o occasion_n as_o here_o we_o see_v and_o luke_n 4._o 16._o he_o come_v to_o nazareth_n and_o as_o his_o custom_n be_v go_v into_o the_o synagogue_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n and_o stand_v up_o for_o to_o read_v etc._n etc._n so_o paul_n at_o thessalonica_n as_o his_o manner_n be_v go_v into_o a_o synagogue_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o three_o sabbath_n day_n reason_v with_o they_o out_o of_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n act._n 17._o 2._o so_o shall_v it_o be_v the_o ordinary_a and_o constant_a custom_n of_o all_o faithful_a minister_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o preach_v the_o word_n and_o other_o ministerial_a duty_n as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v that_o it_o may_v not_o only_o be_v say_v of_o they_o that_o they_o teach_v their_o people_n now_o and_o then_o but_o that_o it_o be_v their_o constant_a custom_n so_o to_o do_v etc._n etc._n so_o likewise_o shall_v it_o be_v with_o all_o other_o christian_n in_o the_o duty_n both_o of_o their_o general_n and_o particular_a calling_n that_o be_v in_o practice_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n which_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o they_o in_o their_o several_a place_n as_o in_o duty_n of_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n read_v the_o scripture_n govern_v their_o family_n religious_o etc._n etc._n they_o be_v not_o only_o to_o do_v these_o and_o the_o like_a duty_n now_o and_o then_o at_o some_o special_a time_n but_o ordinary_o and_o constant_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o they_o etc._n etc._n that_o it_o may_v be_v say_v of_o they_o that_o it_o be_v their_o usual_a custom_n to_o pray_v read_v catechise_v their_o family_n etc._n etc._n and_o to_o walk_v conscionable_o in_o their_o particular_a calling_n 1_o tim._n 4._o 7._o exercise_v thyself_o unto_o godliness_n that_o be_v inure_v and_o accustom_v thyself_o ordinary_o and_o daily_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o religious_a duty_n etc._n etc._n use_v use_v for_o reproof_n of_o such_o as_o be_v not_o constant_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o general_n or_o particular_a calling_n touch_v duty_n of_o general_a call_v prayer_n reading_z etc._n etc._n many_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o or_o else_o perform_v they_o now_o and_o then_o only_o by_o fit_n and_o start_v at_o some_o special_a time_n when_o they_o be_v in_o a_o good_a vein_n but_o keep_v no_o constant_a or_o settle_a course_n therein_o it_o be_v not_o their_o ordinary_a custom_n and_o practice_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o religious_a duty_n of_o prayer_n read_v and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n in_o public_a and_o private_a etc._n etc._n but_o it_o be_v rather_o a_o extraordinary_a matter_n with_o they_o to_o perform_v these_o duty_n so_o that_o when_o they_o do_v perform_v they_o it_o can_v be_v say_v of_o they_o that_o they_o do_v such_o and_o such_o christian_a duty_n as_o they_o be_v wont_v to_o do_v or_o according_a â—o_o their_o custom_n but_o rather_o contrary_a to_o their_o custom_n or_o more_o than_o they_o use_v to_o do_v etc._n etc._n other_o there_o be_v who_o be_v as_o inconstant_a and_o unsettled_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o particular_a calling_n either_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o and_o live_v idle_o and_o unprofitable_o in_o their_o place_n or_o else_o take_v liberty_n to_o neglect_v or_o omit_v they_o when_o they_o listen_v and_o to_o spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o precious_a time_n in_o idle_a course_n in_o follow_v the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n or_o carnal_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n etc._n etc._n mark_v 10._o 2._o and_o the_o pharisee_n come_v to_o he_o and_o ask_v he_o be_v it_o lawful_a for_o a_o man_n to_o put_v away_o his_o wife_n etc._n etc._n 1627._o jaâ—â—_n 27._o 1627._o of_o the_o antecedent_n or_o occasion_n make_v way_n to_o the_o disputation_n between_o our_o saviour_n and_o the_o pharisee_n touch_v divorce_n we_o hear_v verse_n 1_o now_o follow_v the_o disputation_n itself_o from_o verse_n 2._o to_o the_o 10_o which_o consist_v of_o 4._o part_n 1._o the_o question_n move_v by_o they_o unto_o he_o touch_v this_o matter_n whether_o lawful_a for_o a_o man_n to_o put_v away_o his_o wife_n etc._n etc._n 2._o his_o first_o brief_a answer_n to_o that_o question_n by_o propound_v another_o to_o they_o verse_n 3_o 3._o their_o reply_n unto_o this_o answer_n of_o our_o saviour_n verse_n 4._o 4._o our_o saviour_n second_o and_o more_o full_a and_o large_a answer_n and_o resolution_n of_o the_o matter_n question_v verse_n 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o of_o the_o first_o consider_v 1._o the_o person_n that_o come_v and_o move_v this_o question_n the_o pharisee_n 2._o the_o question_n itself_o 3._o the_o end_n for_o which_o they_o propound_v it_o to_o our_o saviour_n which_o be_v to_o tempt_v he_o the_o pharisee_n come_v to_o he_o this_o word_n pharisee_n as_o you_o have_v be_v often_o teach_v be_v the_o name_n of_o a_o special_a sect_n among_o the_o jew_n in_o our_o saviour_n time_n who_o profess_v great_a knowledge_n in_o the_o scripture_n and_o extraordinary_a strictness_n in_o outward_a holiness_n of_o life_n etc._n etc._n see_v before_o chap._n 2._o 24._o &_o chap._n 7._o 1._o many_o of_o they_o be_v public_a teacher_n matth._n 22._o 2._o they_o come_v to_o he_o what_o move_v they_o now_o to_o come_v and_o to_o propound_v this_o question_n to_o our_o saviour_n by_o way_n of_o tempt_v he_o be_v not_o express_v but_o it_o be_v most_o likely_a it_o be_v their_o envy_n against_o christ_n for_o that_o they_o see_v the_o people_n flock_v so_o unto_o he_o and_o that_o he_o teach_v they_o so_o often_o and_o wrought_v so_o many_o miracle_n whereby_o his_o name_n grow_v great_a and_o great_a and_o their_o credit_n be_v diminish_v therefore_o they_o take_v this_o time_n when_o he_o be_v teach_v the_o people_n to_o come_v with_o this_o tempt_a question_n thereby_o to_o entrap_v or_o ensnare_v he_o or_o to_o confound_v and_o disgrace_v he_o if_o it_o may_v be_v before_o all_o the_o people_n so_o they_o will_v neither_o hear_v and_o embrace_v christ_n doctrine_n themselves_o nor_o suffer_v other_o neither_o enter_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n nor_o permit_v other_o etc._n etc._n matth._n 23._o 13._o observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o in_o that_o when_o as_o the_o common_a people_n flock_v unto_o christ_n to_o hear_v and_o learn_v of_o he_o these_o pharisee_n come_v to_o tempt_v he_o by_o this_o question_n hence_o observe_v that_o oftentimes_o the_o common_a and_o mean_a sort_n of_o people_n be_v more_o forward_o to_o embrace_v the_o gospel_n and_o to_o profit_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o it_o than_o man_n of_o great_a and_o high_a place_n and_o account_v in_o the_o world_n matth._n 11._o 5._o it_o be_v say_v the_o poor_a have_v the_o gospel_n preach_v to_o they_o because_o they_o be_v most_o forward_o to_o hear_v and_o receive_v it_o see_v joh._n 7._o 48._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 26._o not_o many_o wise_a man_n after_o â—he_n flesh_n not_o many_o mighty_a not_o many_o noble_a be_v call_v but_o god_n have_v choose_v the_o foolish_a thing_n to_o confound_v the_o wise_a â—â—e_v weak_a to_o confound_v the_o mighty_a base_a thing_n and_o despise_a etc._n etc._n see_v luke_n 7._o 29._o reas_n 1_o reas_n 1._o god_n do_v give_v his_o grace_n free_o and_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n and_o therefore_o as_o soon_o yea_o oftentimes_o soon_o to_o the_o poor_a and_o mean_a sort_n than_o to_o great_a one_o jam._n 2._o 5._o reas_n 2_o reas_n 2._o the_o mean_a sort_n have_v not_o so_o many_o nor_o so_o great_a and_o dangerous_a impediment_n to_o hinder_v they_o from_o embrace_v the_o gospel_n as_o the_o great_a one_o have_v for_o outward_a honour_n dignity_n and_o worldly_a greatness_n be_v a_o dangerous_a snare_n and_o stumble_a block_n to_o hinder_v man_n in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n if_o it_o be_v not_o sanctify_v unto_o they_o reas_n 3_o reas_n 3._o the_o mean_a sort_n be_v not_o so_o full_a of_o worldly_a wisdom_n and_o policy_n and_o so_o not_o so_o apt_a to_o cavil_v and_o object_n against_o the_o truth_n and_o simplicity_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o great_a man_n be_v apt_a to_o do_v use_v 1_o use_v 1._o this_o may_v comfort_v minister_n of_o the_o word_n if_o at_o any_o time_n they_o see_v that_o their_o ministry_n be_v contemn_v or_o little_o regard_v by_o man_n of_o great_a place_n call_v dignity_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o few_o or_o none_o do_v profit_n by_o it_o or_o show_v zeal_n and_o forwardness_n in_o embrace_v their_o doctrine_n beside_o the_o poor_a and_o mean_a sort_n this_o be_v no_o new_a or_o strange_a thing_n but_o such_o as_o have_v and_o do_v usual_o and_o for_o the_o most_o part_n come_v to_o pass_v therefore_o a_o faithful_a minister_n when_o he_o see_v it_o to_o be_v so_o that_o his_o ministry_n do_v good_a only_a
do_v make_v all_o thing_n work_v for_o their_o good_a and_o to_o further_a their_o happiness_n and_o salvation_n rom._n 8._o 28._o all_o cross_n trouble_n misery_n of_o this_o life_n etc._n etc._n by_o this_o he_o do_v strengthen_v they_o to_o perseverance_n in_o grace_n till_o at_o last_o he_o bring_v they_o through_o all_o difficulty_n to_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 5._o keep_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n etc._n etc._n see_v joh._n 10._o 27._o &_o 17._o 11._o use_v 3_o use_v 3_o to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o prayer_n consider_v that_o god_n be_v not_o only_o willing_a and_o ready_a to_o hear_v we_o as_o be_v our_o father_n in_o christ_n but_o also_o able_a to_o give_v we_o that_o we_o ask_v as_o be_v almighty_a with_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v possible_a even_o those_o which_o seem_v to_o we_o most_o hard_a and_o difficult_a to_o be_v grant_v ephes_n 3._o 20._o able_a to_o do_v above_o all_o thing_n we_o ask_v or_o think_v matth._n 8._o 2._o thou_o can_v make_v i_o clean_o yea_o christ_n himself_o mark_v 14._o 36._o abba_n father_n all_o thing_n be_v possible_a to_o thou_o etc._n etc._n in_o the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n for_o thâ—ne_n be_v the_o kingdom_n power_n etc._n etc._n great_a comfort_n in_o our_o prayer_n use_v 4_o use_v 4._o to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n touch_v performance_n of_o all_o god_n promise_v make_v to_o his_o church_n and_o child_n in_o christ_n whether_o of_o temporal_a or_o spiritual_a blessing_n to_o consider_v that_o he_o who_o have_v promise_v be_v able_a to_o perform_v and_o make_v good_a his_o word_n so_o rom._n 4._o 21._o abraham_n stagger_v not_o etc._n etc._n but_o be_v strong_a in_o faith_n be_v full_o persuade_v etc._n etc._n so_o we_o must_v by_o this_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n labour_n to_o have_v our_o faith_n confirm_v in_o god_n promise_n for_o performance_n in_o due_a time_n yea_o in_o such_o promise_v as_o seem_v most_o hard_a to_o be_v perform_v and_o most_o 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at_o all_o time_n when_o we_o have_v occasion_n to_o think_v of_o his_o power_n especial_o when_o his_o hand_n be_v upon_o we_o by_o any_o cross_n or_o affliction_n chastise_v we_o etc._n etc._n 2._o it_o must_v teach_v we_o true_o to_o fear_n god_n be_v of_o such_o wonderful_a power_n able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n now_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n be_v so_o to_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o at_o all_o time_n as_o to_o be_v afraid_a to_o offend_v he_o by_o sin_n yea_o by_o the_o least_o sin_n psal_n 4._o 4._o tremble_v and_o sin_v not_o jer._n 10._o 6._o thy_o name_n be_v great_a in_o might_n who_o will_v not_o fear_v thou_o o_o king_n of_o nation_n how_o be_v earthly_a prince_n fear_v because_o of_o their_o great_a power_n to_o punish_v offender_n though_o they_o be_v but_o mortal_a man_n who_o breath_n be_v in_o their_o nostril_n how_o much_o more_o ought_v we_o to_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o god_n almighty_a power_n etc._n etc._n luke_n 12._o 4._o fear_v not_o they_o that_o kill_v the_o body_n etc._n etc._n though_o we_o be_v not_o to_o fear_v god_n only_o for_o his_o power_n but_o chief_o for_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n as_o it_o be_v psal_n 130._o 4_o yet_o etc._n etc._n make_v not_o leight_n of_o any_o sin_n but_o fear_v and_o tremble_v at_o the_o motion_n of_o it_o arise_v in_o our_o heart_n etc._n etc._n 3._o it_o teach_v we_o what_o to_o do_v at_o such_o time_n as_o we_o feel_v weakness_n and_o unability_n in_o ourselves_o to_o do_v or_o to_o suffer_v any_o thing_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o seek_v to_o he_o that_o be_v almighty_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v possible_a pray_v to_o he_o to_o help_v and_o enable_v we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n to_o do_v those_o duty_n which_o we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o to_o enable_v we_o for_o every_o good_a thought_n word_n and_o work_v to_o this_o end_n labour_n to_o see_v and_o feel_v our_o unability_n in_o ourselves_o for_o these_o thing_n 2_o cor._n 3._o 5._o not_o sufficient_a of_o ourselves_o to_o think_v any_o thing_n etc._n etc._n but_o our_o sufficiency_n be_v from_o god_n therefore_o go_v out_o of_o ourselves_o and_o seek_v to_o he_o that_o be_v all_o power_n and_o who_o power_n be_v perfect_v in_o weakness_n 2_o cor._n 12._o 9_o esay_n 40._o 29._o he_o give_v power_n to_o the_o faint_a etc._n etc._n seek_v to_o he_o for_o help_v in_o performance_n of_o all_o duty_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o without_o which_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o especial_o in_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n of_o his_o worship_n public_a and_o private_a as_o prayer_n hear_v of_o his_o word_n sanctification_n salvation_n etc._n etc._n so_o in_o all_o other_o christian_a duty_n require_v especial_o in_o such_o as_o be_v most_o hard_o and_o contrary_a to_o nature_n as_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n and_o mortify_v our_o lustâ—_n denial_n of_o ourselves_o and_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n etc._n etc._n pray_v with_o paul_n col._n 1._o 11._o that_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n uccord_v to_o his_o glorious_a power_n unto_o all_o patience_n etc._n etc._n so_o in_o duty_n of_o our_o particular_a calling_n when_o we_o find_v weakness_n to_o go_v through_o they_o look_v up_o to_o god_n by_o faith_n and_o seek_v to_o he_o to_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v possible_a etc._n etc._n mark_v 10._o 28._o then_o peter_n begin_v to_o say_v unto_o he_o etc._n etc._n 1628._o nou._n 23._o 1628._o the_o four_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n which_o contain_v our_o saviour_n answer_n to_o peter_n make_v mention_n of_o his_o own_o and_o his_o fellow-disciple_n obedience_n former_o show_v in_o forsake_v all_o they_o have_v and_o follow_v christ_n when_o they_o be_v at_o first_o call_v to_o be_v his_o disciple_n from_o ver_fw-la 28._o to_o ver_fw-la 32._o where_o 1._o consider_v peter_n mention_v or_o make_v profession_n of_o their_o former_a fact_n or_o obedience_n show_v peter_n begin_v to_o say_v etc._n etc._n lo_o we_o have_v leave_v all_o etc._n etc._n ver_fw-la 28._o 2._o christ_n answer_n make_v hereunto_o which_o consist_v of_o two_o part_n 1._o a_o gracious_a promise_n of_o a_o rich_a reward_n to_o be_v give_v to_o all_o such_o as_o have_v forsake_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v dear_a to_o they_o in_o this_o world_n for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n they_o shall_v receive_v a_o hundred_o fold_n more_o in_o this_o life_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v eternal_a life_n ver_fw-la 29_o 30._o 2._o a_o admonition_n or_o caveat_n to_o his_o disciple_n touch_v the_o future_a apostasy_n of_o some_o hypocrite_n which_o have_v make_v fair_a show_n and_o be_v forward_a professor_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n for_o a_o time_n as_o also_o touch_v the_o call_v and_o conversion_n of_o other_o who_o have_v be_v gross_a offender_n and_o seem_v far_a off_o from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n this_o admonition_n or_o caution_n be_v deliver_v in_o that_o general_a sentence_n utter_v ver_fw-la 31._o many_o that_o be_v first_o etc._n etc._n of_o the_o first_o the_o end_n of_o peter_n mention_v of_o this_o matter_n at_o this_o time_n be_v to_o demand_v and_o know_v and_o be_v better_o resolve_v of_o christ_n what_o recompense_n they_o be_v like_a to_o have_v for_o their_o obedience_n show_v in_o forsake_v all_o and_o follow_v he_o matth._n 19_o 27._o what_o shall_v we_o have_v therefore_o the_o occasion_n be_v the_o former_a conference_n between_o our_o saviour_n and_o the_o young_a ruler_n touch_v the_o way_n of_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n in_o which_o conference_n our_o saviour_n will_v he_o to_o sell_v all_o and_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a and_o then_o promise_v he_o treasure_n in_o heaven_n etc._n
synagogue_n be_v call_v house_n of_o god_n psal_n 83._o 12._o and_o although_o god_n have_v not_o now_o in_o these_o time_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n tie_v his_o presence_n in_o the_o same_o manner_n to_o the_o public_a place_n of_o his_o worship_n as_o he_o do_v to_o the_o temple_n in_o time_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n yet_o he_o have_v also_o now_o make_v a_o special_a promise_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n in_o all_o such_o place_n where_o his_o people_n do_v assemble_v for_o his_o public_a worship_n matth._n 18._o 20._o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o my_o name_n etc._n etc._n the_o place_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n be_v call_v the_o face_n of_o god_n gen._n 4._o 14._o use_v use_v this_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o love_n and_o esteem_v high_o of_o such_o place_n appoint_v for_o the_o public_a worship_n of_o god_n where_o the_o people_n of_o god_n do_v assemble_v and_o meet_v to_o perform_v such_o solemn_a worship_n see_v they_o be_v the_o 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god_n they_o make_v they_o synagogue_n of_o satan_n 2._o such_o as_o turn_v church_n or_o such_o like_a place_n consecrate_v and_o appoint_v for_o god_n service_n to_o common_a or_o profane_a use_n and_o so_o hinder_v the_o public_a worship_n of_o god_n by_o take_v away_o the_o place_n in_o which_o god_n people_n shall_v assemble_v for_o that_o end_n thus_o some_o have_v do_v see_v psal_n 83._o 12._o 3._o such_o as_o come_v to_o church_n for_o profane_a and_o common_a end_n etc._n etc._n not_o to_o serve_v god_n religious_o in_o the_o congregation_n but_o rather_o to_o sleep_v there_o or_o to_o spend_v time_n in_o talk_v or_o prate_v and_o laugh_v in_o time_n of_o divine_a service_n or_o to_o fit_v gaze_v about_o upon_o other_o such_o also_o as_o come_v to_o show_v their_o vanity_n and_o pride_n in_o apparel_n or_o to_o talk_v with_o their_o neighbour_n about_o worldly_a business_n etc._n etc._n or_o to_o censure_v or_o carp_v at_o their_o minister_n these_o turn_v the_o house_n of_o 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make_v his_o path_n straight_o or_o plain_a and_o eeven_a this_o be_v but_o a_o repetition_n of_o the_o same_o thing_n in_o other_o word_n the_o meaning_n be_v this_o that_o they_o shall_v remove_v all_o thing_n that_o may_v hinder_v or_o stop_v the_o way_n and_o passage_n of_o christ_n jesus_n into_o their_o heart_n so_o much_o of_o the_o word_n the_o instruction_n follow_v obser_n 1_o in_o that_o john_n baptist_n be_v to_o exhort_v the_o people_n to_o prepare_v themselves_o and_o their_o heart_n to_o entertain_v christ_n hence_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v altogether_o unfit_a to_o embrace_v christ_n aright_o and_o to_o give_v entrance_n and_o
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receive_v he_o mark_v 1._o 4._o john_n do_v baptize_v in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o preach_v the_o baptism_n of_o repentance_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n 1618._o june_n 28._o 1618._o in_o the_o two_o former_a verse_n we_o have_v hear_v of_o the_o ground_n and_o warrant_v of_o john_n baptist_n his_o call_v to_o the_o ministry_n in_o that_o it_o be_v foretell_v by_o two_o of_o the_o prophet_n malachi_n and_o esay_n now_o follow_v the_o second_o thing_n lay_v down_o by_o st._n mark_n touch_v the_o ministry_n of_o john_n baptist_n viz._n the_o execution_n of_o his_o ministry_n and_o office_n and_o this_o be_v â—aid_v 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o several_a part_n of_o it_o which_o be_v two_o the_o i._o be_v his_o baptise_v the_o ii_o be_v his_o preach_v touch_v the_o i._o we_o have_v to_o consider_v 1._o the_o ministerial_a duty_n it_o 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v baptise_v 2._o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o place_n in_o the_o wilderness_n john_n do_v baptise_v that_o be_v he_o do_v administer_v to_o 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grace_n be_v represent_v and_o seal_v to_o we_o this_o description_n put_v difference_n between_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n for_o this_o that_o be_v the_o lord_n supper_n do_v seal_v to_o we_o our_o growth_n in_o christ_n and_o our_o continual_a nourish_a and_o strengthen_v in_o grace_n but_o baptism_n serve_v to_o seal_v unto_o we_o our_o first_o entrance_n into_o grace_n and_o engraff_n into_o christ_n therefore_o it_o be_v call_v the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o the_o put_v on_o of_o christ_n gal._n 3._o 27._o and_o hence_o be_v it_o that_o we_o receive_v baptism_n but_o once_o but_o the_o lord_n supper_n often_o touch_v the_o second_o point_n namely_o the_o matter_n and_o part_n of_o this_o sacrament_n the_o part_n of_o it_o be_v two_o the_o outward_a sign_n and_o the_o spiritual_a matter_n signify_v by_o they_o the_o outward_a sign_n in_o baptism_n be_v two_o the_o first_o be_v the_o element_n of_o water_n the_o second_o be_v the_o rite_n or_o sacramental_a 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see_v for_o all_o this_o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o and_o tit._n 3._o 5._o see_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o sacrament_n seal_v such_o excellent_a thing_n to_o we_o contemn_v it_o not_o parent_n present_v your_o child_n to_o it_o in_o due_a time_n the_o three_o thing_n to_o be_v speak_v of_o be_v the_o outward_a form_n or_o manner_n of_o administer_a the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o this_o be_v prescribe_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n math._n 28._o 19_o go_v teach_v all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n quest_n what_o be_v it_o to_o be_v baptize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o trinity_n ans_fw-fr this_o impli_v three_o thing_n 1._o to_o be_v baptize_v by_o the_o will_n and_o commandment_n of_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n so_o much_o this_o phrase_n sometime_o impli_v as_o mat._n 18._o 20._o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o my_o name_n etc._n etc._n 2._o to_o be_v baptize_v with_o invocation_n and_o call_n upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o true_a god_n who_o be_v one_o essence_n in_o three_o person_n so_o col._n 3._o 17._o whatsoever_o you_o do_v do_v all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n etc._n etc._n 3._o to_o be_v baptize_v in_o token_n that_o we_o yield_v and_o give_v ourselves_o up_o unto_o the_o true_a god_n as_o his_o child_n and_o servant_n to_o have_v his_o name_n call_v over_o we_o and_o to_o do_v his_o will_n in_o our_o life_n see_v 1_o cor._n 1._o 13._o see_v what_o we_o profess_v at_o our_o baptism_n viz._n to_o give_v up_o ourselves_o as_o servant_n to_o the_o true_a god_n renounce_v the_o service_n of_o satan_n etc._n etc._n this_o therefore_o we_o must_v practice_v etc._n etc._n the_o 4._o point_n be_v touch_v the_o efficacy_n of_o baptism_n quest_n whether_o it_o be_v effectual_a to_o work_v grace_n and_o regeneration_n answ_n not_o of_o itself_o by_o any_o natural_a force_n in_o the_o outward_a element_n of_o water_n or_o in_o the_o outward_a wash_n but_o only_o by_o the_o power_n &_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n accompany_v the_o outward_a sacrament_n in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o it_o joh._n 3._o 5._o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v christ_n alone_a that_o baptize_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n etc._n etc._n ver._n 8._o of_o this_o chap._n the_o outward_a sacrament_n of_o baptism_n therefore_o to_o speak_v proper_o do_v not_o confer_v or_o work_v grace_n but_o it_o be_v only_o a_o mean_a and_o instrument_n by_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v work_v grace_n use_v 1_o this_o confute_v the_o papist_n who_o teach_v that_o the_o outward_a act_n of_o baptism_n ex_fw-la opere_fw-la operato_fw-la do_v confer_v grace_n see_v rhem._n on_o joh._n 3._o 5._o but_o this_o can_v be_v for_o these_o reason_n 1._o this_o be_v to_o tie_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o special_a work_n of_o his_o spirit_n unto_o the_o outward_a element_n of_o water_n and_o outward_a action_n of_o the_o minister_n contrary_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n to_o nicodemus_n joh._n 3._o the_o wind_n blow_v where_o it_o list_v etc._n etc._n 2._o then_o every_o one_o that_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v regenerate_v and_o consequent_o save_v the_o contrary_a whereof_o appear_v in_o simon_n magus_n 3._o to_o work_v grace_n or_o regeneration_n where_o it_o be_v not_o before_o be_v as_o great_a a_o work_n yea_o great_a than_o to_o create_v something_o of_o nothing_o now_o this_o be_v proper_a to_o god_n only_o so_o be_v that_o also_o regeneration_n be_v a_o new_a creation_n and_o therefore_o both_o these_o have_v one_o author_n even_o god_n himself_o object_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 21._o baptism_n save_v we_o etc._n etc._n
circumstance_n of_o they_o in_o the_o ear_n of_o a_o popish_a priest_n but_o this_o confession_n of_o sin_n mention_v here_o be_v no_o ground_n for_o such_o popish_a confession_n in_o the_o priest_n ear_n for_o 1._o this_o confession_n of_o john_n hearer_n be_v free_a and_o voluntary_a but_o the_o popish_a confession_n be_v force_v upon_o the_o people_n by_o a_o law_n make_v bind_v they_o unto_o it_o once_o a_o year_n 2._o this_o confession_n of_o john_n hearer_n be_v not_o such_o a_o particular_a enumeration_n of_o all_o their_o particular_a know_a sin_n with_o the_o circumstance_n of_o they_o as_o the_o papist_n require_v for_o john_n baptist_n can_v not_o in_o any_o reasonable_a space_n of_o time_n have_v hear_v the_o confession_n of_o so_o great_a a_o multitude_n as_o come_v to_o he_o seven_o year_n have_v be_v time_n little_a enough_o to_o shrieve_v they_o all_o it_o be_v therefore_o only_o a_o general_a confession_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o guiltiness_n before_o god_n 3_o this_o confession_n here_o mention_v be_v not_o by_o secret_a whisper_n in_o john_n baptist_n ear_n as_o the_o papist_n use_v but_o they_o open_o profess_v themselves_o to_o be_v sinner_n and_o to_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o repentance_n and_o remission_n so_o much_o the_o very_a nature_n of_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v imply_v as_o the_o learned_a observe_v so_o much_o of_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n now_o to_o come_v to_o the_o instruction_n which_o arise_v form_v they_o doctr._fw-la general_n from_o the_o whole_a verse_n that_o where_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v sound_o and_o conscionable_o preach_v there_o it_o be_v not_o preach_v in_o vain_a but_o some_o fruit_n do_v always_o follow_v it_o john_n discharge_v his_o ministry_n faithful_o great_a fruit_n follow_v upon_o it_o even_o in_o that_o space_n for_o upon_o his_o first_o preach_v they_o profess_v their_o repentance_n by_o acknowledge_v their_o sin_n and_o so_o be_v baptize_v of_o he_o this_o be_v the_o success_n which_o john_n ministry_n find_v and_o so_o be_v it_o always_o wirh_n other_o faithful_a minister_n that_o discharge_v their_o duty_n conscionable_o they_o never_o do_v it_o in_o vain_a but_o some_o fruit_n more_o or_o less_o always_o follow_v esa_n 55._o 10._o as_o the_o rain_n come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o return_v not_o thither_o but_o water_v the_o earth_n and_o make_v it_o bring_v forth_o and_o bud_v etc._n etc._n so_o shall_v my_o word_n be_v that_o go_v out_o of_o my_o mouth_n it_o shall_v not_o return_v unto_o i_o void_a etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v always_o effectual_a one_o way_n or_o other_o either_o it_o soften_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o elect_n or_o else_o it_o harden_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o reprobate_n it_o be_v to_o all_o that_o hear_v it_o either_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n or_o of_o death_n either_o a_o mean_n to_o call_v and_o convert_v they_o as_o also_o to_o confirm_v they_o be_v call_v or_o else_o a_o mean_n to_o 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of_o all_o other_o man_n most_o ready_a and_o forward_o for_o the_o most_o part_n to_o cavil_v at_o he_o and_o at_o his_o disciple_n they_o say_v unto_o he_o luke_n 6._o 2._o they_o speak_v it_o also_o to_o the_o disciple_n themselves_o and_o it_o be_v likely_a they_o first_o speak_v it_o to_o they_o and_o afterward_o to_o christ_n himself_o but_o their_o chief_a aim_n be_v to_o cavil_n at_o christ_n himself_o and_o to_o reprove_v he_o for_o not_o teach_v his_o follower_n to_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n better_o behold_v a_o note_n of_o admiration_n show_v that_o they_o wonder_v at_o the_o matter_n that_o our_o saviour_n will_v suffer_v his_o disciple_n so_o to_o profane_v the_o sabbath_n why_o do_v they_o on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n that_o which_o be_v not_o lawful_a thus_o they_o take_v it_o for_o grant_v that_o it_o be_v unlawful_a on_o the_o sabbath_n to_o pluck_v ear_n of_o corn_n etc._n etc._n and_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o but_o only_o in_o their_o superstitious_a and_o ignorant_a conceit_n for_o 1._o it_o be_v no_o such_o work_n as_o must_v of_o necessity_n hinder_v they_o from_o sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n they_o may_v do_v it_o without_o any_o hindrance_n to_o the_o holy_a duty_n of_o that_o day_n 2._o beside_o it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o mercy_n which_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o present_a time_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o their_o hunger_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o be_v do_v as_o our_o saviour_n prove_v in_o his_o answer_n to_o they_o by_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v dispense_v with_o for_o breach_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n in_o a_o like_a case_n of_o necessity_n herein_o therefore_o the_o pharisee_n show_v their_o ignorance_n and_o malice_n against_o christ_n and_o his_o disciple_n in_o charge_v they_o wrongful_o as_o breaker_n of_o the_o sabbath_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o in_o that_o these_o pharisee_n accuse_v christ_n disciple_n as_o sabbath-breaker_n when_o indeed_o they_o be_v not_o guilty_a thereof_o we_o may_v observe_v the_o property_n of_o malice_n which_o be_v to_o lay_v false_a crime_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o other_o and_o to_o make_v fault_n in_o other_o when_o there_o be_v none_o thus_o the_o malicious_a scribe_n and_o pharisee_n often_o deal_v with_o our_o saviour_n and_o his_o disciple_n false_o accuse_v they_o of_o crime_n whereof_o they_o be_v not_o guilty_a so_o we_o hear_v before_o in_o this_o chapter_n how_o when_o he_o forgive_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n the_o scribe_n charge_v he_o with_o blasphemy_n so_o also_o when_o he_o company_v with_o publican_n and_o sinner_n for_o their_o good_a and_o to_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o their_o conversion_n the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n blame_v he_o as_o one_o that_o have_v too_o much_o familiarity_n with_o sinner_n so_o at_o other_o time_n they_o charge_v he_o with_o false_a crime_n when_o he_o cast_v out_o devil_n from_o the_o possess_a they_o say_v he_o do_v it_o by_o the_o help_n of_o beelzebub_n when_o they_o see_v he_o eat_v and_o drink_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o other_o man_n they_o accuse_v he_o as_o a_o glutton_n and_o wine-bibber_n these_o false_a accusation_n proceed_v from_o their_o malice_n against_o our_o saviour_n and_o against_o his_o disciple_n and_o this_o may_v be_v further_o show_v by_o sundry_a other_o example_n of_o those_o that_o out_o of_o malice_n have_v lay_v false_a crime_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o other_o it_o be_v malice_n in_o joseph'â—_n mistress_n which_o cause_v she_o to_o accuse_v he_o false_o so_o against_o david_n psal_n 35._o it_o be_v malice_n in_o the_o jew_n that_o cause_v they_o to_o suborn_v false_a witness_n to_o accuse_v steven_n as_o one_o that_o have_v speak_v blasphemy_n against_o god_n and_o moses_n act_v 6._o 11._o it_o be_v malice_n in_o tertullus_n that_o make_v he_o accuse_v paul_n as_o a_o pestilent_a fellow_n etc._n etc._n act_v 24._o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v what_o to_o judge_v of_o those_o that_o lay_v false_a and_o forge_a crime_n against_o other_o without_o any_o sufficient_a evidence_n or_o ground_n at_o all_o they_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v malicious_a person_n such_o as_o these_o pharisee_n here_o mention_v rom._n 1._o 29_o 30._o the_o heathen_a be_v full_a of_o malice_n and_o they_o be_v inventor_n of_o evil_a thing_n use_v 2._o if_o we_o will_v not_o show_v ourselves_o to_o be_v malicious_a let_v this_o be_v far_o from_o we_o to_o charge_v other_o wrongful_o with_o such_o fault_n or_o sin_n whereof_o they_o be_v not_o guilty_a false_a accuse_v be_v a_o very_a grievous_a sin_n therefore_o let_v every_o one_o of_o we_o look_v we_o be_v not_o guilty_a of_o it_o and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v keep_v from_o it_o consider_v 1_o how_o great_a a_o wrong_n it_o be_v to_o accuse_v another_o false_o for_o by_o this_o mean_n his_o good_a name_n iâ—_n hurt_v and_o wound_v which_o be_v most_o precious_a to_o he_o and_o can_v very_o hardly_o or_o not_o at_o all_o be_v restore_v and_o heal_v again_o 2._o if_o true_a love_n shall_v cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n 1_o pet._n 4._o 8._o then_o how_o great_a be_v the_o sin_n of_o those_o that_o make_v sin_n in_o other_o where_o none_o be_v by_o false_a accuse_v 3._o this_o sin_n make_v those_o that_o practise_v it_o like_v unto_o satan_n who_o practice_n be_v false_o to_o accuse_v the_o brethren_n revel_v 12._o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o further_o in_o these_o pharisee_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o it_o be_v one_o property_n of_o hypocrite_n to_o be_v very_o sharp_a or_o rigorous_a in_o censure_v other_o for_o small_a or_o no_o fault_n and_o yet_o to_o bear_v with_o great_a and_o grosser_n sin_n in_o themselves_o matth._n 7._o 2._o they_o can_v quick_o see_v and_o speak_v of_o a_o more_o in_o their_o brother_n eye_n but_o will_v not_o see_v the_o beam_n in_o their_o own_o the_o hypocritical_a pharisee_n as_o we_o see_v here_o be_v very_o rigorous_a in_o condemn_v christ_n disciple_n for_o a_o small_a matter_n viz._n the_o pluck_n of_o a_o few_o ear_n of_o corn_n on_o the_o sabbath-day_n which_o if_o it_o have_v be_v a_o fault_n as_o they_o false_o suppose_v it_o to_o be_v yet_o it_o can_v not_o be_v any_o great_a fault_n but_o they_o do_v bear_v with_o themselves_o in_o many_o great_a and_o gross_a sin_n wherein_o they_o live_v as_o hypocrisy_n pride_n vainglory_n covetousness_n customary-swearing_a etc._n etc._n these_o sin_n they_o live_v in_o and_o yet_o will_v they_o not_o see_v they_o or_o condemn_v they_o in_o themselves_o so_o matth._n 15._o 2._o mark_v 7._o 5._o they_o condemn_v the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n at_o another_o time_n for_o not_o wash_v of_o their_o hand_n before_o they_o do_v eat_v and_o yet_o at_o the_o same_o time_n themselves_o be_v guilty_a of_o far_o great_a fault_n which_o they_o allow_v in_o themselves_o as_o our_o saviour_n show_v against_o they_o they_o can_v see_v and_o censure_v small_a fault_n yea_o such_o as_o be_v no_o fault_n in_o other_o but_o can_v not_o see_v great_a in_o themselves_o and_o this_o be_v the_o property_n of_o all_o hypocrite_n use_v use_v take_v heed_n of_o this_o rigorous_a and_o uncharitable_a censure_v of_o other_o for_o small_a fault_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n pass_v by_o our_o own_o great_a sin_n on_o the_o contrary_n let_v we_o in_o love_n cover_v lesser_a fault_n and_o infirmity_n of_o other_o and_o be_v most_o severe_a and_o sharp_a towards_o ourselves_o in_o censure_v our_o own_o sin_n and_o offence_n if_o thou_o will_v needs_o be_v judge_v judge_v thyself_o and_o thy_o own_o sin_n first_o that_o thou_o may_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n matth._n 7._o 5._o hypocrite_n first_o cast_v out_o the_o beam_n out_o of_o thy_o own_o eye_n etc._n etc._n remember_v that_o it_o be_v the_o note_n of_o a_o hypocrite_n to_o be_v rigorous_a in_o condemn_v other_o for_o small_a or_o no_o fault_n and_o to_o be_v favourable_a to_o his_o own_o great_a sin_n as_o on_o the_o contrary_a it_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o sincerity_n to_o be_v favourable_a in_o judge_v of_o other_o offence_n and_o most_o severe_a and_o unpartial_a to_o our_o own_o mark_v 2._o 25_o 26._o and_o he_o say_v unto_o they_o have_v you_o never_o read_v what_o david_n do_v when_o he_o have_v need_v and_o be_v a_o 1619._o aug._n 1._o 1619._o hunger_a he_o and_o they_o that_o be_v with_o he_o how_o he_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o abiathar_n the_o high_a priest_n and_o do_v eat_v the_o shewbread_n which_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o eat_v but_o for_o the_o priest_n and_o give_v also_o to_o they_o which_o be_v with_o he_o we_o have_v before_o hear_v of_o the_o cavil_v and_o exception_n of_o the_o malicious_a pharisee_n against_o the_o fact_n of_o christ_n disciple_n in_o pluck_v ear_n of_o corn_n
commit_v sin_n which_o tend_v to_o their_o own_o hurt_n even_o to_o the_o destruction_n of_o their_o own_o soul_n jam._n 1._o 15._o it_o be_v strange_a to_o see_v how_o diligent_a and_o careful_a many_o be_v to_o plot_n and_o practice_v sin_n and_o to_o fulfil_v their_o wicked_a lust_n never_o consider_v that_o in_o so_o do_v they_o take_v care_n and_o use_v diligence_n to_o destroy_v their_o own_o soul_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o how_o much_o more_o diligent_a shall_v we_o be_v in_o watch_v all_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a if_o the_o wicked_a show_n such_o diligence_n in_o watch_v opportunity_n to_o commit_v sin_n much_o more_o cause_n have_v we_o to_o watch_v all_o occasion_n daily_o of_o glorify_v god_n and_o of_o do_v good_a to_o other_o and_o of_o work_v out_o our_o own_o salvation_n otherwise_o the_o diligence_n of_o the_o wicked_a in_o practise_v sin_n may_v shame_v our_o negligence_n in_o do_v good_a therefore_o as_o the_o wicked_a do_v watch_v all_o occasion_n to_o practice_v sin_n so_o let_v we_o much_o more_o watch_v occasion_n to_o do_v good_a duty_n 1_o pet._n 4._o 7._o watch_v unto_o prayer_n the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o other_o good_a duty_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n reading_n etc._n etc._n we_o must_v watch_v unto_o they_o that_o be_v diligent_o observe_v all_o good_a occasion_n to_o perform_v they_o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o it_o be_v say_v they_o watch_v he_o that_o they_o may_v accuse_v he_o we_o learn_v further_o that_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o wicked_a malicious_a person_n such_o as_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n to_o desire_n and_o seek_v to_o accuse_v other_o wrongful_o to_o seek_v occasion_n of_o unjust_a or_o false_a accuse_v of_o other_o that_o so_o they_o may_v discredit_v they_o or_o bring_v they_o into_o trouble_n and_o danger_n thus_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n seek_v to_o accuse_v our_o saviour_n christ_n wrongful_o as_o we_o see_v here_o so_o also_o luke_n 11._o ult_n they_o lay_v wait_v for_o he_o seek_v to_o catch_v something_o from_o his_o mouth_n whereby_o they_o may_v accuse_v he_o so_o matth._n 26._o 59_o the_o chief_a priest_n and_o elder_n and_o all_o the_o council_n seek_v false_a witness_n against_o jesus_n to_o put_v he_o to_o death_n but_o they_o find_v none_o etc._n etc._n so_o dan._n 6._o 4._o the_o prince_n of_o darius_n seek_v to_o find_v occasion_n against_o daniel_n concern_v the_o kingdom_n etc._n etc._n use_v use_v let_v this_o be_v far_o from_o we_o to_o seek_v occasion_n and_o matter_n of_o unjust_a and_o false_a accusation_n of_o other_o remember_v that_o it_o be_v the_o proper_a practice_n of_o wicked_a and_o malicious_a man_n to_o accuse_v other_o false_o 2_o tim._n 3._o 3._o one_o of_o the_o sin_n that_o shall_v reign_v in_o these_o last_o time_n be_v man_n shall_v be_v false_a accuser_n see_v that_o none_o of_o we_o be_v in_o this_o number_n it_o be_v the_o devil_n practice_n to_o accuse_v the_o brethren_n before_o god_n day_n and_o night_n revel_v 12._o 10._o the_o more_o any_o be_v give_v to_o false_a accuse_v the_o more_o like_a he_o be_v to_o satan_n bear_v his_o image_n and_o resemble_v he_o in_o practice_n we_o ought_v to_o clear_v the_o innocency_n of_o other_o by_o all_o mean_n that_o we_o can_v and_o therefore_o far_o shall_v it_o be_v from_o we_o to_o seek_v occasion_n and_o matter_n against_o other_o to_o accuse_v they_o wrongful_o but_o of_o this_o sin_n of_o false_a accuse_v we_o hear_v before_o chap._n 2._o ver._n 24._o so_o much_o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o this_o miracle_n here_o mention_v by_o the_o evangelist_n now_o follow_v the_o preparative_n unto_o it_o which_o be_v two_o set_z down_z ver_fw-la 3_o 4._o the_o first_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o our_o saviour_n unto_o the_o party_n that_o be_v to_o be_v cure_v bid_v he_o stand_v forth_o in_o the_o midst_n ver_fw-la 3._o the_o second_o be_v his_o speech_n unto_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n in_o which_o he_o propound_v a_o question_n to_o they_o touch_v the_o do_v of_o good_a upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n which_o question_n do_v put_v they_o to_o silence_n touch_v the_o word_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o the_o party_n to_o be_v cure_v in_o that_o he_o bid_v he_o arise_v and_o stand_v forth_o in_o the_o midd_n the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v that_o the_o miracle_n may_v be_v the_o more_o evident_a and_o apparent_a to_o the_o beholder_n therefore_o he_o will_v have_v the_o party_n disease_v to_o stand_v forth_o that_o all_o that_o be_v present_a in_o the_o synagogue_n may_v take_v notice_n of_o his_o case_n and_o of_o the_o miracle_n which_o be_v to_o be_v wrought_v upon_o he_o and_o this_o show_v the_o courage_n and_o boldness_n of_o our_o saviour_n that_o he_o do_v not_o fear_v the_o cavil_n or_o accusation_n of_o the_o pharisee_n though_o he_o know_v their_o thought_n against_o he_o luke_o 6._o 8._o therefore_o he_o bid_v himstand_o forth_o ready_a to_o be_v heal_v to_o show_v that_o he_o be_v resolve_v to_o cure_v he_o 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etc._n etc._n q._n d._n it_o be_v as_o lawful_a and_o expedient_a to_o do_v good_a on_o the_o sabbath_n as_o it_o be_v unlawful_a and_o unexpedient_a to_o do_v evil_a on_o it_o now_o by_o do_v good_a or_o evil_n here_o be_v mean_v do_v good_a or_o evil_n unto_o man_n body_n or_o bodily_a life_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o word_n follow_v be_v it_o lawful_a to_o save_v life_n or_o to_o kill_v so_o the_o meaning_n be_v this_o be_v it_o lawful_a to_o do_v good_a or_o to_o do_v hurt_v to_o the_o body_n or_o bodily_a life_n of_o man_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n now_o by_o this_o question_n thus_o propound_v our_o saviour_n imply_v that_o in_o the_o present_a case_n he_o must_v needs_o do_v one_o of_o these_o either_o good_a or_o hurt_n unto_o this_o party_n which_o have_v the_o wither_a hand_n the_o reason_n be_v because_o in_o the_o case_n of_o necessity_n not_o to_o do_v good_a to_o our_o neighbour_n if_o it_o be_v in_o our_o power_n be_v to_o hurt_v he_o and_o not_o to_o save_v his_o life_n 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surname_v they_o boanerges_n etc._n etc._n hence_o gather_v that_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n shall_v show_v zeal_n and_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o preach_v the_o word_n isa_n 58._o 1._o cry_v aloud_o spare_v not_o lift_v up_o thy_o voice_n like_o a_o trumpet_n etc._n etc._n hos_fw-la 8._o 1._o set_a the_o trumpet_n to_o thy_o mouth_n etc._n etc._n example_n of_o this_o we_o have_v in_o eliah_n jeremy_n john_n baptist_n paul_n of_o who_o hierom_n say_v paulum_fw-la apostolum_n quotiescunque_fw-la lego_fw-la non_fw-la verba_fw-la audire_fw-la videor_fw-la sed_fw-la tonitrua_fw-la apolog._n advers._fw-la jovinianum_fw-la so_o also_o james_n and_o john_n be_v indeed_o son_n of_o thunder_n that_o be_v zealous_a and_o powerful_a preacher_n of_o the_o word_n james_n do_v so_o thunder_n against_o the_o
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this_o life_n therefore_o it_o be_v call_v a_o sin_n unto_o death_n 1_o joh._n 5._o 16._o not_o only_o because_o it_o do_v deserve_v eternal_a death_n for_o so_o do_v every_o other_o sin_n but_o because_o so_o many_o as_o run_v into_o this_o sin_n be_v sure_a to_o be_v damn_v and_o to_o die_v eternal_o hebr._n 10._o 27._o there_o remain_v nothing_o for_o such_o but_o a_o fearful_a expectation_n of_o judgement_n and_o fiery_a indignation_n which_o shall_v devour_v the_o adversary_n see_v also_o heb._n 6._o 8._o they_o be_v compare_v to_o unprofitable_a earth_n which_o be_v near_o to_o curse_v and_o who_o end_n be_v to_o be_v burn_v thus_o we_o see_v these_o two_o point_n clear_v touch_v the_o twofold_a property_n of_o this_o sin_n 1._o that_o it_o be_v unpardonable_a 2._o that_o it_o make_v those_o that_o commit_v it_o guilty_a of_o damnation_n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o this_o confute_v the_o error_n of_o the_o papist_n who_o teach_v that_o this_o sin_n be_v say_v to_o be_v unpardonable_a 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3_o use_v 3._o for_o the_o comfort_n of_o such_o who_o doubt_v of_o their_o good_a estate_n before_o god_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o conclude_v that_o â—â—â—y_v be_v not_o his_o child_n because_o they_o feel_v in_o themselves_o some_o great_a corruption_n and_o sinful_a infirmity_n such_o must_v know_v that_o so_o long_o as_o they_o see_v these_o corruption_n and_o be_v grieve_v for_o they_o and_o hate_v they_o use_v all_o mean_n to_o resist_v and_o subdue_v they_o in_o themselves_o they_o have_v no_o cause_n to_o doubt_v their_o estate_n before_o god_n it_o be_v no_o otherwise_o with_o they_o than_o it_o have_v be_v ever_o with_o god_n child_n a_o good_a christian_n in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o such_o a_o one_o as_o have_v no_o corruption_n in_o he_o but_o one_o that_o hate_v and_o strive_v against_o they_o not_o one_o that_o be_v whole_o spiritual_a but_o one_o that_o be_v in_o part_n carnal_a see_v how_o paul_n describe_v himself_o rom._n 7._o absolute_a perfection_n of_o grace_n 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wife_n and_o child_n and_o brethren_n and_o sister_n etc._n etc._n he_o can_v be_v my_o disciple_n not_o that_o we_o must_v simple_o hate_v our_o kindred_n and_o friend_n if_o we_o will_v follow_v christ_n but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v hindrance_n to_o we_o in_o follow_v christ_n we_o be_v not_o to_o acknowledge_v they_o our_o friend_n but_o hate_v they_o rather_o as_o enemy_n therefore_o also_o verse_n 21._o of_o the_o same_o chapter_n in_o the_o parable_n of_o he_o that_o make_v the_o great_a supper_n when_o one_o among_o the_o rest_n that_o be_v invite_v do_v suffer_v his_o new_a marry_a wife_n to_o hinder_v he_o from_o come_v it_o be_v say_v the_o good_a man_n of_o the_o house_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o that_o supper_n be_v angry_a at_o he_o and_o the_o rest_n that_o come_v not_o and_o verse_n 24._o he_o say_v that_o none_o of_o they_o shall_v taste_v of_o his_o supper_n to_o show_v that_o god_n will_v be_v offend_v at_o those_o that_o suffer_v either_o their_o 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34._o and_o he_o look_v round_o about_o on_o they_o that_o sit_v etc._n etc._n this_o gesture_n our_o saviour_n use_v towards_o his_o disciple_n that_o sit_v about_o he_o to_o hear_v his_o teach_n as_o appear_v matth._n 12._o 49._o that_o he_o may_v the_o more_o plain_o describe_v and_o show_v unto_o the_o people_n who_o they_o be_v who_o he_o account_v his_o mother_n and_o brethren_n namely_o all_o those_o his_o disciple_n which_o be_v present_a to_o hear_v he_o and_o who_o be_v believer_n in_o he_o behold_v my_o mother_n and_o brethren_n he_n do_v not_o mean_a that_o they_o be_v his_o natural_a mother_n or_o brethren_n but_o he_o speak_v thus_o to_o show_v that_o they_o be_v as_o near_o and_o dear_a
christian_a therefore_o be_v much_o more_o careful_a of_o the_o latter_a then_o of_o the_o former_a finis_fw-la tertii_fw-la capitis_fw-la chap._n iu._n mark_v 4._o 1._o and_o he_o begin_v again_o to_o teach_v by_o the_o seaside_n etc._n etc._n 1619._o febr._n 13._o 1619._o this_o chapter_n consist_v of_o two_o principal_a part_n in_o the_o first_o the_o evangelist_n lay_v down_o the_o doctrine_n or_o teach_v of_o out_o saviour_n christ_n unto_o ver_fw-la 35._o 2._o a_o miracle_n wrought_v by_o he_o to_o confirm_v his_o doctrine_n from_o thence_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n his_o teach_v be_v distinguish_v by_o the_o different_a place_n where_o he_o teach_v 1._o by_o the_o seaside_n on_o the_o land_n 2._o in_o a_o ship_n upon_o the_o sea_n both_o these_o be_v mention_v for_o 1._o touch_v the_o former_a viz._n his_o teach_v on_o the_o land_n by_o the_o seaside_n it_o be_v amplify_v by_o the_o consequent_a of_o it_o viz._n the_o concourse_n of_o the_o people_n to_o hear_v he_o 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of_o which_o see_v before_o chap._n 1._o ver_fw-la 16._o when_o the_o evangelist_n mention_v the_o sea_n indefinite_o they_o mean_v this_o sea_n as_o matth._n 17._o 27._o it_o be_v a_o great_a lake_n or_o pool_n of_o water_n join_v to_o the_o country_n of_o galilee_n on_o the_o east_n side_n of_o it_o through_o which_o lake_n the_o river_n jordan_n do_v run_v adrichom_n theatr._fw-la terrae_fw-la sanctae_fw-la pag._n 139._o though_o it_o be_v no_o part_n of_o the_o main_a sea_n yet_o it_o be_v call_v a_o sea_n for_o the_o largeness_n of_o it_o contain_v many_o mile_n in_o length_n and_o breadth_n as_o some_o write_v of_o it_o josephus_n say_v it_o be_v 40_o furlong_n broad_a and_o 100_o furlong_n long_o de_fw-fr bell_n jud._n 1._o 3._o c._n 18._o see_v adrichom_n ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la and_o a_o little_a english_a book_n of_o the_o travel_n of_o w._n biddulph_n and_o other_o to_o jerusalem_n anno_fw-la domini_fw-la 1607._o pag._n 104._o where_o they_o testify_v that_o this_o lake_n be_v now_o by_o computation_n in_o length_n 8_o league_n and_o in_o breadth_n 5_o league_n every_o league_n be_v three_o mile_n near_o unto_o this_o sea_n or_o lake_n our_o saviour_n converse_v much_o and_o often_o the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v most_o likely_a to_o be_v this_o because_o it_o be_v a_o place_n of_o much_o resort_n and_o much_o frequent_v by_o the_o people_n that_o come_v thither_o from_o many_o town_n and_o city_n of_o galilee_n and_o other_o country_n border_a near_o unto_o it_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n teach_v often_o and_o wrought_v miracle_n near_o unto_o this_o sea_n that_o he_o may_v by_o his_o doctrine_n and_o miracle_n do_v the_o more_o good_a by_o reason_n of_o the_o concourse_n of_o people_n thither_o and_o no_o doubt_n but_o for_o this_o reason_n he_o take_v occasion_n at_o this_o time_n to_o go_v out_o of_o the_o house_n where_o he_o be_v teach_v before_o as_o be_v say_v matth._n 13._o 1_o and_o go_v to_o this_o seaside_n that_o so_o this_o be_v a_o more_o public_a place_n he_o may_v do_v the_o more_o good_a by_o his_o teach_n again_o this_o show_n that_o he_o have_v before_o teach_v there_o and_o so_o much_o may_v be_v gather_v out_o of_o chap._n 3._o verse_n 7_o etc._n etc._n where_o we_o hear_v that_o when_o the_o pharisee_n and_o herodian_o seek_v his_o life_n he_o avoid_v to_o this_o sea_n where_o he_o preach_v and_o wrought_v miracle_n observe_v observe_v by_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n here_o we_o learn_v to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n and_o opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a to_o the_o soul_n of_o other_o by_o further_a their_o spiritual_a good_a and_o salvation_n our_o saviour_n watch_v and_o take_v all_o opportunity_n of_o time_n and_o place_n to_o do_v good_a to_o the_o people_n by_o his_o doctrine_n and_o miracle_n labour_v thereby_o both_o to_o call_v and_o convert_v such_o as_o be_v yet_o uncalled_a and_o to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v those_o that_o be_v call_v this_o he_o labour_v to_o do_v upon_o all_o fit_a occasion_n sometime_o teach_v and_o instruct_v the_o people_n and_o work_a miracle_n in_o the_o public_a synagogue_n sometime_o in_o private_a house_n sometime_o in_o the_o open_a street_n sometime_o by_o the_o seaside_n sometime_o upon_o the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n thus_o shall_v we_o take_v all_o opportunity_n of_o time_n and_o place_n to_o further_o the_o spiritual_a good_a and_o salvation_n of_o other_o by_o instruct_v the_o ignorant_a by_o admonish_v those_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o right_a way_n and_o walk_v disorderly_a by_o comfort_v those_o that_o be_v in_o distress_n by_o pray_v for_o other_o and_o by_o use_v all_o other_o good_a mean_n whereby_o their_o salvation_n may_v be_v further_v gal._n 6._o 10._o while_o we_o have_v time_n or_o a_o fit_a season_n let_v we_o do_v good_a to_o all_o etc._n etc._n especial_o to_o their_o soul_n we_o must_v redeem_v time_n ephes_n 5._o 16._o that_o be_v take_v all_o fit_a occasion_n to_o do_v good_a not_o only_o to_o our_o own_o soul_n work_v out_o own_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a but_o also_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o other_o heb._n 3._o 13._o exhort_v one_o another_o daily_a while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n etc._n etc._n that_o be_v while_o you_o have_v fit_a time_n and_o opportunity_n by_o this_o mean_n we_o may_v best_o show_v our_o love_n to_o other_o even_o by_o watch_v all_o opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a to_o their_o soul_n the_o devil_n watch_v all_o occasion_n of_o time_n and_o place_n to_o hinder_v the_o salvation_n of_o other_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 8._o he_o walk_v about_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n seek_v who_o to_o devour_v and_o job_n 1._o 7._o he_o go_v to_o and_o fro_o in_o the_o earth_n etc._n etc._n seek_v opportunity_n to_o hurt_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o man_n but_o especial_o their_o soul_n how_o much_o more_o watchful_a shall_v we_o be_v and_o careful_a to_o take_v all_o occasion_n to_o do_v good_a to_o the_o soul_n of_o our_o brethren_n wicked_a man_n take_v all_o occasion_n to_o practice_v sin_n and_o to_o draw_v other_o to_o it_o the_o pharisee_n compass_v sea_n and_o land_n etc._n etc._n how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o watch_v all_o opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a by_o draw_v other_o from_o sin_n and_o by_o stir_v they_o up_o to_o good_a duty_n by_o our_o good_a admonition_n exhortation_n etc._n etc._n especial_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n shall_v be_v careful_a to_o do_v this_o to_o the_o people_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n take_v all_o occasion_n to_o do_v good_a to_o their_o soul_n in_o public_a and_o private_a by_o instruction_n admonition_n etc._n etc._n 2_o tim._n 4._o 2._o preach_v the_o word_n be_v instant_a in_o season_n out_o of_o season_n etc._n etc._n luke_n 12._o 42._o the_o faithful_a steward_n be_v make_v ruler_n over_o the_o household_n to_o give_v every_o one_o his_o portion_n in_o due_a season_n heb._n 13._o 17._o good_a pastor_n watch_v for_o the_o soul_n of_o their_o people_n etc._n etc._n use_v use_v reprove_v those_o that_o neglect_v good_a opportunity_n of_o time_n and_o place_n to_o do_v good_a to_o the_o soul_n of_o other_o but_o take_v heed_n of_o this_o lest_o god_n deprive_v we_o of_o the_o like_a opportunity_n in_o time_n to_o come_v wherefore_o do_v god_n offer_v we_o such_o opportunity_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v take_v they_o and_o use_v they_o if_o we_o willing_o let_v they_o slip_v it_o may_v be_v god_n will_v not_o offer_v we_o the_o like_a again_o bonaventurae_fw-la egregia_fw-la vox_fw-la est_fw-la qui_fw-la deserit_fw-la occasionem_fw-la deseretur_fw-la ab_fw-la eâ_fw-la luther_n loc_fw-la com._n class_n 5._o pag._n 132._o saepè_fw-la una_fw-la horula_fw-la plus_fw-la momenti_fw-la habet_fw-la ad_fw-la rem_fw-la praeclarè_v agendam_fw-la quà m_fw-la alias_o mensis_fw-la aut_fw-la annus_fw-la ibid._n
so_o much_o of_o the_o place_n which_o our_o saviour_n make_v choice_n of_o at_o this_o time_n to_o teach_v in_o which_o be_v the_o seaside_n now_o it_o follow_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o concourse_n of_o the_o people_n to_o he_o in_o that_o place_n to_o hear_v he_o there_o gather_v unto_o he_o a_o great_a multitude_n we_o read_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n verse_n 22_o etc._n etc._n that_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n raise_v a_o blasphemous_a slander_n upon_o our_o saviour_n charge_v he_o of_o work_v by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o this_o they_o do_v no_o doubt_n to_o discredit_v his_o person_n and_o doctrine_n and_o to_o hinder_v the_o people_n from_o embrace_v it_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o we_o see_v here_o that_o the_o people_n follow_v he_o more_o and_o more_o and_o that_o in_o great_a multitude_n to_o hear_v he_o and_o many_o not_o doubt_n come_v with_o a_o sincere_a mind_n and_o affection_n desirous_a to_o profit_v by_o his_o teach_n though_o other_o and_o it_o may_v be_v the_o great_a part_n come_v for_o sinister_a and_o by-respect_n as_o to_o hear_v and_o see_v novelty_n or_o to_o cavil_v at_o his_o teach_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o all_o the_o power_n and_o malice_n of_o satan_n and_o wicked_a man_n be_v not_o able_a to_o suppress_v the_o gospel_n nor_o to_o hinder_v or_o stop_v the_o free_a course_n of_o it_o where_o god_n will_v have_v it_o prevail_v and_o take_v effect_n yea_o the_o more_o it_o be_v oppose_v the_o more_o it_o prevail_v the_o more_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n labour_v to_o disgrace_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o dissuade_v the_o people_n from_o believe_v and_o embrace_v it_o the_o more_o the_o people_n grow_v in_o love_n with_o his_o teach_v and_o follow_v he_o in_o troop_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o ministry_n joh._n 7._o 31._o even_o then_o when_o the_o jew_n seek_v to_o take_v he_o and_o to_o put_v he_o to_o death_n yet_o it_o be_v say_v many_o of_o the_o people_n believe_v on_o he_o so_o the_o more_o the_o apostle_n be_v persecute_v for_o preach_v the_o gospel_n the_o more_o the_o word_n prevail_v and_o be_v further_a and_o further_o propagate_v act_n 5._o ult_n the_o apostle_n be_v beat_v and_o command_v not_o to_o speak_v in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n yet_o they_o cease_v not_o daily_o to_o teach_v and_o preach_v christ_n in_o the_o temple_n and_o in_o every_o house_n and_o hereupon_o the_o number_n of_o disciple_n grow_v chap._n 6._o verse_n 1_o 7._o the_o word_n of_o god_n increase_v etc._n etc._n so_o act._n 12._o 24._o after_o that_o herod_n have_v stretch_v out_o his_o hand_n to_o vex_v certain_a of_o the_o church_n and_o have_v kill_v james_n and_o imprison_v peter_n yet_o the_o word_n of_o god_n grow_v and_o multiply_v 2_o tim._n 2._o 9_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v not_o bind_v though_o paul_n himself_o be_v bind_v and_o imprison_v and_o much_o persecute_v wheresoever_o he_o come_v yet_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v spread_v far_o and_o near_o by_o his_o ministry_n yea_o his_o bond_n be_v a_o furtherance_n to_o the_o gospel_n as_o he_o say_v phil._n 1._o 12._o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v like_o the_o palmtree_n which_o the_o more_o weight_n be_v hang_v upon_o it_o to_o press_v it_o down_o the_o more_o it_o grow_v and_o flourish_v and_o like_o the_o herb_n camomile_n which_o the_o more_o it_o be_v tread_v upon_o the_o more_o it_o grow_v and_o the_o more_o sweet_o it_o smell_v of_o this_o point_n i_o have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v somewhat_o the_o last_o day_n upon_o 1_o thess_n 2._o 14._o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v the_o power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n turn_v that_o to_o the_o furtherance_n of_o his_o word_n and_o gospel_n by_o which_o the_o devil_n and_o wicked_a man_n intend_v and_o labour_n to_o hinder_v and_o suppress_v it_o act._n 8._o 1._o a_o great_a persecution_n raise_v against_o the_o church_n at_o jerusalem_n by_o which_o the_o persecutor_n especial_o saul_n intend_v to_o make_v havoc_n of_o the_o church_n but_o the_o contrary_n fall_v out_o by_o god_n especial_a providence_n for_o verse_n 4._o those_o that_o be_v scatter_v abroad_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o persecution_n publish_v the_o word_n wheresoever_o they_o come_v and_o so_o the_o gospel_n be_v spread_v through_o all_o the_o region_n of_o judea_n and_o samaria_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v how_o vain_a be_v all_o attempt_n of_o satan_n and_o wicked_a man_n labour_v to_o stop_v or_o hinder_v the_o course_n of_o the_o gospel_n they_o can_v do_v it_o in_o oppose_v the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o the_o preacher_n or_o professor_n of_o it_o they_o fight_v against_o god_n himself_o and_o wrestle_v with_o he_o that_o be_v too_o strong_a for_o they_o and_o will_v prevail_v against_o they_o to_o their_o utter_a ruin_n and_o destruction_n if_o they_o go_v on_o in_o that_o sin_n of_o set_v themselves_o against_o his_o truth_n they_o may_v hinder_v it_o in_o some_o place_n or_o other_o or_o for_o a_o time_n but_o not_o utter_o suppress_v it_o nay_o it_o will_v break_v forth_o more_o etc._n etc._n use_v 3_o use_v 3_o great_a encouragement_n to_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n to_o go_v on_o constant_o and_o cheerful_o in_o their_o duty_n of_o preach_v the_o word_n notwithstanding_o they_o meet_v with_o wicked_a man_n stir_v up_o by_o satan_n to_o oppose_v their_o ministry_n yet_o for_o all_o this_o if_o they_o be_v diligent_a and_o conscionable_a in_o their_o ministry_n god_n will_v make_v it_o effectual_a either_o for_o the_o convert_n of_o such_o as_o be_v uncalled_a or_o for_o the_o confirm_v of_o those_o that_o be_v call_v or_o for_o the_o convince_a and_o harden_v of_o the_o wicked_a and_o reprobate_a or_o for_o all_o these_o yea_o god_n will_v it_o may_v be_v turn_v the_o malice_n of_o satan_n and_o wicked_a man_n to_o the_o furtherance_n of_o their_o ministry_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o further_o by_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o multitude_n of_o people_n flock_v to_o hear_v christ_n we_o be_v teach_v how_o forward_o we_o shall_v be_v upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o repair_v to_o those_o place_n where_o we_o may_v hear_v the_o word_n but_o of_o this_o see_v before_o chap._n 2._o 2._o so_o much_o of_o our_o saviour_n teach_v by_o the_o seaside_n now_o to_o speak_v of_o his_o teach_n upon_o the_o sea_n in_o a_o ship_n and_o first_o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o place_n he_o enter_v into_o a_o ship_n etc._n etc._n this_o he_o do_v 1._o to_o prevent_v the_o hurt_n and_o danger_n that_o may_v come_v unto_o he_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o great_a concourse_n and_o throng_n of_o people_n so_o before_o chap._n 3._o 9_o he_o command_v a_o little_a ship_n to_o wait_v for_o he_o lest_o the_o people_n shall_v throng_v he_o 2._o that_o so_o sit_v in_o the_o ship_n upon_o the_o sea_n he_o may_v the_o more_o convenient_o be_v both_o see_v and_o hear_v of_o the_o people_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o this_o may_v teach_v we_o that_o due_a care_n be_v to_o be_v have_v that_o in_o the_o public_a meeting_n of_o the_o church_n for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n all_o thing_n may_v be_v do_v orderly_o and_o decent_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 14._o ult_n god_n be_v not_o the_o author_n of_o confusion_n as_o it_o be_v say_v verse_n 33._o of_o the_o same_o chapter_n therefore_o in_o the_o public_a meeting_n of_o his_o people_n to_o serve_v he_o he_o will_v have_v due_a order_n maintain_v he_o will_v have_v all_o holy_a ministration_n perform_v in_o such_o orderly_a and_o convenient_a manner_n as_o may_v be_v most_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o profit_n and_o edify_n of_o his_o church_n among_o other_o thing_n which_o pertain_v to_o good_a order_n and_o decency_n in_o the_o church_n we_o see_v here_o how_o fit_a it_o be_v that_o there_o shall_v be_v convenient_a place_n appoint_v in_o the_o public_a assembly_n wherein_o the_o minister_n and_o people_n may_v convenient_o and_o profitable_o preach_v and_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o join_v together_o in_o other_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n nehem._n 8._o 4._o when_o ezra_n be_v to_o read_v and_o expound_v the_o law_n in_o solemn_a manner_n to_o the_o people_n it_o be_v say_v he_o stand_v upon_o a_o pulpit_n of_o wood_n which_o they_o have_v make_v for_o the_o purpose_n etc._n etc._n and_o verse_n 5._o he_o open_v the_o book_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o people_n for_o he_o be_v above_o they_o all_o etc._n etc._n the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v that_o they_o may_v convenient_o hear_v he_o and_o the_o jew_n have_v convenient_a seat_n in_o their_o synagogue_n both_o for_o their_o teacher_n and_o for_o the_o hearer_n as_o may_v appear_v
parable_n itself_o propound_v ver_fw-la 3_o 4_o 5._o etc._n etc._n unto_o the_o nine_o verse_n i_o will_v say_v nothing_o in_o this_o place_n because_o i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o handle_v it_o when_o i_o come_v to_o the_o exposition_n of_o it_o as_o it_o be_v mention_v ver_fw-la 14._o etc._n etc._n therefore_o i_o proceed_v direct_o to_o the_o conclusion_n or_o wind_v up_o of_o the_o parable_n ver_fw-la 9_o then_o he_o say_v unto_o they_o he_o that_o have_v car_n to_o hear_v etc._n etc._n as_o in_o the_o forefront_n of_o the_o parable_n he_o use_v the_o word_n harken_v to_o stir_v up_o attention_n in_o his_o hearer_n so_o here_o in_o the_o shut_n up_o of_o it_o he_o use_v these_o word_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n he_o that_o have_v ear_n etc._n etc._n which_o word_n be_v nothing_o but_o a_o admonition_n or_o precept_n to_o stir_v up_o the_o hearer_n to_o be_v diligent_a and_o attentive_a in_o hear_v and_o receive_v the_o doctrine_n which_o he_o deliver_v to_o they_o because_o 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will_v do_v this_o or_o that_o good_a duty_n and_o then_o set_v about_o it_o so_o psal_n 119._o 59_o i_o think_v on_o my_o way_n and_o turn_v my_o foot_n to_o thy_o testimony_n use_v use_v this_o reprove_v such_o as_o be_v rash_a and_o unadvised_a in_o their_o way_n take_v in_o hand_n weighty_a action_n and_o enterprise_n without_o counsel_n and_o advice_n take_v in_o their_o heart_n beforehand_o thus_o some_o do_v rash_o set_v about_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n worship_n as_o prayer_n hear_v of_o the_o word_n and_o such_o like_a without_o due_a premeditation_n go_v before_o contrary_a to_o the_o precept_n of_o solomon_n eccles_n 5._o 1_o 2._o be_v not_o rash_a with_o thy_o mouth_n and_o let_v not_o thy_o heart_n be_v hasty_a to_o utter_v a_o word_n before_o god_n etc._n etc._n so_o other_o take_v in_o hand_n the_o duty_n of_o their_o particular_a calling_n without_o advice_n and_o deliberation_n go_v before_o god_n often_o punish_v such_o rashness_n with_o ill_a success_n prov._n 15_o 22._o without_o counsel_n purpose_n be_v disappoint_v observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o as_o this_o woman_n come_v behind_o christ_n in_o the_o press_n and_o touch_v his_o garment_n thereby_o show_v her_o desire_n to_o be_v heal_v so_o she_o bring_v faith_n in_o her_o heart_n whereby_o she_o be_v resolve_v of_o the_o power_n and_o goodness_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o can_v and_o will_v cure_v she_o if_o she_o touch_v he_o so_o that_o as_o she_o touch_v his_o garment_n with_o her_o hand_n so_o withal_o she_o touch_v he_o in_o her_o heart_n by_o faith_n apply_v his_o power_n and_o goodness_n to_o herself_o now_o this_o teach_v we_o that_o such_o as_o come_v to_o christ_n to_o be_v cure_v of_o their_o bodily_a or_o spiritual_a disease_n must_v come_v with_o faith_n in_o their_o heart_n whereby_o they_o may_v touch_v christ_n in_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n that_o be_v apprehend_v and_o apply_v to_o themselves_o his_o power_n and_o mercy_n for_o the_o heal_n of_o they_o thus_o in_o our_o bodily_a 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but_o such_o as_o by_o faith_n apply_v to_o themselves_o the_o sovereign_a medicine_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n that_o be_v the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n which_o be_v that_o spiritual_a physic_n which_o he_o offer_v to_o they_o as_o it_o be_v say_v hebr._n 11._o 6._o he_o that_o come_v to_o god_n must_v believe_v that_o he_o be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o they_o that_o diligent_o seek_v he_o so_o he_o that_o come_v to_o christ_n must_v come_v with_o faith_n etc._n etc._n see_v joh._n 3._o 14._o use_v use_v labour_v then_o for_o true_a faith_n by_o which_o we_o may_v touch_v christ_n in_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n apply_v to_o ourselves_o his_o power_n and_o goodness_n for_o the_o cure_n of_o our_o bodily_a and_o spiritual_a disease_n especial_o our_o spiritual_a disease_n think_v not_o to_o be_v cure_v in_o soul_n of_o thy_o sin_n unless_o thou_o have_v faith_n to_o apply_v to_o thyself_o the_o sovereign_a medicine_n of_o christ_n blood_n in_o vain_a for_o thou_o to_o come_v to_o christ_n in_o prayer_n and_o to_o entreat_v he_o to_o heal_v thou_o of_o thy_o sin_n if_o thou_o bring_v not_o faith_n whereby_o thou_o may_v spiritual_o touch_v he_o and_o receive_v divine_a virtue_n from_o he_o for_o the_o heal_n of_o thou_o look_v therefore_o that_o thou_o come_v to_o he_o with_o a_o believe_a heart_n as_o this_o woman_n do_v pray_v unto_o god_n to_o work_v and_o increase_v this_o faith_n in_o thou_o and_o use_v all_o other_o good_a mean_n to_o this_o end_n so_o much_o faith_n as_o thou_o have_v to_o touch_v christ_n and_o to_o apply_v he_o to_o thyself_o so_o much_o heal_a virtue_n thou_o shall_v receive_v from_o he_o to_o cure_v thy_o disease_a soul_n and_o conscience_n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o in_o that_o this_o woman_n show_v some_o weakness_n of_o faith_n in_o that_o she_o think_v she_o can_v not_o be_v heal_v without_o the_o touch_n of_o christ_n garment_n this_o teach_v we_o that_o the_o faith_n of_o true_a believer_n 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incurable_a disease_n without_o any_o mean_n only_o by_o his_o divine_a power_n do_v serve_v to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o article_n of_o christ_n divine_a nature_n prove_v he_o to_o be_v god_n of_o this_o often_o before_o see_v chap._n 1._o ver_fw-la 42._o doctr._fw-la 2_o doctr._fw-la 2._o further_o this_o miracle_n serve_v even_o as_o the_o rest_n do_v to_o prove_v this_o jesus_n the_o son_n of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n to_o be_v the_o christ_n or_o the_o true_a messiah_n that_o be_v to_o say_v that_o person_n which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n from_o everlasting_a and_o in_o time_n foretell_v by_o the_o prophet_n to_o be_v the_o redeemer_n and_o saviour_n of_o mankind_n this_o also_o be_v prove_v and_o show_v before_o
do_v in_o secret_a for_o this_o be_v a_o property_n of_o god_n to_o see_v in_o secret_a matth._n 6._o 4._o object_n object_n some_o mere_a man_n have_v have_v this_o privilege_n to_o know_v thing_n do_v in_o secret_a as_o elisha_n of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o tell_v the_o king_n of_o israel_n what_o the_o king_n of_o syria_n do_v in_o his_o bedchamber_n 2_o king_n 6._o 12_o and_o 2_o king_n 5._o 26._o he_o know_v what_o his_o servant_n gehazi_n do_v in_o his_o absence_n so_o samuel_n be_v able_a to_o tell_v saul_n what_o be_v in_o his_o heart_n 1_o sam._n 9_o 19_o answ_n answ_n these_o do_v not_o of_o themselves_o or_o by_o their_o own_o power_n know_v such_o secret_n but_o they_o be_v extraordinary_o reveal_v to_o they_o of_o god_n at_o special_a time_n but_o our_o saviour_n christ_n know_v such_o secret_n of_o himself_o without_o any_o special_a or_o extraordinary_a revelation_n this_o therefore_o prove_v he_o to_o be_v god_n so_o much_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n enquiry_n after_o the_o party_n that_o have_v touch_v he_o mark_v 5._o 31_o etc._n etc._n and_o his_o disciple_n say_v unto_o he_o etc._n etc._n 1620._o decem._n 24_o 1620._o now_o follow_v the_o impertinent_a answer_n which_o the_o disciple_n make_v to_o his_o demand_n verse_n 31._o his_o disciple_n say_v to_o he_o thou_o see_v the_o multitude_n throng_v thou_o and_o say_v thou_o who_o touch_v i_o luke_n 8._o 45._o it_o be_v say_v that_o peter_n and_o they_o that_o be_v with_o he_o say_v master_n the_o multitude_n throng_v thou_o etc._n etc._n now_o by_o this_o answer_n peter_n and_o the_o other_o disciple_n show_v plain_o that_o they_o do_v utter_o mistake_v our_o saviour_n and_o do_v not_o understand_v his_o meaning_n when_o he_o ask_v who_o have_v touch_v his_o clothes_n for_o they_o think_v he_o speak_v only_o of_o a_o ordinary_a outward_a touch_v of_o his_o clothes_n such_o as_o that_o be_v whereby_o the_o common_a people_n which_o be_v about_o he_o and_o throng_v he_o do_v 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31._o and_o it_o have_v be_v often_o speak_v of_o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o the_o disciple_n testify_v that_o the_o multitude_n not_o only_o touch_v but_o throng_v christ_n and_o it_o be_v likely_a that_o among_o so_o many_o there_o be_v some_o beside_o this_o woman_n which_o have_v some_o bodily_a disease_n or_o infirmity_n yet_o none_o be_v heal_v by_o christ_n but_o only_o the_o woman_n the_o reason_n be_v because_o she_o only_o touch_v he_o by_o faith_n whereas_o the_o rest_n touch_v he_o only_o outward_o hence_o than_o we_o may_v gather_v that_o outward_a fellowship_n and_o society_n with_o christ_n do_v not_o profit_v any_o if_o there_o be_v not_o also_o a_o spiritual_a union_n and_o communion_n with_o he_o by_o faith_n as_o this_o outward_a touch_v and_o throng_v of_o christ_n do_v not_o profit_v the_o multitude_n for_o the_o cure_n of_o their_o bodily_a infirmity_n because_o they_o want_v faith_n whereby_o they_o shall_v have_v touch_v he_o spiritual_o so_o neither_o can_v any_o outward_a fellowship_n with_o christ_n nor_o any_o outward_a approach_n to_o he_o or_o touch_v of_o he_o profit_v any_o to_o the_o salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n if_o they_o want_v faith_n to_o touch_v and_o apprehend_v christ_n in_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n luke_n 13._o 26._o many_o who_o have_v eat_v and_o drink_v in_o christ_n presence_n on_o earth_n and_o in_o who_o street_n he_o teach_v yet_o shall_v at_o the_o last_o day_n be_v reject_v of_o he_o and_o shut_v out_o of_o his_o kingdom_n because_o they_o have_v only_o outward_a fellowship_n but_o no_o spiritual_a union_n or_o conjunction_n by_o faith_n with_o he_o use_v use_v this_o must_v teach_v we_o not_o to_o rest_v in_o any_o outward_a fellowship_n or_o communion_n with_o christ_n as_o if_o this_o alone_a will_v avail_v we_o to_o salvation_n think_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o come_v near_o unto_o christ_n and_o to_o touch_v he_o in_o a_o outward_a manner_n as_o this_o multitude_n do_v think_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o draw_v near_o to_o he_o in_o outward_a profession_n of_o his_o name_n and_o gospel_n and_o in_o outward_a performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n of_o prayer_n hear_v his_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n all_o this_o be_v but_o outward_a touch_v of_o christ_n garment_n but_o labour_v withal_o and_o that_o chief_o to_o come_v near_o he_o yea_o to_o touch_v and_o lay_v hold_v on_o he_o by_o true_a faith_n then_o shall_v we_o feel_v virtue_n to_o come_v from_o he_o to_o heal_v our_o soul_n and_o not_o otherwise_o but_o more_o of_o this_o in_o the_o 34th_o verse_n when_o we_o come_v to_o it_o so_o much_o of_o the_o first_o mean_n by_o which_o the_o miracle_n be_v manifest_v namely_o christ_n enquiry_n after_o the_o woman_n which_o have_v touch_v he_o now_o follow_v the_o second_o mean_n which_o be_v his_o look_v about_o upon_o she_o ver._n 32._o he_o look_v round_o about_o to_o see_v she_o that_o have_v do_v this_o thing_n this_o he_o do_v partly_o to_o stir_v up_o the_o people_n to_o 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mercy_n from_o he_o so_o be_v this_o woman_n so_o also_o the_o leper_n cleanse_v by_o our_o saviour_n luke_n 17._o 17._o though_o all_o the_o ten_o come_v to_o christ_n and_o pray_v he_o to_o show_v mercy_n on_o they_o yet_o but_o one_o of_o they_o return_v to_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n this_o our_o natural_a backwardness_n to_o show_v thankfulness_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n we_o must_v here_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o learn_v to_o be_v humble_v for_o it_o and_o to_o strive_v against_o it_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o stir_v up_o our_o heart_n to_o this_o duty_n of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o manifold_a favour_n and_o blessing_n bestow_v on_o we_o daily_o so_o much_o of_o the_o second_o mean_n of_o the_o manifestation_n of_o this_o miracle_n viz._n our_o saviour_n look_v about_o upon_o the_o woman_n to_o put_v she_o in_o mind_n to_o come_v and_o show_v her_o thankfulness_n by_o utter_v the_o miracle_n now_o follow_v the_o three_o and_o last_o mean_n namely_o the_o woman_n come_v before_o christ_n and_o declare_v of_o the_o whole_a truth_n of_o the_o matter_n ver_fw-la 33._o where_o consider_v 1._o the_o manner_n of_o her_o come_n 1._o with_o great_a reverence_n fear_v and_o tremble_v which_o be_v amplify_v by_o the_o cause_n which_o be_v that_o she_o know_v what_o be_v do_v in_o she_o 2._o with_o great_a humility_n express_v outward_o by_o fall_v down_o bâ—fore_o he_o 2._o consider_v what_o she_o do_v be_v come_v before_o christ_n she_o tell_v he_o the_o whole_a truth_n quest_n fear_v and_o tremble_v quest_n what_o move_v she_o so_o to_o fear_v answ_n answ_n some_o think_v the_o fear_v lest_o our_o saviour_n shall_v sharp_o reprove_v she_o for_o come_v secret_o to_o touch_v he_o and_o to_o be_v cure_v of_o he_o whereas_o she_o
unto_o these_o temporal_a blessing_n so_o in_o christ_n alone_o the_o second_o adam_n we_o have_v our_o right_n to_o they_o restore_v 1_o cor._n 3._o 22_o 23._o rom._n 8._o 32._o and_o this_o right_n we_o come_v to_o receive_v and_o enjoy_v from_o christ_n only_o by_o faith_n for_o we_o have_v it_o not_o till_o we_o come_v to_o believe_v in_o he_o 2._o in_o that_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v sanctify_v unto_o we_o so_o as_o we_o have_v a_o comfortable_a use_n of_o they_o and_o they_o turn_v to_o our_o good_a use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o grace_n of_o faith_n and_o that_o it_o be_v worthy_o call_v precious_a faith_n by_o the_o apostle_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 1._o in_o that_o it_o be_v the_o only_a grace_n which_o unit_v we_o to_o christ_n and_o give_v we_o interest_n to_o all_o benefit_n and_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o have_v from_o christ_n whether_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a and_o by_o which_o we_o come_v to_o receive_v and_o enjoy_v they_o all_o especial_o the_o excellency_n and_o pretiousness_n of_o this_o grace_n appear_v in_o that_o it_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o the_o spiritual_a benefit_n of_o christ_n which_o concern_v salvation_n as_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n god_n favour_n etc._n etc._n these_o and_o all_o other_o spiritual_a blessing_n which_o be_v hide_v in_o christ_n as_o in_o a_o treasury_n or_o storehouse_n of_o all_o save_a grace_n they_o be_v from_o he_o convey_v to_o we_o and_o we_o receive_v they_o and_o apply_v they_o to_o ourselves_o only_o by_o faith_n this_o be_v the_o hand_n by_o which_o we_o lay_v hold_v on_o they_o all_o and_o reach_v they_o unto_o ourselves_o it_o be_v the_o evidence_n by_o which_o we_o lay_v claim_v to_o they_o all_o and_o by_o which_o we_o have_v assurance_n of_o they_o use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v the_o happiness_n of_o all_o true_a believer_n by_o faith_n join_v to_o christ_n they_o do_v from_o he_o receive_v all_o spiritual_a benefit_n and_o true_a title_n to_o temporal_a etc._n etc._n use_v 3_o use_v 3_o see_v also_o by_o this_o the_o misery_n and_o wretched_a condition_n of_o all_o those_o that_o want_v faith_n such_o have_v no_o union_n with_o christ_n and_o consequent_o can_v receive_v no_o good_a or_o benefit_n to_o themselves_o from_o or_o by_o christ_n though_o he_o be_v a_o fountain_n or_o rather_o a_o ocean-sea_n of_o save_a grace_n and_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n yet_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a for_o any_o to_o draw_v one_o drop_n of_o those_o live_a water_n out_o of_o this_o sea_n though_o all_o treasure_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n be_v hide_v in_o christ_n yet_o without_o faith_n none_o can_v receive_v one_o mite_n or_o farthing_n out_o of_o this_o rich_a treasure_n though_o there_o be_v in_o christ_n never_o so_o much_o divine_a save_a virtue_n yet_o without_o faith_n none_o can_v ever_o receive_v and_o apply_v to_o themselves_o that_o virtue_n nor_o be_v save_v by_o it_o miserable_a then_o be_v thy_o case_n whosoever_o thou_o be_v that_o want_v faith_n so_o long_o as_o thou_o remain_v destitute_a of_o this_o grace_n thou_o be_v separate_v from_o christ_n have_v no_o part_n or_o portion_n in_o he_o nor_o in_o any_o save_a grace_n or_o benefit_n of_o he_o and_o what_o though_o thou_o enjoy_v many_o outward_a blessing_n as_o health_n wealth_n and_o prosperity_n and_o what_o though_o thou_o have_v many_o good_a thing_n in_o thou_o which_o be_v but_o gift_n of_o nature_n as_o natural_a wit_n policy_n etc._n etc._n and_o what_o though_o thou_o live_v civil_o and_o orderly_o before_o man_n free_a from_o gross_a vice_n and_o sin_n yea_o what_o though_o thou_o do_v many_o good_a and_o religious_a duty_n outward_o as_o come_v to_o the_o church_n due_o hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n etc._n etc._n yet_o if_o all_o this_o while_n thou_o remain_v in_o unbelief_n destitute_a of_o true_a faith_n in_o christ_n thou_o be_v wretched_a and_o miserable_a notwithstanding_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o thou_o 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it_o or_o that_o it_o be_v their_o duty_n etc._n etc._n they_o can_v talk_v of_o their_o parent_n necessity_n or_o infirmity_n but_o scarce_o ever_o in_o their_o life_n do_v they_o send_v up_o one_o hearty_a prayer_n to_o god_n for_o supply_v or_o help_v of_o they_o well_o let_v all_o that_o have_v be_v or_o be_v guilty_a take_v notice_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o unfeigned_o and_o speedy_o repent_v hereof_o and_o for_o time_n to_o come_v beware_v of_o such_o unnatural_a unthankfulness_n towards_o their_o parent_n which_o be_v common_o the_o sin_n of_o lewd_a and_o ungracious_a child_n etc._n etc._n so_o much_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o child_n to_o parent_n comprise_v here_o under_o the_o word_n honour_n now_o a_o word_n or_o two_o of_o the_o person_n to_o who_o it_o be_v due_a viz._n father_n and_o mother_n observe_v observe_v child_n owe_v all_o the_o duty_n abovementioned_a unto_o both_o their_o parent_n to_o father_n and_o mother_n therefore_o both_o be_v distinct_o name_v not_o only_o 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rail_a or_o revile_v speech_n utter_v against_o parent_n give_v they_o vile_a or_o odious_a name_n or_o titleâ—_n in_o way_n of_o contempt_n and_o disgrace_n of_o their_o person_n both_o these_o kind_n of_o evil_n speak_v seem_v to_o be_v employ_v by_o the_o hebrew_n word_n killel_n which_o be_v use_v exod._n 21._o and_o leu._n 20._o from_o whence_o our_o saviour_n cit_v these_o word_n let_v he_o die_v the_o death_n that_o be_v let_v he_o most_o certain_o be_v put_v to_o death_n for_o it_o by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o magistrate_n it_o be_v a_o hebraism_n imply_v the_o certain_a performance_n of_o the_o matter_n speak_v of_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o say_v let_v he_o die_v but_z let_v he_o die_v the_o death_n quest_n quest_n be_v the_o penalty_n of_o death_n to_o be_v inflict_v on_o all_o such_o child_n as_o do_v in_o any_o sort_n curse_n or_o rail_v upon_o their_o parent_n answ_n answ_n there_o be_v two_o kind_n of_o curse_v and_o revile_v speech_n 1._o such_o as_o be_v utter_v in_o sudden_a passon_n of_o wrath_n and_o unadvised_a anger_n for_o which_o the_o party_n utter_v it_o be_v perhaps_o touch_v with_o sorrow_n so_o soon_o as_o that_o distemper_a passion_n be_v over_o now_o some_o think_v the_o law_n be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o this_o 2._o such_o as_o be_v utter_v deliberate_o and_o advise_o be_v also_o join_v with_o obstinate_a and_o wilful_a contempt_n of_o parent_n this_o i_o take_v to_o be_v here_o mean_v either_o only_a or_o chief_o see_v calvin_n in_o pentateuch_n and_o dr._n willet_n in_o exod._n 21._o 17._o the_o word_n killel_n use_v by_o moses_n be_v derive_v from_o kalal_n which_o signify_v proper_o to_o contemn_v vilify_v and_o set_v at_o nought_o another_o which_o argue_v that_o the_o law_n speak_v of_o such_o curse_v and_o revile_v as_o be_v join_v with_o great_a contempt_n and_o vilify_n of_o parent_n deut._n 27._o 16._o curse_a be_v he_o that_o set_v leight_n by_o his_o father_n or_o mother_n etc._n etc._n and_o especial_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o such_o contempt_n as_o be_v join_v with_o obstinacy_n and_o wilfulness_n as_o deut._n 21._o 18._o not_o every_o disobedient_a child_n be_v to_o be_v stone_v to_o death_n but_o such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v stubborn_a and_o wilful_a in_o disobedience_n persist_v therein_o without_o reformation_n so_o here_o i_o take_v it_o that_o the_o penalty_n of_o death_n be_v denounce_v not_o against_o every_o revile_v word_n utter_v by_o a_o child_n against_o parent_n but_o against_o such_o as_o be_v join_v with_o some_o obstinacy_n and_o wilful_a contempt_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o it_o be_v a_o most_o grievous_a sin_n in_o child_n to_o curse_v or_o revile_v their_o parent_n this_o appear_v by_o the_o grievous_a punishment_n appoint_v by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n for_o such_o viz._n the_o penalty_n of_o death_n for_o all_o sin_n appoint_v to_o be_v thus_o punish_v be_v very_o heinous_a as_o murder_n adultery_n blasphemy_n etc._n etc._n prov._n 30._o 11._o solomon_n there_o reckon_v up_o four_o sort_n of_o gross_a and_o notorious_a offender_n set_v those_o in_o the_o first_o place_n who_o curse_n their_o father_n and_o bless_v not_o their_o mother_n so_o deut._n 27._o 16._o they_o which_o set_v leight_n by_o parent_n be_v reckon_v among_o the_o curse_a crew_n of_o heinous_a offender_n see_v also_o isa_n 45._o 10._o reason_n reason_n 1._o it_o be_v a_o sin_n against_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o therefore_o condemn_v by_o the_o heathen_a 2._o it_o be_v a_o high_a contempt_n of_o god_n and_o dishonour_n to_o his_o majesty_n forasmuch_o as_o his_o image_n and_o glory_n shine_v in_o the_o authority_n of_o parent_n over_o child_n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o terror_n unto_o such_o curse_a and_o lewd_a child_n as_o be_v or_o have_v be_v
guilty_a of_o this_o heinous_a sin_n of_o curse_v or_o revile_v their_o own_o parent_n if_o any_o such_o be_v among_o you_o as_o i_o wish_v there_o be_v not_o let_v they_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o grievous_a and_o capital_a sin_n and_o be_v move_v to_o humble_v themselves_o to_o god_n speedy_o and_o in_o great_a measure_n for_o it_o a_o slight_a repentance_n will_v not_o serve_v for_o so_o grievous_a a_o sin_n etc._n etc._n and_o let_v all_o child_n hereafter_o fear_v to_o revile_v or_o curse_v their_o parent_n yea_o let_v they_o beware_v of_o all_o contempt_n of_o parent_n though_o it_o be_v but_o in_o thought_n lest_o it_o make_v way_n to_o revile_v word_n eccles_n 10._o 20._o curse_v not_o the_o king_n no_o not_o in_o thy_o thought_n etc._n etc._n so_o it_o may_v be_v say_v of_o parent_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o if_o it_o be_v so_o grievous_a a_o sin_n to_o curse_v or_o revile_v natural_a parent_n how_o much_o more_o fearful_a and_o hideous_a a_o sin_n be_v it_o for_o any_o to_o 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curse_v father_n or_o mother_n his_o lamp_n shall_v be_v put_v out_o in_o obscure_a darkness_n and_o prov._n 30._o 17._o the_o eye_n that_o mock_v at_o his_o father_n etc._n etc._n the_o raven_n of_o the_o valley_n shall_v pick_v it_o out_o reas_n reas_n the_o justice_n of_o god_n require_v that_o such_o as_o malicious_o and_o wilful_o revile_v and_o curse_v those_o by_o who_o mean_n they_o have_v receive_v life_n and_o be_v and_o the_o natural_a faculty_n of_o speech_n shall_v for_o this_o sin_n be_v deprive_v of_o life_n and_o be_v and_o so_o have_v all_o use_n of_o their_o tongue_n take_v from_o they_o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v then_o what_o to_o think_v of_o such_o wretched_a and_o ungracious_a child_n who_o be_v guilty_a of_o this_o sin_n they_o be_v unworthy_a to_o live_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o see_v the_o light_n or_o breathe_v in_o the_o air_n if_o they_o be_v so_o wicked_a as_o to_o curse_v or_o revile_v those_o by_o who_o mean_n they_o come_v first_o to_o enjoy_v this_o life_n and_o to_o see_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n etc._n etc._n worthy_a they_o be_v to_o have_v their_o tongue_n cut_v out_o of_o their_o head_n yea_o to_o have_v their_o whole_a body_n deprive_v of_o life_n &_o sense_n by_o the_o sword_n and_o power_n of_o the_o magistrate_n and_o though_o in_o some_o church_n the_o law_n of_o man_n and_o power_n of_o the_o magistrate_n do_v not_o so_o take_v hold_v as_o it_o shall_v do_v of_o such_o lewd_a child_n to_o cut_v they_o off_o by_o death_n yet_o let_v they_o not_o presume_v of_o impunity_n for_o the_o lord_n himself_o can_v and_o will_v in_o this_o case_n take_v vengeance_n into_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o bring_v they_o by_o some_o mean_n or_o other_o to_o a_o untimely_a death_n in_o this_o world_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v punish_v they_o with_o everlasting_a death_n if_o they_o do_v not_o speedy_o repent_v in_o great_a measure_n for_o so_o heinous_a and_o unnatural_a a_o sin_n as_o this_o be_v use_v 2_o use_v 2._o this_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o wish_v and_o desire_v of_o god_n that_o this_o law_n may_v take_v place_n and_o be_v execute_v in_o this_o church_n for_o the_o terror_n of_o all_o such_o ungracious_a child_n see_v b._n babington_n on_o exod._n 21._o 15._o where_o he_o mention_v the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a writer_n as_o he_o say_v who_o see_v one_o put_v to_o death_n in_o the_o church_n of_o tigurine_n who_o have_v curse_v and_o revile_v his_o mother_n mark_v 7._o 11._o but_o you_o say_v if_o a_o man_n shall_v say_v to_o his_o father_n and_o mother_n it_o be_v corban_n that_o be_v to_o say_v a_o gift_n by_o whatsoever_o 1621._o mar._n 24._o 1621._o thou_o may_v be_v profit_v by_o i_o he_o shall_v be_v free_a our_o saviour_n in_o the_o 9th_o verse_n charge_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n with_o the_o sin_n of_o reject_v god_n commandment_n for_o the_o keep_n of_o their_o own_o tradition_n then_o from_o the_o 10_o verse_n unto_o the_o 14_o he_o prove_v that_o they_o do_v so_o by_o a_o example_n or_o instance_n give_v of_o two_o particular_a precept_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o they_o by_o their_o tradition_n do_v make_v void_a and_o 1._o he_o allege_v those_o precept_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n ver._n 10._o 2._o he_o set_v down_o their_o contrary_a tradition_n by_o which_o they_o abrogate_a the_o law_n of_o god_n show_v how_o by_o it_o they_o make_v void_a the_o precept_n of_o god_n write_a law_n ver._n 11_o 12_o 13._o and_o 1._o he_o set_v down_o that_o particular_a tradition_n by_o which_o they_o abrogate_a the_o foresay_a precept_n of_o the_o law_n 2._o sundry_a other_o tradition_n ver._n 13._o of_o the_o precept_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n allege_v by_o our_o saviour_n ver._n 10._o i_o have_v speak_v now_o i_o be_o to_o speak_v of_o his_o allege_v the_o contrary_a tradition_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n etc._n etc._n where_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v 1._o the_o tradition_n itself_o allege_a ver_n 11._o 2._o the_o hurtful_a and_o dangerous_a effect_n and_o consequent_n of_o that_o tradition_n which_o be_v two_o 1._o that_o by_o it_o they_o hinder_v child_n from_o do_v duty_n to_o parent_n ver._n 12._o 2._o that_o by_o it_o they_o make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o none_o effect_v ver._n 13._o touch_v the_o allege_v of_o their_o tradition_n consider_v 1._o the_o manner_n of_o allege_v in_o these_o word_n but_o you_o say_v 2._o the_o matter_n or_o substance_n of_o it_o if_o a_o man_n say_v to_o his_o father_n etc._n etc._n from_o the_o manner_n observe_v that_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o false_a and_o corrupt_a teacher_n to_o cross_v and_o contradict_v the_o plain_a and_o express_v doctrine_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o write_a word_n of_o god_n so_o do_v these_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n whereas_o moses_n or_o rather_o god_n himself_o by_o moses_n say_v honour_v thy_o father_n and_o mother_n etc._n etc._n they_o on_o the_o contrary_n teach_v that_o in_o some_o case_n child_n be_v not_o bind_v to_o honour_v parent_n so_o matth._n 5._o 43._o the_o corrupt_a teacher_n among_o the_o jew_n teach_v that_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o hate_v their_o enemy_n by_o which_o doctrine_n they_o plain_o cross_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n forbid_v not_o only_a hatred_n of_o friend_n but_o even_o of_o enemy_n as_o may_v appear_v by_o compare_v levit._n 19_o 17._o with_o deut._n 23._o 7._o so_o at_o this_o day_n the_o popish_a teacher_n do_v by_o their_o corrupt_a and_o false_a doctrine_n cross_v and_o contradict_v the_o write_a word_n of_o god_n for_o example_n the_o word_n of_o god_n say_v marriage_n be_v honourable_a in_o all_o etc._n etc._n hebr._n 13._o but_o they_o say_v it_o be_v not_o honourable_a in_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n but_o unlawful_a the_o word_n of_o god_n say_v every_o creature_n of_o god_n be_v good_a be_v receive_v with_o thanksgiving_n 1_o tim._n 4._o 4._o and_o again_o eat_v whatsoever_o be_v sell_v in_o the_o shambles_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 25._o but_o they_o say_v it_o be_v a_o sin_n to_o eat_v flesh-meat_n upon_o some_o day_n and_o at_o some_o time_n etc._n etc._n christ_n at_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n say_v drink_v you_o all_o of_o this_o but_o they_o say_v the_o common_a people_n need_v not_o drink_v of_o the_o sacramental_a cup_n but_o only_o the_o priest_n use_v use_v see_v how_o to_o know_v false_a and_o corrupt_a teacher_n from_o true_a and_o sound_a examine_v their_o doctrine_n by_o the_o scripture_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n prescribe_v 1_o thess_n 5._o try_v all_o thing_n and_o see_v whether_o it_o agree_v therewith_o or_o whether_o it_o do_v cross_a or_o
case_n of_o conscience_n suppose_v by_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n touch_v child_n relieve_n parent_n in_o their_o necessity_n the_o case_n or_o question_n be_v whether_o if_o a_o child_n have_v swear_v or_o solemn_o vow_v not_o to_o help_v his_o parent_n he_o be_v tie_v to_o help_v they_o 2._o their_o resolution_n of_o the_o case_n or_o question_n by_o their_o doctrine_n viz._n that_o in_o this_o case_n the_o child_n be_v not_o tie_v to_o relieve_v his_o father_n or_o mother_n but_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n in_o refuse_v to_o do_v they_o good_n touch_v the_o first_o observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o see_v here_o how_o great_a sin_n and_o abuse_v reign_v among_o the_o jew_n in_o our_o saviour_n time_n as_o open_a profanation_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n by_o unlawful_a and_o wicked_a oath_n and_o vow_n bind_v themselves_o by_o such_o oath_n to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n and_o omission_n of_o necessary_a duty_n command_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n as_o the_o relief_n of_o their_o own_o parent_n i_o say_v these_o gross_a corruption_n be_v now_o reign_v among_o this_o people_n be_v not_o only_o practise_v by_o the_o common_a sort_n but_o also_o allow_v and_o maintain_v by_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n the_o teacher_n of_o the_o church_n and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o god_n have_v his_o church_n at_o the_o same_o time_n even_o among_o these_o wicked_a jew_n and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n notwithstanding_o these_o great_a corruption_n in_o life_n and_o doctrine_n do_v not_o separate_v himself_o nor_o command_v his_o disciple_n to_o separate_v from_o this_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n in_o respect_n of_o communicate_v with_o they_o in_o the_o public_a ordinance_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n but_o he_o and_o his_o disciple_n usual_o resort_v to_o the_o public_a synagogue_n of_o the_o jew_n yea_o he_o command_v his_o disciple_n to_o hear_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n sit_v in_o moses_n chair_n matth._n 25._o which_o manifest_o prove_v that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o true_a church_n of_o god_n even_o in_o such_o place_n where_o some_o yea_o many_o gross_a sin_n and_o corruption_n do_v reign_v and_o bear_v sway_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o warrant_n for_o any_o to_o separate_v from_o a_o particular_a church_n because_o of_o such_o abuse_n and_o corruption_n in_o it_o which_o therefore_o condemn_v the_o practice_n of_o the_o brownist_n separate_v from_o our_o church_n because_o of_o the_o corruption_n in_o it_o etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o learn_v here_o that_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a person_n such_o as_o these_o jew_n here_o speak_v of_o to_o vow_v and_o swear_v unto_o thing_n evil_a and_o unlawful_a as_o to_o the_o omission_n of_o some_o necessary_a duty_n command_v of_o god_n or_o to_o the_o commission_n of_o any_o sin_n forbid_v of_o god_n in_o his_o word_n this_o be_v to_o bind_v themselves_o by_o a_o oath_n to_o the_o dishonour_n and_o provoke_v of_o god_n by_o sin_n which_o be_v a_o most_o wicked_a practice_n be_v a_o gross_a and_o heinous_a abuse_n of_o a_o oath_n or_o vow_n and_o a_o high_a degree_n of_o take_v god_n name_n in_o vain_a for_o which_o he_o have_v say_v he_o will_v not_o hold_v such_o guiltless_a see_v more_o of_o this_o point_n before_o chap._n 6._o 23._o use_v use_v see_v the_o grievous_a sin_n of_o such_o as_o stick_v not_o to_o vow_v or_o swear_v sometime_o to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o sin_n as_o to_o be_v revenge_v on_o enemy_n etc._n etc._n or_o on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o swear_v or_o vow_v the_o omission_n of_o good_a duty_n as_o that_o they_o will_v not_o have_v deal_v again_o with_o one_o that_o have_v wrong_v they_o that_o they_o will_v never_o do_v good_a to_o their_o enemy_n that_o they_o will_v not_o come_v to_o such_o a_o church_n or_o hear_v such_o a_o preacher_n again_o because_o he_o have_v perhaps_o touch_v their_o conscience_n for_o some_o sin_n which_o they_o will_v not_o forsake_v yea_o though_o one_o shall_v in_o sudden_a passion_n of_o anger_n make_v such_o a_o vow_n or_o oath_n yet_o will_v not_o this_o excuse_n it_o from_o be_v a_o most_o heinous_a sin_n observe_v observe_v 3._o in_o that_o it_o be_v wrath_n and_o anger_n conveive_v against_o parent_n as_o it_o be_v most_o likely_a that_o move_v the_o child_n thus_o wicked_o to_o swear_v that_o they_o shall_v have_v no_o profit_n by_o they_o hence_o observe_v how_o great_a and_o dangerous_a a_o sin_n rash_a anger_n and_o wrath_n be_v in_o that_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o other_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a sin_n as_o of_o dishonour_n and_o open_a contempt_n of_o parent_n yea_o of_o vow_v and_o swear_v not_o to_o do_v they_o good_a etc._n etc._n these_o weregrievous_a sin_n yet_o it_o seem_v that_o these_o wicked_a child_n make_v nothing_o of_o they_o when_o they_o be_v once_o enrage_v with_o anger_n against_o their_o parent_n for_o some_o discontentment_n give_v prov._n 29._o 22._o a_o furious_a man_n abound_v in_o transgression_n full_a of_o anger_n full_a of_o sin_n especial_o this_o be_v true_a of_o extreme_a and_o outrageous_a anger_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o short_a fury_n or_o madness_n as_o the_o heathen_a man_n can_v say_v prov._n 27._o 4._o wrath_n be_v cruel_a and_o anger_n be_v outrageous_a experience_n show_v what_o grievous_a sin_n this_o rage_a anger_n be_v often_o the_o cause_n of_o be_v it_o not_o the_o cause_n of_o wicked_a curse_v swear_v and_o of_o bitter_a rail_n at_o other_o is_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n many_o time_n of_o contention_n quarrel_v fight_a wound_a yea_o of_o actual_a murder_n be_v it_o not_o so_o in_o can_n anger_n gen._n 4._o see_v prov._n 26._o 18._o yea_o how_o have_v some_o good_a man_n be_v overcome_v of_o this_o rage_a passion_n and_o by_o it_o thrust_v forward_o to_o very_o grievous_a sin_n see_v this_o in_o david_n who_o be_v sudden_o enrage_v against_o nabal_n vow_v his_o death_n and_o the_o death_n of_o all_o his_o family_n 2_o sam._n 2._o 5._o in_o a_o word_n what_o sin_n almost_o be_v so_o grievous_a but_o one_o that_o be_v thus_o enrage_a with_o furious_a anger_n be_v ready_a to_o fall_v into_o be_v tempt_v to_o it_o in_o his_o anger_n such_o a_o one_o be_v a_o fit_a subject_n for_o the_o devil_n to_o work_v upon_o and_o he_o may_v at_o that_o time_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o rage_n fasten_v any_o sin_n upon_o he_o and_o drive_v he_o headlong_o into_o it_o reason_n reason_n this_o furious_a passion_n do_v exceed_o distemper_v the_o whole_a man_n both_o inward_a and_o outward_a it_o distemper_n the_o mind_n bereave_v a_o man_n of_o all_o judgement_n and_o use_v of_o reason_n for_o the_o time_n it_o distemper_n the_o memory_n make_v he_o forget_v himself_o and_o his_o place_n and_o duty_n to_o god_n and_o man_n yea_o it_o expel_v all_o thought_n of_o god_n and_o of_o good_a thing_n as_o it_o distemper_n the_o inner_a man_n so_o also_o the_o body_n and_o every_o part_n and_o member_n of_o it_o make_v they_o fit_a instrument_n of_o sin_n etc._n etc._n use_v admonition_n to_o all_o to_o take_v heed_n of_o this_o hurtful_a and_o dangerous_a sin_n of_o anger_n and_o especial_o of_o furious_a wrath_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o so_o many_o other_o grievous_a sin_n and_o lay_v a_o man_n open_a so_o wide_a to_o the_o devil_n temptation_n especial_o beware_v of_o custom_n in_o this_o sin_n which_o be_v exceed_v hardly_o leave_v if_o all_o occasion_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v shun_v than_o this_o as_o one_o great_a occasion_n remedy_n against_o sinful_a anger_n 1._o remove_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o it_o as_o pride_n of_o heart_n self-love_n waywardness_n niceness_n and_o curiosity_n in_o small_a and_o trifle_a matter_n needless_a pry_n into_o the_o life_n of_o other_o familiarity_n with_o angry_a person_n especial_o labour_n to_o mortify_v the_o sin_n of_o pride_n in_o ourselves_o etc._n etc._n 2._o labour_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o resist_v and_o stay_v the_o first_o motion_n of_o sinful_a anger_n arise_v in_o we_o either_o by_o lift_v the_o heart_n to_o god_n desire_v his_o grace_n to_o repel_v this_o passion_n or_o by_o call_v to_o mind_n some_o place_n of_o scripture_n condemn_v this_o sin_n or_o by_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o company_n where_o we_o be_v if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n howsoever_o it_o be_v be_v sure_a in_o this_o case_n not_o to_o be_v sudden_a in_o do_v or_o speak_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o passion_n but_o stay_v a_o time_n till_o the_o mind_n be_v settle_v and_o in_o better_a temper_n take_v heed_n of_o multiply_a word_n etc._n etc._n 3._o often_o think_v of_o the_o hurtfulness_n and_o dangerousness_n of_o this_o sin_n be_v
cause_n of_o child_n neglect_v that_o duty_n to_o their_o parent_n but_o of_o this_o see_v before_o ver._n 7._o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o such_o as_o give_v liberty_n in_o sin_n to_o other_o may_v be_v true_o say_v to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o those_o sin_n in_o which_o they_o give_v such_o liberty_n whether_o it_o be_v in_o omission_n of_o good_a or_o in_o commission_n of_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o unlawful_a thus_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n by_o their_o corrupt_a doctrine_n and_o wicked_a life_n give_v liberty_n to_o other_o in_o sin_n be_v say_v to_o hinder_v they_o from_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n matth._n 23._o 13._o see_v isa_n 9_o 16._o jer._n 50._o 6._o thus_o it_o be_v often_o say_v in_o the_o book_n of_o king_n that_o jeroboam_n the_o son_n of_o nebat_fw-la make_v israel_n to_o sin_n because_o by_o set_v up_o two_o golden_a calf_n in_o dan_n and_o bethel_n he_o give_v they_o liberty_n to_o commit_v idolatry_n in_o sacrifice_v to_o those_o calf_n see_v 1_o king_n 12._o 28._o reason_n reason_n such_o as_o give_v liberty_n in_o sin_n to_o other_o do_v thereby_o encourage_v and_o hearten_v they_o unto_o those_o sin_n in_o which_o they_o allow_v they_o liberty_n yea_o they_o do_v upon_o the_o matter_n provoke_v and_o stir_v they_o up_o unto_o such_o sin_n jer._n 23._o 14._o the_o prophet_n of_o jerusalem_n by_o their_o wicked_a life_n and_o corrupt_a doctrine_n give_v liberty_n in_o sin_n be_v say_v to_o strengthen_v the_o hand_n of_o evil_a doer_n etc._n etc._n now_o liberty_n in_o sin_n be_v give_v to_o other_o two_o way_n 1._o by_o word_n when_o any_o do_v in_o plain_a and_o express_v word_n allow_v sin_n in_o other_o or_o teach_v they_o to_o sin_n or_o persuade_v they_o to_o it_o etc._n etc._n 2._o by_o example_n when_o any_o live_v loose_o or_o wicked_o do_v by_o their_o ill_a example_n encourage_v other_o to_o sin_n etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v how_o great_a be_v the_o sin_n of_o those_o that_o any_o way_n give_v liberty_n in_o sin_n to_o other_o by_o this_o mean_v they_o encourage_v they_o to_o sin_n and_o strengthen_v their_o hand_n in_o wickedness_n and_o so_o they_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o sin_n in_o other_o and_o guilty_a of_o the_o same_o sin_n unto_o which_o they_o so_o encourage_v they_o and_o so_o they_o have_v not_o only_o their_o own_o sin_n to_o answer_v unto_o god_n for_o but_o also_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o etc._n etc._n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o admonition_n to_o all_o of_o we_o to_o beware_v how_o we_o at_o any_o time_n give_v the_o least_o liberty_n to_o other_o in_o sin_n either_o for_o practice_v of_o evil_n or_o omission_n of_o good_a duty_n command_v lest_o we_o become_v cause_n of_o other_o sin_n and_o so_o become_v accessary_a to_o they_o and_o guilty_a of_o the_o same_o sin_n unto_o which_o we_o encourage_v other_o by_o give_v they_o the_o least_o liberty_n in_o such_o or_o such_o sin_n for_o such_o be_v our_o corrupt_a nature_n so_o prone_a and_o forward_o and_o eager_o carry_v after_o sin_n of_o itself_o that_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o take_v liberty_n even_o where_o none_o be_v give_v and_o therefore_o much_o more_o if_o liberty_n be_v give_v by_o other_o beware_v therefore_o of_o open_v the_o least_o â—ap_n unto_o other_o to_o let_v in_o sin_n if_o we_o do_v it_o will_v quick_o make_v entrance_n especial_o such_o as_o be_v in_o place_n of_o government_n and_o pre-eminence_n over_o other_o must_v look_v to_o do_v this_o as_o magistrate_n minister_n parent_n etc._n etc._n magistrate_n to_o beware_v of_o give_v liberty_n in_o sin_n to_o their_o subject_n either_o by_o ordain_v such_o law_n as_o give_v liberty_n in_o sin_n or_o by_o not_o execute_v such_o law_n as_o be_v make_v for_o restraint_n of_o sin_n minister_n to_o beware_v of_o give_v liberty_n in_o sin_n either_o by_o preach_v doctrine_n of_o liberty_n or_o by_o loose_a and_o wicked_a life_n so_o parent_n and_o master_n of_o family_n be_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o give_v liberty_n to_o child_n and_o servant_n in_o practice_n of_o any_o sin_n as_o lie_v swear_v sabbath-breaking_a etc._n etc._n or_o in_o omission_n of_o good_a duty_n as_o prayer_n reading_n come_v to_o church_n due_o etc._n etc._n think_v well_o of_o it_o how_o apt_a every_o one_o be_v to_o take_v unlawful_a liberty_n and_o how_o dangerous_a therefore_o for_o we_o to_o give_v it_o as_o thou_o must_v beware_v of_o take_v such_o liberty_n thyself_o so_o also_o of_o give_v it_o to_o other_o especial_o to_o those_o under_o thy_o government_n if_o thou_o give_v they_o liberty_n to_o sin_n thou_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o become_v accessary_a and_o guilty_a of_o their_o blood_n if_o they_o perish_v in_o their_o sin_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o further_o in_o that_o our_o saviour_n here_o reprove_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n for_o that_o they_o hinder_v child_n from_o do_v good_a to_o parent_n that_o be_v from_o help_v they_o with_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n in_o their_o necessity_n hence_o gather_v that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o all_o child_n thus_o to_o do_v good_a and_o to_o afford_v help_n and_o succour_v to_o their_o own_o parent_n be_v in_o necessity_n according_a to_o their_o utmost_a ability_n this_o be_v a_o part_n of_o that_o honour_n which_o they_o owe_v to_o their_o parent_n see_v this_o before_o speak_v of_o upon_o ver._n 10._o it_o follow_v ver._n 13._o make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o none_o effect_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v a_o second_o evil_a and_o mischievous_a effect_n of_o the_o former_a corrupt_a doctrine_n and_o tradition_n of_o the_o pharisee_n that_o by_o it_o they_o make_v void_a the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o effect_n follow_v necessary_o upon_o the_o former_a for_o by_o hinder_v child_n from_o do_v good_a to_o parent_n they_o make_v void_a the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o command_v child_n to_o honour_n parent_n by_o do_v good_a to_o they_o the_o word_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n mean_v that_o part_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o require_v child_n duty_n to_o parent_n especial_o the_o word_n of_o the_o five_o commandment_n before_o allege_v ver._n 10._o of_o none_o effect_n the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o original_a do_v signify_v to_o make_v void_a or_o of_o no_o force_n or_o authority_n as_o law_n which_o be_v abrogate_a by_o the_o power_n of_o prince_n and_o magistrate_n do_v no_o long_o bind_v the_o subject_n to_o obedience_n not_o that_o these_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n by_o their_o tradition_n can_v simple_o take_v away_o authority_n from_o the_o word_n for_o the_o authority_n thereof_o in_o itself_o can_v be_v make_v void_a by_o any_o man_n or_o angel_n but_o because_o so_o far_o as_o lay_v in_o they_o they_o do_v make_v it_o void_a by_o draw_v it_o into_o contempt_n and_o give_v liberty_n to_o other_o to_o sin_n against_o it_o observe_v observe_v learn_v here_o the_o hurtful_a and_o dangerous_a effect_n that_o follow_v upon_o the_o bring_n in_o of_o corrupt_a doctrine_n and_o tradition_n in_o the_o church_n devise_v by_o man_n without_o warrant_n from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n such_o tradition_n and_o doctrine_n of_o man_n do_v great_o derogate_v from_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o make_v it_o void_a after_o a_o sort_n though_o not_o in_o itself_o yet_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n who_o take_v occasion_n from_o such_o corrupt_a doctrine_n and_o tradition_n of_o man_n to_o contemn_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o to_o take_v liberty_n in_o sin_v against_o it_o thus_o the_o tradition_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n in_o our_o saviour_n time_n bring_v the_o word_n of_o god_n into_o contempt_n and_o neglect_n as_o we_o may_v see_v here_o and_o matth._n 5._o and_o matth._n 23._o where_o our_o saviour_n show_v how_o by_o their_o corrupt_a doctrine_n and_o tradition_n they_o make_v void_a the_o word_n of_o god_n pervert_v the_o true_a sense_n thereof_o and_o so_o give_v liberty_n to_o sin_n against_o it_o see_v before_o ver._n 8_o 9_o thus_o the_o popish_a tradition_n and_o corrupt_a doctrine_n at_o this_o day_n maintain_v in_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n do_v derogate_v from_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o write_a word_n of_o god_n and_o make_v it_o void_a the_o pope_n decree_n and_o canon_n what_o do_v they_o else_o but_o make_v void_a the_o canon_n of_o the_o scripture_n their_o unwritten_a tradition_n what_o do_v they_o but_o abrogate_v the_o write_a word_n of_o god_n in_o sundry_a thing_n this_o may_v be_v show_v in_o many_o instance_n the_o word_n of_o god_n teach_v marriage_n to_o be_v honourable_a in_o all_o etc._n etc._n and_o that_o to_o avoid_v fornication_n every_o one_o shall_v have_v his_o wife_n this_o doctrine_n of_o
the_o scripture_n the_o papist_n do_v make_v void_a by_o forbid_v marriage_n to_o their_o priest_n so_o the_o scripture_n teach_v that_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n to_o be_v put_v in_o meat_n in_o regard_n of_o holiness_n and_o religion_n but_o that_o every_o creature_n of_o god_n be_v good_a this_o they_o make_v void_a by_o teach_v that_o it_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o religion_n and_o conscience_n to_o abstain_v from_o fleshly_a meat_n at_o certain_a time_n the_o scripture_n teach_v that_o we_o shall_v pray_v to_o god_n alone_o this_o they_o make_v void_a by_o their_o manifold_a prayer_n to_o saint_n depart_v the_o scripture_n teach_v christ_n alone_o to_o be_v our_o mediator_n both_o of_o redemption_n and_o intercession_n this_o they_o make_v void_a by_o make_v saint_n intercessor_n the_o scripture_n teach_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o only_a head_n of_o the_o church_n this_o they_o abrogate_v by_o their_o doctrine_n of_o the_o pope_n supremacy_n the_o scripture_n teach_v that_o every_o soul_n shall_v be_v subject_a to_o the_o high_a power_n this_o they_o abrogate_v by_o exempt_n their_o pope_n and_o popish_a clergy_n from_o subjection_n to_o the_o civil_a power_n of_o prince_n and_o magistrate_n last_o to_o instance_n in_o the_o same_o kind_n as_o our_o saviour_n do_v here_o against_o the_o pharisee_n whereas_o the_o word_n of_o god_n command_v child_n to_o honour_v their_o parent_n the_o papist_n teach_v that_o if_o the_o child_n have_v vow_v a_o monastical_a life_n he_o be_v exempt_v from_o duty_n to_o parent_n see_v rhemist_n annot._v on_o matth._n 8._o 22._o use_v use_v admonition_n 1._o to_o all_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n to_o beware_v of_o bring_v into_o the_o church_n any_o false_a or_o corrupt_a doctrine_n of_o their_o own_o or_o other_o devise_v without_o warrant_n from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n lest_o they_o bring_v the_o word_n of_o god_n into_o contempt_n and_o make_v void_a the_o authority_n of_o it_o so_o far_o as_o lie_v in_o they_o 2._o this_o shall_v move_v such_o as_o be_v in_o chief_a place_n of_o authority_n in_o the_o church_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o suffer_v such_o corrupt_a tradition_n and_o doctrine_n to_o be_v bring_v into_o the_o church_n it_o follow_v and_o many_o such_o like_a thing_n do_v you_o that_o be_v many_o such_o other_o corrupt_a and_o erroneous_a tradition_n and_o doctrine_n you_o teach_v and_o maintain_v contrary_a to_o the_o write_a word_n of_o god_n see_v before_o ver._n 8._o observe_v observe_v where_o corrupt_a and_o false_a doctrine_n once_o be_v admit_v and_o bring_v into_o the_o church_n by_o corrupt_a teacher_n there_o it_o be_v apt_a to_o grow_v and_o spread_v itself_o further_o and_o further_o one_o error_n beget_v and_o bring_v forth_o another_o till_o at_o length_n they_o grow_v to_o a_o great_a number_n see_v col._n 2._o 20_o 21._o how_o the_o false_a apostle_n bring_v in_o one_o corrupt_a tradition_n in_o the_o neck_n of_o another_o as_o it_o be_v first_o they_o teach_v that_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o eat_v some_o kind_n of_o meat_n then_o that_o they_o may_v not_o taste_v they_o then_o that_o they_o may_v not_o handle_v they_o nor_o touch_v they_o etc._n etc._n 2_o tim._n 2._o 17._o the_o doctrine_n of_o corrupt_a teacher_n compare_v to_o a_o canker_n which_o be_v a_o spread_a disease_n fret_v and_o eat_v further_o and_o further_o into_o the_o skin_n and_o flesh_n of_o the_o body_n this_o we_o see_v most_o plain_o at_o this_o day_n in_o the_o popish_a church_n in_o which_o those_o error_n and_o corruption_n in_o doctrine_n which_o at_o first_o be_v but_o few_o in_o comparison_n be_v now_o grow_v and_o multiply_v to_o a_o great_a multitude_n insomuch_o that_o all_o the_o doctrine_n of_o that_o church_n be_v in_o a_o manner_n nothing_o but_o a_o heap_n of_o error_n and_o heresy_n use_v use_v see_v then_o how_o careful_a the_o governor_n and_o teacher_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n have_v need_v to_o be_v in_o resist_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o error_n and_o false_a doctrine_n spring_v up_o in_o the_o church_n etc._n etc._n mark_v 7._o 14._o then_o he_o call_v the_o whole_a multitude_n unto_o he_o and_o say_v unto_o they_o harken_v unto_o i_o every_o one_o of_o you_o and_o 1622._o april_n 7._o 1622._o understand_v hitherto_o in_o this_o chapter_n we_o have_v hear_v of_o the_o disputation_n between_o christ_n and_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n of_o jerusalem_n about_o the_o observation_n of_o jewish_a tradition_n how_o they_o cavil_v at_o christ_n disciple_n for_o eat_v with_o unwashen_n hand_n and_o how_o he_o answer_v their_o cavil_v and_o sharp_o reprove_v they_o for_o their_o gross_a hypocrisy_n and_o superstition_n now_o from_o the_o 14_o ver_fw-la to_o the_o 24._o the_o evangelist_n show_v what_o follow_v upon_o the_o former_a disputation_n between_o they_o viz._n two_o consequent_n 1._o that_o our_o saviour_n have_v thus_o rebuke_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n do_v not_o vouchsafe_v further_a conference_n with_o they_o but_o leave_v they_o turn_v his_o speech_n to_o the_o multitude_n take_v occasion_n from_o the_o former_a cavil_v of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n to_o instruct_v they_o in_o a_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a point_n of_o christian_a doctrine_n viz._n touch_v the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a pollution_n and_o uncleanness_n before_o god_n that_o it_o be_v not_o any_o outward_a thing_n or_o any_o thing_n from_o without_o a_o man_n which_o enter_v into_o he_o can_v or_o do_v of_o itself_o make_v he_o unclean_a before_o god_n but_o that_o the_o true_a cause_n of_o such_o spiritual_a pollution_n be_v from_o within_o come_v out_o of_o man_n himself_o and_o because_o it_o be_v a_o necessary_a and_o weighty_a point_n he_o stir_v up_o their_o attention_n unto_o it_o this_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o consequent_a lay_v down_o ver._n 14_o 15_o 16._o the_o second_o consequent_a be_v this_o that_o our_o saviour_n have_v thus_o instruct_v the_o multitude_n public_o withdraw_v himself_o into_o a_o private_a house_n where_o his_o disciple_n ask_v further_o about_o the_o matter_n before_o teach_v to_o the_o multitude_n he_o take_v occasion_n to_o reprove_v they_o for_o their_o ignorance_n and_o withal_o to_o instruct_v they_o more_o full_o in_o the_o foresay_a doctrine_n which_o he_o have_v teach_v the_o multitude_n ver._n 17_o etc._n etc._n unto_o the_o 24._o touch_v the_o first_o consequent_a viz._n our_o saviour_n his_o take_a occasion_n to_o instruct_v the_o multitude_n etc._n etc._n consider_v two_o thing_n 1._o the_o preparation_n use_v before_o his_o teach_n of_o the_o people_n he_o call_v they_o all_o unto_o he_o 2._o the_o sum_n of_o that_o which_o he_o deliver_v to_o they_o consist_v of_o three_o branch_n 1._o a_o preface_n stir_v up_o their_o attention_n etc._n etc._n ver._n 14._o 2._o the_o matter_n of_o doctrine_n teach_v that_o there_o be_v nothing_o without_o a_o man_n that_o can_v defile_v he_o etc._n etc._n ver._n 15._o 3._o the_o conclusion_n of_o his_o doctrine_n stir_a up_o their_o attention_n again_o ver._n 16._o he_o call_v the_o whole_a multitude_n unto_o he_o hence_o some_o gather_v that_o the_o multitude_n be_v not_o present_a with_o our_o saviour_n before_o when_o he_o reprove_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n so_o sharp_o but_o that_o he_o reprove_v they_o private_o by_o themselves_o and_o afterward_o call_v the_o people_n unto_o he_o but_o it_o be_v more_o probable_a that_o some_o of_o the_o people_n be_v present_a before_o if_o not_o all_o and_o that_o he_o reprove_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n open_o in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o people_n at_o least_o of_o some_o of_o they_o but_o now_o he_o be_v say_v to_o call_v they_o all_o to_o he_o either_o because_o he_o call_v the_o residue_n to_o he_o which_o be_v not_o present_v before_o or_o else_o because_o he_o call_v they_o to_o come_v near_o about_o he_o to_o hear_v he_o more_o convenient_o quest_n quest._n why_o do_v he_o now_o turn_v his_o speech_n from_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n to_o the_o common_a people_n answ_n answ_n because_o he_o know_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n to_o be_v obstinate_a and_o wilful_a contemner_n of_o he_o and_o his_o doctrine_n and_o that_o they_o be_v proud_a and_o self-conceited_a hypocrite_n which_o will_v not_o submit_v to_o his_o teach_n and_o therefore_o that_o they_o be_v not_o teachable_a or_o fit_a to_o be_v instruct_v of_o he_o therefore_o he_o leave_v they_o in_o their_o obstinacy_n and_o direct_v himself_o rather_o to_o the_o common_a people_n who_o he_o see_v to_o be_v more_o tractable_a and_o teachable_a observe_v observe_v here_o observe_v the_o just_a and_o heavy_a judgement_n of_o god_n which_o he_o usual_o bring_v upon_o such_o as_o be_v wilful_a contemner_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n sacrament_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v just_a with_o the_o lord_n
sorrow_n to_o such_o as_o be_v already_o afflict_v in_o this_o job_n friend_n be_v faulty_a and_o phil._n 1._o 16._o paul_n enemy_n such_o also_o as_o when_o they_o see_v other_o strike_v with_o loss_n of_o sense_n or_o limb_n with_o deafness_n blindness_n lameness_n etc._n etc._n in_o stead_n of_o pity_v and_o comfort_v they_o do_v not_o stick_v to_o deride_v and_o scoff_n at_o they_o and_o otherwise_o to_o abuse_v they_o a_o sin_n condemn_v express_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n levit._n 19_o 14._o thou_o shall_v not_o curse_v the_o deaf_a nor_o put_v a_o stumbling-block_n before_o the_o blind_a deut._n 27._o 18._o such_o also_o as_o oppress_v the_o poor_a grind_v their_o face_n etc._n etc._n use_v 3_o use_v 3_o to_o move_v and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o show_v mercy_n and_o pity_n towards_o such_o as_o be_v in_o outward_a affliction_n as_o fellow-member_n of_o christ_n body_n the_o church_n we_o must_v show_v compassion_n upon_o other_o when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o they_o either_o in_o their_o body_n by_o sickness_n pain_n deafness_n dumbness_n blindness_n etc._n etc._n or_o in_o their_o outward_a estate_n by_o poverty_n and_o want_n we_o must_v pity_v they_o in_o heart_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o show_v mercy_n on_o they_o by_o fruit_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n be_v ready_a to_o help_v comfort_n pray_v for_o they_o etc._n etc._n cast_v not_o off_o other_o in_o their_o affliction_n when_o there_o be_v most_o need_n of_o help_n prov._n 17._o 17._o remember_v thou_o thyself_o be_v also_o in_o the_o body_n and_o liable_a to_o the_o same_o or_o like_a misery_n therefore_o as_o thou_o will_v find_v mercy_n so_o show_v it_o to_o other_o col._n 3._o 12._o as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n put_v on_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n luke_n 6._o 36._o be_v merciful_a as_o your_o heavenly_a father_n be_v merciful_a it_o be_v a_o special_a evidence_n and_o mark_n of_o a_o child_n of_o god_n to_o be_v of_o a_o merciful_a nature_n and_o disposition_n towards_o such_o as_o be_v in_o misery_n etc._n etc._n oh_o therefore_o labour_n for_o it_o and_o put_v upon_o we_o the_o misery_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o sister_n set_v ourselves_o in_o their_o room_n etc._n etc._n even_o then_o when_o ourselves_o be_v in_o health_n ease_n prosperity_n this_o be_v hard_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n use_v 4_o use_v 4._o how_o much_o more_o ought_v we_o to_o pity_n and_o show_v mercy_n to_o such_o as_o be_v in_o spiritual_a misery_n as_o those_o who_o soul_n and_o conscience_n be_v disease_v with_o sin_n and_o sinful_a lust_n as_o unbelief_n hardness_n of_o heart_n pride_n covetousness_n etc._n etc._n such_o also_o as_o be_v spiritual_o deaf_a and_o unfit_a to_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n sound_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n spiritual_o dumb_a or_o tongue-tied_a not_o able_a to_o speak_v to_o god_n in_o prayer_n spiritual_o blind_a etc._n etc._n spiritual_o poor_a etc._n etc._n oh_o pity_v such_o and_o show_v mercy_n on_o they_o in_o these_o fearful_a spiritual_a misery_n be_v ready_a to_o help_v they_o out_o of_o they_o by_o christian_a admonition_n instruction_n comfort_n prayer_n etc._n etc._n it_o follow_v and_o they_o beseech_v he_o etc._n etc._n observe_v observe_v one_o special_a work_n of_o mercy_n and_o love_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o such_o as_o be_v in_o misery_n and_o affliction_n be_v to_o seek_v to_o god_n and_o unto_o christ_n by_o prayer_n for_o they_o commend_v their_o case_n to_o god_n desire_v the_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v their_o affliction_n to_o they_o to_o give_v they_o comfort_n patience_n and_o deliverance_n in_o due_a time_n etc._n etc._n this_o we_o be_v to_o do_v in_o all_o misery_n of_o other_o whether_o corporal_a or_o spiritual_a 2._o in_o bodily_a misery_n as_o sickness_n pain_n etc._n etc._n jam._n 5._o in_o sickness_n acknowledge_v your_o fault_n one_o to_o another_o and_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o david_n do_v this_o for_o his_o enemy_n psal_n 35._o 13._o when_o they_o be_v sick_a i_o humble_v my_o soul_n with_o fast_v and_o my_o prayer_n be_v turn_v into_o my_o own_o bosom_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o do_v it_o for_o our_o friend_n neighbour_n etc._n etc._n especial_o for_o such_o as_o we_o be_v tie_v to_o by_o special_a bond_n of_o nature_n duty_n acquaintance_n etc._n etc._n hebr._n 13._o 3._o remember_v such_o as_o be_v afflict_v etc._n etc._n that_o be_v by_o prayer_n matth._n 8._o the_o centurion_n come_v and_o beseech_v christ_n to_o heal_v his_o sick_a servant_n so_o jairus_n seek_v to_o he_o instant_o for_o his_o daughter_n be_v at_o point_n of_o death_n mark_v 5._o 2._o in_o spiritual_a misery_n of_o other_o yea_o in_o these_o chief_o and_o principal_o when_o we_o hear_v and_o know_v of_o such_o as_o be_v in_o inward_a distress_n of_o conscience_n or_o have_v sick_a soul_n disease_v with_o sin_n or_o be_v spiritual_o deaf_a dumb_a blind_a etc._n etc._n we_o be_v to_o remember_v such_o in_o our_o suit_n to_o god_n use_v reproof_n of_o such_o as_o neglect_v or_o forget_v to_o perform_v this_o christian_a duty_n of_o prayer_n for_o such_o as_o be_v in_o misery_n and_o affliction_n some_o can_v give_v their_o friend_n good_a counsel_n and_o advice_n for_o their_o body_n and_o outward_a estate_n when_o they_o be_v in_o bodily_a sickness_n pain_n etc._n etc._n but_o they_o either_o forget_v or_o neglect_v to_o go_v unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n for_o they_o which_o be_v the_o best_a and_o most_o necessary_a of_o all_o duty_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n to_o be_v perform_v for_o our_o friend_n in_o affliction_n other_o use_v nothing_o but_o a_o few_o formal_a word_n of_o prayer_n for_o such_o as_o be_v in_o misery_n and_o distress_n as_o god_n help_v they_o god_n comfort_v they_o etc._n etc._n but_o never_o send_v up_o to_o god_n any_o feel_n affectionate_a prayer_n for_o they_o etc._n etc._n other_o be_v so_o far_o from_o perform_v this_o work_n of_o mercy_n for_o such_o as_o be_v in_o distress_n that_o they_o know_v not_o how_o to_o perform_v it_o either_o for_o themselves_o or_o other_o in_o any_o good_a manner_n mark_v 7._o 33_o 24._o and_o he_o take_v he_o aside_o from_o the_o multitude_n and_o put_v his_o finger_n into_o his_o ear_n and_o he_o spit_v and_o 1622._o aug._n 11._o 1622._o touch_v his_o tongue_n and_o look_v up_o to_o heaven_n he_o sigh_v and_o say_v unto_o he_o ephphata_n that_o be_v be_v open_v of_o the_o occasion_n of_o this_o miracle_n of_o christ_n i_o have_v speak_v now_o follow_v the_o manner_n and_o order_n of_o his_o work_n it_o concern_v which_o two_o thing_n be_v set_v down_o 1._o his_o preparation_n to_o the_o work_n of_o it_o he_o take_v he_o aside_o from_o the_o multitude_n 2._o his_o behaviour_n at_o the_o time_n of_o work_v it_o consist_v 1._o in_o certain_a action_n and_o gesture_n which_o he_o use_v 1._o put_v his_o finger_n into_o his_o ear_n 2._o spit_v and_o touch_v his_o tongue_n with_o the_o spital_n 3._o look_v up_o to_o heaven_n 4._o sigh_v 2._o in_o the_o word_n which_o he_o add_v unto_o the_o foresay_a action_n and_o gesture_n have_v so_o put_v his_o finger_n into_o his_o ear_n etc._n etc._n he_o say_v unto_o he_o ephphata_n that_o be_v be_v open_v touch_v the_o first_o of_o these_o viz._n his_o take_v the_o deaf_a man_n aside_o from_o the_o multitude_n it_o may_v be_v demand_v why_o or_o for_o what_o cause_n he_o do_v thus_o answ_n 1._o to_o avoid_v all_o show_n of_o ambition_n and_o vainglory_n to_o show_v that_o he_o seek_v not_o his_o own_o glory_n but_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o work_v this_o miracle_n 2._o that_o he_o may_v not_o be_v hinder_v by_o the_o throng_n of_o the_o multitude_n in_o the_o orderly_a work_n of_o the_o miracle_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o in_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a work_n and_o duty_n we_o ought_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o ambitious_a desire_n of_o our_o own_o vainglory_n yea_o we_o shall_v be_v far_o from_o the_o very_a show_n and_o appearance_n of_o it_o see_v this_o before_o observe_v chap._n 5._o ver._n 37._o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o when_o we_o go_v about_o the_o performance_n of_o weighty_a and_o serious_a good_a duty_n we_o shall_v withdraw_v ourselves_o from_o hindrance_n and_o impediment_n see_v also_o for_o this_o chap._n 5._o 37._o so_o much_o of_o christ_n preparation_n use_v before_o he_o wrought_v the_o miracle_n now_o follow_v the_o action_n and_o gesture_n use_v in_o work_v the_o same_o or_o immediate_o before_o the_o work_n of_o it_o the_o two_o first_o i_o will_v speak_v of_o and_o handle_v joint_o together_o viz._n the_o action_n of_o put_v his_o finger_n into_o his_o ear_n and_o of_o spit_v and_o touch_v his_o tongue_n quest_n quest_n why_o do_v our_o saviour_n use_v these_o see_v his_o bare_a word_n and_o power_n be_v
of_o his_o precept_n in_o that_o the_o more_o straight_o he_o have_v charge_v they_o not_o to_o make_v know_v the_o miracle_n the_o more_o a_o great_a deal_n they_o publish_v it_o 3._o the_o cause_n move_v they_o so_o to_o divulge_v it_o their_o great_a and_o unmeasurable_a astonishment_n at_o the_o miracle_n 4._o a_o effect_n of_o that_o astonishment_n which_o it_o produce_v in_o they_o it_o move_v they_o to_o give_v a_o honourable_a testimony_n of_o this_o and_o all_o other_o work_v of_o christ_n approve_v and_o commend_v the_o same_o say_v he_o have_v do_v all_o thing_n well_o etc._n etc._n that_o they_o shall_v tell_v no_o man_n this_n be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o if_o christ_n will_v have_v this_o miracle_n utter_o suppress_v and_o bury_v in_o silence_n for_o he_o know_v that_o this_o can_v not_o be_v but_o his_o meaning_n and_o purpose_n be_v 1._o to_o forbid_v they_o to_o speak_v of_o it_o rash_o and_o unadvised_o without_o due_a consideration_n of_o circumstance_n of_o time_n place_n and_o person_n when_o where_o and_o to_o who_o they_o do_v speak_v of_o it_o 2._o to_o forbid_v they_o to_o make_v it_o common_o know_v to_o all_o or_o most_o of_o those_o they_o shall_v meet_v with_o not_o to_o such_o as_o be_v not_o likely_a to_o make_v good_a use_n thereof_o but_o rather_o to_o take_v offence_n thereat_o and_o at_o christ_n himself_o and_o his_o doctrine_n as_o the_o malicious_a scribe_n and_o pharisee_n and_o such_o like_a obstinate_a enemy_n of_o christ_n but_o if_o they_o make_v it_o know_v to_o any_o it_o shall_v be_v to_o such_o as_o be_v like_a to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o the_o miracle_n quest_n quest_n why_o will_v not_o our_o saviour_n have_v this_o miracle_n divulge_v abroad_o or_o make_v common_o know_v to_o other_o answ_n answ_n 1._o to_o avoid_v all_o show_n of_o ambition_n and_o desire_n of_o vain-glory._n 2._o lest_o the_o common_a people_n be_v too_o much_o addict_v to_o his_o miracle_n shall_v too_o much_o flock_n after_o he_o for_o they_o and_o so_o hinder_v and_o interrupt_v he_o in_o his_o ministry_n and_o preach_v which_o be_v a_o work_n of_o great_a necessity_n and_o use_n for_o the_o people_n see_v chap._n 1._o ver._n 45._o 3._o because_o the_o time_n appoint_v of_o god_n for_o the_o more_o clear_a and_o full_a manifestation_n of_o christ_n godhead_n and_o divine_a glory_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v for_o he_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o his_o humiliation_n and_o abasement_n and_o so_o be_v to_o continue_v and_o to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o abase_v until_o the_o time_n of_o his_o glorious_a resurrection_n from_o death_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n though_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o godhead_n be_v in_o some_o sort_n and_o degree_n manifest_v to_o his_o disciple_n and_o some_o few_o other_o by_o the_o miracle_n which_o he_o wrought_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v so_o full_o and_o clear_o manifest_v nor_o so_o general_o and_o common_o as_o it_o be_v after_o his_o resurrection_n this_o be_v a_o main_a and_o principal_a reason_n why_o our_o saviour_n so_o often_o give_v charge_n that_o his_o miracle_n shall_v not_o present_o or_o forthwith_o be_v divulge_v see_v before_o chap._n 1._o ver._n 44._o 4._o that_o it_o may_v be_v fullfil_v which_o be_v speak_v esay_n 43._o 2._o that_o he_o shall_v not_o cry_v etc._n etc._n see_v matth._n 12._o 17._o and_o junius_n his_o analysis_n on_o that_o place_n observe_v 1._o in_o do_v good_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n we_o must_v be_v far_o from_o the_o very_a show_n of_o ambition_n and_o vainglory_n etc._n etc._n of_o this_o before_o ver._n 33._o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o minister_n to_o learn_v here_o from_o christ_n example_n to_o be_v very_o wise_a and_o careful_a to_o prevent_v all_o occasion_n and_o impediment_n that_o may_v any_o way_n hinder_v or_o interrupt_v they_o in_o their_o ministerial_a duty_n especial_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o preach_v the_o word_n christ_n be_v so_o careful_a of_o this_o that_o he_o will_v not_o have_v his_o great_a miracle_n too_o common_o know_v and_o talk_v of_o abroad_o among_o the_o people_n lest_o they_o flock_v after_o he_o for_o miracle_n shall_v hinder_v his_o preach_v now_o if_o he_o be_v so_o careful_a and_o watchful_a to_o prevent_v all_o that_o may_v hinder_v and_o disturb_v his_o ministry_n how_o much_o more_o need_n have_v ordinary_a pastor_n and_o teacher_n to_o watch_v against_o all_o occasion_n which_o may_v hinder_v or_o disturb_v they_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o ministry_n many_o such_o hindrance_n and_o disturbance_n shall_v we_o be_v sure_a to_o meet_v with_o if_o we_o be_v not_o wise_a and_o wary_a before_o hand_n to_o prevent_v they_o the_o devil_n and_o wicked_a man_n bestir_v themselves_o daily_o to_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o ministry_n zach._n 3._o 1._o when_o joshua_n the_o high_a priest_n stand_v before_o the_o lord_n to_o minister_v in_o his_o office_n satan_n stand_v at_o his_o right_a hand_n to_o resist_v he_o etc._n etc._n so_o will_v he_o stand_v at_o our_o right_a hand_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o in_o that_o our_o saviour_n forbid_v this_o miracle_n to_o be_v make_v know_v because_o the_o time_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v in_o which_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o godhead_n prove_v by_o his_o miracle_n shall_v be_v clear_o and_o full_o manifest_v hereby_o he_o teach_v we_o to_o be_v far_o from_o desire_v or_o seek_v any_o honour_n or_o glory_n to_o ourselves_o which_o do_v not_o belong_v unto_o we_o or_o which_o do_v not_o as_o yet_o belong_v unto_o we_o or_o be_v not_o meet_v and_o fit_a for_o we_o at_o this_o or_o that_o time_n yea_o though_o such_o honour_n be_v offer_v or_o tender_v to_o we_o by_o other_o we_o be_v not_o to_o accept_v or_o take_v it_o to_o ourselves_o but_o refuse_v and_o reject_v it_o if_o we_o know_v it_o be_v not_o due_a unto_o we_o or_o not_o just_o and_o seasonable_o give_v to_o we_o though_o the_o people_n be_v forward_o to_o publish_v abroad_o christ_n miracle_n thereby_o to_o make_v he_o famous_a and_o honourable_a in_o all_o place_n yet_o he_o forbid_v they_o and_o refuse_v this_o honour_n because_o it_o be_v not_o as_o yet_o meet_a and_o fit_a for_o he_o nor_o suitable_a to_o his_o present_a state_n of_o humiliation_n so_o john_n baptist_n will_v by_o no_o mean_n accept_v the_o honour_n of_o be_v account_v the_o messiah_n because_o it_o belong_v not_o unto_o he_o see_v joh._n 1._o 20._o use_v use_v to_o check_v and_o reprove_v the_o ambition_n and_o pride_n of_o many_o who_o greedy_o desire_v and_o accept_v of_o such_o honour_n as_o belong_v not_o to_o they_o nor_o be_v meet_v or_o fit_a for_o they_o or_o just_o deserve_v by_o they_o etc._n etc._n so_o much_o of_o the_o first_o consequent_a of_o the_o miracle_n christ_n charge_n give_v unto_o they_o not_o to_o divulge_v it_o now_o follow_v the_o second_o consequent_a viz._n their_o disobedience_n to_o the_o precept_n of_o christ_n in_o that_o the_o more_o he_o charge_v they_o the_o more_o a_o great_a deal_n they_o publish_v it_o quest_n quest_n whether_o do_v they_o well_o in_o this_o publish_n of_o it_o contrary_a to_o his_o commandment_n answ_n answ_n it_o be_v likely_a that_o they_o intend_v well_o in_o it_o think_v thereby_o to_o honour_n christ_n and_o to_o make_v he_o the_o more_o famous_a and_o renown_a in_o the_o place_n where_o they_o divulge_v it_o for_o it_o be_v say_v afterward_o that_o they_o be_v great_o astonish_v at_o the_o miracle_n and_o that_o they_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o have_v do_v all_o thing_n well_o etc._n etc._n which_o argue_v that_o they_o approve_v well_o of_o he_o and_o of_o the_o miracle_n wrought_v by_o he_o and_o therefore_o no_o doubt_n but_o they_o publish_v it_o out_o of_o good_a will_n to_o christ_n and_o under_o pretence_n of_o honour_v he_o yet_o nevertheless_o because_o they_o do_v herein_o transgress_v the_o commandment_n of_o christ_n it_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o fault_n and_o sin_n in_o they_o the_o instruction_n to_o be_v gather_v hence_o see_v before_o chap._n 1._o ver._n 45._o the_o three_o consequent_a of_o the_o miracle_n follow_v which_o be_v the_o cause_n move_v they_o so_o to_o publish_v it_o contrary_a to_o christ_n commandment_n namely_o their_o great_a astonishment_n etc._n etc._n now_o here_o be_v something_o commendable_a and_o good_a and_o something_o discommendable_a and_o evil_a it_o be_v commendable_a in_o they_o that_o they_o be_v much_o affect_v and_o move_v with_o admiration_n of_o this_o great_a miracle_n of_o christ_n but_o it_o be_v discommendable_a that_o they_o seem_v to_o have_v exceed_v due_a measure_n in_o this_o their_o admiration_n and_o astonishment_n for_o so_o it_o be_v say_v they_o be_v astonish_v beyond_o measure_n etc._n etc._n quest_n quest_n how_o do_v they_o exceed_v measure_n herein_o
observe_v observe_v see_v here_o the_o lawfulness_n of_o travel_v by_o water_n in_o ship_n or_o boat_n as_o our_o saviour_n and_o his_o disciple_n often_o do_v as_o we_o have_v hear_v provide_v always_o that_o we_o take_v such_o voyage_n or_o journey_n by_o water_n upon_o just_a and_o lawful_a cause_n and_o for_o good_a and_o warrantable_a end_n and_o purpose_n as_o have_v be_v before_o say_v of_o journey_n in_o general_n and_o further_o touch_v journey_n by_o sea_n or_o other_o water_n remember_v two_o caution_n or_o rule_n 1._o that_o we_o be_v not_o rash_o and_o needless_o to_o undertake_v they_o in_o doubtful_a and_o dangerous_a time_n as_o in_o stormy_a weather_n etc._n etc._n our_o saviour_n never_o travel_v by_o water_n when_o he_o may_v go_v as_o convenient_o by_o land_n no_o more_o shall_v we_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o danger_n of_o travel_v by_o water_n which_o be_v great_a ordinary_o than_o in_o go_v by_o land_n but_o especial_o in_o dangerous_a time_n and_o unseasonable_a weather_n lest_o we_o tempt_v god_n by_o cast_v ourselves_o upon_o needless_a danger_n 2._o as_o we_o be_v to_o sanctify_v our_o other_o journey_n by_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o his_o blessing_n and_o protection_n so_o especial_o our_o journey_n and_o passage_n by_o water_n in_o regard_n of_o great_a danger_n which_o we_o be_v liable_a unto_o ordinary_o by_o water_n than_o upon_o the_o land_n the_o next_o thing_n to_o be_v speak_v of_o be_v the_o circumstance_n of_o time_n when_o our_o saviour_n come_v into_o the_o part_n of_o dalmanutha_n straightway_o observe_v observe_v see_v here_o how_o careful_a our_o saviour_n be_v of_o redeem_v time_n that_o be_v of_o lay_v hold_n upon_o the_o present_a time_n and_o occasion_n for_o the_o go_n of_o his_o journey_n unto_o which_o he_o know_v himself_o call_v he_o do_v not_o delay_n or_o trifle_v away_o the_o time_n nor_o misspend_v a_o hour_n or_o minute_n of_o this_o time_n allot_v for_o his_o voyage_n but_o take_v ship_n present_o without_o further_a delay_n which_o may_v teach_v we_o how_o careful_a we_o ought_v in_o like_a manner_n to_o be_v of_o the_o good_a employment_n of_o the_o time_n give_v and_o allot_v we_o of_o god_n for_o performance_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o general_n and_o partticular_a calling_n and_o what_o precious_a account_n we_o shall_v make_v to_o spend_v it_o well_o not_o trifle_v it_o away_o nor_o mispend_v good_a hour_n but_o bestow_v they_o well_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o good_a of_o other_o and_o furtherance_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n herein_o follow_v christ_n who_o never_o misspend_v a_o hour_n nor_o a_o minute_n of_o time_n so_o be_v we_o command_v ephes_n 5._o 16._o to_o redeem_v the_o time_n that_o be_v to_o buy_v it_o out_o as_o it_o be_v from_o vain_a and_o unfruitful_a employment_n and_o to_o bestow_v it_o well_o and_o profitable_o it_o be_v a_o great_a mercy_n of_o god_n to_o give_v we_o time_n for_o the_o do_v of_o good_a work_n and_o duty_n revel_v 2._o 21._o it_o be_v mention_v as_o a_o mercy_n of_o god_n to_o the_o wicked_a woman_n jesabel_n that_o he_o give_v her_o time_n or_o space_n to_o repent_v so_o be_v it_o a_o great_a mercy_n in_o he_o to_o give_v we_o time_n and_o space_n to_o repent_v to_o hear_v his_o word_n to_o pray_v to_o read_v to_o sanctify_v his_o sabbath_n etc._n etc._n oh_o let_v we_o lay_v hold_n on_o these_o occasion_n and_o redeem_v such_o precious_a day_n and_o hour_n lest_o one_o day_n we_o wish_v we_o have_v gal._n 6._o 10._o as_o we_o have_v time_n or_o opportunity_n let_v we_o do_v good_a etc._n etc._n now_o be_v the_o acceptable_a time_n now_o be_v the_o day_n of_o salvation_n therefore_o to_o day_n while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n harden_v not_o your_o heart_n etc._n etc._n use_v use_v see_v the_o great_a sin_n of_o those_o who_o make_v so_o little_a account_n of_o precious_a time_n trifle_v it_o away_o and_o mispending_a and_o waste_v it_o in_o idleness_n or_o unprofitable_a course_n spend_v whole_a day_n yea_o whole_a week_n in_o vain_a and_o unfruitful_a course_n in_o hawk_v hunt_a and_o other_o vain_a sport_n yea_o not_o only_o spend_v time_n unprofitable_o and_o vain_o but_o wicked_o and_o sinful_o in_o drunkenness_n and_o gluttony_n how_o shall_v these_o give_v a_o account_n to_o god_n hereafter_o of_o the_o good_a employment_n of_o their_o time_n so_o much_o of_o the_o time_n straightway_o now_o to_o speak_v somewhat_o also_o of_o christ_n companion_n in_o his_o journey_n his_o disciple_n he_o enter_v into_o a_o ship_n with_o his_o disciple_n observe_v observe_v see_v here_o that_o the_o apostle_n of_o christ_n be_v his_o ordinary_a companion_n and_o associate_n live_v and_o converse_v with_o he_o on_o earth_n and_o accompany_v he_o in_o all_o his_o travel_n and_o journey_v from_o place_n to_o place_n whether_o it_o be_v to_o preach_v or_o work_v miracle_n or_o for_o other_o end_n this_o be_v one_o special_a privilege_n of_o the_o twelve_o apostle_n above_o all_o other_o minister_n of_o 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back_n but_o have_v not_o the_o charity_n to_o admonish_v they_o etc._n etc._n man_n have_v vain_a excuse_n to_o hinder_v they_o in_o this_o duty_n they_o be_v afraid_a they_o shall_v be_v count_v meddler_n or_o busybody_n or_o that_o it_o will_v not_o be_v well_o take_v or_o that_o they_o shall_v lose_v a_o friend_n and_o purchase_v ill_a will_n to_o themselves_o and_o so_o under_o pretence_n of_o these_o or_o the_o like_a excuse_n they_o suffer_v other_o to_o go_v on_o in_o know_v and_o manifest_a sin_n use_v no_o mean_n to_o reclaim_v or_o reform_v they_o as_o they_o shall_v do_v by_o christian_n reproof_n or_o admonition_n they_o suffer_v the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n to_o remain_v upon_o the_o conscience_n of_o their_o brother_n for_o want_v of_o love_n and_o care_n to_o tell_v he_o of_o his_o fault_n and_o offence_n in_o due_a manner_n contrary_a to_o that_o levit._fw-la 19_o 17._o thou_o shall_v not_o suffer_v sin_n upon_o thy_o neighbour_n this_o great_a neglect_n of_o the_o duty_n 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shall_v not_o reap_v especial_o such_o as_o have_v charge_n of_o other_o soul_n as_o minister_n parent_n master_n etc._n etc._n rule_v to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o admonish_v and_o reprove_v sin_n in_o other_o 1._o the_o matter_n of_o reproof_n be_v to_o be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o to_o be_v ground_v on_o the_o same_o col._n 3._o 16._o 2._o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v out_o of_o love_n and_o compassion_n to_o the_o soul_n of_o our_o brother_n that_o be_v out_o of_o a_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a desire_n of_o his_o good_a and_o salvation_n and_o with_o mercy_n and_o pity_n towards_o he_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o not_o out_o of_o spleen_n &_o malice_n
leu._n 19_o thou_o shall_v not_o hate_v thy_o brother_n etc._n etc._n but_o rebuke_v he_o etc._n etc._n judas_n ver_fw-la 22._o have_v compassion_n of_o some_o etc._n etc._n 3._o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n or_o mildness_n towards_o such_o as_o be_v reprove_v especial_o towards_o our_o weak_a brethren_n which_o offend_v or_o fall_v through_o infirmity_n gal._n 6._o 1._o brethren_n if_o a_o man_n be_v overtake_v in_o a_o fault_n you_o which_o be_v spiritual_a restore_v such_o a_o one_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n etc._n etc._n neither_o be_v this_o meekness_n in_o reproof_n and_o admonition_n to_o be_v show_v only_o towards_o our_o brethren_n but_o even_o towards_o all_o sort_n of_o person_n offend_v and_o have_v need_n of_o reproof_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v tractable_a and_o willing_a to_o be_v reclaim_v tit._n 3._o 2._o show_v all_o meekness_n to_o all_o man_n and_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 24._o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n must_v not_o strive_v but_o be_v gentle_a to_o all_o man_n etc._n etc._n in_o meekness_n instruct_v those_o that_o oppose_v themselves_o etc._n etc._n but_o otherwise_o if_o the_o party_n offend_v be_v stubborn_a and_o obstinate_a in_o his_o sin_n he_o be_v rather_o to_o be_v terrify_v with_o a_o sharp_a and_o severe_a reproof_n than_o to_o be_v deal_v withal_o in_o this_o mild_a and_o gentle_a manner_n 4._o with_o wisdom_n and_o discretion_n which_o must_v be_v show_v 1._o in_o observe_v due_a circumstance_n of_o time_n place_n and_o person_n in_o minister_a reproof_n 1._o we_o be_v to_o observe_v and_o take_v the_o fit_a time_n when_o the_o party_n offend_v seem_v most_o tractable_a and_o fit_a to_o take_v a_o admonition_n in_o good_a part_n strike_v as_o we_o say_v when_o the_o iron_n be_v hot_a prov._n 15._o 23._o a_o word_n speak_v in_o season_n how_o good_a be_v it_o herein_o abigail_n show_v her_o wisdom_n in_o that_o she_o will_v not_o tell_v her_o husband_n naball_n of_o his_o 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young_a as_o sister_n with_o all_o purity_n 2._o this_o wisdom_n and_o discretion_n must_v also_o be_v show_v in_o fit_v our_o reproof_n to_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o offence_n to_o be_v reprove_v some_o be_v small_a fault_n or_o sin_n of_o infirmity_n which_o be_v more_o mild_o to_o be_v reprooved_a other_o be_v more_o heinous_a offence_n or_o crime_n or_o sin_n of_o presumption_n or_o join_v with_o obstinacy_n which_o be_v more_o sharp_o and_o severe_o to_o be_v reprove_v use_v 3_o use_v 3_o see_v it_o be_v a_o duty_n require_v of_o christian_n to_o admonish_v and_o reprove_v sin_n in_o other_o this_o must_v teach_v all_o such_o as_o offend_v to_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v admonish_v and_o to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o a_o just_a reproof_n be_v give_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o agreeable_a to_o the_o same_o not_o spurn_v against_o it_o or_o bear_v spleen_n or_o conceive_a dislike_n of_o such_o as_o tell_v we_o plain_o of_o our_o corruption_n as_o many_o be_v wont_a but_o willing_o embrace_v such_o christian_a reproof_n and_o make_v a_o holy_a and_o right_a use_n of_o they_o and_o strive_v to_o be_v thankful_a to_o such_o as_o faithful_o admonish_v we_o and_o to_o love_n and_o like_v they_o the_o better_a etc._n etc._n so_o david_n psal_n 141._o 5._o let_v the_o righteous_a smite_v i_o etc._n etc._n yea_o though_o the_o party_n reprove_v or_o admonish_v do_v fail_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o yet_o if_o the_o matter_n be_v just_a and_o good_a and_o we_o know_v ourselves_o faulty_a we_o be_v willing_o and_o conscionable_o to_o submit_v thereunto_o see_v prov._n 25._o 12._o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o though_o the_o disciple_n be_v very_o faulty_a and_o discover_v sundry_a great_a corruption_n and_o infirmity_n yet_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o for_o these_o infirmity_n reject_v or_o cast_v they_o off_o but_o bear_v with_o they_o and_o use_v mean_n by_o this_o reproof_n to_o cure_v and_o redress_v their_o infirmity_n whence_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n be_v a_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a lord_n and_o saviour_n towards_o his_o faithful_a servant_n not_o cast_v they_o off_o for_o their_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n though_o many_o and_o great_a but_o bear_v with_o they_o patient_o and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o cure_v and_o heal_v those_o infirmity_n which_o he_o see_v to_o be_v in_o they_o thus_o he_o deal_v here_o with_o hiâ—_n disciple_n and_o so_o at_o sundry_a other_o time_n so_o before_o chap._n 4._o ver._n 40._o though_o they_o show_v great_a weakness_n of_o faith_n when_o they_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o be_v drown_v yet_o he_o do_v not_o for_o this_o reâ—ect_v they_o but_o mild_o reprove_v they_o so_o matth._n 26._o when_o in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o agony_n in_o the_o garden_n peter_n james_n and_o john_n be_v so_o sleepy_a and_o sluggish_a that_o they_o can_v not_o watch_v with_o he_o one_o hour_n which_o be_v a_o great_a weakness_n in_o they_o yet_o he_o do_v not_o thereupon_o cast_v they_o off_o etc._n etc._n so_o joh._n 20._o 27._o though_o thomas_n show_v great_a weakness_n of_o faith_n yet_o etc._n etc._n therefore_o hebr._n 2._o 17._o he_o be_v call_v a_o merciful_a high_a priest_n and_o chap._n 4._o 15._o we_o have_v not_o a_o high_a priest_n which_o can_v be_v touch_v with_o the_o feel_n of_o our_o infirmity_n therefore_o also_o esay_n 42._o 3._o it_o be_v prophesy_v of_o he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o break_v a_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n that_o be_v he_o shall_v not_o cast_v off_o such_o as_o be_v weak_a in_o grace_n but_o cherish_v the_o small_a measure_n of_o grace_n where_o it_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a use_v 1_o use_v 1._o great_a comfort_n to_o good_a christian_n feel_v and_o complain_v of_o their_o sinful_a infirmity_n and_o corruption_n as_o ignorance_n infidelity_n hardness_n of_o heart_n weakness_n of_o obedience_n dullness_n and_o deadness_n of_o heart_n in_o good_a duty_n though_o they_o feel_v in_o themselves_o these_o and_z many_o other_o great_a corruption_n yet_o so_o long_o as_o they_o be_v true_o humble_v for_o they_o and_o constant_o strive_v against_o they_o and_o so_o long_o as_o their_o heart_n be_v upright_o before_o god_n unfeigned_o desire_v to_o serve_v he_o better_o and_o to_o be_v rid_v of_o those_o corruption_n and_o infirmity_n christ_n jesus_n their_o merciful_a high_a priest_n will_v not_o reject_v or_o cast_v they_o off_o for_o their_o infirmity_n but_o bear_v with_o they_o cherish_v that_o weak_a measure_n of_o faith_n and_o other_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o they_o and_o use_v mean_n to_o purge_v out_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n from_o they_o more_o and_o more_o so_o far_o also_o be_v christ_n their_o saviour_n from_o
such_o remain_v gross_o ignorant_a in_o matter_n of_o religion_n even_o in_o the_o most_o common_a and_o easy_a principle_n of_o it_o see_v they_o refuse_v the_o mean_n of_o be_v better_o instruct_v beside_o that_o hereby_o they_o great_o dishonour_v god_n and_o show_v contempt_n of_o the_o authority_n of_o those_o that_o be_v set_v over_o they_o in_o place_n of_o government_n again_o this_o also_o reprove_v such_o as_o be_v call_v before_o such_o as_o be_v in_o place_n of_o public_a authority_n to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o religion_n do_v refuse_v to_o do_v it_o either_o through_o shame_n or_o fear_v of_o man_n displeasure_n or_o do_v for_o these_o or_o the_o like_a cause_n dissemble_v their_o faith_n and_o religion_n a_o great_a dishonour_n to_o god_n and_o betray_n of_o his_o truth_n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o the_o disciple_n do_v here_o make_v outward_a confession_n of_o their_o faith_n unto_o christ_n require_v they_o so_o to_o do_v we_o learn_v that_o true_a faith_n must_v not_o lie_v hide_v in_o our_o heart_n but_o it_o must_v be_v outward_o confess_v to_o other_o and_o before_o other_o as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v and_o so_o often_o as_o we_o be_v thereunto_o call_v rom._n 10._o 10._o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o with_o the_o mouth_n confession_n be_v make_v unto_o salvation_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 13._o we_o have_v the_o same_o spirit_n of_o faith_n according_a as_o it_o be_v write_v i_o believe_v and_o therefore_o have_v i_o speak_v we_o also_o believe_v and_o therefore_o speak_v mat._n 10._o 32._o whosoever_o shall_v confess_v i_o before_o man_n he_o will_v i_o also_o confess_v before_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n but_o whosover_n shall_v deny_v i_o etc._n etc._n for_o this_o cause_n hebr._n 3._o 1._o christ_n be_v call_v the_o apostle_n and_o highpriest_n of_o our_o profession_n to_o show_v that_o we_o be_v not_o only_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o by_o faith_n but_o 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over_o we_o do_v demand_n of_o we_o a_o account_n of_o our_o faith_n ut_fw-la suprà _fw-la dictum_fw-la 2._o at_o other_o time_n when_o there_o be_v hope_n and_o likelihood_n of_o glorify_v god_n and_o edify_v other_o thereby_o for_o otherwise_o it_o be_v better_a to_o be_v silent_a than_o to_o make_v any_o such_o outward_a profession_n as_o if_o it_o be_v before_o malicious_a profess_a enemy_n and_o scoffer_n at_o religion_n here_o be_v no_o fit_a time_n or_o place_n to_o make_v profession_n of_o our_o faith_n but_o we_o more_o glorify_v god_n by_o silence_n mat._n 7._o 6._o we_o be_v forbid_v to_o cast_v pearl_n before_o swine_n etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o to_o reprove_v such_o as_o fail_v in_o this_o excellent_a and_o necessary_a duty_n of_o make_v outward_a confession_n of_o their_o faith_n before_o other_o as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v some_o think_v they_o may_v keep_v their_o religion_n and_o faith_n to_o themselves_o and_o need_v not_o make_v any_o outward_a profession_n of_o it_o to_o other_o but_o here_o we_o see_v the_o contrary_a it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o believe_v with_o the_o heart_n but_o there_o must_v be_v also_o confession_n with_o the_o mouth_n other_o be_v afraid_a to_o confess_v their_o faith_n in_o christ_n before_o such_o as_o be_v enemy_n of_o religion_n lest_o it_o endanger_v their_o liberty_n good_n or_o life_n this_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o peter_n into_o which_o he_o fall_v through_o infirmity_n deny_v and_o forswear_v christ_n to_o save_v his_o own_o life_n the_o like_a have_v other_o do_v in_o time_n of_o persecution_n other_o be_v ashamed_a to_o make_v confession_n of_o their_o faith_n before_o man_n lest_o it_o be_v some_o disgrace_n or_o discredit_v to_o they_o see_v joh._n 12._o 42._o let_v such_o consider_v what_o our_o saviour_n say_v in_o the_o last_o verse_n of_o this_o chapter_n whosoever_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a of_o i_o and_o of_o my_o word_n in_o this_o sinful_a generation_n of_o he_o shall_v the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v ashamed_a when_o he_o come_v in_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o father_n with_o the_o holy_a angel_n other_o be_v ignorant_a and_o know_v not_o how_o to_o make_v profession_n of_o christ_n or_o of_o their_o faith_n when_o it_o be_v demand_v use_v 2_o use_v 2._o to_o exhort_v we_o to_o make_v conscience_n of_o this_o christian_a duty_n of_o confess_v and_o profess_v our_o faith_n before_o man_n so_o often_o as_o good_a occasion_n be_v offer_v and_o we_o have_v a_o call_v to_o it_o yea_o though_o it_o be_v with_o hazard_n of_o our_o good_n liberty_n or_o life_n itself_o in_o case_n we_o shall_v be_v call_v before_o such_o as_o be_v the_o profess_a enemy_n of_o the_o goâ—pel_n and_o of_o christ_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o shrink_v from_o our_o profession_n for_o fear_n of_o their_o displeasure_n or_o of_o any_o punishment_n they_o can_v impose_v on_o we_o but_o we_o must_v witness_v a_o good_a confession_n rule_n for_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o outward_a confess_v our_o faith_n 1._o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v with_o christian_a wisdom_n and_o discretion_n observe_v due_a circumstance_n of_o time_n place_n and_o fit_a person_n before_o who_o we_o do_v it_o 2._o to_o be_v do_v with_o spiritual_a boldness_n and_o freedom_n of_o speech_n not_o be_v daunt_v or_o dismay_v herein_o by_o the_o face_n of_o man_n that_o be_v enemy_n of_o the_o truth_n though_o never_o so_o great_a example_n of_o this_o courage_n and_o boldness_n we_o have_v in_o sundry_a of_o the_o martyr_n 3._o this_o confession_n must_v come_v from_o inward_a truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n aim_v at_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o other_o it_o must_v not_o be_v in_o hypocrisy_n aim_v at_o our_o own_o praise_n credit_n or_o advantage_n 4._o it_o must_v be_v do_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n and_o mildness_n and_o not_o in_o distemper_a passion_n or_o heat_n of_o contention_n 5._o it_o must_v be_v with_o fear_n and_o reverence_n of_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v and_o with_o reverend_a regard_n of_o his_o truth_n which_o we_o make_v profession_n of_o 1_o pet._n 3._o 15._o with_o meekness_n and_o fear_n mark_v 8._o 29._o and_o peter_n answer_v and_o say_v unto_o he_o thou_o be_v the_o christ._n 1625._o â—une_n 19_o 1625._o now_o follow_v the_o matter_n confess_v thou_o be_v the_o christ_n doct._n 1_o doctr._fw-la 1._o that_o jesus_n the_o son_n of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n be_v the_o christ_n or_o true_a messiah_n that_o be_v to_o say_v that_o special_a and_o singular_a person_n ordain_v of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o and_o to_o be_v the_o redeemer_n and_o saviour_n of_o mankind_n this_o be_v the_o main_a truth_n believe_v and_o profess_v here_o by_o peter_n for_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n thou_o be_v the_o christ_n that_o be_v to_o say_v thou_o who_o have_v avouch_v thyself_o before_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o man_n for_o so_o our_o saviour_n do_v matth._n 16._o 13._o who_o say_v the_o people_n that_o i_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_o be_v the_o true_a christ_n oâ—_n messiah_n ordain_v and_o send_v of_o god_n to_o execute_v the_o office_n of_o a_o mediator_n in_o redeem_v and_o save_v mankind_n the_o same_o truth_n also_o they_o have_v before_o this_o time_n make_v profession_n of_o joh._n 6._o 69._o we_o believe_v and_o be_v sure_a that_o thou_o be_v that_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n yea_o this_o some_o of_o they_o do_v believe_v and_o profess_v at_o the_o time_n when_o they_o be_v first_o call_v to_o be_v christ_n disciple_n as_o may_v appear_v joh._n 1._o 41._o andrew_n so_o soon_o as_o he_o begin_v to_o follow_v christ_n find_v his_o brother_n peter_n tell_v he_o thus_o we_o have_v find_v the_o messiah_n which_o be_v
pastor_n clear_v themselves_o from_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o blood_n of_o soul_n if_o the_o people_n perish_v in_o their_o sin_n for_o want_n of_o admonition_n again_o as_o this_o duty_n be_v much_o neglect_v by_o minister_n â—o_o also_o by_o many_o parent_n and_o master_n of_o family_n etc._n etc._n who_o let_v their_o child_n servant_n and_o those_o of_o their_o family_n run_v on_o in_o know_a sin_n without_o reprove_v or_o admonish_v they_o one_o great_a cause_n of_o such_o profaneness_n and_o wickedness_n now_o adays_o reign_v in_o many_o child_n and_o servant_n that_o they_o be_v give_v to_o swear_v lie_a break_v the_o sabbath_n filthy_a speak_v disobedience_n to_o parent_n and_o master_n etc._n etc._n parent_n and_o master_n be_v the_o cauâ—e_n who_o do_v not_o reprove_v such_o sin_n in_o those_o under_o their_o government_n much_o have_v they_o to_o answer_v to_o god_n not_o only_o for_o their_o own_o sin_n but_o for_o sin_n of_o their_o child_n servant_n etc._n etc._n guilty_a of_o their_o blood_n if_o they_o go_v on_o still_o and_o perish_v in_o such_o sin_n wherein_o they_o have_v suffer_v they_o without_o reproof_n let_v they_o fear_v lest_o god_n punish_v both_o they_o and_o their_o child_n and_o servant_n for_o such_o sin_n remain_v unreformed_a through_o their_o default_n how_o do_v he_o punish_v good_a eli_n for_o not_o reprove_v his_o wicked_a son_n so_o sharp_o as_o he_o shall_v have_v do_v use_v 2_o use_v 2._o admonition_n for_o all_o that_o have_v authority_n and_o charge_n over_o other_o to_o make_v conscience_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o reprove_v sin_n in_o those_o of_o their_o charge_n as_o minister_n parent_n etc._n etc._n though_o this_o be_v a_o duty_n which_o bind_v all_o christian_n in_o some_o case_n yet_o especial_o such_o as_o have_v special_a charge_n of_o other_o etc._n etc._n consider_v the_o reason_n before_o allege_a etc._n etc._n now_o because_o it_o be_v no_o easy_a but_o a_o hard_a duty_n to_o perform_v aright_o and_o so_o as_o to_o do_v good_a therefore_o here_o some_o rule_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o reprove_v sin_n in_o other_o especial_o in_o those_o of_o our_o charge_n see_v these_o rule_n before_o prescribe_v ver_fw-la 17._o hu_o we_o capitis_fw-la use_v 3_o use_v 3_o if_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o such_o as_o be_v in_o authority_n and_o have_v charge_n of_o other_o to_o reprove_v sin_n in_o those_o of_o their_o charge_n then_o this_o also_o teachech_v all_o that_o be_v under_o the_o charge_n and_o government_n of_o other_o willing_o to_o suffer_v the_o word_n of_o reproof_n and_o to_o submit_v thereunto_o and_o to_o make_v a_o holy_a and_o right_a use_n thereof_o show_v themselves_o ready_a to_o reform_v what_o be_v amiss_o yea_o to_o be_v glad_a and_o thankful_a to_o such_o as_o reprove_v they_o if_o david_n be_v a_o king_n etc._n etc._n psal_n 141._o 5._o observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o though_o peter_n be_v a_o disciple_n and_o holy_a apostle_n of_o christ_n and_o consequent_o very_o near_o and_o dear_a to_o christ_n even_o as_o the_o other_o disciple_n be_v as_o appear_v in_o that_o he_o call_v they_o his_o friend_n joh._n 15._o 14._o yet_o he_o do_v not_o forbear_v to_o reprove_v and_o that_o sharp_o hence_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o such_o as_o have_v a_o call_v to_o reprove_v sin_n in_o other_o ought_v not_o herein_o to_o spare_v or_o forbear_v their_o dear_a friend_n but_o to_o reprove_v they_o and_o that_o sharp_o etc._n etc._n our_o saviour_n use_v often_o at_o other_o time_n to_o reprove_v sin_n not_o only_o in_o peter_n but_o in_o the_o other_o disciple_n also_o though_o he_o love_v they_o dear_o so_o job_n do_v not_o forbear_v to_o reprove_v his_o wife_n though_o dear_a to_o he_o job_n 2._o 10._o paul_n sharp_o reprove_v the_o galathian_o chap._n 3._o 1._o and_o yet_o they_o be_v as_o dear_a to_o he_o as_o child_n to_o a_o mother_n chap._n 4._o 19_o so_o he_o rebuke_v peter_n to_o his_o face_n though_o his_o fellow_n disciple_n gal._n 2._o 11._o reason_n reason_n it_o be_v a_o duty_n of_o love_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v perform_v towards_o our_o dear_a friend_n levit._n 19_o 17._o thou_o shall_v not_o hate_v thy_o brother_n in_o thy_o heart_n thou_o shall_v in_o any_o wise_a rebuke_n thy_o neighbour_n etc._n etc._n q._n d._n though_o he_o be_v thy_o brother_n or_o neighbour_n belove_v of_o thou_o yet_o thou_o must_v not_o spare_v or_o let_v he_o alone_o in_o his_o sin_n but_o reprove_v he_o prov._n 27._o 6._o faithful_a be_v the_o wound_n of_o a_o friend_n that_o be_v the_o sharp_a reproof_n of_o a_o friend_n therefore_o a_o faithful_a friend_n be_v to_o show_v his_o faithfulness_n by_o give_v such_o wound_n to_o his_o friend_n when_o there_o be_v cause_n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v how_o faulty_a some_o be_v in_o performance_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o reprove_v sin_n in_o other_o some_o deal_n partial_o be_v forward_o to_o reprove_v and_o tax_v the_o fault_n of_o their_o enemy_n but_o as_o for_o their_o friend_n and_o such_o as_o they_o affect_v they_o can_v pass_v over_o and_o wink_v at_o great_a fault_n in_o they_o and_o never_o admonish_v or_o reprove_v they_o for_o the_o same_o yea_o though_o they_o be_v such_o as_o they_o have_v a_o call_v to_o reprove_v be_v of_o their_o charge_n as_o their_o child_n servant_n or_o other_o under_o their_o government_n yet_o they_o suffer_v sin_n upon_o they_o without_o reproof_n like_v unto_o eli_n 1_o sam._n 3._o 13._o and_o david_n 1_o king_n 1._o 61._o they_o be_v loath_a to_o reprove_v sin_n in_o their_o friend_n for_o fear_n of_o offend_v or_o displease_v they_o lest_o they_o make_v their_o friend_n become_v their_o enemy_n but_o let_v such_o take_v heed_n how_o under_o such_o pretence_n they_o neglect_v so_o necessary_a a_o duty_n of_o love_n as_o christian_a admonition_n and_o reproof_n be_v how_o do_v god_n punish_v david_n and_o eli_n for_o this_o the_o more_o love_n we_o profess_v to_o any_o the_o far_o we_o shall_v be_v from_o wink_v at_o their_o fault_n and_o especial_o from_o flatter_v and_o soothe_v they_o therein_o and_o the_o more_o careful_a shall_v we_o be_v to_o deal_v plain_o and_o faithful_o with_o they_o by_o reproof_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v also_o that_o one_o christian_a friend_n shall_v be_v willing_a to_o be_v reprove_v by_o another_o when_o there_o be_v cause_n and_o not_o to_o take_v it_o amiss_o but_o in_o good_a part_n as_o a_o token_n of_o true_a love_n and_o not_o of_o hatred_n etc._n etc._n mark_v 8._o 33._o and_o when_o he_o have_v turn_v about_o etc._n etc._n 1625._o sept._n 11._o 1625._o observe_v 4_o observe_v 4._o see_v how_o far_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v from_o harken_v to_o the_o counsel_n of_o such_o as_o go_v about_o to_o hinder_v we_o from_o our_o duty_n or_o to_o entice_v we_o to_o sin_n so_o far_o that_o we_o be_v to_o show_v utter_a dislike_n and_o detestation_n of_o the_o same_o and_o of_o the_o person_n that_o give_v we_o such_o counsel_n yea_o though_o they_o be_v our_o near_a friend_n and_o though_o they_o do_v it_o under_o some_o fair_a pretence_n yet_o if_o they_o go_v about_o by_o their_o counsel_n either_o to_o hinder_v we_o in_o do_v good_a or_o to_o entice_v we_o to_o evil_a we_o be_v utter_o to_o reâ—ect_v their_o counsel_n yea_o to_o abhor_v and_o detest_v the_o same_o prov._n 19_o 27._o cease_v my_o son_n to_o hear_v the_o instruction_n that_o cause_v to_o err_v from_o the_o word_n of_o knowledge_n our_o saviour_n detest_v the_o devil_n counsel_n persuade_v he_o to_o worship_v he_o matth._n 4._o 10._o act_n 21._o 13._o when_o paul_n companion_n and_o the_o brother_n of_o caesarea_n advise_v and_o beseech_v he_o not_o to_o go_v up_o to_o jerusalem_n because_o it_o be_v foretell_v by_o agabus_n that_o he_o shall_v there_o suffer_v great_a trouble_n paul_n utter_o reject_v their_o counsel_n yea_o reprove_v they_o for_o use_v such_o persuasion_n to_o he_o in_o a_o matter_n which_o he_o know_v to_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o will_n and_o appointment_n of_o god_n so_o our_o saviour_n detest_v peter_n counsel_n etc._n etc._n thus_o when_o any_o go_v about_o by_o evil_a counsel_n either_o to_o entice_v we_o to_o evil_a or_o to_o hinder_v we_o from_o good_a duty_n we_o be_v to_o reject_v and_o detest_v such_o counsel_n and_o those_o that_o give_v it_o yea_o though_o they_o be_v our_o friend_n and_o do_v it_o under_o a_o good_a pretence_n reason_n reason_n by_o this_o we_o be_v to_o show_v our_o true_a love_n to_o god_n and_o zeal_n for_o his_o glory_n viz._n by_o abhor_v the_o counsel_n of_o such_o as_o go_v about_o to_o draw_v we_o away_o from_o god_n or_o to_o entice_v we_o to_o sin_n against_o he_o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o to_o reprove_v such_o as_o be_v so_o far_o from_o detest_a such_o
be_v a_o lesson_n not_o easy_o but_o hardly_o learned_a and_o more_o hardly_o practise_v we_o must_v therefore_o bestow_v the_o more_o care_n and_o pain_n in_o learning_n it_o now_o follow_v the_o doctrine_n itself_o which_o our_o saviour_n here_o teach_v to_o his_o disciple_n and_o the_o people_n which_o doctrine_n he_o deliver_v by_o way_n of_o a_o general_a precept_n or_o admonition_n give_v to_o all_o that_o will_v be_v his_o true_a disciple_n or_o follower_n will_v they_o to_o deny_v themselves_o etc._n etc._n in_o which_o precept_n certain_a special_a duty_n of_o great_a weight_n and_o moment_n be_v enjoin_v by_o our_o saviour_n unto_o all_o christian_n that_o profess_v his_o name_n the_o duty_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1._o general_n and_o principal_a which_o be_v to_o come_v after_o or_o to_o follow_v he_o 2._o more_o particular_a and_o less_o principal_a be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o former_a and_o require_v as_o help_n to_o the_o same_o and_o these_o be_v two_o 1._o to_o deny_v themselves_o 2._o to_o take_v up_o their_o cross_n whosoever_o will_v come_v after_o i_o or_o follow_v i_o that_o be_v whosoever_o be_v desirous_a to_o show_v himself_o a_o true_a servant_n and_o disciple_n of_o i_o by_o imitate_v my_o example_n and_o practise_v those_o thing_n wherein_o i_o have_v go_v before_o he_o luke_n 14._o 27._o whosoever_o do_v not_o bear_v his_o cross_n and_o come_v after_o i_o can_v be_v my_o disciple_n that_o be_v he_o can_v show_v himself_o to_o be_v my_o true_a disciple_n by_o follow_v or_o imitate_v my_o example_n and_o practice_n see_v also_o joh._n 12._o 26._o christian_n be_v say_v to_o imitate_v or_o follow_v christ_n two_o way_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o doctrine_n by_o believe_v and_o profess_v the_o same_o 2._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o life_n and_o practice_n by_o conform_v themselves_o thereunto_o and_o this_o latter_a seem_v here_o to_o be_v chief_o intend_v will_v hence_o the_o papist_n will_v prove_v their_o doctrine_n of_o freewill_n but_o our_o saviour_n say_v not_o that_o any_o have_v this_o will_n of_o himself_o to_o follow_v christ_n but_o to_o show_v that_o none_o can_v true_o follow_v he_o but_o such_o as_o be_v willing_a etc._n etc._n doctr._n doctr._fw-la that_o christian_n ought_v to_o be_v imitater_n or_o follower_n of_o christ_n example_n and_o practice_n conform_v themselves_o thereunto_o in_o the_o course_n of_o their_o life_n and_o in_o all_o their_o carriage_n this_o our_o saviour_n do_v here_o take_v for_o grant_v that_o all_o that_o profess_v his_o name_n shall_v follow_v he_o in_o life_n and_o practice_n and_o therefore_o also_o in_o the_o end_n of_o his_o verse_n he_o direct_o enjoin_v it_o as_o a_o duty_n matth._n 10._o 38._o he_o that_o take_v not_o up_o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v after_o i_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o i_o joh._n 12._o 26._o if_o any_o man_n serve_v i_o let_v he_o follow_v i_o that_o be_v if_o he_o profess_v to_o be_v my_o servant_n let_v he_o show_v it_o by_o imitate_v my_o 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heart_n phil._n 2._o 5._o let_v this_o mind_n be_v in_o you_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n etc._n etc._n who_o humble_v himself_o ver._n 8._o 3._o in_o the_o patient_a suffering_n of_o all_o affliction_n impose_v on_o he_o of_o god_n and_o of_o all_o injury_n do_v unto_o he_o by_o man_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 21._o christ_n suffer_v for_o we_o leave_v we_o a_o example_n that_o we_o shall_v follow_v his_o step_n 4._o in_o the_o practice_n of_o love_n towards_o other_o ephes_n 5._o 2._o walk_v in_o love_n as_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o etc._n etc._n joh._n 15._o 12._o this_o be_v my_o command_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v you_o therefore_o joh._n 13._o 15._o when_o he_o have_v show_v his_o love_n and_o humility_n both_o at_o once_o by_o wash_v his_o disciple_n foot_n he_o tell_v they_o he_o have_v give_v they_o a_o example_n that_o they_o shall_v do_v as_o he_o have_v do_v to_o they_o in_o these_o and_o the_o like_a grace_n we_o be_v to_o follow_v christ_n 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contemn_v reject_v or_o forsake_v a_o man_n own_o person_n or_o nature_n simple_o consider_v but_o in_o comparison_n of_o follow_v christ_n and_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o himself_o or_o his_o own_o nature_n may_v be_v a_o hindrance_n to_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o follow_v christ_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o the_o person_n of_o a_o man_n 1._o the_o substance_n and_o be_v of_o his_o nature_n viz._n his_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o the_o union_n of_o they_o and_o all_o faculty_n 2._o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o nature_n which_o be_v in_o every_o power_n and_o faculty_n as_o in_o mind_n will_n etc._n etc._n both_o these_o here_o comprehend_v under_o this_o word_n himself_o be_v to_o be_v renounce_v though_o not_o in_o like_a manner_n the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n simple_o and_o the_o substance_n in_o some_o sort_n that_o be_v in_o comparison_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o follow_v christ_n etc._n etc._n as_o we_o have_v hear_v before_o doctr._n doctr._n so_o many_o as_o will_v be_v christ_n disciple_n and_o follower_n must_v utter_o contemn_v reject_v and_o forsake_v themselves_o that_o be_v their_o own_o nature_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o it_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o be_v or_o may_v be_v any_o hindrance_n to_o they_o in_o follow_v christ_n and_o yield_a obedience_n to_o his_o will._n 1._o they_o must_v in_o some_o sort_n deny_v and_o forsake_v the_o very_a substance_n and_o be_v of_o their_o nature_n that_o be_v contemn_v neglect_n and_o not_o regard_v their_o natural_a life_n and_o be_v in_o comparison_n of_o their_o duty_n to_o christ_n in_o follow_v he_o etc._n etc._n yea_o they_o must_v hate_v their_o own_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o this_o respect_n luke_n 14._o 26._o if_o any_o come_v to_o i_o and_o hate_v not_o his_o father_n mother_n wife_n etc._n etc._n yea_o and_o his_o own_o life_n also_o he_o can_v be_v my_o disciple_n 2._o they_o must_v deny_v and_o renounce_v the_o corruption_n of_o their_o nature_n yea_o of_o their_o whole_a nature_n as_o be_v a_o main_a enemy_n and_o hindrance_n unto_o they_o in_o follow_v christ_n as_o 1._o their_o own_o carnal_a reason_n and_o understanding_n this_o they_o must_v renounce_v and_o forsake_v captivate_v and_o subdue_a it_o to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 18._o if_o any_o man_n among_o you_o seem_v to_o be_v wise_a in_o this_o world_n let_v he_o become_v a_o fool_n etc._n etc._n 2._o their_o own_o corrupt_a will_n be_v opposite_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n these_o they_o must_v also_o utter_o deny_v and_o renounce_v that_o they_o may_v become_v subject_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n if_o christ_n jesus_n do_v deny_v his_o humane_a will_n though_o not_o taint_v with_o sin_n submit_v it_o to_o the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n luke_n 22._o 42._o much_o more_o ought_v we_o to_o renounce_v our_o corrupt_a will_n etc._n etc._n 3._o all_o sinful_a lust_n and_o affection_n of_o their_o own_o flesh_n as_o pride_n self-love_n ambition_n covetousness_n carnal_a love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n sinful_a wrath_n envy_n etc._n etc._n tit._n 2._o 12._o the_o grace_n of_o god_n teach_v to_o deny_v worldly_a lust_n etc._n etc._n gal._n 5._o 24._o they_o that_o be_v christ_n have_v crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n 4._o their_o own_o body_n and_o the_o several_a part_n and_o member_n of_o they_o so_o far_o as_o they_o be_v taint_v with_o sin_n and_o weapon_n of_o niquity_n by_o curb_v and_o restrain_v they_o from_o the_o practice_n of_o sin_n rom._n 8._o 13._o if_o you_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n by_o the_o spirit_n you_o shall_v live_v quest_n quest_n how_o be_v christian_n to_o renounce_v and_o forsake_v this_o corruption_n of_o their_o nature_n answ_n answ_n this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v three_o
etc._n etc._n 2._o pray_v unto_o god_n to_o teach_v and_o enable_v we_o by_o his_o sanctify_a spirit_n to_o deny_v and_o forsake_v ourselves_o and_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n our_o carnal_a reason_n will_n and_o affection_n etc._n etc._n without_o this_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o can_v never_o do_v it_o of_o ourselves_o we_o can_v never_o do_v it_o nature_n can_v help_v we_o to_o resist_v or_o subdue_v nature_n only_o the_o grace_n and_o power_n of_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n see_v rom._n 8._o 13._o this_o be_v a_o lesson_n which_o no_o master_n can_v teach_v we_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n no_o school_n to_o learn_v it_o in_o but_o the_o school_n of_o christ_n no_o help_n of_o nature_n or_o humane_a learning_n sufficient_a to_o instruct_v we_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o etc._n etc._n 3._o attend_v diligent_o on_o the_o public_a ministry_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o iâ—_n the_o most_o powerful_a outward_a mean_n to_o humble_v we_o in_o sight_n of_o natural_a 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affliction_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n together_o with_o bodily_a death_n be_v the_o last_o and_o great_a of_o all_o outward_a and_o temporal_a affliction_n to_o which_o a_o good_a christian_n be_v subject_a in_o this_o world_n our_o saviour_n call_v all_o these_o misery_n and_o affliction_n by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o cross_n allude_v therein_o to_o the_o manner_n and_o kind_n of_o his_o own_o death_n which_o he_o be_v to_o suffer_v upon_o the_o cross_n and_o withal_o to_o imply_v thereby_o the_o conformity_n and_o fellowship_n of_o the_o faithful_a with_o christ_n in_o his_o suffering_n to_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n signifyes_n not_o only_o to_o undergo_v or_o suffer_v affliction_n but_o willing_o to_o submit_v and_o yield_v himself_o to_o the_o bear_n and_o suffer_v of_o they_o it_o be_v a_o allusion_n to_o the_o custom_n of_o those_o malefactor_n who_o be_v crucify_v or_o put_v to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n their_o manner_n be_v first_o to_o take_v that_o wooden_a cross_n and_o bear_v it_o on_o their_o shoulder_n to_o the_o place_n of_o execution_n and_o then_o to_o be_v hang_v upon_o it_o and_o nail_v to_o it_o alive_a thus_o our_o saviour_n himself_o do_v take_v up_o and_o bear_v his_o own_o cross_n some_o part_n of_o the_o way_n to_o the_o place_n where_o he_o be_v to_o suffer_v and_o when_o through_o weakness_n he_o can_v carry_v it_o no_o further_o they_o compel_v simon_n of_o cyrene_n to_o bear_v it_o after_o he_o and_o for_o he_o luke_n 23._o 26._o now_o when_o our_o saviour_n say_v not_o the_o cross_n but_o his_o cross_n this_n be_v to_o note_v out_o those_o particular_a trouble_n and_o affliction_n which_o the_o lord_n do_v peculiar_o allot_v or_o appoint_v unto_o every_o good_a christian_a to_o suffer_v doctr._fw-la 1_o doctr._fw-la 1._o by_o compare_v this_o duty_n of_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n with_o the_o former_a deny_v of_o ourselves_o and_o by_o consider_v the_o order_n in_o which_o our_o saviour_n require_v they_o viz._n that_o 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rather_o than_o deny_v christ_n or_o not_o confess_v he_o and_o his_o truth_n etc._n etc._n remedy_n against_o this_o sin_n 1._o consider_v the_o dignity_n and_o excellency_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o word_n how_o worthy_a they_o be_v to_o be_v profess_v by_o we_o the_o dignity_n of_o christ_n in_o that_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o true_a messiah_n our_o only_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n etc._n etc._n the_o dignity_n of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n in_o that_o it_o be_v the_o only_a word_n of_o life_n and_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o it_o be_v no_o shame_n but_o a_o great_a honour_n to_o be_v a_o professor_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o gospel_n if_o it_o be_v a_o honour_n for_o the_o servant_n of_o some_o noble_a man_n or_o prince_n to_o profess_v his_o master_n name_n much_o more_o for_o a_o christian_a etc._n etc._n paul_n glory_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n gal._n 6._o 14._o that_o be_v in_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n crucify_a and_o he_o often_o call_v himself_o a_o servant_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 2._o look_v at_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o faithful_a who_o have_v not_o be_v ashamed_a of_o profess_v christ_n and_o his_o word_n before_o man_n when_o they_o be_v call_v to_o it_o paul_n rom._n 1._o 16._o i_o be_o not_o ashamed_a of_o the_o gospel_n etc._n etc._n david_n psal_n 119._o 46._o not_o ashamed_a to_o speak_v of_o god_n testimony_n before_o king_n the_o martry_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o confess_v christ_n and_o his_o truth_n before_o their_o adversary_n these_o we_o must_v imitate_v not_o be_v ashamed_a to_o profess_v christ_n and_o his_o word_n yea_o to_o suffer_v for_o this_o profession_n if_o need_v be_v 1_o pet._n 4._o 16._o if_o any_o suffer_v as_o a_o christian_a let_v he_o not_o be_v ashamed_a but_o glorify_v god_n in_o this_o behalf_n 3._o consider_v that_o christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o die_v and_o suffer_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o our_o sin_n hebr._n 12._o 2._o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a to_o confess_v he_o and_o his_o truth_n though_o with_o hazard_n of_o life_n etc._n etc._n despise_v all_o shame_n that_o may_v be_v cast_v on_o we_o for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 4._o the_o wicked_a be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o commit_v sin_n they_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o deny_v and_o dishonour_n christ_n and_o his_o truth_n esay_n 3._o 9_o they_o declare_v their_o sin_n and_o hide_v they_o not_o etc._n etc._n and_o shall_v we_o be_v ashamed_a of_o profess_v christ_n and_o his_o truth_n both_o by_o word_n and_o deed_n &_o c_o 5._o last_o consider_v the_o danger_n of_o be_v ashamed_a to_o confess_v christ_n or_o his_o truth_n he_o will_v be_v ashamed_a of_o such_o at_o his_o second_o come_v etc._n etc._n but_o of_o this_o afterward_o mark_v 8._o 38._o whosoever_o therefore_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a of_o i_o etc._n etc._n 1625._o febr._n 5._o 1625._o now_o follow_v the_o occasion_n of_o this_o sin_n of_o be_v ashamed_a of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n the_o profane_a and_o wicked_a people_n or_o person_n among_o which_o they_o live_v describe_v by_o a_o twofold_a property_n or_o attribute_n 1._o adulterous_a generation_n 2._o sinful_a the_o meaning_n in_o this_o adulterous_a generation_n etc._n etc._n or_o among_o this_o adulterous_a generation_n he_o seem_v principal_o to_o understand_v the_o wicked_a nation_n of_o the_o jew_n as_o they_o be_v at_o that_o time_n especial_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n with_o such_o other_o who_o be_v great_a enemy_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n the_o more_o probable_a because_o he_o have_v before_o call_v they_o thus_o matth._n 12._o 39_o a_o evil_a and_o adulterous_a generation_n seek_v a_o sign_n etc._n etc._n so_o the_o word_n contain_v a_o sharp_a reproof_n of_o the_o jew_n indirect_o yet_o this_o be_v further_a to_o be_v extend_v to_o all_o 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martyr_n by_o this_o we_o show_v zeal_n for_o god_n glory_n especial_o this_o duty_n be_v require_v of_o such_o as_o be_v in_o public_a place_n and_o authority_n in_o the_o church_n as_o of_o magistrate_n and_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n these_o above_o all_o other_o shall_v be_v forward_o to_o speak_v in_o defence_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o of_o the_o true_a faithful_a servant_n of_o god_n which_o profess_v it_o when_o they_o see_v they_o to_o be_v oppose_v by_o the_o wicked_a enemy_n of_o the_o truth_n 2_o cor._n 13._o 8._o paul_n say_v we_o can_v do_v nothing_o against_o the_o truth_n but_o for_o the_o truth_n which_o show_v what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o all_o pastor_n and_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n viz._n to_o stand_v for_o maintenance_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v ready_a and_o forward_o to_o speak_v in_o defence_n of_o it_o when_o occasion_n be_v offer_v this_o be_v commendable_a in_o gamaliel_n though_o a_o pharisee_fw-mi and_o as_o yet_o no_o true_a friend_n to_o the_o gospel_n when_o the_o apostle_n and_o their_o doctrine_n be_v oppose_v and_o persecute_v by_o the_o highpriest_n and_o council_n of_o the_o jew_n insomuch_o that_o they_o conspire_v together_o to_o put_v the_o apostle_n to_o death_n for_o preach_v then_o do_v gamaliel_n stand_v up_o and_o speak_v in_o defence_n of_o the_o apostle_n although_o he_o do_v not_o so_o thorough_o defend_v their_o cause_n as_o he_o shall_v have_v do_v act_v 5._o 34._o use_v use_v for_o reproof_n of_o such_o as_o be_v slack_a and_o backward_o to_o speak_v in_o defence_n of_o god_n truth_n and_o of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n profess_v the_o same_o when_o they_o see_v they_o oppose_v or_o like_v to_o be_v disgrace_v by_o wicked_a man_n and_o in_o steâ—d_n hereof_o do_v by_o their_o silence_n
betray_v the_o truth_n and_o professor_n of_o it_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o wicked_a enemy_n and_o adversary_n what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o betray_v the_o cause_n of_o god_n yea_o what_o be_v it_o else_o in_o effect_n and_o upon_o the_o matter_n but_o secret_o and_o indirect_o at_o the_o least_o to_o deny_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n when_o be_v call_v to_o profess_v it_o and_o to_o speak_v in_o defence_n of_o it_o and_o of_o the_o professor_n of_o it_o they_o be_v silent_a and_o hold_v their_o peace_n see_v 2_o tim._n 4._o 16._o let_v every_o one_o take_v heed_n of_o such_o untimely_a silence_n in_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o truth_n remember_v that_o fearful_a threaten_n of_o our_o saviour_n matth._n 20._o 33._o whosoever_o shall_v deny_v i_o before_o man_n etc._n etc._n now_o this_o be_v one_o kind_a of_o denial_n of_o christ_n when_o we_o see_v his_o truth_n and_o gospel_n and_o the_o professor_n of_o it_o oppose_v and_o disgrace_v by_o the_o wicked_a and_o do_v not_o open_v our_o mouth_n in_o the_o just_a defence_n both_o of_o they_o and_o the_o truth_n take_v heed_n of_o be_v guilty_a herein_o and_o on_o the_o contrary_a pray_v for_o zeal_n and_o courage_n to_o stand_v for_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n and_o to_o open_v our_o mouth_n in_o defence_n of_o it_o when_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o do_v it_o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o our_o saviour_n do_v thus_o expostulate_v with_o the_o scribe_n not_o only_o in_o way_n of_o defend_v his_o disciple_n and_o the_o gospel_n itself_o which_o the_o scribe_n go_v about_o to_o disgrace_n but_o also_o for_o the_o better_a convince_a and_o reprove_v of_o the_o scribe_n and_o to_o stop_v their_o mouth_n hence_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n not_o only_o to_o maintain_v and_o defend_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n but_o also_o to_o use_v the_o best_a mean_n we_o can_v for_o the_o convince_a and_o stop_v of_o the_o mouth_n of_o such_o as_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o truth_n especial_o this_o concern_v minister_n of_o the_o word_n but_o of_o this_o see_v before_o upon_o ver_fw-la 13._o mark_v 9_o 17_o 18_o and_o one_o of_o the_o multitude_n answer_v and_o say_v master_n i_o have_v bring_v unto_o thou_o my_o son_n which_o 1626._o febr._n 18._o 1626._o have_v a_o dumb_a spirit_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o two_o first_o occasion_n of_o the_o miracle_n we_o have_v hear_v before_o viz._n 1._o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n return_v back_n and_o come_v again_o to_o those_o nine_o disciple_n of_o his_o who_o he_o leave_v behind_o he_o when_o he_o go_v into_o the_o mount_n to_o be_v transfigure_v 2._o of_o his_o question_n or_o demand_v put_v unto_o the_o scribe_n touch_v the_o matter_n or_o cause_n about_o which_o he_o find_v they_o dispute_v with_o his_o disciple_n now_o follow_v the_o three_o occasion_n of_o the_o miracle_n viz._n the_o sure_a or_o supplication_n make_v unto_o christ_n by_o the_o father_n of_o the_o child_n that_o be_v possess_v with_o the_o devil_n in_o behalf_n of_o his_o child_n which_o suit_n and_o request_n he_o put_v up_o unto_o christ_n in_o way_n of_o answer_n to_o that_o question_n move_v by_o our_o saviour_n unto_o the_o scribe_n in_o the_o former_a verse_n for_o he_o ask_v the_o scribe_n what_o be_v the_o matter_n about_o which_o they_o be_v then_o reason_v or_o debate_v with_o his_o disciple_n and_o both_o the_o scribe_n and_o the_o disciple_n be_v hereupon_o silent_a and_o answer_v nothing_o as_o it_o seem_v present_o the_o father_n of_o the_o possess_a child_n be_v much_o affect_v with_o his_o child_n case_n make_v haste_n to_o speak_v and_o to_o make_v suit_n to_o our_o saviour_n in_o behalf_n of_o his_o child_n and_o withal_o by_o way_n of_o answer_n unto_o chriâ—t's_n question_n move_v to_o the_o scribe_n do_v imply_v what_o the_o matter_n be_v about_o which_o they_o dispute_v with_o the_o disciple_n namely_o about_o the_o cast_n of_o the_o devil_n out_o of_o his_o child_n which_o he_o say_v he_o have_v seek_v to_o the_o disciple_n to_o do_v and_o they_o can_v not_o effect_v it_o now_o in_o this_o suit_n or_o supplication_n put_v up_o here_o unto_o christ_n by_o this_o party_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o his_o afflict_a child_n two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o manner_n of_o his_o speak_n in_o humble_a and_o reverend_a manner_n express_v by_o this_o honourable_a title_n which_o he_o give_v to_o christ_n call_v he_o master_n 2._o the_o matter_n of_o his_o speech_n or_o supplication_n which_o consist_v of_o two_o part_n 1._o he_o do_v acquaint_v our_o saviour_n that_o he_o have_v bring_v unto_o he_o his_o son_n 2._o he_o use_v a_o twofold_a motive_n unto_o christ_n to_o show_v mercy_n on_o his_o child_n 1._o from_o the_o grievous_a misery_n and_o affliction_n of_o his_o child_n which_o he_o lay_v open_a unto_o christ_n certify_v he_o that_o he_o have_v a_o devil_n and_o relate_v the_o pitiful_a manner_n of_o the_o devil_n be_v take_v and_o torment_v he_o 2._o from_o the_o unability_n of_o the_o disciple_n to_o cast_v out_o the_o devil_n in_o that_o he_o have_v seek_v to_o they_o to_o do_v it_o and_o they_o be_v not_o able_a of_o the_o first_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o speak_n master_n or_o lord_n matth._n 17._o 15._o a_o title_n of_o honour_n and_o reverence_n by_o which_o he_o testify_v his_o humility_n and_o reverence_n towards_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n matth._n 17._o 14._o it_o be_v say_v he_o fall_v upon_o his_o knee_n before_o christ_n which_o it_o be_v likely_a he_o do_v not_o only_o in_o way_n of_o civil_a reverence_n but_o as_o a_o token_n of_o some_o religious_a honour_n and_o worship_n which_o he_o show_v towards_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n for_o although_o it_o be_v probable_a that_o he_o be_v not_o yet_o thorough_o instruct_v in_o the_o godhead_n of_o christ_n yet_o it_o be_v likely_a that_o he_o do_v in_o part_n believe_v it_o be_v persuade_v that_o he_o be_v more_o than_o a_o mere_a man_n and_o that_o he_o have_v a_o divine_a power_n and_o ability_n to_o work_v miracle_n for_o otherwise_o he_o will_v not_o have_v thus_o make_v suit_n to_o he_o for_o his_o child_n observe_v observe_v in_o that_o the_o father_n of_o this_o possess_a child_n though_o not_o as_o yet_o thorough_o instruct_v in_o the_o godhead_n of_o christ_n but_o in_o part_n only_o believe_v it_o and_o be_v persuade_v of_o his_o divine_a power_n do_v nevertheless_o behave_v himself_o in_o such_o humble_a and_o reverend_a manner_n before_o christ_n when_o he_o make_v suit_n to_o he_o for_o his_o child_n hence_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o we_o ought_v much_o more_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o humble_a and_o reverend_a manner_n in_o time_n of_o prayer_n whensoever_o we_o put_v up_o our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o god_n and_o unto_o christ_n be_v now_o in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n our_o heart_n must_v be_v inward_o affect_v with_o due_a reverence_n of_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n in_o time_n of_o prayer_n and_o we_o be_v also_o to_o express_v it_o by_o outward_a reverence_n in_o our_o word_n and_o gestureâ—_n etc._n etc._n but_o of_o this_o i_o speak_v late_o upon_o the_o preface_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n see_v also_o before_o in_o ver._n 40._o of_o chap._n 1._o and_o chap._n 7._o ver._n 25._o now_o follow_v the_o matter_n or_o substance_n of_o the_o speech_n and_o supplication_n of_o this_o party_n unto_o christ_n for_o his_o afflict_a child_n wherein_o he_o acquaint_v our_o saviour_n that_o he_o have_v bring_v unto_o he_o his_o son_n i_o have_v bring_v unto_o thou_o my_o son_n his_o meaning_n be_v that_o he_o have_v bring_v he_o to_o some_o place_n near_o to_o or_o not_o far_o off_o from_o the_o place_n where_o christ_n now_o be_v for_o he_o have_v not_o yet_o bring_v he_o before_o christ_n or_o into_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n as_o may_v aappear_v by_o that_o which_o follow_v ver._n 19_o 20._o luke_n 9_o 38._o he_o call_v he_o his_o only_a child_n whereby_o he_o do_v amplify_v the_o matter_n aggravate_v his_o own_o sorrow_n the_o more_o to_o move_v our_o saviour_n to_o show_v mercy_n to_o the_o child_n be_v not_o only_o his_o son_n but_o his_o only_a son_n yea_o his_o only_a child_n as_o be_v probable_a matth._n 17._o 15._o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o my_o son_n etc._n etc._n observe_v observe_v parent_n ought_v not_o only_o to_o be_v affect_v with_o the_o outward_a bodily_a affliction_n and_o misery_n of_o their_o child_n but_o also_o to_o take_v special_a care_n of_o they_o use_v the_o best_a mean_n for_o their_o help_n and_o relief_n as_o in_o sickness_n pain_n necessity_n etc._n etc._n so_o do_v the_o father_n of_o this_o possess_a child_n as_o he_o be_v much_o affect_v with_o grief_n
do_v not_o hinder_v he_o from_o do_v good_a to_o they_o and_o among_o they_o by_o work_v of_o this_o miracle_n but_o he_o show_v himself_o ready_a and_o forward_o to_o perform_v this_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o the_o child_n and_o therefore_o bid_v they_o bring_v he_o unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v heal_v he_o hence_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o although_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v grieve_v and_o offend_v at_o the_o sinâ—_n and_o corruption_n of_o those_o with_o who_o we_o live_v yet_o this_o must_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o do_v good_a or_o show_v mercy_n to_o the_o person_n themselves_o but_o we_o must_v be_v ready_a to_o do_v they_o all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v so_o our_o saviour_n here_o and_o at_o other_o time_n though_o he_o be_v much_o offend_v at_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o especial_o of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n yet_o be_v he_o ready_a to_o do_v they_o good_a by_o his_o doctrine_n and_o miracle_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v capable_a of_o good_a thereby_o so_o chap._n 3._o 5._o he_o look_v about_o angry_o upon_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n be_v grieve_v for_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o yet_o he_o do_v vouchsafe_v to_o work_v a_o miracle_n before_o they_o immediate_o by_o cure_v he_o that_o have_v the_o wither_a hand_n this_o must_v teach_v we_o after_o his_o example_n so_o to_o be_v offend_v and_o displease_v at_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o that_o withal_o we_o be_v not_o the_o more_o backward_o but_o rather_o the_o more_o forward_o and_o ready_a to_o do_v good_a and_o show_v mercy_n to_o the_o party_n against_o who_o sin_n we_o be_v offend_v and_o by_o this_o we_o may_v try_v our_o anger_n against_o other_o whether_o it_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a or_o whether_o it_o be_v carnal_a and_o sinful_a if_o it_o do_v not_o hinder_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d any_o duty_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n to_o the_o party_n offend_v we_o but_o rather_o stir_v we_o up_o the_o more_o to_o desire_v and_o 〈◊〉_d good_a this_o show_v it_o to_o be_v holy_a anger_n contra_fw-la if_o it_o hinder_v we_o or_o cause_v we_o to_o be_v the_o more_o backward_o or_o unwilling_a to_o do_v good_a to_o the_o party_n it_o be_v carnal_a and_o sinful_a anger_n therefore_o take_v heed_n of_o such_o anger_n and_o displeasure_n against_o other_o and_o labour_n to_o have_v all_o our_o anger_n join_v with_o love_n and_o to_o proceed_v from_o love_n to_o the_o person_n offend_v that_o so_o it_o may_v make_v we_o never_o the_o less_o careful_a but_o rather_o the_o more_o forward_o to_o do_v all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v both_o to_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n mark_v 9_o 20._o and_o they_o bring_v he_o unto_o he_o and_o when_o he_o see_v he_o straightway_o the_o spirit_n tear_v he_o and_o he_o fall_v 1626._o april_n 15._o 1626._o on_o the_o ground_n and_o wallow_v foam_v in_o the_o former_a verse_n our_o saviour_n christ_n command_v the_o father_n of_o the_o possess_a child_n and_o other_o that_o be_v present_a to_o bring_v the_o child_n unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v at_o the_o suit_n of_o his_o father_n dispossess_v he_o of_o the_o devil_n now_o in_o this_o 20._o verse_n the_o evangelist_n mention_n the_o bring_n of_o the_o possess_a child_n unto_o christ_n upon_o his_o commandment_n together_o with_o the_o event_n or_o consequent_a happen_v thereupon_o viz._n that_o upon_o the_o sight_n of_o christ_n present_o the_o devil_n do_v cast_v the_o child_n into_o a_o sharp_a and_o grievous_a fit_n of_o possession_n torment_v and_o abuse_v he_o in_o a_o pitiful_a manner_n when_o he_o see_v he_o straightway_o the_o spirit_n tear_v he_o etc._n etc._n first_o to_o speak_v of_o their_o bring_n of_o the_o child_n to_o christ_n they_o bring_v he_o unto_o he_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o father_n of_o the_o child_n assisted_z as_o it_o seem_v by_o some_o other_o friend_n that_o be_v present_a who_o be_v will_v by_o our_o saviour_n to_o bring_v the_o child_n unto_o he_o that_o be_v present_a he_o may_v cast_v the_o devil_n out_o of_o he_o they_o show_v themselves_o ready_a and_o forward_o to_o perform_v this_o work_n of_o mercy_n observe_v observe_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v ready_a and_o forward_o to_o perform_v work_n of_o mercy_n to_o and_o for_o such_o as_o be_v in_o misery_n and_o affliction_n take_v all_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n to_o afford_v unto_o they_o our_o help_n and_o relief_n as_o we_o be_v able_a rom._n 12._o 8._o mercy_n to_o be_v show_v with_o cheerfulness_n especial_o to_o such_o as_o we_o be_v near_o tie_v unto_o by_o special_a bond_n of_o nature_n kindred_n acquaintance_n so_o here_o the_o father_n and_o other_o friend_n of_o the_o possess_a child_n do_v show_v their_o readiness_n to_o perform_v this_o work_n of_o mercy_n for_o the_o child_n in_o bring_v he_o to_o christ_n take_v occasion_n to_o do_v it_o without_o delay_n so_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v will_v job_n 6._o 14._o to_o he_o that_o be_v afflict_v pity_n shall_v be_v show_v from_o his_o friend_n and_o prov._n 17._o 17._o a_o brother_n be_v bear_v for_o adversity_n gal._n 6._o 10._o as_o we_o have_v opportunity_n let_v we_o do_v good_a to_o all_o etc._n etc._n use_v use_v let_v we_o then_o be_v ready_a and_o forward_o on_o all_o occasion_n thus_o to_o afford_v our_o help_n and_o relief_n to_o such_o as_o be_v in_o misery_n and_o affliction_n either_o outward_a or_o inward_a especial_o to_o those_o who_o god_n have_v knit_v unto_o we_o by_o any_o special_a bond_n and_o to_o such_o as_o be_v most_o near_o and_o dear_a to_o we_o any_o way_n and_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o our_o charge_n as_o wife_n child_n servant_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o we_o may_v show_v ourselves_o thus_o ready_a to_o help_v they_o we_o must_v put_v on_o the_o bowel_n â—of_o mercy_n towards_o they_o labour_v to_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o their_o misery_n and_o to_o be_v affect_v with_o they_o as_o if_o they_o be_v our_o own_o rom._n 12._o 15._o weep_v with_o they_o that_o weep_v jam._n 3._o 17._o the_o wisdom_n from_o above_o be_v full_a of_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n now_o follow_v the_o event_n or_o consequent_a which_o happen_v upon_o their_o bring_n of_o the_o child_n unto_o christ_n so_o soon_o as_o he_o see_v christ_n the_o devil_n cast_v he_o into_o a_o grievous_a fit_n etc._n etc._n when_o he_o see_v he_o so_o soon_o as_o the_o possess_a child_n or_o the_o evil_a spirit_n in_o he_o do_v behold_v christ_n luke_n 9_o 42._o it_o be_v say_v this_o happen_v as_o he_o be_v yet_o come_v to_o christ_n which_o show_v the_o devil_n eagerness_n and_o greedy_a desire_n to_o torment_v the_o child_n straightway_o the_o spirit_n tear_v he_o or_o rend_v his_o body_n that_o be_v rack_v and_o torture_v it_o with_o most_o grievous_a pain_n as_o before_o we_o hear_v ver_fw-la 18._o that_o he_o use_v so_o to_o do_v in_o his_o ordinary_a fit_n but_o it_o be_v likely_a that_o this_o be_v a_o extraordinary_a fit_n and_o more_o sharp_a and_o grievous_a than_o they_o use_v to_o be_v and_o he_o fall_v on_o the_o ground_n luke_n 9_o 42._o it_o be_v say_v the_o devil_n throw_v he_o down_o and_o wallow_v foam_a this_o show_n the_o lamentable_a manner_n of_o the_o devil_n be_v abuse_v the_o body_n of_o the_o child_n in_o that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o cast_v he_o violent_o to_o the_o ground_n but_o also_o keep_v he_o or_o hold_v he_o there_o cause_v he_o to_o lie_v wallow_v and_o tumble_v on_o the_o ground_n as_o half_a dead_a and_o foam_v at_o the_o mouth_n through_o extremity_n of_o pain_n quest_n 1_o quest_n 1._o what_o special_a cause_n be_v there_o of_o the_o devil_n be_v torment_v he_o with_o this_o sharp_a and_o cruel_a fit_n at_o this_o time_n answ_n answ_n it_o be_v most_o probable_a that_o upon_o the_o sight_n of_o christ_n he_o begin_v to_o apprehend_v and_o feel_v his_o divine_a power_n and_o so_o suspect_v that_o he_o shall_v now_o be_v dispossess_v of_o his_o hold_n therefore_o fear_v that_o his_o time_n of_o possession_n shall_v now_o be_v but_o short_a he_o labour_v to_o show_v his_o rage_n and_o cruelty_n so_o much_o the_o more_o so_o long_o as_o christ_n suffer_v he_o quest_n 2_o quest_n 2._o why_o do_v our_o saviour_n christ_n suffer_v the_o devil_n even_o in_o his_o presence_n thus_o cruel_o to_o torment_v and_o abuse_v the_o body_n of_o the_o child_n see_v he_o can_v have_v hinder_v it_o answ_n answ_n not_o of_o weakness_n nor_o because_o he_o be_v delight_v in_o behold_v it_o but_o 1._o for_o the_o great_a trial_n and_o exercise_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o father_n of_o this_o child_n therefore_o he_o do_v not_o only_o defer_v to_o cast_v out_o the_o devil_n
in_o two_o thing_n 1._o his_o earnestness_n in_o that_o it_o be_v say_v he_o cry_v out_o 2._o his_o great_a humiliation_n in_o himself_o testify_v by_o his_o tear_n or_o weep_v 3._o the_o matter_n of_o his_o prayer_n consist_v of_o two_o part_n 1._o a_o profession_n of_o his_o faith_n in_o christ_n lord_n i_o believe_v 2._o a_o petition_n or_o request_n unto_o christ_n to_o help_v his_o unbelief_n of_o the_o first_o the_o time_n straightway_o this_n show_v his_o readiness_n and_o forwardness_n to_o express_v and_o testify_v his_o faith_n by_o this_o prayer_n therefore_o he_o delay_v no_o time_n but_o present_o upon_o our_o saviour_n word_n require_v faith_n of_o he_o he_o take_v occasion_n both_o to_o profess_v his_o faith_n and_o to_o pray_v for_o increase_v of_o it_o observe_v observe_v true_a faith_n cause_v those_o in_o who_o it_o be_v to_o be_v ready_a and_o forward_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n and_o seek_v to_o god_n upon_o all_o occasion_n omit_v no_o opportunity_n of_o put_v up_o their_o suit_n to_o god_n especial_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n and_o distress_n so_o here_o the_o father_n of_o this_o possess_a child_n have_v faith_n in_o his_o heart_n be_v thereby_o stir_v up_o to_o be_v thus_o forward_o to_o make_v this_o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o christ_n so_o soon_o as_o ever_o our_o saviour_n do_v give_v he_o occasion_n so_o to_o do_v straightway_o he_o cry_v unto_o he_o etc._n etc._n and_o as_o here_o he_o be_v forward_o to_o pray_v for_o himself_o so_o we_o have_v hear_v before_o how_o forward_o he_o be_v to_o make_v suit_n unto_o christ_n for_o his_o afflict_a child_n and_o that_o not_o only_o once_o but_o he_o renew_v his_o suit_n again_o for_o he_o with_o great_a earnestness_n ver._n 22._o it_o be_v his_o faith_n though_o as_o yet_o but_o weak_a that_o stir_v he_o up_o to_o this_o readiness_n and_o forwardness_n to_o pray_v and_o seek_v to_o christ_n both_o for_o himself_o and_o for_o his_o child_n in_o this_o time_n of_o his_o distress_n so_o david_n psal_n 116._o 10._o i_o believe_v therefore_o do_v i_o speak_v i_o be_v great_o afflict_v etc._n etc._n his_o faith_n stir_v he_o up_o to_o pray_v in_o his_o trouble_n so_o 2_o chron._n 20._o 6._o this_o move_v jehosaphat_n to_o be_v so_o forward_o to_o pray_v unto_o god_n in_o time_n of_o his_o distress_n because_o he_o do_v by_o faith_n rest_n upon_o god_n for_o help_n and_o deliverance_n as_o appear_v ver._n 12._o use_v use_v by_o this_o we_o may_v examine_v and_o try_v what_o true_a faith_n be_v in_o our_o heart_n look_v whether_o we_o be_v ready_a and_o forward_o on_o all_o occasion_n to_o pray_v to_o god_n in_o our_o necessity_n especial_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n if_o it_o be_v so_o this_o argue_v faith_n in_o our_o heart_n which_o stir_v we_o up_o hereunto_o but_o if_o we_o be_v negligent_a in_o prayer_n especial_o in_o time_n of_o our_o affliction_n this_o argue_v want_n or_o great_a weakness_n of_o faith_n therefore_o think_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o profess_v that_o thou_o have_v faith_n to_o believe_v god_n power_n and_o goodness_n towards_o thou_o and_o to_o rest_v on_o his_o promise_n but_o show_v it_o by_o forwardness_n on_o all_o occasion_n to_o seek_v to_o he_o in_o prayer_n a_o child_n that_o be_v persuade_v of_o his_o father_n love_n will_v seek_v to_o he_o etc._n etc._n so_o here_o faith_n in_o the_o heart_n open_v the_o mouth_n in_o prayer_n now_o follow_v the_o manner_n of_o his_o pray_n with_o fervency_n and_o earnestness_n he_o cry_v out_o viz._n with_o a_o loud_a voice_n now_o by_o this_o he_o express_v the_o inward_a vehemency_n and_o earnestness_n of_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n in_o this_o his_o prayer_n observe_v observe_v one_o property_n require_v in_o true_a prayer_n be_v that_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v earnest_n and_o express_v by_o outward_a sign_n and_o testimony_n thereof_o as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v as_o by_o lift_v up_o the_o voice_n or_o hand_n etc._n etc._n jam._n 5._o 16._o the_o effectual_a fervent_a prayer_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n avail_v much_o such_o have_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o saint_n use_v to_o be_v as_o here_o of_o this_o father_n of_o the_o lunatic_a child_n so_o of_o moses_n exod._n 14._o 15._o why_o cry_v thou_o unto_o i_o of_o david_n who_o often_o in_o the_o psalm_n mention_n his_o cry_v unto_o god_n by_o prayer_n show_v his_o vehemency_n and_o earnestness_n therein_o psal_n 18._o 6._o in_o my_o distress_n i_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o cry_v unto_o my_o god_n so_o the_o prayer_n of_o hannah_n 1_o sam._n 1._o 15._o she_o say_v she_o have_v pour_v out_o her_o soul_n before_o the_o lord_n our_o saviour_n christ_n heb._n 5._o 7._o with_o strong_a cry_n etc._n etc._n now_o to_o the_o end_n our_o prayer_n may_v be_v â—ervent_a three_o thing_n especial_o be_v require_v 1._o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o want_n and_o misery_n 2._o from_o this_o feel_n of_o our_o want_n must_v arise_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o earnest_n and_o vehement_a desire_n and_o longing_n to_o have_v our_o want_n supply_v and_o to_o obtain_v the_o thing_n we_o ask_v of_o god_n rom._n 8._o 26._o the_o spirit_n make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o groan_n or_o sigh_n not_o to_o be_v utter_v this_o have_v make_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n to_o pray_v so_o fervent_o even_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o want_n cause_v in_o they_o a_o vehement_a desire_n to_o obtain_v the_o thing_n which_o they_o pray_v for_o as_o david_n in_o the_o 51._o psalm_n feel_v his_o sin_n and_o the_o want_n of_o pardon_n earnest_o desire_v it_o pray_v most_o earnest_o for_o the_o same_o 3._o to_o make_v our_o prayer_n â—ervent_a there_o be_v require_v perseverance_n and_o continuance_n in_o the_o duty_n or_o exercise_n of_o prayer_n not_o faint_v or_o give_v over_o our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n too_o soon_o for_o he_o that_o present_o give_v over_o be_v not_o â—ervent_a in_o prayer_n we_o must_v therefore_o hold_v out_o constant_o in_o the_o duty_n not_o only_o pray_v but_o solicit_v and_o importune_v the_o lord_n again_o and_o again_o in_o our_o prayer_n for_o those_o thing_n we_o desire_v especial_o for_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a mercy_n and_o blessing_n luke_n 18._o 1._o our_o saviour_n speak_v a_o parable_n to_o they_o that_o man_n ought_v always_o to_o pray_v and_o not_o â—aint_v etc._n etc._n eph._n 6._o 18._o pray_v always_o and_o watch_v unto_o it_o with_o all_o perseverance_n &c_n &c_n see_v isa_n 62._o 6._o you_o that_o make_v mention_n of_o the_o lord_n keep_v not_o silence_n and_o give_v he_o no_o rest_n till_o he_o establish_v and_o make_v jerusalem_n a_o praise_n in_o the_o earth_n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o this_o condemn_v the_o cold_a and_o negligent_a prayer_n of_o many_o be_v make_v without_o any_o such_o fervency_n of_o heart_n as_o shall_v be_v in_o they_o many_o make_v but_o a_o lip-labour_n of_o this_o duty_n use_v word_n of_o prayer_n without_o any_o true_a feel_n of_o their_o want_n or_o earnest_a desire_n to_o have_v they_o supply_v yea_o there_o be_v many_o which_o do_v not_o so_o much_o as_o understand_v the_o word_n which_o themselves_o use_v in_o prayer_n much_o less_o do_v they_o pray_v with_o any_o true_a feel_n or_o earnest_a affection_n of_o heart_n other_o pray_v with_o some_o feel_n and_o desire_n of_o that_o they_o ask_v but_o it_o be_v very_o cold_a and_o negligent_a other_o do_v too_o soon_o â—aint_a and_o give_v over_o their_o suit_n unto_o god_n they_o pray_v now_o and_o then_o for_o a_o short_a fit_n or_o so_o but_o be_v not_o instant_a or_o importunate_a with_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o such_o cold_a and_o slight_a prayer_n do_v prevail_v little_a or_o nothing_o at_o all_o with_o the_o lord_n such_o cold_a suitor_n must_v not_o look_v to_o speed_v in_o the_o court_n of_o heaven_n how_o shall_v god_n be_v affect_v with_o thy_o prayer_n when_o thou_o thyself_o be_v so_o little_o affect_v with_o they_o how_o shall_v the_o lord_n regard_v thy_o prayer_n when_o thou_o thyself_o do_v so_o little_a regard_n they_o use_v 2_o use_v 2._o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o labour_n for_o this_o fervency_n of_o heart_n and_o affection_n in_o prayer_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o strive_v for_o a_o true_a inward_a feeling_n of_o our_o want_n and_o misery_n and_o for_o a_o earnest_a desire_n after_o the_o thing_n we_o ask_v of_o god_n this_o will_v make_v we_o pray_v fervent_o and_o earnest_o unto_o the_o lord_n this_o will_v make_v we_o not_o only_o to_o call_v upon_o god_n but_o even_o to_o cry_v unto_o he_o not_o so_o much_o with_o the_o voice_n of_o our_o mouth_n as_o of_o our_o heart_n this_o will_v also_o cause_v we_o to_o persevere_v and_o hold_v out_o in_o our_o prayer_n be_v instant_a
and_o destruction_n now_o as_o this_o love_n and_o mercy_n of_o christ_n do_v in_o some_o sort_n extend_v to_o mankind_n in_o general_a so_o more_o especial_o it_o reach_v to_o his_o saint_n and_o faithful_a people_n for_o who_o sake_n especial_o he_o do_v use_v to_o rebuke_v satan_n their_o enemy_n for_o his_o malice_n against_o they_o zech._n 13._o 1_o 2._o when_o satan_n stand_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o joshua_n the_o highpriest_n to_o resist_v and_o hinder_v he_o in_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o office_n it_o be_v say_v the_o lord_n say_v unto_o satan_n the_o lord_n rebuke_v thou_o etc._n etc._n that_o be_v christ_n as_o mediator_n pray_v unto_o god_n to_o rebuke_v or_o reprove_v the_o devil_n for_o his_o malice_n show_v against_o the_o lord_n faithful_a minister_n and_o this_o show_v the_o singular_a love_n of_o christ_n to_o his_o faithful_a servant_n and_o care_v which_o he_o have_v of_o their_o good_a in_o that_o he_o show_v himself_o such_o a_o enemy_n to_o the_o devil_n be_v their_o main_a enemy_n and_o if_o it_o be_v mention_v psal_n 105._o 14._o as_o a_o token_n of_o god_n special_a love_n to_o his_o church_n that_o he_o reprove_v king_n for_o their_o sake_n much_o more_o be_v it_o a_o evidence_n of_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n to_o his_o saint_n and_o servant_n that_o he_o do_v reprove_v and_o rebuke_v the_o devil_n himself_o for_o their_o sake_n who_o be_v a_o far_o more_o potent_a and_o dangerous_a enemy_n to_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n than_o any_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n can_v be_v use_v use_v the_o consideration_n of_o this_o special_a love_n and_o goodness_n of_o christ_n towards_o mankind_n especial_o to_o his_o church_n and_o faithful_a servant_n testify_v by_o his_o rebuke_v of_o satan_n their_o enemy_n and_o show_v himself_o grieve_v and_o offend_v at_o he_o for_o his_o malice_n against_o they_o i_o say_v the_o consideration_n hereof_o be_v matter_n of_o great_a comfort_n to_o we_o all_o time_n but_o especial_o in_o such_o misery_n and_o trouble_n as_o be_v stir_v up_o against_o we_o either_o by_o satan_n or_o his_o instrument_n for_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o christ_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n be_v affect_v with_o our_o misery_n and_o much_o offend_v at_o satan_n and_o his_o instrument_n for_o his_o rage_n and_o malice_n against_o we_o and_o he_o will_v in_o due_a time_n show_v himself_o so_o to_o be_v by_o rebuke_v both_o satan_n and_o his_o wicked_a instrument_n though_o not_o in_o word_n as_o he_o do_v now_o rebuke_v the_o devil_n in_o this_o possess_a child_n yet_o real_o by_o curb_v and_o restrain_v their_o power_n and_o malice_n yea_o by_o execute_v his_o just_a wrath_n and_o vengeance_n upon_o they_o for_o the_o same_o mark_v 9_o 25_o 26_o 27._o say_v unto_o he_o thou_o dumb_a and_o deaf_a spirit_n i_o charge_v thou_o come_v out_o of_o he_o and_o enter_v no_o more_o 1627._o june_n 3._o 1627._o into_o he_o etc._n etc._n now_o follow_v the_o matter_n of_o the_o charger_n or_o commandment_n which_o our_o saviour_n now_o lay_v upon_o the_o foul_a spirit_n which_o be_v in_o the_o child_n he_o say_v unto_o he_o thou_o dumb_a and_o deaf_a spirit_n i_o charge_v thou_o come_v out_o of_o he_o etc._n etc._n where_o 1._o consider_v the_o name_n or_o title_n of_o reproach_n which_o he_o give_v to_o the_o devil_n by_o way_n of_o upbraid_v or_o reprove_v of_o he_o call_v he_o the_o dumb_a and_o deaf_a spirit_n 2._o the_o charge_n itself_o of_o the_o first_o thou_o dumb_a and_o deaf_a spirit_n these_o title_n he_o give_v unto_o the_o devil_n in_o regard_n of_o those_o malicious_a and_o cruel_a effect_n which_o he_o have_v wrought_v in_o the_o child_n not_o only_o enter_v into_o his_o body_n and_o possess_v it_o by_o fit_n and_o at_o certain_a time_n but_o also_o strike_v the_o child_n and_o disable_n he_o in_o his_o outward_a sense_n and_o natural_a power_n of_o his_o body_n so_o as_o he_o have_v no_o use_n of_o they_o bereave_v he_o both_o of_o the_o faculty_n of_o speech_n and_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o hear_v observe_v observe_v that_o by_o god_n permission_n the_o devil_n have_v power_n not_o only_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o body_n of_o man_n woman_n or_o child_n and_o to_o holy_a possession_n of_o they_o but_o also_o to_o annoy_v and_o hurt_v the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o nature_n in_o they_o and_o to_o hinder_v the_o operation_n of_o they_o he_o have_v power_n to_o strike_v man_n with_o the_o loss_n of_o their_o bodily_a sense_n as_o hear_v see_v etc._n etc._n and_o to_o take_v from_o they_o the_o faculty_n of_o speech_n as_o here_o he_o do_v unto_o this_o child_n matth._n 12._o 22._o they_o bring_v unto_o he_o one_o possess_v with_o a_o devil_n blind_a and_o dumb_a and_o he_o heal_v he_o etc._n etc._n luke_n 11._o 14._o he_o be_v cast_v out_o a_o devil_n and_o it_o be_v dumb_a and_o when_o the_o devil_n be_v go_v out_o the_o dumb_a speak_v etc._n etc._n which_o show_v plain_o that_o the_o devil_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o that_o dumbness_n in_o the_o party_n that_o be_v possess_v so_o luke_n 13._o 11._o mention_n be_v make_v of_o a_o woman_n which_o have_v a_o spirit_n of_o infirmity_n and_o be_v so_o bow_v and_o make_v crooked_a in_o her_o body_n by_o satan_n for_o eighteen_o year_n that_o she_o can_v not_o stand_v or_o go_v upright_o notwithstanding_o the_o use_n of_o mean_n use_v use_v see_v how_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o bless_v god_n and_o to_o be_v thankful_a for_o his_o mercy_n in_o not_o suffer_v satan_n to_o have_v this_o power_n over_o we_o or_o we_o to_o strike_v we_o in_o our_o sense_n or_o in_o other_o natural_a power_n of_o our_o body_n and_o to_o take_v from_o we_o the_o use_n of_o they_o as_o he_o will_v do_v if_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o restrain_v he_o if_o he_o may_v have_v his_o will_n he_o will_v strike_v we_o deaf_a that_o we_o shall_v not_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n to_o our_o comfort_n or_o edification_n or_o dumb_a that_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o speak_v a_o word_n to_o god_n glory_n or_o edification_n of_o other_o in_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n or_o otherwise_o or_o he_o will_v strike_v we_o blind_a that_o we_o may_v not_o behold_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o his_o creature_n to_o our_o comfort_n therefore_o see_v it_o be_v by_o god_n mercy_n that_o we_o do_v enjoy_v the_o benefit_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o that_o we_o be_v not_o by_o satan_n malice_n bereave_v of_o they_o let_v we_o be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o god_n and_o show_v it_o by_o use_v our_o sense_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o body_n to_o his_o glory_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o holy_a duty_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o now_o follow_v the_o charge_n or_o commandment_n itself_o which_o our_o saviour_n lay_v upon_o the_o devil_n which_o be_v twofold_a 1._o to_o come_v out_o of_o the_o child_n 2._o to_o enter_v no_o more_o into_o he_o i_o charge_v thou_o or_o straight_o command_v thou_o by_o this_o our_o saviour_n testify_v his_o absolute_a power_n and_o authority_n over_o the_o foul_a spirit_n and_o enter_v no_o more_o etc._n etc._n because_o the_o devil_n have_v former_o use_v to_o take_v the_o child_n by_o fit_n at_o certain_a time_n as_o we_o have_v hear_v enter_v into_o he_o again_o and_o again_o and_o that_o sundry_a time_n after_o he_o be_v depart_v out_o of_o he_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n not_o only_o charge_v he_o to_o depart_v out_o but_o withal_o forbid_v he_o to_o enter_v any_o more_o into_o he_o observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o that_o christ_n have_v absolute_a power_n and_o authority_n over_o the_o evil_a angel_n or_o devil_n to_o command_v and_o over-rule_v they_o as_o he_o please_v this_o power_n he_o show_v even_o while_o he_o live_v upon_o earth_n in_o state_n of_o humiliation_n by_o command_v or_o charge_v evil_a spirit_n to_o go_v out_o of_o such_o as_o be_v bodily_a possess_v by_o they_o as_o here_o we_o see_v he_o do_v and_o at_o other_o time_n the_o same_o power_n of_o christ_n over_o the_o devil_n do_v further_o appear_v by_o this_o that_o when_o they_o be_v cast_v out_o they_o can_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o herd_n of_o swine_n without_o his_o permission_n chap._n 5._o now_o if_o while_o he_o live_v on_o earth_n in_o state_n of_o humiliation_n he_o have_v this_o power_n and_o authority_n over_o the_o devil_n then_o much_o more_o now_o that_o he_o be_v exalt_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n in_o heaven_n phil._n 2._o 9_o god_n have_v high_o exalt_v he_o and_o give_v he_o a_o name_n which_o be_v above_o every_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v etc._n etc._n col._n 2._o 10._o he_o be_v call_v the_o head_n of_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n viz._n
where_o note_v four_o thing_n especial_o 1._o that_o it_o be_v a_o abstinence_n from_o bodily_a food_n viz._n a_o total_a abstinence_n for_o a_o time_n against_o the_o papist_n who_o make_v it_o to_o consist_v only_o in_o choice_n of_o meat_n as_o in_o abstain_v from_o flesh_n and_o eat_a fish_n on_o the_o contrary_a hester_n 4._o 10._o she_o require_v the_o jew_n neither_o to_o eat_v nor_o drink_v for_o three_o day_n space_n during_o the_o fast_a 2._o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o refrain_v of_o bodily_a food_n but_o of_o other_o outward_a delight_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n as_o of_o brave_a and_o costly_a apparel_n recreation_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o in_o ancient_a time_n the_o people_n of_o god_n use_v in_o time_n of_o their_o religious_a fast_n to_o lay_v aside_o their_o best_a apparel_n and_o to_o put_v on_o sackcloth_n etc._n etc._n see_v 2_o sam._n 12._o david_n practice_n 3._o it_o be_v a_o voluntary_a abstinence_n free_o and_o voluntary_o take_v up_o and_o use_v by_o the_o people_n of_o god_n upon_o special_a and_o extraordinary_a occasion_n not_o force_v upon_o they_o by_o compulsion_n as_o among_o the_o papist_n who_o impose_v the_o outward_a abstinence_n as_o a_o matter_n of_o absolute_a necessity_n at_o set_v and_o ordinary_a time_n hold_v the_o contrary_a a_o mortal_a sin_n etc._n etc._n 4._o such_o a_o abstinence_n as_o be_v so_o use_v to_o a_o religious_a end_n and_o purpose_n viz._n as_o a_o help_n and_o furtherance_n to_o we_o in_o the_o more_o zealous_a and_o devout_a performance_n of_o some_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n practice_n of_o repentance_n and_o humiliation_n of_o ourselves_o for_o sin_n etc._n etc._n now_o a_o religious_a fast_o be_v either_o public_a or_o private_a etc._n etc._n of_o the_o second_o the_o cause_n of_o take_v up_o and_o use_v this_o religious_a exercise_n of_o fast_v be_v three_o especial_o 1._o some_o grievous_a sin_n or_o sin_n of_o our_o own_o or_o other_o for_o which_o we_o have_v need_v to_o sue_v earnest_o unto_o god_n for_o pardon_n 1_o sam._n 7._o 6._o the_o israelite_n have_v provoke_v god_n by_o idolatry_n keep_v a_o public_a fast_o so_o nehem._n 9_o 1._o 2._o some_o grievous_a calamity_n or_o judgement_n of_o god_n which_o be_v either_o upon_o we_o or_o just_o fear_v to_o come_v upon_o we_o or_o upon_o the_o whole_a land_n for_o our_o sin_n which_o we_o desire_v to_o have_v remove_v or_o turn_v away_o joel_n 1_o &_o 2._o chapter_n the_o jew_n be_v call_v to_o public_a fast_n to_o turn_v away_o the_o judgement_n of_o famine_n and_o sword_n threaten_v against_o they_o so_o the_o ninivites_n jonah_n 3._o when_o the_o lord_n threaten_v destruction_n against_o their_o city_n etc._n etc._n 3._o some_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a blessing_n which_o we_o or_o the_o whole_a church_n do_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o dan._n 9_o to_o obtain_v deliverance_n from_o captivity_n etc._n etc._n ezra_n 8._o 21._o to_o obtain_v a_o prosperous_a voyage_n in_o their_o return_n etc._n etc._n so_o here_o our_o saviour_n show_v that_o for_o the_o obtain_v the_o extraordinary_a power_n of_o cast_v out_o devil_n fast_v be_v necessary_a for_o his_o disciple_n now_o follow_v the_o particular_a instruction_n from_o the_o word_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o that_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n not_o only_a prayer_n be_v necessary_a but_o also_o special_a and_o extraordinary_a prayer_n join_v with_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a fervency_n and_o earnestness_n yea_o prayer_n join_v with_o fast_v as_o a_o help_n and_o furtherance_n to_o it_o the_o better_a to_o stir_v up_o the_o fervency_n thereof_o such_o be_v the_o prayer_n here_o require_v by_o our_o saviour_n in_o the_o disciple_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o this_o extraordinary_a gift_n and_o power_n of_o cast_v out_o this_o worst_a kind_n of_o devil_n from_o the_o possess_v so_o jam._n 5._o 16._o the_o effectual_a fervent_a prayer_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o may_v appear_v by_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v before_o touch_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o religious_a fast_n in_o that_o one_o special_a cause_n thereof_o be_v for_o the_o obtain_n of_o such_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a blessing_n as_o we_o or_o other_o do_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o use_v use_v see_v what_o we_o be_v to_o do_v in_o this_o case_n if_o at_o any_o time_n we_o do_v feel_v the_o want_n of_o any_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a blessing_n either_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a viz._n to_o betake_v ourselves_o not_o only_o to_o the_o exercise_n of_o prayer_n but_o to_o extraordinary_a and_o most_o fervent_a prayer_n yea_o to_o join_v prayer_n with_o fast_v therewith_o as_o a_o mean_n to_o humble_v we_o the_o more_o and_o to_o quicken_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o great_a fervency_n in_o prayer_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o such_o great_a blessing_n as_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o to_o this_o end_n labour_v to_o be_v touch_v with_o lively_a feel_n of_o our_o want_n of_o such_o blessing_n as_o we_o sue_v for_o etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o see_v here_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o exercise_n of_o religious_a fast_n be_v right_o use_v in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o special_a help_n and_o furtherance_n to_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n serve_v to_o stir_v we_o up_o unto_o the_o great_a fervency_n therein_o and_o so_o to_o make_v our_o prayer_n the_o more_o effectual_a and_o powerful_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o sue_v for_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o prayer_n and_o fast_v be_v so_o often_o join_v together_o in_o scripture_n to_o show_v that_o fast_n be_v a_o special_a help_n unto_o fervency_n in_o prayer_n therefore_o we_o find_v they_o so_o often_o join_v together_o as_o luke_n 2._o 37._o anna_n serve_v god_n in_o the_o temple_n with_o fasting_n and_o prayer_n night_n and_o day_n act_v 10._o 30._o cornelius_n join_v they_o together_o 1_o cor._n 5._o 7._o man_n and_o wife_n be_v sometime_o to_o refrain_v the_o society_n of_o the_o marriage_n bed_n that_o they_o may_v the_o more_o free_o give_v themselves_o to_o fast_v and_o prayer_n so_o in_o many_o other_o place_n fast_v be_v join_v with_o prayer_n as_o a_o special_a help_n and_o furtherance_n to_o the_o more_o fervent_a and_o zealous_a performance_n of_o it_o and_o for_o this_o cause_n some_o of_o the_o ancient_a father_n do_v call_v fast_v the_o wing_n of_o prayer_n by_o which_o it_o do_v the_o more_o swift_o and_o forcible_o ascend_v up_o to_o heaven_n and_o come_v before_o the_o lord_n to_o prevail_v with_o he_o reason_n reason_n the_o outward_a abstinence_n from_o bodily_a food_n and_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n be_v a_o mean_n to_o affect_v we_o the_o more_o with_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o want_n and_o to_o make_v we_o pray_v with_o great_a feeling_n and_o fervency_n and_o as_o fast_v be_v a_o help_n to_o prayer_n so_o also_o to_o all_o other_o duty_n of_o god_n worship_n use_v use_v this_o shall_v encourage_v and_o move_v we_o to_o take_v up_o and_o use_v this_o excellent_a religious_a exercise_n of_o fast_v join_v it_o with_o prayer_n and_o other_o duty_n of_o god_n worship_n so_o often_o as_o god_n do_v give_v we_o just_a cause_n or_o occasion_n either_o public_o or_o private_o not_o doubt_v of_o the_o good_a issue_n and_o success_n thereof_o be_v right_o perform_v in_o truth_n of_o heart_n mark_v 9_o 30_o 31._o and_o they_o depart_v thence_o and_o pass_v into_o galilee_n and_o he_o will_v not_o that_o any_o man_n shall_v know_v it_o 1627._o june_n 24._o 1627._o for_o he_o teach_v his_o disciple_n and_o say_v unto_o they_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v deliver_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o man_n and_o they_o shall_v kill_v he_o etc._n etc._n hitherto_o of_o the_o second_o general_a part_n of_o this_o chapter_n viz._n the_o history_n of_o the_o miracle_n wrought_v by_o our_o saviour_n upon_o the_o lunatic_a possess_v child_n in_o cast_v the_o devil_n out_o of_o he_o and_o heal_v he_o now_o follow_v the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n lay_v down_o in_o these_o verse_n which_o contain_v in_o they_o our_o saviour_n christ_n prediction_n or_o foretell_v unto_o his_o disciple_n of_o his_o future_a passion_n and_o resurrection_n which_o be_v not_o long_o after_o to_o be_v fulfil_v this_o he_o foretell_v they_o before_o in_o the_o 31._o verse_n of_o chap._n 8._o and_o now_o he_o do_v it_o again_o in_o the_o word_n three_o thing_n be_v contain_v 1._o the_o occasion_n of_o this_o prediction_n or_o repetition_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n passion_n and_o resurrection_n viz._n his_o departure_n with_o his_o disciple_n from_o the_o place_n where_o he_o wrought_v the_o former_a
miracle_n and_o his_o private_a passage_n with_o they_o through_o the_o country_n of_o galilee_n ver._n 30._o 2._o the_o prediction_n itself_o ver._n 31._o 3._o the_o effect_n or_o consequent_a in_o the_o disciple_n they_o understand_v not_o that_o say_n etc._n etc._n ver._n 32._o of_o the_o first_o they_o depart_v thence_o that_o be_v from_o the_o place_n where_o he_o wrought_v the_o former_a miracle_n what_o place_n in_o particular_a it_o be_v be_v not_o express_v but_o by_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o story_n it_o seem_v probable_a that_o it_o be_v in_o or_o about_o the_o coast_n of_o caesarea_n philippi_n whither_o christ_n and_o his_o disciple_n come_v chap._n 8._o ver._n 27._o the_o reason_n of_o his_o departure_n thence_o now_o be_v that_o he_o may_v withdraw_v himself_o from_o the_o multitude_n and_o be_v private_a with_o this_o disciple_n to_o instruct_v they_o pass_v through_o galilee_n this_n lie_v between_o caesarea_n philppi_n and_o capernaum_n whither_o our_o saviour_n now_o go_v as_o appear_v in_o the_o 33d_o verse_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o in_o go_v to_o capernaum_n they_o pass_v through_o galilee_n and_o he_o will_v not_o that_o any_o man_n shall_v know_v it_o not_o that_o he_o can_v or_o do_v go_v so_o private_o that_o none_o at_o all_o do_v know_v or_o take_v any_o notice_n of_o his_o pass_v that_o way_n with_o his_o disciple_n for_o that_o be_v not_o likely_a but_o that_o they_o go_v as_o private_o as_o may_v be_v at_o least_o so_o as_o they_o be_v not_o common_o or_o open_o take_v notice_n of_o quest_n quest_n why_o do_v he_o go_v thus_o private_o with_o his_o disciple_n through_o galilee_n answ_n answ_n 1._o lest_o the_o concourse_n and_o flock_v of_o the_o people_n about_o he_o for_o miracle_n especial_o in_o galilee_n where_o he_o be_v so_o much_o know_v shall_v bâ—_n a_o hindrance_n to_o he_o in_o his_o intend_a journey_n to_o capernaum_n whither_o he_o be_v now_o go_v and_o from_o thence_o towards_o jerusalem_n where_o he_o be_v not_o long_o after_o to_o suffer_v death_n 2._o that_o go_v thus_o private_o with_o his_o disciple_n he_o may_v be_v the_o more_o free_a and_o at_o liberty_n to_o conferâ—_n with_o they_o and_o to_o instruct_v they_o private_o in_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v needful_a for_o he_o to_o teach_v they_o and_o particular_o in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o resurrection_n which_o he_o take_v occasion_n now_o to_o teach_v and_o foretell_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o follow_a verse_n quest_n quest_n why_o do_v he_o not_o rather_o teach_v this_o doctrine_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o resurrection_n public_o before_o all_o the_o people_n answ_n answ_n because_o the_o due_a time_n for_o publish_v of_o this_o doctrine_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v for_o this_o be_v not_o to_o be_v do_v till_o after_o the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o resurrection_n in_o the_o word_n consider_v two_o thing_n 1._o our_o saviour_n departure_n with_o his_o disciple_n from_o the_o coast_n of_o caesarea_n philippi_n as_o be_v probable_a and_o their_o passage_n or_o journey_v through_o galilee_n 2._o their_o private_a manner_n of_o go_v so_o as_o he_o will_v not_o have_v it_o know_v of_o the_o first_o observe_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v not_o always_o employ_v in_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o his_o ministry_n in_o preach_v and_o confirm_v his_o doctrine_n by_o miracle_n but_o sometime_o he_o do_v withdraw_v himself_o from_o the_o multitude_n that_o he_o may_v do_v good_a in_o private_a by_o instruct_v his_o disciple_n comfort_v and_o admonish_v they_o as_o occasion_v serve_v so_o here_o which_o must_v teach_v minister_n of_o the_o word_n their_o duty_n viz._n to_o be_v careful_a not_o only_o to_o do_v good_a by_o their_o public_a ministry_n by_o preach_v the_o word_n and_o administer_a the_o sacrament_n due_o but_o also_o by_o private_a prayer_n take_v in_o instruct_v the_o ignorant_a as_o occasion_n serve_v in_o admonish_v the_o disorderly_a comfort_v the_o distress_a etc._n etc._n herein_o imitate_v paul_n act._n 20._o 20._o observe_v of_o the_o second_o observe_v the_o wisdom_n and_o care_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o prevent_v such_o impediment_n as_o may_v now_o hinder_v he_o either_o in_o his_o intend_a journey_n to_o capernaum_n or_o in_o the_o private_a duty_n of_o instruct_v his_o disciple_n in_o that_o to_o this_o end_n he_o do_v not_o only_o withdraw_v himself_o from_o the_o multitude_n and_o throng_n of_o people_n which_o be_v about_o he_o before_o but_o also_o be_v careful_a to_o depart_v and_o go_v very_o private_o so_o as_o none_o shall_v know_v it_o through_o galilee_n which_o shall_v teach_v we_o the_o like_a wisdom_n and_o care_n to_o prevent_v as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v all_o occasion_n which_o may_v hinder_v we_o at_o any_o time_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a duty_n either_o of_o our_o general_a calling_n as_o we_o be_v christian_n viz._n in_o duty_n of_o religion_n towards_o god_n or_o duty_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n to_o our_o neighbour_n etc._n etc._n see_v chap._n 5._o 37._o for_o this_o cause_n we_o be_v bid_v to_o remember_v the_o sabbath_n day_n before_o it_o come_v so_o as_o to_o prevent_v all_o thing_n that_o may_v hinder_v we_o in_o sanctify_v the_o day_n so_o in_o all_o other_o christian_a duty_n we_o shall_v be_v careful_a beforehand_o to_o prevent_v hindrance_n in_o matter_n which_o concern_v our_o own_o worldly_a profit_n or_o pleasure_n we_o be_v very_o careful_a this_o way_n if_o at_o any_o time_n we_o do_v set_v apart_o some_o day_n or_o time_n for_o the_o do_v of_o something_o which_o be_v for_o our_o profit_n or_o pleasure_n if_o it_o be_v but_o to_o go_v a_o journey_n upon_o pleasure_n how_o careful_a be_v we_o beforehand_o so_o to_o order_v our_o business_n that_o nothing_o may_v hinder_v or_o frustrate_v our_o purpose_n when_o the_o time_n come_v how_o much_o more_o careful_a shall_v we_o be_v thus_o to_o prevent_v hindrance_n when_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v any_o religious_a or_o christian_a duty_n which_o god_n require_v of_o we_o now_o follow_v the_o prediction_n itself_o ver._n 31._o in_o which_o our_o saviour_n foretelleth_a unto_o his_o disciple_n his_o future_a passion_n and_o resurrection_n of_o this_o i_o will_v here_o speak_v but_o brief_o because_o we_o have_v occasion_n to_o handle_v the_o same_o more_o at_o large_a before_o chap._n 8._o 31._o 1._o of_o the_o prediction_n of_o his_o passion_n 2._o then_o of_o his_o resurrection_n of_o the_o first_o he_o teach_v his_o disciple_n and_o say_v etc._n etc._n why_o he_o do_v foretell_v his_o passion_n see_v in_o ver._n 31._o of_o chap._n 8._o quest_n quest_n why_o do_v he_o now_o again_o teach_v they_o the_o doctrine_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o foretell_v it_o unto_o they_o see_v he_o have_v do_v it_o so_o plain_o not_o long_a before_o as_o we_o hear_v chap._n 8._o 31._o answ_n answ_n because_o they_o be_v so_o hard_o to_o conceive_v and_o believe_v this_o doctrine_n of_o his_o suffering_n partly_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o natural_a averseness_n from_o the_o cross_n and_o partly_o by_o reason_n of_o that_o error_n and_o prejudicate_a opinion_n which_o they_o hold_v and_o be_v so_o root_v in_o they_o touch_v the_o temporal_a kingdom_n of_o christ_n therefore_o to_o wean_v they_o from_o this_o erroneous_a conceit_n by_o degree_n he_o do_v again_o and_o again_o put_v they_o in_o mind_n of_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n beforehand_o now_o from_o this_o that_o our_o saviour_n do_v thus_o foretell_v his_o passion_n beforehand_o some_o general_a instruction_n may_v be_v gather_v see_v before_o chap._n 8._o 31._o more_o particular_o in_o this_o prediction_n of_o his_o suffering_n consider_v two_o thing_n in_o the_o word_n 1._o the_o person_n who_o suffering_n he_o foretelleth_a viz._n himself_o describe_v by_o this_o usual_a title_n the_o son_n of_o man._n 2._o the_o passion_n or_o suffering_n themselves_o which_o he_o foretelleth_a set_v down_o in_o two_o part_n or_o kind_n of_o they_o 1._o his_o deliver_v up_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o man_n 2._o his_o death_n that_o they_o shall_v kill_v he_o etc._n etc._n of_o the_o first_o the_o person_n the_o son_n of_o man_n see_v chap._n 8._o 31._o of_o the_o second_o the_o suffering_n themselves_o he_o be_v deliver_v etc._n etc._n that_o be_v he_o shall_v certain_o be_v deliver_v or_o give_v up_o short_o to_o be_v false_o accuse_v condemn_a and_o put_v to_o death_n as_o a_o malefactor_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o man_n that_o be_v into_o the_o power_n of_o wicked_a man_n such_o as_o the_o enemy_n of_o christ_n be_v who_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o instrument_n of_o his_o death_n so_o the_o word_n men_n be_v sometime_o take_v in_o scripture_n to_o signify_v evil_a or_o wicked_a man_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 3_o where_o as_o there_o be_v among_o you_o envy_v etc._n etc._n be_v
better_o admonish_v and_o stir_v they_o up_o to_o diligent_a attention_n and_o serious_a consideration_n of_o thoâ—e_a thing_n which_o he_o be_v about_o to_o speak_v and_o do_v 2._o because_o they_o be_v all_o faulty_a and_o taint_v with_o pride_n and_o ambitious_a desire_n of_o pre-eminence_n one_o above_o another_o as_o they_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v by_o their_o private_a disputation_n about_o primacy_n in_o the_o former_a verse_n and_o so_o all_o have_v need_v to_o be_v adn_o onish_v of_o that_o sin_n and_o to_o be_v teach_v the_o contrary_a practice_n of_o true_a humility_n therefore_o he_o call_v they_o all_o to_o he_o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o see_v that_o all_o such_o as_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o have_v need_n of_o â—race_n or_o of_o further_a growth_n in_o grace_n shall_v be_v ready_a and_o forward_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n whereby_o their_o sin_n may_v be_v reprove_v and_o they_o stir_v up_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o contrary_a grace_n and_o of_o all_o good_a christian_a duty_n which_o therefore_o show_v â—how_v needful_a it_o be_v for_o all_o sort_n of_o christian_n to_o be_v hearer_n of_o the_o word_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n yea_o to_o be_v forward_o to_o hear_v it_o on_o all_o occasion_n forasmuch_o as_o all_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n more_o or_o less_o yea_o of_o many_o corruption_n and_o all_o have_v need_n of_o grace_n at_o least_o of_o further_a growth_n therein_o therefore_o all_o have_v need_n to_o be_v hearer_n of_o christ_n word_n and_o doctrine_n preach_v by_o his_o minister_n even_o the_o best_a christian_n â—ust_z be_v forward_o to_o hear_v it_o even_o such_o as_o have_v great_a knowledge_n and_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n already_o etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 2._o 2._o as_o new_o bear_v babe_n desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o you_o may_v grow_v thereby_o now_o follow_v the_o matter_n itself_o which_o our_o saviour_n now_o teach_v unto_o his_o twelve_o disciple_n be_v thus_o call_v together_o unto_o he_o viz._n the_o doctrine_n of_o true_a humility_n which_o first_o he_o teach_v they_o by_o way_n of_o precept_n in_o this_o verse_n if_o any_o desire_n to_o be_v first_o that_o be_v do_v desire_n and_o seek_v true_a honour_n pre-eminence_n and_o dignity_n above_o other_o for_o the_o better_a conceive_v hereof_o know_v that_o these_o word_n be_v two_o way_n interpret_v some_o take_v they_o to_o contain_v a_o threaten_n of_o punishment_n to_o such_o as_o do_v ambitious_o seek_v pre-eminence_n above_o other_o in_o this_o world_n that_o such_o shall_v by_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n be_v great_o abase_v and_o be_v make_v of_o no_o account_n even_o as_o servant_n unto_o all_o other_o and_o this_o be_v true_a in_o itself_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o but_o i_o take_v it_o not_o to_o be_v the_o proper_a meaning_n of_o these_o word_n but_o rather_o that_o they_o do_v contain_v a_o admonition_n or_o precept_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n by_o which_o he_o show_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v or_o what_o course_n be_v to_o be_v take_v by_o every_o one_o that_o do_v desire_n and_o seek_v true_a honour_n and_o dignity_n viz._n that_o he_o must_v abase_v and_o humble_v himself_o even_o below_o or_o beneath_o all_o other_o in_o his_o own_o opinion_n and_o account_n of_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o behaviour_n and_o practice_n towards_o other_o so_o matth._n 20._o 26_o 27._o the_o same_o shall_v be_v last_o of_o all_o or_n let_v he_o be_v last_o of_o all_o for_o so_o some_o do_v translate_v the_o word_n as_o beza_n jansen_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o i_o take_v to_o be_v the_o best_a translation_n of_o they_o let_v he_o be_v last_o of_o all_o that_o be_v to_o say_v let_v he_o become_v the_o low_a mean_a and_o base_a of_o all_o other_o man_n in_o his_o own_o estimation_n and_o account_n and_o in_o his_o behaviour_n and_o practice_n towards_o all_o other_o let_v he_o show_v it_o and_o servant_n unto_o all_o a_o further_n expositson_n of_o the_o former_a word_n show_v what_o it_o be_v to_o become_v the_o last_o of_o all_o namely_o to_o submit_v himself_o so_o far_o both_o in_o his_o opinion_n of_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o carriage_n and_o practice_n towards_o other_o as_o to_o make_v himself_o even_o a_o servant_n unto_o other_o though_o not_o simple_o and_o absolute_o yet_o in_o soâ—e_a respect_n namely_o in_o way_n of_o seek_v and_o procure_v the_o good_a of_o other_o by_o all_o mean_n not_o refuse_v or_o disdain_v to_o do_v the_o mean_a duty_n or_o service_n of_o love_n for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o see_v also_o mar._n 10._o 43_o 44_o 45._o for_o confirmation_n of_o this_o exposition_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o in_o that_o our_o saviour_n purpose_v to_o reform_v the_o sin_n of_o ambition_n in_o his_o disciple_n in_o seek_v pre-eminence_n one_o above_o another_o do_v to_o this_o end_n teach_v the_o contrary_a practice_n of_o humble_v and_o abase_v themselves_o one_o towards_o another_o etc._n etc._n hence_o we_o may_v gather_v that_o it_o be_v a_o good_a remedy_n and_o mean_n to_o reform_v any_o sin_n or_o corruption_n in_o ourselves_o to_o labour_v and_o strive_v to_o the_o practiâ—e_n of_o the_o contrary_a grace_n or_o virtue_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o in_o scripture_n oftentimes_o where_o we_o be_v dehort_v from_o any_o vice_n or_o sin_n we_o be_v in_o the_o same_o place_n immediate_o exhort_v to_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o contrary_a virtue_n or_o good_a duty_n so_o ephes_n 5._o 25._o put_v away_o lie_v speak_v every_o man_n truth_n with_o his_o neighbour_n and_o verse_n 29._o let_v no_o corrupt_a communication_n proceed_v out_o of_o your_o mouth_n but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a to_o the_o use_n of_o edify_v that_o it_o may_v minister_v grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n and_o verse_n 31_o 32._o let_v all_o bitterness_n and_o wrath_n and_o anger_n etc._n etc._n be_v put_v away_o from_o you_o with_o all_o malice_n and_o be_v you_o kind_a one_o to_o another_o tender-hearted_a forgive_a one_o another_o etc._n etc._n rom._n 12._o 16._o mind_v not_o high_a thing_n but_o condescend_v to_o man_n of_o low_a estate_n 1_o thess_n 4._o 3_o 4._o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n even_o your_o sanctification_n that_o you_o shall_v abstain_v from_o fornication_n that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o shall_v know_v how_o to_o possess_v his_o vessel_n in_o sanctification_n and_o honour_n hebr._n 13._o 5._o let_v your_o conversation_n be_v without_o covetousness_n and_o be_v content_a with_o such_o thing_n as_o you_o have_v thus_o where_o the_o practice_n of_o any_o sin_n be_v condemn_v we_o be_v strire_v up_o to_o put_v in_o practice_v the_o contrary_a grace_n and_o virtue_n to_o show_v that_o the_o latter_a be_v a_o remedy_n against_o the_o former_a as_o in_o bodily_a disease_n contraria_fw-la contrariis_fw-la curantur_fw-la etc._n etc._n so_o here_o use_v use_v let_v we_o then_o use_v this_o remedy_n and_o mean_n for_o the_o better_a subdue_a and_o mortify_v of_o such_o sin_n and_o corruption_n as_o we_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o strive_v by_o all_o mean_n unto_o the_o practice_n of_o such_o christian_a grace_n and_o virtue_n as_o be_v most_o opposite_a and_o contrary_a to_o the_o sin_n we_o be_v give_v unto_o if_o thou_o be_v give_v to_o covetousness_n to_o anger_n pride_n impatiency_n uncleanness_n etc._n etc._n labour_n and_o pray_v for_o contrary_a grace_n to_o these_o sin_n to_o this_o end_n take_v spiritual_a notice_n of_o thy_o personal_a sin_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o the_o best_a way_n for_o a_o christian_n to_o attain_v unto_o true_a honour_n dignity_n and_o preferment_n above_o other_o be_v by_o the_o practice_n of_o true_a humility_n in_o humble_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o this_o world_n the_o way_n to_o be_v first_o in_o true_a honour_n and_o dignity_n be_v to_o become_v last_o by_o humility_n that_o be_v to_o make_v ourselves_o the_o low_a and_o mean_a by_o practice_n of_o true_a humility_n prov._n 15._o 33._o before_o honour_n go_v humility_n and_o matth._n 23._o 12._o he_o that_o humble_v himself_o shall_v be_v exalt_v and_o luke_n 14._o 7._o to_o this_o purpose_n our_o saviour_n put_v â—orth_o a_o parable_n to_o those_o which_o choose_v the_o high_a room_n at_o the_o feast_n when_o thou_o be_v bid_v to_o a_o wedding_n â—it_n not_o down_o in_o the_o high_a room_n but_o in_o the_o low_a that_o thou_o may_v after_o be_v advance_v by_o the_o master_n of_o the_o feast_n then_o he_o add_v that_o sentence_n again_o verse_n 11._o for_o whosoever_o exali_v himself_o shall_v be_v abase_v and_o he_o that_o humble_v himself_o shall_v be_v exalt_v which_o show_v that_o true_a humility_n be_v the_o way_n to_o true_a honour_n and_o preferment_n now_o this_o be_v true_a of_o all_o true_a honour_n and_o preferment_n both_o in_o this_o world_n and_o in_o
and_o move_v we_o to_o show_v all_o love_n and_o respect_n to_o good_a and_o humble_a christian_n that_o so_o in_o they_o we_o may_v show_v our_o love_n and_o respect_n unto_o christ_n himself_o and_o that_o he_o may_v so_o accept_v it_o we_o profess_v much_o love_n and_o kindness_n to_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n jesus_n if_o he_o be_v now_o live_v upon_o earth_n again_o let_v we_o show_v the_o same_o to_o his_o faithful_a member_n and_o poor_a saint_n who_o he_o have_v here_o leave_v in_o his_o room_n and_o place_n then_o we_o show_v it_o unto_o he_o and_o so_o do_v he_o accept_v and_o take_v it_o at_o our_o hand_n in_o they_o he_o still_o walk_v and_o live_v upon_o earth_n and_o among_o we_o in_o they_o he_o come_v to_o we_o to_o crave_v help_n relief_n comfort_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o such_o duty_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n as_o we_o will_v glad_o perform_v to_o he_o if_o he_o be_v now_o with_o we_o in_o person_n such_o and_o the_o same_o let_v we_o perform_v to_o his_o true_a saint_n and_o faithful_a member_n to_o his_o little_a one_o that_o be_v to_o all_o true_a humble_a christian_n will_v thou_o feed_v christ_n be_v hungry_a if_o he_o be_v on_o earth_n feed_v he_o in_o his_o member_n will_v thou_o give_v he_o drink_v be_v thirsty_a will_v thou_o visit_v he_o be_v sick_a or_o in_o distress_n etc._n etc._n do_v all_o these_o duty_n as_o glad_o to_o his_o poor_a saint_n to_o his_o little_a one_o that_o be_v to_o humble_a christian_n which_o be_v the_o only_a true_a christianâ—_n then_o will_v christ_n take_v all_o these_o duty_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n as_o do_v to_o himself_o and_o so_o reward_v they_o at_o the_o last_o day_n matth._n 25._o use_v 2_o use_v 2._o hence_o gather_v on_o the_o contrary_a that_o whatsoever_o wrong_v and_o indignity_n be_v offer_v to_o good_a christian_n christ_n take_v they_o as_o offer_v to_o himself_o zach._n 2._o 8._o he_o that_o touch_v they_o touch_v the_o apple_n of_o his_o eye_n act._n 9_o 4._o saul_n saul_n why_o 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gift_n fit_a for_o the_o ministry_n etc._n etc._n then_o there_o be_v a_o good_a foundation_n lay_v for_o continuance_n in_o the_o faithful_a execution_n of_o his_o office_n 2._o to_o labour_v for_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n in_o all_o ministerial_a duty_n seek_v god_n glory_n and_o the_o edification_n of_o his_o church_n and_o people_n above_o all_o worldly_a thing_n 3._o earnest_a and_o daily_a prayer_n unto_o god_n to_o give_v they_o the_o gift_n of_o perseverance_n and_o constancy_n in_o the_o faithful_a discharge_n of_o their_o ministry_n 4._o to_o â—oyn_v a_o holy_a and_o conscionable_a life_n with_o diligence_n in_o their_o ministry_n be_v careful_a to_o practice_v those_o thing_n which_o they_o teach_v unto_o other_o now_o follow_v the_o second_o duty_n whereof_o our_o saviour_n admonish_v his_o disciple_n and_o unto_o which_o he_o exhort_v they_o that_o be_v to_o have_v peace_n one_o with_o another_o and_o this_o he_o
seem_v to_o prescribe_v here_o as_o a_o help_n or_o mean_n to_o further_o they_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o former_a duty_n of_o continue_v constant_o faithful_a in_o their_o ministerial_a office_n of_o season_v other_o with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o they_o may_v do_v this_o the_o better_a he_o will_v they_o to_o have_v peace_n one_o with_o another_o by_o peace_n understand_v outward_a peace_n unity_n and_o concord_n one_o with_o another_o to_o have_v peace_n one_o with_o another_o be_v to_o labour_v and_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v and_o keep_v such_o outward_a peace_n quietness_n and_o concord_n among_o themselves_o which_o duty_n our_o saviour_n do_v the_o rather_o admonish_v his_o disciple_n of_o in_o this_o place_n because_o of_o the_o late_a strife_n and_o contention_n which_o do_v arise_v among_o they_o about_o primacy_n as_o we_o hear_v for_o 34._o now_o further_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o our_o saviour_n do_v give_v this_o admonition_n or_o 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forth_o this_o fruit_n 3._o christ_n jesus_n when_o he_o be_v to_o ascend_v up_o to_o heaven_n do_v in_o special_a manner_n commend_v this_o peace_n to_o his_o disciple_n joh._n 14._o 27._o peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o my_o peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o etc._n etc._n 4._o christian_n profess_v to_o be_v fellow-member_n of_o christ_n mystical_a body_n therefore_o as_o in_o the_o natural_a body_n all_o the_o part_n be_v at_o mutual_a peace_n and_o agreement_n so_o here_o etc._n etc._n 5._o they_o all_o look_v and_o hope_v to_o be_v partaker_n together_o of_o perfect_a and_o eternal_a peace_n in_o heaven_n therefore_o fit_a for_o they_o to_o live_v peaceable_o together_o in_o this_o life_n use_v 1_o use_v 1_o for_o reproof_n of_o such_o as_o profess_v to_o be_v christian_n and_o yet_o have_v no_o conscionable_a care_n to_o maintain_v and_o keep_v this_o brotherly_a unity_n peace_n and_o concord_n with_o their_o fellow_n christian_n profess_v to_o be_v child_n of_o the_o same_o father_n and_o member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n etc._n etc._n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a be_v apt_a to_o live_v in_o jar_n discord_n and_o strife_n with_o other_o apt_a to_o sow_v the_o seed_n of_o contention_n and_o strife_n between_o themselves_o and_o their_o christian_a brethren_n and_o neighbour_n by_o give_v offence_n and_o offer_v wrong_n to_o other_o in_o word_n or_o deed_n how_o do_v these_o maintain_v brotherly_a peace_n and_o unity_n how_o contrary_a be_v this_o to_o the_o profession_n of_o christian_n and_o to_o that_o which_o our_o saviour_n here_o enjoin_v to_o christian_n other_o be_v so_o far_o from_o this_o care_n and_o desire_v which_o shall_v be_v in_o they_o to_o maintain_v mutual_a peace_n between_o themselves_o and_o other_o that_o they_o rather_o love_v and_o delight_n in_o private_a war_n and_o contention_n as_o the_o apostle_n call_v they_o jam._n 4._o 1._o very_a makebate_n who_o like_a salamander_n love_v to_o be_v in_o the_o fire_n of_o contention_n and_o strife_n never_o well_o but_o when_o they_o be_v fall_v out_o or_o wrangle_v with_o one_o or_o other_o or_o go_v to_o law_n for_o trifle_a matter_n etc._n etc._n psal_n 120._o 5._o my_o soul_n have_v long_o dwell_v with_o he_o that_o eat_v peace_n a_o misery_n to_o live_v with_o such_o yea_o a_o hell_n better_a to_o live_v with_o wild_a beast_n etc._n etc._n as_o chrysoft_a say_v homil._n 6._o in_o act._n apost_n pag._n 645._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n let_v such_o know_v that_o by_o this_o contentious_a and_o unquiet_a disposition_n they_o discover_v themselves_o to_o be_v nothing_o less_o than_o good_a christian_n nothing_o less_o than_o god_n child_n who_o be_v of_o a_o peaceable_a disposition_n on_o the_o contrary_a they_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v profane_a and_o carnal_a 1_o cor._n 3._o 3._o yea_o child_n of_o satan_n etc._n etc._n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o for_o exhortation_n to_o stir_v up_o and_o persuade_v we_o by_o all_o mean_n to_o endeavour_n and_o strive_v to_o maintain_v this_o brotherly_a peace_n and_o concord_n between_o ourselves_o and_o other_o christian_n with_o who_o we_o live_v especial_o with_o good_a christian_n and_o saint_n of_o god_n our_o fellow-member_n etc._n etc._n consider_v the_o former_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o hereunto_o especial_o that_o it_o be_v a_o mark_n of_o god_n child_n etc._n etc._n consider_v also_o the_o great_a benefit_n and_o good_a that_o come_v of_o it_o psal_n 133._o 1._o behold_v how_o good_a and_o pleasant_a etc._n etc._n ver_fw-la ult_n there_o god_n command_v a_o blessing_n and_o life_n for_o ever_o contrà _fw-la jam._n 3._o 16._o rule_n for_o maintenance_n and_o preservation_n of_o this_o outward_a peace_n between_o ourselves_o and_o other_o 1._o labour_n for_o inward_a peaceablenesse_n and_o quietness_n of_o heart_n and_o mind_n towards_o other_o to_o be_v peaceable_o and_o love_o affect_v towards_o our_o brethren_n with_o who_o we_o live_v 1_o pet._n 3._o 4._o a_o meek_a and_o quiet_a spirit_n be_v a_o thing_n much_o set_v by_o of_o god_n 2._o inure_v and_o accustom_v ourselves_o to_o live_v quiet_o and_o peaceable_o with_o other_o and_o especial_o with_o those_o with_o who_o we_o be_v call_v to_o have_v most_o near_o and_o ordinary_a society_n on_o the_o contrary_a take_v heed_n of_o accustom_v thyself_o to_o debate_v strife_n contention_n in_o word_n or_o deed_n lest_o it_o grow_v to_o such_o a_o habit_n in_o thou_o as_o will_v hardly_o be_v break_v off_o etc._n etc._n 3._o avoid_v all_o occasion_n of_o strife_n and_o debate_n as_o the_o company_n and_o familiarity_n of_o such_o as_o be_v give_v to_o strife_n and_o contention_n prov._n 22._o 24._o so_o also_o avoid_v other_o occasion_n as_o uncharitable_a suspicion_n and_o surmise_n of_o other_o rash_a censure_v harken_v to_o tale-bearer_n hot_a or_o angry_a word_n multiply_v of_o word_n clamorousness_n etc._n etc._n 4._o take_v not_o all_o occasion_n give_v by_o other_o to_o contend_v but_o pass_v they_o over_o be_v careful_a thus_o to_o resist_v and_o stop_v the_o beginning_n of_o strife_n prov._n 17._o 14._o before_o the_o contention_n be_v meddle_v with_o leave_v off_o if_o the_o flame_n be_v about_o to_o kindle_v cast_v water_n upon_o it_o if_o flint_n be_v strike_v upon_o wool_n it_o will_v send_v forth_o no_o spark_n of_o fire_n etc._n etc._n 5._o yield_v some_o part_n of_o our_o right_n for_o peace_n sake_n and_o rather_o than_o break_v this_o boâ—d_n so_o abraham_n towards_o lot_n gen._n 13._o 8._o jam._n 3._o 17._o peaceable_n and_o gentle_a or_o of_o yield_a disposition_n of_o the_o second_o that_o of_o all_o other_o christian_n especial_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n ought_v to_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v outward_a peace_n and_o unity_n both_o among_o themselves_o and_o with_o other_o christian_n this_o our_o saviour_n seem_v principal_o to_o urge_v upon_o his_o disciple_n in_o
therefore_o by_o patient_a content_v and_o cheerful_a suffering_n of_o this_o pain_n and_o labour_n in_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n we_o do_v glorify_v god_n by_o obedience_n to_o his_o will._n and_o withal_o this_o reprove_v the_o niceness_n and_o delicateness_n of_o such_o as_o be_v loath_a and_o unwilling_a to_o take_v any_o pain_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o christian_a calling_n or_o in_o god_n service_n loath_a to_o do_v any_o more_o than_o may_v be_v do_v with_o ease_n etc._n etc._n in_o practice_n of_o sin_n they_o can_v take_v pain_n to_o fulfil_v their_o wicked_a lust_n to_o serve_v the_o devil_n but_o not_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o their_o calling_n faithful_o and_o conscionable_o etc._n etc._n the_o second_o occasion_n make_v way_n to_o our_o saviour_n disputation_n with_o the_o pharisee_n be_v the_o concourse_n of_o the_o people_n unto_o he_o in_o that_o place_n whither_o he_o now_o go_v viz._n in_o the_o coast_n of_o judea_n the_o people_n resort_v unto_o he_o matth._n 19_o 2._o great_a multitude_n follow_v he_o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o doctrine_n and_o miracle_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o their_o come_n to_o he_o and_o follow_v he_o in_o his_o journey_n and_o although_o it_o be_v not_o likely_a that_o all_o come_v with_o a_o sincere_a mind_n and_o affection_n to_o reap_v spiritual_a fruit_n and_o profit_n by_o his_o doctrine_n but_o rather_o that_o a_o great_a part_n come_v for_o sinister_a end_n as_o for_o novelty_n sake_n or_o only_o to_o reap_v some_o temporal_a good_a by_o his_o miracle_n etc._n etc._n yet_o no_o doubt_n but_o many_o do_v come_v out_o of_o love_n to_o his_o person_n and_o doctrine_n and_o to_o profit_v by_o it_o again_o this_o be_v add_v to_o show_v that_o they_o have_v do_v the_o like_o before_o at_o other_o time_n therefore_o it_o be_v say_v they_o do_v so_o now_o again_o the_o more_o to_o commend_v their_o zeal_n and_o forwardness_n in_o resort_v to_o he_o observe_v observe_v the_o zeal_n and_o forwardness_n of_o the_o people_n here_o in_o repair_v or_o resort_v to_o christ_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o doctrine_n and_o miracle_n flock_v unto_o he_o in_o great_a multitude_n which_o shall_v teach_v we_o our_o duty_n viz._n to_o show_v the_o like_a zeal_n in_o frequent_v and_o come_v to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n upon_o all_o occasion_n especial_o to_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n to_o hear_v christ_n instruct_v we_o by_o his_o minister_n see_v before_o chap._n 2._o 2._o object_n obâ—ect_n if_o christ_n jesus_n be_v now_o on_o earth_n to_o preach_v to_o we_o we_o will_v be_v forward_o to_o resort_v to_o he_o etc._n etc._n answ_n answ_n by_o the_o same_o reason_n thou_o must_v be_v forward_o to_o hear_v his_o minister_n call_v and_o send_v to_o teach_v in_o his_o name_n and_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o if_o thou_o make_v not_o conscience_n to_o hear_v they_o no_o more_o will_v thou_o care_v for_o hear_v christ_n himself_o if_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o preach_v on_o earth_n again_o etc._n etc._n luke_n 16._o 31._o if_o they_o hear_v not_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n etc._n etc._n the_o three_o occasion_n of_o the_o disputation_n between_o our_o saviour_n and_o the_o pharisee_n be_v his_o diligent_a teach_n of_o the_o people_n flock_v unto_o he_o at_o this_o time_n which_o be_v amplify_v by_o comparison_n to_o his_o former_a usual_a practice_n in_o the_o same_o kind_n as_o he_o be_v wont_a he_o teach_v they_o again_o as_o he_o be_v wont_a according_o to_o his_o usual_a custom_n at_o other_o time_n upon_o like_a occasion_n when_o there_o be_v any_o concourse_n of_o people_n to_o he_o he_o teach_v they_o again_o instruct_v they_o again_o as_o former_o he_o have_v do_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o open_v and_o apply_v it_o matth._n 19_o 2._o it_o be_v say_v he_o heal_v the_o people_n that_o be_v such_o as_o be_v bring_v to_o he_o oâ—_n come_v to_o be_v heal_v which_o show_v that_o he_o join_v miracle_n with_o his_o doctrine_n for_o confirmation_n of_o it_o as_o he_o use_v to_o do_v at_o other_o time_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o the_o diligence_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o our_o saviour_n in_o execution_n of_o his_o ministerial_a office_n of_o preach_v and_o instruct_v the_o people_n wheresoever_o he_o come_v take_v all_o occasion_n to_o instruct_v they_o and_o to_o do_v good_a by_o his_o ministry_n never_o omit_v or_o neglect_v to_o teach_v the_o people_n when_o any_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v but_o so_o often_o as_o they_o assemble_v unto_o he_o and_o show_v their_o desire_n of_o instruction_n so_o often_o he_o teach_v they_o so_o here_o it_o be_v say_v the_o people_n resort_v to_o he_o again_o he_o teach_v they_o again_o and_o that_o this_o be_v his_o usual_a custom_n and_o practice_n herein_o our_o saviour_n be_v a_o pattern_n for_o all_o minister_n oâ—_n the_o word_n to_o follow_v even_o in_o this_o conscionable_a care_n diligence_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o discharge_n of_o their_o ministerial_a office_n in_o every_o part_n of_o it_o especial_o in_o preach_v the_o word_n to_o the_o people_n commit_v to_o they_o upon_o all_o fit_a occasion_n so_o far_o as_o their_o abiâ—ry_n and_o strength_n of_o body_n will_v serve_v omit_v no_o opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a by_o their_o ministry_n see_v before_o chap._n 1._o 21._o chap._n 2._o 2._o and_o chap._n 4._o 1._o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o the_o people_n resort_v unto_o christ_n again_o move_v he_o to_o teach_v they_o again_o we_o may_v gather_v that_o the_o zeal_n and_o forwardness_n of_o a_o people_n to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o to_o profit_v by_o the_o ministry_n be_v a_o mean_n to_o provoke_v and_o stir_v up_o the_o faithful_a pastorâ—_n and_o minister_n of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o more_o diligent_a and_o constant_a in_o teach_v and_o instruct_v they_o upon_o all_o occasion_n 1_o cor._n 16._o 8._o paul_n stay_v the_o long_a at_o eâ—hâ—sus_n and_o be_v the_o more_o careful_a to_o do_v good_a there_o by_o his_o ministry_n because_o there_o be_v a_o great_a door_n and_o effectual_a open_v to_o he_o that_o be_v he_o perceive_v a_o great_a occasion_n of_o do_v good_a to_o be_v offer_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o zeal_n and_o forwardness_n of_o many_o to_o hear_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n on_o the_o contrary_a it_o be_v a_o mean_a to_o discourage_v and_o hinder_v the_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n of_o god_n minister_n in_o their_o ministerial_a office_n when_o they_o see_v the_o people_n cold_a negligent_a or_o backward_o in_o resort_v to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n use_v use_v see_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v of_o such_o people_n as_o do_v desire_n that_o the_o pastor_n and_o minister_n set_v over_o they_o shall_v be_v diligent_a and_o constant_a in_o duty_n of_o their_o ministry_n especial_o in_o public_a preach_n of_o the_o word_n in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n etc._n etc._n they_o must_v then_o show_v themselves_o zealous_a forward_o and_o diligent_a on_o all_o occasion_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o their_o ministry_n and_o to_o profit_v by_o it_o that_o by_o this_o mean_v they_o may_v exciâ—e_v and_o stir_v up_o the_o diligence_n zeal_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o their_o pastor_n if_o they_o will_v have_v their_o minister_n to_o teach_v they_o constant_o they_o must_v constant_o show_v themselves_o teachable_a and_o desirous_a to_o be_v teach_v if_o they_o will_v be_v constant_o say_v with_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o their_o soul_n they_o must_v constant_o show_v and_o express_v their_o spiritual_a appetite_n in_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o it_o etc._n etc._n some_o be_v apt_a to_o complain_v of_o the_o negligence_n of_o their_o pastorâ—_n in_o teach_v when_o themselves_o be_v a_o great_a cause_n of_o it_o by_o their_o coldness_n negligence_n and_o want_v of_o true_a zeal_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n on_o all_o occasion_n etc._n etc._n as_o he_o be_v wont_a observe_v hence_o learn_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o ordinary_a custom_n and_o constant_a practice_n of_o christian_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o calling_n both_o of_o their_o general_n and_o particular_a calling_n at_o all_o due_a time_n and_o as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v 1_o cor._n 7._o 17._o though_o they_o be_v not_o to_o do_v such_o duty_n customary_o that_o be_v only_o for_o custom_n or_o fashion_n sake_n yet_o they_o be_v to_o keep_v a_o constant_a custom_n and_o course_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o calling_n etc._n etc._n not_o only_o exercise_v themselves_o therein_o now_o and_o then_o extraordinary_o etc._n etc._n but_o it_o must_v be_v their_o ordinary_a custom_n and_o constant_a practice_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o they_o so_o shall_v it_o be_v with_o minister_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o ministry_n as_o preach_v etc._n etc._n it_o be_v
do_v reprove_v and_o condemn_v the_o profaneness_n of_o such_o as_o do_v speak_v evil_a of_o the_o sex_n of_o woman_n call_v they_o necessary_a evil_n or_o by_o the_o like_a unfit_a and_o reproachful_a name_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o speak_v evil_a of_o god_n work_n of_o creation_n who_o make_v they_o both_o male_a and_o female_a and_o consequent_o to_o control_v his_o wisdom_n show_v in_o the_o creation_n which_o be_v no_o better_a than_o a_o degree_n of_o blasphemy_n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o see_v god_n be_v the_o creator_n of_o both_o sex_n of_o mankind_n both_o male_a and_o female_a hence_o we_o learn_v that_o both_o sex_n ought_v to_o glorify_v and_o serve_v god_n their_o creator_n in_o this_o life_n by_o the_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o all_o such_o duty_n of_o obedience_n as_o he_o require_v of_o they_o not_o only_o man_n but_o woman_n must_v do_v this_o and_o not_o only_a woman_n but_o man_n both_o sex_n alike_o as_o god_n have_v create_v both_o male_a and_o female_a of_o mankind_n so_o he_o will_v be_v obey_v and_o serve_v by_o both_o this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o their_o creation_n therefore_o psal_n 148._o 12._o both_o young_a man_n and_o maiden_n be_v exhort_v to_o praise_v the_o lord_n their_o creator_n and_o deut._n 31._o 12._o the_o lord_n command_v by_o moses_n that_o when_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v read_v both_o man_n and_o woman_n shall_v be_v gather_v together_o to_o hear_v it_o and_o to_o learn_v to_o obey_v it_o see_v 1_o cor._n 11._o this_o show_v that_o neither_o sex_n must_v think_v themselves_o exempt_v from_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n true_a worship_n and_o service_n in_o this_o life_n neither_o the_o male_a nor_o female_a sex_n neither_o man_n nor_o woman_n under_o any_o colour_n or_o pretence_n whatsoever_o but_o both_o alike_o and_o equal_o be_v bind_v in_o conscience_n to_o glorify_v god_n their_o creator_n by_o those_o duty_n of_o obedience_n and_o service_n which_o he_o require_v of_o they_o and_o for_o either_o of_o they_o to_o deny_v this_o obedience_n and_o service_n to_o god_n be_v in_o effect_n to_o deny_v he_o to_o be_v their_o creator_n and_o themselves_o to_o be_v his_o creature_n which_o be_v wicked_a atheism_n observe_v 4_o observe_v 4._o see_v god_n in_o the_o first_o creation_n of_o mankind_n do_v make_v two_o distinct_a sex_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o male_a and_o female_a sex_n distinguish_v one_o from_o the_o other_o hence_o we_o may_v further_o learn_v that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a sin_n for_o any_o to_o go_v about_o to_o confound_v these_o two_o sex_n which_o god_n will_v have_v distinguish_v and_o which_o himself_o do_v distinguish_v in_o the_o first_o creation_n of_o they_o now_o these_o sex_n may_v be_v confound_v sundry_a way_n as_o for_o example_n by_o the_o practice_n of_o that_o unnatural_a sin_n of_o sodomy_n practise_v by_o the_o wicked_a sodomite_n from_o who_o it_o take_v the_o name_n and_o by_o other_o of_o the_o profane_a gentile_n as_o appear_v rom._n 1._o 26._o also_o by_o confound_v the_o outward_a habit_n and_o apparel_n of_o both_o sex_n as_o when_o man_n do_v puton_n and_o wear_v woman_n apparel_n or_o woman_n mens_fw-la apparel_n which_o be_v abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n deut._n 22._o 5._o or_o when_o man_n and_o woman_n do_v so_o disguise_v themselves_o with_o strange_a fashion_n of_o apparel_n that_o it_o be_v hard_o to_o know_v and_o discern_v man_n and_o woman_n asunder_o by_o their_o apparel_n and_o habit_n now_o as_o the_o creation_n and_o distinction_n of_o both_o sex_n be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n from_o the_o beginning_n so_o this_o confusion_n of_o they_o be_v the_o invention_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o have_v be_v the_o cause_n and_o fountain_n of_o manifold_a gross_a sin_n and_o abomination_n commit_v in_o the_o world_n which_o must_v therefore_o teach_v we_o to_o abhor_v and_o detest_v this_o practice_n of_o satan_n and_o all_o occasion_n and_o mean_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o bring_n in_o or_o maintain_v of_o this_o confusion_n of_o sex_n which_o god_n will_v have_v to_o be_v distinguish_v mark_v 10._o 6_o 7_o 8._o but_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o creation_n god_n make_v they_o male_a and_o female_a etc._n etc._n 1627._o febr._n 24._o 1627._o these_o word_n do_v contain_v the_o second_o part_n of_o our_o saviour_n last_o and_o full_a answer_n which_o he_o make_v to_o the_o pharisee_n question_v touch_v divorcement_n in_o which_o he_o prove_v the_o unlawfulnesse_n of_o such_o divorce_v as_o be_v permit_v by_o moses_n by_o the_o near_a union_n which_o be_v betwixt_o man_n and_o wife_n by_o god_n ordinance_n from_o the_o beginning_n for_o the_o show_v whereof_o he_o lay_v down_o the_o first_o institution_n of_o marriage_n concern_v which_o he_o show_v four_o thing_n 1._o the_o time_n when_o marriage_n be_v institute_v from_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o creation_n 2._o the_o author_n of_o it_o god_n himself_o 3._o the_o mean_n of_o institute_v it_o which_o be_v by_o create_v mankind_n both_o male_a and_o female_a 4._o the_o special_a decree_n of_o god_n which_o he_o set_v down_o and_o pronounce_v immediate_o upon_o the_o creation_n touch_v the_o near_a union_n that_o shall_v be_v between_o man_n and_o wife_n in_o the_o marry_a estate_n that_o a_o man_n shall_v leave_v his_o father_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o three_o first_o i_o have_v former_o speak_v now_o follow_v the_o four_o which_o be_v the_o decree_n or_o sanction_n of_o god_n touch_v the_o near_a union_n between_o marry_a person_n for_o this_o cause_n etc._n etc._n these_o word_n our_o saviour_n allege_v out_o of_o gen._n 2._o 24._o where_o we_o find_v they_o utter_v by_o adam_n immediate_o after_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v create_v the_o woman_n and_o bring_v she_o unto_o he_o to_o be_v his_o wife_n now_o our_o saviour_n here_o allege_v they_o as_o speak_v or_o utter_v by_o god_n himself_o as_o appear_v matth._n 19_o 5._o the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v because_o adam_n in_o utter_v they_o do_v speak_v prophetical_o and_o by_o special_a instinct_n and_o motion_n from_o god_n so_o then_o the_o word_n contain_v in_o they_o god_n own_a decree_n and_o ordinance_n set_v down_o and_o pronounce_v by_o adam_n in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n touch_v the_o near_a union_n that_o shall_v be_v between_o marry_a person_n etc._n etc._n of_o which_o decree_n or_o sanction_n of_o god_n there_o be_v three_o part_n the_o first_o be_v touch_v the_o ground_n or_o cause_n of_o that_o near_a union_n that_o shall_v be_v between_o man_n and_o wife_n employ_v in_o the_o first_o word_n for_o this_o cause_n the_o second_o be_v touch_v the_o duty_n of_o marry_a person_n which_o they_o owe_v one_o to_o another_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o near_a union_n betwixt_o they_o employ_v in_o these_o word_n a_o man_n shall_v forsake_v his_o father_n etc._n etc._n the_o three_o be_v touch_v the_o union_n itself_o which_o shall_v be_v between_o man_n and_o wife_n in_o the_o marry_a estate_n they_o shall_v be_v two_o in_o one_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o first_o for_o this_o cause_n these_o word_n as_o they_o be_v utter_v by_o adam_n through_o the_o immediate_a instinct_n of_o god_n himself_o gen._n 2._o 24._o have_v relation_n unto_o that_o which_o go_v before_o in_o that_o place_n namely_o to_o that_o near_a union_n or_o conjunction_n which_o adam_n affirm_v to_o be_v between_o he_o and_o eve_n his_o wife_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o her_o creation_n be_v make_v of_o his_o own_o body_n even_o of_o a_o rib_n take_v out_o of_o he_o in_o which_o respect_n he_o say_v she_o be_v bone_n of_o his_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n verse_n 23._o whereupon_o he_o infer_v the_o word_n here_o allege_v by_o our_o saviour_n therefore_o or_o for_o this_o cause_n q._n d._n see_v this_o woman_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v to_o be_v my_o wife_n be_v take_v out_o of_o my_o own_o body_n and_o so_o in_o regard_n of_o this_o manner_n of_o her_o creation_n be_v so_o near_o unto_o i_o that_o she_o be_v even_o a_o part_n of_o myself_o therefore_o it_o be_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n that_o from_o henceforth_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o most_o near_o and_o strait_a union_n between_o every_o man_n and_o his_o wife_n in_o the_o marry_a estate_n observe_v observe_v that_o the_o union_n betwixt_o man_n and_o wife_n in_o the_o marry_a estate_n be_v ground_v upon_o that_o union_n which_o be_v between_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o their_o first_o creation_n in_o that_o the_o woman_n be_v first_o create_v and_o make_v out_o of_o the_o body_n of_o the_o man_n in_o respect_n whereof_o she_o be_v as_o a_o part_n of_o he_o and_o so_o most_o near_o unite_v unto_o he_o and_o this_o be_v one_o reason_n why_o it_o be_v say_v afterward_o that_o man_n
and_o wife_n shall_v be_v two_o in_o one_o flesh_n viz._n in_o regard_n of_o this_o that_o the_o first_o man_n and_o woman_n though_o after_o their_o creation_n they_o be_v two_o distinct_a person_n yet_o in_o their_o creation_n they_o be_v but_o one_o after_o a_o sort_n be_v both_o make_v out_o of_o one_o therefore_o also_o our_o saviour_n have_v in_o the_o former_a verse_n mention_v god_n create_v of_o they_o male_a and_o female_a hereupon_o he_o present_o allege_v this_o decree_n of_o god_n touch_v the_o near_a union_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n in_o the_o marry_a estate_n use_v use_v see_v by_o this_o how_o great_a a_o sin_n it_o be_v for_o any_o to_o go_v about_o to_o dissolve_v or_o break_v the_o marriage_n bond_n and_o union_n that_o be_v between_o husband_n and_o wife_n by_o unjust_a and_o unlawful_a divorcement_n and_o separation_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n one_o from_o the_o other_o except_o in_o the_o case_n of_o adultery_n for_o this_o be_v a_o sin_n not_o only_o against_o god_n ordinance_n and_o institution_n of_o marriage_n since_o the_o creation_n of_o mankind_n but_o even_o against_o the_o creation_n itself_o by_o which_o god_n do_v make_v two_o out_o of_o one_o at_o the_o first_o thereby_o most_o near_o unite_n man_n and_o wife_n in_o their_o first_o creation_n therefore_o to_o seek_v to_o break_v this_o union_n be_v to_o sin_n against_o the_o first_o creation_n of_o mankind_n and_o to_o seek_v to_o abolish_v that_o natural_a union_n by_o which_o god_n do_v tie_v and_o unite_v man_n and_o wife_n together_o in_o their_o creation_n now_o if_o this_o be_v so_o great_a a_o sin_n for_o any_o to_o go_v about_o by_o unjust_a divorcement_n to_o untie_v or_o break_v in_o sunder_o the_o marriage_n bond_n then_o how_o much_o more_o heinous_a be_v the_o sin_n of_o adultery_n either_o in_o the_o husband_n or_o in_o the_o wife_n by_o which_o the_o marriage_n bond_n be_v actual_o break_v and_o dissolve_v and_o so_o that_o union_n quite_o frustrate_a and_o make_v void_a which_o god_n do_v make_v betwixt_o man_n and_o wife_n in_o their_o first_o creation_n now_o follow_v the_o second_o thing_n in_o the_o word_n or_o second_o part_n of_o this_o decree_n or_o sanction_n of_o god_n here_o allege_v by_o our_o saviour_n viz._n touch_v the_o special_a duty_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n which_o by_o god_n ordinance_n they_o owe_v and_o be_v to_o perform_v each_o to_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o near_a union_n which_o be_v between_o they_o which_o duty_n be_v employ_v in_o these_o word_n a_o man_n shall_v leave_v his_o father_n etc._n etc._n first_o to_o open_v the_o meaning_n a_o man_n that_o be_v every_o husband_n shall_v leave_v his_o father_n and_o mother_n shall_v forsake_v his_o natural_a parent_n and_o consequent_o all_o other_o friend_n kindred_n and_o alliance_n which_o be_v further_o off_o than_o parent_n quest_n quest_n how_o do_v this_o agree_v with_o the_o five_o commandment_n honour_v thy_o father_n and_o mother_n etc._n etc._n answ_n answ_n well_o enough_o for_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o here_o require_v a_o man_n simple_o and_o absolute_o to_o forsake_v his_o parent_n but_o comparative_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o wife_n and_o of_o that_o near_a conjunction_n that_o be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v between_o he_o and_o she_o such_o a_o comparative_a speech_n be_v that_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o another_o case_n luke_n 14._o 26._o if_o any_o man_n come_v to_o i_o and_o hate_v not_o his_o father_n and_o mother_n etc._n etc._n not_o simple_o but_o in_o comparison_n of_o his_o love_n to_o christ_n etc._n etc._n now_o more_o particular_o this_o forsake_v of_o a_o man_n natural_a parent_n in_o comparison_n of_o his_o wife_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o three_o respect_n principal_o 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o affection_n of_o love_n which_o he_o be_v to_o withdraw_v from_o his_o parent_n though_o not_o simple_o yet_o in_o comparison_n of_o his_o wife_n love_v she_o with_o a_o more_o special_a love_n than_o his_o parent_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o subjection_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o power_n and_o authority_n of_o his_o parent_n from_o which_o subjection_n the_o marry_a man_n or_o husband_n be_v in_o some_o sort_n free_v after_o marriage_n though_o not_o absolute_o yet_o so_o far_o as_o that_o subjection_n be_v any_o hindrance_n to_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o cleave_v to_o his_o wife_n so_o that_o now_o he_o be_v more_o his_o own_o man_n then_o before_o and_o more_o free_a from_o that_o kind_n of_o subjection_n to_o his_o parent_n power_n unto_o which_o he_o be_v tie_v before_o 3._o in_o regard_n of_o habitation_n or_o dwell_n with_o his_o parent_n in_o the_o same_o house_n or_o family_n unto_o which_o the_o husband_n be_v no_o long_o tie_v as_o before_o but_o may_v lawful_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o house_n and_o family_n of_o his_o parent_n to_o dwell_v apart_o with_o his_o wife_n and_o so_o to_o erect_v a_o family_n of_o his_o own_o if_o he_o so_o desire_v to_o do_v and_o that_o it_o be_v most_o convenient_a for_o he_o either_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a estate_n see_v psal_n 45._o 10._o here_o note_n that_o this_o which_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o husband_n forsake_v of_o his_o parent_n in_o comparison_n of_o his_o wife_n be_v by_o the_o same_o reason_n to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o wife_n that_o she_o be_v in_o like_a manner_n to_o forsake_v her_o parent_n in_o comparison_n of_o her_o husband_n and_o of_o that_o duty_n she_o owe_v to_o he_o so_o that_o here_o be_v employ_v the_o duty_n of_o both_o marry_a person_n both_o of_o the_o husband_n and_o wife_n it_o follow_v and_o shall_v cleave_v to_o his_o wife_n or_o be_v glue_v unto_o she_o as_o the_o word_n in_o the_o original_a signify_v that_o be_v he_o shall_v be_v most_o near_o and_o inseparable_o soyn_v to_o she_o and_o so_o constant_o keep_v himself_o in_o the_o marry_a estate_n and_o this_o also_o though_o it_o be_v speak_v express_o of_o the_o husband_n yet_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v also_o of_o the_o wife_n that_o she_o shall_v most_o near_o and_o unseparable_o be_v join_v and_o keep_v herself_o unto_o her_o own_o husband_n the_o word_n thus_o open_v do_v contain_v in_o they_o a_o twofold_a duty_n require_v of_o marry_a couple_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o near_a union_n which_o be_v betwixt_o they_o by_o god_n ordinance_n the_o first_o be_v that_o they_o be_v to_o forsake_v their_o dear_a friend_n yea_o their_o natural_a parent_n in_o comparison_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o cleave_v to_o their_o yoke-fellow_n in_o the_o marry_a estate_n the_o second_o be_v that_o they_o be_v most_o near_o and_o inseparable_o to_o keep_v themselves_o one_o to_o the_o other_o in_o the_o marry_a estate_n of_o the_o first_o observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o see_v here_o the_o most_o near_o and_o strait_a bond_n and_o union_n which_o by_o god_n ordinance_n be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v between_o man_n and_o wife_n in_o the_o marry_a estate_n in_o that_o for_o the_o maintain_v hereof_o marry_a person_n be_v to_o forsake_v all_o other_o their_o dear_a friend_n yea_o their_o natural_a parent_n in_o comparison_n of_o keep_v themselves_o unto_o their_o own_o husband_n and_o wife_n therefore_o if_o there_o be_v such_o a_o near_a union_n between_o other_o friend_n and_o kindred_n as_o between_o natural_a brethren_n and_o sister_n and_o especial_o between_o parent_n and_o child_n then_o how_o much_o more_o straight_o be_v the_o bond_n by_o which_o husband_n and_o wife_n be_v link_v and_o knit_v together_o by_o god_n ordinance_n this_o be_v the_o straight_a of_o all_o other_o bond_n of_o nature_n affinity_n and_o kindred_n whatsoever_o but_o more_o of_o this_o afterward_o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o marry_a person_n be_v to_o forsake_v their_o parent_n in_o comparison_n of_o their_o husband_n and_o wife_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o affection_n of_o love_n hence_o we_o may_v gather_v what_o kind_n of_o love_n it_o be_v that_o aught_o to_o be_v between_o man_n and_o wife_n viz._n not_o a_o ordinary_a or_o common_a kind_n of_o love_n but_o a_o most_o near_o entire_a and_o singular_a love_n answerable_a to_o that_o most_o near_a bond_n and_o union_n that_o be_v betwixt_o they_o the_o mutual_a love_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n ought_v to_o exceed_v the_o love_n that_o be_v between_o any_o other_o friend_n and_o kindred_n though_o never_o so_o near_o even_o the_o love_n of_o child_n to_o parent_n etc._n etc._n for_o they_o be_v to_o forsake_v their_o own_o parent_n in_o comparison_n of_o the_o affection_n they_o owe_v to_o their_o yoke-fellow_n in_o marriage_n as_o they_o be_v more_o near_o bind_v to_o they_o by_o god_n ordinance_n be_v but_o one_o flesh_n so_o they_o be_v to_o love_v they_o more_o entire_o and_o intimate_o ephes_n
desire_v he_o to_o touch_v they_o or_o put_v his_o hand_n upon_o they_o for_o this_o be_v the_o ancient_a custom_n and_o manner_n of_o blessing_n child_n or_o of_o pray_v for_o they_o viz._n to_o do_v it_o with_o imposition_n of_o hand_n and_o it_o be_v the_o custom_n for_o parent_n to_o desire_n and_o seek_v to_o have_v their_o child_n in_o this_o manner_n bless_v by_o such_o person_n as_o be_v their_o ancestor_n in_o year_n and_o by_o such_o as_o be_v of_o eminent_a gift_n and_o authority_n in_o the_o church_n thus_o gen._n 48._o 12._o joseph_n bring_v his_o two_o son_n ephraim_n and_o manasseh_n to_o be_v bless_v by_o jacob_n his_o father_n in_o time_n of_o his_o sickness_n quest_n quest_n what_o move_v the_o parent_n of_o these_o child_n thus_o to_o bring_v their_o child_n to_o christ_n and_o to_o desire_v that_o he_o shall_v put_v his_o hand_n upon_o they_o and_o pray_v for_o they_o answ_n answ_n no_o doubt_n but_o they_o be_v hereunto_o move_v by_o the_o good_a opinion_n and_o persuasion_n they_o have_v of_o his_o persuasion_n they_o have_v of_o his_o person_n that_o he_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o do_v their_o child_n much_o good_a by_o his_o pray_v for_o they_o in_o this_o manner_n for_o they_o have_v see_v or_o hear_v at_o least_o that_o he_o have_v former_o do_v so_o much_o good_a to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o year_n they_o hope_v he_o will_v be_v no_o less_o forward_o to_o do_v good_a also_o to_o infant_n and_o young_a child_n and_o see_v he_o be_v so_o able_a and_o ready_a to_o cure_v the_o disease_a by_o touch_v they_o and_o to_o cast_v out_o devil_n by_o his_o word_n speak_v they_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o he_o be_v no_o less_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o do_v good_a alâ—o_o to_o the_o whole_a and_o sound_a by_o his_o prayer_n and_o lay_v hand_n upon_o they_o thereby_o to_o preserve_v they_o from_o bodily_a disease_n and_o from_o satan_n power_n as_o also_o to_o obtain_v for_o they_o all_o needful_a blessing_n both_o bodily_a and_o spiritual_a as_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n god_n favour_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o the_o practice_n of_o these_o in_o bring_v their_o child_n to_o christ_n to_o be_v bless_v of_o he_o be_v commendable_a and_o shall_v teach_v all_o christian_a parent_n to_o be_v careful_a of_o the_o good_a of_o their_o child_n to_o procure_v and_o seek_v it_o by_o all_o mean_n especial_o their_o spiritual_a good_a that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n they_o have_v not_o only_a charge_n of_o their_o own_o soul_n but_o of_o their_o child_n and_o so_o must_v take_v care_n of_o they_o and_o thus_o they_o be_v to_o do_v by_o use_v all_o mean_n to_o further_a the_o spiritual_a good_a and_o salvation_n of_o their_o child_n especial_o by_o be_v careful_a to_o bring_v and_o present_v their_o child_n unto_o christ_n as_o these_o parent_n do_v to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v be_v bless_v of_o he_o especial_o with_o spiritual_a blessing_n as_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n the_o grace_n of_o regeneration_n and_o eternal_a life_n etc._n etc._n quest_n quest_n but_o how_o can_v parent_n now_o bring_v their_o child_n to_o christ_n to_o be_v bless_v of_o he_o see_v he_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o they_o on_o earth_n answ_n answ_n 1._o though_o he_o be_v in_o heaven_n according_a to_o his_o humane_a nature_n yet_o as_o god_n he_o be_v still_o on_o earth_n and_o present_a with_o his_o church_n for_o the_o benefit_n and_o good_a of_o it_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n matth._n 28._o ult_n 2._o christian_n parent_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o bring_v their_o child_n to_o christ_n be_v now_o in_o heaven_n sundry_a way_n as_o 1._o by_o labour_v to_o get_v true_a faith_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n in_o their_o own_o heart_n that_o so_o their_o child_n be_v within_o god_n covenant_n may_v have_v part_n in_o christ_n and_o in_o the_o save_a benefit_n of_o his_o death_n they_o must_v first_o see_v that_o themselves_o be_v true_o bring_v unto_o christ_n before_o they_o can_v be_v fit_a to_o bring_v their_o child_n to_o he_o 2._o by_o be_v careful_a to_o desire_v and_o seek_v the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n for_o they_o whereby_o their_o admission_n into_o the_o church_n and_o their_o first_o plant_v or_o engraff_n into_o christ_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o regeneration_n be_v signify_v and_o seal_v rom._n 6._o 5._o therefore_o parent_n be_v to_o desire_v this_o sacrament_n for_o their_o child_n so_o soon_o as_o may_v be_v convenient_o after_o they_o be_v bear_v i_o say_v so_o soon_o as_o may_v be_v convenient_o that_o be_v so_o soon_o as_o the_o congregation_n shall_v public_o meet_v for_o the_o performance_n of_o other_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n worship_n that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v do_v in_o most_o decent_a and_o orderly_a manner_n 3._o by_o often_o and_o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o their_o child_n that_o they_o may_v be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_v by_o grace_n and_o so_o become_v god_n adopt_a child_n in_o and_o through_o christ_n jesus_n and_o consequent_o fellow-he_a be_v of_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n 4._o by_o godly_a and_o religious_a education_n of_o they_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o nurture_n and_o admonition_n of_o the_o lord_n ephes_n 6._o 4._o be_v careful_a from_o time_n to_o time_n to_o instruct_v they_o in_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n by_o he_o give_v they_o good_a counsel_n and_o exhortation_n and_o go_v before_o they_o by_o holy_a example_n of_o life_n use_v all_o mean_n to_o further_a the_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o they_o etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o for_o reproof_n of_o all_o such_o parent_n as_o be_v negligent_a or_o careless_a this_o way_n in_o procure_v and_o see_v the_o spiritual_a good_a of_o their_o child_n and_o in_o bring_v they_o unto_o christ_n to_o be_v bless_v of_o he_o with_o spiritual_a blessing_n many_o have_v no_o care_n to_o bring_v themselves_o to_o christ_n or_o to_o come_v to_o he_o true_o by_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 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the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n in_o due_a time_n for_o their_o child_n after_o they_o be_v bear_v also_o to_o commend_v they_o to_o god_n in_o prayer_n yea_o daily_a etc._n etc._n and_o by_o religious_a education_n to_o bring_v they_o to_o christ_n by_o christian_a instruction_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o ground_n of_o religion_n also_o by_o christian_a admonition_n exhortation_n counsel_n stir_v they_o up_o to_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n labour_v not_o only_a to_o inform_v their_o mind_n but_o to_o work_v it_o upon_o their_o heart_n and_o affection_n etc._n etc._n deut._n 6._o 7._o and_o to_o do_v all_o this_o betimes_o unto_o their_o child_n even_o while_o they_o be_v young_a that_o
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go_v away_o sorrowful_a when_o our_o saviour_n will_v he_o to_o sell_v all_o etc._n etc._n but_o of_o this_o more_o afterward_o now_o follow_v the_o instruction_n 1._o from_o the_o time_n and_o place_n where_o our_o saviour_n hold_v this_o conference_n with_o this_o rich_a man_n when_o he_o be_v go_v forth_o into_o the_o way_n observe_v the_o difference_n of_o our_o saviour_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o call_v and_o ministry_n take_v all_o opportunity_n of_o time_n and_o place_n to_o do_v good_a among_o man_n by_o public_a preach_a and_o miracle_n and_o by_o private_a conference_n in_o the_o house_n by_o the_o way_n side_n etc._n etc._n act._n 10._o 30._o he_o go_v about_o do_v good_a etc._n etc._n a_o pattern_n for_o we_o every_o one_o to_o imitate_v in_o be_v diligent_a and_o painful_a in_o our_o calling_n especial_o for_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n in_o their_o ministerial_a function_n etc._n etc._n now_o follow_v the_o conference_n itself_o and_o first_o the_o rich_a man_n 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and_o seek_v after_o the_o mean_n to_o be_v save_v and_o how_o to_o come_v to_o heaven_n eccles_n 12._o â—_o remember_v thy_o creator_n in_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o youth_n while_o the_o evil_a day_n come_v not_o etc._n etc._n how_o be_v young_a man_n to_o remember_v god_n their_o creator_n in_o their_o youth_n so_o as_o to_o be_v careful_a to_o serve_v and_o glorify_v he_o betimes_o in_o this_o life_n that_o they_o may_v be_v glorify_v of_o he_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v psal_n 119._o 9_o wherewithal_o shall_v a_o young_a man_n cleanse_v his_o way_n etc._n etc._n 1_o joh._n 2._o 14._o i_o have_v write_v unto_o you_o young_a man_n because_o you_o be_v strong_a and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n abide_v in_o you_o and_o you_o have_v overcome_v the_o wicked_a one_o 2_o tim._n 3._o 15._o from_o a_o child_n thou_o have_v know_v the_o scripture_n which_o be_v able_a to_o make_v thou_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o to_o confute_v such_o as_o think_v it_o not_o 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mean_v to_o attain_v to_o this_o excellent_a knowledge_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o the_o mean_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o it_o as_o frequent_a and_o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n thâ—t_v he_o may_v open_v our_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o thing_n which_o concern_v our_o eternal_a â—eace_n and_o salvation_n also_o conference_n with_o other_o thereby_o to_o gain_v more_o knowledge_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o thing_n which_o concern_v our_o own_o salvation_n thus_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o desire_v and_o seek_v this_o knowledge_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o concern_v our_o salvation_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v but_o we_o be_v to_o be_v zealous_a earnest_a and_o forward_o herein_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o this_o knowledge_n above_o all_o other_o knowledge_n and_o use_v all_o pain_n and_o diligence_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o prov._n 2._o 3._o if_o thou_o cry_v after_o knowledge_n etc._n etc._n if_o thou_o seek_v she_o as_o silver_n etc._n etc._n 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ignorant_a they_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v still_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n yea_o say_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o those_o job_n 21._o 14._o depart_v from_o we_o we_o desire_v not_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o way_n this_o be_v a_o wilful_a ignorance_n which_o be_v most_o damnable_a joh._n 3._o 19_o how_o far_o do_v these_o come_v short_a of_o the_o zeal_n that_o be_v in_o this_o young_a man_n who_o be_v carry_v with_o such_o a_o eager_a and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o know_v and_o be_v instruct_v in_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o salvation_n that_o he_o come_v run_v to_o christ_n to_o ask_v this_o question_n of_o he_o etc._n etc._n other_o knowledge_n man_n greedy_o seek_v after_o as_o knowledge_n of_o earthly_a matter_n skill_n in_o their_o trade_n how_o to_o get_v wealth_n etc._n etc._n but_o no_o such_o desire_n to_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a knowledge_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 3._o in_o that_o this_o young_a man_n though_o a_o great_a rich_a man_n and_o a_o ruler_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o use_v this_o gesture_n of_o run_v to_o christ_n and_o that_o in_o the_o high_a way_n which_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v a_o disparagement_n to_o his_o dignity_n â—nd_v greatness_n of_o his_o place_n this_o may_v teach_v we_o that_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o be_v zealous_a and_o forward_a in_o good_a and_o religious_a duty_n nor_o yet_o of_o seem_v to_o be_v so_o but_o we_o must_v show_v our_o zeal_n and_o forwardness_n before_o other_o as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v though_o it_o bring_v some_o outward_a shame_n or_o disgrace_n to_o we_o in_o the_o world_n and_o among_o man_n yea_o the_o great_a person_n shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a etc._n etc._n 2_o sam._n 6._o david_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o show_v his_o zeal_n before_o all_o the_o people_n in_o dance_v before_o the_o ark_n in_o token_n of_o his_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o thankfulness_n for_o the_o return_n of_o it_o to_o zion_n yea_o notwithstanding_o that_o michol_n scoff_v at_o he_o for_o it_o yet_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o will_v be_v yet_o more_o vile_a etc._n etc._n and_o psal_n 119._o 46._o he_o say_v he_o will_v speak_v of_o god_n testimony_n before_o king_n and_o will_v not_o be_v ashamed_a use_v use_v for_o reproof_n of_o such_o as_o be_v ashamed_a to_o seem_v zealous_a or_o forward_a in_o the_o profession_n of_o religion_n and_o religious_a dutieâ—_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n holy_a conference_n sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n etc._n etc._n think_v it_o will_v be_v a_o disgrace_n or_o disparagement_n to_o they_o in_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v the_o fault_n of_o nicodemus_n joh._n 3._o who_o be_v a_o pharisee_fw-mi and_o a_o ruler_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v ashamed_a to_o come_v to_o
christ_n in_o the_o day_n time_n etc._n etc._n and_o many_o â—uch_n nicodemite_v we_o have_v now_o adays_o who_o have_v some_o kind_n of_o desire_n to_o be_v religious_a or_o to_o perform_v religious_a duty_n buâ—_n be_v ashamed_a and_o loath_a to_o seem_v too_o forward_o and_o zealous_a in_o such_o duty_n loath_a to_o be_v see_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o for_o frequenter_n of_o sermon_n or_o for_o use_v private_a prayerâ—_n and_o catechise_v and_o read_v of_o scripture_n in_o their_o family_n etc._n etc._n but_o let_v such_o take_v heed_n how_o they_o prefer_v their_o own_o credit_n and_o reputation_n with_o man_n before_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o do_v of_o their_o duty_n which_o god_n require_v of_o they_o and_o remember_v what_o our_o saviour_n have_v threaten_v against_o such_o as_o be_v ashamed_a of_o he_o before_o man_n that_o he_o will_v be_v ashamed_a of_o they_o hereafter_o before_o his_o heavenly_a father_n and_o the_o holy_a angel_n mark_v 8._o 38._o now_o fallow_v the_o humble_a and_o reverend_a gesture_n of_o this_o young_a man_n towards_o our_o saviour_n 1._o kneel_v unto_o he_o 2._o give_v he_o this_o honourable_a title_n good_a master_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o see_v one_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o the_o messenger_n and_o minister_n of_o god_n send_v to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n viz._n the_o duty_n of_o reverence_n and_o due_a respect_n of_o they_o and_o that_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o call_v and_o ministerial_a office_n this_o young_a man_n though_o he_o do_v not_o know_v or_o believe_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o only_o a_o mere_a man_n yet_o because_o he_o take_v he_o to_o be_v a_o special_a prophet_n send_v from_o god_n he_o show_v great_a reverence_n and_o respect_n towards_o he_o in_o this_o we_o ought_v to_o imitate_v he_o by_o show_v like_o reverence_n and_o respect_n to_o god_n ministerâ—_n call_v and_o send_v to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n we_o be_v to_o reverence_v they_o in_o heart_n by_o esteem_v well_o of_o they_o and_o of_o their_o ministry_n and_o to_o show_v it_o outward_o by_o respectful_a carriage_n towards_o they_o 1_o thess_n 5._o 13._o esteem_v they_o very_o high_o in_o love_n etc._n etc._n 1_o tim._n 5._o 17._o the_o elder_n that_o rule_v well_o be_v to_o be_v count_v worthy_a of_o double_a honour_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o what_o manner_n we_o shall_v come_v unto_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n to_o learn_v and_o to_o be_v instruct_v by_o they_o in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o meanâ—_n of_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n we_o be_v to_o come_v unto_o they_o in_o humble_a manner_n submit_v ourselves_o to_o be_v teach_v by_o they_o out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n thus_o do_v this_o young_a man_n come_v in_o submissive_a and_o humble_a manner_n to_o learn_v of_o christ_n who_o â—e_n take_v to_o be_v a_o special_a prophet_n or_o extraordinary_a teacher_n send_v from_o god_n this_o humility_n he_o show_v by_o his_o gesture_n of_o kneel_v etc._n etc._n and_o although_o he_o be_v not_o so_o true_o humble_a nor_o in_o such_o a_o degree_n as_o he_o shall_v have_v bâ—n_v as_o appear_v by_o his_o not_o profit_v so_o as_o he_o shall_v have_v do_v by_o christ_n teach_n yet_o it_o be_v plain_a by_o his_o manner_n of_o come_v that_o he_o be_v in_o some_o degree_n humble_a and_o teachable_a and_o that_o he_o come_v with_o a_o mind_n and_o purpose_n to_o submit_v to_o christ_n teach_v and_o herein_o we_o be_v to_o imitate_v he_o in_o bring_v a_o humble_a and_o teachable_a mind_n when_o we_o come_v unto_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n to_o be_v instruct_v by_o they_o out_o of_o hiâ—_n word_n whether_o in_o public_a or_o private_a especial_o when_o we_o come_v to_o hear_v they_o in_o public_a jam._n 1._o 21._o receive_v with_o meekness_n the_o engraft_a word_n etc._n etc._n this_o meekness_n include_v humility_n as_o the_o ground_n and_o cause_n of_o it_o hebr._n 13._o 17._o obey_v they_o that_o have_v the_o oversight_n etc._n etc._n and_o submit_v yourselves_o etc._n etc._n to_o this_o end_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o see_v our_o natural_a blindness_n in_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o consequent_o our_o want_n of_o teach_v that_o this_o may_v humble_v we_o and_o cause_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o then_o shall_v we_o be_v likely_a to_o profit_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o by_o the_o teach_n of_o god_n minister_n use_v use_v see_v the_o cause_n why_o many_o come_v to_o hear_v the_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o profit_v so_o little_a by_o their_o teach_n it_o be_v because_o they_o come_v not_o with_o humble_a heart_n sensible_a of_o their_o own_o ignorance_n and_o want_v of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a knowledge_n in_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n but_o they_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o pride_n and_o conceit_n of_o their_o own_o knowledge_n think_v themselves_o aâ—_n wise_a as_o their_o teacher_n if_o not_o wise_a and_o that_o the_o minister_n can_v teach_v they_o nothing_o but_o what_o they_o know_v already_o no_o hope_n that_o such_o shall_v profit_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n so_o long_o as_o they_o be_v â—hus_o conceit_v of_o themselves_o psal_n 25._o 9_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 mark_v 10._o 17._o what_o shall_v i_o do_v to_o inherit_v eternal_a life_n 1628._o june_n 22._o 1628._o now_o follow_v the_o question_n itself_o which_o this_o young_a ruler_n propound_v unto_o christ_n what_o shall_v i_o do_v to_o inherit_v etc._n etc._n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o in_o that_o be_v ignorant_a and_o unresolved_a in_o this_o matter_n touch_v the_o way_n of_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n he_o come_v to_o christ_n to_o be_v instruct_v conceive_v he_o to_o be_v a_o prophet_n and_o teacher_n send_v of_o god_n hence_o we_o learn_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v by_o such_o as_o find_v and_o feel_v their_o own_o ignorance_n in_o thing_n spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a they_o be_v to_o seek_v instruction_n and_o resolution_n from_o other_o who_o be_v able_a and_o fit_a to_o teach_v they_o especial_o from_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o chief_o from_o their_o own_o pastor_n and_o that_o both_o in_o public_a and_o private_a they_o be_v to_o come_v due_o and_o diligent_o to_o hear_v they_o in_o public_a and_o to_o repair_v to_o they_o in_o private_a also_o if_o need_v be_v to_o propound_v their_o doubt_n unto_o they_o and_o to_o seek_v instruction_n from_o they_o mal._n 2._o 7._o the_o priest_n lip_n shall_v preserve_v knowledge_n and_o the_o people_n be_v to_o seek_v the_o law_n from_o his_o mouth_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v one_o principal_a mean_n for_o the_o attain_n of_o further_a knowledge_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n see_v act._n 8._o 34._o use_v use_v for_o reproof_n of_o such_o as_o be_v ignorant_a in_o thing_n spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a and_o yet_o have_v no_o care_n to_o seek_v instruction_n from_o such_o as_o be_v able_a and_o fit_a to_o teach_v they_o especial_o from_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n no_o desire_n or_o forwardness_n to_o come_v to_o hear_v and_o learn_v of_o they_o in_o public_a no_o not_o of_o their_o own_o pastor_n but_o be_v slack_a and_o negligent_a this_o way_n either_o absent_v themselves_o when_o they_o see_v good_a or_o come_v into_o the_o church_n when_o half_a or_o more_o than_o half_a the_o public_a exercise_n be_v end_v thus_o show_v manifest_a contempt_n of_o the_o public_a ministry_n and_o for_o the_o most_o part_n none_o be_v so_o faulty_a this_o â—â—â—y_v as_o those_o that_o be_v most_o ignorant_a in_o matter_n of_o religion_n and_o in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o so_o have_v most_o need_v oâ—_n instruction_n by_o the_o public_a ministry_n yet_o none_o so_o great_a contemner_n of_o it_o as_o they_o thus_o as_o they_o be_v ignorant_a so_o they_o be_v williâ—â—_n still_o to_o be_v ignorant_a etc._n etc._n as_o for_o seek_v to_o their_o pastor_n in_o private_a for_o instruction_n this_o they_o be_v far_a of_o all_o from_o either_o because_o they_o disdain_v to_o learn_v of_o he_o or_o because_o they_o be_v ashamed_a to_o bewray_v their_o ignorance_n and_o so_o this_o want_n of_o true_a humility_n to_o learn_v and_o the_o fear_n of_o shame_n in_o seek_v instruction_n keep_v they_o still_o in_o ignorance_n and_o so_o through_o ignorance_n they_o run_v into_o gross_a error_n both_o in_o judgement_n and_o practice_n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o this_o young_a man_n though_o rich_a and_o covetous_a too_o yet_o do_v not_o come_v to_o christ_n with_o a_o question_n about_o any_o matter_n of_o the_o world_n but_o about_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n how_o to_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n this_o may_v teach_v we_o
acquaint_v with_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n but_o also_o in_o understand_v the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o same_o it_o be_v call_v the_o moral_a law_n of_o god_n because_o it_o contain_v the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o life_n and_o manner_n by_o which_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v we_o to_o walk_v and_o live_v and_o how_o can_v this_o be_v if_o we_o be_v not_o well_o and_o familiar_o acquaint_v with_o this_o rule_n therefore_o deut._n 6._o 7._o etc._n etc._n the_o lord_n require_v that_o his_o people_n shall_v not_o only_o teach_v his_o commandment_n diligent_o to_o their_o child_n but_o also_o talk_v of_o they_o ordinary_o and_o daily_o as_o they_o sit_v in_o their_o house_n as_o they_o walk_v by_o the_o way_n etc._n etc._n and_o further_o that_o they_o shall_v also_o bind_v they_o for_o a_o sign_n upon_o their_o hand_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v as_o frontlet_n between_o their_o eye_n and_o last_o that_o they_o shall_v write_v they_o upon_o the_o post_n of_o their_o 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within_o the_o compass_n of_o their_o call_n yet_o this_o be_v the_o fault_n and_o sin_n of_o such_o that_o they_o be_v more_o careful_a to_o know_v the_o law_n of_o man_n which_o concern_v their_o welfare_n in_o this_o life_n only_o than_o they_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o law_n of_o god_n by_o which_o they_o must_v be_v judge_v at_o the_o last_o day_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v how_o fit_a and_o necessary_a it_o be_v for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n contain_v in_o the_o ten_o commandment_n to_o be_v much_o and_o often_o teach_v in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n by_o the_o minister_n of_o it_o and_o for_o the_o people_n of_o god_n to_o be_v diligent_a and_o conscionable_a in_o hear_v and_o learn_v the_o same_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n this_o be_v one_o principal_a part_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o catechism_n needful_a to_o be_v teach_v often_o in_o our_o church_n and_o in_o all_o other_o christian_a church_n yea_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o it_o be_v that_o part_n of_o catechism_n which_o be_v of_o most_o general_a use_n for_o all_o sort_n of_o christian_n especial_o in_o these_o corrupt_a and_o dissolute_a time_n in_o which_o there_o be_v so_o much_o fail_v general_o in_o matter_n of_o practice_n and_o in_o moral_a duty_n of_o christianity_n etc._n etc._n which_o shall_v therefore_o move_v all_o to_o be_v the_o more_o careful_a to_o hear_v learn_v and_o be_v thorough_o acquaint_v with_o this_o doctrine_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o never_o to_o think_v that_o they_o have_v or_o can_v sufficient_o profit_v therein_o observe_v 4_o observe_v 4._o in_o that_o this_o ruler_n though_o a_o young_a man_n do_v know_v and_o be_v well_o acquaint_v with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n this_o show_v that_o the_o young_a as_o well_v as_o elder_a sort_n aught_o to_o know_v and_o be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n see_v deut._n 6._o 7._o and_o psal_n 119._o 9_o now_o follow_v our_o saviour_n particular_a instance_n in_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o second_o table_n concern_v duty_n to_o man_n or_o to_o our_o neighbour_n in_o these_o word_n do_v not_o commit_v adultery_n do_v not_o kill_v etc._n etc._n quest_n quest_n why_o do_v our_o saviour_n give_v instance_n only_o in_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o second_o table_n concern_v dutieâ—_n to_o our_o neighbour_n see_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n touch_v our_o duty_n to_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a and_o principal_a &_o c_o answ_n answ_n 1._o because_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o first_o table_n be_v include_v in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o second_o table_n and_o presuppose_v by_o it_o as_o the_o ground_n and_o cause_n of_o it_o love_n to_o our_o neighbour_n be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n presuppose_v love_n to_o god_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n 2._o because_o obedience_n to_o the_o second_o table_n be_v a_o evidence_n and_o testimony_n of_o obedience_n to_o the_o first_o table_n love_n to_o man_n be_v a_o fruit_n 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table_n here_o mention_v by_o our_o saviour_n i_o purpose_v not_o to_o enter_v into_o particular_a or_o large_a handle_n of_o they_o in_o this_o place_n or_o upon_o this_o occasion_n as_o i_o may_v do_v but_o to_o reserve_v this_o for_o my_o ordinary_a exercise_n of_o catechise_n in_o the_o afternoon_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o i_o be_o very_o short_o to_o come_v unto_o this_o part_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o catechism_n in_o my_o ordinary_a course_n here_o therefore_o i_o will_v only_o observe_v some_o thing_n general_o and_o brief_o for_o our_o instruction_n from_o our_o saviour_n allege_v of_o these_o particular_a commandment_n in_o this_o place_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o that_o one_o good_a way_n and_o mean_n to_o convince_v and_o discover_v formal_a hypocrite_n or_o unsound_a professor_n of_o religion_n which_o make_v a_o counterfeit_a show_n of_o religion_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n of_o the_o commandment_n i_o say_v one_o good_a way_n to_o convince_v 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other_o who_o have_v charge_n of_o other_o soul_n as_o parent_n master_n of_o family_n etc._n etc._n how_o to_o deal_v with_o such_o of_o their_o charge_n who_o they_o have_v any_o cause_n to_o suspect_v of_o hypocrisy_n or_o unsoundness_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o religion_n and_o in_o performance_n of_o outward_a duty_n of_o religion_n command_v in_o the_o first_o table_n they_o be_v to_o urge_v and_o press_v such_o with_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o second_o table_n in_o duty_n of_o charity_n mercy_n and_o just_a deal_n towards_o man_n this_o be_v a_o ready_a way_n and_o mean_n to_o convince_v and_o humble_v they_o for_o their_o hypocrisy_n and_o unsoundness_n in_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o religion_n require_v in_o the_o first_o table_n and_o this_o also_o may_v teach_v every_o professor_n of_o religion_n that_o be_v forward_o in_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n how_o to_o try_v his_o own_o sincerity_n in_o those_o duty_n let_v he_o examine_v his_o heart_n and_o life_n what_o conscience_n he_o make_v of_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n if_o none_o at_o all_o but_o do_v live_v in_o know_a sin_n against_o the_o second_o table_n of_o the_o commandment_n as_o in_o malice_n envy_n unjustice_n fraud_n oppression_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v a_o evident_a argument_n that_o his_o heart_n be_v not_o upright_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n whatsoever_o profession_n or_o show_n he_o make_v though_o never_o so_o glorious_a for_o certain_a it_o be_v which_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v 1_o joh._n 4._o 20._o if_o a_o man_n say_v i_o love_v god_n and_o hate_v his_o brother_n he_o be_v a_o liar_n for_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n who_o he_o have_v see_v etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o our_o saviour_n here_o in_o allege_v these_o commandment_n of_o the_o second_o table_n to_o this_o young_a ruler_n do_v especial_o urge_v that_o commandment_n in_o which_o the_o young_a man_n most_o fail_v viz._n the_o 8_o commandment_n of_o steal_v which_o condemn_v the_o sin_n of_o covetousness_n with_o which_o this_o young_a man_n be_v so_o much_o taint_v therefore_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o only_o name_v that_o commandment_n but_o further_a press_v it_o by_o add_v a_o clause_n or_o sentence_n in_o way_n of_o explication_n of_o it_o in_o the_o word_n defraud_v not_o this_o may_v teach_v we_o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a and_o profitable_a for_o we_o to_o have_v those_o precept_n and_o doctrine_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n most_o of_o all_o urge_v and_o press_v to_o we_o against_o which_o we_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o fail_v and_o offend_v that_o so_o by_o this_o mean_v we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o convince_v and_o more_o humble_v for_o our_o fail_n and_o offence_n against_o such_o precept_n see_v then_o that_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n in_o teach_v shall_v especial_o and_o most_o often_o urge_v and_o press_v such_o doctrine_n and_o precept_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o they_o perceive_v or_o know_v their_o people_n most_o to_o fail_v in_o and_o the_o people_n to_o be_v willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o have_v such_o doctrine_n and_o duty_n especial_o and_o most_o often_o urge_v to_o they_o etc._n etc._n the_o ancient_a father_n practise_v this_o course_n in_o preach_v as_o chrysostome_n who_o in_o many_o sermon_n together_o one_o after_o another_o do_v sometime_o urge_v some_o one_o duty_n which_o his_o hearer_n fail_v in_o or_o else_o reprove_v some_o one_o sin_n which_o reign_v among_o they_o as_o the_o sin_n of_o swear_v in_o his_o homily_n ad_fw-la pop_v antioch_n in_o sundry_a sermon_n together_o mark_v 10._o 20._o and_o he_o answer_v and_o say_v unto_o he_o all_z these_o have_v i_o observe_v etc._n etc._n 1628._o july_n 27._o 1628._o of_o the_o two_o first_o part_n of_o the_o conference_n between_o our_o saviour_n and_o the_o young_a ruler_n we_o have_v hear_v before_o 1._o of_o his_o question_n move_v to_o our_o saviour_n touch_v the_o obtain_n of_o eternal_a life_n 2._o of_o our_o saviour_n answer_n to_o that_o question_n in_o which_o he_o refer_v he_o to_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n imply_v that_o if_o he_o will_v be_v save_v by_o his_o own_o work_n he_o must_v keep_v the_o law_n and_o that_o perfect_o now_o follow_v the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o conference_n between_o they_o viz._n the_o young_a man_n reply_n make_v to_o our_o saviour_n former_a answer_n in_o which_o he_o profess_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o have_v hitherto_o keep_v all_o those_o commandment_n of_o the_o second_o table_n the_o obedience_n whereof_o our_o saviour_n urge_v unto_o he_o and_o that_o from_o his_o youth_n ver_fw-la 20._o first_o to_o clear_v the_o word_n master_n he_n give_v he_o again_o this_o title_n of_o honour_n in_o token_n of_o reverence_n to_o his_o person_n as_o before_o ver_fw-la 17._o all_o these_o that_o be_v all_o those_o precept_n of_o the_o second_o table_n of_o the_o law_n mention_v to_o he_o by_o our_o saviour_n in_o the_o former_a verse_n have_v i_o observe_v careful_o keep_v and_o obey_v from_o my_o youth_n from_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o my_o youth_n or_o from_o my_o childhood_n for_o he_o be_v as_o yet_o but_o a_o young_a man_n as_o we_o have_v hear_v before_o vide_fw-la stellam_fw-la in_o luke_n 18._o quest_n quest_n whether_o be_v this_o true_a or_o not_o which_o he_o profess_v touch_v his_o keep_n of_o the_o commandment_n from_o his_o youth_n answ_n answ_n yes_o it_o be_v true_a in_o that_o sense_n as_o he_o understand_v his_o own_o word_n viz._n in_o regard_n of_o the_o outward_a observance_n of_o the_o commandment_n that_o he_o have_v not_o live_v in_o outward_a manifest_a or_o open_a breach_n of_o those_o commandment_n of_o the_o second_o table_n he_o have_v be_v no_o adulterer_n no_o murderer_n no_o thief_n etc._n etc._n thus_o far_o it_o be_v no_o doubt_n true_a which_o he_o affirm_v neither_o do_v he_o lie_v or_o dissemble_v against_o his_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n in_o say_v that_o he_o have_v thus_o far_o forth_o keep_v those_o commandment_n for_o than_o our_o saviour_n will_v not_o have_v look_v on_o he_o and_o love_v he_o as_o it_o be_v say_v in_o the_o next_o word_n that_o he_o do_v but_o will_v rather_o have_v reprove_v he_o sharp_o nevertheless_o though_o this_o profession_n which_o he_o make_v be_v thus_o far_o true_a in_o such_o sense_n as_o he_o mean_v viz._n in_o regard_n of_o some_o kind_n of_o outward_a keep_n of_o the_o commandment_n yet_o if_o it_o be_v understand_v of_o that_o true_a and_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n itself_o require_v so_o it_o be_v false_a which_o he_o here_o profess_v for_o he_o be_v far_o from_o this_o perfect_a keep_n of_o the_o law_n as_o our_o saviour_n afterward_o more_o plain_o show_v he_o to_o be_v therefore_o he_o speak_v as_o he_o think_v yet_o
yield_v a_o kind_n of_o obedience_n to_o god_n in_o some_o of_o his_o commandment_n but_o not_o in_o all_o they_o refrain_v some_o sin_n but_o not_o all_o that_o be_v forbid_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n they_o practise_v some_o duty_n but_o not_o all_o that_o be_v require_v they_o keep_v some_o belove_a and_o darling_a sin_n or_o sin_n still_o as_o herod_n do_v so_o far_o as_o stand_v with_o their_o worldly_a profit_n or_o carnal_a delight_n they_o be_v content_a to_o obey_v god_n but_o in_o those_o commandment_n which_o do_v most_o direct_o cross_v their_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o sinful_a lust_n or_o do_v hinder_v their_o worldly_a profit_n and_o gain_v in_o those_o they_o withdraw_v their_o obedience_n but_o all_o this_o be_v hypocritical_a and_o counterfeit_a obedience_n such_o as_o god_n accept_v not_o but_o rather_o hate_v and_o detest_v such_o therefore_o must_v remember_v what_o be_v say_v jam._n 2._o 10._o who_o keep_v the_o whole_a law_n and_o offend_v but_o in_o one_o point_n be_v guilty_a of_o all_o such_o a_o union_n there_o be_v between_o all_o part_n and_o commandment_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o one_o can_v be_v violate_v without_o the_o breach_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n in_o as_o much_o as_o by_o the_o breach_n of_o one_o the_o authority_n of_o god_n the_o lawgiver_n be_v contemn_v as_o well_o as_o by_o the_o breach_n of_o all_o beside_o that_o any_o one_o sin_n or_o breach_n of_o any_o one_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v live_v in_o without_o repentance_n be_v fearful_a and_o dangerous_a be_v sufficient_a to_o condemn_v the_o sinner_n ezek._n 18._o 10._o if_o he_o beget_v a_o son_n that_o be_v a_o robber_n and_o a_o shedder_n of_o blood_n and_o do_v the_o like_a to_o any_o one_o of_o these_o thing_n etc._n etc._n he_o shall_v sure_o die_v etc._n etc._n as_o one_o leak_n in_o a_o ship_n upon_o the_o sea_n be_v enough_o to_o sink_v it_o if_o not_o stop_v so_o one_o sin_n etc._n etc._n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o to_o stir_v up_o and_o move_v we_o to_o make_v conscience_n of_o yield_v a_o universal_a and_o entire_a obedience_n unto_o god_n in_o all_o his_o commandment_n remember_v that_o he_o be_v the_o author_n and_o giver_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n and_o will_v be_v obey_v in_o the_o whole_a and_o every_o part_n or_o else_o he_o will_v reject_v and_o abhor_v all_o our_o obedience_n therefore_o take_v heed_n of_o obey_v god_n to_o half_n and_o think_v not_o to_o please_v he_o or_o to_o have_v true_a comfort_n in_o thy_o own_o conscience_n by_o such_o hypocritical_a obedience_n take_v heed_n of_o bear_v with_o thyself_o in_o the_o breach_n of_o any_o one_o commandment_n of_o god_n beware_v of_o cherish_v the_o love_n of_o any_o one_o sin_n in_o thy_o heart_n contrà _fw-la as_o thou_o desire_v true_o to_o glorify_v and_o please_v god_n by_o thy_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o to_o have_v true_a comfort_n thereby_o in_o thy_o own_o conscience_n so_o look_v that_o it_o be_v a_o universal_a obedience_n to_o all_o and_o every_o commandment_n of_o god_n now_o further_o from_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o discommendable_a here_o in_o this_o young_a ruler_n observe_v 2_o observe_v 1._o in_o thar_z he_o ignorant_o and_o false_o suppose_v that_o he_o have_v keep_v the_o commandment_n well_o enough_o because_o he_o have_v perform_v some_o kind_n of_o outward_a obedience_n to_o they_o hence_o observe_v that_o it_o be_v one_o property_n of_o formal_a and_o close_a hypocrite_n to_o rest_v in_o outward_a conformity_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n think_v that_o to_o be_v sufficient_a without_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a obedience_n of_o the_o heart_n thus_o do_v the_o hypocritical_a scribe_n and_o pharisee_n who_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n reprove_v matth._n 23._o 25._o woe_n to_o you_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n hypocrite_n for_o you_o make_v clean_o the_o outside_n of_o the_o cup_n and_o platter_n etc._n etc._n and_o verse_n 28._o like_v white_v sepulcher_n you_o outward_o appear_v righteous_a unto_o man_n but_o within_o you_o be_v full_a of_o hypocrisy_n and_o iniquity_n see_v luke_n 18._o 11._o and_o thus_o it_o be_v with_o all_o formal_a hypocrite_n and_o unsound_a christian_n they_o be_v wont_v to_o rest_n in_o outward_a obedience_n and_o conformity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n without_o any_o true_a conscionable_a care_n of_o the_o inward_a such_o be_v those_o foretell_v by_o the_o apostle_n 2_o tim._n 3._o 1_o 5._o in_o the_o last_o day_n perilous_a time_n shall_v come_v etc._n etc._n in_o which_o some_o shall_v have_v a_o form_n of_o godliness_n but_o shall_v deny_v the_o power_n thereof_o these_o be_v formal_a hypocrite_n rest_v in_o outward_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n without_o the_o inward_a power_n and_o life_n of_o godliness_n as_o the_o papist_n do_v at_o this_o day_n reas_n 1_o reason_n 1._o they_o be_v either_o ignorant_a or_o at_o least_o do_v not_o due_o consider_v of_o the_o true_a nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n viz._n that_o it_o be_v a_o spiritual_a law_n reach_v to_o the_o heart_n conscience_n and_o inward_a man_n as_o well_o as_o to_o the_o outward_a rom._n 7._o 14._o we_o know_v that_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a etc._n etc._n reas_n 2_o reas_n 2._o their_o only_a or_o chief_a care_n be_v to_o approve_v their_o way_n unto_o man_n and_o not_o so_o much_o to_o obey_v and_o please_v god_n matth._n 23._o 5._o our_o saviour_n say_v of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n all_o their_o work_n they_o do_v for_o to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n and_o luke_n 16._o 15._o you_o be_v they_o which_o justify_v yourselves_o before_o man_n but_o god_n know_v your_o heart_n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v how_o many_o formal_a hypocrite_n be_v now_o adays_o to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o church_n in_o that_o it_o be_v so_o common_a a_o thing_n with_o man_n to_o rest_v in_o ourward_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n without_o care_n and_o conscience_n of_o the_o inward_a how_o many_o be_v there_o who_o think_v they_o keep_v the_o law_n of_o god_n well_o enough_o and_o be_v religious_a enough_o if_o they_o refrain_v from_o outward_a gross_a sin_n before_o man_n and_o if_o they_o perform_v some_o outward_a duty_n of_o religion_n towards_o god_n and_o of_o charity_n to_o man_n if_o they_o come_v to_o church_n due_o hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o use_v prayer_n in_o their_o family_n though_o this_o be_v whole_o neglect_v by_o a_o great_a many_o if_o they_o have_v some_o care_n of_o the_o outward_a sanctify_v of_o the_o sabbath_n and_o if_o withal_o they_o do_v perform_v such_o outward_a duty_n of_o charity_n and_o justice_n towards_o man_n as_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o table_n of_o the_o commandment_n then_o they_o think_v all_o be_v well_o and_o they_o rest_v in_o this_o outward_a conformity_n to_o the_o law_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a obedience_n to_o the_o same_o but_o harbour_v gross_a sin_n and_o corruption_n in_o their_o heart_n both_o against_o god_n and_o man._n thus_o be_v it_o with_o many_o if_o not_o with_o the_o great_a part_n of_o such_o as_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o christian_n now_o adays_o which_o show_v how_o great_a the_o number_n be_v of_o formal_a and_o close_a hypocrite_n and_o how_o small_a the_o number_n be_v of_o sound_a christian_n and_o how_o true_a it_o be_v which_o the_o scripture_n have_v foretell_v touch_v these_o last_o and_o dangerous_a time_n in_o which_o we_o now_o live_v that_o man_n shall_v have_v a_o outward_a form_n of_o godliness_n deny_v the_o inward_a power_n and_o life_n of_o it_o 2_o tim._n 3._o formal_a hypocrisy_n be_v one_o of_o the_o reign_a sin_n of_o these_o time_n the_o epidemical_a disease_n of_o christian_n yet_o fearful_a and_o dangerous_a to_o be_v lament_v with_o a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o for_o admonition_n to_o every_o one_o of_o we_o to_o take_v heed_n of_o this_o property_n of_o formal_a and_o close_a hypocrite_n that_o we_o do_v not_o rest_v in_o outward_a conformity_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n with_o the_o outward_a man_n and_o in_o outward_a carriage_n as_o if_o this_o be_v sufficient_a and_o as_o much_o as_o god_n require_v but_o above_o all_o to_o make_v conscience_n of_o yield_v the_o true_a inward_a obedience_n of_o the_o heart_n unto_o every_o commandment_n of_o god_n remember_v that_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v spiritual_a bind_v the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o that_o god_n himself_o be_v a_o spirit_n and_o will_v be_v obey_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n the_o rather_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o this_o formal_a hypocrisy_n and_o rest_v in_o outward_a obedience_n to_o
of_o external_a justice_n temperance_n prudence_n fortitude_n chastity_n etc._n etc._n as_o socrates_n cato_n aristides_n fabricius_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 2._o 14._o the_o gentile_n which_o have_v not_o the_o law_n do_v by_o nature_n the_o thing_n contain_v in_o the_o law_n etc._n etc._n use_v use_v for_o admonition_n to_o all_o christian_n and_o professor_n of_o religion_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o rest_v in_o this_o that_o they_o have_v some_o good_a quality_n or_o virtue_n in_o they_o which_o be_v amiable_a or_o praiseworthy_a in_o themselves_o before_o god_n and_o man_n but_o above_o all_o to_o labour_v for_o the_o true_a sanctify_a grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o for_o the_o power_n of_o religion_n and_o godliness_n without_o which_o all_o their_o moral_a or_o civil_a virtue_n though_o never_o so_o good_a in_o themselves_o shall_v do_v they_o no_o good_a at_o all_o though_o thou_o have_v never_o so_o many_o good_a civil_a virtue_n or_o amiable_a quality_n etc._n etc._n yet_o if_o thy_o heart_n be_v not_o yet_o true_o change_v and_o purge_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n thy_o person_n be_v odious_a to_o god_n and_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n and_o virtue_n in_o thou_o though_o in_o themselves_o they_o be_v good_a and_o amiable_a and_o such_o as_o god_n command_v and_o allow_v for_o the_o matter_n of_o they_o yet_o as_o they_o come_v from_o thou_o be_v out_o of_o christ_n they_o be_v no_o way_n please_v but_o abominable_a to_o god_n therefore_o first_o cleanse_v the_o fountain_n and_o make_v the_o tree_n good_a that_o the_o fruit_n may_v be_v true_o good_a etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o we_o may_v bear_v a_o kind_n of_o love_n to_o the_o person_n of_o natural_a and_o unregenerate_a man_n void_a of_o true_a sanctify_a grace_n though_o not_o simple_o as_o they_o be_v void_a of_o grace_n yet_o in_o respect_n of_o those_o common_a gift_n and_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o see_v to_o be_v in_o they_o as_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o good_a part_n or_o gift_n of_o nature_n which_o god_n have_v bestow_v on_o they_o as_o sharpness_n of_o wit_n memory_n strength_n or_o comeliness_n of_o body_n etc._n etc._n or_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o learning_n or_o knowledge_n in_o art_n and_o tongue_n or_o in_o regard_n of_o those_o moral_a or_o civil_a virtue_n which_o be_v in_o they_o etc._n etc._n in_o these_o respect_n and_o for_o these_o good_a thing_n or_o common_a gift_n of_o god_n in_o they_o we_o may_v love_v and_o affect_v they_o though_o not_o with_o that_o special_a and_o singular_a love_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n yet_o with_o a_o inferior_a and_o common_a kind_n of_o love_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o common_a gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o they_o reason_n reas_n we_o ought_v to_o love_n and_o esteem_v well_o of_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n wheresoever_o we_o find_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o they_o and_o therefore_o even_o in_o natural_a and_o unregenerate_a person_n see_v jam._n 1._o 17._o and_o in_o respect_n of_o these_o gift_n and_o good_a thing_n in_o they_o which_o come_v from_o god_n we_o may_v be_v affect_v with_o a_o kind_n of_o love_n to_o they_o and_o show_v the_o same_o by_o token_n and_o testimony_n thereof_o as_o our_o saviour_n do_v to_o this_o young_a man_n by_o look_v amiable_o upon_o he_o gal._n 6._o 10._o let_v we_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o etc._n etc._n now_o do_v of_o good_a be_v a_o fruit_n of_o love_n therefore_o we_o be_v to_o show_v a_o kind_n of_o love_n to_o all_o man_n even_o to_o such_o as_o be_v but_o natural_a man_n etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 2._o 17._o honour_n or_o esteem_n all_o man_n this_o can_v be_v without_o love_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n that_o be_v in_o they_o samuel_n show_v much_o love_n to_o saul_n though_o a_o wicked_a man_n by_o pray_v for_o he_o and_o mourn_v for_o he_o when_o for_o his_o sin_n of_o disobedience_n he_o be_v reject_v of_o god_n from_o be_v king_n of_o israel_n 1_o sam._n 15._o 1._o it_o grieve_v samuel_n and_o he_o cry_v to_o the_o lord_n all_o night_n and_o though_o the_o lord_n do_v blame_v samuel_n for_o mourning_n for_o he_o chap._n 16._o ver_fw-la 1._o yet_o not_o simple_o for_o mourning_n but_o for_o mourn_v so_o much_o and_o so_o long_o for_o he_o caution_n caution_n we_o be_v so_o to_o show_v love_n to_o natural_a and_o unregenerate_a man_n for_o the_o good_a thing_n in_o they_o that_o withal_o we_o be_v careful_a not_o to_o show_v any_o love_n or_o like_n to_o their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n or_o to_o countenance_v they_o therein_o distinguish_v between_o their_o person_n and_o the_o good_a thing_n in_o they_o and_o between_o their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o if_o our_o saviour_n christ_n love_v this_o young_a man_n for_o his_o religious_a care_n and_o forwardness_n to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n from_o his_o youth_n and_o though_o it_o be_v but_o a_o external_a obedience_n as_o appear_v by_o compare_v these_o word_n with_o the_o former_a then_o on_o the_o contrary_a he_o can_v but_o hate_v and_o abhor_v such_o as_o be_v careless_a negligent_a and_o unconscionable_a this_o way_n he_o can_v but_o hate_v such_o as_o be_v profane_a and_o wicked_a from_o their_o youth_n etc._n etc._n when_o any_o begin_v betimes_o to_o obey_v god_n commandment_n even_o in_o their_o youth_n this_o procure_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n towards_o they_o etc._n etc._n as_o on_o the_o contrary_a profaneness_n and_o disobedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n in_o young_a man_n and_o child_n be_v odious_a unto_o christ_n cause_v he_o to_o hate_v and_o abhor_v such_o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o terror_n to_o such_o as_o be_v profane_a and_o wicked_a even_o from_o their_o youth_n and_o childhood_n like_o those_o psal_n 58._o 3._o live_v in_o gross_a sin_n of_o disobedience_n against_o god_n commandment_n such_o be_v odious_a to_o christ_n jesus_n and_o he_o will_v show_v his_o hatred_n by_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o if_o they_o repent_v not_o see_v 2_o king_n 2._o 24._o use_v 2_o use_v 2._o parent_n to_o train_n up_o their_o child_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n now_o follow_v the_o answer_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o the_o young_a man_n former_a reply_n ver_fw-la 20._o which_o answer_n consist_v of_o two_o part_n 1._o a_o admonition_n of_o he_o touch_v the_o defect_n or_o imperfection_n of_o his_o obedience_n to_o the_o commandment_n one_o thing_n thou_o lack_v 2._o a_o precept_n or_o injunction_n in_o which_o he_o enjoin_v he_o certain_a duty_n to_o be_v practise_v for_o further_a trial_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o the_o better_a to_o discover_v to_o he_o the_o great_a defectiveness_n of_o it_o the_o first_o duty_n be_v to_o parâ—_n with_o all_o he_o have_v upon_o christ_n command_n for_o relief_n of_o the_o poor_a go_v sell_v all_o thou_o have_v 2._o to_o come_v and_o follow_v christ_n 3._o to_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n one_o thing_n thou_o lack_v this_n be_v speak_v in_o way_n of_o answer_n to_o those_o word_n of_o the_o young_a man_n to_o christ_n matth._n 19_o 20._o what_o lack_v i_o yet_o to_o this_o our_o saviour_n now_o answer_v direct_o tell_v he_o that_o he_o be_v defective_a and_o come_v short_a in_o one_o point_n of_o obedience_n to_o the_o commandment_n which_o he_o suppose_v himself_o to_o have_v keep_v hitherto_o quest_n 1_o quest_n 1._o what_o be_v this_o one_o thing_n wherein_o he_o fail_v answ_n answ_n the_o true_a denial_n of_o himself_o in_o renounce_v and_o forsake_v the_o sin_n of_o covetousness_n and_o inordinate_a love_n of_o worldly_a wealth_n this_o seem_v to_o be_v that_o which_o our_o saviour_n chief_o aim_v that_o in_o tell_v he_o that_o one_o thing_n he_o come_v short_a in_o and_o this_o may_v appear_v 1._o by_o the_o mean_n use_v by_o our_o saviour_n to_o convince_v he_o of_o his_o sin_n of_o covetousness_n and_o to_o discover_v it_o to_o he_o in_o that_o he_o enjoin_v he_o to_o go_v sell_v all_o he_o have_v etc._n etc._n 2._o by_o the_o event_n of_o the_o matter_n in_o that_o he_o go_v away_o sad_a at_o that_o say_n ver_fw-la 22._o quest_n 2_o quest_n 2._o but_o be_v there_o nothing_o else_o beside_o this_o one_o thing_n in_o which_o he_o fail_v answ_n answ_n yes_o many_o other_o thing_n but_o our_o saviour_n mention_v one_o especial_o because_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o principal_n in_o which_o he_o fail_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o his_o other_o fail_n observe_v general_n observation_n because_o the_o young_a man_n err_v of_o ignorance_n in_o say_v that_o he_o have_v keep_v the_o commandment_n and_o seem_v tractable_a and_o desirous_a to_o be_v further_o instruct_v therefore_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o answer_v he_o rough_o or_o deal_v with_o he_o by_o sharp_a reproof_n as_o he_o
etc._n act._n 6._o 3._o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o this_o serve_v for_o comfort_n to_o the_o poor_a especial_o to_o the_o religious_a poor_a in_o that_o the_o lord_n himself_o do_v take_v such_o special_a care_n of_o they_o etc._n etc._n they_o need_v not_o doubt_v but_o he_o will_v provide_v for_o they_o a_o sufficiency_n if_o they_o can_v by_o faith_n depend_v on_o he_o in_o the_o use_n of_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n he_o that_o command_v man_n to_o be_v so_o careful_a of_o the_o poor_a will_v not_o himself_o be_v careless_a of_o they_o but_o even_o then_o when_o they_o be_v neglect_v by_o man_n will_v show_v his_o fatherly_a care_n in_o provide_v for_o they_o extraordinary_o rather_o than_o they_o shall_v want_v use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v how_o great_a a_o sin_n it_o be_v in_o any_o to_o oppress_v or_o wrong_v the_o poor_a and_o needy_a any_o way_n grind_v the_o face_n of_o such_o as_o be_v so_o dear_a to_o god_n and_o of_o who_o he_o be_v so_o careful_a this_o be_v a_o heinous_a sin_n high_o provoke_v god_n to_o punish_v such_o as_o be_v guilty_a of_o it_o prov._n 22._o 22._o rob_v not_o the_o poor_a etc._n etc._n see_v 1_o thess_n 4._o 6._o use_v 3_o use_v 3_o to_o move_v we_o after_o the_o example_n of_o god_n himself_o to_o take_v special_a care_n of_o the_o poor_a for_o relief_n help_n and_o comfort_n of_o they_o in_o all_o their_o necessity_n and_o want_n see_v they_o be_v so_o dear_a and_o precious_a in_o god_n account_n let_v they_o be_v so_o to_o we_o and_o let_v we_o show_v our_o care_n of_o they_o by_o our_o forwardness_n not_o only_o in_o our_o own_o person_n to_o relieve_v and_o help_v they_o but_o also_o by_o provoke_v other_o hereunto_o now_o as_o this_o care_n of_o the_o poor_a do_v concern_v all_o christian_n that_o be_v any_o way_n able_a to_o relieve_v the_o poor_a so_o especial_o those_o who_o bear_v any_o special_a office_n in_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o their_o office_n be_v in_o special_a manner_n bind_v to_o take_v care_n of_o the_o poor_a as_o magistrate_n by_o their_o authority_n to_o take_v good_a order_n for_o relief_n of_o the_o poor_a minister_n by_o their_o exhortation_n counsel_n and_o direction_n give_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n to_o this_o end_n for_o which_o we_o have_v the_o example_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n go_v before_o we_o gal._n 2._o 10._o and_o last_o this_o do_v also_o in_o special_a manner_n concern_v inferior_a officer_n among_o we_o to_o who_o the_o care_n of_o the_o poor_a do_v belong_v as_o our_o churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a as_o we_o call_v they_o that_o they_o be_v diligent_a and_o conscionable_a in_o discharge_n of_o their_o office_n and_o place_n take_v special_a care_n of_o the_o poor_a that_o they_o do_v not_o want_v but_o be_v sufficient_o provide_v for_o and_o relieve_v both_o in_o time_n of_o their_o health_n and_o sickness_n now_o follow_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o former_a duty_n serve_v to_o enforce_v it_o from_o the_o reward_n promise_v and_o thou_o shall_v have_v treasure_n in_o heaven_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o it_o be_v lawful_a in_o the_o do_n of_o good_a work_n to_o look_v at_o the_o reward_n promise_v of_o god_n to_o such_o as_o do_v they_o especial_o to_o the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a life_n in_o heaven_n see_v before_o chap._n 9_o 41._o mark_v 10._o 21._o and_o thou_o shall_v have_v treasure_n in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n 1628._o aug._n 24._o 1628._o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o although_o good_a work_n do_v not_o merit_v eternal_a life_n as_o the_o papist_n teach_v yet_o eternal_a life_n be_v promise_v and_o shall_v be_v give_v of_o god_n as_o a_o reward_n to_o such_o as_o do_v conscionable_o practice_v and_o perform_v good_a work_n in_o this_o life_n our_o saviour_n here_o promise_v eternal_a treasure_n in_o heaven_n if_o he_o will_v go_v sell_v all_o and_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a if_o he_o will_v conscionable_o perform_v this_o work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n here_o i_o will_v first_o show_v what_o be_v good_a work_n and_o how_o to_o be_v perform_v 2._o prove_v the_o point_n propound_v of_o the_o first_o good_a work_n be_v such_o work_n and_o duty_n of_o obedience_n as_o be_v command_v and_o allow_v of_o god_n in_o his_o write_a word_n deut._n 12._o 32._o whatsoever_o i_o command_v you_o observe_v to_o do_v it_o thou_o shall_v not_o add_v thereto_o nor_o diminish_v from_o it_o now_o in_o the_o do_n of_o good_a work_n three_o thing_n be_v require_v especial_o 1._o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o faith_n that_o be_v by_o such_o person_n as_o do_v know_v and_o true_o believe_v themselves_o to_o be_v in_o christ_n and_o so_o that_o in_o he_o both_o their_o person_n and_o work_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n hebr._n 11._o 6._o without_o faith_n impossible_a to_o please_v god_n and_o rom._n 14._o ult_n 2._o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_v reveal_v in_o his_o word_n 1_o sam._n 15._o 2._o to_o obey_v be_v better_a than_o sacrifice_n etc._n etc._n 3._o that_o they_o be_v do_v to_o the_o right_a end_n which_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 31._o whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v etc._n etc._n do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n now_o for_o proof_n of_o the_o point_n that_o eternal_a life_n be_v promise_v and_o shall_v be_v give_v of_o god_n to_o such_o as_o do_v perform_v such_o good_a work_n and_o in_o this_o manner_n it_o may_v appear_v by_o these_o place_n among_o other_o rom._n 2._o 7._o to_o they_o who_o by_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well-doing_n seek_v for_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o immortality_n shall_v be_v eternal_a life_n 1_o tim._n 4._o 8._o godliness_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o the_o practice_n of_o good_a work_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o life_n that_o now_o be_v and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v revel_v 22._o 14._o bless_a be_v they_o that_o do_v his_o commandment_n etc._n etc._n see_v also_o matth._n 25._o how_o christ_n shall_v at_o the_o last_o day_n give_v eternal_a life_n to_o such_o as_o have_v perform_v work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n to_o his_o saint_n in_o this_o life_n here_o note_n that_o although_o eternal_a life_n be_v promise_v and_o shall_v be_v give_v to_o those_o that_o do_v good_a work_n yet_o not_o to_o the_o work_n themselves_o proper_o nor_o for_o the_o worthiness_n of_o the_o work_n but_o to_o the_o worker_n that_o be_v unto_o the_o person_n of_o believer_n be_v in_o christ_n in_o who_o only_o and_o for_o who_o sake_n eternal_a life_n be_v promise_v and_o give_v to_o they_o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v by_o this_o that_o it_o be_v not_o in_o vain_a to_o serve_v god_n in_o this_o life_n by_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o all_o such_o work_n and_o duty_n of_o obedience_n as_o he_o require_v but_o that_o there_o be_v great_a fruit_n and_o profit_n herein_o and_o a_o rich_a and_o plentiful_a reward_n lay_v up_o in_o heaven_n for_o all_o such_o psal_n 18._o ult_n very_o there_o be_v fruit_n or_o reward_n for_o the_o righteous_a etc._n etc._n and_o though_o this_o reward_n be_v not_o yet_o â—een_n with_o bodily_a eye_n yet_o be_v it_o as_o certain_a as_o if_o already_o enjoy_v contrary_n to_o the_o profane_a opinion_n of_o such_o as_o think_v or_o say_v with_o those_o mal._n 3._o 14._o it_o be_v vain_a to_o serve_v god_n and_o what_o profit_n be_v it_o that_o we_o have_v keep_v his_o ordinance_n etc._n etc._n such_o shall_v hereafter_o see_v and_o know_v the_o contrary_a by_o woful_a experience_n when_o they_o shall_v at_o the_o last_o day_n see_v the_o godly_a make_v partaker_n of_o that_o bless_a and_o heavenly_a reward_n after_o all_o their_o pain_n take_v in_o god_n service_n and_o themselves_o for_o ever_o deprive_v of_o that_o reward_n of_o happiness_n and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o reward_v in_o hell_n with_o eternal_a torment_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o to_o encourage_v we_o to_o well-doing_n and_o to_o take_v pain_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o good_a work_n and_o in_o all_o duty_n which_o god_n require_v of_o we_o in_o this_o life_n see_v there_o be_v so_o great_a a_o reward_n promise_v of_o god_n and_o shall_v certain_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o though_o not_o for_o merit_v of_o our_o work_n yet_o for_o his_o promise_n sake_n and_o for_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 5._o 12._o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o such_o as_o suffer_v for_o well-doing_n say_v great_a be_v their_o reward_n in_o heaven_n the_o same_o be_v true_a of_o all_o such_o as_o be_v careful_a and_o take_v pain_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o this_o life_n by_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o good_a work_n great_a be_v their_o reward_n etc._n etc._n think_v often_o
of_o the_o greatness_n of_o that_o reward_n of_o eternal_a life_n promise_v to_o we_o in_o christ_n after_o all_o our_o pain_n take_v here_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o let_v this_o encourage_v we_o to_o take_v pain_n and_o diligence_n in_o all_o good_a and_o holy_a duty_n and_o that_o cheerful_o and_o constant_o remember_v that_o heaven_n be_v well_o worth_a our_o pain_n 1_o cor._n 15._o ult_n my_o belove_a brethren_n be_v you_o steadfast_a unmoveable_a always_o abound_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n forasmuch_o as_o yâ—u_n know_v that_o your_o labour_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n this_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v phil._n 2._o 12._o and_o to_o give_v all_o diligence_n etc._n etc._n 2_o pet._n 1._o 10._o what_o though_o some_o christian_a duty_n be_v hard_a to_o practice_v as_o repentance_n mortification_n of_o our_o belove_a lust_n denial_n of_o ourselves_o and_o take_v up_o of_o our_o cross_n etc._n etc._n the_o reward_n promise_v in_o heaven_n will_v pay_v for_o all_o etc._n etc._n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o the_o practice_n of_o liberality_n and_o bounty_n towards_o the_o poor_a be_v one_o good_a work_n among_o other_o which_o shall_v be_v plentiful_o reward_v of_o god_n after_o this_o life_n in_o all_o those_o that_o do_v conscionable_o perform_v the_o same_o i_o say_v in_o those_o that_o do_v conscionable_o perform_v the_o same_o because_o it_o be_v not_o every_o kind_n of_o liberality_n to_o the_o poor_a that_o shall_v be_v so_o reward_v of_o god_n but_o that_o which_o be_v sincere_o and_o conscionable_o practise_v as_o a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o way_n of_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n aim_v also_o at_o his_o glory_n therein_o such_o liberality_n to_o the_o poor_a shall_v be_v reward_v of_o god_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v so_o our_o saviour_n here_o promise_v to_o this_o young_a man_n that_o if_o he_o will_v sell_v that_o he_o have_v and_o give_v thereof_o to_o the_o poor_a he_o shall_v have_v treasure_n in_o heaven_n prove_v also_o by_o other_o place_n prov._n 19_o 17._o he_o that_o have_v pity_n on_o the_o poor_a dare_v to_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o which_o he_o have_v give_v will_v he_o pay_v he_o again_o this_o recompense_n the_o lord_n will_v make_v he_o partly_o in_o this_o life_n but_o especial_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v luke_n 14._o 13_o 14._o when_o thou_o make_v a_o feast_n call_v the_o poor_a etc._n etc._n and_o thou_o shall_v be_v bless_v for_o they_o can_v recompense_v thou_o for_o thou_o shall_v be_v recompense_v at_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a especial_o this_o be_v true_a of_o bounty_n and_o liberality_n practise_v towards_o the_o godly_a and_o religious_a poor_a and_o to_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n see_v matth._n 25._o how_o christ_n shall_v at_o the_o last_o day_n give_v the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a life_n to_o such_o as_o have_v be_v liberal_a to_o his_o poor_a saint_n and_o servant_n 2_o cor._n 9_o 6._o he_o that_o sow_v bountiful_o etc._n etc._n use_v use_v to_o stir_v up_o and_o encourage_v we_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o liberality_n to_o the_o poor_a upon_o all_o occasion_n be_v ready_a to_o relieve_v they_o in_o their_o necessity_n by_o give_v to_o they_o and_o by_o lend_v to_o they_o free_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o to_o do_v it_o of_o conscience_n to_o god_n etc._n etc._n to_o this_o end_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v and_o think_v often_o of_o the_o rich_a reward_n promise_v of_o god_n to_o such_o as_o do_v in_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n and_o out_o of_o conscience_n towards_o god_n show_v their_o bounty_n towards_o the_o poor_a especial_o to_o the_o poor_a saint_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n he_o have_v promise_v to_o reward_v they_o even_o in_o this_o life_n with_o his_o favour_n and_o blessing_n but_o much_o more_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v consider_v then_o that_o that_o which_o we_o give_v or_o lend_v to_o the_o poor_a in_o their_o necessity_n be_v not_o lose_v or_o cast_v away_o but_o well-bestowed_n and_o to_o our_o own_o best_a advantage_n it_o be_v lend_v unto_o the_o lord_n who_o will_v repay_v it_o to_o the_o full_a let_v we_o then_o make_v the_o lord_n our_o debtor_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v but_o as_o seed_v sow_v the_o harvest_n whereof_o we_o shall_v plentiful_o reap_v hereafter_o the_o husbandman_n cast_v his_o seed_n willing_o into_o the_o ground_n because_o he_o know_v though_o it_o seem_v to_o be_v cast_v away_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o but_o will_v spring_v up_o and_o bring_v he_o much_o fruit_n at_o the_o time_n of_o harvest_n etc._n etc._n so_o here_o etc._n etc._n eccles_n 11._o 1._o we_o be_v bid_v to_o cast_v our_o bread_n upon_o the_o water_n etc._n etc._n that_o be_v to_o give_v liberal_a alm_n to_o the_o poor_a as_o it_o iâ—_n expound_v for_o 2._o in_o hope_n of_o find_v it_o again_o though_o long_o after_o let_v we_o then_o be_v move_v and_o stir_v up_o here_o to_o this_o bounty_n to_o the_o poor_a especial_o to_o the_o religious_a poor_a in_o assure_a hope_n of_o that_o rich_a heavenly_a reward_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o we_o for_o the_o same_o this_o be_v the_o way_n to_o have_v treasure_n in_o heaven_n even_o durable_a and_o everlasting_a treasure_n therefore_o let_v it_o be_v our_o care_n according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n matth._n 6._o 19_o not_o to_o lay_v up_o treasure_n upon_o earth_n where_o moth_n and_o rust_n do_v corrupt_a etc._n etc._n but_o to_o lay_v up_o treasure_n in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v do_v by_o liberality_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o especial_o to_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n luke_n 12._o 33._o sell_v that_o you_o have_v and_o give_v alm_n provide_v yourselves_o bag_n which_o wax_v not_o old_a a_o treasure_n in_o the_o heaven_n that_o fail_v not_o etc._n etc._n now_o as_o this_o concern_v all_o sort_n of_o christian_n who_o be_v any_o way_n able_a to_o relieve_v and_o help_v the_o poor_a so_o especial_o the_o rich_a sort_n to_o who_o god_n have_v give_v the_o great_a plenty_n of_o worldly_a wealth_n they_o of_o all_o other_o be_v to_o be_v stir_v up_o and_o encourage_v to_o this_o bounty_n towards_o the_o poor_a in_o hope_n of_o that_o heavenly_a reward_n promise_v of_o god_n 1_o tim._n 6._o 17._o etc._n etc._n charge_v they_o that_o be_v rich_a in_o this_o world_n etc._n etc._n that_o they_o do_v good_a be_v rich_a in_o good_a work_n ready_a to_o distribute_v etc._n etc._n lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o themselves_o a_o good_a foundation_n against_o time_n to_o come_v that_o they_o may_v lay_v hold_n on_o eternal_a life_n observe_v 4_o observe_v 4._o last_o in_o that_o eternal_a life_n be_v here_o call_v a_o treasure_n learn_v the_o excellency_n of_o that_o estate_n of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n prepare_v for_o the_o saint_n after_o this_o life_n compare_v in_o scripture_n to_o most_o excellent_a thing_n to_o a_o crown_n and_o kingdom_n to_o life_n to_o a_o treasure_n and_o great_a riches_n ephes_n 1._o 18._o riches_n of_o glory_n of_o his_o inheritance_n in_o the_o saint_n but_o of_o this_o see_v before_o chap._n 9_o ver_fw-la 43_o etc._n etc._n mark_v 10._o 21._o come_v and_o follow_v i_o etc._n etc._n 1628._o aug._n 21._o 1628._o now_o follow_v the_o second_o duty_n enjoin_v by_o our_o saviour_n to_o this_o young_a ruler_n viz._n to_o come_v and_o follow_v he_o the_o meaning_n be_v in_o part_n show_v before_o but_o for_o the_o more_o full_a clear_n of_o it_o we_o must_v know_v that_o this_o phrase_n or_o manner_n of_o speech_n to_o follow_v christ_n be_v diverse_o use_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n 1._o sometime_o in_o proper_a sense_n it_o signify_v to_o go_v after_o christ_n with_o the_o feeâ—_n of_o the_o body_n as_o matth._n 14._o 13._o the_o people_n follow_v he_o on_o foot_n etc._n etc._n 2._o sometime_o it_o signify_v to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o christ_n in_o life_n and_o practice_n conform_v ourselves_o thereunto_o 1_o cor._n 11._o 1._o be_v follower_n of_o i_o as_o i_o be_o of_o christ_n so_o before_o chap._n 8._o 34._o whosoever_o will_v come_v after_o i_o let_v he_o deny_v himself_o take_v up_o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v i_o 3._o it_o signify_v to_o become_v christ_n disciple_n and_o servant_n in_o outward_a profession_n take_v he_o for_o his_o lord_n and_o master_n and_o to_o show_v this_o by_o his_o manner_n of_o life_n and_o carriage_n for_o time_n to_o come_v so_o here_o come_v and_o follow_v i_o that_o be_v resign_v or_o betake_v thyself_o to_o be_v my_o true_a disciple_n and_o servant_n in_o outward_a profession_n of_o my_o name_n and_o doctrine_n and_o show_v it_o by_o thy_o manner_n of_o life_n for_o time_n to_o come_v follow_v i_o as_o my_o
the_o profession_n of_o religion_n as_o for_o perseverance_n and_o constancy_n therein_o that_o they_o may_v hold_v out_o as_o they_o have_v begin_v as_o he_o that_o be_v to_o run_v a_o race_n do_v not_o so_o much_o strive_v to_o run_v â—ast_v at_o first_o as_o to_o hold_v out_o so_o etc._n etc._n this_o be_v all_o in_o all_o in_o a_o christian_n in_o christian_n non_fw-la quaeruntur_fw-la initia_fw-la sed_fw-la sinis_fw-la etc._n etc._n as_o hiâ—rome_n say_v this_o perseverance_n be_v that_o unto_o which_o the_o crown_n and_o reward_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v promise_v and_o without_o which_o it_o can_v never_o be_v obtain_v revel_v 2._o 10._o be_v faithful_a to_o the_o death_n etc._n etc._n match_n 24._o 13._o he_o that_o endure_v to_o the_o end_n shall_v be_v save_v labour_v then_o for_o this_o perseverance_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o religion_n and_o to_o this_o end_n see_v thy_o heart_n be_v sincere_a and_o upright_a in_o this_o profession_n that_o thou_o aim_v at_o god_n glory_n therein_o and_o not_o at_o sinister_a respect_n as_o thy_o own_o credit_n or_o profit_n etc._n etc._n first_o and_o principal_o labour_n for_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n and_o then_o for_o zeal_n and_o forwardness_n in_o profession_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n then_o thou_o will_v not_o only_o begin_v to_o be_v zealous_a for_o a_o time_n but_o continue_v so_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o that_o thou_o â—â—yest_v so_o do_v remember_v also_o at_o thy_o first_o entrance_n into_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n to_o cast_v thy_o account_n beforehand_o with_o the_o wise_a builder_n luke_n 14._o what_o it_o will_v cost_v thou_o how_o many_o trouble_n and_o difficulty_n thou_o must_v endure_v and_o go_v through_o if_o thou_o will_v be_v christ_n true_a disciple_n indeed_o the_o not_o do_v of_o this_o be_v one_o main_a cause_n why_o so_o many_o have_v be_v zealous_a for_o a_o time_n and_o afterward_o grow_v cold_a in_o religion_n yea_o have_v fall_v quite_o away_o beginning_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o end_v in_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 3._o 3_o mark_v 10._o 22._o and_o he_o be_v sad_a at_o that_o say_n and_o go_v away_o grieve_v for_o he_o have_v great_a possession_n 1628._o octob._n 5._o 1628._o observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o in_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o young_a man_n sorrow_n and_o departure_n from_o christ_n and_o consequent_o of_o his_o refuse_v to_o obey_v christ_n commandment_n in_o part_v with_o all_o he_o have_v for_o relief_n of_o the_o poor_a as_o also_o in_o follow_v christ_n etc._n etc._n be_v the_o secret_a covetousness_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v too_o much_o in_o love_n with_o his_o wealth_n and_o so_o loath_a to_o part_v with_o it_o hence_o we_o learn_v that_o covetousness_n or_o inordinate_a love_n of_o riches_n be_v a_o main_a hindrance_n to_o man_n in_o obey_v christ_n and_o in_o practice_n of_o such_o christian_a duty_n as_o he_o require_v of_o we_o in_o his_o word_n thus_o be_v it_o to_o this_o young_a man_n and_o thus_o be_v it_o also_o to_o all_o other_o in_o who_o this_o sin_n reign_v reas_n 1_o reas_n 1._o this_o sin_n of_o covetousness_n do_v so_o take_v up_o and_o possess_v the_o heart_n with_o care_n and_o thought_n of_o the_o world_n and_o about_o earthly_a thing_n that_o it_o can_v be_v free_a or_o fit_a to_o obey_v christ_n in_o practice_n of_o such_o duty_n as_o he_o require_v reas_n 2_o reas_n 2._o covetousness_n make_v a_o man_n a_o servant_n to_o the_o world_n and_o to_o his_o wealth_n and_o so_o hinder_v he_o in_o obey_v and_o serve_v christ_n in_o the_o duty_n which_o he_o require_v for_o a_o man_n can_v serve_v two_o such_o contrary_a master_n christ_n and_o mammon_n matth._n 6._o 24._o more_o particular_o covetousness_n do_v hinder_v man_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o two_o sort_n of_o christian_a duty_n require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n 1._o in_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o religion_n towards_o god_n in_o the_o first_o table_n 2._o in_o duty_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n towards_o man_n in_o the_o second_o table_n of_o the_o first_o it_o hinder_v man_n in_o duty_n of_o religion_n as_o prayer_n hear_v read_v of_o the_o word_n sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n etc._n etc._n either_o keep_v they_o from_o the_o practice_n of_o such_o duty_n and_o cause_v they_o whole_o to_o neglect_v or_o omit_v they_o or_o else_o hinder_v the_o fruit_n and_o profit_n they_o shall_v reap_v by_o performance_n of_o they_o luke_n 14._o the_o love_n of_o farm_n ox_n etc._n etc._n hinder_v those_o that_o be_v invite_v to_o the_o spiritual_a supper_n matth._n 13._o love_n of_o riches_n be_v one_o sort_n of_o thorn_n which_o choke_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o word_n in_o those_o that_o hear_v it_o so_o ezek._n 33._o 31._o they_o come_v and_o sit_v before_o the_o prophet_n and_o hear_v his_o word_n but_o will_v not_o do_v they_o because_o their_o heart_n go_v after_o their_o covetousness_n judas_n be_v a_o hearer_n of_o christ_n yea_o a_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o yet_o this_o one_o sin_n of_o covetousness_n choke_v all_o other_o good_a thing_n in_o he_o of_o the_o second_o it_o do_v also_o hinder_v man_n in_o duty_n of_o charity_n to_o man_n as_o in_o give_v lend_v free_o to_o the_o relief_n of_o the_o poor_a in_o do_v good_a and_o help_v such_o as_o be_v in_o misery_n be_v content_a to_o part_v with_o all_o we_o have_v if_o need_v be_v for_o the_o good_a of_o our_o brethren_n at_o least_o in_o affection_n and_o disposition_n of_o heart_n no_o great_a enemy_n and_o hindrance_n to_o these_o duty_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n than_o covetousness_n make_v man_n backward_o to_o all_o such_o duty_n of_o charity_n etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v by_o this_o the_o heinousness_n and_o danger_n of_o this_o sin_n of_o covetousness_n in_o that_o it_o be_v so_o great_a a_o hindrance_n to_o a_o christian_a in_o obey_v christ_n and_o in_o practice_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n both_o of_o piety_n to_o god_n and_o charity_n to_o man_n a_o main_a enemy_n to_o the_o truth_n and_o power_n of_o religion_n and_o to_o the_o sincere_a profession_n and_o practice_n of_o christianity_n steal_v away_o the_o heart_n from_o god_n and_o from_o his_o true_a worship_n and_o service_n and_o cause_v it_o to_o be_v set_v upon_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a wealth_n upon_o the_o creature_n instead_o of_o the_o creator_n for_o which_o cause_n it_o be_v call_v idolatry_n and_o the_o covetous_a person_n a_o idolater_n ephes_n 5._o 5._o such_o a_o sin_n as_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o manifold_a other_o sin_n as_o of_o unjustice_n and_o oppression_n of_o usury_n of_o cruelty_n and_o unmerciful_a deal_n of_o pride_n envy_n strife_n and_o contention_n etc._n etc._n 1_o tim._n 6._o 10._o root_n of_o all_o evil_a in_o a_o word_n such_o a_o sin_n as_o be_v a_o main_a hindrance_n to_o keep_v man_n from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n therefore_o reckon_v in_o scripture_n among_o such_o heinous_a sin_n as_o do_v in_o special_a manner_n exclude_v man_n from_o heaven_n and_o eternal_a life_n as_o ephes_n 5._o 5._o no_o covetous_a person_n have_v inheritance_n etc._n etc._n and_o 1_o cor._n 6._o 10._o the_o covetous_a shall_v not_o inherit_v etc._n etc._n a_o woe_n denounce_v against_o it_o hab._n 2._o 9_o which_o shall_v cause_v we_o true_o to_o hate_n and_o detest_v this_o sin_n etc._n etc._n as_o a_o most_o heinous_a and_o dangerous_a sin_n not_o a_o small_a or_o leight_a sin_n etc._n etc._n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o for_o admonition_n to_o every_o one_o of_o we_o who_o desire_v to_o obey_v and_o serve_v christ_n in_o practice_n of_o such_o christian_a duty_n as_o be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o his_o word_n to_o take_v heed_n and_o beware_v of_o this_o dangerous_a sin_n of_o covetousness_n as_o we_o be_v warn_v by_o our_o saviour_n himself_o luke_n 12._o 15._o use_v all_o mean_n to_o mortify_v this_o sin_n in_o ourselves_o and_o to_o be_v preserve_v and_o keep_v from_o it_o for_o time_n to_o come_v remedy_n against_o this_o sin_n 1._o pray_v unto_o god_n to_o mortify_v it_o in_o we_o and_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o it_o to_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a thing_n 2._o labour_n by_o faith_n to_o make_v god_n our_o portion_n and_o chief_a treasure_n as_o david_n psal_n 73._o 26._o god_n be_v my_o portion_n for_o ever_o and_o ver_fw-la 25._o who_o have_v i_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o etc._n etc._n to_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n in_o christ_n and_o true_o to_o love_v he_o again_o above_o all_o thing_n then_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v too_o much_o in_o love_n with_o earthly_a riches_n and_o treasure_n or_o with_o any_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n but_o we_o shall_v rather_o contemn_v and_o trample_v it_o
shall_v lose_v his_o life_n for_o my_o sake_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 2._o 10._o there_o shall_v be_v glory_n honour_n and_o peace_n to_o every_o man_n that_o work_v good_a to_o the_o jew_n first_o and_o also_o to_o the_o gentile_a ver._n 11._o for_o there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n with_o god_n so_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 10._o we_o must_v all_o appear_v before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n use_v use_v to_o encourage_v all_o sort_n of_o christian_n to_o the_o do_v of_o good_a work_n and_o to_o the_o cheerful_a and_o conscionable_a performance_n of_o all_o duty_n of_o obedience_n which_o god_n require_v see_v all_o and_o every_o one_o shall_v be_v reward_v that_o do_v thus_o glorify_v god_n by_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n not_o one_o shall_v go_v unrewarded_a no_o not_o he_o that_o have_v do_v the_o least_o good_a work_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n though_o it_o be_v but_o the_o give_v of_o a_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n to_o a_o disciple_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v to_o a_o good_a christian_a matth._n 10._o 42._o whosoever_o shall_v give_v to_o one_o of_o these_o little_a one_o etc._n etc._n so_o here_o our_o saviour_n promise_v a_o reward_n to_o every_o one_o that_o have_v forsake_v any_o thing_n for_o his_o sake_n there_o be_v no_o man_n that_o have_v leave_v either_o house_n or_o brethren_n etc._n etc._n he_o do_v not_o say_v that_o have_v leave_v all_o these_o but_o any_o one_o of_o these_o etc._n etc._n now_o follow_v in_o the_o 3â—th_n verse_n the_o reward_n itself_o which_o be_v here_o promise_v by_o our_o saviour_n to_o such_o as_o have_v forsake_v any_o thing_n dear_a to_o they_o in_o this_o world_n for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n which_o reward_n be_v twofold_a 1._o temporary_a to_o be_v receive_v in_o this_o present_a life_n he_o shall_v receive_v a_o hundred_o fold_v now_o in_o this_o time_n house_n and_o brethren_n etc._n etc._n 2._o eternal_a to_o be_v receive_v and_o enjoy_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v he_o shall_v receive_v eternal_a life_n observe_v 1_o general_n observe_v 1._o that_o in_o do_v good_a work_n it_o be_v lawful_a to_o look_v at_o the_o reward_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o such_o as_o perform_v such_o work_n conscionable_o otherwise_o our_o saviour_n will_v not_o here_o propound_v and_o promise_v a_o reward_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a to_o such_o as_o forsake_v any_o thing_n for_o his_o sake_n etc._n etc._n see_v before_o â—ver_o 21._o of_o this_o chap._n yea_o it_o be_v not_o only_o lawful_a for_o we_o to_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o eternal_a reward_n in_o heaven_n but_o also_o to_o the_o reward_n promise_v in_o this_o life_n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o the_o truth_n of_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o 1_o tim._n 4._o 8._o that_o godliness_n be_v profitable_a to_o all_o thing_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o life_n that_o now_o be_v and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v the_o meaning_n be_v that_o god_n have_v promise_v great_a reward_n and_o recompense_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v to_o all_o such_o as_o be_v true_o religious_a and_o do_v show_v it_o by_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o such_o good_a work_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o obedience_n as_o god_n require_v of_o they_o so_o our_o saviour_n here_o promise_v both_o a_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a reward_n to_o such_o as_o glorify_v he_o by_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o show_v their_o religious_a affection_n in_o forsake_v thing_n dear_a to_o they_o in_o this_o world_n for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n psal_n 112._o 1._o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n his_o seed_n shall_v be_v mighty_a upon_o the_o earth_n etc._n etc._n and_o ver_fw-la 3._o wealth_n and_o riches_n shall_v be_v in_o his_o house_n and_o his_o righteousness_n endure_v for_o ever_o that_o be_v the_o fruit_n and_o reward_n of_o his_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n as_o also_o ver_fw-la 9_o prov._n 3._o 16._o solomon_n say_v of_o wisdom_n by_o which_o be_v mean_v the_o true_a knowledge_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n that_o length_n of_o day_n be_v in_o her_o right_a hand_n and_o in_o her_o left_a riches_n and_o honour_n etc._n etc._n and_o ver_fw-la 18._o she_o be_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n to_o they_o that_o lie_v hold_v on_o she_o etc._n etc._n use_v use_v to_o provoke_v and_o stir_v up_o every_o one_o to_o labour_n for_o true_a piety_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n in_o his_o heart_n and_o to_o show_v it_o in_o life_n by_o religious_a and_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o all_o such_o duty_n as_o god_n require_v see_v there_o be_v so_o great_a reward_n promise_v to_o such_o both_o in_o this_o and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v so_o that_o if_o we_o respect_v but_o our_o own_o good_a next_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v true_o happy_a and_o bless_a both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o only_a way_n be_v to_o become_v true_o religious_a and_o zealous_a in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a piety_n now_o follow_v the_o particular_a instruction_n and_o first_o from_o the_o temporary_a reward_n promise_v in_o this_o life_n to_o such_o as_o forsake_v any_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n for_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o such_o as_o forsake_v or_o suffer_v loss_n of_o any_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n that_o be_v dear_a unto_o they_o for_o christ_n and_o the_o gospels_n sake_n shall_v be_v reward_v of_o god_n even_o in_o this_o present_a life_n so_o far_o as_o shall_v be_v good_a and_o fit_a for_o they_o this_o our_o saviour_n here_o promise_v so_o 1_o tim._n 4._o 8._o piety_n have_v promise_n of_o this_o life_n as_o be_v say_v before_o now_o this_o be_v one_o work_n of_o piety_n to_o forsake_v all_o in_o this_o world_n for_o christ_n etc._n etc._n i_o say_v so_o far_o as_o shall_v be_v good_a for_o they_o because_o this_o be_v a_o temporal_a promise_n which_o be_v with_o this_o condition_n to_o be_v understand_v as_o all_o other_o promise_n of_o this_o life_n quest_n quest_n how_o shall_v such_o be_v reward_v of_o god_n in_o this_o life_n who_o have_v suffer_v loss_n or_o forsake_v any_o thing_n for_o christ_n &_o c_o answ_n answ_n two_o way_n especial_o 1._o by_o supply_v their_o want_n of_o temporal_a thing_n with_o so_o much_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o grace_n needful_a to_o salvation_n for_o example_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v unto_o they_o so_o much_o the_o more_o feeling_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n in_o christ_n so_o much_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o faith_n hope_n patience_n and_o of_o true_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n in_o their_o poor_a and_o desolate_a estate_n in_o this_o world_n this_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o forsake_v their_o good_n and_o friend_n upon_o christ_n calling_n they_o be_v reward_v with_o so_o much_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o all_o spiritual_a gift_n of_o faith_n patience_n inward_a comfort_n in_o their_o poor_a estate_n etc._n etc._n so_o the_o martyr_n etc._n etc._n 2._o such_o as_o forsake_v any_o thing_n for_o christ_n shall_v be_v reward_v of_o god_n in_o this_o life_n with_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o in_o their_o outward_a estate_n though_o never_o so_o mean_a and_o poor_a or_o forâ—oâ—â—_n and_o desolate_a whereby_o it_o shall_v become_v better_o and_o more_o comfortable_a unto_o they_o than_o if_o they_o do_v still_o enjoy_v those_o thing_n which_o they_o have_v forsake_v for_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n according_a to_o that_o psal_n 37._o 16._o a_o little_a that_o a_o righteous_a man_n have_v be_v better_a than_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o wicked_a caution_n caution_n this_o be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o if_o we_o can_v or_o do_v by_o forsake_v any_o thing_n for_o christ_n deserve_v to_o be_v thus_o reward_v in_o this_o life_n but_o that_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o for_o his_o promise_n sake_n will_v give_v this_o reward_n to_o we_o use_v use_v to_o encourage_v we_o to_o this_o duty_n of_o forsake_v and_o part_v with_o thing_n dear_a to_o we_o in_o this_o world_n for_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n when_o god_n call_v we_o to_o it_o see_v there_o be_v so_o great_a reward_n promise_v we_o for_o so_o do_v even_o in_o this_o life_n etc._n etc._n this_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a if_o no_o other_o be_v to_o be_v expect_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v mark_v 10._o 29_o 30._o and_o jesus_n answer_v and_o say_v very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o there_o be_v no_o man_n that_o have_v leave_v
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much_o unto_o a_o show_n and_o profession_n of_o religion_n in_o other_o further_o than_o we_o see_v some_o good_a or_o probable_a evidence_n of_o sincerity_n in_o such_o as_o make_v profession_n otherwise_o rely_v not_o too_o much_o upon_o such_o show_v neither_o put_v too_o much_o confidence_n in_o such_o professor_n till_o we_o have_v see_v or_o hear_v of_o some_o trial_n of_o their_o sincerity_n joh._n 2._o 23._o our_o saviour_n will_v not_o commit_v himself_o to_o some_o who_o make_v show_v of_o believe_v in_o he_o no_o more_o shall_v we_o be_v too_o confident_a of_o such_o as_o make_v a_o fair_a show_n in_o religion_n till_o there_o have_v be_v some_o trial_n of_o their_o sincerity_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o be_v to_o pray_v for_o their_o sincerity_n and_o to_o exhort_v they_o unto_o it_o as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v and_o so_o far_o as_o our_o christian_a calling_n bind_v we_o especial_o those_o of_o our_o charge_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o such_o as_o begin_v well_o and_o make_v a_o fair_a show_n of_o religion_n and_o christianity_n for_o a_o time_n do_v not_o always_o persevere_v constant_o but_o sometime_o fall_v away_o from_o their_o first_o profession_n and_o so_o discover_v their_o hypocriâ—y_n yea_o oftentimes_o etc._n etc._n our_o saviour_n here_o foretell_v his_o disciple_n of_o many_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o foremost_a for_o a_o time_n in_o profession_n of_o religion_n shall_v afterward_o by_o their_o apostasy_n become_v last_o and_o hindmost_a in_o the_o truth_n and_o power_n of_o religion_n now_o as_o our_o saviour_n here_o foretell_v it_o shall_v be_v so_o it_o have_v â—in_v in_o all_o age_n of_o the_o church_n since_o that_o time_n example_n judas_n among_o the_o apostle_n begin_v well_o and_o make_v a_o fair_a show_n for_o a_o time_n yet_o afterward_o fall_v away_o and_o prove_v a_o devil_n by_o apostasy_n joh._n 6._o 70._o see_v also_o ver_fw-la 66._o the_o young_a ruler_n of_o who_o we_o hear_v before_o in_o this_o chapter_n begin_v well_o etc._n etc._n yet_o at_o length_n go_v away_o sorrowful_a from_o christ_n ver_fw-la 22._o joh._n 5._o 35._o the_o jew_n at_o first_o and_o for_o a_o time_n rejoice_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o john_n baptist_n but_o afterward_o fall_v away_o from_o it_o luke_n 8._o 13._o those_o hearer_n compare_v to_o the_o stony_a ground_n receive_v the_o word_n with_o joy_n for_o a_o time_n yet_o afterward_o fall_v away_o in_o time_n of_o trial_n 2_o tim._n 4._o 10._o demas_n for_o a_o time_n make_v a_o good_a profession_n yet_o afterward_o forsake_v paul_n etc._n etc._n though_o some_o think_v he_o afterward_o repent_v which_o be_v uncertain_a so_o some_o other_o mention_v by_o paul_n elsewhere_o as_o 1_o tim._n 1._o 19_o who_o have_v begin_v well_o do_v afterward_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o faith_n as_o hymeneus_n and_o alexander_n among_o the_o rest_n revel_v 8._o and_o 9th_o chap._n there_o be_v mention_n of_o star_n fall_v from_o heaven_n by_o which_o be_v mean_v such_o as_o shine_v for_o a_o time_n in_o the_o church_n etc._n etc._n and_o experience_n of_o all_o age_n confirm_v this_o reason_n reas_n perseverance_n be_v a_o gift_n proper_a to_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n but_o all_o that_o begin_v well_o and_o make_v a_o good_a profession_n be_v not_o in_o the_o number_n of_o the_o elect_n for_o many_o be_v call_v but_o few_o be_v choose_v matth._n 20._o 16._o therefore_o wicked_a man_n may_v be_v very_o forward_o in_o the_o outward_a etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o teach_v we_o not_o so_o much_o to_o rejoice_v and_o bless_v god_n for_o the_o good_a beginning_n of_o other_o in_o christianity_n as_o to_o pray_v for_o their_o perseverance_n and_o to_o exhort_v and_o encourage_v they_o hereunto_o how_o needful_a be_v this_o see_v so_o many_o fall_n away_o etc._n etc._n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v all_o that_o begin_v well_o and_o make_v good_a profession_n at_o first_o do_v not_o hold_v out_o but_o some_o fall_n away_o yea_o many_o even_o a_o great_a part_n of_o professor_n in_o all_o age_n and_o time_n of_o the_o church_n this_o must_v teach_v we_o not_o to_o think_v strange_a or_o be_v offend_v if_o we_o see_v it_o so_o in_o these_o time_n and_o in_o this_o age_n wherein_o we_o live_v that_o some_o christian_n yea_o many_o who_o have_v begin_v well_o and_o make_v a_o fair_a show_n in_o the_o church_n for_o a_o time_n do_v afterward_o fall_v away_o and_o have_v shine_v like_o star_n do_v afterward_o lose_v their_o light_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v no_o new_a or_o strange_a thing_n but_o such_o as_o be_v here_o foretell_v by_o our_o saviour_n and_o which_o have_v be_v verify_v in_o all_o age_n and_o time_n of_o the_o church_n and_o therefore_o no_o marvel_n if_o it_o be_v so_o now_o espeical_o consider_v that_o these_o be_v the_o last_o and_o most_o decline_a time_n of_o which_o it_o be_v prophesy_v else_o where_o by_o our_o saviour_n matth._n 24._o 12._o that_o because_o iniquity_n shall_v abound_v the_o love_n of_o many_o shall_v wax_v cold_a etc._n etc._n yea_o though_o we_o shall_v see_v never_o so_o many_o fall_v away_o before_o we_o this_o must_v not_o make_v we_o stagger_v in_o our_o profession_n but_o we_o must_v still_o be_v resolute_a and_o constant_a therein_o see_v more_o of_o this_o use_v before_o upon_o ver_fw-la 22._o use_v 3_o use_v 3._o see_v that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o rest_v in_o good_a beginning_n or_o in_o any_o show_n or_o profession_n of_o religion_n make_v for_o a_o time_n but_o above_o all_o to_o labour_v for_o perseverance_n and_o constancy_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n see_v more_o of_o this_o use_n also_o before_o upon_o ver_fw-la 22._o we_o must_v with_o paul_n forget_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v behind_o and_o reach_v forth_o to_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o 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 etc._n etc._n phil._n 3._o 13._o use_v 4_o use_v 4._o see_v how_o needful_a to_o labour_n for_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v persevere_v and_o hold_v out_o which_o else_o we_o shall_v never_o do_v to_o get_v true_a faith_n that_o be_v build_v upon_o the_o rock_n mark_v 10._o 31._o and_o the_o last_o shall_v be_v first_o 1628._o fâ—br_n 22._o 1628._o observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o it_o be_v possible_a for_o some_o christian_n to_o make_v so_o good_a a_o show_n and_o profession_n of_o religion_n before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v first_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n that_o be_v to_o have_v special_a right_n and_o title_n to_o it_o and_o yet_o for_o all_o that_o they_o may_v come_v short_a and_o be_v exclude_v from_o that_o heavenly_a kingdom_n it_o be_v possible_a for_o man_n to_o be_v so_o forward_o in_o outward_a profession_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n and_o to_o make_v so_o fair_a a_o show_n hereof_o that_o they_o may_v seem_v before_o man_n to_o be_v child_n of_o the_o kingdom_n and_o yet_o be_v shut_v out_o from_o it_o with_o the_o wicked_a and_o reprobate_n such_o a_o fair_a show_n do_v judas_n make_v that_o his_o fellow-disciple_n think_v he_o to_o belong_v to_o christ_n kingdom_n as_o well_o as_o themselves_o and_o yet_o he_o be_v exclude_v from_o it_o and_o go_v to_o his_o own_o place_n act._n 1._o 25._o so_o those_o mention_a luke_n 13._o 28._o who_o make_v so_o fair_a a_o show_n and_o profession_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o world_n by_o converse_v with_o he_o on_o the_o earth_n and_o hear_v his_o doctrine_n that_o they_o do_v seem_v not_o only_o to_o other_o but_o to_o themselves_o also_o to_o have_v right_a to_o the_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o our_o saviour_n tell_v they_o they_o shall_v hereafter_o see_v the_o patriarch_n and_o prophet_n iâ—_n the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n
his_o office_n etc._n etc._n neither_o be_v we_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o or_o profess_v his_o name_n with_o this_o condition_n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o though_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v god_n be_v equal_a with_o god_n the_o father_n in_o power_n and_o authority_n yet_o as_o he_o be_v man_n and_o as_o he_o be_v mediator_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o office_n he_o be_v inferior_a to_o the_o father_n so_o much_o he_o impli_v here_o when_o he_o say_v that_o it_o be_v not_o in_o his_o power_n of_o himself_o to_o give_v those_o high_a place_n of_o preferment_n in_o his_o kingdom_n to_o any_o but_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v give_v to_o such_o only_a for_o who_o they_o be_v prepare_v etc._n etc._n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o there_o shall_v be_v different_a degree_n of_o glory_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o christ_n heavenly_a kingdom_n some_o shall_v be_v prefer_v to_o high_a place_n than_o otherâ—_n to_o more_o excellent_a mansion_n this_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o here_o deny_v but_o grant_v and_o presuppose_v that_o some_o shall_v have_v the_o high_a degree_n of_o glory_n next_o he_o in_o his_o kingdom_n and_o consequent_o that_o other_o shall_v have_v inferior_a degree_n of_o glory_n next_o he_o in_o his_o kingdom_n and_o consequent_o that_o other_o shall_v have_v inferior_a degree_n of_o glory_n though_o all_o shall_v have_v a_o full_a and_o perfect_a measure_n of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n yet_o not_o all_o the_o same_o measure_n but_o some_o more_o some_o less_o according_a as_o every_o one_o shall_v be_v capable_a of_o more_o or_o less_o prove_v by_o that_o one_o place_n sufficient_o 2_o cor._n 9_o 6._o he_o that_o sow_v spare_o shall_v reap_v spare_o but_o he_o that_o sow_v bountiful_o shall_v reap_v bountiful_o reas_n 1_o reas_n 1._o there_o be_v different_a degree_n of_o punishment_n in_o hell_n matth._n 11._o easy_a for_o tyre_n and_o sidon_n then_o for_o chorazâ—n_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o proportionable_o there_o shall_v be_v different_a degree_n of_o glory_n in_o heaven_n reas_n 2_o reas_n 2._o there_o be_v degree_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o this_o life_n reas_n 3_o reas_n 3._o otherwise_o how_o shall_v the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v give_v to_o every_o one_o according_a to_o his_o work_n as_o it_o be_v promise_v use_v use_v to_o excite_v and_o encourage_v we_o to_o the_o great_a pain_n and_o diligence_n in_o god_n service_n and_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o obedience_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o in_o this_o life_n work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v forasmuch_o as_o we_o know_v our_o labour_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o more_o pain_n we_o take_v in_o well-doing_n and_o the_o more_o we_o glorify_v god_n in_o this_o life_n the_o great_a reward_n of_o glory_n shall_v be_v free_o give_v we_o of_o god_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v observe_v 4_o observe_v 4._o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n shall_v not_o be_v give_v to_o all_o man_n or_o to_o all_o sort_n of_o person_n but_o only_o to_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n for_o who_o it_o be_v ordain_v in_o god_n eternal_a counsel_n and_o purpose_n to_o those_o only_a for_o who_o it_o be_v prepare_v for_o that_o which_o be_v here_o say_v of_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o that_o glory_n be_v true_a of_o the_o glory_n itself_o in_o general_a and_o absolute_o that_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v give_v to_o all_o but_o only_o to_o the_o elect_a and_o saint_n of_o god_n for_o who_o it_o be_v appoint_v rom._n 8._o 30._o who_o he_o do_v predestinate_a call_v and_o â—ustifie_v they_o he_o glorify_v hence_o it_o be_v that_o eternal_a life_n be_v call_v the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o saint_n col._n 1._o 12._o to_o show_v that_o such_o only_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o it_o and_o hence_o also_o it_o be_v that_o the_o elect_n be_v call_v vessel_n of_o mercy_n rom._n 9_o and_o vessel_n of_o honour_n 2_o tim._n 2._o to_o show_n that_o they_o only_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o save_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o heavenly_a glory_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v use_v use_v see_v what_o need_n for_o we_o to_o give_v all_o diligence_n to_o make_v our_o call_v and_o election_n sure_a as_o we_o be_v exhort_v 2_o pet._n 1._o 10._o that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o that_o heavenly_a glory_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v give_v to_o all_o but_o only_o to_o the_o elect_a people_n of_o god_n for_o who_o it_o be_v ordain_v therefore_o never_o rest_v till_o we_o know_v ourselves_o to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o god_n elect_a people_n choose_v to_o eternal_a life_n and_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n now_o the_o way_n to_o know_v and_o be_v assure_v hereof_o be_v by_o labour_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v ourselves_o effectual_o call_v and_o sanctify_v in_o heart_n and_o life_n so_o as_o we_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o world_n in_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o do_v true_o hate_v shun_v and_o strive_v against_o sin_n make_v conscience_n to_o glorify_v god_n by_o a_o holy_a and_o conscionable_a life_n 2_o tim._n 2._o 21._o if_o any_o man_n purge_v himself_o from_o these_o that_o be_v from_o the_o society_n of_o profane_a man_n and_o from_o the_o practice_n of_o sin_n he_o shall_v be_v a_o vessel_n unto_o honour_n sanctify_a and_o meet_v for_o the_o master_n use_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 5_o observe_v 5._o the_o certainty_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o elect_a and_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o heaven_n in_o that_o it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v prepare_v for_o they_o that_o be_v to_o be_v ordain_v for_o they_o in_o god_n decree_n and_o purpose_n yea_o not_o only_o the_o glory_n itself_o but_o the_o different_a degree_n of_o that_o glory_n which_o the_o several_a saint_n of_o god_n shall_v there_o enjoy_v be_v likewise_o prepare_v of_o god_n as_o our_o saviour_n here_o show_v and_o joh._n 14._o 2._o so_o matth._n 25._o 34._o come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 1._o 4._o and_o it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o inheritance_n reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o they_o col._n 3._o 3_o your_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n use_v use_v for_o comfort_v to_o the_o saint_n and_o faithful_a who_o know_v and_o feel_v themselves_o to_o be_v in_o this_o number_n of_o god_n elect_a and_o choose_a people_n by_o assure_v they_o that_o although_o they_o be_v not_o yet_o in_o possession_n of_o that_o glory_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v yet_o they_o shall_v most_o certain_o be_v partaker_n of_o it_o in_o the_o due_a time_n appoint_v of_o god_n god_n have_v prepare_v and_o appoint_v it_o for_o they_o in_o his_o eternal_a counsel_n and_o purpose_n this_o counsel_n and_o decree_n of_o he_o shall_v stand_v and_o so_o they_o can_v fail_v or_o come_v short_a of_o that_o heavenly_a glory_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v for_o they_o but_o it_o be_v sure_a and_o certain_a to_o they_o great_a comfort_n to_o we_o and_o other_o 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comfort_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n of_o that_o life_n and_o glory_n to_o come_v know_v that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o believe_v or_o hope_v for_o it_o for_o our_o own_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n use_v 3_o use_v 3_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v so_o free_o to_o give_v we_o eternal_a life_n mark_v 10._o 41_o 42_o 43_o 44._o and_o when_o the_o ten_o hear_v it_o they_o begin_v to_o be_v much_o displease_v 1629._o june_n 28._o 1629._o with_o james_n and_o john_n etc._n etc._n hitherto_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o ambitious_a suit_n prefer_v to_o
over_o their_o subject_n that_o be_v to_o say_v any_o external_a temporal_a or_o worldly_a dominion_n etc._n etc._n over_o the_o body_n good_n or_o outward_a estate_n of_o other_o but_o to_o content_v themselves_o with_o that_o spiritual_a power_n and_o authority_n commit_v to_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n which_o power_n consi_v in_o the_o dispense_n of_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o in_o the_o use_n and_o exercise_v of_o the_o spiritual_a discipline_n of_o the_o church_n etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 5._o 2_o 3._o feed_v the_o flock_n of_o god_n which_o be_v among_o you_o take_v oversight_n thereof_o etc._n etc._n not_o as_o be_v lord_n over_o god_n heritage_n etc._n etc._n use_v use_v to_o condemn_v the_o practice_n of_o the_o pope_n and_o of_o his_o popish_a clergy_n usurp_v a_o temporal_a and_o external_a power_n and_o jurisdiction_n over_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o over_o the_o pastor_n and_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n flat_a contrary_n to_o this_o prohibition_n of_o our_o saviour_n give_v to_o his_o apostle_n and_o in_o they_o to_o all_o other_o minister_n of_o the_o ghurch_n mark_v 10._o 43_o 44_o 45._o but_o whosoever_o will_v be_v great_a among_o you_o shall_v be_v your_o minister_n etc._n etc._n 1629._o july_n 12._o â—_o 1629._o our_o saviour_n have_v dehort_v and_o dissuade_v his_o disciple_n from_o the_o sin_n of_o ambition_n in_o seek_v after_o worldly_a honour_n and_o pre-eminence_n one_o above_o another_o by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o ruler_n of_o the_o gentile_n who_o affect_v such_o honour_n and_o pre-eminence_n above_o other_o now_o on_o the_o contrary_a he_o exhort_v they_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o true_a humility_n in_o submit_v themselves_o as_o servant_n one_o to_o another_o and_o this_o he_o press_v upon_o they_o by_o his_o own_o example_n and_o practice_n where_o 1._o consider_v the_o exhortation_n itself_o verse_n 43_o 44._o 2._o the_o reason_n enforce_v it_o or_o motive_n so_o to_o submit_v themselves_o etc._n etc._n from_o his_o own_o practice_n verse_n 45._o whosoever_o will_v be_v great_a among_o you_o whosoever_o desire_v to_o be_v true_o great_a and_o honourable_a or_o eminent_a among_o you_o viz._n in_o god_n account_n and_o in_o the_o account_n and_o estimation_n of_o his_o true_a church_n shall_v be_v your_o servant_n or_o let_v he_o be_v your_o servant_n as_o it_o be_v matth._n 20._o 26._o for_o the_o future_a tense_n of_o the_o indicative_a be_v put_v for_o the_o imperative_a mood_n by_o a_o hebraism_n as_o it_o be_v oftentimes_o the_o meaning_n be_v let_v he_o humble_o submit_v himself_o to_o do_v the_o mean_a duty_n or_o service_n to_o his_o fellow-disciple_n in_o way_n of_o procure_v and_o further_a their_o good_a and_o whosoever_o will_v be_v chief_a etc._n etc._n the_o same_o thing_n in_o effect_n be_v again_o press_v in_o other_o word_n by_o our_o saviour_n to_o show_v the_o weightiness_n of_o the_o matter_n and_o the_o more_o to_o affect_v and_o move_v the_o disciple_n to_o obey_v his_o admonition_n or_o exhortation_n shall_v be_v servant_n of_o all_o or_n let_v he_o be_v servant_n of_o all_o note_v that_o in_o these_o word_n our_o saviour_n seem_v noton_o to_o exhort_v his_o disciple_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o humility_n towards_o one_o another_o but_o withal_o to_o intimate_v unto_o they_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o their_o apostolical_a office_n and_o function_n unto_o which_o he_o have_v call_v they_o and_o how_o they_o ought_v to_o carry_v themselves_o in_o execution_n of_o it_o viz._n as_o minister_n and_o servant_n unto_o the_o church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n in_o way_n of_o procure_v the_o good_a of_o other_o for_o have_v before_o forbid_v they_o to_o usurp_v or_o take_v upon_o they_o any_o such_o temporal_a power_n and_o authority_n as_o the_o magistrate_n and_o ruler_n of_o the_o gentile_n do_v then_o exercise_v over_o their_o subject_n now_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o put_v they_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o that_o apostolical_a office_n and_o function_n in_o the_o church_n unto_o which_o he_o have_v call_v they_o that_o it_o be_v a_o ministry_n and_o service_n rather_o than_o a_o dominion_n or_o lordship_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o that_o one_o good_a remedy_n and_o mean_n to_o resist_v and_o reform_v any_o sin_n or_o corruption_n in_o ourselves_o be_v to_o strive_v to_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o contrary_a grace_n and_o virtue_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o the_o only_a and_o best_a way_n to_o attain_v unto_o true_a honour_n and_o dignity_n before_o god_n and_o in_o the_o account_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n be_v to_o humble_a and_o abase_v ourselves_o etc._n etc._n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o how_o far_o we_o ought_v to_o submit_v and_o humble_v ourselves_o one_o towards_o another_o or_o towards_o other_o for_o their_o good_a so_o far_o as_o to_o become_v servant_n to_o they_o be_v content_a to_o do_v any_o duty_n or_o service_n to_o they_o though_o never_o so_o mean_a for_o the_o procure_n and_o further_a of_o their_o good_a etc._n etc._n see_v these_o three_o first_o observation_n before_o chap._n 9_o verse_n 35._o observe_v 4_o observe_v 4._o in_o that_o our_o saviour_n direct_v this_o exhortation_n to_o his_o 12_o apostle_n be_v minister_n of_o the_o church_n hence_o gather_v that_o of_o all_o other_o christian_n especial_o the_o pastor_n and_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n aught_o to_o practice_v true_a humility_n in_o submit_v themselves_o both_o one_o towards_o another_o and_o towards_o all_o other_o in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n as_o they_o of_o all_o other_o shall_v be_v far_a from_o ambitious_a aspire_n to_o worldly_a honour_n as_o we_o hear_v before_o so_o they_o shall_v of_o all_o other_o be_v foremost_a in_o practice_n of_o true_a humility_n be_v pattern_n of_o it_o to_o other_o as_o in_o all_o other_o holiness_n of_o life_n 1_o tim._n 4._o 12._o so_o be_v paul_n act._n 20._o 19_o he_o serve_v god_n with_o all_o humility_n of_o mind_n etc._n etc._n and_o 1_o cor._n 9_o 19_o he_o make_v himself_o servant_n to_o all_o etc._n etc._n 1_o tim._n 3._o 6._o a_o bishop_n or_o pastor_n may_v not_o be_v a_o novice_n in_o christianity_n lest_o he_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o pride_n etc._n etc._n which_o show_v that_o a_o minister_n shall_v be_v far_o from_o pride_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_a shall_v be_v eminent_a in_o the_o grace_n of_o humility_n observe_v 5_o observe_v 5._o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o that_o office_n and_o function_n to_o which_o all_o pastor_n of_o the_o church_n be_v call_v it_o be_v a_o ministry_n and_o service_n not_o a_o outward_a dominion_n or_o lordship_n they_o be_v not_o call_v to_o exercise_v such_o a_o lordship_n in_o the_o church_n or_o over_o it_o but_o to_o serve_v the_o church_n by_o execution_n of_o their_o ministerial_a office_n act._n 1._o 17._o the_o office_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v call_v a_o ministry_n much_o more_o be_v this_o true_a of_o the_o office_n of_o all_o other_o pastor_n of_o the_o church_n hence_o also_o they_o be_v call_v minister_n 1_o cor._n 4._o 1._o let_v a_o man_n so_o account_v of_o we_o as_o of_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n and_o 1_o cor._n 3._o 5._o who_o be_v paul_n and_o who_o be_v apollo_n but_o minister_n by_o who_o you_o believe_v etc._n etc._n use_v use_v see_v the_o pride_n and_o hypocrisy_n of_o the_o pope_n or_o bishop_n of_o rome_n profess_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o pastor_n of_o the_o church_n and_o call_v himself_o servant_n of_o god_n servant_n and_o yet_o refuse_v to_o carry_v himself_o as_o a_o true_a minister_n or_o servant_n of_o the_o church_n refuse_v to_o do_v service_n to_o the_o church_n by_o execution_n of_o the_o ministerial_a office_n of_o a_o pastor_n in_o preach_v the_o word_n and_o administer_a the_o sacrament_n etc._n etc._n and_o instead_o hereof_o usurp_v a_o absolute_a dominion_n over_o the_o church_n both_o in_o thing_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a take_v upon_o he_o to_o make_v law_n bind_v the_o conscience_n etc._n etc._n thus_o he_o be_v in_o name_n and_o title_n a_o servant_n of_o the_o church_n but_o indeed_o and_o truth_n carry_v himself_o as_o a_o absolute_a lord_n of_o the_o church_n exercise_v a_o tyrannical_a power_n and_o jurisdiction_n in_o and_o over_o the_o same_o it_o follow_v verse_n 45._o for_o even_o the_o son_n of_o man_n etc._n etc._n the_o reason_n to_o move_v they_o humble_o to_o submit_v themselves_o as_o servant_n one_o to_o another_o from_o his_o own_o example_n and_o practice_n who_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o this_o very_a end_n not_o to_o be_v minister_v unto_o but_o to_o minister_v etc._n etc._n that_o be_v to_o do_v service_n unto_o other_o for_o their_o good_a a_o argument_n from_o the_o great_a to_o the_o less_o so_o
some_o thing_n as_o in_o such_o as_o be_v agreeable_a to_o reason_n but_o in_o all_o thing_n even_o in_o such_o as_o be_v opposite_a and_o contrary_a to_o reason_n now_o this_o be_v no_o easy_a matter_n to_o do_v but_o very_o hard_a forasmuch_o as_o we_o be_v all_o apt_a to_o follow_v our_o own_o natural_a reason_n and_o to_o be_v guide_v by_o it_o in_o our_o practice_n yea_o we_o be_v much_o addict_v and_o wed_v to_o it_o rom._n 8._o 5._o they_o that_o be_v after_o the_o flesh_n do_v mind_n or_o savour_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n thus_o we_o do_v all_o by_o nature_n now_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v enmity_n against_o god_n as_o ver_fw-la 7._o of_o the_o same_o chapter_n therefore_o in_o obey_v christ_n we_o must_v deny_v our_o reason_n and_o go_v against_o it_o which_o be_v hard_o to_o do_v use_v 2_o use_v 2._o labour_n for_o this_o true_a obedience_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o the_o word_n and_o command_n of_o christ_n not_o only_o in_o thing_n agreeable_a to_o reason_n but_o in_o thing_n contrary_a to_o it_o as_o many_o thing_n be_v which_o christ_n do_v command_v we_o in_o his_o word_n for_o example_n he_o command_v we_o to_o love_v not_o only_o our_o friend_n but_o enemy_n to_o do_v good_a against_o evil_n to_o forgive_v wrong_n and_o not_o to_o seek_v revenge_n but_o to_o suffer_v two_o injury_n rather_o than_o seek_v to_o requite_v one_o he_o command_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o to_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n and_o follow_v he_o he_o command_v we_o to_o forsake_v our_o good_n friend_n and_o life_n itself_o for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n etc._n etc._n now_o all_o these_o be_v thing_n against_o nature_n and_o natural_a reason_n and_o to_o a_o natural_a man_n seem_v most_o absurd_a and_o ridiculous_a yet_o must_v we_o in_o all_o these_o if_o need_v be_v yield_v obedience_n to_o the_o word_n and_o command_n of_o christ_n if_o we_o will_v indeed_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o true_a disciple_n we_o must_v not_o in_o these_o case_n harken_v to_o reason_n nor_o consult_v with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o renounce_v our_o carnal_a reason_n yea_o trample_v it_o underfoot_o that_o we_o may_v obey_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v subject_a to_o it_o we_o must_v bring_v our_o natural_a imagination_n into_o captivity_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 10._o 5._o we_o must_v here_o become_v fool_n that_o we_o may_v be_v wise_a 1_o cor._n 3._o 18._o we_o must_v deny_v our_o own_o carnal_a wisdom_n and_o reason_n that_o we_o may_v be_v obedient_a to_o the_o will_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v our_o true_a wisdom_n even_o in_o thing_n contrary_a to_o reason_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o the_o two_o disciple_n be_v plain_o and_o express_o command_v by_o christ_n to_o go_v etc._n etc._n do_v not_o move_v any_o question_n or_o doubt_n nor_o object_v any_o thing_n as_o they_o may_v have_v do_v against_o that_o which_o he_o enjoin_v they_o though_o it_o be_v a_o matter_n against_o reason_n neither_o do_v they_o demand_v any_o reason_n etc._n etc._n but_o do_v simple_o and_o absolute_o yield_v obedience_n therein_o hence_o learn_v that_o we_o be_v simple_o and_o absolute_o to_o obey_v christ_n in_o such_o thing_n as_o he_o do_v plain_o and_o express_o require_v of_o we_o in_o his_o word_n without_o move_v any_o doubt_n or_o objection_n of_o carnal_a reason_n against_o the_o same_o and_o without_o demand_v any_o reason_n of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v enjoin_v we_o we_o be_v to_o rest_v in_o the_o will_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v reason_n enough_o to_o we_o for_o the_o do_v of_o any_o thing_n which_o he_o require_v though_o otherwise_o it_o seem_v never_o so_o contrary_a to_o our_o own_o natural_a and_o carnal_a reason_n as_o luther_n say_v of_o faith_n that_o we_o must_v clausis_fw-la oculis_fw-la ingredi_fw-la tenebras_fw-la fidei_fw-la so_o may_v it_o be_v say_v of_o obedience_n to_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n which_o serve_v for_o reproof_n of_o such_o who_o when_o they_o be_v teach_v and_o urge_v to_o the_o practice_n of_o any_o duty_n which_o christ_n do_v express_o command_v and_o require_v of_o they_o in_o his_o word_n especial_o if_o it_o be_v hard_a and_o difficult_a and_o such_o as_o do_v cross_v the_o corruption_n of_o their_o nature_n they_o be_v full_a of_o question_n and_o doubt_n arise_v from_o natural_a reason_n and_o many_o carnal_a objection_n they_o have_v against_o that_o which_o be_v teach_v and_o require_v of_o they_o to_o hinder_v they_o in_o obedience_n to_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n but_o this_o be_v a_o evil_a and_o dangerous_a sign_n of_o hypocrisy_n to_o be_v so_o forward_o to_o move_v doubt_n and_o objection_n of_o carnal_a reason_n against_o that_o which_o be_v plain_o teach_v and_o enjoin_v we_o in_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n let_v every_o one_o take_v heed_n of_o it_o and_o know_v that_o this_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o lay_v snare_n and_o stumble_a block_n in_o thy_o own_o way_n to_o hinder_v thou_o in_o obedience_n to_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n to_o which_o thou_o be_v bind_v to_o yield_v absolute_a obedience_n etc._n etc._n so_o much_o of_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o two_o disciple_n to_o christ_n command_n in_o go_v to_o fetch_v the_o ass_n colt_n etc._n etc._n now_o further_o from_o the_o readiness_n and_o willingness_n of_o the_o owner_n to_o let_v the_o colt_n go_v upon_o the_o word_n of_o the_o disciple_n etc._n etc._n ver_fw-la 6._o observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o another_o evidence_n and_o proof_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n of_o christ_n whereof_o we_o hear_v before_o in_o part_n upon_o the_o three_o first_o verse_n viz._n this_o that_o he_o have_v absolute_a power_n over_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o man_n while_o he_o be_v on_o earth_n to_o move_v and_o incline_v they_o which_o way_n it_o please_v he_o thus_o he_o do_v here_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o divine_a spirit_n so_o work_v upon_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o the_o owner_n of_o the_o colt_n that_o he_o cause_v he_o willing_o to_o dismiss_v the_o same_o unto_o he_o so_o soon_o as_o the_o disciple_n do_v but_o tell_v he_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v need_v of_o he_o for_o as_o iâ—_n be_v the_o immediate_a power_n of_o god_n which_o move_v the_o egyptian_n so_o willing_o to_o lend_v their_o jewel_n etc._n etc._n to_o the_o israelite_n depart_v out_o of_o egypt_n exod._n 12._o so_o be_v it_o here_o the_o immediate_a work_n of_o christ_n divine_a spirit_n to_o move_v the_o owner_n of_o the_o colt_n to_o lend_v he_o so_o willing_o to_o christ_n upon_o the_o bare_a word_n of_o the_o two_o discipleâ—_n etc._n etc._n the_o same_o divine_a power_n over_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o man_n our_o saviour_n show_v at_o other_o time_n as_o mark_v 14._o 15._o in_o cause_v the_o good_a man_n of_o the_o house_n so_o ready_o to_o offer_v they_o a_o convenient_a chamber_n in_o his_o house_n for_o our_o saviour_n and_o his_o disciple_n to_o eat_v the_o passover_n so_o in_o cause_v the_o disciple_n when_o they_o be_v first_o call_v to_o leave_v their_o calling_n and_o their_o good_n and_o friend_n to_o follow_v christ_n as_o we_o hear_v before_o mark_v 1._o and_o matth._n 9_o 9_o he_o cause_v levi_n to_o give_v over_o his_o office_n of_o a_o publican_n and_o immediate_o to_o follow_v he_o see_v this_o also_o in_o his_o â—udden_a convert_n of_o the_o thief_n upon_o the_o cross_n etc._n etc._n so_o in_o cause_v the_o officer_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n upon_o his_o bare_a word_n speak_v to_o let_v the_o disciple_n go_v away_o without_o danger_n when_o their_o master_n be_v apprehend_v joh._n 18._o 8._o now_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v this_o power_n over_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o man_n while_o he_o live_v on_o earth_n in_o the_o state_n of_o humiliation_n so_o now_o much_o more_o since_o his_o ascension_n into_o heaven_n there_o to_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n he_o have_v the_o same_o power_n this_o power_n he_o show_v in_o the_o conversion_n of_o saul_n act._n 19_o and_o of_o lydia_n act._n 16._o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n godhead_n etc._n etc._n but_o of_o this_o before_o upon_o the_o former_a verse_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v christ_n jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v absolute_a power_n over_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o man_n to_o incline_v and_o move_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v and_o change_v they_o as_o he_o please_v this_o may_v teach_v we_o not_o to_o despair_v of_o the_o conversion_n and_o repentance_n of_o such_o as_o do_v yet_o live_v in_o ignorance_n and_o unbelief_n yea_o in_o gross_a sin_n for_o
their_o master_n mal._n 1._o 6._o a_o son_n honour_v his_o father_n and_o a_o servant_n his_o master_n etc._n etc._n reas_n 2_o reas_n 2._o he_o be_v our_o sovereign_a king_n and_o ruler_n who_o have_v power_n to_o rule_v over_o we_o etc._n etc._n as_o we_o have_v hear_v before_o quest_n quest_n how_o be_v we_o to_o honour_n christ_n jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v now_o in_o heaven_n answ_n answ_n sundry_a way_n especial_o these_o 1._o by_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o rest_v on_o he_o alone_o as_o our_o only_a mediator_n and_o redeemer_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o eternal_a life_n by_o this_o we_o honour_v he_o as_o on_o the_o contrary_a joh._n 8._o 49._o the_o unbelieve_a jew_n dishonour_v he_o 2._o by_o confess_v his_o name_n and_o truth_n before_o man_n whensoever_o it_o may_v make_v for_o his_o glory_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 15._o sanctify_v the_o lord_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o be_v ready_a always_o to_o give_v a_o answer_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 10._o 32._o whosoever_o shall_v confess_v i_o before_o man_n etc._n etc._n 3._o by_o fear_v and_o reverence_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n be_v now_o in_o heaven_n and_o show_v it_o by_o all_o reverend_a carriage_n towards_o he_o and_o before_o he_o at_o all_o time_n etc._n etc._n ut_fw-la supra_fw-la audivimus_fw-la phil._n 2._o 10._o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n ought_v every_o knee_n to_o bow_v etc._n etc._n 4._o by_o yield_v all_o due_a subjection_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o christ_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n and_o that_o with_o the_o whole_a man_n both_o inward_a and_o outward_a matth._n 17._o 5._o we_o be_v command_v from_o heaven_n to_o hear_v he_o that_o be_v to_o yield_v all_o obedience_n to_o he_o and_o matth._n 11._o 29._o he_o require_v we_o to_o take_v his_o yoke_n upon_o we_o which_o be_v the_o yoke_n of_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n in_o all_o thing_n last_o by_o honour_v his_o saint_n and_o servant_n and_o especial_o his_o faithful_a minister_n send_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o name_n luke_n 10._o 16._o he_o that_o hear_v you_o hear_v i_o etc._n etc._n see_v before_o chap._n 9_o 37._o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o to_o reprove_v such_o among_o we_o who_o do_v not_o thus_o honour_n christ_n as_o they_o shall_v but_o rather_o dishonour_v he_o sundry_a sort_n there_o be_v who_o fail_v in_o this_o duty_n of_o honour_v christ_n 1._o ignorant_n person_n who_o be_v gross_o ignorant_a in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n these_o can_v have_v faith_n and_o so_o can_v honour_v christ_n by_o believe_v and_o trust_v on_o he_o for_o pardon_n of_o sin_n etc._n etc._n 2._o such_o as_o profess_v to_o have_v faith_n in_o their_o heart_n but_o be_v ashamed_a or_o afraid_a to_o confess_v christ_n and_o his_o truth_n before_o man_n and_o therefore_o do_v either_o deny_v or_o conceal_v the_o truth_n or_o part_n of_o it_o when_o they_o be_v call_v to_o make_v profession_n of_o it_o to_o the_o honour_n of_o christ_n on_o the_o contrary_a rom._n 10._o 10._o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v to_o righteousness_n and_o with_o the_o mouth_n confession_n be_v make_v to_o salvation_n 3._o such_o as_o show_v not_o due_a reverence_n to_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n but_o carry_v themselves_o unreverent_o before_o he_o when_o they_o come_v to_o hear_v his_o word_n or_o in_o prayer_n reading_z public_a or_o private_a etc._n etc._n 4._o such_o as_o live_v in_o â—in_a unrepented_a of_o yea_o in_o gross_a sin_n unreformed_a contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n 5._o such_o as_o dishonour_n or_o despise_v the_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o faithful_a minister_n or_o do_v not_o so_o honour_n and_o esteem_v they_o as_o they_o ought_v etc._n etc._n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o to_o exhort_v and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o make_v conscience_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o honour_v christ_n jesus_n etc._n etc._n yea_o of_o perform_v all_o due_a honour_n unto_o he_o as_o to_o our_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n as_o to_o our_o king_n etc._n etc._n consider_v what_o cause_n there_o be_v for_o we_o so_o to_o do_v and_o how_o worthy_a he_o be_v of_o all_o honour_n which_o we_o can_v possible_o show_v and_o perform_v unto_o he_o observe_v 5_o observe_v 5._o it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o honour_n christ_n but_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v zealous_a earnest_a and_o forward_o in_o this_o duty_n of_o honour_v he_o thus_o be_v the_o disciple_n and_o the_o common_a people_n here_o the_o disciple_n show_v their_o zeal_n not_o only_o in_o bring_v the_o colt_n to_o christ_n but_o also_o in_o set_v he_o upon_o he_o with_o their_o own_o hand_n and_o in_o put_v their_o clothes_n upon_o he_o for_o he_o to_o ride_v upon_o the_o common_a people_n show_v their_o zeal_n also_o many_o way_n as_o by_o spread_v their_o garment_n in_o the_o way_n where_o he_o be_v to_o ride_v by_o cut_v down_o bough_n and_o strawing_a they_o before_o he_o and_o by_o cry_v hosanna_n etc._n etc._n all_o this_o show_v how_o zealous_a and_o forward_o we_o shall_v be_v in_o honour_v christ_n if_o these_o be_v so_o zealous_a in_o honour_v he_o be_v on_o earth_n much_o more_o ought_v we_o now_o that_o he_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n gal._n 4._o 18._o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v zealous_o affect_v always_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n now_o what_o better_a thing_n can_v be_v then_o for_o christian_n to_o honour_n christ_n jesus_n their_o lord_n and_o saviour_n therefore_o must_v we_o not_o only_o do_v it_o but_o be_v zealous_a earnest_a and_o forward_o in_o do_v it_o therefore_o rom._n 12._o 11._o the_o apostle_n do_v fit_o join_v these_o two_o precept_n together_o be_v fervent_a in_o spirit_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n to_o show_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o honour_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n with_o zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n more_o particular_o we_o be_v to_o show_v this_o zeal_n and_o earnestness_n in_o honour_v christ_n by_o these_o effect_n of_o it_o which_o the_o disciple_n and_o common_a people_n here_o express_v as_o 1._o by_o our_o pain_n and_o diligence_n in_o do_v all_o duty_n of_o honour_n and_o service_n to_o christ_n not_o be_v idle_a slothful_a or_o negligent_a therein_o how_o diligent_a and_o painful_a be_v the_o disciple_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o people_n here_o in_o do_v all_o duty_n whereby_o they_o may_v honour_v christ_n as_o in_o cast_v their_o garment_n on_o the_o colt_n and_o spread_v they_o in_o the_o way_n and_o other_o in_o cut_v down_o branch_n etc._n etc._n every_o one_o strive_v who_o shall_v be_v foremost_a in_o honour_v he_o 2._o by_o abase_v and_o vilify_n ourselves_o in_o way_n of_o honour_v christ_n as_o they_o here_o do_v for_o they_o put_v off_o their_o very_a garment_n from_o their_o back_n and_o cast_v they_o in_o the_o highway_n for_o christ_n to_o ride_v over_o etc._n etc._n which_o be_v a_o manifest_a abase_v of_o themselves_o to_o honour_n christ_n 3._o by_o prefer_v the_o honour_n of_o christ_n before_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v near_o or_o dear_a to_o we_o in_o this_o world_n and_o be_v content_a in_o way_n of_o honour_v he_o to_o part_v with_o any_o thing_n we_o have_v as_o the_o disciple_n and_o the_o people_n here_o strip_v themselves_o from_o their_o clothes_n yea_o cast_v they_o in_o the_o highway_n to_o honour_n christ_n etc._n etc._n so_o shall_v we_o think_v nothing_o too_o dear_a to_o part_v with_o for_o the_o honour_n of_o christ_n use_v use_v thâ—s_o condemn_v the_o want_n of_o this_o zeal_n and_o earnestness_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o honour_v christ_n yea_o the_o coldness_n negligence_n and_o slackness_n that_o be_v in_o many_o christian_n yea_o in_o the_o most_o now_o adays_o how_o few_o have_v we_o that_o be_v true_o zealous_a for_o the_o honour_n of_o christ_n how_o few_o that_o be_v earnest_a and_o forward_o in_o honour_v he_o by_o faith_n by_o free_a and_o bold_a profession_n of_o his_o name_n before_o man_n by_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o by_o honour_v his_o saint_n and_o servant_n many_o be_v zealous_a in_o other_o matter_n as_o in_o seek_v their_o own_o honour_n and_o credit_n and_o in_o pursuit_n of_o their_o profit_n and_o pleasure_n here_o they_o spare_v no_o pain_n neglect_v no_o time_n etc._n etc._n but_o in_o honour_v christ_n they_o be_v cold_a or_o lukewarm_a like_o the_o church_n of_o laodicea_n revel_v 3._o they_o will_v take_v no_o pain_n in_o those_o duty_n by_o which_o they_o may_v honour_v christ_n â—ey_n will_v be_v at_o no_o cost_n or_o at_o as_o little_a as_o may_v be_v for_o the_o honour_n of_o christ_n they_o will_v not_o part_v with_o thing_n dear_a to_o they_o for_o his_o sake_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a like_o the_o gadarens_n prefer_v swine_n before_o christ_n they_o
will_v not_o abase_v themselves_o that_o they_o may_v honour_v christ_n etc._n etc._n where_o be_v the_o zeal_n of_o such_o which_o they_o shall_v show_v in_o do_v honour_n to_o christ_n where_o be_v their_o love_n to_o christ_n how_o far_o short_a do_v these_o come_v of_o the_o zeal_n that_o be_v here_o in_o the_o disciple_n and_o in_o the_o multitude_n etc._n etc._n such_o as_o have_v hitherto_o be_v faulty_a this_o way_n be_v here_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o sin_n that_o be_v of_o their_o coldness_n negligence_n and_o slackness_n in_o seek_v the_o honour_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o do_v honour_n to_o he_o and_o for_o time_n to_o come_v labour_n and_o pray_v for_o true_a zeal_n for_o the_o honour_n of_o christ_n think_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o do_v some_o good_a duty_n in_o way_n of_o honour_v he_o but_o to_o be_v true_o zealous_a earnest_a and_o forward_o in_o do_v the_o same_o this_o zeal_n do_v exceed_o commend_v all_o good_a work_n and_o christian_a duty_n and_o without_o it_o they_o be_v not_o praiseworthy_a nor_o accept_v of_o god_n observe_v 6_o observe_v 6._o from_o the_o person_n who_o do_v all_o this_o honour_n to_o christ_n viz._n the_o disciple_n who_o be_v poor_a and_o mean_a man_n in_o outward_a estate_n and_o the_o common_a people_n who_o be_v of_o low_a degree_n not_o the_o scribe_n pharisee_n or_o ruler_n etc._n etc._n for_o these_o be_v enemy_n and_o hinderer_n of_o this_o honour_n do_v to_o christ_n as_o appear_v matth._n 21._o 15._o hence_o we_o learn_v that_o usual_o and_o for_o most_o part_n the_o poor_a and_o mean_a sort_n be_v more_o zealous_a and_o forward_a in_o honour_v christ_n than_o the_o great_a man_n of_o the_o world_n thus_o it_o be_v here_o and_o at_o other_o time_n joh._n 7._o 48._o have_v any_o of_o the_o ruler_n or_o of_o the_o pharisee_n believe_v on_o he_o but_o this_o people_n who_o know_v not_o the_o law_n etc._n etc._n reason_n reason_n it_o please_v god_n usual_o to_o call_v the_o mean_a sort_n to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o gospel_n and_o to_o give_v they_o faith_n rather_o than_o to_o the_o great_a one_o of_o the_o world_n luke_n 10._o 21._o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o reveal_v they_o to_o babe_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 1._o 26._o you_o see_v your_o call_n how_o that_o not_o many_o wise_a after_o the_o flesh_n not_o many_o mighty_a etc._n etc._n and_o jam._n 2._o 5._o have_v not_o god_n choose_v the_o poor_a of_o this_o world_n rich_a in_o faith_n etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o to_o answer_v such_o as_o object_v against_o the_o true_a professor_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o gospel_n the_o outward_a poverty_n meanness_n or_o baseness_n of_o such_o as_o make_v this_o profession_n thus_o do_v the_o papist_n and_o other_o now_o adays_o as_o if_o this_o be_v any_o good_a argument_n or_o any_o prejudice_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o religion_n or_o to_o the_o professor_n of_o it_o that_o many_o or_o most_o of_o they_o be_v man_n of_o mean_a estate_n and_o degree_n in_o the_o world_n on_o the_o contrary_a this_o make_v rather_o for_o the_o truth_n and_o for_o the_o zealous_a professor_n of_o it_o inasmuch_o as_o it_o have_v be_v so_o usual_o and_o for_o the_o most_o part_n in_o all_o age_n and_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o our_o saviour_n time_n the_o poor_a receive_v the_o gospel_n so_o in_o the_o apostle_n time_n etc._n etc._n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v how_o unfit_a it_o be_v to_o tie_v ourselves_o to_o the_o example_n of_o great_a man_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n yea_o how_o dangerous_a see_v they_o be_v usual_o less_o zealous_a and_o forward_a to_o honour_n christ_n than_o the_o poor_a sort_n yea_o they_o be_v often_o the_o great_a enemy_n and_o hinderer_n of_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n mark_v 11._o 9_o 10._o and_o they_o that_o go_v before_o and_o they_o that_o follow_v cry_v say_v hosanna_n etc._n etc._n 1629._o octob._n 11._o 1629._o the_o evangelist_n have_v show_v how_o the_o common_a people_n honour_v christ_n by_o their_o deed_n some_o in_o cast_v their_o garment_n in_o the_o way_n and_o other_o in_o cut_v down_o branch_n of_o tree_n and_o strawing_a they_o now_o he_o show_v further_a how_o they_o honour_v he_o in_o their_o word_n viz._n by_o a_o joyful_a and_o triumphant_a acclamation_n or_o cry_v out_o which_o they_o use_v before_o and_o after_o he_o as_o he_o ride_v on_o the_o way_n they_o that_o go_v before_o and_o they_o that_o follow_v cry_v say_v hosanna_n etc._n etc._n where_o consider_v 1._o the_o person_n that_o make_v this_o solemn_a acclamation_n those_o that_o go_v before_o and_o those_o that_o follow_v that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o common_a people_n who_o now_o accompany_v christ_n in_o the_o way_n some_o of_o which_o go_v before_o he_o and_o some_o follow_v after_o he_o so_o as_o he_o ride_v in_o the_o midst_n between_o they_o in_o a_o kind_n of_o royal_a or_o kingly_a state_n 2._o the_o acclamation_n or_o cry_v itself_o which_o the_o people_n use_v 3._o the_o matter_n of_o their_o cry_n or_o word_n utter_v etc._n etc._n hosanna_n bless_a be_v he_o etc._n etc._n of_o the_o first_o the_o person_n who_o thus_o honour_v christ_n i_o have_v speak_v of_o these_o before_o therefore_o i_o proceed_v to_o the_o acclamation_n itself_o they_o cry_v with_o a_o loud_a voice_n as_o may_v be_v gather_v from_o luke_n 19_o 37._o the_o multitude_n of_o disciple_n rejoice_v and_o praise_v god_n with_o a_o loud_a voice_n which_o show_v their_o zeal_n and_o earnestness_n in_o this_o duty_n of_o honour_v christ_n the_o same_o also_o appear_v by_o their_o repetition_n of_o the_o word_n hosanna_n but_o of_o this_o before_o now_o follow_v the_o word_n which_o they_o utter_v in_o this_o acclamation_n or_o cry_v out_o before_o and_o after_o christ_n first_o to_o open_v the_o meaning_n hosanna_n this_n be_v a_o hebrew_n word_n signify_v as_o much_o as_o save_v i_o pray_v thou_o or_o save_v i_o beseech_v thou_o it_o be_v compound_v of_o two_o other_o word_n viz._n hoshiah_n which_o signify_v save_v and_o na_n or_o anna_n which_o signify_v i_o pray_v thou_o so_o it_o include_v a_o prayer_n or_o petition_n of_o the_o people_n wherein_o they_o desire_v and_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o save_v preserve_v and_o keep_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n their_o king_n and_o messiah_n for_o so_o they_o do_v now_o conceive_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v further_o note_v that_o this_o word_n hosanna_n together_o with_o the_o word_n immediate_o follow_v be_v all_o edge_a and_o take_v out_o of_o psal_n 118._o 25._o where_o the_o people_n upon_o the_o day_n of_o the_o installing_n of_o david_n into_o the_o kingdom_n use_v this_o solemn_a prayer_n save_v now_o i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n etc._n etc._n where_o in_o the_o hebrew_n text_n the_o word_n be_v these_o anna_n jehovah_n hoshiah_n na._n now_o because_o as_o the_o learned_a do_v observe_v this_o word_n hosanna_n be_v take_v out_o of_o that_o place_n of_o the_o psalm_n be_v a_o word_n which_o be_v afterward_o take_v up_o and_o common_o use_v by_o the_o people_n of_o god_n in_o their_o public_a and_o solemn_a prayer_n or_o thanksgiving_n which_o they_o use_v upon_o the_o day_n of_o their_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n when_o they_o be_v by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n to_o carry_v branch_n of_o palm-tree_n willow_n &_o c._n levit._n 23._o 40._o in_o token_n of_o their_o public_a joy_n therefore_o the_o evangelist_n do_v not_o translate_v the_o word_n into_o the_o language_n wherein_o they_o write_v but_o set_v it_o down_o in_o hebrew_n as_o it_o be_v common_o know_v and_o use_v by_o the_o people_n hence_o also_o it_o be_v that_o the_o jew_n at_o this_o day_n when_o they_o keep_v their_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n do_v still_o use_v this_o word_n hosanna_n in_o their_o public_a and_o solemn_a form_n of_o prayer_n of_o thanksgiving_n buxtorf_n synagog_n jud._n pag._n 361._o here_o note_v further_o that_o this_o word_n hosanna_n as_o it_o be_v â—ramonly_o use_v at_o this_o and_o other_o time_n by_o the_o jew_n be_v not_o only_o a_o word_n of_o prayer_n or_o petition_n but_o also_o of_o public_a joy_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o some_o great_a benefit_n etc._n etc._n so_o here_o it_o seem_v to_o be_v use_v luke_n 19_o 30._o the_o multitude_n of_o disciple_n rejoice_v and_o praise_v god_n etc._n etc._n vide_fw-la jansen_n harm_n bless_a be_v he_o that_o come_v etc._n etc._n or_o bless_a be_v he_o that_o come_v etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v translate_v out_o of_o the_o hebrew_n psal_n 118._o 26._o it_o seem_v to_o be_v a_o form_n of_o prayer_n or_o petition_n as_o the_o former_a word_n hosanna_n in_o which_o they_o pray_v and_o desire_n that_o christ_n their_o king_n and_o
messiah_n may_v be_v bless_v of_o god_n that_o be_v that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o happy_a and_o prosperous_a king_n in_o himself_o and_o unto_o they_o and_o this_o they_o do_v after_o the_o usual_a custom_n of_o subject_n who_o have_v use_v at_o the_o public_a inauguration_n or_o installing_n of_o their_o king_n to_o make_v such_o solemn_a prayer_n for_o they_o as_o for_o solomon_n 1_o king_n 1._o 39_o see_v also_o 1_o sam._n 10._o 24._o he_o that_o come_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v the_o true_a messiah_n and_o king_n of_o the_o church_n who_o be_v to_o come_v see_v luke_n 7._o 19_o who_o be_v say_v to_o come_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o he_o come_v be_v send_v with_o power_n and_o authority_n from_o god_n bless_a be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o our_o father_n david_n let_v the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o messiah_n which_o be_v peculiar_o promise_v to_o our_o father_n david_n and_o in_o which_o he_o succee_v david_n be_v happy_a and_o prosperous_a see_v 2_o sam._n 7._o 16._o and_o esay_n 9_o 7._o jer._n 23._o 5._o luke_n 1._o 32._o vide_fw-la etiam_fw-la gerard._n in_o harmon_n evang._n part_n 1._o pag._n 311._o they_o call_v david_n their_o father_n because_o be_v jew_n they_o be_v of_o the_o posterity_n of_o david_n as_o for_o the_o same_o reason_n they_o call_v abraham_n their_o father_n because_o they_o be_v of_o his_o seed_n and_o posterity_n see_v gerard._n harm_n which_o come_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v now_o reveal_v and_o manifest_v with_o power_n and_o authority_n from_o god_n hosanna_n they_o repeat_v this_o word_n again_o the_o better_a to_o express_v their_o zeal_n and_o earnestness_n in_o this_o prayer_n for_o the_o safety_n and_o prosperity_n of_o their_o king_n and_o his_o kingdom_n in_o the_o high_a these_o word_n be_v add_v to_o show_v to_o who_o they_o direct_v this_o their_o prayer_n viz._n to_o god_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a heaven_n so_o psal_n 118._o 25._o save_o i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n etc._n etc._n see_v psal_n 148._o 1._o the_o word_n be_v thus_o explain_v we_o be_v in_o they_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o some_o thing_n which_o be_v commendable_a in_o this_o people_n and_o some_o thing_n discommendable_a commendable_a it_o be_v 1._o that_o they_o acknowledge_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o true_a messiah_n which_o be_v to_o come_v 2._o that_o they_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v their_o king_n and_o such_o a_o king_n as_o come_v unto_o they_o with_o authority_n from_o god_n 3._o that_o they_o congratulate_v his_o come_n show_v their_o joy_n and_o thankfulness_n by_o cry_v hosanna_n to_o he_o 4._o that_o they_o show_v their_o love_n and_o affection_n both_o to_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n and_o also_o to_o his_o kingdom_n in_o pray_v for_o the_o safety_n and_o prosperity_n of_o both_o on_o the_o contrary_a that_o which_o be_v discommendable_a and_o wherein_o they_o fail_v be_v this_o 1._o that_o they_o show_v themselves_o ignorant_a of_o the_o godhead_n of_o christ_n and_o do_v suppose_v he_o to_o be_v a_o mere_a man_n viz._n a_o prophet_n of_o god_n send_v unto_o they_o as_o matth._n 21._o 11._o and_o therefore_o they_o pray_v for_o he_o as_o for_o one_o that_o be_v man_n and_o not_o god_n whereas_o if_o they_o have_v believe_v he_o to_o be_v god_n they_o will_v rather_o have_v pray_v to_o he_o than_o for_o he_o 2._o that_o they_o suppose_v christ_n the_o messiah_n to_o be_v a_o earthly_a king_n and_o his_o kingdom_n to_o be_v a_o temporal_a kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n for_o this_o be_v the_o common_a error_n of_o the_o jew_n at_o this_o time_n when_o our_o saviour_n live_v on_o earth_n general_a instruction_n from_o the_o word_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o in_o that_o this_o people_n have_v before_o honour_a christ_n by_o their_o action_n or_o deed_n in_o cast_v their_o garment_n in_o the_o way_n and_o cut_v down_o branch_n of_o tree_n etc._n etc._n do_v now_o also_o honour_v he_o in_o their_o word_n by_o this_o solemn_a acclamation_n or_o cry_v to_o he_o hosanna_n etc._n etc._n thereby_o express_v both_o their_o solemn_a joy_n and_o thankfulness_n for_o his_o come_n as_o also_o their_o desire_n and_o prayer_n for_o the_o safety_n and_o prosperity_n of_o he_o and_o his_o kingdom_n hence_o gather_v that_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o honour_n christ_n jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n not_o only_o in_o our_o action_n or_o outward_a practice_n but_o also_o by_o our_o word_n and_o speech_n we_o must_v be_v ready_a to_o employ_v our_o tongue_n as_o well_o as_o hand_n in_o honour_v he_o now_o we_o honour_v christ_n in_o our_o word_n 1._o by_o free_a and_o bold_a profession_n of_o his_o name_n and_o truth_n before_o man_n whensoever_o we_o be_v call_v so_o to_o do_v and_o when_o it_o make_v for_o the_o glory_n and_o honour_n of_o christ_n yea_o though_o it_o be_v before_o enemy_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o with_o hazard_n and_o danger_n to_o ourselves_o thus_o this_o people_n do_v here_o bold_o confess_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o messiah_n and_o king_n of_o the_o church_n even_o before_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n as_o appear_v luke_n 19_o 39_o and_o that_o notwithstanding_o that_o it_o be_v agree_v before_o by_o such_o as_o be_v in_o authority_n among_o the_o jew_n that_o whosoever_o do_v confess_v he_o to_o be_v the_o christ_n shall_v be_v excommunicate_v joh._n 9_o 22._o but_o of_o this_o way_n of_o honour_v christ_n we_o have_v before_o hear_v verse_n 7_o 8._o 2._o we_o honour_v christ_n in_o our_o word_n by_o call_v upon_o his_o name_n together_o with_o the_o father_n and_o holy_a ghost_n offer_v up_o our_o petition_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o he_o daily_o and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n 3._o by_o holy_a and_o religious_a conference_n touch_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o office_n as_o he_o be_v our_o mediator_n as_o also_o touch_v the_o benefit_n we_o have_v by_o he_o and_o touch_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v we_o make_v conscience_n thus_o to_o honour_n christ_n in_o our_o word_n etc._n etc._n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v the_o great_a sin_n of_o such_o as_o dishonour_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o their_o word_n and_o speech_n either_o by_o deny_v or_o conceal_v his_o truth_n etc._n etc._n or_o by_o neglect_n or_o abuse_v of_o prayer_n or_o by_o profane_a speech_n of_o christ_n or_o his_o word_n also_o by_o swear_v etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o this_o common_a people_n do_v allege_v these_o word_n hosanna_n etc._n etc._n out_o of_o psal_n 118._o make_v use_n of_o it_o at_o this_o time_n in_o honour_v christ_n etc._n etc._n we_o may_v see_v by_o this_o that_o even_o the_o common_a people_n among_o the_o jew_n at_o this_o time_n be_v well_o acquaint_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o do_v use_v to_o read_v and_o exercise_v themselves_o therein_o so_o as_o they_o can_v allege_v the_o word_n and_o sentence_n of_o the_o same_o as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v yea_o the_o very_a child_n have_v learn_v to_o crâ—â—_n hosanna_n as_o appear_v matth._n 21._o 15._o this_o teach_v we_o that_o all_o sort_n of_o person_n in_o the_o church_n yea_o eveâ—_n the_o common_a and_o mean_a sort_n shall_v exercise_v themselves_o in_o read_v and_o search_v the_o scripture_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o same_o and_o ground_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o they_o joh._n 5._o 39_o search_v the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n and_o col._n 3._o 16._o let_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o you_o rich_o etc._n etc._n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o popish_a church_n bar_v the_o common_a people_n from_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o so_o nuzzle_v they_o in_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n etc._n etc._n hence_o come_v all_o evil_n say_v chrysostom_n from_o ignorance_n of_o the_o scripture_n the_o cause_n of_o all_o error_n and_o sin_n in_o judgement_n and_o practice_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o to_o stir_v up_o all_o sort_n among_o we_o to_o diligent_a study_n of_o the_o scripture_n yea_o daily_o to_o exercise_v themselves_o therein_o that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o make_v use_n of_o the_o same_o on_o all_o occasion_n offer_v hieron_n arator_fw-la manu_fw-la stivam_fw-la tenens_fw-la davidicum_fw-la aliquod_fw-la canit_fw-la here_o follow_v more_o particular_a instruction_n from_o the_o word_n of_o this_o public_a and_o solemn_a acclamation_n or_o cry_n of_o the_o people_n before_z and_z after_o christ_n now_o the_o word_n contain_v in_o they_o two_o thing_n 1._o a_o joyful_a or_o triumphant_a gratulation_n or_o wellcoming_a of_o christ_n the_o messiah_n and_o king_n of_o the_o church_n now_o come_v in_o his_o kingdom_n that_o be_v manifest_v the_o glory_n of_o it_o by_o his_o manner_n of_o
dwell_v lazarus_n who_o our_o saviour_n so_o much_o love_v and_o who_o he_o have_v a_o little_a before_o raise_v from_o death_n here_o also_o dwell_v mary_n and_o martha_n the_o two_o sister_n of_o lazarus_n joh._n 11._o 1._o now_o these_o be_v of_o our_o saviour_n most_o familiar_a acquaintance_n he_o use_v often_o to_o resort_v unto_o they_o see_v luke_n 10._o 38._o joh._n 12._o 1._o and_o it_o be_v most_o likely_a that_o he_o now_o lodge_v at_o their_o house_n all_o night_n quest_n quest_n why_o do_v our_o saviour_n now_o depart_v out_o of_o jerusalem_n and_o go_v with_o his_o disciple_n into_o bethany_n to_o lodge_v there_o answ_n answ_n 1._o to_o avoid_v the_o malice_n of_o his_o enemy_n which_o seek_v his_o life_n luke_n 19_o 47._o jest_n by_o stay_v all_o night_n in_o the_o city_n he_o shall_v give_v they_o occasion_n or_o opportunity_n to_o practice_v any_o thing_n against_o he_o before_o the_o due_a time_n appoint_v for_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n which_o be_v now_o at_o hand_n 2._o that_o after_o his_o public_a pain_n in_o the_o daytime_n he_o may_v now_o at_o night_n rest_n and_o refresh_v himself_o in_o that_o private_a place_n with_o his_o familiar_a friend_n and_o with_o his_o 12_o disciple_n and_o this_o be_v his_o usual_a manner_n after_o his_o public_a employment_n in_o the_o daytime_n to_o retire_v or_o withdraw_v himself_o at_o night_n to_o some_o private_a place_n to_o rest_v and_o refresh_v himself_o so_o afterward_o ver._n 19_o and_o luke_n 21._o 37._o in_o the_o daytime_n he_o be_v teach_v in_o the_o temple_n and_o at_o night_n he_o go_v out_o and_o abode_n in_o the_o mount_n of_o olive_n see_v luke_n 22._o 39_o 3._o that_o in_o this_o private_a place_n he_o may_v be_v more_o free_a to_o give_v himself_o to_o private_a prayer_n either_o alone_a or_o with_o his_o disciple_n as_o his_o manner_n be_v at_o such_o time_n luke_n 6._o 12._o in_o those_o day_n he_o go_v out_o into_o a_o mountain_n to_o pray_v and_o continue_v all_o right_n in_o prayer_n to_o god_n 4._o to_o avoid_v all_o show_n of_o popularity_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o we_o ought_v not_o willing_o to_o expose_v ourselves_o or_o our_o own_o life_n to_o the_o malice_n of_o wicked_a man_n which_o seek_v to_o do_v we_o hurt_v or_o mischief_n but_o careful_o and_o wise_o to_o shun_v their_o malice_n and_o to_o prevent_v all_o occasion_n of_o provoke_v their_o fury_n against_o we_o our_o saviour_n here_o will_v not_o lodge_v all_o night_n in_o jerusalem_n lest_o he_o shall_v give_v occasion_n to_o his_o enemy_n to_o seek_v his_o life_n in_o the_o nighttime_n which_o they_o dare_v not_o do_v in_o the_o daytime_n for_o fear_v of_o the_o common_a people_n i_o say_v lest_o they_o shall_v seek_v his_o life_n before_o the_o due_a time_n etc._n etc._n so_o at_o other_o time_n he_o careful_o avoid_v their_o malice_n when_o they_o seek_v to_o do_v he_o mischief_n matth._n 10._o 17._o our_o saviour_n bid_v we_o beware_v of_o man_n that_o be_v of_o the_o rage_n and_o malice_n of_o wicked_a man_n seek_v our_o hurt_n and_o destruction_n and_o rom._n 12._o 19_o the_o apostle_n bid_v we_o give_v place_n unto_o wrath_n that_o be_v to_o avoid_v occasion_n of_o provoke_v the_o wrath_n and_o fury_n of_o wicked_a man_n against_o we_o etc._n etc._n observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o the_o pain_n and_o diligence_n of_o our_o saviour_n in_o his_o ministerial_a office_n and_o call_v in_o that_o he_o spend_v the_o whole_a daytime_n usual_o even_o till_o evening_n or_o night_n come_v in_o teach_v the_o people_n and_o in_o work_a miracle_n etc._n etc._n and_o do_v not_o retire_v or_o rest_v himself_o till_o night_n come_v this_o must_v stir_v up_o we_o every_o one_o to_o take_v pain_n and_o to_o use_v all_o diligence_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n this_o be_v god_n ordinance_n at_o the_o beginning_n that_o in_o the_o sweat_n of_o our_o face_n etc._n etc._n gen._n 3._o and_o that_o he_o which_o labour_v not_o shall_v not_o eat_v 2_o thess_n 3._o especial_o this_o shall_v stir_v up_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n to_o diligence_n in_o execution_n of_o their_o office_n and_o function_n after_o the_o example_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n humane_a nature_n in_o that_o his_o body_n be_v subject_a to_o weariness_n and_o have_v need_n of_o rest_n and_o refresh_n after_o labour_n etc._n etc._n see_v joh._n 4._o 6._o be_v weary_a with_o travel_v he_o sit_v down_o on_o the_o well_o of_o jacob_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 4_o observe_v 4._o last_o that_o it_o be_v lawful_a and_o fit_a for_o we_o to_o rest_n and_o refresh_v ourselves_o after_o the_o labour_n of_o our_o calling_n etc._n etc._n as_o our_o saviour_n do_v thus_o so_o he_o allow_v we_o to_o do_v the_o like_a and_o if_o he_o have_v need_n of_o such_o refresh_n much_o more_o we_o in_o some_o respect_n therefore_o also_o his_o disciple_n as_o well_o as_o he_o do_v now_o withdraw_v themselves_o to_o be_v private_a in_o bethany_n and_o there_o to_o rest_v themselves_o when_o night_n be_v come_v see_v before_o chap._n 6._o 31._o mark_v 11._o 12_o 13_o 14._o and_o on_o the_o morrow_n when_o they_o be_v come_v from_o bethany_n etc._n etc._n 1629._o nou._n 15._o 1629._o these_o three_o verse_n contain_v the_o second_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n in_o which_o the_o evangelist_n record_v the_o history_n of_o our_o saviour_n curse_v the_o barren_a figtree_n which_o bear_v only_a leaf_n and_o no_o fruit_n where_o consider_v these_o particular_n 1._o the_o time_n when_o this_o be_v do_v viz._n on_o the_o morrow_n or_o next_o day_n after_o his_o triumphant_a ride_v into_o jerusalem_n mention_v before_o 2._o the_o place_n where_o employ_v in_o these_o word_n when_o they_o be_v come_v from_o bethany_n that_o be_v by_o the_o way_n as_o he_o and_o his_o disciple_n be_v go_v back_o from_o bethany_n to_o jerusalem_n matth._n 21._o 18._o as_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o city_n and_o ver_fw-la 19_o of_o the_o same_o 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although_o he_o have_v the_o night_n before_o withdraw_v himself_o with_o his_o disciple_n from_o jerusalem_n to_o bethany_n there_o to_o rest_n and_o refresh_v himself_o after_o his_o former_a day_n labour_n yet_o now_o in_o the_o morning_n of_o the_o next_o day_n he_o return_v back_o to_o jerusalem_n again_o there_o to_o be_v employ_v again_o in_o his_o labour_n of_o teach_v the_o people_n etc._n etc._n so_o he_o omit_v no_o opportunity_n of_o time_n or_o place_n to_o do_v good_a by_o his_o ministry_n etc._n etc._n herein_o all_o pastor_n and_o minister_n ought_v to_o imitate_v our_o saviour_n in_o this_o pain_n diligence_n and_o constancy_n in_o execution_n of_o his_o ministerial_a office_n and_o function_n but_o of_o this_o often_o before_o the_o near_a
this_o end_n to_o prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o come_v as_o solomon_n warn_v we_o eccles_n 5._o 1._o keep_v thy_o foot_n when_o thou_o go_v to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n we_o must_v also_o see_v that_o those_o of_o our_o charge_n as_o child_n servant_n etc._n etc._n do_v come_v due_o to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n josh_n 24._o 15._o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o prayer_n be_v here_o name_v for_o all_o other_o public_a worship_n hence_o gather_v that_o public_a prayer_n be_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a or_o principal_a part_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o his_o house_n therefore_o be_v the_o temple_n here_o call_v the_o house_n of_o prayer_n it_o be_v also_o call_v a_o house_n of_o sacrifice_n 2_o chron._n 7._o 12._o now_o sacrifice_n and_o prayer_n be_v usual_o join_v together_o as_o may_v appear_v luke_n 1._o 10._o so_o also_o in_o the_o synagogue_n of_o the_o jew_n one_o principal_a part_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n 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part_n of_o god_n worship_n by_o procure_v a_o blessing_n from_o god_n upon_o the_o same_o see_v 1_o tim._n 4._o 4._o 2._o in_o it_o we_o have_v a_o more_o near_o and_o immediate_a communion_n with_o god_n then_o in_o other_o religious_a duty_n but_o it_o be_v not_o general_o and_o simple_o chief_a for_o so_o the_o public_a preach_v or_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n have_v the_o pre-eminence_n and_o be_v to_o be_v account_v the_o principal_a of_o all_o part_n of_o public_a worship_n reas_n 1_o reason_n 1._o it_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n to_o work_v faith_n rom._n 10._o 17._o now_o without_o faith_n there_o can_v be_v no_o true_a prayer_n therefore_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v in_o order_n of_o nature_n before_o prayer_n reas_n 2_o reas_n 2._o paul_n be_v to_o celebrate_v the_o lordsday_n in_o a_o public_a assembly_n of_o the_o church_n of_o troas_n act._n 20._o 7._o spend_v the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o day_n in_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n which_o he_o will_v not_o 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and_o not_o the_o house_n of_o preach_v answ_n answ_n 1._o prayer_n be_v here_o put_v for_o all_o part_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n as_o be_v show_v before_o and_o so_o preach_v be_v not_o exclude_v but_o include_v 2._o this_o be_v most_o proper_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o temple_n at_o jerusalem_n which_o be_v call_v the_o house_n of_o prayer_n because_o this_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n be_v after_o a_o sort_n tie_v to_o that_o place_n so_o as_o when_o they_o pray_v in_o other_o place_n yet_o they_o be_v to_o turn_v their_o face_n towards_o the_o temple_n at_o jerusalem_n as_o daniel_n do_v dan._n 6._o 10._o but_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v not_o in_o the_o same_o manner_n nor_o so_o strict_o tie_v to_o the_o temple_n but_o may_v as_o well_o be_v exercise_v in_o other_o place_n viz._n in_o the_o synagogue_n 3._o the_o temple_n be_v also_o call_v the_o house_n of_o sacrifice_n yet_o sacrifice_n be_v not_o the_o principal_a worship_n see_v 2_o chron._n 7._o 12._o one_o caution_n here_o to_o be_v add_v that_o as_o the_o excellency_n of_o public_a prayer_n must_v not_o cause_v we_o to_o contemn_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n so_o neither_o must_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o word_n preach_v cause_v we_o to_o disesteem_n the_o public_a prayer_n of_o the_o church_n but_o we_o must_v reverent_o esteem_v of_o both_o in_o their_o due_a place_n and_o degree_n of_o excellency_n use_v 1_o use_v 1._o public_a prayer_n be_v one_o of_o the_o principal_a part_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n this_o serve_v for_o reproof_n of_o two_o sort_n of_o person_n 1._o such_o as_o contemn_v this_o part_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n and_o show_v contempt_n by_o absent_v themselves_o from_o public_a prayer_n of_o the_o church_n or_o by_o come_v slack_o to_o the_o same_o 2._o such_o as_o profane_v or_o abuse_v this_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n viz._n public_a prayer_n as_o 1._o the_o papist_n who_o many_o way_n abuse_v it_o 1._o by_o use_v it_o in_o latin_a not_o understand_v by_o the_o people_n 2._o by_o pray_v to_o saint_n and_o before_o image_n 3._o by_o prayer_n for_o the_o dead_a 2._o many_o among_o we_o also_o who_o abuse_v public_a prayer_n viz._n such_o as_o perform_v this_o exercise_n in_o the_o congregation_n in_o a_o mere_a formal_a and_o customary_a manner_n without_o any_o true_a faith_n feeling_n or_o affection_n of_o heart_n so_o make_v but_o a_o lip-labour_n of_o it_o etc._n etc._n matth._n 15._o 9_o use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v that_o we_o make_v conscience_n of_o this_o part_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n viz._n to_o join_v with_o the_o church_n and_o congregation_n in_o public_a prayer_n upon_o all_o occasion_n remember_v that_o god_n house_n be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v the_o house_n of_o prayer_n and_o the_o promise_v make_v to_o such_o public_a meeting_n and_o prayer_n of_o the_o church_n matth._n 18._o wheretwo_n or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o etc._n etc._n mark_v 11._o 17._o be_v it_o not_o write_v my_o house_n shall_v be_v call_v of_o all_o nation_n the_o house_n of_o prayer_n 1629._o jan._n 31._o 1629._o but_o you_o have_v make_v it_o a_o den_n of_o thief_n of_o the_o three_o the_o person_n who_o shall_v esteem_v and_o take_v the_o house_n of_o god_n or_o public_a place_n of_o his_o worship_n to_o be_v a_o house_n of_o prayer_n and_o shall_v use_v it_o according_o that_o be_v to_o say_v shall_v join_v with_o the_o true_a church_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n in_o performance_n of_o divine_a and_o religious_a worship_n viz._n all_o nation_n gentile_n as_o well_o as_o jew_n here_o then_o be_v a_o plain_a prophecy_n of_o the_o call_n of_o the_o gentile_n which_o be_v to_o be_v fullfil_v long_o after_o in_o these_o time_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n see_v act._n 13._o observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o the_o gentile_n shall_v be_v call_v and_o gather_v to_o the_o true_a church_n in_o these_o time_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v show_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o their_o call_v by_o their_o forwardness_n to_o join_v with_o god_n people_n in_o the_o true_a worship_n of_o god_n and_o that_o in_o the_o solemn_a place_n appoint_v for_o it_o this_o be_v here_o signify_v when_o it_o be_v say_v that_o all_o nation_n shall_v call_v the_o house_n of_o god_n a_o house_n of_o prayer_n this_o call_n of_o the_o gentile_n be_v foretell_v also_o in_o many_o other_o place_n of_o the_o prophet_n esay_n 2._o 2._o in_o the_o last_o day_n etc._n etc._n all_o nation_n shall_v flow_v to_o the_o mountain_n of_o the_o lord_n esay_n 60._o 3._o the_o gentile_n shall_v come_v to_o the_o light_n of_o the_o church_n zephan_n 2._o 11._o the_o
hatred_n and_o enmity_n of_o the_o wicked_a against_o the_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n be_v such_o as_o nothing_o will_v satisfy_v but_o the_o death_n and_o destruction_n of_o those_o who_o they_o hate_v therefore_o they_o seek_v to_o destroy_v and_o root_v they_o out_o from_o the_o earth_n if_o they_o can_v by_o any_o mean_n such_o be_v the_o malice_n and_o enmity_n of_o these_o wicked_a scribe_n and_o chief_a priest_n against_o our_o saviour_n and_o such_o have_v be_v the_o deadly_a malice_n of_o wicked_a man_n against_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n such_o be_v cain_n hatred_n against_o abel_n esau_n against_o jacob._n saul_n against_o david_n the_o malice_n of_o herodias_n against_o john_n mark_v 6._o 16._o psal_n 83._o 4._o come_v let_v we_o cut_v they_o off_o from_o be_v a_o nation_n etc._n etc._n reas_n 1_o reason_n 1._o they_o hate_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n even_o for_o their_o religion_n and_o piety_n which_o of_o all_o other_o be_v the_o great_a and_o 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they_o desire_v to_o do_v to_o the_o true_a saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n that_o they_o may_v not_o have_v their_o will_n in_o destroy_v and_o root_n such_o out_o of_o the_o earth_n especial_o we_o have_v need_v thus_o to_o pray_v in_o these_o evil_a and_o dangerous_a time_n in_o which_o the_o true_a church_n have_v so_o many_o and_o deadly_a enemy_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o see_v the_o power_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n manifest_v in_o restrain_v the_o deadly_a hatred_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o in_o the_o continual_a protection_n of_o his_o church_n and_o faithful_a servant_n against_o the_o malice_n of_o such_o wicked_a one_o who_o otherwise_o will_v soon_o destroy_v and_o root_v out_o god_n church_n and_o people_n from_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n but_o god_n do_v put_v his_o hook_n into_o their_o nose_n and_o his_o bridle_n in_o their_o lip_n as_o he_o do_v to_o sennacherib_n 2_o king_n 19_o 28._o for_o this_o we_o be_v to_o bless_v god_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a vide_fw-la suprà _fw-la chap._n 3._o 6._o and_o chap._n 6._o 19_o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o they_o seek_v mean_n how_o they_o may_v put_v he_o to_o death_n etc._n etc._n see_v the_o diligence_n earnestness_n and_o forwardness_n of_o wicked_a man_n to_o practice_v sin_n in_o that_o they_o do_v not_o only_o commit_v sin_n but_o diligent_o seek_v and_o inquire_v after_o the_o mean_n how_o to_o compass_v their_o wicked_a desire_n matth._n 26._o 16._o judas_n seek_v opportunity_n to_o betray_v he_o mich._n 2._o 1._o they_o devise_v iniquity_n upon_o their_o bed_n when_o the_o morning_n be_v light_a they_o practise_v it_o esay_n 59_o 7._o their_o foot_n run_v to_o evil_a and_o they_o make_v haste_n to_o shed_v innocent_a blood_n their_o thought_n be_v thought_n of_o iniquity_n etc._n etc._n prov._n 4._o 16._o they_o sleep_v not_o except_o they_o have_v do_v mischief_n etc._n etc._n yea_o they_o will_v take_v great_a pain_n to_o practice_v sin_n matth._n 23._o 15._o use_v 1_o use_v 1._o see_v the_o folly_n and_o madness_n of_o all_o wicked_a man_n be_v so_o diligent_a and_o forward_o in_o practice_n of_o that_o which_o will_v be_v their_o destruction_n for_o sin_n be_v finish_v bring_v forth_o death_n jam._n 1._o 15._o so_o they_o study_v and_o devise_v yea_o take_v pain_n to_o go_v to_o hell_n and_o to_o damn_v their_o own_o soul_n therefore_o wicked_a man_n be_v just_o call_v fool_n in_o scripture_n as_o in_o the_o proverb_n of_o solomon_n often_o use_v 2_o use_v 2._o teach_v we_o to_o be_v much_o more_o diligent_a industrious_a and_o forward_o to_o do_v well_o to_o glorify_v god_n by_o obedience_n and_o by_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o to_o work_v out_o our_o own_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a phil._n 2._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 10._o give_v all_o dilgence_n to_o make_v your_o call_v and_o election_n sure_a etc._n etc._n if_o the_o wicked_a be_v so_o diligent_a in_o seek_v etc._n etc._n much_o more_o shall_v we_o diligent_o inquire_v and_o seek_v how_o to_o glorify_v god_n and_o do_v good_a in_o our_o place_n and_o calling_n prov._n 14._o 22._o observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o the_o wicked_a be_v very_o wise_a and_o politic_a in_o the_o practice_n of_o sin_n and_o in_o compass_v their_o wicked_a desire_n see_v before_o chap._n 3._o ver_fw-la 6._o observe_v 4_o observe_v 4._o in_o that_o one_o cause_n why_o these_o scribe_n and_o chief_a priest_n seek_v to_o destroy_v our_o saviour_n be_v because_o they_o hear_v that_o he_o go_v about_o to_o reform_v those_o abuse_n of_o buy_v and_o sell_v in_o the_o temple_n which_o they_o allow_v and_o maintain_v see_v by_o this_o what_o all_o such_o may_v look_v for_o who_o have_v a_o call_v and_o do_v go_v about_o to_o reform_v abuse_n and_o corruption_n in_o the_o church_n viz._n to_o stir_v up_o the_o hatred_n and_o enmity_n of_o wicked_a man_n against_o themselves_o thus_o it_o have_v be_v in_o all_o age_n with_o such_o as_o have_v seek_v reformation_n of_o the_o church_n they_o 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fear_v he_o viz._n in_o respect_n of_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o people_n to_o he_o they_o be_v afraid_a that_o if_o they_o shall_v open_o put_v he_o to_o death_n the_o common_a people_n be_v addict_v to_o he_o will_v move_v sedition_n or_o make_v some_o insurrection_n against_o they_o see_v before_o in_o open_v the_o meaning_n so_o this_o be_v a_o slavish_a fear_n of_o hurt_n or_o danger_n which_o may_v come_v upon_o they_o by_o mean_n of_o our_o saviour_n if_o the_o people_n shall_v for_o his_o sake_n move_v sedition_n observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o wicked_a man_n be_v apt_a to_o be_v timorous_a and_o fearful_a upon_o all_o occasion_n especial_o when_o they_o be_v to_o practice_v sin_n psal_n 14._o 5._o job_n 24._o 15_o 16_o 17._o yea_o if_o there_o be_v but_o
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affliction_n patient_o to_o obey_v god_n in_o hard_a duty_n against_o nature_n etc._n etc._n but_o all_o the_o power_n we_o have_v for_o the_o do_v of_o these_o thing_n be_v from_o faith_n and_o by_o mean_n of_o it_o so_o that_o faith_n be_v our_o strength_n and_o the_o faith_n of_o a_o christian_a be_v that_o wherein_o his_o strength_n consist_v even_o all_o the_o strength_n he_o have_v to_o do_v good_a or_o to_o perform_v any_o christian_a duty_n command_v of_o god_n by_o this_o we_o stand_v and_o be_v able_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n and_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n though_o never_o so_o hard_o this_o be_v our_o victory_n against_o the_o world_n as_o we_o hear_v before_o yea_o this_o be_v our_o life_n hab._n 2._o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o his_o faith_n not_o a_o natural_a but_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n far_o above_o the_o power_n of_o nature_n see_v the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o faith_n together_o with_o the_o excellency_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o how_o ill_o we_o can_v be_v without_o it_o if_o we_o will_v be_v christian_n yea_o that_o we_o can_v at_o all_o be_v without_o it_o forasmuch_o as_o all_o the_o power_n and_o ability_n we_o have_v to_o do_v good_a and_o to_o perform_v such_o christian_a duty_n as_o be_v require_v of_o we_o be_v from_o faith_n by_o which_o alone_o we_o receive_v this_o ability_n from_o god_n to_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o of_o ourselves_o we_o can_v use_v 2_o use_v 2._o to_o stir_v we_o up_o every_o one_o to_o labour_n for_o this_o excellent_a and_o most_o necessary_a grace_n of_o true_a faith_n be_v the_o only_a mean_n by_o which_o we_o receive_v power_n and_o strength_n from_o god_n to_o do_v all_o christian_a cuty_n though_o most_o hard_a and_o difficult_a etc._n etc._n see_v what_o need_n for_o we_o to_o labour_v for_o this_o faith_n use_v all_o mean_n to_o attain_v to_o it_o especial_o the_o principal_a mean_n which_o be_v attendance_n on_o the_o public_a ministry_n of_o the_o word_n for_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v etc._n etc._n rom._n 10._o 17._o especial_o such_o as_o want_v faith_n etc._n etc._n and_o not_o only_o to_o get_v this_o faith_n but_o labour_v to_o feel_v the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o it_o in_o thy_o heart_n at_o all_o time_n strengthen_v thou_o to_o do_v those_o duty_n which_o god_n call_v thou_o to_o do_v though_o hard_a and_o difficult_a when_o thou_o be_v to_o do_v such_o duty_n as_o be_v hard_a and_o impossible_a to_o nature_n as_o to_o deny_v thyself_o to_o mortify_v thy_o lust_n to_o bear_v affliction_n etc._n etc._n and_o find_v no_o power_n in_o thyself_o etc._n etc._n then_o by_o faith_n believe_v the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o rest_n on_o it_o etc._n etc._n build_v on_o this_o go_v out_o of_o thyself_o faith_n must_v carry_v thou_o out_o of_o thyself_o etc._n etc._n labour_v also_o every_o one_o for_o further_a growth_n and_o increase_n of_o faith_n by_o all_o mean_n pray_v with_o the_o disciple_n luke_n 17._o 6._o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n labour_n to_o feel_v the_o weakness_n and_o imperfection_n of_o thy_o faith_n etc._n etc._n use_v 3_o use_v 3_o to_o comfort_v true_a believer_n assure_v they_o that_o if_o they_o have_v faith_n to_o believe_v in_o god_n and_o in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o to_o rest_v upon_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n they_o shall_v by_o this_o mean_n be_v enable_v to_o do_v those_o duty_n which_o god_n call_v they_o to_o do_v though_o never_o so_o hard_a or_o impossible_a to_o nature_n think_v of_o this_o when_o thou_o feel_v difficulty_n and_o hardness_n in_o good_a duty_n in_o deny_v thyself_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n in_o bear_v affliction_n etc._n etc._n what_o though_o these_o thing_n be_v
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though_o thy_o faith_n be_v as_o yet_o but_o weak_a yet_o if_o it_o be_v a_o true_a faith_n it_o shall_v strengthen_v thou_o and_o by_o it_o thou_o shall_v receive_v power_n from_o god_n to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o do_v great_a and_o wonderful_a thing_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o god_n shall_v call_v thou_o to_o performance_n of_o they_o observe_v 2_o observe_v 2._o in_o that_o our_o saviour_n here_o oppose_v doubt_v and_o believe_v one_o against_o the_o other_o as_o contrary_n see_v that_o although_o doubt_v may_v stand_v with_o faith_n in_o some_o degree_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n but_o direct_o opposite_a unto_o it_o even_o as_o contrary_a as_o fire_n to_o water_n as_o darkness_n to_o light_v therefore_o they_o be_v in_o other_o place_n also_o oppose_v one_o against_o the_o other_o as_o rom._n 4._o 20._o abraham_n stagger_v not_o at_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n through_o unbelief_n but_o be_v strong_a in_o faith_n etc._n etc._n and_o jam._n 1._o 6._o let_v he_o ask_v in_o faith_n and_o waver_v not_o etc._n etc._n to_o be_v observe_v against_o the_o papist_n who_o commend_v doubt_v and_o count_v it_o humility_n etc._n etc._n so_o to_o believe_v as_o to_o rest_v in_o doubt_n also_o touch_v the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o god_n favour_n etc._n etc._n as_o on_o the_o contrary_a they_o count_v it_o presumption_n to_o believe_v so_o as_o not_o to_o doubt_v of_o these_o rule_n we_o have_v a_o special_a revelation_n from_o god_n to_o assure_v we_o hereof_o but_o if_o this_o be_v so_o then_o doubt_v shall_v be_v commendable_a and_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n whereas_o contrariwise_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n and_o most_o opposite_a and_o contrary_a to_o true_a faith_n we_o grant_v that_o doubt_v be_v always_o mingle_v with_o faith_n but_o it_o be_v not_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o but_o contrary_a observe_v 3_o observe_v 3._o here_o also_o we_o may_v see_v that_o although_o true_a faith_n may_v stand_v with_o 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faith_n do_v comprehend_v in_o it_o a_o knowledge_n and_o assent_n of_o the_o mind_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o believe_v thus_o it_o be_v in_o the_o understanding_n but_o if_o we_o consider_v faith_n as_o it_o be_v a_o affiance_n or_o confidence_n in_o god_n and_o in_o christ_n and_o in_o the_o word_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n chief_o stand_v thus_o it_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n most_o proper_o rom._n 10._o 10._o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n see_v act._n 8._o 37._o and_o ephes_n 3._o 17._o mark_v 11._o 24._o therefore_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o what_o thing_n soever_o you_o desire_v when_o you_o pray_v believe_v that_o you_o receive_v 1630._o april_n 11._o 1630._o they_o and_o you_o shall_v have_v they_o in_o the_o two_o former_a verse_n our_o saviour_n exhort_v his_o disciple_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o faith_n in_o trust_v or_o 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they_o labour_n by_o faith_n to_o be_v firm_o and_o undoubted_o persuade_v and_o assure_v that_o you_o shall_v obtain_v your_o request_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n that_o you_o receive_v they_o that_o you_o shall_v most_o certain_o receive_v they_o as_o if_o you_o have_v they_o already_o the_o present_a tense_n put_v for_o the_o future_a to_o show_v certainty_n and_o you_o shall_v have_v they_o you_o shall_v certain_o obtain_v your_o suit_n and_o request_n and_o be_v partaker_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o you_o so_o ask_v of_o god_n in_o prayer_n in_o the_o word_n consider_v four_o thing_n 1._o the_o ground_n of_o the_o exhortation_n employ_v in_o the_o first_o word_n therefore_o 2._o the_o manner_n of_o propound_v and_o urge_v the_o exhortation_n with_o a_o earnest_n and_o
be_v odious_a to_o god_n esay_n 1._o 15._o when_o you_o make_v many_o prayer_n i_o will_v not_o hear_v your_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n that_o be_v of_o bloody_a or_o cruel_a practice_n so_o may_v it_o be_v say_v of_o all_o such_o as_o live_v in_o wrath_n malice_n and_o revenge_n against_o other_o their_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n that_o be_v of_o cruel_a and_o murder_a thought_n and_o affection_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o though_o they_o pray_v never_o so_o much_o god_n will_v not_o hear_v they_o psal_n 66._o 18._o if_o i_o regard_v iniquity_n in_o my_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v i_o thus_o do_v all_o such_o as_o harbour_v in_o their_o heart_n the_o sin_n of_o anger_n malice_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o god_n will_v not_o hear_v their_o prayer_n use_v 2_o use_v 2._o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o love_n iâ—_n free_a forgive_n of_o such_o as_o wrong_v and_o offend_v we_o and_o as_o at_o all_o other_o time_n when_o 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upon_o god_n hence_o gather_v that_o we_o be_v not_o only_o once_o in_o our_o life_n or_o some_o few_o time_n to_o forgive_v our_o enemy_n and_o all_o that_o wrong_n or_o offend_v we_o but_o that_o we_o be_v often_o yea_o daily_a to_o do_v this_o even_o as_o often_o as_o we_o be_v wrong_v forasmuch_o as_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o prayer_n and_o call_n upon_o god_n and_o without_o forgiveness_n of_o other_o and_o lay_v aside_o all_o malice_n and_o grudge_n against_o they_o we_o be_v unfit_a to_o pray_v at_o any_o time_n etc._n etc._n some_o think_v they_o be_v to_o forgive_v only_o when_o they_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n or_o when_o they_o be_v upon_o their_o deathbed_n but_o here_o see_v the_o contrary_a that_o we_o be_v daily_o in_o our_o life-time_n to_o forgive_v enemy_n and_o such_o as_o wrong_v we_o even_o as_o often_o as_o we_o come_v before_o god_n to_o pray_v unto_o he_o yea_o such_o as_o we_o have_v already_o forgive_v we_o must_v again_o and_o again_o forgive_v they_o and_o that_o daily_a even_o as_o often_o as_o they_o offend_v we_o though_o seven_o time_n in_o a_o day_n luke_n 17._o 4._o yea_o not_o only_o the_o same_o person_n but_o even_o the_o same_o offence_n which_o we_o have_v already_o forgive_v we_o be_v daily_o to_o forgive_v that_o be_v to_o labour_v more_o and_o more_o to_o forgive_v they_o and_o to_o purge_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o malice_n and_o grudge_n against_o the_o person_n etc._n etc._n and_o daily_a to_o keep_v ourselves_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o love_n motive_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o love_n in_o forgive_a enemy_n and_o such_o as_o wrong_v we_o because_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n so_o hard_o to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n 1._o consider_v god_n commandment_n require_v this_o of_o we_o ephes_n 4._o 32._o be_v kind_n and_o tender-hearted_a forgive_a one_o another_o as_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n etc._n etc._n and_o matth._n 5._o 44._o our_o saviour_n bid_v we_o to_o love_v our_o enemy_n which_o can_v be_v without_o forgive_a they_o 2._o look_v at_o god_n example_n who_o forgive_v we_o and_o other_o be_v his_o enemy_n by_o our_o sin_n yea_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o proper_a to_o god_n then_o to_o forgive_v sin_n and_o offence_n commit_v against_o he_o mich._n 7._o 18._o thiâ—_n he_o do_v daily_a and_o continual_o yea_o infinite_a and_o innumerable_a sin_n of_o man_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o herein_o follow_v god_n as_o dear_a child_n and_o walk_v in_o love_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v show_v it_o by_o this_o excellent_a practice_n of_o love_n in_o forgive_a wrongâ—_n and_o injury_n etc._n etc._n nihil_fw-la deo_fw-la hominem_fw-la tam_fw-la similem_fw-la reddet_fw-la quam_fw-la remissio_fw-la offensarum_fw-la chrysost_n 3._o look_v at_o christ_n example_n while_o he_o live_v on_o earth_n how_o he_o do_v forgive_v and_o pray_v for_o his_o enemy_n which_o abuse_v he_o and_o put_v he_o to_o death_n he_o be_v far_o from_o bear_v malice_n and_o from_o desire_n or_o seek_v private_a revenge_n in_o his_o own_o cause_n but_o commit_v it_o to_o god_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 23._o follow_v he_o as_o good_a and_o true_a disciple_n in_o thus_o forgive_a enemy_n and_o wrong_n do_v to_o we_o 4._o look_v also_o at_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n who_o have_v do_v this_o before_o we_o joseph_n though_o so_o much_o abuse_v by_o his_o brethren_n who_o fold_v he_o for_o a_o slave_n etc._n etc._n yet_o he_o forgive_v they_o all_o and_o deal_v kind_o and_o merciful_o with_o they_o david_n though_o persecute_v by_o saul_n and_o rail_v upon_o by_o simei_n a_o base_a fellow_n yet_o forgive_v they_o both_o and_o will_v not_o seek_v revenge_n though_o he_o have_v sâ—ul_a in_o his_o hand_n in_o the_o cave_n etc._n etc._n stephen_n pray_v for_o those_o that_o stone_v he_o to_o death_n act._n 7._o ult_n 5._o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o special_a evidence_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o a_o true_a child_n of_o god_n free_o to_o forgive_v enemy_n and_o wrong_n do_v to_o we_o by_o other_o col._n 3._o 12._o as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n put_v on_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n kindness_n etc._n etc._n forbearing_z one_o another_z if_o any_o have_v a_o quarrel_n against_o any_o even_o as_o christ_n forgive_v you_o so_o also_o do_v you_o 6._o consider_v how_o much_o and_o often_o we_o offend_v god_n yea_o daily_a and_o continual_o provoke_v he_o and_o yet_o we_o desire_v he_o shall_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v we_o therefore_o let_v we_o forgive_v our_o brethren_n as_o we_o will_v have_v god_n to_o forgive_v we_o but_o more_o of_o this_o afterward_o 7._o last_o in_o all_o wrong_n and_o offence_n do_v against_o we_o look_v at_o god_n providence_n by_o which_o they_o happen_v to_o we_o and_o that_o by_o they_o god_n do_v just_o correct_v we_o for_o our_o sin_n though_o man_n wrong_v thou_o yet_o god_n do_v thou_o no_o wrong_n in_o chastise_v thou_o thus_o for_o thy_o sin_n therefore_o forgive_v etc._n etc._n this_o move_v david_n to_o forgive_v simei_n 2_o sam._n 16._o now_o follow_v the_o extent_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o forgive_a enemy_n and_o wrong_n unto_o which_o our_o saviour_n here_o exhort_v his_o disciple_n in_o these_o word_n if_o you_o have_v aught_o against_o any_o man_n where_o our_o saviour_n extend_v this_o duty_n to_o all_o enemy_n and_o to_o all_o wrong_n and_o offence_n do_v against_o they_o observe_v 1_o observe_v 1._o the_o true_a forgiveness_n of_o enemy_n and_o of_o wrong_n and_o injury_n do_v to_o we_o which_o be_v require_v be_v to_o forgive_v all_o enemy_n and_o all_o wrong_n and_o offence_n against_o we_o noâ—_n some_o only_o luke_n 11._o 4._o as_o we_o forgive_v every_o one_o that_o be_v indebt_v against_o we_o col._n 3._o 13._o if_o any_o have_v a_o quarrel_n against_o any_o etc._n etc._n note_v that_o this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o forgiveness_n in_o respect_n of_o bear_v malice_n or_o revenge_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v always_o require_v and_o in_o all_o wrong_n etc._n etc._n 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