have_v betimes_o perform_v this_o duty_n private_o by_o themselves_o cap._n xvii_o of_o sing_v psalm_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n in_o the_o family_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o sing_n of_o psalm_n be_v enjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o practise_v by_o the_o faithful_a unto_o prayer_n we_o adjoine_v that_o holy_a exercise_n of_o sing_v psalm_n in_o the_o family_n which_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o practice_n next_o in_o order_n according_a to_o ordinary_a use_n yet_o i_o will_v not_o sever_v it_o from_o the_o former_a see_v it_o be_v a_o religious_a duty_n and_o like_v unto_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o we_o praise_v god_n and_o render_v unto_o he_o thanks_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o though_o it_o be_v not_o tie_v unto_o any_o part_n of_o the_o day_n nor_o yet_o every_o day_n to_o be_v necessary_o perform_v and_o though_o in_o no_o family_n it_o be_v always_o alike_o seasonable_a as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o mourning_n for_o some_o private_a or_o public_a calamity_n but_o in_o the_o time_n of_o rejoice_v when_o we_o have_v occasion_n to_o praise_v god_n holy_a name_n for_o his_o gift_n and_o blessing_n confer_v on_o we_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n rule_v be_v any_o man_n among_o 13._o jam._n 5._o 13._o you_o afflict_v let_v he_o pray_v be_v any_o merry_a let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n and_o though_o in_o some_o family_n it_o can_v seldom_o be_v do_v for_o want_v of_o leisure_n and_o opportunity_n unless_o it_o be_v on_o the_o sabbath_n and_o in_o some_o place_n not_o then_o for_o want_v of_o convenient_a company_n to_o join_v together_o yet_o where_o it_o may_v convenient_o be_v perform_v in_o respect_n of_o company_n leisure_n and_o other_o occasion_n it_o be_v a_o excellent_a duty_n which_o be_v no_o way_n to_o be_v neglect_v for_o first_o it_o be_v enjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n the_o prophet_n david_n in_o many_o place_n exhort_v to_o it_o o_o come_v say_v he_o let_v we_o sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n to_o the_o 2._o psal_n 95_o 1_o 2._o rock_n of_o our_o salvation_n let_v we_o come_v before_o his_o presence_n with_o thanksgiving_n and_o 2._o psal_n 100_o 1_o 2._o make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o he_o with_o psalm_n make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o the_o lord_n all_o you_o land_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o gladness_n come_v before_o his_o presence_n with_o sing_v sing_v aloud_o unto_o god_n our_o strength_n make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n etc._n etc._n 10._o psal_n 81._o 3._o &_o 47._o 6._o &_o 68_o 4._o esa_n 42._o 10._o sing_v unto_o he_o a_o new_a song_n play_v skilful_o with_o a_o loud_a noise_n so_o the_o prophet_n esay_n sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o new_a song_n and_o his_o praise_n from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o jeremy_n sing_v you_o unto_o the_o lord_n praise_v you_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o have_v deliver_v the_o 13._o jer._n 20._o 13._o soul_n of_o the_o poor_a out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o evil_a doer_n the_o apostle_n paul_n likewise_o exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v unto_o the_o lord_n in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a 13._o eph._n 5._o 19_o jam._n 5._o 13._o song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n example_n for_o our_o imitation_n in_o the_o time_n both_o of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o the_o pure_a age_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n who_o be_v complain_v on_o to_o the_o persecute_v emperor_n for_o their_o diligent_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n day_n and_o night_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o at_o the_o celebration_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n be_v say_v with_o his_o disciple_n to_o have_v conclude_v that_o holy_a action_n with_o sing_v of_o a_o psalm_n which_o example_n that_o we_o may_v imitate_v let_v we_o further_o consider_v in_o the_o next_o place_n that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o rouse_v up_o our_o drowsy_a and_o dead_a heart_n and_o by_o the_o sweet_a melody_n affect_v our_o outward_a sense_n to_o ravish_v they_o with_o joyful_a delight_n and_o make_v they_o cheerful_a in_o god_n service_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o elizeus_fw-la be_v to_o prophecy_n and_o find_v his_o spirit_n dull_v with_o the_o unpleasing_a presence_n of_o the_o idolatrous_a king_n who_o together_o 15._o 2._o king_n 3._o 15._o with_o jehosaphat_n be_v to_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o his_o good_a endeavour_n desire_v a_o musician_n to_o play_v before_o he_o to_o stir_v up_o his_o heart_n unto_o the_o more_o cheerful_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n second_o it_o be_v a_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n as_o be_v a_o singular_a mean_n to_o glorify_v he_o when_o as_o our_o heart_n be_v fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o his_o praise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n whoso_o offer_v praise_n glorifi_v i_o the_o which_o in_o the_o 23._o psal_n 50._o 23._o same_o psalm_n he_o prefer_v before_o oblation_n and_o burn_a sacrifice_n final_o 3._o verse_n 13._o 14._o apoc._n 5._o 9_o &_o 14._o 3._o it_o be_v a_o heavenly_a exercise_n of_o the_o glorify_a saint_n which_o we_o shall_v perform_v with_o they_o in_o that_o place_n of_o joy_n and_o happiness_n if_o we_o take_v delight_n in_o it_o whilst_o we_o live_v in_o the_o earth_n §._o sect._n 2_o how_o we_o may_v sing_v psalm_n in_o a_o right_a manner_n now_o if_o we_o will_v perform_v this_o in_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o it_o be_v do_v with_o our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o our_o tongue_n and_o lip_n and_o first_o with_o our_o mind_n both_o understanding_n what_o we_o sing_v so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o will_v sing_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o i_o will_v sing_v with_o the_o understanding_n also_o and_o apply_v our_o mind_n unto_o it_o with_o due_a attention_n &_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v carry_v with_o wander_a thought_n second_o we_o must_v sing_v with_o our_o heart_n also_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o yourselves_o in_o psalm_n sing_v 19_o eph._n 5._o 19_o and_o make_v melody_n in_o your_o heart_n unto_o the_o lord_n which_o elsewhere_o he_o call_v sing_v with_o grace_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n the_o which_o david_n practise_v 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o say_v he_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o this_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o we_o 138._o psal_n 138._o do_v apply_v and_o fit_v they_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o psalm_n and_o put_v on_o the_o same_o affection_n which_o david_n have_v in_o pen_v they_o as_o humility_n in_o the_o confession_n of_o sin_n fervency_n of_o desire_n in_o petition_n and_o suit_n alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n assent_n and_o belief_n in_o prophecy_n and_o prediction_n teachablenesse_n and_o willingness_n to_o learn_v in_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n readiness_n to_o obey_v in_o commandment_n and_o exhortation_n etc._n etc._n and_o at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n reverence_n of_o god_n majesty_n in_o who_o presence_n we_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o apply_v his_o imprecation_n which_o be_v utter_v by_o a_o prophetical_a spirit_n against_o those_o who_o be_v desperate_a enemy_n to_o god_n as_o well_o as_o david_n against_o our_o private_a enemy_n with_o a_o revengeful_a desire_n that_o those_o evil_n may_v befall_v they_o see_v our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o but_o we_o must_v either_o make_v use_n of_o they_o for_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n or_o if_o we_o apply_v they_o it_o must_v not_o be_v against_o particular_a person_n but_o against_o all_o those_o whatsoever_o who_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o wisdom_n know_v to_o be_v desperate_a enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o church_n second_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o make_v it_o a_o bodily_a exercise_n sing_v psalm_n for_o recreation_n only_o and_o as_o we_o do_v other_o song_n for_o mere_a pleasure_n and_o sensual_a delight_n but_o we_o must_v perform_v it_o as_o a_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o strive_v in_o it_o to_o please_v he_o rather_o than_o ourselves_o we_o must_v not_o seek_v to_o delight_v the_o ear_n and_o affect_v the_o heart_n with_o the_o air_n music_n and_o sweetness_n of_o the_o tune_n but_o that_o there_o be_v a_o harmony_n between_o it_o and_o the_o voice_n we_o make_v sweet_a melody_n in_o god_n ear_n which_o if_o it_o be_v want_v our_o best_a music_n as_o one_o say_v be_v no_o 33._o aug._n confess_v lib._n 10._o cap_n 33._o more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n than_o the_o bark_n of_o dog_n the_o low_v
who_o make_v thou_o to_o differ_v from_o another_o and_o what_o have_v we_o that_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v now_o if_o thou_o do_v receive_v it_o why_o do_v thou_o glory_n as_o if_o thou_o have_v not_o receive_v it_o for_o who_o be_v proud_a of_o his_o debt_n or_o the_o more_o puff_v up_o the_o more_o he_o be_v oblige_v to_o another_o and_o as_o we_o must_v in_o these_o respect_n in_o our_o great_a perfection_n be_v humble_a towards_o god_n so_o also_o towards_o our_o brethren_n who_o we_o seem_v to_o have_v outrun_v in_o the_o christian_a race_n see_v we_o have_v outstripped_n they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o natural_o we_o be_v alike_o dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o 3._o eph._n 2._o 1_o 3._o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o they_o but_o it_o be_v god_n free_a grace_n that_o have_v put_v this_o difference_n between_o we_o which_o if_o we_o be_v humble_a and_o meek_a in_o spirit_n he_o will_v daily_o continue_v with_o increase_n but_o if_o we_o wax_v proud_a of_o our_o gift_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o boast_v with_o the_o pharisee_v 18._o luke_n 18._o of_o our_o good_a deed_n prefer_v ourselves_o before_o other_o who_o we_o think_v do_v come_v far_o behind_o we_o god_n who_o abhor_v pride_n above_o all_o other_o vice_n because_o it_o most_o impeach_v his_o glory_n can_v stint_v his_o bounty_n and_o withdraw_v his_o strength_n he_o can_v put_v a_o thorn_n in_o our_o foot_n which_o will_v stay_v our_o speed_n and_o cause_v the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n to_o cross_v we_o in_o our_o course_n and_o by_o his_o buffet_n 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o to_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o race_n till_o we_o have_v learn_v to_o be_v more_o humble_a as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o can_v enrich_v those_o who_o we_o have_v most_o contemn_v with_o a_o large_a measure_n of_o save_v grace_n and_o put_v such_o vigour_n and_o virtue_n into_o they_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o shall_v as_o much_o outstrip_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n as_o before_o we_o seem_v unto_o ourselves_o to_o have_v outrun_v they_o §._o sect._n 12_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n glory_n as_o the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n the_o last_o thing_n require_v unto_o this_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o we_o propound_v god_n glory_n as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n not_o do_v they_o for_o worldly_a respect_n 8._o rom._n 14._o 8._o or_o our_o own_o profit_n either_o temporal_a or_o spiritual_a principal_o but_o that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o they_o for_o he_o be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o for_o his_o glory_n we_o be_v elect_v create_v redeem_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o shall_v be_v glorify_v and_o when_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o have_v the_o possession_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n everlasting_a kingdom_n the_o main_a end_n of_o all_o our_o glory_n shall_v be_v to_o glorify_v god_n who_o have_v thus_o advance_v and_o glorify_a us._n for_o the_o four_o and_o twenty_o 11._o apoc._n 4._o 10_o 11._o elder_n in_o the_o revelation_n fall_v down_o before_o he_o that_o sit_v on_o the_o throne_n and_o worship_v he_o that_o live_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o and_o cast_v their_o crown_n before_o the_o throne_n say_v thou_o be_v worthy_a o_o lord_n to_o receive_v glory_n and_o honour_n and_o praise_n for_o thou_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n and_o for_o thy_o pleasure_n they_o be_v and_o be_v create_v the_o which_o their_o practice_n we_o must_v imitate_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o reign_v with_o they_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n labour_v to_o do_v god_n will_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v do_v in_o heaven_n with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n speed_n and_o diligence_n that_o his_o name_n may_v be_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v and_o his_o kingdom_n advance_v and_o magnify_v as_o we_o beg_v in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n for_o as_o it_o be_v the_o subordinate_a end_n of_o our_o election_n that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a so_o the_o main_a and_o supreme_a end_n of_o this_o end_n be_v that_o our_o holiness_n and_o glorification_n may_v be_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n grace_n 6._o eph._n 1._o 4_o 6._o who_o of_o his_o free_a mercy_n have_v sanctify_v and_o glorify_a us._n and_o therefore_o in_o all_o our_o action_n we_o must_v propound_v god_n glory_n as_o the_o supreme_a end_n of_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o you_o do_v 31._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 31._o do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n so_o our_o saviour_n command_v we_o that_o our_o light_n shall_v to_o this_o end_n shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o see_v our_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v 16._o matth._n 5._o 16._o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v we_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o whereas_o they_o speak_v against_o we_o as_o 12._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 12._o evil_a doer_n they_o may_v by_o our_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v behold_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n and_o if_o thus_o by_o our_o godly_a life_n we_o glorify_v god_n on_o earth_n he_o will_v glorify_v we_o in_o heaven_n but_o if_o in_o lead_v these_o life_n we_o pharisaical_o 2._o matth._n 6._o 2._o aim_v at_o our_o own_o glory_n we_o have_v all_o the_o reward_n which_o we_o can_v expect_v or_o if_o neglect_v this_o main_a end_n we_o principal_o aim_v at_o our_o own_o good_a which_o shall_v be_v subordinate_a unto_o it_o as_o the_o satisfy_n of_o god_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n to_o be_v register_v in_o the_o calendar_n of_o the_o saint_n or_o to_o merit_n and_o purchase_v for_o ourselves_o the_o crown_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n we_o shall_v hereby_o derogate_v from_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n free_a grace_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o so_o after_o all_o our_o pain_n and_o labour_n be_v utter_o frustrate_a of_o our_o hope_n cap._n iii_o of_o the_o main_a matter_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o that_o it_o must_v be_v frame_v according_a to_o god_n will_v in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o his_o will_n what_o the_o person_n must_v be_v that_o be_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o how_o he_o ought_v to_o be_v qualify_v that_o must_v offer_v unto_o god_n any_o acceptable_a service_n we_o have_v show_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n and_o now_o it_o remain_v that_o we_o entreat_v of_o the_o latter_a part_n of_o the_o description_n wherein_o the_o action_n which_o in_o this_o life_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v be_v general_o express_v and_o here_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v first_o the_o matter_n of_o this_o godly_a life_n or_o the_o main_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v and_o second_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o matter_n be_v either_o general_a or_o more_o special_a general_o it_o be_v require_v that_o we_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n conform_v our_o will_n and_o action_n our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n to_o his_o will_n leave_v and_o forsake_v whatsoever_o be_v displease_v unto_o he_o and_o repugnant_a to_o his_o holy_a will_n and_o commandment_n and_o contrariwise_o embrace_v and_o practise_v whatsoever_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n for_o his_o will_n be_v the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o whatsoever_o agree_v with_o it_o be_v just_a and_o good_a but_o whatsoever_o swerve_v from_o it_o either_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n oâ—_n the_o left_a be_v crooked_a evil_a and_o wicked_a and_o consequent_o odious_a and_o displease_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v please_v god_n we_o must_v in_o the_o first_o place_n deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n say_v with_o our_o saviour_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v neither_o must_v we_o ask_v counsel_n of_o carnal_a reason_n nor_o when_o we_o know_v god_n will_v dispute_v with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n whether_o it_o be_v fit_a or_o unfit_a profitable_a or_o unprofitable_a reasonable_a or_o against_o reason_n to_o do_v that_o which_o god_n command_v but_o we_o must_v yield_v unto_o it_o absolute_a obedience_n do_v god_n will_v as_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n do_v it_o in_o heaven_n cheerful_o and_o ready_o without_o gainsay_v doubt_v or_o reply_v for_o if_o earthly_a prince_n will_v not_o endure_v to_o have_v subject_n scan_v their_o law_n nor_o examine_v
loss_n but_o neglect_v our_o own_o particular_a when_o as_o it_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o the_o public_a and_o general_a good_a three_o we_o must_v in_o all_o our_o labour_n aim_v so_o at_o our_o own_o profit_n as_o that_o we_o join_v therewith_o the_o welfare_n and_o benefit_n of_o our_o neighbour_n who_o by_o the_o law_n of_o charity_n we_o be_v to_o love_v as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o and_o not_o raise_v our_o gain_n out_o of_o their_o loss_n and_o disadvantage_n as_o it_o be_v the_o common_a custom_n of_o the_o world_n but_o as_o we_o profess_v ourselves_o member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n so_o must_v we_o as_o become_v member_n aim_v chief_o at_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o whole_a and_o then_o at_o the_o joint_a good_a one_o of_o another_o not_o think_v those_o good_n well_o get_v which_o be_v raise_v and_o gain_v out_o of_o our_o neighbour_n loss_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v be_v perform_v after_o a_o right_a manner_n and_o first_o with_o heavenly_a mind_n and_o these_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o labour_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o cause_n both_o efficient_a and_o final_a in_o the_o next_o place_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o perform_v they_o after_o a_o right_a manner_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o be_v exercise_v in_o our_o earthly_a business_n with_o heavenly_a mind_n and_o affection_n and_o not_o suffer_v our_o worldly_a employment_n so_o whole_o to_o take_v we_o up_o both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o that_o thereby_o we_o shall_v be_v hinder_v from_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n but_o like_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n whilst_o our_o body_n be_v travail_v in_o worldly_a employment_n we_o must_v have_v our_o mind_n heart_n and_o affection_n lift_v up_o in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o desire_n contemplate_v and_o long_v after_o the_o joy_n of_o our_o own_o country_n and_o not_o so_o much_o mind_v the_o thing_n beneath_o as_o the_o thing_n above_o where_o christ_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a 2._o phil._n 3_o 20._o col._n 3._o 1_o 2._o hand_n of_o god_n especial_o we_o must_v not_o neglect_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o ordinary_a business_n to_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n often_o unto_o god_n either_o crave_v his_o blessing_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o work_n or_o give_v he_o thanks_n and_o praise_n in_o the_o end_n and_o not_o suffer_v our_o thought_n to_o be_v so_o whole_o set_v upon_o our_o bodily_a employment_n and_o earthly_a object_n as_o not_o sometime_o to_o fix_v they_o upon_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n for_o it_o worldling_n and_o citizen_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v seldom_o or_o never_o so_o intent_n upon_o their_o work_n and_o present_a employment_n but_o that_o their_o mind_n and_o heart_n will_v take_v liberty_n of_o wander_v after_o those_o carnal_a pleasure_n wherein_o they_o most_o delight_n let_v it_o be_v a_o shame_n for_o we_o who_o profess_v ourselves_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n so_o whole_o to_o mind_v earthly_a object_n as_o never_o to_o find_v leisure_n to_o think_v of_o the_o joy_n of_o our_o own_o country_n or_o of_o the_o spiritual_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o attain_v unto_o they_o as_o therefore_o we_o be_v to_o avoid_v monkish_a sloth_n and_o idleness_n give_v over_o the_o painful_a labour_n of_o our_o calling_n under_o pretence_n of_o contemplation_n so_o be_v we_o with_o no_o less_o care_n to_o avoid_v the_o contrary_a extreme_a of_o turn_v worldling_n and_o be_v earthly-minded_n have_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n so_o whole_o fix_v upon_o worldly_a thing_n as_o that_o we_o can_v find_v no_o leisure_n to_o think_v upon_o those_o which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a but_o we_o must_v be_v so_o employ_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n as_o that_o we_o neglect_v not_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n in_o their_o due_a time_n nor_o be_v so_o intent_n and_o earnest_n in_o pursue_v momentany_a gain_n and_o worldly_a profit_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n through_o spiritual_a sloth_n we_o suffer_v any_o of_o god_n save_v grace_n heavenly_a thought_n or_o holy_a affection_n and_o desire_n to_o be_v cool_v and_o quench_v in_o us._n we_o must_v so_o play_v the_o good_a husband_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o forget_v christ_n counsel_n first_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 4._o mat._n 22._o 2_o 3_o 4._o and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o not_o be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o our_o ox_n farm_n and_o earthly_a match_n and_o marriage_n as_o to_o neglect_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v fit_v to_o come_v as_o worthy_a guest_n to_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o king_n son_n we_o must_v choose_v with_o the_o philosopher_n rather_o to_o neglect_v our_o animi_fw-la aristippus_n apud_fw-la plut._n de_fw-fr tranquil_a animi_fw-la farm_n then_o our_o soul_n and_o suffer_v some_o weed_n to_o grow_v in_o our_o field_n rather_o than_o to_o have_v our_o mind_n overgrow_v with_o vice_n or_o to_o lose_v any_o good_a opportunity_n of_o weed_n they_o out_o or_o of_o sow_v in_o they_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n grace_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n second_o unto_o the_o perform_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n after_o a_o right_a manner_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v they_o by_o the_o word_n and_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 5._o prayer_n the_o former_a be_v do_v when_o as_o we_o do_v nothing_o but_o that_o for_o which_o we_o have_v our_o warrant_n out_o of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o use_v they_o as_o the_o rule_n and_o squire_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o action_n do_v that_o which_o the_o word_n of_o god_n require_v and_o leave_v that_o undo_v which_o it_o forbid_v and_o condemn_v the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o matter_n and_o work_n themselves_o and_o also_o the_o manner_n and_o circumstance_n do_v all_o thing_n both_o in_o substance_n and_o form_n as_o it_o require_v and_o direct_v the_o latter_a be_v perform_v when_o as_o by_o prayer_n we_o desire_v god_n blessing_n upon_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o render_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n when_o we_o have_v obtain_v it_o and_o have_v succeed_v and_o prosper_v in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n require_v in_o all_o our_o affair_n whatsoever_o you_o do_v in_o word_n or_o deed_n do_v all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n give_v 17._o col._n 3._o 17._o thanks_n to_o god_n and_o the_o father_n by_o he_o the_o necessity_n whereof_o will_v plain_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v god_n blessing_n only_o which_o make_v rich_a and_o cause_v we_o to_o thrive_v and_o prosper_v in_o all_o the_o work_n of_o our_o 22._o pro._n 10._o 22._o hand_n that_o it_o alone_o enable_v we_o to_o build_v goodly_a house_n and_o cause_v our_o 18._o deut._n 8._o 13_o 18._o herd_n and_o our_o flock_n our_o silver_n and_o gold_n and_o all_o that_o we_o have_v to_o multiply_v and_o that_o he_o only_o give_v we_o power_n to_o get_v wealth_n that_o it_o be_v he_o who_o at_o his_o pleasure_n give_v and_o take_v away_o make_v poor_a and_o rich_a bring_v low_a and_o lift_v 21._o job_n 1._o 21._o up_o raise_v the_o poor_a out_o of_o the_o dust_n and_o lift_v up_o the_o beggar_n from_o the_o dunghill_n to_o set_v they_o among_o prince_n and_o to_o make_v they_o inherit_v the_o throne_n of_o glory_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 8._o psal_n 113._o 7._o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n and_o lot_n who_o by_o the_o blessing_n of_o 6._o gen._n 13._o 5_o 6._o god_n upon_o their_o labour_n wax_v so_o rich_a that_o the_o land_n be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v they_o that_o they_o may_v dwell_v together_o and_o of_o isaac_n who_o be_v a_o soiourner_n and_o stranger_n in_o the_o land_n prosper_v in_o all_o his_o labour_n and_o sow_v the_o ground_n receive_v in_o the_o same_o year_n a_o hundred_o fold_n because_o the_o lord_n bless_v he_o and_o in_o jacob_n who_o pass_v over_o jordane_n like_o a_o poor_a pilgrim_n 12._o gen._n 26._o 3_o 12._o with_o his_o staff_n in_o his_o hand_n at_o his_o return_n back_o again_o be_v multiply_v in_o 10._o gen._n 32._o 10._o wealth_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o god_n blessing_n be_v want_v as_o we_o be_v not_o likely_a to_o have_v it_o unless_o we_o crave_v it_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n will_v be_v spend_v in_o vain_a for_o except_o the_o lord_n build_v the_o house_n they_o labour_v in_o vain_a 2._o psal_n 127._o 1_o 2._o that_o build_v it_o except_o the_o
our_o head_n be_v not_o vex_v with_o cark_n care_v nor_o our_o heart_n affright_v with_o the_o terror_n nor_o gnaw_v on_o with_o the_o worm_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n but_o of_o this_o i_o have_v speak_v large_o in_o another_o place_n five_o we_o must_v possess_v our_o soul_n 19_o christian_n warfare_n 2._o part_n l._n 2._o cap._n 19_o with_o patience_n if_o we_o will_v as_o we_o ought_v walk_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n for_o beside_o that_o our_o labour_n in_o themselves_o be_v tedious_a and_o troublesome_a we_o be_v daily_a subject_n to_o many_o cross_n and_o mis-carriage_n in_o they_o which_o will_v discourage_v we_o from_o go_v on_o or_o if_o we_o do_v be_v constrain_v by_o necessity_n yet_o with_o much_o discontentment_n and_o disquietness_n of_o mind_n murmur_v and_o repine_v if_o we_o be_v not_o arm_v with_o patience_n and_o resolution_n to_o suffer_v with_o meekness_n whatsoever_o god_n shall_v be_v please_v to_o send_v six_o we_o must_v have_v our_o heart_n replenish_v with_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n and_o be_v ready_a at_o all_o time_n when_o we_o observe_v his_o love_n in_o blessing_n our_o labour_n to_o lift_v 10._o gen._n 32._o 10._o they_o up_o render_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n we_o must_v give_v he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o they_o and_o not_o sacrifice_v unto_o our_o own_o net_n nor_o attribute_v our_o well-proceeding_a and_o good_a success_n to_o our_o own_o policy_n and_o skill_n industry_n 16._o hab._n 1._o 16._o and_o ability_n but_o know_v that_o whatsoever_o we_o have_v we_o have_v receive_v it_o from_o god_n we_o must_v take_v all_o occasion_n of_o render_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n 7._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o which_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o seventh_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o must_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n who_o will_v rich_o reward_v our_o labour_n 24._o col._n 3._o 23_o 24._o with_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n for_o as_o he_o love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n so_o also_o a_o cheerful_a labourer_n in_o all_o thing_n more_o respect_v our_o inward_a affection_n than_o our_o outward_a action_n and_o as_o it_o be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n so_o will_v it_o be_v most_o comfortable_a unto_o we_o make_v all_o our_o labour_n easy_a when_o our_o heart_n and_o hand_n be_v conjoin_v in_o do_v they_o eight_o we_o must_v observe_v justice_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n do_v nothing_o in_o they_o but_o that_o which_o may_v advance_v our_o neighbour_n good_a as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o avoid_v all_o unjust_a and_o unlawful_a course_n which_o be_v common_o use_v to_o gather_v wealth_n all_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n extortion_n and_o oppression_n 6._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 6._o all_o unprofitable_a labour_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o hurt_n rather_o than_o the_o good_a of_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o deceitful_a deal_n in_o those_o that_o be_v lawful_a final_o by_o this_o justice_n we_o shall_v be_v move_v to_o give_v every_o man_n his_o due_a and_o to_o do_v no_o man_n wrong_v in_o the_o carriage_n of_o our_o calling_n but_o so_o deal_v in_o they_o with_o other_o as_o we_o will_v have_v other_o in_o their_o calling_n to_o deal_v with_o us._n cap._n xix_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v persuade_v we_o to_o be_v faithful_a and_o diligent_a in_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o god_n have_v ordain_v man_n to_o labour_n and_o have_v in_o many_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n strict_o enjoin_v it_o now_o when_o we_o be_v thus_o qualify_v with_o these_o virtue_n and_o grace_n the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n be_v that_o we_o walk_v in_o they_o with_o all_o painfulness_n and_o diligence_n which_o because_o it_o be_v tedious_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o man_n be_v natural_o give_v to_o ease_v and_o liberty_n desire_v no_o calling_n at_o all_o or_o if_o any_o be_v put_v upon_o they_o by_o necessity_n rather_o than_o choice_n to_o walk_v in_o they_o with_o as_o much_o sloth_n and_o negligence_n as_o desire_v of_o their_o gain_n and_o advantage_n will_v permit_v and_o few_o of_o many_o that_o be_v painful_a be_v diligent_a in_o their_o calling_n in_o obedience_n unto_o god_n or_o out_o of_o conscience_n of_o their_o duty_n or_o any_o other_o religious_a consideration_n labour_v not_o otherwise_o in_o they_o then_o infidel_n and_o pagan_n only_o for_o worldly_a benefit_n and_o earthly_a respect_n therefore_o it_o will_v be_v profitable_a to_o propound_v some_o reason_n out_o of_o the_o scripture_n both_o to_o incite_v we_o to_o honest_a labour_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o to_o make_v we_o avoid_v sloth_n and_o idleness_n first_o then_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n have_v ordain_v man_n as_o natural_o to_o labour_v as_o the_o spark_n to_o flee_v upward_o and_o 15._o job_n 5._o 7._o gen._n 2._o 15._o in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n will_v not_o endure_v that_o man_n shall_v be_v idle_a but_o make_v his_o labour_n easy_a and_o comfortable_a that_o he_o may_v labour_v with_o delight_n and_o therefore_o much_o less_o will_v he_o now_o suffer_v man_n unpunished_a to_o live_v at_o his_o ease_n see_v he_o have_v impose_v it_o upon_o he_o as_o a_o penalty_n for_o his_o transgression_n that_o in_o the_o sweat_n of_o his_o face_n he_o shall_v eat_v his_o bread_n and_o have_v purposely_o 19_o gen._n 3._o 19_o curse_v the_o earth_n with_o barrenness_n without_o till_v and_o manure_v be_v content_a that_o it_o shall_v want_v its_o natural_a fruitfulness_n rather_o than_o that_o man_n shall_v want_v necessary_a cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o labour_n and_o though_o he_o will_v have_v his_o saint_n in_o heaven_n to_o keep_v unto_o he_o a_o perpetual_a sabbath_n not_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v idle_a but_o whole_o intent_n to_o his_o praise_n yet_o prescribe_v a_o law_n unto_o sinner_n on_o earth_n he_o appoint_v but_o one_o day_n for_o rest_n and_o six_o for_o labour_n to_o show_v unto_o we_o that_o in_o this_o world_n he_o will_v be_v serve_v not_o only_o with_o religious_a duty_n but_o in_o the_o great_a part_n of_o our_o time_n by_o walk_v faithful_o and_o conscionable_o before_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n express_v and_o exercise_v our_o inward_a grace_n and_o religious_a virtue_n in_o our_o vocation_n and_o the_o outward_a duty_n require_v in_o they_o and_o this_o law_n he_o have_v back_v with_o many_o special_a commandment_n and_o testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n require_v at_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o shall_v daily_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n thus_o solomon_n send_v the_o sluggard_n to_o 6._o pro._n 6._o 6._o learn_v of_o the_o silly_a antony_n diligence_n and_o industry_n in_o his_o labour_n that_o at_o least_o shame_n may_v drive_v he_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o duty_n when_o he_o see_v himself_o a_o reasonable_a man_n who_o have_v so_o many_o motive_n to_o induce_v he_o and_o ability_n to_o propound_v so_o many_o good_a end_n unto_o his_o pain_n to_o be_v exceed_v herein_o by_o a_o silly_a creature_n who_o have_v no_o other_o help_n nor_o inducement_n but_o the_o instinct_n of_o nature_n so_o the_o apostle_n paul_n require_v of_o all_o man_n that_o they_o 11._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 11._o study_v to_o be_v quiet_a and_o to_o do_v their_o own_o business_n and_o condemn_v they_o who_o work_v not_o in_o their_o own_o calling_n but_o busy_a themselves_o in_o other_o man_n matter_n as_o inordinate_a person_n adiudging_a they_o to_o this_o punishment_n that_o if_o they_o will_v not_o work_v neither_o shall_v they_o eat_v because_o they_o have_v no_o right_n unto_o it_o before_o they_o have_v labour_v for_o it_o but_o be_v thief_n who_o live_v by_o the_o sweat_n of_o other_o man_n brow_n and_o like_o idle_a drone_n unjust_o devour_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o labour_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n impli_v where_o he_o first_o require_v they_o to_o work_v with_o quietness_n and_o then_o to_o eat_v their_o own_o bread_n for_o if_o earn_v it_o by_o our_o labour_n make_v it_o our_o own_o than_o it_o be_v not_o our_o own_o before_o we_o have_v earn_v it_o neither_o will_v free_v gift_n of_o friend_n or_o inheritance_n give_v just_a title_n unto_o it_o unless_o we_o strengthen_v it_o by_o perform_v obedience_n to_o that_o first_o law_n after_o the_o fall_n in_o the_o sweat_n of_o thy_o face_n thou_o shall_v eat_v thy_o bread_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n seem_v to_o make_v steal_v and_o not_o labour_v to_o be_v all_o one_o let_v he_o say_v he_o that_o steal_v
for_o their_o sin_n and_o all_o other_o who_o shall_v believe_v in_o he_o and_o such_o a_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n be_v make_v by_o deborah_n 5._o judg._n 5._o and_o the_o people_n for_o their_o victory_n over_o sisera_n and_o their_o freedom_n from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o jabin_n king_n of_o canaan_n who_o have_v long_o oppress_v they_o by_o david_n when_o as_o god_n have_v deliver_v he_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n and_o especial_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o saul_n and_o by_o hester_n mordecay_n and_o the_o jew_n 9_o hest_n 9_o of_o the_o captivity_n from_o that_o fearful_a conspiracy_n of_o haman_n who_o have_v plot_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o whole_a nation_n and_o such_o a_o feast_n of_o thanksgiving_n we_o worthy_o celebrate_v upon_o the_o five_o of_o november_n for_o that_o marvelous_a and_o almost_o miraculous_a deliverance_n of_o our_o king_n and_o state_n from_o that_o horrible_a and_o unmatchable_a powder-treason_n by_o give_v wisdom_n to_o our_o gracious_a sovereign_n to_o interpret_v their_o dark_a riddle_n as_o he_o do_v sometime_o to_o daniel_n for_o the_o expound_v of_o nebuchadnezar_n dream_v when_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o wise_a in_o the_o land_n can_v not_o unfold_v it_o of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o abraham_n who_o make_v a_o solemn_a feast_n that_o he_o may_v render_v unto_o god_n 21._o gen._n 21._o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o give_v unto_o he_o contrary_a to_o all_o hope_n a_o son_n in_o his_o old_a age_n of_o who_o shall_v come_v that_o promise_a seed_n in_o which_o both_o himself_o and_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v §._o sect._n 2_o when_o this_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n be_v most_o seasonable_a how_o it_o differ_v from_o that_o which_o be_v ordinary_a and_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o which_o example_n we_o ought_v to_o imitate_v consecrate_v unto_o god_n some_o day_n for_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n whensoever_o we_o receive_v from_o he_o any_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a benefit_n either_o privative_a consist_v in_o deliverance_n from_o some_o imminent_a or_o present_a evil_n or_o positive_a when_o as_o he_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o some_o great_a and_o unexpected_a blessing_n but_o above_o all_o other_o time_n we_o must_v perform_v this_o duty_n when_o we_o celebrate_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n in_o remembrance_n of_o that_o inestimable_a benefit_n the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o we_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n the_o which_o be_v call_v the_o eucharist_n or_o a_o sacrament_n of_o thanksgiving_n because_o therein_o we_o do_v in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n render_v unto_o god_n thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o great_a charter_n of_o our_o peace_n seal_v first_o by_o his_o blood_n and_o now_o by_o this_o sacrament_n institute_v to_o put_v we_o in_o remembrance_n of_o it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v afresh_o to_o renew_v his_o covenant_n and_o to_o put_v our_o pardon_n into_o our_o own_o hand_n now_o this_o extraordinary_a thanksgiving_n to_o be_v use_v upon_o such_o special_a occasion_n differ_v from_o that_o which_o be_v ordinary_a not_o in_o the_o matter_n which_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o but_o in_o the_o manner_n and_o measure_n which_o according_a to_o the_o occasion_n aught_o to_o be_v extraordinary_a in_o quantity_n and_o degree_n for_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v more_o then_o usual_o inflame_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n love_n and_o goodness_n and_o inward_a joy_n in_o the_o special_a fruition_n of_o his_o singular_a blessing_n which_o must_v affect_v they_o with_o extraordinary_a zeal_n to_o glorify_v and_o praise_v he_o and_o to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n bind_v ourselves_o by_o firm_a resolution_n that_o in_o sense_n of_o his_o present_a favour_n we_o will_v be_v more_o devout_a and_o zealous_a in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v than_o ever_o we_o have_v be_v in_o time_n past_a and_o by_o continue_v our_o thanksgiving_n in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n for_o a_o long_a time_n then_o ordinary_a set_v it_o apart_o as_o a_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n from_o all_o our_o worldly_a labour_n that_o it_o may_v be_v whole_o spend_v in_o god_n praise_n and_o in_o testify_v our_o love_n and_o inward_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o he_o by_o outward_a feast_n and_o more_o liberal_a use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o all_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n and_o in_o show_v our_o love_n and_o bounty_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n by_o entertain_v at_o our_o table_n and_o by_o send_v gift_n and_o reward_n unto_o our_o poor_a neighbour_n that_o they_o also_o may_v rejoice_v with_o us._n and_o this_o solemn_a feast_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v according_a to_o the_o occasion_n of_o it_o public_a or_o private_a public_a for_o some_o public_a benefit_n which_o concern_v the_o welfare_n of_o the_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n which_o be_v to_o be_v appoint_v only_o by_o the_o public_a authority_n of_o christian_a magistrate_n and_o be_v to_o be_v celebrate_v in_o a_o most_o solemn_a and_o public_a manner_n all_o sort_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n assemble_v together_o in_o the_o church_n to_o magnify_v and_o praise_v god_n holy_a name_n and_o to_o crave_v the_o continuance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n the_o which_o prayer_n and_o praise_n be_v profitable_o conjoin_v with_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o the_o whole_a assembly_n to_o extraordinary_a thankfulness_n when_o as_o thereby_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o blessing_n receive_v and_o the_o inestimable_a mercy_n of_o god_n be_v set_v forth_o unto_o they_o private_a for_o some_o special_a benefit_n bestow_v either_o on_o a_o particular_a person_n or_o a_o whole_a family_n which_o be_v to_o be_v solemnize_v by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n read_v of_o some_o portion_n of_o holy_a scripture_n fit_a for_o the_o present_a occasion_n holy_a conference_n whereby_o we_o be_v to_o magnify_v god_n mercy_n and_o to_o recount_v and_o tell_v what_o great_a thing_n he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o also_o express_v our_o inward_a joy_n by_o a_o more_o free_a and_o liberal_a use_n of_o god_n creature_n whereof_o we_o must_v also_o cause_v our_o poor_a neighbour_n to_o have_v some_o taste_n the_o which_o kind_n of_o feast_v and_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n be_v a_o notable_a help_n unto_o true_a godliness_n as_o it_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o more_o lively_a sense_n &_o feeling_n of_o god_n love_n stir_v we_o up_o to_o more_o zealous_a performance_n of_o all_o religious_a duty_n unto_o he_o who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a and_o good_a unto_o we_o and_o as_o it_o give_v we_o occasion_n to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o to_o confirm_v our_o resolution_n that_o we_o will_v be_v more_o diligent_a and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v please_v and_o glorify_v he_o cap._n xxxiiii_o of_o the_o second_o extraordinary_a mean_n which_o be_v solemn_a fast_v §._o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o true_a fast_o be_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o all_o other_o fast_n the_o other_o extraordinary_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o holy_a fast_n of_o which_o it_o be_v my_o purpose_n to_o speak_v brief_o though_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n of_o this_o duty_n be_v so_o great_a that_o it_o well_o deserve_v a_o more_o full_a discourse_n because_o it_o be_v already_o so_o excellent_o and_o exact_o handle_v in_o diverse_a treatise_n purposely_o write_v of_o this_o argument_n and_o especial_o in_o one_o which_o be_v call_v the_o holy_a exercise_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o and_o in_o another_o entitle_v the_o christian_a exercise_n of_o fast_v write_v many_o year_n since_o by_o the_o right_n reverend_a father_n and_o my_o most_o dear_a brother_n that_o nothing_o material_a can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o and_o therefore_o i_o will_v content_v myself_o to_o set_v down_o after_o my_o own_o manner_n some_o of_o those_o point_n brief_o which_o be_v most_o essential_a and_o necessary_a unto_o this_o exercise_n for_o how_o shall_v i_o in_o a_o chapter_n express_v all_o full_o which_o will_v require_v a_o whole_a treatise_n refer_v the_o christian_a reader_n unto_o those_o learned_a treatise_n if_o he_o desire_v more_o thorough_a satisfaction_n and_o particular_a direction_n in_o any_o of_o they_o and_o first_o that_o we_o may_v begin_v with_o the_o description_n of_o this_o duty_n a_o fast_a as_o we_o here_o understand_v it_o be_v a_o voluntary_a religious_a and_o solemn_a action_n undertake_v upon_o some_o extraordinary_a occasion_n wherein_o we_o serious_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o
this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v i_o with_o thy_o providence_n from_o all_o danger_n uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o i_o fall_v not_o into_o sin_n direct_v i_o with_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o strengthen_v i_o with_o thy_o power_n in_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n bless_v and_o assist_v i_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o in_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o my_o call_n that_o they_o may_v have_v good_a success_n and_o whole_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o edification_n of_o my_o brethren_n and_o my_o own_o spiritual_a and_o everlasting_a good_a bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o especial_o this_o in_o which_o i_o live_v with_o all_o the_o magistrate_n minister_n and_o people_n this_o family_n and_o all_o to_o who_o i_o be_o bind_v in_o any_o special_a bond_n of_o duty_n beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o according_a to_o our_o several_a necessity_n all_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o thou_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n know_v needful_a even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o by_o thy_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o power_n have_v create_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o by_o thy_o gracious_a and_o all-ruling_a providence_n do_v continual_o sustain_v and_o preserve_v they_o we_o thy_o humble_a and_o unworthy_a servant_n do_v here_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n acknowledge_v that_o unto_o thou_o belong_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n but_o unto_o we_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n for_o whereas_o thou_o do_v create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o have_v fall_v in_o the_o loin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n from_o this_o bless_a estate_n by_o transgress_v of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o thereby_o have_v deface_v thy_o glorious_a image_n in_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o of_o all_o happiness_n and_o become_v liable_a unto_o death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n yea_o we_o have_v derive_v from_o our_o first_o parent_n not_o only_o the_o guilt_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o the_o corruption_n of_o their_o nature_n which_o have_v so_o overspr_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o they_o be_v utter_o impotent_a and_o insufficient_a to_o perform_v any_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n for_o which_o end_n they_o be_v create_v but_o most_o forward_o and_o cheerful_a in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n from_o which_o root_n of_o original_a sin_n we_o have_v bring_v forth_o those_o curse_a fruit_n of_o actual_a transgression_n which_o we_o have_v multiply_v against_o thy_o majesty_n by_o break_v all_o and_o every_o of_o thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n even_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o day_n to_o this_o present_a time_n many_o have_v be_v our_o secret_a sin_n of_o which_o thou_o alone_o and_o our_o own_o conscience_n have_v be_v witness_n and_o many_o have_v we_o commit_v in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o thy_o bless_a name_n and_o slander_n of_o our_o christian_a profession_n many_o have_v be_v our_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n the_o which_o unto_o we_o be_v unexcusable_a because_o thou_o have_v reveil_v thyself_o and_o thy_o will_n so_o clear_o unto_o we_o and_o many_o likewise_o have_v be_v our_o sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n and_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n oftentimes_o have_v we_o sin_v through_o frailty_n be_v surprise_v upon_o the_o sudden_a with_o the_o violent_a and_o subtle_a tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o oftentimes_o wilful_o advise_o and_o deliberate_o after_o many_o vow_n and_o promise_n of_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o before_o our_o conversion_n when_o as_o satan_n throne_n be_v set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o perform_v unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o suffer_v sin_n to_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o without_o any_o gainsay_n or_o resistance_n and_o since_o we_o have_v be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n though_o we_o have_v submit_v ourselves_o as_o subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n to_o be_v govern_v by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n yet_o have_v we_o much_o fail_v in_o yield_v that_o obedience_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o thou_o be_v so_o lead_v captive_a by_o our_o corruption_n that_o we_o can_v neither_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n we_o will_v not_o and_o though_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o have_v cast_v satan_n out_o of_o his_o throne_n and_o vanquish_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o as_o they_o can_v not_o reign_v over_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n yet_o these_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v still_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n and_o be_v not_o quite_o cast_v out_o be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n and_o as_o prick_v in_o our_o eye_n disturb_v continual_o our_o peace_n wound_v our_o conscience_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o we_o have_v so_o often_o and_o upon_o such_o slight_a occasion_n utter_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o when_o we_o have_v set_v ourselves_o about_o they_o have_v do_v they_o so_o cold_o and_o careless_o and_o discover_v therein_o so_o many_o want_n and_o weakness_n imperfection_n and_o corruption_n that_o if_o thou_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n even_o the_o best_a duty_n that_o ever_o we_o perform_v can_v not_o escape_v unpunished_a o_o lord_n our_o god_n make_v we_o true_o apprehensive_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v humble_v ourselves_o under_o thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o not_o only_o bewail_v our_o sin_n pass_v with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n but_o amend_v our_o life_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o so_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o while_o we_o be_v return_v unto_o thou_o meet_v we_o in_o the_o way_n and_o like_o a_o tender_a father_n embrace_v we_o in_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v away_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o iniquity_n and_o so_o wash_v and_o purge_v our_o defile_a soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o innocent_a son_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v lay_v to_o our_o charge_n neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v yea_o lord_n let_v we_o not_o only_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o thy_o free_a pardon_n but_o also_o the_o comfort_n and_o peace_n of_o it_o by_o have_v it_o seal_v through_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o thy_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o for_o our_o better_a assurance_n let_v we_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n thereby_o apply_v unto_o we_o as_o effectual_a for_o our_o sanctification_n as_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o for_o our_o freedom_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v have_v no_o long_o dominion_n over_o we_o and_o spiritual_a renew_v unto_o newness_n of_o life_n as_o well_o as_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n it_o be_v enough_o lord_n and_o too_o much_o that_o satan_n and_o sin_n have_v thus_o far_o prevayl_v not_o only_o for_o the_o bring_n of_o we_o into_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o also_o for_o the_o condemn_a and_o crucify_a of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n the_o nail_v of_o his_o innocent_a body_n to_o the_o cross_n and_o the_o shed_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n now_o lord_n reward_v they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o pay_v they_o double_a into_o their_o bosom_n break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n that_o though_o he_o hiss_v against_o we_o with_o his_o tentation_n yet_o he_o may_v not_o hurt_v we_o nail_n our_o body_n of_o sin_n unto_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n crucify_v our_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o that_o they_o may_v no_o long_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o but_o may_v like_o slave_n be_v hold_v in_o perpetual_a subjection_n to_o our_o spiritual_a part_n yea_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n in_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n mortify_v the_o corruption_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o