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comfort_n and_o remedy_n against_o involuntory_n distraction_n in_o prayer_n page_n 125._o the_o practice_n of_o a_o daily_a particular_a examen_fw-la of_o conscience_n page_n 245._o concern_v the_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o confession_n and_o communion_n pag._n 152._o the_o 4._o rule_n show_v how_o we_o ought_v to_o hear_v mass_n page_n 162._o a_o second_o compendious_a manner_n of_o hear_v mass_n for_o the_o more_o unlearned_a sort_n of_o people_n page_n 235._o a_o answer_n to_o two_o usual_a objection_n against_o the_o mass_n pa._n 245._o the_o 5._o rule_n for_o the_o exercise_n of_o certain_a select_a virtue_n most_o conduce_v to_o christian_a perfection_n pag._n 255._o a_o necessary_a advertisement_n for_o the_o profitable_a practice_n of_o any_o virtue_n which_o we_o desire_v to_o obtain_v pag._n 259._o of_o mortification_n pag._n 266._o of_o humility_n pag._n 270._o of_o conformity_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n pag._n 278._o for_o the_o practice_n of_o patience_n pa._n 286._o we_o ought_v to_o suffer_v persecution_n and_o affliction_n with_o joy_n page_n 296._o of_o the_o love_n of_o our_o enemy_n pag._n 311._o how_o patience_n may_v be_v practise_v in_o the_o occasion_n of_o contempt_n and_o disesteem_v pag._n 323._o pious_a practice_n for_o several_a occasion_n in_o the_o day_n page_n 330._o how_o to_o prevent_v disquiet_a of_o mind_n when_o cross_n and_o laborious_a obligation_n befall_v we_o and_o at_o the_o death_n of_o friend_n pag._n 338._o etc._n etc._n against_o rash_a resolution_n in_o hard_a and_o do_v fficult_a affair_n pag._n 351._o how_o to_o make_v virtuous_a and_o true_a christian_a visitt_n pag._n 354._o how_o to_o entertain_v good_a thought_n when_o walk_v abroad_o pag._n 257._o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o for_o right_o observe_v the_o fast_n and_o feast_n of_o the_o church_n where_o of_o vigille_n ember_n and_o rogation_n day_n pag._n 361._o etc._n etc._n of_o one_o voluntary_a day_n fast_o each_o month_n by_o way_n of_o a_o spiritual_a exercise_n pag._n 391._o of_o the_o satisfactory_a work_n of_o alm_n pag._n 402._o concern_v the_o observance_n of_o sunday_n and_o other_o feast_n pag._n 405._o of_o spiritual_a lecture_n pag._n 413._o of_o spiritual_a sloth_n and_o indevotion_n pag._n 417._o the_o sixth_o rule_n regulate_v our_o conversation_n pag._n 421._o what_o condition_n be_v require_v for_o a_o laudable_a and_o true_a christian_a conversation_n page_n 423._o the_o best_a mean_n to_o obtain_v this_o virtuous_a conversation_n pag._n 429._o civil_a mirth_n and_o cheerful_a alacrity_n be_v well_o beseem_v true_a christian_a conversation_n pag._n 437._o the_o lawfulness_n of_o moderate_a recreation_n in_o game_n &_o fit_v sport_n and_o of_o their_o abuse_n pag._n 442._o what_o abuse_v in_o recreation_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v pag._n 448._o concern_v temperance_n and_o our_o comportment_n at_o the_o table_n pag._n 452._o of_o detraction_n rash-iudgment_n and_o obloquy_n etc._n etc._n pag._n 464._o against_o jeer_a scoff_v and_o all_o profane_a discourse_n pag._n 473._o of_o vicious_a loquacity_n and_o ill_a government_n of_o our_o tongue_n pag._n 481._o of_o boast_v ostentation_n and_o â—aine-selfe-conceipt_n pag._n 487._o of_o contention_n and_o debate_n pag._n 490._o of_o anger_n and_o choler_n pag._n 497._o of_o vain_a and_o affect_a singularity_n and_o curiosity_n either_o in_o dress_v or_o behaveour_n pag._n 505._o the_o virtue_n of_o prudence_n be_v most_o necessary_a for_o regulate_v a_o true_a christian_a conversation_n pag._n 518._o whnt_n matter_n or_o subject_n be_v best_a for_o entertain_v a_o virtuous_a conversation_n and_o holy_a discourse_n pag._n 523._o the_o 7._o rule_n show_v the_o great_a necessity_n to_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o death_n in_o time_n of_o health_n consist_v of_o eight_o pious_a and_o very_o profitable_a meditation_n pag._n 529._o the_o first_o rule_n show_v both_o the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o a_o pure_a intention_n in_o all_o our_o 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descend_v again_o to_o the_o low_a step_n to_o signify_v that_o though_o by_o the_o happy_a state_n of_o our_o first_o creation_n we_o have_v be_v unite_v to_o god_n in_o adam_n by_o the_o holy_a union_n of_o his_o grace_n yet_o we_o be_v soon_o separate_v from_o he_o by_o sin_v which_o in_o our_o very_a conception_n we_o all_o contract_n and_o be_v cast_v down_o to_o the_o low_a degree_n of_o abjection_n and_o become_v object_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n as_o the_o priest_n at_o the_o low_a step_n of_o the_o altar_n by_o his_o bow_n with_o profound_a reverence_n represent_v to_o us._n here_o in_o the_o true_a spirit_n of_o humiliation_n make_v this_o your_o petition_n as_o follow_v the_o petition_n o_o most_o infinite_o good_a and_o merciful_a god_n who_o to_o preserve_v thy_o traitorous_a rebellious_a and_o ungrateful_a servant_n from_o eternal_a punishment_n do_v condemn_v thy_o only_a dear_a son_n to_o a_o reproachful_a death_n upon_o the_o cross_n vouchsafe_v i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o interpose_v his_o most_o sacred_a death_n and_o passion_n betwixt_o my_o sinful_a soul_n and_o thy_o most_o dreadful_a judgement_n both_o now_o and_o in_o the_o hour_n of_o my_o death_n amen_n what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o priest_n make_v the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n when_o he_o begin_v the_o introibo_fw-la the_o declaration_n the_o priest_n erect_v himself_o again_o make_v the_o sign_n of_o the_o holy_a cross_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n humble_o acknowledge_v that_o by_o the_o bitter_a death_n &_o passion_n of_o our_o soweraine_a lord_n upon_o the_o cross_n we_o be_v redeem_v &_o raise_v up_o again_o to_o the_o happy_a state_n of_o reconciliation_n and_o to_o the_o right_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n in_o humble_a and_o assure_a hope_n whereof_o the_o priest_n proceed_v say_v with_o the_o royal_a prophet_n i_o will_v appreach_v to_o the_o altar_n of_o my_o god_n to_o the_o god_n who_o much_o rejoice_v i_o etc._n etc._n psal_n 45._o here_o dispose_v your_o hart_n to_o gratitude_n and_o humble_a confusion_n say_v the_o petition_n my_o most_o gracious_a lord_n jesus_n how_o often_o by_o separate_v myself_o from_o thou_o by_o grievous_a sin_n have_v i_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o low_a hell_n have_v not_o thy_o infinitt_a goodness_n and_o great_a mercy_n reserve_v i_o to_o rise_v by_o holy_a penance_n and_o to_o make_v my_o happy_a peace_n again_o with_o thou_o grant_v i_o the_o sense_n of_o true_a gratitude_n and_o thy_o holy_a grace_n so_o true_o to_o detest_v all_o sin_n as_o i_o may_v much_o rather_o choose_v to_o die_v then_o by_o any_o deliberate_a consent_n to_o offend_v thou_o grevous_o any_o more_o amen_n what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o confiteor_fw-la the_o declaration_n a_o tribute_v here_o all_o good_a unto_o god_n and_o nothing_o but_o sin_n with_o the_o just_a confufion_n and_o punishment_n thereof_o unto_o ourselves_o the_o priest_n make_v profound_a reverence_n and_o from_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a hart_n he_o utter_v the_o public_a and_o general_a confession_n of_o his_o sin_n commit_v by_o thought_n word_n or_o deed_n which_o the_o people_n with_o like_a contrition_n accompany_v the_o clerk_n be_v also_o to_o say_v knock_z here_o your_o breast_n with_o the_o contrite_a and_o humble_a publican_n of_o the_o gospel_n say_v the_o petition_n god_n be_v merciful_a to_o i_o a_o most_o wretched_a sinner_n grant_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o true_a repentance_n that_o be_v purify_v thereby_o from_o sin_n i_o may_v become_v more_o grateful_a to_o offer_v up_o to_o thou_o this_o holy_a sacrifice_n both_o for_o the_o live_n and_o dead_a what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o follow_a verse_n until_o the_o priest_n ascend_v up_o to_o the_o altar_n and_o kiss_v it_o the_o declaration_n this_o humble_a confession_n thus_o mutual_o make_v both_o by_o the_o priest_n and_o people_n they_o now_o likewise_o encourage_v each_o other_o in_o the_o abundant_a mercy_n of_o so_o great_a a_o god_n by_o these_o comfortable_a ensue_a verse_n of_o the_o psal_n 86._o o_o god_n thou_o be_v reconcile_v to_o i_o will_v give_v i_o life_n and_o thy_o people_n will_v rejoice_v in_o thou_o show_v four_o to_o we_o o_o lord_n thy_o mercy_n &_o give_v we_o thy_o salvation_n o_o lord_n hear_v my_o prayer_n and_o let_v my_o cry_n come_v unto_o thou_o etc._n etc._n and_o so_o the_o priest_n ascend_v to_o the_o altar_n kiss_v it_o in_o testimony_n of_o our_o happy_a reconciliation_n with_o god_n by_o the_o incarnation_n of_o his_o only_a son_n jesus-christ_n in_o who_o we_o be_v also_o tobe_v unite_v by_o perfect_a charity_n to_o our_o neighbour_n &_o all_o the_o world_n the_o petition_n lord_n jesus_n who_o in_o thy_o infinite_a love_n do_v shed_v thy_o most_o precious_a blood_n to_o reconcile_v we_o ungrateful_a sinner_n to_o thy_o eternal_a father_n peace_n vouchsafe_v that_o we_o may_v live_v and_o die_v in_o that_o bless_a triple_a peace_n first_o with_o thou_o by_o holy_a grace_n second_o with_o 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species_n a_o holy_a sacrifice_n to_o god_n the_o father_n and_o show_v it_o to_o the_o people_n to_o be_v adore_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n how_o our_o bless_a saviour_n be_v lift_v up_o upon_o the_o cross_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o by_o the_o elevation_n of_o the_o chalice_n be_v represent_v to_o we_o the_o effusion_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n flow_v from_o his_o sacred_a wound_n upon_o the_o cross_n the_o elevation_n of_o these_o two_o several_a and_o separate_v species_n be_v a_o continual_a memorial_n of_o christ_n holy_a passion_n and_o of_o that_o dolorous_a separation_n of_o his_o most_o sacred_a body_n and_o soul_n upon_o mount_n caluary_n for_o all_o which_o we_o must_v offer_v up_o to_o god_n the_o father_n with_o firm_a faith_n this_o great_a sacrifice_n and_o holy_a passion_n of_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n in_o satisfaction_n for_o our_o own_o fin_n and_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o other_o both_o live_n and_o dead_a it_o be_v after_o consecration_n one_o 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and_o say_v the_o petition_n lord_n jesus_n as_o thou_o vouchsafe_v to_o rejoice_v the_o long_a thirst_a father_n in_o limbo_n by_o the_o divine_a visit_n which_o thy_o most_o glorious_a soul_n make_v they_o there_o so_o now_o extend_v i_o beseech_v thou_o those_o infinite_a merit_n of_o thy_o most_o sacred_a passion_n towards_o the_o solace_n also_o of_o those_o thy_o poor_a suffer_a creature_n in_o purgatory_n there_o cry_v for_o help_v but_o especial_o have_v mercy_n i_o beseech_v thou_o upon_o my_o dear_a friend_n kindred_n and_o benefactor_n and_o in_o particular_a upon_o n._n n._n and_o upon_o all_o those_o for_o who_o i_o have_v most_o obligation_n to_o pray_v transfer_v they_o speedy_o from_o those_o torment_a flame_n to_o thy_o celestial_a beatitude_n there_o to_o enjoy_v love_n and_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o eternity_n amen_n at_o nobis_fw-la quoque_fw-la peccatoribus_fw-la the_o declaration_n the_o priest_n somewhat_o raise_v his_o voice_n and_o knock_v his_o breast_n at_o nobis_fw-la quoque_fw-la peccatoribus_fw-la represent_v to_o we_o the_o repentance_n of_o these_o jew_n who_o have_v be_v accessary_a to_o the_o cruel_a death_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n together_o with_o the_o good_a centurion_n who_o at_o this_o dolorous_a passion_n perceive_v so_o many_o great_a and_o wondrous_a sign_n of_o his_o divinity_n move_v with_o sorrow_n &_o admiration_n he_o strike_v his_o breast_n and_o very_o bold_o cry_v out_o before_o all_o those_o enrage_a enemy_n true_o this_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n math._n 27._o dispose_v now_o your_o hart_n to_o contrition_n and_o to_o true_a compassion_n say_v the_o petition_n o_o stony_n and_o most_o obdurate_a hart_n so_o little_a sensible_a of_o those_o sharp_a suffering_n of_o my_o lord_n &_o saviour_n for_o my_o most_o wicked_a sin_n o_o touch_v it_o lord_n jesv_n with_o true_a remorse_n that_o in_o the_o sense_n and_o feeling_n of_o thy_o love_n on_o the_o one_o side_n and_o of_o the_o horror_n and_o detestation_n of_o my_o offend_v thou_o on_o the_o other_o i_o may_v in_o the_o humble_a spirit_n of_o that_o repentant_a publican_n and_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o my_o hart_n cry_v out_o to_o thou_o lord_n be_v merciful_a to_o i_o a_o most_o wretched_a sinner_n luke_n 18._o i_o have_v sin_v lord_n and_o i_o detest_v my_o sin_n as_o the_o unhappy_a cause_n of_o all_o thy_o dolorous_a and_o most_o grievous_a suffering_n but_o thou_o o_o jesv_n the_o son_n of_o david_n have_v mercy_n on_o i_o amen_o mark_v 10._o the_o reason_n why_o the_o priest_n make_v here_o again_o three_o cross_n over_o the_o host_n and_o chalice_n when_o he_o say_v cum_fw-la ipso_fw-la †_o &_o in_o ipso_fw-la †_o &_o per_fw-la ipsum_fw-la †_o the_o declaration_n it_o be_v to_o signify_v that_o this_o sacrifice_n be_v available_a for_o three_o several_a sort_n of_o person_n for_o those_o in_o heaven_n to_o a_o increase_n of_o their_o glory_n for_o those_o in_o purgatory_n to_o relieve_v their_o suffering_n and_o 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my_o soul_n may_v become_v a_o please_a sepulchre_n to_o receive_v thy_o precious_a body_n &_o blood_n together_o with_o thy_o heavenly_a grace_n to_o strengten_v in_o i_o the_o virtue_n of_o true_a humility_n whereby_o to_o mortify_v what_o ever_o may_v be_v displease_v to_o thy_o heavenly_a majesty_n amen_n at_o the_o little_a preface_n before_o the_o pater_fw-la noster_fw-la the_o declaration_n by_o this_o short_a preface_n the_o priest_n in_o true_a humility_n of_o hart_n acknowledge_v his_o own_o great_a unworthines_n &_o that_o he_o will_v not_o pray_v sum_n to_o call_v god_n his_o father_n be_v he_o not_o express_o command_v by_o jesus-christ_n in_o this_o his_o own_o prayer_n of_o the_o pater_fw-la noster_fw-la which_o he_o here_o say_v at_o the_o holy_a sacrifice_n of_o the_o mass_n to_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o those_o devout_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n which_o the_o bless_a virgin_n the_o apostle_n and_o the_o holy_a woe_n man_n make_v during_o the_o time_n that_o our_o sovereign_a redeemer_n remain_v in_o the_o sepulchre_n here_o we_o must_v unite_v our_o prayer_n together_o with_o those_o of_o the_o a_o forenamed_a saint_n and_o with_o the_o whole_a militant_a church_n say_v the_o petition_n lord_n grant_v i_o grace_n i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v rise_v from_o the_o loathsome_a sepulchre_n of_o my_o former_a ill_a custom_n of_o sin_n to_o a_o new_a virtuous_a life_n whereby_o i_o may_v be_v lead_v to_o the_o happy_a fruition_n of_o thy_o beatifical_a vision_n there_o to_o adore_v and_o praise_v thou_o together_o with_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n in_o union_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o the_o bless_a company_n of_o all_o thy_o celestial_a spirit_n in_o eternal_a beatitude_n amen_n what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o priest_n devide_v the_o consecrate_a host_n the_o declaration_n the_o priest_n divide_v the_o holy_a host_n to_o signify_v the_o separation_n of_o the_o
bless_a soul_n of_o our_o saviour_n from_o his_o sacred_a body_n at_o his_o death_n he_o divide_v it_o into_o three_o several_a part_n which_o signify_v the_o three_o several_a state_n of_o the_o church_n the_o first_o represent_v to_o we_o the_o state_n of_o the_o present_a life_n which_o he_o lay_v down_o upon_o the_o altar_n the_o second_o signify_v purgatory_n which_o he_o retain_v in_o his_o hand_n from_o this_o he_o break_v a_o three_o little_a part_n which_o he_o put_v into_o the_o chalice_n to_o repre_v send_v to_o we_o the_o church_n triumphant_a absorb_v in_o the_o sacred_a divinity_n as_o also_o the_o reunion_n of_o his_o bless_a soul_n with_o his_o body_n again_o after_o his_o glorious_a resurrection_n here_o make_v this_o or_o some_o like_a servant_n prayer_n the_o petition_n permit_v not_o dear_a lord_n and_o my_o sweet_a saviour_n jesus_n that_o curse_a sin_n may_v ever_o separate_v i_o from_o thou_o but_o that_o by_o true_a repentance_n &_o final_a perseverance_n in_o thy_o holy_a grace_n i_o may_v be_v unite_v to_o thou_o in_o glory_n for_o all_o eternity_n amen_o what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o three_o cross_n which_o be_v make_v with_o the_o particle_n of_o the_o consecrate_a host_n the_o declaration_n the_o three_o cross_n make_v with_o the_o little_a part_n of_o the_o holy_a host_n over_o the_o chalice_n signify_v the_o threefould_a peace_n which_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n sacred_a passion_n be_v pourchase_v for_o all_o such_o as_o by_o faith_n and_o good_a life_n triumph_n over_o their_o three_o mortal_a enemy_n the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n crave_v humble_o for_o his_o bitter_a passion_n sake_n that_o this_o may_v be_v accomplish_v in_o you_o and_o for_o that_o end_n with_o a_o fervent_a aspiration_n say_v the_o petition_n grant_v lord_n that_o i_o may_v find_v the_o testimony_n of_o this_o most_o happy_a triple_a peace_n in_o my_o soul_n by_o the_o help_n of_o thy_o three_o divine_a virtue_n faith_n hope_n and_o charity_n accompany_v with_o true_a christian_a penance_n and_o humility_n amen_n at_o pax_fw-la domini_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o declaration_n at_o pax_fw-la domini_fw-la etc._n etc._n which_o immediate_o follow_v we_o must_v contemplate_v our_o bless_a saviour_n now_o rise_v again_o from_o death_n both_o immortal_a and_o glorious_a as_o also_o his_o appearance_n to_o the_o bless_a virgin_n to_o s._n marie_n magdalen_n and_o to_o his_o apostle_n say_v pax_fw-la vobis_fw-la luke_n 24._o here_o we_o must_v crave_v true_a charity_n and_o peace_n for_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v the_o most_o grateful_a disposition_n and_o best_a preparation_n to_o receive_v worthy_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o divine_a love_n and_o true_a gratitude_n say_v the_o petition_n o_o most_o mild_a and_o meek_a jesv_n in_o union_n honour_n and_o adoration_n of_o that_o infinite_a love_n which_o induce_v thou_o to_o shed_v thy_o most_o precious_a blood_n for_o thy_o great_a enemy_n and_o to_o beg_v pardon_n for_o those_o who_o be_v the_o cruel_a executioner_n of_o thy_o most_o bitter_a death_n i_o free_o pardon_v from_o my_o hart_n and_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o also_o to_o forgive_v whosoever_o have_v any_o way_n wrong_v i_o most_o humble_o also_o crave_v to_o be_v pardon_v by_o all_o such_o as_o i_o may_v have_v any_o way_n offend_v be_v ready_a and_o true_o willing_a to_o give_v all_o just_a and_o reasonable_a satisfaction_n to_o they_o and_o this_o pure_o for_o thy_o sweet_a sake_n my_o dear_a lord_n and_o most_o merciful_a redeemer_n at_o the_o agnus_n dei_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o declaration_n the_o agnus_n dei_fw-la thrice_o repeat_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n how_o our_o bless_a saviour_n that_o immaculate_a lamb_n of_o god_n reconcile_v we_o to_o his_o eternal_a father_n and_o to_o the_o holy_a trinity_n by_o his_o most_o sacred_a death_n pourchase_v thereby_o for_o we_o the_o mean_n to_o make_v our_o happy_a peace_n with_o he_o for_o all_o our_o offence_n past_a present_a &_o to_o come_v which_o bless_a peace_n the_o priest_n communicate_v to_o the_o people_n he_o have_v first_o by_o a_o particular_a prayer_n crave_v it_o and_o by_o kiss_v the_o altar_n receive_v it_o of_o jesus-christ_n who_o the_o altar_n represent_v and_o then_o give_v it_o to_o the_o clerk_n to_o be_v communicate_v to_o all_o the_o rest_n to_o recommend_v thereby_o true_a charity_n peace_n and_o concord_n to_o all_o christian_a people_n as_o be_v the_o disciple_n of_o jesus-christ_n and_o true_a member_n of_o the_o selfsame_a mystical_a body_n whereof_o he_o be_v the_o divine_a and_o supreme_a head_n here_o stir_v up_o true_a detestation_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o firm_a purpose_n to_o avoid_v it_o say_v the_o petition_n o_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n vouchsafe_v i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o no_o wicked_a sin_n may_v ever_o break_v the_o happy_a peace_n betwixt_o my_o soul_n and_o thou_o nor_o hinder_v the_o fruit_n of_o thy_o grace_n which_o i_o may_v hope_v to_o receive_v by_o the_o near_o approach_v and_o most_o holy_a communion_n of_o thy_o true_a precious_a body_n and_o blood_n that_o sacred_a feast_n wherein_o christ_n be_v receive_v the_o memory_n of_o his_o passion_n be_v renew_v the_o soul_n be_v replenish_v with_o grace_n &_o a_o pledge_n be_v give_v we_o of_o future_a glory_n which_o we_o expect_v to_o enjoy_v as_o sheep_n of_o the_o foul_v of_o this_o holy_a lamb_n in_o union_n with_o all_o his_o bless_a saint_n and_o glorious_a angel_n in_o all_o eternity_n amen_n at_o domine_fw-la non_fw-la sum_fw-la dignus_fw-la and_o the_o communion_n the_o declaration_n the_o priest_n thus_o prepare_v receive_v the_o holy_a communion_n avow_v his_o great_a unworthiness_n and_o in_o token_n of_o a_o contrite_a hart_n knock_v his_o breast_n thrice_o he_o say_v as_o often_o with_o the_o humble_a centurion_n domine_fw-la non_fw-la sum_fw-la dignus_fw-la etc._n etc._n math._n 8._o and_o then_o with_o all_o reverence_n he_o receive_v this_o divine_a refection_n and_o consummate_v the_o sacrifice_n represent_v to_o we_o thereby_o the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o jesus-christ_n for_o as_o often_o as_o you_o shall_v eat_v this_o bread_n and_o drink_v this_o chalice_n you_o shall_v show_v the_o death_n of_o our_o lord_n until_o he_o come_v cor._n 1.11.26_o here_o a_o great_a subject_n be_v give_v we_o of_o perpetual_a gratitude_n see_v that_o although_o our_o bless_a saviour_n be_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n with_o triumph_n and_o glory_n he_o yet_o remain_v with_o we_o in_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n pour_v down_o upon_o we_o all_o spiritual_a &_o temporal_a benediction_n for_o which_o dispose_n your_o hart_n to_o breath_n four_o fervent_a ejaculation_n of_o love_n and_o gratitude_n say_v the_o petition_n o_o jesv_n my_o most_o love_a redeemer_n fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a communicate_v to_o ungrateful_a man_n thy_o favour_n to_o i_o my_o dear_a saviour_n have_v be_v far_o beyond_o all_o measure_n i_o therefore_o o_o lord_n be_v so_o far_o unable_a to_o render_v thou_o due_a gratitude_n invite_v all_o thy_o creature_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n with_o thy_o eternal_a father_n and_o holy_a ghost_n thy_o most_o sacred_a virgin_n mother_n and_o all_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n to_o praise_v thou_o with_o i_o and_o for_o i_o in_o all_o eternity_n o_o let_v my_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o they_o both_o have_v no_o other_o employment_n for_o ever_o then_o to_o praise_v admire_v and_o love_v thou_o o_o eternal_a father_n of_o jesus_n o_o holy_a spirit_n of_o jesus_n o_o immaculate_a mother_n of_o jesus_n o_o glorious_a angel_n of_o jesus_n o_o bless_a saint_n of_o jesus_n o_o all_o you_o creature_n of_o jesus_n bless_v and_o thank_v jesus_n eternal_o for_o i_o and_o all_o the_o innumerable_a benefit_n which_o i_o a_o most_o ungrateful_a sinner_n have_v receive_v from_o the_o father_n and_o from_o the_o son_n and_o from_o the_o holy_a ghost_n three_o person_n and_o one_o eternal_a god_n to_o who_o be_v all_o praise_n glory_n and_o thanksgiving_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n at_o remove_v again_o the_o book_n to_o the_o other_o side_n of_o the_o altar_n the_o declaration_n by_o this_o remove_n again_o the_o book_n to_o the_o other_o side_n of_o the_o altar_n we_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o the_o conversion_n of_o the_o jew_n in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n when_o both_o jew_n and_o gentil_n shall_v make_v but_o one_o true_a fold_n under_o one_o and_o the_o same_o pastor_n jesus-christ_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o who_o glory_n say_v the_o petition_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o heanenly_a father_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o bless_a son_n jesus_n to_o pour_v down_o thy_o heavenly_a grace_n upon_o the_o rebellious_a heart_n of_o all_o sinner_n
therefore_o call_v a_o impetratory_n sacrifice_n final_o we_o must_v offer_v it_o up_o unto_o god_n thereby_o to_o conserve_v and_o refresh_v in_o our_o mind_n the_o memory_n of_o the_o death_n &_o passion_n of_o jesus-christ_n which_o it_o do_v most_o lively_o represent_v luke_n 22._o and_o for_o that_o end_n express_o the_o apostle_n command_v we_o to_o do_v it_o 1._o cor._n 11._o it_o be_v by_o the_o virtue_n only_o and_o bless_a merit_n of_o the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o jesus-christ_n which_o be_v here_o most_o lively_o represent_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o can_v hope_v to_o obtain_v of_o the_o eternal_a father_n either_o present_a grace_n or_o future_a happiness_n nor_o be_v there_o any_o other_o name_n under_o heaven_n give_v to_o man_n where_o in_o we_o can_v be_v save_v act._n 4._o and_o how_o available_a this_o holy_a sacrifice_n be_v unto_o all_o such_o as_o shall_v devout_o frequent_v the_o same_o hear_v only_o what_o the_o divine_a and_o most_o devout_a tho._n de_fw-fr kempis_n say_v in_o his_o imitation_n of_o christ_n there_o be_v no_o oblation_n more_o worthy_a say_v he_o no_o satisfaction_n great_a for_o the_o wash_n away_o of_o sin_n then_o to_o offer_v up_o ourselves_o to_o god_n pure_o with_o the_o oblation_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o jesus-christ_n in_o the_o mass_n and_o holy_a communion_n chap_n 7._o lib._n 4._o now_o as_o for_o the_o substance_n and_o very_a essence_n of_o the_o mass_n it_o be_v institute_v by_o jesus-christ_n at_o his_o last_o supper_n when_o by_o consecrate_v bread_n and_o wine_n he_o convert_v they_o into_o his_o own_o true_a body_n and_o blood_n leave_v only_o the_o outward_a form_n of_o these_o element_n which_o he_o give_v to_o his_o disciple_n he_o command_v they_o to_o do_v what_o he_o have_v do_v in_o commemoration_n of_o he_o luke_n 22.19_o and_o therefore_o although_o the_o ceremony_n and_o several_a prayer_n be_v add_v by_o the_o church_n yet_o this_o oblation_n of_o our_o lord_n supper_n or_o the_o mass_n be_v a_o representative_a of_o that_o his_o unbloody_a sacrifice_n and_o be_v a_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n in_o that_o our_o love_a redeemer_n jesus-christ_n be_v there_o true_o offer_v upon_o the_o altar_n by_o the_o priest_n unto_o his_o eternal_a father_n and_o hereby_o be_v apply_v to_o our_o soul_n the_o price_n and_o soweraigne_a merit_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n which_o be_v shed_v upon_o the_o cross_n in_o expiation_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o further_o this_o holy_a sacrifice_n true_o represent_v to_o we_o the_o passion_n of_o jesus-christ_n by_o force_n of_o his_o own_o institution_n do_v this_o for_o a_o commemoration_n of_o i_o luke_n 22._o all_o which_o premise_n first_o suppose_v for_o the_o better_a understanding_n of_o the_o verity_n contain_v in_o the_o divine_a mystery_n of_o this_o bless_a sacrifice_n i_o will_v now_o proceed_v to_o the_o aforesaid_a holy_a exercise_n and_o show_v how_o we_o may_v assist_v with_o most_o profitt_a &_o piety_n at_o these_o majestical_a and_o most_o divine_a mystery_n a_o needful_a advertisement_n for_o make_v right_a use_n of_o this_o holy_a practice_n of_o hear_v mass_n it_o be_v here_o to_o be_v observe_v that_o whilst_o we_o assist_v at_o this_o holy_a sacrifice_n we_o ought_v not_o to_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o read_v the_o declaration_n of_o the_o mystery_n as_o here_o we_o find_v they_o sert_fw-la down_o for_o by_o perusal_n and_o well_o ponder_v they_o at_o other_o time_n their_o practice_n must_v be_v make_v perfect_o know_v and_o so_o familiar_a to_o we_o as_o that_o we_o may_v accompany_v the_o priest_n with_o some_o fervent_a eiaculatory_a aspiration_n correspond_v to_o those_o holy_a mystery_n successive_o as_o he_o go_v on_o in_o order_n with_o they_o to_o the_o end_n and_o as_o god_n best_a shall_v inspire_v or_o else_o we_o may_v use_v the_o same_o petition_n as_o here_o we_o find_v they_o set_v down_o to_o the_o same_o effect_n read_v they_o very_o deliberate_o and_o endeavour_v thereby_o to_o raise_v our_o hart_n to_o some_o short_a and_o pious_a affection_n and_o fervent_a ejaculation_n for_o this_o be_v the_o best_a and_o most_o fruitful_a way_n without_o comparison_n to_o assist_v at_o this_o divine_a sacrifice_n and_o far_o surpass_v the_o use_n of_o all_o book_n or_o bead_n during_o the_o time_n thereof_o a_o good_a reflection_n to_o be_v use_v as_o you_o go_v to_o the_o church_n or_o chapel_n to_o assist_v at_o this_o holy_a sacrifice_n it_o be_v now_o the_o time_n to_o hear_v mass_n represent_v to_o yourself_o that_o you_o be_v call_v to_o accompany_v the_o bless_a virgin_n s._n io._n evangelist_n and_o holy_a magdalen_n unto_o mount_n caluary_n there_o to_o assist_v at_o that_o dreadful_a sacrifice_n this_o be_v the_o lively_a and_o true_a memorial_n of_o the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o our_o soweraigne_a redeemer_n jesus-christ_n which_o together_o with_o the_o priest_n you_o now_o be_v go_v to_o offer_v upon_o the_o altar_n unto_o his_o eternal_a father_n for_o the_o whole_a catholic_a church_n and_o as_o well_o for_o your_o own_o necessity_n as_o those_o of_o all_o other_o both_o live_n and_o dead_a for_o who_o chief_o you_o be_v bind_v to_o pray_v it_o be_v also_o here_o right_o worthy_a to_o be_v observe_v that_o in_o these-mystery_n of_o the_o mass_n be_v true_o represent_v as_o will_v plain_o appear_v to_o whosoever_o shall_v but_o observe_v the_o declaration_n thereof_o the_o whole_a series_n order_n and_o story_n from_o man_n first_o creation_n and_o unhappy_a fall_n together_o with_o the_o bless_a mean_n of_o his_o redemption_n by_o our_o most_o merciful_a redeemer_n jesus-christ_n who_o principal_a action_n throughout_o his_o sacred_a life_n be_v here_o commemorate_a to_o we_o from_o his_o birth_n to_o his_o glorious_a ascension_n and_o till_o that_o last_o dreadful_a judgement_n day_n wherein_o we_o all_o must_v have_v our_o doom_n and_o final_a sentence_n unto_o eternity_n a_o reflection_n to_o 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esa_n so_o just_o have_v call_v thou_o a_o man_n of_o sorrow_n cap._n 53._o and_o i_o most_o entire_o submit_v myself_o to_o die_v in_o true_a conformity_n to_o thy_o holy_a will_n be_v it_o without_o the_o comfort_n of_o my_o friend_n or_o sense_n that_o i_o die_v this_o year_n or_o this_o day_n this_o hour_n or_o moment_n where_o or_o in_o what_o manner_n thy_o divine_a providence_n shall_v ordain_v vouchsafe_v but_o o_o lord_n that_o my_o desire_n may_v ever_o be_v thy_o will_n be_v do_v and_o that_o my_o heart_n accompany_v it_o with_o true_a contrition_n and_o perseverance_n in_o thy_o grace_n this_o grant_v i_o dear_a jesv_n for_o thy_o bitter_a passion_n sake_n and_o then_o let_v death_n assault_v i_o in_o bed_n or_o in_o the_o field_n by_o linger_a pain_n or_o by_o sudden_a accident_n be_v it_o natural_a or_o violent_a honourable_a orignominious_a be_v it_o but_o thy_o bless_a pleasure_n and_o welcome_a yea_o father_n for_o so_o have_v it_o well_o please_v thou_o luke_n 10._o grant_v lord_n jesv_n i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o as_o thou_o vouchsafe_v to_o die_v for_o the_o love_n of_o i_o so_o i_o may_v both_o live_v and_o die_v pure_o for_o the_o love_n of_o thou_o and_o that_o neither_o live_v nor_o die_a i_o may_v ever_o any_o more_o offend_v thou_o but_o that_o final_o i_o may_v breathe_v four_o my_o soul_n in_o cheerful_a conformity_n to_o that_o most_o holy_a obedience_n wherewith_o thou_o do_v render_v thy_o bless_a spirit_n upon_o the_o cross_n into_o thy_o father_n hand_n o_o glorious_a trinity_n i_o whole_o abandon_v myself_o unto_o thy_o heavenly_a will_n vouchsafe_v to_o dispose_v of_o i_o both_o in_o time_n and_o eternity_n to_o thy_o own_o great_a honour_n and_o glory_n the_o conclusion_n 1._o give_v god_n thanks_n for_o
the_o holy_a communion_n preparation_n 1._o place_v yourself_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n 2._o beseech_v he_o to_o inspire_v you_o 3._o endeavour_v by_o internal_a fervent_a act_n of_o faith_n hope_n charity_n and_o of_o other_o virtue_n to_o prepare_v your_o nuptial_a garment_n as_o a_o invite_a guest_n to_o the_o solemn_a feast_n of_o the_o great_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n consideration_n the_o holy_a communion_n be_v a_o sovereign_a mean_n whereby_o we_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o a_o happy_a death_n it_o will_v be_v requisite_a to_o take_v one_o day_n in_o this_o exercise_n to_o dispose_v ourselves_o with_o all_o due_a preparation_n and_o devotion_n to_o this_o holy_a action_n and_o that_o with_o as_o much_o care_n and_o diligence_n as_o if_o it_o be_v to_o be_v our_o last_o and_o at_o the_o dreadful_a hour_n of_o death_n the_o manner_n of_o this_o important_a exercise_n may_v be_v take_v out_o of_o granada_n his_o memorial_n or_o from_o some_o other_o good_a treatise_n concern_v the_o same_o and_o in_o particular_a endeavour_v to_o produce_v some_o fervent_a ejaculation_n from_o your_o heart_n of_o thanksgiving_a and_o love_n accompani_v they_o also_o with_o these_o ensue_a act_n or_o the_o like_a act_n of_o oblation_n i_o most_o humble_o offer_v unto_o thou_o dear_a jesv_n this_o holy_a communion_n as_o if_o my_o last_o in_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o the_o effect_n of_o thy_o divine_a love_n and_o in_o particular_a for_o that_o thy_o great_a charity_n in_o give_v thy_o life_n that_o i_o may_v live_v eternal_o second_o in_o satisfaction_n for_o the_o dishonour_n which_o have_v be_v do_v by_o all_o the_o sin_n commit_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n &_o which_o shall_v be_v till_o the_o end_n three_o i_o entire_o resign_v myself_o to_o thou_o my_o dear_a redeemer_n in_o thankful_a gratitude_n for_o have_v give_v thus_o thyself_o to_o i_o by_o this_o ineffable_a manner_n in_o the_o most_o bless_a sacrament_n i_o most_o humble_o crave_v thy_o powerful_a intercession_n o_o immaculate_a virgin_n mother_n and_o glorious_a queen_n of_o heaven_n intercede_v also_o for_o i_o o_o you_o belove_a apostle_n of_o jesus_n o_o happy_a magdalen_n s._n marry_o of_o egypt_n and_o all_o you_o glorious_a saint_n that_o i_o may_v partake_v of_o your_o humility_n fervour_n and_o love_n where_o with_o you_o happy_o perform_v your_o last_o communion_n of_o this_o celestial_a food_n vouchsafe_v good_a lord_n that_o be_v unite_v now_o to_o thou_o by_o grace_n i_o may_v never_o more_o be_v separate_v from_o thou_o by_o any_o mortal_a sin_n conclusion_n 1._o thank_v god_n for_o your_o good_a affection_n 2._o crave_v grace_n to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o they_o 3._o beg_v humble_o pardon_v for_o all_o your_o negligence_n in_o prayer_n pater_fw-la aue._n credo_fw-la the_o five_o meditation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o extreme-vnction_n preparation_n first_o place_n yourself_o in_o god_n divine_a presence_n 2._o beseech_v he_o to_o inspire_v you_o with_o his_o grace_n 3._o conceive_v your_o soul_n and_o body_n now_o upon_o the_o point_n of_o separation_n and_o all_o worldly_a concernement_n at_o a_o end_n consideration_n because_o we_o be_v not_o certain_a of_o be_v in_o capacity_n to_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o god_n when_o this_o sacrament_n shall_v be_v give_v we_o therefore_o it_o be_v very_o expedient_a here_o to_o design_n one_o part_n of_o this_o exercise_n whereby_o to_o render_v he_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o shall_v then_o be_v obleige_v to_o do_v and_o by_o this_o mean_n to_o prepare_v also_o ourselves_o aforehand_o to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o this_o sacrament_n by_o the_o practice_n of_o these_o follow_a act_n affection_n and_o holy_a act_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o adoration_n o_o love_v jesv_n i_o adore_v thou_o as_o the_o author_n and_o institutor_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o as_o the_o live_a source_n of_o all_o the_o grace_n therein_o contain_v and_o in_o all_o the_o other_o sacrament_n which_o thou_o have_v pourchase_v for_o we_o by_o the_o effusion_n of_o thy_o own_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o thereby_o have_v merit_v all_o the_o happy_a effect_n of_o grace_n receive_v by_o ungrateful_a man._n grant_v i_o o_o merciful_a lord_n the_o gracious_a favour_n to_o receive_v this_o needful_a sacrament_n at_o the_o end_n of_o my_o life_n or_o in_o case_n i_o be_v deprive_v thereof_o that_o my_o soul_n may_v then_o receive_v by_o thy_o favourable_a goodness_n the_o grace_n which_o it_o shall_v have_v have_v by_o this_o holy_a help_n of_o extreme_a unction_n lord_n jesv_n who_o a_o little_a before_o thy_o bitter_a death_n vouchsafe_v to_o receive_v that_o grateful_a unction_n from_o holy_a magdalen_n as_o also_o by_o joseph_n and_o nicodemus_n when_o they_o lay_v thy_o sacred_a body_n in_o the_o sepulchre_n grant_v that_o i_o receive_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o my_o last_o unction_n in_o honour_n and_o union_n of_o those_o acceptable_a unction_n i_o may_v receive_v the_o divine_a unction_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o that_o measure_n of_o heavenly_a grace_n as_o shall_v be_v needful_a for_o my_o soul_n in_o the_o last_o dreadful_a hour_n of_o my_o death_n endue_v i_o dear_a lord_n with_o all_o â—â—tt_a disposition_n for_o the_o fruitful_a receive_n of_o this_o sacrament_n and_o work_v in_o i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o those_o happy_a effect_n of_o grace_n there_o signify_v by_o the_o exterior_a ceremony_n thereof_o behold_v i_o prostrate_v at_o thy_o foot_n &_o before_o all_o thy_o celestial_a citizen_n humble_o confess_v the_o sin_n of_o my_o whole_a life_n and_o crave_v pardon_n with_o a_o repentant_a heart_n wherewith_o i_o offer_v here_o to_o thou_o in_o sacrifice_n all_o my_o corporal_a sense_n together_o with_o the_o spiritual_a power_n of_o my_o soul_n anoint_v i_o sweet_a jesv_n with_o the_o holy_a and_o sacred_a oil_n of_o thy_o divine_a grace_n and_o mercy_n accept_v in_o satisfaction_n i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o bless_a use_n which_o thy_o sacred_a humanity_n thy_o immaculate_a mother_n and_o all_o thy_o other_o thrice_o happy_a saint_n have_v make_v of_o all_o their_o say_a sense_n and_o power_n in_o stead_n of_o my_o ill_a use_n of_o they_o and_o grant_v i_o thy_o grace_n hereafter_o to_o use_v they_o to_o thy_o great_a honour_n and_o glory_n conclusion_n 1._o thank_v god_n for_o your_o good_a affection_n and_o resolution_n 2._o implore_v his_o grace_n to_o put_v they_o in_o practice_n 3._o crave_v pardon_n for_o your_o negligence_n in_o prayer_n pater_fw-la aue._n credo_fw-la the_o sixth_o meditation_n of_o our_o agony_n and_o hour_n of_o death_n preparation_n 1._o place_v yourself_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n 2._o beseech_v he_o to_o inspire_v you_o with_o his_o grace_n 3._o conceive_v yourself_o now_o speechless_a ready_a to_o expire_v and_o upon_o the_o very_a point_n of_o separation_n from_o all_o worldly_a design_n possession_n and_o friend_n for_o ever_o immediate_o to_o appear_v at_o god_n dreadful_a judgement_n to_o give_v a_o most_o exact_a account_n of_o all_o the_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n of_o your_o whole_a life_n and_o thereupon_o to_o receive_v your_o final_a doom_n to_o a_o endless_a bliss_n or_o misery_n consideration_n 1._o consider_v how_o different_a be_v the_o thought_n of_o a_o die_a man_n from_o those_o which_o he_o have_v usual_o in_o time_n of_o health_n and_o make_v a_o firm_a resolution_n to_o begin_v thence_o forward_o to_o do_v that_o present_o which_o certain_o you_o shall_v then_o wish_v to_o have_v do_v 2._o consider_v this_o day_n as_o if_o the_o last_o of_o your_o life_n and_o therefore_o labour_v to_o behave_v yourself_o with_o diligence_n and_o devotion_n to_o negotiate_v therein_o your_o eternal_a salvation_n and_o for_o this_o effect_n you_o ought_v to_o apply_v all_o your_o thought_n and_o endeavour_n of_o this_o day_n to_o contemplate_v and_o adore_v jesus-chrit_a as_o if_o in_o the_o last_o day_n of_o his_o life_n in_o this_o world_n and_o to_o do_v all_o your_o action_n therein_o with_o the_o like_a disposition_n and_o intention_n the_o best_a you_o can_v wherewith_o he_o accomplish_v his_o last_o action_n whilst_o he_o remain_v here_o upon_o earth_n beseech_v he_o to_o endue_v you_o with_o some_o proportion_n of_o the_o affection_n and_o disposition_n require_v to_o die_v in_o that_o spirit_n of_o divine_a love_n of_o patience_n charity_n humility_n and_o conformity_n wherewith_o he_o render_v up_o his_o bless_a soul_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n upon_o the_o cross_n affection_n and_o resolution_n lord_n jesv_n i_o adore_v there_o in_o that_o very_a article_n of_o thy_o bitter_a death_n and_o agony_n in_o union_n whereof_o together_o with_o that_o holy_a agony_n of_o thy_o dear_a virgin_n mother_n and_o of_o all_o thy_o bless_a saint_n i_o here_o offer_v to_o thou_o my_o last_o expire_a breath_n most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o the_o article_n of_o my_o death_n
may_v be_v blessed_v and_o sanctify_v by_o this_o my_o true_a desire_n and_o good_a intention_n of_o union_n unto_o thy_o and_o they_o and_o that_o my_o life_n be_v sacrifice_v in_o those_o sacred_a flame_n of_o divine_a love_n wherein_o they_o have_v so_o happy_o end_v they_o o_o immaculate_a virgin_n mother_n o_o thou_o belove_a disciple_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o thou_o o_o happy_a and_o repentant_a magdalen_n you_o who_o have_v that_o special_a honour_n to_o accompany_v my_o lord_n jesus_n at_o his_o dolorous_a death_n and_o there_o to_o assist_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o cross_n whilst_o thereupon_o he_o pay_v the_o dear_a ransom_n of_o our_o redemption_n vouchsafe_v you_o also_o to_o assist_v i_o by_o your_o powerful_a intercession_n in_o that_o last_o passage_n to_o my_o eternity_n it_o will_v be_v also_o very_o expedient_a this_o day_n to_o read_v the_o passion_n of_o jesus-christ_n and_o the_o 17._o chapter_n of_o s._n john_n which_o contain_v the_o last_o word_n and_o the_o prayer_n of_o jesus-christ_n before_o he_o come_v to_o the_o cross_n as_o also_o to_o read_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o church_n for_o a_o agonize_a soul_n for_o they_o be_v very_o pious_a and_o efficacious_a nor_o do_v we_o know_v whether_o at_o the_o day_n of_o our_o death_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o make_v use_n of_o any_o such_o preparation_n let_v we_o therefore_o so_o read_v they_o now_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o read_v they_o then_o and_o with_o the_o selfsame_a disposition_n and_o affection_n as_o if_o in_o that_o last_o article_n of_o our_o death_n lord_n jesv_n for_o thy_o great_a mercy_n sake_n grant_v i_o this_o happy_a grace_n to_o consecrate_v the_o final_a instant_n of_o my_o mortal_a life_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o that_o sanctify_v moment_n wherein_o thou_o do_v expire_v upon_o the_o cross_n and_o that_o my_o last_o breath_n may_v yield_v four_o a_o fervent_a act_n of_o divine_a and_o pure_a love_n of_o thou_o which_o may_v persevere_v with_o my_o soul_n eternal_o this_o be_v sweet_a jesv_n my_o true_a hearty_a desire_n and_o firm_a resolution_n confirm_v and_o so_o strengthen_v it_o i_o beseech_v thou_o in_o holy_a grace_n as_o that_o by_o final_a perseverance_n i_o may_v perform_v it_o to_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o own_o eternal_a felicity_n conclusion_n 1._o thank_v god_n for_o your_o good_a affection_n and_o resolution_n 2._o crave_v grace_n to_o put_v they_o in_o execution_n beseech_v he_o to_o pardon_v your_o negligence_n in_o prayer_n pater_fw-la aue._n credo_fw-la the_o seven_o meditation_n of_o our_o particular_a judgement_n at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n preparation_n 1._o place_v yourself_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n 2._o beseech_v he_o to_o inspire_v you_o with_o his_o grace_n 3._o reflect_v upon_o that_o joyful_a sentence_n come_v you_o bless_v etc._n etc._n and_o upon_o the_o excessive_a horror_n of_o that_o other_o go_v you_o curse_v etc._n etc._n and_o prepare_v yourself_o in_o time_n by_o a_o good_a life_n to_o avoid_v the_o same_o consideration_n 1._o we_o must_v consider_v ourselves_o now_o as_o at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n and_o jesus-christ_n as_o if_o appear_v to_o we_o in_o quality_n of_o our_o sovereign_a judge_n come_v to_o pronounce_v our_o final_a sentence_n to_o a_o eternal_a life_n or_o death_n without_o all_o further_a appeal_n let_v we_o yield_v to_o he_o in_o quality_n thereof_o all_o honour_n and_o homage_n labour_v by_o true_a love_n &_o repentance_n to_o renderhim_v propitious_a tous_a against_o that_o dreadful_a hour_n that_o hour_n after_o which_o no_o moment_n more_o of_o time_n will_v ever_o be_v give_v we_o that_o decide_v hour_n which_o will_v determine_v we_o to_o joy_n or_o misery_n for_o all_o eternity_n o_o let_v we_o therefore_o entertain_v our_o most_o serious_a thought_n affection_n and_o resolution_n hereupon_o whilst_o that_o both_o time_n and_o mercy_n be_v afford_v for_o the_o same_o 2._o consider_v the_o immaculate_a lamb_n the_o saint_n of_o saint_n and_o essential_a sanctity_n itself_o jesus-christ_n infinite_o far_o from_o all_o blemish_n of_o sin_n &_o yet_o lay_v prostrate_a in_o a_o bloody_a agony_n before_o his_o heavenly_a father_n in_o the_o garden_n &_o soon_o after_o at_o pilat_n foot_n there_o charge_v withal_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n become_v the_o voluntary_a surety_n and_o the_o accept_a caution_n for_o all_o sinner_n whatsoever_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o the_o eternal_a father_n do_v so_o severe_o exercise_v his_o divine_a and_o rigid_a justice_n upon_o that_o sacred_a humanity_n and_o make_v it_o to_o undergo_v the_o judgement_n which_o be_v due_a to_o wicked_a man_n permit_v his_o most_o innocent_a and_o belove_a son_n to_o be_v condemn_v to_o that_o reproachful_a death_n upon_o the_o cross_n which_o judgement_n he_o accept_v with_o most_o perfect_a submission_n to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n and_o ardent_a love_n to_o man._n in_o honour_n union_n and_o adoration_n whereof_o here_o prostrate_v yourself_o as_o at_o the_o foot_n of_o jesus-christ_n and_o there_o acknowledge_v &_o adore_v he_o as_o the_o sovereign_a judge_n both_o of_o man_n and_o angel_n without_o appeal_n raise_v up_o your_o soul_n to_o true_a love_n and_o gratitude_n by_o these_o ensue_a affection_n or_o the_o like_a affection_n and_o resolution_n o_o divine_a jesv_n i_o honour_v thou_o in_o this_o thy_o particular_a come_n to_o judge_v i_o at_o the_o article_n of_o my_o death_n and_o i_o here_o adore_v what_o thy_o eternal_a decree_n shall_v there_o dispose_v of_o i_o enlighten_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v so_o discover_v the_o enormity_n of_o my_o sin_n as_o i_o may_v behold_v they_o now_o in_o the_o selfsame_a manner_n as_o they_o will_v appear_v to_o i_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o my_o death_n to_o the_o end_n i_o may_v by_o true_a repentance_n and_o satisfaction_n make_v here_o my_o happy_a peace_n before_o i_o fall_v into_o the_o final_a zeal_n of_o thy_o dreadful_a justice_n when_o all_o 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love_n of_o man_n obtain_v pardon_n for_o my_o sin_n may_v gracious_o preserve_v i_o from_o that_o unhappy_a number_n who_o shall_v neither_o love_n nor_o praise_v thou_o during_o their_o curse_a eternity_n and_o though_o most_o unworthy_a i_o be_v of_o this_o bless_a effect_n of_o thy_o great_a mercy_n yet_o behold_v o_o god_n our_o protector_n and_o look_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o thy_o christ_n psal_n 83._o thy_o divine_a and_o only_o beget_v son_n â—_o eternal_a father_n be_v adiuge_v to_o that_o dolorous_a death_n for_o my_o offence_n may_v beg_v my_o pardon_n and_o thereupon_o be_v ground_v all_o my_o hope_n and_o humble_a confidence_n o_o mother_n of_o mercy_n and_o faithful_a advocate_n of_o all_o who_o crave_v thy_o powerful_a intercession_n sacred_a virgin_n and_o mother_n of_o god_n o_o all_o you_o bless_a angel_n and_o saint_n of_o paradise_n vouchsafe_v you_o to_o intercede_v for_o i_o unto_o the_o most_o glorious_a trinity_n and_o offer_v up_o i_o beseech_v you_o your_o 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