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one_o be_v of_o saint_n austin_n in_o these_o word_n whosoever_o say_v he_o shall_v despise_v arianos_fw-la aug._n de_fw-fr verb._n dom_fw-la 2_o joan._n serm._n 38._o luke_n 1.71.72_o neque_fw-la tamea_fw-la creaturam_fw-la adoramus_fw-la absit_fw-la sed_fw-la dominum_fw-la rerum_fw-la creatam_fw-la incarnatum_fw-la verbum_fw-la deum_fw-la adoramus_fw-la athan._n or_o 5._o contra_fw-la arianos_fw-la or_o refuse_v to_o worship_n christ_n with_o divine_a worship_n shall_v undoubted_o suffer_v the_o pain_n of_o eternal_a death_n the_o other_o be_v of_o st._n athanasius_n who_o write_v against_o the_o arrian_n vindicate_v the_o orthodox_n christian_n from_o the_o imputation_n of_o idolatry_n which_o these_o heretic_n endeavour_v to_o brand_v they_o with_o god_n forbid_v say_v he_o that_o we_o shall_v worship_v the_o creature_n but_o we_o do_v worship_v the_o lord_n of_o all_o the_o creature_n god_n the_o word_n incarnate_a etc._n etc._n but_o concern_v the_o communication_n of_o property_n and_o whereas_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v purchase_v our_o redemption_n that_o he_o redeem_v the_o church_n with_o his_o own_o blood_n and_o that_o the_o bless_a virgin_n be_v term_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o mother_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n these_o be_v all_o inconceivable_a mystery_n yet_o do_v full_o import_v the_o exaltation_n of_o our_o humane_a nature_n but_o though_o we_o shall_v not_o too_o curious_o pry_v into_o they_o yet_o be_v oblige_v hereby_o to_o admire_v and_o adore_v god_n infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n who_o have_v thus_o advance_v our_o nature_n from_o the_o very_a dregs_o of_o corruption_n to_o a_o state_n of_o absolute_a perfection_n and_o eternal_a bliss_n 2_o and_o as_o our_o humane_a nature_n be_v thus_o wonderful_o dignify_v by_o its_o union_n to_o the_o godhead_n 4.18_o gal._n 3.22_o luk._n 4.18_o so_o we_o who_o be_v enemy_n to_o god_n by_o wicked_a work_n be_v again_o restore_v
all_o his_o undertake_n for_o the_o advancement_n of_o the_o true_a honour_n and_o interest_n of_o the_o establish_a religion_n his_o subject_n peace_n and_o his_o own_o safety_n give_v a_o plentiful_a portion_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o spirit_n to_o all_o the_o several_a steward_n and_o dispenser_n of_o thy_o holy_a mystery_n whether_o they_o be_v arch-bishop_n bishop_n or_o other_o subordinate_a priest_n and_o deacon_n but_o more_o particular_o to_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v entrust_v with_o the_o more_o immediate_a care_n and_o inspection_n over_o our_o soul_n in_o this_o parish_n enable_n they_o to_o feed_v their_o flock_n with_o true_a wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n that_o after_o a_o plentiful_a conversion_n of_o sinner_n from_o the_o error_n of_o their_o way_n they_o may_v shine_v like_o so_o many_o star_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o and_o let_v the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o sanctify_v and_o direct_v all_o the_o king_n councillor_n judge_n magistrate_n and_o minister_n whatsoever_o that_o they_o may_v be_v all_o faithful_a and_o zealous_a in_o their_o several_a station_n and_o calling_n for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o thy_o true_a religion_n the_o encouragement_n and_o increase_n of_o piety_n and_o justice_n and_o brotherly_a love_n and_o unity_n among_o we_o and_o now_o o_o lord_n as_o we_o have_v pray_v unto_o thou_o for_o the_o supply_n of_o all_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a want_n so_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o accept_v of_o the_o hearty_a return_n of_o our_o most_o affectionate_a praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o abundance_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n vouchsafe_v to_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n we_o bless_v thou_o for_o our_o creation_n preservation_n and_o manifold_a deliverance_n from_o temptation_n sin_n and_o danger_n for_o all_o the_o comfortable_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o bless_a effect_n thereof_o in_o our_o life_n and_o action_n for_o our_o health_n and_o liberty_n peace_n and_o prosperity_n but_o above_o all_o let_v heaven_n and_o earth_n praise_v thou_o for_o thy_o infinite_a love_n and_o compassion_n to_o our_o miserable_a nature_n in_o the_o incarnation_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o herein_o we_o praise_v thou_o more_o particular_o for_o his_o merit_n and_o intercession_n his_o doctrine_n and_o example_n the_o benefit_n of_o repentance_n and_o promise_n of_o pardon_n for_o thy_o unwearied_a patience_n and_o passionate_a entreaty_n to_o save_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o ruin_n for_o all_o the_o bless_a opportunity_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o assure_a hope_n of_o a_o bless_a immortality_n in_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v final_o we_o beg_v the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o good_a providence_n which_o have_v watch_v over_o we_o and_o preserve_v we_o this_o day_n to_o defend_v we_o this_o night_n also_o refresh_v our_o weary_a body_n with_o comfortable_a rest_n and_o sleep_n and_o keep_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n from_o the_o violence_n and_o malice_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o darkness_n from_o all_o evil_a accident_n and_o illusive_a and_o filthy_a dream_n so_o that_o if_o thy_o good_a providence_n bring_v we_o to_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o another_o day_n we_o may_v serve_v thou_o fathful_o and_o sincere_o both_o in_o the_o business_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o religion_n take_v we_o not_o out_o of_o this_o world_n we_o pray_v thou_o till_o thou_o have_v dispose_v and_o qualify_v we_o for_o the_o happy_a and_o eternal_a enjoyment_n of_o a_o better_a and_o let_v thy_o merciful_a kindness_n be_v our_o support_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o whole_a remain_a part_n of_o our_o life_n in_o confidence_n whereof_o we_o recommend_v ourselves_o &_o we_o to_o thy_o gracious_a disposal_n in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o who_o most_o holy_a name_n and_o prevail_a word_n we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o hear_v we_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n a_o morning_n prayer_n for_o a_o private_a person_n o_o most_o merciful_a and_o gracious_a god_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o blessing_n of_o life_n and_o peace_n of_o plenty_n and_o pardon_n thou_o be_v great_o to_o be_v fear_v and_o have_v in_o reverence_n of_o all_o that_o draw_v unto_o thou_o wherefore_o i_o humble_o beg_v the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o grace_n at_o this_o time_n to_o sanctify_v and_o enliven_v my_o devotion_n that_o i_o may_v pray_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o pray_v with_o the_o understanding_n also_o for_o i_o must_v confess_v o_o lord_n to_o my_o great_a shame_n and_o sorrow_n that_o i_o be_o a_o most_o vile_a and_o sinful_a creature_n less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o liable_a to_o the_o severe_a of_o thy_o judgement_n all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o member_n of_o my_o body_n be_v pollute_v with_o the_o contagion_n and_o filthiness_n of_o original_a sin_n i_o be_o clothe_v with_o iniquity_n as_o with_o a_o garment_n and_o my_o transgression_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n like_o a_o sore_a burden_n too_o heavy_a for_o i_o to_o bear_v i_o have_v sin_v in_o every_o circumstance_n in_o every_o condition_n and_o employment_n of_o my_o whole_a life_n not_o only_o in_o my_o youth_n and_o day_n of_o ignorance_n but_o in_o my_o more_o discern_a and_o ripe_a year_n insomuch_o that_o there_o be_v few_o sin_n which_o i_o have_v not_o either_o actual_o commit_v or_o at_o least_o be_v incline_v to_o to_o the_o great_a increase_n of_o my_o present_a misery_n and_o future_a condemnation_n as_o condemnation_n here_o mention_v your_o partitular_a sin_n as_o beside_o vile_a creature_n that_o i_o be_o i_o have_v be_v so_o miserable_o entangle_v in_o the_o snare_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n as_o to_o be_v hurry_v on_o either_o to_o the_o wilful_a neglect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o religion_n duty_n religion_n here_o confess_v your_o particular_a omission_n of_o and_o fail_n in_o duty_n or_o those_o i_o perform_v be_v do_v with_o so_o much_o indifference_n and_o formality_n hypocrisy_n and_o distraction_n coldness_n and_o indevotion_n that_o even_o my_o prayer_n and_o other_o religious_a performance_n be_v not_o seldom_o turn_v into_o sin_n and_o to_o render_v all_o my_o transgression_n out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a the_o guilt_n of_o they_o have_v be_v huge_o aggravate_v and_o increase_v etc._n increase_v here_o consider_v the_o circumstantial_a aggravation_n as_o when_o how_o often_o where_o etc._n etc._n by_o the_o commission_n of_o they_o from_o time_n to_o time_n against_o the_o clear_a conviction_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n &_o the_o testimony_n and_o many_o check_n of_o my_o own_o conscience_n notwithstanding_o my_o many_o solemn_a vow_n and_o resolution_n to_o the_o contrary_n wherefore_o holy_a father_n thou_o may_v just_o enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o i_o and_o if_o thou_o shall_v be_v extreme_a to_o mark_v what_o i_o have_v do_v amiss_o i_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v of_o all_o man_n but_o of_o all_o creature_n the_o most_o miserable_a but_o with_o thou_o be_v mercy_n and_o forgivenness_n and_o because_o thy_o fatherly_a compassion_n fail_v not_o therefore_o i_o be_o not_o consume_v thou_o pass_v by_o the_o transgression_n of_o thy_o servant_n and_o retaine_v not_o thy_o anger_n for_o ever_o let_v the_o abundant_a merit_n of_o thy_o son_n and_o my_o most_o merciful_a redeemer_n make_v a_o full_a and_o satisfactory_a atonement_n for_o the_o sin_n and_o offence_n of_o my_o whole_a life_n and_o for_o his_o righteousness_n sake_n deliver_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o from_o the_o gild_n and_o stain_n and_o from_o the_o power_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o my_o reign_a lust_n which_o i_o have_v hitherto_o indulge_v and_o cling_v about_o i_o they_o i_o here_o mention_v the_o sin_n to_o which_o you_o be_v most_o incline_v and_o pray_v earnest_o against_o they_o enable_n i_o to_o subdue_v and_o overcome_v all_o those_o folly_n &_o indiscretion_n the_o unreasonable_a care_n and_o unrelenting_a affection_n that_o remissness_n and_o indisposednes_n in_o duty_n duty_n duty_n here_o mention_n and_o pray_v against_o your_o several_a indisposition_n to_o duty_n whereby_o i_o have_v be_v so_o miserable_o lead_v captive_a hitherto_o to_o the_o great_a dishonour_n of_o my_o holy_a profession_n the_o scandal_n of_o other_o and_o the_o extreme_a trouble_n and_o disquiet_v of_o my_o own_o sorrowful_a and_o afflict_a conscience_n rescue_v i_o from_o those_o many_o allure_a temptation_n which_o be_v daily_o perplex_v i_o in_o every_o condition_n of_o life_n you_o life_n here_o mention_v the_o temptation_n which_o do_v often_o assault_v you_o or_o give_v i_o a_o sufficiency_n of_o spiritual_a strength_n when_o they_o assault_v i_o to_o overcome_v they_o lest_o my_o enemy_n prevail_v against_o i_o and_o lead_v i_o unaware_o into_o the_o pit_n of_o destruction_n and_o endless_a perdition_n for_o this_o end_n i_o humble_o beg_v the_o aid_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o purify_v my_o
whole_a nature_n and_o dispose_v i_o for_o the_o moderate_a use_n of_o all_o thy_o creature_n inform_v my_o judgement_n with_o the_o useful_a knowledge_n of_o those_o truth_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v believe_v and_o practise_v rectify_v my_o will_n and_o sanctify_v my_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v so_o love_v and_o fear_n trust_v and_o hope_n desire_v and_o delight_n in_o thou_o above_o all_o thing_n that_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n may_v show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n who_o have_v call_v i_o from_o the_o dark_a region_n of_o sin_n and_o ignorance_n to_o the_o marvellous_a light_n of_o thy_o pure_a and_o undefiled_a religion_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o improve_v every_o opportunity_n and_o blessing_n thy_o good_a providence_n have_v entrust_v i_o with_o that_o when_o thy_o messenger_n death_n or_o judgement_n shall_v put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o the_o tedious_a care_n and_o troublesome_a concernment_n of_o this_o mortal_a life_n i_o may_v be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o a_o glorious_a and_o blissful_a immortality_n bless_v thy_o holy_a catholic_a church_n but_o more_o especial_o the_o church_n of_o these_o kingdom_n bless_v the_o king_n majesty_n the_o royal_a family_n the_o clergy_n nobility_n gentry_n and_o commonalty_n of_o this_o realm_n let_v all_o my_o friend_n relation_n and_o benefactor_n particular_o etc._n particular_o as_o father_n mother_n husband_n wife_n child_n etc._n etc._n the_o family_n wherein_o i_o live_v etc._n etc._n receive_v the_o benefit_n of_o my_o prayer_n bless_v they_o in_o their_o body_n with_o the_o comfort_n of_o health_n and_o peace_n liberty_n and_o safety_n and_o in_o their_o soul_n with_o sound_a judgement_n holy_a affection_n and_o heavenly_a disposition_n that_o their_o life_n and_o practice_n may_v be_v unblameable_a before_o thou_o &_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n and_o now_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o accept_v of_o the_o tender_a of_o my_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_o for_o those_o innumerable_a blessing_n by_o which_o i_o live_v and_o be_o provide_v for_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o food_n and_o raiment_n liberty_n and_o friend_n thou_o friend_n here_o mention_v the_o temporal_a blessing_n god_n bounty_n have_v bestow_v on_o thou_o and_o thou_o etc._n etc._n and_o by_o thy_o merciful_a providence_n have_v wonderful_o preserve_v i_o yet_o alive_a amid_o the_o innumerable_a assault_n of_o my_o bitter_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n but_o chief_o o_o lord_n i_o praise_v and_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n with_o all_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o my_o strength_n for_o the_o miraculous_a incarnation_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o revelation_n of_o thy_o will_n the_o satisfaction_n which_o he_o make_v and_o the_o ransom_n which_o he_o pay_v not_o only_o for_o i_o but_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o my_o nature_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o admirable_a comfort_n and_o refreshment_n of_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n the_o conquest_n over_o all_o his_o and_o my_o enemy_n for_o his_o powerful_a intercession_n and_o the_o gracious_a acceptance_n of_o my_o prayer_n and_o person_n before_o god_n etc._n etc._n mercy_n etc._n spiritual_a mercy_n for_o which_o and_o all_o other_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a mercy_n my_o soul_n shall_v magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o with_o the_o best_a faculty_n i_o have_v i_o will_v bless_v and_o praise_v he_o for_o ever_o final_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o preserve_v i_o in_o a_o perpetual_a remembrance_n of_o those_o manifold_a and_o undeserved_a favour_n thy_o bounty_n have_v bestow_v upon_o i_o and_o i_o and_o as_o thou_o have_v wonderful_o preserve_v i_o hitherto_o and_o particular_o from_o the_o danger_n of_o the_o night_n past_a so_o keep_v i_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o mischief_n let_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n be_v always_o in_o my_o heart_n and_o in_o my_o thought_n and_o as_o he_o be_v my_o hope_n so_o let_v he_o be_v for_o ever_o my_o rule_n and_o pattern_n to_o walk_v by_o that_o by_o by_o a_o sincere_a and_o faithful_a discharge_n of_o the_o several_a duty_n of_o my_o call_v and_o religion_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n i_o may_v enjoy_v a_o comfortable_a and_o prosperous_a wellbeing_a in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v life_n everlasting_a to_o which_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n bring_v i_o and_o all_o his_o people_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n i_o continue_v to_o pray_v unto_o thou_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n a_o evening_n prayer_n for_o a_o private_a person_n oh_o eternal_a god_n the_o father_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n who_o glory_n be_v far_o above_o the_o heaven_n and_o by_o who_o the_o low_a world_n be_v establish_v in_o a_o wonderful_a order_n make_v the_o day_n and_o night_n to_o succeed_v each_o other_o thou_o excelle_v the_o praise_n of_o all_o thy_o creature_n and_o have_v no_o need_n of_o our_o service_n neither_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v add_v to_o thy_o infinite_a perfection_n yet_o in_o great_a mercy_n thou_o hear_v prayer_n and_o thy_o power_n and_o goodness_n be_v abundant_o manifest_v to_o the_o mean_a of_o thy_o servant_n who_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o faith_n and_o sincerity_n in_o confidence_n whereof_o i_o most_o humble_o implore_v the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o be_v please_v to_o accept_v of_o such_o prayer_n and_o service_n as_o thy_o bounty_n shall_v enable_v i_o to_o perform_v but_o the_o sense_n of_o my_o sinful_a estate_n and_o condition_n may_v just_o make_v i_o afraid_a to_o speak_v of_o thy_o holy_a name_n since_o i_o have_v so_o wilful_o and_o wicked_o abuse_v thy_o goodness_n affront_v thy_o clemency_n resist_v thy_o power_n undervalue_v thy_o wisdom_n trespass_v upon_o thy_o patience_n and_o stop_v my_o ear_n against_o all_o the_o charitable_a tender_n of_o mercy_n and_o salvation_n in_o somuch_o that_o through_o this_o senseless_a stupidity_n and_o unreasonable_a folly_n my_o heart_n be_v become_v proud_a and_o unmortified_a peevish_a and_o disobedient_a lustful_a and_o intemperate_a &_o so_o whole_o entangle_v in_o the_o snare_n of_o sin_n &_o wickedness_n that_o i_o be_o utter_o unable_a to_o resist_v or_o fly_v from_o they_o for_o i_o be_o daily_o prevail_v with_o by_o my_o buitish_a appetite_n and_o passion_n to_o commit_v those_o sin_n which_o thou_o have_v forbid_v commit_v forbid_v here_o confess_v thy_o particular_a sin_n commit_v as_o etc._n etc._n and_o to_o ommit_v those_o duty_n which_o thou_o have_v command_v omit_v command_v and_o the_o duty_n omit_v even_o contrary_a to_o the_o most_o convince_a attestation_n of_o rectify_a reason_n and_o religion_n for_o which_o beinous_a and_o innumerable_a offence_n thou_o may_v just_o long_v ere_o this_o have_v give_v i_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o horror_n and_o sorrow_n of_o a_o sad_a &_o miserable_a eternity_n but_o thou_o delight_v in_o mercy_n and_o thy_o love_a kindness_n have_v be_v abundant_o manifest_v hitherto_o in_o send_v thy_o son_n and_o spirit_n not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n come_v lord_n jesus_n and_o say_v unto_o my_o soul_n i_o be_o thy_o salvation_n and_o my_o leprosy_n shall_v be_v heal_v think_v upon_o thy_o mercy_n holy_a father_n consider_v thy_o son_n blood_n and_o obedience_n and_o accept_v of_o my_o sincere_a contrition_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n touch_v my_o freeze_a heart_n with_o the_o finger_n of_o thy_o omniporence_n dissolve_v it_o into_o those_o tear_n which_o may_v so_o wash_v my_o polâ—ited_a conscience_n that_o thy_o love_n may_v refresh_v i_o that_o thy_o presence_n may_v revive_v i_o and_o the_o garment_n of_o heaviness_n will_v be_v turn_v into_o the_o white_a robe_n of_o praise_n and_o exaltation_n oh_o let_v i_o hear_v the_o joyful_a news_n of_o a_o merciful_a pardon_n from_o thy_o gracious_a 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second_o and_o last_o adam_n from_o the_o first_o 1_o cor._n 15.22_o 45._o last_o that_o general_a name_n of_o christian_n title_n his_o name_n christ_n whence_o we_o be_v call_v christian_n comprehend_v all_o his_o other_o title_n by_o which_o we_o be_v distinguish_v from_o all_o other_o religion_n in_o the_o world_n be_v derive_v from_o his_o name_n christ_n in_o which_o all_o the_o name_n and_o appellation_n attribute_v to_o he_o in_o holy_a scripture_n be_v eminent_o comprehend_v chap._n ii_o of_o our_o saviour_n godhead_n have_v treat_v thus_o distinct_o of_o the_o quid_fw-la nominis_fw-la nature_n of_o christ_n divine_a nature_n of_o the_o name_n and_o title_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o prevention_n of_o all_o future_a mistake_v which_o might_n occur_v concern_v '_o they_o we_o shall_v proceed_v to_o discourse_v in_o the_o next_o place_n of_o our_o saviour_n divine_a nature_n which_o be_v a_o article_n of_o our_o christian_a faith_n be_v most_o demonstrative_o evince_v from_o scripture_n the_o truth_n whereof_o will_v evident_o appear_v in_o these_o follow_a particular_n as_o one_a it_o argument_n for_o it_o he_o be_v dignify_v with_o the_o same_o title_n and_o appellation_n equal_a with_o god_n the_o father_n which_o i_o have_v hint_v before_o and_o be_v often_o style_v in_o scripture_n the_o great_a god_n the_o true_a god_n the_o lord_n jehovah_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n from_o whence_o we_o must_v necessary_o infer_v that_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o true_a god_n as_o the_o father_n be_v and_o have_v the_o same_o nature_n essence_n will_n and_o power_n with_o he_o 2_o the_o same_o attribute_n and_o property_n of_o god_n be_v frequent_o ascribe_v to_o he_o for_o he_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 6.8_o luk._n 6.8_o and_o do_v clear_o discern_v all_o the_o thought_n and_o imagination_n of_o men._n 13.8_o heb._n 13.8_o he_o be_v from_o eternity_n without_o beginning_n and_o shall_v continue_v to_o eternity_n without_o end_n 28.20_o mat._n 28.20_o by_o the_o immensity_n of_o his_o power_n and_o presence_n he_o be_v omnipotent_a and_o omnipresent_v 0.19_o joh._n 1.3_o col._n 1.16_o mat._n 8.25_o joh._n 0.19_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o deity_n as_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n providence_n sanctification_n illumination_n justification_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v attribute_v to_o he_o all_o the_o creature_n even_o the_o most_o boisterous_a and_o unruly_a the_o most_o malignant_a and_o rebellious_a contrary_a to_o their_o nature_n and_o against_o their_o will_n do_v obey_v his_o command_n all_o the_o miracle_n do_v by_o he_o be_v real_a demonstration_n of_o his_o divinity_n and_o to_o they_o he_o appeal_v to_o evict_v the_o reality_n of_o his_o godhead_n 14.11_o joh._n 14.11_o believe_v i_o say_v he_o that_o i_o be_o in_o the_o father_n and_o the_o father_n in_o i_o or_o else_o believe_v i_o for_o the_o very_a work_n sake_n and_o in_o his_o answer_n to_o john_n the_o baptist_n disciple_n 6._o mat._n 11.3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o go_v say_v he_o and_o show_v john_n again_o those_o thing_n which_o you_o do_v hear_v and_o see_v the_o blind_a receive_v their_o sight_n and_o the_o lame_a walk_n the_o leper_n be_v cleanse_v and_o the_o deaf_a hear_v the_o dead_a be_v raise_v up_o etc._n etc._n the_o only_a argument_n which_o he_o make_v use_v of_o at_o that_o time_n to_o convince_v they_o that_o he_o be_v the_o true_a messiah_n and_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n 3_o divine_a worship_n and_o honour_n be_v every_o where_o give_v unto_o he_o 2.9.10_o joh._n 3.16_o act_n 7.55_o 59_o matth._n 28.18_o phil._n 2.9.10_o for_o in_o he_o we_o believe_v to_o he_o we_o pray_v in_o his_o name_n we_o be_v baptise_a and_o god_n have_v give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o fesus_fw-la every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n and_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n 4thly_a we_o have_v the_o undeniable_a testimony_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o the_o concurrent_a suffrage_n both_o of_o good_a and_o bad_a angel_n to_o confirm_v we_o in_o the_o belief_n of_o this_o important_a and_o save_a truth_n locum_fw-la matth._n 3.17_o and_o 1.27_o mark_v 5.7_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d oecumen_fw-la ad_fw-la locum_fw-la in_o he_o say_v the_o apostle_n dwell_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n bodily_a that_o be_v real_o and_o substantial_o see_v to_o this_o purpose_n col._n 2.9_o 1_o tim._n 3_o 1â—_n heb._n 1.3_o 8._o 1_o john_n 5.20_o hence_o it_o be_v full_o evident_a from_o the_o undoubted_a testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n that_o christ_n be_v god_n true_o and_o proper_o so_o call_v even_o one_o and_o the_o same_o god_n coessential_a coequal_a and_o coeternal_a with_o the_o father_n thus_o the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o saviour_n divinity_n equality_n and_o consubstantiality_n with_o the_o father_n be_v sufficient_o evict_v and_o consirm_v we_o shall_v now_o serious_o 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6._o heb._n 1.4_o 5_o 6._o and_o have_v a_o more_o excellent_a name_n than_o they_o and_o therefore_o he_o say_v let_v all_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n worship_v he_o these_o consideration_n lay_v a_o sure_a foundation_n for_o our_o duty_n do_v justify_v our_o practice_n in_o worship_v our_o lord_n and_o may_v exceed_o animate_v and_o encourage_v we_o to_o be_v faithful_a and_o zealous_a devour_v and_o constant_a in_o all_o the_o instance_n of_o pretty_a and_o religion_n for_o we_o have_v full_a assurance_n from_o the_o premise_n that_o our_o bless_a redeemer_n know_v all_o our_o necessity_n and_o he_o neither_o want_n will_v nor_o power_n to_o save_v supply_n and_o bless_v we_o to_o the_o uttermost_a if_o we_o believe_v in_o worship_n and_o obey_v he_o 2_o hence_o we_o may_v be_v encourage_v to_o have_v recourse_n unto_o christ_n and_o be_v comfort_v in_o all_o the_o strait_n and_o difficulty_n of_o this_o life_n and_o hereon_o we_o may_v ground_v our_o steadfast_a hope_n that_o god_n 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in_o the_o handle_n of_o this_o point_n that_o i_o may_v inform_v and_o affect_v my_o reader_n with_o the_o save_a truth_n and_o important_a duty_n contain_v in_o it_o in_o order_n whereunto_o i_o shall_v observe_v this_o method_n and_o one_a .2.14_o title_n synonimous_a to_o his_o priestly_a office_n heb._n 5.10_o heb._n 2.17_o heb._n 9.11_o 1_o john_n 2.2_o 1_o tim._n 2.6_o rev._n 13.8_o 1_o cor._n 5.7_o rom._n 3.29_o eph_n .2.14_o we_o shall_v consider_v the_o several_a title_n ascribd_v to_o our_o bless_a saviour_n in_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v synonimous_a and_o correspondent_a to_o his_o priesthood_n wherein_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o great_a highpriest_n the_o merciful_a and_o faithful_a highpriest_n the_o highpriest_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v the_o highpriest_n over_o the_o house_n of_o god_n our_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o lamb_n slay_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n christ_n our_o passover_n and_o the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n all_o which_o passage_n and_o compellation_n do_v necessary_o imply_v that_o christ_n our_o highpriest_n assume_v our_o nature_n that_o he_o may_v perform_v absolute_a unsinning_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n and_o thereby_o fulfil_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o first_o covenant_n which_o we_o have_v wilful_o violate_v in_o adam_n and_o yet_o be_v faultless_a to_o undergo_v and_o that_o voluntary_o a_o shameful_a and_o painful_a death_n for_o we_o upon_o the_o cross_n to_o make_v our_o atonement_n who_o have_v seal_v this_o new_a covenant_n of_o our_o redemption_n in_o his_o blood_n be_v now_o ascend_v into_o the_o heaven_n where_o he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n 7.25_o heb._n 7.25_o as_o we_o note_v before_o plead_v his_o own_o merit_n and_o intercede_v powerful_o for_o our_o reconciliation_n we_o pass_v on_o two_o from_o his_o title_n to_o his_o office_n and_o this_o great_a mystery_n of_o our_o saviour_n priesthood_n will_v i_o hope_v be_v full_o state_v and_o consider_v by_o treat_v plain_o and_o distinct_o of_o these_o two_o particular_n 1_o of_o the_o satisfaction_n which_o he_o make_v for_o we_o on_o earth_n 2_o of_o his_o powerful_a intercession_n for_o we_o in_o heaven_n the_o former_a of_o these_o be_v purchase_n by_o his_o merit_n the_o latter_a be_v apply_v by_o his_o mediation_n he_o satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n upon_o the_o altar_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o so_o become_v a_o priest_n and_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o according_a to_o the_o order_n of_o aaron_n he_o apply_v that_o satisfaction_n and_o intercede_v for_o we_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n where_o he_o become_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o by_o the_o law_n of_o a_o unchangeable_a priesthood_n according_a to_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n 6_o heb._n â—_o 6_o both_o these_o do_v plain_o refer_v to_o and_o direct_o point_v at_o our_o bless_a jesus_n the_o true_a priest_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n 10.1_o heb._n 7.3_o 〈◊〉_d 10.1_o though_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n be_v far_o more_o excellent_a and_o honourable_a than_o that_o of_o aaron_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n and_o office_n but_o to_o return_v i_o begin_v first_o with_o the_o satisfaction_n which_o he_o make_v for_o we_o on_o earth_n earth_n of_o christ_n satisfaction_n on_o earth_n in_o the_o handle_n whereof_o and_o for_o the_o better_a understanding_n of_o this_o necessary_a point_n of_o faith_n we_o shall_v do_v these_o two_o thing_n 1_o we_o shall_v prove_v that_o god_n justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v for_o man_n sin_n and_o disobedience_n and_o we_o thereby_o restore_v to_o god_n grace_n and_o favour_n 2_o we_o shall_v consider_v by_o what_o method_n this_o great_a business_n be_v bring_v to_o pass_v for_o the_o 1_o christ_n breathe_v forth_o his_o soul_n satisfy_v god_n justice_n full_o satisfy_v and_o offer_v up_o his_o dear_a life_n in_o satisfaction_n to_o god_n justice_n for_o the_o sin_n and_o transgression_n of_o lose_a mankind_n for_o all_o the_o project_n and_o contrivance_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n be_v insufficient_a for_o this_o purpose_n and_o all_o those_o imaginary_a sacrifice_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n etc._n etc._n under_o the_o law_n though_o of_o god_n immediate_a institution_n and_o appointment_n be_v of_o little_a significancy_n 10._o heb._n 10._o for_o be_v only_a type_n and_o adumbration_n of_o that_o real_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n they_o can_v not_o purge_v the_o conscience_n from_o sin_n much_o less_o be_v they_o able_a to_o satisfy_v god_n justicie_n or_o make_v our_o atonement_n but_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n death_n be_v every_o way_n commensurate_n to_o those_o end_n as_o will_v most_o evident_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v 1._o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o person_n by_o who_o the_o atonement_n be_v wrought_v be_v no_o other_o than_o god_n most_o dear_o belove_v son_n who_o as_o we_o have_v full_o prove_v be_v god_n coessential_a coequal_a and_o coeternal_a with_o the_o father_n 2._o this_o truth_n will_v be_v full_o make_v out_o from_o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o grievous_a punishment_n and_o indignity_n which_o he_o suffer_v for_o we_o from_o his_o cradle_n to_o his_o cross_n his_o whole_a life_n be_v a_o entire_a series_n of_o misery_n and_o persecution_n of_o which_o more_o particular_o hereafter_o 3._o that_o god_n justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v by_o the_o propitiation_n of_o christ_n merit_n be_v most_o obvious_a from_o his_o own_o acknowledgement_n and_o approbation_n of_o they_o who_o have_v declare_v himself_o well_o please_v both_o with_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o person_n and_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n consult_v at_o your_o leisure_n these_o several_a scripture_n argument_n which_o be_v very_o apposite_a to_o our_o purpose_n viz._n rom._n 6.9_o heb._n 9.12_o 25._o heb._n 10.10_o 14._o 1_o pet._n 3.10_o and_o to_o enforce_v the_o belief_n of_o this_o necessary_a point_n of_o faith_n see_v john_n 1.29_o isa_n cap._n 53._o 1_o cor._n 15.22_o 1_o tim._n 2.6_o and_o 1_o tim._n 4.10_o 1_o john_n 1.7_o and_o 1_o john_n 2.22_o to_o which_o may_v be_v add_v the_o energy_n of_o the_o union_n of_o his_o active_a and_o passive_a obedience_n all_o which_o be_v put_v together_o be_v a_o clear_a demonstration_n of_o that_o full_a and_o undeniable_a satisfaction_n which_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a have_v make_v to_o god_n justice_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o purchase_n of_o our_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n this_o important_a truth_n be_v so_o firm_o ground_v must_v obtain_v and_o challenge_v our_o belief_n and_o practical_a assent_n to_o it_o notwithstanding_o the_o cavil_n of_o some_o and_o the_o unreasonable_a objection_n of_o other_o which_o have_v be_v frame_v against_o it_o for_o if_o christ_n have_v not_o make_v a_o plenary_a satisfaction_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o mankind_n than_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o the_o privilege_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v not_o extensive_a to_o all_o and_o if_o this_o hypothesis_n shall_v be_v grant_v then_o the_o gild_n of_o adam_n sin_n be_v of_o a_o large_a extent_n than_o christ_n merit_n which_o be_v such_o a_o blasphemous_a conceit_n as_o can_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o thought_n of_o a_o sober_a christian_a again_o it_o will_v be_v injustice_n to_o damn_v the_o wicked_a for_o their_o unbelief_n if_o christ_n have_v do_v and_o suffer_v nothing_o for_o they_o which_o will_v also_o be_v dangerous_a to_o affirm_v but_o to_o put_v the_o matter_n out_o of_o dispute_n it_o be_v evident_a from_o holy_a scripture_n that_o christ_n die_v even_o for_o those_o that_o perish_v â—â—_o rom._n 14._o â—â—_o heb._n 6.4_o 5_o 6._o 2_o petâ—_n 2._o â—â—_o and_o st._n peter_n complain_v that_o there_o be_v heretic_n in_o his_o time_n who_o deny_v the_o lord_n that_o buy_v they_o therefore_o whosoever_o shall_v appropriate_v these_o text_n of_o scripture_n to_o believe_v christian_n only_o must_v be_v guilty_a of_o great_a mistake_v in_o pervert_v the_o genuine_a sense_n and_o mean_v of_o they_o for_o the_o defence_n and_o mentainance_n of_o their_o own_o erroneous_a and_o heterodox_n opinion_n thus_o much_o may_v suffice_v for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o this_o point_n namely_o that_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n have_v full_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o man_n indefinite_o without_o exception_n and_o have_v put_v all_o mankind_n in_o a_o undoubted_a capacity_n of_o be_v save_v 2_o we_o shall_v inquire_v by_o what_o method_n and_o after_o what_o manner_n this_o atonement_n and_o propitiation_n be_v wrought_v wrought_v by_o what_o mean_v this_o great_a propitiation_n be_v wrought_v that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o seasonable_o apply_v it_o for_o the_o comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o this_o can_v not_o be_v accomplish_v as_o we_o have_v hint_v before_o by_o
we_o how_o shall_v these_o consideration_n then_o affect_v our_o soul_n with_o a_o deep_a compunction_n and_o a_o hearty_a contrition_n for_o our_o bypass_a offence_n and_o how_o shall_v we_o hate_v and_o aband_n on_o even_o the_o very_a appearance_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o the_o future_a more_o especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o if_o god_n do_v so_o signalise_v the_o severe_a rensentment_n of_o his_o wrath_n in_o the_o punishment_n of_o his_o own_o most_o dear_o belove_v son_n what_o then_o shall_v be_v the_o doom_n of_o the_o impenitent_a and_o contumacious_a offender_n what_o dreadful_a impression_n shall_v this_o great_a exemplar_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o vengeance_n make_v upon_o our_o life_n how_o shall_v we_o study_v and_o endeavour_v to_o mortify_v our_o flesh_n 2._o â—_o pet._n 4.1_o 2._o and_o crucify_v our_o lust_n which_o have_v be_v the_o immediate_a cause_n of_o all_o those_o barbarous_a cruelty_n and_o merciless_a persecution_n which_o he_o suffer_v how_o shall_v we_o renounce_v all_o the_o superficial_a and_o extravagant_a foolery_n of_o this_o world_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o follower_n 6._o col._n 3.3_o 5._o rom._n 6.5_o 6._o and_o indeed_o unless_o we_o thus_o crucify_v the_o old_a man_n and_o become_v conformable_a to_o christ_n in_o trample_v upon_o all_o the_o sinful_a delight_n of_o this_o vain_a and_o transitory_a life_n we_o have_v no_o real_a title_n to_o the_o blessing_n and_o privilege_n of_o this_o great_a propitiation_n for_o if_o we_o sin_n wilful_o under_o the_o gospel_n we_o crucify_v the_o son_n of_o god_n afresh_o 6.6_o heb._n 6.6_o and_o react_v that_o dreadful_a tragedy_n which_o we_o late_o hear_v of_o this_o will_v be_v to_o despise_v and_o reject_v all_o his_o charitable_a and_o merciful_a endeavour_n for_o our_o peace_n and_o welfare_n and_o if_o we_o continue_v in_o any_o one_o wilful_a act_n of_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n unrepented_a of_o it_o will_v render_v 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will_n in_o bear_v the_o heavy_a yoke_n 2.8_o phil._n 2.8_o and_o drink_v the_o bitter_a cup_n for_o our_o sake_n how_o shall_v we_o then_o study_v to_o imitate_v his_o holy_a and_o innocent_a life_n always_o look_v unto_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n etc._n etc._n 12.2_o heb._n 12.2_o for_o our_o pious_a conformity_n hereto_o will_v not_o only_o recommend_v we_o to_o the_o regard_n and_o admiration_n of_o future_a age_n but_o will_v effectual_o dispose_v and_o qualify_v we_o for_o all_o the_o bless_a privilege_n and_o advantage_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o glory_n in_o a_o word_n the_o life_n and_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o enforcement_n and_o recommendation_n of_o patience_n 5.10_o mat._n 11._o math._n 5.10_o and_o perseverance_n in_o well_o do_v and_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o interest_n of_o religion_n we_o shall_v devote_v ourselves_o therefore_o entire_o to_o his_o service_n and_o become_v most_o 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his_o suffering_n and_o plead_v they_o in_o full_a satisfaction_n 1.2_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n heb._n 12.24_o 1_o pet._n 1.2_o for_o all_o the_o sin_n and_o offence_n which_o his_o votary_n have_v commit_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n supplicate_v in_o heaven_n for_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n for_o we_o and_o the_o sprinkle_n of_o it_o now_o be_v as_o necessary_a for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o believer_n as_o the_o shed_v it_o upon_o the_o cross_n be_v for_o the_o salvation_n of_o they_o for_o although_o one_o drop_v of_o it_o may_v be_v sufficient_a to_o save_v ten_o thousand_o world_n yet_o it_o become_v efficacious_a only_o to_o those_o on_o who_o it_o be_v sprinkle_v this_o be_v that_o precious_a blood_n which_o speak_v better_a thing_n to_o we_o then_o that_o of_o abel_n and_o it_o have_v such_o a_o rinse_n and_o cleanse_v property_n in_o it_o grace_n for_o sanctisy_v grace_n as_o to_o purify_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o those_o who_o true_o believe_v and_o apply_v it_o from_o all_o the_o contagion_n &_o filthiness_n both_o of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n this_o only_o can_v render_v our_o person_n and_o performance_n sacrifice_n and_o service_n acceptable_a to_o god_n so_o that_o when_o he_o behold_v the_o wound_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n he_o will_v think_v nothing_o too_o dear_a for_o we_o more_o particular_o that_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v true_o affect_v with_o a_o real_a sense_n of_o the_o comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o meritorious_a and_o powerful_a intercession_n it_o will_v be_v of_o necessary_a and_o important_a use_n to_o consider_v these_o follow_a instance_n of_o it_o for_o 1_o he_o offer_v up_o his_o own_o prayer_n to_o god_n the_o father_n for_o we_o we_o he_o offer_v up_o his_o own_o prayer_n to_o the_o father_n for_o we_o and_o stand_v like_o aaron_n be_v true_o sensible_a of_o our_o want_n
hearty_o zealous_a for_o and_o extreme_o tender_a of_o our_o welfare_n with_o the_o censer_n of_o his_o own_o merit_n in_o his_o hand_n to_o stop_v the_o plague_n and_o apply_v sovereign_a and_o save_a remedy_n to_o our_o wound_a and_o languish_a spirit_n he_o pray_v most_o affectionate_o and_o incessant_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o pity_n and_o care_n of_o our_o infirmity_n 16._o rom._n 8.33_o 34._o 1_o joh._n 2.1_o heb._n 4.14_o 15_o 16._o for_o the_o relief_n of_o all_o our_o necessity_n for_o the_o defence_n of_o our_o person_n for_o victory_n over_o temptation_n for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o our_o whole_a nature_n for_o our_o near_a union_n with_o he_o and_o the_o father_n 24._o joh._n 14.16_o joh._n 17.1_o 2_o 9_o 15_o 17_o 20_o 24._o even_o in_o this_o world_n and_o for_o our_o future_a glorification_n with_o he_o in_o heaven_n and_o that_o eternal_o and_o this_o be_v our_o great_a comfort_n and_o happiness_n that_o if_o we_o be_v good_a christian_n his_o prayer_n will_v be_v successful_a for_o we_o and_o he_o will_v be_v no_o less_o concern_v for_o his_o votary_n now_o then_o former_o for_o the_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n do_v neither_o slumber_n nor_o sleep_n 121.4_o ps_n 121.4_o but_o be_v the_o same_o merciful_a intercessor_n for_o his_o servant_n yesterday_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o and_o as_o he_o pray_v effectual_o for_o we_o so_o 2_o he_o be_v gracious_o please_v to_o offer_v up_o all_o our_o prayer_n and_o holy_a performance_n to_o god_n the_o father_n for_o we_o 10._o and_o present_v our_o prayer_n to_o he_o tota_n congregatio_fw-la societasque_fw-la sanctorum_fw-la offertur_fw-la deo_fw-la per_fw-la sacerdotem_fw-la magnum_fw-la aug._n de_fw-fr civit._fw-la dei_fw-la lib._n 10._o and_o intercede_v powerful_o for_o their_o reward_n and_o acceptance_n all_o our_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n as_o confession_n petition_n thanksgiving_n intercession_n voluntary_a restraint_n self-resignations_a all_o our_o seasonable_a word_n and_o action_n our_o pious_a thought_n and_o inclination_n our_o virtuous_a and_o gracious_a disposition_n our_o passion_n and_o suffering_n be_v continual_o offer_v up_o with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o importunity_n for_o their_o acceptance_n by_o our_o compassionate_a &_o faithful_a highpriest_n at_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n heavenly_a grace_n and_o to_o encourage_v we_o herein_o though_o we_o sometime_o fail_v in_o our_o duty_n to_o god_n or_o man_n and_o be_v draw_v into_o sin_n unaware_o by_o infirmity_n or_o surprise_n yet_o he_o pity_v and_o pray_v for_o our_o pardon_n 2._o 1_o joh._n 2.1_o 2._o and_o if_o we_o be_v humble_a and_o penitent_a his_o redundant_fw-la merit_v will_n atone_v for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o manifold_a defect_n and_o indeed_o if_o we_o consider_v the_o many_o slip_v and_o infirmity_n we_o be_v daily_o guilty_a of_o and_o the_o great_a neglect_v even_o in_o our_o best_a performance_n we_o have_v needs_o of_o such_o a_o highpriest_n to_o intercede_v continual_o to_o the_o father_n for_o we_o but_o here_o we_o must_v remark_n that_o christ_n pray_v not_o for_o the_o world_n not_o for_o those_o who_o be_v wilful_o disobedient_a &_o impenitent_a 5.6_o joh._n 17.9_o rev._n 6.10_o 1_o joh._n 5.6_o or_o who_o live_v in_o a_o habitual_a course_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n but_o do_v rather_o deprecate_v the_o father_n against_o those_o wretched_a enemy_n of_o his_o church_n and_o religion_n and_o as_o this_o may_v be_v a_o terror_n to_o the_o wicked_a and_o dissolute_a so_o it_o may_v be_v the_o great_a encouragement_n imaginable_a to_o the_o conscientious_a and_o upright_a christian_a it_o must_v therefore_o near_o concern_v we_o to_o be_v very_o prudent_a and_o circumspect_a in_o all_o our_o duty_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n lest_o by_o our_o disobedience_n and_o unbelief_n we_o lose_v our_o propriety_n and_o interest_n in_o those_o merciful_a intercession_n and_o omnipotent_a prayer_n whereby_o if_o we_o be_v faithful_a &_o obedient_a it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v miscarry_v 3_o by_o his_o meritorious_a intercession_n if_o we_o comply_v with_o the_o recite_v condition_n he_o procure_v we_o a_o free_a access_n by_o the_o spirit_n unto_o the_o father_n that_o we_o may_v present_v our_o petition_n ourselves_o for_o all_o thing_n we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o if_o we_o ask_v they_o in_o his_o name_n for_o it_o be_v by_o christ_n only_o 8.3_o joh._n 16_o 2d_o 24_o 26_o 26_o rev._n 8.3_o that_o we_o come_v with_o boldness_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o have_v admission_n into_o the_o holy_a of_o all_o and_o if_o our_o devout_a and_o earnest_a prayer_n be_v sprinkle_v with_o his_o blood_n and_o perfume_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o intercession_n we_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o their_o reward_n and_o acceptance_n with_o the_o father_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n wherefore_o all_o our_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n etc._n etc._n must_v be_v conclude_v according_a to_o the_o church_n prescription_n which_o be_v ground_v upon_o apostolical_a practice_n in_o his_o name_n to_o who_o be_v ascribe_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o now_o as_o christ_n our_o most_o merciful_a highpriest_n do_v powerful_o and_o effectual_o intercede_v for_o we_o for_o the_o acceptance_n of_o our_o service_n and_o dispose_v we_o by_o his_o grace_n to_o pray_v successful_o for_o our_o self_n so_o two_o 84.11_o he_o bless_v we_o ps_n 84.11_o he_o do_v sanctify_v and_o bless_v we_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o the_o abundance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o glory_n for_o he_o bless_v we_o in_o our_o many_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a deliverance_n from_o the_o temptation_n and_o tyranny_n of_o devil_n and_o wicked_a men._n he_o bless_v we_o in_o turn_v away_o every_o one_o of_o we_o from_o our_o iniquity_n 3.26_o act_n 3.26_o in_o sanctify_v our_o whole_a nature_n by_o the_o lively_a influence_n and_o operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o by_o the_o wonderful_a effusion_n of_o his_o exciting_a prevent_v and_o restrain_v grace_n whereby_o he_o keep_v we_o back_o from_o sin_n and_o make_v we_o holy_a here_o as_o before_o that_o we_o may_v be_v happy_a for_o ever_o it_o be_v very_o observable_a since_o our_o bless_a saviour_n exaltation_n that_o his_o true_a and_o faithful_a convert_v be_v far_o more_o expert_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o divine_a mystery_n more_o religious_a and_o circumspect_a in_o their_o word_n and_o action_n more_o seraphic_a and_o affectionate_a in_o their_o devotion_n and_o those_o very_a slip_v and_o indiscretion_n they_o be_v guilty_a of_o do_v seldom_o escape_v without_o some_o regret_n and_o reluctancy_n and_o be_v therefore_o doubtless_o consistent_a with_o the_o sincerity_n of_o their_o regenerate_a state_n and_o that_o he_o will_v bless_v we_o immeasurable_o after_o this_o life_n be_v most_o certain_a and_o evident_a from_o holy_a scripture_n but_o we_o can_v yet_o comprehend_v the_o degree_n of_o that_o blessedness_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v rather_o our_o duty_n to_o hope_n and_o wait_v for_o it_o with_o patience_n then_o by_o a_o wanton_a curiosity_n to_o pry_v too_o eager_o into_o that_o boundless_a and_o inconceivable_a mystery_n 2.9_o 1_o john_n 3.2_o 1_o cor._n 2.9_o hitherto_o of_o the_o intercessory_a part_n of_o our_o saviour_n melchisedekian_n office_n which_o he_o be_v now_o transact_v in_o heaven_n for_o we_o let_v we_o now_o apply_v this_o point_n in_o two_o or_o three_o instance_n and_o 1_o we_o have_v not_o a_o absolute_a title_n to_o the_o privilege_n of_o our_o saviour_n mediation_n in_o heaven_n for_o we_o point_n the_o application_n of_o this_o point_n for_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o we_o have_v note_v at_o large_a in_o this_o treatise_n be_v conditional_a if_o we_o believe_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v if_o we_o die_v with_o he_o we_o shall_v also_o live_v with_o he_o 13._o 2_o tim._n 2.11_o 12_o 13._o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o etc._n etc._n and_o so_o on_o the_o contrary_a if_o we_o deny_v he_o he_o will_v also_o deny_v we_o etc._n etc._n therefore_o we_o be_v oblige_v by_o the_o law_n of_o that_o new_a covenant_n which_o christ_n now_o mediate_a in_o heaven_n for_o we_o to_o believe_v repent_v pray_v read_v and_o meditate_v on_o the_o holy_a scripture_n hear_v god_n word_n receive_v the_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v sincere_a in_o all_o duty_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n and_o that_o general_a term_n of_o godliness_n whereby_o we_o be_v render_v capable_a of_o the_o blessing_n of_o this_o and_o a_o future_a life_n do_v eminent_o comprehend_v all_o these_o nor_o have_v we_o any_o real_a title_n to_o the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n mediatorship_n in_o heaven_n but_o by_o our_o sincere_a endeavour_n to_o observe_v and_o comply_v with_o these_o tolerable_a and_o easy_a condition_n beside_o there_o can_v be_v no_o
guidance_n and_o protection_n of_o so_o great_a a_o lord_n who_o bear_v to_o we_o the_o bowel_n of_o a_o man_n and_o the_o tender_a compassion_n of_o a_o brother_n we_o have_v enforce_v all_o these_o obligation_n to_o holiness_n of_o life_n and_o newness_n of_o obedience_n by_o our_o vow_n and_o covenant_n in_o baptism_n we_o repeat_v they_o frequent_o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o do_v oblige_v ourselves_o still_o more_o and_o more_o by_o our_o renew_a choice_n and_o promise_n in_o every_o duty_n of_o religion_n and_o we_o have_v in_o all_o these_o and_o many_o other_o instance_n devote_a ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n entire_o to_o his_o service_n how_o shall_v we_o then_o in_o conformity_n with_o the_o design_n of_o this_o treatise_n make_v it_o the_o scope_n and_o aim_n of_o all_o our_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o be_v where_o christ_n our_o great_a prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n be_v and_o since_o he_o be_v go_v to_o heaven_n to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o we_o 3â—_n joh._n 14_o 3â—_n let_v we_o make_v it_o the_o endeavour_n and_o business_n of_o our_o whole_a life_n 2d_o phil._n 3_o 2d_o according_a to_o the_o rule_v lay_v down_o in_o this_o book_n to_o dispose_v and_o qualify_v ourselves_o for_o that_o place_n by_o which_o mean_v we_o may_v not_o only_o live_v comfortable_o here_o and_o solace_v ourselves_o with_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o christian_a call_v but_o after_o this_o painful_a life_n end_v we_o shall_v have_v the_o most_o perfect_a consummation_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a glory_n and_o bliss_n which_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n grant_v unto_o we_o for_o our_o bless_a saviour_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v ascribe_v by_o we_o and_o all_o the_o world_n blessing_n and_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n a_o morning_n prayer_n for_o family_n o_o most_o glorious_a and_o eternal_a lord_n god_n the_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o the_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n thou_o be_v great_o to_o be_v fear_v in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o to_o be_v have_v in_o reverence_n of_o all_o that_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o thou_o we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n desire_v with_o all_o humility_n to_o acknowledge_v our_o immediate_a dependence_n upon_o thou_o for_o by_o thy_o power_n we_o be_v make_v by_o thy_o wisdom_n we_o be_v govern_v by_o thy_o goodness_n we_o be_v provide_v for_o under_o thy_o dominion_n we_o live_v and_o we_o owe_v unto_o thou_o all_o that_o we_o have_v in_o this_o world_n or_o hope_v for_o in_o the_o next_o and_o yet_o alas_o we_o have_v make_v very_o unsuitable_a return_n unto_o thy_o bounty_n for_o we_o have_v violate_v all_o thy_o just_a &_o reasonable_a command_n not_o only_o by_o our_o mistake_n and_o indiscretion_n by_o our_o sudden_a secret_a and_o unobserved_a sin_n but_o we_o have_v set_v at_o naught_o and_o trample_v upon_o thy_o sovereign_a power_n and_o authority_n by_o our_o open_a voluntary_a deliberate_a and_o actual_a transgression_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o thy_o glorious_a name_n the_o scandal_n of_o our_o holy_a profession_n and_o the_o great_a increase_n of_o our_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n beside_o such_o be_v the_o ignorance_n of_o our_o mind_n the_o stubborness_n of_o our_o will_n and_o the_o unruliness_n of_o our_o affection_n that_o we_o have_v be_v either_o whole_o negligent_a about_o or_o careless_a and_o trifle_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o those_o incomparable_o pleasant_a duty_n of_o our_o holy_a and_o excellent_a religion_n whereby_o much_o of_o our_o precious_a time_n have_v be_v wicked_o mis-spend_v either_o in_o sinful_a recreation_n or_o idleness_n and_o vanity_n and_o to_o increase_v and_o aggravate_v our_o gild_n and_o punishment_n we_o have_v sin_v against_o many_o judgement_n and_o mercy_n vow_n and_o resolution_n the_o light_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o many_o check_n and_o conviction_n of_o our_o own_o conscience_n by_o all_o which_o we_o have_v make_v and_o judge_v ourselves_o unworthy_a of_o eternal_a life_n wherefore_o holy_a father_n we_o may_v just_o expect_v the_o severe_a resentment_n of_o thy_o wrath_n and_o vengeance_n in_o the_o most_o due_a and_o deserve_a punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n but_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n of_o mercy_n and_o with_o thou_o be_v plenteous_a redemption_n thy_o promise_n be_v full_a in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o true_o humble_a and_o penitent_a sinner_n we_o come_v with_o boldness_n therefore_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a grace_n most_o humble_o beg_v the_o aid_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o with_o a_o deep_a sorrow_n and_o hearty_a contrition_n we_o may_v steadfast_o bewail_v all_o the_o sin_n and_o offence_n of_o our_o past-live_n increase_v our_o sorrow_n and_o detestation_n of_o they_o still_o more_o and_o more_o remove_v far_o from_o we_o all_o security_n and_o presumption_n impenitence_n and_o unbelief_n and_o all_o the_o sad_a remain_n of_o apostasy_n and_o disobedience_n and_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o gracious_a pleasure_n deliver_v we_o from_o temporal_a punishment_n however_o from_o eternal_a death_n but_o since_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n whilst_o we_o continue_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n and_o irreligion_n which_o lead_v to_o hell_n and_o damnation_n let_v the_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n prevail_v with_o we_o to_o forsake_v and_o abandon_v all_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o we_o may_v never_o return_v to_o they_o again_o with_o any_o consent_n delight_n or_o approbation_n forgive_v we_o pray_v thou_o whatever_o we_o have_v do_v speak_v or_o think_v amiss_o bury_v all_o our_o iniquity_n in_o the_o bottomless_a ocean_n of_o thy_o own_o mercy_n and_o forgetfulness_n and_o our_o saviour_n blood_n and_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o his_o infinite_a merit_n deliver_v we_o from_o the_o gild_n and_o pollution_n the_o dominion_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o offence_n lift_v up_o our_o heart_n we_o pray_v thou_o above_o all_o the_o little_a and_o empty_a yet_o allure_a trifle_n of_o this_o vain_a and_o transitory_a world_n affect_v our_o soul_n with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a sense_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o dependence_n upon_o thou_o restore_v and_o renew_v in_o we_o that_o health_n and_o comfort_n joy_n and_o peace_n freedom_n and_o strength_n knowledge_n and_o integrity_n by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n which_o we_o forfeit_v and_o lose_v by_o the_o fall_n and_o disobedience_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n improve_v and_o cherish_v still_o more_o and_o more_o those_o holy_a resolution_n of_o growth_n and_o perseverance_n in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n that_o neither_o life_n nor_o death_n good_a report_n nor_o bad_a report_n may_v obstruct_v our_o obedience_n nor_o separate_v we_o from_o thy_o love_n conduct_v we_o safe_o through_o all_o the_o change_n and_o variety_n of_o this_o troublesome_a life_n in_o peace_n and_o safety_n and_o dispose_v and_o qualify_v we_o with_o such_o a_o holy_a and_o innocent_a frame_n and_o temper_v of_o mind_n and_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v live_v with_o and_o enjoy_v thou_o for_o ever_o send_v forth_o thy_o light_n and_o thy_o truth_n and_o enlighten_v we_o beseech_v thou_o all_o the_o dark_a corner_n of_o the_o earth_n with_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o thy_o glorious_a gospel_n bless_v more_o especial_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o thy_o holy_a catholic_a church_n but_o we_o entreat_v thou_o more_o particular_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o true_a wisdom_n and_o godliness_n in_o the_o church_n of_o these_o kingdom_n we_o confess_v o_o lord_n thou_o may_v just_o remove_v thy_o candlestick_n from_o we_o and_o give_v it_o to_o a_o people_n more_o deserve_v than_o we_o but_o as_o thou_o have_v be_v please_v to_o magnify_v thy_o mercy_n hitherto_o 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preservation_n of_o the_o king_n be_v most_o excellent_a majesty_n james_n the_o second_o etc._n etc._n and_o all_o the_o royal_a family_n bless_v the_o whole_a clergy_n but_o he_o especial_o who_o thou_o have_v appoint_v to_o watch_v over_o we_o in_o this_o parish_n together_o with_o all_o the_o nobility_n gentry_n and_o commonalty_n of_o this_o realm_n that_o they_o may_v all_o become_v active_a instrument_n for_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o safety_n and_o preservation_n of_o the_o king_n person_n honour_n and_o interest_n and_o for_o the_o comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o all_o his_o true_o loyal_a peaceable_a &_o obedient_a subject_n visit_v we_o pray_v thou_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o blessing_n all_o our_o relation_n friend_n and_o benefactor_n forgive_v the_o injury_n commit_v against_o thou_o and_o we_o by_o all_o our_o enemy_n comfort_n and_o support_v all_o distress_a person_n with_o the_o steadfast_a belief_n of_o sure_a confidence_n in_o and_o a_o patient_a submission_n to_o thy_o divine_a will_n and_o wisdom_n in_o all_o strait_n and_o suffering_n whatsoever_o and_o now_o o_o lord_n we_o return_v thou_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_o for_o all_o those_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a blessing_n which_o make_v the_o time_n of_o our_o short_a abode_n in_o this_o life_n more_o easy_a and_o comfortable_a to_o we_o but_o let_v our_o soul_n for_o ever_o love_n &_o adore_v admire_v and_o praise_v thou_o for_o thy_o infinite_a goodness_n &_o bounty_n in_o send_v thy_o own_o son_n from_o the_o high_a region_n of_o bliss_n to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o who_o submit_v to_o all_o the_o indignity_n of_o a_o sorrowful_a life_n and_o the_o injury_n and_o torture_n of_o a_o painful_a and_o accurse_a death_n have_v not_o only_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o dreadful_a and_o damn_v effect_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n but_o put_v we_o thereby_o into_o a_o undoubted_a capacity_n of_o be_v say_v appoint_v the_o use_n of_o such_o 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and_o convenient_a for_o we_o we_o sincere_o beg_v at_o thy_o hand_n for_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a in_o who_o holy_a name_n and_o word_n we_o pray_v unto_o thou_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n a_o evening_n prayer_n for_o family_n o_o lord_n the_o almighty_a creator_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o merciful_a redeemer_n of_o mankind_n who_o see_v our_o down_n lying_n and_o uprising_n and_o to_o who_o the_o darkness_n and_o light_n be_v both_o alike_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n of_o infinite_a purity_n and_o holiness_n nor_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v add_v to_o thy_o admirable_a perfection_n and_o essential_a glory_n by_o we_o or_o any_o of_o thy_o creature_n for_o thou_o reprove_v thy_o angel_n of_o folly_n and_o the_o heaven_n be_v impure_a before_o thou_o much_o more_o may_v the_o sense_n of_o our_o wretched_a estate_n and_o condition_n make_v we_o just_o ashamed_a and_o afraid_a to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o any_o sacrifice_n yet_o in_o great_a mercy_n to_o our_o soul_n thou_o hear_v prayer_n and_o thy_o power_n and_o goodness_n be_v every_o where_o manifest_a in_o the_o visible_a administration_n of_o thy_o providence_n we_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o to_o accept_v of_o this_o evening_n oblation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n which_o we_o desire_v with_o all_o humility_n to_o present_v a_o holy_a live_a and_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o through_o jesus_n christ_n we_o do_v confess_v o_o lord_n and_o in_o great_a bitterness_n of_o spirit_n lament_v and_o bewail_v our_o detestable_a impiety_n unworthiness_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n in_o that_o we_o have_v wilful_o trample_v upon_o thy_o sovereign_a power_n and_o authority_n by_o violate_v and_o transgress_v thy_o just_a and_o reasonable_a command_n reject_v all_o the_o bountiful_a tender_v of_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o obstinate_o despise_v the_o riches_n of_o thy_o forbearance_n and_o long_o suffer_v 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successful_a in_o