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shall_v end_v his_o life_n as_o heman_n do_v the_o precede_a psalm_n without_o comfort_n yet_o life_n eternal_a may_v make_v up_o the_o trouble_n of_o the_o wrestle_n of_o such_o a_o man_n â—…aith_n and_o soon_o recompense_v the_o loss_n of_o comfort_n in_o this_o life_n and_o yet_o such_o be_v the_o weakness_n even_o of_o champion_n like_o ethan_n as_o to_o vent_v some_o passionate_a expression_n in_o their_o trouble_n why_o have_v thou_o make_v all_o man_n in_o vain_a 4._o mortality_n and_o shortness_n of_o life_n be_v common_a to_o all_o man_n but_o to_o be_v stir_v up_o thereby_o to_o the_o more_o earnest_a seek_v of_o spiritual_a comfort_n and_o preparation_n for_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o child_n of_o god_n only_o such_o as_o the_o psalmist_n be_v who_o for_o this_o very_a end_n that_o he_o may_v have_v spiritual_a comfort_n draw_v a_o 〈◊〉_d from_o mortality_n what_o man_n be_v he_o that_o live_v and_o shall_v not_o see_v death_n from_o the_o three_o reason_n set_v down_o ver_fw-la 49._o take_v from_o the_o experience_n of_o mercy_n and_o swear_v promise_n make_v to_o david_n learn_v 1._o albeit_o a_o man_n be_v in_o never_o so_o hard_a a_o condition_n for_o his_o own_o case_n or_o the_o case_n of_o other_o godly_a person_n yet_o that_o which_o god_n have_v do_v and_o promise_v to_o do_v unto_o any_o believer_n may_v sustain_v he_o when_o he_o miss_v all_o comfort_n or_o appearance_n of_o it_o lord_n where_o be_v thy_o former_a love_a kindness_n unto_o david_n 2._o when_o the_o believer_n do_v miss_v the_o comfort_n which_o he_o or_o any_o other_o have_v get_v 〈◊〉_d of_o god_n he_o shall_v go_v to_o the_o same_o fountain_n to_o have_v some_o new_a experience_n thereof_o as_o the_o palmist_n example_n do_v teach_v 3._o the_o believer_n take_v god_n part_n against_o all_o doubt_n and_o disappearance_n of_o the_o perform_n of_o his_o promise_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o psalmist_n who_o when_o he_o be_v miss_v god_n former_a love_a kindness_n the_o continuance_n whereof_o be_v promise_v and_o swear_v he_o assert_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o promise_n say_v which_o thou_o swear_v unto_o david_n in_o thy_o truth_n from_o the_o four_o reason_n of_o his_o hope_n to_o have_v a_o gracious_a answer_n to_o his_o prayer_n take_v from_o the_o reproach_v of_o the_o enemy_n as_o it_o be_v set_v down_o ver_fw-la 50_o 51._o learn_v 1._o beside_o inward_a tentation_n unto_o misbelief_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n the_o lord_n people_n use_v to_o meet_v with_o the_o mock_n of_o the_o wicked_a insolent_o scorn_v their_o faith_n in_o god_n which_o as_o it_o vex_v the_o godly_a so_o be_v it_o take_v notice_n of_o by_o god_n remember_v lord_n the_o reproach_n of_o thy_o servant_n 2._o the_o mock_n of_o religion_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o church_n calamity_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o a_o terrible_a tentation_n as_o the_o adversary_n who_o do_v insult_v over_o religion_n be_v many_o and_o powerful_a to_o annoy_v god_n people_n and_o tread_v down_o religion_n remember_v the_o reproach_n of_o all_o the_o mighty_a people_n 3._o the_o reproach_n of_o religion_n and_o of_o the_o godly_a do_v lie_v near_o and_o shall_v lie_v near_o the_o heart_n of_o every_o lively_a member_n of_o the_o church_n remember_v the_o reproach_n which_o i_o do_v bear_v in_o my_o bosom_n 4._o such_o as_o do_v reproach_n religion_n and_o the_o godly_a in_o their_o calamity_n be_v god_n enemy_n and_o against_o they_o god_n be_v engage_v remember_v the_o reproach_n wherewith_o the_o enemy_n have_v reproach_v o_o lord_n 5._o the_o blasphemy_n which_o do_v strike_v against_o god_n promise_a salvation_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o progress_n of_o his_o kingdom_n be_v of_o all_o tentation_n most_o heavy_a and_o be_v resent_v of_o god_n
deserve_n at_o their_o hand_n our_o ill_a carriage_n in_o the_o cause_n and_o our_o deserve_a to_o be_v forsake_v and_o say_v in_o effect_n that_o the_o false_a friend_n or_o traitor_n have_v reason_n to_o be_v avenge_v on_o we_o and_o to_o oppose_v we_o in_o that_o cause_n and_o what_o can_v be_v heavy_a to_o a_o godly_a persecute_a person_n for_o this_o be_v a_o very_a exalt_v of_o the_o traitor_n against_o we_o neither_o be_v it_o he_o that_o hate_v i_o that_o do_v magnify_v himself_o against_o i_o 5._o among_o many_o friendly_a neighbour_n it_o have_v be_v the_o custom_n of_o godly_a and_o wise_a man_n to_o choose_v out_o some_o to_o be_v their_o most_o intimate_a friend_n who_o they_o will_v use_v most_o familiar_o and_o free_o who_o counsel_n they_o will_v take_v and_o most_o ready_o follow_v it_o be_v thou_o o_o man_n my_o equal_a my_o guide_n and_o my_o acquaintance_n 6._o to_o find_v a_o godly_a and_o wise_a man_n with_o who_o we_o may_v be_v free_a in_o all_o case_n of_o mind_n or_o conscience_n wherein_o we_o may_v fall_v to_o who_o we_o may_v free_o open_v our_o mind_n and_o be_v strengthen_v by_o he_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a refreshment_n and_o part_n of_o happiness_n and_o contentment_n we_o take_v sweet_a counsel_n together_o and_o walk_v unto_o the_o house_n of_o god_n in_o company_n 7._o a_o godly_a and_o wise_a man_n may_v be_v deceive_v in_o his_o choice_n by_o the_o close_a carriage_n of_o a_o hypocrite_n who_o because_o he_o have_v no_o sound_a principle_n of_o steadfastness_n in_o a_o good_a cause_n may_v both_o disappoint_v his_o friend_n and_o deceive_v himself_o also_o and_o so_o do_v that_o which_o he_o do_v not_o at_o first_o intend_v to_o do_v this_o disappointment_n to_o the_o godly_a be_v a_o very_a heavy_a affliction_n but_o it_o be_v thou_o a_o man_n my_o equal_a my_o guide_n ver._n 15._o let_v death_n seize_v upon_o they_o and_o let_v they_o go_v down_o quick_a into_o hell_n for_o wickedness_n be_v in_o their_o dwelling_n and_o among_o they_o from_o his_o prophetical_a imprecation_n against_o his_o enemy_n such_o as_o achitophel_n be_v to_o david_n and_o judas_n to_o christ_n and_o such_o like_a together_o with_o their_o follower_n and_o complice_n learn_v 1._o swift_a destruction_n be_v the_o reward_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n servant_n and_o special_o of_o treacherous_a apostate_n from_o a_o good_a cause_n as_o achitophel_n and_o iudaas_n latter_a end_n give_v example_n let_v death_n seize_v upon_o they_o and_o let_v they_o go_v down_o quick_a into_o hell_n 2._o such_o as_o give_v entertainment_n and_o lodging_n to_o wickedness_n shall_v have_v hell_n for_o their_o lodging_n where_o wickedness_n lodge_v for_o here_o it_o be_v give_v for_o a_o reason_n why_o the_o wicked_a shall_v go_v down_o to_o hell_n because_o wickedness_n be_v in_o their_o dwelling_n and_o among_o they_o 3._o what_o the_o lord_n have_v reveal_v to_o be_v his_o righteous_a decree_n the_o godly_a may_v warrantable_o subscribe_v unto_o it_o let_v death_n seize_v on_o they_o etc._n etc._n ver._n 16._o as_o for_o i_o i_o will_v call_v upon_o god_n and_o the_o lord_n shall_v save_v i_o 17._o evening_n and_o morning_n and_o at_o noon_n will_v i_o pray_v and_o cry_v aloud_o and_o he_o shall_v hear_v my_o voice_n in_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n he_o comfort_v himself_o in_o his_o resolution_n constant_o to_o depend_v on_o god_n and_o his_o confidence_n to_o find_v access_n in_o worship_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o right_a use_n of_o god_n judgement_n on_o the_o wicked_a for_o their_o wickedness_n be_v to_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n to_o worship_v he_o and_o depend_v upon_o he_o as_o david_n here_o resolve_v as_o for_o i_o i_o will_v call_v upon_o god_n 2._o a_o man_n may_v be_v sure_a to_o be_v save_v in_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o lord_n whatsoever_o shall_v befall_v the_o wicked_a i_o will_v call_v on_o god_n and_o the_o lord_n shall_v save_v i_o 3._o he_o who_o resolve_v to_o live_v upon_o god_n good_a will_n and_o furniture_n and_o hope_v to_o be_v save_v at_o last_o must_v resolve_v also_o to_o be_v constant_a servant_n and_o importunate_a in_o his_o daily_a worship_n and_o attendance_n on_o god_n evening_n and_o morning_n will_v i_o pray_v and_o cry_v aloud_o 4._o as_o it_o be_v needful_a upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o watch_v unto_o prayer_n and_o to_o entertain_v a_o frame_n of_o spirit_n fit_a for_o supplication_n so_o be_v it_o fit_a for_o give_v of_o ourselves_o more_o special_o and_o full_o to_o this_o work_n to_o have_v albeit_o not_o fix_v canoniâ—…k_a hour_n yet_o set_v time_n every_o day_n at_o or_o about_o which_o we_o may_v follow_v religious_a worship_n such_o as_o be_v morning_n evening_n and_o noon_n or_o any_o other_o time_n most_o fit_v for_o the_o work_n all_o circumstance_n be_v compare_v as_o here_o david_n resolution_n and_o example_n do_v teach_v we_o ver._n 18._o he_o have_v deliver_v my_o soul_n in_o peace_n from_o the_o battle_n that_o be_v against_o i_o for_o there_o be_v many_o with_o i_o his_o next_o encouragement_n be_v take_v from_o the_o experience_n of_o former_a delivery_n give_v to_o he_o by_o god_n whence_o learn_v 1._o then_o do_v we_o make_v good_a use_n of_o experience_n when_o we_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o thereby_o to_o believe_v the_o more_o for_o they_o in_o god_n and_o to_o call_v on_o he_o in_o all_o condition_n as_o david_n here_o give_v this_o he_o have_v deliver_v my_o soul_n as_o a_o reason_n of_o his_o former_a resolution_n 2._o in_o the_o midst_n of_o war_n the_o lord_n can_v keep_v a_o man_n as_o safe_a as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o peace_n and_o in_o extreme_a peril_n preserve_v he_o from_o danger_n he_o have_v deliver_v my_o soul_n in_o peace_n from_o the_o battle_n that_o â—…as_v against_o i_o 3_o he_o that_o depend_v upon_o god_n in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n albeit_o he_o have_v a_o host_n against_o he_o yet_o have_v he_o more_o with_o he_o when_o god_n be_v with_o he_o then_o can_v be_v against_o he_o he_o have_v deliver_v my_o soul_n for_o there_o be_v many_o with_o i_o ver._n 19_o god_n shall_v hear_v and_o afflict_v they_o even_o he_o that_o abide_v of_o old_a selah_n because_o they_o have_v no_o change_n therefore_o they_o fear_v not_o god_n 20._o he_o have_v put_v forth_o his_o hand_n against_o such_o as_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o he_o he_o have_v break_v his_o covenant_n 21._o the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n be_v smooth_a than_o butter_n but_o war_n be_v in_o his_o heart_n his_o word_n be_v soft_a than_o oil_n yet_o be_v they_o draw_v sword_n his_o three_o encouragement_n be_v take_v from_o assurance_n that_o god_n shall_v punish_v his_o enemy_n for_o their_o godless_a security_n bâ—…each_v of_o covenant_n and_o deep_a diâ—…mulation_n whence_o learn_v 1._o upon_o the_o complaint_n of_o the_o oppâ—…_n servant_n of_o god_n not_o only_o aâ—…e_v they_o deliver_v themâ—…lves_n but_o also_o their_o enemy_n be_v punish_v god_n shall_v â—…ear_v and_o afflict_v thâ—…_n 2._o god_n eternity_n and_o immutability_n be_v a_o sufficient_a groâ—…d_n of_o the_o maniâ—…station_n of_o his_o mercy_n to_o his_o own_o people_n and_o 〈◊〉_d against_o their_o enemy_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n god_n shall_v hear_v i_o and_o afflict_v they_o even_o he_o thâ—…_n abide_v of_o old_a sâ—…h_o 3._o the_o more_o gentle_o the_o lord_n deal_v with_o the_o wicked_a in_o not_o exâ—…cising_v they_o with_o so_o many_o cress_n outward_a and_o inward_a as_o he_o do_v his_o own_o the_o more_o godless_a be_v they_o the_o more_o seâ—…_n aâ—…e_v they_o and_o the_o more_o godless_a and_o secure_a they_o be_v the_o more_o certain_a be_v their_o vexation_n come_v he_o will_v afflict_v they_o sore_o because_o they_o have_v no_o change_n therefore_o they_o fear_v not_o god_n this_o be_v one_o reason_n of_o the_o lord_n pursue_v the_o wicked_a 4._o whoever_o he_o be_v that_o make_v a_o breach_n in_o the_o peace_n between_o himself_o and_o other_o shall_v have_v god_n for_o his_o pâ—…ty_n who_o shall_v not_o fail_v to_o afflict_v the_o peace-breaker_n he_o shall_v afflict_v they_o and_o namely_o the_o chief_a ring_n leader_n who_o have_v put_v forth_o their_o hand_n against_o such_o as_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o they_o and_o this_o be_v another_o reason_n of_o the_o lord_n punish_v of_o the_o enemy_n of_o his_o people_n 5._o the_o lord_n will_v make_v a_o quarrel_n and_o pursue_v for_o the_o breach_n of_o covenant_n in_o special_a because_o this_o be_v a_o most_o solemn_a confirmation_n of_o peace_n and_o wherein_o god_n have_v special_o interest_n to_o sâ—…e_v it_o perform_v or_o the_o breach_n of_o it_o punish_v he_o have_v break_v his_o covenant_n and_o this_o be_v the_o three_o reason_n of_o god_n punish_v false_a brethren_n
i_o speedy_o 6._o a_o upright_a servant_n albeit_o he_o be_v trouble_v for_o god_n cause_n and_o do_v miss_v comfort_n from_o god_n yet_o will_v he_o not_o change_v his_o master_n nor_o despair_n of_o his_o favour_n hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o thy_o servant_n for_o i_o be_o in_o trouble_n 7._o it_o be_v no_o limitation_n of_o god_n to_o press_v his_o haste_v to_o help_v when_o trouble_n press_v we_o so_o sore_o as_o we_o seem_v near_o to_o perish_v if_o he_o speedy_o prevent_v not_o hear_v i_o speedy_o ver._n 18._o draw_v nigh_o unto_o my_o soul_n and_o redeem_v it_o deliver_v i_o because_o of_o my_o enemy_n 19_o thou_o have_v know_v my_o reproach_n and_o my_o shame_n and_o my_o dishonour_n my_o adversary_n be_v all_o before_o thou_o 20._o reproach_n have_v break_v my_o heart_n and_o i_o be_o full_a of_o heaviness_n and_o i_o look_v for_o some_o to_o take_v pity_n but_o there_o be_v none_o and_o for_o comforter_n but_o i_o find_v none_o 21._o they_o give_v i_o alse_a gall_n for_o my_o meat_n and_o in_o my_o thirst_n they_o give_v i_o vinegar_n to_o drink_v in_o the_o six_o petition_n or_o six_o time_n he_o pray_v for_o obtain_v delivery_n whereunto_o he_o add_v reason_n take_v from_o the_o inhumanity_n and_o cruelty_n of_o his_o enemy_n and_o desertion_n of_o his_o friend_n and_o want_v of_o comfort_n from_o all_o man_n whence_o learn_v 1._o as_o strait_n do_v serve_v to_o drive_v the_o godly_a more_fw-mi and_o more_o near-hand_o to_o god_n so_o do_v they_o serve_v to_o prepare_v man_n for_o renew_a sense_n of_o communion_n with_o god_n or_o for_o god_n sensible_a draw_v more_o near-hand_o to_o they_o draw_v near_o unto_o my_o soul_n say_v he_o 2._o a_o new_a manifestation_n of_o god_n love_n to_o a_o soul_n be_v present_a relief_n and_o delivery_n whatsoever_o be_v the_o trouble_n draw_v near_o to_o my_o soul_n and_o redeem_v i_o 3._o in_o the_o delivery_n of_o god_n child_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o persecutor_n the_o lord_n do_v look_v not_o only_o to_o the_o necessity_n of_o his_o child_n but_o also_o to_o the_o insolent_a pride_n of_o the_o enemy_n in_o case_n they_o shall_v prevail_v deliver_v i_o because_o of_o my_o enemy_n 4._o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n be_v witness_n to_o all_o the_o suffering_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v a_o ground_n of_o patience_n under_o trouble_n and_o of_o hope_n to_o be_v deliuâ—…red_v thou_o have_v know_v my_o reproach_n and_o my_o shame_n and_o my_o dishonour_n my_o adversary_n be_v all_o before_o thou_o 5_o before_o a_o believer_n once_o enter_v in_o suffering_n and_o put_v upon_o his_o trial_n be_v deliver_v he_o shall_v be_v make_v very_o sensible_a of_o the_o weight_n of_o â—…rouble_n special_o of_o reproach_n and_o of_o his_o own_o weakness_n to_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o the_o cross_n alone_o reproach_n have_v break_v my_o heart_n and_o i_o be_o full_a of_o heaviness_n 6._o as_o a_o persecute_a saint_n may_v possible_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o common_a comfort_n pity_n and_o help_v from_o man_n so_o the_o less_o their_o comfort_n be_v on_o earth_n they_o may_v look_v for_o the_o more_o and_o ready_a comfort_n from_o god_n i_o look_v for_o some_o to_o take_v pity_n and_o there_o be_v nonâ—…_n and_o for_o comforter_n but_o i_o find_v none_o 7._o as_o the_o wicked_a be_v ready_a to_o add_v affliction_n to_o affliction_n unto_o the_o godly_a so_o must_v the_o godly_a ever_o look_v for_o it_o yea_o they_o must_v not_o think_v it_o strange_a to_o find_v the_o mean_n of_o natural_a life_n and_o ordiâ—…ary_a refreshment_n of_o the_o body_n make_v bitter_a to_o they_o by_o persecution_n they_o give_v i_o gall_n for_o my_o meat_n â—…hat_o be_v they_o make_v my_o natural_a refreshment_n tastelesse_a yea_o and_o bitter_a to_o i_o they_o give_v i_o caâ—…se_v of_o grief_n instead_o of_o comfort_v i_o 8._o as_o all_o the_o suffering_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v but_o shadow_n of_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n so_o be_v they_o all_o mitigate_v and_o sanctify_v in_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n upon_o who_o all_o the_o sufferingâ—…_n mention_v in_o this_o psalm_n be_v foretell_v that_o they_o shall_v fall_v for_o expiation_n of_o the_o sin_n and_o sanctify_v the_o cross_n of_o all_o his_o follower_n in_o my_o thirst_n they_o give_v i_o vinegar_n to_o drink_v be_v a_o prophecy_n of_o christ_n suffering_n on_o the_o crosse._n ver._n 22._o let_v their_o table_n become_v a_o snare_n before_o they_o and_o that_o which_o shall_v have_v be_v for_o their_o welfare_n let_v it_o become_v a_o trap_n 23._o let_v their_o eye_n be_v darkend_v that_o they_o see_v not_o and_o make_v their_o loin_n continual_o to_o shake_v 24._o pour_v out_o thy_o indignatian_n upon_o they_o and_o let_v thy_o wrathful_a anger_n take_v hold_v of_o they_o 25._o let_v their_o habitation_n be_v desolate_a and_o let_v none_o dwell_v in_o their_o tent_n this_o be_v the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n wherein_o the_o prophet_n as_o a_o type_n of_o christ_n by_o way_n of_o imprecation_n against_o his_o malicious_a enemy_n propehsy_v of_o the_o vengeance_n of_o god_n against_o all_o obstinate_a adversary_n and_o malicious_a persecutor_n of_o he_o whether_o in_o his_o own_o person_n or_o in_o his_o member_n and_o denounce_v ten_o plague_n or_o effect_n of_o god_n wrath_n to_o come_v upon_o they_o for_o their_o wickedness_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v this_o god_n shall_v curse_v all_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n unto_o the_o obstinate_a adversary_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o follower_n all_o these_o comfort_n shall_v serve_v to_o harden_v their_o heart_n in_o sin_n and_o lengthen_v their_o life_n therein_o till_o they_o fill_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o iniquity_n let_v theiâ—…_n table_n become_v a_o snare_n before_o they_o the_o second_o plague_n all_o the_o mean_v appoint_v for_o man_n conversion_n and_o salvation_n shall_v turn_v for_o the_o aggravate_v of_o their_o sin_n and_o just_a damnation_n and_o as_o all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o the_o good_a of_o those_o that_o love_n god_n so_o shall_v all_o thing_n work_v for_o the_o woe_n and_o wrack_n of_o god_n enemy_n that_o which_o shall_v have_v be_v for_o their_o welfare_n let_v it_o become_v a_o trap_n the_o three_o plague_n they_o shall_v not_o perceive_v the_o true_a intent_n of_o god_n work_n nor_o consider_v the_o day_n of_o their_o visitation_n let_v their_o eâ—…es_n be_v darken_v that_o they_o see_v not_o the_o four_o plague_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o peace_n to_o the_o wicked_a but_o as_o even_o in_o laughter_n their_o heart_n shall_v be_v sorrowful_a so_o also_o their_o conscience_n for_o fear_n shall_v never_o dare_v to_o abide_v the_o light_n of_o the_o lord_n word_n to_o be_v examine_v by_o it_o and_o even_o in_o their_o great_a prosperity_n they_o shall_v have_v perpetual_a secret_a fear_n smother_v it_o as_o they_o will_v make_v their_o loin_n continual_o to_o shake_v the_o five_o plague_n the_o threaten_a wrath_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v full_o execute_v against_o they_o and_o never_o depart_v from_o they_o when_o it_o be_v once_o pour_v out_o pour_v out_o thy_o indignation_n on_o they_o and_o let_v thy_o wrathful_a anger_n take_v hold_v of_o they_o the_o six_o plague_n be_v the_o curse_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v on_o their_o house_n and_o posterity_n and_o the_o place_n they_o have_v dwell_v in_o shall_v be_v abhor_v let_v their_o habitation_n be_v desolate_a and_o let_v none_o dwell_v in_o their_o tent_n ver._n 26._o for_o they_o persecute_v he_o who_o thou_o have_v smite_v and_o they_o talk_v to_o the_o grief_n of_o those_o who_o thou_o have_v wound_v he_o give_v a_o reason_n of_o those_o fearful_a imprecation_n on_o christ_n adversary_n because_o they_o be_v cruel_a in_o their_o persecution_n of_o he_o and_o of_o the_o godly_a even_o in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o affliction_n otherways_o send_v by_o god_n whence_o learn_v 1._o it_o consist_v well_o with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o his_o child_n even_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n jesus_n christ_n not_o be_v except_v to_o exercise_v they_o with_o sad_a calamity_n for_o bring_v to_o pass_v the_o work_n of_o man_n redemption_n by_o christ_n and_o for_o perfect_v of_o the_o sanctification_n and_o salvation_n of_o the_o redeem_v by_o christ_n of_o all_o of_o who_o now_o and_o then_o it_o may_v be_v say_v to_o god_n thou_o have_v smite_v he_o and_o they_o be_v those_o who_o thou_o have_v wound_v 2._o whatsoever_o may_v be_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o lord_n smite_v and_o wound_v his_o own_o child_n yet_o their_o wicked_a enemy_n have_v no_o just_a reason_n to_o malign_v they_o or_o to_o trouble_v they_o and_o therefore_o their_o trouble_v of_o god_n child_n be_v persecution_n they_o persecute_v he_o who_o thou_o have_v smite_v 3._o the_o very_a talk_n and_o
be_v the_o mercy_n that_o so_o often_o do_v forbear_v to_o destroy_v and_o when_o the_o frequency_n of_o sin_v and_o frequency_n of_o spare_v be_v number_v the_o reckon_n will_v not_o be_v easy_o end_v nor_o the_o number_n condescend_v upon_o how_o oft_o do_v they_o provoke_v he_o in_o the_o wilderness_n 7._o the_o sin_n of_o god_n people_n do_v great_o displease_v he_o and_o that_o so_o much_o the_o more_o as_o they_o be_v often_o repeat_v and_o commit_v contrary_a to_o what_o god_n kindness_n and_o care_n require_v of_o they_o how_o oft_o do_v they_o provoke_v he_o in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o grieve_v he_o in_o the_o desert_n where_o god_n give_v his_o daily_a presence_n lead_v they_o say_v they_o and_o protect_v they_o miraculous_o 8._o among_o other_o aggravation_n of_o sin_n this_o be_v not_o the_o least_o after_o conviction_n and_o correction_n and_o promise_v of_o amendment_n resolute_o to_o go_v back_o again_o to_o their_o vomit_n yea_o they_o urn_v back_o and_o tempt_v god_n 9_o the_o lord_n can_v endure_v that_o his_o people_n who_o ought_v whole_o to_o depend_v upon_o submit_v unto_o he_o and_o be_v rule_v by_o he_o shall_v prescribe_v as_o they_o please_v how_o and_o when_o he_o shall_v help_v they_o or_o set_v bound_n unto_o his_o power_n truth_n wisdom_n or_o mercy_n as_o if_o he_o can_v do_v no_o more_o than_o they_o conceive_v to_o be_v probable_a therefore_o be_v it_o put_v among_o the_o high_a aggravation_n of_o their_o sin_n they_o tempt_v and_o limit_v the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n ver._n 42._o they_o remember_v not_o his_o hand_n nor_o the_o day_n when_o he_o deliver_v they_o from_o the_o enemy_n 43._o how_o he_o have_v wrought_v his_o sign_n in_o egypt_n and_o his_o wonder_n in_o the_o field_n of_o zoan_n in_o the_o nine_o place_n from_o this_o to_o ver_fw-la 54._o he_o set_v down_o the_o prime_a cause_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n which_o follow_v upon_o it_o to_o wit_n they_o mark_v not_o nor_o make_v use_n of_o the_o difference_n which_o god_n do_v put_v between_o they_o and_o the_o egyptian_n who_o he_o do_v plague_n for_o their_o cause_n while_o he_o deliver_v they_o whence_o learn_v 1._o when_o the_o merciful_a proof_n of_o god_n respect_n unto_o we_o do_v not_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o god_n and_o tie_v we_o to_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o these_o experience_n will_v soon_o wear_v out_o if_o not_o out_o of_o common_a memory_n yet_o out_o of_o estimative_a and_o affectionate_a memory_n as_o here_o they_o remember_v not_o his_o hand_n nor_o the_o day_n when_o he_o deliver_v they_o from_o the_o enemy_n 2._o as_o the_o right_a remembrance_n of_o former_a mercy_n may_v be_v a_o bridle_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o a_o confirmation_n of_o faith_n against_o all_o doubt_n and_o suspicion_n of_o god_n good_a will_n to_o we_o so_o the_o not_o right_o remember_v of_o experience_n of_o god_n respect_v show_v unto_o we_o do_v prove_v a_o inlet_n to_o many_o wicked_a mastaking_n of_o god_n and_o disobedience_n to_o he_o for_o here_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o former_a sin_n and_o plague_n be_v render_v to_o be_v this_o they_o remember_v not_o his_o hand_n nor_o the_o day_n when_o he_o deliver_v they_o from_o the_o enemy_n 3._o not_o remember_v the_o lord_n word_n and_o work_v affectionate_o and_o with_o purpose_n and_o endeavour_v to_o make_v right_a use_n thereof_o be_v in_o the_o lord_n account_v no_o remembrance_n of_o he_o in_o effect_n for_o of_o this_o people_n who_o can_v well_o tell_v the_o story_n of_o their_o come_n out_o of_o egypt_n and_o so_o have_v a_o common_a remembrance_n thereof_o the_o lord_n say_v they_o remember_v not_o his_o hand_n nor_o the_o day_n when_o he_o deliver_v they_o from_o the_o enemy_n 4_o sign_n and_o wonder_n once_o do_v for_o confirmation_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o true_a god_n and_o his_o covenant_n and_o true_a religion_n shall_v suâ—…e_v in_o all_o time_n and_o age_n after_o for_o that_o end_n and_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o tempt_v god_n still_o to_o do_v more_o wonder_n for_o confirmation_n of_o that_o truth_n they_o remember_v not_o how_o he_o have_v wrought_v his_o sign_n in_o egypt_n and_o his_o wonder_n in_o the_o field_n of_o zoan_n 5._o the_o lord_n plague_n on_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o church_n be_v right_o remember_v shall_v warn_v god_n people_n to_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o depend_v upon_o he_o submit_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o be_v wary_a to_o contend_v with_o he_o which_o use_n when_o it_o be_v not_o make_v it_o give_v a_o ground_n of_o challenge_n they_o remember_v not_o how_o he_o have_v wrought_v his_o sign_n in_o egyt_n and_o his_o wonder_n in_o the_o field_n of_o zoan_n ver._n 4._o and_o have_v turn_v their_o river_n into_o blood_n and_o their_o flood_n that_o they_o can_v not_o drink_v 45._o he_o send_v divers_a sort_n of_o fly_n among_o they_o which_o devour_v they_o and_o frog_n which_o destroy_v they_o 46._o he_o give_v also_o their_o increase_n unto_o the_o caterpillar_n and_o their_o labour_n unto_o the_o locust_n 47._o he_o destroy_v their_o vine_n with_o hail_n and_o their_o sycamore-tree_n with_o frost_n 48._o he_o give_v up_o their_o cattle_n also_o to_o the_o hail_n and_o their_o flock_n to_o hot_a thunderbolt_n 49._o he_o cast_v upon_o they_o the_o fierceness_n of_o his_o anger_n wrath_n and_o indignation_n and_o trouble_v by_o send_v evil_a angel_n among_o they_o 50._o he_o make_v a_o way_n to_o his_o anger_n he_o spare_v not_o their_o soul_n from_o death_n but_o give_v their_o life_n over_o to_o the_o pestilence_n 51._o and_o smite_v all_o the_o firstborn_a in_o egypt_n the_o chief_a of_o their_o strength_n in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o ham._n he_o number_v out_o sundry_a plague_n pour_v out_o upon_o the_o egyptian_n whereby_o the_o israelite_n shall_v have_v be_v wise_a from_o ver_fw-la 44._o learn_v 1._o the_o mean_n of_o man_n life_n comfort_n wealth_n and_o defence_n can_v stand_v they_o in_o no_o stead_n when_o god_n have_v a_o controversy_n against_o they_o the_o lord_n can_v deprive_v they_o of_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o and_o turn_v benefit_n into_o the_o mean_n of_o their_o grief_n and_o vexation_n as_o he_o do_v the_o water_n of_o egypt_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o life_n and_o wealth_n unto_o they_o he_o turn_v their_o river_n into_o blood_n and_o their_o flood_n that_o they_o can_v not_o drink_v 2._o by_o what_o mean_v people_n do_v sin_n and_o provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o wrath_n he_o can_v by_o the_o same_o mean_n punish_v they_o as_o the_o egyptian_n have_v defile_v their_o river_n with_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o infant_n of_o israel_n so_o god_n do_v make_v their_o river_n speak_v their_o sin_n and_o threaten_v their_o death_n he_o turn_v their_o river_n into_o blood_n and_o their_o flood_n that_o they_o can_v not_o drink_v from_o ver_n 45_o learn_v 1._o the_o mean_a and_o base_a of_o the_o creature_n do_v declare_v the_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v useless_a that_o they_o lie_v as_o it_o be_v in_o garrison_n among_o man_n to_o be_v send_v out_o in_o party_n upon_o service_n as_o the_o god_n of_o host_n be_v please_v to_o give_v order_n he_o send_v divers_a sort_n of_o fly_n among_o they_o and_o frog_n 2._o fly_n and_o frog_n and_o every_o mean_a vermin_n be_v too_o sore_o for_o man_n when_o god_n do_v arm_v they_o to_o avenge_v his_o quarrel_n he_o send_v out_o fly_v which_o devour_v they_o and_o frog_n which_o destroy_v they_o that_o be_v which_o be_v about_o to_o destroy_v they_o and_o be_v able_a enough_o for_o the_o work_n and_o be_v acknowledge_v to_o be_v so_o by_o the_o egyptian_n who_o do_v reckon_v themselves_o lose_v man_n if_o these_o army_n shall_v not_o be_v take_v off_o they_o from_o ver_fw-la 46_o 47_o 48._o learn_v 1._o when_o god_n be_v not_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v the_o giver_n of_o corn_n and_o cattle_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o ground_n by_o a_o right_n use_v of_o they_o he_o will_v be_v know_v to_o be_v the_o giver_n thereof_o by_o remove_v of_o they_o he_o destroy_v their_o increase_n labour_n vine_n and_o cattle_n 2._o the_o lord_n have_v mean_n how_o to_o destroy_v and_o take_v away_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o ground_n and_o other_o serviceable_a creature_n at_o his_o pleasure_n the_o caterpillar_n the_o locust_n quail_n frost_n and_o thunderbolt_n from_o ver_fw-la 49._o learn_v 1._o the_o plague_n of_o god_n enemy_n be_v out_o of_o mere_a justice_n and_o not_o from_o fatherly_a love_n as_o the_o stroke_n of_o his_o own_o choose_a be_v he_o cast_v upon_o the_o egyptian_n the_o fierceness_n of_o his_o anger_n 2._o trouble_v of_o itself_o be_v not_o so_o heavy_a as_o when_o indignation_n and_o wrath_n be_v join_v with_o it_o or_o
word_n and_o ordinance_n for_o his_o worship_n to_o a_o people_n and_o they_o will_v cast_v away_o this_o rule_n and_o make_v another_o to_o themselves_o it_o be_v a_o tempt_a of_o god_n and_o a_o strive_v with_o the_o most_o high_a god_n whether_o he_o shall_v direct_v they_o or_o they_o shall_v direct_v he_o in_o the_o mean_n of_o his_o worship_n they_o provoke_v the_o most_o high_a god_n how_o they_o keep_v 〈◊〉_d his_o testimonieâ—…_n 3._o alter_a or_o change_v the_o â—…orme_n of_o worship_n which_o god_n hâ—…th_v appoint_v be_v a_o relinquish_a of_o god_n and_o his_o way_n a_o point_n of_o treacheâ—…y_n against_o he_o and_o a_o notable_a bâ—…each_n of_o covenant_n they_o keep_v not_o his_o testimony_n but_o turn_v back_o and_o deal_v unfaithful_o 4._o follow_v of_o antiquity_n in_o a_o error_n be_v so_o far_o from_o the_o excuse_v of_o sin_n that_o it_o make_v the_o child_n liable_a to_o their_o father_n debt_n and_o deserve_a punishment_n because_o they_o approve_v their_o father_n and_o their_o deed_n above_o god_n and_o god_n testimony_n they_o deal_v unfaithful_o like_o their_o father_n 5._o the_o service_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v like_o a_o bow_n they_o will_v do_v nothing_o command_v but_o by_o compulsion_n and_o like_o a_o deceitful_a bow_n which_o 〈◊〉_d it_o have_v a_o cast_n or_o throw_v in_o it_o and_o do_v shift_v the_o arrow_n asâ—…de_v from_o the_o mark_n whereunto_o it_o be_v direct_v so_o they_o will_v aim_v at_o another_o mâ—…k_n than_o god_n do_v direct_v they_o unto_o they_o be_v turn_v aside_o like_o a_o deceitful_a bow_n 6._o the_o alteration_n of_o the_o rule_n of_o worship_n prescribe_v by_o god_n be_v a_o provocation_n of_o god_n to_o anger_n be_v it_o but_o in_o a_o circumstance_n they_o provoke_v he_o to_o angâ—…_n with_o their_o high_a place_n 7._o such_o as_o take_v libeâ—…ty_n to_o themselves_o to_o depart_v from_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n in_o the_o less_o will_v depart_v also_o from_o he_o in_o the_o great_a they_o provoke_v god_n to_o anger_n with_o their_o high_a place_n and_o move_v he_o to_o jealousy_n with_o their_o grave_a image_n 8_o howsoever_o man_n do_v dream_n that_o they_o may_v make_v good_a use_n of_o picture_n &_o grave_a image_n to_o further_o they_o in_o devotion_n and_o the_o service_n of_o god_n who_o be_v represent_v thereby_o and_o that_o they_o mind_n not_o to_o communicate_v any_o of_o his_o worship_n to_o the_o image_n yet_o the_o lord_n do_v count_v that_o religious_a use_n of_o image_n no_o less_o than_o adultery_n and_o matter_n of_o bitter_a provocation_n as_o the_o word_n import_v partly_o because_o it_o be_v impossible_a not_o to_o communicate_v divine_a worship_n to_o the_o image_n before_o whiâ—…h_v a_o man_n do_v bow_v himself_o of_o purpose_n to_o be_v stir_v up_o by_o it_o to_o worsâ—…p_v god_n represent_v by_o it_o partly_o because_o the_o deviser_n and_o user_n of_o this_o sort_n of_o relative_a worship_n haâ—…h_v thrust_v himself_o in_o the_o lord_n place_n to_o who_o only_o it_o belong_v to_o prescribe_v how_o he_o will_v be_v worship_v or_o at_o least_o he_o have_v admit_v another_o lord_n then_o god_n in_o the_o appoint_v of_o the_o mean_n of_o religion_n and_o partly_o because_o the_o lord_n express_o declare_v that_o by_o grave_a image_n he_o be_v provoke_v just_o to_o jealousy_n therefore_o say_v he_o they_o move_v he_o to_o jealousy_n with_o their_o grâ—…ven_a image_n ver._n 59_o when_o god_n hear_v this_o he_o be_v wrath_n and_o great_o aâ—…horred_a israel_n 60._o so_o that_o he_o forsake_v the_o tabernacle_n of_o shiloh_n the_o tent_n which_o he_o place_v among_o man_n 61._o and_o deliver_v his_o strength_n into_o captivity_n and_o his_o glory_n into_o the_o enemy_n hanâ—…_n 62._o he_o give_v his_o people_n over_o also_o unto_o the_o sword_n and_o be_v wroth_a with_o his_o inheritance_n 63._o the_o fire_n consume_v their_o young_a man_n and_o their_o maiden_n be_v not_o give_v to_o marriage_n 64._o their_o priest_n fall_v by_o the_o sword_n and_o their_o widow_n make_v no_o lamentation_n in_o the_o twelve_o place_n he_o declare_v how_o the_o lord_n wrath_n be_v kindle_v v_o 59_o and_o how_o he_o take_v his_o ark_n from_o shiloh_n where_o it_o be_v abuse_v in_o elies_n time_n ver_fw-la 60._o and_o give_v his_o â—…rk_n the_o sign_n of_o his_o strength_n or_o powerful_a presence_n among_o they_o into_o the_o philistine_n hand_n ver_fw-la 61._o make_v his_o people_n fall_v in_o battle_n ver_fw-la 62._o the_o young_a man_n die_v in_o battle_n and_o so_o maid_n want_v match_n ver_fw-la 63._o their_o priest_n be_v slay_v and_o their_o wife_n make_v no_o lamentation_n for_o they_o 1_o sam._n 4._o 22._o in_o comparison_n of_o great_a loss_n ver_fw-la 64._o whence_o learn_v 1._o corrupt_v of_o god_n worship_n and_o ordinance_n be_v a_o sin_n cry_v so_o judgement_n which_o voice_n god_n will_v answer_v when_o god_n hear_v this_o he_o be_v wroth_a 2._o the_o lord_n go_v not_o rash_o to_o judgement_n but_o as_o it_o be_v after_o perfect_a understanding_n of_o the_o cause_n when_o god_n hear_v this_o he_o be_v wroth_a 3._o be_v a_o people_n or_o person_n never_o so_o dear_a to_o god_n superstition_n and_o imagery_n and_o abuse_v of_o his_o public_a worship_n will_v provoke_v he_o to_o jealousy_n against_o they_o and_o draw_v forth_o such_o judgement_n as_o will_v speak_v the_o lord_n abhor_v they_o for_o that_o sin_n and_o he_o great_o abhor_a israel_n from_o ver_n 60._o learn_v 1_o when_o the_o public_a ordinance_n the_o token_n of_o the_o lord_n presence_n be_v remove_v from_o any_o place_n the_o lord_n remove_v and_o forsake_v that_o place_n so_o that_o he_o forsake_v the_o tabernacle_n of_o shiloh_n where_o the_o ark_n have_v be_v till_o elies_n death_n 2._o it_o be_v in_o vain_a for_o any_o to_o boast_v of_o god_n presence_n in_o any_o place_n when_o once_o his_o public_a ordinance_n be_v pollute_v he_o forsake_v shiloh_n the_o tent_n which_o he_o place_v among_o man_n from_o ver_fw-la 61._o learn_v 1._o when_o god_n people_n abuse_v religion_n and_o pollute_v his_o ordinance_n no_o wonder_n he_o make_v their_o open_a enemy_n to_o deprive_v they_o thereof_o as_o here_o we_o see_v 2._o the_o lord_n people_n can_v promise_v unto_o themselves_o the_o continuance_n of_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o lord_n strength_n and_o the_o lord_n glory_n among_o they_o long_o than_o they_o do_v esteem_v of_o he_o and_o advance_v he_o as_o their_o glory_n and_o their_o strength_n for_o when_o israel_n tempt_v god_n keep_v not_o his_o testimony_n and_o move_v he_o to_o jealousy_n he_o deliver_v over_o his_o strength_n into_o captivity_n and_o his_o glory_n into_o the_o enemy_n hand_n from_o ver_fw-la 62._o learn_v when_o enemy_n get_v advantage_n against_o god_n people_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o provocation_n of_o god_n and_o when_o the_o enemy_n of_o religion_n get_v power_n over_o god_n people_n so_o far_o as_o to_o deprive_v they_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o religion_n the_o lord_n anger_n will_v be_v more_o against_o his_o people_n who_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o wrath_n then_o against_o the_o enemy_n who_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o the_o execution_n of_o the_o wrath_n and_o therefore_o beside_o the_o take_n away_o of_o his_o ordinance_n from_o his_o people_n he_o will_v send_v his_o vengeance_n upon_o they_o also_o he_o give_v his_o people_n over_o also_o unto_o the_o sword_n and_o be_v wroth_a with_o his_o inheritance_n from_o ver_fw-la 63._o learn_v 1._o when_o the_o lord_n send_v the_o sword_n on_o a_o land_n he_o can_v soon_o consume_v the_o flower_n of_o the_o youth_n as_o with_o a_o fire_n the_o fire_n câ—…nsumed_v the_o young_a man_n 2._o when_o religion_n be_v overthrow_v among_o god_n people_n let_v not_o the_o commonwealth_n think_v to_o stand_v when_o god_n give_v his_o glory_n into_o the_o enemy_n hand_n he_o â—…ave_v his_o people_n over_o also_o unto_o the_o sword_n and_o the_o fire_n consume_v their_o young_a man_n 3_o when_o god_n people_n by_o abuse_v of_o religion_n do_v provoke_v god_n against_o they_o it_o shall_v be_v no_o wonder_n if_o god_n give_v they_o such_o sad_a blow_n by_o their_o enemy_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o hope_n for_o one_o age_n at_o least_o to_o recover_v their_o estate_n and_o no_o wonder_n if_o there_o be_v fearful_a appearance_n also_o of_o cut_v off_o the_o posterity_n the_o fire_n consume_v their_o young_a man_n and_o their_o maiden_n be_v not_o give_v to_o marriage_n from_o ver_fw-la 64._o learn_v 1._o it_o be_v among_o the_o fearful_a token_n of_o god_n displeasure_n against_o a_o land_n when_o he_o remove_v his_o minister_n from_o they_o especial_o when_o the_o good_a be_v take_v away_o with_o the_o bad_a their_o priest_n fall_v by_o the_o sword_n 2._o when_o the_o minister_n be_v the_o abuser_n of_o religion_n
and_o chief_a in_o the_o provocation_n no_o wonder_n to_o see_v they_o also_o exemplary_o punish_v for_o as_o hophni_n and_o â—…hinehas_n make_v the_o sacrifice_n to_o be_v snuff_v at_o so_o god_n make_v their_o carcase_n fall_v in_o the_o battle_n their_o priest_n fall_v by_o the_o sword_n 3._o when_o god_n wrath_n break_v forth_o against_o his_o own_o people_n for_o their_o provocation_n he_o can_v make_v public_a calamity_n so_o great_a as_o they_o shall_v swallow_v up_o domestic_a misery_n yea_o he_o can_v make_v those_o that_o live_v and_o be_v reserve_v from_o the_o sword_n so_o weary_a of_o their_o life_n as_o they_o shall_v reckon_v the_o dead_a to_o be_v more_o happy_a than_o the_o live_n their_o priest_n fall_v by_o the_o sword_n and_o their_o widow_n make_v no_o lamentation_n ver._n 65._o then_o the_o lord_n awake_v as_o one_o out_o of_o sleep_n and_o like_o a_o mighty_a man_n that_o shout_v by_o reason_n of_o â—…e_n 66._o and_o he_o smite_v his_o enemy_n in_o the_o hinder_a part_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d put_v they_o to_o a_o perpetual_a reproach_n in_o the_o thirteen_o place_n he_o show_v how_o notwithstanding_o of_o all_o the_o former_a provocation_n and_o sore_a judgement_n the_o lord_n of_o his_o own_o free_a grace_n by_o take_v vengeance_n upon_o his_o enemy_n restore_v his_o people_n to_o the_o privilege_n of_o church_n and_o kingdom_n whence_o learn_v 1._o howsoever_o the_o lord_n people_n draw_v on_o judgement_n upon_o themselves_o and_o deserve_v to_o be_v leave_v in_o their_o misery_n yet_o god_n of_o his_o free_a and_o constant_a love_n to_o they_o send_v relief_n when_o they_o least_o expect_v as_o here_o be_v to_o be_v see_v when_o his_o people_n be_v in_o a_o most_o desperate_a condition_n then_o the_o lord_n awake_v 2._o as_o people_n do_v sleep_v secure_o in_o their_o sin_n when_o god_n do_v call_v they_o to_o repentance_n so_o it_o be_v justice_n with_o god_n to_o misken_fw-mi they_o in_o their_o calamity_n and_o to_o be_v unto_o they_o as_o one_o asleep_o as_o here_o he_o be_v describe_v 3._o god_n do_v not_o so_o far_o wink_v at_o the_o trouble_n of_o his_o own_o people_n but_o the_o cry_n of_o their_o misery_n and_o the_o insolency_n of_o the_o enemy_n against_o they_o will_v awake_v he_o when_o israel_n be_v now_o as_o a_o lose_a people_n and_o their_o enemy_n have_v take_v god_n ark_n then_o the_o lord_n awake_v as_o one_o out_o of_o sleep_n and_o like_o a_o mighty_a man_n that_o shout_v because_o of_o wine_n 4._o whatsoever_o weak_a similitude_n the_o scripture_n use_v to_o make_v we_o conceive_v somewhat_o of_o the_o lord_n operation_n yet_o must_v we_o always_o think_v of_o he_o as_o beseem_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o majesty_n leave_v the_o imperfection_n of_o the_o creature_n from_o which_o the_o similitude_n be_v borrow_v as_o the_o dregs_o of_o the_o comparison_n to_o rest_v with_o the_o creature_n itself_o as_o here_o we_o be_v lead_v to_o do_v except_o we_o shall_v think_v blasphemous_a thought_n of_o god_n 5._o albeit_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n people_n may_v be_v at_o ease_n when_o his_o people_n be_v in_o trouble_n and_o lie_v under_o their_o foot_n yet_o god_n will_v arise_v in_o due_a time_n and_o punish_v they_o the_o lord_n awake_v and_o smite_v his_o enemy_n in_o the_o hinder_a part_n 6._o the_o dishonour_n do_v to_o god_n and_o to_o god_n people_n be_v but_o for_o a_o time_n and_o be_v short_o remove_v but_o the_o recompense_n of_o the_o enemy_n which_o do_v dishonour_n god_n be_v perpetual_a and_o everlasting_a he_o smite_v his_o enemy_n in_o the_o hinder_a part_n to_o wit_n with_o emerods_n and_o a_o bloody_a flux_n and_o so_o he_o pâ—…â—…hom_v to_o a_o perpetual_a reproach_n ver._n 67._o moreover_o he_o refuse_v the_o tabernacle_n of_o joseph_n and_o choose_v not_o the_o tribe_n of_o ephraim_n 68_o but_o choose_v the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n the_o mount_n zion_n which_o he_o love_v 69._o and_o he_o build_v his_o sanctuary_n like_o high_a palace_n like_o the_o earth_n which_o he_o have_v establish_v for_o ever_o 70._o he_o choose_v david_n also_o his_o servant_n and_o take_v he_o from_o the_o sheepfold_n 71._o from_o follow_v the_o ewe_n great_a with_o young_a he_o bring_v he_o to_o feed_v jacob_n his_o people_n and_o israel_n his_o inheritance_n 72._o so_o he_o feed_v they_o according_a to_o the_o integrity_n of_o his_o heart_n and_o guide_v they_o by_o the_o faithfulness_n of_o his_o hand_n in_o the_o last_o place_n be_v set_v down_o how_o albeit_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o return_v to_o shiloh_n with_o his_o ark_n ver_fw-la 67._o yet_o he_o stay_v in_o the_o land_n among_o his_o people_n and_o place_v his_o ark_n in_o jerusalem_n and_o build_v himself_o a_o glorious_a temple_n and_o sanctuary_n on_o zion_n ver_fw-la 68_o 69._o and_o settle_v his_o people_n under_o the_o government_n of_o david_n a_o type_n of_o christ_n exalt_v from_o a_o humble_a and_o low_a condition_n to_o be_v king_n of_o israel_n ver_n 70_o 71._o by_o who_o the_o people_n be_v well_o govern_v ver_fw-la 72._o from_o ver_fw-la 67_o 68_o learn_v 1._o the_o lord_n can_v so_o temper_v his_o justice_n and_o mercy_n in_o his_o deal_n with_o his_o people_n as_o the_o effect_n of_o both_o shall_v be_v manifest_a because_o he_o be_v so_o dishonour_v in_o shiloh_n he_o will_v have_v his_o justice_n see_v in_o not_o suffer_v his_o ark_n to_o come_v there_o again_o any_o more_o moreover_o he_o refuse_v the_o tabernacle_n of_o joseph_n and_o choose_v not_o the_o tribe_n of_o ephraim_n to_o wit_n for_o the_o tribe_n that_o he_o will_v most_o respect_n or_o where_o he_o will_v have_v the_o residence_n of_o his_o ark_n to_o be_v there_o be_v his_o justice_n again_o he_o will_v not_o forsake_v the_o land_n or_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n altogether_o but_o will_v dwell_v in_o some_o other_o part_n of_o the_o land_n and_o will_v take_v another_o tribe_n to_o have_v the_o chief_a evidence_n of_o his_o respect_n show_v unto_o they_o but_o he_o choose_v the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n there_o be_v his_o mercy_n with_o a_o insinuation_n of_o the_o main_a mean_n of_o the_o mercy_n which_o be_v the_o come_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n out_o of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n thus_o god_n will_v not_o depart_v from_o israel_n and_o yet_o he_o will_v noâ—…_n be_v find_v save_o in_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n out_o of_o which_o come_v christ_n the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o mercy_n to_o all_o israel_n who_o shall_v seek_v unto_o god_n through_o he_o 2._o whatsoever_o be_v the_o privilege_n of_o the_o church_n universal_a yet_o no_o particular_a place_n be_v to_o privilege_a but_o god_n will_v leave_v it_o and_o take_v another_o to_o dwell_v in_o when_o he_o be_v provoke_v in_o 〈◊〉_d particular_a place_n to_o forsake_v it_o for_o the_o dishonour_n do_v to_o his_o majesty_n in_o shiloh_n he_o resuse_v the_o tabernacle_n of_o joseph_n he_o refuse_v thâ—…_n his_o ark_n the_o chief_a sign_n of_o his_o presence_n shall_v have_v its_o residence_n any_o more_o in_o the_o bound_n of_o ephraim_n or_o manasseh_n the_o son_n of_o joseph_n 3._o the_o cause_n why_o god_n choose_v unto_o any_o privilege_n one_o tribe_n more_o than_o another_o or_o one_o person_n rather_o than_o another_o or_o one_o place_n rather_o than_o another_o be_v only_o his_o own_o free_a will_n grace_n and_o love_n he_o choose_v the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n the_o mount_n siou_n which_o he_o love_v from_o ver_fw-la 69._o learn_v 1._o in_o the_o type_n of_o the_o build_n of_o the_o temple_n on_o mount_n zion_n we_o be_v teach_v that_o the_o church_n of_o god_n be_v his_o own_o edifice_n who_o ever_o be_v the_o workman_n who_o he_o in_o his_o providence_n do_v employ_v to_o build_v it_o therefore_o be_v it_o say_v he_o build_v his_o sanctuary_n like_o high_a palace_n 2._o albeit_o the_o lord_n church_n may_v have_v many_o trouble_n and_o commotion_n in_o it_o yet_o shall_v it_o endure_v and_o not_o be_v overthrow_v utter_o for_o ever_o he_o build_v his_o sanctuary_n as_o the_o earth_n which_o he_o have_v establish_v for_o ever_o from_o ver._n 70_o 71._o learn_v 1._o the_o church_n shall_v not_o want_v a_o king_n to_o defend_v and_o protect_v she_o for_o god_n have_v his_o own_o choose_a servant_n appoint_v for_o the_o purpose_n as_o for_o the_o typical_a kingdom_n of_o israel_n he_o have_v david_n so_o for_o the_o church_n universal_a represent_v by_o the_o type_n he_o have_v appoint_v christ_n the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n who_o take_v his_o humane_a nature_n of_o the_o lineage_n of_o david_n to_o be_v king_n mystical_a in_o zion_n for_o ever_o to_o be_v a_o type_n of_o who_o he_o do_v choose_v david_n his_o servant_n 2._o the_o lord_n to_o the_o intent_n he_o may_v not_o only_o show_v his_o sovereign_a power_n whereby_o he_o can_v raise_v
again_o o_o god_n of_o host_n and_o cause_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v and_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v in_o the_o second_o place_n the_o church_n lament_v the_o lord_n wrath_n manifest_v first_o in_o answer_v their_o prayer_n with_o indignation_n ver_fw-la 4._o second_o by_o increase_v of_o their_o woeful_a misery_n without_o consolation_n ver_fw-la 5._o and_o three_o by_o make_v they_o the_o matter_n of_o their_o enemy_n strife_n among_o themselves_o which_o of_o they_o shall_v have_v mean_a hebrew_n to_o be_v their_o slave_n and_o the_o object_n of_o their_o enemy_n sport_n when_o they_o have_v part_v the_o prey_n among_o they_o ver_fw-la 6._o after_o which_o he_o repeat_v the_o former_a prayer_n for_o repentance_n and_o for_o delivery_n ver_fw-la 7._o from_o the_o first_o part_n of_o their_o complaint_n and_o lamentation_n set_v down_o ver_fw-la 4._o learn_v 1._o the_o people_n of_o god_n may_v in_o their_o affliction_n put_v up_o prayer_n to_o god_n which_o he_o will_v not_o accept_v to_o wit_n prayer_n for_o remove_v of_o judgement_n when_o they_o have_v not_o repent_v the_o sin_n which_o draw_v on_o the_o judgement_n yea_o they_o may_v pray_v long_o and_o be_v instant_a in_o such_o prayer_n and_o not_o receive_v a_o comfortable_a answer_n yea_o they_o may_v find_v their_o prayer_n answer_v with_o evidence_v of_o god_n displease_v such_o prayer_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o be_v angry_a against_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o people_n 2._o when_o god_n do_v not_o answer_v the_o prayer_n of_o his_o people_n in_o their_o affliction_n the_o afflied_a must_v not_o cease_v to_o pray_v on_o still_o neither_o may_v the_o true_o godly_a among_o they_o cease_v to_o deal_v with_o god_n for_o his_o afflict_a people_n join_v in_o external_a covenant_n with_o they_o but_o must_v continue_v and_o be_v still_o instant_a with_o god_n as_o here_o they_o do_v for_o how_o long_o will_v thou_o be_v angry_a against_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o people_n be_v a_o part_n of_o their_o prayer_n notwithstanding_o that_o god_n seem_v angry_a at_o their_o prayer_n 3._o as_o god_n supremacy_n over_o all_o the_o host_n of_o the_o creature_n make_v his_o wrath_n more_o terrible_a to_o the_o supplicant_n so_o shall_v it_o make_v the_o supplicant_n more_o instant_a in_o prayer_n and_o more_o loath_a to_o take_v a_o refusal_n to_o his_o supplication_n as_o here_o it_o do_v o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o be_v angry_a against_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o people_n 4._o we_o be_v not_o always_o to_o look_v after_o a_o present_a answer_n to_o our_o prayer_n but_o must_v wait_v on_o so_o long_o as_o god_n please_v not_o to_o answer_v yea_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o after_o a_o believer_n have_v begin_v to_o humble_v himself_o god_n may_v send_v messenger_n after_o messenger_n of_o more_o and_o more_o appearance_n of_o wrath_n but_o we_o must_v resolve_v as_o to_o wrestle_v with_o all_o difficulty_n so_o also_o with_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n anger_n against_o we_o yea_o and_o that_o against_o our_o prayer_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o be_v angry_a against_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o people_n from_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o lamentation_n ver_fw-la 5._o learn_v 1._o when_o god_n people_n will_v not_o mourn_v for_o sin_n in_o time_n as_o penitent_n no_o wonder_n he_o drive_v they_o to_o mourn_v for_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o sin_n in_o sad_a affliction_n thou_o feed_v they_o with_o the_o bread_n of_o tear_n 2._o we_o be_v more_o sensible_a of_o the_o evil_a of_o trouble_n then_o of_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n the_o tear_n of_o repentance_n be_v very_o rare_a and_o soon_o dâ—…ied_v up_o but_o the_o tear_n of_o sorrow_n for_o affliction_n do_v easy_o flow_v as_o affliction_n increase_v or_o continue_v and_o that_o in_o god_n wise_a dispensation_n that_o worldly_a sorrow_n for_o affliction_n may_v drive_v we_o to_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o offend_v of_o god_n thou_o feed_v they_o with_o the_o bread_n of_o tear_n 3._o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o creature_n yea_o of_o necessary_a food_n may_v be_v overcome_v and_o swallow_v up_o by_o trouble_n and_o worldly_a sorrow_n and_o that_o in_o god_n wise_a dispensation_n that_o man_n may_v learn_v to_o hunger_n and_o thiâ—…st_n for_o heavenly_a and_o strong_a consolation_n as_o it_o befall_v this_o people_n who_o be_v take_v up_o so_o with_o weep_v as_o they_o forget_v their_o ordinary_a meal_n and_o when_o they_o do_v eat_v and_o drink_v do_v drench_v their_o food_n with_o tear_n thou_o feed_v they_o with_o the_o bread_n of_o tear_n and_o give_v they_o tear_n to_o drink_v in_o great_a measure_n from_o the_o three_o part_n of_o their_o lamentation_n ver_fw-la 6._o learn_v 1._o it_o be_v righteousness_n for_o god_n to_o make_v his_o people_n find_v the_o bitterness_n of_o man_n hatred_n and_o enmity_n when_o they_o have_v slight_v his_o friendship_n and_o favour_n as_o here_o he_o give_v israel_n over_o â—…to_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o enemy_n when_o they_o have_v provoke_v he_o thou_o make_v 〈◊〉_d a_o strife_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o enemy_n laugh_v 2._o when_o the_o lord_n let_v the_o wicked_a world_n loose_v upon_o his_o people_n they_o find_v as_o many_o neighbour_n as_o enemy_n who_o make_v havoc_n of_o they_o and_o strive_v among_o themselves_o who_o shall_v do_v they_o most_o harm_n and_o serve_v themselves_o most_o of_o their_o person_n â—…nd_v good_n and_o this_o be_v the_o lord_n wise_a despensation_n to_o let_v hiâ—…_n own_o know_v what_o his_o protection_n be_v worth_a thou_o make_v we_o a_o strife_n unto_o our_o neighbour_n 3._o the_o grief_n and_o trouble_n of_o the_o lord_n people_n be_v the_o joy_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o enemy_n to_o rejoice_v at_o their_o calamity_n and_o god_n in_o his_o most_o wise_a dispensation_n will_v give_v his_o people_n a_o taste_n of_o this_o that_o they_o may_v know_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o rejoice_v in_o that_o which_o offend_v god_n and_o what_o they_o may_v expect_v of_o the_o world_n if_o they_o fall_v out_o of_o his_o favour_n thou_o make_v we_o a_o strife_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o enâ—…mies_n laugh_v among_o themselves_o from_o the_o repetition_n of_o the_o same_o prayer_n for_o give_v they_o repentance_n reconciliation_n and_o salvation_n ver_fw-la 7._o learn_v 1._o ardency_n of_o affection_n make_v the_o repetition_n of_o the_o same_o prayer_n not_o to_o be_v babble_v turn_v we_o again_o o_o god_n be_v now_o the_o second_o time_n propound_v 2._o the_o way_n to_o remedy_v all_o the_o evil_a â—…oth_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n lie_v upon_o god_n people_n be_v to_o repent_v their_o sin_n and_o to_o seek_v reconciliation_n with_o god_n if_o his_o people_n will_v repent_v than_o will_v not_o the_o lord_n be_v angry_a with_o their_o prayer_n then_o affliction_n shall_v either_o be_v remove_v or_o make_v light_n to_o they_o for_o to_o remedy_v all_o the_o lament_a evil_n they_o pray_v turn_v we_o again_o o_o god_n 3._o a_o pray_v people_n case_n can_v be_v so_o dark_a and_o desperate_a but_o look_v to_o god_n power_n shall_v give_v light_a and_o hope_n of_o relief_n turn_v we_o again_o o_o god_n of_o host_n say_v he_o nothing_o be_v too_o hard_a for_o he_o to_o do_v 4._o god_n people_n can_v dispense_v with_o the_o want_n of_o his_o manifest_a good_a will_n to_o they_o turn_v we_o and_o cause_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o we_o be_v their_o fix_a petition_n 5._o salvation_n may_v be_v certain_o expect_v in_o god_n orderâ—…_n and_o if_o we_o labour_v to_o be_v sure_a of_o our_o turn_n to_o god_n and_o live_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o communion_n with_o he_o we_o need_v not_o make_v question_n of_o salvation_n for_o that_o shall_v follow_v infallible_o on_o the_o former_a two_o turn_v we_o again_o o_o god_n of_o host_n and_o cause_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o uâ—…_n so_o shall_v we_o be_v save_v the_o last_o be_v not_o put_v up_o by_o way_n of_o prayer_n here_o but_o pâ—…omised_v to_o themselves_o and_o put_v out_o of_o question_n that_o it_o shâ—…ll_v follow_v turn_v we_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v save_v say_v they_o ver._n 8._o thou_o have_v bring_v a_o vine_n out_o of_o egypt_n thou_o have_v cast_v out_o the_o heathen_a and_o plant_v it_o 9_o thou_o prepare_v room_n beforehand_o and_o do_v cause_v it_o to_o take_v deep_a root_n and_o it_o fill_v the_o land_n 10._o the_o hill_n be_v cover_v with_o the_o shadow_n of_o it_o and_o the_o bough_n thereof_o be_v like_o the_o goodly_a cedar_n 11._o she_o send_v out_o her_o bough_n unto_o the_o sea_n and_o her_o branch_n unto_o the_o river_n in_o the_o three_o place_n they_o renew_v their_o lamentation_n by_o compare_v the_o sometime_o bless_a condition_n of_o the_o church_n of_o israel_n with_o the_o present_a miserable_a estate_n they_o
strong_a for_o thyself_o in_o the_o hebrew_n it_o be_v the_o son_n who_o thou_o make_v strong_a even_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o true_a son_n of_o god_n the_o true_a vine-tree_n john_n 15._o 1._o whereabout_o the_o father_n husbandry_n be_v in_o a_o special_a way_n employ_v 6._o the_o visible_a church_n or_o people_n of_o god_n by_o covenant_n at_o some_o time_n may_v be_v so_o far_o from_o a_o glorious_a and_o flourish_a condition_n of_o prosperity_n that_o on_o the_o contrary_a in_o outward_a appearance_n she_o may_v be_v almost_o destroy_v and_o like_a to_o perish_v utter_o as_o here_o of_o the_o lord_n vineyard_n or_o the_o whole_a visible_a church_n we_o read_v it_o be_v burn_v with_o fire_n it_o be_v cut_v down_o he_o mean_v god_n people_n they_o perish_v say_v the_o psalmist_n at_o the_o rebuke_n of_o thy_o countenance_n 7._o we_o be_v to_o look_v not_o so_o much_o to_o instrument_n of_o the_o church_n desolation_n as_o to_o the_o people_n sin_n procure_v it_o and_o to_o god_n wrath_n cause_v it_o they_o perish_v at_o the_o rebuke_n of_o thy_o countenance_n ver._n 17._o let_v thy_o band_n be_v upon_o the_o man_n of_o thy_o right_a hand_n upon_o the_o son_n of_o man_n who_o thou_o make_v strong_a for_o thyself_o 18._o so_o will_v not_o we_o go_v back_o from_o thou_o quicken_v we_o ana_fw-la we_o will_v call_v upon_o thy_o name_n 19_o turn_v we_o again_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n cause_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v and_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v in_o the_o last_o place_n they_o put_v up_o three_o request_n in_o the_o first_o they_o insist_v upon_o that_o point_n of_o their_o prayer_n v_o â—…5_n which_o concern_v the_o branch_n of_o the_o vineyard_n of_o israel_n the_o promise_a messiah_n christ_n the_o redeemer_n and_o do_v make_v request_n over_o again_o that_o the_o stock_n and_o lineage_n of_o david_n whereof_o christ_n be_v to_o come_v may_v be_v keep_v to_o the_o fore_n till_o he_o shall_v assume_v humane_a nature_n and_o become_v the_o son_n of_o man_n according_a to_o the_o solid_a ground_n which_o god_n have_v lay_v down_o to_o bring_v this_o promise_n to_o pass_v for_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o prayer_n be_v this_o see_v thou_o have_v make_v one_o branch_n of_o this_o vine_n which_o thou_o bring_v out_o of_o egypt_n strong_a for_o thyself_o or_o for_o thy_o own_o purpose_n namely_o the_o man_n of_o thy_o right_a hand_n the_o son_n of_o man_n the_o promise_a messiah_n god_n to_o be_v incarnate_a let_v thy_o hand_n or_o power_n be_v employ_v for_o bring_v this_o to_o pass_v that_o he_o who_o be_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n thy_o equal_a may_v be_v make_v man_n the_o man_n of_o thy_o right_a hand_n the_o son_n of_o man_n so_o will_v not_o we_o go_v back_o from_o thou_o that_o be_v by_o he_o we_o thy_o redeemed_z shall_v be_v preserve_v from_o apostasy_n and_o separation_n from_o thou_o in_o the_o second_o request_n they_o pray_v for_o the_o pour_v forth_o of_o the_o spirit_n upon_o his_o dead_a people_n that_o have_v spiritual_a life_n communicate_v unto_o they_o they_o may_v worship_n god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n quicken_v we_o and_o we_o will_v call_v upon_o thy_o name_n say_v they_o in_o the_o three_o request_n they_o repeat_v the_o three_o time_n that_o pray_v for_o repentance_n and_o reconciliation_n to_o be_v manifest_v to_o his_o people_n from_o the_o first_o request_n ver_fw-la 17._o learn_v 1._o the_o refuge_n rest_n consolation_n and_o confidence_n of_o a_o distress_a church_n or_o person_n be_v christ_n and_o towards_o he_o must_v the_o afflict_a cast_v their_o eye_n for_o relief_n as_o here_o the_o church_n in_o her_o deep_a desolation_n do_v 2._o christ_n be_v always_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n in_o regard_n of_o power_n and_o glory_n and_o it_o be_v for_o he_o no_o robbery_n to_o be_v equal_a with_o god_n the_o father_n phil._n 2._o 16._o and_o his_o humane_a nature_n assume_v do_v not_o degrade_v he_o from_o the_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v with_o the_o father_n before_o the_o world_n begin_v john_n 17._o 5._o 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o man_n of_o god_n right_a hand_n in_o a_o singular_a manner_n 3._o christ_n and_o his_o kingdom_n be_v establish_v before_o god_n for_o ever_o for_o bring_v to_o pass_v the_o purpose_n and_o service_n of_o god_n in_o the_o redemption_n of_o his_o elect_a he_o be_v the_o man_n who_o the_o father_n have_v make_v strong_a for_o himself_o for_o his_o humane_a nature_n be_v unite_v with_o his_o divine_a nature_n in_o one_o person_n his_o incarnation_n be_v make_v sure_a by_o the_o eternal_a and_o immurable_a decree_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n wherein_o the_o elect_a be_v give_v over_o to_o christ_n and_o grace_n be_v grant_v and_o give_v to_o they_o in_o christ_n jesus_n before_o the_o world_n begin_v 2_o tim._n 1._o 9_o and_o as_o his_o incarnation_n be_v make_v 〈◊〉_d by_o decree_n so_o also_o make_v sure_a by_o many_o time_n repeat_v promise_n in_o the_o law_n and_o prophet_n begin_v at_o gen._n 3._o 15._o where_o it_o be_v promise_v that_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v tread_v down_o the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n all_o along_o the_o scripture_n unto_o malachi_n 3_o 〈◊〉_d where_o it_o be_v reveal_v that_o christ_n messenger_n to_o wit_n john_n baptist_n in_o the_o power_n of_o elias_n shall_v come_v before_o he_o and_o straightway_o after_o he_o himself_o shall_v show_v himself_o as_o do_v come_v to_o pass_v this_o be_v the_o son_n of_o man_n say_v he_o who_o thou_o have_v make_v strong_a for_o thyself_o 4._o to_o bring_v this_o promise_n to_o effect_v and_o accomplishment_n the_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n shall_v set_v on_o work_n and_o never_o draw_v back_o from_o operation_n till_o his_o purpose_n be_v bring_v to_o pass_v for_o after_o the_o time_n that_o the_o man_n abraham_n be_v design_v of_o who_o seed_n he_o be_v to_o take_v flesh_n the_o scripture_n show_v what_o care_n the_o lord_n have_v of_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o the_o patriarch_n in_o egypt_n and_o about_o the_o bring_n of_o their_o posterity_n out_o of_o it_o to_o canaan_n till_o david_n family_n be_v design_v for_o his_o stoâ—…k_n and_o when_o the_o ten_o tribe_n be_v scatter_v abroad_o he_o preserve_v judah_n to_o the_o fox_n and_o when_o that_o tribe_n also_o be_v thrust_v out_o into_o captivity_n he_o bring_v it_o back_o again_o and_o preserve_v david_n race_n and_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n under_o civil_a government_n till_o christ_n come_v and_o this_o the_o prayer_n here_o propound_v do_v make_v request_n for_o let_v thy_o hand_n be_v upon_o the_o man_n of_o thy_o right_a hand_n 5._o neither_o the_o church_n nor_o any_o member_n thereof_o need_v any_o more_o security_n for_o their_o stability_n and_o perpetuation_n but_o christ_n for_o now_o when_o the_o vineyard_n be_v burn_v and_o the_o visible_a church_n deface_v the_o remnant_n be_v cotent_a to_o rest_v satisfy_v with_o this_o which_o also_o they_o take_v for_o grant_v and_o do_v subscribe_v unto_o it_o let_v thy_o hand_n he_o upon_o the_o man_n of_o thy_o right_a hand_n upon_o the_o son_n of_o man_n who_o thou_o have_v make_v strong_a for_o thyself_o 6._o the_o consanguinity_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o believer_n and_o his_o humiliation_n in_o his_o humane_a nature_n be_v strong_a supporter_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o comfort_n of_o his_o people_n that_o do_v seek_v salvation_n through_o he_o therefore_o do_v the_o faithful_a here_o fix_v themselves_o on_o this_o that_o as_o he_o be_v god_n son_n so_o he_o be_v a_o branch_n of_o their_o vineyard_n also_o that_o as_o he_o be_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n as_o god_n so_o he_o be_v the_o man_n of_o his_o right_a hand_n also_o the_o son_n of_o man_n or_o of_o adam_n partaker_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n with_o we_o of_o the_o same_o stock_n that_o we_o be_v of_o in_o all_o thing_n like_v to_o we_o except_o sin_v for_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v the_o stile_n whereby_o christ_n style_v himself_o in_o his_o humiliation_n 7._o the_o perpetuity_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o perseverance_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v found_v upon_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o unseigned_a believer_n may_v assure_v himself_o as_o of_o the_o continuance_n of_o the_o church_n so_o of_o his_o own_o perseverance_n and_o constant_a communion_n with_o god_n through_o he_o let_v thy_o hand_n be_v upon_o the_o man_n of_o thy_o right_a hand_n etc._n etc._n so_o will_v not_o we_o go_v back_o from_o thou_o from_o the_o second_o request_n v_o 18._o learn_v 〈◊〉_d as_o there_o be_v a_o death_n of_o alienation_n from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o a_o death_n of_o disability_n discomfort_n and_o discouragement_n find_v in_o the_o regenerate_a in_o scripture_n so_o there_o
to_o a_o mischief_n and_o to_o perdition_n as_o here_o we_o see_v i_o give_v they_o up_o and_o they_o walk_v in_o the_o counsel_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n ver._n 13._o o_o that_o my_o people_n have_v hearken_v unto_o i_o and_o israel_n have_v walk_v in_o my_o way_n last_o of_o all_o be_v set_v down_o by_o way_n of_o god_n lament_v for_o his_o people_n what_o felicity_n they_o do_v lose_v by_o this_o their_o refuse_v to_o make_v god_n their_o delight_n and_o his_o voice_n their_o rule_n to_o walk_v by_o first_o if_o they_o have_v obey_v god_n their_o enemy_n shall_v not_o have_v be_v their_o master_n but_o they_o shall_v have_v be_v make_v victorious_a over_o their_o adversary_n ver_fw-la 13_o 14_o 15._o next_o they_o shall_v have_v be_v satisfy_v with_o all_o contentment_n abundant_o set_v forth_o under_o the_o term_n of_o feed_v they_o with_o fine_a wheat_n and_o honey_n this_o lament_v of_o god_n for_o his_o people_n misery_n be_v borrow_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n lament_v the_o misery_n which_o their_o disobedient_a child_n have_v bring_v upon_o themselves_o and_o be_v not_o to_o be_v take_v so_o as_o if_o there_o be_v in_o god_n any_o passion_n or_o perturbation_n or_o miserable_a lamentation_n but_o this_o speech_n be_v to_o be_v conceive_v as_o other_o like_a speech_n in_o scripture_n which_o be_v borrow_v from_o the_o affection_n of_o man_n and_o be_v â—…med_v to_o move_v some_o holy_a affection_n in_o man_n suitable_a to_o that_o affection_n from_o which_o the_o lord_n take_v the_o similitude_n and_o so_o o_o that_o my_o people_n have_v hearken_v unto_o i_o serve_v to_o move_v his_o people_n who_o shall_v hear_v this_o expressiâ—…n_n to_o repent_v and_o lament_v their_o not_o harken_v unto_o god_n and_o to_o study_v in_o all_o time_n to_o come_v to_o be_v more_o obedient_a unto_o he_o even_o as_o they_o will_v eschew_v the_o curse_n which_o come_v upon_o misbelieve_v and_o disobedient_a israel_n and_o as_o they_o desire_v to_o obtain_v the_o 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if_o persecution_n be_v hot_a god_n give_v himself_o for_o a_o shadow_n if_o potentate_n and_o mighty_a ruler_n turn_v enemy_n the_o lord_n interpose_v as_o the_o most_o high_a and_o almighty_a saviour_n ver_fw-la 1._o if_o his_o adversary_n be_v crafty_a like_o fowler_n or_o hunter_n the_o lord_n promise_v to_o prevent_v or_o break_v the_o snare_n ver_fw-la 3._o whether_o evil_n do_v come_v upon_o the_o believer_n night_n or_o day_n secret_o or_o open_o to_o destroy_v he_o the_o lord_n preserve_v his_o child_n from_o destruction_n and_o if_o stumble_a block_n be_v lay_v in_o his_o child_n way_n he_o have_v his_o instrument_n his_o servant_n his_o angel_n prepare_v to_o keep_v the_o believer_n that_o he_o stumble_v not_o he_o shall_v give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o thou_o not_o one_o angel_n only_o but_o all_o of_o they_o or_o a_o number_n of_o they_o 2._o the_o angel_n be_v minister_a spirit_n send_v forth_o to_o minister_v for_o every_o believer_n he_o shall_v give_v his_o 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how_o long_o shall_v the_o wicked_a how_o long_o shall_v the_o wicked_a triumph_n and_o all_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n boast_v themselves_o ver._n 5._o they_o break_v in_o piece_n thy_o people_n o_o lord_n and_o afflict_v thy_o heritage_n 6._o they_o slay_v the_o widow_n and_o the_o stranger_n and_o murder_v the_o fatherless_a 7._o yet_o they_o say_v the_o lord_n shall_v not_o see_v neither_o shall_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n regard_v it_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o oppressor_n be_v here_o describe_v more_o particular_o by_o their_o cruelty_n against_o such_o as_o humanity_n will_v spare_v such_o as_o be_v the_o lord_n harmless_a people_n the_o widow_n fatherless_a and_o stranger_n who_o the_o oppressor_n abuse_v without_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n who_o do_v behold_v they_o whence_o learn_v 1_o when_o wicked_a man_n hater_n of_o piety_n within_o the_o church_n get_v power_n in_o their_o hand_n they_o will_v be_v more_o cruel_a enemy_n than_o man_n use_v to_o be_v who_o have_v 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yet_o he_o know_v their_o thought_n next_o they_o hope_v to_o make_v their_o own_o stand_v fast_o and_o herein_o they_o be_v disappoint_v three_o they_o think_v that_o they_o be_v able_a to_o suppress_v piety_n and_o that_o by_o this_o mean_v they_o shall_v establish_v themselves_o and_o here_o also_o be_v they_o fool_n and_o do_v deceive_v themselves_o the_o lord_n know_v the_o thought_n of_o man_n that_o they_o be_v vanity_n and_o this_o be_v the_o first_o consolation_n of_o the_o godly_a oppress_v ver._n 12._o bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o thou_o chastene_v o_o lord_n and_o teach_v he_o out_o of_o thy_o law_n 13._o that_o thou_o may_v give_v he_o rest_v from_o the_o day_n of_o adversity_n until_o the_o pit_n be_v dig_v for_o the_o wicked_a the_o second_o consolation_n be_v from_o the_o benefit_n which_o come_v to_o the_o godly_a by_o their_o exercise_n under_o the_o cross_n their_o temporal_a trouble_n serve_v to_o prepare_v they_o for_o everlasting_a â—…est_n whenâ—…e_o learn_v 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he_o also_o give_v he_o a_o sort_n of_o deliverance_n from_o the_o trouble_n yea_o the_o lord_n chastise_v of_o his_o own_o and_o his_o teach_v they_o out_o of_o his_o law_n to_o make_v the_o right_a use_n of_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o he_o do_v save_v his_o own_o that_o they_o perish_v not_o with_o the_o world_n in_o his_o wrath_n who_o thou_o chastene_v and_o teach_v out_o of_o thy_o law_n that_o thou_o may_v give_v he_o rest_v from_o the_o day_n of_o adversity_n 5._o as_o condemn_v man_n be_v suffer_v to_o live_v till_o their_o gallows_n and_o grave_n be_v make_v ready_a that_o after_o their_o execution_n they_o may_v be_v thrust_v into_o it_o so_o be_v wicked_a man_n suffer_v to_o live_v till_o they_o fill_v the_o cup_n of_o their_o iniquity_n and_o till_o god_n have_v fill_v the_o cup_n of_o his_o wrath_n for_o they_o and_o this_o
intercept_v his_o worship_n for_o in_o opposition_n tâ—…_n relative_a worship_n in_o the_o service_n of_o grave_a image_n he_o say_v worship_v he_o import_v that_o when_o image_n be_v worship_v god_n be_v not_o worship_v at_o all_o whatsoever_o the_o image-worshipper_n do_v iâ—…tend_v 4._o whatsoever_o creature_n have_v excellency_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n or_o can_v pretend_v to_o any_o eminency_n or_o excellency_n of_o whatsoever_o sort_n must_v do_v homage_n unto_o christ_n worship_n he_o all_o 〈◊〉_d god_n and_o this_o be_v the_o first_o use_n of_o the_o former_a doctrine_n ver._n 8._o zion_n hear_v and_o be_v glad_a and_o the_o daughter_n of_o judah_n rejoice_v because_o of_o thy_o judgementâ—…_n o_o lord_n ver._n 9_o for_o thou_o lord_n be_v high_a above_o all_o thâ—…_n earth_n thou_o be_v exalt_v far_o above_o all_o god_n the_o second_o use_n be_v to_o comfort_v all_o true_a worshipper_n partly_o because_o they_o hear_v god_n wrath_n threaten_v and_o execute_v against_o idolater_n and_o partly_o because_o they_o have_v hereby_o a_o clear_a evidence_n oâ—…_n christ_n supremacy_n over_o all_o creature_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o condemnation_n of_o imagery_n and_o of_o all_o service_n and_o worshiâ—…â—…ven_n image_n be_v a_o doctrine_n comfortable_a to_o the_o true_a memâ—…_n the_o church_n sioâ—…d_n to_o wit_n this_o curse_n against_o idoâ—…_n and_o be_v glad_a 2._o the_o true_a â—…rch_n consider_v in_o her_o collectâ—…_n incorporation_n as_o the_o moâ—…_n zion_n and_o in_o her_o particular_a branch_n and_o subdivision_n as_o daughter_n of_o judah_n depend_v upon_o christ_n the_o true_a vine-tree_n of_o judah_n have_v the_o same_o reasonâ—…_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o same_o ground_n of_o edification_n by_o god_n word_n and_o work_n of_o judgement_n wrought_v for_o clear_v of_o true_a religion_n and_o shame_n of_o false_a worship_n zion_n beard_n and_o be_v glad_a and_o the_o daughter_n of_o judah_n rejoice_v because_o of_o thy_o judgement_n o_o lord_n 3._o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o exaltation_n of_o god_n and_o manifestation_n of_o his_o excellency_n who_o dishonour_n as_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o matter_n of_o our_o grief_n so_o his_o manifest_a glory_n shall_v be_v our_o joy_n as_o the_o reason_n here_o give_v of_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o saint_n do_v teach_v we_o for_o thou_o lord_n be_v high_a above_o all_o the_o earth_n thou_o be_v exalt_v far_o above_o all_o god_n ver._n 10._o you_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n hate_v evil_a he_o preserve_v the_o soul_n of_o his_o saint_n he_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o wicked_a 11._o light_n be_v sow_v for_o the_o righteous_a and_o gladness_n for_o the_o upright_a in_o heart_n the_o three_o use_n of_o the_o doctrine_n be_v a_o exhortation_n to_o the_o faithful_a to_o study_v holiness_n and_o to_o eschew_v the_o fellowship_n of_o sin_n whatsoever_o may_v be_v the_o danger_n partly_o because_o the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v his_o own_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o enemy_n partly_o because_o god_n hâ—…th_v appoint_v comfort_n unto_o they_o both_o in_o and_o after_o their_o affliction_n whence_o learn_v 1._o a_o believer_n in_o god_n or_o a_o true_a worshipper_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n be_v a_o lover_n of_o god_n for_o thus_o be_v they_o describe_v here_o you_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n 2._o the_o love_n of_o god_n must_v be_v join_v with_o and_o manifest_v by_o the_o study_n of_o a_o â—…oly_a life_n and_o with_o not_o only_o abstain_v from_o but_o also_o with_o hate_v and_o abhor_v of_o that_o which_o be_v sinful_a you_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n hate_v evil_a 3._o albeit_o the_o hate_v of_o evil_a and_o love_a of_o god_n may_v ready_o make_v a_o man_n the_o object_n of_o malice_n and_o of_o persecution_n from_o wicked_a man_n yet_o shall_v the_o godly_a have_v their_o soul_n save_v yea_o and_o at_o length_n be_v full_o deliver_v from_o the_o harm_n which_o sâ—…tan_n and_o the_o wicked_a intend_v to_o bring_v upon_o the_o godly_a for_o that_o cause_n he_o preserve_v the_o soul_n of_o his_o saint_n he_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o wicked_a 4._o all_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o special_o their_o trouble_n for_o righteousness_n be_v but_o the_o seed_n of_o their_o joy_n and_o consolation_n which_o god_n be_v to_o bring_v forth_o unto_o they_o out_o of_o these_o trouble_n light_n be_v sow_v for_o the_o righteous_a 5._o the_o lord_n child_n who_o love_v he_o and_o hate_v evil_a must_v not_o think_v to_o have_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o rightcousnesse_n present_o in_o possession_n but_o must_v give_v a_o time_n unto_o it_o as_o be_v give_v to_o 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n and_o as_o after_o a_o time_n the_o corn_n do_v spring_n and_o come_v to_o a_o ripe_a harvest_n so_o shall_v the_o trouble_n of_o the_o godly_a have_v a_o comfortable_a issue_n light_n be_v sow_v for_o the_o righteous_a 6._o in_o reckon_v of_o the_o righteous_a the_o lord_n count_v man_n by_o their_o heart_n and_o so_o many_o as_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n have_v purify_v their_o heart_n unto_o the_o unâ—…eigned_a study_n of_o holiness_n they_o be_v righteous_a before_o god_n albeit_o their_o infirmity_n be_v many_o and_o whatsoever_o fit_a of_o grief_n and_o interruption_n of_o joy_n such_o man_n be_v subject_a unto_o for_o a_o time_n yet_o at_o length_n their_o poâ—…tion_n shall_v be_v a_o full_a harvest_n of_o gladness_n light_n be_v sow_v to_o the_o righteous_a and_o who_o these_o be_v he_o show_v and_o gladness_n for_o the_o upright_a in_o heart_n ver._n 12._o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n you_o righteous_a and_o give_v thanks_o at_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o holiness_n the_o four_o use_n of_o the_o doctrine_n be_v a_o exhortation_n unto_o believer_n to_o be_v joyful_a and_o thankful_a whatsoever_o be_v their_o condition_n in_o this_o present_a life_n because_o of_o the_o salvation_n manifest_v in_o christ._n whence_o learn_v 1._o whatsoever_o may_v be_v the_o tribulation_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o world_n they_o have_v matter_n of_o joy_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o they_o shall_v stir_v up_o themselves_o to_o rejoice_v and_o make_v conscience_n of_o the_o commandment_n rejoice_v you_o righteous_a in_o the_o lord_n 2._o whatsoever_o can_v be_v take_v from_o the_o godly_a their_o right_a and_o interest_n in_o christ_n can_v never_o be_v take_v from_o they_o and_o so_o there_o be_v cause_n to_o give_v thanks_o for_o this_o gift_n for_o ever_o and_o give_v thanks_o at_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o holiness_n or_o confess_v to_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o holiness_n that_o be_v acknowledge_v to_o his_o glory_n the_o benefit_n which_o you_o have_v by_o be_v a_o subject_a to_o this_o king_n 3._o whatsoever_o word_n or_o work_n of_o christ_n do_v bring_v we_o to_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o name_n shall_v bring_v we_o also_o to_o the_o consideration_n and_o remembrance_n of_o his_o holiness_n which_o be_v the_o untainted_a glory_n of_o all_o his_o attribute_n wisdom_n justice_n goodness_n power_n mercy_n truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o be_v the_o untainted_a glory_n of_o his_o word_n work_n and_o purchase_v unto_o we_o give_v thanks_n at_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o holiness_n psal._n xcviii_o this_o psalm_n be_v a_o exhortation_n to_o jew_n and_o gentile_n to_o rejoice_v and_o bless_v the_o lord_n for_o christ_n come_n to_o set_v up_o his_o kingdom_n in_o the_o world_n the_o exhortation_n be_v thrice_o press_v 1._o in_o proper_a term_n require_v the_o church_n to_o sing_v for_o joy_n with_o reason_n adjoin_v ver_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3._o then_o it_o be_v repeat_v and_o musical_a instrument_n call_v for_o to_o show_v that_o by_o humane_a voice_n the_o matter_n of_o the_o joy_n which_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v inexpressible_a ver_fw-la 4_o 5_o 6._o 3._o to_o show_v that_o neither_o voice_n of_o man_n nor_o musical_a instrument_n be_v sufficient_a to_o express_v the_o joy_n which_o come_v by_o christ_n kingdom_n the_o whole_a creature_n be_v call_v unto_o this_o work_n of_o rejoice_v and_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n ver_fw-la 7_o 8._o and_o the_o reason_n be_v give_v because_o christ_n come_v to_o set_v up_o and_o exercise_v his_o kingdom_n in_o righteousness_n ver_fw-la 9_o ver._n 1._o ose_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o new_a song_n for_o he_o have_v do_v marvellous_a thing_n his_o right_a hand_n and_o his_o holy_a arm_n have_v get_v he_o the_o victory_n 2._o the_o lord_n have_v make_v know_v his_o salvation_n his_o righteousness_n have_v he_o open_o show_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o heathen_a 3._o he_o have_v remember_v his_o mercy_n and_o his_o truth_n towards_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n have_v see_v the_o salvation_n of_o our_o god_n the_o exhortation_n to_o sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v christ_n
to_o our_o good_a whereunto_o if_o this_o piece_n shall_v contribute_v any_o thing_n for_o the_o edify_n of_o those_o who_o shall_v be_v please_v to_o read_v it_o and_o in_o special_a if_o it_o shall_v be_v acceptable_a to_o your_o lordship_n this_o shall_v do_v much_o more_o than_o recompense_v the_o labour_n of_o your_o lordship_n oblige_a servant_n in_o the_o gospel_n david_n dickson_n the_o epistle_n to_o the_o reader_n christian_n reader_n the_o acceptance_n which_o the_o former_a fifty_o psalmeâ—…_n haâ—…e_v find_v do_v give_v i_o encouragement_n sufâ—…ient_a to_o offer_v these_o other_o fifty_o to_o thy_o view_n also_o and_o to_o give_v thou_o the_o last_o fifty_o so_o soon_o aâ—…_n the_o lord_n â—…all_v enable_v i_o i_o be_o still_o spare_v of_o thy_o time_n and_o do_v strive_v to_o point_v forth_o not_o all_o the_o â—…octrines_n which_o may_v be_v deduce_v from_o the_o word_n but_o so_o many_o only_a aâ—…_n be_v join_v together_o and_o compare_v with_o the_o â—…xt_n may_v give_v unto_o thou_o both_o the_o sense_n and_o the_o use_n thereof_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o express_v grave_a purpose_n suffieient_o without_o 〈◊〉_d volume_n nor_o to_o open_a mystery_n in_o few_o word_n unto_o thy_o satiâ—…tion_n who_o câ—…st_v not_o choose_v but_o wish_v to_o have_v more_o of_o the_o purpose_n whereof_o thâ—…u_n louâ—…â—…o_o hear_v much_o and_o find_v but_o a_o little_a of_o it_o â—…inted_v at_o no_o sort_n of_o writing_n except_o that_o of_o the_o scripture_n have_v all_o perfection_n but_o this_o aâ—…â—…ge_n thou_o have_v by_o this_o mould_n thou_o shall_v not_o râ—…d_v long_o till_o thou_o meet_v with_o matter_n worthy_a of_o thy_o meditation_n and_o whensoever_o thou_o meet_v with_o a_o word_n speak_v in_o seasâ—…n_n or_o fit_a for_o thy_o condition_n thou_o mâ—…t_v close_v thy_o read_n for_o the_o time_n without_o lose_v any_o long_a discourse_n and_o feed_v upon_o what_o thou_o have_v find_v till_o it_o be_v digest_v and_o then_o return_v when_o thou_o wilâ—…_n &_o seek_v for_o as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v another_o morsel_n for_o the_o read_n of_o many_o diuâ—…rse_a doctrine_n without_o some_o interlace_v meditation_n be_v like_o eat_v of_o â—…rrow_n without_o bread_n and_o can_v but_o â—…loy_v thou_o for_o the_o time_n or_o give_v thou_o a_o surâ—…eit_n of_o wholesome_a food_n which_o evil_n if_o it_o beâ—…al_v thou_o may_v be_v help_v for_o aftertime_n by_o short_a ejaculation_n of_o a_o word_n of_o prayer_n while_o thou_o be_v read_v according_a as_o the_o purpose_n call_v thou_o 〈◊〉_d seek_v the_o lord_n blessing_n unto_o that_o which_o thou_o read_v who_o presence_n that_o thou_o may_v find_v comfortable_a be_v the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o servant_n in_o the_o gospel_n david_n dickson_n the_o mistake_v in_o the_o print_n which_o have_v escape_v the_o prsse_n in_o the_o former_a piece_n and_o may_v possiâ—…ly_o also_o escape_v it_o hereafter_o i_o pray_v thou_o excuse_v because_o i_o be_o aâ—…_n such_o a_o distance_n as_o i_o 〈◊〉_d neither_o timous_o prevent_v thâ—…_n nor_o mark_v they_o as_o errata_fw-la that_o 〈◊〉_d may_v correct_v they_o a_o brief_a exposition_n upon_o the_o other_o fifty_o psalm_n psal._n li._n to_o the_o chief_a musician_n a_o psalm_n of_o david_n when_o nathaâ—…_n the_o prophet_n come_v unto_o he_o after_o he_o have_v go_v in_o to_o bathsheba_n the_o psalmist_n in_o the_o sad_a sense_n of_o his_o guiltiness_n pray_v for_o remission_n of_o sin_n with_o a_o eye_n to_o the_o lord_n large_a mercy_n ver_fw-la 1_o 2._o and_o follow_v his_o petition_n with_o a_o deep_a and_o hearty_a confession_n of_o his_o sinfulnsse_n ver_fw-la 3._o 4_o 5_o 6._o he_o pray_v the_o second_o time_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n with_o a_o eye_n towards_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o â—…essiah_o ver_n 7._o and_o follow_v it_o with_o another_o petition_n for_o comfort_n to_o his_o afflict_a spirit_n ver_fw-la 8._o he_o pray_v for_o remission_n of_o sin_n the_o three_o time_n ver_fw-la 9_o and_o follow_v it_o with_o another_o petition_n for_o renew_a comfort_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o for_o removal_n of_o selt_z wrath_n with_o a_o promise_n of_o make_v use_n thereof_o to_o the_o â—…fication_n of_o god_n people_n ver_fw-la 10_o 11_o 12_o 13._o he_o pray_v for_o remission_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d four_o time_n and_o namely_o of_o that_o particular_a sin_n wherewith_o for_o the_o present_a his_o conscience_n be_v most_o trouble_v ver_fw-la 14._o and_o he_o follow_v it_o with_o another_o petition_n for_o enable_v of_o he_o for_o a_o more_o spiritual_a &_o sincere_a manner_n of_o serve_v god_n hereafter_o renounce_v all_o confidence_n in_o the_o external_a ceremony_n of_o the_o law_n ver_fw-la 15_o 16_o 17._o and_o lâ—…st_v of_o all_o he_o pray_v for_o mercy_n to_o the_o church_n ver_fw-la 18_o 19_o from_o the_o insâ—…ription_n learn_v 1._o how_o soon_o the_o most_o mortify_a lust_n may_v be_v kindle_v and_o break_v forth_o like_o fire_n in_o the_o ember_n when_o it_o meet_v with_o powder_n how_o frail_a the_o strong_a of_o the_o saint_n be_v in_o themselves_o when_o they_o be_v tempt_v to_o sin_n and_o what_o need_v he_o who_o stand_v have_v to_o take_v heed_n lest_o he_o fall_v for_o the_o holy_a prophet_n the_o sweet_a singer_n of_o israel_n be_v here_o foul_o defile_v by_o his_o go_v in_o to_o bathsheba_n 2._o how_o fast_o asleep_a in_o sin_n even_o the_o most_o watchful_a watchman_n may_v fall_v and_o that_o he_o can_v at_o all_o awake_a of_o himself_o till_o god_n of_o his_o grace_n who_o in_o love_n pursue_v fugitive_n by_o some_o mean_n of_o his_o own_o choose_n stir_v up_o his_o conscience_n as_o here_o be_v evidence_v in_o the_o case_n of_o the_o psalmist_n who_o do_v lie_v still_o in_o his_o sin_n secure_a till_o nathan_n the_o prophet_n come_v unto_o he_o 3._o how_o faithful_a minister_n ought_v to_o be_v in_o their_o proper_a chaâ—…ges_n reprove_v sin_n even_o in_o great_a personage_n when_o god_n do_v call_v they_o unto_o it_o and_o how_o acceptable_a their_o repâ—…oof_n shall_v be_v to_o the_o honest_a heart_n as_o nathan_n the_o prophet_n david_n seer_n his_o come_n unto_o david_n and_o rebuke_v he_o after_o the_o open_a knowledge_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o david_n acceptance_n of_o this_o office_n at_o his_o hand_n and_o the_o honourable_a mention_n make_v of_o his_o sidelity_n here_o do_v teach_v we_o 4._o how_o little_a a_o true_a penitent_a do_v stand_v to_o shame_v himself_o when_o his_o sin_n have_v dishonour_v god_n and_o he_o see_v that_o the_o confession_n of_o it_o may_v glorisie_n god_n and_o how_o far_o the_o penman_n of_o holy_a scripture_n do_v differ_v in_o this_o point_n from_o the_o writer_n of_o humane_a history_n as_o david_n in_o the_o inscription_n of_o this_o psalm_n give_v proof_n ver._n 1._o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o god_n according_a tâ—…_n thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a unto_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n 2._o wash_v i_o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n in_o this_o first_o affectionate_a prayer_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n learn_v 1._o as_o the_o conscience_n till_o it_o be_v awaken_v by_o god_n can_v apprehend_v how_o displeasant_a sin_n be_v to_o god_n how_o it_o merit_v wrath_n 〈◊〉_d how_o unsupportable_a a_o burden_n it_o be_v to_o the_o sinner_n when_o he_o be_v chage_v with_o it_o so_o after_o it_o be_v waken_v it_o can_v see_v no_o refuge_n till_o it_o consider_v that_o mercy_n may_v be_v have_v in_o god_n and_o then_o the_o more_o it_o be_v press_v by_o the_o law_n or_o fear_v of_o wrath_n the_o more_o it_o seek_v after_o god_n mercy_n as_o here_o we_o see_v have_v mercy_n on_o mâ—…_n o_o god_n 2._o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o lord_n love_v kindness_n and_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v the_o sinner_n that_o come_v unto_o he_o shall_v keep_v the_o sinner_n how_o grievous_a soever_o his_o offence_n have_v be_v from_o run_v away_o from_o he_o yea_o shall_v give_v he_o hope_n to_o meet_v with_o mercy_n whatsoever_o may_v be_v his_o demerit_n have_v mercy_n o_o god_n on_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n 3._o sin_n be_v a_o debt_n oblige_v a_o man_n to_o a_o penalty_n which_o he_o can_v pay_v but_o must_v be_v forgive_v otherways_o he_o perish_v as_o blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n do_v import_v 4._o all_o doubt_n arise_v from_o the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n forgive_v before_o and_o from_o the_o abuse_n of_o many_o mercy_n already_o receive_v and_o from_o the_o deep_a deserve_n of_o most_o heinous_a sin_n be_v solve_v when_o god_n love_a kindness_n and_o the_o multitude_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v oppose_v to_o these_o doubt_n and_o fear_n and_o be_v put_v in_o the_o balance_n over_o against_o they_o according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o
and_o gladness_n that_o the_o bone_n which_o thou_o have_v break_v may_v rejoice_v he_o pray_v for_o remission_n of_o sin_n the_o second_o time_n with_o a_o eye_n to_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o messiah_n christ_n and_o join_v with_o it_o a_o petition_n for_o comfort_n to_o his_o afflict_a spirit_n whence_o learn_v 1._o no_o less_o loathsome_a than_o leprosy_n be_v the_o sight_n of_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v look_v upon_o as_o unpardoned_a and_o nothing_o less_o than_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n signify_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o clean_a bird_n slay_v to_o cleanse_v the_o leper_n can_v purge_v a_o man_n of_o it_o for_o david_n do_v look_v unto_o the_o manner_n of_o cleanse_v the_o leper_n as_o it_o be_v set_v down_o levit._n 14._o where_o two_o bird_n be_v take_v and_o one_o of_o they_o slay_v and_o the_o live_a bird_n be_v dip_v with_o bysope_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o slay_a bird_n be_v let_v fly_v away_o to_o signify_v the_o leprous_a sinner_n deliverance_n from_o perdition_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o that_o cleanly_a bird_n jesus_n christ_n purge_v i_o with_o bysope_n say_v he_o 2._o whatsoever_o application_n have_v be_v make_v to_o a_o man_n of_o christ_n blood_n in_o justification_n of_o his_o person_n it_o do_v not_o hinder_v but_o rather_o do_v open_v a_o way_n unto_o the_o renew_a act_n of_o application_n thereof_o according_a as_o new_a sin_n do_v draw_v on_o new_a guiltiness_n for_o here_o justify_v david_n pray_v to_o be_v yet_o again_o purge_v with_o bysope_n 3._o renew_a act_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n grant_v by_o new_a application_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n blood_n cleanseâ—…h_v the_o conscience_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o clear_v the_o man_n before_o god_n justice_n purge_v i_o with_o bysope_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v clean_a say_v he_o 4._o howsoever_o remission_n of_o the_o guilt_n for_o christ_n sake_n be_v inseparable_a from_o the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n for_o christ_n sake_n yet_o may_v these_o two_o be_v distinguish_v and_o distinct_o look_v upon_o for_o the_o believer_n comfort_n for_o here_o david_n look_v on_o the_o remove_n of_o the_o guiltiness_n of_o sin_n by_o christ_n death_n say_v purge_v i_o with_o bysope_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v clean_o and_o look_v upon_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n or_o obedience_n even_o unto_o â—…he_a death_n he_o say_v wash_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v white_a than_o snoâ—…_n now_o that_o these_o two_o branch_n of_o this_o mercy_n be_v distinguishable_a may_v appear_v from_o this_o that_o as_o to_o be_v free_v from_o eternal_a torment_n be_v one_o benefit_n put_v case_n a_o man_n be_v annihilate_v in_o his_o lose_n from_o it_o and_o to_o be_v not_o only_o free_v from_o eternal_a torment_n but_o also_o make_v bless_v by_o the_o gift_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v another_o and_o a_o great_a benefit_n so_o remove_v the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n in_o relation_n to_o the_o remove_n of_o punishment_n be_v one_o thing_n and_o the_o assignation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n in_o relation_n to_o eternal_a life_n be_v another_o thing_n and_o these_o two_o benefit_n both_o of_o they_o be_v purchase_v by_o christ_n perfect_a obedience_n unto_o the_o death_n and_o be_v hold_v forth_o levit._n 14._o for_o after_o the_o delivery_n of_o the_o leper_n from_o death_n figure_v and_o symbolise_v by_o the_o let_n go_v of_o the_o live_a bird_n dip_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o slay_a bird_n the_o clothing_n of_o the_o leper_n with_o righteousness_n be_v figure_v and_o symbolise_v by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o man_n and_o put_v clean_a clothes_n upon_o he_o now_o it_o be_v not_o the_o man_n personal_a sanctification_n inherent_a which_o in_o every_o man_n be_v join_v with_o much_o pollution_n that_o make_v he_o clean_o but_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n this_o make_v he_o white_a than_o snow_n 5._o as_o we_o must_v not_o neglect_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n but_o must_v use_v they_o careful_o for_o obedience_n unto_o god_n and_o for_o strengthen_v of_o our_o faith_n so_o we_o must_v not_o rest_v upon_o they_o but_o seek_v in_o unto_o the_o signification_n substance_n and_o end_n of_o they_o which_o be_v christ_n as_o here_o david_n seek_v perfect_a pardon_n by_o christ_n blood_n perfect_a purge_n and_o cleanse_v through_o he_o under_o the_o term_n of_o purge_v with_o bysope_n and_o wash_n 6._o the_o grief_n and_o torment_n which_o follow_v sin_n and_o be_v feel_v by_o a_o wound_a spirit_n even_o in_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o repentance_n be_v great_a than_o ever_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n be_v to_o they_o as_o david_n show_v here_o who_o speak_v of_o his_o vexation_n and_o wound_a spirit_n as_o of_o the_o painfull_a trouble_n which_o can_v fall_v upon_o the_o body_n for_o by_o the_o bone_n which_o thou_o have_v break_v he_o mean_v the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o spirit_n inflict_v of_o god_n 7._o nothing_o can_v heal_v this_o wound_n of_o the_o spirit_n save_o the_o hand_n that_o make_v it_o nothing_o but_o god_n lively_a application_n of_o his_o word_n of_o grace_n and_o pardon_n to_o the_o guilty_a sâ—…nner_n can_v do_v it_o so_o david_n will_v not_o rest_v with_o what_o nathan_n have_v speak_v till_o god_n speak_v the_o same_o effectual_o unto_o he_o make_v i_o to_o hear_v joy_n and_o gladness_n 8._o as_o there_o be_v no_o sorrow_n so_o deep_a as_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n displeasure_n so_o there_o be_v no_o joy_n so_o refresh_v as_o the_o inward_a consolation_n of_o god_n spirit_n for_o david_n break_a bone_n will_v rejoice_v if_o god_n will_v speak_v peace_n to_o his_o soul_n make_v â—…e_n to_o hear_v joy_n and_o gladness_n that_o thâ—…_n one_o which_o thou_o have_v break_v may_v rejoice_v ver._n 9_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o my_o sint_fw-la and_o blow_fw-mi out_o all_o my_o iniquity_n 10._o create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o 11._o cast_v i_o not_o away_o from_o thy_o presence_n and_o take_v not_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o 12._o restore_v unto_o i_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n 13._o then_o will_v i_o teach_v transgressor_n thy_o way_n and_o sinner_n shall_v be_v convert_v unto_o thou_o he_o pray_v for_o remission_n of_o sin_n the_o three_o time_n ver_fw-la 9_o and_o join_v therewith_o a_o petition_n for_o rectify_v his_o sad_a condition_n first_o by_o renovation_n of_o that_o grace_n which_o be_v decay_v and_o as_o it_o be_v lose_v in_o his_o sense_n ver_fw-la 10._o second_o by_o prevent_v his_o deserve_a and_o fear_v separation_n from_o god_n &_o from_o communion_n with_o his_o spirit_n ver_fw-la 11._o three_o by_o repair_v and_o restore_v of_o his_o sometime_n gracious_a condition_n and_o settle_v he_o therein_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n ver_fw-la 12._o and_o then_o he_o promise_v to_o make_v good_a use_n thereof_o for_o the_o comfort_n and_o ediâ—…ication_n of_o other_o sinner_n ver_fw-la 13._o whence_o learn_v 1._o sin_n be_v soon_o commit_v and_o guiltiness_n and_o inisery_n soon_o draw_v on_o but_o not_o soon_o and_o easy_o remove_v many_o a_o cry_n to_o god_n may_v be_v utter_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o feel_a displeasure_n of_o god_n and_o fear_v of_o more_o and_o more_o evil_a follow_v on_o it_o before_o the_o soul_n find_v freedom_n from_o it_o as_o this_o frequent_o repeat_v petition_n for_o pardon_n and_o these_o expression_n here_o set_v down_o do_v make_v evideâ—…_n 2._o earnestness_n of_o affection_n make_v often_o repetition_n not_o to_o be_v babble_v and_o when_o that_o which_o most_o press_v we_o be_v most_o press_v and_o insist_v upon_o by_o we_o in_o our_o prayer_n it_o be_v no_o vain_a repetition_n or_o idle_a multiplication_n of_o word_n as_o here_o be_v to_o be_v see_v 3._o sin_n see_v in_o its_o own_o shape_n be_v a_o loathsome_a sight_n to_o god_n and_o horrible_a to_o the_o sinner_n which_o loathsome_a sight_n nothing_o can_v remove_v save_o the_o lord_n voluntary_a forgive_n of_o it_o and_o his_o not_o set_v it_o before_o his_o own_o face_n to_o be_v pursue_v in_o severe_a justice_n hide_v thy_o face_n from_o my_o sin_n 4._o as_o one_o sin_n do_v waken_v up_o the_o conscience_n of_o many_o other_o sin_n so_o nothing_o can_v quiet_v the_o conscience_n about_o that_o one_o sin_n except_o both_o it_o and_o all_o other_o sin_n be_v forgive_v therefore_o say_v he_o â—…lot_v out_o all_o my_o iniquity_n 5._o a_o â—…ncere_a penitent_n be_v no_o less_o desirous_a of_o renovation_n and_o sanctification_n than_o he_o be_v of_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n for_o with_o blot_n out_o all_o miâ—…_n iniquity_n he_o join_v create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o 6._o albeit_o
to_o give_v he_o more_o comâ—…ort_a than_o what_o be_v most_o comfortable_a in_o this_o world_n yea_o to_o make_v life_n itself_o without_o the_o feel_n or_o hope_v of_o feeling_n â—…his_v love_n to_o be_v little_a wâ—…th_n to_o hâ—…m_fw-la thy_o loâ—…g_a kindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n 3._o rich_a experience_n of_o the_o feel_a love_n of_o god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n deserve_v to_o be_v bring_v forth_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n when_o it_o may_v glorify_v he_o because_o thy_o love_a kindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n my_o lip_n shall_v praise_v thou_o 4._o one_o proof_n of_o god_n love_a kindness_n towards_o we_o be_v reason_n abundant_a for_o we_o to_o bless_v god_n for_o ever_o thereafter_o and_o to_o acknowledge_v he_o the_o fountain_n of_o blessing_n even_o to_o ourselves_o whatseever_n change_n of_o dispensation_n we_o shall_v meet_v with_o thus_o will_v i_o bless_v thou_o while_o i_o live_v 5._o as_o our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n unto_o we_o and_o of_o hiâ—…_n purpâ—…e_v to_o bless_v we_o do_v serve_v to_o prepare_v we_o for_o strait_n and_o difficulty_n hereafter_o so_o also_o for_o pray_v to_o god_n with_o confidence_n to_o be_v help_v in_o whatsoever_o change_n of_o condition_n we_o may_v fall_v into_o afterward_o thus_o will_v i_o bless_v thou_o while_o i_o live_v i_o will_v lift_v up_o my_o hand_n in_o thy_o name_n to_o wit_n as_o a_o man_n engage_v to_o depend_v upon_o thou_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o as_o my_o need_n require_v and_o a_o man_n particular_o encourage_v by_o thou_o and_o confirm_v by_o experience_n from_o thy_o former_a help_v of_o i_o that_o i_o shall_v have_v a_o good_a answer_n from_o thou_o who_o have_v manifest_v thyself_o unto_o i_o by_o word_n and_o work_n 6._o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v its_o own_o food_n as_o well_o as_o the_o bodily_a life_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o life_n of_o the_o godly_a be_v not_o so_o barren_a so_o sad_a and_o uncomfortable_a as_o the_o world_n do_v believe_v they_o have_v their_o hide_a manna_n and_o the_o water_n of_o life_n solid_a and_o satisfactory_a consolation_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a spirit_n wherewith_o stranger_n do_v not_o intermeddle_v of_o which_o joy_v the_o sweet_a morsel_n of_o delicate_a banquet_n be_v but_o shadow_n my_o soul_n shall_v be_v satisfy_v as_o with_o marrow_n and_o fatness_n 7._o such_o as_o do_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o communion_n with_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o do_v resolve_v to_o spend_v their_o life_n in_o god_n service_n may_v promise_v to_o themselves_o that_o they_o shall_v feel_v sweet_a satisfaction_n in_o this_o course_n and_o with_o david_n say_v my_o soul_n shall_v be_v satiâ—…fied_v as_o with_o marrow_n 8._o spiritual_a joy_n be_v not_o like_o carnal_a joy_n which_o end_n in_o sadness_n but_o they_o resolve_v in_o glorify_v and_o do_v make_v the_o very_a outward_a man_n partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n therefore_o do_v the_o psalmâ—…st_a add_v and_o my_o mouth_n shall_v praise_v thou_o with_o joyful_a lip_n 9_o the_o way_n to_o find_v refreshment_n spiritual_a be_v beside_o public_a ordinance_n to_o give_v ourselves_o to_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o secret_a at_o such_o time_n as_o our_o necessity_n civil_a and_o natural_a may_v best_o spaâ—…e_v and_o then_o and_o there_o to_o recall_v to_o mind_n what_o we_o have_v hear_v see_v or_o feel_v of_o god_n word_n or_o work_n and_o to_o keep_v up_o our_o thought_n upon_o this_o holy_a subject_n by_o prayer_n soliloquie_n and_o meditation_n as_o david_n show_v to_o we_o the_o example_n when_o i_o remember_v thou_o upon_o my_o bed_n and_o meditate_v on_o thou_o in_o the_o night-watche_n 10._o as_o one_o experience_n shall_v call_v another_o to_o remembrance_n so_o the_o call_n of_o experience_n to_o our_o memory_n shall_v oblige_v and_o encourage_v we_o in_o all_o condition_n joyful_o to_o make_v use_n by_o faith_n of_o god_n stand_v offer_n of_o grace_n to_o we_o in_o christ_n shadow_v forth_o by_o the_o wing_n of_o the_o cherubim_v stretch_v out_o always_o over_o the_o mercy-seat_n because_o thou_o have_v be_v my_o helper_n therefore_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n will_v i_o rejoice_v for_o here_o and_o here_o only_o be_v the_o remedy_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n ver._n 8._o my_o soul_n follow_v hard_a after_o thou_o thy_o right_a hand_n uphold_v i_o from_o the_o second_o fruit_n of_o the_o gracious_a answer_n give_v to_o david_n prayer_n that_o be_v from_o his_o give_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o act_n of_o grace_n which_o he_o do_v unto_o god_n the_o furnisher_n thereof_o learn_v 1._o the_o lord_n use_v to_o exercise_v the_o soul_n of_o his_o own_o child_n with_o sense_n of_o desertion_n and_o withdraw_v of_o his_o presence_n one_o way_n or_o other_o this_o be_v presuppose_v in_o david_n follow_v after_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o feel_v he_o retire_v himself_o as_o it_o be_v 2._o a_o believer_n in_o god_n can_v endure_v a_o thought_n of_o separation_n from_o god_n nor_o forbear_v to_o seek_v after_o god_n when_o he_o miss_v his_o presence_n but_o will_v use_v all_o mean_n to_o recover_v the_o sense_n of_o his_o presence_n which_o he_o have_v feel_v before_o my_o soul_n follow_v hard_a after_o thou_o 3._o it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o reflect_v upon_o and_o acknowledge_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o we_o and_o upon_o the_o act_n of_o our_o say_v and_o love_n towards_o god_n for_o our_o own_o strengthen_n as_o david_n do_v here_o say_v my_o soul_n follow_v hard_a after_o thou_o 4._o although_o the_o exercise_n of_o gracious_a habit_n be_v our_o act_n yet_o the_o enable_v of_o we_o to_o bring_v these_o act_n forth_o be_v the_o lord_n work_v who_o give_v we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v of_o his_o own_o good_a pleasure_n and_o as_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o acknowledge_v this_o so_o be_v it_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o feeling_n of_o god_n help_v to_o profess_v it_o my_o soul_n follow_v hard_a after_o thou_o but_o by_o what_o power_n strength_n and_o furniture_n do_v he_o this_o thy_o right_a hand_n uphold_v i_o 9_o but_o those_o that_o seek_v my_o soul_n to_o destroy_v it_o shall_v go_v into_o the_o low_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n 10._o they_o shall_v fall_v by_o the_o sword_n they_o shall_v be_v a_o portion_n for_o fox_n the_o three_o fruit_n of_o the_o answer_n of_o his_o prayer_n be_v assurance_n give_v that_o his_o enemy_n shall_v be_v destroy_v for_o it_o be_v reveal_v to_o he_o that_o saul_n shall_v be_v slay_v by_o the_o sword_n he_o know_v by_o revelation_n that_o his_o carcase_n shall_v lie_v in_o the_o field_n a_o prey_n for_o fox_n and_o wild_a beast_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o deadly_a and_o unreconcilable_a enemy_n of_o god_n people_n hate_v they_o for_o a_o good_a cause_n do_v draw_v destruction_n on_o themselves_o those_o that_o seek_v my_o soul_n to_o destroy_v it_o shall_v go_v down_o to_o the_o low_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n 2._o it_o be_v agreeable_a with_o god_n justice_n that_o bloody_a enemy_n of_o god_n people_n be_v punish_v by_o their_o bloody_a enemy_n god_n can_v stir_v up_o the_o wicked_a against_o the_o wicked_a to_o avenge_v the_o wrong_n do_v to_o his_o child_n they_o shall_v fall_v by_o the_o sword_n they_o shall_v be_v a_o portion_n for_o the_o fox_n 3._o the_o lord_n to_o ease_v the_o heart_n of_o his_o oppress_a child_n do_v sometime_o before_o hand_n make_v they_o foresee_v the_o destruction_n of_o their_o adversary_n whether_o by_o teach_v they_o in_o a_o ordinary_a way_n to_o apply_v the_o general_a sentence_n of_o the_o scripture_n unto_o they_o or_o in_o a_o more_o special_a way_n reveal_v his_o mind_n as_o he_o see_v fit_a as_o here_o they_o shall_v fall_v by_o the_o sword_n etc._n etc._n 11._o but_o the_o king_n shall_v rejoice_v in_o god_n every_o one_o that_o swear_v by_o he_o shall_v glory_v but_o the_o mouth_n of_o they_o that_o speak_v lie_n shall_v be_v stop_v the_o last_o fruit_n of_o his_o prayer_n be_v assurance_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v king_n and_o that_o all_o the_o godly_a shall_v be_v comfort_v by_o this_o mean_n and_o that_o his_o righteousness_n shall_v be_v clear_v against_o all_o the_o calumny_n of_o the_o wicked_a whence_o learn_v 1._o howsoever_o it_o may_v go_v hard_a with_o the_o righteous_a and_o their_o enemy_n may_v prosper_v for_o a_o time_n yet_o their_o lot_n shall_v be_v change_v to_o the_o better_a at_o length_n and_o when_o heâ—…_n enemy_n be_v bear_v down_o their_o head_n shall_v be_v lift_v up_o and_o whatsoeveâ—…_n be_v pâ—…omised_v unto_o they_o they_o may_v be_v as_o sure_a of_o it_o as_o if_o they_o have_v pâ—…ssion_n of_o it_o yea_o they_o may_v style_v themselves_o by_o the_o title_n whiâ—…h_v god_n â—…ord_n have_v give_v unto_o they_o as_o david_n do_v
highness_n above_o the_o heaven_n do_v not_o hinder_v he_o from_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o low_a of_o his_o poor_a people_n yea_o the_o most_o helpless_a and_o desolate_a among_o man_n be_v the_o first_o object_n of_o his_o warm_a love_n a_o father_n of_o the_o fatherless_a and_o a_o judge_n of_o the_o widow_n be_v god_n 2._o albeit_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_a and_o incomprehensible_a by_o any_o place_n yet_o have_v he_o appoint_v a_o trust_v place_n where_o his_o people_n shall_v find_v he_o by_o his_o own_o ordinance_n to_o wit_n the_o assembly_n of_o his_o saint_n his_o holy_a temple_n shadow_v forth_o christ_n to_o be_v incarnate_a who_o now_o be_v in_o heaven_n now_o be_v incarnate_a and_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n in_o who_o dwell_v the_o godhead_n here_o here_o be_v god_n to_o be_v find_v god_n in_o his_o holy_a habitation_n 3._o it_o be_v the_o lord_n nature_n pleasure_n and_o ordinary_a practice_n to_o make_v up_o the_o want_n and_o to_o change_v to_o the_o better_a the_o disconsolate_a condition_n of_o his_o own_o humble_a and_o empty_v child_n god_n set_v the_o solitary_a in_o family_n 4._o the_o soul_n that_o be_v most_o sensible_a of_o bond_n and_o bondage_n do_v lie_v near_a the_o seek_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o redemption_n yea_o none_o in_o bond_n have_v make_v or_o shall_v make_v use_n of_o god_n the_o redeemer_n but_o his_o bond_n and_o â—…etters_n hinder_v he_o from_o freedom_n of_o god_n service_n and_o from_o attain_v of_o felicity_n have_v be_v and_o shall_v be_v loose_v off_o he_o he_o bring_v out_o those_o which_o be_v bind_v in_o chain_n 5._o such_o as_o will_v not_o be_v rule_v by_o his_o word_n according_a as_o they_o be_v disloyal_a rebel_n to_o he_o so_o shall_v they_o be_v deal_v with_o as_o rebel_n that_o be_v they_o shall_v neither_o have_v god_n blessing_n join_v with_o any_o benefit_n which_o they_o seem_v to_o possess_v nor_o any_o spiritual_a comfort_n in_o their_o affliction_n when_o their_o calamity_n come_v upon_o they_o but_o the_o rebellious_a dwell_v in_o a_o dry_a land_n ver._n 7._o o_o god_n when_o thou_o wente_v forth_o before_o thy_o people_n when_o thou_o do_v march_v through_o the_o wilderness_n selah_n 8._o the_o earth_n shake_v the_o heaven_n also_o drop_v at_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n even_o sinai_n itself_o be_v move_v at_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n the_o god_n of_o israel_n from_o the_o second_o reason_n of_o praise_v god_n learn_v 1._o it_o be_v expedient_a for_o our_o up-stirring_a unto_o thankfulness_n to_o cast_v our_o eye_n upon_o some_o particular_n wherein_o the_o lord_n goodness_n to_o we_o and_o our_o obligation_n to_o his_o love_n may_v appear_v as_o here_o the_o pâ—…almist_n do_v lead_v we_o by_o the_o hand_n unto_o the_o lord_n particular_a work_n of_o redemption_n of_o israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n 2._o that_o one_o work_n of_o the_o church_n delivery_n out_o of_o egypt_n represent_v the_o redemption_n of_o his_o people_n from_o the_o misery_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n bondage_n 〈◊〉_d a_o sufficient_a proof_n for_o ever_o of_o the_o lord_n love_v care_v power_n and_o faithfulness_n to_o deliver_v his_o own_o out_o of_o all_o their_o misery_n which_o the_o church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o shall_v always_o make_v use_n of_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n whether_o we_o look_v upon_o that_o work_n in_o the_o type_n single_o or_o as_o it_o be_v a_o representation_n or_o pawn_n of_o the_o spiritual_a delivery_n of_o his_o people_n this_o work_n shall_v we_o often_o look_v upon_o and_o still_o hold_v it_o up_o unto_o god_n o_o god_n when_o thou_o wente_v forth_o before_o thy_o people_n when_o thou_o diddeâ—…_n march_v through_o the_o wilderness_n 3._o in_o the_o woâ—…ke_n of_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v needful_a not_o only_o to_o look_v upon_o that_o which_o may_v foster_v say_v in_o god_n and_o love_n towards_o he_o but_o also_o to_o set_v before_o we_o what_o may_v serve_v to_o keep_v our_o heart_n in_o fear_n and_o awe_n of_o his_o dreadful_a majesty_n the_o earth_n shake_v the_o heaven_n drop_v at_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n even_o sinai_n itself_o be_v move_v at_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n even_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n ver._n 9_o thou_o o_o god_n do_v send_v a_o plentiful_a rain_n whereby_o thou_o do_v confirm_v thy_o inheritance_n when_o it_o be_v weary_a 10._o thy_o congregation_n have_v dwell_v therein_o thou_o o_o god_n have_v prepare_v of_o thy_o goodness_n for_o the_o poor_a from_o the_o three_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n learn_v 1._o the_o ordinary_a sustain_n of_o god_n people_n bodily_a and_o spiritual_o in_o the_o possession_n of_o any_o benefit_n temporal_a or_o spiritual_a give_v unto_o they_o shall_v be_v observe_v as_o well_o as_o the_o bestow_n of_o any_o benefit_n in_o a_o extraordinary_a way_n as_o here_o the_o ordinary_a sustain_n of_o israel_n in_o canaan_n be_v make_v a_o part_n of_o the_o song_n of_o praise_n no_o less_o than_o their_o miraculous_a delivery_n out_o of_o egypt_n thou_o o_o lord_n do_v send_v a_o plentiful_a rain_n whereby_o thou_o do_v confirm_v thy_o inheritance_n when_o it_o be_v weâ—…ry_a 2._o the_o people_n who_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n external_o be_v the_o lord_n own_o peculiar_a more_o near_o and_o proper_o then_o any_o other_o society_n in_o the_o world_n therefore_o israel_n here_o be_v call_v by_o the_o prophet_n speak_v to_o god_n thy_o congregation_n 3._o it_o be_v for_o the_o church_n cause_n that_o the_o land_n wherein_o his_o people_n dwell_v be_v bless_v at_o any_o time_n by_o god_n thy_o congregation_n have_v dwell_v in_o it_o 4._o the_o blessing_n bestow_v upon_o the_o church_n or_o the_o place_n wherein_o they_o dwell_v be_v not_o give_v for_o any_o goodness_n in_o his_o people_n but_o for_o the_o goodness_n grace_n and_o good_a will_n of_o god_n to_o they_o thou_o o_o god_n have_v prepare_v of_o thy_o goodness_n for_o the_o poor_a ver._n 11._o thâ—…_n lord_n give_v the_o word_n great_a be_v the_o company_n of_o those_o that_o publish_v it_o 12._o king_n of_o army_n do_v flee_v apace_o and_o she_o that_o â—…rried_v at_o home_o divide_v the_o spoil_n from_o the_o four_o reason_n of_o praise_n learn_v 1._o the_o lord_n will_v sometime_o exercise_v his_o church_n with_o war_n affliction_n and_o trial_n when_o he_o do_v not_o intend_v to_o punish_v they_o but_o to_o give_v they_o the_o victory_n over_o their_o enemy_n and_o that_o for_o his_o own_o glory_n as_o in_o joshuahs_n time_n and_o david_n whereunto_o the_o text_n do_v relate_v the_o matter_n of_o joyful_a news_n or_o the_o word_n of_o the_o church_n victory_n over_o her_o â—…oes_n whensoever_o it_o be_v proceed_v from_o the_o lord_n who_o furnish_v matter_n for_o and_o word_n and_o utterance_n of_o joy_n to_o his_o people_n and_o praise_n to_o himself_o the_o lord_n give_v the_o word_n 2._o when_o god_n will_v glorify_v himself_o by_o comfort_v his_o church_n he_o shall_v not_o want_v herald_n of_o his_o praise_n great_a be_v the_o company_n of_o those_o that_o publish_v it_o 3._o be_v the_o enemy_n of_o the_o church_n never_o so_o powerful_a and_o god_n people_n never_o so_o farâ—…e_v inferior_a unto_o their_o enemy_n in_o power_n yet_o shall_v the_o enemy_n not_o be_v able_a to_o stand_v when_o god_n begin_v to_o fight_v for_o his_o people_n king_n of_o army_n do_v flee_v apacc_fw-la 4._o it_o be_v easy_a for_o the_o lord_n to_o make_v they_o a_o prey_n to_o the_o weak_a of_o his_o people_n who_o do_v set_v themselves_o to_o make_v havoc_n of_o the_o church_n yea_o and_o to_o enrich_v his_o people_n with_o the_o spoil_n of_o such_o adversary_n she_o that_o tarry_v at_o home_n divide_v the_o spoil_n ver._n 13._o though_o you_o have_v lie_v among_o the_o pot_n yet_o shall_v you_o be_v as_o the_o wing_n of_o a_o dove_n cover_v with_o silver_n and_o her_o feather_n with_o yellow_a gold_n 14._o when_o the_o almighty_a scatter_a king_n in_o it_o it_o be_v white_a as_o snow_n in_o salmon_n from_o the_o five_o reason_n of_o praise_n learn_v 1._o as_o the_o lord_n sometime_o do_v beautify_v his_o people_n with_o victory_n and_o wealth_n so_o also_o at_o other_o time_n for_o just_a reason_n he_o will_v darken_v all_o their_o outward_a glory_n and_o make_v they_o look_v as_o black_v scullion_n in_o the_o kitchen_n though_o you_o have_v lie_v among_o the_o pot_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o lord_n after_o the_o trial_n and_o hard_a exercise_n of_o his_o people_n for_o a_o time_n will_v give_v they_o so_o glorious_a a_o event_n and_o delivery_n as_o shall_v take_v off_o all_o the_o ignominy_n of_o their_o former_a affliction_n and_o make_v up_o all_o their_o loss_n yea_o he_o will_v cause_v their_o former_o deform_v afflâ—…ions_n to_o serve_v for_o washing-ball_n of_o
the_o day_n of_o our_o pilgrimage_n and_o warfare_n till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o promise_a rest_n for_o this_o do_v the_o external_a ceremony_n use_v under_o the_o pedagogie_n of_o the_o law_n teach_v which_o ceremony_n although_o they_o be_v abolish_v now_o yet_o the_o subâ—…_n and_o intend_a duty_n point_v at_o in_o they_o be_v moral_a do_v stiâ—…_n remain_v the_o finger_n go_v before_o player_n on_o instrument_n follw_v aâ—…ter_n etc._n etc._n ver._n 26._o bless_v you_o god_n in_o the_o congregation_n even_o the_o lord_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o israel_n 27._o there_o be_v little_a benjamin_n with_o their_o ruler_n the_o prince_n of_o judah_n and_o their_o council_n the_o prince_n of_o zebulun_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o naphtali_n as_o the_o psalmist_n do_v clear_v the_o doctrine_n of_o god_n deal_v for_o his_o church_n and_o against_o their_o enemy_n by_o experience_n of_o olâ—…_n so_o he_o point_v here_o at_o experience_n late_a as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v by_o all_o at_o the_o glorious_a triumph_v of_o israel_n over_o all_o their_o enemy_n when_o they_o be_v now_o assemble_v in_o their_o several_a tribe_n the_o least_o as_o well_o as_o the_o great_a the_o most_o remote_a tribe_n as_o well_o as_o those_o that_o be_v near_a hand_n all_o of_o they_o convey_v the_o ark_n of_o god_n unto_o the_o city_n of_o david_n which_o be_v the_o type_n of_o christ_n god_n incarnate_a ascend_v after_o his_o victory_n into_o heaven_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n to_o his_o people_n in_o special_a the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n and_o victory_n over_o all_o enemy_n obtain_v by_o christ_n in_o favour_n of_o his_o people_n be_v abundant_a matter_n and_o cause_n to_o praise_n god_n and_o to_o bless_v he_o in_o all_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o church_n for_o here_o it_o be_v a_o command_v duty_n bless_v you_o god_n in_o the_o congregation_n 2._o whatsoever_o be_v the_o part_n of_o other_o in_o discharge_n of_o this_o duty_n it_o be_v expect_v most_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o every_o kindly_a israelite_n who_o draw_v their_o original_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o israel_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o the_o natural_a stock_n of_o jacob_n descend_v of_o he_o as_o water_v out_o of_o a_o fountain_n or_o have_v their_o descent_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n with_o he_o bless_v you_o god_n even_o the_o lord_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o israel_n 3._o example_n and_o practice_n of_o god_n child_n at_o any_o time_n be_v the_o encouragement_n of_o his_o people_n at_o all_o timeâ—…_n thereafter_o there_o be_v little_a benjamin_n with_o their_o ruler_n etc._n etc._n set_v forth_o here_o for_o example_n 4._o the_o piety_n of_o governor_n and_o their_o precedency_n before_o or_o join_v with_o other_o in_o the_o lord_n service_n be_v more_o honourable_a unto_o they_o than_o their_o place_n of_o dignity_n or_o their_o gift_n of_o wisdom_n and_o power_n there_o be_v the_o prince_n of_o judah_n with_o their_o council_n the_o prince_n of_o zebulun_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o naphtali_n 5._o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o god_n worship_n and_o in_o privilege_n spiritual_a the_o lord_n do_v join_v the_o small_a with_o the_o great_a the_o low_a with_o the_o high_a that_o the_o loâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—…n_v their_o exaltation_n and_o the_o high_a in_o their_o humâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d â—…s_v little_a benjamin_n with_o judah_n the_o people_n with_o theiâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d â—…d_a ruler_n ver._n 28._o thy_o god_n have_v command_v thy_o strength_n â—…rengthen_v o_o god_n that_o which_o thou_o have_v wrought_v for_o we_o 29._o because_o of_o thy_o temple_n at_o jerusalem_n shall_v king_n bring_v present_n unto_o thou_o from_o the_o eleven_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n learn_v 1._o not_o in_o king_n or_o ruler_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o but_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o from_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o his_o church_n which_o she_o may_v expect_v always_o to_o be_v furnish_v with_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o covenant_n thy_o god_n have_v command_v thy_o strength_n say_v david_n to_o the_o church_n 2._o as_o the_o lord_n have_v decâ—…eed_o to_o establish_v his_o church_n so_o have_v he_o mean_v and_o instrument_n in_o every_o age_n and_o place_n prepare_v for_o this_o puâ—…pose_n and_o have_v give_v out_o order_n by_o actual_a providence_n which_o be_v always_o go_v about_o the_o work_n in_o all_o age_n thy_o god_n have_v comâ—…anded_v thy_o strenâ—…th_n 3._o the_o lord_n decree_n and_o the_o order_n give_v forth_o to_o accomplish_v it_o consist_v well_o with_o the_o church_n use_v of_o all_o lawful_a mean_n to_o further_a that_o end_n and_o in_o speâ—…ial_n shall_v be_v join_v with_o thankful_a acknowledge_v of_o what_o â—…he_a lord_n have_v begin_v to_o do_v or_o do_v already_o for_o it_o and_o with_o earnest_a prayer_n for_o accomplish_v of_o what_o be_v to_o be_v further_o do_v so_o teach_v david_n example_n and_o prayer_n here_o strengthen_v o_o god_n that_o which_o thou_o have_v wrought_v for_o we_o 4._o the_o lord_n know_v presence_n in_o his_o church_n maintain_v and_o bless_v of_o his_o public_a ordinance_n shall_v move_v king_n at_o last_o to_o do_v homage_n to_o god_n incarnate_a that_o be_v to_o christ_n represent_v by_o his_o dwell_n in_o the_o temple_n of_o jerusalem_n because_o of_o thy_o temple_n at_o jerusalem_n shall_v king_n bring_v present_n unto_o thou_o ver._n 30._o rebuke_v the_o company_n of_o spearman_n the_o â—…ltitude_n of_o the_o bull_n with_o the_o calf_n of_o the_o people_n till_o every_o one_o submit_v himself_o with_o piece_n of_o silver_n scatter_v thou_o the_o people_n that_o delight_n in_o war_n 31._o prince_n shall_v come_v out_o of_o egypt_n ethiopia_n shall_v sâ—…n_o stretch_v out_o her_o hand_n unto_o god_n how_o this_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v he_o show_v to_o wit_n partly_o by_o break_v the_o power_n of_o some_o of_o they_o when_o they_o make_v opposition_n partly_o by_o powerful_a conversion_n of_o other_o some_o whence_o learn_v 1._o it_o be_v not_o against_o the_o precept_n of_o love_n to_o pray_v against_o public_a enemy_n of_o the_o church_n when_o private_a spleen_n be_v not_o the_o motive_n but_o zeal_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n rebuke_v the_o company_n of_o spearmen_fw-la 2._o the_o leader_n of_o army_n party_n and_o faction_n against_o god_n church_n and_o cause_n and_o the_o follower_n of_o such_o leader_n be_v all_o of_o they_o a_o company_n of_o beast_n rebuke_v the_o multitude_n of_o the_o bull_n with_o the_o calf_n of_o the_o people_n 3._o god_n be_v adversary_n to_o all_o who_o do_v oppose_v his_o people_n and_o his_o cause_n in_o their_o hand_n and_o can_v as_o easy_o repulse_v they_o real_o and_o overturn_v they_o as_o reprove_v they_o verbal_o rebuko_n the_o spearman_n etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o end_n of_o the_o church_n prayer_n against_o her_o enemy_n be_v that_o god_n mâ—…y_v be_v glorify_v and_o people_n at_o least_o bring_v to_o outward_a obedience_n unto_o god_n which_o may_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o real_a conversion_n in_o god_n time_n rebuke_v they_o etc._n etc._n till_o every_o one_o of_o they_o submit_v themselves_o with_o piece_n of_o silver_n that_o be_v till_o they_o offer_v to_o contribute_v to_o god_n service_n 5._o the_o punish_v of_o some_o of_o god_n enemy_n may_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o move_v other_o to_o offer_v obedience_n and_o submit_v to_o god_n when_o people_n that_o delight_n in_o war_n be_v scatter_v for_o prince_n shall_v come_v out_o of_o egypt_n 6._o god_n will_v draw_v into_o subjection_n unto_o himself_o some_o of_o his_o most_o open_a and_o inveterate_a enemy_n prince_n shall_v come_v out_o of_o egypt_n ethiopia_n shall_v soon_o stretch_v out_o her_o hand_n unto_o thou_o ver._n 32._o sing_v unto_o god_n you_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n o_o sing_v praise_n unto_o the_o lord_n selah_n 33._o to_o he_o that_o ride_v upon_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n which_o be_v of_o old_a lo_o he_o do_v send_v out_o his_o voice_n and_o that_o a_o mighty_a voice_n 34._o aâ—…cribe_v you_o strength_n unto_o god_n his_o excellency_n be_v over_o israel_n and_o his_o strength_n be_v in_o the_o cloud_n 35._o o_o god_n thou_o be_v terrible_a out_o of_o thy_o holy_a place_n the_o god_n of_o israel_n be_v he_o that_o give_v strength_n anll_a power_n unto_o his_o people_n bless_a be_v god_n from_o the_o lâ—…st_a reason_n of_o praise_v of_o god_n take_v from_o his_o almighty_a power_n in_o conversion_n of_o kingdom_n of_o gentile_n ready_a to_o be_v put_v forth_o for_o the_o preservation_n of_o his_o church_n gather_v and_o for_o the_o overthrow_n of_o his_o enemy_n learn_v 1._o the_o tiâ—…_n shall_v come_v when_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v turn_v christian_n in_o profession_n in_o a_o great_a measure_n than_o yet_o have_v be_v see_v for_o sing_v unto_o god_n you_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v
not_o a_o simple_a tell_n of_o their_o duty_n but_o a_o prophecy_n of_o their_o joyful_a join_n in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v have_v cause_n of_o joy_n within_o themselves_o to_o praise_v he_o o_o sing_v praise_n to_o the_o lord_n 2._o true_a convert_v will_v renounce_v idol_n and_o false_a god_n and_o reverent_o worship_v the_o omnipotent_a creatoâ—…_n and_o governor_n of_o heaven_n the_o eternal_a god_n sing_v praise_n to_o god_n that_o ride_v upon_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n that_o be_v of_o old_a 3._o as_o the_o glorious_a government_n of_o heaven_n do_v show_v the_o lord_n power_n so_o the_o thunder_n also_o do_v show_v his_o power_n and_o terror_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o be_v needful_a to_o dispose_v our_o stupid_a mind_n to_o praise_v he_o lo_o he_o do_v send_v forth_o his_o voice_n even_o a_o mighty_a voice_n 4._o the_o right_a use_n of_o god_n great_a and_o sensible_a and_o daily_o see_v work_n be_v to_o make_v we_o to_o glorify_v the_o power_n of_o god_n who_o be_v able_a to_o work_v whatsoever_o he_o please_v ascribe_v strength_n unto_o the_o lord_n 5._o the_o lord_n glory_n in_o his_o church_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o all_o that_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n his_o excellency_n be_v over_o israel_n 6._o the_o true_a worshipper_n must_v study_v the_o power_n and_o all_o other_o property_n of_o god_n both_o by_o what_o he_o hear_v in_o the_o society_n of_o the_o church_n and_o by_o what_o he_o see_v in_o his_o visible_a work_n as_o well_o daily_o transient_a work_n such_o as_o the_o cloud_n be_v as_o constant_o endure_v work_n such_o as_o the_o heaven_n be_v his_o excelâ—…ency_n be_v over_o israel_n and_o his_o strength_n be_v in_o the_o cloud_n and_o sure_o it_o be_v no_o small_a power_n which_o do_v bear_v up_o such_o weight_n of_o mountain_n of_o snow_n and_o sea_n of_o water_n and_o do_v make_v they_o sail_v as_o it_o be_v and_o flee_v with_o wing_n in_o the_o air_n which_o god_n 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with_o god_n afflict_v of_o we_o and_o spare_v of_o the_o wicked_a have_v its_o own_o judgement_n bind_v upon_o the_o back_n of_o it_o for_o as_o a_o soure-leavened_n vessel_n turn_v all_o thing_n put_v into_o it_o unto_o sournesse_n so_o do_v envy_n of_o the_o prosperity_n of_o other_o make_v all_o the_o good_a that_o the_o lord_n do_v to_o ourselves_o uncomfortable_a and_o unpleasant_a unto_o we_o for_o the_o word_n my_o heart_n be_v grieve_v be_v in_o the_o force_n of_o the_o original_n my_o heart_n be_v embitter_v make_v sour_a and_o leaven_v 5._o perplexity_n of_o mind_n rise_v upon_o the_o mistake_n of_o god_n providence_n be_v like_o the_o pain_n of_o the_o gravel_n in_o the_o reins_n very_o troublesome_a till_o we_o be_v rid_v of_o it_o i_o be_v prick_v in_o my_o reins_n be_v a_o similitude_n borrow_v from_o the_o bodily_a pain_n of_o the_o gravel_n 6._o carnal_a reason_n not_o correct_v by_o god_n word_n be_v beastly_a ignorance_n it_o may_v bear_v some_o show_n of_o reason_n among_o foolish_a man_n but_o indeed_o it_o be_v nothing_o before_o god_n but_o brutish_a folly_n i_o be_v as_o a_o beast_n before_o thou_o ver._n 23._o nevertheless_o i_o be_o continual_o with_o thou_o thou_o have_v hold_v i_o by_o my_o right_a hand_n the_o second_o use_n of_o thiâ—…_n exercise_n be_v the_o acknowledgmenâ—…_n that_o hiâ—…â—…nding_v in_o grace_n and_o god_n obedience_n depend_v only_o upon_o the_o lord_n by_o who_o powerful_a sustein_v of_o he_o he_o be_v keep_v from_o be_v utter_o overcome_v by_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n and_o from_o fall_v from_o the_o way_n of_o god_n by_o the_o tentation_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o â—…verance_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v not_o of_o themselves_o but_o of_o the_o lord_n who_o do_v not_o forsake_v they_o when_o they_o of_o themselves_o be_v ready_a to_o forsake_v he_o but_o by_o his_o power_n secret_o uphold_v they_o and_o keep_v they_o fast_o to_o himself_o this_o do_v the_o psalmist_n here_o acknowledge_v nevertheless_o i_o be_o continual_o with_o thou_o 2._o â—…hen_o we_o have_v get_v proof_n of_o our_o own_o folly_n and_o weaknâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d deserve_a then_o do_v we_o most_o clear_o see_v and_o confesâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d â—…e_n and_o power_n in_o preserve_v of_o we_o thou_o have_v hold_v i_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hand_n ver._n 24._o thou_o shall_v guide_v i_o with_o thy_o counsel_n and_o afterward_o receive_v i_o to_o glory_n the_o three_o use_n be_v the_o confirmation_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o hope_n in_o god_n for_o time_n to_o come_v whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o believer_n how_o sensible_a soever_o he_o be_v of_o his_o own_o weakness_n may_v be_v persuade_v of_o his_o own_o perseverance_n by_o look_v on_o god_n constancy_n and_o feel_v experience_n of_o his_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o he_o in_o time_n past_a thou_o will_v gâ—…_n i_o with_o thy_o counsel_n etc._n etc._n 2._o there_o be_v a_o unseparable_a connexion_n between_o walk_v by_o god_n direction_n in_o the_o time_n of_o this_o life_n and_o our_o receive_n into_o heaven_n after_o this_o life_n and_o he_o who_o be_v resolve_v to_o walk_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n direction_n may_v promise_v to_o himself_o to_o be_v receive_v into_o glory_n immediate_o after_o his_o journey_n in_o this_o life_n be_v end_v thou_o shall_v guide_v i_o with_o thy_o counsel_n and_o afterward_o receive_v i_o to_o glory_n 3._o albeit_o the_o believer_n may_v meet_v with_o many_o doubt_n and_o disficulty_n in_o his_o way_n yet_o have_v he_o a_o guide_n to_o direct_v he_o and_o a_o rule_n to_o walk_v by_o to_o wit_n the_o word_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o church_n or_o sanctuary_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v advise_v effectual_o how_o to_o walk_v on_o his_o way_n to_o heaven_n thou_o will_v guide_v i_o with_o â—…hy_a counsel_n ver._n 25._o who_o have_v i_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o and_o there_o be_v none_o upon_o earth_n that_o i_o desire_v beside_o thou_o 26._o my_o flesh_n and_o my_o heart_n fail_v but_o god_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o portion_n for_o ever_o the_o four_o use_n of_o this_o exercise_n be_v the_o settle_n of_o his_o affection_n and_o confidence_n on_o god_n as_o the_o matter_n of_o his_o satisfactory_a contâ—…ntment_n and_o uphold_v when_o all_o creature_n fail_v he_o whence_o learn_v 1._o as_o nothing_o can_v give_v true_a contentment_n excepâ—…_n god_n so_o god_n will_v have_v we_o to_o loose_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o creature_n and_o expect_v no_o contentment_n in_o any_o of_o they_o but_o in_o himself_o who_o have_v i_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o and_o there_o be_v none_o on_o earth_n who_o i_o desirâ—…_n beside_o thou_o 2._o he_o that_o see_v god_n sufficiency_n see_v also_o tâ—…_n emptiness_n of_o the_o creature_n and_o nothing_o to_o be_v in_o they_o but_o whâ—…_n they_o have_v of_o god_n a_o believer_n may_v see_v that_o he_o need_v nothing_o in_o heaven_n or_o â—…th_n but_o communion_n with_o god_n to_o make_v he_o full_o bless_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o and_o there_o be_v none_o 〈◊〉_d earth_n that_o i_o dâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d thou_o 3._o as_o to_o find_v all_o thing_n to_o faiâ—…_n we_o except_o god_n in_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n do_v serve_v to_o loose_v our_o affection_n and_o confideâ—…e_n off_o they_o so_o to_o find_v help_n in_o god_n when_o all_o thing_n do_v fail_v serve_v to_o tic_o the_o hear_v of_o a_o believer_n strong_o to_o the_o lord_n my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n fail_v i_o but_o god_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o heaâ—…t_n 〈◊〉_d 4._o when_o the_o believer_n have_v see_v his_o own_o strength_n fail_v he_o and_o yet_o not_o the_o less_o do_v believe_v in_o god_n he_o shall_v find_v his_o sail_a heart_n and_o faint_a courage_n uphold_v and_o his_o own_o exhaust_a strength_n
public_a worship_n in_o their_o several_a division_n through_o the_o land_n 11._o house_n build_v for_o meet_v of_o the_o lord_n people_n to_o public_a worship_n albeit_o they_o be_v not_o typical_o holy_a as_o the_o temple_n of_o jerusalem_n be_v yet_o do_v they_o belong_v to_o god_n as_o mean_n dedicate_v for_o maintain_v his_o service_n and_o when_o they_o be_v mar_v it_o be_v a_o wrong_n do_v to_o god_n and_o a_o cause_n of_o complaint_n to_o god_n against_o the_o sacrilegious_a spoiler_n thereof_o as_o here_o we_o see_v 12._o external_n trouble_n be_v much_o light_a when_o the_o public_a ordinance_n and_o sign_n of_o god_n presence_n in_o a_o land_n may_v be_v have_v for_o spiritual_a comfort_n but_o when_o those_o be_v remove_v every_o trouble_n be_v the_o more_o heavy_a we_o see_v not_o our_o figne_n there_o be_v no_o more_o any_o prophet_n neâ—…ther_o any_o among_o we_o that_o know_v how_o long_a that_o be_v public_a mean_n ordinary_a and_o extraordinary_a which_o may_v give_v we_o comfort_n do_v now_o cease_v if_o it_o be_v ask_v how_o can_v this_o be_v apply_v unto_o the_o time_n of_o the_o captivity_n see_v jeremy_n ezekiel_n daniel_n and_o the_o prophet_n who_o do_v write_v this_o psalm_n by_o inspiration_n be_v live_v at_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o captivity_n and_o after_o the_o burn_a of_o the_o temple_n it_o may_v be_v answer_v that_o jeremy_n be_v carry_v away_o â—…o_o egypt_n and_o the_o people_n can_v not_o have_v use_n of_o his_o ministry_n ezekiel_n and_o daniel_n be_v carry_v away_o to_o babylon_n and_o the_o poor_a which_o remain_v in_o the_o land_n have_v none_o of_o the_o prophet_n to_o comfort_v they_o yea_o ezekiel_n and_o daniel_n be_v but_o now_o and_o then_o employ_v of_o god_n to_o utter_v their_o prophecy_n and_o the_o multitude_n of_o the_o captive_n who_o be_v to_o make_v use_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v scatter_v in_o sundry_a place_n and_o can_v not_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o their_o or_o of_o any_o other_o ministry_n as_o they_o be_v wont_a to_o have_v and_o this_o in_o special_a make_v the_o jamentation_n to_o have_v a_o ground_n that_o the_o table_n be_v draw_v from_o the_o child_n the_o people_n have_v not_o that_o access_n which_o they_o enjoy_v before_o unto_o mean_n either_o extraordinary_a or_o ordinary_a they_o have_v not_o their_o former_a allowance_n and_o howsoever_o in_o the_o copy_n of_o jeremiahs_n prophecy_n 70._o year_n be_v determine_v for_o the_o people_n captivity_n yet_o none_o of_o the_o prophet_n at_o the_o time_n of_o write_v this_o tell_v or_o can_v tell_v they_o how_o long_a time_n shall_v pass_v before_o their_o dissolution_n shall_v be_v repair_v how_o long_o it_o shall_v be_v ere_o the_o temple_n shall_v be_v build_v again_o and_o the_o prophet_n by_o who_o this_o psalm_n be_v indict_v have_v no_o further_a commission_n than_o he_o speak_v of_o and_o so_o these_o foresay_a expression_n may_v stand_v with_o the_o time_n of_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o captivity_n of_o babylon_n ver._n 10._o o_o god_n how_o long_o shall_v the_o adversary_n reproach_n shall_v the_o enemy_n blaspheme_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o 11._o why_o withdrawe_v thou_o thy_o hand_n even_o thy_o right_a band_n pluck_v it_o out_o of_o thy_o bosom_n after_o the_o lamentation_n be_v subjoin_v a_o imprecation_n against_o the_o enemy_n that_o god_n will_v not_o defer_v to_o punish_v they_o whence_o learn_v 1._o man_n patience_n be_v much_o short_a of_o god_n long-suffering_a and_o forbearance_n for_o here_o it_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o a_o suffer_a people_n o_o god_n how_o long_o shall_v the_o adversary_n reproach_n when_o with_o god_n it_o be_v not_o yet_o time_n to_o fall_v upon_o they_o 2._o the_o lord_n long-suffering_a patience_n do_v great_o harden_v the_o adversary_n in_o their_o insolent_a mock_n of_o god_n people_n for_o instead_o of_o say_v lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o bear_v with_o they_o he_o say_v o_o god_n how_o long_o shall_v the_o adversary_n reproach_n 3._o the_o true_o godly_a can_v endure_v their_o own_o trouble_n better_a than_o they_o can_v bear_v the_o open_a dishonour_n and_o blaspheme_v of_o god_n by_o occasion_n of_o their_o trouble_n therrfore_o this_o expression_n from_o the_o deep_a sense_n of_o his_o heart_n do_v break_v forth_o shall_v the_o enemy_n blaspheme_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o 4._o albeit_o tentation_n from_o carnal_a sense_n do_v represent_v god_n as_o if_o he_o be_v idle_a when_o he_o suffer_v his_o enemy_n to_o trample_v on_o his_o people_n and_o on_o his_o glorious_a name_n yet_o faith_n will_v not_o admit_v of_o such_o a_o thought_n but_o deal_v with_o god_n by_o prayer_n to_o let_v his_o strength_n and_o power_n be_v so_o manifest_a that_o the_o world_n may_v not_o think_v his_o hand_n be_v in_o his_o bosom_n why_o withdrawe_v thou_o thy_o hand_n even_o thy_o right_a band_n pluck_v it_o out_o of_o thy_o bosom_n this_o he_o believe_v the_o lord_n shall_v do_v and_o giveth_z reason_n for_o his_o hope_n in_o that_o which_o follow_v ver._n 12._o for_o god_n be_v my_o king_n of_o old_a work_v salvation_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o earth_n 13._o thou_o do_v divide_v the_o sea_n by_o thy_o strength_n thou_o brake_v the_o head_n of_o the_o dragon_n in_o the_o water_n 14._o thou_o brake_v the_o head_n of_o leviathan_n in_o piece_n and_o give_v he_o to_o be_v meat_n to_o the_o â—…ople_n inhabit_v the_o wilderness_n 15._o thou_o do_v cleave_v the_o fountain_n and_o the_o flood_n thou_o dry_v up_o mighty_a river_n 16._o the_o day_n be_v thou_o the_o night_n also_o be_v thou_o thou_o have_v prepare_v the_o light_n and_o the_o sun_n 17._o thou_o have_v set_v all_o the_o border_n of_o the_o earth_n thou_o have_v make_v summer_n and_o winter_n in_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n the_o psalmist_n do_v confirm_v his_o own_o and_o other_o believer_n say_v that_o god_n will_v undoubted_o deliver_v his_o people_n and_o take_v order_n with_o their_o enemy_n first_o from_o the_o interest_n they_o have_v in_o god_n and_o god_n in_o they_o second_o from_o the_o experience_n of_o sensible_a delivery_n pass_v of_o his_o people_n ver_fw-la 12._o three_o from_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n of_o his_o people_n from_o pharaoh_n tyranny_n ver_fw-la 13_o 14._o four_o from_o the_o lord_n seed_v his_o people_n in_o the_o wilderness_n ver_fw-la 15._o five_o from_o the_o lord_n sovereignty_n and_o dispose_v of_o all_o creature_n in_o the_o world_n ver_fw-la 16_o 17._o whence_o learn_v 1._o relation_n between_o god_n and_o his_o church_n and_o in_o special_a this_o that_o he_o have_v make_v himself_o king_n thereof_o be_v pawn_n of_o god_n defend_v his_o kingdom_n and_o injure_a subject_n and_o punish_v of_o his_o enemy_n for_o here_o the_o church_n give_v it_o for_o a_o reason_n of_o their_o hope_n of_o delivery_n god_n be_v my_o king_n 2._o the_o more_o time_n be_v pass_v since_o god_n do_v avow_v himself_o king_n of_o his_o church_n the_o more_o confident_a may_v late_a generation_n of_o the_o church_n 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the_o horn_n of_o the_o wicked_a not_o to_o kill_v or_o banish_v or_o forfeit_v or_o put_v from_o all_o place_n of_o power_n and_o trust_v all_o those_o lead_a man_n who_o do_v oppose_v and_o malign_v he_o under_o king_n saul_n but_o by_o cause_v they_o all_o to_o concur_v with_o he_o to_o set_v up_o true_a religion_n and_o bring_v up_o the_o ark_n to_o mount_n zion_n and_o to_o administer_v justice_n unto_o the_o subject_n in_o their_o several_a place_n thus_o by_o bind_v all_o man_n to_o religion_n and_o justice_n and_o ordain_v that_o wickedness_n shall_v have_v no_o horn_n or_o power_n for_o it_o but_o all_o bind_v to_o be_v against_o it_o he_o cut_v off_o all_o the_o horn_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o because_o the_o civil_a magistrate_n or_o ecclesiastical_a governor_n be_v able_a to_o do_v in_o their_o court_n external_o not_o so_o much_o as_o be_v need_n the_o real_a effect_n of_o what_o here_o be_v undertake_v by_o david_n belong_v to_o the_o antitype_n christ_n for_o he_o 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down_o ver_fw-la 1_o 2._o the_o reason_n give_v for_o this_o be_v six_o the_o first_o ver_fw-la 3._o the_o second_o ver_fw-la 4._o the_o three_o ver_fw-la 5_o 6._o the_o four_o ver_fw-la 7._o the_o fiâ—…_n ver_fw-la 8_o 9_o the_o six_o ver_fw-la 10._o the_o use_n whereof_o with_o a_o reason_n for_o it_o be_v set_v down_o ver_fw-la 11_o 12._o from_o the_o inscription_n learn_v 1._o the_o visible_a church_n haâ—…_n need_v to_o be_v stirâ—…ed_v up_o to_o the_o work_n of_o thanksgiving_n unto_o and_o praise_v of_o god_n no_o less_o then_o to_o any_o other_o duty_n for_o this_o duty_n be_v 〈◊〉_d less_o needful_a no_o less_o spiritual_a no_o less_o difficult_a and_o disagreeiâ—…_n with_o our_o carnâ—…l_n and_o corrupt_v natural_a inclination_n than_o any_o othâ—…_n duty_n anâ—…_n usual_o be_v more_o neglect_v and_o more_o slight_v than_o 〈◊〉_d point_n of_o worship_n although_o frequent_a occasion_n and_o cause_n be_v giuâ—…_n unto_o it_o therefore_o it_o be_v often_o call_v for_o of_o any_o if_o we_o compâ—…_n this_o title_n wâ—…th_v other_o this_o be_v a_o song_n 〈◊〉_d psalm_n teach_v to_o 〈◊〉_d church_n to_o stir_v she_o up_o to_o the_o praise_v of_o goâ—…_n 2._o god_n have_v 〈◊〉_d psalmist_n more_o sweet_a singer_n in_o israel_n then_o one_o david_n 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o prefix_v here_o and_o the_o matter_n be_v most_o suitable_a to_o a_o laâ—…_n time_n than_o he_o 3._o we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v curious_a about_o the_o penâ—…_n of_o canonic_a scripture_n the_o first_o author_n be_v he_o to_o who_o 〈◊〉_d must_v look_v most_o and_o rest_v upon_o he_o for_o concern_v all_o 〈◊〉_d hebrew_n â—…ible_a we_o be_v teach_v by_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n thâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d be_v all_o give_v by_o
inspiration_n and_o that_o the_o holy_a writer_n spokâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d they_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o here_o it_o be_v not_o cerâ—…_n whether_o asaph_n be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o writer_n of_o it_o or_o wheâ—…_n asaph_n be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o order_n of_o such_o of_o aaron_n posterity_n 〈◊〉_d be_v 〈◊〉_d unto_o the_o church_n and_o have_v the_o charge_n 〈◊〉_d the_o music_n to_o who_o this_o psalm_n be_v commit_v for_o 〈◊〉_d church_n use_v as_o many_o more_o psalm_n in_o david_n time_n and_o â—…ter_v it_o also_o be_v a_o psalm_n or_o song_n of_o asaph_n or_o to_o asaph_n 〈◊〉_d word_n may_v bear_v both_o alike_o ver._n 1._o in_o judah_n god_n be_v know_v his_o naâ—…_n great_a in_o israel_n 2._o in_o salem_n also_o be_v his_o tabernacle_n and_o his_o dwâ—…ling_a place_n in_o zion_n from_o the_o sum_n and_o scope_n of_o the_o psalm_n sâ—…_n down_o 〈◊〉_d learn_v 1._o albeit_o god_n be_v in_o some_o sort_n know_v in_o all_o the_o 〈◊〉_d because_o of_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n manifest_v some_o way_n tâ—…_n visible_a excellency_n of_o god_n yet_o be_v he_o most_o of_o all_o make_v manifest_a to_o his_o visible_a church_n where_o his_o word_n do_v sound_a and_o his_o work_n be_v best_a interpret_v in_o judah_n god_n be_v know_v 2._o where_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n name_n be_v most_o reveal_v there_o shall_v he_o of_o duty_n be_v most_o glorify_v for_o albeit_o israel_n many_o time_n do_v not_o understand_v do_v not_o acknowledge_v he_o but_o be_v more_o ignorant_a and_o neglective_a of_o he_o than_o the_o ox_n or_o ass_n be_v of_o their_o owner_n and_o master_n crib_n yet_o daily_o among_o they_o he_o manifest_v his_o great_a majesty_n and_o sometime_o he_o make_v they_o all_o acknowledge_v it_o and_o of_o duty_n always_o they_o shall_v have_v magnify_v his_o majesty_n and_o so_o his_o name_n be_v great_a in_o israel_n 3._o the_o lord_n do_v provide_v always_o a_o place_n where_o his_o church_n may_v visible_o profess_v his_o name_n and_o worship_v he_o he_o will_v not_o want_v a_o place_n where_o he_o have_v a_o people_n in_o covenant-bond_n unto_o he_o in_o salem_n be_v his_o tabernacle_n 4._o it_o be_v a_o great_a glory_n to_o the_o place_n where_o god_n be_v worship_v for_o there_o also_o do_v he_o make_v his_o residence_n in_o salem_n also_o or_o jerusalem_n be_v his_o tabernacle_n and_o his_o dwell_a place_n in_o zion_n 5._o it_o be_v not_o for_o the_o worthiness_n of_o any_o people_n or_o place_n that_o the_o lord_n be_v among_o they_o or_o manifest_v there_o but_o it_o be_v his_o own_o free_a choice_n among_o who_o and_o where_o he_o will_v reside_v the_o place_n where_o the_o vile_a canaanite_n have_v be_v and_o the_o place_n long_o possess_v and_o abuse_v by_o the_o canaanite_n will_v he_o choose_v for_o his_o chief_a dwell_n he_o will_v turn_v the_o canaanites_n salem_n to_o be_v jerusalem_n and_o the_o strong_a hold_n of_o the_o jebusite_n to_o be_v the_o place_n of_o his_o temple_n therefore_o say_v he_o in_o salem_n rather_o than_o jerusalem_n be_v his_o tabernacle_n and_o his_o dwell_a place_n in_o zion_n ver._n 3._o there_o break_v he_o the_o arrow_n of_o the_o bowâ—…_n the_o shield_n and_o the_o sword_n and_o the_o battle_n selah_n the_o first_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v take_v from_o the_o lord_n fight_v at_o jerusalem_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o church_n and_o discomfit_v of_o they_o whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o great_a overthrow_n give_v to_o army_n will_v be_v find_v in_o their_o fight_n against_o god_n church_n there_o in_o special_a manner_n break_v he_o the_o arrow_n of_o the_o bow_n etc._n etc._n 2._o in_o the_o deliverance_n of_o the_o church_n the_o lord_n will_v be_v see_v to_o do_v all_o the_o work_n there_o break_v he_o the_o arrow_n 3._o as_o there_o be_v no_o mean_n or_o instrument_n fit_a to_o destroy_v man_n which_o the_o enemy_n will_v not_o make_v use_n of_o against_o the_o church_n so_o there_o be_v no_o weapon_n form_v against_o she_o which_o shall_v prosper_v when_o she_o do_v reliâ—…_n on_o her_o lord_n there_o break_v be_v the_o arrow_n of_o the_o bow_n the_o shâ—…ld_n and_o the_o sword_n and_o the_o battle_n ver._n 4._o thou_o be_v more_o glorious_a and_o excellent_a thâ—…_n the_o mountain_n of_o prey_n the_o second_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v because_o he_o be_v more_o glorious_a than_o all_o the_o king_n and_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n wherein_o the_o cruel_a and_o beastly_a rage_a enemy_n of_o his_o church_n have_v their_o strength_n and_o strong_a hâ—…los_n whence_o learn_v 〈◊〉_d those_o kingdom_n and_o power_n which_o do_v not_o subject_v themselves_o to_o god_n or_o christ_n the_o king_n of_o saint_n be_v to_o be_v esteem_v of_o as_o mountain_n where_o wild_a and_o ravenous_a beast_n do_v lie_v every_o one_o of_o they_o according_a as_o they_o be_v more_o mighty_a oppress_v the_o weak_a for_o they_o be_v call_v here_o mountain_n of_o prey_n or_o power_n maintain_v all_o oppression_n as_o mountain_n give_v shelter_n to_o ravenous_a beast_n which_o live_v upon_o prey_n 2._o whatsoever_o excellency_n be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n wherein_o man_n do_v glory_n as_o wisdom_n riches_n strength_n multitude_n courage_n or_o what_o else_o can_v be_v imagine_v be_v all_o nothing_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o gloriation_n which_o the_o church_n have_v in_o god_n thou_o say_v the_o psalmist_n unto_o god_n art_n more_o glorious_a than_o the_o mountain_n of_o prey_n ver._n 5._o the_o stouthearted_a be_v spoil_v they_o have_v 〈◊〉_d their_o sleep_n and_o none_o of_o the_o man_n of_o may_v have_v find_v their_o hand_n 6._o at_o thy_o rebuke_n o_o god_n of_o jacob_n both_o the_o chariot_n and_o horse_n be_v cast_v into_o a_o dead_a sleep_n the_o three_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v because_o he_o do_v evacuate_v and_o make_v of_o no_o use_n unto_o the_o enemy_n whatsoever_o they_o do_v put_v their_o confidence_n in_o whence_o learn_v 1._o whatsoever_o strength_n courage_n wit_n or_o any_o other_o point_n of_o perfection_n any_o man_n have_v god_n who_o give_v it_o can_v take_v it_o away_o when_o he_o please_v yea_o can_v make_v it_o a_o mean_n of_o harden_v his_o heart_n in_o carnal_a confidence_n to_o engage_v he_o in_o a_o business_n for_o a_o mischief_n to_o he_o that_o he_o may_v lose_v all_o whereunto_o he_o lean_v the_o stouthearted_a be_v spoil_v they_o have_v sleep_v their_o sleep_n and_o none_o of_o the_o man_n of_o may_v have_v find_v their_o hand_n that_o be_v god_n have_v make_v the_o courageous_a and_o strong_a to_o be_v find_v feeble_a and_o weak_a and_o unable_a to_o save_v their_o own_o good_n or_o life_n 2._o albeit_o the_o church_n have_v no_o strength_n in_o herself_o yet_o the_o lord_n can_v with_o a_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n do_v all_o her_o work_n and_o defeat_v her_o enemier_n at_o thy_o rebuke_n o_o god_n of_o jacob_n they_o be_v caâ—…_n in_o a_o deep_a sleep_n 3._o the_o more_o powerful_a wise_a and_o stout_a the_o enemy_n of_o god_n church_n be_v the_o more_o shall_v the_o church_n rely_v upon_o god_n and_o the_o more_o glory_n do_v the_o lord_n get_v in_o overthrow_v they_o therefore_o the_o stout-heartedmen_a of_o might_n châ—…ariots_n and_o horse_n be_v here_o mention_v ver._n 7._o thou_o even_o thou_o be_v to_o be_v sear_v and_o who_o may_v stand_v in_o thy_o sight_n when_o once_o thou_o be_v angry_a the_o four_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v because_o he_o be_v so_o terrible_a that_o none_o can_v stand_v before_o he_o when_o he_o be_v angry_a whence_o learn_v 1._o when_o the_o lord_n do_v smite_v the_o wicked_a he_o do_v waâ—…n_v his_o own_o people_n to_o stand_v in_o awe_n therefore_o do_v the_o church_n make_v use_v of_o what_o be_v set_v down_o before_o thou_o â—…ven_o thâ—…_n be_v to_o be_v fear_v 2._o only_o god_n be_v to_o be_v fear_v lest_o we_o offend_v he_o and_o no_o man_n anger_n be_v to_o be_v fear_v in_o comparison_n of_o provoke_a god_n to_o anger_n thou_o even_o thou_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v and_o no_o regard_n unto_o nor_o mention_n of_o any_o other_o to_o be_v fear_v in_o comparison_n of_o he_o 3._o man_n against_o man_n may_v stand_v and_o wicked_a man_n in_o the_o time_n of_o god_n patience_n may_v stand_v but_o when_o the_o time_n come_v of_o god_n judge_v and_o let_v forth_o his_o wrath_n upon_o his_o enemy_n none_o can_v escape_v his_o hand_n who_o may_v stand_v in_o thy_o sight_n when_o onâ—…e_n thou_o be_v angry_a 4._o the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n against_o his_o â—…oes_n be_v the_o comfort_n of_o his_o people_n and_o the_o matter_n as_o of_o his_o praise_n so_o of_o their_o sing_n and_o rejoice_v as_o here_o be_v to_o be_v see_v ver._n 8._o thou_o do_v
like_a and_o to_o teach_v patience_n and_o furnish_v consolation_n to_o those_o who_o be_v under_o such_o exercise_n for_o here_o be_v one_o of_o the_o saint_n tell_v we_o 1._o that_o his_o own_o trouble_n in_o this_o kind_n be_v so_o press_v as_o it_o make_v he_o cry_v 2._o and_o show_v the_o course_n he_o take_v he_o cry_v to_o god_n and_o do_v put_v the_o whole_a power_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o a_o bensal_n in_o his_o seek_n of_o god_n i_o cry_v to_o god_n with_o my_o voice_n and_o 3._o that_o he_o see_v there_o be_v no_o remedy_n for_o this_o evil_a save_v god_n above_o to_o who_o he_o make_v his_o address_n with_o resolution_n to_o hold_v unto_o god_n only_o even_o unto_o god_n with_o my_o voice_n i_o cry_v and_o 4._o thâ—…t_v at_o length_n he_o do_v prevail_v and_o receive_v his_o request_n gracious_o grant_v unto_o he_o and_o he_o give_v ear_n to_o i_o and_o so_o he_o be_v relieve_v ver._n 2._o in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o trouble_n i_o seek_v the_o lord_n my_o sore_n run_v in_o the_o night_n and_o cease_v not_o my_o soul_n refuse_v to_o be_v comfort_v 3._o i_o remember_v god_n and_o be_v trouble_v i_o complain_v and_o my_o spirit_n be_v overwhelm_v selah_n 4._o thou_o hold_v my_o eye_n wake_v i_o be_o so_o trouble_v that_o i_o can_v speak_v he_o declare_v this_o his_o sad_a exercise_n more_o special_o and_o first_o how_o great_a his_o trouble_n be_v whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o fear_v and_o feel_n of_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o displeasure_n be_v of_o all_o trouble_v the_o chief_a and_o do_v challenge_v to_o it_o selâ—…_n most_o deserve_o the_o name_n of_o trouble_n or_o straiten_a affliction_n as_o if_o the_o psalmist_n have_v never_o know_v any_o trouble_n in_o câ—…mparison_n of_o this_o 2._o albeit_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o displeasure_n while_o it_o do_v last_o do_v seem_v a_o sort_n of_o eternity_n as_o shall_v i_o never_o be_v remember_v and_o such_o like_a expression_n do_v declare_v yet_o when_o the_o trouble_n be_v go_v it_o be_v count_v but_o a_o short_a time_n but_o a_o day_n in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o trouble_n say_v he_o now_o be_v relieve_v 3._o as_o in_o this_o trouble_n most_o of_o any_o god_n face_n or_o comfortable_a presence_n be_v withdraw_v so_o nothing_o in_o this_o case_n can_v content_v a_o godly_a soul_n till_o he_o find_v the_o lord_n reconcile_v and_o his_o gracious_a facâ—…_n to_o shine_v again_o towards_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o trouble_n i_o seek_v the_o lord_n the_o wicked_a in_o such_o a_o case_n they_o will_v either_o not_o seek_v god_n at_o all_o but_o some_o earthly_a comfort_n or_o but_o take_v a_o essay_n what_o they_o can_v have_v by_o call_v on_o god_n they_o will_v not_o make_v it_o their_o work_n to_o seek_v he_o 4._o the_o sense_n of_o wrath_n give_v a_o sore_a wound_n unto_o a_o man_n spirit_n like_v to_o a_o wound_n in_o the_o body_n which_o be_v like_a to_o bleed_v unto_o death_n my_o sore_n run_v in_o the_o night_n 5._o trouble_v of_o conscience_n as_o 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to_o a_o break_a spirit_n my_o soul_n refase_v to_o be_v comfort_v nothing_o can_v satisfy_v a_o soul_n which_o be_v sensible_a of_o god_n displeasure_n save_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n favour_n 8._o a_o trouble_a spirit_n have_v many_o thought_n for_o it_o run_v out_o in_o meditation_n call_v for_o the_o record_n of_o the_o memory_n but_o can_v find_v nothing_o to_o fix_v upon_o save_v god_n himself_o i_o remember_v god_n 9_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o the_o matter_n of_o most_o comfort_n at_o some_o time_n may_v give_v no_o ease_n the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o grace_n when_o a_o soul_n be_v not_o able_a to_o apply_v they_o yea_o the_o thought_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n may_v augment_v grief_n when_o the_o conscience_n do_v present_v his_o abuse_a savour_n as_o the_o câ—…use_n of_o god_n present_v feel_v wrath_n i_o remember_v god_n and_o be_v trouble_v 10._o lamentation_n and_o complaint_n when_o vent_v and_o not_o ease_v with_o follow_v comfort_n do_v but_o 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end_n he_o give_v account_n of_o god_n deal_n very_o merciful_o with_o his_o people_n and_o never_o in_o justice_n but_o when_o mercy_n be_v abuse_v and_o he_o show_v also_o the_o people_n deal_v with_o god_n unthankful_o deceitful_o whether_o he_o deal_v merciful_o or_o in_o justice_n with_o they_o the_o psalm_n may_v be_v divide_v thus_o after_o a_o preface_n to_o prepare_v the_o hearer_n for_o attention_n and_o observation_n of_o what_o he_o be_v to_o deliver_v ver_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o he_o bring_v forth_o first_o the_o evidence_n of_o god_n gracious_a care_n he_o have_v of_o his_o people_n in_o give_v they_o his_o bless_a word_n to_o teach_v unto_o they_o faith_n and_o obedience_n ver_fw-la 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o second_o the_o evidence_n of_o god_n judgement_n against_o his_o people_n who_o be_v put_v to_o flight_n before_o their_o foe_n when_o they_o do_v not_o believe_v the_o lord_n and_o do_v not_o make_v use_n of_o his_o work_n among_o they_o ver_fw-la 9_o 10_o 11._o three_o he_o set_v down_o how_o great_a thing_n god_n do_v for_o they_o in_o egypt_n and_o in_o the_o wilderness_n ver_fw-la 12_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o four_o how_o they_o make_v no_o better_a use_n of_o these_o mercy_n then_o to_o tempt_v god_n and_o provoke_v he_o to_o wrath_n ver_fw-la 17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o five_o how_o for_o their_o tempt_a of_o god_n he_o be_v angry_a at_o they_o for_o their_o unbelief_n and_o notconsider_v of_o the_o miraculous_a feed_n of_o they_o with_o manna_n v_o 21_o 22_o 23_o 24_o 25._o and_o how_o in_o wrath_n he_o satisfy_v their_o lust_n by_o send_v quail_n for_o they_o to_o eat_v flesh_n their_o fill_n ver_fw-la 26_o 27_o 28_o 29._o six_o how_o because_o they_o repent_v not_o of_o their_o provocation_n the_o lord_n do_v plague_v they_o and_o they_o go_v on_o in_o their_o misbelief_n and_o disobedience_n 〈◊〉_d and_o god_n go_v on_o in_o the_o course_n of_o multiply_a judgement_n on_o they_o and_o cut_v off_o multitude_n of_o they_o ver_fw-la 30_o 31_o 32_o 33._o seven_o how_o they_o at_o last_o make_v a_o fashion_n of_o repent_v and_o seek_v of_o god_n but_o prove_v in_o effect_n nothing_o but_o flatter_a dissembler_n and_o hypocrite_n unconstant_a in_o the_o covenant_n ver_fw-la 34_o 35_o 36_o 37._o eight_o how_o the_o lord_n in_o mercy_n pity_v and_o spare_v they_o many_o a_o time_n notwithstanding_o all_o their_o provocation_n of_o his_o justice_n against_o they_o ver_fw-la 38_o 39_o 40_o 41._o nine_o he_o set_v down_o the_o prime_a cause_n of_o all_o this_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n because_o they_o mark_v not_o or_o make_v no_o use_n of_o the_o difference_n that_o god_n put_v between_o the_o egyptian_n and_o they_o nor_o how_o for_o their_o cause_n he_o have_v plague_v the_o egyptian_n with_o plague_n after_o plague_n ver_fw-la 42_o 43_o 44_o 45_o 46_o 47_o 48_o 49_o 50_o 51._o and_o bring_v their_o father_n safe_o out_o of_o egypt_n when_o their_o enemy_n be_v drown_v before_o their_o eye_n ver_fw-la 52_o 53._o ten_o he_o set_v down_o how_o the_o lord_n perfect_v their_o journey_n to_o canaan_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o possession_n of_o it_o thrust_v our_o the_o canaaâ—…ites_n that_o they_o may_v have_v place_n ver_fw-la 54_o 55._o eleven_o how_o they_o for_o all_o this_o provoke_v god_n to_o anger_n with_o their_o idolatry_n and_o superstition_n ver_fw-la 56_o 57_o 58._o twelve_o how_o the_o lord_n for_o this_o their_o oft_o repeat_v provocation_n do_v miserable_o vex_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o eli_n and_o samuel_n give_v over_o his_o ark_n into_o the_o philistine_n hand_n and_o plague_v their_o country_n with_o variety_n of_o plague_n ver_fw-la 59_o 60_o 61_o 62_o 63_o 64._o thirteen_o how_o god_n of_o his_o free_a mercy_n put_v his_o enemy_n to_o shame_n and_o restore_v religion_n and_o liberty_n to_o church_n and_o kingdom_n ver_fw-la 65_o 66._o and_o last_o of_o all_o how_o he_o bring_v they_o to_o a_o settle_a condition_n under_o david_n who_o be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n ver_fw-la 67_o 6â—…_n 69_o 70_o 71_o 72._o ver._n 1._o give_v ear_n o_o my_o people_n to_o my_o law_n incline_v your_o ear_n to_o the_o word_n of_o my_o mouth_n 2._o i_o will_v open_v my_o mouth_n in_o a_o parable_n i_o will_v utter_v dark_a say_n of_o old_a 3._o which_o we_o have_v hear_v and_o know_v and_o our_o father_n have_v tell_v we_o 4._o we_o will_v not_o hide_v they_o from_o their_o child_n show_v to_o the_o generation_n to_o come_v the_o praise_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o strength_n and_o his_o wonderful_a work_n that_o he_o have_v do_v in_o the_o preface_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n call_v for_o attention_n unto_o the_o doctrine_n which_o he_o be_v
his_o own_o name_n on_o the_o sinner_n whatsoever_o be_v his_o privilege_n and_o though_o he_o be_v never_o so_o near_o to_o god_n in_o external_a privilege_n so_o a_o fire_n be_v kindle_v against_o jacob_n and_o anger_n also_o come_v up_o against_o israel_n 3._o misbelief_n be_v a_o more_o grievous_a sin_n then_o man_n do_v esteem_v of_o it_o for_o it_o call_v god_n truth_n mercy_n goodness_n power_n constancy_n and_o all_o in_o question_n and_o even_o his_o justice_n among_o the_o rest_n which_o if_o the_o misbeleever_n do_v consider_v he_o will_v not_o provoke_v justice_n against_o himself_o by_o this_o sin_n wrath_n come_v up_o against_o israel_n because_o they_o believe_v not_o in_o god_n 4._o they_o do_v not_o believe_v in_o god_n who_o study_v not_o to_o depend_v upon_o he_o for_o salvation_n and_o for_o whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a to_o they_o for_o salvation_n yea_o they_o who_o do_v not_o believe_v that_o the_o lord_n shall_v bring_v they_o out_o of_o every_o strait_a in_o a_o way_n most_o serve_v to_o their_o welfare_n and_o for_o his_o own_o honour_n do_v not_o believe_v in_o he_o for_o salvation_n so_o solid_o as_o he_o require_v of_o they_o they_o believe_v not_o in_o god_n say_v he_o and_o trust_v not_o in_o god_n salvation_n 5._o the_o more_o mean_n encouragement_n help_n and_o prop_n to_o support_v a_o man_n faith_n be_v furnish_v of_o god_n the_o great_a be_v the_o sin_n of_o unbelief_n in_o he_o as_o the_o israelite_n misbelief_n be_v the_o great_a for_o god_n miraculous_a bring_v of_o water_n out_o of_o the_o rock_n and_o manna_n from_o the_o cloud_n as_o here_o the_o israelite_n misbelief_n be_v aggravate_v thus_o they_o trust_v not_o in_o his_o salvation_n though_o he_o have_v command_v the_o cloud_n and_o rain_v down_o manna_n 6._o man_n live_v not_o by_o bread_n but_o by_o the_o efficacious_a word_n of_o god_n it_o be_v so_o easy_a for_o god_n to_o rain_v down_o victual_n out_o of_o the_o cloud_n as_o to_o make_v they_o grow_v out_o of_o the_o ground_n let_v he_o say_v the_o word_n and_o it_o be_v do_v he_o command_v the_o cloud_n and_o open_v the_o door_n of_o heaven_n and_o rain_v down_o manna_n on_o they_o to_o eat_v 7._o the_o lord_n do_v provide_v well_o for_o his_o own_o redeem_a people_n what_o the_o earth_n do_v not_o yield_v unto_o they_o he_o make_v the_o heaven_n one_o way_n or_o other_o furnish_v unto_o they_o as_o when_o the_o israelite_n want_v the_o corn_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o lord_n give_v they_o of_o the_o corn_n of_o heaven_n so_o that_o man_n do_v eat_v angel_n food_n not_o that_o there_o be_v corn_n in_o heaven_n or_o that_o angel_n do_v eat_v any_o corporal_a food_n but_o manna_n be_v so_o call_v for_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o food_n that_o it_o may_v have_v serve_v for_o food_n to_o angel_n if_o they_o have_v any_o need_n of_o food_n 8._o the_o more_o excellent_a the_o benefit_n be_v which_o god_n give_v the_o great_a be_v the_o ingratitude_n of_o he_o who_o do_v not_o esteem_v of_o it_o and_o make_v use_n of_o it_o as_o become_v as_o we_o see_v in_o israel_n sin_n who_o do_v not_o esteem_v of_o manna_n as_o they_o shall_v have_v do_v have_v the_o lord_n say_v they_o with_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n or_o root_n of_o grass_n be_v any_o other_o mâ—…n_a thing_n they_o shall_v have_v have_v no_o reason_n to_o complain_v but_o when_o he_o give_v they_o a_o new_a food_n create_v every_o morning_n for_o their_o cause_n send_v down_o from_o heaven_n as_o fresh_a furniture_n every_o day_n of_o such_o excellent_a colour_n taste_n smell_v and_o wholesomenesse_n what_o a_o provocation_n of_o god_n be_v it_o not_o to_o be_v content_a now_o in_o special_a when_o he_o give_v they_o abundant_o of_o it_o he_o send_v they_o meat_n to_o the_o full_a ver._n 26._o he_o cause_v a_o east-winâ—…_a to_o blow_v iâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d heaven_n and_o by_o his_o power_n he_o bring_v in_o the_o soâ—…_n wind_n 27._o he_o rain_v flesh_n also_o upon_o they_o as_o dust_n and_o feather_a fowl_n like_o as_o the_o sand_n of_o the_o sea_n 28._o and_o he_o let_v it_o fall_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o camâ—…_n round_o about_o their_o habitation_n 29._o so_o they_o do_v eat_v and_o be_v well_o fill_v for_o he_o gaâ—…_n they_o their_o own_o desire_n here_o the_o lord_n be_v tempt_v by_o a_o murmute_v and_o unthankful_a people_n to_o refute_v their_o suspicion_n of_o his_o power_n send_v theâ—…_n the_o most_o delicate_a flesh_n that_o can_v be_v find_v in_o the_o world_n quailâ—…_n in_o abundance_n till_o they_o be_v all_o fill_v whence_o learn_v 1._o tâ—…_n lord_n that_o he_o may_v show_v what_o regard_n he_o have_v to_o satisfy_v good_a and_o lawful_a desire_n do_v sometime_o grant_v unto_o man_n their_o unlawful_a and_o unreasonable_a desire_n that_o holy_a desire_n may_v be_v the_o better_o entertain_v and_o constant_o follow_v till_o they_o be_v grant_v as_o appear_v by_o the_o lord_n grant_v of_o the_o unreasonable_a desire_n of_o the_o israelite_n after_o flesh_n 2._o the_o lord_n have_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o wind_n to_o make_v they_o blow_v from_o what_o air_n and_o in_o what_o measure_n he_o please_v he_o cause_v a_o east-winde_n to_o blow_v in_o the_o heaven_n and_o by_o his_o power_n he_o bring_v in_o the_o south-winde_n 3._o the_o lord_n can_v gather_v so_o many_o creature_n as_o he_o mind_v to_o make_v use_n of_o at_o his_o pleasure_n he_o can_v gather_v bird_n and_o fowl_n and_o make_v their_o flight_n long_o or_o short_a as_o he_o please_v and_o make_v they_o light_n and_o fall_v where_o he_o please_v and_o can_v bring_v near_o to_o man_n hand_n what_o he_o have_v a_o mind_n to_o give_v unto_o he_o he_o rain_v flesh_n also_o upon_o they_o as_o dust_n and_o feather_a fowl_n like_o as_o the_o sand_n of_o the_o sea_n and_o he_o let_v they_o fall_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o camp_n round_o about_o their_o habitation_n 4._o as_o the_o lord_n do_v grant_v lawful_a desire_n in_o mercy_n so_o also_o do_v he_o grant_v sinful_a desire_n in_o wrath_n so_o they_o do_v eat_v and_o be_v fill_v for_o he_o give_v they_o their_o own_o desire_n 5._o when_o the_o carnal_a heart_n do_v meet_v with_o the_o object_n of_o his_o lust_n he_o fall_v upon_o it_o as_o a_o beast_n do_v without_o fear_n of_o god_n or_o moderation_n of_o affection_n they_o do_v eat_v and_o be_v well_o fill_v for_o be_v give_v they_o their_o own_o desire_n ver._n 30._o they_o be_v not_o estrange_v from_o their_o lustâ—…_n but_o while_o their_o meat_n be_v yet_o in_o their_o mouth_n 31._o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n come_v upon_o they_o and_o sleâ—…_n the_o fat_a of_o they_o and_o smite_v down_o the_o choose_a mâ—…_n of_o israel_n 32._o for_o all_o this_o they_o sin_v still_o and_o believe_v not_o for_o his_o wondrous_a work_n 33._o therefore_o their_o day_n do_v he_o consume_v in_o vanity_n and_o their_o year_n in_o trouble_n in_o the_o six_o place_n he_o set_v down_o their_o impenitency_n continue_v in_o and_o the_o lord_n judgement_n pour_v out_o one_o after_o another_o upon_o they_o whence_o learn_v 1._o sinful_a lust_n be_v unsatiable_a even_o when_o the_o body_n be_v overcharge_v with_o the_o service_n of_o it_o to_o lust_n sinful_o be_v a_o snare_n but_o to_o continue_v in_o the_o slavery_n of_o lust_n be_v a_o fell_n of_o a_o man_n self_n and_o a_o wedding_n of_o he_o unto_o that_o lust_n such_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o carnal_a israelite_n they_o continue_v in_o their_o lust_a and_o repent_v not_o albeit_o they_o â—…t_v time_n to_o repent_v they_o and_o their_o lust_n do_v not_o discord_n they_o be_v not_o estrange_v from_o their_o lust_n 2._o when_o man_n will_v not_o be_v enemy_n to_o their_o own_o sinful_a lust_n they_o do_v provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o become_v enemy_n to_o they_o and_o to_o pour_v wrath_n on_o they_o in_o the_o very_a act_n of_o their_o sin_v while_o their_o meat_n be_v yet_o in_o their_o mouth_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n come_v upon_o they_o 3._o such_o as_o be_v most_o headstrong_a in_o sin_n and_o take_v to_o 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dead_a body_n of_o thy_o servant_n etc._n etc._n the_o flesh_n of_o thy_o saint_n 5._o the_o slaughter_n of_o the_o lord_n people_n and_o the_o scatter_n of_o such_o as_o escape_v of_o they_o may_v be_v so_o great_a when_o his_o anger_n be_v kindle_v against_o they_o that_o none_o may_v be_v find_v to_o bury_v the_o slay_v but_o the_o dead_a may_v lie_v unbury_v their_o blood_n have_v they_o shed_v like_o water_n round_o about_o jerusalem_n and_o there_o be_v none_o to_o bury_v they_o 6._o nothing_o be_v to_o be_v expect_v of_o god_n enemy_n towards_o god_n people_n when_o they_o fall_v in_o their_o hand_n but_o savage_a cruelty_n and_o barbarous_a inhumanity_n for_o which_o they_o be_v to_o answer_v unto_o god_n to_o who_o the_o complaint_n of_o the_o live_n and_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o slay_v do_v call_v for_o vengeance_n as_o the_o experience_n of_o the_o lord_n people_n in_o this_o place_n do_v teach_v ver._n 4._o we_o be_v become_v a_o reproach_n to_o our_o neighbour_n a_o scorn_n and_o derision_n to_o they_o that_o be_v round_o about_o we_o from_o the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o complaint_n and_o lamentation_n learn_v 1._o in_o the_o day_n of_o god_n displeasure_n against_o his_o people_n yea_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o trial_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o patience_n of_o his_o people_n no_o wonder_n that_o such_o as_o shall_v most_o pity_v our_o calamity_n and_o be_v comfortable_a unto_o we_o rejoice_v to_o see_v we_o in_o misery_n yea_o and_o make_v our_o calamity_n a_o matter_n of_o reproach_n to_o we_o a_o matter_n of_o scorn_n and_o derision_n of_o we_o for_o here_o it_o be_v say_v we_o be_v become_v a_o reproach_n to_o our_o neighbour_n a_o scorn_n and_o derision_n to_o they_o that_o be_v round_o about_o 〈◊〉_d 2._o when_o god_n do_v afflict_v his_o people_n all_o their_o privilege_n and_o the_o religion_n which_o they_o profess_v do_v become_v contemptible_a and_o ridiculous_a to_o the_o ungodly_a who_o do_v not_o esteem_n either_o of_o god_n ordinance_n or_o of_o his_o people_n but_o when_o they_o be_v adorn_v with_o outward_a prosperity_n the_o lord_n people_n be_v sear_v and_o honour_v by_o they_o that_o be_v about_o they_o when_o god_n do_v fight_v for_o they_o and_o countenance_v they_o but_o now_o they_o lament_v we_o be_v become_v a_o reproach_n to_o our_o neighbour_n a_o scorn_n and_o derision_n to_o they_o that_o be_v round_o about_o we_o 3._o to_o be_v mock_v in_o misery_n and_o special_o of_o they_o by_o who_o we_o shall_v be_v comfort_v be_v among_o the_o sad_a passage_n of_o our_o affliction_n therefore_o here_o be_v this_o part_n of_o their_o lamentation_n set_v down_o after_o the_o former_o mention_v misery_n as_o a_o load_n above_o a_o burden_n and_o that_o which_o do_v embitter_v their_o sorrow_n most_o of_o all_o because_o it_o do_v reflect_v upon_o their_o religion_n their_o faith_n their_o interest_n in_o god_n as_o if_o all_o have_v be_v ridiculous_a ver._n 5._o how_o long_o lord_n will_v thou_o be_v 〈◊〉_d gry_a for_o ever_o shall_v thy_o jealousy_n burn_v like_o fire_n from_o the_o four_o part_n of_o the_o lamentation_n learn_v 1._o the_o lord_n displeasure_n and_o anger_n against_o his_o people_n be_v more_o heavy_a to_o they_o then_o all_o the_o calamity_n which_o have_v light_v on_o they_o how_o long_o will_v thou_o be_v angry_a put_v the_o capstone_n on_o their_o prisonhouse_n 2._o guilty_a conscience_n can_v but_o apprehend_v wrath_n when_o their_o plague_n be_v heavy_a yea_o they_o can_v escape_v a_o conflict_n with_o the_o fear_n of_o everlasting_a wrath_n when_o his_o hand_n do_v lie_v long_o upon_o they_o how_o long_o lord_n will_v thou_o be_v angry_a for_o ever_o 3._o when_o god_n people_n do_v fall_v from_o their_o matrimonial_a covenant_n with_o god_n and_o their_o heart_n and_o eye_n do_v go_v a_o whore_v after_o idol_n no_o wonder_n the_o lord_n be_v jealous_a and_o his_o wrath_n for_o this_o be_v most_o hot_a and_o be_v like_a to_o devour_v unto_o utter_a destruction_n shall_v thy_o jealousy_n burn_v like_o fire_n 4._o whatsoever_o have_v be_v our_o calamity_n whosoever_o have_v be_v the_o instrument_n of_o our_o misery_n yea_o how_o great_a soever_o our_o provocation_n of_o god_n anger_n have_v be_v it_o be_v wisdom_n as_o to_o expound_v all_o the_o malice_n and_o cruelty_n of_o man_n to_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o jealousy_n and_o that_o his_o anger_n and_o jealousy_n be_v kinle_v by_o our_o sin_n so_o to_o run_v to_o god_n and_o lament_v the_o whole_a matter_n before_o he_o and_o deprecate_v his_o wrath_n as_o the_o church_n do_v here_o how_o long_o lord_n will_v thou_o be_v angry_a for_o ever_o ver._n 6._o pour_v cut_v thy_o wrath_n upon_o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o and_o upon_o the_o kingdom_n that_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n 7._o for_o they_o have_v devour_v jacob_n and_o lay_v waste_v his_o dwell_a place_n in_o the_o latter_a part_n of_o the_o psalm_n be_v their_o prayer_n and_o first_o for_o justice_n and_o vengeance_n on_o their_o enemy_n whence_o learn_v 1._o albeit_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a for_o we_o in_o our_o own_o quarrel_n to_o pray_v against_o our_o enemy_n yet_o in_o the_o church_n quarrel_n in_o the_o lord_n quarrel_v it_o be_v lawful_a to_o pray_v in_o general_a against_o the_o incorrigible_a and_o desperate_a enemy_n of_o god_n and_o his_o people_n as_o here_o the_o church_n be_v teach_v 2._o albeit_o temporal_a judgement_n may_v overtake_v god_n visible_a church_n when_o the_o open_a enemy_n of_o god_n people_n and_o of_o his_o true_a worship_n be_v spare_v yet_o at_o length_n the_o fullness_n of_o wrath_n be_v reserve_v for_o the_o ungodly_a one_o and_o all_o pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o 3_o prayer_n to_o god_n and_o invocation_n of_o his_o name_n upon_o all_o occasion_n as_o god_n honour_n and_o man_n necessity_n and_o duty_n public_a private_a and_o secret_a do_v call_v they_o to_o come_v before_o he_o be_v a_o mark_n difference_v god_n people_n from_o the_o ungodly_a whether_o profess_v or_o real_a heathen_n and_o a_o mark_n of_o such_o as_o shall_v find_v mercy_n distinguish_v they_o from_o the_o object_n of_o god_n wrath_n pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o the_o kingdom_n that_o have_v not_o call_v on_o thy_o name_n 4._o unto_o the_o tight_a worship_v of_o god_n the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n be_v require_v for_o how_o shall_v man_n call_v upon_o god_n in_o who_o they_o believe_v not_o who_o they_o know_v not_o or_o who_o to_o know_v they_o care_v not_o therefore_o such_o as_o be_v stranger_n from_o god_n here_o be_v describe_v by_o this_o they_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o they_o have_v not_o call_v on_o thy_o name_n 5._o the_o member_n of_o a_o visible_a church_n may_v be_v scatter_v one_o from_o another_o that_o they_o can_v in_o one_o place_n joint_o and_o profess_o enjoy_v public_a ordinance_n as_o here_o jacob_n be_v devour_v and_o his_o dwell_a place_n lay_v waste_v 6._o the_o heavy_a article_n in_o the_o ditty_n of_o the_o ungodly_a be_v their_o be_v either_o accessary_n to_o or_o active_a in_o the_o overthrow_n of_o god_n people_n pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n on_o they_o for_o they_o have_v devour_v jacob_n and_o lay_v waste_v his_o dwell_a place_n ver._n 8._o o_o remember_v not_o against_o we_o former_a iniquity_n let_v thy_o tender_a mercy_n speedy_o prevent_v we_o for_o we_o be_v bring_v very_o low_a 9_o help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o the_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o deliver_v we_o and_o purge_v away_o our_o sin_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n 10._o wherefore_o shall_v the_o heathen_a say_v where_o be_v their_o god_n let_v he_o be_v know_v among_o the_o
judah_n be_v yet_o in_o possession_n of_o it_o and_o the_o temple_n be_v yet_o stand_v and_o the_o lord_n be_v dwell_v between_o the_o cherubim_n in_o the_o sanctuary_n where_o the_o ark_n and_o mercy-seat_n be_v yet_o remain_v or_o to_o the_o time_n of_o the_o begin_v desolation_n of_o the_o land_n by_o nabuchadnezzar_n or_o to_o any_o other_o desolation_n which_o do_v threaten_v their_o final_a root_n out_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o psalm_n be_v a_o lament_v of_o the_o miserable_a condition_n of_o the_o israelite_n and_o a_o earnest_n entreat_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o give_v they_o repentance_n and_o a_o delivery_n in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o church_n make_v she_o address_v to_o god_n and_o propound_v the_o main_a petition_n ver_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3._o in_o the_o second_o place_n they_o lament_v their_o misery_n and_o repeat_v the_o same_o petition_n ver_fw-la 4_o 5_o 6_o 7._o in_o the_o three_o place_n they_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o lord_n care_v to_o plant_v his_o people_n in_o the_o land_n as_o a_o vinetree_n and_o do_v lament_v the_o doleful_a change_n of_o their_o happy_a condition_n into_o that_o of_o their_o present_a misery_n ver_fw-la 8_o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13._o in_o the_o four_o place_n they_o pray_v for_o god_n mercy_n and_o pity_n towards_o his_o desolate_a people_n ver_fw-la 14_o 15_o 16._o in_o the_o last_o place_n thâ—…y_o pray_v for_o the_o stand_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n and_o that_o â—…or_a christ_n cause_n who_o be_v to_o take_v his_o humane_a nature_n of_o this_o tribe_n and_o do_v close_o the_o psalm_n with_o repear_v the_o three_o time_n their_o special_a petition_n for_o repentance_n and_o delivery_n to_o be_v grant_v unto_o they_o ver_fw-la 17_o 18_o 19_o ver._n 1._o glve_v ear_n o_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n thou_o that_o lead_v joseph_n like_o a_o flock_n thou_o that_o dwell_v between_o the_o cherubim_n shine_v forth_o many_o sweet_a fruit_n have_v the_o lord_n draw_v forth_o from_o the_o bitter_a affliction_n of_o his_o people_n and_o this_o psalm_n among_o the_o rest_n wherein_o first_o the_o church_n beg_v from_o god_n audience_n for_o the_o relation_n between_o god_n and_o they_o ver_fw-la 1._o and_o then_o pray_v for_o salvation_n ver_fw-la 2._o and_o to_o this_o end_n do_v make_v request_n for_o the_o gracious_a gift_n of_o repentance_n to_o his_o people_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v ver_fw-la 3._o from_o the_o fiâ—…st_a verse_n learn_v 1._o when_o our_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o grief_n or_o of_o any_o holy_a affection_n which_o we_o desire_v to_o lay_v forth_o before_o the_o lord_n we_o may_v call_v for_o and_o expect_v audience_n at_o the_o lord_n hand_n as_o the_o church_n do_v here_o say_v to_o the_o lord_n give_v car_n 2._o he_o that_o will_v speak_v to_o god_n in_o the_o dâ—…y_n of_o calamity_n have_v need_n to_o fasten_v faith_n on_o god_n and_o shall_v go_v about_o it_o how_o grievous_a soever_o his_o rod_n seem_v as_o here_o the_o church_n be_v teach_v by_o the_o psalmist_n to_o do_v 3._o albeit_o faith_n will_v find_v small_a strength_n from_o anything_o in_o the_o supplicant_n yet_o on_o god_n part_v it_o can_v miss_v solid_a ground_n to_o fix_v upon_o according_a to_o the_o tenor_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n such_o as_o be_v christ_n prophetical_a and_o kingly_a office_n whereby_o the_o lord_n take_v on_o he_o to_o lead_v and_o feed_v his_o people_n to_o govern_v and_o protect_v they_o as_o a_o shepherd_n do_v his_o flock_n as_o here_o the_o church_n do_v o_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n this_o be_v one_o consideration_n another_o be_v the_o constant_a experiment_n and_o proof_n give_v of_o his_o actual_a exercise_v of_o this_o office_n thou_o that_o lead_v jacob_n as_o a_o flock_n and_o unto_o the_o former_a they_o â—…oyn_v the_o free_a offer_n of_o grace_n to_o all_o that_o do_v seck_fw-mi for_o mercy_n from_o god_n â—…hrough_a the_o mediator_n christ_n thou_o that_o dwâ—…llest_v between_o the_o cherubim_n 4._o albeit_o sin_n do_v overcloud_v the_o manifest_v of_o god_n favour_n and_o love_a kindesse_n towards_o his_o people_n yet_o the_o prayer_n of_o faith_n upon_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o covenant_n may_v expect_v the_o clear_n up_o of_o his_o countenance_n again_o o_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n shine_v forth_o ver._n 2._o before_o ephraim_n and_o benjamin_n and_o manasseh_n stir_v up_o thy_o strength_n and_o come_v and_o save_v we_o for_o understanding_n of_o the_o second_o verse_n we_o must_v remember_v that_o when_o the_o aâ—…k_n of_o the_o covenant_n rest_v or_o march_v in_o the_o wilderness_n these_o three_o tribe_n ephraim_n benjamin_n and_o manasscâ—…_n be_v in_o the_o teareward_n of_o the_o host_n of_o israel_n or_o on_o the_o westside_n thereof_o as_o be_v set_v down_o numb_a 2._o 18_o 19_o etc._n etc._n when_o the_o host_n march_v and_o the_o art_n set_v forward_o moses_n say_v to_o the_o lord_n rise_v up_o lord_n and_o let_v thy_o enemy_n be_v scatter_v and_o let_v they_o that_o hate_v thou_o flee_v before_o thou_o answerable_a to_o this_o do_v the_o sixty_o â—…ight_a psalm_n begin_v when_o the_o aâ—…k_v remove_v and_o be_v carry_v up_o to_o mount_v zion_n now_o the_o people_n of_o god_n be_v in_o distress_n here_o do_v call_v those_o day_n to_o remembrance_n and_o do_v request_v the_o lord_n that_o as_o he_o have_v in_o the_o eye_n sight_n of_o those_o three_o tribe_n here_o mention_v maâ—…isisted_v himself_o many_o a_o time_n to_o be_v the_o leader_n and_o defender_n of_o his_o people_n so_o he_o will_v now_o also_o in_o this_o their_o lamentable_a condition_n stir_v up_o himself_o for_o thâ—…ir_a relief_n and_o safety_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o lord_n humble_v himself_o to_o be_v fafamiliar_a with_o his_o people_n and_o how_o sweet_a and_o glorious_a communion_n his_o people_n have_v have_v with_o he_o may_v and_o shall_v encourage_v believer_n in_o he_o to_o seek_v and_o expect_v new_a experience_n of_o the_o like_a mercy_n in_o their_o need_n as_o here_o the_o israelitâ—…s_n do_v pray_v for_o new_a proof_n of_o that_o favour_n which_o their_o ancestor_n do_v find_v sometime_o before_o ephraim_n benjamin_n and_o manasseh_n stir_v up_o thy_o strength_n and_o come_v and_o save_v we_o 2._o the_o posterity_n of_o those_o who_o have_v be_v in_o fellowship_n with_o god_n shall_v pray_v for_o themselves_o and_o be_v pray_v for_o by_o the_o church_n that_o they_o may_v have_v room_n in_o the_o lord_n host_n and_o have_v god_n their_o leader_n as_o their_o godly_a father_n have_v before_o they_o before_o ephraim_n benjamin_n and_o manasseh_n stir_v up_o thy_o strength_n ver._n 3._o turn_v we_o again_o o_o god_n and_o cause_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v and_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v this_o be_v the_o special_a petition_n most_o insist_v upon_o that_o god_n by_o give_v of_o repentance_n will_v reclaim_v his_o people_n from_o their_o apostasy_n and_o grant_v the_o evidence_n of_o his_o former_a favour_n unto_o they_o and_o so_o deliver_v and_o save_v they_o when_o learn_v 1._o as_o the_o apostasy_n of_o god_n people_n fâ—…om_n god_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o their_o calamity_n so_o their_o repentance_n and_o return_v unto_o god_n be_v the_o first_o step_n unto_o their_o relief_n and_o delivery_n from_o procure_v misery_n of_o captivity_n or_o any_o other_o calamity_n as_o the_o prayer_n here_o import_v turn_v we_o again_o o_o lord_n 2._o conversion_n of_o people_n from_o their_o sin_n unto_o god_n and_o lead_v of_o they_o back_o from_o the_o misery_n draw_v on_o by_o sin_n be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o no_o man_n can_v work_v of_o himself_o or_o in_o himself_o or_o in_o other_o till_o god_n begin_v and_o enable_v they_o to_o return_v and_o lead_v they_o on_o in_o their_o turn_n therefore_o say_v the_o psalmist_n turn_v we_o again_o o_o lord_n thus_o they_o say_v as_o unable_a to_o turn_v again_o of_o themselves_o 3._o when_o a_o people_n or_o person_n do_v turn_v unto_o god_n repent_v their_o sin_n or_o backslide_n from_o he_o they_o may_v expect_v the_o lord_n shall_v show_v unto_o they_o evidence_n of_o his_o reconciliation_n and_o favour_n towards_o they_o turn_v we_o again_o and_o cause_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o we_o 4._o it_o be_v to_o god_n child_n very_a salvation_n to_o be_v in_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o to_o be_v assure_v of_o reconciliation_n with_o he_o turn_v we_o again_o cause_n thy_o face_n to_o shine_v and_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v save_v ver._n 4._o o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o be_v angry_a against_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o people_n 5._o thou_o feed_v they_o with_o the_o bread_n of_o tear_n and_o give_v they_o tear_n to_o drink_v in_o great_a measure_n 6_o thou_o make_v we_o a_o strife_n unto_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o enemy_n laugh_v among_o themselves_o 7._o turn_v we_o
be_v now_o in_o in_o former_a time_n israel_n be_v as_o a_o fruitful_a vineyard_n v_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o but_o now_o the_o lord_n protection_n be_v remove_v and_o they_o be_v make_v a_o prey_n to_o every_o beastly_a enemy_n ver_fw-la 12_o 13._o whence_o learn_v 1._o adversity_n bring_v to_o mind_v neglect_v prosperity_n in_o time_n past_a and_o the_o distress_n of_o a_o church_n deprive_v of_o former_a favour_n put_v a_o price_n upon_o and_o giveth_z lustre_n unto_o abuse_a mercy_n look_v back_o upon_o as_o here_o the_o calamity_n of_o the_o ten_o tribe_n or_o of_o the_o whole_a twelve_o tribe_n cast_v out_o of_o their_o land_n do_v make_v their_o delivery_n out_o of_o egypt_n their_o plant_n in_o canaan_n and_o the_o mercy_n which_o they_o feel_v in_o that_o land_n to_o appear_v very_o glorious_a and_o set_v up_o that_o their_o sometime_o condition_n in_o the_o similtude_n of_o a_o fruitful_a vineyard_n 2._o there_o be_v no_o fit_a similitude_n then_o of_o a_o vinetree_n and_o of_o a_o vineyard_n to_o represent_v the_o weakness_n of_o god_n church_n and_o people_n and_o god_n care_v of_o they_o to_o have_v fruit_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n from_o they_o therefore_o here_o and_o elsewhere_o be_v this_o comparison_n make_v use_v of_o 3._o it_o serve_v much_o to_o help_v the_o faith_n of_o god_n people_n in_o their_o calamity_n to_o call_v to_o mind_n god_n begin_v work_n among_o they_o and_o in_o they_o and_o for_o they_o for_o when_o his_o people_n do_v claim_v to_o wont_a kindness_n the_o lord_n be_v ready_a to_o make_v his_o mercy_n run_v in_o the_o former_a channel_n this_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o church_n reason_v here_o in_o her_o supplication_n to_o god_n 4._o it_o be_v not_o enough_o light_o to_o mention_v a_o course_n of_o kindness_n show_v to_o we_o of_o god_n but_o every_o part_n and_o passage_n of_o it_o be_v worthy_a to_o be_v mark_v and_o prize_v high_o as_o here_o 1._o israel_n bring_v out_o of_o egypt_n be_v observe_v and_o compare_v to_o the_o bring_n of_o a_o noble_a plant_n out_o of_o a_o far_a country_n in_o the_o lord_n own_o hand_n thou_o have_v bring_v a_o vine_n out_o of_o egypt_n 2._o the_o cast_v out_o of_o the_o canaanite_n be_v compare_v to_o the_o purge_n of_o the_o ground_n from_o stone_n and_o thorneâ—…_n and_o block_n in_o comparison_n of_o israel_n to_o be_v plant_v there_o thou_o have_v cast_v but_o the_o heathen_a and_o plant_v it_o 3._o they_o observe_v the_o benefit_n of_o enlarge_a their_o dwelling_n for_o commodious_a habitation_n thou_o prepare_v room_n for_o it_o 4._o and_o their_o settle_n in_o the_o land_n thou_o cause_v it_o to_o take_v deep_a root_n 5._o and_o their_o multiply_v in_o it_o it_o fill_v the_o land_n 6._o and_o their_o riches_n and_o power_n and_o glory_n in_o the_o land_n comparable_a to_o a_o wood_n of_o cedar_n the_o hill_n be_v cover_v with_o the_o shadow_n of_o it_o and_o the_o buy_v thereof_o be_v like_o the_o goodly_a cedar_n 7._o and_o the_o spread_a of_o their_o authority_n and_o government_n according_a to_o the_o bound_n 〈◊〉_d to_o their_o promise_a possession_n gen._n 15._o 18._o from_o the_o mediterranean_a sea_n westward_o to_o the_o river_n eupbrate_v eastward_o she_o send_v out_o her_o bough_n to_o the_o sâ—…_n and_o her_o branch_n to_o the_o river_n thus_o a_o well_o order_v church_n be_v like_o 〈◊〉_d pleasant_a and_o fruitful_a vineyard_n ver._n 12._o why_o have_v thou_o then_o break_v down_o her_o hedge_n so_o that_o all_o they_o which_o pass_v by_o the_o way_n do_v pluck_v she_o 13._o the_o boar_n out_o out_o of_o the_o wood_n do_v waste_v it_o and_o the_o wild_a beast_n of_o the_o field_n do_v devour_v it_o after_o call_v to_o mind_v this_o glorious_a condition_n they_o be_v in_o they_o in_o a_o weep_a and_o lamentable_a manner_n do_v compare_v their_o present_a misery_n with_o what_o happiness_n once_o they_o have_v and_o do_v lay_v it_o forth_o before_o the_o pitiful_a eye_n of_o the_o lord_n whence_o learn_v 1._o as_o present_v feel_v misery_n commend_v prosperity_n past_a so_o past_a prosperity_n do_v augment_v present_a misery_n when_o the_o two_o condition_n be_v compare_v as_o in_o this_o comparison_n be_v hold_v forth_o 2._o the_o most_o glorious_a and_o best_a plant_v church_n may_v for_o its_o unfruitfulnesse_n and_o provocation_n of_o god_n by_o its_o ill_a fruit_n be_v pluck_v up_o again_o and_o the_o hedge_n of_o discipline_n the_o hedge_n of_o civil_a government_n and_o the_o hedge_n of_o god_n protection_n may_v all_o be_v remove_v sudden_o from_o it_o as_o here_o we_o see_v why_o have_v thou_o break_v down_o the_o hedge_n 3._o it_o be_v a_o wonderful_a and_o astonish_a judgement_n to_o see_v the_o lord_n cast_v down_o the_o work_n of_o reformation_n once_o begin_v by_o he_o and_o pluck_v up_o the_o plantation_n of_o his_o church_n once_o make_v by_o he_o and_o yet_o the_o provocation_n of_o a_o wicked_a generation_n may_v procure_v this_o evil_a which_o hardly_o can_v be_v believe_v till_o it_o come_v and_o even_o then_o it_o be_v wonderful_a and_o shall_v send_v man_n unto_o god_n to_o make_v they_o see_v right_o the_o cause_n thereof_o as_o this_o interrogation_n import_v why_o best_a thou_o break_v down_o her_o hedge_n 4._o when_o god_n remove_v his_o hedge_n from_o about_o his_o people_n for_o their_o provocation_n of_o he_o than_o any_o body_n that_o please_v may_v make_v a_o prey_n of_o they_o so_o that_o all_o they_o who_o pass_v by_o the_o way_n doâ—…ck_v she_o 5._o if_o god_n remove_v the_o hedge_n of_o his_o protection_n from_o about_o his_o people_n no_o wonder_n they_o call_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o most_o savage_a cruel_a and_o beastly_a sort_n of_o man_n as_o do_v besal_n israel_n the_o boar_n out_o of_o the_o wood_n do_v waste_v it_o and_o the_o wild_a beast_n out_o of_o the_o field_n do_v devour_v it_o 6._o when_o the_o lord_n church_n be_v in_o the_o worst_a condition_n she_o be_v not_o so_o waste_v and_o destroy_v but_o a_o remnant_n be_v leave_v to_o present_v by_o prayer_n her_o condition_n unto_o god_n to_o deal_v with_o he_o for_o her_o restauration_n as_o the_o case_n in_o hand_n here_o and_o elsewhere_o do_v show_v ver._n 14._o return_v we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o god_n of_o host_n look_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o behold_v and_o visit_v this_o vine_n 15._o and_o the_o vineyard_n which_o thy_o right_a hand_n have_v plant_v and_o the_o branch_n that_o thou_o make_v strong_a for_o thyself_o 16._o it_o be_v burn_v with_o fire_n it_o be_v cut_v down_o they_o perish_v at_o the_o rebuke_n of_o thy_o countenance_n in_o the_o four_o place_n they_o pray_v that_o god_n who_o be_v depart_v from_o they_o will_v return_v and_o have_v compassion_n on_o the_o desolate_a condition_n of_o his_o church_n whence_o learn_v 1_o although_o the_o lord_n seem_v to_o depart_v from_o his_o church_n yet_o he_o be_v within_o cry_n and_o may_v be_v recall_v by_o prayer_n and_o may_v by_o his_o power_n set_v all_o right_a again_o return_v we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o god_n of_o host_n 2._o although_o no_o hope_n of_o help_n or_o possibility_n of_o relief_n can_v be_v see_v on_o earth_n yet_o there_o be_v hope_n of_o help_n from_o heaven_n look_v down_o from_o heaven_n 3._o in_o the_o least_o degree_n of_o god_n respect_n and_o kindness_n to_o a_o desolate_a church_n begin_v to_o be_v manifest_v after_o pour_v out_o judgement_n on_o it_o faith_n will_v read_v hope_n of_o relief_n and_o restauration_n of_o it_o behold_v and_o visit_v this_o vine_n for_o to_o come_v and_o see_v be_v all_o to_o they_o which_o they_o crave_v 4._o the_o labour_n and_o care_n which_o god_n have_v bestow_v on_o his_o church_n for_o set_v up_o and_o settle_v of_o it_o in_o any_o place_n may_v give_v hope_n to_o those_o who_o pray_v for_o it_o that_o albeit_o the_o lord_n afflict_v it_o heavy_o yet_o he_o will_v not_o lose_v his_o labour_n visit_v this_o vine_n and_o the_o vineyard_n which_o thy_o right_a band_n have_v plant_v 5._o there_o be_v a_o branch_n to_o come_v of_o the_o stock_n of_o israel_n for_o who_o cause_n the_o nation_n of_o the_o israelite_n can_v not_o be_v utter_o forsake_v and_o destroy_v and_o this_o be_v the_o messiah_n christ_n jesus_n promise_v to_o come_v of_o abraham_n isaac_n jacob_n judah_n david_n of_o who_o come_v because_o god_n have_v a_o special_a care_n that_o the_o stock_n shall_v be_v underprop_v and_o uphold_v and_o make_v strong_a till_o this_o branch_n come_v forth_o the_o church_n of_o israel_n may_v be_v confident_a not_o to_o be_v utter_o cast_v off_o and_o therefore_o in_o their_o prayer_n they_o make_v mention_n of_o he_o visit_v the_o vineyard_n and_o the_o branch_n to_o wit_n of_o the_o house_n of_o david_n that_o thou_o make_v
be_v a_o quicken_n which_o give_v spiritual_a life_n to_o those_o that_o a_o eâ—…t_o dead_a in_o their_o sin_n and_o trespass_n and_o a_o quicken_a which_o give_v strength_n and_o comfort_n to_o the_o weak_a disconsolaâ—…e_a and_o discourage_v soul_n of_o god_n child_n for_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o quicken_a every_o regenerate_v man_n shall_v pray_v in_o behalf_n of_o all_o the_o elect_a in_o the_o visible_a church_n who_o be_v not_o as_o yet_o convert_v and_o for_o quicken_a in_o other_o respect_v they_o shall_v pray_v in_o behalf_n of_o themselves_o and_o other_o afflict_a spirit_n of_o the_o godly_a as_o here_o the_o believer_n do_v pray_v quicken_v we_o 2._o the_o honour_v of_o god_n in_o spiritual_a worship_n shall_v be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o petition_n which_o we_o do_v make_v for_o any_o good_a to_o ourselves_o quicken_v we_o and_o we_o shall_v call_v upon_o thy_o name_n 3._o albeit_o the_o work_n of_o call_v on_o god_n name_n and_o worship_v of_o god_n in_o spirit_n and_o trâ—…h_n be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o regenerate_a man_n yet_o the_o spiritual_a life_n and_o the_o motion_n or_o stir_v up_o of_o the_o regenerate_a man_n unto_o this_o work_n the_o enable_v of_o the_o man_n unto_o it_o and_o in_o it_o and_o the_o cheer_v up_o of_o his_o heart_n to_o do_v it_o affectionate_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o these_o do_v the_o pâ—…lmist_n here_o distinguish_v first_o he_o set_v down_o god_n part_n quicken_v thou_o we_o and_o then_o oâ—…r_a part_n and_o we_o shall_v call_v upon_o thy_o name_n from_o the_o three_o request_n ver_fw-la 19_o repeat_v now_o the_o three_o time_n learn_v 1._o in_o what_o respect_v soever_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jewish_a nation_n may_v seem_v to_o be_v alienate_v from_o god_n yet_o theâ—…e_n be_v hope_n of_o their_o repentance_n and_o return_v and_o reconciliation_n unto_o god_n for_o there_o be_v a_o petition_n of_o the_o lord_n endite_v stand_v he_o e_o thrice_o repeat_v in_o their_o favour_n to_o be_v grant_v in_o due_a time_n by_o god_n to_o who_o nothing_o be_v hard_a and_o here_o in_o this_o three_o repetition_n of_o this_o prayer_n the_o name_n of_o god_n jehovah_n whereby_o he_o tell_v israel_n that_o he_o will_v be_v know_v to_o they_o to_o be_v the_o performer_n of_o promise_n be_v add_v express_o turn_v we_o again_o o_o jehovah_n god_n of_o host_n 2_o albeit_o we_o ourselves_o do_v breed_v the_o mist_n and_o cloud_n which_o do_v hide_v from_o we_o the_o shine_a of_o god_n favour_n towards_o we_o and_o we_o do_v build_v the_o partition_n wall_n we_o do_v raise_v up_o mountain_n of_o transgression_n which_o separate_v between_o god_n and_o we_o vet_n it_z be_v the_o lord_n himself_o only_o who_o of_o his_o own_o free_a grace_n and_o by_o his_o own_o power_n do_v dissolve_v these_o cloud_n and_o remove_v these_o impediment_n out_o of_o his_o own_o way_n towards_o we_o turn_v we_o again_o and_o cause_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v 3._o so_o oft_o as_o we_o be_v burden_v with_o the_o same_o pressure_n and_o straiten_v with_o the_o same_o necessity_n as_o oft_o we_o may_v and_o shall_v have_v recourse_n to_o god_n for_o relief_n by_o prayer_n for_o this_o staff_n have_v god_n put_v in_o faith_n hand_n to_o help_v the_o believer_n in_o every_o stop_n of_o his_o journey_n till_o he_o come_v home_o to_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v past_o all_o peril_n turn_v 〈◊〉_d again_o cause_n thy_o face_n to_o shine_v 4._o as_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o distance_n from_o god_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o displeasure_n and_o fear_v of_o perdition_n do_v serve_v to_o be_v a_o spur_n to_o our_o prayer_n so_o desire_v of_o reconciliation_n desire_n and_o purpose_n of_o repent_v and_o hope_v of_o salvation_n â—…o_o serve_v to_o encourage_v we_o to_o persevere_v in_o prayer_n till_o we_o have_v what_o we_o ask_v perfect_v to_o we_o turn_v we_o again_o cause_n thy_o face_n to_o shine_v so_o shall_v we_o be_v save_v psal._n lxxxi_o to_o the_o chief_a musician_n upon_o gittith_n a_o psalm_n of_o asaph_n this_o psalm_n be_v appoint_v to_o be_v sing_v in_o their_o solemn_a seast_n new_a moon_n and_o feast_v of_o tabernacle_n in_o special_a for_o a_o testimony_n of_o god_n gracious_a and_o bountiful_a deal_n with_o his_o people_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n and_o of_o their_o provocation_n of_o god_n on_o the_o other_o hand_n move_v he_o to_o change_v his_o dispensation_n towards_o they_o and_o to_o withhold_v many_o benefit_n from_o they_o which_o otherways_o they_o may_v have_v have_v if_o they_o have_v not_o reject_v god_n counsel_n and_o have_v choose_v their_o own_o way_n that_o by_o this_o psalm_n his_o people_n may_v learn_v to_o be_v wise_a the_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n be_v three_o the_o first_o be_v a_o preface_n wherein_o there_o be_v a_o mutual_a stir_v up_o of_o the_o church-member_n to_o keep_v the_o solemn_a feast_n and_o blow_v of_o trumpet_n ver_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3._o and_o a_o reason_n or_o this_o mutual_a exhoâ—…tation_n take_v from_o god_n institution_n of_o this_o 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2._o take_v a_o psalm_n and_o bring_v hither_o the_o timbrel_n the_o pleasant_a harp_n with_o the_o psaltery_a 3._o blow_v up_o the_o trumpet_n in_o the_o new_a moon_n in_o the_o time_n appoint_v on_o our_o solemn_a feast-day_n from_o their_o mutual_a stir_v up_o of_o one_o another_o to_o rejoice_v in_o god_n command_v here_o by_o the_o psalmist_n in_o the_o lord_n name_v learn_v 1._o that_o whatsoever_o may_v be_v our_o own_o private_a condition_n it_o be_v our_o duty_n ever_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n to_o rejoice_v in_o he_o to_o profess_v and_o avow_v his_o name_n sing_v aloud_o unto_o god_n 2._o the_o lord_n people_n have_v the_o fulfil_n supply_v and_o support_v of_o their_o emptiness_n want_n and_o weakness_n in_o god_n who_o sufficiency_n they_o ought_v to_o make_v use_n of_o and_o rejoice_v therein_o sing_v unto_o god_n our_o strength_n 3._o it_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n whereby_o god_n become_v our_o god_n which_o do_v entitle_v we_o 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tie_n to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n as_o the_o force_n of_o the_o church_n reason_v here_o do_v teach_v for_o the_o lord_n go_v through_o the_o egyptian_n and_o over_o their_o belly_n as_o a_o mighty_a conqueror_n when_o he_o reâ—…emed_v his_o people_n and_o deliver_v they_o from_o the_o servitude_n of_o a_o people_n of_o a_o strange_a language_n therefore_o they_o be_v bind_v joyful_o to_o keep_v his_o solemn_a ordinance_n he_o ordain_v this_o for_o a_o testimony_n say_v the_o church_n when_o he_o go_v through_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n where_o i_o hear_v a_o language_n which_o i_o understand_v not_o ver._n 6_o i_o remove_v his_o shoulder_n from_o the_o burden_n his_o hand_n be_v deliver_v from_o the_o pot_n 7._o thou_o call_v in_o trouble_n and_o i_o deliver_v thou_o i_o answer_v thou_o in_o the_o secret_a place_n of_o thunder_n i_o prove_v thou_o at_o the_o water_n of_o meribah_n selah_n in_o the_o second_o part_n the_o lord_n speak_v and_o put_v his_o people_n in_o mind_n of_o his_o kindness_n to_o they_o in_o their_o delivery_n from_o egypt_n ver_fw-la 6._o and_o of_o his_o wife_n care_n of_o they_o in_o the_o wilderness_n ver_fw-la 7._o and_o how_o he_o câ—…aved_v nothing_o of_o they_o but_o that_o they_o shall_v keep_v close_o to_o he_o and_o not_o go_v after_o idol_n ver_fw-la 8._o 9_o first_o because_o he_o be_v god_n all_o sufficient_a next_o because_o he_o have_v enter_v in_o covenant_n to_o be_v their_o god_n three_o because_o he_o have_v give_v proof_n what_o he_o can_v do_v for_o they_o by_o their_o delivery_n out_o of_o egypt_n and_o last_o because_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o make_v they_o full_o bless_v upon_o their_o willingness_n to_o receive_v his_o offer_a goodness_n ver_fw-la 10._o and_o then_o he_o show_v what_o a_o evil_a meeting_n they_o give_v he_o from_o the_o renew_n the_o memory_n of_o their_o delivery_n out_o of_o egypt_n ver_fw-la 6._o learn_v 1._o for_o right_o take_v up_o of_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o redemption_n whether_o 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justice_n mercy_n grace_n wisdom_n and_o power_n be_v most_o of_o all_o manifest_v for_o the_o overthrow_v of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n therefore_o say_v he_o how_o â—…iable_a be_v thy_o tabernacle_n o_o lord_n of_o host_n 〈◊〉_d this_o beauty_n of_o the_o lord_n church_n and_o place_n of_o his_o residence_n as_o it_o be_v not_o discern_v by_o the_o blind_a world_n but_o only_o by_o such_o as_o be_v illuminate_v with_o heavenly_a light_n so_o be_v it_o high_o prize_v love_a and_o admire_v by_o they_o only_o for_o it_o be_v the_o sweet_a singer_n of_o israel_n who_o say_v how_o amiable_a be_v thy_o tabernacle_n o_o lord_n of_o host_n 3._o albeit_o the_o world_n will_v not_o believe_v what_o here_o be_v say_v nor_o take_v this_o praise_n of_o the_o lovelines_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o godly_a yet_o the_o lord_n will_v receive_v this_o testimony_n unto_o the_o beauty_n of_o his_o ordinance_n from_o such_o as_o do_v present_v it_o 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god_n ver._n 4._o bless_a be_v they_o that_o dwell_v in_o thy_o house_n they_o will_v be_v still_o praise_v thou_o selah_n in_o the_o four_o place_n he_o proclaim_v the_o priest_n and_o levite_n the_o lord_n minister_n to_o be_v bless_v man_n for_o their_o privilege_n and_o opportunity_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n whence_o learn_v 1._o albeit_o many_o who_o have_v the_o mean_n and_o opportunity_n of_o profit_v by_o public_a ordinance_n do_v not_o consider_v the_o day_n of_o their_o visitation_n to_o make_v use_n of_o the_o mean_n while_o they_o have_v they_o yet_o the_o godly_a who_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o mean_n and_o do_v behold_v the_o fair_a occasion_n of_o grace_n offer_v by_o they_o do_v count_v they_o bless_v as_o here_o bless_a be_v they_o 〈◊〉_d dwell_v in_o thy_o house_n 2._o it_o be_v a_o bless_a thing_n indeed_o to_o have_v the_o occasion_n of_o communion_n with_o god_n in_o public_a ordinance_n and_o to_o make_v use_n thereof_o in_o set_v forth_o the_o lord_n glory_n 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few_o to_o assist_v it_o their_o enemy_n be_v many_o they_o be_v straighten_a with_o poverty_n and_o famine_n and_o the_o heart_n and_o hand_n of_o the_o godly_a be_v weaken_v they_o be_v like_a to_o faint_v and_o despair_v that_o either_o church_n or_o state_n shall_v flourish_v any_o more_o among_o they_o for_o comfort_n in_o such_o a_o time_n be_v this_o psalm_n fit_v lead_v the_o lord_n people_n to_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o to_o work_v on_o in_o the_o build_n of_o the_o lord_n house_n and_o reparation_n of_o the_o city_n look_v to_o god_n the_o builder_n of_o his_o church_n and_o maintainer_n of_o his_o people_n to_o which_o purpose_n the_o psalmist_n give_v they_o seven_o consolation_n opposite_a to_o so_o many_o tentation_n unto_o discouragement_n the_o first_o be_v that_o they_o shall_v look_v to_o god_n who_o have_v found_v his_o own_o temple_n solid_o and_o so_o not_o saint_n for_o the_o weakness_n and_o fewness_n of_o the_o builder_n ver_fw-la 1._o the_o second_o that_o 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rock_n whereupon_o the_o church_n be_v build_v whence_o learn_v 1._o when_o the_o builder_n of_o the_o lord_n church_n be_v few_o and_o weak_a his_o people_n have_v need_v to_o be_v comfort_v against_o their_o fear_n and_o doubt_n as_o here_o we_o see_v and_o the_o way_n to_o be_v comfort_v in_o such_o hard_a time_n be_v to_o look_v by_o faith_n to_o god_n as_o the_o builder_n of_o his_o own_o house_n who_o have_v lay_v the_o foundation_n upon_o solid_a ground_n that_o every_o believer_n that_o trust_v in_o he_o may_v be_v as_o mount_n zion_n which_o can_v be_v remove_v his_o foundation_n be_v on_o the_o holy_a mountain_n ver._n 2._o the_o lord_n love_v the_o gate_n of_o zion_n more_o than_o all_o the_o dwelling_n of_o jacob_n the_o second_o comfort_n be_v that_o god_n have_v choose_v zion_n above_o all_o other_o place_n to_o be_v his_o rest_n and_o do_v love_n there_o to_o dwell_v rather_o than_o elsewhere_o whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o dignity_n of_o any_o place_n person_n or_o society_n proceed_v not_o from_o any_o thing_n in_o the_o place_n or_o society_n but_o from_o the_o lord_n election_n and_o free_a love_n the_o lord_n love_v the_o gate_n of_o zion_n more_o than_o all_o the_o dwelling_n of_o jacob_n 2._o the_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o his_o choose_a church_n be_v a_o solid_a ground_n of_o assurance_n of_o her_o continuance_n as_o here_o in_o the_o figure_n we_o be_v teach_v ver._n 3._o glorious_a thing_n be_v speak_v of_o thou_o o_o city_n of_o god_n selah_n the_o three_o comfort_n be_v from_o the_o prophecy_n pass_v about_o the_o church_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o â—…her_n in_o figurative_a term_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o church_n be_v the_o incorporation_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n reign_v rule_v and_o reside_v it_o be_v the_o city_n of_o god_n 2._o the_o privilege_n of_o the_o church_n be_v very_o glorious_a the_o glory_n of_o king_n crown_n and_o diadem_n be_v nothing_o to_o they_o but_o bodily_a and_o temporal_a shadow_n of_o what_o be_v spiritual_o and_o everlasting_o bestow_v on_o the_o church_n glorious_a thing_n be_v spâ—…ken_v of_o thou_o 3_o albeit_o glorious_a thing_n be_v bestow_v on_o the_o church_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o any_o thing_n already_o do_v as_o what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v which_o make_v the_o church_n bless_v it_o be_v not_o present_a possession_n but_o hope_v not_o sight_n but_o faith_n which_o make_v the_o church_n bless_v and_o the_o scripture_n be_v a_o sufficient_a right_n to_o we_o for_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v to_o come_v glorious_a thing_n be_v speak_v of_o thou_o o_o city_n of_o god_n ver._n 4._o i_o will_v make_v mention_n of_o rahab_n and_o babylon_n to_o they_o that_o know_v i_o behold_v philistia_n and_o tyre_n with_o ethiopia_n this_o man_n be_v bear_v there_o 5._o and_o of_o zion_n it_o shall_v be_v say_v this_o and_o that_o man_n be_v bear_v in_o she_o and_o the_o high_a himself_n shall_v establish_v she_o the_o four_o comfort_n be_v that_o the_o church_n chief_a enemy_n shall_v be_v convert_v to_o the_o faith_n and_o shall_v count_v it_o their_o great_a honour_n so_o to_o be_v whence_o learn_v 1._o it_o be_v among_o the_o trouble_n of_o the_o church_n that_o she_o haâ—…h_v so_o many_o enemy_n and_o those_o so_o mighty_a and_o potent_a as_o the_o egyptian_n and_o babylonian_n i_o will_v make_v mention_n of_o rahab_n that_o be_v egypt_n and_o babylon_n and_o palestina_n and_o tyre_n and_o ethiopia_n which_o be_v here_o name_v as_o the_o most_o eminent_a oppressor_n of_o the_o church_n among_o all_o other_o kingdom_n 2._o it_o shall_v comfort_v the_o church_n that_o god_n be_v able_a to_o make_v her_o chief_a enemy_n to_o become_v convert_v and_o that_o he_o have_v do_v it_o sundry_a time_n and_o will_v yet_o do_v it_o more_o and_o that_o he_o can_v take_v order_n with_o those_o enemy_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v convert_v as_o he_o do_v with_o rahab_n and_o babylon_n for_o i_o will_v make_v mentiâ—…n_v of_o rahab_n and_o babylon_n to_o they_o that_o know_v i_o signify_v a_o mention-making_a of_o they_o viz._n to_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o church_n child_n both_o concern_v what_o god_n have_v do_v to_o those_o nation_n in_o justice_n and_o what_o he_o will_v do_v to_o they_o in_o mercy_n or_o unto_o other_o enemy_n like_v unto_o they_o 3._o as_o it_o be_v the_o glory_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o church_n to_o have_v her_o enemy_n make_v convert_v so_o be_v it_o honourable_a to_o the_o enemy_n be_v they_o never_o so_o potent_a in_o the_o world_n to_o be_v citizen_n of_o the_o city_n of_o god_n i_o will_v make_v mention_n of_o they_o that_o this_o man_n be_v bear_v there_o that_o be_v in_o the_o city_n of_o god_n 4._o the_o conversion_n of_o man_n from_o paganism_n and_o idolatry_n unto_o fellowship_n in_o the_o covenant_n with_o the_o church_n be_v a_o sort_n of_o new_a birth_n to_o the_o external_o convert_v fâ—…om_n which_o their_o new_a birth_n and_o nâ—…w_n be_v be_v to_o be_v reckon_v this_o man_n be_v bear_v there_o 5._o as_o whatsoever_o honour_n man_n have_v in_o the_o world_n it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o honour_n of_o regeneration_n and_o be_v bear_v citizen_n of_o the_o church_n so_o whatsoever_o contempt_n the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n do_v suffer_v of_o the_o world_n it_o be_v make_v up_o by_o the_o honour_n of_o be_v boâ—…n_v in_o the_o church_n for_o of_o zion_n it_o shall_v be_v say_v this_o and_o that_o man_n be_v bear_v in_o she_o 6._o i_o here_o be_v no_o reason_n to_o fear_v the_o ruin_n of_o the_o church_n or_o the_o not_o continue_v of_o she_o from_o age_n to_o age_n to_o be_v a_o mother_n and_o receptacle_n of_o convert_v for_o the_o high_a himself_n shall_v establish_v she_o
of_o the_o mighty_a can_v be_v liken_v unto_o the_o lord_n ver._n 7._o god_n 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 they_o that_o be_v about_o he_o a_o three_o reason_n to_o confirm_v his_o faith_n be_v this_o god_n be_v terrible_a and_o to_o be_v stand_v in_o awe_n of_o by_o all_o his_o people_n and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a injury_n for_o his_o saint_n not_o to_o give_v he_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o power_n and_o sidelity_n therefore_o will_v he_o say_v i_o have_v reason_n to_o believe_v what_o he_o have_v promise_v concern_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ._n whence_o learn_v 1._o holy_a angel_n and_o sanctify_a man_n of_o all_o creature_n have_v near_a access_n unto_o god_n and_o be_v most_o like_a to_o the_o domestics_n and_o courtier_n of_o a_o king_n who_o attend_v he_o daily_o and_o wait_v upon_o he_o for_o they_o be_v here_o say_v to_o be_v about_o he_o 2._o the_o fear_n and_o reverence_n of_o god_n imprint_v on_o angel_n and_o saint_n do_v evidence_n the_o greatness_n of_o god_n power_n excellency_n and_o majesty_n god_n be_v great_o to_o be_v fear_v in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o saint_n 3._o the_o terriblenesse_n of_o god_n holy_a majesty_n and_o the_o reverence_n due_a to_o he_o from_o all_o his_o saint_n shall_v make_v we_o afraid_a to_o misbelieve_v his_o word_n and_o promise_n for_o this_o be_v make_v a_o reason_n of_o the_o psalmist_n believe_v the_o lord_n word_n god_n 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 by_o all_o they_o that_o be_v about_o he_o ver._n 8._o o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n who_o be_v a_o strong_a lord_n like_o unto_o thou_o or_o to_o thy_o faithfulness_n round_o about_o thou_o a_o four_o reason_n to_o confirm_v his_o faith_n be_v this_o god_n be_v lord_n of_o host_n and_o incomparable_a in_o strength_n and_o faithfulness_n whereby_o he_o be_v compass_v on_o all_o hand_n round_o about_o therefore_o will_v he_o say_v i_o have_v reason_n to_o believe_v his_o promise_n concern_v christ_n kingdom_n whence_o learn_v 1._o as_o the_o lord_n only_o know_v persect_o his_o own_o omnipotency_n and_o his_o own_o excellency_n in_o all_o perfection_n so_o we_o know_v god_n bâ—…st_v when_o we_o come_v to_o he_o and_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o only_o know_v himself_o full_o and_o do_v give_v unto_o he_o this_o glory_n as_o the_o psalmist_n diâ—…ecting_v his_o speech_n to_o god_n immediate_o do_v tâ—…ach_v we_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n who_o be_v a_o strong_a lord_n like_o unto_o thou_o 2_o the_o same_o power_n which_o serve_v to_o humble_v a_o man_n by_o afflict_v of_o he_o serve_v also_o to_o comfort_v he_o and_o strengthen_v his_o faith_n in_o affliction_n when_o he_o do_v draw_v near_o unto_o god_n for_o the_o psalmist_n make_v use_v of_o the_o same_o stile_n here_o both_o to_o direct_v his_o say_v and_o to_o keep_v down_o his_o pride_n his_o sâ—…etting_n and_o repine_v against_o god_n say_v o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n 3._o as_o the_o lord_n be_v as_o it_o be_v compass_v about_o on_o all_o hand_n with_o power_n and_o be_v incomparable_o strong_a in_o all_o difference_n of_o time_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v above_o all_o his_o creature_n so_o also_o first_o and_o lâ—…st_a in_o all_o difference_n of_o time_n he_o be_v incomparable_o faithful_a above_o all_o his_o creature_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n who_o be_v a_o strong_a lord_n like_o unto_o thou_o or_o to_o thy_o faithfulness_n round_o about_o thou_o ver._n 9_o thou_o rule_a the_o rage_a of_o the_o sea_n when_o the_o wave_n thereof_o arise_v thou_o still_a they_o a_o five_o reason_n to_o strengthen_v his_o faith_n be_v the_o lord_n who_o do_v rule_v the_o rage_a sea_n be_v able_a to_o suppress_v and_o compose_v all_o tumult_n and_o trouble_n whatsoever_o be_v raise_v or_o shall_v be_v raise_v against_o his_o church_n therefore_o i_o have_v cause_n will_v he_o say_v to_o believe_v his_o promise_n concern_v christ_n kingdom_n whence_o learn_v that_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o rule_v and_o calm_v the_o rage_a sea_n may_v strengthen_v the_o faith_n of_o his_o child_n amid_o all_o the_o tumult_n of_o people_n against_o christ_n kingdom_n ver._n 10._o thou_o have_v break_v rahab_n in_o piece_n as_o one_o that_o be_v slay_v thou_o have_v scatter_v thy_o enemy_n with_o thy_o strong_a arm_n the_o six_o reason_n be_v this_o god_n have_v do_v as_o much_o already_o for_o deliver_v his_o church_n by_o destroy_v rahab_n or_o the_o egyptian_n and_o scatter_v of_o his_o enemy_n from_o time_n to_o time_n as_o may_v assure_v i_o both_o what_o he_o can_v and_o what_o he_o will_v do_v for_o his_o people_n therefore_o i_o may_v be_v quiet_a whence_o learn_v 1._o faith_n may_v and_o shall_v make_v use_n of_o every_o example_n of_o god_n work_v for_o his_o people_n in_o all_o time_n after_o and_o in_o special_a the_o overthrow_n of_o the_o egyptian_n as_o a_o perpetual_a pawn_n of_o god_n promise_n to_o tread_v down_o and_o destroy_v all_o the_o enemy_n of_o his_o church_n and_o kingdom_n for_o thou_o have_v bâ—…oken_v rahab_n in_o piece_n be_v here_o and_o elsewhere_o frequent_o call_v to_o remembâ—…ance_n for_o this_o end_n 2._o it_o be_v as_o easy_a for_o god_n to_o destâ—…oy_v a_o nation_n of_o enemy_n be_v they_o never_o so_o many_o or_o powerful_a as_o to_o wound_v or_o kill_v one_o man_n thou_o have_v break_v rahab_n in_o piece_n as_o one_o that_o be_v slay_v thou_o have_v scatter_v thy_o enemy_n with_o thy_o strong_a hand_n ver._n 11._o the_o heaven_n be_v thou_o the_o earth_n also_o be_v thou_o as_o for_o the_o world_n and_o the_o fullness_n thereof_o thou_o have_v found_v theu_o ver._n 12_o the_o north_n and_o the_o south_n thou_o have_v create_v they_o tabor_n and_o hermon_n shall_v rejoice_v in_o thy_o name_n the_o seven_o reason_n for_o confirmation_n of_o his_o faith_n be_v heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o all_o creature_n in_o all_o corner_n of_o the_o world_n be_v the_o lord_n work_v sustain_v by_o he_o and_o care_v for_o by_o he_o and_o there_o be_v not_o a_o mountain_n or_o hill_n great_a or_o lesser_a such_o as_o tabor_n or_o hermon_n which_o do_v bear_v grass_n or_o corn_n or_o herb_n or_o tree_n or_o whatsoever_o may_v make_v they_o look_v as_o it_o be_v cheerful_o and_o rejoice_v but_o it_o be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n name_n therefore_o i_o may_v be_v sure_a god_n will_v much_o more_o care_n for_o his_o church_n and_o for_o the_o stability_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ._n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o fullness_n thereof_o belong_v to_o the_o lord_n by_o due_a right_n and_o be_v care_v for_o by_o he_o as_o his_o own_o possession_n the_o heaven_n be_v thou_o the_o earth_n also_o be_v thou_o as_o for_o the_o world_n and_o fullness_n thereof_o thou_o hâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d sound_v they_o 2._o the_o make_n and_o govern_v of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v make_v and_o be_v govern_v for_o the_o use_n of_o man_n may_v give_v assurance_n that_o his_o church_n and_o people_n for_o who_o cause_n especial_o all_o be_v make_v shall_v be_v continue_v from_o age_n to_o age_n to_o long_o as_o heaven_n and_o earth_n do_v remain_v and_o shall_v be_v more_o particular_o care_v for_o than_o any_o other_o part_n or_o piece_n of_o his_o workmanship_n for_o to_o this_o end_n do_v the_o psalmist_n make_v mention_n of_o other_o creature_n appoint_v to_o serve_v man_n 3._o see_v the_o lord_n make_v the_o hill_n and_o mountain_n after_o winter-blast_n of_o frost_n and_o snow_n to_o change_v their_o countenance_n and_o as_o it_o be_v look_v joyful_o and_o rejoice_v we_o may_v be_v persuade_v that_o his_o church_n after_o trouble_n shall_v much_o more_o change_v its_o countenance_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n name_n for_o to_o this_o end_n be_v it_o say_v that_o these_o mountain_n tabor_n and_o hermon_n shall_v rejoice_v in_o thy_o name_n ver._n 13._o thou_o have_v a_o mighty_a arm_n strong_a be_v thy_o hand_n and_o high_a be_v thy_o right_a hand_n the_o eight_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o exceed_a great_a power_n of_o god_n to_o do_v more_o than_o ever_o he_o have_v do_v for_o his_o church_n whence_o learn_v if_o a_o great_a work_n than_o the_o make_n and_o uphold_v of_o the_o world_n or_o if_o a_o great_a work_n than_o any_o thing_n which_o be_v do_v by_o god_n hitherto_o be_v needful_a to_o be_v do_v for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n there_o be_v power_n enough_o infinite_a power_n in_o god_n to_o effect_v it_o thou_o have_v a_o mighty_a arm_n strong_a be_v thy_o hand_n and_o high_a be_v thy_o right_a hand_n ver._n 14._o justice_n and_o judgement_n be_v
the_o habitation_n of_o thy_o throne_n mercy_n and_o truth_n shall_v go_v before_o thy_o face_n the_o nine_o reason_n for_o strengthen_v his_o faith_n take_v from_o the_o property_n and_o attendant_n of_o god_n kingdom_n be_v this_o justice_n and_o judgemet_fw-la be_v the_o supporter_n of_o his_o throne_n and_o mercy_n and_o truth_n be_v his_o officer_n prepare_v way_n for_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o be_v about_o to_o do_v justice_n in_o favour_n of_o his_o people_n therefore_o i_o need_v not_o fear_v that_o the_o promise_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n shall_v fail_v whence_o learn_v 1._o whatsoever_o oppression_n or_o desolation_n the_o lord_n people_n may_v be_v under_o the_o unalterable_a tighseousnesse_n of_o god_n can_v fâ—…ile_v to_o execute_v justice_n and_o judgement_n for_o punish_v of_o the_o oppressor_n and_o relieve_v of_o his_o people_n for_o justice_n and_o judgement_n be_v the_o habitation_n of_o his_o throne_n or_o the_o base_a whereupon_o his_o throne_n be_v settle_v 2._o albeit_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o lord_n people_n may_v stop_v the_o way_n of_o relief_n come_v to_o they_o or_o prejudice_v they_o of_o have_v any_o benefit_n from_o justice_n yet_o mercy_n and_o truth_n be_v ready_a at_o hand_n to_o prepare_v the_o way_n by_o pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o perform_v all_o promise_n unto_o they_o mercy_n and_o truth_n shall_v go_v before_o his_o face_n ver._n 15._o bless_a be_v the_o people_n that_o know_v the_o joyful_a sound_n they_o shall_v walk_v o_o lord_n in_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n 16._o in_o thy_o name_n shall_v they_o rejoice_v all_o the_o dâ—…y_n and_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n shall_v they_o be_v exalt_v 17._o for_o thou_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o their_o strength_n and_o in_o thy_o favour_n our_o horn_n shall_v be_v exalt_v 18_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v our_o defence_n and_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n be_v our_o king_n the_o ten_o reason_n for_o strengthen_v of_o his_o faith_n be_v take_v from_o the_o blessedness_n of_o believer_n in_o god_n who_o property_n and_o privilege_n be_v set_v â—…own_v in_o order_n six_o all_o of_o they_o prove_v god_n people_n to_o be_v bless_v whence_o learn_v 1._o whatsoever_o be_v the_o affliction_n of_o the_o lord_n people_n and_o in_o what_o danger_n and_o difficulty_n soever_o they_o be_v in_o yet_o be_v they_o certain_o bless_v blessed_n be_v the_o people_n that_o know_v the_o joyful_a sound_n 2._o those_o be_v to_o be_v account_v god_n people_n who_o with_o a_o good_a heart_n join_v with_o other_o at_o god_n command_n in_o the_o worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n blessed_n be_v the_o people_n that_o know_v the_o joyful_a sound_n for_o the_o joyful_a sound_n be_v the_o sound_n of_o the_o silver_n trumpet_n which_o be_v blow_v at_o the_o join_n in_o battle_n in_o their_o war_n or_o for_o their_o journey_n or_o gather_v of_o assembly_n or_o intimation_n of_o solemn_a feast_n and_o at_o the_o offering_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o israel_n psal._n 81._o numb_a 10._o joel_n 2._o and_o the_o know_v of_o this_o joyful_a sound_n signify_v the_o alacrity_n of_o god_n people_n to_o serve_v and_o obey_v the_o lord_n as_o he_o in_o his_o ordinance_n shall_v warn_v direct_a and_o guide_v they_o 3._o the_o property_n and_o privilege_n of_o bâ—…lievers_n in_o god_n make_v sure_a proof_n of_o their_o blessedness_n for_o they_o live_v in_o grace_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n whether_o they_o do_v sensible_o feel_v it_o or_o not_o as_o their_o person_n so_o also_o their_o carriage_n in_o faith_n and_o upright_o endeavour_v to_o please_v god_n be_v always_o acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o this_o be_v the_o first_o privilege_n of_o god_n people_n they_o shall_v walk_v o_o lord_n in_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n 4._o believer_n have_v matter_n and_o just_a cause_n to_o rejoice_v in_o god_n for_o their_o interest_n in_o he_o what_o soever_o be_v their_o present_a condition_n in_o thy_o name_n shall_v they_o rejoice_v all_o the_o day_n this_o be_v another_o privilege_n of_o god_n people_n 5._o the_o joy_n of_o believer_n be_v underprop_v and_o enlarge_v when_o they_o consider_v that_o god_n righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v impute_v unto_o they_o and_o god_n righteousness_n in_o perform_v his_o promise_n be_v set_v on_o work_n for_o their_o direction_n encouragement_n reformation_n and_o defence_n and_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n shall_v they_o be_v exalt_v this_o be_v the_o three_o privilege_n of_o believer_n 6._o albeit_o the_o godly_a find_v no_o power_n in_o themselves_o either_o to_o do_v or_o suffer_v no_o power_n either_o to_o defend_v themselves_o or_o oppose_v their_o enemy_n yet_o they_o want_v not_o strength_n either_o employ_v for_o they_o or_o furnish_v as_o they_o need_v unto_o they_o by_o god_n in_o a_o glorious_a manner_n as_o they_o will_v see_v if_o his_o help_v they_o be_v right_o look_v upon_o for_o thou_o lord_n say_v he_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o their_o strength_n wherein_o they_o 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of_o the_o psalmist_n here_o do_v teach_v we_o who_o in_o the_o late_a part_n of_o this_o computaâ—…ion_n do_v so_o in_o thy_o favour_n our_o horn_n shall_v be_v exalt_v the_o lord_n be_v our_o defence_n our_o king_n ver._n 19_o then_o thou_o speak_v in_o vision_n to_o thy_o holy_a one_o and_o say_v i_o have_v lay_v help_n upon_o one_o that_o be_v mighty_a i_o have_v exalt_v one_o choose_v out_o of_o the_o people_n 20._o i_o have_v find_v david_n my_o servant_n with_o my_o holy_a oil_n have_v i_o anoint_v he_o in_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o psalmist_n for_o the_o further_a comfort_n of_o the_o church_n in_o her_o sad_a condition_n and_o to_o strengthen_v yet_o more_o the_o godly_a in_o their_o trouble_n 1._o he_o expound_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v with_o christ_n represent_v typical_o by_o david_n because_o he_o must_v be_v look_v upon_o only_a as_o the_o shadow_n but_o christ_n as_o the_o chief_a party_n and_o as_o he_o in_o who_o the_o real_a substance_n be_v accomplish_v perfect_o therefore_o shall_v we_o speak_v of_o both_o as_o the_o word_n do_v relate_v unto_o the_o one_o or_o unto_o the_o other_o or_o to_o both_o in_o several_a respect_n and_o first_o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o then_o of_o the_o several_a article_n thereof_o for_o the_o psalmist_n mark_v 1._o the_o time_n of_o reveal_v of_o the_o covenant_n they_o to_o wit_n when_o it_o please_v god_n to_o let_v it_o be_v know_v that_o he_o purpose_v to_o take_v a_o course_n for_o the_o comfortable_a govern_n of_o his_o church_n and_o people_n 2._o he_o observe_v the_o way_n of_o reveal_v it_o which_o he_o show_v to_o be_v by_o vision_n he_o speak_v to_o his_o holy_a servant_n to_o wit_n samuel_n or_o nathan_n 3_o he_o commend_v the_o man_n who_o be_v to_o rule_v as_o fit_a
and_o able_a to_o be_v helpful_a to_o his_o people_n i_o have_v lay_v help_n upon_o one_o that_o be_v mighty_a 4._o he_o show_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o preseâ—…ment_n to_o be_v his_o own_o free_a love_n and_o good_a will_n i_o have_v exalt_v one_o choose_v oâ—…t_o of_o the_o people_n 5._o he_o name_v he_o and_o his_o offiâ—…e_n i_o have_v find_v david_n my_o servant_n 6._o he_o tell_v of_o his_o spiritual_a furniture_n figure_v forth_o by_o anoint_v with_o my_o holy_a oil_n have_v i_o anoint_v he_o whence_o learn_v 1._o albeit_o the_o lord_n have_v always_o a_o special_a care_n of_o the_o govern_n of_o his_o people_n yet_o do_v he_o not_o at_o all_o time_n alike_o clear_o make_v manifest_v this_o care_n by_o give_v comfortable_a governor_n he_o have_v his_o own_o time_n as_o to_o hide_v his_o face_n in_o this_o particular_a so_o his_o own_o then_o also_o when_o to_o show_v his_o love_n then_o thou_o speak_v 2._o the_o lord_n mind_n be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v by_o conjecture_n but_o by_o his_o word_n reveal_v to_o his_o holy_a prophet_n then_o thou_o speak_v to_o thy_o holy_a one_o in_o vision_n and_o say_v 3._o as_o the_o loâ—…ds_n people_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o a_o good_a king_n a_o man_n of_o power_n able_a and_o willing_a to_o be_v helpful_a to_o the_o subject_n and_o not_o hurtful_a so_o god_n must_v be_v the_o inable_a of_o he_o and_o designer_n of_o he_o after_o the_o way_n he_o please_v and_o the_o maker_n of_o he_o to_o be_v effectual_o helpful_a i_o have_v lay_v help_n upon_o one_o that_o be_v mighty_a 4._o it_o be_v conducible_a to_o the_o intent_n a_o ruler_n may_v be_v helpful_a to_o the_o subject_n that_o there_o be_v some_o natural_a tie_n between_o he_o and_o they_o for_o this_o god_n do_v provide_v for_o in_o the_o appoint_v comfortable_a governor_n over_o his_o own_o people_n i_o have_v exalt_v one_o choose_v out_o of_o the_o people_n 5._o that_o one_o be_v prefer_v before_o another_o or_o advance_v to_o any_o place_n of_o power_n or_o trust_v over_o other_o in_o mercy_n it_o be_v of_o god_n grace_n free_a choice_n and_o good_a will_n i_o have_v exalt_v one_o choose_v out_o of_o the_o people_n 6._o the_o man_n who_o must_v in_o his_o government_n do_v good_a to_o god_n people_n must_v be_v a_o man_n for_o god_n god_n servant_n not_o by_o office_n and_o duty_n only_o but_o of_o a_o set_a purpose_n also_o i_o have_v sound_a david_n my_o servant_n 7._o the_o man_n who_o god_n employ_v in_o government_n for_o his_o people_n must_v be_v furnish_v with_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n figure_v by_o holy_a oil_n with_o my_o holy_a oil_n have_v i_o anoint_v he_o 8._o as_o david_n be_v in_o type_n so_o christ_n be_v in_o truth_n and_o in_o all_o respect_n more_o eminent_o than_o davidâ—…_n strong_a helper_n mighty_a to_o save_v appoint_v of_o the_o father_n to_o help_v we_o in_o all_o case_n and_o to_o who_o we_o be_v direct_v to_o go_v that_o we_o may_v find_v help_n on_o who_o help_n do_v lie_v in_o who_o we_o shaâ—…_n sure_o find_v help_n he_o be_v one_o of_o our_o kind_n take_v out_o from_o among_o the_o people_n acquaint_v with_o the_o mean_a condition_n his_o subject_n can_v be_v in_o exalt_v to_o be_v a_o prince_n and_o a_o saviour_n choose_v and_o predestinate_v as_o man_n for_o the_o office_n before_o the_o world_n be_v devote_v to_o the_o service_n of_o the_o redemption_n sanctification_n government_n and_o salvation_n of_o his_o people_n and_o fill_v as_o man_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n above_o measure_n that_o out_o of_o his_o fullness_n we_o may_v all_o receive_v grace_n for_o grace_n of_o who_o it_o be_v most_o real_o true_a with_o my_o holy_a oil_n have_v i_o anoint_v he_o ver._n 21._o with_o who_o my_o hand_n shall_v be_v establish_v my_o arm_n also_o shall_v strengthen_v he_o from_o this_o ver_fw-la to_o the_o 38._o he_o bring_v forth_o ten_o promise_n as_o so_o many_o head_n and_o article_n of_o this_o covenant_n whereof_o this_o be_v the_o first_o concern_v assistance_n to_o be_v give_v to_o david_n in_o type_n and_o to_o christ_n more_o substantial_o and_o in_o more_o eminent_a effect_n whence_o learn_v 〈◊〉_d as_o to_o david_n in_o his_o kingdom_n so_o to_o christ_n as_o man_n in_o his_o kingdom_n god_n have_v engage_v his_o outward_o assist_v power_n constant_o with_o who_o my_o hand_n shall_v be_v establish_v 2._o as_o to_o david_n so_o to_o christ_n full_a furniture_n of_o power_n for_o all_o the_o part_n â—…f_a government_n be_v pâ—…omised_v in_o favour_n of_o all_o the_o subject_n of_o his_o kingdomâ—…_n my_o arm_n also_o shall_v strengthen_v he_o as_o the_o work_n be_v great_a or_o difficult_a divine_a strength_n shall_v enable_v he_o to_o go_v about_o it_o and_o do_v it_o ver._n 22._o the_o enemy_n shall_v not_o exact_v upon_o he_o nor_o the_o son_n of_o wickedness_n afflict_v i_o the_o second_o promise_n be_v that_o as_o david_n subject_n albeit_o they_o have_v many_o battle_n yet_o be_v they_o not_o subdue_v in_o his_o time_n nor_o make_v tributary_n to_o their_o enemy_n nor_o make_v miserable_a by_o they_o so_o shall_v christ_n subject_n and_o kind_o convert_v unto_o he_o be_v sound_n during_o his_o time_n which_o be_v from_o generation_n to_o generation_n and_o for_o ever_o albeit_o trouble_v by_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o his_o kingdom_n yet_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v make_v tributary_n voluntary_a servant_n or_o miserable_a slave_n to_o they_o for_o sin_n shall_v not_o have_v dominion_n over_o they_o nor_o shall_v satan_n or_o persecuter_n have_v such_o power_n as_o to_o drive_v they_o away_o from_o their_o liege_n lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o true_a david_n the_o true_a king_n of_o the_o iâ—…rael_n of_o god_n the_o enemy_n shall_v not_o exact_v upon_o he_o nor_o the_o son_n of_o wickedness_n afflict_v he_o or_o make_v he_o real_o miserable_a for_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o their_o good_a ver._n 23._o and_o i_o will_v beat_v down_o his_o foe_n before_o his_o face_n and_o plague_v they_o that_o hate_v he_o the_o three_o promise_n be_v of_o the_o destroy_v the_o enemy_n of_o david_n and_o christ_n kingdom_n which_o albeit_o they_o shall_v not_o want_v enemy_n both_o open_a enemy_n open_o envade_v the_o kingdom_n or_o oppose_v it_o to_o their_o power_n and_o also_o inward_a secret_a enemy_n who_o in_o heart_n shall_v wish_v the_o hurt_n and_o harm_n of_o their_o kingdom_n yet_o god_n shall_v destâ—…oy_v as_o david_n enemy_n so_o far_o as_o may_v serve_v the_o type_n so_o christ_n enemy_n more_o eminent_o and_o in_o a_o more_o complete_a manner_n and_o measure_n i_o will_v beat_v down_o his_o enemy_n before_o his_o face_n this_o be_v for_o open_a enemy_n i_o will_v plague_v they_o that_o bate_v he_o this_o be_v for_o secret_a intestine_a enemy_n in_o special_a both_o these_o sort_n shall_v be_v permit_v to_o exercise_v christ_n subject_n but_o shall_v at_o length_n be_v full_o destroy_v ver._n 24._o but_o my_o faithfulness_n and_o my_o mercy_n shall_v be_v with_o he_o and_o in_o my_o name_n shall_v his_o horn_n be_v exalt_v the_o four_o promise_n be_v for_o remove_v all_o difficulty_n and_o impediment_n which_o may_v hinder_v the_o grow_a of_o christs-kingdom_n and_o of_o his_o subject_n unto_o full_a glory_n for_o here_o the_o promiâ—…e_n as_o it_o relate_v unto_o the_o type_n have_v not_o the_o accomplishment_n clear_o and_o full_o whence_o learn_v 1._o there_o be_v two_o thing_n which_o do_v oppugn_v and_o assault_v faith_n the_o one_o be_v the_o greatness_n of_o the_o work_n and_o benefit_n promise_v the_o other_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o these_o to_o who_o behoof_n the_o promise_n be_v make_v but_o god_n faithfulness_n and_o mercy_n promise_v to_o be_v with_o christ_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o subject_n do_v answer_v both_o those_o obstacle_n for_o god_n promise_n must_v be_v accomplish_v how_o great_a thing_n soever_o he_o have_v promise_v there_o be_v nothing_o too_o hard_o for_o he_o and_o god_n mercy_n take_v away_o the_o obstacle_n of_o unworthiness_n and_o illdeserving_a by_o reason_n of_o sin_n mercy_n hold_v truth_n on_o upon_o the_o course_n thereof_o towards_o we_o when_o justice_n otherways_o may_v break_v it_o off_o from_o we_o but_o my_o faithfulness_n and_o my_o mercy_n shall_v â—…e_v with_o he_o 2._o the_o subject_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n want_v not_o matter_n of_o gloriation_n albeit_o they_o have_v nothing_o in_o themselves_o to_o boast_v of_o god_n power_n misdom_n goodness_n and_o mercy_n manifest_v in_o the_o word_n be_v the_o only_a ground_n of_o their_o gloriation_n in_o my_o name_n shall_v his_o horn_n be_v exalt_v for_o when_o christ_n subject_n glory_v in_o god_n through_o he_o christ_n glory_n be_v exahe_v in_o god_n name_n ver._n 25._o i_o will_v
rejoice_v and_o be_v glad_a all_o our_o day_n 5._o be_v ouâ—…_n trouble_v never_o so_o great_a and_o of_o long_a continuance_n the_o renew_a intimation_n of_o god_n reconciliation_n to_o we_o shâ—…ll_v season_v and_o sweeten_v all_o our_o trouble_n recompense_v all_o our_o loss_n and_o make_v our_o condition_n in_o this_o short_a and_o miserable_a life_n tolerable_a yea_o in_o god_n very_o comfortable_a make_v we_o glad_a according_a to_o the_o day_n wherein_o thou_o have_v afflict_v we_o and_o the_o year_n wherein_o we_o have_v see_v evil_a ver._n 16._o let_v thy_o work_n appear_v unto_o thy_o servant_n and_o thy_o glory_n unto_o their_o child_n the_o four_o petition_n be_v that_o god_n will_v continue_v the_o work_n of_o building_n and_o enlarge_n of_o his_o own_o church_n and_o of_o glorify_v himself_o in_o their_o sâ—…ght_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o posterity_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o building_n purge_a enlarge_a propagate_a of_o the_o church_n and_o manifest_v of_o god_n care_n for_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n own_o proper_a work_n which_o he_o will_v not_o leave_v off_o but_o albeit_o he_o hide_v his_o work_n for_o a_o time_n yet_o be_v he_o on_o his_o work_n and_o his_o people_n shall_v pray_v for_o and_o may_v expect_v the_o manifestation_n of_o it_o let_v thy_o work_n appear_v unto_o thy_o servant_n 2._o as_o it_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o manifest_v his_o grace_n anâ—…_n mercy_n towards_o his_o people_n or_o visible_a church_n so_o the_o desire_n of_o his_o people_n be_v to_o have_v the_o lord_n glorify_v no_o less_o thâ—…n_n to_o have_v themselves_o preserve_v or_o comforteâ—…_n let_v thy_o work_n appear_v to_o thy_o servant_n and_o thy_o glory_n to_o their_o child_n 3._o the_o church_n in_o every_o age_n shall_v have_v a_o care_n that_o the_o posterity_n may_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o merciful_a work_n of_o god_n which_o they_o in_o their_o time_n have_v have_v experience_n of_o and_o that_o their_o child_n may_v profit_v by_o the_o coâ—…ections_n of_o their_o predecessor_n let_v thy_o work_n appear_v to_o thy_o servant_n and_o thy_o glory_n to_o their_o child_n ver._n 17._o and_o let_v the_o beauty_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v upon_o we_o and_o establish_v thou_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n upon_o we_o yea_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n establish_v thou_o it_o in_o this_o last_o verse_n be_v the_o two_o last_o head_n of_o his_o prayer_n the_o first_o petition_n be_v that_o god_n will_v beautify_v his_o people_n with_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n with_o order_n and_o unity_n and_o peace_n with_o a_o holy_a conversation_n and_o the_o evidence_n of_o his_o dwell_n among_o they_o as_o his_o own_o confederate_a people_n proper_a subject_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o domestics_n of_o his_o own_o family_n whence_o learn_v 1._o as_o god_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o people_n in_o who_o be_v their_o beauty_n and_o ornament_n whereby_o they_o be_v 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we_o shall_v not_o be_v overcome_v his_o truth_n shall_v be_v thy_o shield_n and_o buckler_n ver._n 5._o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a for_o the_o terror_n by_o night_n nor_o for_o the_o arrow_n that_o flee_v by_o day_n 6._o nor_o for_o the_o pestilence_n that_o walk_v in_o darkness_n nor_o for_o the_o destruction_n that_o waste_v at_o noon_n day_n 7._o a_o thousand_o shall_v fall_v at_o thy_o side_n and_o ten_o thousand_o at_o thy_o right_a hand_n but_o it_o shall_v not_o come_v nigh_o thou_o a_o five_o motive_n to_o believe_v be_v from_o a_o more_o particular_a promise_n of_o safety_n unto_o the_o believer_n from_o all_o sort_n of_o deadly_a enemy_n and_o danger_n wherinto_o when_o many_o do_v fall_v the_o believer_n shall_v stand_v whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o true_a remedy_n against_o torment_a fear_n be_v faith_n in_o god_n for_o many_o terrible_a thing_n may_v befall_v man_n when_o they_o be_v most_o secure_a like_v unto_o those_o that_o befall_v man_n in_o the_o night_n but_o for_o any_o harm_n which_o may_v befall_v the_o believer_n this_o way_n the_o lord_n here_o will_v he_o to_o be_v nothing_o afraid_a thou_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a for_o the_o terror_n by_o night_n 2._o many_o sudden_a accident_n may_v befall_v man_n when_o they_o be_v most_o watch_v and_o upon_o their_o guard_n but_o the_o lord_n will_v the_o believer_n to_o be_v confident_a that_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v harm_v this_o way_n thou_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a for_o the_o arrow_n that_o flee_v by_o day_n 3._o many_o evil_n be_v man_n subject_a unto_o which_o come_v upon_o they_o they_o can_v tell_v how_o but_o from_o such_o evil_n the_o lord_n assure_v the_o believer_n he_o shall_v have_v no_o harm_n thou_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o the_o pestilence_n which_o walk_v in_o darkness_n 4._o man_n be_v subject_a to_o many_o evil_n which_o come_v upon_o they_o open_o and_o not_o unaware_o such_o as_o be_v calamity_n from_o enemy_n and_o oppressor_n the_o lord_n will_v the_o 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as_o to_o the_o point_n of_o harm_v of_o he_o or_o of_o destroy_v of_o he_o a_o thousand_o shall_v fall_v at_o thy_o side_n and_o ten_o thousand_o at_o thy_o right_a hand_n but_o it_o shall_v not_o come_v near_o thou_o 6._o the_o lord_n will_v not_o only_o one_o way_n be_v helpful_a to_o the_o believer_n but_o so_o many_o way_n as_o he_o can_v be_v in_o danger_n as_o the_o enumeration_n of_o so_o many_o sundâ—…y_a case_n wherein_o he_o promise_v deliverance_n do_v teach_v we_o 7._o the_o only_a person_n who_o be_v hurt_v by_o judgement_n and_o tentation_n be_v such_o unfenced_a soul_n as_o believe_v not_o in_o god_n be_v not_o reconcile_v with_o he_o and_o stand_v at_o a_o distance_n opposite_a to_o he_o as_o the_o object_n of_o his_o wrath_n for_o none_o have_v â—…ight_n to_o the_o former_a promise_n except_o the_o believer_n only_o as_o all_o the_o text_n hold_v forth_o ver._n 8._o only_o with_o thy_o eye_n shall_v thou_o behold_v and_o see_v the_o reward_n of_o the_o wicked_a he_o 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