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A00975 Ioy in tribulation. Or, Consolations for the afflicted spirits. By Phinees Fletcher, B.D. and minister of Gods Word at Hilgay in Norfolke Fletcher, Phineas, 1582-1650. 1632 (1632) STC 11080; ESTC S115109 82,914 348

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company_n discourse_v of_o thing_n profitable_a and_o delightful_a so_o when_o we_o go_v along_o with_o these_o bless_a saint_n in_o those_o practical_a write_n open_v their_o very_a heart_n unto_o we_o and_o unfolding_a the_o whole_a frame_n of_o the_o inward_a man_n how_o be_v we_o recreate_v and_o strengthen_v how_o sweet_o do_v we_o forget_v &_o with_o little_a or_o no_o trouble_n swallow_v many_o difficulty_n &_o hard_a passage_n in_o our_o journey_n through_o this_o wretched_a world_n how_o comfortable_a be_v the_o communion_n of_o saint_n even_o in_o this_o life_n our_o conversation_n with_o they_o be_v a_o little_a paradise_n oh_o how_o infinite_a joy_n will_v flow_v from_o that_o holy_a fellowship_n in_o heaven_n it_o be_v one_o and_o not_o the_o least_o part_n of_o our_o happiness_n 23●_n that_o
we_o hold_v fast_o what_o be_v hard_a to_o believe_v if_o god_n die_v for_o man_n shall_v not_o man_n live_v with_o god_n shall_v not_o a_o mortal_a live_v eternal_o for_o who_o he_o die_v who_o live_v eternal_o very_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o life_n be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v worthy_a of_o the_o glory_n which_o be_v purchase_v for_o we_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v that_o rather_o they_o be_v nothing_o to_o those_o comfortable_a nay_o glorious_a privilege_n which_o we_o present_o enjoy_v for_o what_o can_v any_o earthly_a misery_n which_o at_o the_o further_a proceed_v to_o a_o temporal_a death_n show_v comparable_a with_o this_o union_n with_o god_n and_o glorious_a fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n through_o christ_n we_o be_v unite_v to_o god_n by_o affinity_n by_o a_o spiritual_a and_o therefore_o indissoluble_a bond_n of_o marriage_n he_o have_v marry_v our_o nature_n nay_o our_o person_n have_v set_v his_o own_o image_n on_o we_o &_o give_v we_o he_o even_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o so_o as_o he_o be_v our_o flesh_n so_o we_o flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o bone_n of_o his_o bone_n 5.30_o we_o be_v unite_v to_o he_o by_o a_o spiritual_a consanguinity_n to_o the_o father_n as_o our_o father_n joh._n 20.17_o to_o the_o son_n as_o our_o brother_n heb._n 2.11_o nay_o as_o member_n to_o the_o head_n eph._n 5._o 30._o and_o because_o all_o fleshly_a and_o mix_a union_n be_v no_o way_n comparable_a to_o that_o simple_a union_n of_o spirit_n we_o be_v one_o spirit_n with_o he_o 1_o cor._n 6.17_o that_o as_o there_o be_v no_o union_n like_o that_o of_o the_o trinity_n of_o person_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o godhead_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v be_v unite_v spiritual_o to_o our_o god_n 17.21_o that_o as_o the_o father_n be_v in_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o the_o father_n so_o we_o may_v be_v one_o in_o they_o go_v to_o now_o let_v all_o the_o world_n conspire_v against_o we_o to_o load_v our_o heart_n with_o affliction_n let_v sinful_a flesh_n 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receive_v no_o other_o pledge_n of_o god_n love_n no_o other_o comfort_n but_o christ_n alone_o be_v no●_n this_o sufficient_a abundant_a nay_o a_o infinite_a testimony_n of_o his_o eternal_a love_n and_o a_o con●●lation_n beyond_o all_o misery_n but_o when_o he_o be_v give_v thou_o what_o be_v not_o give_v thou_o when_o thou_o have_v he_o who_o be_v lord_n of_o all_o thou_o have_v all_o thing_n with_o gim_n 3.19_o oh_o if_o thou_o have_v knowledge_n of_o this_o love_n of_o christ_n which_o pass_v knowledge_n what_o trouble_n what_o earthly_a grief_n co●ld_v dismay_v thou_o how_o wholesome_a how_o pleasant_a how_o delectable_a how_o heavenly_a be_v the_o least_o taste_n of_o it_o o_o sweet_a gracious_a glorious_a saviour_n whether_o i_o look_v up_o to_o thou_o my_o head_n in_o heaven_n or_o down_o to_o myself_o thy_o most_o unworthy_a member_n on_o earth_n whether_o i_o consider_v what_o great_a thing_n thou_o have_v do_v for_o my_o poor_a soul_n or_o how_o thou_o have_v do_v they_o i_o can_v but_o find_v infinite_a love_n in_o thou_o &_o infinite_a comfort_n in_o thy_o love_n thou_o be_v that_o true_a light_n 1.9_o all_o other_o borrow_v from_o thou_o 1.3_o thou_o be_v the_o brightness_n of_o thy_o father_n glory_n make_v and_o sustain_v all_o thing_n thou_o be_v the_o express_a image_n of_o thy_o father_n person_n god_n equal_a to_o thy_o father_n 2.6_o the_o mighty_a god_n 6_o the_o everlasting_a father_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n 1●_n thou_o be_v the_o king_n of_o glory_n the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n how_o fair_a how_o pleasant_a how_o full_a of_o ravish_a delight_n be_v thy_o love_n thy_o cheek_n as_o a_o bed_n of_o spice_n 16_o as_o sweet_a flower_n thy_o lip_n like_o lily_n drop_v sweet-smelling_a myrrh_n thy_o mouth_n most_o sweet_a thou_o be_v altogether_o lovely_a how_o be_v it_o then_o that_o i_o have_v find_v favour_n in_o thy_o sight_n who_o although_o once_o frame_v by_o thou_o after_o thy_o image_n yet_o wilful_o give_v up_o myself_o unto_o sin_n and_o satam_fw-la become_v the_o most_o deform_a the_o most_o abject_a the_o most_o pollute_a and_o silthy_a offscouring_a of_o the_o world_n oh_o my_o lord_n i_o be_o infinite_o unable_a to_o conceive_v either_o thy_o glorious_a excellence_n or_o my_o loathsome_a vileness_n yet_o have_v thou_o set_v thy_o heart_n upon_o such_o a_o one_o to_o love_v i_o and_o express_v that_o love_n by_o such_o effect_n that_o neither_o i_o can_v find_v word_n to_o utter_v it_o nor_o thought_n to_o apprehend_v it_o yet_o fain_o will_v i_o kindle_v and_o inflame_v my_o cold_a heart_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o it_o if_o i_o cast_v down_o my_o eye_n to_o look_v upon_o my_o bottomless_a misery_n i_o see_v myself_o shut_v up_o and_o imprison_v in_o unbelief_n 11.12_o bind_v in_o the_o chain_n of_o death_n condemn_v to_o hell_n where_o the_o pit_n have_v shut_v her_o mouth_n upon_o i_o my_o lif●_n consume_v in_o post_v vanity_n my_o soul_n delight_v in_o ●he_n service_n of_o 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in_o a_o large_a place_n now_o if_o i_o lift_v up_o my_o eye_n to_o take_v view_n of_o that_o glory_n to_o which_o thou_o have_v so_o gracious_o advance_v i_o i_o find_v my_o tongue_n and_o heart_n yet_o far_o more_o unaable_a to_o utter_v or_o conceive_v it_o have_v thou_o leave_v i_o to_o myself_o now_o after_o this_o deliverance_n in_o health_n and_o safety_n yet_o oh_o how_o wonderful_a have_v thy_o grace_n be_v but_o this_o great_a this_o infinite_a mercy_n be_v a_o small_a thing_n in_o thy_o eye_n o_o lord_n god_n 7.19_o but_o have_v promo●ed_v i_o to_o a_o inappehensible_a height_n of_o glory_n with_o thyself_o thou_o have_v prefer_v i_o to_o thy_o service_n and_o thy_o service_n be_v liberty_n nay_o thy_o service_n be_v a_o kingdom_n 5●10_n even_o to_o reign_v on_o earth_n and_o as_o if_o all_o this_o be_v too_o little_a thou_o have_v make_v i_o a_o son_n with_o thou_o to_o the_o same_o father_n the_o father_n of_o light_n and_o what_o estate_n be_v any_o thing_n but_o dung_n to_o this_o thou_o have_v annex_v i_o as_o a_o heir_n with_o thyself_o who_o be_v the_o heir_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o that_o by_o thou_o i_o the_o most_o base_a drudge_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n be_o lift_v up_o to_o a_o throne_n &_o crown_n to_o a_o immortal_a crown_n of_o glory_n such_o as_o never_o eye_n see_v never_o ear_n hear_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n 2.9_o thou_o have_v wash_v i_o set_v thy_o own_o beauteous_a image_n upon_o i_o thou_o have_v reconcile_v justify_v full_o redeem_v i_o raise_v and_o set_v i_o with_o thyself_o in_o heavenly_a place_n and_o with_o all_o this_o and_o above_o all_o this_o thou_o have_v knit_v and_o unite_v i_o to_o thyself_o
into_o this_o narrow_a way_n of_o affliction_n will_v safe_o lead_v we_o through_o it_o and_o bring_v our_o foot_n into_o a_o large_a place_n even_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n child_n go_v along_o with_o we_o in_o all_o our_o evil_n and_o uphold_v we_o in_o it_o for_o our_o good_a and_o god_n glory_n sure_o if_o the_o furnace_n heat_v at_o once_o as_o for_o seven_o time_n 3._o can_v not_o consume_v the_o body_n of_o those_o stout_a confessor_n nay_o can_v not_o singe_v a_o thread_n of_o their_o garment_n so_o long_o as_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v among_o they_o what_o affliction_n or_o trouble_n shall_v hurt_v we_o when_o the_o lord_n of_o angel_n be_v with_o we_o nay_o in_o we_o support_v our_o weakness_n and_o bear_v it_o out_o in_o all_o our_o trouble_n last_o the_o many_o excellent_a delightful_a fruit_n spring_v from_o this_o bitter_a root_n will_v abundant_o recompense_v and_o with_o great_a yea_o infinite_a usury_n repay_v all_o that_o evil_n which_o can_v possible_o be_v in_o any_o affliction_n first_o which_o before_o be_v mention_v 20.30_o the_o blueness_n of_o the_o wound_n serve_v to_o purge_v the_o evil_a and_o the_o stripe_n within_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o belly_n it_o purge_v out_o the_o old_a leven_a and_o make_v we_o a_o new_a lump_n second_o the_o fire_n of_o affliction_n soften_v our_o iron_n heart_n and_o prepare_v they_o for_o the_o hammer_n of_o the_o word_n 23.29_o to_o frame_v we_o after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o to_o set_v upon_o we_o the_o beauty_n of_o his_o holiness_n it_o bring_v forth_o the_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n now_o what_o be_v there_o in_o all_o the_o world_n which_o if_o we_o may_v wish_v and_o have_v we_o will_v prefer_v or_o equal_v with_o this_o holiness_n neither_o shall_v it_o too_o much_o trouble_n nay_o in_o some_o respect_n it_o shall_v cheer_v we_o that_o we_o find_v inward_a terror_n &_o grievance_n doubt_n desertion_n buffeter_n of_o satan_n we_o apply_v outward_a medicine_n to_o infant_n and_o weak_a one_o but_o inward_a physic_n as_o it_o be_v give_v by_o expert_a physician_n to_o the_o strong_a so_o it_o work_v more_o strong_o inward_a stripe_n work_v on_o the_o bowel_n cleanse_v the_o inward_a man_n this_o shake_n root_v our_o faith_n more_o strong_o and_o this_o disease_n of_o doubt_v occasional_o seel_v we_o in_o more_o fullness_n and_o assurance_n of_o faith_n chap._n vi_o the_o application_n of_o this_o comfort_n by_o meditation_n now_o when_o we_o have_v well_o taste_v and_o swallow_v this_o cordial_n let_v we_o by_o some_o meditation_n and_o particular_a application_n labour_n to_o digest_v it_o and_o even_o incorporate_a this_o spiritual_a food_n into_o our_o soul_n for_o as_o it_o be_v with_o this_o earthly_a so_o be_v it_o with_o that_o heavenly_a fire_n of_o the_o word_n it_o will_v soon_o be_v extinguish_v or_o else_o lie_v dead_a &_o useless_a unless_o it_o be_v blow_v up_o by_o meditation_n thus_o therefore_o let_v the_o afflict_a spirit_n confer_v and_o commune_v with_o itself_o be_v it_o not_o my_o gracious_a god_n who_o reach_v forth_o this_o bitter_a cup_n of_o wormwood_n to_o i_o come_n it_o not_o from_o his_o wonderful_a love_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o his_o covenant_n who_o promise_v to_o do_v i_o good_a have_v therefore_o in_o my_o necessity_n temper_v this_o potion_n for_o i_o my_o unfaithful_a heart_n require_v it_o his_o faithfulness_n give_v it_o my_o dead_a cold_a heart_n and_o the_o sick_a sinful_a matter_n in_o my_o soul_n call_v for_o it_o his_o flagrant_a love_n his_o wisdom_n and_o compassion_n administer_v it_o and_o shall_v not_o i_o then_o receive_v it_o if_o he_o send_v it_o in_o wrath_n shall_v not_o i_o take_v it_o with_o humility_n and_o patience_n and_o if_o he_o reach_v it_o to_o i_o in_o love_n and_o faithfulness_n shall_v not_o i_o receive_v it_o with_o cheerful_a thankfulness_n 18.11_o oh_o shall_v not_o i_o drink_v of_o the_o cup_n which_o my_o father_n have_v give_v i_o have_v it_o be_v a_o messenger_n of_o confusion_n well_o may_v i_o tremble_v and_o mourn_v yet_o not_o murmur_v but_o be_v a_o ambassador_n of_o peace_n employ_v purposely_o for_o my_o sovereign_n and_o supreme_a good_a and_o his_o glory_n shall_v i_o not_o make_v it_o welcome_a and_o will_v not_o he_o work_v his_o own_o end_n by_o it_o shall_v no●_n this_o bitter_a root_n by_o his_o sanctify_a power_n shoot_v forth_o that_o most_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o glory_n oh_o thou_o ravish_a beauty_n of_o divine_a holiness_n thou_o most_o excellent_a image_n and_o nature_n of_o god_n oh_o thou_o unspeakable_a and_o unconceivable_a happiness_n with_o god_n in_o glory_n shall_v any_o thing_n be_v unwelcome_a which_o bring_v you_o to_o i_o or_o carry_v i_o to_o you_o be_v it_o water_n fire_n be_v it_o hell_n itself_o shall_v i_o not_o pass_v through_o it_o to_o attain_v you_o this_o light_a affliction_n bring_v with_o it_o a_o weight_n of_o glory_n this_o momentary_a affliction_n a_o eternal_a glory_n this_o despise_a affliction_n a_o excel_a excellent_a glory_n and_o can_v then_o the_o root_n be_v so_o bitter_a as_o the_o fruit_n delightful_a can_v i_o with_o a_o good_a will_n nay_o with_o pleasure_n eat_v a_o bitter_a or_o sour_a salad_n as_o help_v to_o purge_v out_o some_o melancholy_n humour_n and_o to_o whet_v the_o dull_a appetite_n and_o shall_v i_o not_o much_o more_o swallow_v this_o pill_n which_o be_v bitter_a only_a in_o the_o mouth_n but_o in_o the_o stomach_n full_o of_o sweetness_n and_o nourishment_n nay_o be_v not_o all_o these_o affliction_n be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n especial_a evidence_n of_o my_o adoption_n and_o filiation_n through_o christ_n be_v not_o these_o stripe_n so_o many_o witness_n that_o i_o be_o his_o child_n and_o this_o smart_n a_o sure_a testimony_n that_o i_o be_o genuine_a and_o no_o bastard_n and_o with_o all_o the_o res●_n have_v not_o he_o promise_v and_o assure_v i_o not_o to_o fail_v nor_o forsake_v i_o but_o to_o uphold_v i_o in_o it_o and_o bring_v i_o through_o it_o and_o comfort_v i_o by_o it_o and_o glorify_v i_o after_o it_o have_v not_o all_o the_o member_n of_o that_o glorious_a body_n and_o the_o head_n himself_o the_o prince_n of_o glory_n be_v perfect_v through_o affliction_n 10._o have_v they_o not_o all_o head_n and_o member_n pass_v through_o this_o vale_n of_o tear_n this_o roa●ing_a wilderness_n through_o many_o fear_n terror_n grievous_a desertion_n 5.7_o cry_v out_o with_o strong_a cry_n and_o bitter_a to_o he_o that_o be_v able_a to_o save_v they_o 12.2_o yet_o set_v the_o joy_n before_o they_o have_v endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v now_o set_v down_o in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n now_o therefore_o 5._o rejoice_v my_o soul_n in_o tribulation_n know_v that_o tribulation_n bring_v forth_o patience_n and_o patience_n experience_n and_o expertence_n hope_v and_o hope_n make_v not_o ashamed_a because_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v give_v to_o to_o we_o 1.3_o nay_o count_v thou_o it_o exceed_a joy_n when_o thou_o falle●t_v into_o these_o temptation_n know_v that_o the_o trial_n of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o patience_n only_o thou_o oh_o my_o gracious_a god_n who_o scourge_v every_o son_n who_o thou_o receive_v receive_v i_o who_o thou_o scourge_v thou_o who_o chastise_v where_o thou_o love_v oh_o love_v this_o poor_a soul_n which_o thou_o chastise_v thou_o who_o correct_a not_o for_o thy_o pleasure_n but_o for_o our_o profit_n oh_o teach_v i_o to_o profit_n by_o thy_o correction_n make_v my_o soul_n to_o partake_v of_o thy_o son_n holiness_n and_o then_o lie_v on_o what_o measure_n thou_o see_v good_a of_o his_o affliction_n oh_o let_v i_o be_v conform_v to_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n that_o i_o may_v be_v conform_v to_o his_o life_n and_o resurrection_n gracious_a father_n after_o thou_o have_v crown_v i_o with_o his_o thorn_n crown_v i_o also_o with_o his_o glory_n chap._n vii_o comfort_n arise_v from_o the_o word_n now_o as_o good_a chyrurgian_n often_o heal_v some_o sore_n with_o lance_a and_o cure_v with_o wound_n so_o the_o lord_n most_o frequent_o open_v some_o passage_n by_o affliction_n and_o make_v a_o issue_n for_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o drayne_v they_o and_o draw_v out_o the_o sinful_a matter_n which_o be_v in_o they_o and_o make_v a_o lesser_a wound_n to_o cure_v the_o great_a but_o as_o he_o use_v these_o lancer_n and_o corrosive_n so_o also_o have_v he_o singular_a lenitive_n and_o anodynes_n to_o comfort_n and_o strengthen_v the_o wound_a spirit_n three_o especial_a mean_n have_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n set_v out_o for_o sovereign_a cordial_n to_o a_o sick_a soul_n first_o his_o word_n second_o those_o holy_a
these_o sacrament_n and_o nature_n of_o these_o seal_n what_o river_n of_o comfort_n must_v needs_o flow_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o he_o who_o right_o partake_v they_o look_v as_o prince_n grave_a their_o own_o portraiture_n in_o their_o seal_n sit_v in_o state_n upon_o their_o throne_n invest_v with_o their_o royal_a apparel_n adorn_v with_o their_o crown_n and_o sceptre_n so_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o these_o his_o signet_n have_v lively_o represent_v himself_o in_o his_o death_n conquer_a triumph_v and_o lead_v captive_a all_o our_o enemy_n and_o even_o trample_v they_o under_o our_o foot_n but_o prince_n can_v grave_n nothing_o on_o their_o seal_n but_o their_o dead_a image_n not_o so_o here_o for_o in_o these_o the_o very_a person_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v give_v we_o as_o be_v not_o only_o represent_v but_o present_v and_o exhibit_v to_o the_o faithful_a the_o body_n of_o christ_n feed_v and_o strengthen_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n wash_v and_o more_o than_o wine_n cheer_v up_o our_o faint_a spirit_n be_v there_o offer_v and_o give_v we_o who_o reach_n out_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v he_o now_o how_o he_o shall_v be_v unhappy_a who_o have_v christ_n or_o miss_v of_o comfort_n who_o soul_n be_v fill_v with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o conceive_v but_o let_v we_o consider_v they_o a_o little_a several_o baptism_n be_v that_o sacrament_n wherein_o god_n apply_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o wash_v we_o from_o all_o the_o pollution_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o communicate_v unto_o we_o his_o own_o glorious_a pureness_n let_v we_o therefore_o take_v some_o notice_n first_o as_o well_o of_o the_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n as_o our_o filthiness_n by_o it_o and_o then_o of_o this_o excellent_a pureness_n certain_a be_v it_o that_o our_o create_a understanding_n can_v find_v power_n in_o itself_o to_o conceive_v much_o less_o word_n to_o express_v the_o infinite_a loathsomnesse_n of_o sin_n hence_o be_v it_o that_o in_o scripture_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n resemble_v it_o to_o all_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v to_o our_o sense_n most_o abhor_v sin_n to_o stink_a mud_n a_o sinner_n to_o aswine_v wallow_v in_o that_o mire_n sin_n to_o a_o loathsome_a vomit_n a_o sinner_n to_o a_o dog_n lick_v up_o his_o vomit_n in_o a_o word_n sin_n to_o death_n a_o sinner_n to_o a_o rot_a carcase_n and_o his_o throat_n to_o a_o open_a sepulchre_n exhale_v and_o belch_a out_o stench_n and_o putrefaction_n so_o infectious_a that_o one_o sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n taint_v and_o slay_v the_o whole_a world_n with_o sin_n turn_v saint_n into_o swine_n angel_n into_o devil_n so_o loathsome_a that_o even_o both_o the_o material_n of_o man_n 25._o in_o the_o very_a touch_n defile_v and_o the_o most_o pure_a and_o holy_a duty_n 8._o pass_v through_o a_o sinful_a heart_n be_v altogether_o abhor_v and_o abominable_a it_o stain_v the_o very_a righteousness_n of_o the_o saint_n 6._o who_o be_v not_o on_o earth_n yet_o absolute_o cleanse_v from_o it_o so_o that_o in_o itself_o it_o be_v no_o better_a than_o a_o filthy_a clout_n this_o be_v our_o estate_n from_o which_o by_o christ_n apply_v unto_o we_o in_o baptism_n we_o be_v deliver_v second_o ponder_v well_o what_o be_v this_o image_n of_o christ_n which_o baptism_n imprint_v upon_o we_o it_o be_v even_o the_o divine_a nature_n that_o glorious_a beauty_n of_o holiness_n which_o in_o god_n the_o bless_a angel_n above_o all_o other_o attribute_n admire_v and_o praise_v esa._n 6.3_o sure_o if_o any_o thing_n can_v be_v in_o god_n more_o excellent_a than_o other_o than_o holiness_n be_v it_o as_o the_o face_n be_v in_o the_o body_n so_o be_v holiness_n in_o the_o lord_n the_o very_a beauty_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o as_o a_o passionate_a lover_n be_v even_o ravish_v with_o the_o presence_n and_o sight_n of_o his_o belove_a so_o be_v it_o the_o complete_a happiness_n of_o the_o creature_n to_o behold_v that_o face_n of_o god_n shine_v with_o that_o ravish_a beauty_n of_o holiness_n man_n swear_v by_o the_o great_a 15._o but_o because_o none_o be_v great_a than_o god_n therefore_o god_n swear_v by_o himself_o but_o in_o himself_o by_o nothing_o that_o i_o remember_v but_o his_o holiness_n 89.35_o oh_o then_o how_o unspeakable_a be_v the_o comfort_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o cleanse_v we_o from_o such_o a_o filthiness_n wash_v we_o into_o such_o a_o beauty_n again_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v that_o holy_a mystery_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n perfect_v this_o work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v in_o we_o and_o thorough_o assure_v we_o christ._n look_v as_o when_o the_o wax_n be_v hard_a the_o first_o impression_n change_v the_o form_n and_o make_v some_o though_o no_o perfect_a print_n of_o the_o image_n ingrave_v in_o the_o seal_n so_o that_o image_n of_o god_n which_o by_o baptism_n be_v stamp_v upon_o we_o but_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o sinful_a hard_a heart_n as_o yet_o in_o part_n only_o be_v by_o often_o apply_v the_o lord_n in_o that_o other_o seal_n more_o perfect_o express_v and_o more_o lively_o portray_v in_o we_o so_o be_v enter_v into_o life_n by_o baptism_n we_o be_v nourish_v by_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o more_o strengthen_v till_o we_o attain_v unto_o full_a growth_n and_o ripeness_n chap._n xii_o meditation_n in_o these_o comfort_n give_v in_o the_o sacrament_n now_o here_o again_o let_v we_o commune_v with_o our_o own_o heart_n and_o say_v why_o oh_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o so_o distract_v and_o rend_v with_o doubt_n and_o distrustful_a fear_n have_v thou_o not_o the_o seal_n of_o god_n covenant_n for_o thou_o yea_o in_o thou_o if_o he_o will_v do_v thou_o good_a shall_v any_o creature_n be_v able_a to_o hurt_v thou_o if_o he_o will_v knit_v my_o heart_n to_o he_o in_o his_o fear_n what_o shall_v separate_v it_o from_o his_o love_n oh_o be_v persuade_v for_o which_o thou_o have_v so_o strong_a evidence_n and_o assurance_n that_o no_o tribulation_n 39_o nor_o anguish_n nor_o life_n nor_o death_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v thou_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n now_o therefore_o cast_v thy_o burden_n upon_o his_o truth_n lean_a and_o establish_v all_o thy_o hope_n upon_o these_o his_o seal_a promise_n oh_o let_v perfect_a love_v cast_v out_o all_o distrust_n and_o fear_n assure_v thyself_o he_o will_v not_o nay_o in_o his_o truth_n can_v fail_v thou_o in_o such_o assurance_n how_o shall_v not_o he_o pity_v his_o own_o though_o never_o so_o weak_a life_n in_o thou_o who_o pity_v thy_o death_n in_o sin_n how_o shall_v he_o hate_v thou_o now_o his_o child_n who_o love_v thou_o once_o a_o enemy_n oh_o my_o god_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o eye_n in_o some_o measure_n to_o see_v my_o sinful_a filthiness_n so_o have_v thou_o give_v i_o a_o heart_n in_o the_o same_o measure_n to_o loathe_v myself_o so_o pollute_a and_o filthy_a lord_n thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o know_v and_o i_o desire_v with_o more_o feeling_n to_o acknowledge_v that_o i_o be_o beyond_o measure_n beyond_o my_o own_o apprehension_n in_o nature_n horrible_a and_o loathsome_a my_o root_n rottenness_n my_o stalk_n corruption_n my_o fruit_n contagion_n more_o vile_a than_o the_o earth_n i_o tread_v on_o more_o pollute_v than_o the_o dung_n i_o scorn_v to_o tread_v on_o but_o oh_o incomprehensible_a height_n depth_n breadth_n and_o length_n of_o thy_o grace_n those_o thy_o infinite_o pure_a eye_n can_v even_o then_o with_o compassion_n behold_v this_o unmeasurable_o impure_a and_o infectious_a mire_n when_o no_o eye_n pity_v i_o when_o i_o have_v no_o pity_n on_o myself_o even_o then_o have_v thou_o compassion_n on_o i_o 16._o when_o i_o be_v cast_v out_o as_o the_o execrable_a and_o loathsome_a dunghill_n of_o the_o world_n even_o then_o do_v thou_o not_o despise_v i_o i_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n stink_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o my_o lust_n yet_o even_o then_o do_v thou_o say_v unto_o i_o live_v thou_o wash_v i_o with_o the_o water_n of_o life_n the_o blood_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n annoynt_v i_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o thy_o gracious_a spirit_n and_o do_v set_v thy_o own_o beauty_n upon_o i_o 33._o thou_o have_v nourish_v i_o with_o the_o true_a manna_n that_o bread_n of_o heaven_n which_o give_v life_n unto_o the_o world_n and_o daily_o do_v thou_o vouchsafe_v to_o renew_v i_o after_o thy_o image_n and_o to_o strengthen_v thy_o life_n and_o nature_n in_o i_o and_o now_o my_o god_n be_v there_o any_o thing_n like_o this_o to_o be_v like_a to_o thou_o oh_o what_o a_o honour_n what_o a_o crown_n be_v this_o unto_o i_o in_o all_o other_o
and_o to_o thy_o glorious_a father_n so_o that_o i_o poor_a worm_n dust_n dung_n even_o i_o may_v be_v one_o even_o as_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o father_n and_o the_o father_n in_o thou_o 17.21_o that_o i_o may_v be_v one_o in_o both_o ob_fw-la height_n depth_n breadth_n and_o length_n of_o thy_o love_n how_o incomprehensible_a be_v thy_o grace_n how_o heavenly_a my_o consolation_n and_o how_o have_v thou_o wrought_v all_o this_o for_o i_o o_o my_o god_n my_o lord_n my_o gracious_a redeemer_n where_o shall_v i_o seek_v word_n or_o thought_n to_o set_v out_o this_o mercy_n wonderful_a be_v thy_o love_n in_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o that_o my_o soul_n know_v right_a well_o but_o in_o this_o how_o far_o beyond_o all_o possibility_n of_o apprehension_n &_o all_o expression_n of_o wonder_n that_o my_o miserable_a mortality_n may_v be_v clothe_v upon_o 5.4_o and_o i_o be_v bear_v anew_o in_o the_o divine_a nature_n thou_o do_v strip_v thyself_o of_o those_o robe_n of_o divine_a majesty_n 2,6_o in_o which_o thou_o know_v it_o to_o be_v no_o robbery_n to_o be_v equal_a to_o god_n and_o be_v bear_v in_o my_o weak_a nature_n and_o find_v in_o the_o servileforme_a of_o my_o fleshly_a infirmity_n thou_o give_v thy_o body_n thou_o give_v thy_o soul_n for_o my_o sin_n thou_o be_v bind_v thou_o be_v mock_v thou_o be_v scourge_v condemn_v nail_v and_o dead_a on_o the_o cross_n thou_o oh_o mirror_n oh_o infinite_a miracle_n of_o mercy_n thou_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n do_v taste_v not_o only_a gall_n and_o vinegar_n but_o even_o wrath_n &_o hell_n for_o i_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o brand_n of_o hell_n oh_o my_o dead_a soul_n can_v thou_o see_v all_o this_o and_o want_v comfort_n can_v one_o cup_n of_o wine_n cheer_v thy_o heart_n and_o shall_v not_o such_o fruit_n of_o such_o a_o vine_n fill_v thou_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a oh_o what_o be_v thy_o portion_n when_o such_o be_v the_o price_n what_o thy_o inheritance_n when_o such_o the_o purchase_n rejoice_v then_o oh_o my_o soul_n rejoice_v evermore_o in_o such_o a_o lord_n and_o such_o a_o love_n for_o whatsoever_o thou_o have_v lose_v thou_o have_v gain_v christ_n &_o lose_v but_o dung_n with_o he_o thou_o receive_v whatsoever_o be_v true_o good_a and_o part_v for_o he_o with_o nothing_o but_o what_o in_o some_o respect_n be_v evil_a have_v i_o lose_v parent_n child_n friend_n land_n live_n yet_o i_o have_v not_o lose_v christ_n nor_o my_o lord_n will_v not_o lose_v i_o if_o i_o lose_v my_o life_n with_o the_o rest_n yet_o shall_v i_o not_o lose_v the_o life_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v my_o life_n he_o in_o life_n and_o death_n be_v my_o advantage_n 1.21_o let_v father_n mother_n brother_n sister_n wife_n child_n forsake_v and_o hate_v i_o yet_o the_o lord_n jesus_n will_v never_o leave_v i_o never_o cease_v to_o love_v i_o and_o he_o be_v better_a than_o a_o world_n of_o friend_n and_o kindred_n oh_o my_o lord_n to_o be_v in_o heaven_n without_o thou_o be_v exile_n but_o a_o 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the_o bless_a trinity_n annexe_v the_o consolation_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o faithful_a sweet_a and_o excellent_a be_v these_o comfort_n neither_o be_v it_o in_o vain_a that_o in_o specialty_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v call_v the_o comforter_n as_o be_v that_o person_n who_o be_v send_v by_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n by_o himself_o to_o work_v this_o effect_n in_o we_o let_v we_o then_o remember_v that_o this_o bless_a spirit_n do_v not_o only_o dwell_v in_o we_o by_o his_o gift_n faith_n love_n etc._n etc._n but_o personal_o which_o be_v evident_o express_v ephes._n 1.13,14_o you_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n which_o or_o rather_o who_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o greek_a can_v in_o ordinary_a construction_n of_o grammar_n agree_v with_o that_o of_o spirit_n the_o one_o be_v of_o the_o neuter_n the_o other_o of_o the_o masculine_a but_o the_o gender_n purposely_o change_v against_o use_n to_o show_v that_o 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life_n sense_n and_o motion_n by_o the_o vital_a and_o animal_n spirit_n which_o be_v send_v by_o they_o and_o diffuse_v into_o every_o particular_a member_n quicken_v and_o move_v it_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n flow_v from_o he_o into_o his_o mystical_a body_n fill_v every_o part_n with_o life_n sense_n and_o motion_n 63._o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n 3●6●_n say_v our_o saviour_n so_o his_o apostle_n that_o quicken_v therefore_o be_v he_o call_v our_o life_n 8.10_o and_o they_o that_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n 25._o walk_v also_o or_o move_v in_o the_o spirit_n there_o be_v also_o spiritual_a sense_n a_o taste_n 119.103_o whereby_o we_o perceive_v the_o sweetness_n of_o god_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o word_n of_o his_o grace_n whereby_o the_o spiritual_a man_n savour_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n ●,5●_n a_o spiritual_a touch_n and_o tenderness_n when_o the_o lord_n take_v away_o the_o heart_n of_o stone_n and_o give_v a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n 27._o a_o spiritual_a eye_n whereby_o the_o spiritual_a man_n discern_v all_o thing_n 15._o a_o spiritual_a hear_n delight_v in_o the_o word_n and_o promise_v of_o god_n more_o than_o any_o musical_a harmony_n a_o spiritual_a send_v whereby_o the_o very_a name_n of_o christ_n be_v as_o a_o ointment_n 7.3_o pour_v forth_o now_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v not_o only_o work_v this_o comfort_n in_o we_o by_o faith_n give_v we_o power_n to_o apprehend_v thing_n absent_a or_o to_o come_v but_o apply_v they_o more_o immediate_o by_o this_o very_a sense_n so_o that_o the_o soul_n shall_v even_o feel_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a the_o consolation_n of_o god_n flow_v into_o it_o thus_o the_o bless_a spirit_n do_v first_o speak_v peace_n unto_o we_o from_o god_n and_o then_o give_v o●r_a spirit_n a_o open_a ear_n to_o hear_v his_o voice_n and_o know_v our_o peace_n that_o so_o we_o may_v come_v to_o find_v ourselves_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n with_o christ._n 17._o thus_o he_o do_v not_o only_o 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1_o joh._n 4._o 16._o and_o we_o have_v know_v and_o believe_v the_o love_n that_o god_n have_v to_o we_o knit_v it_o to_o the_o former_a and_o how_o strong_o will_v it_o bind_v up_o our_o heart_n in_o this_o point_n of_o faith_n behold_v say_v he_o and_o admire_v the_o fatherly_a love_n of_o god_n to_o we_o poor_a abject_n in_o the_o world_n he_o have_v make_v we_o child_n despise_v indeed_o by_o worldly_a man_n but_o by_o himself_o so_o magnify_v that_o when_o christ_n appear_v we_o shall_v also_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o be_v eternal_o happy_a in_o behold_v his_o face_n this_o love_n he_o have_v testify_v this_o testimony_n we_o have_v know_v and_o attain_v this_o knowledge_n by_o faith_n to_o which_o very_a end_n i_o have_v write_v this_o whole_a epistle_n that_o you_o may_v know_v you_o have_v eternal_a life_n see_v 1_o joh._n 5.13_o chap._n xxv_o further_a confirmation_n from_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o testimony_n of_o the_o ancient_n let_v we_o 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i_o know_v i_o shall_v be_v justify_v himself_o point_v out_o the_o fountain_n whence_o he_o draw_v these_o strong_a comfort_n though_o he_o slay_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o he_o job_n 13_o 15._o 16.18_o whence_o also_o he_o undaunted_o aver_v i_o know_v not_o the_o redeemer_n general_o of_o the_o faithful_a but_o that_o my_o redeemer_n live_v 27._o and_o i_o shall_v see_v he_o i_o shall_v enjoy_v that_o beatifical_a sight_n of_o god_n for_o myself_o how_o bold_o do_v david_n profess_v 73.24_o thou_o shall_v guide_v i_o by_o thy_o counsel_n and_o after_o receive_v i_o to_o glory_n and_o again_o 49.5_o wherefore_o shall_v i_o fear_v in_o the_o day_n of_o evil_a when_o the_o wickedness_n of_o my_o heel_n compass_v i_o but_o these_o example_n be_v very_o frequent_a and_o every_o where_o meet_v we_o in_o the_o path_n of_o holy_a scripture_n unto_o this_o practice_n of_o the_o saint_n let_v we_o annex_v some_o authority_n of_o the_o ancient_a father_n in_o the_o church_n who_o no_o 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that_o will_v build_v sure_a must_v dig_v deep_a and_o cast_v out_o loose_a ●ands_n lay_v a_o fast_n and_o strong_a foundation_n and_o then_o set_v up_o the_o wall_n and_o roof_n so_o he_o that_o will_v build_v up_o his_o soul_n in_o assurance_n of_o his_o heavenly_a mansion_n must_v first_o fling_v out_o loose_a waver_n of_o a_o distrustful_a heart_n and_o doubtful_a appearance_n cast_v into_o his_o mind_n by_o satan_n and_o then_o lie_v his_o ground_n upon_o the_o rock_n the_o sure_a and_o unmoveable_a promise_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n i_o have_v often_o observe_v divers_a of_o the_o faithful_a strong_a in_o many_o grace_n and_o in_o this_o only_a to_o sight_n weak_a who_o have_v by_o the_o plain_a evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o word_n be_v clear_o convince_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v plant_v and_o root_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o so_o have_v be_v for_o the_o present_a not_o a_o little_a cheer_v and_o comfort_v yet_o after_o by_o some_o 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person_n delight_n in_o their_o fellowship_n admire_v their_o excellency_n sure_a be_o i_o that_o the_o same_o grace_n which_o i_o love_v flourish_v in_o other_o be_v plant_v in_o myself_o that_o their_o father_n be_v my_o father_n their_o head_n my_o head_n and_o that_o spirit_n which_o dwell_v in_o they_o rest_v on_o i_o and_o will_v abide_v with_o i_o forever_o chap._n xxxiv_o recollect_v and_o apply_v these_o thing_n by_o short_a meditation_n now_o then_o in_o the_o last_o place_n let_v the_o trouble_a soul_n in_o some_o inward_a conference_n underset_v and_o prop_v up_o his_o shake_a faith_n by_o apply_v these_o assurance_n unto_o himself_o say_v then_o in_o thy_o heart_n how_o long_o oh_o my_o soul_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o suffer_v this_o fear_n which_o have_v torment_n 4-18_a to_o hold_v thou_o down_o in_o continual_a affright_n and_o vexation_n how_o long_o shall_v it_o keep_v out_o that_o spiritual_a joy_n which_o be_v thy_o only_a paradise_n on_o earth_n search_v oh_o my_o spirit_n search_v ou●_n in_o these_o heavenly_a record_n those_o sure_a evidence_n whereby_o thy_o lord_n have_v gracious_o conu●yed_v unto_o thou_o this_o happy_a and_o bless_a estate_n be_v they_o not_o lay_v up_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o heart_n see_v here_o first_o divers_a strong_a assurance_n that_o god_n have_v cleanse_v thou_o from_o reign_v hypocrisy_n that_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o a_o thirst_n of_o righteousness_n not_o only_o a_o desire_n to_o know_v he_o but_o to_o walk_v with_o he_o in_o all_o sincerity_n of_o obedience_n that_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o a_o unfeigned_a delight_n and_o joy_n not_o only_o in_o the_o promise_n but_o in_o every_o commandment_n of_o thy_o lord_n like_v and_o hearty_o love_v that_o purify_n fire_n of_o the_o word_n whereby_o thou_o be_v refine_v as_o gold_n and_o separate_v from_o this_o sinful_a dross_n which_o be_v so_o mix_v and_o incorporate_v with_o thou_o a_o zealous_a anger_n and_o grief_n burn_v within_o thou_o detest_a every_o sin_n whereby_o thy_o saviour_n be_v dishonour_v and_o above_o all_o thou_o own_o in_o which_o thou_o unthankful_a wretch_n too_o often_o forget_v that_o incomparable_a incomprehensible_a love_n wherewith_o he_o have_v compass_v and_o embrace_v thou_o a_o continual_a longing_n after_o the_o lord_n jesus_n after_o his_o death_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v bury_v in_o it_o after_o his_o resurrection_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v quicken_v by_o it_o and_o not_o only_o justify_v in_o that_o other_o but_o sactifi●d_v in_o this_o life_n and_o renew_v after_o that_o his_o glorious_a image_n and_o divine_a beauty_n true_o indeed_o my_o weak_a soul_n too_o true_a thou_o be_v full_a of_o infirmity_n very_o unfruitful_a very_o unprofitable_a every_o one_o outstrip_v thou_o and_o those_o who_o have_v set_v out_o long_o after_o thou_o in_o this_o heavenly_a race_n be_v now_o much_o before_o thou_o but_o yet_o comfort_v thyself_o for_o even_o in_o this_o estate_n thy_o gracious_a saviour_n leave_v thou_o not_o altogether_o comfortless_a but_o still_o afford_v thou_o some_o token_n of_o his_o eternal_a love_n for_o see_v thy_o weakness_n thou_o be_v humble_v within_o i_o and_o break_v with_o grief_n of_o thy_o barrenness_n 15_o remember_v that_o he_o as_o much_o delight_n in_o the_o low_a feat_n of_o a_o humble_a spirit_n as_o in_o the_o lofty_a throne_n of_o his_o glorious_a heaven_n but_o rise_v my_o deject_a soul_n oh_o rise_v up_o in_o strong_a consolation_n and_o glorious_a rejoice_n see_v here_o oh_o see_v thou_o have_v a_o infallible_a evidence_n that_o the_o father_n of_o light_n have_v beget_v thou_o through_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o that_o thou_o be_v bear_v anew_o not_o of_o mortal_a but_o immortal_a seed_n the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o enter_v not_o into_o a_o corruptible_a but_o eternal_a life_n for_o see_v thou_o not_o that_o seed_n of_o thy_o father_n abide_v in_o thou_o feel_v thou_o not_o a_o unslake_v thirst_n of_o that_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o that_o thou_o may_v have_v it_o in_o thy_o mouth_n for_o discourse_n but_o in_o thy_o heart_n for_o growth_n growth_n in_o all_o obedience_n growth_n in_o all_o holiness_n and_o perfection_n behold_v also_o behold_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a thy_o saviour_n have_v assure_v his_o victory_n unto_o thou_o and_o have_v already_o throw_v down_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n in_o thou_o it_o be_v indeed_o a_o enemy_n a_o strong_a a_o grievous_a encombr_v vex_a and_o ah_o too_o often_o prevail_a enemy_n but_o a_o enemy_n thou_o profess_v no_o obedience_n but_o proclaime_v open_a war_n to_o every_o sin_n how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o who_o conquer_v it_o reign_v subdue_v it_o rebel_a in_o thou_o yea_o certain_o the_o lord_n jesus_n have_v set_v up_o his_o victorious_a cross_n in_o thou_o and_o he_o that_o now_o hang_v out_o a_o flag_n of_o defiance_n will_v short_o set_v up_o his_o banner_n of_o triumph_n trample_v all_o thy_o enemy_n and_o bruise_v under_o thy_o 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it_o do_v thou_o not_o find_v in_o thou_o a_o unfeigned_a love_n to_o the_o brethren_n do_v not_o thy_o judgement_n high_o esteem_v they_o do_v not_o thy_o will_n do_v not_o thy_o affection_n entire_o love_v and_o honour_v they_o do_v not_o thy_o whole_a soul_n bless_v they_o how_o do_v thou_o cleave_v to_o they_o in_o heart_n how_o do_v thou_o admire_v those_o that_o excel_v upon_o the_o earth_n in_o holiness_n how_o do_v thou_o delight_v in_o they_o and_o be_v ravish_v with_o their_o heavenly_a fellowship_n look_v now_o to_o thy_o evidence_n swear_v by_o the_o father_n write_v by_o the_o spirit_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o saviour_n be_v not_o he_o bear_v of_o god_n who_o love_v the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o he_o a_o member_n who_o love_v a_o fellow-member_n be_v not_o he_o quicken_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n who_o be_v unite_v in_o the_o same_o spiritual_a love_n to_o those_o who_o live_v &_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n rejoice_v then_o oh_o my_o sonle_fw-mi rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o these_o assurance_n of_o his_o everlasting_a truth_n and_o favour_n cast_v out_o this_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n this_o servile_a this_o torment_a fear_n bring_v in_o that_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n seat_n it_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o heart_n there_o let_v it_o abide_v there_o let_v it_o reign_v make_v thou_o to_o delight_v in_o the_o lord_n to_o turn_v and_o tune_v thy_o groan_n and_o sigh_n to_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n ever_o bless_v he_o who_o never_o cease_v to_o bless_v thou_o to_o love_v his_o glory_n and_o glory_n in_o his_o love_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o his_o service_n chap._n xxxv_o conclude_v all_o with_o prayer_n oh_o glorious_a trinity_n of_o person_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o one_o god_n draw_v i_o near_o