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the_o sun_n go_v down_o upon_o my_o wrath_n neither_o let_v 〈◊〉_d give_v place_n unto_o the_o backbiter_n grant_v that_o he_o which_o afore_o have_v â—â—ollen_v may_v from_o henceforth_o steal_v no_o more_o but_o rather_o laâ—or_a with_o his_o hand_n some_o good_a â—hings_n that_o he_o may_v have_v to_o give_v unto_o he_o that_o needs_o let_v â—o_o filthy_a communication_n procee_v out_o of_o my_o mouth_n but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a to_o edify_v withal_o when_o need_n be_v that_o it_o may_v â—â—ue_v favour_n with_o the_o hearer_n let_v all_o bitterness_n fierceness_n â—nd_v wrath_n roar_a and_o curse_a speak_v be_v put_v away_o from_o â—â—e_z &_o all_o maliciousness_n make_v â—â—ee_v courteous_a to_o all_o man_n and_o merciful_a forgive_a even_o as_o god_n for_o thy_o sake_n forgive_v i_o as_o for_o fornication_n and_o all_o unleannesse_n or_o covetousness_n let_v â—â—_o not_o bâ—e_v once_o name_v among_o â—s_n as_o it_o become_v saint_n â—either_o filthy_a thing_n neither_o foolish_a talk_n neither_o jest_n which_o be_v not_o comely_a but_o rather_o give_v of_o thanks_n put_v upon_o i_o tender_a mercy_n kindness_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n meekness_n long-suffering_a forbear_v my_o neighbour_n but_o abouâ—_n all_o these_o thing_n put_v upon_o mâ—_n love_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfection_n &_o grant_v that_o the_o peacâ—_n of_o god_n may_v evermore_o rule_v â—â—_o my_o heart_n and_o that_o i_o may_v bâ—_n thankful_a for_o all_o thy_o benefitsâ—_n final_o whatsoever_o thing_n be_v true_a whatsoever_o thing_n aâ—â—_n honest_a whatsoever_o thing_n aâ—iust_a whatsoever_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d pure_a whatsoever_o thing_n pâ—â—tain_v to_o love_n whatsoever_o thing_n be_v of_o honest_a report_n if_o there_o bâ—_n any_o virtuous_a thing_n if_o there_o â—â—_o any_o laudable_a thing_n grant_v thâ—â—_n i_o may_v have_v they_o in_o my_o mind_n and_o practice_v they_o in_o my_o conversation_n and_o live_n that_o whatsoever_o i_o breathe_v think_v speak_v â—or_a do_v 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unfaithfulnesse_n which_o i_o receive_v of_o old_a adam_n and_o to_o plant_v in_o i_o true_a faith_n &_o undoubted_a belief_n that_o i_o may_v be_v thorough_o persuade_v that_o thou_o be_v the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n very_a god_n and_o very_a maâ—_n our_o alone_a sweet_a smell_v sacrifice_n our_o alone_a mediator_n advocate_n and_o intercessor_n ouâ—_n alone_a wisdom_n righteousnâ—â—â—â—_n sanctification_n and_o redemptible_a by_o who_o alone_o and_o for_o who_o sake_n only_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n be_v well_o please_v with_o i_o whereby_o my_o sin_n be_v remit_v grace_n and_o everlasting_a life_n be_v give_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o lean_v to_o my_o own_o wisdom_n nor_o to_o believe_v as_o blind_a flesh_n fansi_v nor_o to_o seek_v salvation_n where_o superstition_n dream_v but_o let_v my_o faith_n only_o be_v ground_v on_o thy_o word_n and_o give_v i_o grace_v true_o to_o believe_v in_o thou_o with_o all_o my_o heart_n to_o put_v my_o trust_n in_o thou_o to_o look_v for_o all_o good_a thing_n of_o thou_o to_o call_v upon_o thy_o bless_a name_n in_o adversity_n and_o with_o a_o joyful_a voice_n and_o more_o merry_a heart_n to_o praise_v and_o magnify_v it_o in_o prosperity_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o doubt_v neither_o of_o god_n my_o heavenly_a father_n â—or_a of_o god_n his_o son_n nor_o of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o earnest_o to_o believe_v that_o they_o be_v distinct_a person_n be_v notwithstanding_o one_o very_a god_n beside_o who_o there_o be_v no_o god_n neither_o in_o heaven_n nor_o in_o earth_n grant_v also_o that_o i_o may_v assure_o believe_v whatsoever_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o by_o no_o mean_n suffer_v myself_o to_o be_v pluck_v from_o the_o verity_n thereof_o but_o manful_o and_o steadfast_o abide_v in_o the_o same_o even_o unto_o the_o death_n rage_n world_n â—oare_v devil_n and_o this_o faith_n o_o sweet_a jesuâ—_n increase_v thou_o in_o i_o more_o and_o more_o that_o at_o the_o last_o 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upon_o they_o great_a plague_n with_o many_o other_o innumerable_a and_o unknown_a infirmity_n as_o just_a punishment_n for_o their_o iniquity_n yet_o o_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o lord_n of_o all_o comfort_n i_o beseech_v thou_o inspire_v into_o my_o heart_n such_o a_o regiment_n of_o fear_n to_o offend_v thy_o divine_a majesty_n that_o thereby_o i_o may_v turn_v unfeigned_o unto_o thou_o and_o serve_v thou_o true_o learn_v to_o live_v according_a to_o thy_o law_n love_v one_o another_o as_o christ_n true_a child_n in_o deed_n and_o not_o spoil_v or_o devour_v one_o another_o for_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n though_o he_o live_v yet_o he_o abide_v in_o death_n and_o he_o that_o hate_v his_o brother_n be_v a_o manslayer_n and_o kill_v he_o in_o his_o heart_n but_o love_n shall_v cover_v â—_o multitude_n of_o sin_n and_o so_o also_o god_n shall_v be_v glorify_v and_o shall_v
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thou_o repent_v thou_o when_o thou_o can_v â—inne_n no_o long_o thy_o sin_n than_o have_v forsake_v thou_o and_o not_o thou_o thy_o sin_n sin_n be_v common_a to_o all_o time_n and_o age_n of_o man_n life_n yea_o to_o frail_a and_o vain_a youth_n more_o than_o to_o old_a age_n which_o cause_v king_n david_n to_o say_v remember_v not_o o_o lord_n the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n there_o be_v then_o at_o no_o time_n want_v of_o matter_n in_o we_o for_o repentance_n and_o yea_o our_o sin_n be_v much_o more_o than_o our_o sacrifice_n sin_n be_v common_a to_o all_o but_o timely_a and_o speedy_a repentanc_fw-fr to_o few_o let_v the_o exhortation_n of_o our_o saviour_n move_v we_o which_o he_o so_o oftentimes_o repeat_v watch_v watch_n because_o you_o know_v not_o the_o 24._o mat._n 24._o day_n nor_o the_o houred_a if_o it_o be_v demand_v of_o you_o who_o assure_v yourselves_o that_o after_o a_o few_o year_n be_v past_a you_o will_v repent_v christ_n make_v thou_o no_o promise_n i_o will_v not_o 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rise_v thereof_o o_o lord_n the_o consideration_n hereof_o due_o consider_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o true_a christian_a and_o touch_v with_o the_o least_o finger_n of_o thy_o grace_n can_v and_o will_v heal_v all_o our_o infirmity_n if_o we_o will_v but_o sudden_o recount_v our_o misspend_v and_o lewd_a life_n and_o withdraw_v ourselves_o into_o our_o retire_a closet_n or_o chamber_n where_o we_o may_v not_o only_o unburden_v our_o perverse_a vile_a and_o fester_a conscience_n but_o find_v ease_n for_o our_o sickeweake_a soul_n by_o call_v hearty_o to_o mind_n the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o our_o good_a god_n who_o never_o suffer_v the_o true_a believe_a petitioner_n to_o go_v away_o unrewarded_a his_o mercy_n be_v so_o great_a to_o they_o that_o faithful_o serve_v he_o by_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o again_o the_o largeness_n of_o his_o great_a and_o unspeakable_a love_n the_o extension_n of_o his_o favour_n the_o inheritance_n lay_v up_o the_o kingdom_n prepare_v a_o peace_n 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and_o 〈…〉_o if_o we_o do_v faithful_o ask_v it_o at_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sincerity_n &_o pureness_n of_o our_o heart_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o then_o â—lie_o unto_o this_o good_a lord_n who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n let_v we_o run_v to_o he_o that_o be_v so_o willing_a not_o only_o to_o hear_v we_o at_o our_o call_n but_o far_o more_o willing_o to_o receive_v &_o embrace_v our_o godly_a petition_n and_o desire_n he_o be_v that_o sweet_a comfortable_a 〈◊〉_d and_o true_a 〈◊〉_d of_o 〈◊〉_d race_n by_o which_o all_o the_o benefit_n and_o gift_n in_o that_o 〈◊〉_d treasurehouseâ—_n be_v continue_v and_o reserve_v for_o christ_n choose_v o_o let_v we_o then_o use_v prayer_n
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and_o we_o in_o their_o success_n and_o not_o to_o utter_v they_o careless_o as_o if_o our_o spirit_n and_o tongue_n be_v stranger_n ignorant_a of_o either_o purpose_n the_o lip_n baby_v without_o the_o heart_n but_o no_o compunction_n within_o honour_v god_n with_o our_o mouth_n but_o our_o spirit_n of_o true_a devotion_n be_v far_o from_o he_o our_o heart_n not_o bleed_v with_o the_o drop_n of_o true_a sincerity_n which_o will_v be_v hear_v and_o pity_v our_o altar_n without_o fire_n our_o petition_n without_o heat_n and_o all_o that_o we_o do_v without_o zeal_n if_o we_o mean_v that_o our_o petition_n shall_v be_v hear_v and_o accept_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n we_o must_v frame_v our_o supplication_n with_o a_o ardent_a &_o true_a affectionate_a zeal_n
direct_v to_o god_n alone_o for_o it_o be_v neither_o to_o be_v do_v to_o angel_n nor_o saint_n as_o mediator_n or_o friend_n one_o or_o other_o great_a or_o lesser_a in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n but_o only_o to_o be_v offer_v to_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n who_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o all_o they_o that_o seek_v to_o he_o in_o faith_n for_o without_o true_a faith_n all_o our_o petition_n be_v naught_o and_o turn_v to_o our_o utter_a confusion_n we_o must_v not_o only_o pray_v with_o zeal_n and_o desire_n but_o with_o fitness_n of_o congruity_n and_o application_n for_o his_o blessing_n in_o our_o necessity_n the_o prophet_n hosea_n make_v it_o plain_a and_o say_v the_o lord_n at_o all_o time_n will_v take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o so_o we_o render_v up_o to_o he_o 〈◊〉_d calf_n of_o our_o lip_n nay_o what_o be_v it_o that_o he_o will_v not_o do_v for_o they_o that_o put_v their_o whole_a rest_n upon_o his_o omnipotent_a majesty_n in_o all_o tribulation_n and_o anguish_n of_o mind_n if_o we_o make_v our_o humble_a supplication_n unto_o he_o he_o will_v stay_v his_o furious_a hand_n and_o fill_v his_o hand_n full_a of_o mercy_n he_o will_v withdraw_v his_o rod_n of_o correction_n and_o send_v his_o rod_n of_o comfort_n he_o will_v sheathe_v up_o his_o devour_a sword_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o destroy_a angel_n who_o on_o every_o side_n strike_v down_o to_o the_o grave_n empty_v house_n and_o street_n to_o fill_v up_o church_n yard_n and_o upon_o our_o true_a repentance_n he_o will_v surcease_v to_o send_v his_o deveâ—ring_a angel_n and_o send_v his_o angel_n of_o mercy_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v a_o preservative_n and_o the_o most_o sovereign_a restorative_n under_o heaven_n to_o make_v sound_a again_o our_o disease_a conscience_n which_o have_v be_v long_o overgrow_v with_o â—inne_n which_o 〈◊〉_d both_o hâ—rt_n and_o wound_n 〈◊〉_d now_o we_o acknowledge_v with_o a_o sorrow_n from_o our_o heart_n that_o our_o sin_n have_v procure_v it_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o god._n in_o consideration_n of_o the_o great_a mercy_n that_o god_n do_v daily_a &_o hourly_o heap_v upon_o we_o we_o must_v address_v our_o petition_n to_o the_o lord_n in_o another_o key_n and_o form_n of_o supplication_n meek_o kneel_v before_o the_o lord_n our_o maker_n lowly_a prostrate_a at_o the_o footstool_n of_o god_n mercy_n that_o his_o judgement_n may_v be_v divert_v and_o turn_v away_o from_o us._n thus_o do_v that_o great_a pattern_n of_o wisdom_n solomon_n who_o footstep_n be_v worthy_a our_o imitation_n beseech_v the_o lord_n of_o lord_n that_o when_o we_o shall_v make_v our_o prayer_n according_a to_o our_o necessity_n either_o in_o body_n or_o in_o mind_n that_o he_o will_v vouchsafe_v then_o to_o hear_v we_o and_o reach_v forth_o his_o merciful_a hand_n unto_o our_o complaint_n but_o these_o our_o petition_n can_v ascend_v unless_o faith_n &_o devotion_n bear_v they_o up_o nor_o can_v they_o speed_v unless_o they_o issue_n from_o a_o heart_n that_o vow_v unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o that_o call_v to_o mind_v our_o sin_n &_o transgression_n that_o have_v procure_v those_o judgement_n that_o we_o may_v true_o repent_v and_o so_o wash_v they_o from_o we_o whereby_o god_n may_v hear_v we_o and_o show_v his_o merciful_a compassion_n but_o this_o repentance_n be_v more_o bitter_a than_o can_v be_v imagine_v for_o every_o sorrow_n be_v not_o repentance_n for_o theâ—_n shall_v worldling_n repent_v some_o think_v every_o confession_n to_o be_v repentance_n than_o have_v pharaoh_n and_o saul_n repent_v some_o think_v that_o every_o weep_v be_v 〈◊〉_d repentance_n than_o have_v esau_n repent_v some_o take_v every_o little_a humiliation_n to_o be_v repentance_n than_o have_v 〈◊〉_d repent_v some_o think_v that_o every_o good_a word_n and_o promise_n be_v repentance_n if_o that_o be_v so_o then_o shall_v sick_a man_n repent_v some_o think_v to_o â—rie_a god_n mercy_n be_v repentance_n then_o shall_v every_o â—oole_n repent_v but_o true_a repentance_n in_o â—â—de_n and_o such_o as_o be_v here_o â—ent_a iâ—_n more_o than_o hang_v â—owne_n of_o the_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n or_o tower_v out_o a_o â—â—are_n to_o soâ—_n out_o a_o sigh_n to_o â—eare_z 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d cloth_n or_o with_o a_o verbal_a sound_n of_o the_o lip_n without_o the_o privity_n and_o consent_n oâ—_n the_o heart_n within_o to_o criâ—_n lord_n have_v mercy_n on_o i_o anâ—_n so_o rest_n but_o it_o must_v be_v the_o scourge_v and_o lance_a of_o the_o very_a soul_n with_o true_a contrition_n a_o downright_a shower_n 〈◊〉_d tear_n from_o a_o break_a penitent_a bleed_a heart_n filleâ—_n with_o exceed_a bitterness_n of_o sorrow_n and_o anguish_n foâ—_n some_o commit_v let_v no_o man_n think_v it_o toâ—_n early_o to_o go_v or_o too_o early_a 〈◊〉_d begin_v to_o go_v to_o this_o gooâ—_n school_n not_o of_o sharpness_n but_o of_o sweetness_n not_o 〈◊〉_d pain_n but_o of_o pleasure_n lâ—â—_n we_o go_v to_o it_o in_o our_o youthâ—_n and_o let_v solomon_n be_v our_o tâ—tor_n whereby_o we_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d â—aught_n to_o remember_v our_o creator_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o â—outh_n let_v it_o be_v often_o remember_v that_o no_o man_n think_v it_o â—o_o late_a lest_o he_o omit_v and_o â—ose_v that_o which_o he_o may_v otherwise_o have_v gain_v what_o time_n soever_o the_o sinâ—er_n shall_v true_o repent_v he_o â—â—om_o the_o very_a bottom_n of_o 〈◊〉_d heart_n of_o his_o loud_a and_o misspent_a life_n the_o lord_n will_v forgive_v and_o forget_v and_o his_o â—â—nnes_n shall_v vanish_v from_o his_o â—â—ght_n and_o presence_n even_o as_o 〈◊〉_d dâ—aw_v before_o the_o sun_n i_o say_v again_o he_o that_o rightâ—â—_n repent_v himself_o of_o his_o wickedness_n and_o vain_a life_n 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o the_o misery_n of_o this_o wretched_a life_n nor_o terror_n of_o conscience_n nor_o malice_n of_o â—oes_n let_v they_o be_v man_n or_o devil_n 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o whole_a legion_n to_o one_o that_o shall_v never_o hinder_v the_o ascension_n and_o blessing_n of_o his_o godly_a prayer_n and_o it_o shalâ—_n never_o hiâ—der_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o 〈◊〉_d sin_n never_o be_v the_o shadow_n more_o faithful_a to_o the_o bodiâ—_n than_o a_o bless_a forgiveness_n to_o faithful_a repentance_n aâ—â—_n the_o good_a success_n whiâ—â—_n have_v be_v to_o a_o faithful_a aâ—â—_n zealous_a prayer_n conceiuâ—â—_n in_o the_o breast_n and_o lodge_v 〈◊〉_d the_o heart_n and_o powerful_a utter_v by_o the_o voice_n of_o 〈◊〉_d tongue_n and_o spirit_n but_o this_o great_a expectâ—â—_n success_n which_o we_o look_v 〈◊〉_d to_o receive_v by_o our_o petition_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n muâ—â—_n be_v form_v in_o a_o more_o zealoâ—â—_n fashion_n then_o our_o commâ—â—_n â—se_o be_v which_o use_n may_v be_v compare_v to_o a_o hypocrite_n custom_n want_v these_o necessary_a adjunct_n these_o undeâ—ayed_v undelay_v assistant_n â—hat_n bless_v the_o company_n wherein_o they_o come_v and_o 〈◊〉_d the_o suit_n wherein_o they_o 〈◊〉_d solicitor_n and_o plaintiff_n â—ho_fw-mi beat_v not_o the_o air_n with_o â—ounds_n that_o arise_v from_o the_o â—ollow_v and_o emptiness_n of_o â—hem_n like_o brook_n that_o roar_v â—nd_n make_v a_o noise_n but_o show_v â—â—eir_n empty_a bottom_n that_o â—ontaine_v nothing_o but_o gravel_n â—nd_v filthiness_n within_o like_o 〈◊〉_d our_o desolate_a and_o only_a fashionable_a prayer_n both_o at_o â—ome_o and_o abroad_o in_o chamâ—â—r_n and_o church_n these_o be_v hypocrite_n who_o pour_v â—orth_o 〈◊〉_d form_n of_o word_n rather_o in_o 〈◊〉_d fashion_n of_o custom_n then_o for_o any_o great_a zeal_n neither_o honour_v god_n nor_o yet_o further_a the_o petition_n we_o make_v for_o our_o expect_a desire_n these_o thing_n due_o consider_v we_o must_v needs_o think_v in_o our_o mind_n we_o remain_v in_o a_o very_a wretched_a and_o desperate_a case_n our_o affection_n be_v so_o weak_a that_o the_o least_o occasion_n or_o blast_v of_o vanity_n withdraw_v we_o from_o all_o godly_a desire_n whereby_o we_o run_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o utter_a destruction_n very_o little_a be_v the_o care_n which_o remain_v in_o we_o to_o give_v this_o good_a god_n our_o only_a saviour_n that_o send_v to_o all_o thing_n his_o due_n so_o our_o turn_n be_v serve_v and_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v at_o the_o lord_n hand_n our_o desire_n there_o be_v all_o our_o frailâ—_n flesh_n look_v for_o till_o extremity_n come_v and_o then_o we_o make_v a_o new_a show_n of_o repentance_n with_o a_o sorrow_n for_o our_o negligence_n in_o the_o true_a serve_v and_o honour_v of_o his_o omnipotent_a majesty_n which_o we_o rather_o do_v of_o a_o custom_n then_o of_o zeal_n as_o the_o parrot_n of_o 〈◊〉_d we_o recite_v the_o creed_n flatter_v god_n with_o our_o tongue_n but_o dissemble_v with_o he_o in_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v only_o for_o want_v of_o faith_n by_o who_o absence_n our_o mind_n be_v fraught_v with_o toy_n
weakness_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v such_o but_o he_o be_v willing_a to_o grant_v as_o far_o as_o be_v expedient_a for_o our_o good_a if_o our_o dark_a understanding_n will_v give_v we_o leave_v due_o to_o consider_v there_o be_v another_o motive_n for_o fervency_n to_o be_v use_v unto_o that_o great_a god_n who_o will_v not_o be_v mock_v with_o the_o idleness_n of_o ouâ—_n thought_n and_o lip_n iâ—_n be_v pittifulnesse_n of_o his_o favourable_a countenance_n which_o be_v so_o great_a to_o man_n as_o if_o we_o do_v but_o careful_o ask_v it_o in_o zeal_n and_o humility_n of_o heart_n he_o be_v then_o so_o ready_a to_o hearken_v to_o our_o request_n that_o present_o he_o open_v his_o hand_n of_o bounty_n and_o pour_v on_o we_o his_o benefit_n plenteous_o all_o these_o respect_n and_o consideration_n thereto_o tend_v do_v cry_v unto_o we_o in_o most_o pitiful_a and_o lamentable_a manner_n to_o make_v out_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n to_o melt_v and_o cry_v unto_o his_o omnipotent_a and_o divine_a majesty_n whereby_o we_o may_v grow_v to_o be_v more_o fervent_a in_o our_o petition_n we_o must_v not_o think_v that_o the_o noise_n of_o our_o lip_n as_o the_o ring_n of_o bason_n mere_a sound_n and_o voice_n that_o awake_a and_o fly_v up_o while_o the_o inward_a man_n do_v slumber_n and_o keep_v down_o procure_v audience_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n the_o strong_a and_o most_o effectual_a speech_n in_o the_o secret_a ear_n of_o god_n proceed_v not_o from_o bare_a word_n but_o from_o intention_n of_o heart_n he_o that_o hear_v without_o ear_n can_v interpret_v our_o prayer_n without_o our_o tongue_n he_o that_o make_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o know_v the_o language_n of_o both_o alike_o he_o that_o see_v nathaniel_n under_o the_o figtree_n before_o he_o be_v call_v see_v and_o sanctify_a john_n baptist_n in_o his_o mother_n womb_n before_o he_o come_v forth_o and_o read_v the_o heart_n of_o zachcus_n before_o his_o conversion_n seethe_v and_o bless_v our_o 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confider_v and_o behold_v what_o be_v the_o force_n of_o craier_n pour_v forth_o in_o sincerity_n from_o the_o tongue_n of_o a_o righteous_a and_o zealous_a man_n it_o be_v so_o powerful_a in_o the_o â—ares_n of_o his_o divine_a majesty_n that_o if_o in_o the_o whoâ—e_a city_n â—_o city_n so_o exceed_o sinful_a â—hat_n the_o cry_n thereof_o ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n even_o inâ—o_v the_o ear_n of_o the_o holy_a of_o holy_a who_o wrath_n and_o reâ—olution_n be_v of_o their_o overthrow_n use_v his_o determinate_a decree_n pass_v thercupon_o if_o i_o â—ay_v there_o have_v bâ—â—ne_v but_o ten_o righteous_a person_n to_o have_v stand_v up_o betwixt_o his_o wrath_n and_o their_o sin_n for_o their_o sake_n it_o have_v not_o be_v destroy_v it_o please_v the_o eared_a of_o his_o heavenly_a maiestiâ—_n right_a well_o to_o be_v long_o in_o treat_v who_o bless_a condition_n and_o nature_n be_v never_o 〈◊〉_d true_o level_v at_o as_o when_o 〈◊〉_d persuade_v ourselves_o thâ—â—_n our_o importunity_n therein_o câ—â—_n never_o be_v burdensome_a to_o hâ—â—_n highness_n many_o time_n hâ—th_v his_o mâ—iestie_n unto_o we_o â—â—nfull_a and_o â—â—serable_a wretch_n in_o geminâ—ted_a recite_v and_o repeat_v â—â—uer_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o merciâ—â—_n as_o in_o these_o and_o the_o like_a place_n the_o lord_n be_v merciful_a gracious_a 〈◊〉_d to_o anger_n abâ—â—dant_a in_o goodness_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈…〉_o for_o the sand_n for_o give_v iâ—â—iqâ—iâ—â—â—_n 〈◊〉_d and_o or_o aâ—sgressions_n what_o do_v he_o mean_v there_o by_o but_o that_o twice_o and_o 〈◊〉_d â—imes_o together_o we_o shall_v â—â—geminate_v recite_v and_o repeat_v over_o again_o our_o request_n and_o petition_n and_o cry_v or_o his_o mercy_n and_o than_o if_o he_o â—eeme_v deaf_a for_o a_o while_n and_z â—ake_z as_o though_o he_o hear_v â—ot_n yet_o at_o last_o the_o
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know_v how_o frail_a i_o be_o of_o myself_o and_o how_o my_o strength_n be_v nothing_o moreover_o bless_a lord_n â—_o beseech_v thou_o that_o thou_o will_v keep_v farte_n from_o i_o thy_o servant_n all_o pride_n and_o haughtiness_n of_o mind_n all_o self-love_n and_o vain_a glory_n all_o obstinacy_n and_o disobedience_n all_o craft_n and_o hurtful_a dissimulation_n cast_v down_o and_o tread_v under_o my_o foot_n the_o spirit_n â—â—_o gluttony_n and_o lechery_n the_o spirit_n of_o sloth_n and_o heaviness_n the_o spirit_n of_o malice_n and_o envy_n the_o spirit_n of_o hatred_n and_o disdain_n that_o i_o may_v never_o despise_v or_o contemn_v any_o of_o thy_o creature_n nor_o prefer_v myself_o before_o other_o but_o ever_o little_a in_o my_o own_o sight_n to_o think_v the_o best_a of_o my_o brother_n and_o to_o deem_v and_o judge_v the_o worst_a of_o myself_o iâ—â—est_v i_o holy_a father_n with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n of_o thy_o belove_a son_n â—he_v supernatural_a virtue_n of_o â—ll_a thing_n that_o i_o may_v love_v â—hee_o my_o lord_n god_n with_o all_o my_o heart_n with_o all_o my_o soul_n â—nd_v with_o all_o my_o strength_n â—hat_n neither_o life_n nor_o death_n prosperity_n nor_o adversity_n â—or_a any_o thing_n else_o may_v feâ—arate_v i_o from_o thy_o love_n grant_v that_o all_o inordinate_a affection_n to_o the_o transitory_a â—hings_n of_o this_o world_n may_v â—ailie_o decay_v and_o die_v in_o i_o â—hat_n thou_o alone_o may_v be_v â—astefull_a pleasant_a and_o savoury_a unto_o my_o soul_n o_o my_o most_o gracious_a god_n â—ive_a unto_o thy_o servant_n a_o â—umble_a contrite_a and_o obedient_a heart_n a_o understanding_n always_o occupy_v in_o honest_a virtuous_a cogitation_n a_o will_n tractable_a and_o ever_o prone_a tâ—_n the_o better_a affection_n stay_v calm_a &_o moderate_a a_o watch_n full_a custody_n of_o my_o sensesâ—_n that_o by_o those_o window_n nâ—_n sin_n may_v enter_v into_o my_o soulâ—_n a_o perfect_a government_n of_o mâ—_n tongue_n that_o no_o corrupt_a oâ—_n unseemly_a language_n maâ—_n proceed_v from_o my_o lip_n thâ—_n i_o may_v never_o slander_v backâ—_n bite_v or_o speak_v ill_a of_o mâ—_n neighbour_n that_o i_o may_v nâ—_n busy_v myself_o in_o the_o faulâ—_n and_o imperfection_n of_o other_o but_o rather_o attend_v to_o the_o â—_o mend_n of_o my_o own_o leuâ—_n life_n and_o final_o so_o long_a aâ—_n be_o detain_v in_o this_o prisoâ—_n of_o my_o body_n and_o exile_v froâ—_n my_o heavenly_a country_n lâ—_n this_o be_v my_o portion_n and_o tâ—â—_n comfort_v of_o my_o banishment_n that_o free_a from_o all_o seculâ—_fw-la â—ares_n and_o cark_n solicitude_n of_o this_o present_a life_n whole_o devote_a to_o thy_o service_n i_o may_v attend_v only_o to_o thou_o â—_o may_v rejoice_v only_o in_o thou_o â—_o may_v cleave_v unto_o thou_o i_o may_v rest_v my_o soul_n in_o thou_o â—nd_v sit_v in_o silence_n i_o may_v give_v way_n and_o entertainment_n â—o_o the_o heavenly_a doctrine_n to_o â—he_v good_a motion_n and_o 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grant_v i_o perfect_a patience_n in_o all_o trâ—bulations_n and_o adversity_n preserve_v i_o from_o pride_n â—re_n enure_v covetousness_n and_o from_o all_o offence_n contrary_a to_o thy_o law_n suffer_v no_o false_a delight_n of_o this_o deceivable_a life_n by_o fleshlie_o temptation_n and_o fraud_n of_o the_o â—â—end_n to_o blind_v i_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o my_o death_n i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n grant_v i_o such_o a_o light_n of_o thy_o ghostly_a wisdom_n that_o i_o may_v do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v most_o acceptable_a to_o thou_o &_o grant_v i_o grace_n to_o do_v hurt_v to_o nobody_o but_o to_o help_v those_o with_o good_a counsel_n which_o have_v offend_v thou_o and_o make_v i_o to_o proceed_v in_o virtue_n until_o such_o time_n as_o i_o shall_v see_v thy_o omnipotent_a majesty_n and_o let_v i_o not_o turn_v to_o those_o sin_n which_o i_o have_v sorrow_v for_o and_o accuse_v myself_o of_o the_o horrible_a sentence_n of_o endless_a death_n the_o terrible_a judgement_n 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mercy_n on_o i_o awretched_a sinner_n and_o i_o beseech_v thou_o bring_v i_o to_o thy_o everlasting_a glory_n there_o to_o rest_v in_o bliss_n world_n without_o end_n a_o prayer_n to_o god_n to_o defend_v we_o from_o evil_a company_n and_o our_o tongue_n from_o utter_v â—ll_a word_n o_o lord_n jesus_n grant_v i_o grace_n to_o â—lie_v evil_a company_n and_o when_o i_o come_v among_o they_o for_o thy_o glorious_a passion_n i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o preserve_v i_o that_o no_o occasion_n of_o sin_n overcome_v i_o and_o send_v i_o comfort_v from_o thy_o omnipotent_a majesty_n to_o withstand_v all_o illusion_n of_o the_o flesh_n whereby_o thy_o bless_a name_n may_v be_v dishonour_v keep_v my_o mouth_n good_a lord_n from_o slander_n ill_o speak_v lie_a false_a witnessebeating_a curse_v swear_v uncharitable_a chide_n dissolute_a laugh_v and_o word_n of_o vanity_n make_v i_o bless_a lord_n with_o dread_a to_o remember_v that_o thou_o present_o hear_v i_o and_o that_o the_o least_o of_o my_o 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to_o thy_o law_n and_o make_v i_o pure_a in_o spirit_n meek_a in_o speak_v patient_a in_o suffer_v to_o hunger_n after_o righteousness_n and_o to_o be_v merciful_a to_o all_o they_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n make_v i_o peaceable_a in_o conversation_n clean_o in_o heart_n unto_o godly_a meditation_n and_o joyful_a to_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o thou_o let_v all_o my_o power_n and_o desire_n be_v rule_v according_a to_o thy_o will_n let_v all_o my_o petition_n be_v order_v by_o thy_o wisdom_n to_o the_o everlasting_a profit_n of_o my_o soul_n lord_n keep_v my_o soul_n and_o my_o body_n whereby_o i_o may_v be_v patient_a in_o suffer_v injury_n &_o rebuke_n let_v i_o lead_v that_o life_n which_o thou_o know_v to_o be_v most_o to_o thy_o honour_n and_o my_o eternal_a felicity_n fill_v my_o heart_n with_o contrition_n and_o my_o eye_n with_o tear_n that_o i_o never_o be_v forsake_v of_o thou_o awake_v my_o dull_a soul_n from_o the_o sleep_n of_o sin_n and_o send_v i_o help_v lord_n from_o 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in_o glory_n to_o honour_v thou_o the_o motion_n of_o my_o run_a mind_n the_o desire_n of_o my_o unstable_a heart_n in_o time_n of_o prayer_n stop_v and_o stay_v lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o and_o repress_v the_o power_n of_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n which_o then_o do_v withdraw_v my_o mind_n from_o thou_o and_o thy_o true_a service_n to_o many_o vain_a imagination_n lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o take_v i_o into_o thy_o power_n and_o with_o thy_o goodness_n glad_v i_o lord_n let_v my_o mind_n be_v so_o occupy_v in_o goodness_n that_o my_o prayer_n may_v be_v acceptable_a to_o thou_o hear_v now_o sweet_a saviour_n the_o voice_n of_o a_o sinner_n who_o will_v fain_o love_v thou_o and_o with_o the_o heart_n as_o great_o please_v thou_o as_o ever_o he_o have_v offend_v thou_o i_o
beseech_v thou_o save_v my_o enemy_n from_o thy_o wrath_n and_o forgive_v they_o that_o have_v offend_v thou_o like_a as_o i_o will_v be_v forgive_v in_o those_o thing_n whereby_o i_o have_v offend_v thou_o give_v i_o grace_n to_o order_v my_o life_n o_o lord_n and_o the_o work_n of_o my_o body_n &_o soul_n with_o resolve_a intent_n never_o to_o offend_v thou_o whereby_o i_o may_v receive_v the_o reward_n of_o thy_o infinite_a joy_n and_o eternal_a felicity_n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n grant_v i_o whatsoever_o thy_o divine_a wisdom_n know_v most_o expedient_a for_o i_o and_o that_o this_o miserable_a life_n be_v not_o worthy_a to_o obtain_v grant_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o my_o death_n i_o never_o fall_v from_o thou_o when_o as_o i_o shall_v be_v accuse_v for_o my_o heinous_a offence_n and_o sin_n commit_v against_o thy_o omnipotent_a majesty_n i_o beseech_v thou_o break_v my_o froward_a heart_n and_o make_v it_o obedient_a unto_o thou_o lord_n keep_v i_o from_o sudden_a death_n and_o 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sinful_a life_n lord_n â—_o humble_o ask_v pardon_n for_o the_o same_o at_o thy_o almighty_a hand_n and_o i_o thank_v thou_o moâ—â—_n gracious_a lord_n for_o thy_o greâ—â—_n benefit_n and_o grace_n which_o thou_o have_v so_o large_o bestow_v on_o i_o before_o many_o other_o creature_n who_o have_v betteâ—_n deserve_v then_o i._n lord_n i_o do_v here_o meekeliâ—_n prostrate_v myself_o in_o heart_n aâ—_n it_o become_v thy_o servant_n promise_v never_o to_o offend_v thou_o more_o tender_v all_o honour_n and_o praise_n to_o thy_o holiâ—_n name_n who_o live_v &_o reign_v one_o god_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o god_n to_o deliâ—er_v we_o from_o our_o ghostly_a enemy_n most_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n i_o beseech_v thou_o of_o thy_o benign_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n to_o protect_v save_v keep_v and_o defend_v i_o against_o the_o assault_n of_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n for_o i_o have_v no_o other_o trust_n hope_v nor_o succour_n but_o thou_o alone_o 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day_n of_o my_o death_n shall_v come_v though_o i_o feel_v pain_n in_o my_o body_n yet_o i_o may_v feel_v comfort_n in_o my_o soul_n and_o with_o a_o faithful_a hope_n of_o thy_o mercy_n embrace_v thy_o messenger_n so_o content_o that_o i_o may_v willing_o through_o thy_o grace_n and_o strength_n depart_v out_o of_o this_o vale_n of_o misâ—riâ—_n in_o love_n towards_o thou_o and_o charity_n towards_o the_o world_n that_o i_o may_v hasten_v i_o to_o that_o glorious_a country_n wherein_o thou_o have_v purchase_v i_o a_o inheritance_n for_o ever_o with_o thy_o most_o precious_a blood_n o_o my_o sweet_a saviour_n and_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n i_o beseech_v thou_o while_o thou_o do_v suffer_v i_o to_o live_v in_o this_o world_n be_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n as_o to_o give_v unto_o i_o a_o contrite_a and_o clean_a heart_n quiet_a and_o patient_a a_o body_n chaste_a humble_a and_o obedient_a to_o follow_v thy_o will_n and_o always_o ready_a to_o do_v thou_o service_n to_o thou_o o_o god_n be_v alâ—_n praise_n which_o have_v â—ermitteâ—_n i_o to_o accomplish_v thiâ—_n work_v grant_v o_o â—ordâ—_n iâ—_n may_v be_v to_o thou_o acceptable_a to_o my_o soul_n healthful_a and_o to_o other_o profitable_a through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v at_o all_o time_n o_o heavenly_a lord_n and_o omnipotent_a father_n the_o pattern_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o follower_n of_o all_o virtue_n most_o stout_a overthrower_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o sharp_a rooter_n up_o of_o vice_n merciful_o behold_v my_o frailty_n and_o proneness_n to_o evil_n help_v i_o with_o thy_o superâ—al_a power_n that_o i_o may_v learn_v â—o_o despise_v all_o earthly_a pleasure_n and_o the_o vanity_n thereâ—â—_n and_o love_v all_o celestial_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v i_o resist_v all_o sin_n which_o stand_v between_o thy_o majesty_n and_o my_o weak_a spiâ—â—t_n ready_a to_o overthrow_v i_o â—â—_o thy_o mercy_n be_v not_o assistant_n to_o my_o poor_a soul_n make_v i_o to_o withstand_v all_o temptation_n firm_o to_o embrace_v virtue_n to_o eschew_v all_o worldly_a honour_n and_o carnal_a delight_n and_o to_o bewail_v â—â—ine_a offence_n commit_v in_o â—y_a sight_n i_o beseech_v thou_o restrain_v my_o â—â—bridled_a desire_n with_o thy_o â—â—uing_a hand_n whereby_o i_o may_v â—â—staine_v from_o a_o lewd_a and_o â—ose_a life_n and_o accustom_v my_o self_n with_o goodness_n to_o thâ—_n end_n that_o by_o thy_o benefit_n anâ—_n gift_n of_o grace_n by_o the_o true_a worship_v and_o serve_v of_o thâ—_n omnipotent_a majesty_n i_o maâ—_n possess_v the_o crown_n of_o everlasting_a life_n in_o thy_o kingdomed_a prepare_v for_o thy_o â—leâ—_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v daily_o say_v unto_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n o_o maker_n of_o heaven_n anâ—_n earth_n king_n of_o king_n lord_n of_o lord_n which_o of_o nothing_o do_v make_v i_o tâ—_n thy_o image_n and_o likeness_n and_o do_v redeem_v i_o witâ—_n thy_o own_o blood_n when_o i_o sinner_n be_v not_o worthy_a tâ—_n name_n to_o call_v or_o with_o heâ—_n to_o think_v upon_o thou_o humble_o i_o desire_v &_o meekâ—ie_n pray_v thou_o that_o thou_o gentry_n will_v behold_v i_o thy_o sinful_a and_o wreâ—ched_a servant_n o_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o thou_o which_o â—adst_v mercy_n on_o the_o woman_n of_o canaan_n upon_o mary_n magdalen_n upon_o the_o publican_n &_o upon_o the_o thief_n â—anging_v on_o the_o cross_n unto_o thou_o i_o confess_v lord_n â—y_a sin_n which_o if_o i_o will_v can_v hide_v from_o thou_o have_v mercy_n lord_n on_o i_o or_o i_o be_o a_o wretched_a sinner_n â—hich_v have_v sore_o offend_v â—ee_n in_o pride_n covetousnsse_n gluttony_n lechery_n vainglory_n hatred_n envy_n adultery_n â—â—est_n lie_v backbiting_a â—orting_v dissolute_a and_o wanâ—â—n_a laugh_v idle_a word_n â—aring_v taste_v sleep_a â—orking_a and_o many_o more_o way_n
grace_v good_a lord_n that_o as_o they_o profess_v thy_o son_n christ_n in_o name_n so_o they_o may_v true_o represent_v his_o manner_n in_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n which_o willing_o be_v obedient_a to_o his_o mother_n mary_n and_o her_o husband_n joseph_n give_v example_n unto_o all_o child_n of_o the_o like_a subjection_n and_o obedience_n towards_o their_o parent_n engraft_v in_o they_o such_o a_o love_n towards_o their_o father_n and_o mother_n that_o they_o may_v both_o reverence_v they_o with_o outward_a honour_n and_o also_o to_o their_o power_n help_v they_o succour_v they_o provide_v for_o they_o comfort_n and_o cherish_v they_o in_o their_o need_n even_o as_o their_o paâ—ents_n comfort_v and_o nourish_v they_o in_o their_o infancy_n and_o tender_a age_n but_o above_o all_o thing_n give_v they_o grace_v true_o to_o honour_v thou_o which_o be_v the_o heavenly_a father_n yea_o our_o father_n and_o redeemer_n which_o have_v make_v we_o and_o daily_o cherish_v we_o even_o as_o a_o father_n or_o mother_n do_v cherish_v their_o most_o dear_a and_o natural_a child_n so_o shall_v it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o they_o faithful_o honour_v thou_o shall_v also_o in_o order_n hearty_o honour_n and_o unfeinedlie_o obey_v their_o carnal_a parent_n in_o thy_o fear_n unto_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o most_o holy_a &_o bless_a name_n which_o be_v most_o worthy_a to_o be_v honour_a world_n without_o end_n amen_n child_n their_o dâ—ty_n be_v to_o acknowledge_v their_o parent_n next_o unto_o god_n their_o heavenly_a father_n to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o their_o life_n and_o be_v and_o also_o to_o acknowledge_v and_o right_o to_o cousider_v of_o their_o charge_n care_n trouble_n and_o pain_n in_o bring_v they_o up_o and_o to_o love_v theâ—â—_n for_o all_o that_o they_o have_v do_v for_o they_o and_o in_o token_n of_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o maintain_v relieve_v and_o comfort_v they_o when_o need_n be_v as_o joseph_n gen._n 47._o 11_o &_o to_o be_v as_o faithful_a servant_n unto_o they_o mal._n 3._o 17._o to_o work_v and_o take_v pain_n for_o they_o as_o râ—th_n do_v though_o she_o be_v but_o a_o daughter_n in_o law_n ruth_n cha_n 2._o their_o duty_n be_v to_o fear_n and_o reverence_v their_o parent_n in_o their_o heart_n according_a to_o god_n commandment_n lâ—â—it_fw-la 19_o 3._o and_o also_o to_o reverence_v they_o in_o their_o outward_a behaviour_n by_o stand_v bareheaded_a before_o they_o &_o put_v off_o their_o hat_n with_o a_o humble_a and_o lowly_a countenance_n when_o their_o parent_n speak_v unto_o they_o or_o they_o unto_o their_o parent_n and_o bow_v their_o body_n when_o they_o pass_v by_o or_o come_v towards_o we_o â—s_a solomon_n do_v to_o his_o mother_n i_o king_n 2._o 19_o or_o receive_v any_o thing_n of_o their_o parent_n as_o joseph_n do_v gen._n 48._o 12_o and_o by_o give_v they_o the_o upper_a hand_n as_o solomon_n do_v to_o his_o mother_n though_o â—he_n be_v a_o king_n 1_o king_n 2._o 19_o their_o duty_n be_v to_o obey_v their_o parent_n according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n col._n 3._o 10._o especial_o in_o marriage_n as_o isaâ—c_n do_v gen._n â—4_n and_o jacob_n gen._n 28_o and_o not_o â—o_o grieve_v they_o by_o marry_v â—gainst_a their_o will_n as_o esan_n do_v gen._n 26._o 34_o who_o be_v a_o reprobate_n &_o hate_v of_o god_n rom._n 9_o 13_o a_o prayer_n against_o whoredom_n o_o lord_n god_n and_o omnipotent_a father_n the_o searcheâ—_n and_o trier_n of_o the_o thought_n anâ—_n reins_n of_o all_o creature_n o_o hoâ—_n great_o do_v thou_o abhomâ—_n whoredom_n fornication_n and_o all_o uncleanness_n o_o lord_n thâ—_n drow_v of_o the_o world_n with_o water_n the_o destruction_n of_o sodomâ—_n &_o gomorrah_n with_o fire_n &_o brimstone_n from_o heaven_n and_o other_o like_a plague_n mention_v in_o holy_a scripture_n do_v evident_o declare_v and_o show_v thy_o commandment_n be_v that_o we_o shall_v commit_v none_o adultery_n and_o in_o the_o commonweals_a of_o the_o israelite_n thou_o command_v thou_o there_o shall_v be_v neither_o whoremonger_n nor_o whore_n if_o any_o such_o be_v find_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v stone_v to_o death_n although_o the_o lip_n of_o a_o harlot_n be_v to_o the_o foolish_a a_o drop_a honeycomb_n and_o her_o neck_n soft_a than_o oil_n yet_o at_o the_o last_o she_o be_v as_o bitter_a as_o wormwood_n and_o as_o sharp_a as_o a_o sword_n her_o foot_n go_v down_o unto_o death_n and_o her_o step_n haste_v they_o to_o hell_n and_o he_o that_o accompany_v himself_o with_o a_o whore_n shall_v go_v down_o unto_o hell_n but_o he_o that_o go_v away_o from_o she_o shall_v be_v save_v yea_o he_o that_o maintain_v a_o whore_n shall_v come_v unto_o beggary_n in_o this_o world_n and_o after_o this_o life_n shall_v have_v his_o part_n in_o the_o lake_n that_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n o_o lord_n thou_o have_v call_v we_o not_o unto_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o holiness_n and_o pureness_n of_o life_n thou_o have_v make_v we_o one_o body_n and_o one_o spirit_n with_o thou_o how_o unseemly_a then_o be_v it_o to_o take_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n &_o to_o make_v they_o the_o member_n of_o a_o harlot_n we_o therefore_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o make_v in_o we_o clean_a heart_n and_o to_o renew_v right_a spirit_n within_o we_o and_o to_o turn_v away_o all_o voluptuousness_n froâ—_n us._n take_v from_o we_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o body_n let_v not_o the_o desite_n of_o uncleaune_n take_v hold_v upon_o we_o give_v we_o not_o over_o into_o a_o unshamefast_a and_o obstinate_a mind_n let_v not_o fornication_n adultery_n or_o any_o kind_n of_o uncleanness_n be_v once_o name_v among_o we_o let_v not_o filthy_a communication_n proceed_v out_o of_o our_o mouth_n but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a to_o edify_v withal_o when_o need_n be_v that_o it_o may_v have_v favour_n with_o the_o hearer_n and_o as_o for_o as_o much_o as_o neither_o whoremonger_n wedlock-breaker_n abuser_n of_o themselueswith_o mankind_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n oâ—_n god_n grant_v lord_n we_o hearty_o pray_v thou_o that_o such_o as_o be_v unmarried_a may_v keep_v themselves_o pure_a and_o undefiled_a aâ—ter_v the_o example_n of_o that_o godly_a young_a man_n josâ—â—h_v and_o bring_v with_o they_o into_o honourable_a wedlock_n both_o their_o body_n and_o their_o mind_n chaste_a and_o honest_a grant_v also_o that_o the_o marry_a man_n may_v beware_v and_o keep_v themselves_o from_o all_o whoredom_n and_o use_v the_o company_n of_o no_o woman_n beside_o their_o wife_n again_o grant_v that_o all_o marry_a woman_n may_v practice_v the_o manner_n of_o that_o virtuous_a woman_n susaâ—â—a_n and_o neither_o for_o flatter_v nor_o menace_a word_n at_o any_o time_n consent_n to_o uncleanness_n but_o so_o keep_v the_o body_n undesile_v that_o it_o may_v be_v honourable_a that_o god_n may_v bless_v they_o and_o their_o godly_a travel_n and_o make_v they_o joyful_a mother_n of_o many_o child_n final_o grant_v o_o most_o merciful_a father_n that_o we_o may_v so_o avoid_v all_o uncleanness_n that_o we_o be_v pure_a both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n may_v attain_v to_o see_v thy_o glorious_a face_n in_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o woman_n with_o child_n thou_o o_o lord_n be_v wonderful_a in_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o whatsoever_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n be_v that_o do_v thou_o easy_o bring_v to_o pass_v neither_o be_v there_o any_o thing_n impossible_a with_o thou_o that_o thou_o will_v perform_v and_o albeit_o this_o thy_o almighty_a power_n show_v itself_o abundant_o in_o all_o thy_o work_n yet_o in_o the_o conceive_v form_v and_o bring_v forth_o of_o man_n it_o shine_v most_o evident_o at_o the_o beginning_n o_o heavenly_a father_n when_o thou_o make_v man_n and_o woman_n thou_o command_v they_o to_o increase_v multiply_v and_o replenish_v the_o earth_n if_o through_o the_o subtle_a enticement_n of_o satan_n they_o have_v not_o transgress_v thy_o commandment_n by_o eat_v the_o fonrbidden_a fruit_n the_o woman_n who_o thou_o have_v appoint_v the_o organ_n instrument_n and_o vessel_n to_o couceive_v nourish_v and_o bring_v forth_o man_n through_o thy_o wonderful_a workmanship_n have_v without_o any_o labour_n pain_n or_o travel_v bring_v forth_o her_o fruit_n but_o that_o which_o thy_o goodness_n make_v easy_a sin_n and_o disobedience_n have_v make_v hard_o painful_a dangerous_a and_o if_o thy_o help_n be_v not_o impossible_a to_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v so_o that_o now_o all_o woman_n bring_v forth_o their_o child_n in_o great_a sorrow_n pain_n and_o trouble_n notwithstanding_o thou_o show_v thyself_o unto_o thy_o creature_n a_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n for_o that_o which_o through_o their_o own_o imperfection_n and_o feebleness_n they_o be_v not_o able_a of_o themselves_o to_o bring_v to_o
only_a saviour_n so_o love_v thou_o that_o all_o my_o affection_n may_v be_v set_v on_o thou_o alone_o and_o so_o embrace_v true_a godliness_n that_o our_o whole_a life_n may_v be_v a_o clear_a mirror_n of_o all_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n so_o shall_v we_o through_o thy_o mercy_n be_v find_v worthy_a guest_n of_o this_o thy_o table_n and_o receive_v these_o holy_a mystery_n to_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n yea_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v well_o assure_v of_o the_o remission_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n by_o the_o break_n of_o thy_o bless_a body_n and_o the_o shed_n of_o thy_o precious_a blood_n our_o conscience_n shall_v be_v quiet_a our_o heart_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o all_o true_a and_o spiritual_a joy_n we_o shall_v triumph_v over_o satan_n sin_n death_n hell_n and_o desperation_n we_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o all_o the_o fruit_n and_o merit_n of_o thy_o bless_a passion_n be_v make_v one_o body_n with_o thou_o &_o fellow-heire_n in_o everlasting_a glory_n o_o lord_n god_n let_v it_o so_o come_v to_o pass_v for_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o name_n amen_n a_o thanksgiving_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o communion_n we_o thank_v thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n for_o the_o bless_a passion_n and_o glorious_a death_n of_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o holy_a wound_n we_o faithful_o believe_v and_o be_v assure_o persuade_v that_o thy_o wrath_n be_v not_o only_o pacify_v towards_o we_o buâ—_n that_o thou_o also_o be_v now_o become_v our_o most_o merciful_a father_n and_o have_v free_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n restore_v unto_o we_o thy_o heavenly_a grace_n and_o make_v we_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o thy_o eternal_a glory_n and_o because_o we_o shall_v not_o doubt_v of_o thy_o fatherlie_a goodness_n reward_v we_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o deâ—th_n of_o thy_o 〈◊〉_d the_o same_o son_n christ_n 〈◊〉_d lord_n have_v lâ—â—t_v unto_o we_o not_o only_o his_o holy_a word_n but_o also_o a_o bless_a memorial_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n set_v forth_o 〈◊〉_d the_o holy_a bâ—â—ad_n and_o wine_n which_o sweat_v this_o present_a have_v receive_v both_o for_o a_o remembrance_n of_o the_o break_n of_o his_o bless_a body_n and_o the_o sâ—edding_n of_o his_o moâ—â—_n prâ—â—inâ—â—_n blood_n 〈◊〉_d also_o for_o the_o quietness_n of_o our_o â—â—onscience_n and_o â—â—â—_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o remissiâ—â—_n of_o our_o â—â—â—nes_n through_o faithâ—â—â—â—â—_n we_o 〈◊〉_d thou_o o_o heathenly_a father_n that_o we_o be_v never_o unmindful_a of_o this_o thy_o exceed_a great_a kindness_n not_o unthankful_a for_o thy_o manifold_a blessing_n &_o unspeakable_a mercy_n declare_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o glorious_a death_n of_o thy_o well-beloved_a son_n but_o so_o work_v thou_o in_o we_o through_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v worthy_a member_n of_o that_o body_n whereof_o thy_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o head_n and_o that_o we_o may_v so_o faithful_o believe_v in_o thou_o and_o so_o fervent_o love_v one_o another_o always_o live_v in_o thy_o fear_n and_o in_o the_o obedience_n of_o thy_o holy_a law_n and_o bless_a will_n that_o we_o be_v fruitful_a in_o all_o godly_a and_o christian_a work_n may_v train_v our_o life_n according_a to_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n in_o this_o transitory_a world_n and_o after_o this_o frail_a and_o short_a life_n obtain_v the_o true_a and_o immortal_a life_n where_o thou_o with_o thy_o dear_o belove_a sâ—nne_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o most_o sweet_a comforter_n live_v and_o raign_a one_o true_a god_n in_o all_o honour_n &_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v at_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n bâ—die_n in_o the_o communion_n o_o heavenly_a and_o bless_a father_n â—â—render_v unto_o thou_o most_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n which_o thou_o have_v show_v unto_o i_o a_o most_o wretched_a sinner_n but_o especial_o for_o that_o most_o sweet_a smell_a sacrifice_n which_o thy_o only_a beget_v son_n offer_v unto_o thou_o on_o the_o altar_n of_o the_o cross_n by_o give_v his_o most_o pure_a and_o undefiled_a body_n unto_o the_o death_n for_o the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n in_o remembrance_n whereof_o according_a to_o thy_o wellbeloved_a son_n ordinance_n i_o now_o receive_v this_o holy_a bread_n most_o entire_o beseech_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v both_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n body-breaking_a and_o also_o lead_v a_o life_n worthy_a so_o great_a a_o benefit_n to_o the_o glory_n oâ—_n thy_o name_n amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v at_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n blood_n in_o the_o holy_a communion_n o_o bless_a and_o merciful_a father_n thy_o love_n towards_o i_o sinful_a creature_n be_v so_o exceed_v great_a and_o unspeakable_a that_o i_o can_v but_o give_v unto_o thou_o most_o humble_a thanks_n namely_o for_o the_o shed_n of_o the_o most_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n by_o the_o virtue_n whereof_o thy_o wrath_n store_v up_o against_o i_o wretched_a sinner_n be_v pacify_v my_o ransom_n be_v pay_v the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v my_o enemy_n be_v overcome_v &_o put_v to_o flight_n in_o remembrance_n of_o this_o so_o noble_a a_o victory_n and_o of_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n i_o be_o come_v unto_o this_o table_n o_o merciful_a father_n to_o drink_v of_o this_o cup_n desire_v thou_o that_o as_o my_o outward_a man_n be_v comfort_v by_o the_o drink_n of_o this_o wine_n so_o likewise_o my_o inward_a man_n may_v be_v comfort_v and_o make_v strong_a by_o true_a faith_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o most_o dear_a son_n o_o lord_n and_o my_o heavenly_a father_n give_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n which_o may_v so_o rule_v &_o govern_v my_o heart_n that_o i_o never_o be_v unthankful_a nor_o forgetful_a of_o this_o thy_o exceed_a great_a kindness_n but_o 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word_n and_o towards_o the_o commonwealth_n that_o we_o his_o subject_n live_v undâ—â—_n his_o dominion_n in_o all_o godâ—â—nesse_n peace_n and_o wealth_n may_v pass_v the_o time_n of_o this_o our_o short_a pilgrimage_n in_o thy_o fear_n and_o service_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o bless_a name_n which_o alone_o be_v worthy_a of_o all_o honour_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n a_o devout_a prayer_n to_o our_o lord_n o_o good_a &_o gracious_a lord_n most_o merciful_a and_o bless_a father_n o_o sweet_a saviour_n â—esus_fw-la christ_n i_o wretched_a sinner_n that_o be_o vile_a earth_n and_o ash_n do_v yield_v thou_o most_o humble_a &_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o that_o it_o have_v
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course_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henceforth_o there_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o the_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n 〈◊〉_d tim._n 4_o 6._o 7._o 8._o as_o the_o hart_n bray_v for_o the_o river_n of_o water_n so_o pant_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o god_n even_o for_o the_o live_a god_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v to_o appear_v before_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n psal_n 42._o 1._o the_o righteous_a shall_v live_v for_o ever_o their_o reward_n also_o be_v with_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o 〈◊〉_d high_a do_v 〈◊〉_d for_o they_o therefore_o shall_v they_o receive_v a_o gracious_a kingdom_n and_o beautiful_a crown_n at_o the_o lord_n hand_n for_o with_o his_o right_a hand_n shall_v he_o cover_v they_o and_o with_o his_o arm_n shall_v â—ee_z defeâ—â—_n they_o wis_v 5._o 26._o bring_v my_o soul_n out_o of_o prison_n that_o i_o may_v praise_v thy_o name_n psal_n 142._o 7._o i_o desire_v to_o 〈◊〉_d and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n which_o be_v best_a of_o all_o 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be_v destroy_v solomon_n give_v we_o most_o excellent_a counsel_n say_v remember_v now_o thy_o creator_n in_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o youth_n while_o the_o evil_a lay_n come_v not_o nor_o the_o year_n approach_v wherein_o thou_o shall_v say_v i_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o they_o hereunto_o agree_v the_o say_n of_o saint_n augustine_n that_o be_v repent_v while_o thou_o arâ—_n in_o health_n so_o do_v we_o be_v without_o danger_n because_o we_o have_v repent_v at_o what_o time_n we_o may_v have_v sin_v these_o divine_a testimony_n may_v satisfy_v a_o christian_a man_n that_o their_o hope_n be_v vain_a and_o full_a of_o peril_n which_o defer_v their_o conversion_n and_o repentance_n albeit_o but_o for_o one_o hour_n yet_o it_o shall_v be_v show_v by_o other_o reason_n that_o it_o may_v more_o plain_o appear_v how_o needful_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v for_o man_n with_o all_o speed_n to_o repent_v there_o be_v diverse_a cause_n why_o a_o man_n can_v without_o great_a labour_n and_o great_a difficulty_n forsake_v sin_n and_o follow_v righteousness_n the_o first_o cause_n be_v a_o custom_n in_o sin_v the_o which_o be_v now_o make_v as_o it_o be_v another_o nature_n can_v very_o hardly_o be_v overcome_v for_o as_o mithridates_n use_v to_o eat_v poison_n so_o long_o that_o nature_n in_o the_o end_n can_v very_o well_o brook_v and_o digest_v it_o and_o the_o people_n call_v cimmerij_fw-la be_v so_o well_o acquaint_v with_o darkness_n wherein_o they_o live_v continual_o that_o they_o can_v well_o endure_v the_o light_n even_o so_o man_n that_o live_v continual_o in_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n be_v so_o in_o use_n therewith_o as_o all_o thing_n contrary_a unto_o their_o custom_n great_o offend_v they_o by_o which_o custom_n as_o augustine_n affirm_v dishonest_a and_o filthy_a thing_n seem_v unto_o they_o honest_a and_o pure_a and_o as_o house_n and_o land_n and_o other_o thing_n by_o long_a continuance_n of_o time_n bring_v to_o he_o that_o hold_v they_o a_o plea_n of_o 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not_o ask_v leave_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o he_o may_v cast_v he_o down_o from_o the_o pinnacle_n of_o the_o temple_n but_o 4._o mat._n 4._o seek_v rather_o to_o persuade_v christ_n to_o cast_v himself_o down_o headlong_o the_o serpent_n in_o like_a manner_n seek_v not_o by_o force_n to_o cram_v eve_n but_o allure_v she_o to_o take_v it_o herself_o 3._o gen._n 3._o that_o she_o may_v as_o it_o be_v with_o she_o own_o knife_n cut_v she_o own_o throat_n the_o devil_n will_v not_o break_v open_a the_o door_n upon_o we_o but_o he_o must_v find_v it_o open_a &_o empty_a sweep_v and_o garnish_v and_o then_o he_o 12._o mat._n 12._o will_v enter_v and_o that_o he_o may_v thus_o make_v ourselves_o the_o instrument_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n and_o woe_n he_o cease_v not_o to_o tempt_v we_o neither_o day_n nor_o night_n saint_n gregory_n say_v he_o may_v win_v we_o at_o the_o leastwise_o by_o his_o tediousness_n when_o he_o have_v thus_o bring_v we_o to_o his_o lure_n than_o his_o 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but_o still_o hearken_v to_o the_o devil_n voice_n he_o will_v serve_v we_o as_o he_o serve_v adam_n and_o eve_n and_o will_v lay_v open_a our_o nakedness_n and_o shame_n to_o the_o confusion_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n if_o we_o sudden_o do_v not_o repent_v and_o amend_v we_o of_o our_o ungodly_a course_n delay_v repentance_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o absence_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o we_o for_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n make_v the_o way_n of_o virtue_n easy_a and_o sweet_a in_o so_o much_o that_o the_o prophet_n david_n say_v i_o have_v as_o great_a 119._o psal_n 119._o delight_n in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n as_o in_o all_o manner_n of_o riches_n and_o i_o have_v ruane_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o have_v set_v my_o heart_n at_o liberty_n even_o so_o contrariwise_o the_o absence_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n make_v the_o same_o way_n hard_a and_o unpleasant_a and_o as_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n 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