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and_o know_v his_o will_n and_o approve_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v excellent_a be_v instruct_v in_o the_o law_n or_o word_n or_o doctrine_n from_o heaven_n neither_o thus_o haste_v thou_o knowledge_n for_o thyself_o only_o but_o also_o be_v confident_a that_o thou_o be_v a_o guide_n of_o the_o blind_a a_o light_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o darkness_n verse_n 19_o a_o instructor_n of_o the_o foolish_a a_o teacher_n of_o the_o ignorant_a have_v the_o whole_a form_n of_o knowledge_n and_o of_o the_o truth_n in_o the_o law_n or_o word_n etc._n etc._n second_o such_o may_v think_v that_o they_o have_v a_o strong_a faith_n in_o all_o god_n grace_n through_o christ_n and_o that_o they_o believe_v they_o as_o well_o and_o as_o true_o as_o any_o can_v do_v as_o it_o be_v express_v revel_n 3._o 17._o saying_n thou_o say_v that_o thou_o be_v rich_a namely_o in_o the_o treasure_n and_o benefit_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o increase_v in_o good_n and_o have_v need_v of_o nothing_o but_o thou_o 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that_o paul_n be_v a_o man_n as_o perfect_o justify_v as_o any_o and_o yet_o he_o complain_v of_o sin_n in_o himself_o and_o object_v rom._n 7._o 24._o object_v say_v o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o ergo_fw-la the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n see_v none_o in_o they_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o all_o aught_o to_o have_v that_o feeling_n answ_n in_o themselves_o that_o paul_n have_v but_o yet_o the_o argument_n follow_v not_o because_o it_o be_v not_o saint_n paul_n intent_n in_o that_o place_n to_o describe_v in_o what_o state_n he_o and_o the_o justify_v child_n of_o god_n do_v stand_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o what_o he_o and_o all_o the_o true_a child_n of_o god_n by_o the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o sanctification_n do_v feel_v in_o themselves_o for_o he_o there_o describe_v the_o battle_n that_o be_v in_o 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a_o exceed_o weighty_a point_n worthy_a the_o diligent_a mark_v and_o yet_o not_o sufficient_o mark_v that_o there_o be_v sin_n two_o kind_n of_o mortification_n of_o sin_n two_o kind_n of_o mortification_n of_o sin_n the_o one_o legal_a the_o other_o evengelicall_a and_o this_o be_v the_o difference_n between_o they_o that_o the_o evangelicall_n 1_o evangelicall_n evangelicall_n mortification_n believe_v with_o the_o heart_n and_o confess_v with_o the_o tongue_n rom._n 10._o 10._o that_o the_o 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v make_v we_o clean_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n from_o all_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1._o 7._o that_o only_a poison_n we_o before_o god_n unto_o the_o death_n of_o hell_n and_o so_o we_o be_v free_o and_o 7._o 1_o john_n 1._o 7._o precious_o heal_v of_o the_o same_o hereupon_o by_o crucify_a our_o corruption_n so_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n we_o will_v not_o eat_v of_o this_o deadly_a poison_n of_o hell_n any_o more_o as_o david_n say_v 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spirit_n which_o be_v free_a justification_n galat._n 3._o 2._o but_o as_o 2._o galat._n 3._o 2._o the_o apostle_n say_v be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n do_v not_o submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n rom._n 10._o 3._o therefore_o they_o be_v utter_o void_a of_o the_o 3._o rom_n 10._o 3._o spirit_n and_o have_v not_o one_o spark_n of_o true_a mortification_n yea_o this_o very_a opinion_n of_o mortify_a sin_n ourselves_o pâ—pâ—ry_n the_o heart_n of_o pâ—pâ—ry_n by_o the_o spirit_n proper_o out_o of_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v the_o very_a heart_n of_o popery_n the_o very_a essential_a form_n of_o anabaptism_n the_o very_a root_n of_o all_o justiciaries_n the_o very_a pride_n of_o lucifer_n the_o very_a join_n in_o checkmate_v with_o christ_n or_o rather_o in_o part_a stake_n with_o he_o to_o take_v the_o great_a part_n of_o glory_n to_o ourselves_o in_o grant_v that_o he_o 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overflow_v with_o all_o manner_n of_o hide_a corruption_n which_o they_o themselves_o see_v not_o as_o envy_v malice_n disdain_n preposterous_a judgement_n selfe-conceitednesse_a pride_n contempt_n of_o god_n in_o his_o chief_a matter_n slavish_a fear_n and_o utter_a retract_n under_o fair_a pretence_n to_o do_v zealous_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o vocation_n where_o any_o danger_n appear_v be_v blindness_n itself_o in_o the_o right_a understanding_n of_o the_o gospel_n full_a of_o secret_a grudge_n whisper_n evil_a speaking_n and_o manifold_a break_n or_o rather_o flat_a contemning_n of_o the_o nine_o commandment_n by_o evil_a surmising_n and_o misconstruing_n of_o the_o word_n and_o deed_n of_o other_o wherein_o especial_o they_o bewâ—â—y_v themselves_o and_o to_o conclude_v these_o saint_n as_o luther_n say_v be_v the_o bondslave_n of_o satan_n and_o therefore_o be_v drive_v to_o think_v
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together_o and_o so_o mar_v both_o and_o their_o life_n the_o hide_a secret_a hypocrisy_n that_o be_v not_o suspect_v themselves_o of_o hypocrisy_n they_o delude_v their_o own_o self_n with_o suppose_a sincere_a heart_n respect_v as_o they_o think_v only_a god_n glory_n be_v inward_o full_a of_o all_o manner_n of_o filth_n as_o pride_n envy_n covetousness_n ambition_n vainglory_n hatred_n disdain_n unbelief_n conceitednesse_n of_o themselves_o contempt_n of_o those_o who_o they_o like_v not_o calumniate_a they_o and_o such_o like_a and_o yet_o as_o i_o say_v so_o adorn_v and_o paint_v their_o old_a adam_n that_o reign_v in_o they_o with_o such_o a_o fair_a outward_a new_a coat_n not_o of_o christ_n righteousness_n able_a utter_o to_o abolish_v their_o corruption_n free_o from_o before_o god_n but_o of_o their_o own_o righteousness_n that_o they_o seem_v not_o only_o unto_o other_o but_o also_o to_o their_o own_o self_n in_o all_o respect_v admirable_a and_o excellent_a man_n and_o 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they_o affirm_v 1_o tim._n 1._o 7._o they_o neither_o in_o 7._o 1_o tim._n 1._o 7._o word_n nor_o deed_n keep_v to_o that_o which_o they_o seem_v to_o hold_v but_o speak_v flat_a contrary_n but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o spiritual_a knowledge_n knowledge_n 2_o thespirituall_a knowledge_n and_o right_a illumination_n by_o the_o true_a spiritual_a learning_n whereof_o the_o prophet_n thus_o speak_v say_v and_o they_o shall_v be_v all_o teach_v of_o god_n be_v likewise_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v babe_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o as_o large_o describe_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 2._o from_o verse_n 9_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o the_o chapter_n also_o say_v thus_o the_o thing_n which_o neither_o eye_n have_v see_v nor_o ear_n have_v hear_v neither_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v they_o which_o god_n have_v prepare_v for_o they_o that_o love_v he_o but_o will_n some_o say_v if_o they_o etc._n 1_o cor._n 2._o 9_o etc._n etc._n be_v such_o 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god_n but_o on_o the_o otherside_n what_o rebellion_n what_o impiety_n what_o great_a reproach_n can_v there_o be_v unto_o god_n than_o not_o to_o believe_v he_o what_o he_o promise_v for_o what_o be_v this_o else_o than_o either_o to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n or_o to_o be_v doubtful_a that_o he_o be_v true_a this_o be_v as_o much_o as_o to_o ascribe_v truth_n to_o himself_o &_o to_o his_o own_o reason_n and_o to_o condemn_v god_n of_o lie_v and_o foolshood_n whereby_o do_v not_o such_o a_o one_o deny_v god_n and_o set_v up_o his_o own_o reason_n as_o a_o image_n to_o himself_o in_o his_o own_o heart_n what_o avail_v work_n and_o holy_a walk_v in_o the_o chaste_a and_o meek_a work_n of_o the_o law_n be_v do_v in_o this_o impiety_n and_o unbelief_n though_o they_o seem_v never_o so_o angelical_a and_o apostolical_a and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o when_o they_o of_o cain_n brood_n hear_v faith_n to_o be_v entreat_v of_o after_o this_o sort_n that_o it_o alone_o do_v justify_v we_o by_o 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believe_v must_v plain_o confess_v that_o he_o be_v holy_a godly_a righteous_a the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o certain_o save_v faith_n the_o confessiâ—a_n of_o faith_n and_o that_o also_o by_o the_o only_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o the_o wedding-garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n make_v he_o thus_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n whereof_o if_o he_o shall_v any_o thing_n doubt_n he_o shall_v procure_v exceed_v ignominy_n and_o reproach_n to_o baptism_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v and_o to_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o also_o reprove_v the_o word_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o falsehood_n for_o that_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o confession_n of_o this_o faith_n be_v thus_o necessary_a be_v express_o testify_v by_o s._n paul_n say_v with_o the_o 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n that_o be_v by_o believe_v only_o he_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o but_o with_o the_o tongue_n man_n confess_v it_o unto_o salvation_n this_o be_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o thanksgiving_n seal_v up_o as_o it_o be_v unto_o himself_o his_o assure_a salvation_n and_o in_o comparison_n faith_n all_o religion_n not_o comparable_a to_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o faith_n of_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o faith_n and_o confession_n say_v luther_n aqll_v the_o religion_n of_o all_o nation_n and_o all_o the_o work_n and_o holy_a walking_n of_o all_o monk_n and_o merit-monger_n whereof_o there_o be_v more_o than_o many_o be_v aware_a of_o be_v nothing_o at_o all_o for_o by_o this_o sacrifice_n first_o as_o i_o say_v before_o they_o kill_v reason_n a_o great_a and_o mighty_a enemy_n of_o god_n for_o reason_n despise_v god_n and_o reprove_v 2._o luk._n 1._o 18._o 2_o king_n 7._o 2._o he_o in_o that_o which_o he_o speak_v luk._n 1._o 18._o 2_o king_n 7._o 2._o deny_v his_o wisdom_n justice_n power_n truth_n mercy_n majesty_n and_o divinity_n moreover_o by_o the_o same_o sacrifice_n they_o yield_v glory_n unto_o god_n that_o be_v they_o confess_v he_o to_o be_v in_o that_o which_o he_o speak_v above_o their_o reason_n sense_n and_o feeling_n just_a good_a faithful_a and_o true_a heb._n 11._o 11._o they_o confess_v by_o believe_v such_o impossibility_n 11._o heb._n 11._o 11._o as_o reason_n will_v pretend_v that_o god_n can_v do_v all_o thing_n and_o that_o all_o his_o word_n and_o work_n be_v holy_a true_a lively_a and_o effectual_a etc._n etc._n which_o be_v the_o high_a and_o most_o acceptable_a obedience_n unto_o god_n to_o be_v able_a therefore_o to_o give_v this_o glory_n unto_o god_n by_o faith_n be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o wisdom_n the_o righteousness_n of_o righteousness_n the_o religion_n of_o religion_n &_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o sacrifice_n wherefore_o there_o can_v be_v no_o great_a nor_o more_o holy_a religion_n in_o the_o world_n nor_o more_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n than_o faith_n be_v all_o which_o be_v evident_o manifest_a by_o that_o say_n of_o john_n baptist_n joh._n 3._o 33._o that_o 33._o joh._n 3._o 33._o although_o christ_n come_v among_o we_o to_o testify_v the_o rich_a treasure_n of_o his_o gospel_n no_o man_n almost_o receive_v his_o testimony_n yet_o â—e_v that_o have_v receive_v his_o testimony_n have_v set_v to_o his_o seal_n that_o god_n be_v true_a upon_o which_o place_n calvin_n worthy_o say_v thus_o true_o except_o we_o be_v more_o than_o stony_a this_o so_o excellent_a praise_n of_o faith_n ought_v to_o kindle_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o ardent_a desire_n of_o the_o same_o for_o what_o faith_n the_o honour_n of_o true_a faith_n a_o great_a honour_n be_v this_o which_o god_n vouch_v safe_v we_o wretched_a worm_n that_o we_o which_o be_v nothing_o but_o lie_n and_o vanity_n shall_v be_v count_v worthy_a to_o approve_v and_o make_v good_a as_o it_o be_v the_o sacred_a truth_n of_o god_n by_o our_o subscription_n because_o he_o that_o have_v receive_v the_o testimony_n of_o christ_n have_v set_v to_o his_o seal_n that_o god_n be_v true_a see_v therefore_o that_o doubt_v of_o such_o rich_a benefit_n of_o christ_n pronounce_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n to_o be_v wrought_v upon_o we_o be_v so_o dangerous_a and_o hurtful_a and_o constant_a faith_n and_o confession_n that_o we_o be_v make_v with_o christ_n righteousness_n perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n and_o wrinkle_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o be_v so_o precious_a so_o excellent_a and_o so_o glorious_a let_v we_o with_o strong_a assurance_n that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v mde_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n clean_o from_o all_o sin_n against_o our_o reason_n sight_n sense_n and_o feeling_n against_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o against_o all_o objection_n and_o enemy_n of_o our_o faith_n whatsoever_o make_v with_o s._n paul_n this_o christian_a and_o joyful_a triumph_n as_o here_o follow_v the_o christian_a triumph_n against_o all_o sin_n perfect_o sin_n the_o christian_a triumph_n against_o all_o sin_n abolish_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n out_o of_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n utter_v by_o the_o true_a justify_v faith_n magnificent_o glorify_v god_n who_o dare_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n choose_v 13._o rom_n 8._o 13._o that_o be_v who_o dare_v accuse_v they_o that_o they_o have_v one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n of_o sin_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n why_o may_v none_o dare_v so_o to_o accuse_v they_o because_o it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v they_o that_o be_v make_v they_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o whereupon_o a_o faithful_a dispenser_n of_o â—ods_n mystery_n challenge_v the_o whole_a world_n reason_v against_o all_o man_n invincible_o thus_o deo_fw-la justificante_fw-la &_o absolvente_fw-la quis_fw-la ausit_fw-la accusare_fw-la that_o be_v god_n make_v righteous_a and_o clear_n who_o dare_v be_v so_o bold_a as_o to_o accuse_v they_o before_o â—od_a of_o anything_o first_o because_o they_o be_v make_v just_a that_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o who_o dare_v be_v so_o impudent_a to_o charge_v a_o just_a and_o righteous_a man_n of_o a_o crime_n before_o a_o righteous_a discern_a judge_n and_o look_v not_o to_o have_v the_o blame_n to_o light_v upon_o his_o own_o head_n second_o because_o it_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v they_o and_o make_v they_o blameless_a before_o himself_o who_o dare_v be_v so_o bold_a as_o to_o confront_v god_n and_o charge_v they_o with_o any_o matter_n of_o blame_n and_o fault_n in_o his_o sight_n see_v the_o heavenly_a voice_n have_v also_o give_v warning_n from_o heaven_n say_v the_o thing_n that_o god_n have_v
become_v we_o to_o fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n mat._n 3._o 15._o 15._o math._n 3._o 15._o so_o that_o the_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n not_o of_o the_o godhead_n but_o of_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n wherein_o he_o perform_v perfect_a obedience_n both_o active_a and_o passive_a in_o fulfil_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n which_o only_o after_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o form_n that_o nomen_fw-la &_o esse_fw-la that_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o not_o only_o the_o name_n but_o also_o the_o true_a be_v of_o righteous_a man_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o that_o it_o be_v this_o obedience_n of_o christ_n alone_o that_o be_v the_o only_a form_n that_o make_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v flat_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 5._o 19_o saying_n 19_o rom._n 5._o 19_o that_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o man_n adam_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n christ_n shall_v many_o he_o mean_v both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n present_a and_o to_o come_v be_v make_v righteous_a upon_o which_o place_n the_o word_n of_o the_o learned_a expositor_n be_v very_o effectual_a say_v thus_o the_o apostle_n flat_o pronounce_v that_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a with_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o withal_o show_v what_o manner_n of_o righteousness_n it_o be_v when_o he_o call_v it_o obedience_n say_v by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n many_o be_v make_v righteous_a where_o it_o be_v to_o be_v mark_v what_o it_o behove_v we_o to_o bring_v into_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n if_o we_o will_v by_o work_n be_v make_v righteous_a namely_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n and_o righteousness_n perfect_a obedience_n our_o righteousness_n that_o also_o not_o in_o one_o or_o two_o part_n perfect_a but_o in_o all_o point_v absolute_a which_o because_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o attain_v unto_o by_o our_o holy_a walk_n therefore_o this_o of_o mere_a grace_n he_o communicate_v unto_o we_o and_o this_o i_o say_v be_v only_o that_o which_o form_n we_o and_o make_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n which_o luther_n righteousness_n luther_n in_o his_o treatise_n of_o threefold_a righteousness_n in_o his_o treatise_n of_o threefold_a righteousness_n handle_v notable_o the_o short_a sum_n whereof_o be_v thus_o as_o there_o be_v a_o sin_n that_o be_v essential_a original_a and_o another_o man_n which_o yet_o make_v we_o sinner_n whereof_o be_v mention_n psal_n 5â—_n behold_v i_o be_v bear_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n have_v my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o and_o whereof_o christ_n speak_v say_v a_o evil_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n and_o rom._n 5._o by_o one_o man_n disobedience_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n 5._o rom._n 5._o and_o again_o by_o the_o offence_n of_o one_o man_n the_o fault_n be_v come_v upon_o all_o man_n unto_o condemnation_n so_o there_o be_v a_o justice_n or_o righteousness_n contrary_a to_o this_o which_o likewise_o be_v essential_a original_a and_o another_o man_n and_o yet_o make_v we_o righteous_a which_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n whereof_o christ_n speak_v john_n 3._o 3._o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v again_o 3_o john_n 3._o 3_o of_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o this_o free_a righteousness_n figure_v in_o behold_v the_o brazen_a serpent_n he_o can_v see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o rom._n 5._o by_o the_o righteousness_n 5._o rom._n 5._o of_o one_o man_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o righteousness_n come_v upon_o all_o man_n unto_o justification_n of_o life_n and_o again_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n be_v many_o make_v righteous_a this_o be_v as_o i_o say_v our_o lot_n our_o capital_a foundation_n our_o rock_n and_o our_o whole_a substance_n in_o which_o we_o rejoice_v and_o glory_n for_o ever_o wherein_o we_o be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o and_o wherein_o christ_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n 21._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o and_o whereof_o the_o apostle_n say_v other_o foundation_n may_v 10._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o 1_o cor._n 3_o 11._o rom._n 1._o 17._o rom._n 10._o 10._o no_o man_n lay_v 1_o cor._n 3._o 11._o this_o be_v make_v we_o by_o faith_n rom._n 1._o 17._o the_o just_a by_o faith_n shall_v live_v and_o again_o rom._n 10._o 10._o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n this_o be_v bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o baptism_n this_o be_v that_o which_o proper_o the_o gospel_n preach_v rom._n 1._o 1._o rom._n 1._o and_o it_o be_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n but_o the_o right_a ousnesse_n of_o free_a grace_n by_o this_o a_o man_n be_v make_v lord_n of_o all_o thing_n because_o his_o righteousness_n have_v look_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o herein_o mercy_n and_o truth_n be_v meet_v together_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n have_v kiss_v each_o other_o truth_n shall_v spring_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n for_o without_o this_o mercy_n a_o man_n in_o all_o his_o righteousness_n be_v a_o hypocrite_n and_o without_o this_o righteousness_n his_o conscience_n be_v unquiet_a this_o grace_n make_v a_o man_n true_a and_o just_a and_o this_o true_a righteousness_n bring_v peace_n thus_o christ_n frame_v all_o they_o that_o belong_v to_o he_o with_o this_o same_o one_o righteousness_n of_o his_o own_o strange_a and_o undeserved_a of_o other_o and_o make_v they_o just_a righteous_a and_o save_v that_o as_o by_o another_o man_n sin_n we_o be_v make_v sinner_n lose_v and_o damn_a so_o by_o another_o man_n righteousness_n we_o be_v make_v righteous_a and_o save_v and_o therefore_o i_o call_v this_o righteousness_n a_o essential_a righteousness_n and_o eternal_a and_o as_o daniel_n say_v everlasting_a because_o when_o a_o man_n have_v it_o it_o always_o abide_v and_o remain_v neither_o do_v sometime_o fail_v as_o the_o actual_a righteousness_n do_v as_o it_o be_v say_v psal_n 111._o 3._o psal_n 111._o 3._o 3._o his_o righteousness_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o only_o christ_n be_v eternal_a and_o everlasting_a and_o therefore_o his_o righteousness_n be_v everlasting_a and_o yet_o we_o and_o make_v we_o everlasting_a this_o be_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n the_o father_n this_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n wherein_o the_o lord_n be_v sweet_a to_o they_o that_o taste_v he_o in_o this_o must_v we_o be_v save_v and_o in_o no_o other_o for_o there_o be_v no_o other_o name_n give_v under_o heaven_n by_o which_o we_o must_v be_v save_v act_v 12._o act_n 4._o 12._o 4._o 12._o and_o therefore_o say_v david_n deliver_v i_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n but_o as_o there_o be_v another_o sort_n of_o sin_n call_v actual_a sin_n which_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o original_n and_o these_o whether_o they_o arise_v in_o thought_n word_n or_o deed_n be_v our_o own_o proper_a sin_n so_o contrary_a unto_o this_o there_o be_v a_o righteousness_n call_v actual_a righteousness_n flow_v from_o faith_n and_o from_o the_o foresay_a essential_a righteousness_n and_o this_o be_v our_o righteousness_n and_o our_o own_o proper_a righteousness_n not_o because_o we_o alone_o do_v work_v it_o but_o because_o we_o work_v together_o with_o the_o foresay_a first_o righteousness_n call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o another_o hitherto_o luther_n but_o this_o first_o righteousness_n call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o another_o be_v the_o form_n that_o make_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n as_o we_o see_v before_o wherewith_o zanchius_n speak_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n although_o he_o differ_v a_o little_a in_o word_n yet_o agree_v all_o one_o in_o sense_n say_v thus_o the_o formal_a cause_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o righteousness_n wherewith_o we_o be_v justify_v or_o make_v righteous_a be_v twofold_a righteousness_n a_o twofold_a righteousness_n the_o one_o by_o which_o we_o be_v repute_v and_o also_o be_v true_o and_o perfect_o righteous_a to_o god-ward_o whereof_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 5._o saying_n by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o be_v many_o make_v righteous_a this_o be_v our_o true_a righteousness_n but_o say_v he_o there_o be_v another_o righteousness_n which_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o indeed_o inherent_a in_o we_o and_o show_v itself_o outward_o by_o work_n consist_v of_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o quicken_a of_o the_o new_a man_n of_o a_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o love_n of_o righteousness_n by_o which_o we_o be_v just_a but_o how_o before_o man_n and_o be_v acknowledge_v and_o count_v for_o righteous_a before_o they_o and_o this_o righteousness_n we_o affirm_v to_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o that_o former_a and_o although_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o separate_v this_o
only_o be_v mere_a patient_n suffer_v another_o ab_fw-la extra_fw-la even_o god_n to_o work_v all_o in_o we_o as_o may_v be_v further_o clear_v in_o the_o manner_n similitude_n two_o similitude_n how_o by_o two_o fit_a similitude_n &_o lively_a representation_n as_o first_o take_v a_o drink_a glass_n that_o be_v blue_a or_o red_a and_o put_v water_n or_o drink_v into_o the_o same_o and_o in_o some_o glass_n i_o myself_o have_v see_v that_o the_o drink_n or_o water_n in_o the_o same_o lose_v to_o the_o present_a view_n it_o be_v own_o colour_n and_o become_v as_o blue_a or_o red_a as_o the_o glass_n itself_o and_o yet_o not_o inherent_o and_o active_o for_o the_o blueness_n or_o redness_n be_v inherent_o agent_o operative_o and_o active_o only_a in_o the_o glass_n but_o yet_o whilst_o it_o do_v abide_v in_o the_o glass_n it_o become_v communicative_o and_o passive_o as_o blue_a or_o red_a as_o the_o glass_n itself_o but_o what_o be_v the_o reason_n hereof_o because_o as_o i_o myself_o 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13._o colos_n â—_o â—2_n 13._o of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n coloss_n 1._o 12._o 13._o atioa_o 5._o the_o meâ—nâ—s_n of_o our_o glorâ—h_n atioa_o five_o and_o last_o this_o free_a justification_n be_v the_o only_a immediate_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o final_a glorification_n and_o of_o set_v we_o in_o the_o right_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a lise_fw-fr therefore_o do_v the_o apostle_n say_v who_o god_n justifi_v they_o he_o glorifi_v rom._n 8._o 30._o hence_o it_o be_v also_o 18._o rom._n 8._o â—0_n rom_n 5._o 18._o that_o he_o do_v call_v it_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n rom._n 5._o 18._o because_o to_o the_o enjoyer_n of_o it_o by_o faith_n it_o do_v free_o and_o undoubted_o bring_v life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n which_o the_o same_o apostle_n again_o testify_v when_o he_o say_v grace_n do_v reign_v indeed_o but_o how_o by_o righteousness_n or_o through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n rom._n 5._o 21._o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v 11._o rom._n 5._o 11._o grace_v indeed_o do_v infallible_o bring_v eternal_a life_n and_o yet_o by_o this_o only_a mean_n that_o man_n of_o necessity_n be_v first_o justify_v and_o free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a &_o complete_o righteous_a before_o god_n or_o else_o grace_v itself_o reign_v not_o unto_o eternal_a life_n hereupon_o s._n chrysostome_n say_v rom._n chrysost_n in_o rom._n true_o thus_o for_o where_o righteousness_n be_v there_o necessary_o do_v everlasting_a life_n go_v withal_o and_o also_o infinite_a other_o etc._n radix_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la calv._n ex_fw-la marlo_n sicut_fw-la â—eccatum_fw-la non_fw-la nisi_fw-la mortâ—m_fw-la parere_fw-la potest_fw-la ita_fw-la donum_fw-la illud_fw-la dei_fw-la nâ—fâ—ra_fw-la scilicet_fw-la justificatâ—o_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la aeteâ—nae_fw-la beaâ—iâ—â—dinem_fw-la nobis_fw-la a_o â—sertivel_n si_fw-la mavis_fw-la quemadmodùm_fw-la mortis_fw-la causa_fw-la pcccatum_fw-la est_fw-la etc._n etc._n good_a thing_n even_o as_o where_o there_o be_v sin_n there_o be_v death_n for_o righteousness_n be_v more_o than_o life_n see_v it_o be_v the_o very_a root_n of_o life_n herewithal_o agree_v the_o modern_a expositor_n say_v thus_o as_o sin_n can_v but_o bring_v forth_o death_n so_o that_o gift_n of_o god_n namely_o our_o justification_n bring_v upon_o we_o all_o blessedness_n and_o eternal_a life_n or_o if_o you_o have_v rather_o thus_o as_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n so_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v free_o give_v we_o by_o christ_n have_v restore_v unto_o we_o eternal_a life_n i'faith_o therefore_o of_o free_a justification_n be_v sure_a of_o eternal_a life_n and_o so_o sure_a that_o it_o glori_v and_o rejoice_v in_o eternal_a life_n because_o free_a justification_n only_o do_v make_v we_o fit_a or_o worthy_a or_o sufficient_o meet_v 6._o luther_n in_o gal._n 1._o 6._o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n by_o which_o only_a god_n have_v deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o 17._o id_fw-la in_o cap._n 1._o 17._o darkness_n and_o have_v translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o 13._o colos_n 1._o 12._o 13._o dear_a son_n colos_n 1._o 12._o 13._o for_o thus_o be_v we_o translate_v out_o of_o sin_n into_o righteousness_n out_o of_o god_n wrath_n into_o his_o well-pleased_n favour_n out_o of_o cursednesse_n into_o blessedness_n out_o of_o death_n into_o life_n for_o when_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o in_o the_o place_n thereof_o come_v righteousness_n in_o the_o place_n of_o wrath_n reconciliation_n and_o grace_n and_o free_a and_o well-pleased_n favour_n in_o the_o place_n of_o death_n life_n and_o in_o the_o place_n of_o damnation_n salvation_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o other_o four_o fruit_n or_o effect_n declare_v the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n the_o three_o main_a point_n show_v the_o majejestie_n conscience_n the_o three_o effect_n be_v peace_n and_o loy_n in_o the_o conscience_n and_o utility_n of_o justification_n be_v that_o whereas_o the_o want_n or_o the_o ignorance_n of_o it_o be_v the_o loss_n of_o all_o true_a peace_n and_o joy_n in_o god_n so_o the_o right_a knowledge_n and_o apprehension_n thereof_o be_v the_o lively_a spring_n of_o joy_n and_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n burst_v forth_o into_o a_o joyful_a confession_n and_o glorify_v of_o god_n both_o in_o heart_n and_o tongue_n see_v this_o be_v that_o sweet_a song_n of_o mary_n luke_n 1._o 46_o 47._o where_o she_o say_v my_o soul_n magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o my_o spirit_n rejoice_v in_o god_n my_o saviour_n for_o see_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v in_o this_o life_n so_o great_a that_o all_o our_o righteousness_n be_v as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n if_o we_o know_v not_o assure_o that_o by_o this_o glory_n of_o justification_n all_o our_o sin_n which_o simple_o of_o themselves_o as_o the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n god_n so_o clothe_v be_v quite_o and_o clean_o abolish_v from_o before_o he_o and_o that_o we_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n we_o can_v have_v but_o rather_o do_v disannul_v that_o peace_n and_o great_a joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a that_o justification_n by_o such_o perfect_a abolish_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n from_o before_o god_n and_o free_a make_v as_o so_o perfect_o rigteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n do_v hereby_o bring_v unto_o we_o for_o which_o the_o gospel_n be_v express_o call_v joyful_a news_n from_o heaven_n without_o which_o joy_n we_o be_v not_o sure_a that_o we_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n which_o be_v sin_n and_o death_n but_o by_o this_o joy_n the_o faithful_a soul_n the_o true_a bride_n of_o christ_n may_v feel_v itself_o to_o be_v enter_v with_o christ_n into_o the_o eride-chamber_n which_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o whosoever_o in_o these_o thing_n serve_v christ_n be_v accept_v unto_o god_n and_o be_v approve_v of_o man_n rom_n 14._o 17._o 18._o but_o if_o thou_o ask_v how_o 17_o rom._n 14_o 17_o thou_o may_v attain_v so_o great_a righteousness_n as_o may_v bring_v such_o peace_n and_o joy_n the_o apostle_n answer_v that_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a by_o faith_n we_o be_v so_o complete_o righteous_a and_o become_v so_o just_a and_o save_v that_o have_v no_o need_n of_o any_o work_n hereunto_o at_o all_o but_o through_o faith_n only_o obtain_v true_a righteousness_n sufficient_o we_o have_v peace_n towards_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n rom._n 5._o 1._o for_o see_v only_a sin_n do_v breed_v displeasure_n between_o 1._o rom._n 5._o 1._o sola_fw-la pe_fw-es cata_fw-la simultâ—tem_fw-la pariant_fw-la â—â—st_n vaâ—ex_fw-la impiâ—s_fw-la peâ—ateribus_fw-la etc._n etc._n phil._n 1_o 7._o incredibi'e_a gaudiuâ—_n marlo_n in_o rom._n 5._o 1._o god_n and_o man_n after_o that_o of_o ungodliness_n and_o sinner_n we_o be_v make_v just_a and_o righteous_a from_o hence_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o forthwith_o true_a peace_n do_v present_o arise_v and_o this_o peace_n that_o be_v to_o say_v quietness_n and_o tranquillity_n of_o mind_n and_o security_n of_o conscience_n which_o do_v pass_v all_o understanding_n phil._n 4._o 7._o and_o do_v breed_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a incredible_a and_o wonderful_a joy_n indeed_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o fail_v in_o work_n terrifi_v the_o conscience_n oppress_v it_o with_o fear_n and_o heaviness_n of_o spirit_n and_o pluck_v it_o from_o the_o assurance_n of_o righteousness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o goodness_n 3._o luth._o gal._n 4._o 2_o 3._o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o suffer_v the_o law_n in_o any_o case_n to_o bear_v rule_n in_o our_o conscience_n especial_o see_v it_o cost_v christ_n so_o great_a a_o price_n to_o deliver_v the_o conscience_n from_o the_o schoolmaster-like_a slavery_n of_o the_o law_n let_v the_o godly_a learn_v therefore_o that_o the_o law_n and_o christ_n be_v conscience_n why_o the_o law_n be_v not_o to_o bear_v rule_n in_o the_o conscience_n two_o contrary_a thing_n whereof_o the_o one_o can_v abide_v the_o other_o for_o when_o christ_n be_v present_a the_o law_n may_v in_o no_o case_n rule_v but_o must_v depart_v out_o of_o the_o conscience_n 22._o idem_fw-la in_o gal._n 5_o 22._o and_o leave_v the_o bed_n which_o be_v so_o straight_o that_o it_o can_v hold_v two_o as_o esay_n say_v and_o give_v place_n only_o to_o christ_n let_v he_o only_o reign_v in_o righteousness_n in_o peace_n in_o joy_n and_o life_n that_o the_o conscience_n may_v sleep_v and_o repose_v it_o selse_a in_o christ_n the_o bridegroom_n bosom_n without_o any_o feel_n of_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n for_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n spirit_n be_v not_o only_a love_n but_o also_o joy_n etc._n
etc._n gal._n 5._o 22._o this_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o of_o the_o bride_n that_o be_v to_o say_v sweet_a cogitation_n of_o christ_n wholesome_a exhortation_n pleasant_a song_n and_o psalm_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n whereby_o the_o godly_a do_v instruct_v stir_v up_o and_o refresh_v themselves_o therefore_o god_n love_v not_o heaviness_n and_o dulness_n why_o heaviness_n must_v be_v abandon_v and_o why_o of_o spirit_n he_o hate_v uncomsorrable_a doctrine_n heavy_a and_o sorrowful_a cogitation_n and_o love_v cheerful_a heart_n for_o therefore_o have_v he_o send_v his_o son_n not_o to_o oppress_v we_o with_o heaviness_n and_o sorrow_n but_o to_o cheer_v up_o our_o soul_n in_o he_o mark_v what_o great_a joy_n all_o the_o prophet_n do_v prophesy_v of_o and_o even_o extort_v at_o our_o hand_n for_o the_o first_o come_v of_o christ_n so_o do_v the_o psalm_n so_o do_v christ_n and_o so_o do_v his_o apostle_n not_o only_o exhort_v we_o but_o even_o command_v we_o to_o rejoice_v rejoice_v thou_o daughter_n of_o zion_n be_v joyful_a thou_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n 5._o â—ach_n 5._o for_o behold_v thy_o king_n come_v to_o thou_o again_o for_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o come_n rejoice_v you_o heaven_n for_o the_o 23._o esay_n 44._o 12_o 23._o lord_n have_v do_v it_o shout_n you_o low_o part_n of_o the_o earth_n burst_v forth_o into_o praise_n you_o mountain_n why_o what_o be_v do_v and_o wherefore_o must_v there_o be_v such_o great_a joy_n for_o i_o have_v put_v away_o thy_o sin_n as_o darkness_n and_o thy_o transgression_n as_o a_o mist_n and_o thus_o have_v the_o lord_n redeem_v jacob_n and_o will_v be_v glorify_v in_o israel_n and_o albeit_o we_o 4._o luth._o seâ—m_fw-la in_o phil._n 4._o 4._o fall_v sometime_o into_o sin_n which_o by_o nature_n bring_v sadness_n and_o sorrow_n with_o they_o yet_o forasmuch_o as_o they_o can_v bring_v so_o much_o hurt_v as_o christ_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o bring_v power_n of_o abolish_n they_o with_o profit_n and_o safety_n joy_n in_o the_o lord_n ought_v always_o to_o have_v the_o first_o place_n with_o we_o and_o far_o to_o overcome_v the_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n that_o come_v by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n hence_o do_v the_o true_o faithful_a soul_n the_o bride_n of_o christ_n burst_v forth_o into_o this_o ecstasy_n say_v i_o will_v great_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o my_o god_n why_o because_o he_o have_v clothe_v i_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n what_o garment_n be_v those_o he_o have_v cover_v i_o with_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n he_o have_v deck_v 10._o esay_n 61._o 10._o i_o as_o a_o bride_n tire_v herself_o with_o her_o jewel_n esay_n 61._o 10._o and_o hereupon_o say_v luther_n beholdhow_n for_o this_o knowledge_n 13._o luth._o in_o gal._n 3._o 13._o and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n to_o come_v the_o saint_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n rejoice_v more_o than_o we_o now_o do_v when_o he_o be_v so_o comfortable_o reveal_v and_o exhibit_v unto_o we_o indeed_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v that_o this_o benefit_n of_o christ_n the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n be_v a_o inestimable_a treasure_n but_o we_o conceive_v not_o thereby_o such_o a_o full_a joy_n of_o spirit_n as_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n do_v hereof_o it_o come_v that_o they_o especial_o paul_n do_v so_o plentiful_o set_v forth_o and_o so_o diligent_o teach_v the_o article_n of_o justification_n for_o this_o be_v the_o proper_a office_n of_o a_o apostle_n and_o of_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n and_o benefit_n gospel_n the_o proper_a office_n of_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o work_n of_o this_o joy_n and_o therefore_o do_v s._n paul_n define_v a_o minister_n to_o be_v but_o a_o help_n to_o the_o people_n joy_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 24._o when_o such_o a_o rejoice_v 24._o 2_o cor_n 1._o 24._o faith_n possess_v the_o heart_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v so_o receive_v indeed_o then_o god_n appear_v sweet_a and_o altogether_o love_v neither_o feel_v the_o heart_n any_o thing_n but_o the_o favour_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n it_o stand_v with_o a_o bold_a and_o strong_a confidence_n 4._o luth._o serm_n in_o phil._n 4._o 4._o it_o fear_v not_o lest_o any_o evil_a come_v unto_o it_o it_o be_v quiet_a from_o all_o fear_n of_o displeasure_n be_v merry_a and_o glad_a of_o so_o incomparable_a grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n give_v unto_o it_o free_o and_o most_o abundant_o in_o christ_n wherefore_o there_o must_v needs_o forthwith_o proceed_v from_o such_o a_o faith_n love_n joy_n peace_n gladness_n give_v of_o thanks_o praise_n and_o a_o certain_a marvellous_a delight_n in_o god_n as_o in_o a_o most_o dear_a and_o favourable_a father_n which_o deal_v so_o fatherly_a with_o we_o and_o pour_v forth_o his_o gift_n so_o plentiful_o and_o in_o so_o great_a measure_n upon_o they_o also_o which_o do_v not_o deserve_v they_o behold_v of_o such_o joy_n paul_n speak_v here_o which_o â—ruly_a where_o it_o be_v there_o can_v be_v no_o place_n for_o sin_n or_o fear_v of_o death_n or_o hell_n yea_o nothing_o be_v there_o but_o a_o joyful_a quiet_a and_o omnipotent_a trust_n in_o god_n and_o in_o his_o favour_n wherefore_o it_o be_v call_v joy_n not_o in_o gold_n silver_z delight_n sing_v health_n knowledge_n wisdom_n power_n glory_n friendship_n favour_n no_o nor_o in_o work_n holiness_n and_o such_o like_a but_o joy_n in_o the_o lord_n wherefore_o paul_n speak_v say_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v phil._n 4._o 4._o and_o peter_n 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o testify_v that_o the_o faithful_a by_o believe_v do_v rejoice_v 8._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a for_o in_o this_o righteousness_n wherein_o i_o be_o make_v passive_o righteous_a i_o galat._n luther_n argument_n in_o galat._n have_v no_o sin_n no_o fear_n no_o sting_n of_o conscience_n no_o care_n of_o death_n for_o where_o christ_n be_v true_o see_v indeed_o there_o must_v needs_o be_v full_a and_o perfect_a joy_n in_o the_o lord_n wherefore_o if_o any_o man_n feel_v himself_o oppress_v with_o 20._o luther_n in_o gal._n 2._o 20._o heaviness_n and_o anguish_n of_o heart_n he_o must_v not_o impute_v it_o unto_o christ_n although_o it_o come_v under_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n but_o unto_o the_o devil_n who_o oftentimes_o come_v under_o the_o colour_n of_o christ_n and_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n for_o if_o there_o be_v any_o fear_n or_o any_o grief_n of_o conscience_n it_o be_v a_o token_n that_o this_o passive_a heart_n the_o cause_n of_o fear_n and_o sadness_n of_o heart_n righteousness_n wherewith_o i_o be_o free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a be_v withdraw_v that_o grace_n be_v hide_v and_o christ_n be_v darken_v out_o of_o sight_n wherefore_o we_o must_v 7._o luther_n in_o serm_n of_o the_o lose_a sheep_n in_o gal._n 4._o 7._o fight_v against_o sadness_n and_o heaviness_n of_o spirit_n cause_v by_o the_o law_n and_o give_v no_o place_n to_o the_o devil_n who_o will_v by_o the_o law_n break_v up_o the_o bride-chamber_n of_o christ_n and_o thrust_v himself_o into_o his_o place_n that_o be_v take_v away_o from_o the_o conscience_n her_o joy_n and_o comfort_n whereby_o he_o may_v not_o be_v able_a cheerful_o to_o lift_v up_o his_o heart_n and_o head_n before_o god_n ever_o remember_v that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n into_o which_o we_o by_o our_o effectual_a call_n be_v translate_v as_o the_o bride_n of_o christ_n into_o his_o bride-chamber_n be_v righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14._o 17._o spirit_n rom._n 14._o 17._o four_o effect_v good_a judgement_n &_o right_o discern_v of_o all_o spirit_n the_o four_o effect_n or_o fruit_n declare_v the_o utility_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v that_o it_o work_v a_o good_a judgement_n and_o right_o discern_v of_o all_o religion_n work_n and_o worship_n to_o the_o utter_a overthrow_v of_o all_o superstition_n sect_n and_o schism_n and_o do_v reduce_v people_n from_o their_o contentious_a and_o dangerous_a by-path_n and_o do_v rectify_v their_o blind_a legal_a zeal_n mention_v rom._n 10._o 3._o 3._o rom._n 10._o 3._o decline_a to_o sundry_a sect_n and_o contentious_a opinion_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o pure_a and_o sincere_a worship_n of_o god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o one_o faith_n only_o and_o one_o baptism_n ephes_n 4._o 2._o to_o 6._o unto_o which_o they_o 6._o ephes_n 4._o 2._o to_o 6._o can_v be_v win_v but_o by_o understand_v the_o excellency_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o how_o complete_a they_o be_v make_v by_o it_o alone_o before_o god_n colos_n 2._o 10._o but_o will_v be_v carry_v 10._o colos_n 2._o 10._o away_o
with_o self-deceiving_a and_o appear_a zeal_n of_o god_n as_o s._n paul_n testify_v say_v i_o bear_v they_o record_v they_o have_v the_o zeal_n of_o god_n why_o what_o be_v the_o zeal_n of_o god_n which_o they_o have_v that_o be_v first_o for_o matter_n not_o follow_v now_o as_o in_o ancient_a time_n their_o own_o invention_n and_o false_a worship_n of_o gross_a idolatry_n but_o now_o zealous_o follow_v the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n even_o the_o work_n of_o god_n own_o law_n rom._n 9_o 31._o 32._o and_o second_o for_o end_n 32._o rom._n 9_o 31_o 32._o aim_v at_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n why_o what_o be_v more_o to_o be_v desire_v yes_o but_o it_o be_v not_o according_a to_o knowledge_n why_o but_o they_o want_v no_o knowledge_n as_o we_o may_v see_v grant_v by_o paul_n himself_o rom._n 2._o 17._o to_o 20._o and_o rom._n 4._o rom._n 2._o 17._o to_o 20._o and_o 9_o 4._o 9_o 4._o for_o they_o know_v the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o how_o often_o any_o word_n of_o moment_n be_v repeat_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o genesis_n to_o the_o end_n of_o malachy_n true_o but_o yet_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o one_o main_a point_n by_o which_o knowledge_n justification_n the_o heart_n and_o life_n of_o all_o knowledge_n they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o all_o for_o they_o only_o know_v not_o free_a justification_n which_o be_v the_o form_n soul_n heart_n and_o life_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n because_o that_o alone_o give_v both_o unto_o god_n and_o unto_o christ_n their_o full_a glory_n for_o so_o it_o follow_v in_o paul_n for_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n do_v go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n for_o because_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n dare_v not_o think_v righteousness_n the_o ground_n of_o the_o establish_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n of_o any_o fellowship_n and_o communion_n with_o god_n without_o a_o righteousness_n therefore_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n free_o and_o complete_o wrought_v upon_o they_o by_o god_n must_v needs_o go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n that_o be_v to_o win_v and_o retain_v the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n by_o their_o fervency_n of_o good_a work_n and_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n in_o do_v his_o law_n and_o when_o this_o blind_a affection_n of_o false-doing_a god_n will_v do_v reign_v in_o man_n be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o excellency_n and_o full_a and_o true_a do_v of_o god_n will_v in_o free_a justification_n then_o they_o desire_v by_o some_o notorious_a zealous_a good_a work_n to_o outpass_a the_o ordinary_a course_n and_o roadway_n of_o walk_v every_o man_n within_o the_o limit_n of_o his_o vocation_n do_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o same_o comfortable_o and_o faithful_o to_o god_n glory_n in_o win_v and_o zeal_n blind_a and_o rash_a zeal_n profit_v his_o neighbour_n but_o out-starting_a other_o will_v have_v some_o singular_a zealous_a work_n to_o win_v and_o retain_v the_o say_a love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n towards_o they_o hence_o flow_v the_o superstitious_a invention_n of_o popery_n hence_o come_v the_o rash_a zeal_n of_o the_o brownist_n hence_o come_v the_o blind_a holiness_n of_o familist_n hence_o come_v the_o paint_a zeal_n and_o holiness_n of_o anabaptist_n little_o differ_v in_o truth_n from_o papist_n they_o do_v so_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n of_o holy_a duty_n and_o work_n but_o that_o encroach_a and_o return_v near_o to_o judaisme_n they_o keep_v themselves_o close_o as_o they_o think_v to_o the_o moral_a law_n of_o perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o so_o likewise_o of_o all_o other_o sect_n and_o religion_n and_o of_o all_o other_o ape-saint_n and_o peacock-christians_a as_o luther_n true_o call_v they_o whatsoever_o be_v ignorant_a of_o free_a justification_n but_o when_o they_o come_v by_o true_a faith_n to_o see_v right_o into_o free_a justification_n how_o utter_o their_o sin_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n be_v free_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n and_o how_o perfect_o and_o complete_o holy_a and_o righteous_a they_o be_v make_v free_o without_o work_n and_o what_o a_o full_a entrance_n there_o be_v hereby_o into_o the_o full_a favour_n of_o god_n peace_n and_o joy_n of_o conscience_n and_o to_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o glorious_a benefit_n of_o the_o gospel_n then_o they_o begin_v to_o say_v here_o be_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o whither_o shall_v we_o go_v then_o they_o begin_v to_o see_v that_o god_n have_v place_v they_o in_o their_o vocation_n for_o they_o thereby_o to_o practice_v and_o testify_v their_o thankfulness_n for_o those_o free-given_a benefit_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o do_v make_v they_o so_o complete_a before_o god_n and_o therefore_o they_o care_v for_o nothing_o but_o to_o keep_v themselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o their_o vocation_n and_o to_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o same_o faithful_o and_o zealous_o to_o god_n glory_n in_o benefit_v their_o neighbour_n and_o thus_o they_o serve_v god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n of_o faith_n when_o all_o the_o world_n run_v awhoring_a after_o their_o own_o invention_n both_o of_o false-supposed_a true_a worship_n and_o also_o of_o do_v their_o vocation_n in_o a_o false_a manner_n and_o therefore_o do_v luther_n true_o say_v thus_o of_o this_o powerful_a operation_n and_o effect_n 20._o luth._o in_o gal._n 2._o 20._o of_o free_a justification_n wherefore_o i_o say_v as_o i_o have_v oftentimes_o say_v that_o there_o be_v no_o remedy_n against_o sect_n or_o power_n to_o resist_v sect_n the_o only_a remedy_n against_o all_o sect_n they_o but_o this_o only_a article_n of_o christian_a righteousness_n if_o we_o lose_v this_o article_n it_o be_v impossible_a for_o we_o to_o withstand_v any_o error_n or_o sect_n as_o we_o may_v see_v at_o this_o day_n in_o the_o fantastical_a spirit_n the_o anabaptist_n and_o such_o like_a who_o be_v fall_v away_o from_o this_o article_n of_o free_a justification_n will_v never_o cease_v to_o fall_v err_v and_o seduce_v other_o until_o they_o come_v to_o the_o fullness_n of_o all_o iniquity_n except_o they_o be_v reduce_v home_o to_o rest_v only_o in_o free_a justification_n for_o while_o this_o doctrine_n pacify_v and_o quiet_v 16._o luth._o in_o verse_n 16._o the_o conscience_n remain_v pure_a and_o uncorrupt_a christian_n be_v make_v judge_n over_o all_o kind_n of_o doctrine_n work-monger_n idem_fw-la in_o chap._n 1._o 4._o the_o danger_n of_o work-monger_n whereby_o a_o light_n be_v open_v and_o a_o sound_a judgement_n be_v give_v unto_o we_o so_o as_o we_o may_v most_o certain_o and_o free_o judge_v of_o all_o kind_n of_o life_n whereby_o we_o easy_o discern_v all_o such_o sect_n as_o trust_v rely_v and_o hang_v upon_o their_o work_n to_o be_v wicked_a and_o pernicious_a whereby_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n wrath_n against_o sin_n and_o christ_n work_n and_o do_n be_v not_o only_o deface_v but_o also_o utter_o take_v away_o and_o our_o own_o advance_a and_o establish_v yea_o upon_o faith_n alone_o of_o free_a justification_n by_o christ_n follow_v a_o most_o certain_a knowledge_n and_o understanding_n a_o most_o joyful_a conscience_n and_o a_o true_a judgement_n of_o every_o 28._o chap._n 3._o 28._o kind_n of_o life_n and_o of_o all_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o for_o they_o which_o know_v and_o understand_v it_o can_v judge_v of_o faith_n they_o can_v discern_v a_o true_a fear_n from_o a_o false_a fear_n they_o 23._o chap._n 3._o 23._o can_v judge_v of_o all_o inward_a affection_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o discern_v all_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o if_o we_o stick_v to_o this_o anchor-hold_a of_o the_o true_a manner_n of_o free_a justification_n both_o the_o pope_n and_o satan_n shall_v be_v put_v to_o flight_n because_o where_o this_o knowledge_n of_o free-iustification_n be_v retain_v and_o this_o doctrine_n preach_v all_o heresy_n and_o sect_n be_v easy_o overthrow_v five_o the_o lay_v out_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o free_a â—â—ill_n five_o effect_v it_o root_v up_o covetousness_n the_o root_n of_o all_o â—â—ill_n justification_n work_v also_o this_o powerful_a effect_n namely_o it_o be_v the_o only_a mean_n to_o eradicate_v and_o utter_o root_v out_o that_o inbred_a original_a corruption_n call_v covetousness_n the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o the_o love_n of_o all_o vain_a pomp_n and_o earthly_a riches_n so_o deep_o root_v and_o inward_o infect_v the_o heart_n that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o seison_v with_o some_o feel_n of_o the_o worth_n of_o the_o heavenly_a riches_n the_o natural_a man_n in_o the_o dead_a faith_n be_v violent_o carry_v upon_o the_o least_o occasion_n for_o a_o little_a lucre_n not_o only_o to_o break_v all_o law_n both_o of_o god_n and_o man_n but_o also_o to_o betray_v himself_o his_o soul_n his_o
then_o beside_o this_o renew_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o this_o heavenly_a righteousness_n and_o life_n menward_n 2_o to_o menward_n there_o arise_v in_o they_o also_o by_o this_o new_a birth_n to_o menward_n a_o new_a light_n and_o a_o new_a flame_n there_o arise_v in_o they_o new_a and_o holy_a affection_n as_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n true_a say_v assure_a hope_n etc._n etc._n there_o begin_v in_o they_o also_o a_o new_a will_n and_o this_o be_v to_o put_v on_o christ_n true_o and_o according_a to_o the_o gospel_n now_o when_o we_o have_v first_o by_o faith_n inward_o put_v on_o christ_n as_o a_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n then_o christian_n a_o threefold_a respect_n of_o a_o christian_n do_v we_o put_v he_o on_o outward_o as_o the_o apparel_n of_o example_n and_o imitation_n thus_o must_v every_o true_a christian_a be_v consider_v in_o a_o threefold_a respect_n first_o what_o he_o be_v with_o god_n or_o before_o god_n second_o what_o he_o be_v with_o himself_o or_o to_o his_o feel_n and_o three_o what_o he_o be_v to_o his_o neighbour_n first_o with_o god_n or_o before_o god_n he_o be_v the_o woman_n clothe_v with_o the_o sun_n that_o be_v shine_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o every_o way_n full_a and_o complete_a want_v nothing_o by_o reason_n of_o justification_n second_o with_o himself_o and_o to_o his_o own_o sense_n and_o feeling_n he_o be_v like_o one_o of_o those_o ancient_a heal_v leper_n under_o the_o old_a law_n heal_v indeed_o but_o have_v the_o remnant_n of_o the_o old_a scurf_n to_o rub_v off_o by_o sanctification_n three_o with_o his_o neighbour_n he_o be_v like_o one_o of_o those_o hot_a coal_n of_o the_o altar_n burn_v with_o the_o holy_a fire_n of_o zeal_n and_o cast_v out_o the_o light_n and_o heat_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n to_o the_o heat_n of_o other_o again_o it_o be_v the_o joyful_a knowledge_n of_o justification_n 10._o luth._o in_o gâ—â—_n 3._o 10._o which_o make_v a_o man_n of_o a_o corrupt_a bad_a tree_n to_o become_v a_o good_a â—ree_n first_o perfect_o good_a to_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n by_o justification_n and_o so_o bring_v forth_o the_o good_a fruit_n 18._o in_o gal._n 2._o 18._o to_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n of_o sanctification_n for_o christian_n be_v not_o make_v righteous_a in_o do_v righteous_a thing_n but_o be_v first_o free_o make_v righteous_a by_o faith_n in_o christ_n than_o they_o do_v righteous_a thing_n so_o that_o good_a work_n ought_v to_o be_v do_v not_o as_o the_o cause_n but_o as_o the_o fruit_n of_o oâ—e_n free_o make_v righteous_a and_o when_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a than_o we_o can_v but_o do_v they_o for_o after_o that_o a_o man_n be_v once_o justify_v and_o possess_v christ_n by_o faith_n and_o know_v that_o he_o be_v righteousness_n and_o life_n doubtless_o he_o will_v not_o be_v idle_a but_o as_o a_o good_a tree_n he_o will_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n for_o the_o believe_a man_n that_o be_v the_o justify_v man_n have_v the_o holy_a ghost_n give_v he_o as_o it_o be_v show_v before_o to_o dwell_v in_o he_o but_o where_o the_o holy_a ghost_n dwell_v he_o will_v not_o suffer_v a_o man_n to_o be_v idle_a but_o stir_v he_o up_o to_o all_o exercise_n of_o piety_n and_o godliness_n then_o i_o do_v indeed_o good_a work_n i_o love_v god_n i_o pray_v and_o give_v thanks_o to_o he_o i_o exercise_v charity_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n therefore_o weighty_a be_v that_o say_n of_o christ_n either_o make_v the_o tree_n good_a and_o the_o fruit_n mâ—nistâ—â—â—_n matt._n 12._o â—3_n the_o â—iâ—â—_n of_o the_o mâ—nistâ—â—â—_n good_a or_o else_o make_v the_o tree_n evil_a and_o the_o fruit_n evil_a that_o be_v let_v the_o minister_n chief_a aim_n be_v to_o fill_v the_o people_n heart_n with_o joy_n that_o they_o be_v free_o make_v perfect_o good_a tree_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n by_o justification_n and_o the_o people_n be_v sure_a that_o they_o be_v first_o such_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n indeed_o or_o else_o they_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o have_v but_o little_a good_a fruit_n by_o sanctification_n some_o deâ—â—_n homil._n oâ—â—_n aâ—nes_n deâ—â—_n choack-peare_n peradventure_o that_o may_v look_v fair_a without_o but_o be_v all_o rot_a within_o again_o the_o joyful_a knowledge_n of_o justification_n be_v the_o receive_n of_o the_o most_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n by_o which_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n 2_o peter_n 1._o 4._o the_o very_a forgetfulness_n of_o which_o precious_a 4._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 4._o promise_n namely_o that_o we_o be_v purge_v or_o make_v clean_o from_o our_o old_a sin_n be_v as_o peter_n say_v the_o cause_n 9_o 8._o 9_o of_o all_o idle_a unfruitful_a and_o blind_a profess_v of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 8_o 9_o for_o this_o joyful_a and_o sunnâ—_n justification_n be_v as_o the_o bâ—anâ—â—â—_n of_o â—â—e_z sunnâ—_n glorious_a benefit_n of_o justification_n be_v the_o bright_a beam_n solis_fw-la justitiae_fw-la of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n sun_n justification_n iâ—_n aâ—_n the_o beam_n oâ—_n the_o sun_n christ_n jesus_n and_o shine_v into_o our_o dark_a heart_n do_v sanctify_v and_o regenerate_v we_o to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n again_o even_o as_o the_o sun_n beam_n shine_v upon_o silver_n or_o upon_o a_o clear_a lookingglass_n do_v cause_n the_o very_a silver_n or_o glass_n itself_o to_o cast_v forth_o some_o glimmer_a beam_n and_o this_o paul_n testify_v say_v that_o the_o ministration_n of_o righteousness_n do_v so_o exceed_v in_o glory_n that_o we_o behold_v as_o in_o a_o mirror_n or_o lookingglass_n this_o glory_n of_o god_n with_o open_a face_n be_v change_v into_o the_o same_o image_n from_o glory_n to_o glory_n as_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n whereupon_o s._n john_n direct_o say_v thus_o my_o little_a child_n let_v no_o man_n 7._o 1_o joh._n 3._o 7._o deceive_v you_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n active_o that_o be_v do_v cast_v 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a_o counterfeit_a faith_n difference_n between_o a_o true_a and_o counterfeit_a faith_n faith_n and_o a_o true_a faith_n the_o counterfeit_a faith_n be_v that_o which_o hear_v of_o god_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o all_o the_o mystery_n of_o his_o incarnation_n and_o our_o redemption_n which_o also_o apprehend_v and_o bear_v away_o those_o thing_n which_o it_o hear_v yea_o and_o can_v talk_v goodly_a thereof_o and_o yet_o there_o remain_v nothing_o else_o in_o they_o but_o ignorance_n of_o the_o worth_n and_o excellency_n of_o christ_n benefit_n yea_o none_o be_v so_o blind_a as_o such_o as_o god_n testify_v by_o his_o prophet_n say_v who_o so_o blind_a as_o my_o servant_n esay_n 42._o 19_o 20._o whereby_o there_o remain_v nothing_o else_o 20._o esay_n 42._o 19_o 20._o in_o the_o heart_n but_o naked_a opinion_n and_o a_o bare_a sound_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o it_o neither_o renew_v or_o change_v the_o heart_n it_o make_v not_o a_o new_a man_n but_o leave_v he_o in_o 13._o id._n in_o 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