seek_v to_o procure_v and_o 1._o have_v a_o sense_n of_o feeling_n and_o so_o a_o knowledge_n and_o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o sin_n 2._o to_o have_v a_o loathe_n leave_v and_o forsake_v of_o the_o same_o 3._o to_o have_v a_o resolution_n and_o firm_a prosecution_n of_o it_o and_o a_o new_a course_n of_o lâ—fe_n and_o holy_a live_n as_o be_v before_o declare_v in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o the_o godfather_n vow_v and_o promise_v at_o the_o font._n 18._o how_o be_v a_o sonâ—e_z of_o sin_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o grace_n give_v of_o god_n obtain_v by_o prayer_n and_o consideration_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n which_o be_v our_o holiness_n and_o so_o we_o may_v proceed_v thence_o 1._o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v look_v into_o the_o glass_n of_o the_o law_n wherein_o be_v see_v god_n â—_o purity_n our_o sanctity_n require_v our_o sin_n and_o so_o ugly_a deformity_n 2._o to_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o that_o hateful_a monster_n sin_n thereby_o to_o obtain_v remission_n and_o forgiveness_n and_o deliverance_n from_o the_o same_o 19_o how_o be_v the_o lothe_n of_o sin_n best_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o consider_v 1._o the_o ugliness_n and_o deformity_n thereof_o in_o god_n sight_n 2._o the_o ugliness_n and_o deformity_n of_o our_o soul_n thereby_o make_v abominable_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o like_o the_o devil_n 3._o the_o loss_n wosustaine_v thereby_o as_o the_o blot_n out_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o our_o â—oules_n 4._o the_o impurity_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o soul_n defile_v by_o sin_n make_v a_o cage_n of_o unclean_a bird_n 5._o the_o â—ate_z of_o god_n against_o sin_n who_o eye_n can_v behold_v no_o evil_n 6._o the_o loathe_n wherewith_o god_n loathe_v a_o sinner_n and_o his_o action_n that_o be_v so_o contraâ—y_o to_o his_o pure_a nature_n pollute_v and_o unclean_a 7._o the_o end_n of_o sin_n shame_n misery_n and_o confusion_n which_o may_v well_o move_v â—s_n to_o the_o leave_v loathe_v hate_v and_o forsake_v the_o same_o as_o so_o â—oule_a a_o monster_n that_o god_n much_o hate_v 20._o how_o may_v that_o godly_a resolution_n be_v best_a wrought_v and_o confirm_v in_o we_o by_o consider_v 1._o the_o promise_n of_o god_n to_o the_o penitent_a and_o godly_a person_n 2._o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n require_v it_o 3._o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n allure_a we_o to_o he_o 4._o the_o example_n of_o mercy_n in_o sinner_n receive_v to_o grace_n to_o their_o comfort_n and_o felicity_n as_o of_o mary_n magdelâ—ne_n penitent_a thief_n david_n peter_n etc._n etc._n 5._o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n against_o impenitent_a sinner_n denounce_v 6._o all_o the_o action_n and_o work_n of_o god_n as_o iâ—_n be_v persuade_v we_o to_o a_o new_a obedience_n 7._o the_o unprofitablenesse_n shortness_n and_o contemptiblenesse_n yea_o endless_a shame_n of_o sin_n 8._o the_o fruit_n of_o conversion_n to_o god_n holiness_n and_o honour_n joy_n comfort_n and_o peace_n hereby_o and_o here_o obtain_v endless_a glory_n and_o eternity_n of_o reward_n hereafter_o in_o the_o love_n favour_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o a_o constant_a resolution_n yea_o prosecution_n of_o so_o happy_a a_o new_a a_o course_n intend_v and_o perseverance_n to_o the_o end_n 21._o how_o be_v the_o preparation_n by_o faith_n by_o examine_v the_o truth_n and_o lively_a operation_n thereof_o to_o the_o save_n and_o adore_v the_o soul_n by_o 1._o the_o ground_n thereof_o the_o rock_n christ._n 2._o the_o steadfastness_n there_o of_o without_o waver_v 3._o the_o fruit_n and_o â—ffâ—cts_n thereof_o in_o our_o repentance_n begin_v and_o perfect_v love_n to_o god_n in_o praise_n and_o thankfulness_n love_n to_o man_n in_o charity_n and_o forgiveness_n 22._o what_o be_v faith_n the_o evidence_n and_o assurance_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v but_o hope_v for_o and_o so_o in_o particular_a of_o the_o mercy_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n make_v to_o we_o in_o christ_n express_v in_o his_o word_n and_o confirm_v in_o the_o sacrament_n the_o seal_n of_o grace_n the_o ground_n whereof_o be_v christ_n the_o rock_n and_o head_n corner_n stone_n on_o which_o the_o church_n be_v build_v and_o whence_o it_o be_v so_o firm_a that_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o prevail_v against_o it_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v neither_o height_n nor_o depth_n principality_n nor_o power_n life_n nor_o death_n thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v be_v able_a to_o remove_v we_o from_o it_o or_o the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o the_o same_o 23._o how_o be_v repentance_n the_o fruit_n of_o it_o as_o that_o be_v indeed_o the_o root_n and_o beginning_n of_o all_o goodness_n in_o we_o and_o also_o yield_v at_o last_o perfection_n to_o the_o same_o as_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n be_v found_v in_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n mercy_n and_o grace_n receive_v by_o faith_n repentance_n so_o begin_v continue_v and_o perfect_v by_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o so_o also_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n begin_v in_o faith_n of_o god_n for_o who_o sake_n we_o love_v our_o neighbour_n and_o in_o the_o same_o faith_n yield_v he_o our_o lord_n his_o honour_n and_o obedience_n thus_o faith_n form_v in_o we_o all_o virtue_n and_o grace_n as_o the_o same_o testify_v the_o truth_n of_o our_o faith_n 24._o how_o be_v this_o excellency_n of_o faith_n see_v excellent_o describe_v in_o nine_o and_o ten_o to_o the_o hebrew_n where_o show_v to_o be_v the_o root_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o the_o excellent_a grace_n of_o god_n as_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o all_o holy_a man_n and_o saint_n on_o earth_n the_o ornament_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o to_o we_o even_o all_o in_o all_o for_o godliness_n so_o by_o 1._o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n 1._o the_o father_n see_v the_o promise_n afar_o off_o 2._o we_o see_v god_n and_o 3._o look_v up_o towards_o heaven_n 2._o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n we_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o his_o mercy_n and_o merit_n and_o apply_v they_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o be_v ready_a and_o prompt_a to_o all_o good_a work_n 3._o the_o heart_n of_o faith_n we_o believe_v and_o conceive_v christ_n lay_v hold_v on_o the_o promise_n 4._o the_o tongue_n of_o faith_n we_o praise_v god_n and_o make_v a_o godly_a confession_n 5._o the_o foot_n of_o faith_n enoch_n walk_v with_o god_n and_o we_o come_v to_o his_o holy_a temple_n and_o walk_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o by_o this_o faith_n as_o by_o a_o hand_n receive_v christ_n in_o the_o sacrament_n and_o a_o mouth_n feed_v on_o he_o and_o a_o stomach_n or_o digestive_a faculty_n take_v he_o to_o our_o soul_n we_o be_v nourish_v by_o he_o and_o turn_v by_o his_o power_n into_o one_o substance_n body_n flesh_n and_o blood_n with_o he_o make_v flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n bone_n of_o his_o bone_n and_o in_o he_o acceptable_a to_o god_n 25._o how_o be_v this_o faith_n see_v work_v by_o love_n in_o our_o yield_v all_o honour_n and_o praise_n to_o god_n with_o thanks_o for_o his_o benefit_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o commandment_n in_o our_o yield_a due_a respect_n to_o our_o neighbour_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o perfect_a charity_n and_o peace_n with_o all_o man_n 26._o how_o then_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n in_o general_n to_o yield_v all_o honour_n love_n obedience_n and_o duty_n as_o it_o be_v express_v in_o the_o commandment_n and_o first_o table_n especial_o in_o particular_a in_o respect_n have_v to_o this_o sacrament_n and_o the_o receive_n thereof_o 1._o to_o have_v a_o humble_a and_o thankful_a heart_n 2._o to_o have_v holy_a remembrance_n of_o this_o so_o great_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n 3._o to_o have_v reverend_a commemoration_n thereof_o with_o mouth_n and_o lip_n ready_a to_o set_v forth_o the_o praise_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n with_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o same_o 27._o how_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n to_o be_v right_o dispose_v in_o charity_n towards_o they_o both_o general_o as_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o command_v in_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n and_o particular_o in_o regard_n of_o this_o holy_a action_n where_o be_v so_o especial_o require_v 1._o forgiveness_n we_o desire_v forgiveness_n as_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n 2._o and_o here_o and_o perfect_a peace_n with_o all_o man_n as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o to_o have_v union_n with_o he_o and_o communion_n with_o the_o saint_n whereof_o this_o sacrament_n be_v a_o token_n and_o symbol_n receive_v to_o the_o soul_n 28._o how_o if_o we_o sinde_v not_o ourselves_o so_o well_o prepare_v we_o be_v not_o to_o leave_v the_o sacrament_n but_o rather_o labour_v to_o be_v better_o prepare_v which_o if_o we_o
for_o some_o temporary_a or_o other_o respect_n more_o servant_n and_o fair_a in_o outward_a appearance_n to_o the_o world_n than_o the_o weak_a faith_n though_o a_o true_a faith_n of_o the_o elect_a but_o for_o the_o most_o part_n discover_v at_o last_o by_o the_o want_n of_o the_o root_n love_n fruit_n good_a work_n continuance_n to_o the_o end_n 37._o how_o may_v we_o know_v the_o true_a though_o weak_a faith_n by_o many_o good_a sign_n in_o one_o self_n long_v after_o god_n and_o proficiency_n in_o grace_n and_o especial_o by_o this_o one_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a desire_n not_o only_o of_o salvation_n which_o the_o wicked_a and_o graceless_a may_v desire_v but_o of_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n in_o christ._n 38._o be_v this_o a_o true_a sign_n of_o true_a faith_n it_o be_v and_o only_o peculiar_a to_o the_o elect_a proceed_v out_o of_o a_o touch_v and_o humble_a heart_n for_o sin_n and_o whosoever_o have_v it_o have_v in_o themselves_o the_o ground_n and_o substance_n of_o true_a and_o save_a faith_n which_o afterward_o may_v grow_v to_o great_a strength_n and_o so_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 5._o 6._o 39_o how_o many_o way_n may_v faith_n be_v weak_a either_o by_o want_n of_o due_a knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n application_n to_o the_o soul_n though_o in_o that_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n that_o may_v else_o seem_v sufficient_a 40._o how_o be_v it_o to_o be_v strengthen_v by_o use_v diligent_o the_o mean_n appoint_v of_o god_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n so_o humble_o walk_v before_o god_n it_o be_v know_v to_o be_v a_o true_a faith_n and_o daily_o increase_v 41._o what_o be_v a_o strong_a faith_n that_o whereby_o a_o man_n so_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n that_o he_o can_v distinct_o and_o true_o say_v of_o himself_o he_o be_v full_o resolve_v in_o conscience_n that_o he_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o not_o neglect_v to_o find_v all_o godly_a sign_n and_o show_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o in_o his_o cheerful_a service_n of_o god_n 42._o be_v there_o any_o faith_n perfect_a no_o for_o howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v strong_a and_o strong_a than_o other_o yet_o it_o be_v always_o imperfect_a and_o require_v increase_n and_o confirmation_n for_o which_o we_o must_v pray_v and_o strive_v for_o so_o also_o our_o knowledge_n be_v and_o will_v be_v so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v in_o this_o world_n as_o mingle_v with_o ignorance_n unbelief_n and_o sundry_a sort_n of_o doubt_v 43._o have_v not_o all_o sort_n of_o save_a faith_n their_o fruit_n follow_v yes_o according_a to_o their_o degree_n more_o or_o better_o all_o in_o some_o acceptable_a degree_n obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o willing_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o particular_o confession_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ._n 44._o why_o must_v we_o confess_v it_o for_o divers_a reason_n these_o especial_o that_o 1._o with_o the_o mouth_n outward_o confess_v we_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o do_v he_o service_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n 2._o by_o confess_v of_o the_o faith_n we_o may_v sever_v ourselves_o from_o all_o false_a christian_n hypocrite_n and_o seducer_n whatsoever_o 3._o we_o may_v incite_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v other_o in_o the_o same_o 45._o be_v there_o any_o other_o acceptation_n of_o this_o word_n faith_n it_o be_v sometime_o take_v for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o truth_n as_o 1_o tim._n 3._o 9_o and_o 4._o 1._o as_o well_o as_o that_o habit_n or_o theological_a virtue_n thence_o and_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n produce_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o which_o we_o speak_v before_o also_o where_o a_o dead_a faith_n false_a and_o feign_a faith_n hypocritical_a faith_n and_o the_o like_a they_o be_v understand_v to_o be_v want_n of_o faith_n or_o a_o temporary_a only_o or_o historical_a faith_n as_o faith_n to_o be_v heal_v matth._n 8._o under_o faith_n work_v miracle_n 1_o corinth_n 18._o of_o all_o which_o before_o 46._o what_o be_v else_o necessary_a to_o be_v know_v concern_v faith_n to_o observe_v the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o this_o true_a faith_n 47._o what_o cause_n the_o efficient_a cause_n matter_n form_n and_o end_n of_o this_o true_a faith_n how_o wrought_v and_o form_v in_o we_o 48._o what_o efficient_a cause_n either_o principal_a or_o instrumental_a what_o principal_a god_n 1._o the_o father_n joh._n 6._o 29._o this_o the_o work_n of_o god_n that_o you_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o he_o have_v send_v 2._o the_o son_n heb._n 12._o 2._o the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n jesus_n 3._o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 14._o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n and_o former_a of_o it_o in_o we_o without_o our_o preparation_n or_o work_n 49._o what_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o sacrament_n and_o comfortable_a learning_n and_o use_v of_o they_o what_o the_o matter_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_a understanding_n to_o apprehend_v will_v to_o assent_n and_o apply_v conscience_n to_o make_v use_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n object_n refer_v to_o the_o 1._o understanding_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n 2._o will_n grace_n of_o god_n manifest_v in_o christ._n 3._o conscience_n joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 50._o what_o be_v the_o form_n of_o faith_n 1._o to_o believe_v or_o to_o seek_v to_o apprehend_v and_o know_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n with_o our_o best_a understanding_n 2._o receive_v and_o apply_v to_o our_o soul_n the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o will_n 3._o make_v use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o conscience_n to_o the_o purge_v and_o root_a out_o of_o dead_a work_n and_o sin_n bring_v forth_o good_a work_n fruit_n of_o a_o live_a faith_n 51._o what_o the_o end_n of_o faith_n in_o regard_n of_o god_n his_o glory_n in_o his_o mercy_n we_o our_o justification_n by_o his_o free_a mercy_n in_o christ._n 52._o what_o be_v justify_v or_o our_o justification_n to_o be_v discharge_v before_o god_n of_o our_o guilt_n approve_a before_o he_o free_a and_o innocent_a accept_v of_o god_n and_o allow_v his_o favour_n and_o presence_n 53._o do_v faith_n do_v this_o faith_n be_v say_v to_o do_v it_o as_o the_o instrument_n whereby_o we_o apprehend_v apply_v and_o take_v benefit_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n the_o very_a original_n and_o principal_a cause_n of_o this_o as_o in_o who_o only_o and_o alone_o we_o be_v discharge_v and_o acquit_v approve_v innocent_a and_o accept_v god_n be_v well_o please_v and_o reconcile_v 54._o but_o saint_n james_n say_v we_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n saint_n james_n do_v not_o there_o speak_v of_o our_o justification_n as_o the_o cause_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v inward_o before_o god_n which_o be_v only_a faith_n in_o christ_n but_o of_o the_o outward_a justification_n as_o the_o testification_n approve_v thereof_o to_o our_o conscience_n to_o the_o world_n that_o we_o have_v faith_n see_v by_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o 55._o what_o of_o the_o distinction_n of_o general_n and_o special_a explicit_a and_o implicit_a faith_n general_n and_o implicit_a faith_n be_v indeed_o no_o faith_n or_o not_o true_a faith_n explicit_a and_o special_a may_v be_v as_o they_o may_v be_v right_o understand_v the_o same_o with_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o save_n and_o true_a faith_n 56._o what_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o faith_n many_o or_o at_o least_o by_o many_o name_n style_v and_o call_v in_o holy_a scripture_n and_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o these_o two_o 1._o put_v off_o the_o old_a 2._o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n or_o this_o one_o word_n enclude_v both_o repentance_n 57_o how_o else_o call_v or_o describe_v either_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5._o 22._o death_n to_o sin_n and_o life_n to_o righteousness_n rom._n 6._o walk_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8._o renew_v the_o mind_n ephes._n 4._o 22._o true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n ibid._n 23._o a_o new_a creature_n gal._n 6._o 15._o general_o good_a work_n jam._n 2._o tit._n 2._o etc._n etc._n 58._o but_o if_o these_o work_n do_v not_o justify_v we_o what_o need_v we_o do_v they_o and_o why_o for_o divers_a reason_n especial_o these_o 1._o because_o they_o be_v good_a and_o so_o to_o be_v do_v 2._o they_o be_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o his_o gospel_n and_o nothing_o more_o against_o god_n than_o the_o work_n of_o sin_n 3._o they_o be_v to_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o faithful_a 4._o they_o testify_v our_o faith_n james_n the_o 2._o 5._o they_o confirm_v our_o election_n jo._n 4._o 12_o 13._o 6._o they_o win_v other_o to_o the_o gospel_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 7._o they_o
never_o find_v out_o or_o comprehend_v they_o how_o much_o more_o likely_a be_v it_o she_o may_v fail_v in_o such_o high_a and_o divine_a mystery_n so_o far_o remote_a from_o sense_n and_o so_o above_o our_o understanding_n for_o if_o aristodemus_n as_o saint_n augustine_n remember_v labour_v many_o year_n in_o seek_v out_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o bee_n which_o yet_o final_o he_o never_o attain_v how_o shall_v she_o think_v to_o comprehend_v the_o infinite_a eternal_a and_o invisible_a trinity_n 47._o what_o use_v hereof_o to_o humble_a reason_n that_o faith_n hereby_o may_v be_v the_o more_o exalt_v that_o whereas_o i_o profess_v with_o the_o tongue_n so_o with_o the_o heart_n i_o may_v indeed_o believe_v in_o god_n 48._o where_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o this_o faith_n profess_v in_o the_o creed_n before_o rehearse_v 49._o in_o which_o word_n in_o these_o i_o believe_v in_o god_n sect_n 3._o a_o more_o particular_a explication_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o creed_n i_o believe_v 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to_o justification_n tongue_n to_o salvation_n 11._o what_o be_v the_o object_n of_o faith_n that_o about_o which_o our_o faith_n be_v employ_v and_o which_o it_o do_v apprehend_v or_o acknowledge_v 12._o how_o manifold_a be_v it_o twofold_a according_a to_o the_o former_a division_n of_o the_o creed_n either_o god_n or_o his_o church_n 13._o how_o set_v forth_o there_o the_o first_o concern_v god_n in_o all_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o creed_n eight_o article_n till_o you_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n the_o second_o part_n from_o that_o to_o the_o end_n the_o four_o other_o article_n 14._o what_o confess_v you_o concern_v god_n our_o faith_n and_o belief_n in_o he_o that_o be_v with_o special_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n 15._o how_o manifold_a be_v your_o confession_n and_o consideration_n of_o he_o twofold_a general_o and_o essential_o particular_o and_o personal_o 16._o how_o understand_v general_o and_o essential_o as_o i_o say_v i_o believe_v in_o god_n which_o be_v the_o essence_n of_o the_o deity_n communicable_a to_o the_o three_o person_n and_o 1._o particular_o or_o personal_o as_o i_o profess_v god_n the_o father_n creator_n 2._o god_n the_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n 3._o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n 17._o how_o many_o god_n be_v there_o only_o one_o god_n so_o the_o nycene_n creed_n and_o holy_a athanasius_n expound_v it_o say_v i_o believe_v in_o one_o god_n 18._o but_o do_v not_o scripture_n name_v many_o god_n the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o scripture_n be_v understand_v and_o take_v 1._o either_o proper_o and_o so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n infinite_a in_o essence_n and_o power_n inhabit_v eternity_n 2._o improper_o so_o magistrate_n be_v call_v god_n psal._n i_o have_v say_v you_o be_v god_n as_o his_o vicegerent_n 3._o false_o so_o idol_n by_o the_o abuse_n and_o idolatry_n of_o the_o people_n under_o the_o name_n of_o strange_a god_n 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and_o figure_n express_v the_o joy_n honour_n glory_n comfort_n or_o blessing_n there_o as_o say_v to_o be_v and_o remain_v with_o god_n and_o in_o god_n in_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n in_o his_o presence_n in_o heaven_n in_o eternal_a rest_n and_o peace_n in_o paradise_n in_o abraham_n bosom_n in_o joy_n &_o blessedness_n &_o as_o here_o in_o life_n everlasting_a 57_o but_o be_v not_o life_n everlasting_a to_o the_o wicked_a no_o for_o their_o estate_n be_v not_o proper_o a_o life_n as_o want_v all_o joy_n comfort_n and_o fruit_n of_o life_n but_o a_o death_n or_o continual_a die_a in_o pain_n and_o torment_n and_o so_o if_o at_o any_o time_n say_v to_o live_v it_o be_v with_o addition_n of_o everlasting_a torment_n or_o to_o live_v in_o everlasting_a chain_n of_o darkness_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n or_o the_o like_a whereby_o signify_v a_o eternal_a die_a life_n or_o live_a death_n and_o in_o that_o respect_n most_o proper_o term_v everlasting_a 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child_n or_o heir_n who_o have_v great_a provision_n of_o kingdom_n and_o best_a thing_n what_o shall_v they_o cark_n for_o pin_n or_o trifle_n and_o if_o heaven_n be_v provide_v why_o cark_n and_o care_n for_o earth_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o if_o christ_n be_v they_o what_o can_v be_v want_v or_o withhold_v 47._o what_o of_o the_o attribute_n almighty_a to_o learn_v that_o he_o be_v able_a and_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n 1._o whatsoever_o he_o please_v his_o will_n only_o the_o bound_n of_o his_o active_a power_n 2._o more_o than_o he_o will_v by_o his_o supreme_a and_o absolute_a power_n and_o so_o nothing_o be_v impossible_a with_o god_n 48._o be_v the_o father_n only_o omnipotent_a no_o for_o every_o attribute_n save_v the_o
yes_o but_o not_o beyond_o the_o intent_n of_o the_o law_n which_o will_v absolute_a righteousness_n both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n or_o action_n and_o most_o inward_a affection_n and_o be_v hereby_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o bring_v we_o unto_o christ_n and_o when_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v it_o to_o send_v we_o to_o he_o that_o have_v do_v it_o for_o we_o if_o we_o show_v our_o love_n and_o obedience_n by_o our_o willingness_n 23._o how_o may_v our_o willingness_n be_v see_v 1._o by_o our_o hate_n of_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n 2._o by_o our_o delight_n in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n rom._n 7._o 16._o 3._o by_o our_o stir_n or_o strive_v and_o move_v in_o holy_a duty_n 4._o by_o our_o desire_n to_o be_v instruct_v and_o direct_v 5._o by_o our_o grow_v up_o in_o godliness_n and_o these_o be_v also_o assign_v as_o token_n of_o our_o new_a birth_n proceed_v by_o degree_n in_o grace_n direct_v by_o the_o law_n profit_v and_o perfect_v in_o christ._n 24._o what_o general_o command_v here_o contentedness_n with_o our_o estate_n in_o not_o covet_a our_o neighbour_n good_n but_o submit_v our_o soul_n to_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o order_v ourselves_o with_o thankfulness_n according_a to_o the_o direction_n of_o the_o same_o in_o which_o contentedness_n all_o virtue_n seem_v to_o shine_v forth_o and_o to_o be_v comprehend_v as_o prudence_n justice_n temperance_n fortitude_n constancy_n etc._n etc._n both_o in_o general_a and_o in_o particular_a of_o all_o virtue_n as_o in_o their_o several_a kind_n and_o branch_n be_v to_o be_v see_v as_o what_o christian_a prudence_n and_o heavenly_a wisdom_n show_v itself_o where_o we_o be_v gracious_o content_v with_o god_n providence_n over_o we_o and_o appointment_n of_o we_o in_o that_o our_o estate_n and_o condition_n to_o do_v he_o such_o service_n as_o therein_o require_v what_o justice_n towards_o god_n and_o man_n shine_v forth_o in_o our_o readiness_n so_o content_o to_o do_v our_o duty_n what_o christian_n moderation_n and_o temperance_n to_o be_v see_v above_o all_o turbulent_a affection_n of_o vainglory_n pride_n or_o covetousness_n so_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n will_v and_o command_v and_o our_o fortitude_n and_o constancy_n so_o to_o continue_v and_o persevere_v as_o indeed_o where_o any_o virtue_n be_v actual_o there_o habitual_o be_v all_o the_o rest_n virtue_n and_o grace_n go_v concatenate_n there_o be_v such_o mutual_a league_n of_o love_n and_o tie_v of_o affinity_n between_o and_o among_o they_o as_o no_o virtue_n without_o prudence_n to_o gird_v it_o justice_n the_o soul_n and_o substance_n of_o it_o in_o the_o duty_n whether_o to_o god_n or_o man_n ourselves_o or_o other_o temperance_n the_o mediocrity_n and_o moderation_n of_o it_o fortitude_n the_o strength_n of_o it_o and_o courage_n to_o proceed_v constancy_n the_o continuance_n and_o so_o the_o rest_n humility_z the_o ground_n continency_n the_o girdle_n love_v the_o comfort_n chastity_n the_o ornament_n piety_n the_o crown_n of_o they_o all_o and_o each_o add_v a_o lustre_n to_o other_o and_o where_o any_o deficient_a the_o rest_n blemish_v by_o it_o but_o in_o this_o one_o contentedness_n all_o general_o entertain_v and_o every_o one_o particular_o illustrate_v by_o it_o 25._o what_o be_v the_o fruit_n hereof_o true_a blessedness_n here_o and_o hereafter_o the_o promise_n annex_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a duty_n 26._o what_o the_o whole_a duty_n man_n to_o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n 27._o what_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o commandment_n love_n 28._o what_o follow_v in_o the_o catechism_n the_o explication_n of_o that_o love_n the_o sum_n of_o the_o commandment_n as_o it_o extend_v itself_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o duty_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o man_n and_o so_o to_o show_v what_o we_o learn_v in_o they_o sect_n 13._o the_o nine_o and_o next_o question_n love_v the_o sum_n and_o substance_n or_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o good_a duty_n therein_o comprise_v whether_o to_o god_n or_o man_n pertain_v so_o call_v the_o royal_a law_n of_o love_n or_o fulfil_v of_o the_o law_n who_o degree_n in_o our_o duty_n to_o god_n to_o superior_n to_o equal_n and_o inferior_n in_o their_o several_a order_n and_o kind_n to_o be_v exercise_v how_o to_o love_v the_o neighbour_n as_o one_o own_o self_n and_o what_o by_o the_o talion_n law_n to_o do_v as_o we_o will_v be_v donâ—_n to_o be_v require_v our_o give_a honâ—â—_n to_o superior_n love_v of_o equal_n &_o all_o else_o show_v by_o hurt_v none_o by_o breach_n of_o any_o the_o commandment_n as_o 〈…〉_z or_o 〈…〉_z incontinency_n pick_v and_o steal_v evil_a speak_v lie_a or_o slander_v or_o covet_v other_o man_n good_n and_o so_o consequent_o to_o use_v the_o honest_a mean_n whereby_o to_o be_v better_a able_a to_o perform_v this_o to_o learn_v to_o labour_v in_o some_o lawful_a call_n as_o god_n appoint_v we_o with_o thankfulness_n and_o contentedness_n 1._o what_o do_v you_o chief_o learn_v in_o these_o commandment_n two_o thing_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o my_o duty_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n or_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n whence_o these_o duty_n do_v slow_a love_n extend_v itself_o to_o god_n men._n 2._o how_o be_v love_v the_o fountain_n of_o these_o duty_n or_o sum_n of_o the_o law_n 1._o it_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v the_o whole_a scope_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o law_n and_o inward_a form_n of_o that_o spiritual_a life_n we_o live_v by_o grace_n ready_a to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n and_o so_o call_v the_o royal_a law_n of_o love_n 2._o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o root_n of_o his_o double_a duty_n as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n produce_v the_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n seek_v his_o honour_n and_o so_o obedience_n to_o all_o the_o commandment_n and_o thereby_o performance_n of_o duty_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n 3._o what_o be_v thy_o duty_n towards_o god_n to_o believe_v in_o he_o to_o fear_v he_o and_o to_o love_v he_o with_o all_o my_o heart_n mind_n soul_n strength_n as_o luke_n 10._o 27._o deut._n 6._o 5._o mat._n 22_o 28._o mark_v 12._o 30._o whence_o slow_v the_o performance_n of_o all_o other_o service_n of_o he_o and_o honour_n do_v unto_o he_o as_o from_o the_o first_o commandment_n all_o the_o rest_n 4._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o this_o a_o faith_n in_o god_n produce_v his_o fear_n in_o love_n and_o filial_a observance_n the_o fear_n of_o god_n the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n perform_v obedience_n and_o love_n in_o hearty_a affection_n adhere_v unto_o he_o and_o trust_v in_o he_o with_o mind_n unfeigned_o seek_v know_v and_o remember_v he_o and_o soul_n whole_o addict_v to_o his_o honour_n and_o service_n to_o the_o utmost_a strength_n and_o power_n of_o both_o bodily_a and_o spiritual_a faculty_n persevere_v therein_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n and_o so_o perform_v all_o part_n of_o his_o service_n in_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o commandment_n 5._o in_o what_o wanner_n 1._o both_o to_o worship_v he_o after_o his_o will_n 2._o give_v he_o thanks_n and_o praise_v he_o for_o his_o benefit_n 3._o put_v my_o trust_n in_o he_o in_o distress_n 4._o call_v upon_o he_o in_o all_o my_o need_n as_o in_o the_o second_o commandment_n 5._o honour_n his_o holy_a name_n and_o his_o word_n as_o in_o the_o three_o commandment_n 6._o serve_v he_o true_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n and_o especial_o his_o sabbath_n as_o the_o four_o commandment_n 6._o what_o be_v love_n to_o these_o duty_n the_o very_a foundation_n of_o they_o for_o if_o i_o do_v love_n cod_n with_o all_o my_o heart_n sincere_o with_o all_o my_o mind_n understand_o with_o all_o my_o soul_n affectionate_o with_o all_o my_o strength_n effectual_o i_o will_v assure_o also_o strive_v to_o perform_v these_o thing_n and_o continue_v in_o they_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n 7._o what_o be_v thy_o duty_n to_o thy_o neighbour_n i._o in_o general_n 1._o as_o by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v teach_v to_o love_v he_o as_o myself_o so_o read_v math._n 22._o 39_o luke_n 10._o 27._o mark_v 12._o 31._o so_o lev_n 19_o 18._o 2._o according_a to_o talion_n law_n to_o do_v to_o all_o man_n as_o we_o will_v they_o shall_v do_v unto_o we_o by_o our_o saviour_n teach_v math._n 7._o 12._o luke_n 6._o 31._o so_o tob._n 4._o 15._o ii_o special_a to_o first_o superior_n as_o in_o the_o five_o commandment_n to_o 1._o to_o love_v honour_n and_o succour_v father_n etc._n etc._n 2._o honour_n and_o obey_v king_n and_o he_o etc._n etc._n 3._o submit_v myself_o to_o etc._n etc._n 4._o order_n myself_o lowly_a etc._n etc._n second_o all_o
very_o and_o indeed_o take_v and_o receive_v of_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o loâ—ds_n supper_n 33._o what_o herein_o observe_v tâ—e_v matter_n body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ._n the_o action_n take_v â—and_v receive_v by_o the_o faithful_a the_o analogy_n and_o resemblance_n of_o the_o part_n the_o manner_n thereof_o very_o and_o indeed_o wherein_o chief_o the_o force_n of_o the_o relation_n 4._o what_o be_v the_o relata_fw-la and_o correlate_n the_o bread_n and_o wine_n consecration_n and_o blessing_n break_v pour_v forth_o give_v and_o distribute_v nourish_a and_o strengthen_v the_o body_n relate_v uâ—to_o and_o signify_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n his_o holineâ—e_n and_o virtue_n his_o suffering_n and_o shed_v his_o blood_n his_o take_z and_o receive_v by_o faith_n nourish_v and_o refresh_v of_o the_o soul._n 35._o what_o the_o relation_n and_o analogy_n the_o similitude_n of_o the_o thing_n and_o representation_n of_o one_o by_o the_o other_o found_v after_o a_o 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into_o and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o can_v be_v tell_v and_o mystery_n in_o the_o trinity_n and_o faith_n that_o even_o mortal_a heart_n can_v comprehend_v nor_o be_v it_o fit_v or_o needful_a for_o we_o to_o know_v much_o less_o curious_o inquire_v after_o so_o especial_o in_o this_o mystery_n where_o christ_n be_v very_o and_o indeed_o present_a yet_o after_o such_o a_o ineffable_a manner_n the_o tongue_n can_v utter_v nor_o reason_n well_o comprehend_v yet_o faith_n may_v plain_o see_v because_o he_o have_v say_v it_o who_o be_v the_o truth_n and_o we_o must_v believe_v though_o for_o our_o weakness_n not_o able_a sufficient_o to_o conceive_v or_o comprehend_v 38._o why_o can_v we_o comprehend_v they_o because_o we_o be_v finite_a and_o the_o counsel_n and_o way_n or_o thought_n of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v have_v conceal_v to_o exercise_v our_o humility_n not_o like_o we_o or_o our_o thought_n or_o way_n buâ—_n as_o his_o wisdom_n in_o the_o depth_n of_o his_o counsel_n infinite_a in_o himself_o though_o to_o us-ward_n and_o in_o part_n so_o much_o as_o necessary_a for_o we_o to_o know_v finite_a and_o reveal_v proportionable_a to_o our_o understanding_n and_o apprehension_n so_o what_o be_v not_o reveal_v it_o be_v holy_a modesty_n and_o sobriety_n not_o curious_o to_o inquire_v after_o as_o in_o this_o and_o many_o other_o thing_n 39_o but_o some_o have_v devise_v how_o in_o this_o and_o the_o like_a yet_o without_o god_n especial_a grace_n or_o command_v and_o illumination_n it_o may_v well_o seem_v but_o lose_v labour_n and_o vain_a for_o when_o many_o have_v devise_v divers_a way_n of_o his_o presence_n here_o or_o in_o the_o midst_n among_o his_o disciple_n when_o the_o door_n be_v shut_v he_o to_o who_o all_o power_n be_v give_v can_v have_v other_o mean_n to_o show_v his_o presence_n and_o power_n than_o their_o poor_a thought_n or_o invention_n can_v devise_v and_o for_o this_o if_o it_o have_v be_v expedient_a for_o we_o to_o 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