Linguistic DNA - Concept Modelling Demonstrator

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
heaven_n	body_n	live_v	soul_n	5,342	5	5.1931	4	true

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A14923	The soules progresse to the celestiall Canaan, or heavenly Jerusalem By way of godly meditation, and holy contemplation: accompanied with divers learned exhortations, and pithy perswasions, tending to Christianity and humanity. Divided into two parts. The first part treateth of the divine essence, quality and nature of God, and his holy attributs: and of the creation, fall, state, death, and misery of an unregenerated man, both in this life and in the world to come: put for the whole scope of the Old Testament. The second part is put for the summe and compendium of the Gospell, and treateth of the Incarnation, Nativity, words, works, and sufferings of Christ, and of the happinesse and blessednesse of a godly man in his state of renovation, being reconciled to God in Christ. Collected out of the Scriptures, and out of the writings of the ancient fathers of the primitive Church, and other orthodoxall divines: by John Welles, of Beccles in the County of Suffolk.	Welles, John, of Beccles.	1639 (1639)	STC 25231; ESTC S119607	276,075	406

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they_o have_v life_n and_o lose_v it_o and_o that_o death_n shall_v be_v immortal_a if_o it_o be_v life_n why_o do_v it_o kill_v if_o it_o be_v death_n why_o do_v it_o always_o endure_v what_o eternity_n be_v be_v not_o perfect_o know_v and_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n for_o what_o create_v mind_n can_v comprehend_v that_o which_o can_v be_v measure_v by_o any_o time_n but_o if_o thou_o will_v guess_v what_o the_o space_n of_o eternity_n be_v think_v upon_o the_o time_n that_o be_v before_o the_o world_n be_v create_v if_o thou_o can_v find_v god_n beginning_n then_o may_v thou_o find_v when_o the_o punishment_n of_o the_o damn_a shall_v have_v end_n &_o not_o before_o hence_o shall_v arise_v their_o doleful_a woe_n and_o alas_o for_o evermore_o oh_o lord_n jesus_n which_o by_o thy_o passion_n have_v make_v satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n deliver_v we_o from_o eternal_a damnation_n this_o be_v the_o second_o death_n the_o general_a perfect_a fullness_n of_o all_o cursednesse_n and_o misery_n which_o every_o damn_a reprobate_a must_v suffer_v so_o long_o as_o god_n and_o his_o saint_n shall_v enjoy_v bliss_n and_o felicity_n in_o heaven_n for_o evermore_o thus_o far_o of_o the_o misery_n of_o man_n in_o his_o state_n of_o corruption_n unless_o he_o be_v renew_v by_o grace_n in_o christ_n this_o be_v the_o portion_n this_o be_v the_o state_n of_o the_o evil_n dispose_v wicked_a wise_a man_n of_o this_o world_n and_o be_v here_o adverrise_v of_o their_o greedy_a grope_v after_o the_o sweet_a temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n wherein_o such_o do_v rejoice_v and_o take_v their_o pleasure_n till_o death_n come_v sudden_o upon_o they_o then_o fall_v they_o into_o the_o horrible_a pit_n of_o desolate_a darkness_n due_a unto_o their_o sin_n and_o wicked_a desert_n thus_o far_o i_o have_v proceed_v in_o the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o tractate_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n of_o god_n and_o how_o he_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o his_o holy_a attribute_n and_o of_o the_o state_n death_n and_o misery_n of_o man_n put_v for_o the_o whole_a passage_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n from_o the_o creation_n of_o man_n to_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o do_v humble_v we_o with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o own_o unworâ—hines_n &_o thereby_o do_v prepare_v we_o and_o make_v we_o fit_a for_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o to_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o our_o salvation_n thus_o end_v the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o tractat_fw-la now_o let_v we_o see_v how_o bless_a and_o happy_a a_o godly_a man_n be_v in_o his_o state_n of_o renovation_n be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n in_o christ_n 2._o esay_n 40.1_o 2._o comfort_v my_o people_n o_o you_o prophet_n comfort_v my_o people_n say_v your_o god_n comfort_n jerusalem_n at_o the_o heart_n and_o tell_v she_o that_o her_o travel_n be_v at_o a_o end_n and_o that_o her_o offence_n be_v pardon_v 11_o esay_n 43.1_o 3_o 11_o now_o the_o lord_n that_o make_v thou_o o_o jacob_n and_o he_o that_o fashion_v thou_o o_o israel_n say_v thus_o fear_v not_o for_o i_o have_v redeem_v thou_o for_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n thy_o saviour_n i_o be_o even_o i_o be_o the_o only_a lord_n and_o beside_o i_o there_o be_v no_o saviour_n 54.8_o esay_n 54.8_o when_o i_o be_v angry_a i_o hide_v my_o face_n from_o thou_o for_o a_o little_a season_n but_o through_o my_o everlasting_a goodness_n have_v i_o pardon_v thou_o say_v the_o lord_n thy_o redeemer_n 10._o verse_n 10._o the_o mountain_n shall_v remove_v and_o the_o hill_n shall_v fall_v down_o but_o my_o love_a kindness_n shall_v not_o move_v and_o the_o bond_n of_o my_o peace_n shall_v not_o fall_v from_o thou_o say_v the_o lord_n thy_o merciful_a lover_n 7._o esay_n 55.6_o 7._o

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let_v we_o therefore_o often_o meditate_v this_o doctrine_n of_o repentance_n what_o fear_n what_o care_n what_o affliction_n be_v in_o the_o soul_n at_o such_o occasion_n let_v we_o practice_v it_o in_o ourselves_o and_o pity_v it_o in_o other_o let_v we_o condemn_v sin_n to_o be_v the_o great_a cause_n of_o such_o misery_n and_o let_v we_o condemn_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o great_a cause_n of_o that_o sin_n when_o we_o exercise_v this_o spiritual_a office_n of_o repentance_n let_v we_o be_v careful_o busy_a in_o the_o duty_n thereof_o resolution_n a_o necessary_a resolution_n let_v we_o search_v the_o wound_n of_o our_o soul_n expel_v and_o empty_v the_o rottenness_n and_o putrefaction_n thereof_o search_n and_o dress_v they_o search_v they_o by_o a_o serious_a examination_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o dress_v they_o by_o a_o humble_a and_o hearty_a acknowledgement_n soul_n how_o to_o dress_v the_o wound_n of_o our_o soul_n let_v we_o also_o examine_v the_o action_n and_o particular_n 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salvation_n to_o our_o soul_n but_o only_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o save_a faith_n let_v we_o therefore_o be_v sure_a that_o our_o faith_n be_v lively_a and_o steadfast_a faith_n let_v we_o try_v it_o by_o the_o evidence_n of_o our_o work_n they_o will_v bear_v we_o witness_v and_o testify_v what_o it_o be_v and_o of_o what_o nature_n faith_n work_n must_v try_v our_o faith_n for_o as_o our_o faith_n in_o christ_n do_v justify_v we_o before_o god_n so_o the_o work_n of_o our_o faith_n do_v justify_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n if_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v good_a our_o faith_n itself_o then_o must_v needs_o be_v good_a and_o available_a to_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v jesus_n christ_n our_o salvation_n let_v we_o therefore_o be_v plentiful_a in_o the_o exercise_n of_o good_a action_n that_o our_o conscience_n may_v testify_v our_o faith_n and_o that_o our_o faith_n may_v be_v able_a to_o execute_v the_o holy_a office_n assign_v it_o why_o we_o must_v be_v plentiful_a 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our_o hand_n of_o faith_n to_o the_o altar_n of_o his_o cross_n and_o with_o a_o wonderful_a degree_n of_o comfort_n apply_v his_o suffering_n his_o wound_n and_o his_o death_n to_o heal_v the_o wound_n which_o sin_n have_v make_v in_o our_o soul_n note_n note_n and_o infuse_v his_o most_o precious_a blood_n into_o they_o and_o with_o that_o blood_n shall_v enter_v the_o spirit_n of_o health_n and_o everlasting_a safety_n thus_o in_o a_o instant_n shall_v we_o find_v the_o happy_a alteration_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o we_o that_o but_o then_o be_v in_o spiritual_a grief_n soul_n the_o happy_a alteration_n of_o our_o soul_n anguish_n and_o tribulation_n shall_v now_o find_v joy_n and_o strength_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o our_o soul_n that_o be_v before_o wound_v deform_a and_o full_a of_o the_o mark_n of_o sin_n shall_v now_o

unto_o as_o many_o as_o shall_v receive_v the_o same_o according_a to_o christ_n institution_n 1.16_o joh._n 1.16_o that_o he_o will_v according_a to_o his_o promise_n by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o crucify_a body_n and_o blood_n as_o very_o feed_v our_o soul_n to_o eternal_a life_n as_o our_o body_n be_v by_o bread_n and_o wine_n nourish_v to_o this_o temporal_a life_n and_o to_o this_o end_n christ_n in_o the_o action_n of_o the_o sacrament_n real_o give_v his_o body_n and_o blood_n to_o every_o faithful_a receiver_n 2.5_o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o &_o 2.5_o christ_n be_v very_o present_a in_o the_o sacrament_n by_o a_o double_a union_n whereof_o the_o first_o be_v spiritual_a betwixt_o christ_n and_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n the_o second_o be_v sacramental_a betwixt_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o outward_a sign_n in_o the_o sacrament_n if_o you_o look_v to_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v unite_v this_o union_n be_v essential_a if_o to_o the_o truth_n of_o this_o union_n it_o be_v real_a if_o to_o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v wrought_v it_o be_v spiritual_a it_o be_v not_o our_o faith_n that_o make_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v present_a in_o the_o sacrament_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o he_o and_o we_o note_n note_n our_o faith_n do_v but_o receive_v and_o apply_v unto_o our_o soul_n those_o heavenly_a grace_n which_o be_v offer_v in_o the_o sacrament_n the_o other_o be_v the_o sacramental_a union_n be_v not_o a_o physical_a or_o local_a we_o the_o word_n and_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o two_o brief_o wherewith_o our_o mother_n the_o church_n do_v nourish_v we_o but_o a_o spiritual_a conjunction_n of_o the_o earthly_a sign_n which_o be_v bread_n and_o wine_n with_o the_o heavenly_a grace_n which_o be_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v as_o if_o by_o a_o mutual_a relation_n they_o be_v but_o one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o same_o instant_n of_o time_n that_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n eat_v with_o his_o mouth_n the_o bread_n and_o wine_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o eat_v also_o with_o the_o mouth_n of_o faith_n the_o very_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n not_o that_o christ_n be_v bring_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o the_o sacrament_n but_o that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n by_o the_o sacrament_n lift_v up_o his_o mind_n unto_o christ_n not_o by_o any_o local_a mutation_n but_o by_o a_o devout_a affection_n so_o that_o in_o the_o holy_a contemplation_n of_o faith_n he_o be_v at_o that_o present_a with_o christ_n and_o christ_n with_o he_o and_o thus_o believe_v and_o meditate_v how_o christ_n his_o body_n be_v crucify_v and_o his_o precious_a blood_n shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o the_o reconciliation_n of_o his_o soul_n unto_o god_n his_o soul_n be_v hereby_o more_o effectual_o feed_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a life_n than_o bread_n and_o wine_n can_v nourish_v his_o body_n to_o this_o temporal_a life_n there_o must_v be_v therefore_o of_o necessity_n in_o the_o sacrament_n both_o the_o outward_a sign_n to_o be_v visible_o see_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v spiritual_o discern_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n but_o the_o form_n how_o the_o holy_a ghost_n make_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v absent_a from_o we_o in_o place_n to_o be_v present_a with_o we_o by_o union_n 5.32_o ephes_n 5.32_o saint_n paul_n term_v a_o great_a mystery_n such_o as_o indeed_o our_o understanding_n can_v worthy_o comprehend_v the_o sacramental_a bread_n and_o wine_n therefore_o be_v not_o bare_a signify_v sign_n but_o such_o as_o therewith_o christ_n do_v indeed_o exhibit_v and_o give_v to_o every_o worthy_a receiver_n not_o only_o his_o divine_a virtue_n and_o efficacy_n but_o also_o his_o very_a body_n and_o blood_n as_o very_o as_o he_o give_v to_o his_o disciple_n the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o the_o sign_n of_o his_o sacred_a breath_n 20.22_o joh._n 20.22_o or_o health_n to_o the_o disease_a by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n 6.56_o mar._n 6.56_o or_o touch_v of_o his_o hand_n or_o garment_n and_o the_o apprehension_n by_o faith_n be_v more_o forcible_a than_o the_o exquisite_a comprehension_n of_o sense_n or_o reason_n to_o conclude_v this_o point_n this_o holy_a sacrament_n be_v that_o bless_a bread_n which_o be_v eat_v 24.30.31_o luk._n 24.30.31_o open_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o emmavite_n that_o they_o know_v christ_n 12.13_o 1_o cor._n 12.13_o this_o be_v that_o lordly_a cup_n by_o which_o we_o be_v make_v to_o drink_v into_o one_o spirit_n this_o be_v that_o rock_n flow_v with_o honey_n 14.27_o 1_o sam._n 14.27_o that_o revive_v the_o faint_a spirit_n of_o every_o true_a jonathan_n that_o taste_v it_o with_o the_o mouth_n of_o faith_n 7.13_o judg._n 7.13_o this_o be_v that_o barley_n loaf_n which_o tumble_v from_o above_o strike_v down_o the_o tent_n of_o the_o midianit_n of_o infernal_a darkness_n eliahs_n angelical_a cake_n and_o water_n 26._o 1_o king_n 1â—_n 7_o 8._o psal_n 78.25_o 26._o preserve_v he_o forty_o day_n in_o mount_n horeb_n and_o manna_n angel_n food_n feed_v the_o israelite_n forty_o year_n in_o the_o wilderness_n 51.58_o exod._n 16.15_o joh._n 6.32_o 35.49.50_o 51.58_o but_o this_o be_v that_o true_a bread_n of_o life_n and_o heavenly_a manna_n which_o if_o we_o shall_v due_o eat_v will_v nourish_v our_o soul_n to_o eternal_a life_n and_o do_v bind_v all_o christian_n as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o oath_n of_o fidelity_n to_o serve_v the_o one_o only_o true_a god_n 8.19_o deut._n 8.19_o and_o to_o admit_v no_o other_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n for_o sin_n but_o that_o one_o real_a sacrifice_n which_o by_o his_o death_n christ_n once_o offer_v up_o for_o all_o true_a believer_n 9_o hebr._n 9_o and_o by_o which_o he_o finish_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o law_n and_o effect_v eternal_a redemption_n and_o righteousness_n for_o all_o they_o that_o faithful_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o so_o to_o remain_v for_o ever_o a_o public_a mark_n of_o profession_n to_o distinguish_v christian_n from_o all_o sect_n and_o false_a religion_n and_o see_v that_o in_o the_o mass_n there_o be_v a_o strange_a christ_n adore_v not_o he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n but_o one_o that_o be_v make_v of_o a_o waâ—er_a cake_n and_o that_o the_o offer_v up_o of_o this_o breaden_a god_n be_v thrust_v upon_o the_o church_n as_o a_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n for_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a therefore_o all_o true_a christian_n that_o have_v sufficient_a information_n and_o have_v mean_n to_o escape_v invincible_a ignorance_n be_v to_o account_v the_o pretence_a sacrifice_n of_o the_o mass_n note_n note_n as_o derogatory_n to_o the_o al-sufficient_a world_n save_v merit_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n for_o by_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n we_o all_o swear_v that_o all_o real_a sacrifice_n be_v end_v by_o our_o lord_n death_n and_o that_o his_o body_n &_o blood_n crucify_v and_o shed_v for_o we_o be_v the_o perpetual_a food_n and_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n the_o bread_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v give_v by_o the_o minister_n but_o the_o bread_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n be_v give_v by_o christ_n himself_o therefore_o when_o thou_o take_v the_o bread_n at_o the_o minister_n hand_n to_o eat_v it_o then_o ronze_a up_o thy_o soul_n to_o apprehend_v christ_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o to_o apply_v his_o merit_n to_o heal_v thy_o misery_n note_n note_n and_o as_o thou_o eat_v the_o bread_n imagine_v that_o thou_o see_v christ_n hang_v upon_o the_o cross_n and_o by_o his_o unspeakable_a torment_n full_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o thy_o sin_n 19_o john_n 19_o and_o strive_v as_o very_o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o spiritual_a grace_n as_o of_o the_o elemental_a sign_n for_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o absent_a from_o the_o sign_n neither_o do_v christ_n deceive_v when_o he_o say_v this_o be_v my_o body_n but_o he_o give_v himself_o true_o and_o indeed_o to_o every_o soul_n that_o spiritual_o receive_v he_o by_o faith_n for_o as_o we_o be_v the_o same_o supper_n which_o christ_n administer_v to_o his_o disciple_n so_o be_v the_o same_o christ_n very_o present_a at_o his_o own_o supper_n not_o by_o any_o papal_a transubstantiation_n but_o by_o a_o sacramental_a participation_n whereby_o he_o do_v true_o feed_v the_o faithful_a unto_o eternal_a life_n not_o by_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n unto_o thou_o but_o by_o lift_v thy_o heart_n unto_o heaven_n redeemer_n the_o duty_n of_o the_o redeemer_n where_o he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o when_o thou_o see_v the_o wine_n bring_v unto_o thou_o apart_o from_o the_o bread_n then_o remember_v that_o the_o blood_n of_o

christ_n be_v as_o very_o separate_v from_o his_o body_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o that_o this_o be_v a_o seal_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n which_o god_n have_v make_v to_o forgive_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o penitent_a sinner_n that_o faithful_o believe_v in_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o bloodshedding_n 6.54_o john_n 6.54_o he_o that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n say_v our_o saviour_n christ_n shall_v live_v forever_o exceed_o great_a be_v the_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n of_o our_o saviour_n in_o that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o assume_v our_o flesh_n and_o exalt_v it_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o celestial_a glory_n 56._o the_o save_a participation_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n verse_n 56._o but_o also_o feed_v we_o with_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n unto_o eternal_a life_n oh_o the_o save_a delicate_n of_o the_o soul_n oh_o the_o heavenly_a and_o angelical_a food_n to_o be_v desire_v above_o all_o the_o delicate_n upon_o earth_n for_o he_o that_o eat_v the_o flesh_n and_o drink_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o he_o this_o be_v meat_n indeed_o when_o we_o eat_v it_o we_o be_v change_v not_o into_o the_o nature_n of_o our_o body_n but_o into_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o we_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n sanctify_v by_o it_o we_o be_v sanctify_v and_o be_v unite_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o feed_v with_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n this_o be_v the_o bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o give_v life_n unto_o the_o world_n he_o that_o eat_v thereof_o shall_v never_o hunger_n this_o be_v the_o bread_n of_o grace_n 6.58_o psal_n 34.10_o john_n 6.58_o this_o be_v the_o bread_n of_o life_n whosoever_o shall_v eat_v thereof_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o neither_o be_v it_o only_o heavenly_a but_o thou_o that_o eat_v thereof_o art_n heavenly_a that_o be_v they_o that_o eat_v it_o save_o in_o the_o spirit_n shall_v become_v heavenly_a this_o be_v the_o 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what_o can_v be_v our_o merit_n our_o labour_n do_v not_o â—â—tiate_v neither_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n buy_v with_o the_o silver_n of_o our_o merit_n therefore_o hear_v o_o you_o devout_a soul_n and_o eat_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o thou_o shall_v be_v delight_v with_o fatness_n 6.63_o john_n 6.63_o these_o word_n be_v spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o cup_n of_o benediction_n 10.16_o 1_o cor._n 10.16_o be_v the_o communion_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n 6.17_o 1_o cor._n 6.17_o and_o the_o bread_n which_o we_o break_v be_v the_o participation_n of_o the_o lord_n body_n we_o cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n therefore_o we_o be_v one_o spirit_n with_o he_o for_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o not_o only_o by_o the_o communion_n of_o nature_n but_o also_o by_o the_o participation_n of_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n â—_o john_n 6._o â—_o let_v we_o not_o therefore_o with_o the_o jew_n say_v how_o can_v this_o man_n give_v we_o his_o flesh_n to_o eat_v let_v we_o not_o pry_v into_o his_o power_n but_o let_v we_o admire_v his_o benevolence_n let_v we_o not_o examine_v his_o majesty_n but_o reverence_v his_o goodness_n the_o manner_n of_o his_o presence_n i_o know_v not_o but_o his_o presence_n i_o believe_v and_o be_o certain_o persuade_v that_o it_o be_v inward_a and_o near_o unto_o we_o for_o we_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n 6.56_o eph._n 5.30_o john_n 6.56_o flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o bone_n of_o his_o bone_n he_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o we_o in_o he_o my_o soul_n desire_v to_o dive_v by_o cogitation_n into_o the_o secret_n of_o this_o most_o profound_a abyss_n but_o can_v find_v with_o what_o word_n to_o set_v forth_o and_o declare_v that_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o therefore_o be_o altogether_o amaze_v at_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o majesty_n in_o this_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n there_o be_v set_v before_o we_o a_o mystery_n to_o be_v tremble_v at_o and_o by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v adore_v of_o we_o there_o be_v the_o treasury_n and_o treasure_n of_o divine_a grace_n â—_o gen._n 2._o â—_o we_o know_v in_o paradise_n there_o be_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n plant_v by_o god_n who_o fruit_n may_v have_v conserve_v our_o first_o parent_n and_o their_o posterity_n by_o the_o fertility_n and_o felicity_n thereof_o there_o be_v also_o place_v in_o paradise_n a_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a but_o even_o that_o which_o be_v appoint_v by_o god_n for_o their_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o for_o to_o exercise_v their_o obedience_n become_v unto_o they_o a_o occasion_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n 47.12_o ezech._n 47.12_o while_o they_o obey_v their_o own_o desire_n and_o the_o devil_n allurement_n here_o be_v also_o prepare_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n who_o wood_n be_v sweet_a who_o leaf_n be_v for_o medicine_n and_o who_o fruit_n for_o meat_n 2._o revel_v 22.1_o 2._o the_o sweetness_n thereof_o do_v take_v away_o the_o bitterness_n of_o all_o evil_a yea_o of_o death_n itself_o unto_o the_o israelite_n be_v give_v manna_n that_o they_o may_v be_v feed_v with_o heavenly_a food_n here_o be_v that_o â—râ—e_a manna_n of_o our_o soul_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o give_v life_n unto_o the_o world_n 6.51_o john_n 6.51_o this_o be_v the_o heavenly_a bread_n and_o angelical_a meat_n of_o which_o whosoever_o eat_v shall_v never_o hunger_n 5._o col._n 2.3_o 5._o here_o be_v the_o true_a ark_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o be_v the_o most_o sacred_a body_n of_o christ_n wherein_o the_o treasure_n of_o all_o science_n knowledge_n and_o wisdom_n be_v lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o all_o penitent_a soul_n that_o faithful_o believe_v in_o his_o merit_n here_o be_v the_o true_a mercy-seat_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n 3.25_o rom._n 3.25_o which_o make_v we_o happy_a and_o belove_a in_o the_o most_o dear_a and_o belove_a christ_n 12._o gen._n 28.15_o 17_o 12._o here_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n indeed_o here_o be_v the_o angel_n sladder_n can_v heaven_n be_v great_a than_o god_n can_v heaven_n be_v more_o unite_v unto_o god_n than_o the_o flesh_n of_o humane_a nature_n which_o he_o have_v assume_v unto_o himself_o heaven_n indeed_o be_v the_o throne_n of_o god_n but_o in_o the_o humane_a nature_n assume_v by_o christ_n rest_v the_o holy_a spirit_n 11.2_o esay_n 11.2_o god_n be_v in_o heaven_n but_o in_o christ_n dwell_v the_o fullness_n of_o divinity_n 2.9_o col._n 2.9_o certain_o this_o be_v a_o great_a and_o infallible_a pledge_n of_o our_o salvation_n by_o assume_v our_o humane_a nature_n into_o the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a and_o bless_a trinity_n in_o which_o all_o heavenly_a good_a be_v lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o we_o how_o can_v he_o forget_v those_o unto_o who_o he_o have_v give_v the_o pledge_n of_o his_o own_o body_n we_o be_v dear_a unto_o christ_n how_o then_o can_v satan_n be_v able_a to_o overcome_v we_o because_o christ_n buy_v we_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o price_n we_o be_v dear_a unto_o christ_n because_o he_o feed_v we_o with_o his_o most_o dear_a and_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n we_o be_v dear_a unto_o christ_n because_o we_o be_v flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n 3._o ephes_n 5.2_o 3._o and_o member_n of_o his_o body_n this_o be_v the_o only_a sovereign_n and_o precious_a balmesome_a of_o all_o spiritual_a disease_n this_o be_v the_o only_a sovereign_a medicine_n of_o immortality_n for_o what_o sin_n so_o great_a that_o god_n sacred_a flesh_n can_v expiate_v what_o sin_n so_o great_a that_o the_o quicken_a flesh_n of_o christ_n can_v heal_v what_o sin_n so_o mortal_a that_o be_v not_o take_v away_o by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o son_n of_o

god_n what_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n can_v be_v so_o mortiferous_a that_o they_o can_v be_v quench_v in_o the_o fountain_n of_o divine_a grace_n what_o so_o great_a a_o stain_n of_o the_o conscience_n that_o his_o blood_n can_v purge_v here_o be_v not_o feel_v the_o fire_n of_o god_n fury_n but_o the_o heat_n of_o his_o love_n here_o be_v the_o son_n of_o righteousness_n 4.2_o malac._n 4.2_o the_o present_a light_n of_o our_o soul_n our_o first_o parent_n be_v bring_v into_o paradise_n that_o most_o sweet_a and_o fragrant_a garden_n 2.8_o gen._n 2.8_o the_o type_n of_o eternal_a beatitude_n behold_v the_o penitent_a conscience_n be_v here_o cleanse_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o by_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v nourish_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n the_o head_n the_o faithful_a soul_n be_v feed_v with_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a dainty_n the_o sacred_a flesh_n of_o god_n which_o the_o angel_n adore_v in_o the_o unity_n of_o person_n which_o the_o archangel_n reverence_n 18._o psalm_n 18._o at_o which_o the_o power_n do_v tremble_v and_o which_o the_o virtuous_a admire_v be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n let_v the_o heaven_n rejoice_v 96.11_o psal_n 96.11_o let_v the_o earth_n be_v glad_a but_o much_o more_o the_o faithful_a soul_n upon_o who_o such_o and_o so_o great_a benefit_n be_v bestow_v our_o most_o bountiful_a god_n 22.4_o matth._n 22.4_o have_v prepare_v a_o great_a feast_n heart_n that_o be_v hungry_a must_v be_v bring_v unto_o it_o he_o that_o taste_v not_o thereof_o feel_v not_o the_o sweetness_n of_o this_o heavenly_a feast_n to_o believe_v in_o christ_n be_v this_o heavenly_a feast_n but_o no_o man_n believe_v note_n note_n unless_o he_o confess_v his_o sin_n with_o contrition_n and_o repent_v he_o of_o the_o same_o contrition_n be_v the_o spiritual_a hunger_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o faith_n be_v the_o spiritual_a feed_n god_n give_v manna_n 16.4_o exod._n 16.4_o the_o bread_n of_o angel_n to_o the_o israelite_n in_o the_o wilderness_n in_o this_o feast_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n god_n give_v we_o the_o heavenly_a manna_n that_o be_v his_o grace_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n yea_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n of_o the_o angel_n be_v that_o spiritual_a bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o give_v light_n and_o life_n unto_o the_o world_n the_o desire_n be_v the_o food_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o soul_n come_v not_o to_o this_o mystical_a feast_n unless_o it_o desire_v to_o come_v thereto_o 10._o matth_n 25.8_o verse_n 10._o and_o it_o can_v desire_v the_o heavenly_a sweetness_n if_o it_o be_v full_a of_o this_o world_n comfort_n at_o the_o come_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n the_o virgin_n that_o have_v no_o oil_n in_o their_o lamp_n stay_v too_o long_o be_v shut_v out_o so_o they_o who_o heart_n in_o this_o world_n be_v not_o fill_v with_o the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v not_o be_v admit_v by_o christ_n to_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o this_o holy_a feast_n but_o shall_v have_v the_o gate_n of_o indulgence_n the_o gate_n of_o mercy_n the_o gate_n of_o consolation_n the_o gate_n of_o hope_n 5.20_o rom._n 5.20_o the_o gate_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o gate_n of_o good_a work_n shut_v against_o they_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v yet_o another_o kind_n of_o call_v and_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o hear_v and_o obey_v it_o christ_n often_o knock_v at_o the_o gate_n of_o our_o heart_n by_o holy_a desire_n note_n note_n devout_a sigh_n and_o pious_a cogitation_n and_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o open_v unto_o he_o as_o soon_o therefore_o as_o thou_o feel_v in_o thy_o heart_n any_o holy_a desire_n of_o the_o heavenly_a grace_n assure_v thyself_o that_o christ_n knock_v at_o thy_o heart_n make_v haste_n let_v he_o in_o lest_o he_o pass_v by_o and_o present_o shut_v the_o gate_n of_o his_o mercy_n against_o thou_o as_o soon_o as_o thou_o feel_v in_o thy_o heart_n any_o spark_n of_o holy_a motion_n or_o godly_a meditation_n persuade_v thyself_o that_o it_o be_v kindle_v by_o the_o heat_n of_o divine_a grace_n and_o love_n that_o be_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n cherish_v and_o nourish_v it_o 5.19_o 1_o thes_n 5.19_o that_o it_o may_v grow_v to_o be_v a_o fire_n of_o love_n in_o thou_o and_o take_v heed_n that_o thou_o quench_v not_o the_o spirit_n 3.17_o 1_o cor._n 3.17_o and_o hinder_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o heart_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o that_o destroy_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v feel_v his_o severe_a judgement_n and_o he_o destroy_v it_o whosoever_o refuse_v to_o give_v place_n to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n inward_o call_v he_o by_o the_o word_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n the_o prophet_n can_v hear_v the_o lord_n speak_v inward_o in_o they_o and_o so_o all_o the_o true_a godly_a do_v feel_v those_o inward_a motion_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n draw_v they_o unto_o goodness_n 4.3_o ephes_n 4.3_o therefore_o all_o man_n must_v endeavour_v to_o keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n a_o preparation_n to_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o holy_a communion_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n there_o be_v a_o hear_n and_o a_o preparation_n before_o hear_v there_o be_v a_o pray_v and_o there_o be_v a_o preparation_n before_o pray_v and_o there_o be_v a_o receive_n and_o there_o be_v a_o preparation_n before_o receive_v which_o if_o it_o be_v want_v the_o receiver_n receive_v uncomfortable_o the_o prayer_n pray_v vain_o and_o the_o hearer_n hear_v unfruitful_o like_o those_o which_o do_v eat_v before_o hunger_n or_o drink_v before_o thirst_n this_o preparative_n before_o hear_v pray_v and_o receive_v for_o the_o health_n of_o our_o soul_n do_v signify_v the_o rule_n of_o physic_n for_o preparative_n be_v minister_v always_o before_o physic_n note_n note_n and_o as_o the_o preparative_n which_o go_v before_o make_v way_n to_o the_o physic_n or_o else_o it_o will_v do_v no_o good_a but_o hurt_n so_o unless_o examination_n go_v before_o the_o sacrament_n 29._o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o 29._o we_o seal_v up_o the_o threaten_n which_o be_v pronounce_v against_o we_o in_o stead_n of_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o for_o the_o sacrament_n be_v a_o seal_n and_o seal_v good_a or_o evil_n as_o every_o other_o seal_n do_v therefore_o all_o man_n ought_v careful_o to_o examine_v themselves_o but_o they_o that_o be_v suspect_v of_o a_o crime_n do_v not_o examine_v themselves_o but_o be_v examine_v of_o other_o lest_o they_o shall_v be_v partial_a in_o their_o own_o cause_n but_o a_o faithful_a christian_n shall_v examine_v himself_o of_o his_o crime_n note_n verse_n 31.32_o note_n and_o be_v his_o own_o judge_n his_o own_o accuser_n and_o his_o own_o condemner_n for_o no_o man_n know_v the_o spirit_n of_o man_n but_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v in_o man_n which_o will_v condemn_v he_o if_o he_o be_v guilty_a and_o tell_v he_o all_o that_o he_o have_v do_v and_o with_o what_o mind_n he_o do_v it_o and_o what_o punishment_n he_o deserve_v for_o the_o same_o this_o be_v the_o close_a session_n or_o private_a arraignment_n when_o conscience_n sit_v in_o her_o chair_n to_o examine_v accuse_v judge_n and_o condemn_v herself_o 18.19_o eccles_n 18.19_o because_o she_o will_v escape_v the_o just_a condemnation_n of_o god_n thus_o have_v holy_a man_n keep_v their_o session_n at_o home_n and_o make_v their_o heart_n the_o foreman_n of_o the_o jury_n and_o examine_v themselves_o note_n note_n as_o we_o examine_v other_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n stand_v at_o the_o door_n of_o their_o soul_n to_o examine_v every_o thought_n before_o it_o go_v in_o and_o at_o the_o door_n of_o their_o lip_n to_o examine_v every_o word_n before_o it_o go_v out_o so_o shall_v thou_o sit_v in_o judgement_n of_o thyself_o and_o call_v thy_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n to_o give_v in_o evidence_n against_o thou_o whether_o thou_o be_v a_o christian_n or_o a_o infidel_n a_o son_n or_o a_o bastard_n a_o servant_n or_o a_o rebel_n a_o sincere_a believer_n or_o a_o hypocrite_n if_o upon_o examination_n thou_o find_v not_o faith_n nor_o fear_n nor_o love_n nor_o zeal_n in_o thyself_o let_v no_o man_n make_v thou_o believe_v thou_o be_v holy_a that_o thou_o be_v godly_a note_n note_n that_o thou_o be_v sanctify_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o christian_n that_o thou_o be_v a_o believer_n because_o thou_o be_v worse_o than_o thou_o seem_v to_o thyself_o to_o be_v therefore_o if_o my_o heart_n tell_v i_o that_o i_o love_v god_n who_o shall_v i_o believe_v before_o myself_o 2.11_o 1_o cor._n 2.11_o no_o man_n can_v search_v the_o heart_n of_o another_o man_n so_o paul_n say_v no_o man_n know_v the_o spirit_n of_o any_o man_n

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labour_n in_o the_o mind_n and_o a_o peaceable_a trouble_n in_o the_o sense_n wherefore_o love_n exceed_v all_o the_o knowledge_n of_o all_o other_o mystery_n and_o can_v be_v but_o in_o the_o godly_a the_o reason_n why_o our_o love_n of_o god_n be_v not_o perfect_a in_o this_o life_n because_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n be_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o knowledge_n 13._o 1_o cor._n 13.12_o 13._o now_o in_o this_o life_n we_o know_v god_n but_o in_o part_n as_o in_o a_o glass_n but_o then_o shall_v we_o know_v he_o face_n to_o face_n and_o then_o shall_v we_o be_v perfect_o bless_v and_o because_o we_o shall_v then_o perfect_o know_v he_o therefore_o we_o shall_v then_o perfect_o love_v he_o but_o no_o man_n can_v hope_v to_o have_v the_o perfect_a love_n of_o god_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v note_n note_n which_o begin_v not_o first_o to_o love_n god_n in_o this_o world_n the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n must_v begin_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n in_o this_o life_n or_o else_o it_o can_v be_v consummate_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v without_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o this_o life_n there_o be_v no_o desire_n of_o eternal_a life_n how_o then_o can_v that_o man_n be_v partaker_n of_o the_o chief_a good_a which_o seek_v it_o not_o which_o desire_v it_o not_o which_o love_v it_o not_o such_o as_o thy_o love_n be_v such_o be_v thou_o because_o thy_o love_n transform_v thou_o into_o itself_o for_o love_n be_v the_o chief_a couple_n because_o the_o lover_n and_o the_o thing_n belove_v become_v one_o what_o have_v conjoin_v the_o most_o just_a god_n and_o wretched_a sinner_n be_v infinite_o distant_a in_o worth_n note_n note_n one_o from_o the_o other_o but_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o because_o the_o infinite_a justice_n of_o god_n may_v not_o be_v weaken_v the_o infinite_a price_n and_o love_n of_o christ_n intercede_v betwixt_o sinful_a man_n and_o the_o infinite_a justice_n of_o god_n again_o what_o have_v join_v together_o god_n the_o creator_n and_o the_o faithful_a soul_n create_v thing_n infinite_o distant_a but_o love_n in_o the_o life_n which_o be_v eternal_a we_o shall_v be_v join_v to_o god_n in_o the_o chief_a degree_n because_o we_o shall_v then_o love_v he_o in_o the_o chief_a degree_n love_n unit_v and_o transform_v therefore_o he_o that_o love_v carnal_a thing_n shall_v be_v carnal_a if_o thou_o love_v the_o world_n thou_o shall_v become_v worldly_a etc._n 1_o cor._n 48.49_o 50_o etc._n etc._n but_o flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n neither_o do_v corruption_n inherit_v incorruption_n but_o if_o thou_o love_v god_n and_o celestial_a thing_n thou_o shall_v become_v celestial_a note_n note_n the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v the_o chariot_n of_o elias_n ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v the_o joy_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o paradise_n of_o the_o soul_n it_o exclude_v the_o world_n it_o overcome_v the_o devil_n it_o shut_v hell_n it_o open_v heaven_n unto_o we_o and_o plead_v mercy_n in_o the_o justice_n of_o the_o almighty_a the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v that_o seal_n with_o which_o god_n seal_v his_o servant_n the_o elect_a 4.30_o rev._n 7.3_o 4._o ephes_n 4.30_o at_o the_o last_o judgement_n god_n will_v acknowledge_v none_o to_o be_v his_o but_o those_o that_o be_v seal_v with_o this_o seal_n for_o faith_n itself_o the_o only_a instrument_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n be_v not_o true_a faith_n unless_o it_o do_v demonstrate_v itself_o by_o true_a love_n for_o there_o be_v no_o true_a faith_n unless_o there_o be_v a_o firm_a confidence_n and_o there_o be_v no_o firm_a confidence_n without_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o that_o benefit_n receive_v be_v not_o acknowledge_v for_o which_o we_o do_v not_o give_v thanks_n and_o we_o do_v not_o give_v thanks_n to_o he_o which_o we_o do_v not_o love_v if_o therefore_o thy_o faith_n be_v true_a it_o will_v acknowledge_v the_o benefit_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n jesus_n it_o will_v acknowledge_v and_o give_v thanks_o note_n note_n it_o will_v give_v thanks_o and_o love_v that_o gracious_a god_n who_o have_v bestow_v all_o these_o save_a benefit_n upon_o we_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v the_o life_n and_o rest_n of_o the_o soul_n when_o the_o soul_n by_o death_n depart_v from_o the_o body_n than_o the_o life_n of_o the_o body_n depart_v but_o when_o god_n depart_v out_o of_o the_o soul_n by_o reason_n of_o sin_n than_o the_o life_n of_o the_o soul_n depart_v again_o god_n dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n 5.5_o ephes_n 5.17_o rom._n 5.5_o god_n dwell_v in_o the_o soul_n by_o love_n because_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v infuse_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o elect_a by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n there_o be_v no_o tranquillity_n of_o the_o soul_n without_o the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n do_v much_o disquiet_v it_o but_o god_n be_v the_o true_a rest_n of_o the_o soul_n 3.19_o ephes_n 3.19_o and_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o god_n there_o be_v no_o peace_n of_o conscience_n but_o to_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n there_o be_v no_o love_n of_o god_n but_o in_o they_o that_o have_v a_o filial_a confidence_n in_o god_n to_o conclude_v in_o the_o praise_n of_o this_o peerless_a virtue_n love_n be_v the_o grace_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o reason_n the_o blessing_n of_o god_n and_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o world_n therefore_o let_v the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n the_o love_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o the_o love_n of_o the_o creature_n die_v in_o we_o that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n may_v live_v and_o abound_v in_o we_o which_o god_n of_o his_o grace_n begin_v in_o we_o in_o this_o world_n and_o perfect_a in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v this_o love_n of_o god_n be_v wrought_v by_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o christ_n and_o the_o faithful_a and_o incorporate_v the_o faithful_a as_o member_n unto_o christ_n their_o head_n 8._o rom._n 8._o and_o so_o make_v they_o one_o with_o christ_n and_o partaker_n of_o all_o the_o grace_n holiness_n and_o eternal_a glory_n which_o be_v in_o he_o as_o sure_a and_o as_o very_o as_o they_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n 39_o verse_n 39_o what_o then_o can_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n the_o property_n of_o charity_n and_o true_a love_n to_o our_o christian_a brethren_n christ_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n give_v himself_o for_o we_o to_o redeem_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n 2.14_o titus_n 2.14_o and_o to_o purge_v we_o a_o peculiar_a people_n follower_n of_o good_a work_n to_o this_o purpose_n we_o be_v admonish_v of_o the_o lord_n let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n etc._n math._n 5.16_o etc._n etc._n and_o glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n therefore_o whilst_o we_o have_v time_n let_v we_o do_v good_a towards_o all_o man_n and_o especial_o towards_o they_o of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n to_o this_o use_n the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v give_v unto_o we_o for_o all_o scripture_n inspire_v from_o god_n 17_o 2_o tim._n 3.16_o 17_o be_v profitable_a to_o teach_v to_o reprove_v to_o correct_v to_o instruct_v in_o righteousness_n that_o the_o man_n of_o god_n be_v perfect_a and_o instruct_v to_o all_o good_a work_n it_o be_v clear_a then_o that_o we_o be_v not_o so_o justify_v by_o faith_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v unprofitable_a barren_a and_o unfruitful_a of_o good_a work_n but_o rather_o that_o give_v ourselves_o continual_o unto_o good_a work_n we_o shall_v advance_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o show_v it_o before_o the_o eye_n of_o all_o man_n as_o the_o light_n of_o our_o new_a creation_n for_o we_o be_v regenerate_v in_o christ_n 24._o eph._n 4.23_o 24._o and_o thereby_o we_o do_v declare_v ourselves_o to_o be_v justify_v before_o man_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o only_o show_v ourselves_o to_o be_v christian_n in_o name_n but_o to_o become_v good_a of_o evil_n and_o to_o declare_v that_o goodness_n receive_v of_o christ_n by_o good_a work_n for_o they_o be_v as_o certain_a fruit_n of_o our_o life_n witness_v the_o goodness_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o declare_v the_o nature_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n good_a work_n be_v the_o work_n of_o faith_n which_o work_v by_o love_n they_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o he_o work_v in_o we_o and_o by_o

infinite_a of_o himself_o yet_o all_o creature_n be_v his_o own_o it_o do_v please_v he_o to_o force_v the_o obedience_n of_o every_o creature_n to_o give_v some_o proof_n and_o testimony_n of_o his_o justice_n or_o mercy_n whereby_o god_n may_v receive_v glory_n in_o their_o acknowledgement_n god_n then_o be_v glorify_v in_o all_o his_o work_n but_o in_o a_o double_a manner_n he_o be_v principal_o glorify_v in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o mercy_n he_o be_v also_o glorify_v in_o his_o judgement_n but_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n glory_n 19_o rom._n 9_o â—5_n osee_n 1.10_o deut._n 26.18_o 19_o consist_v principal_o in_o the_o vessel_n of_o his_o mercy_n because_o their_o glory_n be_v his_o glory_n and_o he_o do_v dignify_v himself_o in_o their_o advancement_n therefore_o do_v god_n choose_v the_o israelite_n for_o his_o peculiar_a people_n that_o by_o his_o most_o powerful_a deliver_v they_o and_o by_o their_o demonstration_n of_o duty_n and_o service_n god_n may_v be_v honour_v in_o the_o memory_n of_o his_o greatness_n over_o all_o the_o world_n and_o receive_v glory_n in_o the_o report_n of_o his_o admirable_a protection_n god_n be_v also_o glorify_v in_o his_o judgement_n for_o though_o the_o reprobate_n and_o damn_a in_o their_o life_n they_o rather_o care_v to_o dishonour_n god_n their_o creator_n yet_o will_v god_n be_v honour_v in_o the_o punishment_n of_o their_o life_n and_o force_v they_o to_o give_v demonstration_n of_o his_o justice_n and_o holiness_n for_o god_n can_v turn_v their_o end_n and_o purpose_n to_o his_o own_o end_n and_o glory_n and_o make_v that_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n which_o be_v intend_v to_o his_o dishonour_n and_o those_o that_o will_v not_o give_v he_o glory_n for_o his_o mercy_n his_o justice_n will_v in_o despite_n of_o ungodliness_n compel_v they_o to_o give_v he_o glory_n for_o judgement_n though_o god_n esteem_v it_o the_o great_a honour_n to_o be_v glorify_v in_o the_o witness_n of_o his_o mercy_n because_o in_o god_n nature_n mercy_n be_v preheminent_a and_o do_v triumph_n yet_o it_o be_v much_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n that_o the_o witness_n of_o his_o judgement_n shall_v be_v prompt_v by_o their_o lamentable_a experience_n to_o acknowledge_v that_o god_n be_v infinite_a both_o in_o power_n and_o justice_n therefore_o we_o ought_v both_o to_o glorify_v god_n 36.24_o job_n 36.24_o and_o to_o glory_n in_o god_n for_o if_o we_o glory_v in_o any_o thing_n but_o in_o god_n &_o godliness_n we_o be_v condemn_v &_o if_o we_o glorify_v in_o any_o thing_n but_o god_n we_o be_v likewise_o condemn_v of_o he_o for_o he_o be_v our_o strength_n and_o light_n of_o our_o countenance_n he_o have_v ordain_v we_o for_o a_o holy_a end_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o if_o we_o glorify_v he_o here_o on_o earth_n he_o will_v glorify_v we_o with_o himself_o in_o heaven_n but_o if_o we_o neglect_v to_o glorify_v he_o that_o be_v our_o glory_n he_o will_v glorify_v himself_o in_o our_o destruction_n and_o make_v we_o in_o the_o feel_a torment_n of_o our_o damnation_n glorify_v he_o with_o this_o acknowledgement_n that_o he_o be_v god_n of_o most_o excellent_a sovereign_a majesty_n and_o that_o he_o be_v most_o gracious_a in_o his_o mercy_n 18._o verse_n 22_o 23_o psal_n 18._o but_o most_o terrible_a in_o his_o judgement_n and_o with_o this_o acknowledgement_n will_v god_n be_v honour_v of_o the_o devil_n and_o damn_a creature_n who_o intolerable_a and_o unsufferable_a torment_n in_o their_o condemnation_n shall_v be_v argument_n of_o proof_n to_o conclude_v god_n glory_n see_v god_n have_v create_v all_o thing_n for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o see_v that_o he_o will_v be_v glorify_v in_o the_o several_a execution_n of_o his_o justice_n and_o mercy_n in_o the_o salvation_n or_o damnation_n of_o his_o creature_n 38._o job_n 37._o &_o 38._o for_o in_o all_o sensible_a thing_n there_o be_v a_o special_a nature_n in_o which_o they_o be_v obedient_a whereby_o they_o glorify_v god_n in_o finish_v the_o end_n of_o 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who_o he_o have_v give_v a_o soul_n divine_a and_o of_o most_o excellent_a understanding_n and_o for_o who_o he_o have_v create_v the_o world_n the_o most_o admirable_a work_n of_o his_o own_o hand_n shall_v these_o be_v careless_a in_o this_o high_a duty_n and_o shall_v the_o element_n and_o unreasonable_a creature_n be_v careful_a shall_v man_n be_v exceed_v of_o beast_n in_o the_o execution_n of_o their_o reasonable_a service_n god_n have_v not_o threaten_v their_o neglect_n with_o hell_n and_o the_o torment_n thereof_o nor_o promise_v to_o reward_v their_o diligence_n with_o heaven_n and_o the_o joy_n thereof_o but_o god_n do_v both_o promise_n and_o threaten_v man_n yet_o be_v man_n less_o careful_a than_o beast_n this_o may_v worthy_o remember_v those_o man_n or_o rather_o those_o beast_n who_o make_v a_o god_n of_o themselves_o and_o their_o unlawful_a pleasure_n and_o then_o dedicate_v themselves_o their_o labour_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o their_o action_n to_o a_o godless_a 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may_v give_v they_o comfort_v without_o terror_n let_v we_o reduce_v to_o memory_n what_o the_o holy_a prophet_n apostle_n and_o martyr_n have_v do_v in_o this_o cause_n how_o careful_a they_o have_v be_v to_o preserve_v their_o life_n in_o the_o memory_n of_o honest_a and_o godly_a reputation_n how_o careless_a also_o have_v they_o esteem_v their_o life_n for_o the_o defence_n and_o reputation_n of_o the_o gospel_n 7._o act_n 7._o be_v content_a nay_o careful_a not_o only_o to_o give_v up_o their_o life_n but_o to_o give_v they_o up_o with_o torment_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n to_o these_o man_n let_v we_o frame_v our_o imitation_n let_v we_o care_n for_o our_o life_n as_o they_o care_v let_v we_o also_o care_v to_o die_v as_o they_o care_v in_o every_o work_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o remember_v our_o end_n and_o at_o our_o end_n

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of_o christ_n and_o to_o hear_v the_o treasure_n of_o his_o divine_a wisdom_n how_o shall_v thou_o rejoice_v to_o see_v so_o many_o thousand_o thousand_o welcom_v thou_o into_o their_o heavenly_a society_n for_o as_o they_o all_o rejoice_v at_o thy_o conversion_n so_o will_v they_o now_o be_v much_o more_o joyful_a at_o thy_o coronation_n etc._n luk._n 15.1_o etc._n etc._n who_o can_v sufficient_o express_v the_o rejoice_v of_o this_o heavenly_a company_n to_o see_v thou_o thus_o crown_v with_o glory_n 7.9_o revel_v 7.9_o array_v with_o the_o bright_a shine_a robe_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o to_o have_v the_o palm_n of_o victory_n put_v into_o thy_o hand_n oh_o what_o gratulation_n will_v there_o be_v that_o thou_o have_v escape_v all_o the_o misery_n and_o affliction_n of_o the_o world_n the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o pain_n of_o hell_n and_o obtain_v with_o they_o thy_o eternal_a rest_n and_o happiness_n for_o there_o every_o one_o joy_v as_o much_o in_o another_o happiness_n as_o in_o his_o own_o because_o he_o shall_v see_v he_o as_o much_o belove_v of_o god_n as_o himself_o yea_o they_o have_v as_o many_o distinct_a joy_n as_o they_o have_v copartner_n of_o their_o joy_n and_o in_o this_o joyful_a and_o bless_a state_n the_o soul_n rest_v and_o remain_v with_o christ_n in_o heaven_n for_o ever_o the_o holy_a angel_n together_o with_o this_o bless_a and_o heavenly_a society_n there_o keep_v without_o any_o labour_n to_o distract_v they_o a_o perpetual_a sabbath_n to_o the_o glory_n honour_n and_o praise_n of_o the_o aye-blessed_n trinity_n for_o the_o create_a redeem_n preserve_v and_o sanctify_v of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o member_n thereof_o and_o for_o his_o might_n power_n wisdom_n justice_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n in_o the_o government_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n therefore_o when_o thou_o hear_v a_o sweet_a consort_n of_o music_n meditate_v how_o happy_a thou_o shall_v be_v when_o with_o the_o choir_n of_o heavenly_a angel_n and_o saint_n thou_o shall_v sing_v a_o part_n in_o that_o spiritual_a haleluia_o on_o that_o eternal_a bless_a sabbath_n where_o there_o shall_v be_v such_o variety_n of_o pleasure_n and_o satiety_n of_o joy_n as_o never_o know_v tediousness_n of_o time_n or_o do_v nor_o end_n of_o delight_n and_o happiness_n 13.12_o 1_o cor._n 13.12_o oh_o life_n to_o be_v desire_v oh_o bless_a felicity_n in_o which_o the_o most_o holy_a trinity_n shall_v be_v the_o perfection_n of_o all_o our_o desire_n which_o we_o shall_v see_v without_o end_n love_v without_o end_n and_o praise_n without_o be_v weary_a to_o see_v god_n will_v surpass_v all_o joy_n to_o see_v christ_n to_o live_v with_o christ_n to_o hear_v christ_n will_v surpass_v all_o the_o desire_n of_o our_o heart_n what_o can_v there_o be_v want_v what_o can_v be_v there_o beside_o to_o be_v desire_v or_o expect_v more_o 15.28_o 1_o cor._n 15.28_o where_o god_n be_v all_o in_o all_o and_o shall_v distribute_v to_o every_o one_o all_o good_a 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be_v here_o astonish_v and_o adore_v the_o mercy_n of_o her_o saviour_n for_o he_o do_v not_o only_o receive_v we_o his_o enemy_n into_o favour_n but_o he_o do_v also_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o righteousness_n and_o receive_v we_o into_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o make_v we_o like_a unto_o the_o angel_n yea_o like_v unto_o himself_o bless_v for_o ever_o oh_o most_o bless_a city_n 21.23_o revel_v 21.23_o celestial_a canaan_n oh_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n o_o the_o most_o holy_a seat_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a and_o bless_a trinity_n when_o will_v that_o sun_n rise_v upon_o i_o which_o inlighten_v that_o holy_a city_n we_o be_v yet_o banish_v from_o our_o country_n but_o there_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v a_o ample_a inheritance_n 1.12_o joh._n 1.12_o to_o those_o that_o believe_v power_n be_v give_v to_o be_v make_v son_n of_o god_n and_o if_o we_o be_v son_n then_o

be_v we_o also_o heir_n of_o god_n 16.1_o psal_n 16.1_o and_o coheire_n with_o christ_n lift_v up_o thyself_o o_o devout_a soul_n and_o long_o to_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n the_o portion_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n and_o thy_o exceed_a great_a reward_n 15.1_o gen_n 15.1_o what_o can_v the_o most_o ample_a mercy_n and_o bounty_n of_o god_n bestow_v more_o upon_o we_o he_o give_v we_o life_n he_o bestow_v his_o son_n 27.27.28_o act._n 27.27.28_o and_o bestow_v himself_o if_o he_o have_v any_o thing_n great_a in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n he_o will_v bestow_v even_o that_o also_o upon_o we_o in_o god_n we_o live_v god_n temple_n we_o be_v 3.16_o 1_o cor._n 3.16_o god_n we_o possess_v indeed_o here_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o in_o a_o mystery_n but_o in_o heaven_n in_o truth_n and_o indeed_o our_o hope_n there_o shall_v become_v our_o full_a fruition_n and_o dwell_v with_o he_o for_o ever_o 42.1.2_o psal_n 42.1.2_o come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o and_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o that_o 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strive_v always_o to_o stand_v in_o the_o favour_n of_o this_o high_a and_o help_a god_n and_o he_o will_v set_v thou_o free_a and_o banish_v thy_o fear_n and_o fill_v thy_o cup_n and_o feed_v thou_o with_o the_o hide_a treasure_n of_o his_o never-failing_a love_n unto_o who_o be_v give_v all_o glory_n praise_n honour_n power_n may_v majesty_n and_o dominion_n now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n thus_o end_v our_o progress_n the_o conclusion_n now_o have_v thou_o see_v how_o glorious_a and_o perfect_a god_n be_v and_o how_o that_o all_o thy_o chief_a bliss_n and_o happiness_n consist_v in_o have_v a_o eternal_a communion_n with_o his_o majesty_n therefore_o o_o impenitent_a sinner_n in_o the_o bowel_n of_o christ_n jesus_n i_o entreat_v thou_o as_o thou_o tender_v thy_o own_o salvation_n serious_o to_o consider_v with_o i_o how_o false_a how_o vain_a how_o vile_a be_v those_o thing_n which_o still_o retain_v and_o chain_v thou_o in_o thy_o wretched_a and_o curse_a estate_n wherein_o thou_o 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see_v that_o without_o christ_n thou_o be_v but_o a_o slave_n of_o sin_n death_n vassal_n and_o worm_n meat_n who_o thought_n be_v vain_a who_o deed_n be_v vile_a who_o pleasure_n have_v scarce_o beginning_n who_o misery_n never_o know_v end_n what_o wise_a man_n will_v incur_v these_o hellish_a torment_n though_o he_o may_v by_o live_v in_o sin_n purchase_v to_o himself_o for_o a_o time_n the_o empire_n of_o augustus_n the_o riches_n of_o croessus_n the_o pleasure_n of_o solomon_n the_o policy_n of_o achitophel_n 17._o 2_o sam._n 17._o the_o voluptuous_a fare_n and_o fine_a apparel_n of_o dives_n 8.36_o mat._n 16.26_o mark_v 8.36_o for_o what_o shall_v it_o avail_v a_o man_n as_o our_o saviour_n say_v to_o win_v the_o whole_a world_n for_o a_o tiâ—â—_n and_o then_o to_o lose_v his_o soul_n in_o hell_n for_o ever_o finis_fw-la jmprimatur_fw-la tho_o wykes_n septemb_n 1._o 1638._o

devotion_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o turn_n unto_o god_n by_o godly_a and_o humble_a affection_n and_o bewail_v of_o a_o afflict_a heart_n whereby_o the_o aid_n of_o god_n be_v most_o humble_o beseech_v season_n when_o prayer_n be_v in_o season_n whether_o we_o do_v the_o same_o by_o word_n or_o by_o wail_v or_o sigh_n we_o be_v to_o pray_v in_o due_a season_n with_o regard_n of_o mind_n upon_o reasonable_a cause_n correspondent_a and_o proportionable_a to_o the_o present_a necessity_n and_o case_n 1.5_o james_n 1.5_o and_o therefore_o saint_n james_n say_v 5.13_o james_n 5.13_o if_o any_o man_n want_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n again_o if_o there_o be_v any_o among_o you_o afflict_a let_v he_o pray_v be_v any_o merry_a let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o part_n of_o prayer_n which_o be_v to_o ask_v to_o request_v and_o to_o beseech_v to_o lament_v and_o to_o make_v more_o to_o craâ—e_v aid_n to_o make_v intercession_n for_o other_o or_o ourselves_o 2.1_o 1_o tim._n 2.1_o to_o praise_v and_o give_v thanks_n we_o shall_v easy_o understand_v when_o the_o time_n serve_v to_o pray_v our_o want_n shall_v declare_v unto_o we_o what_o be_v to_o be_v desire_v and_o demand_v at_o god_n hand_n the_o conscience_n for_o our_o sin_n do_v enforce_v we_o unto_o prayer_n to_o obtain_v forgiveness_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o turn_v away_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n from_o we_o the_o slander_n and_o rebuke_n offer_v of_o the_o reprobate_n and_o ungodly_a do_v make_v the_o afflict_a and_o miserable_a to_o burst_v out_o into_o wail_v and_o lament_v trouble_n and_o affliction_n do_v instruct_v we_o when_o we_o ought_v to_o crave_v and_o desire_v aid_n and_o help_v from_o god_n 2._o psal_n 34.14_o 1_o tim._n 2._o charity_n and_o pity_n do_v move_v we_o to_o make_v intercession_n for_o our_o neighbour_n and_o brethren_n that_o be_v fall_v into_o adversity_n or_o otherwise_o subject_a unto_o temptation_n and_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n the_o 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cease_v not_o to_o pray_v in_o his_o heart_n which_o cease_v not_o to_o do_v good_a the_o necessity_n of_o prayer_n be_v either_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a the_o spiritual_a necessity_n note_n two_o kind_n of_o necessity_n in_o pray_v note_n be_v of_o thing_n which_o do_v concern_v a_o godly_a mind_n soundness_n of_o religion_n and_o desire_v of_o salvation_n by_o this_o we_o be_v compel_v to_o ask_v of_o god_n a_o good_a and_o right_a spirit_n the_o gift_n of_o faith_n trust_v in_o hope_n forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n patience_n in_o adversity_n continuance_n of_o true_a godliness_n and_o the_o like_a without_o which_o we_o can_v be_v save_v our_o corporal_a necessity_n be_v the_o same_o which_o concern_v the_o sustentation_n of_o our_o life_n as_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o body_n aid_n succour_n and_o relief_n in_o all_o our_o want_n and_o necessity_n therefore_o we_o do_v say_v in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o when_o we_o do_v desire_v the_o health_n of_o the_o sick_a and_o disease_a and_o the_o ease_n and_o delivery_n of_o the_o afflict_a and_o persecute_v and_o the_o preservation_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o peril_n and_o danger_n in_o prayer_n there_o be_v requisite_a certain_a outward_a behaviour_n and_o gesture_n which_o do_v declare_v a_o lowliness_n and_o a_o humble_a submission_n unto_o god_n as_o that_o of_o daniel_n who_o fall_v upon_o his_o knee_n three_o time_n a_o day_n and_o make_v his_o petition_n 22.41_o dan._n 6.10_o luke_n 22.41_o and_o praise_v his_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n pray_v upon_o his_o knee_n in_o the_o garden_n 3.14_o ephes_n 3.14_o and_o saint_n paul_n fall_v upon_o his_o knee_n when_o he_o pray_v for_o the_o church_n of_o the_o gentile_n other_o do_v lift_v up_o their_o hand_n towards_o heaven_n 8.22_o 1_o king_n 8.22_o as_o we_o read_v of_o solomon_n that_o pray_v unto_o god_n before_o the_o ark_n other_o do_v cast_v up_o their_o face_n unto_o heaven_n 26.27.39_o mat._n 26.27.39_o and_o other_o do_v lie_v grovel_v upon_o their_o face_n as_o christ_n also_o do_v other_o do_v pray_v and_o humble_v themselves_o in_o hair_n and_o sackcloth_n as_o david_n do_v 3.6_o psalm_n 35.13_o jonas_n 3.6_o and_o as_o the_o king_n of_o the_o ninevite_n and_o some_o pray_v â—nto_o god_n sit_v as_o elias_n do_v sit_v under_o the_o juniper_n tree_n 19.4_o 1_o king_n 19.4_o and_o david_n pray_v also_o sit_v before_o the_o lord_n the_o publican_n who_o prayer_n god_n hear_v 2.3_o 1_o sam._n 17._o luke_n 18.13_o 2_o king_n 20_o 2.3_o he_o pray_v stand_v and_o smite_v his_o hand_n upon_o his_o breast_n and_o say_v god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n and_o ezechias_n pray_v lie_v in_o his_o bed_n therefore_o whether_o we_o do_v fall_v upon_o our_o knee_n or_o lie_v grovel_v upon_o our_o face_n or_o in_o ash_n hair_n or_o sackcloth_n either_o sit_v standing_z or_o lie_v or_o walk_v so_o that_o we_o do_v pray_v earnest_o 17._o jam._n 5.15_o 16_o 17._o faithful_o and_o substantial_o with_o humble_a and_o contrite_a heart_n and_o mind_n no_o question_n it_o will_v be_v acceptable_a and_o well_o please_v unto_o god_n 10.31_o act_n 10.31_o almsdeed_n no_o doubt_n do_v commend_v and_o set_v forth_o our_o prayer_n well_o unto_o god_n as_o we_o may_v perceive_v by_o cornelius_n unto_o who_o the_o angel_n say_v thy_o prayer_n be_v hear_v and_o thy_o almsdeed_n be_v have_v in_o remembrance_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n pray_v note_n the_o manner_n of_o pray_v for_o that_o godly_a disposition_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o have_v both_o mercy_n and_o well-doing_n join_v withal_o the_o manner_n of_o pray_v peculiar_a to_o christian_n be_v when_o we_o do_v offer_v our_o prayer_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n by_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n and_o mediator_n and_o faithful_o deo_fw-la desire_n to_o be_v hear_v for_o his_o sake_n thereunto_o serve_v the_o promise_n of_o christ_n in_o john_n say_v very_o 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nothing_o else_o but_o the_o soul_n travel_v unto_o god_n it_o be_v the_o sword_n of_o our_o defence_n 18._o eccles_n 35.17_o 18._o for_o the_o soul_n of_o he_o that_o continue_v in_o prayer_n be_v secure_a and_o safe_a from_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n for_o god_n do_v always_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o faithful_a if_o not_o according_a to_o their_o desire_n yet_o to_o their_o salvation_n and_o profit_n and_o we_o may_v assure_o hope_v that_o either_o he_o will_v give_v we_o that_o which_o we_o ask_v or_o else_o that_o which_o he_o in_o his_o wisdom_n know_v to_o be_v more_o profitable_a for_o we_o for_o god_n give_v we_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n that_o infinite_a and_o most_o excellent_a gift_n we_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o it_o nor_o he_o be_v not_o entreat_v thereunto_o what_o will_v he_o then_o deny_v we_o if_o he_o be_v entreat_v by_o earnest_n and_o faithful_a prayer_n we_o can_v doubt_v of_o the_o father_n hear_v or_o the_o son_n intercede_v upon_o all_o 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he_o to_o attend_v unto_o thou_o when_o thou_o be_v not_o attentive_a unto_o thyself_o and_o see_v god_n dwell_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o godly_a there_o need_v not_o always_o word_n because_o he_o be_v present_a even_o with_o the_o thought_n luther_n luther_n oftentimes_o one_o sigh_n move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o offer_v in_o the_o spirit_n be_v more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n then_o long_a repetition_n of_o prayer_n where_o the_o tongue_n pray_v and_o the_o heart_n be_v plain_o dumb_a let_v he_o pray_v with_o humility_n and_o place_n no_o confidence_n in_o his_o own_o merit_n but_o only_o in_o the_o grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n christ_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o divinity_n at_o his_o passion_n he_o cast_v himself_o to_o the_o ground_n 35._o mark_v 14_o 35._o and_o pray_v behold_v how_o that_o most_o holy_a soul_n humble_v itself_o before_o the_o divine_a majesty_n let_v we_o pray_v with_o faith_n the_o soon_o one_o pray_v the_o more_o 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