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A60361 The compleat Christian, and compleat armour and armoury of a Christian, fitting him with all necessary furniture for that his holy profession, or, The doctrine of salvation delivered in a plain and familiar explication of the common catechisme, for the benefit of the younger sort, and others : wherein summarily comprehended is generally represented the truly orthodox and constant doctrine of the Church of England, especially in all points necessary to salvation / by W.S., D.D. Slatyer, William, 1587-1647. 1643 (1643) Wing S3983; ESTC R38256 385,949 1,566

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charge_n all_o other_o may_v be_v godly_o dispose_v according_a to_o their_o several_a office_n and_o duty_n and_o so_o to_o praise_v god_n for_o any_o his_o excellency_n and_o grace_n appear_v in_o they_o to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o kingdom_n 25._o what_o be_v opposite_a to_o this_o kingdom_n the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o wicked_a agent_n and_o instrument_n raise_v up_o against_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n such_o 1._o all_o evil_a prince_n and_o law_n 2._o all_o evil_a magistrate_n and_o negligent_a pastor_n and_o slothful_a 3._o all_o evil_a and_o false_a prophet_n and_o idolater_n 4._o all_o evil_a blasphemer_n and_o 5._o general_o all_o ungodliness_n and_o vanity_n 26._o what_o of_o these_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o overthrow_v root_n out_o and_o destroy_v all_o such_o as_o the_o power_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n and_o opposite_a to_o his_o kingdom_n 27._o what_o in_o sum_n be_v there_o then_o express_v or_o intimate_v in_o this_o petition_n 1._o the_o 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improper_o in_o 1._o our_o body_n and_o member_n that_o be_v earthly_a as_o well_o as_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o mind_n that_o be_v heavenly_a 2._o the_o low_a part_n and_o power_n of_o our_o affection_n as_o well_o as_o high_a power_n of_o will_n 3._o those_o that_o be_v yet_o uncalled_a as_o well_o as_o those_o that_o be_v call_v and_o already_o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o the_o church_n bosom_n and_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n 4._o in_o our_o own_o self_n endeavour_v as_o in_o christ_n to_o perfect_v the_o same_o ii_o proper_o in_o earth_n by_o we_o that_o dwell_v in_o this_o world_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o many_o temptation_n and_o provocation_n to_o sin_n as_o well_o as_o by_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o heaven_n saint_n and_o angel_n free_a from_o all_o temptation_n and_o discouragement_n 35._o how_o be_v it_o so_o do_v if_o as_o by_o they_o usual_o perform_v so_o we_o strive_v to_o do_v it_o obey_v both_o 1._o voluntary_o which_o be_v with_o all_o our_o heart_n willing_o free_o cheerful_o ready_o without_o hypocrisy_n grudge_v repine_a murmur_a grief_n or_o delay_n 2._o total_o endeavour_v to_o his_o whole_a will_n for_o the_o matter_n of_o it_o manner_n of_o it_o every_o part_n of_o it_o so_o his_o will_n and_o not_o we_o to_o the_o deny_v of_o ourselves_o 3._o continual_o so_o with_o constancy_n in_o our_o good_a intention_n perseverance_n to_o the_o end_n and_o thus_o strive_v to_o perfection_n of_o obedience_n we_o yield_v true_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n which_o though_o in_o we_o imperfect_a when_o thus_o regulate_v by_o this_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o aim_v at_o that_o perfection_n of_o angel_n though_o not_o attain_v unto_o it_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o so_o to_o the_o proportion_n of_o our_o ability_n here_o
o_o lord_n take_v evil_a out_o of_o our_o way_n and_o remove_v all_o lie_a lip_n and_o deceitful_a tongue_n and_o keep_v we_o from_o blasphemy_n and_o all_o curse_a speak_v and_o whatsoever_o may_v pollute_v we_o or_o profane_v thy_o holy_a and_o sacred_a name_n that_o aught_o to_o be_v sanctify_v 4._o in_o our_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o grace_n reeceive_v so_o o_o lord_n we_o remember_v those_o blessing_n bestow_v on_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o do_v desire_v thy_o glory_n or_o in_o any_o measure_n perform_v the_o same_o other_o that_o o_o lord_n many_o on_o earth_n do_v with_o we_o sanctify_v thy_o name_n show_v thy_o praise_n and_o so_o consort_v with_o those_o holy_a quire_n in_o the_o heaven_n that_o do_v ever_o sing_v thy_o honour_n our_o bless_a hope_n of_o continuance_n for_o ever_o in_o that_o holy_a course_n of_o sanctify_v thy_o name_n and_o that_o confidence_n of_o that_o thy_o grace_n 7._o how_o in_o the_o second_o petition_n 1._o in_o our_o confession_n of_o god_n glory_n thy_o kingdom_n o_o lord_n be_v a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o thy_o dominion_n endure_v throughout_o all_o age_n and_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v king_n for_o evermore_o our_o duty_n it_o be_v meet_v o_o lord_n that_o we_o shall_v desire_v thy_o glory_n and_o advancement_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n our_o neglect_n but_o in_o stead_n thereof_o we_o have_v neglect_v our_o duty_n and_o in_o too_o many_o thing_n we_o lament_v our_o misdeed_n rather_o promote_v the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n 2._o in_o our_o petition_n and_o intercession_n of_o we_o all_o that_o thy_o kingdom_n may_v come_v both_o by_o we_o and_o all_o people_n thy_o kingdom_n may_v be_v desire_v and_o promote_v and_o that_o thou_o will_v 1_o govern_v thy_o universal_a kingdom_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o in_o the_o same_o erect_v 2._o enlarge_v and_o confirm_v thy_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o thereby_o also_o 3._o perfect_a and_o hasten_v thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n for_o the_o good_a of_o we_o and_o all_o saint_n 3._o in_o our_o deprecation_n that_o o_o lord_n thou_o will_v be_v please_v to_o remove_v all_o impediment_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n in_o we_o and_o all_o other_o and_o destroy_v the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n and_o antichrist_n 4._o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o 1._o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n o_o lord_n both_o in_o thy_o universal_a government_n and_o guide_v all_o thing_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o particular_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n for_o thy_o erect_n increase_a and_o restore_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n 2._o the_o bless_a hope_n we_o have_v of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o heaven_n 8._o how_o in_o the_o three_o petition_n 1._o in_o our_o confession_n of_o god_n great_a power_n and_o authority_n that_o thy_o will_n o_o lord_n be_v the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o all_o right_a cousnesse_n and_o goodness_n and_o so_o worthy_a to_o be_v obey_v by_o all_o as_o for_o thy_o will_n sake_n they_o have_v a_o be_v and_o all_o thing_n be_v and_o be_v create_v our_o duty_n that_o it_o be_v just_a and_o meet_v that_o we_o and_o all_o creature_n shall_v obey_v thy_o will_n and_o conform_v ourselves_o unto_o it_o in_o our_o defect_n that_o we_o have_v be_v too_o negligent_a and_o disobedient_a child_n and_o have_v go_v astray_o from_o our_o mother_n womb_n it_o be_v too_o apparent_a and_o we_o lament_v the_o same_o 2._o in_o our_o request_n and_o intercession_n for_o ourselves_o and_o other_o lord_n let_v thy_o secret_n will_v be_v do_v according_a to_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n and_o thy_o revealed_z will_v so_o likewise_o by_o we_o and_o all_o creature_n with_o ready_a cheerful_a and_o willing_a obedience_n here_o on_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n 3._o deprecation_n remove_v o_o lord_n all_o obstacle_n both_o of_o our_o stubborn_a and_o uncircumcised_a heart_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v displease_v to_o thou_o either_o in_o we_o or_o the_o world_n as_o all_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n 4._o thanksgiving_n for_o ourselves_o and_o that_o measure_n of_o obedience_n which_o we_o be_v enable_v unto_o and_o for_o thy_o will_n accomplish_v in_o we_o for_o our_o good_a other_o in_o the_o like_a sort_n that_o do_v thy_o will_n or_o patient_o suffer_v the_o same_o and_o that_o thy_o saint_n do_v it_o jo_o full_o our_o hope_n and_o assurance_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v fulfil_v by_o we_o and_o in_o we_o to_o our_o comfort_n though_o less_o perspicuous_o here_o yet_o more_o perfect_o hereafter_o in_o heaven_n 9_o how_o in_o the_o four_o petition_n 1._o in_o our_o confession_n of_o 1._o god_n bounty_n that_o thou_o o_o lord_n open_v thy_o hand_n and_o fille_v all_o thing_n live_v with_o good_a feed_v the_o hungry_a the_o lion_n and_o young_a raven_n that_o call_v upon_o thou_o clothe_v the_o lily_n and_o refresh_a all_o thing_n with_o thy_o goodness_n 2._o our_o duty_n to_o look_v up_o to_o thou_o the_o spring_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n 3._o our_o neglect_n that_o o_o lord_n we_o have_v be_v too_o neglective_a and_o undutiful_a we_o have_v not_o herein_o honour_v thou_o we_o have_v fall_v from_o thou_o trust_v to_o our_o strength_n and_o arm_n of_o flesh_n and_o uncertain_a riches_n we_o bewail_v our_o foolishness_n and_o offence_n ii_o in_o our_o request_n or_o petition_n and_o intercession_n for_o all_o other_o our_o necessity_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n all_o necessary_n for_o this_o life_n yea_o comfort_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a food_n and_o blessing_n with_o comfort_n to_o eat_v our_o bread_n iii_o deprecation_n of_o evil_a and_o famine_n o_o lord_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o hunger_n and_o want_n from_o plague_n pestilence_n and_o famine_n from_o battle_n and_o murder_n and_o from_o sudden_a death_n and_o all_o other_o misery_n and_o way_n of_o the_o destroyer_n iv._o thanksgiving_n 1._o for_o ourselves_o and_o other_o the_o peace_n plenty_n and_o prosperity_n we_o enjoy_v our_o daily_a food_n and_o comfort_n receive_v both_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n 2._o for_o our_o hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o continuance_n of_o all_o blessing_n that_o o_o lord_n we_o and_o all_o that_o be_v thou_o may_v be_v sure_a we_o shall_v want_v no_o manner_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a for_o body_n or_o soul_n and_o we_o do_v therefore_o praise_v thou_o and_o will_v ever_o sing_v of_o thy_o mercy_n 10._o how_o in_o the_o five_o petition_n 1._o confession_n of_o god_n mercy_n that_o there_o be_v mercy_n with_o thou_o o_o lord_n and_o plenteous_a redemption_n and_o therefore_o thou_o shall_v be_v fear_v and_o thou_o o_o lord_n only_o can_v absolute_o forgive_v sin_n 2._o confession_n of_o our_o duty_n that_o we_o shall_v fly_v to_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n for_o mercy_n to_o cover_v our_o transgression_n and_o we_o ought_v to_o forgive_v our_o enemy_n 3._o our_o neglect_n that_o 1._o o_o lord_n we_o have_v go_v astray_o every_o way_n from_o thou_o and_o have_v not_o hearken_v to_o thy_o law_n and_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n 2._o our_o neglect_n that_o we_o have_v not_o seek_v thou_o or_o thy_o mercy_n betimes_o we_o have_v not_o repent_v as_o we_o ought_v we_o lament_v both_o our_o sin_n and_o unrepentance_n 3._o our_o neglect_n that_o we_o have_v not_o be_v merciful_a as_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v the_o better_a assure_a and_o prepare_v for_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n ii_o in_o our_o request_n and_o intercession_n lord_n forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n our_o sin_n and_o ignorances_n our_o infirmity_n and_o presumption_n our_o unrepentant_a and_o unmerciful_a behaviour_n as_o we_o desire_v that_o we_o may_v have_v thy_o grace_n more_o free_o hereafter_o to_o perform_v these_o thing_n and_o so_o o_o lord_n make_v we_o to_o forgive_v other_o that_o we_o may_v be_v forgive_v iii_o deprecation_n take_v from_o we_o o_o lord_n our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o we_o may_v obey_v thou_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n and_o forgive_v other_o as_o we_o hope_v for_o forgiveness_n from_o thou_o remove_v sin_n and_o all_o obstacle_n of_o mercy_n or_o penitence_n all_o unmercifulnesse_n and_o impenitence_n iv._o thanksgiving_n 1._o for_o god_n mercy_n that_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v so_o ready_a to_o forgive_v more_o than_o we_o to_o ask_v 2._o for_o his_o grace_n that_o he_o have_v promise_v and_o assure_v we_o his_o mercy_n in_o christ_n and_o have_v so_o forgive_v &_o seal_v to_o we_o his_o forgiune_n of_o our_o many_o misdeed_n 3._o for_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o repentance_n give_v we_o to_o fly_v from_o sin_n desire_v repentance_n show_v mercy_n 4._o for_o our_o hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o mercy_n to_o ourselves_o and_o other_o and_o all_o grace_n
regard_n of_o his_o former_a estate_n a_o fall_a angel_n 2._o his_o height_n and_o pride_n lucifer_n and_o son_n of_o the_o morning_n 3._o his_o enmity_n to_o god_n the_o evil_a one_o 4._o his_o enmity_n and_o malice_n to_o man_n satan_n and_o the_o deceiver_n and_o destroyer_n 5._o his_o antiquity_n of_o malice_n and_o subtlety_n the_o old_a serpent_n the_o old_a enemy_n 6._o his_o cruelty_n the_o red_a dragon_n and_o roar_a lion_n seek_v who_o he_o may_v kill_v or_o devour_v 7._o his_o mischievous_a nature_n and_o condition_n the_o devil_n 14._o whence_o his_o enmity_n to_o god_n out_o of_o ingratitude_n and_o despair_n without_o grace_n or_o hope_v ever_o to_o attain_v his_o favour_n have_v have_v so_o glorious_a a_o estate_n and_o so_o contemptuous_o forsake_v it_o as_o those_o fall_a angel_n do_v and_o since_o accurse_v and_o reserve_v under_o chain_n of_o god_n wrath_n to_o judgement_n thence_o even_o hate_v all_o goodness_n 15._o whence_o his_o enmity_n to_o man_n out_o of_o inveterate_a malice_n and_o envy_v of_o his_o future_a happiness_n as_o who_o shall_v by_o god_n appointment_n possess_v the_o place_n of_o those_o forlorn_a and_o fall_a angel_n so_o rather_o wish_v they_o with_o he_o involve_a in_o god_n wrath_n and_o torment_n of_o hell_n then_o to_o attain_v to_o heavenly_a blessedness_n 15._o how_o be_v he_o here_o and_o usual_o decipher_v as_o the_o author_n of_o all_o evil_a sower_n of_o tare_n in_o god_n field_n seducer_n of_o mankind_n 16._o how_o the_o author_n of_o all_o evil_a as_o he_o first_o hatch_v sin_n in_o all_o place_n both_o heaven_n paradise_n the_o earth_n 17._o how_o in_o heaven_n by_o his_o pride_n and_o disobedience_n to_o god_n the_o cause_n of_o his_o fall_n from_o thence_o 18._o how_o in_o paradise_n by_o his_o subtlety_n and_o temptation_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n to_o sin_n which_o breed_v the_o subversion_n of_o they_o we_o and_o all_o mankind_n 19_o in_o what_o manner_n first_o tempt_a eve_n the_o weak_a vessel_n to_o the_o taste_n of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n and_o so_o to_o disobedience_n set_v she_o in_o the_o way_n to_o subvert_v adam_n in_o who_o we_o all_o sin_v and_o die_v 20._o how_o the_o offence_n disobedience_n to_o god_n command_n that_o prove_v he_o and_o all_o our_o ruin_n 21._o how_o be_v it_o our_o ruin_n by_o original_a guilt_n as_o we_o be_v in_o his_o loin_n and_o in_o he_o sin_v and_o in_o and_o with_o he_o all_o flesh_n and_o mankind_n accurse_v 22._o how_o author_n of_o sin_n now_o on_o earth_n as_o at_o first_o the_o cause_n of_o that_o first_o fall_n and_o original_a guilt_n whereby_o we_o all_o perish_v so_o still_o set_v forward_o and_o provoke_v we_o to_o evil_a ever_o since_o 23._o how_o so_o by_o his_o wicked_a motion_n and_o suggestion_n to_o sin_n within_o we_o by_o his_o wicked_a agent_n and_o instrument_n evil_a man_n without_o we_o 24._o how_o his_o motion_n within_o we_o as_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n move_v we_o to_o goodness_n and_o give_v grace_n this_o evil_a spirit_n take_v occasion_n of_o our_o original_a guilt_n and_o inclination_n to_o evil_a as_o a_o spirit_n work_v on_o our_o spirit_n if_o god_n good_a spirit_n leave_v we_o never_o so_o little_a persuade_v our_o too_o yield_a heart_n to_o evil_a 25._o what_o be_v his_o suggestion_n all_o evil_a thought_n of_o sin_n and_o rebellion_n against_o god_n and_o his_o commandment_n all_o prompt_a occasion_n and_o provocation_n to_o sin_n by_o his_o subtlety_n minister_v god_n suffer_v he_o as_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n the_o tempt_a and_o lie_v word_n in_o paradise_n utter_v his_o and_o sin_n deceitfulness_n ever_o since_o 26._o what_o agent_n and_o instrument_n within_o ourselves_o our_o own_o false_a heart_n and_o lust_n without_o we_o all_o evil_a man_n and_o lewd_a company_n by_o evil_a word_n and_o example_n encit_v we_o to_o sin_n and_o persuade_v we_o to_o wickedness_n which_o we_o be_v by_o corrupt_a nature_n too_o prone_a to_o hearken_v unto_o and_o follow_v 27._o how_o sow_v he_o tare_n in_o god_n field_n by_o such_o mean_n in_o the_o church_n and_o member_n thereof_o either_o corrupt_a they_o by_o his_o suggestion_n lewd_a agent_n and_o instrument_n and_o their_o wicked_a example_n incite_v they_o to_o evil_a or_o detain_v they_o from_o do_v good_a 28._o how_o seduccth_v he_o mankind_n adam_n in_o paradise_n who_o fall_v by_o actual_a disobedience_n and_o involve_v his_o posterity_n in_o original_o diffuse_v sin_n and_o all_o other_o ever_o since_o by_o his_o like_a practice_n and_o subtlety_n bring_v that_o original_a blot_n into_o actual_a and_o habituate_v offence_n and_o enmity_n with_o god_n 30._o what_o be_v his_o work_n sin_n in_o all_o the_o branch_n and_o kind_n thereof_o whether_o of_o omission_n commission_n error_n ignorance_n presumption_n etc._n etc._n 31._o how_o be_v they_o his_o work_n god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o goodness_n the_o world_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o create_v by_o he_o and_o every_o good_a grace_n thought_n word_n and_o work_n by_o his_o power_n produce_v so_o his_o work_n account_v when_o on_o the_o contrary_a side_n all_o difficiency_n from_o goodness_n the_o work_n and_o contrive_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o a_o backslide_n from_o god_n and_o goodness_n for_o such_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n 32._o in_o what_o manner_n be_v they_o his_o work_n as_o he_o be_v the_o first_o liar_n and_o father_n of_o lie_n for_o by_o his_o lie_v come_v error_n by_o error_n solly_n by_o that_o foolishness_n sin_n and_o disobedience_n so_o sin_n come_v from_o he_o and_o all_o error_n foolishness_n lie_v against_o god_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o like_a be_v his_o work_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o quality_n of_o his_o work_n opposite_a to_o the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o be_v do_v in_o truth_n goodness_n and_o righteousness_n 34_o as_o how_o 1._o as_o they_o be_v find_v to_o be_v both_o false_a so_o error_n lie_v foolishness_n hypocrisy_n and_o the_o like_a whereas_o the_o work_n of_o god_n be_v true_a and_o stand_v fast_o for_o ever_o found_v in_o verity_n and_o judgement_n 2._o ill_o as_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n but_o god_n good_a so_o all_o that_o he_o create_v be_v good_a 3._o unholy_a but_o god_n work_n be_v holy_a and_o honour_v for_o ever_o 4_o work_n of_o darkness_n shun_v the_o light_n and_o fly_v from_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o god_n work_n be_v true_a and_o righteous_a and_o just_a and_o holy_a and_o good_a in_o the_o light_n and_o perfect_a stable_n for_o ever_o 35._o what_o be_v sin_n of_o omission_n as_o all_o sin_n be_v a_o blot_n out_o of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n and_o original_a guilt_n be_v the_o want_n of_o original_a justice_n that_o shall_v be_v in_o we_o as_o saint_n ansclme_n define_v it_o or_o that_o inclination_n to_o ill_a that_o we_o natural_o draw_v from_o our_o first_o parent_n loin_n by_o ignorance_n in_o the_o mind_n and_o concupiscence_n in_o the_o flesh_n as_o hugo_n speak_v consist_v in_o a_o pravity_n of_o nature_n in_o general_a and_o subjection_n to_o punishment_n eternal_a and_o actual_a sin_n thence_o bud_v be_v every_o action_n both_o internal_a and_o external_a as_o thought_n wish_v word_n or_o deed_n against_o the_o law_n and_o will_n of_o god_n so_o sin_n of_o omission_n be_v the_o omit_v of_o that_o good_a we_o ought_v and_o by_o that_o law_n that_o we_o be_v command_v to_o do_v or_o the_o viclation_n of_o the_o affirmative_a part_n or_o commandment_n of_o that_o law_n 36._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o commission_n the_o commit_v of_o that_o evil_a that_o we_o be_v by_o the_o law_n forbid_v to_o do_v or_o the_o violation_n of_o the_o negative_a part_n and_o commandment_n of_o the_o same_o 37._o what_o be_v sin_n of_o ignorance_n the_o perpetrate_a of_o that_o evil_n which_o we_o know_v not_o right_o or_o the_o qualify_a of_o the_o offence_n and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o heinous_a as_o proceed_v from_o gross_a or_o affect_a ignorance_n 37._o what_o be_v sin_n of_o malice_n whatsoever_o witting_o and_o willing_o be_v act_v with_o knowledge_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o deliberate_a intention_n of_o the_o will_n as_o it_o be_v of_o prepense_a malice_n and_o near_o of_o kin_n or_o near_o to_o sin_n of_o presumption_n 38._o what_o sin_n of_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n sin_n commit_v beside_o our_o full_a intention_n by_o impotency_n of_o affection_n or_o perturbation_n of_o mind_n as_o peter_n denial_n of_o his_o master_n and_o the_o disciple_n fly_v 39_o and_o what_o be_v sin_n of_o presumption_n sin_n with_o a_o high_a hand_n of_o deliberate_a counsel_n and_o in_o contempt_n of_o god_n and_o his_o divine_a law_n 40_o be_v these_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n they_o be_v as_o every_o good_a thought_n word_n and_o work_v
holy_a ghost_n shall_v come_v on_o thou_o and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a shall_v overshadow_v thou_o so_o that_o holy_a one_o the_o son_n of_o the_o most_o high_a also_o and_o call_v emanuel_n 8._o how_o his_o nativity_n bear_a of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n of_o who_o he_o take_v flesh_n and_o so_o the_o son_n of_o god_n become_v man_n or_o take_v our_o flesh_n and_o nature_n or_o form_n of_o man_n and_o of_o a_o servant_n and_o bear_v in_o the_o world_n or_o make_v man_n of_o his_o mother_n become_v the_o son_n of_o man._n 9_o but_o this_o be_v hard_a to_o be_v understand_v much_o more_o to_o be_v believe_v yet_o faith_n see_v more_o than_o reason_n and_o beyond_o it_o and_o as_o much_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o reason_n transcend_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o sense_n so_o much_o or_o far_o more_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n pierce_v above_o reason_n and_o we_o know_v nothing_o be_v impossible_a with_o god_n 10._o how_o be_v it_o prove_v not_o only_o by_o holy_a scripture_n abundant_o but_o to_o the_o very_a satisfaction_n of_o reason_n or_o philosophy_n be_v it_o to_o either_o jew_n or_o gentile_n if_o they_o look_v to_o their_o own_o philosophy_n tradition_n or_o doctrine_n 11._o how_o to_o they_o both_o if_o they_o find_v a_o god_n of_o nature_n above_o nature_n as_o he_o that_o say_v o_o ens_fw-la entium_fw-la misere_fw-la mihi_fw-la they_o must_v yield_v he_o to_o be_v above_o the_o rule_n and_o law_n of_o nature_n that_o take_v her_o law_n and_o rule_n from_o he_o and_o so_o he_o can_v do_v what_o please_v he_o above_z beyond_o and_o beside_o the_o ordinary_a course_n of_o thing_n 12._o how_o for_o the_o jew_n his_o prophet_n will_v show_v he_o a_o virgin_n shall_v conceive_v and_o if_o he_o do_v yet_o doubt_v let_v he_o show_v how_o aaron_n dry_a rod_n bud_v the_o sea_n run_v back_o or_o sun_n stand_v still_o and_o divers_a other_o wonder_n in_o the_o law_n and_o i_o will_v straight_o even_o in_o the_o same_o show_v he_o this_o the_o mighty_a power_n and_o finger_n of_o god_n 13._o it_o be_v then_o wonderful_a yes_o the_o wonderful_a work_n of_o god_n ordain_v and_o prepare_v of_o old_a and_o wherein_o divers_a wonder_n seem_v to_o concur_v to_o this_o admirable_a effect_n where_o you_o may_v find_v the_o ancient_n of_o day_n a_o child_n god_n make_v man_n a_o virgin_n a_o mother_n all_o which_o the_o lord_n do_v and_o marvellous_a in_o our_o eye_n 14._o wherein_o the_o most_o admirablenesse_n of_o this_o wonder_n not_o so_o much_o that_o a_o virgin_n shall_v conceive_v and_o bear_v a_o son_n though_o against_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o rule_n of_o philosophy_n to_o the_o astonishment_n of_o the_o wise_a and_o admiration_n of_o saint_n and_o angel_n as_o that_o 1._o the_o most_o high_a god_n shall_v be_v so_o abase_v 2._o ancient_a of_o day_n become_v young_a 3._o infinite_a god_n put_v on_o that_o finite_a form_n of_o man_n 4._o he_o who_o heaven_n can_v contain_v contain_v in_o the_o virgin_n womb_n 5._o he_o that_o give_v food_n and_o raiment_n to_o all_o naked_a and_o destitute_a of_o all_o 6._o the_o eternal_a make_v mortal_a 7._o governor_n of_o all_o thing_n form_n of_o a_o servant_n 8._o fountain_n of_o life_n become_v the_o object_n of_o death_n though_o so_o to_o overcome_v eternal_a death_n which_o wisdom_n and_o love_n of_o god_n let_v angel_n admire_v and_o man_n adore_v 15._o why_o so_o bear_v of_o a_o virgin_n as_o a_o token_n or_o emblem_n of_o the_o purity_n of_o his_o nature_n that_o take_v our_o nature_n on_o he_o 16._o why_o yet_o in_o marriage_n chief_o to_o honour_v that_o estate_n which_o in_o itself_o honourable_a and_o institute_v by_o god_n himself_o in_o paradise_n hereby_o more_o honour_v that_o the_o saviour_n bear_v in_o it_o though_o not_o of_o it_o but_o of_o a_o more_o excellent_a root_n second_o to_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o obloquy_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o evil_a world_n and_o froward_a and_o malicious_a jew_n 17._o what_o other_o observation_n note_v or_o reason_n urge_v divers_a fit_a correspondency_n between_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n fall_v and_o this_o manner_n of_o the_o reparation_n thereof_o and_o between_o this_o second_o and_o the_o first_o adam_n 18._o which_o be_v they_o 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o woman_n that_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o instrument_n 2._o man_n that_o fall_v and_o manner_n of_o the_o fall_n and_o reparation_n thereof_o 19_o how_o of_o the_o woman_n 1._o as_o by_o woman_n the_o mean_n and_o procurement_n as_o instrument_n of_o the_o fall_n so_o by_o a_o woman_n the_o mean_n of_o the_o reparation_n come_v into_o the_o world_n 2._o she_o offer_v fruit_n to_o the_o first_o adam_n whereby_o we_o be_v all_o accurse_a so_o this_o bare_a the_o fruit_n the_o second_o adam_n in_o who_o all_o nation_n bless_v and_o all_o generation_n call_v she_o bless_v 3._o that_o in_o the_o state_n of_o virginity_n yet_o marriage_n occasion_v the_o fall_n so_o this_o in_o marriage_n yet_o state_n of_o virginity_n bring_v he_o that_o redeem_v we_o and_o restore_v all_o 20._o how_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o man_n 1._o as_o the_o first_o adam_n of_o earth_n fall_v so_o the_o second_o adam_n from_o heaven_n repair_v the_o loss_n restore_v the_o fall_n 2._o the_o first_o adam_n be_v without_o mother_n unless_o his_o mother_n earth_n so_o the_o second_o adam_n without_o father_n in_o the_o world_n though_o both_o else_o son_n of_o god_n 3._o the_o first_o adam_n have_v woman_n bring_v forth_o out_o of_o his_o side_n beside_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n so_o the_o second_o adam_n bring_v forth_o by_o woman_n beside_o and_o beyond_o the_o ordinary_a law_n of_o nature_n so_o the_o first_o adam_n by_o the_o first_o eve_n though_o name_v mother_n of_o live_v lose_a life_n from_o all_o his_o posterity_n and_o get_v by_o their_o defection_n death_n this_o second_o eve_n by_o the_o second_o adam_n bring_v in_o his_o perfection_n life_n to_o all_o so_o true_o become_v what_o the_o other_o in_o name_n only_o mother_n of_o the_o live_n and_o of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n 21._o how_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o fall_n and_o rise_n in_o the_o fall_n itself_o and_o manner_n of_o the_o restore_n or_o reparation_n thereof_o may_v be_v observe_v 1._o the_o fall_n universal_a the_o grace_n general_a restore_v to_o all_o sufficient_a for_o all_o though_o effectual_a only_o in_o the_o elect._n 2._o the_o fall_n by_o man_n and_o by_o man_n come_v salvation_n 3._o the_o fall_n out_o of_o paradise_n and_o heaven_n from_o god_n restore_v into_o paradise_n and_o heaven_n to_o god_n so_o this_o day_n thou_o shall_v be_v with_o i_o in_o paradise_n speak_v to_o the_o thief_n 4._o the_o fall_n by_o satan_n sour_a of_o ill_a health_n from_o god_n the_o fountain_n of_o good_a 5._o the_o disloyalty_n of_o adam_n in_o all_o part_n amend_v and_o satisfy_v by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ._n 22._o as_o how_o as_o adam_n unfaithful_a lose_v all_o christ_n faithful_a of_o those_o thou_o give_v i_o i_o have_v not_o lose_v one_o saviour_n of_o all_o adam_n break_v one_o commandment_n and_o so_o all_o christ_n fulfil_v all_o write_v of_o he_o and_o all_o righteousness_n adam_n many_o offence_n of_o 1._o disobedience_n to_o the_o commandment_n and_o in_o that_o many_o sin_n 2._o disloyalty_n hear_v with_o patience_n the_o devil_n traduce_v god_n truth_n 3._o envy_n of_o any_o above_o he_o to_o the_o contempt_n of_o god_n as_o if_o aspire_v to_o the_o same_o state_n and_o to_o sit_v in_o the_o same_o chair_n of_o dignity_n with_o he_o 4._o falsheartednesse_n consent_v to_o the_o devil_n the_o enemy_n of_o god_n so_o think_v better_a of_o he_o then_o god_n 5._o treachery_n take_v part_n thereby_o with_o the_o devil_n god_n enemy_n 6._o pride_n to_o aspire_v above_o his_o degree_n and_o in_o knowledge_n if_o not_o else_o to_o be_v equal_a with_o god_n 7._o malecontentednesse_n not_o content_a with_o the_o estate_n and_o good_a thing_n god_n have_v give_v he_o 8._o ingratefulnesse_n the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a to_o hear_v the_o devil_n blasphemy_n against_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o not_o offend_v yea_o consent_a and_o so_o commit_v blasphemy_n in_o heart_n not_o be_v thankful_a for_o so_o great_a benefit_n as_o that_o estate_n life_n and_o paradise_n be_v and_o yield_v but_o so_o forget_v god_n and_o all_o goodness_n matter_n enough_o to_o lade_v he_o with_o the_o curse_n and_o pack_v he_o out_o of_o paradise_n all_o which_o yet_o restore_v and_o satisfy_v for_o by_o the_o second_o adam_n christ._n 23._o in_o what_o manner_n 1._o not_o only_o by_o his_o main_a act_n of_o obedience_n even_o to_o the_o very_a death_n in_o which_o all_o righteousness_n 2._o loyalty_n to_o his_o father_n and_o to_o do_v
set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o salvation_n of_o soul_n in_o the_o same_o 7._o how_o do_v faith_n see_v it_o so_o clear_o in_o all_o the_o scripture_n even_o from_o the_o time_n of_o adam_n in_o paradise_n and_o noah_n in_o the_o ark_n &_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o these_o day_n though_o in_o narrow_a bound_n of_o one_o house_n ark_n or_o family_n in_o the_o flourish_a estate_n of_o the_o jew_n in_o one_o people_n or_o commonwealth_n yet_o still_o a_o true_a church_n and_o company_n of_o faithful_a believer_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n but_o now_o since_o by_o god_n mercy_n in_o christ_n most_o flourish_a spread_v over_o the_o face_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n as_o we_o both_o see_v at_o this_o day_n and_o read_v in_o the_o history_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 8._o what_o church_n or_o church_n one_o and_o the_o same_o though_o distinguish_v in_o time_n 1._o in_o the_o old_a testament_n in_o adam_n noah_n and_o abraham_n household_n and_o chief_a of_o their_o family_n in_o israel_n and_o all_o his_o son_n the_o state_n of_o the_o jew_n 2._o in_o the_o new_a testament_n among_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o jew_n many_o 1._o apostle_n 2._o disciple_n 3._o believer_n all_o nation_n else_o the_o church_n to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o so_o far_o as_o as_o we_o be_v disperse_v as_o those_o of_o corinth_n ephesus_n rome_n etc._n etc._n achaia_n macedonia_n antioch_n etc._n etc._n asia_n the_o 7._o church_n in_o rev._n 1._o which_o all_o together_o make_v up_o the_o catholic_a church_n 9_o what_o signify_v or_o whence_o this_o name_n church_n ecclesia_fw-la of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o call_n together_o as_o out_o of_o the_o world_n into_o the_o lord_n house_n and_o company_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v in_o greek_a the_o lord_n house_n whence_o name_n of_o our_o church_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o congregation_n 10._o what_o be_v the_o church_n then_o that_o company_n of_o saint_n elect_v of_o god_n to_o eternal_a life_n call_v and_o gather_v together_o out_o of_o all_o mankind_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n save_v by_o the_o messiah_n christ_n and_o in_o his_o faith_n preserve_v defend_v and_o sanctify_v here_o to_o be_v glorify_v in_o heaven_n and_o out_o of_o the_o church_n there_o be_v no_o salvation_n 11._o be_v there_o but_o one_o church_n but_o one_o true_a church_n whereof_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o head_n yet_o of_o which_o catholic_n church_n all_o particular_a church_n profess_v the_o true_a faith_n be_v part_n and_o all_o faithful_a person_n member_n and_o all_o synagogue_n though_o they_o call_v themselves_o church_n if_o they_o want_v that_o head_n or_o the_o true_a faith_n do_v false_o challenge_v that_o title_n as_o the_o harlot_n may_v of_o a_o honest_a woman_n but_o be_v indeed_o but_o synagogue_n of_o satan_n 12._o how_o hear_v we_o then_o of_o many_o church_n even_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o apostle_n write_n as_o the_o particular_a church_n in_o several_a country_n part_n or_o member_n of_o this_o one_o universal_a church_n in_o that_o and_o many_o other_o respect_n so_o distinguish_v and_o divide_v 13._o in_o what_o respect_n most_o usual_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o 1._o time_n the_o church_n of_o the_o 1._o jew_n and_o 2._o christians_n 2._o extent_n universal_a church_n catholic_a particular_a church_n etc._n etc._n 3._o apparent_a to_o man_n visible_a on_o earth_n in_o the_o professor_n invisible_a to_o man_n 4._o place_n heaven_n among_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n earth_n among_o man_n 5._o exercise_n in_o it_o militant_a in_o grace_n triumphant_a in_o glory_n as_o other_o distinction_n also_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o circumstance_n may_v be_v of_o this_o one_o and_o the_o same_o church_n 14._o how_o can_v the_o jew_n church_n and_o the_o christian_n be_v one_o as_o both_o be_v unite_v in_o christ_n the_o head_n profession_n of_o the_o true_a faith_n and_o so_o elect_v call_v and_o ordain_v of_o god_n 15._o how_o can_v christ_n be_v the_o head_n or_o his_o faith_n in_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n as_o the_o father_n and_o patriarch_n and_o all_o holy_a man_n before_o christ_n trust_v in_o the_o messiah_n christ_n that_o be_v to_o come_v and_o in_o that_o faith_n walk_v with_o god_n and_o attain_v heaven_n as_o all_o saint_n since_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o messiah_n already_o come_v so_o all_o of_o one_o faith_n and_o under_o one_o head_n 16._o be_v our_o faith_n then_o the_o same_o with_o abraham_n the_o very_a same_o in_o substance_n only_o diversify_v by_o the_o distinction_n of_o time_n and_o respect_n of_o the_o same_o messiah_n only_o exhibitum_fw-la or_o exhibendum_fw-la as_o already_o show_v or_o to_o be_v exhibit_v their_o faith_n far_o off_o and_o in_o hope_n our_o more_o plain_o and_o full_o inform_v all_o shadow_n and_o veil_v remove_v the_o substance_n present_v 17._o but_o faith_n be_v of_o thing_n not_o see_v and_o so_o be_v the_o 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father_n etc._n etc._n as_o let_v thy_o name_n be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o 12._o what_o far_o intimate_v very_o apparent_o also_o a_o i._o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a to_o god_n to_o have_v his_o name_n hallow_v 2._o duty_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o to_o sanctify_v the_o same_o 3._o defect_n that_o it_o be_v too_o often_o and_o ordinary_o profane_v and_o so_o we_o pray_v for_o reformation_n ii_o a_o deprecation_n against_o that_o abuse_n and_o profanation_n and_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o vindicate_v his_o honour_n iii_o profession_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v able_a to_o desire_v this_o that_o hope_n we_o have_v to_o have_v it_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o other_o 13._o how_o sum_n you_o up_o all_o these_o together_o i._o our_o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a it_o be_v sit_v o_o lord_n that_o thy_o name_n shall_v receive_v the_o glory_n and_o be_v sanctify_v 2._o duty_n of_o ourselves_o other_o 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and_o spirit_n &_o sonus_fw-la testimonii_fw-la for_o it_o as_o in_o the_o 12._o section_n of_o the_o creed_n be_v also_o more_o full_o demonstrate_v 44._o but_o be_v not_o this_o power_n of_o the_o priest_n and_o of_o the_o church_n controvert_v or_o deny_v not_o unless_o by_o schismatic_n or_o no_o better_a than_o novatian_a heretic_n as_o the_o father_n style_v they_o and_o so_o by_o arrian_n and_o other_o heretic_n great_a matter_n even_o to_o the_o trinity_n itself_o can_v be_v controvert_v or_o deny_v and_o none_o but_o such_o false_a brethren_n can_v deny_v this_o for_o if_o we_o believe_v scripture_n credit_v the_o ancient_a father_n or_o assent_v to_o the_o church_n of_o england_n we_o shall_v find_v it_o a_o truth_n uncontrollable_o assert_v and_o undeniable_a 45._o how_o show_v you_o or_o confirm_v you_o it_o to_o begin_v with_o the_o father_n that_o as_o near_o the_o apostle_n time_n best_o know_v the_o scripture_n and_o meaning_n of_o they_o deliver_v from_o christ_n and_o 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of_o doubt_n how_o show_v you_o it_o by_o scripture_n if_o we_o look_v to_o matth._n 18._o 18_o and_o john_n 20_o and_o 23._o there_o be_v plain_o a_o power_n of_o remit_v sin_n first_o propound_v and_o promise_v and_o after_o full_o perform_v and_o give_v or_o grant_v to_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o priest_n their_o successor_n or_o as_o it_o be_v confer_v and_o confirm_v to_o they_o by_o our_o bless_a saviour_n say_v who_o soever_o sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v etc._n etc._n which_o can_v be_v otherwise_o understand_v for_o how_o ever_o some_o will_v fain_o expound_v it_o of_o preach_v only_o as_o those_o of_o the_o novation_n strain_n or_o of_o baptise_v as_o some_o other_o will_v guess_v yet_o plain_o it_o be_v both_o these_o they_o have_v power_n to_o do_v before_o as_o matth._n 10._o 7._o go_v preach_v etc._n etc._n as_o john_n 4._o 2._o the_o disciple_n baptize_v etc._n etc._n but_o this_o power_n most_o emphatical_o here_o deliver_v with_o a_o ceremony_n after_o 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work_n as_o of_o grace_n comprehend_v in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 15._o be_v they_o two_o covenant_n then_o or_o one_o one_o in_o substance_n though_o two_o in_o circumstance_n one_o in_o matter_n though_o two_o in_o manner_n of_o promulgation_n and_o divers_a other_o ceremony_n and_o circumstance_n as_o of_o time_n sacrament_n penman_n and_o the_o like_a so_o they_o agree_v in_o the_o main_a and_o chief_a matter_n differ_v only_o in_o the_o less_o principal_a thing_n in_o manner_n and_o accident_n 16._o how_o do_v they_o agree_v 1._o in_o the_o author_n god_n the_o author_n of_o both_o 2._o mediator_n christ_n the_o mediator_n one_o in_o substance_n though_o then_o veil_v since_o reveal_v and_o so_o moses_n his_o type_n and_o divers_a sacrifice_n as_o stand_v in_o his_o stead_n in_o that_o law_n 3._o in_o the_o promise_v 1._o god_n to_o be_v their_o god_n 2._o of_o grace_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n 3._o of_o blessing_n in_o general_a and_o spiritual_a one_o 4._o in_o 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of_o his_o favour_n 22._o what_o be_v we_o then_o to_o do_v to_o pray_v for_o continuance_n and_o perseverance_n in_o this_o so_o holy_a and_o happy_a estate_n 23._o can_v we_o fall_v from_o this_o estate_n never_o if_o we_o be_v true_o he_o 24._o why_o then_o shall_v we_o pray_v for_o it_o to_o show_v that_o we_o be_v true_o so_o for_o if_o we_o be_v he_o we_o can_v choose_v but_o do_v so_o and_o if_o we_o do_v not_o so_o it_o show_v we_o be_v not_o his_o notwithstanding_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o baptism_n for_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o inward_a part_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o very_a soul_n of_o the_o sacrament_n will_v show_v itself_o in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o be_v also_o a_o bless_a token_n of_o god_n servant_n as_o who_o honour_v his_o master_n and_o shall_v be_v honour_v of_o he_o 25._o what_o pray_v you_o for_o here_o the_o grace_n of_o continuance_n and_o to_o persevere_v can_v we_o not_o continue_v else_o in_o this_o estate_n no_o more_o than_o begin_v 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of_o faith_n in_o the_o article_n of_o the_o belief_n though_o withal_o it_o be_v intimate_v in_o the_o very_a belief_n itself_o for_o who_o can_v believe_v in_o god_n aright_o except_o he_o renounce_v the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n god_n and_o mammon_n light_n and_o darkness_n christ_n and_o belial_n 〈…〉_z not_o dwell_v together_o but_o as_o most_o necessary_a faith_n the_o groundwork_n and_o foundation_n of_o our_o salvation_n here_o first_o expend_v for_o what_o else_o comparable_a to_o that_o consideration_n or_o what_o else_o to_o be_v here_o see_v in_o they_o more_o than_o as_o before_o note_v consideration_n move_v we_o to_o repentance_n that_o can_v yet_o be_v perfect_v nor_o indeed_o well_o begin_v without_o the_o groundwork_n of_o faith_n whereby_o only_o we_o can_v most_o true_o see_v these_o to_o fly_v they_o be_v such_o evil_n and_o so_o opposite_a to_o the_o divine_a goodness_n as_o the_o 1._o devil_n so_o ready_a to_o devour_v we_o that_o roar_a lion_n 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adorn_v the_o gospel_n 8._o there_o be_v a_o reward_n for_o the_o righteous_a god_n will_v crown_v these_o his_o work_n and_o we_o though_o not_o through_o desert_n of_o the_o work_n but_o of_o his_o grace_n and_o according_a to_o the_o work_n with_o eternal_a glory_n heb._n 6._o 10._o &_o athanasius_n creed_n 59_o can_v none_o be_v save_v without_o good_a work_n no_o for_o though_o not_o for_o the_o work_n yet_o neither_o without_o the_o work_n can_v we_o be_v safe_a for_o they_o testify_v we_o be_v in_o christ_n justify_v and_o have_v god_n spirit_n with_o we_o work_v our_o sanctification_n and_o so_o can_v be_v idle_a but_o fruitful_a in_o he_o whence_o it_o be_v true_a the_o work_n be_v via_fw-la regni_fw-la not_o corona_fw-la regnandi_fw-la which_o be_v only_a christ_n and_o the_o instrument_n faith_n 60._o what_o follow_v of_o these_o fruit_n &_o effect_n of_o faith_n manifold_a comfort_n as_o 1._o peace_n of_o conscience_n 2._o joy_n in_o tribulation_n 3._o increase_v of_o 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as_o salvation_n and_o redemption_n to_o the_o son_n the_o truth_n wisdom_n and_o word_n of_o god_n and_o sanctify_v comfort_a and_o strengthen_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n though_o indeed_o opera_fw-la trinitatis_fw-la ad_fw-la extra_fw-la sunt_fw-la indivisa_fw-la and_o all_o three_o person_n concur_v in_o all_o these_o and_o the_o like_a action_n and_o have_v they_o attribute_v secondary_o howsoever_o to_o one_o of_o they_o in_o regard_n of_o person_n or_o office_n more_o particular_o and_o principal_o refer_v 52._o how_o be_v the_o omnipotency_n chief_o see_v in_o that_o effect_n of_o creation_n that_o action_n attribute_v to_o the_o father_n principal_o 53._o it_o be_v then_o also_o attribute_v to_o the_o other_o person_n it_o be_v secondary_o but_o to_o the_o father_n primary_o so_o the_o father_n by_o the_o son_n his_o wisdom_n word_n and_o truth_n do_v create_v the_o world_n gen._n 1._o and_o without_o it_o nothing_o be_v create_v joh._n 1._o and_o the_o spirit_n also_o of_o god_n in_o the_o creation_n move_v on_o the_o water_n gen._n 1._o 54._o what_o then_o be_v principal_o attribute_v to_o the_o father_n the_o original_a spring_n fountain_n and_o beginning_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o work_n yet_o work_v by_o the_o son_n and_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 55._o what_o to_o the_o son_n the_o dispensation_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o wisdom_n and_o truth_n yet_o from_o the_o father_n and_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o more_o particular_o redemption_n 56._o what_o to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o finish_n and_o perfection_n of_o all_o god_n work_n and_o so_o especial_o sanctification_n yet_o from_o and_o with_o the_o father_n and_o son_n 57_o how_o be_v god_n omnipotency_n see_v in_o the_o creation_n by_o his_o alsufficiency_n of_o power_n wisdom_n will_n and_o thence_o proceed_v justice_n mercy_n goodness_n 58._o in_o what_o order_n be_v the_o creation_n consider_v 1._o in_o the_o original_a decree_n from_o eternity_n so_o be_v all_o thing_n appoint_v and_o 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the_o grievous_a torment_n that_o he_o suffer_v in_o his_o righteous_a soul_n beyond_o compare_n or_o that_o he_o descend_v or_o stoop_v so_o low_a in_o his_o humility_n and_o exinanition_n of_o himself_o to_o manifest_v his_o love_n extend_v to_o mankind_n and_o glory_n now_o assert_v and_o assume_v to_o the_o very_a gate_n and_o into_o the_o dungeon_n of_o hell_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n there_o desolate_a and_o desert_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n or_o out_o of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n there_o plunge_v in_o unspeakable_a grief_n and_o torment_n by_o their_o wretched_a and_o wicked_a fall_n from_o god_n or_o prevarication_n against_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n which_o though_o never_o so_o great_a joy_n to_o saint_n angel_n and_o soul_n of_o the_o just_a only_o serve_v to_o they_o to_o increase_v their_o torment_n and_o so_o after_o his_o victory_n on_o the_o cross_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n this_o represent_v a_o triumph_n over_o hell_n and_o all_o that_o wicked_a 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easy_o solve_v then_o they_o be_v and_o more_o pregnant_a place_n and_o proof_n by_o far_o produce_v to_o the_o contrary_a and_o in_o confirmation_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o position_n evident_o show_v they_o but_o in_o a_o manner_n falacy_n or_o captious_a and_o sophistical_a argumentation_n 28._o but_o many_o have_v infisted_a on_o they_o yes_o and_o no_o point_n of_o doctrine_n almost_o never_o so_o sound_a but_o have_v have_v many_o impugner_n no_o conceit_n so_o foolish_a but_o have_v have_v many_o maintainer_n and_o upholder_n 29._o it_o may_v be_v profitable_a to_o hear_v they_o yes_o relate_v and_o resolve_v since_o not_o once_o but_o so_o often_o stir_v and_o agitate_a by_o uncircumspect_a and_o simple_a person_n that_o have_v err_v by_o they_o so_o to_o receive_v and_o have_v more_o full_a solution_n and_o to_o insist_v more_o firm_o in_o the_o truth_n clear_a foundation_n and_o though_o else_o it_o may_v seem_v camarinam_fw-la movere_fw-la to_o stir_v up_o the_o stink_n 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the_o 2._o act_n 27._o whereas_o it_o be_v both_o part_n body_z and_o soul_n there_o mention_v soul_n in_o hell_n flesh_n in_o hope_n raise_v by_o the_o soul_n in_o power_n of_o the_o godhead_n so_o the_o holy_a one_o never_o to_o be_v leave_v to_o see_v corruption_n what_o more_o plain_a even_o by_o text_n of_o holy_a writ_n and_o scripture_n self_n expound_v holy_a scripture_n the_o apostle_n the_o prophet_n word_n and_o meaning_n what_o david_n prophencè_fw-la peter_n didacticè_fw-la and_o to_o the_o point_n as_o elencticè_fw-la of_o the_o contrary_a opinion_n where_o the_o resurrection_n show_v how_o the_o soul_n from_o hell_n the_o flesh_n or_o body_n from_o the_o grave_n where_o it_o do_v rest_n in_o bless_a hope_n and_o raise_v thence_o within_o three_o day_n and_o never_o see_v corruption_n and_o for_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v the_o grave_n in_o other_o place_n as_o well_o as_o hell_n it_o be_v confess_v both_o but_o saint_n peter_n make_v it_o plain_a 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day_n our_o new_a sabbath_n the_o christian_n rest_n the_o day_n whereon_o the_o creationbegun_a and_o the_o day_n of_o the_o second_o creation_n so_o by_o christ_n perfect_v our_o redemption_n 2._o morning_n early_a the_o first_o time_n of_o the_o day_n so_o day_n of_o grace_n here_o begin_v and_o true_a light_n arise_v in_o it_o and_o enlighten_v it_o 3._o extraordinary_a light_n of_o the_o world_n as_o before_o the_o sun_n rise_v to_o show_v the_o new_a sun_n of_o righteousness_n with_o his_o prevent_a grace_n rise_v so_o for_o the_o illustration_n of_o the_o new_a world_n in_o that_o true_a light_n 4._o the_o first_o month_n with_o the_o jew_n as_o a_o beginning_n of_o the_o new_a year_n of_o joy_n and_o eternal_a jubilee_n of_o all_o saint_n 5._o spring_n of_o the_o year_n so_o the_o spring_n of_o the_o new_a world_n as_o the_o day_n spring_n from_o on_o high_a so_o the_o world_n new_a birth_n and_o spring_n in_o restore_v peace_n and_o redemption_n 6._o time_n of_o the_o 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the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o hope_n and_o confirm_v of_o our_o faith_n the_o effect_n in_o type_n thereof_o for_o our_o far_a comfort_n and_o instruction_n 9_o what_o be_v the_o efficiency_n the_o great_a power_n of_o the_o divinity_n unite_v to_o his_o humanity_n and_o by_o that_o to_o we_o as_o his_o member_n to_o the_o raise_n of_o he_o the_o first_o fruit_n and_o we_o at_o last_o that_o though_o it_o suffer_v he_o to_o sleep_v that_o three_o day_n death_n in_o his_o passion_n do_v not_o leave_v his_o body_n in_o the_o grave_n nor_o suffer_v that_o holy_a one_o to_o see_v corruption_n and_o in_o the_o same_o virtue_n by_o his_o merit_n after_o our_o sleep_n of_o death_n will_v at_o last_o raise_v we_o out_o of_o the_o dust_n 10._o how_o the_o effect_n in_o both_o his_o humanity_n and_o by_o he_o over_o we_o in_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o the_o divinity_n and_o raise_v he_o first_o and_o so_o will_v we_o at_o the_o last_o 11._o what_o type_n thereof_o not_o only_o ionas_n by_o 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shunamite_n son_n and_o the_o man_n raise_v by_o the_o prophet_n body_n the_o three_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n lazarus_n the_o widow_n son_n of_o naim_n jairus_n daughter_n all_o as_o it_o be_v to_o show_v we_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o they_o and_o so_o many_o emblem_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n who_o be_v so_o the_o seven_o of_o they_o that_o be_v raise_v or_o ten_o of_o they_o all_o that_o be_v type_n and_o emblem_n of_o he_o and_o his_o resurrection_n as_o a_o perfect_a number_n as_o from_o who_o they_o receive_v all_o the_o holiness_n virtue_n and_o power_n of_o the_o resurrection_n which_o they_o be_v ordain_v to_o foreshow_v as_o figure_n of_o the_o same_o 17._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o our_o duty_n as_o of_o mortify_v our_o earthly_a member_n in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o death_n so_o a_o rise_n from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o remembrance_n and_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n who_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o 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heavenly_a not_o earthly_a thing_n 2._o holy_a life_n new_o bear_v babe_n pure_a innocent_a and_o harmless_a 3._o joy_n in_o the_o grace_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o in_o heavenly_a not_o corruptible_a thing_n 4._o growth_n and_o increase_n in_o holiness_n as_o branch_n of_o the_o true_a vine_n christ_n etc._n etc._n 20._o what_o follow_v in_o the_o six_o article_n the_o second_o degree_n of_o his_o exaltation_n in_o his_o ascension_n to_o heaven_n in_o these_o word_n he_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n 21._o what_o herein_o to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o matter_n action_n ascension_n termini_fw-la from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n 2._o the_o manner_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o many_o witness_n with_o the_o time_n and_o
type_n thereof_o and_o analogy_n to_o be_v observe_v 22._o what_o analogy_n herein_o a_o analogy_n or_o correspondency_n of_o it_o both_o to_o the_o descension_n as_o he_o come_v down_o to_o earth_n from_o heaven_n the_o bosom_n of_o his_o father_n and_o height_n of_o glory_n by_o his_o incarnation_n so_o here_o he_o ascend_v from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n to_o his_o father_n and_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o majesty_n by_o his_o glorious_a ascension_n the_o type_n thereof_o moses_n enoch_n and_o elias_n of_o who_o hereafter_o 23._o what_o the_o ascension_n or_o action_n his_o glorious_a ascend_v to_o heaven_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o presence_n of_o many_o witness_n as_o it_o be_v foretell_v according_o perform_v 24._o how_o foretell_v both_o by_o the_o prophet_n david_n thou_o be_v ascend_v up_o on_o high_a have_v lead_v captivity_n captive_a and_o give_v gift_n to_o man_n by_o himself_o joh._n 14._o 2._o i_o go_v to_o prepare_v a_o place_n etc._n etc._n joh._n 20._o 17._o i_o ascend_v to_o my_o father_n and_o your_o father_n to_o my_o god_n and_o your_o god_n by_o the_o type_n of_o it_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n enoch_n moses_n and_o elias_n 25._o why_o in_o sight_n and_o presence_n of_o many_o witness_n to_o their_o comfort_n and_o our_o confirmation_n that_o as_o his_o resurrection_n manifest_v to_o the_o woman_n the_o disciple_n one_o after_o another_o and_o sometime_o two_o or_o three_o and_o then_o more_o together_o even_o till_o more_o than_o 500_o at_o once_o so_o many_o time_n during_o his_o abode_n on_o earth_n so_o his_o ascension_n as_o every_o part_n of_o his_o action_n for_o we_o and_o so_o our_o faith_n may_v be_v confirm_v in_o the_o mouth_n of_o many_o witness_n and_o so_o indeed_o be_v by_o both_o prophet_n martyr_n and_o other_o 26._o whence_o ascend_v he_o from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n from_o top_n of_o mount_n olivet_n by_o jerusalem_n as_o it_o be_v from_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n city_n of_o the_o great_a king_n from_o the_o church_n here_o to_o the_o church_n above_o 27._o to_o what_o end_n to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o we_o as_o he_o teach_v his_o disciple_n to_o elevate_v our_o heart_n to_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n to_o show_v the_o way_n to_o we_o and_o all_o that_o be_v he_o to_o manifest_v his_o power_n and_o glory_n to_o mortal_a eye_n and_o heart_n according_a to_o their_o capacity_n that_o abundant_o more_o be_v apparent_a in_o the_o high_a degree_n to_o the_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n in_o heaven_n 28._o in_o what_o manner_n ascend_v he_o in_o a_o admirable_a and_o wonderful_a manner_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o angel_n word_n then_o appear_v to_o his_o disciple_n and_o those_o present_a testify_v of_o he_o and_o say_v you_o man_n of_o galilee_n why_o stand_v you_o gaze_v up_o into_o heaven_n this_o jesus_n who_o you_o see_v ascend_v shall_v so_o come_v as_o etc._n etc._n act_v 1._o 11._o 29._o when_o be_v that_o forty_o day_n after_o his_o resurrection_n during_o which_o 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forth_o of_o that_o spirit_n in_o his_o church_n most_o abundant_o or_o as_o he_o speak_v the_o send_n of_o the_o comforter_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n for_o the_o direction_n guide_v and_o comfort_n of_o his_o church_n to_o the_o world_n end_n 37._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o in_o duty_n of_o humble_a thankfulness_n and_o praise_n often_o to_o ascend_v 1._o in_o our_o contemplation_n to_o those_o high_a palace_n that_o so_o with_o preparation_n of_o soul_n in_o this_o life_n we_o may_v ascend_v to_o those_o high_a court_n hereafter_o whither_o he_o be_v go_v before_o 2._o in_o affection_n and_o hearty_a desire_n and_o longing_n after_o they_o by_o our_o preparation_n of_o will_n and_o wish_n to_o be_v there_o with_o christ_n whither_o he_o ascend_v and_o be_v
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and_o so_o here_o as_o aforesaid_a by_o sit_v stability_n for_o ever_o by_o his_o right_a hand_n or_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n of_o majesty_n and_o glory_n to_o be_v conceive_v so_o bathsheba_n at_o salomon_n right_a hand_n 1_o king_n 2._o 19_o and_o the_o queen_n at_o the_o king_n right_a hand_n in_o the_o 45._o psa._n understand_v place_v in_o the_o great_a honour_n glory_n and_o majesty_n 45._o what_o be_v the_o full_a meaning_n of_o the_o phrase_n as_o in_o other_o place_n express_v christ_n being_n sit_v or_o stand_v his_o consistency_n for_o ever_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n in_o the_o power_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o divine_a majesty_n 46._o be_v not_o this_o mean_v by_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n no_o for_o it_o be_v a_o distinct_a thing_n from_o it_o for_o that_o the_o ascension_n be_v in_o order_n before_o it_o the_o ascension_n may_v be_v without_o it_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n be_v to_o this_o end_n 47._o how_o understand_v you_o this_o it_o be_v evident_a the_o ascension_n be_v in_o time_n and_o order_n before_o say_v session_n and_o glory_n and_o ascension_n to_o heaven_n may_v be_v without_o it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o saint_n and_o angel_n who_o do_v and_o shall_v ascend_v and_o though_o have_v fullness_n and_o a_o unspeakable_a measure_n of_o glory_n yet_o not_o in_o so_o high_a degree_n and_o christ_n ascension_n be_v to_o that_o end_n to_o have_v that_o high_a degree_n above_o all_o as_o the_o compliment_n of_o all_o glory_n and_o majesty_n 48._o but_o be_v not_o christ_n in_o that_o glory_n and_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n set_v from_o all_o eternity_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o divinity_n he_o be_v so_o before_o all_o world_n and_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o to_o that_o can_v be_v no_o accession_n or_o addition_n of_o glory_n 2._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o divinity_n unite_v to_o his_o humanity_n so_o that_o it_o be_v from_o that_o time_n forth_o only_o so_o consider_v and_o manifest_v 3._o in_o respect_n 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like_a place_n and_o phrase_n show_v his_o majesty_n and_o glory_n 50._o what_o analogy_n in_o this_o to_o his_o humiliation_n to_o the_o low_a degree_n as_o this_o the_o high_a step_n of_o glory_n from_o the_o deep_n of_o grave_n and_o hell_n to_o heaven_n so_o from_o the_o low_a misery_n in_o they_o to_o the_o high_a glory_n in_o heaven_n 51._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o his_o great_a power_n able_a to_o defend_v and_o glory_n in_o majesty_n to_o the_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n of_o his_o church_n and_o so_o our_o duty_n of_o honour_n to_o his_o majesty_n praise_v to_o his_o excellent_a name_n joy_n in_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o glory_n obedience_n to_o his_o mighty_a power_n with_o the_o father_n and_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o guidance_n and_o government_n of_o his_o church_n 52._o in_o what_o respect_n as_o he_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n powerful_a and_o able_a to_o defend_v all_o that_o be_v he_o against_o all_o power_n of_o sin_n death_n and_o hell_n and_o 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and_o manner_n of_o execute_v it_o in_o all_o evidence_n and_o equity_n yet_o with_o all_o authority_n and_o the_o event_n and_o consequence_n the_o final_a sentence_n and_o distinction_n of_o the_o sheep_n and_o goat_n or_o good_a and_o bad_a the_o one_o to_o life_n the_o other_o to_o death_n eternal_a to_o the_o full_a manifestation_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o justice_n which_o begin_v before_o to_o be_v show_v be_v there_o more_o perfect_v and_o publish_v so_o what_o duty_n to_o be_v learn_v and_o use_v of_o comfort_n to_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o same_o 1._o what_o be_v comprise_v in_o this_o seven_o article_n the_o four_o part_n or_o degree_n of_o christ_n exaltation_n his_o commission_n and_o come_n to_o judgement_n in_o power_n and_o great_a glory_n 2._o how_o
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down_o and_o set_v up_o another_o even_o cast_v off_o the_o natural_a branch_n for_o unbelief_n and_o graft_v in_o other_o all_o according_a to_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n 45_o what_o learn_v you_o else_o concern_v this_o church_n that_o as_o it_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n a_o holy_a church_n and_o catholic_a in_o regard_n of_o all_o time_n place_n and_o person_n of_o all_o sex_n and_o degree_n people_n and_o nation_n whatsoever_o whereof_o it_o consist_v consent_v in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o catholic_a doctrine_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n so_o it_o be_v also_o and_o in_o unity_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n 46._o what_o in_o this_o communion_n of_o saint_n consider_v the_o union_n in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o communion_n the_o person_n who_o be_v saint_n how_o be_v their_o union_n 1._o in_o the_o unity_n of_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n 2._o the_o head_n which_o be_v christ._n 3._o the_o body_n which_o be_v his_o church_n they_o member_n 4._o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n among_o they_o 2._o in_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n token_n of_o this_o union_n and_o communion_n 3._o bond_n of_o charity_n and_o love_n between_o themselves_o and_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o by_o he_o also_o with_o god_n 47._o what_o be_v that_o communion_n then_o that_o holy_a and_o sweet_a fellowship_n which_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n have_v one_o with_o another_o and_o with_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o so_o with_o god_n whereby_o all_o good_a be_v communicate_v to_o they_o from_o above_o and_o consequent_o in_o mutual_a charity_n one_o unto_o another_o 48._o between_o who_o be_v this_o communion_n consider_v between_o the_o saint_n and_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o so_o with_o god_n themselves_o one_o with_o another_o so_o the_o saint_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n 49._o how_o with_o christ_n and_o god_n as_o the_o excellent_a mean_n whereby_o reconcile_v to_o god_n and_o at_o peace_n with_o he_o grace_n of_o partake_v of_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v one_o with_o he_o by_o faith_n assurance_n of_o my_o hope_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o attain_v for_o that_o he_o so_o feel_v my_o want_n hear_v my_o prayer_n be_v ready_a to_o relieve_v my_o misery_n 50._o what_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o all_o happiness_n and_o goodness_n thereby_o acquire_v as_o peace_n with_o god_n peace_n of_o conscience_n peace_n in_o the_o soul_n influence_n of_o all_o grace_n from_o christ_n our_o head_n effect_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n from_o he_o glorious_a inheritance_n title_n estate_n and_o hope_n of_o all_o saint_n and_o all_o comfort_n in_o he_o 51._o how_o exemplify_v by_o the_o spiritual_a building_n christ_n the_o foundation_n and_o head_n cornerstone_n and_o we_o the_o building_n by_o the_o peaceful_a olive_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o branch_n ingraft_v by_o the_o vine_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o prune_v branch_n by_o the_o head_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o member_n by_o the_o bridegroom_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o spouse_n and_o such_o simile_n of_o his_o impart_v his_o goodness_n righteousness_n and_o grace_n to_o we_o 52._o how_o of_o the_o saint_n among_o themselves_o as_o member_n of_o one_o body_n branch_n of_o that_o vine_n and_o olive_n stone_n of_o that_o spiritual_a building_n all_o for_o the_o good_a one_o of_o another_o bring_v forth_o much_o good_a fruit_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n 53._o how_o between_o we_o and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n in_o mutual_a sympathy_n as_o branch_n of_o one_o vine_n consent_n in_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n prayer_n one_o for_o another_o though_o not_o one_o to_o another_o and_o all_o best_a duty_n however_o unknown_a to_o we_o now_o will_v be_v manifest_a hereafter_o they_o be_v our_o fellow_n servant_n and_o brethren_n that_o assure_o wish_v our_o good_a and_o happiness_n and_o in_o the_o resurrection_n to_o be_v partaker_n with_o we_o in_o glory_n 54._o how_o among_o the_o saint_n on_o earth_n though_o plain_o and_o evident_o in_o 1._o the_o unity_n in_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o truth_n profess_v hope_v of_o blessedness_n spirit_n and_o bond_n of_o peace_n 2._o union_n with_o the_o head_n and_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n yet_o most_o essential_o in_o the_o union_n in_o charity_n and_o work_n of_o mercy_n by_o help_v one_o another_o by_o relieve_v and_o comfort_v the_o weak_a by_o bear_v one_o another_o infirmity_n and_o do_v all_o good_a temporal_a to_o the_o body_n spiritual_a prayer_n instruction_n and_o the_o like_a to_o the_o soul_n to_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o church_n of_o god_n 55._o why_o call_v saint_n both_o by_o the_o general_a call_n of_o god_n to_o grace_n out_o of_o charity_n to_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o all_o the_o visible_a member_n presume_v faithful_a in_o hope_n of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o saint_n and_o desire_v that_o it_o may_v be_v give_v to_o all_o for_o that_o the_o best_a part_n be_v indeed_o saint_n of_o god_n what_o comfort_n in_o this_o faith_n most_o heavenly_a to_o consider_v that_o 1._o christ_n himself_o in_o this_o sympathy_n feel_v our_o want_n hear_v and_o know_v our_o prayer_n 2._o even_o saint_n in_o heaven_n desire_v our_o good_a and_o pray_v for_o it_o 3._o how_o mean_v soever_o in_o worldly_a eye_n yet_o if_o saint_n of_o that_o high_a and_o holy_a fellowship_n wherewith_o no_o compare_n as_o join_v so_o to_o the_o king_n of_o king_n etc._n etc._n 4._o all_o saint_n their_o prayer_n devotion_n fasting_n be_v hear_v and_o make_v and_o do_v for_o we_o and_o our_o good_a as_o all_o christ_n action_n and_o merit_n apply_v 5._o that_o hereby_o be_v more_o content_n and_o true_a riches_n then_o in_o all_o worldly_a possession_n as_o all_o good_a enjoy_n of_o heavenly_a and_o earthly_a good_a come_v of_o this_o communion_n 56._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o many_o good_a duty_n and_o how_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o and_o 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congregation_n 8._o to_o do_v good_a to_o all_o especial_o to_o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n as_o have_v a_o fellow-feeling_n and_o compassion_n to_o all_o god_n child_n 9_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o fit_a and_o holy_a action_n beseem_v god_n house_n and_o that_o holy_a company_n 10._o to_o have_v comfort_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o suffering_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o their_o fellow-suffering_n but_o chief_o christ_n his_o fellow-feeling_n of_o our_o infirmity_n to_o help_v and_o relieve_v we_o 57_o what_o follow_v the_o last_o three_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n concern_v the_o privilege_n give_v and_o belong_v to_o this_o holy_a society_n remission_n of_o sin_n resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o life_n everlasting_a sect_n 12._o the_o 10._o
abuse_v to_o vanity_n or_o idolatry_n 12._o what_o image_n be_v here_o name_v of_o any_o thing_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n or_o under_o the_o earth_n to_o worship_v they_o or_o to_o commit_v idolatry_n with_o or_o by_o they_o 13._o what_o explication_n follow_v of_o they_o of_o 1._o those_o in_o heaven_n understand_v either_o of_o god_n himself_o or_o his_o glorious_a creature_n angel_n saint_n host_n of_o heaven_n sun_n moon_n etc._n etc._n 2._o those_o in_o earth_n water_n etc._n etc._n 14._o why_o be_v we_o to_o make_v no_o image_n of_o god_n because_o both_o 1._o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o make_v any_o image_n of_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n isaiah_n 40._o 25._o 2._o it_o be_v express_o forbid_v deut._n 4._o 15._o 3._o it_o be_v scandalous_a to_o his_o majesty_n to_o think_v any_o such_o image_n can_v be_v like_o he_o as_o to_o turn_v the_o glory_n of_o israel_n and_o incomprehensible_a god_n to_o the_o similitude_n of_o corrupt_a man_n or_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v of_o a_o calf_n that_o eat_v hay_n &_o with_o we_o it_o may_v be_v scandalous_a to_o any_o without_o as_o jew_n turk_n or_o heathen_n to_o turn_v they_o from_o the_o truth_n or_o confirm_v they_o in_o their_o impiety_n to_o suffer_v any_o such_o abomination_n 15._o be_v there_o no_o image_n to_o be_v make_v or_o representation_n of_o the_o trinity_n at_o full_a it_o can_v never_o be_v as_o who_o can_v ever_o without_o presumption_n or_o presume_v without_o guilt_n to_o portray_v that_o ancient_n of_o day_n who_o though_o hear_v speak_v from_o heaven_n be_v never_o see_v deut._n 4._o 15._o to_o prevent_v all_o occasion_n of_o idolatry_n but_o for_o the_o humanity_n of_o the_o son_n and_o visible_a sign_n wherein_o the_o holy_a spirit_n present_v themselves_o to_o be_v see_v of_o mortal_a eye_n neither_o have_v it_o be_v ever_o question_v or_o to_o be_v doubt_v the_o lawfulness_n of_o portray_v or_o for_o good_a use_n of_o represent_v or_o reserve_v their_o portraiture_n 16._o may_v there_o 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daughter_n to_o devil_n 20._o be_v this_o the_o reason_n they_o be_v so_o express_o and_o strict_o forbid_v yes_o because_o the_o people_n be_v too_o prone_a to_o rush_v headlong_o into_o such_o superstition_n of_o the_o heathen_a as_o appear_v by_o their_o look_v back_o to_o egypt_n make_v the_o calf_n and_o after_o by_o their_o many_o fall_n to_o idolatry_n with_o baal_n &_o other_o god_n of_o the_o nation_n and_o which_o more_o the_o very_a brazen_a serpent_n gedeon_n ephod_n and_o the_o like_a remembrance_n of_o holy_a thing_n be_v occasion_n of_o idolatrise_v and_o fall_v away_o insomuch_o that_o they_o go_v a_o whore_v after_o they_o judg._n 8._o 27._o and_o 2_o king_n 18._o 4._o 21._o the_o image_n may_v not_o then_o be_v worship_v no_o for_o so_o it_o be_v a_o idol_n at_o full_a and_o plain_a idolatry_n so_o gross_a as_o that_o of_o the_o blind_a heathen_a 22._o but_o may_v not_o god_n be_v worship_v in_o or_o by_o the_o image_n if_o it_o be_v so_o it_o seem_v the_o worshipper_n of_o baal_n may_v be_v justify_v who_o pretend_v the_o lord_n in_o that_o their_o false_a worship_n so_o much_o reprove_v and_o mock_v by_o the_o true_a prophet_n 23._o why_o this_o so_o strict_o urge_v that_o even_o all_o show_n and_o appearance_n of_o evil_a and_o occasion_n of_o idolatry_n to_o subvert_v weak_a soul_n may_v be_v take_v away_o yea_o that_o those_o that_o be_v without_o the_o church_n as_o jew_n turk_n and_o heathen_n may_v not_o receive_v hurt_v or_o the_o church_n scandal_n but_o they_o so_o the_o better_a and_o soon_o convert_v to_o christianity_n 24._o what_o other_o corrupt_a worship_n be_v forbid_v all_o profane_v and_o profane_a service_n of_o god_n by_o set_v up_o own_o fantasy_n in_o any_o kind_n of_o will-worship_n whereby_o our_o will_n be_v advance_v and_o god_n will_v neglect_v which_o be_v most_o displease_v to_o he_o and_o account_v but_o idolatry_n 25._o what_o sort_n of_o it_o 1._o when_o either_o invention_n and_o fantasy_n of_o our_o own_o brain_n other_o set_v forth_o be_v set_v up_o for_o god_n service_n beside_o or_o contrary_n to_o his_o will_n 2._o when_o we_o rest_v in_o the_o outward_a and_o bodily_a service_n and_o act_v only_o 3._o when_o we_o serve_v god_n without_o repentance_n as_o if_o it_o be_v with_o unwashen_n hand_n in_o profaneness_n and_o profanation_n of_o his_o service_n 26._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o humane_a invention_n all_o superstitious_a and_o idolatrous_a rite_n and_o ceremony_n borrow_v of_o turk_n jew_n or_o heathen_a and_o obtrude_v upon_o god_n people_n for_o a_o part_n of_o his_o service_n to_o the_o burden_n of_o the_o church_n and_o trouble_v or_o hurt_v of_o god_n service_n or_o christian_a soul_n 27._o may_v not_o ceremony_n than_o be_v use_v yes_o no_o doubt_n for_o they_o be_v so_o prescribe_v by_o the_o apostle_n for_o order_n decency_n and_o edification_n which_o rule_v what_o rite_n or_o ceremony_n soever_o transcend_v border_n upon_o burden_n of_o the_o conscience_n and_o superstition_n 28._o what_o think_v you_o of_o they_o that_o allow_v of_o no_o external_a rite_n or_o ceremony_n in_o god_n worship_n as_o fall_v into_o a_o nice_a superstition_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_a side_n idolatrize_v the_o idol_n and_o fancy_n of_o their_o own_o brain_n against_o god_n prescript_n word_n as_o not_o tend_v to_o edification_n since_o without_o decency_n contrary_a to_o good_a order_n and_o in_o contempt_n of_o authority_n 29._o how_o many_o sort_n of_o err_v therein_o either_o in_o this_o nice_a superstition_n to_o the_o ruin_n of_o all_o good_a order_n and_o government_n as_o it_o be_v too_o common_o see_v by_o the_o sequel_n or_o in_o that_o gross_a superstition_n in_o receive_v all_o thing_n without_o order_n and_o discretion_n borrow_v from_o whosoever_o jew_n or_o heathen_a and_o trust_v thereto_o or_o in_o the_o act_n do_v and_o rest_v therein_o whether_o impose_v to_o the_o burden_n of_o the_o conscience_n or_o god_n service_n so_o by_o a_o load_n of_o ceremony_n or_o voluntary_o undertake_v without_o warrant_n of_o god_n word_n or_o other_o sufficient_a authority_n in_o general_a or_o particular_a 30._o to_o who_o belong_v it_o to_o determine_v hereof_o to_o the_o ordinary_a and_o lawful_a pastor_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n proceed_v only_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n 31._o what_o be_v rest_v in_o the_o out_o ward_v act_n and_o service_n only_o when_o the_o bare_a action_n of_o come_v to_o church_n pray_v receive_v the_o sacrament_n as_o it_o be_v without_o soul_n of_o inward_a devotion_n of_o soul_n be_v present_v to_o god_n at_o the_o bare_a say_v the_o pater_fw-la noster_fw-la creed_n or_o commandment_n and_o such_o like_a thing_n without_o set_v the_o heart_n about_o they_o which_o in_o effect_n
his_o truth_n if_o he_o bid_v thou_o so_o end_v thy_o furrow_n he_o be_v a_o liar_n for_o it_o be_v to_o god_n from_o temporal_a to_o eternal_a sorrow_n if_o he_o say_v thou_o must_v commend_v thy_o soul_n to_o god_n and_o die_v so_o he_o be_v a_o liar_n and_o if_o it_o be_v good_a he_o will_v not_o tell_v thou_o so_o for_o it_o be_v to_o die_v in_o murder_n and_o go_v from_o god_n and_o a_o murder_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o that_o everlasting_o so_o only_o fly_v to_o god_n mercy_n and_o leave_v sin_n and_o satan_n and_o if_o thou_o pray_v for_o this_o he_o can_v come_v nigh_o unto_o thou_o nor_o hurt_v thou_o 40._o but_o some_o as_o lucretia_n have_v be_v commend_v for_o it_o for_o preservation_n of_o chastity_n or_o virtue_n it_o may_v be_v so_o by_o heathen_n that_o know_v not_o god_n but_o not_o by_o christian_n who_o know_v god_n law_n and_o the_o damnablenesse_n of_o the_o crime_n and_o so_o saint_n augustine_n show_v this_o lucretia_n vice_n in_o this_o though_o by_o the_o heathen_n commend_v for_o a_o virtue_n who_o chastity_n be_v to_o be_v admire_v but_o selfe-murder_n to_o be_v discommend_v lib._n de_fw-fr civitate_fw-la dei_fw-la 41._o what_o sort_n of_o selfe-murder_n either_o 1._o body_n and_o life_n natural_a by_o 1._o omission_n and_o neglect_v of_o the_o mean_n of_o life_n for_o niggardliness_n or_o starve_v through_o idleness_n or_o not_o use_v other_o lawful_a mean_n of_o preserve_v the_o same_o 2._o commission_n of_o ill_a in_o prejudice_n thereof_o by_o 1._o sin_n of_o drunkenness_n whoredom_n or_o excess_n impare_v health_n 2._o thrust_v one_o self_n in_o danger_n therewith_o quarrel_v &c._n &c._n and_o 3._o contrive_v their_o own_o death_n 1._o indirect_o by_o commit_v some_o capital_a crime_n worthy_a death_n 2._o be_v their_o own_o butcher_n &_o murderer_n 2._o soul_n by_o 1._o omission_n in_o the_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n 2._o commission_n in_o 1._o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o sin_n but_o sin_v against_o conscience_n and_o knowledge_n 2._o persist_v in_o sin_n without_o grace_n or_o repentance_n 4._o what_o opposite_a duty_n require_v seek_v all_o ordinary_a and_o honest_a mean_n of_o preservation_n of_o life_n and_o health_n by_o moderate_a recreation_n of_o body_n or_o mind_n physic_n and_o avoid_v danger_n or_o sin_n so_o distemper_a both_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o final_o for_o the_o soul_n health_n seek_v the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n fly_v sin_n and_o pray_v and_o practise_v repentance_n 43._o what_o in_o other_o murder_n else_o to_o be_v consider_v the_o person_n as_o well_o as_o the_o matter_n manner_n and_o punishment_n 44._o what_o of_o the_o person_n the_o 1._o murderer_z whether_o 1._o principal_a or_o 2._o accessary_a 2._o murder_v whether_o 1._o stranger_n or_o near_o of_o kin_n 2._o private_a person_n or_o public_a 3._o offender_n or_o innocent_a person_n whereby_o the_o guilt_n be_v diverse_o distinguish_v and_o so_o accept_v extenuate_v or_o increase_v 45._o how_o 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a_o innocent_a person_n more_o than_o of_o a_o offender_n and_o proscribe_v or_o condemn_v person_n who_o be_v yet_o to_o be_v put_v to_o death_n by_o the_o person_n and_o manner_n appoint_v by_o law_n and_o not_o at_o random_n by_o any_o person_n which_o be_v murder_n but_o do_v according_a to_o law_n be_v not_o only_o not_o evil_a but_o good_a and_o just_a 47._o how_o be_v it_o say_v to_o be_v good_a and_o just_a as_o warrant_v both_o by_o divine_a and_o humane_a law_n when_o blood_n require_v blood_n god_n command_v that_o who_o shed_v man_n blood_n by_o man_n shall_v his_o blood_n be_v shed_v and_o who_o so_o blaspheme_v or_o obey_v not_o the_o father_n deut._n 21._o 8._o 19_o 20._o or_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o priest_n dent._n 17._o 12._o the_o sabbath_n breaker_n adulterer_n ravisher_n and_o divers_a other_o in_o god_n law_n and_o such_o exorbitant_a offence_n by_o humane_a law_n command_v to_o be_v punish_v by_o death_n and_o so_o the_o magistrate_n bear_v the_o sword_n not_o 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not_o to_o pray_v for_o yes_o first_o the_o devil_n our_o and_o god_n enemy_n against_o who_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v 2._o all_o know_v enemy_n of_o god_n so_o david_n against_o his_o enemy_n viz._n as_o enemy_n of_o god_n and_o while_o so_o and_o so_o do_v the_o church_n against_o julian_n and_o such_o as_o he_o and_o samuel_n forbid_v to_o pray_v and_o mourn_v for_o saul_n 1_o sam._n 16._o viz._n as_o enemy_n of_o god_n or_o while_o s._n 3._o the_o dead_a not_o to_o be_v pray_v for_o neither_o as_o who_o estate_n be_v unchangeable_a of_o pain_n or_o glory_n 19_o why_o add_v which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 1._o to_o remember_v we_o of_o his_o excellent_a majesty_n and_o power_n and_o glory_n as_o who_o dwell_v in_o the_o heaven_n 2._o to_o elevate_v our_o mind_n to_o his_o throne_n of_o glory_n 3._o to_o mind_v we_o where_o we_o be_v and_o so_o of_o our_o meanness_n and_o to_o teach_v we_o humility_n 20._o why_o to_o remember_v we_o of_o his_o majesty_n power_n and_o glory_n for_o our_o comfort_n and_o that_o as_o he_o be_v our_o father_n and_o so_o willing_a to_o do_v we_o good_a so_o also_o 1._o in_o majesty_n honourable_a wherein_o our_o honour_n to_o be_v his_o son_n 2._o in_o power_n able_a to_o do_v what_o ever_o we_o desire_v or_o he_o think_v fit_a or_o please_v 3._o in_o glory_n and_o of_o the_o same_o will_v impart_v to_o we_o and_o do_v we_o good_a and_o advance_v we_o for_o his_o glory_n 21._o why_o to_o clevate_v our_o mind_n i._o that_o we_o may_v alienate_v our_o mind_n from_o earthly_a thing_n to_o be_v fit_a to_o pray_v ii_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v glue_v to_o the_o earth_n for_o than_o we_o can_v have_v no_o desire_n or_o power_n to_o pray_v iii_o that_o we_o may_v look_v towards_o our_o father_n house_n and_o our_o native_a home_n heaven_n iv._o that_o we_o may_v consider_v 1._o who_o it_o be_v and_o where_o he_o be_v that_o we_o pray_v unto_o 2._o what_o thing_n we_o ought_v especial_o to_o pray_v for_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n 3._o whence_o those_o best_a blessing_n and_o indeed_o all_o good_a gift_n else_o descend_v from_o above_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n 22._o how_o to_o mind_v we_o where_o we_o be_v to_o make_v we_o in_o humility_n to_o consider_v our_o mean_a estate_n and_o so_o 1._o how_o we_o be_v in_o a_o vale_n of_o misery_n this_o earth_n in_o a_o place_n of_o necessity_n 2._o how_o far_o from_o our_o home_n and_o thence_o long_o for_o heaven_n our_o native_a soil_n and_o father_n house_n 3._o how_o much_o we_o want_v of_o perfection_n so_o to_o desire_v
supply_n of_o grace_n 23._o how_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n as_o in_o his_o throne_n and_o palace_n of_o glory_n and_o whence_o he_o be_v see_v especial_o to_o manifest_v the_o same_o both_o in_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n 24_o how_o his_o glory_n see_v or_o manifest_v there_o 1._o in_o the_o inferior_a heaven_n by_o who_o excellent_a creature_n sun_n and_o host_n there_o as_o the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n etc._n etc._n psal._n 19_o 2._o in_o the_o three_o heaven_n where_o be_v manifest_v his_o bless_a vision_n and_o fruition_n to_o the_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n 3._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o his_o church_n where_o manifest_v to_o his_o saint_n on_o earth_n and_o those_o that_o excel_v in_o virtue_n 25._o how_o else_o be_v it_o manifest_v thence_o 1._o as_o his_o almighty_a power_n be_v chief_o see_v by_o his_o great_a work_n and_o influence_n of_o goodness_n thence_o 2._o as_o his_o al-presence_n shadow_v in_o the_o alcover_a heaven_n universal_a architecture_n 3._o as_o his_o alsufficiency_n to_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o creature_n signify_v by_o that_o universal_a cover_n 4._o as_o his_o all-seeing_a knowledge_n by_o that_o universal_a compass_n of_o the_o curtain_n or_o canopy_n and_o light_n of_o heaven_n and_o so_o 5._o his_o omniscence_n omnisufficiencie_n omnipresence_n and_o omnipotence_n lively_o shadow_v and_o represent_v in_o the_o heaven_n and_o as_o his_o purity_n &_o holiness_n represent_v in_o the_o purity_n and_o brightness_n of_o they_o and_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n also_o from_o thence_o 26._o how_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n manifest_v thence_o 1._o in_o the_o sign_n and_o wonder_n show_v thence_o to_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n 2._o in_o the_o lightning_n and_o thunder_n storm_n and_o tempest_n cause_v fear_n and_o amazement_n and_o often_o destruction_n 3._o in_o the_o cloud_n and_o rain_n as_o in_o noah_n flood_n sometime_o bring_v and_o threaten_a devastation_n 4._o in_o the_o distinguish_a day_n and_o night_n time_n and_o season_n by_o the_o light_n and_o revolution_n of_o heaven_n 5._o in_o the_o influence_n of_o goodness_n into_o inferior_a thing_n as_o gracious_a dew_n from_o heaven_n 27._o how_o be_v he_o then_o by_o we_o conceive_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n 1._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o sanctify_a soul_n by_o his_o grace_n 2._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o his_o church_n by_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n 3._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o visible_a heaven_n by_o his_o power_n and_o declaration_n of_o his_o glory_n 4._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o superior_a heaven_n his_o court_n and_o palace_n in_o excellent_a glory_n with_o his_o heavenly_a courtier_n saint_n and_o angel_n 5._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o high_a heaven_n dwell_v in_o inaccessible_a light_n and_o glory_n 28._o be_v he_o not_o then_o on_o earth_n not_o to_o be_v think_v that_o he_o be_v absent_a any_o where_o that_o fill_v all_o place_n by_o his_o powerful_a presence_n in_o who_o we_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v and_o though_o heaven_n his_o throne_n yet_o earth_n his_o footstool_n and_o both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n fill_v with_o his_o goodness_n and_o glory_n who_o both_o here_o and_o in_o heaven_n guide_v and_o govern_v all_o thing_n 29._o why_o say_v we_o then_o so_o particular_o in_o heaven_n because_o that_o in_o most_o eminency_n the_o heaven_n be_v his_o throne_n or_o seat_n and_o palace_n of_o glory_n and_o for_o our_o understanding_n as_o earthly_a king_n his_o image_n have_v palace_n of_o state_n to_o show_v their_o magnificence_n so_o this_o heavenly_a emperor_n have_v that_o his_o celestial_a palace_n wherein_o be_v most_o perspicuous_o above_o all_o other_o place_n manifest_v his_o glorious_a majesty_n 30._o what_o more_o learn_v we_o hence_o 1._o the_o greatness_n of_o comfort_n and_o confidence_n that_o we_o shall_v have_v in_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 2._o the_o height_n of_o our_o godly_a ambition_n to_o be_v worthy_a son_n of_o this_o our_o heavenly_a heaven_n father_n 3._o the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n from_o consideration_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o our_o heavenly_a father_n above_o all_o earthly_a father_n and_o this_o our_o king_n above_o all_o other_o earthly_a king_n and_o emperor_n 31._o how_o be_v this_o especial_a comfort_n confidence_n or_o joy_n as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n have_v heavenly_a blessing_n and_o inheritance_n to_o give_v we_o and_o do_v love_v his_o above_o all_o earthly_a father_n love_n who_o love_v but_o blind_o ignorant_o and_o imperfect_o and_o he_o eternal_o without_o end_n or_o imperfection_n he_o have_v all_o power_n and_o all_o king_n but_o worm_n in_o comparison_n of_o he_o and_o like_o the_o dust_n under_o his_o foot_n yea_o satan_n and_o all_o enemy_n tremble_v before_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o defend_v his_o from_o all_o adversary_n and_o this_o our_o prayer_n be_v our_o speech_n to_o salute_v this_o our_o father_n who_o be_v thereby_o assure_o know_v our_o god_n and_o father_n as_o we_o more_o familiar_o admit_v into_o his_o presence_n to_o speak_v to_o he_o and_o so_o often_o to_o salute_v he_o in_o that_o heavenly_a language_n 32._o but_o if_o we_o be_v his_o what_o need_v we_o often_o pray_v so_o much_o the_o more_o 1._o to_o show_v our_o duty_n and_o love_n to_o his_o honour_n 2._o to_o approve_v ourselves_o thereby_o in_o his_o favour_n so_o often_o and_o ordinary_o even_o here_o admit_v into_o his_o presence_n 3._o to_o pay_v our_o duty_n that_o we_o owe_v of_o blessing_n praise_n and_o thankfulness_n the_o tribute_n of_o our_o soul_n 4._o to_o renew_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o clothe_v we_o in_o christ_n garment_n and_o justice_n more_o full_o 5._o to_o reach_v out_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n thereby_o continual_o to_o receive_v new_a blessing_n 33._o what_o if_o we_o neglect_v it_o we_o not_o only_o show_v ourselves_o unworthy_a of_o blessing_n but_o to_o have_v no_o faith_n and_o not_o to_o be_v son_n that_o desire_v not_o our_o father_n honour_n nor_o to_o receive_v blessing_n from_o he_o for_o if_o we_o will_v not_o 1._o offer_v ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n 2._o speak_v to_o he_o by_o confession_n 3._o ask_v he_o blessing_n by_o prayer_n 4._o salute_v he_o in_o praise_n 5._o reach_v out_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v blessing_n 6._o ask_v or_o speak_v for_o clothing_n or_o meat_n medicine_n or_o help_n cordial_n or_o other_o comfort_n in_o our_o father_n hand_n and_o gift_n shall_v we_o not_o show_v ourselves_o most_o unworthy_a of_o any_o blessing_n and_o worthy_a to_o be_v blot_v out_o of_o his_o favour_n in_o consideration_n of_o which_o we_o ought_v often_o thus_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o be_v teach_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 34._o what_o far_a exposition_n may_v you_o make_v hereof_o in_o consideration_n how_o this_o preface_n be_v apply_v to_o the_o whole_a trinity_n not_o only_o in_o general_a as_o one_o god_n in_o 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second_o place_n the_o petition_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n sect_n 4._o the_o three_o former_a petition_n of_o etc._n etc._n the_o analysis_n and_o general_a distinction_n of_o all_o the_o six_o petition_n with_o the_o order_n of_o they_o and_o reason_n of_o the_o same_o this_o prayer_n be_v so_o excellent_a as_o in_o it_o comprehend_v the_o substance_n of_o all_o prayer_n and_o all_o the_o sort_n and_o part_n of_o they_o the_o number_n of_o the_o petition_n and_o quality_n thereof_o the_o 1._o petition_n for_o god_n glory_n why_o fit_a so_n first_o to_o be_v pace_v the_o part_n of_o this_o petition_n what_o mean_v by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n express_v in_o the_o three_o commandment_n and_o what_o also_o by_o sanctify_v his_o name_n and_o how_o to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_v respective_o all_o of_o they_o and_o so_o to_o be_v hallow_v
2._o common_a as_o his_o attribute_n such_o as_o glory_n honour_n mercy_n justice_n etc._n etc._n as_o call_v just_a merciful_a etc._n etc._n ii_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n scripture_n and_o all_o that_o pertain_v to_o it_o to_o make_v it_o know_v to_o man_n and_o he_o in_o it_o the_o preach_v &_o hear_v it_o church_n person_n saint_n sabbath_n and_o ceremony_n mean_n whereby_o we_o know_v he_o 3._o his_o work_n of_o creation_n heaven_n that_o declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n &c_n &c_n gubernation_n and_o providence_n as_o his_o mercy_n judgement_n grace_n and_o whatsoever_o any_o way_n declare_v his_o mighty_a power_n or_o great_a goodness_n on_o earth_n or_o whatsoever_o make_v know_v of_o he_o in_o the_o book_n of_o 1._o scripture_n the_o law_n and_o gospel_n doctrine_n and_o thing_n therein_o contain_v his_o title_n name_n attribute_n grace_n and_o glory_n 2._o creature_n where_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o page_n and_o every_o creature_n character_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o which_o read_v and_o represent_v his_o creation_n guide_v governance_n and_o mighty_a preservation_n of_o they_o and_o so_o all_o of_o they_o speak_v and_o declare_v his_o mighty_a name_n and_o power_n 13._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o sanctify_v either_o a_o 1._o purify_n and_o cleanse_v of_o thing_n unclean_a as_o leper_n sinner_n unclean_a person_n and_o their_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n or_o the_o like_a 2._o prefer_v thing_n pollute_v and_o profane_a to_o better_a and_o holy_a use_n as_o the_o temple_n of_o heathen_n to_o christian_a use_n 3._o promote_a thing_n of_o common_a use_n to_o a_o more_o sanctify_a use_n as_o aaron_n and_o his_o son_n consecrate_v priest_n and_o water_n bread_n and_o wine_n so_o consecrate_v in_o the_o sacrament_n 4._o preserve_v thing_n hallow_v in_o that_o use_n as_o temple_n and_o oratory_n to_o the_o use_n and_o exercise_n they_o be_v appoint_v 5._o profess_v and_o declare_v or_o show_v and_o set_v forth_o with_o praise_n and_o honour_n hallow_a and_o sanctify_a thing_n and_o in_o this_o sense_n chief_o understand_v this_o sanctify_a god_n name_n as_o signify_v himself_o and_o his_o honour_n though_o as_o by_o it_o be_v understand_v the_o mean_n of_o it_o in_o ourselves_o and_o other_o creature_n it_o may_v be_v take_v in_o some_o of_o the_o other_o sense_n 4._o in_o what_o manner_n as_o his_o name_n be_v sanctify_v in_o the_o holy_a and_o sanctify_a use_n of_o any_o the_o creature_n or_o dedicate_a ourselves_o to_o his_o service_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o 1._o purify_n our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n from_o evil_a work_n 2._o convert_v sinner_n to_o god_n 3._o preserve_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o holiness_n and_o honour_n do_v all_o good_a work_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n 4._o but_o most_o particular_o in_o speak_v and_o set_v forth_o his_o honour_n and_o glory_n which_o be_v the_o substance_n and_o effect_n of_o the_o three_o commandment_n 5._o how_o be_v that_o perform_v 1._o by_o do_v all_o thing_n pertain_v to_o his_o honour_n and_o manifestation_n thereof_o 2._o decline_a from_o all_o thing_n tend_v to_o his_o dishonour_n 6._o how_o especial_o and_o particular_o by_o i._o think_v and_o meditate_v gracious_o of_o his_o 1._o holy_a and_o great_a name_n and_o so_o of_o himself_o in_o essence_n person_n 2._o title_n of_o his_o honour_n and_o renown_n 3._o attribute_n and_o action_n as_o creation_n providence_n mercy_n justice_n etc._n etc._n 4._o holy_a word_n and_o sacrament_n law_n and_o gospel_n 5._o holy_a church_n and_o sabbath_n and_o all_o thing_n dedicate_v to_o he_o and_o call_v holy_a of_o his_o holiness_n 6._o creature_n all_o of_o they_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n ii_o speak_a &_o discourse_v pious_o &_o religious_o of_o his_o 1._o holy_a and_o great_a name_n and_o so_o of_o himself_o in_o essence_n person_n 2._o title_n of_o his_o honour_n and_o renown_n 3._o attribute_n and_o action_n as_o creation_n providence_n mercy_n justice_n etc._n etc._n 4._o holy_a word_n and_o sacrament_n law_n and_o gospel_n 5._o holy_a church_n and_o sabbath_n and_o all_o thing_n dedicate_v to_o he_o and_o call_v holy_a of_o his_o holiness_n 6._o creature_n all_o of_o they_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n iii_o do_v all_o the_o special_a act_n of_o piety_n and_o devotion_n as_o 1._o preach_v his_o name_n word_n and_o doctrine_n the_o law_n and_o gospel_n 2._o hear_v and_o receive_v the_o same_o with_o reverence_n 3._o pray_v and_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n 4._o bless_v and_o praise_v he_o 5._o dedicate_a ourselves_o and_o soul_n to_o his_o honour_n 7._o how_o else_o to_o be_v hallow_v by_o decline_v all_o impediment_n of_o his_o honour_n because_o we_o see_v his_o name_n too_o often_o profane_v by_o all_o kind_n of_o evil_a and_o wickedness_n of_o man_n or_o the_o devil_n invention_n as_o 1._o idolatry_n superstition_n witchcraft_n 2._o ignorance_n 3._o ingratitude_n 4._o dissimulation_n and_o so_o by_o swear_v forswear_n curse_v blasphemy_n etc._n etc._n where_o we_o desire_v that_o 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declare_v his_o honour_n as_o especial_o by_o 1._o declare_v and_o set_v forth_o his_o power_n and_o greatness_n justice_n and_o truth_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n 2._o pray_v to_o he_o and_o praise_v of_o he_o 3._o preach_v and_o declare_v his_o will_n the_o law_n and_o gospel_n to_o all_o man_n whereby_o he_o be_v most_o especial_o honour_v even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o all_o dishonour_n vice_n and_o heresy_n root_v out_o 9_o be_v this_o then_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o three_o commandment_n only_o pray_v for_o it_o may_v be_v well_o understand_v so_o 1._o principal_o that_o commandment_n as_o where_o the_o hallow_n of_o god_n name_n be_v command_v according_a to_o the_o scope_n and_o word_n of_o this_o petition_n and_o all_o profanation_n forbid_v utter_o as_o be_v most_o plain_o apparent_a 2._o so_o consequent_o of_o all_o the_o other_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n whereby_o god_n honour_n be_v to_o be_v set_v up_o in_o heart_n as_o in_o the_o first_o commandment_n in_o the_o temple_n and_o in_o his_o solemn_a worship_n as_o in_o the_o second_o commandment_n and_o especial_o on_o his_o sabbath_n as_o in_o the_o four_o commandment_n by_o which_o mean_n he_o be_v more_o honour_a and_o his_o name_n universal_o glorify_v as_o also_o in_o the_o 1._o second_o petition_n we_o desire_v it_o open_o execute_v and_o promote_v by_o his_o power_n 2._o we_o desire_v it_o may_v be_v willing_o perform_v and_o submit_v udto_o by_o our_o will_n and_o best_a and_o holy_a affection_n 10._o what_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o petition_n then_o that_o his_o name_n may_v be_v honour_v and_o sanctify_v as_o acknowledge_v and_o declare_v so_o among_o all_o man_n and_o the_o holiness_n thereof_o more_o famous_o with_o all_o due_a observance_n by_o we_o and_o all_o people_n glorify_v whereby_o 1._o we_o may_v ascribe_v all_o honour_n to_o it_o whether_o we_o speak_v of_o his_o title_n behold_v his_o creature_n meditate_v of_o his_o word_n and_o work_n receive_v any_o blessing_n be_v conversant_a in_o any_o holy_a duty_n exercise_n 2._o all_o impediment_n of_o his_o honour_n may_v be_v remove_v and_o his_o honour_n vindicate_v from_o all_o abuse_n of_o unholy_a and_o profane_a person_n or_o worldling_n 3._o he_o will_v be_v please_v so_o to_o provide_v for_o the_o preservation_n of_o his_o honour_n that_o it_o may_v be_v so_o hallow_v by_o all_o people_n and_o that_o consequent_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n may_v come_v upon_o we_o 11._o what_o be_v in_o the_o letter_n here_o express_v most_o plain_o by_o the_o 1._o petition_v for_o ourselves_o 2._o intercession_n for_o other_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o have_v this_o duty_n thus_o by_o we_o and_o by_o other_o do_v as_o we_o pray_v indefinite_o hallow_v be_v thy_o name_n and_o use_v the_o preface_n our_o
intend_v and_o this_o press_v forward_o here_o require_v by_o desire_v more_o perfection_n 36._o how_o be_v angel_n so_o obey_v as_o they_o be_v and_o be_v ever_o understand_v to_o be_v 1._o from_o the_o beginning_n so_o continue_v and_o persevere_v 2._o winge_a messenger_n with_o all_o speed_n and_o diligence_n do_v their_o duty_n 3._o whole_o addict_v to_o his_o service_n continual_o before_o he_o 4._o reverent_o behave_v themselves_o hide_v their_o face_n for_o his_o glory_n 5._o joyful_o perform_v it_o always_o sing_v hallelujah_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o name_n 37._o what_o opposite_a to_o this_o do_v of_o god_n will_v i._n both_o our_o own_o will_n our_o seek_v our_o own_o will_n or_o do_v it_o neglect_v of_o god_n will_n not_o do_v it_o or_o not_o do_v it_o first_o with_o due_a 1._o diligence_n 2._o cheerfulness_n 3._o constancy_n second_o or_o not_o willing_o total_o continual_o etc._n etc._n 38._o who_o work_v this_o opposition_n the_o devil_n seduce_v our_o soul_n and_o corrupt_v our_o will_n and_o other_o faculty_n by_o his_o fraud_n and_o collusion_n 39_o how_o be_v our_o will_n so_o ill_o all_o whole_o perverse_a of_o itself_o and_o we_o have_v no_o great_a enemy_n to_o our_o soul_n than_o it_o so_o corrupt_a by_o adam_n fall_n and_o continual_o corrupt_v we_o thence_o evil_a affection_n and_o all_o mischief_n and_o wickedness_n 40._o but_o do_v we_o not_o sometime_o will_v better_v thing_n not_o of_o ourselves_o as_o not_o able_a to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n but_o if_o any_o goodness_n be_v in_o we_o it_o be_v from_o god_n as_o philip._n 3._o 13._o who_o work_v in_o we_o that_o will_v and_o deed_n for_o if_o at_o any_o time_n video_fw-la meliora_fw-la proboque_fw-la deteriorasequor_fw-la in_o moral_a thing_n and_o much_o more_o in_o divine_a where_o our_o will_n be_v enmity_n with_o god_n desire_v evil_a and_o death_n or_o fail_v in_o good_a and_o if_o 1_o we_o will_v discern_v truth_n we_o be_v deceive_v 2._o if_o we_o look_v at_o goodness_n we_o faint_v 3._o if_o we_o think_v of_o resist_v evil_a we_o fail_v and_o fall_v as_o a_o bird_n tie_v to_o the_o earth_n so_o our_o soul_n to_o this_o body_n of_o dust_n we_o can_v fly_v towards_o heaven_n 41._o what_o be_v we_o to_o do_v then_o or_o pray_v for_o here_o that_o we_o may_v not_o 1._o desire_v 2._o seek_v or_o 3._o follow_v our_o own_o will_n which_o be_v evil_a unholy_a and_o corrupt_a but_o deny_v the_o same_o and_o thereby_o be_v prepare_v to_o do_v god_n will_v which_o be_v holy_a just_a and_o perfect_a as_o willing_a our_o salvation_n and_o his_o own_o glory_n 42._o how_o be_v god_n will_v know_v i._o in_o christ_n manifest_v it_o the_o incarnate_a word_n ii_o in_o scripture_n the_o write_a word_n the_o 1._o la_o where_o his_o precept_n promise_n prohibition_n threaten_n judgement_n etc._n etc._n 2._o prophet_n and_o apostle_n write_n exposition_n of_o the_o same_o 3._o gospel_n the_o full_a revelation_n thereof_o in_o christ._n iii_o in_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n in_o the_o church_n 43._o do_v we_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v do_v his_o own_o will_n for_o the_o secret_a part_n we_o leave_v that_o to_o he_o but_o for_o the_o reveal_v part_n we_o pray_v for_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v be_v do_v by_o we_o and_o that_o he_o will_v yet_o therein_o begin_v and_o finish_v such_o good_a work_n by_o his_o prevent_n continue_a and_o subsequent_a grace_n yet_o our_o own_o will_n so_o move_v cooperate_a and_o work_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o direction_n in_o that_o obedience_n 44._o how_o be_v that_o obedience_n either_o active_a indo_n or_o passive_a in_o suffer_v his_o holy_a will_n and_o both_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o alacrity_n willingness_n and_o sincerity_n constancy_n and_o perseverance_n 45._o how_o active_a obedience_n in_o all_o holy_a and_o godly_a work_n and_o duty_n as_o 1._o general_n obedience_n and_o our_o inclination_n to_o it_o and_o god_n commandment_n both_o absolute_o for_o god_n sake_n in_o matter_n and_o manner_n as_o he_o require_v respective_o for_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n and_o all_o other_o good_a 2._o of_o our_o especial_a calling_n 3._o of_o piety_n and_o charity_n etc._n etc._n 46._o how_o passive_a obedience_n in_o hear_v with_o cheerfulness_n what_o he_o please_v to_o lay_v on_o we_o since_o he_o be_v so_o please_v remember_v that_o he_o be_v a_o father_n and_o will_v our_o good_a that_o nothing_o be_v beside_o his_o will_n nor_o can_v be_v that_o he_o have_v a_o absolute_a power_n over_o we_o and_o all_o that_o he_o be_v faithful_a and_o will_v give_v a_o happy_a issue_n that_o he_o do_v but_o chastise_v and_o will_v turn_v it_o to_o our_o good_a and_o glory_n if_o we_o with_o humility_n bear_v it_o 47._o what_o be_v in_o the_o letter_n here_o express_v our_o petition_n for_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v so_o acceptable_o do_v god_n will_n our_o intercession_n for_o other_o for_o the_o same_o grace_n that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v by_o we_o all_o so_o godly_o and_o ready_o perform_v 48._o what_o further_o intimate_v 1._o a_o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a that_o god_n will_v ought_v to_o be_v do_v ready_o by_o all_o creature_n 2._o duty_n of_o all_o to_o strive_v to_o do_v it_o and_o to_o be_v obedient_a ready_o and_o willing_o 3._o neglect_v of_o it_o to_o be_v lament_v ii_o a_o deprecation_n against_o the_o neglect_n and_o disobedience_n iii_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n for_o 1._o that_o portion_n of_o obedience_n we_o or_o other_o be_v enable_v unto_o 2._o that_o performance_n saint_n and_o angel_n do_v 3._o that_o hope_n of_o better_a obedience_n by_o we_o 4._o the_o grace_n we_o have_v to_o desire_v it_o and_o assurance_n god_n will_v hear_v we_o 49._o how_o sum_n you_o up_o this_o in_o order_n i._o our_o humble_a confession_n of_o the_o 1._o due_a and_o our_o duty_n that_o o_o lord_n it_o be_v right_a and_o just_a that_o we_o and_o all_o creature_n shall_v be_v ready_a to_o obey_v thy_o most_o holy_a and_o just_a will_n 2._o neglect_v that_o it_o be_v too_o manifest_a we_o be_v not_o so_o obedient_a or_o careful_a as_o become_v we_o but_o unprofitable_a and_o disobedient_a son_n and_o servant_n ii_o our_o humble_a petition_n for_o 1._o god_n power_n to_o be_v more_o manifest_v in_o our_o weakness_n 2._o grace_n to_o perform_v it_o ourselves_o more_o ready_o constant_o and_o joyful_o iii_o our_o humble_a intercession_n for_o other_o with_o we_o that_o we_o may_v all_o do_v it_o and_o they_o with_o we_o receive_v more_o power_n and_o grace_n iv._o our_o humble_a deprecution_n that_o o_o lord_n though_o all_o our_o neglect_n be_v too_o lamentable_a and_o we_o bewail_v our_o disobedience_n way_n wardness_n and_o untowardness_n we_o pray_v that_o all_o obstacle_n may_v be_v remove_v in_o we_o and_o other_o v._o our_o humble_a thanksgiving_n for_o 1._o that_o obedience_n in_o any_o measure_n by_o we_o or_o other_o perform_v and_o so_o full_o in_o christ_n and_o by_o saint_n and_o angel_n 2._o that_o grace_n in_o we_o whereby_o we_o desire_v it_o and_o bewail_v the_o contrary_a defect_n 3._o that_o hope_n we_o have_v of_o more_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v be_v more_o ready_o and_o better_a do_v and_o perform_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o petition_n even_o as_o willing_o as_o by_o saint_n in_o heaven_n 50._o what_o follow_v the_o three_o latter_a petition_n concern_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o particular_n or_o necessity_n sect_n 5._o the_o three_o latter_a petition_n concern_v ourselves_o the_o three_o latter_a petition_n consider_v and_o first_o the_o order_n and_o analysis_n of_o the_o four_o observe_v the_o part_n of_o it_o and_o what_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v by_o bread_n the_o supply_n of_o all_o our_o both_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a necessity_n the_o word_n of_o god_n especial_o and_o christ_n the_o bread_n of_o life_n in_o the_o spiritual_a sense_n as_o material_a bread_n or_o food_n and_o all_o other_o comfort_n of_o l●se_n in_o the_o other_o the_o 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and_o glory_n for_o evermore_o 11._o how_o the_o certainty_n of_o it_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o consistency_n of_o this_o be_v who_o be_v i_o be_o who_o be_v who_o be_v and_o who_o be_v to_o come_v bless_a for_o ever_o who_o be_v true_a and_o the_o truth_n even_o eternal_a truth_n and_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o of_o truth_n and_o so_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n be_v true_o and_o for_o ever_o his_o the_o devil_n do_v say_v of_o the_o power_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n that_o they_o be_v he_o and_o he_o will_v give_v they_o but_o he_o be_v a_o liar_n and_o that_o not_o the_o truth_n but_o all_o earthly_a glory_n power_n kingdom_n and_o dominion_n be_v from_o god_n and_o true_o he_o and_o heavenly_a kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n more_o appropriate_v to_o he_o and_o his_o as_o more_o fit_v the_o majesty_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o thus_o certain_o a_o king_n powerful_a and_o glorious_a holy_a and_o bless_a for_o ever_o 12._o how_o be_v this_o ascribe_v 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our_o affirmation_n or_o asseveration_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o duty_n 3._o our_o wish_v and_o hearty_a desire_v our_o prayer_n to_o be_v hear_v 4._o our_o ratification_n of_o our_o vow_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o confirmation_n of_o our_o faith_n 23._o for_o what_o may_v it_o serve_v we_o then_o 1._o to_o confirm_v we_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o confidence_n we_o shall_v pray_v with_o 2._o to_o comfort_v we_o in_o assurance_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o truth_n of_o they_o 3._o to_o convince_v and_o 4._o to_o condemn_v we_o if_o as_o graceless_a one_o we_o pray_v unfaithful_o hypocrite_n we_o pray_v but_o dissemble_o 24._o in_o what_o may_v we_o then_o be_v assure_v or_o confirm_v in_o this_o faith_n and_o confidence_n 1._o in_o god_n who_o have_v command_v we_o to_o pray_v and_o offer_v this_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n 2._o in_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n assure_v we_o to_o be_v hear_v if_o we_o pray_v faithful_o 3._o in_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a 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the_o same_o alpha_n and_o omega_n the_o first_o and_o last_o 4._o in_o heaven_n the_o throne_n of_o his_o glory_n by_o his_o powerful_a presence_n glorious_a majesty_n the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o church_n by_o his_o grace_n the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thus_o we_o confess_v he_o giver_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o elevate_a our_o eye_n and_o mind_n to_o heaven_n say_v we_o have_v lift_v up_o our_o eye_n unto_o the_o hill_n from_o whence_o come_v our_o help_n and_o to_o thou_o that_o dwell_v in_o the_o heaven_n in_o majesty_n power_n and_o glory_n most_o gracious_a god_n and_o our_o love_a father_n which_o art_n in_o heaven_n 6._o how_o in_o the_o first_o petition_n 1._o in_o our_o confession_n of_o god_n goodness_n thy_o name_n be_v worthy_a to_o receive_v all_o honour_n o_o thou_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n and_o holy_a of_o all_o holies_n our_o duty_n and_o it_o be_v fit_a o_o lord_n we_o shall_v set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n and_o ever_o be_v 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to_o be_v continue_v here_o and_o consummate_v in_o glory_n where_o all_o tear_n shall_v be_v wipe_v from_o our_o eye_n and_o in_o token_n of_o full_a forgiveness_n all_o misery_n do_v away_o 9_o how_o in_o the_o six_o petition_n i._o in_o our_o confession_n of_o 1._o god_n grace_n first_o prevent_v to_o preserve_v we_o from_o evil_a and_o temptation_n to_o sin_n subsequent_a to_o defend_v and_o keep_v we_o in_o temptation_n from_o contagion_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a or_o turn_v it_o to_o our_o good_a 2._o our_o weakness_n how_o apt_a to_o fall_v unable_a to_o resist_v evil_a or_o do_v good_a how_o ready_a to_o fail_v in_o temptation_n 3._o our_o sufficiency_n in_o any_o measure_n from_o thou_o o_o lord_n so_o o_o lord_n we_o confess_v our_o weakness_n without_o thy_o grace_n and_o that_o all_o our_o sufficiency_n be_v from_o thou_o ii_o our_o request_n or_o petition_n for_o ourselves_o and_o intercession_n for_o other_o o_o lord_n not_o lead_v nor_o suffer_v we_o to_o fall_v or_o leave_v we_o in_o any_o temptation_n whether_o of_o sin_n or_o calamity_n to_o despair_v or_o forsake_v thou_o but_o relieve_v we_o with_o thy_o save_a grace_n and_o turn_v the_o temptation_n to_o our_o good_a and_o give_v a_o happy_a issue_n iii_o in_o our_o deprecation_n of_o all_o evil_a include_v and_o enfold_v in_o the_o petition_n the_o chief_a part_n of_o it_o lord_n remove_z all_o evil_a of_o temptation_n sin_n guilt_n or_o punishment_n assuage_v the_o power_n and_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o deliver_v thy_o choose_a and_o israel_n from_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o infirmity_n and_o fear_v of_o the_o enemy_n thanksgiving_n for_o all_o our_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a deliverance_n from_o all_o calamity_n sin_n and_o temptation_n to_o sin_n and_o happy_a issue_n give_v to_o such_o temptation_n or_o misfortune_n thanksgiving_n for_o his_o grace_n continual_o infuse_v and_o present_a with_o we_o in_o our_o distress_n and_o misery_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o pass_v through_o or_o bear_v they_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o such_o further_a grace_n and_o the_o continuance_n of_o they_o that_o o_o lord_n thou_o have_v be_v so_o powerful_o present_a with_o we_o in_o all_o our_o need_n and_o necessity_n and_o will_v so_o continue_v as_o have_v promise_v to_o be_v with_o thou_o to_o the_o end_n our_o father_n be_v trust_v in_o thou_o and_o be_v deliver_v and_o thou_o o_o lord_n will_v deliver_v israel_n from_o all_o her_o sin_n as_o thou_o have_v deliver_v thy_o saint_n and_o we_o will_v therefore_o praise_v thou_o with_o joyful_a lip_n 10._o how_o in_o the_o conclusion_n in_o the_o voice_n of_o joy_n and_o thanksgiving_n ascribe_v all_o praise_n to_o he_o and_o magnify_v he_o and_o his_o holy_a name_n show_v that_o he_o only_o be_v worthy_a of_o all_o honour_n and_o to_o who_o we_o be_v so_o particular_o bind_v for_o his_o blessing_n and_o so_o we_o and_o all_o creature_n do_v acknowledge_v the_o might_n of_o the_o majesty_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o ground_n of_o our_o confidence_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v to_o be_v hear_v draw_v from_o 1._o matter_n acknowledge_v his_o due_n all_o kingdom_n and_o dominion_n power_n and_o might_n glory_n and_o majesty_n 2._o manner_n original_o absolute_o and_o eternal_o he_o and_o at_o his_o dispose_n circumstance_n of_o 1._o person_n thou_o o_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ._n 2._o time_n and_o eternity_n they_o be_v thou_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 3._o certainty_n in_o truth_n and_o indeed_o as_o thou_o be_v true_a and_o thy_o word_n yea_o and_o amen_o and_o thus_o in_o this_o confidence_n we_o conclude_v with_o the_o ascribe_v all_o praise_n and_o honour_n to_o he_o in_o the_o way_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o his_o mercy_n and_o manifestation_n thereof_o say_v for_o thou_o be_v kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n 11._o what_o other_o exposition_n of_o this_o prayer_n can_v you_o 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other_o in_o love_n and_o mercy_n may_v be_v forgive_v the_o six_o petition_n lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n that_o pride_n whereby_o we_o seem_v especial_o to_o tempt_v god_n and_o to_o be_v tempt_v to_o leave_v god_n in_o all_o sin_n may_v be_v remove_v and_o humility_n give_v we_o that_o not_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o god_n we_o may_v be_v defend_v the_o seven_o petition_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a that_o envy_v the_o malicious_a root_n of_o mischief_n whereby_o the_o devil_n enoy_v at_o adam_n as_o man_n his_o god_n and_o his_o obedience_n and_o felicity_n neglect_v sin_n so_o enter_v may_v be_v remove_v and_o love_v the_o fountain_n and_o grace_v the_o beginning_n of_o all_o good_a may_v be_v give_v whereby_o we_o deliver_v from_o evil_a 13._o how_o be_v this_o exposition_n approve_v though_o well_o and_o convenient_o use_v for_o the_o moral_a application_n and_o tend_v to_o the_o plant_n of_o virtue_n and_o supplant_n of_o vice_n in_o all_o these_o capital_a head_n the_o seven_o deadly_a sin_n and_o their_o lernaean_a poison_n where_o with_o they_o infect_v the_o soul_n yet_o not_o so_o full_o accommodate_v to_o the_o textuall_a explication_n whether_o in_o the_o letter_n or_o genuine_a sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o text._n 14._o wherefore_o say_v you_o so_o because_o not_o only_o one_o of_o the_o same_o sin_n in_o such_o several_a petition_n but_o in_o each_o petition_n rather_o every_o one_o of_o the_o same_o seven_o deadly_a sin_n in_o the_o general_a and_o most_o of_o they_o and_o their_o branch_n be_v desire_v to_o be_v remove_v and_o the_o opposite_a virtue_n plant_v as_o may_v be_v see_v &_o manifest_v in_o particular_a 15._o how_o be_v this_o see_v or_o show_v 1._o as_o in_o the_o first_o petition_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n all_o sin_n be_v a_o unhallow_a or_o profane_v of_o god_n image_n and_o name_n and_o so_o pray_v to_o be_v remove_v and_o virtue_n in_o general_n plant_v 2._o as_o in_o the_o second_o petition_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v all_o sin_n be_v the_o power_n and_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n which_o we_o desire_v remove_v and_o god_n kingdom_n in_o virtue_n and_o grace_n to_o be_v plant_v 3._o as_o in_o the_o three_o petition_n thy_o will_v be_v do_v etc._n etc._n as_o all_o virtue_n and_o grace_n in_o we_o be_v god_n will_n and_o all_o sin_n against_o it_o both_o in_o general_a and_o in_o particular_a we_o consequent_o desire_v do_v or_o remove_v 4._o as_o in_o the_o four_o petition_n give_v we_o etc._n etc._n as_o we_o desire_v moderation_n of_o contentedness_n in_o godliness_n which_o can_v never_o be_v but_o in_o the_o forsake_v of_o all_o sin_n and_o desire_v of_o grace_n and_o virtue_n 5._o as_o in_o the_o five_o petition_n forgive_v we_o etc._n etc._n we_o pray_v express_o against_o all_o sin_n
what_o herein_o to_o be_v observe_v the_o due_a examination_n of_o themselves_o and_o first_o of_o their_o repentance_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o whole_a life_n and_o sin_n past_a and_o present_a to_o repent_v they_o true_o of_o those_o sin_n to_o come_v to_o prevent_v they_o by_o steadfast_o purpose_v to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n second_o of_o their_o faith_n wherein_o to_o be_v note_v the_o ground_n of_o it_o god_n mercy_n and_o promise_n mean_n of_o it_o in_o and_o through_o christ._n fruit_n of_o it_o refer_v to_o christ_n and_o this_o mystery_n a_o thankful_a remembrance_n of_o it_o and_o of_o his_o death_n his_o member_n so_o to_o forgive_v as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v forgive_v in_o he_o and_o be_v in_o perfect_a peace_n and_o charity_n with_o all_o man_n 4._o why_o be_v this_o preparation_n and_o examination_n require_v because_o otherwise_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o the_o unprepared_a person_n eat_v and_o drink_v their_o own_o damnation_n not_o consider_v the_o lord_n body_n by_o their_o presumption_n 1_o cor._n 11._o 28._o and_o so_o make_v the_o power_n of_o it_o that_o shall_v be_v salvation_n to_o their_o perdition_n so_o he_o that_o come_v unprepared_a to_o the_o feast_n without_o his_o wedding_n garment_n be_v for_o that_o presumption_n cast_v out_o into_o utter_a darkness_n matth._n 21._o 12._o which_o may_v teach_v we_o to_o be_v prepare_v when_o we_o come_v to_o this_o feast_n and_o supper_n of_o the_o lamb._n 5._o what_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o preparation_n the_o consideration_n and_o due_a weigh_v with_o ourselves_o 1._o our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n thus_o near_o to_o approach_v to_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n 2._o the_o great_a presence_n we_o be_v to_o approach_v unto_o even_o the_o high_a estate_n of_o the_o world_n the_o honourable_a company_n of_o saint_n 3._o that_o high_a place_n the_o church_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o the_o lamb_n that_o we_o be_v to_o come_v before_o and_o so_o near_o to_o be_v thus_o receive_v and_o how_o shall_v we_o appear_v in_o our_o filthy_a nakedness_n orrag_v and_o pollute_a clothes_n of_o sin_n 4._o the_o great_a favour_n of_o god_n thus_o invite_v we_o to_o this_o feast_n take_v we_o home_o to_o he_o tie_v we_o so_o near_o in_o bond_n of_o love_n 5._o the_o great_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n we_o receive_v hereby_o as_o christ_n himself_o his_o grace_n union_n with_o god_n communion_n with_o all_o saint_n and_o confirmation_n in_o this_o happy_a estate_n 6._o what_o other_o motive_n or_o consideration_n to_o be_v use_v such_o godly_a and_o pious_a meditation_n as_o the_o very_a mystery_n itself_o and_o every_o part_n of_o it_o consider_v apart_o may_v present_v unto_o we_o to_o stir_v up_o devotion_n and_o a_o desire_n of_o the_o same_o in_o the_o soul_n as_o of_o 1._o the_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o it_o and_o the_o like_a 2._o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o compare_v with_o other_o feast_n 3._o the_o wonderful_a grace_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 4._o the_o sentence_n of_o scripture_n and_o father_n concern_v it_o 5._o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o whereby_o the_o soul_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o more_o earnest_a desire_n of_o it_o and_o desire_v to_o be_v prepare_v and_o adorn_v in_o fit_v sort_n for_o the_o receive_n it_o worthy_o as_o a_o bride_n for_o her_o bridegroom_n christ_n or_o the_o guest_n have_v on_o a_o wedding_n garment_n 7._o how_o for_o the_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o it_o by_o remember_v the_o type_n aforesaid_a and_o such_o like_a other_o figure_n represent_v the_o divine_a manner_n and_o majesty_n of_o the_o mystery_n as_o well_o as_o the_o antiquity_n and_o eternity_n of_o the_o blessing_n intend_a and_o prepare_v for_o the_o godly_a as_o it_o be_v 1._o the_o feast_n of_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o lamb_n the_o feast_n of_o our_o passover_n and_o feast_v of_o our_o soul_n 2._o the_o wedding_n dinner_n in_o the_o gsopell_n 3._o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lamb_n in_o the_o revelation_n 4._o the_o banquet_n of_o the_o great_a king_n 5._o figure_v 1._o in_o the_o passover_n 2._o the_o cake_n abraham_n set_v before_o the_o angel_n 3._o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n by_o melchised●c_n set_v before_o abraham_n 4._o the_o shewbread_n in_o the_o temple_n before_o the_o lord_n 5._o the_o cake_n that_o elias_n do_v eat_v walk_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o they_o forty_o day_n to_o mount_v horeb._n 6._o the_o meal_n and_o oil_n of_o the_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n that_o do_v not_o waste_v in_o the_o famine_n 7._o the_o manna_n tree_n of_o life_n rock_n and_o such_o other_o thing_n represent_v the_o sweetness_n comfort_n and_o eternity_n of_o it_o 8_o how_o the_o excellency_n compare_v with_o other_o feast_n in_o that_o the_o feast_n of_o the_o world_n common_o 1._o be_v profane_a and_o sensual_a this_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a sanctify_a and_o ordain_v for_o the_o health_n of_o the_o soul_n 2._o have_v variety_n and_o vanity_n this_o only_a one_o dish_n but_o of_o that_o perfection_n and_o divine_a relish_n in_o that_o unity_n yield_v infinite_a pleasure_n and_o all_o satiety_n 3._o have_v or_o use_v little_a speech_n of_o death_n but_o all_o of_o earthly_a pleasure_n in_o this_o like_o the_o philosopher_n banquet_n here_o be_v a_o death_n head_n to_o teach_v temperance_n the_o memorial_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n but_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n propose_v store_n of_o meat_n bring_v disease_n to_o the_o body_n and_o destruction_n to_o the_o soul_n in_o this_o the_o soul_n refresh_v with_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n bring_v salvation_n the_o great_a excess_n open_v the_o way_n to_o hell_n in_o this_o holy_a feast_n christ_n set_v open_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o heaven_n 9_o how_o the_o grace_n else_o and_o effect_n consider_v in_o a_o wonderful_a measure_n manifest_v in_o it_o and_o so_o worthy_a to_o be_v admire_v love_a and_o desire_v since_o as_o he_o be_v wonderful_a holy_a isaiah_n 9_o 11._o so_o be_v this_o mystery_n and_o as_o be_v say_v by_o manna_n man-●u_n what_o be_v this_o so_o may_v we_o say_v true_o with_o admiration_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o love_n what_o be_v this_o 1._o that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v thus_o give_v bread_n of_o life_n and_o manna_n to_o his_o people_n 2._o that_o he_o that_o dwell_v in_o heaven_n among_o quire_n of_o angel_n shall_v thus_o be_v food_n to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n 3._o that_o the_o lord_n of_o majesty_n shall_v thus_o make_v his_o mansion_n on_o earth_n and_o among_o the_o tent_n of_o his_o servant_n 4._o that_o he_o shall_v be_v thus_o receive_v who_o the_o heaven_n can_v contain_v for_o his_o glory_n 5._o that_o this_o meat_n shall_v thus_o comfort_v the_o soul_n purge_v the_o conscience_n and_o cure_v our_o leprosy_n of_o nature_n 6._o that_o he_o do_v nourish_v we_o with_o his_o own_o body_n after_o so_o divine_a a_o manner_n 7._o that_o the_o heavenly_a effect_n be_v such_o that_o the_o meat_n be_v not_o convert_v into_o our_o nature_n but_o we_o change_v by_o it_o into_o a_o more_o divine_a nature_n 10._o what_o other_o effect_n and_o grace_n remember_v in_o that_o herein_o be_v the_o most_o comfortable_a work_n under_o heaven_n for_o our_o good_a wherein_o especial_o remarkable_a 1._o that_o whereas_o other_o meat_n receive_v life_n of_o the_o body_n this_o give_v life_n to_o the_o soul_n 2._o that_o whereas_o other_o meat_n be_v change_v into_o our_o substance_n this_o change_v we_o into_o it_o and_o a_o more_o heavenly_a substance_n 3._o it_o do_v change_v the_o mortality_n of_o our_o nature_n into_o immortality_n of_o life_n and_o glory_n 4._o it_o can_v therefore_o be_v that_o our_o body_n shall_v remain_v in_o the_o sepulchre_n since_o refresh_v and_o nourish_v by_o christ_n body_n 5._o it_o be_v so_o a_o pledge_n of_o our_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n with_o christ_n into_o glory_n 6._o as_o bodily_a food_n renew_v and_o comfort_v natural_a heat_n and_o strength_n so_o this_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o soul_n 7._o as_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n corrupt_a soul_n and_o body_n so_o this_o by_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n sanctify_v both_o 8._o hereby_o not_o only_o spiritual_a disease_n that_o cause_n death_n but_o death_n itself_o expel_v and_o put_v to_o flight_n 9_o hereby_o all_o sin_n cleanse_v virtue_n increase_v and_o the_o soul_n make_v fertile_a with_o spiritual_a grace_n 10._o hereby_o we_o be_v deify_v as_o we_o may_v speak_v make_v divine_a like_o god_n reform_v to_o his_o image_n in_o grace_n here_o in_o glory_n hereafter_o which_o be_v by_o some_o refer_v to_o twelve_o head_n 11._o which_o be_v they_o in_o that_o his_o holy_a remedy_n cure_n of_o sickness_n comfort_n in_o health_n ease_n in_o infirmity_n and_o mystery_n be_v 1._o to_o quicken_v we_o in_o death_n or_o deadness_n of_o
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 l●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 son●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 ●_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 ●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 ●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 contra●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 ●s_n to_o the_o leave_v loathe_v hate_v and_o forsake_v the_o same_o as_o so_o ●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 magdel●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 i●_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 ●ff●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 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elect_n in_o those_o visible_a sign_n or_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n represent_v his_o grace_n as_o engrave_v in_o they_o and_o presenting_z or_o convey_v and_o confirm_v the_o same_o to_o their_o soul_n 48._o what_o grace_n in_o the_o sacrament_n answerable_a to_o their_o nature_n the_o promise_n in_o the_o covenant_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o former_a sacrament_n in_o baptism_n the_o wash_v of_o the_o soul_n from_o sin_n admission_n into_o the_o church_n new_a birth_n and_o life_n in_o christ._n lord_n supper_n the_o nourishment_n of_o we_o in_o the_o church_n strengthen_v our_o soul_n in_o the_o faith_n feed_v on_o christ_n the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o death_n a_o mortify_v our_o earthly_a member_n by_o repentance_n and_o a_o quicken_a of_o we_o in_o the_o spirit_n in_o he_o raise_v from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o by_o he_o live_v 49._o what_o be_v this_o order_n of_o this_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n to_o the_o rest_n after_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n in_o the_o creed_n and_o the_o commandment_n and_o prayer_n set_v forth_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v grace_n to_o obey_v and_o please_v god_n the_o better_a come_v these_o seal_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o last_o place_n that_o after_o such_o teach_n of_o the_o former_a and_o apprehension_n of_o they_o by_o the_o intellectual_a power_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o goodness_n of_o god_n descend_v even_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o sense_n confirm_v his_o grace_n and_o promise_v of_o they_o by_o the_o use_n and_o acceptation_n of_o visible_a sign_n and_o element_n for_o token_n and_o pledge_n of_o the_o same_o 50._o how_o be_v the_o number_n so_o few_o as_o two_o because_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n so_o to_o appoint_v it_o and_o it_o be_v also_o sufficient_a and_o fit_a as_o be_v baptism_n our_o admission_n into_o the_o church_n the_o lord_n supper_n our_o strengthen_n and_o maintenance_n in_o the_o same_o 51._o how_o be_v it_o that_o five_o more_o have_v be_v add_v not_o so_o right_o or_o proper_o but_o rather_o against_o the_o course_n and_o consent_n of_o best_a authority_n and_o antiquity_n 52._o how_o say_v you_o so_o because_o only_o these_o two_o be_v so_o especial_o in_o scripture_n acknowledge_v by_o our_o saviour_n appoint_v and_o general_o receive_v &_o by_o all_o require_a to_o be_v receive_v and_o these_o only_a proper_o in_o all_o respect_n the_o other_o but_o improper_o and_o not_o by_o all_o require_a to_o be_v receive_v or_o acknowledge_v sacrament_n 53._o how_o appear_v this_o for_o that_o beside_o scripture_n the_o ancient_a father_n and_o chief_a doctor_n general_a consent_n and_o confess_v only_o these_o two_o properly_z so_o intend_v as_o s._n cyprian_n lib._n 2._o epist._n 2._o ad_fw-la stephanum_n si_fw-la utroque_fw-la sacramento_fw-la nasc_fw-la antur_fw-la they_o may_v be_v thorough_o sanctify_v and_o son_n of_o god_n as_o saint_n augustine_n de_fw-fr doctrina_fw-la christiana_n lib._n 3._o cap_n 9_o pauca_fw-la 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