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rage_n of_o holofernes_n break_v off_o the_o counsel_n of_o achitophel_n let_v not_o the_o wicked_a say_v where_o be_v now_o their_o god_n let_v thy_o afflict_a flock_n feel_v present_a aid_n and_o relief_n from_o thou_o o_o lord_n look_v down_o upon_o they_o with_o thy_o pitiful_a eye_n from_o thy_o holy_a habitation_n send_v terror_n and_o tremble_a among_o their_o enemy_n make_v a_o end_n of_o their_o outrageous_a tyranny_n beat_v back_o their_o boldness_n in_o suppress_v the_o truth_n in_o destroy_v thy_o true_a servant_n in_o deface_v thy_o glory_n and_o in_o set_v up_o antichrist_n let_v they_o not_o thus_o proud_o advance_v themselves_o against_o thou_o and_o thy_o christ_n but_o let_v they_o understand_v and_o feel_v that_o against_o thâ—_n they_o fight_v preserve_v and_o defend_v the_o vine_n which_o thy_o right_a hand_n have_v plant_v and_o let_v all_o nation_n see_v the_o glory_n of_o thy_o anointed_n amen_n
who_o we_o be_v make_v thy_o child_n that_o i_o may_v true_o know_v thou_o hearty_o love_v thou_o faithful_o hang_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o my_o need_n with_o good_a hope_n call_v upon_o thou_o tender_v faithful_o this_o honour_n to_o thou_o that_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n and_o father_n and_o i_o thy_o dear_a child_n through_o thy_o grace_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o always_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o assure_a hope_n of_o thy_o goodness_n and_o a_o faithful_a obedient_a heart_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o thy_o holy_a will_n as_o thy_o hand_n and_o from_o thou_o as_o i_o must_v look_v for_o all_o thing_n so_o come_v i_o unto_o thou_o and_o pray_v the_o to_o give_v i_o those_o thing_n which_o thy_o dear_a child_n have_v and_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o that_o i_o come_v and_o ask_v they_o of_o thou_o as_o now_o i_o do_v through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n as_o by_o this_o word_n father_n i_o be_o teach_v to_o glory_v of_o thou_o and_o in_o thou_o and_o all_o that_o ever_o thou_o have_v for_o thou_o be_v whole_o i_o my_o lord_n my_o god_n my_o father_n so_o by_o this_o word_n our_o i_o be_o teach_v to_o glory_v of_o all_o the_o good_a that_o all_o and_o every_o of_o thy_o servant_n that_o ever_o be_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v have_v have_v or_o shall_v have_v for_o now_o i_o be_o teach_v to_o believe_v that_o thou_o have_v call_v i_o into_o the_o communion_n of_o thy_o church_n and_o people_n who_o hereby_o i_o perceive_v thou_o have_v command_v to_o be_v as_o careful_a for_o i_o as_o for_o hâ—mselues_n and_o in_o all_o their_o prayer_n â—o_o be_v as_o mindful_a of_o i_o as_o of_o themselves_o again_o as_o by_o this_o word_n father_n i_o be_o teach_v to_o remember_v &_o render_v my_o duty_n i_o owe_v to_o thee-ward_n faith_n love_n fear_v obedience_n &c_n &c_n so_o by_o this_o word_n our_o i_o be_o teach_v my_o duty_n towards_o thy_o people_n to_o be_v careful_a of_o they_o and_o to_o take_v their_o sorrow_n poverty_n afffiction_n etc._n etc._n as_o my_o own_o and_o therefore_o to_o labour_v to_o help_v they_o in_o heart_n and_o hand_n after_o my_o vocation_n and_o ability_n utter_o abhor_v all_o pride_n self-love_n arrogancy_n and_o contempt_n of_o any_o by_o reason_n whereof_o i_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o lament_v and_o to_o rejoice_v to_o lament_v because_o i_o be_o so_o far_o from_o consideration_n much_o more_o from_o do_v my_o duty_n to_o thy_o people_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n to_o rejoice_v because_o i_o be_o call_v of_o thou_o &_o place_v in_o the_o bless_a society_n of_o thy_o saint_n and_o make_v a_o member_n and_o citizen_n of_o the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n &_o because_o thou_o have_v give_v in_o commandment_n to_o all_o thy_o church_n to_o be_v as_o careful_a for_o i_o as_o for_o themselves_o but_o alas_o how_o far_o be_o i_o heerefrom_o as_o i_o be_o guilty_a of_o unthankfulness_n for_o this_o thy_o call_v i_o unto_o the_o bless_a communion_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n and_o church_n yea_o of_o thyself_o so_o be_o i_o guilty_a of_o self-love_n unmercifulnesse_n pride_n arrogancy_n forgetfulness_n and_o contempt_n of_o thy_o child_n for_o else_o i_o can_v not_o but_o be_v otherwise_o affect_v and_o otherwise_o labour_n than_o i_o do_v oh_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o good_a father_n forgive_v i_o and_o grant_v for_o christ_n sake_n that_o as_o my_o tongue_n sound_v this_o word_n our_o so_o i_o may_v in_o heart_n feel_v the_o true_a joy_n of_o thy_o bless_a communion_n and_o the_o true_a love_n and_o compassion_n which_o thy_o child_n have_v and_o feel_v towards_o their_o brethren_n that_o i_o may_v rejoice_v in_o all_o trouble_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o joyful_a communion_n that_o i_o may_v deny_v myself_o to_o honour_v thy_o child_n upon_o earth_n and_o endeavour_v myself_o to_o do_v they_o good_a for_o thy_o sake_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n i_o come_v only_o to_o thou_o to_o give_v i_o that_o which_o i_o can_v nor_o must_v not_o else_o where_o have_v and_o thou_o require_v it_o of_o i_o that_o therefore_o i_o shall_v as_o thy_o child_n come_v and_o crave_v it_o to_o thy_o glory_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n as_o by_o these_o word_n our_o father_n i_o be_o teach_v to_o glory_n and_o rejoice_v for_o the_o bless_a communion_n which_o i_o be_o call_v to_o with_o thou_o dear_a father_n with_o thy_o christ_n and_o wiâ—h_v the_o holy_a church_n so_o also_o be_o i_o here_o teach_v by_o these_o word_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n to_o rejoice_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o place_n and_o bless_a joy_n whereunto_o at_o the_o length_n in_o thy_o good_a time_n i_o shall_v come_v for_o now_o i_o may_v perceive_v that_o as_o heaven_n be_v thy_o home_n so_o be_v it_o i_o also_o be_v as_o i_o be_o thy_o child_n through_o christ_n although_o here_o for_o a_o time_n i_o be_o bodily_a on_o earth_n and_o in_o misery_n again_o by_o these_o word_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n i_o be_o admonish_v not_o only_o to_o discern_v thou_o from_o earthly_a father_n and_o to_o know_v how_o that_o thou_o be_v almighty_a present_a in_o all_o place_n and_o of_o most_o purity_n to_o confirm_v thereby_o my_o faith_n to_o be_v provoke_v the_o more_o to_o fear_v thou_o to_o reverence_v thou_o etc._n etc._n but_o also_o i_o be_o admonish_v to_o judge_v of_o thy_o fatherly_a love_n by_o heavenly_a benefit_n and_o not_o by_o corporal_a simple_o &_o alone_o for_o oftentimes_o the_o wicked_a prosper_v more_o in_o the_o world_n and_o have_v more_o worldly_a benefit_n than_o thy_o child_n so_o that_o by_o this_o i_o see_v thou_o will_v pull_v up_o my_o mind_n from_o earth_n and_o earthly_a thing_n to_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o that_o i_o shall_v see_v further_o by_o corporal_a benefit_n thy_o heavenly_a providence_n for_o i_o for_o if_o thou_o place_v i_o thus_o on_o earth_n and_o thus_o bless_v i_o as_o thou_o do_v and_o hitherto_o have_v do_v from_o my_o youth_n up_o in_o that_o thou_o be_v nothing_o so_o careful_a for_o my_o body_n as_o for_o my_o soul_n how_o shall_v i_o but_o think_v much_o of_o thy_o providence_n for_o it_o be_v thy_o home_n where_o be_v such_o glory_n as_o the_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v &c_n &c_n of_o which_o thing_n these_o corporal_a benefit_n of_o thy_o give_fw-mi i_o on_o earth_n shall_v be_v as_o it_o be_v induction_n and_o the_o takng_v of_o they_o away_o admonition_n to_o be_v more_o mindful_a of_o permanent_a thing_n and_o less_o mindful_a of_o transitory_a thing_n by_o reason_n hereof_o i_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o lament_v and_o to_o rejoice_v to_o lament_v because_o i_o be_o so_o earthly_a mind_v so_o little_a desirous_a of_o my_o home_n so_o unthankful_a for_o thy_o providence_n and_o fatherly_a protection_n here_o on_o earth_n to_o rejoice_v because_o of_o my_o home_n and_o the_o great_a glory_n thereof_o because_o thou_o do_v so_o provide_v for_o i_o here_o because_o thou_o do_v so_o correct_v and_o chasten_v i_o etc._n etc._n but_o alas_o i_o be_o altogether_o a_o wretch_n earthly_a and_o unthankful_a not_o only_o for_o these_o corporal_a benefit_n health_n riches_n friend_n fame_n wisdom_n etc._n etc._n for_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n sickness_n temptation_n etc._n etc._n but_o also_o for_o thy_o heavenly_a benefit_n for_o christ_n jesus_n for_o the_o promise_n of_o thy_o spirit_n for_o thy_o gospel_n etc._n etc._n yea_o even_o for_o heaven_n itself_o and_o thy_o whole_a glory_n as_o the_o israelite_n be_v for_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n 106._o psal_n 106._o and_o therefore_o never_o enjoy_v it_o but_o perish_v in_o the_o wilderness_n i_o be_o proud_a in_o prosperity_n and_o forget_v thou_o wax_v secure_a and_o careless_a i_o be_o impatient_a in_o the_o cross_n and_o to_o much_o consider_v worldly_a discommodity_n oh_o dear_a father_n forgive_v i_o for_o thy_o christ_n sake_n aâ—l_v my_o unthankfulness_n love_n of_o this_o world_n contempt_n and_o oblivion_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a benefit_n and_o grant_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o my_o mind_n with_o the_o light_n and_o lively_a knowledge_n of_o thy_o presence_n power_n wisdom_n 3._o col._n 3_o â—hil_fw-la 3._o and_o goodness_n in_o thy_o creature_n but_o special_o in_o christ_n jesus_n thy_o son_n and_o so_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n inflame_v my_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v desire_v nothing_o in_o earth_n but_o thou_o and_o to_o be_v present_a with_o thou_o that_o my_o conversation_n may_v be_v in_o heaven_n continual_o from_o whence_o grant_v i_o still_o to_o look_v for_o the_o lord_n jesus_n to_o make_v this_o my_o vile_a body_n like_a unto_o his_o own_o glorious_a and_o immortal_a body_n according_a to_o his_o own_o power_n by_o which_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v
we_o acknowledge_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n our_o own_o unrighteousness_n may_v from_o henceforth_o not_o only_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a lust_n and_o affection_n but_o also_o bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n as_o may_v be_v agreeable_a to_o thy_o most_o bless_v will_n 2._o col._n 3._o rom._n 6._o eph._n 4.5_o 1._o pet._n 2._o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n who_o thou_o have_v already_o give_v a_o oblation_n and_o a_o offering_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o who_o sake_n we_o be_v certain_o persuade_v that_o thou_o will_v deny_v we_o nothing_o that_o we_o shall_v ask_v in_o his_o name_n according_a to_o thy_o will_n for_o thy_o spitit_fw-la do_v assure_v our_o conscience_n that_o thou_o be_v our_o merciful_a father_n and_o so_o love_v we_o thy_o child_n through_o he_o that_o no_o thing_n be_v able_a to_o remove_v thy_o heavenly_a grace_n and_o favour_n from_o us._n to_o thou_o therefore_o with_o the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n &_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n so_o be_v it_o a_o pâ—ayer_n to_o be_v say_v in_o the_o morning_n o_o eternal_a god_n and_o heavenly_a father_n see_v that_o by_o thy_o great_a mercy_n we_o have_v quiet_o pass_v this_o night_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o we_o may_v bestow_v this_o day_n whole_o in_o thy_o service_n so_o that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n may_v redound_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o good_a example_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o as_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o make_v the_o sun_n to_o shine_v upon_o the_o earth_n to_o give_v we_o bodily_a light_n even_o so_o vouchsafe_v to_o illuminate_v our_o understanding_n with_o the_o brightness_n of_o thy_o spirit_n to_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n so_o that_o what_o thing_n soever_o we_o shall_v apply_v ourselves_o unto_o our_o special_a care_n &_o purpose_n may_v be_v to_o walk_v in_o thy_o fear_n and_o to_o serve_v and_o honour_v thou_o look_v for_o all_o our_o wealth_n and_o prosperity_n to_o come_v from_o thy_o only_a blessing_n and_o that_o we_o may_v take_v nothing_o in_o hand_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v agreeable_a to_o thy_o most_o bless_a will_n furthermore_o that_o we_o may_v in_o such_o sort_n travail_n for_o our_o body_n and_o for_o this_o present_a life_n that_o we_o may_v have_v always_o a_o further_a regard_n that_o be_v to_o the_o heavenly_a life_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o thy_o child_n and_o in_o the_o mane_n season_n that_o it_o may_v please_v thou_o to_o preserve_v and_o defend_v we_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o strengthen_v we_o against_o all_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o to_o deliver_v we_o frâ—m_v all_o peril_n and_o danger_n that_o may_v happen_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o be_v not_o defend_v by_o thy_o godly_a power_n and_o forasmuch_o as_o to_o begin_v well_o and_o not_o to_o continue_v be_v nothing_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o receive_v we_o not_o only_o this_o day_n into_o thy_o holy_a protection_n but_o also_o for_o the_o time_n of_o our_o whole_a life_n continue_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o daily_o thy_o good_a grace_n &_o gift_n thereof_o until_o thou_o shall_v bring_v we_o to_o that_o happy_a state_n where_o we_o shall_v full_o &_o forever_o be_v join_v unto_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n which_o be_v the_o true_a light_n of_o our_o soul_n shine_v day_n and_o night_n perpetual_o and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v such_o grace_n at_o thy_o hand_n vouchsafe_v most_o merciful_a father_n to_o forgive_v and_o forget_v all_o our_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v heretofore_o commit_v against_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n sake_n to_o pardon_v the_o same_o as_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o those_o that_o ask_v of_o thou_o with_o unfeigned_a heart_n for_o who_o as_o for_o ourselves_o we_o make_v our_o humble_a petition_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o say_v ou_fw-fr father_n etc._n etc._n another_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v in_o the_o morning_n o_o almighty_a and_o most_o gracious_a god_n we_o hearty_o thank_v thou_o for_o the_o sweet_a sleep_n and_o comfortable_a rest_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o this_o night_n past_a and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o have_v command_v by_o the_o holy_a word_n that_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v idâ—e_v but_o all_o occupy_v in_o godly_a and_o virtuous_a exercise_n every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o call_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o thy_o eye_n may_v attend_v upon_o we_o daily_o defend_v we_o cherish_v comfort_n govern_v we_o and_o all_o our_o counsel_n study_n and_o labour_n in_o such_o wise_a that_o we_o may_v spend_v and_o bestow_v this_o day_n according_a to_o thy_o most_o holy_a will_n set_v thou_o always_o before_o our_o eye_n live_v in_o thy_o fear_n work_v that_o may_v be_v find_v acceptable_a before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n so_o be_v it_o another_o prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n we_o humble_o and_o hearty_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n through_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n that_o to_o thy_o innumerable_a be_v â—ts_n hitherto_o pour_v upon_o our_o soul_n and_o upon_o our_o body_n thou_o have_v keep_v we_o this_o night_n pass_v from_o many_o evil_n both_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a and_o now_o of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v offer_v and_o give_v we_o time_n to_o repent_v and_o amend_v our_o life_n so_o that_o we_o may_v live_v henceforth_o not_o as_o we_o will_v but_o as_o thou_o will_v &_o as_o our_o body_n do_v draw_v continual_o near_a &_o near_o their_o end_n the_o grave_n i_o mean_v so_o our_o soul_n may_v approach_n to_o their_o end_n that_o be_v heaven_n &_o not_o hell_n for_o in_o one_o state_n we_o stand_v not_o still_o but_o either_o we_o be_v near_o and_o near_o the_o happy_a state_n of_o life_n or_o else_o the_o unhappy_a condition_n of_o death_n eternal_a wherefore_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o good_a father_n and_o as_o of_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o give_v we_o time_n to_o repent_v and_o live_v godly_a so_o of_o the_o same_o thy_o goodness_n in_o christ_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v we_o thy_o gracious_a gift_n of_o true_a holy_a perfect_a &_o perpetual_a repentance_n that_o we_o may_v more_o and_o more_o lament_v our_o former_a sinful_a life_n trust_v unfeigned_o in_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o may_v unfeigned_o purpose_n and_o effectual_o labour_v to_o amend_v our_o life_n this_o day_n &_o so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v to_o live_v in_o all_o our_o do_n and_o word_n and_o even_o in_o our_o very_a thought_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o good_a example_n by_o all_o our_o do_n and_o word_n to_o all_o our_o brethren_n and_o forasmuch_o as_o thou_o know_v our_o weakness_n our_o ignorance_n and_o great_a untowardnes_n to_o carry_v any_o great_a cross_n or_o affliction_n we_o beseech_v thou_o our_o sweet_a father_n so_o temper_n &_o order_v all_o thing_n towards_o we_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o that_o we_o be_v never_o further_o prove_v &_o tempt_v than_o thou_o will_v make_v we_o able_a to_o bear_v &_o so_o to_o help_v we_o in_o the_o same_o as_o may_v be_v most_o to_o thy_o glory_n &_o our_o salvation_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n a_o evening_n prayer_n o_o lord_n god_n father_n everlasting_a and_o full_a of_o pity_n we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o lift_v up_o our_o eye_n to_o heaven_n much_o less_o to_o present_v ourselves_o before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n with_o confidence_n that_o thou_o will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o grant_v our_o request_n if_o we_o consider_v our_o own_o wretched_a deserve_n for_o our_o conscience_n do_v accuse_v we_o and_o our_o sin_n witness_v against_o we_o &_o we_o know_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o upright_a judge_n which_o do_v not_o justify_v the_o sinner_n and_o wicked_a man_n 20._o exo._n 20._o but_o punish_v the_o fault_n of_o such_o as_o transgress_v thy_o commandment_n yet_o most_o merciful_a father_n since_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o trouble_n and_o adversity_n 28._o psal_n 15._o psal_n 28._o promise_v even_o then_o to_o help_v we_o when_o we_o feel_v ourselves_o as_o it_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o death_n &_o desperation_n we_o utter_o renounce_v all_o worldly_a confidence_n and_o trust_n &_o fly_v to_o thy_o sovereign_a goodness_n as_o our_o only_a stay_n and_o refuge_n beseech_v thou_o not_o to_o call_v to_o
remembrance_n our_o manifold_a sin_n and_o wickedness_n 9.10_o he._n 9.10_o whereby_o we_o continual_o provoke_v thy_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n against_o we_o neither_o our_o negligenee_n nor_o our_o unkindness_n which_o have_v neither_o worthy_o esteem_v nor_o in_o our_o life_n sufficient_o express_v the_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o thy_o holy_a gospel_n reveal_v unto_o we_o but_o rather_o to_o accept_v the_o obedience_n and_o death_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n who_o by_o offer_v up_o his_o body_n in_o sacrifice_n once_o for_o all_o 107_o psa_fw-la 107_o have_v make_v a_o sufficient_a recompense_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n have_v mercy_n therefore_o upon_o we_o o_o lord_n and_o forgive_v we_o our_o offnce_n 9.10_o psa_fw-la 9.10_o teach_v we_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v right_o weigh_v they_o and_o earnest_o repent_v we_o for_o the_o same_o and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n because_o that_o the_o reprobate_n and_o such_o as_o thou_o have_v forsake_v 5._o psal_n 8._o pâ—al_a 5._o can_v praise_v thou_o nor_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n but_o the_o repent_a hart_n the_o sorrowful_a mind_n the_o conscience_n oppress_v hunger_a &_o thirst_v for_o thy_o grace_n shall_v evermore_o set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n and_o glory_n and_o albeit_o we_o be_v but_o worm_n and_o dust_n yet_o thou_o be_v our_o creator_n &_o we_o be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n yea_o thou_o be_v our_o father_n &_o we_o thy_o child_n thou_o be_v our_o shepherd_n 6._o psal_n 22._o 1._o cot._fw-la 6._o and_o we_o thy_o flock_n thou_o be_v our_o redeemer_n and_o we_o thy_o people_n who_o thou_o have_v dear_o buy_v thou_o be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o be_v thy_o inheritance_n 6._o jer._n 10._o psal_n 6._o correct_v we_o not_o therefore_o in_o thy_o anger_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n neither_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n do_v thou_o punish_v we_o but_o merciful_o chastise_v we_o with_o a_o fatherly_a affection_n that_o all_o the_o world_n may_v know_v that_o at_o what_o time_n soever_o a_o sinner_n do_v repent_v he_o of_o his_o sin_n from_o the_o bottom_n of_o his_o heart_n thou_o will_v put_v away_o all_o his_o wickedness_n out_o of_o thy_o remembrance_n as_o thou_o have_v promise_v by_o thy_o holy_a prophet_n final_o forasmuch_o as_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o make_v the_o night_n for_o man_n to_o rest_v in_o as_o thou_o have_v ordain_v he_o the_o day_n to_o travail_v grant_v o_o dear_a father_n that_o we_o may_v so_o take_v our_o bodily_a rest_n that_o our_o soul_n may_v continual_o watch_v for_o the_o time_n that_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n shall_v appear_v for_o our_o full_a deliverance_n out_o of_o this_o mortal_a life_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a season_n that_o we_o be_v not_o overcome_v by_o any_o fantasy_n dream_n or_o other_o temptation_n but_o may_v full_o set_v our_o mind_n upon_o thou_o love_v thou_o fear_v thou_o and_o rest_n in_o thou_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o our_o very_a steep_a also_o may_v be_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n furthermore_o that_o our_o sleep_n be_v not_o excessive_a or_o overmuch_o after_o the_o insatiable_a desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o only_o sufficient_a to_o content_v our_o weak_a nature_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o be_v dispose_v to_o live_v in_o all_o godly_a conversation_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o profit_n of_o our_o brethren_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n in_o who_o name_n we_o make_v our_o humble_a petition_n unto_o thou_o as_o he_o have_v teach_v us._n our_o father_n which_o art_n etc._n etc._n almighty_a and_o everlasting_a god_n vouchsafe_v we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o grant_v we_o perfect_a continuance_n in_o thy_o lively_a faith_n augment_v &_o increase_v the_o same_o in_o we_o daily_o until_o we_o grow_v to_o the_o full_a measure_n of_o our_o perfection_n in_o christ_n whereof_o we_o make_v our_o confession_n say_v i_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n etc._n etc._n the_o lord_n bless_v we_o and_o save_v we_o the_o lord_n make_v his_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o us._n lord_n be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o the_o lord_n turn_v his_o favourable_a countenance_n towards_o we_o and_o grant_v we_o this_o peace_n the_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v with_o we_o and_o remain_v with_o we_o for_o ever_o so_o be_v it_o 2._o cor._n 9.13_o another_o evening_n prayer_n most_o merciful_a god_n and_o tender_a father_n which_o beside_o thy_o inestimable_a mercy_n declare_v &_o give_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o make_n of_o the_o world_n for_o our_o sake_n in_o the_o redeem_n of_o we_o by_o the_o death_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o call_n of_o we_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o bless_a word_n in_o keep_v of_o we_o hitherto_o in_o thy_o holy_a church_n and_o in_o thy_o most_o gracious_a govern_n of_o we_o and_o all_o thing_n hitherto_o for_o our_o singular_a wealth_n and_o commodity_n have_v also_o most_o fatherly_a care_v for_o we_o and_o keep_v we_o this_o day_n from_o all_o danger_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n give_v we_o health_n food_n apparel_n &_o all_o other_o thing_n necessary_a for_o the_o comfort_n and_o succour_v of_o this_o poor_a &_o miserable_a life_n which_o many_o other_o do_v want_v for_o these_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o good_a gift_n and_o gracious_a benefit_n which_o thou_o of_o thy_o own_o goodness_n only_o and_o fatherly_a providence_n have_v hitherto_o pour_v upon_o we_o and_o do_v present_o pour_v upon_o we_o and_o many_o other_o we_o most_o humble_o thank_v thou_o and_o praise_v thy_o holy_a name_n beseech_v thou_o that_o as_o all_o thing_n be_v now_o hide_v by_o mean_n of_o the_o darkness_n which_o thou_o have_v send_v over_o the_o earth_n so_o thou_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o hide_v and_o bury_v all_o our_o sin_n which_o this_o day_n or_o at_o any_o time_n heretofore_o we_o have_v commit_v against_o thy_o holy_a commandment_n and_o as_o now_o we_o purpose_v to_o lay_v our_o body_n to_o rest_n so_o grant_v the_o guard_n of_o thy_o good_a angel_n to_o keep_v the_o same_o this_o night_n and_o for_o evermore_o and_o whensoever_o our_o last_o sleep_n of_o death_n shall_v come_v grant_v that_o it_o may_v be_v in_o thy_o good_a favour_n so_o that_o our_o body_n may_v rest_v both_o temporal_o and_o eternal_o to_o thy_o glory_n and_o our_o joy_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n so_o be_v it_o another_o evening_n prayer_n o_o eternal_a god_n and_o most_o merciful_a father_n who_o this_o day_n and_o all_o the_o time_n of_o our_o life_n have_v gracious_o defend_v nourish_v &_o preserve_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n &_o make_v such_o fatherly_a provision_n for_o we_o poor_a sinner_n that_o of_o thy_o love_a kindness_n we_o have_v rich_a portion_n not_o only_o in_o the_o creature_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n but_o also_o in_o that_o plentiful_a redemption_n which_o thy_o most_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o grant_v unto_o we_o o_o merciful_a father_n the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o as_o our_o body_n shall_v now_o take_v their_o natural_a rest_n even_o so_o our_o soul_n and_o mind_n at_o the_o behold_n of_o thy_o goodness_n towards_o we_o may_v quiet_v themselves_o in_o thou_o &_o conceive_v such_o inward_a pleasure_n &_o heavenly_a sweetness_n in_o thy_o love_n that_o whatsoever_o we_o shall_v from_o henceforth_o either_o think_v speak_v or_o do_v it_o may_v be_v all_o to_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o dear_a son_n our_o lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n amen_n thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o our_o streched_a arm_n o_o lord_n be_v still_o our_o defence_n thy_o mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n in_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o dear_a son_n be_v our_o salvation_n thy_o truth_n and_o holy_a word_n our_o instruction_n thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n our_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n o_o almighty_a and_o everlasting_a lord_n god_n the_o dear_a father_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n which_o have_v make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o therein_o be_v which_o be_v the_o only_a ruler_n and_o governor_n conserver_n and_o keeper_n of_o all_o thing_n together_o with_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n and_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n our_o comforter_n o_o holy_a righteous_a &_o wise_a o_o strong_a terrible_a mighty_a and_o fearful_a lord_n god_n governor_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n judge_n of_o all_o man_n o_o exorable_a patient_a and_o most_o gracious_a father_n who_o eye_n be_v upon_o the_o way_n of_o all_o man_n and_o be_v so_o clean_o that_o they_o
our_o distrust_v and_o doubtful_a heart_n our_o carnal_a our_o secure_a our_o idle_a heart_n our_o impure_a malicious_a arrogant_a envious_a wrathful_a impatient_a covetous_a hypocritical_a and_o epicurall_a heart_n &_o in_o place_n thereof_o give_v we_o new_a heart_n soft_a heart_n faithful_a heart_n merciful_a heart_n love_v obedient_a chaste_a pure_a holy_a righteous_a true_a simple_a lowly_a &_o patient_a heart_n to_o fear_v thou_o to_o love_v thou_o to_o trust_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o write_v thy_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n graft_v it_o in_o our_o mind_n we_o hearty_o beseech_v thou_o give_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n make_v we_o diligent_a and_o happy_a in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n take_v into_o thy_o custody_n and_o governance_n for_o ever_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n our_o life_n and_o all_o that_o ever_o we_o have_v tempt_v we_o never_o further_o than_o thou_o will_v make_v we_o able_a to_o bear_v and_o whatsoever_o thou_o know_v we_o have_v need_n of_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n dear_a god_n and_o gracious_a father_n vouchsafe_v to_o give_v we_o the_o same_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n &_o always_o as_o thy_o child_n guide_v we_o so_o that_o our_o life_n may_v please_v thou_o and_o our_o death_n praise_v thou_o though_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n for_o who_o sake_n we_o hearty_o pray_v thou_o to_o grant_v these_o thing_n thus_o ask_v and_o all_o other_o thing_n necessary_a for_o soul_n and_o body_n not_o only_o to_o we_o but_o to_o all_o other_o also_o for_o who_o thou_o will_v that_o we_o shall_v pray_v special_o for_o thy_o child_n that_o be_v in_o thraldom_n in_o exile_n in_o prison_n misery_n heaviness_n poverty_n sickness_n etc._n etc._n be_v merciful_a to_o the_o whole_a realm_n of_o england_n and_o grant_v we_o all_o true_a repentance_n and_o turn_v from_o we_o the_o evil_n that_o we_o so_o wicked_o have_v deserve_v pardon_v our_o enemy_n persecutor_n &_o slanderor_n and_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n turn_v their_o heart_n be_v merciful_a unto_o our_o parent_n brethren_n &_o sister_n friend_n kinsfolk_n and_o familiar_n neighbour_n and_o such_o as_o by_o any_o mean_n thou_o have_v couple_v and_o link_v to_o we_o by_o love_n or_o otherwise_o and_o unto_o we_o poor_a sinner_n here_o gather_v together_o in_o thy_o holy_a name_n grant_v thy_o blessing_n and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o sanctify_v we_o and_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o thy_o dear_a child_n to_o keep_v we_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o from_o all_o evil_a to_o thy_o eternal_a glory_n &_o our_o everlasting_a comfort_n and_o the_o profit_n of_o thy_o church_n which_o merciful_o maintain_v cherish_v and_o comfort_v strengthen_v they_o that_o stand_v so_o that_o they_o never_o fall_v lift_v up_o they_o that_o be_v fall_v and_o keep_v we_o from_o fall_v from_o thy_o truth_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n which_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o who_o be_v all_o praise_n and_o honour_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n i._o b._n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n in_o christ_n o_o almighty_a god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o by_o he_o also_o our_o father_n the_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o hear_v our_o prayer_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n for_o his_o merit_n and_o cruel_a death_n which_o he_o suffer_v to_o deliver_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n and_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n send_v into_o our_o heart_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o true_a lively_a &_o steadfast_a faith_n that_o the_o clear_a light_n and_o brightness_n of_o thy_o gospel_n the_o glory_n of_o christ_n may_v shine_v unto_o we_o and_o lighten_v our_o mind_n that_o we_o may_v learn_v and_o understand_v the_o wonderful_a and_o unspeakable_a riches_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n in_o christ_n and_o by_o christ_n o_o father_n of_o glory_n give_v unto_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n &_o bring_v we_o unto_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o this_o thy_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n &_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thyself_o open_v and_o lighten_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v know_v what_o the_o hope_n be_v whereunto_o thou_o have_v call_v we_o and_o how_o the_o rich_a glory_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n be_v upon_o thy_o saint_n and_o the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o thy_o power_n towards_o we_o that_o by_o true_a faith_n by_o understanding_n and_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n we_o may_v be_v indeed_o as_o we_o be_v call_v true_a christian_n and_o unfeigned_a professor_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n to_o worship_v thou_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o grace_n give_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n amen_n o_o dear_a father_n write_v in_o our_o heart_n love_n of_o thy_o law_n hate_v to_o all_o sin_n thankfulness_n of_o heart_n and_o continual_a heat_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n for_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spâ—rit_n be_v all_o honour_n majesty_n glory_n thanks_o rule_v empire_n and_o dominion_n for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o form_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o prayer_n for_o the_o strength_n and_o increase_n of_o faith_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n luk_n 17._o eternal_a praise_n and_o thanks_o be_v give_v unto_o thou_o dear_a god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o have_v bless_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n 4._o ephe._n 4._o in_o heavenly_a thing_n by_o christ_n in_o that_o thou_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o he_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v without_o blame_n before_o thou_o through_o he_o by_o who_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n even_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o who_o after_o we_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n the_o gospel_n of_o our_o salvation_n wherein_o we_o believe_v 8._o rom._n 8._o we_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n which_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n which_o spirit_n have_v and_o do_v bear_v witness_n unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v thy_o child_n and_o therefore_o cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o thus_o most_o gracious_a father_n when_o thou_o have_v once_o give_v the_o earnest_a penny_n of_o our_o salvation_n unto_o our_o heart_n thou_o do_v not_o repent_v of_o thy_o gift_n and_o calling_n neither_o will_v thou_o at_o any_o time_n break_v thy_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o christ_n thy_o son_n merit_n confirm_v in_o we_o by_o that_o seal_n &_o love_v token_n for_o what_o though_o we_o be_v weak_a in_o our_o belief_n 3._o rom._n 3._o shall_v our_o unbelief_n make_v thy_o promise_n of_o none_o effect_v no_o thou_o will_v always_o be_v find_v true_a but_o all_o man_n be_v liar_n and_o yet_o lord_n thou_o do_v most_o gracious_o behold_v and_o accept_v be_v it_o never_o so_o little_a a_o spark_n of_o faith_n we_o say_v therefore_o and_o cry_v unto_o thou_o 9_o mar._n 9_o with_o one_o that_o weep_v and_o say_v i_o believe_v lord_n help_v my_o unbelief_n yea_o that_o little_a be_v it_o never_o so_o little_a be_v thy_o mere_a gift_n also_o the_o which_o as_o thou_o have_v begin_v so_o most_o merciful_a lord_n increase_v yâ—_z same_o more_o and_o more_o to_o the_o peace_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o conscience_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n amen_o a_o thanksgiving_n to_o god_n for_o his_o great_a benefit_n honour_n and_o praise_n be_v give_v to_o thou_o lord_n god_n almighty_a most_o dear_a father_n of_o heaven_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n show_v unto_o we_o in_o that_o â—t_a have_v please_v thy_o gracious_a goodness_n free_o and_o of_o thy_o own_o accord_n to_o elect_v and_o choose_v we_o to_o salvation_n afore_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n and_o even_o like_o continual_a thanks_o be_v give_v unto_o thou_o for_o create_v we_o after_o thy_o own_o image_n for_o redeem_v we_o with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n when_o we_o be_v utter_o lose_v for_o sanctify_v we_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o revelation_n and_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o sacred_a word_n for_o help_v and_o succour_v we_o in_o all_o our_o need_n and_o necessity_n for_o save_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n for_o comfort_v we_o so_o fatherly_a in_o all_o our_o trouble_n &_o affliction_n for_o spare_v we_o so_o long_o and_o give_v
thou_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o us._n for_o none_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o shall_v be_v confound_v 32._o tobit_n 8._o job_n 32._o neither_o any_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o shall_v be_v despise_v for_o thou_o be_v the_o only_a lord_n who_o wound_v and_o do_v heal_v again_o 6._o osea_n 6._o who_o kill_v and_o revine_a bring_v even_o to_o hell_n and_o bring_v back_o again_o our_o father_n hope_v in_o thou_o and_o trust_v in_o thou_o 22._o sap._n 22._o and_o thou_o do_v deliver_v they_o they_o call_v upon_o thou_o and_o be_v help_v they_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o &_o be_v not_o confound_v 6._o psalm_n 6._o o_o lord_n rebuke_v we_o not_o in_o thy_o indignation_n neither_o chasten_v we_o in_o thy_o heavy_a displeasure_n o_o remember_v not_o the_o sin_n and_o offence_n of_o my_o youth_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n think_v thou_o upon_o i_o 25._o psa_fw-la 25._o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o goodness_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o o_o lord_n for_o we_o be_v weak_a o_o lord_n heal_v we_o for_o our_o bone_n be_v vex_v and_o now_o in_o the_o vexation_n of_o our_o spirit_n and_o the_o anguish_n of_o our_o soul_n we_o remember_v thou_o and_o we_o cry_v unto_o thou_o hear_v lord_n and_o have_v mercy_n â—_o â—arue_v ionas_n â—_o for_o thou_o own_o sake_n and_o for_o thy_o holy_a name_n sake_n incline_v thy_o ear_n and_o hear_v o_o merciful_a lord_n for_o we_o do_v not_o pour_v out_o our_o prayer_n before_o thou_o 6._o â—â—aâ—_n 6._o trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o thy_o great_a and_o manifold_a mercy_n wash_v we_o thorough_o from_o our_o wickedness_n and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n turn_v thy_o face_n from_o our_o sin_n and_o put_v out_o all_o our_o misdeed_n make_v we_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o us._n help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n o_o deliver_v we_o and_o be_v merciful_a to_o our_o sin_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n so_o we_o that_o be_v thy_o people_n &_o sheep_n of_o thy_o pasture_n shall_v give_v thou_o thanks_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v always_o be_v show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n a_o psalm_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o deliverance_n from_o the_o plague_n or_o any_o other_o kind_n of_o sickness_n trouble_n or_o affliction_n lord_n thou_o be_v become_v gracious_a to_o thy_o land_n thou_o have_v turn_v away_o the_o affliction_n of_o thy_o sâ—ruants_n thou_o have_v take_v away_o all_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o turn_v thyself_o from_o thy_o wrathful_a indignation_n for_o if_o thou_o lord_n have_v not_o help_v we_o it_o have_v not_o fail_v but_o our_o soul_n have_v be_v put_v to_o silence_n but_o when_o we_o say_v our_o foot_n have_v slip_v thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n help_v we_o up_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o the_o sorrow_n that_o we_o have_v in_o our_o heart_n thy_o comfort_n have_v refresh_v our_o soul_n our_o soul_n wait_v still_o upon_o the_o lord_n our_o soul_n hang_v upon_o his_o help_n our_o hope_n be_v alwaâ—es_n in_o he_o in_o the_o lord_n word_n will_v we_o rejoice_v in_o god_n word_n do_v we_o comfort_v ourselves_o for_o the_o lord_n say_v call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n &_o i_o will_v hear_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v praise_v i_o so_o when_o we_o be_v poor_a needy_a sickly_a and_o in_o heaviness_n the_o lord_n care_v for_o we_o he_o be_v our_o helper_n &_o our_o deliver_v according_a to_o his_o word_n 27._o psâ—_n 27._o in_o our_o adversity_n and_o distress_n he_o have_v lift_v up_o our_o head_n and_o save_v we_o from_o utâ—er_a destruction_n 33._o psa_fw-la 33._o he_o have_v deliver_v our_o soul_n from_o death_n he_o have_v feed_v we_o in_o the_o time_n of_o dearth_n he_o have_v save_v we_o from_o the_o noisome_a pestilence_n therefore_o will_v we_o offer_v in_o his_o holy_a temple_n the_o oblation_n of_o thanksgigiving_n 37._o psa_fw-la 37._o with_o great_a gladness_n we_o will_v sing_v &_o speak_v praise_n unto_o the_o lord_n our_o saviour_n 86._o psa_fw-la 106._o psa_fw-la 86._o we_o will_v give_v thanks_n unto_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o be_v gracious_a &_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 103._o psa_fw-la 103._o the_o lord_n be_v full_a of_o compassion_n &_o mercy_n long_o suffer_v plenteous_a in_o goodness_n and_o pity_n 108._o john_n 5.7_o psa_fw-la 108._o his_o mercy_n be_v great_a than_o the_o heaven_n and_o his_o gracious_a goodness_n reach_v unto_o the_o cloud_n 103._o psa_fw-la 103._o like_a as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o own_o child_n even_o so_o be_v the_o lord_n merciful_a unto_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o 72._o psal_n 72._o therefore_o will_v we_o praise_v thou_o &_o thy_o mercy_n o_o god_n unto_o thou_o will_v we_o sing_v o_o thou_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n 98._o pâ—al_a 98._o we_o will_v sing_v a_o new_a song_n unto_o thou_o o_o god_n we_o will_v praise_v the_o lord_n with_o psalm_n and_o thanksgiving_n 47._o psal_n 47._o o_o sing_v praise_n sing_v praise_n unto_o our_o god_n o_o sing_v praise_n sing_v praise_n unto_o our_o king_n for_o god_n be_v the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n sing_v praise_n with_o understanding_n we_o will_v magnify_v thou_o o_o god_n our_o king_n 145._o psal_n 145._o we_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o every_o day_n will_v we_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o and_o praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o our_o mouth_n shall_v speak_v the_o praise_n of_o the_o lord_n &_o let_v all_o flesh_n give_v thanks_o to_o his_o holy_a name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 72._o psal_n 72._o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n for_o ever_o and_o bless_v be_v the_o name_n of_o his_o majesty_n world_n without_o end_n amen_o glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n prayer_n to_o be_v say_v before_o and_o after_o meal_n all_o thing_n depend_v upon_o thy_o providence_n o_o lord_n to_o receive_v at_o thy_o hand_n due_a sustenance_n in_o time_n convenient_a thou_o give_v to_o they_o and_o they_o gather_v it_o thou_o open_v thy_o hand_n and_o they_o be_v satisfy_v with_o all_o good_a thing_n o_o heavenly_a father_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n &_o full_a treasure_n of_o all_o goodness_n we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o show_v thy_o mercy_n upon_o we_o thy_o child_n and_o sanctify_v these_o thy_o gift_n which_o we_o receive_v of_o the_o merciful_a liberality_n grant_v we_o grace_n to_o use_v they_o sober_o &_o pure_o according_a to_o thy_o bless_a will_n so_o that_o thereby_o we_o may_v acknowledge_v thou_o to_o be_v the_o author_n and_o giver_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o above_o all_o that_o we_o may_v remember_v continual_o to_o seek_v the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o thy_o word_n 2._o â—_o tim._n 2._o wherewith_o our_o soul_n may_v be_v nourish_v everlasting_o through_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o true_a bread_n of_o life_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n of_o who_o whosoever_o eat_v shall_v live_v for_o ever_o â—_o joh_n â—_o and_o reign_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n so_o be_v it_o another_o prayer_n before_o meal_n whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v faith_n s._n paul_n or_o whatsoever_o you_o do_v else_o let_v all_o be_v do_v to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n eternal_a and_o everlasting_a god_n father_n â—f_a our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 10_o 1._o cor._n 10_o who_o of_o thy_o most_o singular_a love_n which_o thou_o bear_v to_o mankind_n have_v appoint_v to_o his_o sustenance_n not_o only_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n but_o also_o the_o foâ—â—ls_n of_o the_o air_n the_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n and_o fish_n of_o the_o sea_n and_o have_v command_v thy_o benefit_n to_o be_v receive_v as_o from_o thy_o hand_n with_o thanksgiving_n assure_v thy_o child_n by_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o apostle_n that_o to_o the_o clean_a all_o thing_n be_v clean_o as_o the_o creature_n which_o be_v sanctify_v by_o thy_o word_n and_o prayer_n grant_v unto_o we_o so_o moderate_o to_o use_v these_o thy_o gift_n present_a that_o our_o body_n be_v refresh_v our_o soul_n may_v be_v more_o able_a to_o proceed_v in_o all_o good_a work_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n our_o father_n which_o art_n in_o heaven_n &c_n &c_n another_o o_o eternal_a god_n the_o very_a god_n of_o peace_n and_o all_o consolation_n which_o bring_v again_o from_o death_n our_o lord_n jesus_n the_o great_a shepherd_n of_o the_o sheepâ—_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o â—he_n everlasting_a covenant_n make_v we_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n to_o dâ—_n 〈◊〉_d will_n and_o work_v
elijah_n fiery-chariot_n or_o glowing-coal_n take_v from_o god_n altar_n be_v excellent_a prayer_n and_o meditation_n fit_v for_o all_o person_n in_o all_o condition_n compose_v by_o divers_a learned_a father_n and_o martyr_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n the_o like_v never_o before_o extant_a london_n print_v for_o thomas_n rook_n and_o be_v to_o be_v sell_v at_o his_o shop_n at_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o lamb_n at_o the_o east-end_n of_o st._n paul_n church_n 1659._o the_o epistle_n reader_n let_v no_o prejudicate_a opinion_n divert_v or_o fiery_a passion_n impede_v thy_o â—erusual_a of_o this_o little_a manuâ—l_n because_o it_o adventure_n inâ—o_v a_o litigious_a world_n without_o 〈◊〉_d guardian_n for_o know_v ussuâ—edly_o it_o be_v no_o other_o than_o a_o dove_n send_v out_o of_o the_o ark_n god_n church_n to_o view_v the_o frame_n of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n and_o amid_o the_o various_a action_n of_o contentious_a spirit_n will_v certain_o return_v with_o the_o olive_n branch_n of_o peace_n to_o each_o faithful_a soul_n for_o indulgent_a mercy_n be_v always_o ready_a with_o unwearied_a beam_n of_o love_n and_o light_n to_o guide_v the_o stagger_a step_n of_o the_o rebellious_a and_o sinful_a yet_o return_v man_n will_v never_o permit_v the_o great_a abaddon_n to_o destroy_v the_o life_n of_o precious_a soul_n either_o by_o devour_v their_o religion_n in_o the_o flame_n of_o pretended_a but_o ignorant_a zeal_n or_o devour_v their_o devotion_n in_o the_o overflow_a deluge_n of_o a_o licentious_a toleration_n for_o heaven_n propitious_a eye_n be_v ever_o watchful_a over_o his_o own_o peculiar_a flock_n take_v care_n that_o his_o inheritance_n may_v not_o be_v destroy_v by_o that_o strange_a fire_n which_o be_v daily_o offer_v up_o from_o the_o usurp_a unlawful_a censor_n of_o pretend_a gift_n by_o the_o many_o presumptuous_a corahs_n which_o like_o the_o egyptian_a fly_n have_v of_o late_o overspread_v the_o whole_a land_n &_o that_o the_o grand_a impostor_n of_o the_o world_n may_v no_o long_o prevail_v upon_o the_o heart_n of_o good_a people_n it_o have_v please_v almighty_a god_n to_o inspire_v &_o stir_v up_o the_o heart_n of_o some_o &_o they_o of_o the_o faithful_a and_o most_o eminent_a watchman_n of_o our_o israel_n in_o this_o ensue_a treatise_n to_o furnish_v we_o the_o unlearned_a and_o ignorant_a with_o prayer_n argument_n and_o fervent_a ejaculation_n so_o to_o cast_v some_o glow_a coal_n into_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n of_o the_o most_o excellent_a christian_n whereby_o the_o fervour_n of_o their_o devotion_n may_v be_v increase_v the_o work_n be_v short_a but_o pithy_a as_o contain_v in_o it_o the_o elixir_n of_o all_o religious_a service_n the_o epitome_n of_o all_o piety_n and_o the_o whole_a of_o every_o man_n furnish_v they_o with_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n for_o all_o time_n in_o all_o condition_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n in_o short_a it_o be_v the_o platform_n both_o of_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n wherein_o be_v copy_v out_o elijah_n fiery-chariot_n that_o with_o speed_n will_v carry_v faint_a soul_n to_o the_o place_n of_o comfort_n and_o rest_n jacob_n bethel_n wherein_o the_o strong_a man_n in_o christ_n jesus_n may_v strive_v and_o wrestle_v with_o his_o maker_n the_o key_n of_o david_n which_o if_o turn_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n will_v open_v the_o door_n of_o heaven_n to_o the_o great_a of_o sinner_n a_o introduction_n to_o prayer_n forasmuch_o as_o of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o utter_o void_a of_o all_o necessary_a help_n to_o salvation_n the_o lord_n our_o god_n of_o his_o own_o free_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n offer_v himself_o to_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o in_o he_o he_o give_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o stead_n of_o our_o misery_n all_o felicity_n in_o the_o stead_n of_o our_o poverty_n the_o unspeakable_a riches_n of_o his_o grace_n he_o open_v unto_o we_o in_o he_o the_o treasure_n of_o heaven_n that_o our_o faith_n may_v whole_o 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