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to_o dean_n and_o chapter_n and_o lease_v out_o to_o such_o as_o receive_v the_o profit_n but_o take_v no_o care_n at_o all_o for_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o people_n and_o too_o many_o of_o they_o yet_o in_o the_o hand_n of_o such_o who_o now_o be_v or_o have_v be_v open_a enemy_n to_o the_o parliament_n so_o that_o the_o people_n perish_v for_o lack_v of_o knowledge_n 4.6_o hos_fw-la 4.6_o because_o for_o lack_v of_o convenient_a maintenance_n they_o want_v minister_n faithful_o to_o preach_v and_o catechise_v as_o become_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n very_o every_o one_o will_v say_v the_o disease_n be_v lamentable_a but_o how_o can_v this_o be_v remedy_v fit_a maintenance_n provide_v or_o faithful_a minister_n procure_v to_o preach_v and_o catechise_v the_o people_n in_o this_o great_a kingdom_n i_o answer_v as_o bernard_n once_o do_v in_o another_o matter_n cant._n bern._n in_o cant._n non_fw-la est_fw-la meae_fw-la humilitatis_fw-la dictare_fw-la vobis_fw-la it_o be_v not_o 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etc._n how_o careful_a he_o be_v to_o intru_v and_o catechise_v his_o household_n and_o the_o lord_n take_v special_a notice_n of_o it_o etc._n gen._n 18.18_o etc._n etc._n and_o make_v he_o one_o of_o his_o secret_a counsel_n christian_n king_n prince_n and_o magistrate_n be_v the_o father_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o it_o be_v a_o high_a honour_n the_o lord_n exalt_v they_o unto_o to_o take_v care_n the_o commonwealth_n which_o be_v their_o family_n be_v catechize_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o of_o his_o will_n in_o christ_n etc._n 2_o kin._n 19.8_o etc._n etc._n 2_o chron._n 29.11_o &_o 33.29_o etc._n etc._n yea_o sometime_o to_o admonish_v and_o charge_v the_o lord_n minister_n to_o perform_v their_o duty_n in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o those_o good_a king_n jehoshaphat_n hezekiah_n constant_n eusebius_n in_o vita_fw-la constant_n and_o josiah_n do_v in_o
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head_n and_o of_o each_o part_n to_o the_o fellow_n member_n or_o the_o truth_n of_o any_o part_n in_o particular_a there_o be_v and_o may_v be_v a_o sweet_a union_n and_o communion_n of_o one_o part_n with_o another_o though_o far_o distant_a in_o place_n and_o country_n kingdom_n city_n and_o common_a wealth_n where_o they_o live_v and_o a_o truth_n of_o each_o part_n though_o not_o all_o beautiful_a alike_a one_o excel_v in_o grace_n above_o another_o in_o the_o same_o manner_n the_o head_n of_o the_o mystical_a body_n and_o church_n of_o christ_n be_v now_o in_o heaven_n the_o lord_n christ_n himself_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o some_o of_o his_o member_n in_o heaven_n with_o he_o and_o some_o in_o earth_n and_o of_o these_o some_o part_n in_o england_n some_o in_o scotland_n some_o in_o germany_n some_o in_o divers_a other_o kingdom_n nation_n province_n city_n parish_n and_o congregation_n of_o man_n in_o several_a place_n of_o the_o world_n many_o hundred_o you_o 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corinth_n geneva_n london_n or_o other_o city_n and_o province_n great_a or_o less_o whatsoever_o last_o how_o the_o same_o church_n of_o christ_n be_v and_o may_v be_v call_v particular_a or_o congregational_a as_o it_o relate_v to_o person_n call_v profess_v faith_n and_o holiness_n admit_v to_o church_n communion_n and_o unite_v together_o in_o a_o holy_a profession_n and_o participation_n of_o word_n sacrament_n and_o other_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n jesus_n in_o one_o parochial_a or_o congregational_a assembly_n all_o as_o particular_a true_a member_n of_o the_o catholic_a or_o universal_a church_n of_o christ_n quest_n 17._o what_o or_o how_o manifold_a be_v that_o outward_a corporal_n or_o visible_a entrance_n into_o the_o visible_a church_n of_o christ_n and_o fellowship_n of_o the_o saint_n ans_fw-fr as_o the_o inward_a entrance_n be_v but_o one_o in_o substance_n 14.6_o eph._n 1.5_o 2_o tim._n 1.9_o 1_o cor._n 6.11_o joh._n 10.7_o joh._n 14.6_o and_o thus_o in_o and_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v elect_v and_o choose_v of_o god_n the_o father_n but_o it_o be_v in_o and_o by_o christ_n and_o so_o we_o be_v inward_o call_v and_o justify_v and_o sanctify_v but_o it_o be_v in_o and_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o lord_n christ_n be_v the_o only_a way_n and_o door_n of_o entrance_n into_o the_o church_n millitant_a and_o church_n triumphant_a and_o so_o likewise_o there_o be_v but_o one_o outward_a entrance_n and_o admission_n into_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o substance_n and_o principal_a matter_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v by_o way_n of_o covenant_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n as_o a_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n although_o there_o have_v be_v divers_a manner_n and_o way_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o church_n and_o among_o the_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a yet_o all_o i_o conceive_v by_o a_o charitable_a and_o christian_a construction_n may_v be_v refer_v to_o and_o for_o substance_n ageee_o with_o the_o ordinance_n and_o institution_n of_o christ_n quest_n 18._o what_o be_v or_o be_v the_o first_o of_o these_o way_n of_o admission_n and_o entrance_n into_o the_o church_n or_o church-fellowship_n and_o communion_n of_o saint_n before_o christ_n come_v in_o our_o humane_a nature_n ans_fw-fr to_o omit_v former_a time_n and_o what_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o the_o church_n then_o and_o god_n ordinance_n the_o footstep_n thereof_o not_o be_v easy_o to_o be_v find_v i_o look_v upon_o that_o ordinance_n and_o institution_n of_o christ_n with_o abraham_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o church_n in_o abraham_n family_n and_o generation_n 17._o rom._n 4.16_o 17._o abraham_n be_v in_o some_o respect_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o the_o church_n in_o his_o house_n a_o type_n if_o i_o may_v so_o call_v it_o of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n since_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n quest_n 19_o 17._o gen._n 17.2_o 3_o etc._n etc._n isai_n 56.6_o 7._o num._n 15._o exo._n 12.48_o gen._n 17._o what_o be_v the_o institution_n of_o christ_n and_o direction_n to_o abraham_n for_o admission_n and_o entrance_n into_o the_o church_n ans_fw-fr this_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n to_o abraham_n be_v by_o way_n of_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o abraham_n and_o abraham_n seed_n the_o faithful_a or_o believer_n and_o complete_v by_o a_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o this_o covenant_n in_o abraham_n and_o his_o child_n and_o all_o that_o shall_v come_v in_o to_o be_v of_o abraham_n family_n and_o so_o member_n of_o the_o church_n and_o to_o their_o child_n at_o eight_o day_n old_a as_o to_o isaac_n and_o all_o abraham_n posterity_n this_o sign_n and_o seal_n be_v circumcision_n as_o we_o may_v read_v gen._n 17._o quest_n 20._o but_o howsoever_o there_o be_v and_o may_v be_v a_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o abraham_n and_o so_o between_o man_n of_o ripe_a year_n and_o the_o lord_n mutual_o yet_o how_o can_v there_o be_v a_o covenant_n between_o god_n 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they_o be_v not_o true_a minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n because_o ordain_v by_o a_o bishop_n and_o a_o company_n of_o presbyter_n according_a to_o the_o ancient_a practice_n of_o the_o church_n second_o i_o say_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n have_v have_v a_o twofold_a vocation_n or_o call_n to_o that_o office_n .4.14_o act_n 20.18_o 18._o and_o 13.1_o 2_o 3._o 1_o t_o t_o &_o .4.14_o first_o extraordinary_a by_o christ_n himself_o as_o the_o apostle_n and_o saint_n paul_n have_v and_o second_o more_o ordinary_o by_o the_o apostle_n and_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n and_o by_o the_o lay_n on_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o presbytery_n as_o the_o scripture_n hold_v forth_o unto_o we_o as_o paul_n leave_v titus_n 2d_o tit._n 1.3_o 4._o act._n 20_o 2d_o bishop_n titus_n or_o overseer_n titus_n as_o saint_n paul_n call_v the_o bishop_n or_o elder_n of_o ephesus_n far_o different_a from_o our_o late_a bishop_n or_o overseer_n in_o many_o respect_n &_o the_o manner_n common_o by_o lay_v on_o of_o hand_n of_o presbyter_n and_o a_o bishop_n or_o overseer_n not_o as_o a_o bishop_n of_o late_a stamp_n but_o as_o a_o presbyter_n and_o overseer_n of_o old_a have_v minister_n of_o christ_n be_v ordain_v and_o after_o ordination_n send_v and_o receive_v of_o particular_a church_n and_o howsoever_o some_o corruption_n have_v creep_v into_o the_o manner_n of_o ordination_n and_o although_o some_o ordain_a presbyter_n have_v turn_v pope_n and_o popish_a bishop_n and_o some_o popish_a bishop_n with_o a_o company_n of_o presbyter_n have_v examine_v approve_a and_o ordain_v minister_n and_o give_v outward_a ordination_n and_o authority_n to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n yet_o this_o can_v nullify_v the_o call_n of_o a_o minister_n of_o christ_n if_o he_o be_v call_v and_o gift_v inward_o and_o enable_v by_o christ_n spirit_n with_o gift_n fit_a for_o the_o ministerial_a office_n as_o all_o the_o outward_a call_n and_o approbation_n by_o a_o particular_a congregation_n make_v not_o a_o illiterate_a cobbler_n or_o other_o mechanic_n to_o be_v a_o true_a minister_n of_o christ_n when_o christ_n have_v not_o furnish_v he_o with_o gift_n and_o grace_n fit_a for_o so_o high_a and_o honourable_a a_o call_n three_o we_o who_o be_v minister_n of_o christ_n receive_v not_o our_o call_n from_o antichrist_n but_o from_o christ_n and_o our_o ordination_n for_o substance_n be_v true_o christian_a not_o antichristian_a howsoever_o some_o antichristianly_a affect_a might_n sometime_o have_v have_v a_o hand_n in_o ordination_n the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n have_v be_v convey_v to_o reform_a church_n yea_o to_o separate_v congregation_n themselves_o to_o such_o as_o separate_v themselves_o from_o babylon_n it_o may_v be_v by_o the_o hand_n and_o mean_n of_o romish_n babylon_n god_n have_v make_v the_o servant_n of_o antichrist_n to_o be_v his_o servant_n in_o this_o that_o they_o have_v be_v porter_n and_o carrier_n to_o bring_v the_o holy_a scripture_n unto_o the_o reform_a church_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o glorious_a reformer_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o yet_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o true_a word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o true_a gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o all_o this_o and_o so_o be_v our_o minister_n true_a minister_n of_o christ_n though_o their_o outward_a ordination_n have_v be_v carry_v through_o the_o pollute_a hand_n of_o some_o antichristianly_a affect_a bishop_n and_o presbyter_n who_o do_v sit_v in_o place_n as_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n do_v sit_v in_o moses_n chair_n but_o we_o say_v further_o 3._o mat._n 23.1_o 2_o 3._o as_o god_n do_v extraordinary_o call_v and_o gift_v the_o apostle_n and_o minister_n in_o the_o primitive_a time_n and_o they_o ordain_v other_o in_o the_o church_n who_o ministry_n the_o lord_n do_v bless_v for_o the_o propagation_n of_o the_o gospel_n so_o do_v the_o lord_n wonderful_o stir_v up_o and_o in_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n call_v luther_n calvin_n and_o other_o in_o the_o reform_a church_n and_o so_o reverend_a bishop_n cranmer_n ridley_n latimer_n and_o other_o godly_a martyr_n bishop_n and_o minister_n of_o christ_n by_o who_o hand_n their_o successor_n the_o faithful_a minister_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n in_o england_n receive_v their_o outward_a ordination_n but_o their_o inward_a from_o christ_n himself_o and_o his_o spirit_n by_o who_o grace_n the_o lord_n have_v make_v our_o ministry_n glorious_a in_o the_o conversion_n of_o many_o thousand_o soul_n to_o god_n and_o build_v up_o of_o as_o glorious_a saint_n as_o any_o ever_o be_v in_o the_o christian_a world_n since_o the_o primitive_a time_n yea_o even_o the_o separatist_n themselves_o 15._o 1_o cor._n 4_o 15._o who_o now_o deny_v we_o to_o be_v the_o true_a minister_n of_o jesus_n christ_n must_v needs_o confess_v that_o we_o have_v be_v their_o spiritual_a father_n in_o christ_n and_o have_v beget_v they_o again_o to_o god_n through_o the_o gospel_n yea_o 4.19_o gal._n 4.19_o we_o as_o tender_a mother_n have_v travel_v in_o birth_n again_o in_o our_o painful_a ministry_n until_o christ_n have_v be_v form_v in_o they_o all_o though_o now_o in_o a_o most_o ingrateful_a manner_n they_o dishonour_v their_o parent_n and_o sin_n against_o christ_n the_o lord_n of_o his_o church_n quest_n 43._o this_o i_o suppose_v be_v sufficient_a to_o satisfy_v any_o humble_a soul_n not_o fill_v too_o much_o with_o pride_n self-conceit_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o division_n and_o separation_n as_o too_o many_o be_v in_o these_o day_n but_o yet_o some_o object_n that_o howsoever_o minister_n outward_a approbation_n and_o ordination_n may_v be_v pass_v over_o and_o they_o be_v lawful_a minister_n yet_o what_o lawful_a call_v have_v they_o to_o particular_a congregation_n and_o place_n ans_fw-fr i_o answer_v patron_n of_o church_n and_o congregation_n be_v and_o have_v be_v honour_v and_o trust_v with_o the_o nomination_n and_o presentation_n of_o minister_n to_o particular_a church_n but_o so_o as_o none_o ought_v to_o have_v be_v put_v upon_o any_o congregation_n but_o such_o as_o ought_v to_o have_v be_v well_o approve_v of_o by_o the_o bishop_n who_o have_v a_o trust_n repose_v in_o he_o also_o for_o sufficiency_n and_o ability_n for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o for_o holiness_n of_o life_n and_o and_o conversation_n which_o when_o and_o where_o the_o trust_n be_v right_o perform_v and_o the_o minister_n have_v be_v faithful_a labourer_n in_o the_o lord_n harvest_n and_o after_o admission_n approve_v of_o by_o the_o faithful_a and_o godly_a party_n in_o a_o parochial_a congregation_n certain_o there_o be_v a_o call_n sufficient_a and_o a_o sufficient_a union_n and_o form_n of_o union_n between_o pastor_n and_o people_n to_o make_v up_o in_o this_o respect_n a_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n second_o howsoever_o this_o trust_n both_o in_o patron_n and_o bishop_n have_v be_v most_o gross_o abuse_v by_o corrupt_a simoniacal_a patron_n most_o unconscionable_o seek_v to_o thrust_v wicked_a minister_n they_o care_v not_o who_o upon_o the_o people_n and_o careless_a bishop_n neglect_v that_o trust_n repose_v in_o they_o yet_o the_o fail_n herein_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o un-church_n a_o church_n where_o yet_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v preach_v and_o sacrament_n administer_v for_o substance_n according_a to_o the_o institution_n of_o christ_n though_o here_o as_o in_o corinth_n galatia_n and_o jerusalem_n many_o fault_n may_v be_v find_v to_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o reformation_n and_o howsoever_o no_o face_n of_o a_o church_n may_v for_o a_o time_n appear_v 3.15_o 1_o kin._n i9_n 14_o jer._n 3.15_o as_o in_o jerusalem_n for_o a_o time_n yet_o god_n in_o many_o place_n have_v give_v pastor_n after_o his_o own_o heart_n to_o feed_v his_o people_n with_o knowledge_n and_o understanding_n and_o where_o the_o candlestick_n have_v be_v remove_v for_o a_o time_n or_o at_o least_o a_o candle_n shut_v up_o as_o in_o a_o dark_a lantern_n god_n at_o prayer_n of_o his_o people_n have_v remove_v a_o careless_a shepherd_n and_o in_o his_o due_a time_n restore_v comfort_n in_o a_o faithful_a minister_n to_o his_o people_n and_o so_o still_o continue_v and_o preserve_v the_o church_n of_o christ_n among_o we_o yea_o both_o for_o matter_n and_o form_n sufficient_a to_o constitute_v a_o church_n howsoever_o there_o have_v be_v some_o fail_n in_o both_o quest_n 44._o you_o have_v in_o some_o measure_n clear_v this_o objection_n yet_o how_o be_v our_o church_n right_o constitute_v in_o respect_n of_o a_o formal_a union_n of_o member_n one_o with_o another_o ans_fw-fr i_o conceive_v there_o be_v a_o twofold_a union_n first_o a_o civil_a union_n as_o in_o division_n of_o kingdom_n province_n city_n or_o parish_n and_o as_o god_n have_v in_o this_o providence_n unite_a man_n in_o habitation_n and_o course_n 17.26_o act._n 17.26_o and_o mean_n of_o livelihood_n god_n have_v determine_v the_o time_n before_o appoint_v
church_n of_o god_n require_v quest_n 24._o what_o be_v a_o second_o duty_n in_o public_a ans_fw-fr to_o join_v devout_o and_o understand_o with_o the_o minister_n and_o congregation_n in_o prayer_n not_o only_o attend_v with_o the_o ear_n to_o every_o confession_n of_o sin_n petition_n for_o grace_n and_o all_o the_o powr_v out_o of_o the_o minister_n soul_n in_o prayer_n but_o with_o thy_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o pour_v out_o thy_o soul_n with_o he_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o every_o confession_n request_n or_o give_v of_o thanks_n to_o god_n say_v amen_o in_o thy_o soul_n 27._o psal_n 85.8_o phil._n 4.13_o rom._n 8.26_o 27._o and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o gracious_a return_n of_o your_o prayer_n in_o god_n due_a time_n and_o this_o not_o in_o thy_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o assistance_n and_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v the_o soul_n to_o wrestle_v with_o god_n in_o prayer_n 32._o gen._n 32._o quest_n 25._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n declare_v ans_fw-fr not_o to_o attend_v diligent_o with_o our_o ear_n or_o to_o wander_v and_o be_v distract_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o time_n of_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o hearty_o join_v with_o he_o in_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o rule_n of_o christ_n or_o to_o do_v this_o in_o a_o dead_a manner_n without_o any_o affection_n or_o life_n in_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o pray_v in_o faith_n and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o answer_n and_o gracious_a return_n of_o our_o petition_n put_v up_o right_o in_o matter_n and_o manner_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 19.23_o john_n 19.23_o quest_n 26._o what_o be_v a_o three_o duty_n in_o public_a for_o sanctification_n of_o this_o bless_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n day_n of_o the_o lord_n ans_fw-fr this_o concern_v both_o the_o minister_n and_o people_n of_o god_n 21._o ezra_n 7.10_o nehe._n 8.8_o ezek._n 3.17_o act_n 20.20_o 21._o and_o first_o the_o minister_n duty_n be_v to_o read_v expound_v catechise_v and_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n in_o faithfulness_n sincerity_n and_o godly_a wisdom_n not_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o in_o evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n and_o as_o become_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n quest_n 27._o what_o be_v the_o minister_n sin_v contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v expound_v and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o do_v it_o unfaithful_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n and_o otherwise_o then_o become_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n quest_n 28._o what_o be_v the_o people_n duty_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o attend_v diligent_o in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n minister_n 15._o act_n 15.14_o 15._o or_o to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o not_o of_o man_n and_o that_o without_o wander_v or_o sleep_v with_o hunger_n after_o the_o mind_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o word_n and_o with_o faith_n and_o obedience_n as_o become_v the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o the_o will_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o quest_n 29._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v hear_v of_o god_n word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o hear_v it_o careless_o without_o devotion_n faith_n love_n or_o obedience_n unprofitable_o either_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o salvation_n quest_n 30._o what_o be_v a_o four_o particular_a duty_n in_o which_o this_o rest-day_n or_o lord_n day_n be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v ans_fw-fr in_o a_o right_n communicate_v and_o partake_v of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n according_a to_o christ_n institution_n god_n people_n be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n as_o be_v declare_v at_o large_a in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o catechism_n quest_n 31._o what_o be_v the_o contrary_a sin_n to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v the_o sacrament_n 30._o 2_o chron._n 30._o as_o 1_o chron._n 15.13_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 29_o 30._o or_o not_o to_o receive_v it_o in_o a_o due_a and_o as_o right_a order_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o refresh_n in_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 32._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o private_a in_o our_o family_n after_o the_o public_a ordinance_n be_v end_v ans_fw-fr repetition_n and_o conference_n one_o with_o another_o of_o what_o we_o have_v hear_v parent_n take_v account_n of_o their_o child_n and_o master_n of_o their_o servant_n what_o they_o have_v remember_v search_v the_o scripture_n and_o exame_v by_o the_o word_n what_o have_v be_v deliver_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n 12._o act_n 17.11_o 12._o in_o catechise_v those_o under_o our_o charge_n meditation_n and_o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n receive_v and_o strength_n from_o christ_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n 61.3_o isaia_n 61.3_o the_o plant_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v quest_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr a_o mere_a rest_v in_o the_o outward_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o partake_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o public_a ordinance_n without_o any_o care_n of_o profit_v ourselves_o or_o family_n by_o repetition_n conference_n search_v the_o scripture_n catechise_v or_o prayer_n in_o our_o family_n oâ—_n closert_n for_o a_o blessing_n endeavour_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n what_o we_o have_v hear_v and_o learned_a as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesus_n the_o neglect_n of_o any_o of_o which_o be_v sin_n quest_n 34._o this_o be_v a_o strict_a rest_n indeed_o and_o a_o strict_a sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n be_v there_o any_o more_o require_v ans_fw-fr yes_o a_o give_v of_o alm_n and_o perform_a work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n 8.12_o 1_o cor._n 16_o 2._o nehe._n 8.12_o and_o that_o free_o and_o liberal_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o as_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n require_v quest_n 35._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a unto_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n ans_fw-fr to_o give_v no_o alm_n and_o neglect_v work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n though_o god_n have_v give_v we_o ability_n to_o help_v the_o afflict_a brethren_n in_o their_o time_n of_o need_n quest_n 36._o here_o be_v many_o outward_a act_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v there_o noâ—_n some_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a require_v also_o ans_fw-fr yes_o it_o be_v require_v that_o the_o childdren_n of_o god_n shall_v make_v the_o sabbath_n his_o delight_n and_o keep_v a_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o sin_n of_o omission_n or_o commission_n and_o so_o keep_v a_o spiritual_a and_o holy_a restj_fw-la indeed_o 58.13.14_o heb._n 4.9.10_o 11_o etc._n etc._n isai_n 58.13.14_o as_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n from_o sin_n so_o especial_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n a_o preparation_n to_o that_o eternal_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v for_o ever_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n quest_n 37_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o delight_n in_o the_o sabbath_n and_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o sin_n ans_fw-fr to_o be_v weary_a of_o the_o sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n to_o say_v or_o think_v as_o those_o in_o amos_n when_o will_v the_o sabbath_n be_v go_v 14._o amos_n 8.5_o isaia_n 1.12_o 13_o 14._o when_o will_v the_o sabbath_n be_v go_v and_o not_o to_o rest_v from_o sin_n but_o to_o do_v the_o devil_n work_n on_o god_n day_n to_o swear_v to_o drink_v tipple_a and_o distemper_a themselves_o to_o whore_n 5.21_o amos_n 5.21_o or_o keep_v company_n with_o harlot_n 5.7_o jer._n 5.7_o or_o abuse_v god_n day_n in_o any_o wickedness_n whatsoever_o and_o so_o to_o make_v even_o our_o outward_a performance_n odious_a to_o god_n and_o to_o all_o good_a man_n 26._o luke_n 13.25_o 26._o endanger_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o a_o restless_a condition_n in_o hell_n fire_n for_o ever_o 16.24_o luke_n 16.24_o quest_n 38._o this_o be_v a_o most_o perfect_a law_n indeed_o that_o require_v all_o this_o in_o one_o of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n but_o i_o pray_v you_o who_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v this_o duty_n answ_n the_o commandment_n itself_o hold_v forth_o this_o in_o the_o next_o word_n thou_o thy_o son_n thy_o daughter_n thy_o manservant_n thy_o maide-servant_n nor_o thy_o ox_n nor_o thy_o ass_n nor_o
7.51_o prov._n 20.25_o malac._n 3.8_o 9_o or_o resist_v or_o revile_v or_o discontent_n the_o minister_n of_o jesus_n chrst_n in_o or_o about_o their_o ministerial_a office_n or_o any_o other_o unlawful_a way_n be_v a_o sin_n five_o to_o take_v away_o or_o keep_v back_o from_o they_o any_o part_n of_o that_o honourable_a maintenance_n or_o countenance_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 7._o 1_o thess_n 5.17_o galat._n 6.6_o 7._o be_v sacrilege_n a_o rob_v and_o mock_v of_o god_n and_o a_o odious_a sin_n and_o more_o particular_o what_o be_v approve_v of_o by_o the_o lawful_a magistrate_n 6.7_o john_n 15.20_o 21._o john_n 16.1_o 2_o 3._o act_n 9.25_o 2_o cor._n 11.32.33_o luke_n 11.49_o 50._o acts._n 8.2_o 3_o act_n 9.4_o 5_o luk._n 19.27_o 2_o sam_n 6.7_o six_o to_o persecute_v betray_v or_o not_o to_o defend_v and_o preserve_v the_o minister_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o all_o lawful_a and_o good_a mean_n in_o their_o life_n good_n good_a name_n and_o especial_o in_o and_o for_o the_o execution_n of_o their_o ministerial_a office_n be_v a_o sin_n and_o the_o property_n and_o mark_n of_o wicked_a man_n who_o christ_n will_v one_o day_n take_v for_o his_o enemy_n who_o refuse_v to_o have_v he_o to_o rule_v over_o they_o seven_o for_o any_o to_o intrude_v themselves_o into_o the_o office_n of_o christ_n minister_n 20._o 2_o chron._n 26.19_o 20._o or_o to_o usurp_v a_o ministerial_a office_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n for_o which_o he_o have_v no_o call_n from_o christ_n nor_o ground_n or_o title_n from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 5.4_o heb._n 5.4_o be_v certain_o a_o sin_n a_o odious_a sin_n against_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 34._o you_o have_v reveal_v by_o scripture_n and_o light_n from_o christ_n in_o the_o scripture_n what_o be_v the_o duty_n require_v and_o the_o sinneâ—_n forbid_v both_o of_o christ_n minister_n anâ—_n of_o the_o people_n over_o who_o the_o holy_a ghost_n hatâ—_n make_v they_o overseer_n and_o in_o particular_a how_o the_o people_n ought_v to_o receive_v reverence_n and_o countenance_v their_o minister_n pastor_n and_o teacher_n and_o give_v they_o that_o honourable_a maintenance_n which_o be_v due_a to_o god_n minister_n by_o divine_a right_n and_o according_a to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n christ_n but_o be_v there_o any_o promise_n of_o blessing_n or_o any_o such_o encouragement_n to_o those_o who_o do_v thus_o receive_v honour_n and_o pay_v free_o that_o honourable_a maintenance_n that_o be_v due_a to_o god_n for_o his_o service_n and_o to_o god_n minister_n for_o their_o labour_n and_o service_n according_a to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n ans_fw-fr yea_o very_o the_o scripture_n hold_v forth_o diverse_a promise_n to_o this_o effect_n 3.9.10_o prov._n 3.9.10_o as_o that_o in_o the_o proverb_n honour_v the_o lord_n with_o thy_o substance_n and_o with_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o all_o thy_o increase_n so_o shall_v thy_o barn_n be_v fill_v with_o plenty_n and_o thy_o press_n shall_v burst_v out_o with_o new_a wine_n thou_o shall_v be_v sure_a if_o thou_o honour_v god_n in_o his_o service_n or_o faithful_a servant_n 2.30_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o god_n will_v honour_v thou_o yea_o the_o lord_n bid_v his_o people_n to_o try_v and_o prove_v he_o if_o they_o will_v bring_v in_o the_o maintenance_n of_o his_o ministry_n and_o service_n as_o they_o ought_v 11._o malac._n 3.10_o 11._o if_o he_o will_v not_o open_v the_o window_n of_o heaven_n and_o pour_v a_o blessing_n upon_o they_o and_o he_o will_v bless_v and_o not_o curse_v their_o increase_n and_o christ_n say_v he_o 41._o mat._n 10.40_o 41._o that_o receive_v his_o disciple_n and_o minister_n receive_v he_o and_o they_o that_o receive_v a_o prophet_n in_o the_o name_n of_o a_o prophet_n shall_v receive_v a_o prophet_n reward_n so_o that_o there_o be_v great_a encouragement_n for_o saint_n and_o all_o god_n people_n to_o perform_v their_o duty_n herein_o quest_n 35._o be_v there_o any_o think_v you_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o will_v not_o love_v and_o honour_v his_o faithful_a minister_n and_o willing_o give_v they_o all_o respect_n due_a to_o they_o by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n ans_fw-fr certain_o all_o man_n have_v not_o faith_n and_o some_o be_v unreasonable_a and_o wicked_a man_n 3.2_o 2_o thess_n 3.2_o who_o love_v not_o christ_n nor_o his_o minister_n i_o have_v hear_v divers_a minister_n complain_v 17._o gens_n 47.22.26_o 2_o chron._n 36.16_o 17._o that_o in_o some_o part_n they_o have_v be_v use_v far_o worse_o than_o the_o egyptian_n use_v their_o priest_n they_o find_v no_o favour_n but_o have_v be_v subject_a to_o divers_a abuse_n which_o be_v a_o fearful_a sin_n that_o once_o bring_v a_o foreign_a enemy_n upon_o god_n own_o people_n but_o now_o we_o hope_v better_a thing_n that_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v honour_v those_o who_o be_v in_o high_a place_n so_o he_o will_v honour_v they_o with_o one_o grace_n more_o to_o take_v care_n that_o there_o may_v be_v faithful_a and_o honourable_a minister_n place_v in_o every_o congregation_n in_o the_o kingdom_n 5.71_o 1_o tim._n 5.71_o and_o that_o they_o may_v have_v a_o honourable_a maintenance_n due_o pay_v they_o according_a to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n 9.14_o 1_o cor._n 9.14_o quest_n 36._o i_o have_v receive_v good_a satisfaction_n for_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n pastor_n and_o teacher_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o people_n duty_n unto_o they_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o reverence_n and_o maintenance_n but_o what_o be_v your_o judgement_n i_o pray_v you_o have_v christ_n appoint_v no_o government_n in_o his_o church_n and_o so_o no_o governor_n who_o as_o father_n be_v to_o be_v honour_v and_o who_o be_v to_o be_v as_o ruler_n in_o the_o church_n for_o right_a order_n of_o christ_n discipline_n for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n what_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o direct_v in_o this_o ans_fw-fr yes_o certain_o as_o the_o scripture_n hold_v forth_o the_o lord_n christ_n himself_o to_o be_v the_o chief_a lord_n and_o governor_n 2.6_o isaia_n 2.6_o 7_o mich._n 5.2_o mat._n 2.6_o yea_o the_o king_n of_o his_o church_n and_o the_o government_n to_o be_v upon_o his_o shoulder_n so_o when_o the_o lord_n christ_n ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n and_o lead_v captivity_n captive_a and_o give_v gift_n unto_o man_n as_o he_o give_v some_o to_o be_v apostle_n and_o some_o prophet_n some_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n 12.8_o eph._n 4_o 11_o 12._o etc._n etc._n 1_o tim._n 5.17_o rom._n 12.8_o for_o the_o perfect_a of_o the_o saint_n for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n for_o the_o edify_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n so_o he_o have_v give_v elder_n 12.7_o 1_o cor._n 12.28_o act_n 6.1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 12.7_o ruler_n and_o government_n or_o help_n in_o government_n as_o overseer_n deacon_n minister_n and_o officer_n for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n quest_n 37._o but_o who_o be_v these_o elder_n and_o officer_n that_o be_v to_o have_v government_n in_o the_o church_n ans_fw-fr first_o it_o be_v evident_a in_o scripture_n that_o the_o same_o man_n who_o be_v call_v in_o scripture_n presbyter_n 28._o act_n 20.17_o 28._o or_o elder_n and_o ruler_n they_o be_v call_v overseer_n or_o bishop_n and_o pastor_n 5.17_o 1_o tim._n 5.17_o such_o as_o must_v labour_v in_o the_o word_n and_o doctrine_n and_o not_o only_o take_v heed_n to_o all_o the_o flock_n over_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v make_v they_o overseer_n 9_o titus_n 1.5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o but_o feed_v the_o church_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v with_o his_o own_o blood_n 29.28_o act_n 29.28_o so_o that_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o same_o man_n who_o be_v pastor_n and_o teacher_n have_v authority_n from_o christ_n to_o be_v elder_n 4._o 1_o pet._n 5.2_o 3_o 4._o and_o ruler_n in_o the_o church_n although_o they_o be_v not_o to_o lord_n it_o over_o god_n heritage_n but_o to_o be_v ensample_n to_o the_o flock_n as_o st._n seter_n hold_v forth_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n unto_o the_o church_n quest_n 38._o be_v there_o no_o other_o elder_n or_o rule_v officer_n in_o the_o church_n but_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n and_o such_o as_o labour_v public_o in_o preach_v and_o so_o in_o the_o word_n and_o doctrine_n ans_fw-fr divers_a learned_a man_n do_v affirm_v from_o that_o place_n of_o the_o apostle_n to_o timothy_n england_n aretius_n piscâ—tor_fw-la beza_n in_o 1_o tim._n 5.17_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o cor._n 12.28_o heb._n 13.17_o 24._o the_o church_n of_o gâ—neva_n the_o chu_n ch_z of_o scotland_n and_o holland_n frâ—nce_n nâ—w_v england_n and_o nâ—w_o england_n the_o elder_n that_o rule_v well_o be_v worthy_a of_o double_a honour_n especial_o those_o that_o labour_n in_o word_n and_o
doctrine_n and_o principal_o from_o the_o word_n especial_o imply_v a_o difference_n and_o distinction_n of_o elder_n as_o be_v it_o a_o note_n of_o distinction_n in_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n as_o you_o may_v read_v gal._n 6.10_o do_v good_a to_o all_o especial_o to_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o 1_o tim._n 4.10_o who_o be_v the_o savioviour_n of_o all_o especial_o of_o they_o that_o believe_v as_o also_o from_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n that_o beside_o pastor_n and_o preacher_n there_o be_v other_o elder_n assistant_n to_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o help_n in_o government_n as_o divers_a reform_a church_n have_v use_v and_o yet_o have_v in_o their_o practice_n of_o discipline_n quest_n 39_o what_o kind_n of_o grace_n or_o qualification_n ought_v elder_n ruler_n deacon_n or_o church_n officer_n be_v endow_v with_o that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o govern_v in_o the_o church_n ans_fw-fr very_o elder_n and_o deacon_n and_o minister_n or_o any_o ruler_n in_o the_o church_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n they_o ought_v to_o be_v spiritual_a heavenly-minded_n man_n 2.3_o act_n 6.1_o 2.3_o endue_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 3.17_o james_n 3.17_o man_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n in_o religion_n endue_v with_o wisdom_n 3.9_o 1_o tim._n 3.9_o that_o be_v from_o above_o 2._o 2_o tim._n 2.1_o 2._o pure_a peaceable_a gentle_a full_a of_o mercy_n and_o good_a fruit_n without_o partiality_n or_o hypocrisy_n sound_n and_o sincere_a in_o the_o faith_n 5.14_o heb._n 5.14_o prudent_a hold_v the_o mystery_n of_o faith_n in_o a_o pure_a conscience_n grave_n sober_a 14._o titus_n 1.9.13_o 14._o not_o give_v to_o drink_v patient_a able_a in_o meekness_n to_o instruct_v those_o who_o oppose_v themselves_o 7._o 1_o tim._n 3.8_o 2_o tim._n 2.23_o 24_o etc._n etc._n titus_n 1.5_o 6_o 7._o not_o proud_a as_o lord_n of_o god_n inheritage_n but_o of_o blameless_a life_n and_o conversation_n humble_a mind_a that_o they_o may_v show_v themselves_o good_a example_n to_o the_o flock_n and_o when_o the_o chief_a shepherd_n shall_v appear_v 4._o 1_o pet._n 5.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o receive_v a_o never_o fade_a crown_n of_o glory_n quest_n 49._o what_o be_v the_o office_n of_o such_o elder_n ruler_n or_o governor_n in_o the_o church_n answ_n be_v right_o choose_v by_o the_o church_n 47._o act_n 6.3_o act_n 15.22_o 23._o 1_o cor._n 12.28_o act_n 9.26_o 27._o act_n 10.45_o 47._o they_o be_v to_o be_v helper_n and_o assistant_n in_o the_o government_n of_o christ_n church_n to_o take_v care_n with_o the_o church_n to_o further_o the_o right_a admission_n and_o unite_n of_o member_n do_v the_o communion_n of_o saint_n and_o especial_o to_o church_n fellowship_n in_o the_o holy_a communion_n and_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o better_a not_o for_o worse_a 15._o 1_o cor._n 11.17_o etc._n etc._n exo._n 12.48_o ezek._n 44.7_o 8_o 9_o jer._n 15.19_o mat._n 18.15_o 16._o 1_o thess_n 5.12_o 13._o 2_o thess_n 3.14_o 15._o that_o all_o ignorant_a unbelieved_n profane_a scandalous_a impenitent_a person_n be_v keep_v away_o to_o separate_v the_o precious_a from_o the_o vile_a they_o be_v to_o assist_v in_o christian_a exhortation_n in_o godly_a and_o brotherly_a admonition_n reprehension_n counsel_n comfort_n yea_o to_o assist_v not_o only_o in_o suspension_n from_o the_o sacrament_n that_o lesser_a but_o in_o that_o great_a censure_n of_o excommunication_n if_o necessity_n require_v they_o be_v to_o assist_v in_o overseeing_a or_o watch_v over_o the_o flock_n according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o power_n 21.3_o mat._n 18.17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o 1_o cor._n 5.3_o 4_o 5_o etc._n etc._n james_n 5.15_o 16._o act_n 6.1_o 2_o 3._o zach._n 14.5_o â—1_n revel_v 21.3_o in_o visit_v of_o the_o sick_a and_o have_v eye_n with_o the_o deacon_n who_o office_n be_v to_o take_v care_n for_o the_o poor_a saint_n and_o good_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o benefit_n of_o saint_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n that_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v find_v to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o his_o saint_n with_o delight_n thus_o the_o duty_n of_o spiritual_a father_n quest_n 41._o now_o what_o be_v duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v of_o civil_a parent_n and_o child_n in_o the_o civil_a political_a or_o common_a wealth_n estate_n in_o the_o relation_n between_o magistrate_n king_n prince_n governor_n and_o people_n or_o subject_n ans_fw-fr i_o shall_v touch_v these_o but_o very_o brief_o for_o present_a and_o what_o follow_v also_o in_o the_o other_o commandment_n but_o first_o for_o duty_n of_o superior_n the_o duty_n of_o all_o magistrate_n charta_fw-la deut._n 17.18_o 19_o 20._o deut._n 18_o 2d_o 2_o sam._n 13.3_o 4._o prov._n 29.4_o 2_o cron._n 28.9_o 2_o sam._n 8._o â—5_n 2_o cor._n 19.5_o 6._o daniel_n 4.34_o 37_o deut._n 16.18_o 19_o 20._o 2_o chron._n 15.10_o prov._n 28._o â—1_n magna_fw-la charta_fw-la king_n prince_n governous_a or_o any_o in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n be_v to_o know_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n in_o justice_n and_o equity_n to_o govern_v the_o common_a wealth_n and_o people_n over_o who_o the_o lord_n place_v they_o to_o rule_v according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a law_n of_o the_o same_o nation_n or_o kingdom_n over_o which_o they_o be_v consider_v that_o they_o be_v under_o god_n and_o govern_v for_o god_n as_o vicegerent_n under_o the_o great_a king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n and_o king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n quest_n 42._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o magistrate_n and_o governor_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n whether_o they_o be_v in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n ans_fw-fr to_o rule_v or_o govern_v without_o the_o knowledge_n or_o fear_n of_o god_n unjust_o tyrannical_o or_o in_o any_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a way_n contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o good_a law_n of_o the_o land_n to_o sell_v or_o defer_v or_o deny_v justice_n and_o right_a to_o any_o man_n quest_n 43._o you_o have_v hold_v forth_o the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o father_n of_o the_o common_a wealth_n now_o what_o if_o the_o duty_n of_o subject_n and_o people_n to_o king_n prince_n magistrate_n and_o governor_n in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n ans_fw-fr the_o duty_n of_o subject_n and_o people_n to_o their_o sovereign_a prince_n king_n magistrate_n or_o any_o under_o god_n in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n be_v as_o to_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v they_o as_o their_o superior_n and_o be_v subject_a to_o they_o in_o their_o respective_a place_n to_o love_v honour_n preserve_v 22.21_o 2_o sam._n 18_o 3._o rom._n 13.1_o 2_o pet._n 1.17_o 1_o pet._n 2.13_o 14._o 1_o tim._n 2.1_o 2_o 3._o mat._n 22.21_o and_o obey_v they_o in_o their_o just_a and_o lawful_a command_n to_o be_v serviceable_a unto_o they_o in_o and_o for_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o they_o may_v so_o govern_v that_o we_o may_v lead_v a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o 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of_o life_n and_o comfortable_a walk_v with_o god_n in_o christ_n in_o our_o several_a calling_n and_o relation_n now_o what_o use_n may_v a_o christian_a make_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o so_o many_o duty_n requre_v and_o sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o five_o commandment_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o lead_v we_o unto_o christ_n for_o our_o comfort_n and_o direction_n herein_o ans_fw-fr true_o by_o light_n from_o christ_n we_o may_v here_o learn_v to_o see_v as_o in_o a_o glass_n our_o own_o inability_n to_o keep_v the_o law_n of_o god_n 3.5_o 2_o cor._n 3.5_o and_o so_o consider_v our_o extreme_a need_n of_o christ_n first_o as_o a_o justifyer_n that_o we_o may_v seek_v our_o rest_n not_o in_o ourselves_o or_o any_o of_o our_o own_o performance_n 11.10_o 1_o cor._n 1.30_o eph._n 2.14_o isai_n 11.10_o but_o
assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o this_o right_o 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o in_o a_o right_a manner_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o a_o right_a end_n otherwise_o our_o prayer_n be_v not_o right_a nor_o acceptable_a before_o god_n nor_o can_v we_o expect_v to_o be_v hear_v at_o god_n hand_n when_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o prayer_n quest_n 21._o i_o see_v then_o that_o a_o bare_a form_n of_o prayer_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o rest_v in_o but_o i_o must_v have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n enable_v of_o i_o to_o pray_v with_o the_o spirit_n or_o inner_a man_n as_o well_o as_o with_o the_o mouth_n and_o my_o soul_n must_v be_v dispose_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n in_o prayer_n and_o enable_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n but_o what_o grace_n be_v requisite_a in_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr i'faith_o repentance_n humility_n devotion_n 504._o see_v classis_fw-la 30._o 2_o sect._n in_o 2_o commandment_n pag._n 502._o 503_o 504._o zeal_n fervency_n perseverance_n and_o such_o like_a grace_n and_o all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n else_o all_o be_v nothing_o and_o therefore_o he_o or_o she_o pray_v best_a who_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o can_v pour_v out_o his_o or_o her_o heart_n and_o soul_n to_o god_n in_o prayer_n as_o jacob_n and_o hannab_n and_o other_o saint_n of_o god_n have_v do_v and_o have_v be_v hear_v in_o their_o prayer_n with_o a_o gracious_a return_n 1_o cor._n 14.15_o james_n 1.6_o isa_n 1.15_o 16._o acts._n 10.2_o hosea_n 12.4_o james_n 5.16_o psal_n 51.17_o jere._n 50.4_o 5._o 1_o thess_n 5.17_o john_n 16.23_o quest_n 22._o but_o how_o shall_v a_o man_n get_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o ability_n to_o pour_v out_o his_o soul_n to_o god_n ans_fw-fr i_o answer_v you_o must_v not_o rest_v in_o your_o prayer_n nor_o in_o any_o duty_n you_o perform_v to_o god_n as_o if_o that_o do_v satisfy_v the_o lord_n for_o your_o sin_n or_o meritorious_o procure_v your_o peace_n with_o god_n but_o you_o must_v rest_v 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what_o glorious_a majesty_n ought_v thou_o to_o direct_v thy_o prayer_n at_o morning_n or_o evening_n or_o noon_n day_n or_o whensoever_o in_o public_a or_o private_a or_o secret_a thou_o desire_v to_o gain_v a_o blessing_n from_o the_o high_a heaven_n psal_n 55.17_o quest_n 26._o what_o shall_v i_o answer_v to_o this_o demand_n ans_fw-fr let_v thy_o soul_n answer_v and_o it_o will_v tell_v thou_o it_o be_v to_o the_o most_o high_a god_n the_o possessor_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o searcher_n of_o all_o heart_n and_o the_o hearer_n of_o prayer_n present_v to_o he_o in_o the_o name_n and_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n ps_n 38.13_o psal_n 65.2_o psal_n 77.1_o john_n 16.23_o quest_n 27._o what_o direction_n ans_fw-fr endeavour_v in_o all_o fear_n and_o humility_n to_o begin_v thy_o prayer_n with_o the_o best_a expression_n of_o the_o most_o glorious_a name_n nature_n person_n property_n of_o this_o great_a and_o glorious_a lord_n god_n with_o the_o 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god_n to_o who_o thou_o desire_v to_o lift_v up_o thyself_o in_o prayer_n that_o thou_o may_v acknowledge_v thy_o offence_n and_o seek_v for_o further_a assurance_n of_o pardon_n before_o thou_o beg_v any_o other_o favour_n at_o the_o lord_n hand_n as_o 2_o chron._n 6.36_o quest_n 29._o what_o direction_n here_o ans_fw-fr let_v thy_o soul_n first_o look_n into_o the_o glass_n of_o thy_o own_o conscience_n 20._o rom._n 2.14_o 15._o act_n 24.16_o rom._n 3.20_o john_n 3.19_o 20.36_o 1_o john_n 3.23_o rom._n 7.18_o 19_o 20._o and_o second_o into_o the_o glass_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n both_o the_o command_a and_o promise_a part_n both_o law_n and_o gospel_n and_o find_v out_o thy_o sin_n and_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v thyself_o for_o thy_o ingratitude_n for_o so_o many_o former_a mercy_n yea_o confess_v and_o labour_v to_o be_v humble_a for_o thy_o fall_n in_o adam_n for_o thy_o original_n and_o actual_a transgression_n in_o state_n of_o nature_n but_o especial_o thy_o unthankfulness_n in_o day_n of_o grace_n 4.30_o ephes_n 4.30_o either_o in_o thought_n word_n or_o deed_n whereby_o thou_o have_v grieve_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n by_o who_o thou_o be_v seal_v to_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n and_o this_o in_o as_o good_a word_n as_o god_n make_v thou_o able_a 1.17_o as_o hannah_n 1_o sam._n 1.17_o and_o with_o the_o exercise_n of_o all_o those_o grace_n the_o lord_n have_v give_v thou_o to_o this_o end_n thou_o have_v here_o a_o large_a field_n to_o pour_v out_o thy_o soul_n to_o god_n in_o if_o thou_o can_v find_v out_o thy_o manifold_a sin_n against_o god_n or_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o which_o thou_o desire_v to_o confess_v and_o bewail_v before_o god_n thy_o lord_n as_o daniel_n and_o other_o saint_n have_v do_v daniel_n 9.7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o quest_n 30._o what_o be_v the_o three_o question_n ans_fw-fr three_o ask_v thy_o soul_n a_o three_o question_n to_o this_o or_o the_o like_a effect_n oh_o my_o soul_n what_o do_v thou_o want_v or_o what_o be_v thy_o request_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n to_o obtain_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o god_n and_o love_a father_n in_o christ_n quest_n 31._o and_o what_o want_n may_v i_o express_v ans_fw-fr thy_o soul_n will_v tell_v thou_o thou_o want_v in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o assurance_n or_o more_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o god_n free_a grace_n and_o love_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n thou_o want_v many_o favour_n from_o god_n for_o thy_o body_n for_o thy_o soul_n for_o this_o for_o a_o better_a life_n for_o thy_o wife_n thy_o husband_n for_o parent_n child_n servant_n kindred_n accquaintance_n thy_o neighbour_n thy_o friend_n thy_o enemy_n for_o the_o king_n majesty_n for_o the_o parliament_n the_o kingdom_n the_o city_n and_o country_n for_o peace_n and_o truth_n and_o a_o happy_a union_n and_o communion_n one_o with_o another_o and_o with_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o christ_n and_o here_o 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