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be_o he_o that_o put_v away_o and_o abolish_v thy_o iniquity_n and_o will_v remember_v thy_o sin_n no_o more_o esay_n 43._o 25._o jerem._n 31._o 34._o aâ—d_v not_o only_o so_o but_o 34._o esay_n 43._o 25._o jerem._n 31._o 34._o also_o i_o clothe_v thou_o with_o broydred_a work_n i_o gird_v thou_o about_o with_o fine_a linen_n and_o cover_v thou_o with_o silk_n i_o deck_v thou_o also_o with_o ornament_n and_o i_o put_v bracelet_n upon_o thy_o hand_n and_o a_o chain_n on_o thy_o neck_n thus_o be_v thou_o deck_v with_o gold_n and_o silver_n and_o thus_o be_v thou_o perfect_a through_o my_o beauty_n which_o i_o put_v upon_o thou_o all_o which_o as_o a_o learned_a writer_n treat_v of_o free_a justification_n true_o say_v signify_v that_o god_n purge_v we_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o adorn_v we_o with_o the_o rich_a robe_n of_o his_o own_o righteousness_n and_o thus_o he_o and_o none_o but_o he_o by_o himself_o alone_o make_v we_o in_o his_o own_o sight_n perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a free_o yea_o how_o absolute_o god_n resume_v this_o work_n whole_o and_o only_o into_o his_o own_o hand_n be_v notable_o express_v righteousness_n why_o god_n only_o work_v righteousness_n by_o the_o apostle_n with_o god_n intent_n and_o reason_n why_o he_o so_o reserve_v this_o work_n only_o in_o his_o own_o hand_n say_v that_o he_o may_v show_v declare_v or_o manifest_v at_o this_o time_n what_o his_o righteousness_n namely_o wherewith_o he_o justifi_v we_o far_o pass_v the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n or_o angel_n that_o he_o may_v be_v just_a that_o be_v declare_v to_o be_v just_a in_o that_o none_o can_v please_v he_o but_o such_o as_o be_v righteous_a in_o his_o sight_n with_o such_o a_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o he_o only_o may_v be_v a_o maker_n of_o he_o righteous_a that_o believe_v in_o jesus_n rom._n 3._o 26._o and_o hence_o 26._o rom._n 3._o 26._o it_o be_v that_o this_o righteousness_n wherewith_o we_o be_v make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n be_v so_o often_o by_o s._n paul_n call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n both_o because_o â—od_a alone_o work_v it_o uâ—on_v we_o and_o because_o it_o alone_o make_v we_o approve_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n as_o where_o s._n paul_n say_v rom._n 3._o 21._o 22._o but_o now_o be_v 22._o rom._n 32._o 22._o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n make_v manifest_a without_o the_o law_n have_v witness_n of_o the_o law_n and_o of_o the_o prophet_n to_o wit_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v upon_o which_o place_n the_o true_a orthodox_n exposition_n of_o chrisostome_n be_v worthy_a the_o mark_v who_o faith_n thus_o paul_n express_v two_o great_a matter_n in_o this_o place_n both_o that_o thou_o be_v make_v righteous_a and_o that_o also_o without_o the_o law_n thou_o attaine_v these_o good_a thing_n moreover_o he_o say_v 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and_o 5._o revel_v 1._o 5._o procure_v unto_o we_o thereby_o a_o perfect_a righteousness_n cry_v out_o upon_o the_o cross_n it_o be_v finish_v that_o be_v the_o prophecy_n of_o daniel_n prophesy_v that_o seventy_o week_n of_o year_n shall_v be_v fulfil_v before_o iniquity_n shall_v be_v seal_v up_o and_o finish_v and_o sin_n make_v a_o end_n of_o and_o abolish_v and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n bring_v in_o be_v now_o accomplish_v and_o finish_v but_o how_o by_o the_o slay_v say_v daniel_n of_o the_o messiah_n so_o that_o it_o be_v christ_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o have_v by_o himself_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n and_o make_v we_o righteous_a free_o heb._n 1._o 3._o and_o therefore_o say_v the_o apostle_n 3._o heb._n 1._o 3._o we_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n but_o how_o through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n rom._n 3._o 24._o his_o 24._o rom._n 3._o 24._o blood_n alone_o justifi_v we_o and_o therefore_o very_o apt_o speak_v 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cause_n second_o the_o formal_a cause_n mark_v in_o our_o perfect_a justification_n be_v the_o formal_a cause_n or_o the_o very_a form_n itself_o make_v we_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n wherein_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v mark_v first_o what_o it_o be_v second_o the_o excellency_n it_o 1_o what_o it_o be_v 2_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o of_o it_o for_o the_o first_o namely_o what_o this_o formal_a cause_n form_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a be_v we_o must_v observe_v that_o it_o be_v the_o perfect_a obedience_n both_o active_a and_o passive_a of_o the_o mediator_n christ_n which_o be_v make_v under_o the_o law_n he_o perform_v in_o fulfil_v the_o whole_a law_n for_o we_o perfect_o whereof_o christ_n speak_v when_o â—e_n say_v unto_o john_n the_o baptist_n let_v it_o be_v so_o now_o for_o thus_o it_o
truth_n say_v this_o be_v a_o passive_a and_o heavenly_a righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v not_o of_o ourselves_o that_o be_v our_o active_a do_n but_o receive_v it_o from_o heaven_n which_o we_o work_v not_o but_o which_o by_o grace_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o mark_v mere_o passive_o wrought_v in_o we_o and_o apprehend_v by_o faith_n whereby_o we_o mount_v above_o all_o law_n and_o work_n then_o he_o proceed_v and_o say_v what_o will_n some_o man_n say_v do_v we_o then_o nothing_o do_v we_o work_v nothing_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o this_o righteousness_n i_o answer_v say_v he_o nothing_o at_o all_o for_o like_a as_o the_o earth_n engender_v not_o rain_n nor_o be_v able_a by_o she_o own_o strength_n labour_n and_o travel_n to_o procure_v the_o same_o but_o receive_v it_o of_o the_o mere_a gift_n of_o god_n from_o above_o so_o be_v this_o heavenly_a righteousness_n a_o mere_a passive_a righteousness_n give_v we_o of_o god_n without_o our_o work_n or_o deserve_n for_o in_o this_o we_o 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in_o we_o be_v not_o wrought_v as_o the_o papist_n do_v expound_v it_o by_o inherent_a and_o active_a fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n by_o we_o but_o passive_o by_o imputation_n present_o add_v the_o manner_n how_o say_v for_o the_o lord_n christ_n etc._n etc._n and_o again_o entreat_v upon_o those_o word_n in_o job_n 15._o 15._o behold_v the_o heaven_n be_v not_o clean_o in_o god_n sight_n how_o much_o more_o be_v man_n abominable_a and_o filthy_a which_o drink_v iniquity_n like_o water_n he_o say_v more_o plain_o after_o this_o manner_n that_o although_o man_n nature_n be_v thus_o defile_v and_o make_v abominable_a by_o sin_n yet_o there_o remain_v this_o remedy_n against_o the_o same_o that_o all_o our_o filthiness_n be_v wash_v away_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o god_n son_n and_o his_o righteousness_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o thus_o clothe_v in_o his_o garment_n be_v acceptable_a to_o our_o good_a god_n why_o because_o say_v he_o we_o have_v a_o perfect_a and_o more_o than_o 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his_o garment_n we_o be_v acceptable_a to_o our_o good_a god_n why_o because_o we_o have_v more_o than_o a_o angelical_a righteousness_n in_o we_o neither_o be_v this_o perfect_a righteousness_n idle_o in_o we_o but_o make_v we_o as_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o as_o it_o 6._o calvin_n upon_o job_n 15._o 15_o 6._o be_v righteous_a in_o itself_o as_o calvin_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o next_o sermon_n upon_o the_o same_o place_n of_o job_n plain_o testify_v say_v herein_o we_o have_v to_o consider_v god_n great_a goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o clothing_n we_o with_o a_o righteousness_n that_o surmount_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o angel_n we_o be_v as_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a sinner_n as_o can_v be_v viz._n in_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n and_o yet_o notwitâ—_n stand_v god_n make_v we_o mark_n how_o he_o say_v not_o make_v christ_n only_o for_o we_o but_o make_v we_o righteous_a after_o a_o more_o excellent_a and_o precious_a manner_n 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be_v his_o sin_n and_o his_o death_n be_v i_o because_o he_o be_v unite_v and_o join_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o unto_o he_o for_o we_o be_v so_o unite_v together_o by_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v become_v one_o flesh_n and_o one_o bone_n for_o so_o say_v the_o apople_n ephes_n 5._o we_o be_v member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n of_o his_o 5._o ephes_n 5._o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n so_o that_o this_o faith_n do_v couple_n christ_n and_o i_o more_o near_o together_o than_o the_o husband_n be_v couple_v unto_o his_o wife_n the_o four_o excellent_a benefit_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v adoption_n 4._o adoption_n our_o most_o glorious_a adoption_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v the_o true_a son_n and_o daughter_n of_o the_o live_a god_n therefore_o do_v s._n john_n say_v as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o namely_o to_o justify_v they_o by_o his_o blood_n and_o death_n 1â—_n joh._n â—_o 1â—_n to_o they_o he_o give_v the_o prerogative_n or_o dignity_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n as_o very_o and_o true_o as_o ever_o they_o be_v the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o their_o natural_a parent_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n testify_v that_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o under_o the_o law_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n and_o because_o we_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n into_o our_o heart_n to_o cry_v abba_n father_n gal._n 4._o 5_o 9_o also_o s._n john_n cry_v out_o in_o admiration_n 6._o gal_n 4._o 5._o 6._o of_o this_o great_a dignity_n say_v behold_v what_o love_n the_o father_n have_v show_v towards_o we_o that_o we_o thing_n of_o nothing_o psal_n 144._o 4._o shall_v be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o 4._o psalm_n 144_o 4._o now_o be_v we_o the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o it_o be_v not_o make_v manifest_a what_o we_o shall_v be_v but_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o that_o be_v the_o son_n shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 1._o 2._o 2._o 1_o joh_n 3._o 1._o 2._o yea_o we_o be_v so_o true_o make_v the_o child_n of_o god_n that_o we_o be_v become_v also_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n so_o say_v the_o apostle_n tit._n 3._o 7._o we_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o free_a grace_n 7._o tiâ—_n 3._o 7._o be_v make_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o again_o rom._n 8._o if_o we_o be_v child_n we_o be_v also_o heir_n 8._o rom._n 8._o even_o the_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o fellow_n or_o joynt-heire_n with_o christ_n but_o neither_o be_v this_o high_a benefit_n confer_v upon_o we_o except_o we_o be_v first_o justify_v that_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a by_o his_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o say_n of_o a_o learned_a dispenser_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v this_o if_o we_o be_v son_n then_o be_v we_o justify_v in_o god_n sight_n free_v from_o sin_n and_o endue_v with_o righteousness_n &_o so_o full_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n see_v the_o lord_n infinite_a in_o justice_n will_v never_o admit_v any_o into_o such_o a_o high_a degree_n of_o favour_n who_o be_v yet_o pollute_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o destitute_a 7._o nemo_fw-la sit_fw-la hâ—râ—s_fw-la sautis_fw-la â—teâ—nae_fw-la 〈◊〉_d sitâ—u_fw-la 〈◊〉_d fide_fw-la pic._n in_o heb._n 11._o 7._o of_o righteousness_n whereunto_o agreeable_a be_v also_o that_o say_n of_o piscaâ—oâ—_fw-la nemo_fw-la fit_a haeres_fw-la etc._n etc._n no_o man_n be_v make_v a_o heir_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n but_o first_o he_o be_v make_v just_a and_o righteous_a by_o faith_n thus_o god_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o free_a justification_n have_v deliur_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n have_v make_v we_o meet_v to_o be_v prataker_n of_o the_o inheritance_n
with_o self-deceiving_a and_o appear_a zeal_n of_o god_n as_o s._n paul_n testify_v say_v i_o bear_v they_o record_v they_o have_v the_o zeal_n of_o god_n why_o what_o be_v the_o zeal_n of_o god_n which_o they_o have_v that_o be_v first_o for_o matter_n not_o follow_v now_o as_o in_o ancient_a time_n their_o own_o invention_n and_o false_a worship_n of_o gross_a idolatry_n but_o now_o zealous_o follow_v the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n even_o the_o work_n of_o god_n own_o law_n rom._n 9_o 31._o 32._o and_o second_o for_o end_n 32._o rom._n 9_o 31_o 32._o aim_v at_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n why_o what_o be_v more_o to_o be_v desire_v yes_o but_o it_o be_v not_o according_a to_o knowledge_n why_o but_o they_o want_v no_o knowledge_n as_o we_o may_v see_v grant_v by_o paul_n himself_o rom._n 2._o 17._o to_o 20._o and_o rom._n 4._o rom._n 2._o 17._o to_o 20._o and_o 9_o 4._o 9_o 4._o for_o they_o know_v the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o how_o often_o any_o word_n of_o moment_n be_v repeat_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o genesis_n to_o the_o end_n of_o malachy_n true_o but_o yet_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o one_o main_a point_n by_o which_o knowledge_n justification_n the_o heart_n and_o life_n of_o all_o knowledge_n they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o all_o for_o they_o only_o know_v not_o free_a justification_n which_o be_v the_o form_n soul_n heart_n and_o life_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n because_o that_o alone_o give_v both_o unto_o god_n and_o unto_o christ_n their_o full_a glory_n for_o so_o it_o follow_v in_o paul_n for_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n do_v go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n for_o because_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n dare_v not_o think_v righteousness_n the_o ground_n of_o the_o establish_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n of_o any_o fellowship_n and_o communion_n with_o god_n without_o a_o righteousness_n therefore_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n free_o and_o 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favour_n of_o god_n towards_o they_o hence_o flow_v the_o superstitious_a invention_n of_o popery_n hence_o come_v the_o rash_a zeal_n of_o the_o brownist_n hence_o come_v the_o blind_a holiness_n of_o familist_n hence_o come_v the_o paint_a zeal_n and_o holiness_n of_o anabaptist_n little_o differ_v in_o truth_n from_o papist_n they_o do_v so_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n of_o holy_a duty_n and_o work_n but_o that_o encroach_a and_o return_v near_o to_o judaisme_n they_o keep_v themselves_o close_o as_o they_o think_v to_o the_o moral_a law_n of_o perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o so_o likewise_o of_o all_o other_o sect_n and_o religion_n and_o of_o all_o other_o ape-saint_n and_o peacock-christians_a as_o luther_n true_o call_v they_o whatsoever_o be_v ignorant_a of_o free_a justification_n but_o when_o they_o come_v by_o true_a faith_n to_o see_v right_o into_o free_a justification_n how_o utter_o their_o sin_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n be_v free_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n and_o how_o perfect_o and_o complete_o holy_a and_o righteous_a they_o be_v make_v free_o without_o work_n and_o what_o a_o full_a entrance_n there_o be_v hereby_o into_o the_o full_a favour_n of_o god_n peace_n and_o joy_n of_o conscience_n and_o to_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o glorious_a benefit_n of_o the_o gospel_n then_o they_o begin_v to_o say_v here_o be_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o whither_o shall_v we_o go_v then_o they_o begin_v to_o see_v that_o god_n have_v place_v they_o in_o their_o vocation_n for_o they_o thereby_o to_o practice_v and_o testify_v their_o thankfulness_n for_o those_o free-given_a benefit_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o do_v make_v they_o so_o complete_a before_o god_n and_o therefore_o they_o care_v for_o nothing_o but_o to_o keep_v themselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o their_o vocation_n and_o to_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o same_o faithful_o and_o zealous_o to_o god_n glory_n in_o benefit_v their_o neighbour_n and_o thus_o they_o serve_v god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n of_o faith_n when_o all_o the_o world_n run_v awhoring_a after_o their_o own_o invention_n both_o of_o false-supposed_a true_a worship_n and_o also_o of_o do_v their_o vocation_n in_o a_o false_a manner_n and_o therefore_o do_v luther_n true_o say_v thus_o of_o this_o powerful_a operation_n and_o effect_n 20._o luth._o in_o gal._n 2._o 20._o of_o free_a justification_n wherefore_o i_o say_v as_o i_o have_v oftentimes_o say_v that_o there_o be_v no_o remedy_n against_o sect_n or_o power_n to_o resist_v sect_n the_o only_a remedy_n against_o all_o sect_n they_o but_o this_o only_a article_n of_o christian_a righteousness_n if_o we_o lose_v this_o article_n it_o be_v impossible_a for_o we_o to_o withstand_v any_o error_n or_o sect_n as_o we_o may_v see_v at_o this_o day_n in_o the_o fantastical_a spirit_n the_o anabaptist_n and_o such_o like_a who_o be_v fall_v away_o from_o this_o article_n of_o free_a justification_n will_v never_o cease_v to_o fall_v err_v and_o seduce_v other_o until_o they_o come_v to_o the_o fullness_n of_o all_o iniquity_n except_o they_o be_v reduce_v home_o to_o rest_v only_o in_o free_a justification_n for_o while_o this_o doctrine_n pacify_v and_o quiet_v 16._o luth._o in_o verse_n 16._o the_o conscience_n remain_v pure_a and_o uncorrupt_a christian_n be_v make_v judge_n over_o all_o kind_n of_o doctrine_n work-monger_n idem_fw-la in_o chap._n 1._o 4._o the_o danger_n of_o work-monger_n whereby_o a_o light_n be_v open_v and_o a_o sound_a judgement_n be_v give_v unto_o we_o so_o as_o we_o may_v most_o certain_o and_o free_o judge_v of_o all_o kind_n of_o life_n whereby_o we_o easy_o discern_v all_o such_o sect_n as_o trust_v rely_v and_o hang_v upon_o their_o work_n to_o be_v wicked_a and_o pernicious_a whereby_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n wrath_n against_o sin_n and_o christ_n work_n and_o do_n be_v not_o only_o deface_v but_o also_o utter_o take_v away_o and_o our_o own_o advance_a and_o establish_v yea_o upon_o faith_n alone_o of_o free_a justification_n by_o christ_n follow_v a_o most_o certain_a knowledge_n and_o understanding_n a_o most_o joyful_a conscience_n and_o a_o true_a judgement_n of_o every_o 28._o chap._n 3._o 28._o kind_n of_o life_n and_o of_o all_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o for_o they_o which_o know_v and_o understand_v it_o can_v judge_v of_o faith_n they_o can_v discern_v a_o true_a fear_n from_o a_o false_a fear_n they_o 23._o chap._n 3._o 23._o can_v judge_v of_o all_o inward_a affection_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o discern_v all_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o if_o we_o stick_v to_o this_o anchor-hold_a of_o the_o true_a manner_n of_o free_a justification_n both_o the_o pope_n and_o satan_n shall_v be_v put_v to_o flight_n because_o where_o this_o knowledge_n of_o free-iustification_n be_v retain_v and_o this_o doctrine_n preach_v all_o heresy_n and_o sect_n be_v easy_o overthrow_v five_o the_o lay_v out_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o free_a â—â—ill_n five_o effect_v it_o root_v up_o covetousness_n the_o root_n of_o all_o â—â—ill_n justification_n work_v also_o this_o powerful_a effect_n namely_o it_o be_v the_o only_a mean_n to_o eradicate_v and_o utter_o root_v out_o that_o inbred_a original_a corruption_n call_v covetousness_n the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o the_o love_n of_o all_o vain_a pomp_n and_o earthly_a riches_n so_o deep_o root_v and_o inward_o infect_v the_o heart_n that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o seison_v with_o some_o feel_n of_o the_o worth_n of_o the_o heavenly_a riches_n the_o natural_a man_n in_o the_o dead_a faith_n be_v violent_o carry_v upon_o the_o least_o occasion_n for_o a_o little_a lucre_n not_o only_o to_o break_v all_o law_n both_o of_o god_n and_o man_n but_o also_o to_o betray_v himself_o his_o soul_n his_o
be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n rom._n 8._o 38._o 39_o thus_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o we_o be_v now_o clean_o joh._n 15._o 3._o 39_o rom._n 8._o 38_o 39_o that_o be_v which_o justifi_v we_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o 3._o joh._n 15._o 3._o christ_n be_v the_o only_a thing_n which_o bring_v we_o to_o the_o 14._o luth._o serm._n in_o joh._n 14._o father_n and_o as_o the_o joyful_a knowledge_n of_o justification_n do_v neighbour_n justification_n enlarge_v the_o heart_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n thus_o enlarge_v the_o heart_n to_o god-ward_o so_o do_v it_o also_o enlarge_v the_o heart_n with_o true_a love_n and_o willing_a and_o ready_a practice_n do_v of_o all_o duty_n of_o love_n to_o man-ward_n not_o draw_v thereto_o with_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o law_n or_o hireling-like_a with_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o profit_n but_o cheerful_o and_o free_o for_o when_o i_o believe_v this_o undoubted_o christ_n luth._o serm_n of_o nativity_n of_o christ_n that_o christ_n blood_n and_o righteousness_n have_v free_o make_v i_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a so_o enrich_v i_o with_o all_o the_o riches_n of_o christ_n bestow_v upon_o i_o whatsoever_o he_o have_v whereby_o i_o want_v nothing_o i_o burst_v forth_o and_o say_v if_o god_n show_v unto_o i_o so_o great_a benefit_n and_o favour_n in_o his_o belove_a son_n that_o he_o suffer_v he_o to_o bestow_v all_o thing_n upon_o i_o i_o also_o will_v do_v the_o like_a again_o and_o bestow_v all_o thing_n whereby_o i_o may_v do_v good_a to_o my_o neighbour_n and_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o i_o do_v not_o mount_v with_o my_o body_n up_o into_o heaven_n but_o i_o turn_v my_o eye_n to_o man_n and_o go_v thither_o where_o my_o neighbour_n be_v oppress_v with_o adversity_n poverty_n sickness_n sin_n or_o error_n and_o i_o help_v he_o wherein_o soever_o i_o indeed_o true_o good_a worâ—s_n indeed_o be_o able_a thus_o do_v thou_o whosoever_o thou_o be_v which_o mind_v to_o do_v true_a good_a work_n 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and_o godly_a life_n titus_n 2._o 11._o to_o 15._o rom._n 5_o and_o 6._o chapter_n three_o because_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a cause_n and_o mean_n to_o discover_v and_o suppress_v the_o romish_a antichrist_n popery_n arminian_o brownist_n anabaptist_n familist_n and_o all_o other_o superstition_n sect_n error_n and_o schism_n out_o of_o the_o land_n and_o to_o establish_v unity_n peace_n and_o concord_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n and_o of_o assurance_n of_o free_a salvation_n and_o make_v every_o man_n to_o keep_v in_o a_o lawful_a vocation_n and_o to_o do_v it_o profitable_o in_o love_n galat._n 5._o 13._o four_o to_o direct_v minister_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o go_v with_o a_o right_a foot_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n galat._n 2._o 14._o in_o sound_n preach_v and_o pure_a declare_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n by_o true_a faith_n of_o free_a justification_n because_o say_v the_o establish_a doctrine_n of_o our_o church_n sincere_a preacher_n ever_o be_v and_o 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religion_n tend_v to_o peace_n and_o to_o the_o reduce_n of_o popish_a arminian_o and_o anabaptisticall_a minister_n and_o people_n to_o the_o true_a save_a faith_n and_o to_o the_o establish_a protestant_n doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n of_o england_n by_o the_o godly_a authority_n and_o public_a consent_n of_o parliament_n to_o be_v faithful_o teach_v and_o diligent_o observe_v and_o keep_v of_o all_o the_o subject_n for_o the_o quiet_v of_o their_o conscience_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o their_o free_a salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o for_o the_o suppress_n of_o the_o romish_a antichrist_n in_o all_o superstition_n error_n sect_n and_o schism_n for_o the_o beat_n down_o of_o sin_n and_o all_o viciousness_n of_o life_n out_o of_o the_o land_n for_o the_o maintain_n and_o keep_v of_o peace_n and_o unity_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o religion_n by_o the_o pure_a preach_n of_o the_o law_n and_o of_o the_o gospel_n as_o follow_v in_o these_o five_o point_n
or_o position_n first_o the_o horrible_a filthiness_n of_o sin_n be_v such_o to_o god_n infinite_a pure_a and_o righteous_a nature_n and_o so_o defile_v a_o man_n before_o god_n mark_n 7._o 20._o that_o god_n can_v but_o abhoâ—â—e_v â—urse_n and_o deâ—est_v the_o creature_n that_o have_v any_o sin_n in_o his_o sight_n as_o these_o and_o such_o like_a scripture_n teach_v deut._n 27._o 26._o 2_o pet._n 2._o 4._o rom._n 5._o 12._o hab._n 1._o 13._o job_n 15._o 15._o 16._o and_o this_o true_a meaning_n of_o the_o law_n and_o right_a understanding_n thereof_o this_o reveal_n the_o infinite_a pure_a and_o righteous_a nature_n of_o god_n and_o the_o horrible_a filthiness_n of_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v diligent_o teach_v and_o continual_o preach_v of_o all_o faithful_a minister_n in_o every_o mix_a congregation_n esay_n 58._o 1._o 2._o second_o that_o the_o best_a good_a work_n of_o the_o most_o sanctify_a child_n of_o god_n as_o they_o though_o move_v thereunto_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v they_o be_v sin_n because_o of_o their_o original_a corruption_n and_o by_o break_v the_o ten_o commandment_n in_o they_o &_o thereby_o they_o be_v so_o slay_v that_o be_v true_o humble_v by_o feel_v themselves_o and_o all_o their_o best_a work_n to_o be_v so_o shut_v up_o under_o sin_n that_o they_o daily_o bewail_v that_o they_o can_v perform_v no_o obedience_n nor_o do_v any_o good_a work_n before_o god_n in_o any_o of_o all_o his_o commandment_n as_o these_o and_o such_o like_a scripture_n teach_v rom._n 7._o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14_o 18._o 24._o galat._n 3._o 22._o rom._n 4_o 5._o phil._n 3._o 8._o 4._o esay_n 64._o 6._o three_o that_o the_o only_a remedy_n to_o heal_v this_o our_o woeful_a misery_n by_o sin_n thus_o see_v and_o feel_v to_o hang_v fast_o upon_o we_o in_o this_o life_n this_o only_a remedy_n be_v free_a justification_n whereby_o god_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o son_n perfect_a righteousness_n esay_n 61._o 10._o that_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v utter_o abolish_v 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religious_a work_n be_v perfect_o pure_a and_o clean_a in_o god_n sight_n act_v 15._o 8_o 9_o titus_n 1._o 15._o and_o do_v full_o please_v satisfy_v and_o content_a god_n because_o we_o be_v fulfiller_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n in_o his_o fight_n for_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v thus_o free_o fulfil_v in_o we_o rom._n 8._o 4._o thus_o by_o christ_n stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v esay_n 53._o 5._o thus_o god_n forgive_a all_o our_o sin_n be_v ever_o well_o please_v and_o at_o perfect_a peace_n with_o we_o for_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n rom._n 5._o 1._o and_o be_v free_o make_v and_o adopt_v the_o son_n and_o the_o daughter_n of_o the_o live_a god_n rom._n 9_o 26._o and_o thus_o be_v true_o bless_v rom._n 4._o 6._o for_o as_o many_o as_o be_v of_o faith_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v bless_v with_o faithful_a abraham_n galat._n 3._o 8_o 9_o and_o shall_v be_v certain_o glorify_v for_o who_o god_n justifi_v they_o also_o he_o glorifi_v rom._n 8._o 30._o and_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o perfect_o by_o christ_n stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v esay_n 53._o 5._o and_o all_o this_o protestant_a doctrine_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o these_o two_o part_n of_o the_o same_o be_v clear_o and_o abundant_o teach_v by_o these_o and_o such_o like_a scripture_n esay_n 43._o 25._o esay_n 44._o 22._o 23._o john_n 1._o 29._o heb._n 1._o 3._o heb._n 9_o 13._o 14._o 26._o 1_o john_n 1._o 7._o revel_v 1_o 5_o 6._o dan._n 9_o 24._o rom._n 3._o 21_o 22._o ephes_n 5._o 26_o 27._o rom._n 5._o 17_o 18_o 19_o 21._o revel_v 3._o 18._o colos_n 1._o 22_o 23._o rom._n 8._o 4._o colos_n 2._o 10._o heb._n 10._o 14._o rom._n 9_o 30._o esay_n 61._o 10._o phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o tit._n 1._o 15._o heb._n 11._o 4._o four_o that_o this_o true_a faith_n of_o free_a justification_n contrary_a to_o the_o judgement_n of_o popish_a and_o carnal_a reason_n unseparable_o bring_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o dwell_v in_o people_n galat._n 3._o 2._o act_n 10._o 44._o act_n 13._o 38_o 39_o 52._o which_o holy_a ghost_n infallible_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o true_a love_n galat._n 5._o 6._o and_o make_v the_o true_a believer_n in_o right_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o in_o true_a thankfulness_n to_o break_v off_o from_o sin_n and_o to_o mortify_v by_o true_a repentance_n their_o former_a profane_a life_n and_o ungodly_a conversation_n and_o bring_v forth_o a_o declarative_a obedience_n righteousness_n and_o readiness_n to_o every_o good_a work_n now_o make_v good_a work_n indeed_o free_o by_o free_a justification_n and_o so_o bring_v forth_o a_o sincere_a and_o though_o a_o unperfect_a yet_o a_o free_a and_o cheerful_a walk_v in_o and_o keep_v of_o all_o god_n will_v and_o commandment_n declarative_o to_o manward_n which_o be_v true_a sanctification_n and_o thus_o be_v the_o law_n not_o destroy_v by_o free_a justification_n but_o establish_v rom._n 3._o 21._o and_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o true_a believer_n and_o they_o be_v fulfiller_n and_o keeper_n of_o the_o law_n two_o manner_n of_o way_n first_o perfect_o make_v their_o heart_n perfect_o righteous_a free_o to_o the_o full_a content_n and_o satisfy_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v say_v before_o of_o free_a justification_n as_o these_o and_o such_o like_a scripture_n teach_v rom._n 10._o 4_o 5_o 6_o 10._o act_n 15._o 8_o 9_o heb_fw-mi 8._o 10._o second_o it_o be_v write_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o they_o be_v fulfiller_n and_o keeper_n of_o the_o law_n inchoative_o active_o and_o declarative_o to_o manward_n by_o love_n and_o true_a sanctification_n as_o these_o scripture_n teach_v galat._n 5._o 13_o 14._o rom._n 13._o 8_o 9_o 10._o yea_o this_o true_a faith_n of_o free_a justification_n deep_o true_o and_o sound_o learn_v be_v a_o thing_n of_o perfect_a virtue_n and_o wonderful_a operation_n strength_n and_o power_n to_o bring_v forth_o all_o good_a motion_n inward_o and_o all_o good_a work_n out_o ward_o or_o else_o it_o be_v not_o the_o true_a lively_a justify_v faith_n but_o the_o blind_a dead_a faith_n that_o leave_v man_n in_o sin_n death_n and_o double_a damnation_n as_o these_o and_o such_o like_a scripture_n teach_v rom._n 5._o and_o 6._o whole_a chapter_n teach_v titus_n 2._o 11._o to_o 15._o 1_o john_n 3._o 3._o to_o 10._o ephes_n 2._o 10._o ephes_n 4_o 5_o 6_o whole_a chapter_n rom._n 12_o 13_o 14_o 15_o whole_a chapter_n james_n 2._o 14._o 17._o to_o 26._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 9_o 5._o that_o all_o such_o minister_n as_o do_v not_o diligent_o teach_v and_o cause_n people_n diligent_o to_o observe_v and_o keep_v this_o establish_v true_a protestant_n doctrine_n but_o do_v deny_v sophisticate_a and_o wrangle_v against_o the_o same_o must_v needs_o be_v like_o the_o false_a brethren_n among_o the_o galathian_o in_o the_o dead_a faith_n dote_v about_o question_n and_o make_v controversy_n about_o the_o law_n and_o work_n and_o can_v but_o seduce_v the_o people_n from_o christ_n that_o be_v from_o the_o simplicity_n of_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o depend_v and_o hang_v for_o assurance_n of_o their_o salvation_n upon_o the_o law_n and_o work_n and_o can_v but_o be_v troubler_n of_o the_o church_n gal._n 1._o 7._o and_o of_o people_n conscience_n distract_n they_o into_o popery_n arminianism_n anabaptism_n familisme_n brownism_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o sect_n and_o schism_n about_o work_n because_o by_o a_o carnal_a understanding_n of_o free_a justification_n they_o can_v but_o rest_v in_o the_o light_n of_o reason_n moral_a virtue_n and_o religion_n of_o nature_n describe_v rom._n 2._o 14_o 15._o varnish_v and_o deceitful_o gild_v over_o with_o the_o title_n of_o grace_n grace_n
ingenuous_o acknowledge_v my_o weakness_n herein_o this_o meditation_n i_o say_v be_v a_o effectual_a mean_n to_o apprehend_v it_o deep_o and_o deep_o and_o to_o increase_v thy_o knowledge_n and_o faith_n in_o it_o especial_o when_o thou_o feel_v thy_o conscience_n prick_v and_o trouble_v with_o sin_n will_v even_o breathe_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o life_n into_o thy_o soul_n as_o paul_n testify_v say_v receive_v you_o the_o spirit_n by_o hear_v the_o law_n or_o by_o hear_v of_o faith_n viz._n of_o free_a justification_n preach_v gal._n 3._o 2._o and_o so_o will_v be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o soul_n of_o thy_o soul_n to_o revive_v thou_o to_o eternal_a life_n yea_o thou_o shall_v feel_v that_o thy_o often_o meditate_v in_o this_o heavenly_a gift_n like_a naaman_n seventimes_o wash_v of_o himself_o in_o the_o river_n jordane_n will_v assure_v thou_o clear_a and_o clear_a that_o all_o the_o spiritual_a leprosy_n of_o thy_o sin_n be_v wash_v away_o clean_o out_o of_o god_n sight_n by_o which_o renew_v as_o it_o be_v thy_o baptism_n thou_o may_v be_v anew_o strengthen_v with_o the_o spiritual_a inward_a seal_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n ps_n 51._o 7_o 8._o neither_o let_v thy_o unworthiness_n of_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n deter_v thou_o from_o take_v it_o because_o it_o be_v give_v thou_o free_o i_o say_v free_o that_o be_v god_n respect_v no_o worthiness_n in_o thou_o to_o deserve_v it_o nor_o no_o unworthiness_n in_o thou_o to_o hinder_v thy_o free_a take_n of_o it_o but_o only_o pity_v thy_o misery_n do_v give_v it_o thou_o free_o to_o this_o end_n to_o declare_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o to_o heal_v free_o all_o thy_o unworthiness_n and_o to_o make_v thou_o free_o worthy_a of_o all_o the_o other_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n of_o god_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a thus_o christian_n reader_n if_o christianly_o pass_v by_o all_o my_o weakness_n in_o handle_v this_o glorious_a free_a benefit_n yet_o if_o thou_o shall_v here_o find_v that_o the_o learned_a writer_n collect_v have_v say_v some_o thing_n that_o may_v edify_v thou_o in_o thy_o most_o holy_a faith_n then_o shall_v i_o be_v well_o content_a and_o full_o satisfy_v commend_v thou_o to_o god_n and_o to_o the_o word_n of_o his_o grace_n which_o be_v able_a to_o build_v further_o i_o with_o all_o my_o poor_a endeavour_n do_v whole_o rest_v thou_o in_o true_a christian_a affection_n john_n eton_n the_o content_n of_o this_o treatise_n according_a to_o the_o order_n of_o the_o chapter_n chap._n i._n of_o the_o necessity_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o of_o the_o right_n and_o joyful_a knowledge_n thereof_o show_v 1_o because_o of_o god_n extreme_a hatred_n of_o sin_n 2_o because_o justification_n be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n 3._o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o church_n both_o before_o and_o since_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n 4_o the_o strong_a arm_n against_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n pag._n 2._o 3._o &_o infra_fw-la chap._n ii_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o free_a justification_n as_o 1_o what_o it_o be_v pag._n 7_o 2_o who_o be_v capable_a of_o this_o glorious_a benefit_n ibid._n 3_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v upon_o we_o pag._n 20_o three_o main_a thing_n reveal_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n concern_v sin_n pag._n 8._o &_o infra_fw-la a_o pithy_a open_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n pag._n 11_o a_o fivefold_a punishment_n belong_v to_o the_o least_o sin_n pag._n 17_o that_o we_o be_v two_o manner_n of_o way_n make_v righteous_a p._n 22_o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o justification_n as_o 1_o of_o the_o first_o part_n p._n 24_o 2_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o first_o part_n describe_v by_o six_o emphatical_a scripture_n phrase_n express_v the_o same_o where_o the_o say_v text_n be_v open_v and_o explain_v p._n 29_o chap._n four_o objection_n against_o this_o first_o part_n of_o justification_n especial_o against_o the_o five_o emphatical_a scripture_n phrase_n express_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o first_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n answer_v and_o the_o faith_n thereof_o describe_v and_o clear_v pag_n 43_o 1_o the_o distinction_n and_o difference_n of_o the_o objector_n be_v to_o be_v mark_v ibid._n 2_o their_o objection_n from_o place_n of_o scripture_n be_v answer_v as_o first_o sin_z we_o have_v in_o we_o 1_o joh._n 1._o 8._o and_o who_o can_v say_v his_o hart_n be_v pure_a for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o jam._n 3._o 2._o ergo_fw-la god_n who_o be_v almighty_a and_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_n see_v they_o in_o we_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v hide_v out_o of_o his_o sight_n pag._n 47_o second_o he_o that_o make_v the_o eye_n shall_v not_o he_o see_v psal_n 94._o p._n 52_o 3_o god_n know_v the_o sin_n of_o he_o justify_v child_n infinite_o more_o perfect_o than_o they_o themselves_o do_v as_o you_o yourself_o confess_v ergo_fw-la he_o see_v they_o in_o they_o because_o know_v and_o see_v be_v all_o one_o in_o god_n all_o which_o place_n be_v full_o discuss_v and_o clear_v two_o reason_n show_v how_o know_v and_o see_v in_o god_n may_v be_v say_v to_o differ_v p._n 68_o how_o god_n know_v the_o sin_n of_o his_o child_n and_o of_o reprobate_n p._n 71_o chap._n v._o wherein_o other_o scripture_n object_v be_v clear_v and_o answer_v as_o 1_o that_o all_o thing_n be_v open_a and_o naked_a to_o god_n eye_n etc._n etc._n heb._n 4._o 13._o p._n 73_o 2_o god_n know_v our_o sit_v down_o and_o rise_v up_o and_o understand_v all_o our_o thought_n psal_n 139._o p._n 76_o 3_o against_o thou_o have_v i_o sin_v and_o do_v evil_a in_o thy_o sight_n psal_n 51._o 4._o p._n 80_o paul_n complain_v of_o sin_n and_o say_v o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o etc._n etc._n ergo._n p._n 87_o 5_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n 1_o joh_n 3._o 20._o p._n 88_o 6_o god_n see_v sin_n in_o the_o justify_v church_n of_o corinth_n and_o punish_v they_o for_o the_o same_o 1_o cor._n 11._o and_o also_o in_o divers_a of_o the_o church_n of_o asia_n revel_v 2._o &_o 3_o ergo_fw-la the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n see_v no_o sin_n in_o they_o p._n 92_o 7_o paul_n have_v remnant_n of_o sin_n in_o he_o and_o pray_v thrice_o against_o the_o same_o that_o it_o may_v depart_v from_o he_o 2_o cor._n 12._o 7_o 8._o ergo_fw-la the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o make_v by_o justification_n so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n see_v none_o in_o they_o p._n 84_o the_o main_a essential_a difference_n between_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n p_o 83_o how_o the_o justification_n of_o a_o church_n and_o of_o a_o particular_a man_n be_v different_a p._n 92_o chap._n vi_o wherein_o be_v contain_v a_o answer_n to_o the_o second_o rank_n of_o objection_n of_o such_o example_n of_o david_n and_o other_o as_o be_v justify_v person_n and_o yet_o god_n see_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o sin_n in_o they_o and_o correct_v &_o punish_v some_o of_o they_o for_o the_o same_o p._n 97_o a_o distinction_n between_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n the_o time_n of_o joh._n baptist_n and_o the_o time_n of_o christ_n death_n upon_o the_o cross_n p._n 98._o &_o infra_fw-la two_o reason_n why_o sin_n be_v not_o punish_v in_o john_n baptist_n time_n p._n 104_o a_o threefold_a prerogative_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n p._n 110_o chap._n vii_o contain_v answer_n to_o the_o three_o rank_n of_o objection_n express_v certain_a reason_n prove_v that_o the_o justify_v child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n see_v no_o sin_n in_o they_o as_o 1_o god_n do_v correct_v with_o cross_n and_o affliction_n yea_o and_o punish_v his_o justify_v child_n for_o sin_n ergo_fw-la p._n 120_o where_o be_v discuss_v two_o several_a sort_n of_o cross_n 1._o legal_a 2._o evangelicall_n p._n 121._o &_o deinceps_fw-la together_o with_o the_o use_n of_o evangelicall_n cross_n p._n 127_o 3_o scripture_n explain_v p._n 129_o twelve_o absurdity_n arise_v from_o the_o confound_a of_o the_o aforesaid_a cross_n p._n 135_o chap._n viii_o contain_v answer_n to_o three_o other_o object_v reason_n as_o 1_o if_o we_o be_v make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o that_o god_n see_v no_o sin_n in_o we_o what_o need_v we_o to_o pray_v daily_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n p._n 147._o 154_o 2_o
the_o judicious_a reader_n will_v make_v no_o scruple_n to_o pass_v by_o they_o the_o honeycomb_n of_o free_a justification_n by_o christ_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o mere_a authority_n of_o scripture_n and_o common_a and_o unanimous_a consent_n of_o the_o faithful_a interpreter_n and_o dispenser_n of_o god_n mystery_n upon_o the_o same_o especial_o as_o they_o express_v the_o excellency_n of_o free_a justification_n chap._n i._n of_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o joyful_a knowledge_n of_o free_a justification_n but_o now_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n make_v manifest_a without_o the_o law_n have_v witness_n of_o the_o law_n and_o of_o the_o prophet_n to_o wit_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d christ_n unto_o all_o or_o in_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o that_o believe_v rom._n 3._o 21_o 22._o here_o he_o handle_v the_o principal_a and_o chief_a point_n ibid._n tractat_fw-la principalem_fw-la locum_fw-la qui_fw-la est_fw-la de_fw-fr justitia_fw-la christiana_n item_n de_fw-fr sapientia_fw-la christiana_n seude_v gloria_fw-la christi_fw-la luth._o in_o psal_n 130_o 459._o sisalutem_fw-la querimus_fw-la quaerenda_fw-la prinâ—m_fw-la juâ—itia_fw-la est_fw-la etc._n etc._n calv._n in_o rom._n 1._o 17._o &_o marlor_n ibid._n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v concern_v christian_a righteousness_n or_o concern_v christian_a wisdom_n or_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n for_o if_o we_o seek_v at_o god_n hand_n for_o salvation_n that_o be_v for_o life_n we_o must_v first_o seek_v for_o righteousness_n by_o the_o which_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n we_o be_v thus_o in_o his_o favour_n do_v obtain_v life_n for_o that_o we_o may_v be_v belove_v of_o god_n we_o must_v first_o of_o necessity_n be_v righteous_a see_v he_o hate_v unrighteousness_n for_o whereas_o the_o gospel_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o power_n of_o ibid._n prius_fw-la justos_fw-la esse_fw-la necesse_fw-la est_fw-la calâ—_n &_o marlor_n ibid._n god_n unto_o salvation_n even_o therefore_o because_o it_o reveal_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n we_o must_v therein_o mark_v the_o 17._o sclater_n upon_o the_o roman_a cap._n 1._o 17._o necessity_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n such_o a_o necessary_a antecedence_n there_o be_v of_o righteousness_n as_o that_o without_o it_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n to_o be_v save_v god_n justice_n incline_v he_o to_o punish_v his_o purity_n to_o hate_v all_o unrighteousness_n for_o god_n be_v of_o pure_a eye_n and_o can_v see_v evil_a he_o can_v behold_v wickedness_n but_o he_o must_v needs_o destroy_v the_o sin_n or_o the_o sinner_n habak_v 1._o 13._o 12._o habak_v 1._o 13._o calv_n in_o galat._n cap._n 2._o ver_fw-la 16._o sermo_fw-la 12._o because_o god_n be_v the_o sovereign_a righteousness_n he_o must_v needs_o hate_v we_o whilst_o he_o see_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n then_o stand_v it_o in_o hand_n for_o we_o to_o be_v make_v righteous_a before_o we_o can_v be_v in_o god_n favour_n yea_o i_o add_v further_o that_o it_o must_v be_v with_o such_o a_o righteousness_n so_o complete_o ibid._n sclater_n ibid._n perfect_a as_o that_o it_o may_v endure_v the_o strict_a censure_n of_o god_n justice_n galath_n 3._o 10._o 10._o gal._n 3._o 10._o now_o than_o the_o exhortation_n of_o our_o saviour_n easy_o ibid._n sclater_n ibid._n follow_v that_o we_o shall_v therefore_o first_o and_o principal_o above_o all_o thing_n seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n math._n 6._o 33._o such_o a_o righteousness_n as_o may_v stand_v before_o god_n and_o endure_v the_o trial_n of_o his_o justice_n there_o be_v a_o remnant_n of_o this_o principle_n even_o in_o nature_n if_o it_o be_v not_o too_o far_o degenerate_a that_o it_o be_v righteousness_n whereby_o god_n favour_n and_o kingdom_n must_v be_v obtain_v and_o therefore_o the_o very_a gentile_n by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n have_v perform_v some_o both_o religious_a office_n towards_o god_n and_o civil_a duty_n to_o man_n as_o it_o be_v to_o win_v and_o procure_v god_n favour_n thereby_o but_o what_o this_o righteousness_n be_v and_o how_o to_o be_v find_v here_o nature_n show_v her_o blindness_n and_o vanish_v away_o in_o vain_a confidence_n of_o selfe-righteousnesse_n and_o civil_a honesty_n of_o which_o notwithstanding_o our_o saviour_n pronounce_v that_o it_o be_v utter_o unavaileable_a to_o god_n kingdom_n marlor_n phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o haec_fw-la summa_fw-la evangelii_n haeâ—_n summa_fw-la est_fw-la omnium_fw-la beneficiorum_fw-la christi_fw-la calv_n rom._n chap_v 1._o 17._o marlor_n mat._n 5._o 20._o and_o paul_n that_o have_v as_o much_o of_o it_o as_o any_o count_v it_o but_o dung_n and_o dross_n in_o comparison_n philip._n 3._o 8_o 9_o therefore_o be_v justification_n the_o very_a sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n yea_o this_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n for_o with_o they_o that_o be_v make_v righteous_a and_o reconcile_v god_n be_v present_a he_o endue_v they_o with_o new_a 130._o tractat_fw-la ergo_fw-la pricinpalem_fw-la â—â—il_fw-la nostre_fw-fr salutis_fw-la justificationem_fw-la scilicet_fw-la cvius_fw-la pura_fw-la cognitio_fw-la sola_fw-la ecclesiam_fw-la seruat_fw-la luth._o in_o psal_n 130._o est_fw-la sol_fw-la illuminans_fw-la ecclesiam_fw-la paradisus_fw-la seu_fw-la caâ—um_fw-la gratiae_fw-la luth._o ibid._n e_o contra_fw-la cum_fw-la hac_fw-la etc._n etc._n simulamittiâ—ur_fw-la christus_fw-la etc._n etc._n ibid._n eoni_n igitur_fw-la pastoris_fw-la est_fw-la etc._n etc._n lut._n in_o psa_n 130._o light_n and_o with_o eternal_a life_n he_o hear_v they_o he_o defend_v they_o in_o all_o their_o trouble_n therefore_o he_o handle_v here_o the_o principal_a and_o chief_a point_n of_o our_o salvation_n namely_o justification_n the_o pure_a knowledge_n whereof_o alone_o save_v the_o church_n for_o it_o be_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o of_o life_n for_o which_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o sun_n enlighten_v the_o church_n it_o be_v the_o paradise_n or_o rather_o heaven_n of_o grace_n on_o the_o contrary_a when_o this_o knowledge_n of_o justification_n be_v lose_v together_o with_o it_o be_v lose_v christ_n and_o life_n and_o the_o church_n neither_o any_o judgement_n of_o doctrine_n or_o of_o spirit_n be_v leave_v but_o darkness_n and_o blindness_n possess_v all_o thing_n therefore_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o good_a pastor_n that_o he_o suffer_v not_o himself_o to_o be_v draw_v away_o with_o any_o disputation_n from_o the_o daily_a and_o continual_a handle_n of_o this_o point_n for_o unless_o the_o special_a grace_n of_o christ_n do_v help_n 7._o mr._n fox_n preface_n before_o luther_n upon_o the_o galathian_n sect._n 7._o hard_o â—t_a be_v to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n to_o comprehend_v this_o mystical_a and_o joyful_a doctrine_n of_o justification_n so_o strange_a it_o be_v to_o carnal_a reason_n so_o dark_a to_o the_o world_n so_o many_o enemy_n it_o have_v that_o except_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n from_o above_o do_v reveal_v it_o learning_n can_v reach_v it_o wisdom_n be_v offend_v nature_n be_v astonish_v devil_n do_v not_o know_v it_o man_n do_v persecute_v it_o brief_o as_o there_o be_v no_o way_n to_o life_n so_o easy_a so_o there_o be_v none_o so_o hard_o easy_a to_o who_o it_o be_v give_v from_o above_o hard_o to_o the_o carnal_a sense_n not_o yet_o inspire_v the_o ignorance_n whereof_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o the_o error_n sect_n and_o division_n in_o the_o world_n 130._o omnis_fw-la geneâ—is_fw-la tentationibus_fw-la obruuntur_fw-la any_fw-la mi_fw-mi luth._o pâ—al_n 130._o yea_o this_o point_n be_v lose_v man_n mind_n be_v overwhelm_v with_o all_o kind_n of_o temptation_n therefore_o give_v all_o diligence_n that_o you_o may_v have_v this_o principal_a point_n diligent_o know_v and_o firm_o 4_o hunc_fw-la igitur_fw-la prinâ—ipalem_fw-la locum_fw-la date_n operam_fw-la ut_fw-la diligenter_n etc._n etc._n &_o firmiter_fw-la fundatum_fw-la habeatis_fw-la luth._o psal_n 1_o 0._o verse_n 4_o ground_v neither_o let_v any_o of_o you_o be_v so_o arrogant_a that_o he_o shall_v think_v that_o he_o have_v full_o attain_v this_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a wisdom_n for_o whilst_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o reason_n be_v of_o any_o force_n we_o shall_v never_o be_v perfect_a in_o this_o knowledge_n yea_o i_o do_v therefore_o so_o much_o beat_v upon_o it_o because_o 130._o ego_fw-la ideo_fw-la saepius_fw-la eum_fw-la inculâ—o_fw-la luth._o in_o psal_n 130._o i_o know_v that_o satan_n go_v about_o nothing_o more_o than_o that_o he_o may_v take_v away_o this_o knowledge_n from_o the_o sight_n and_o mind_n of_o man_n hitherto_o principal_o tend_v all_o the_o stir_n which_o he_o raise_v up_o both_o public_o and_o private_o that_o man_n busy_v their_o head_n in_o new_a disputation_n shall_v forget_v this_o article_n for_o satan_n feel_v the_o force_n and_o power_n of_o this_o article_n for_o justification_n by_o which_o of_o unjust_a we_o be_v make_v just_a part_n homily_n of_o justification_n
be_v make_v light_n with_o the_o sunbeam_n for_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v sol_n justitiae_fw-la the_o 23._o calv._n institâ—t_n l_o b._n 3._o cap._n 11._o sect_n 23._o sun_n of_o righteousness_n malac._n 4._o 2._o do_v in_o such_o sort_n communicate_v his_o righteousness_n with_o we_o that_o after_o a_o certain_a marvellous_a manner_n he_o pour_v the_o force_n thereof_o into_o we_o so_o much_o as_o serve_v to_o satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n for_o see_v before_o the_o tribunal_n seat_n of_o god_n it_o be_v esteem_v no_o righteousness_n except_o it_o be_v the_o perfect_a and_o absolute_a obedience_n of_o the_o law_n as_o christ_n alone_o reddit_fw-la svam_fw-la juslitiam_fw-la in_o nos_fw-la transferendo_fw-la nos_fw-la juslâ—_n reddit_fw-la be_v thus_o righteous_a so_o by_o convey_v his_o righteousness_n upon_o we_o nos_fw-la justos_fw-la reddit_fw-la he_o make_v we_o righteous_a so_o that_o as_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n be_v of_o strength_n through_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n to_o strike_v health_n into_o patr._n act_n and_o monument_n upon_o patr._n the_o wound_a and_o die_a beholder_n and_o make_v they_o again_o strong_a and_o healthful_a much_o more_o be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n of_o power_n to_o strike_v righteousness_n to_o our_o soul_n and_o so_o to_o make_v we_o not_o inherent_o and_o active_o as_o the_o papist_n hold_v but_o objective_o and_o passive_o free_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o true_o and_o real_o just_a and_o righteous_a for_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o man_n adam_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n before_o they_o have_v do_v any_o evil_a work_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n christ_n be_v many_o make_v free_o righteous_a before_o they_o have_v do_v any_o good_a 15._o rom._n 5._o 15._o work_n rom._n 5._o 19_o because_o by_o his_o knowledge_n my_o righteous_a servant_n shall_v justify_v that_o be_v make_v many_o just_a and_o righteous_a for_o he_o shall_v bear_v their_o iniquity_n esay_n 53._o 11._o iâ—id_v esay_n 53._o 11._o calv._n iâ—_n esay_n iâ—id_v the_o philosopher_n give_v many_o goodly_a precept_n of_o righteousness_n but_o they_o can_v not_o bestow_v that_o righteousness_n siâ—nt_fw-la philosâ—pâ—i_fw-la multa_fw-la praeâ—lara_fw-la praecepâ—a_fw-la tradiderunt_fw-la etc._n etc._n pei_n sâ—â—justi_fw-la siâ—nt_fw-la upon_o any_o yea_o the_o law_n of_o god_n itself_o which_o contain_v the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n yet_o through_o our_o weakness_n it_o be_v unpossible_a that_o by_o it_o we_o can_v attain_v unto_o righteousness_n but_o in_o the_o school_n of_o christ_n man_n be_v not_o only_o teach_v righteousness_n but_o 3_o doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n of_o england_n in_o tâ—e_v serm_n oâ—_n justiâ—cation_n part_n 3_o by_o be_v justify_v be_v in_o very_a deed_n make_v righteous_a for_o to_o justify_v be_v that_o of_o unjust_a we_o be_v make_v just_a before_o god_n for_o so_o say_v the_o apostle_n paul_n he_o that_o believe_v in_o august_n siâ—_n enim_fw-la dicit_fw-la apostolus_fw-la etc._n etc._n exit_fw-la impio_fw-la facit_fw-la justum_fw-la august_n he_o that_o justifi_v the_o ungodly_a what_o be_v mean_v by_o justifi_v the_o ungodly_a or_o wicked_a that_o be_v which_o of_o a_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a man_n make_v he_o just_a si_fw-la justificatur_fw-la impius_fw-la ex_fw-la impio_fw-la iustùs_fw-la fit_a that_o be_v if_o a_o wicked_a man_n be_v justify_v of_o wicked_a he_o be_v make_v just_a and_o righteous_a so_o that_o the_o word_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v not_o to_o be_v take_v only_o in_o the_o judicial_a signification_n namely_o that_o 5._o zanch._n in_o eph._n 2._o 5._o god_n only_o repute_v account_v and_o pronounce_v we_o just_a and_o righteous_a and_o so_o quit_v we_o from_o all_o guilt_n and_o 20._o loco_fw-la commu_fw-la de_fw-fr â—ustificat_fw-la sect._n 13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o punishment_n only_o in_o which_o judicial_a signification_n some_o do_v bare_o rest_v but_o also_o it_o must_v be_v take_v in_o the_o natural_a and_o proper_a signification_n as_o it_o be_v make_v of_o iustùs_fw-la and_o sio_fw-la the_o force_n whereof_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o other_o like_a word_n as_o in_o albifico_n to_o make_v white_a sortifico_n to_o sortifie_v or_o make_v strong_a because_o so_o powerful_a a_o thing_n be_v the_o lord_n imputation_n of_o righteousness_n that_o it_o do_v verè_fw-la &_o reipsa_fw-la facere_fw-la nos_fw-la justos_fw-la that_o be_v true_o and_o in_o very_a righteous_a two_o manner_n of_o way_n make_v righteous_a realnesse_n make_v we_o just_a and_o righteous_a and_o that_o also_o two_o manner_n of_o way_n first_o by_o impute_v unto_o we_o his_o son_n righteousness_n he_o utter_o abolish_v from_o before_o himself_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o free_o make_v we_o passive_o just_a and_o righteous_a which_o serve_v to_o make_v we_o true_o and_o in_o very_a deed_n perfect_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o god_n own_o eye_n and_o this_o be_v call_v justification_n and_o second_o he_o renew_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n unto_o inherent_a and_o active_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o late_a be_v unperfect_a in_o this_o life_n and_o serve_v to_o approve_v we_o for_o righteous_a to_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n and_o be_v call_v sanctification_n thus_o when_o god_n have_v both_o these_o way_n verè_fw-la &_o reipsa_fw-la true_o and_o in_o very_a deed_n make_v we_o righteous_a then_o he_o repute_v account_v and_o pronounce_v and_o call_v we_o righteous_a absolve_v we_o thereby_o from_o all_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n which_o otherwise_o will_v stand_v neither_o with_o his_o perfect_a truth_n nor_o power_n nor_o wisdom_n nor_o justice_n therefore_o god_n do_v justify_v no_o wicked_a man_n but_o 7._o perk._n in_o heb._n 11._o for_o 7._o first_o make_v he_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o and_o by_o christ_n and_o then_o account_v he_o so_o because_o he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n he_o be_v break_v for_o our_o iniquity_n the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peace_n be_v upon_o he_o and_o by_o make_v we_o of_o unjust_a just_a and_o righteous_a before_o god_n thus_o by_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v esay_n 53._o 5._o 5._o esay_n 53._o 5._o thus_o be_v christ_n the_o physician_n which_o heal_v all_o our_o 2._o doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n of_o england_n in_o the_o sermon_n of_o our_o misery_n part_v 2._o disease_n thus_o be_v he_o the_o saviour_n which_o save_v his_o people_n from_o all_o their_o sin_n let_v we_o all_o then_o with_o one_o accord_n burst_v out_o with_o joyful_a voice_n and_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n praise_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n praise_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o forget_v not_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o so_o wonderful_o forgive_v all_o thy_o iniquity_n that_o of_o unjust_a make_v thou_o free_o just_a before_o god_n thus_o heal_v all_o thy_o infirmity_n for_o by_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v make_v whole_a but_o how_o perfect_o we_o be_v heal_v be_v to_o be_v see_v by_o the_o part_n of_o justification_n follow_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o justification_n and_o first_o of_o the_o first_o part_n and_o excellency_n thereof_o the_o part_n of_o justification_n be_v two_o the_o first_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v that_o whereby_o we_o be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n imputation_n so_o clothe_v with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n of_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n that_o of_o unjust_a we_o be_v make_v just_a before_o god_n have_v thereby_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o feel_v daily_o dwell_v in_o we_o so_o above_o our_o reason_n sense_n and_o feeling_n that_o it_o may_v be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o god_n power_n quite_o take_v away_o from_o before_o god_n and_o so_o utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o his_o fight_n that_o we_o have_v not_o one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n of_o sin_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n because_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n as_o these_o scripture_n follow_v do_v abundant_o testify_v in_o those_o day_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o at_o 20._o jerem_n â—0_n 20._o that_o time_n say_v the_o lord_n the_o iniquity_n of_o israel_n shall_v be_v seek_v for_o and_o there_o shall_v be_v none_o and_o the_o sin_n of_o judah_n and_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v but_o how_o come_v this_o tolli_fw-la john_n 1._o 25._o praecipuum_fw-la christi_fw-la officium_fw-la breviter_fw-la quidem_fw-la sed_fw-la dilucidè_fw-la exponit_fw-la etc._n etc._n quod_fw-la sciâ—â—câ—t_fw-la toccata_n mundi_fw-la tollens_fw-la etc._n etc._n qùioquid_fw-la est_fw-la injustitiâ—_n per_fw-la christum_fw-la tolli_fw-la to_o pass_v thus_o behold_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n hear_v he_o lay_v forth_o brief_o yet_o plain_o the_o chief_a office_n of_o christ_n namely_o that_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o his_o
imperfection_n of_o sanctification_n yet_o as_o i_o say_v before_o god_n see_v they_o all_o abolish_v out_o of_o his_o sight_n by_o his_o rejoice_v in_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n john_n 8._o 56._o 56._o joh._n 8_o 56._o whereby_o god_n be_v so_o far_o from_o see_v abraham_n to_o have_v one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n of_o sin_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n in_o his_o sight_n ephes_n 5._o 27._o colos_n 1._o 22._o that_o he_o not_o only_o do_v not_o as_o 22._o ephes_n 5._o 27._o coloss_n 1._o 22._o s._n james_n speak_v cast_v he_o in_o his_o tooth_n with_o any_o sin_n but_o also_o when_o in_o outward_a appearance_n he_o seem_v to_o lie_v in_o his_o distrust_n lie_v and_o dissemble_v &_o equivocate_a that_o his_o wife_n be_v his_o sister_n even_o than_o do_v god_n power_n out_o many_o needful_a blessing_n upon_o he_o as_o sheep_n and_o ox_n and_o he-ass_n and_o man-servant_n and_o maide-servant_n and_o shee-ass_n and_o camel_n and_o plague_v pharaoh_n and_o his_o house_n gerar._n pharaoh_n and_o the_o king_n of_o gerar._n and_o receive_v his_o prayer_n for_o the_o remove_n away_o of_o judgement_n from_o the_o king_n gerar_n when_o the_o heathen_a king_n seem_v in_o that_o action_n more_o sincere_a just_a and_o righteous_a than_o he_o because_o even_o then_o though_o mystical_o to_o we_o yet_o true_o all_o his_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n all_o his_o rise_n up_o and_o lie_v down_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o thus_o do_v god_n always_o see_v abraham_n a_o true_a abraham_n in_o who_o in_o his_o sight_n be_v no_o guile_n so_o excellent_a a_o thing_n be_v free_a justification_n but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n of_o they_o that_o be_v not_o justify_v justification_n action_n naught_o with_o out_o justification_n although_o their_o action_n be_v as_o sincere_a as_o be_v the_o king_n of_o gerar_n yet_o god_n both_o know_v and_o see_v all_o their_o rise_n up_o and_o lie_v down_o that_o be_v all_o their_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n to_o be_v like_o jeremies_n other_o basket_n of_o fig_n exceed_v bad_a their_o sincere_a thought_n and_o action_n nothing_o profit_v they_o except_o justify_v abraham_n pray_v for_o they_o because_o god_n see_v in_o all_o their_o best_a thought_n best_a word_n and_o best_a deed_n nothing_o but_o sin_n although_o in_o some_o more_o sin_n than_o in_o other_o according_a to_o that_o say_n prov._n 21._o 27._o the_o sacrifice_n or_o 27._o prov._n 21._o 27._o prayer_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abomination_n when_o he_o bring_v it_o with_o his_o good_a mind_n how_o much_o more_o when_o he_o bring_v it_o with_o a_o wicked_a mind_n and_o all_o because_o their_o sin_n be_v not_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n nor_o they_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o so_o both_o they_o and_o all_o their_o best_a seem_a 15._o luk._n 16._o 15._o very_o holy_a sincere_a good_a work_n be_v sin_n loathsome_a and_o abomination_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n as_o these_o scripture_n further_o 4._o tit._n 1._o 15._o 16._o pag._n 2._o 15._o obj._n out_o of_o psal_n 51._o 4._o prove_v tit._n 1._o 15_o 16._o hag._n 2._o 15._o luk._n 16._o 15._o the_o next_o place_n of_o scripture_n much_o stumble_v at_o be_v ps_n 51._o 4._o where_o david_n say_v against_o thou_o only_o have_v i_o sin_v and_o do_v evil_a in_o thy_o sight_n as_o also_o that_o place_n of_o scripture_n psal_n 90._o 8._o thou_o have_v set_v our_o iniquity_n before_o 8._o and_o psal_n 90._o 8._o thou_o and_o our_o secret_a sin_n in_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n ergo_fw-la the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o free_o make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n see_v no_o sin_n in_o they_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o the_o true_a cause_n of_o stumble_a answ_n at_o these_o and_o such_o like_a place_n be_v for_o want_v of_o discern_v and_o right_o distinguish_v between_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n between_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n child_n judge_v of_o themselves_o in_o their_o temptation_n according_a to_o their_o sense_n and_o feeling_n and_o their_o voice_n of_o faith_n for_o in_o the_o first_o of_o the_o foresay_a place_n david_n be_v also_o at_o that_o time_n under_o the_o schoolmastership_n of_o the_o law_n galat._n 4._o 1_o 2._o do_v plain_o pronounce_v 2._o gal._n 4._o 1._o 2._o his_o dangerous_a case_n by_o the_o law_n and_o judge_v according_a to_o his_o present_a sense_n and_o feeling_n what_o he_o be_v to_o find_v at_o god_n hand_n by_o the_o law_n in_o which_o sense_n he_o say_v in_o a_o other_o place_n i_o be_o cast_v out_o of_o thy_o sight_n 22._o psal_n 31._o 22._o and_o so_o if_o we_o judge_v according_a to_o the_o law_n it_o be_v questionless_a that_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v in_o god_n sight_n and_o as_o it_o there_o follow_v show_v plain_o that_o the_o say_n be_v legal_a god_n be_v clear_a when_o he_o judge_v we_o for_o the_o same_o to_o misery_n death_n and_o damnation_n but_o in_o the_o seven_o he_o make_v a_o flat_a antithesis_fw-la and_o opposition_n between_o this_o state_n and_o that_o there_o express_v say_v purgeme_n with_o hyssop_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v clean_o wash_v thou_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v white_a than_o snow_n and_o this_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o faith_n now_o all_o the_o question_n be_v what_o sin_n god_n see_v in_o david_n quest_n when_o he_o have_v obtain_v this_o request_n and_o be_v from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n make_v white_a than_o snow_n which_o now_o to_o we_o be_v full_o exhibit_v by_o christ_n under_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n against_o which_o we_o shall_v not_o wrangle_v but_o for_o which_o we_o shall_v now_o leap_v for_o joy_n so_o likewise_o concern_v the_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n viz._n thou_o have_v set_v our_o secret_a sin_n in_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n this_o sentence_n be_v also_o mere_o legal_a describe_v our_o answ_n misery_n in_o the_o state_n of_o nature_n and_o by_o the_o law_n and_o as_o the_o child_n of_o god_n consider_v themselves_o in_o themselves_o and_o do_v judge_n of_o themselves_o according_a to_o sense_n and_o feeling_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o faith_n and_o the_o state_n that_o they_o be_v in_o by_o faith_n for_o that_o psalm_n consist_v of_o two_o principal_a part_n in_o the_o first_o part_n to_o the_o twelve_o vers_fw-la moses_n describe_v and_o bewail_v our_o miserable_a case_n that_o all_o man_n be_v in_o by_o nature_n and_o by_o the_o law_n as_o the_o word_n in_o the_o precedent_n and_o subsequent_a verse_n do_v full_o show_v namely_o that_o we_o pine_v away_o in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o be_v consume_v in_o his_o wrath_n for_o which_o augustine_n make_v this_o say_n all_o one_o with_o that_o place_n that_o describe_v our_o lose_a state_n in_o the_o second_o to_o the_o ephes_n say_n 5._o ephes_n 2._o 1._o 2_o 5._o we_o be_v by_o nature_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o and_o whilst_o we_o be_v in_o this_o case_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v no_o question_n but_o that_o god_n set_v all_o our_o secret_a sin_n in_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n and_o so_o be_v consume_v in_o his_o wrath_n but_o in_o the_o second_o part_n of_o that_o psalm_n moses_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n the_o restore_n of_o man_n again_o by_o the_o messiah_n to_o come_v do_v pray_v for_o the_o performance_n &_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o the_o same_o in_o that_o god_n will_v be_v pacify_v towards_o his_o servant_n &_o fill_v we_o with_o mercy_n in_o the_o morning_n and_o now_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n whereby_o the_o day_n spring_n from_o on_o high_a have_v visit_v we_o all_o our_o secret_a sin_n be_v utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o his_o sight_n whereby_o all_o anger_n and_o wrath_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v be_v slay_v ephes_n 2._o 16._o 16._o ephes_n 2._o 16._o and_o the_o nature_n of_o all_o our_o cross_n affliction_n and_o even_o of_o death_n itself_o be_v hereby_o as_o great_o change_v as_o be_v the_o water_n which_o at_o the_o marriage_n at_o caana_n be_v turn_v 10._o john_n 2._o 9_o 10._o into_o wine_n but_o that_o every_o man_n have_v the_o benefit_n fruit_n and_o experience_n hereof_o according_a to_o his_o faith_n mat._n 9_o 29._o math._n 9_o 29._o 29._o heb._n 11._o this_o be_v to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n this_o be_v to_o 15._o heb._n 11._o 6._o mark_v 16._o 15_o 16._o rom._n 10._o 15._o make_v our_o foot_n beautiful_a in_o bring_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o peace_n and_o the_o glad_a
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that_o paul_n be_v a_o man_n as_o perfect_o justify_v as_o any_o and_o yet_o he_o complain_v of_o sin_n in_o himself_o and_o object_v rom._n 7._o 24._o object_v say_v o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o ergo_fw-la the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n see_v none_o in_o they_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o all_o aught_o to_o have_v that_o feeling_n answ_n in_o themselves_o that_o paul_n have_v but_o yet_o the_o argument_n follow_v not_o because_o it_o be_v not_o saint_n paul_n intent_n in_o that_o place_n to_o describe_v in_o what_o state_n he_o and_o the_o justify_v child_n of_o god_n do_v stand_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o what_o he_o and_o all_o the_o true_a child_n of_o god_n by_o the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o sanctification_n do_v feel_v in_o themselves_o for_o he_o there_o describe_v the_o battle_n that_o be_v in_o 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appearance_n and_o likelihood_n of_o impossibility_n of_o that_o which_o the_o angel_n have_v speak_v by_o reason_n of_o his_o own_o old_a age_n and_o his_o wife_n impossibility_n to_o natural_a reason_n to_o conceive_v and_o thereupon_o doubt_v of_o that_o which_o be_v from_o heaven_n speak_v be_v present_o strike_v dumb_a luke_n 1._o 20._o 20._o luke_n 1._o 20._o three_o the_o prince_n that_o look_v upon_o outward_a and_o prince_n 3_o the_o prince_n present_a unlikely_a hood_n and_o thereupon_o with_o the_o other_o old_a unbelieved_a jew_n psal_n 78._o 41._o do_v limit_v the_o power_n 41._o psal_n 78._o 41._o of_o god_n and_o so_o do_v run_v into_o doubt_v and_o unbelief_n be_v tread_v under_o foot_n of_o the_o people_n and_o die_v 2_o king_n 7._o 17_o 20._o the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v conclude_v by_o 20._o 2_o king_n 7._o 17_o 20._o god_n that_o the_o just_a by_o faith_n shall_v live_v but_o if_o any_o withdraw_v himself_o namely_o by_o doubt_v and_o unbelief_n my_o soul_n say_v 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grow_v in_o knowledge_n whereof_o not_o of_o work_n but_o of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o of_o he_o crucify_v for_o he_o be_v so_o deliver_v to_o death_n to_o abolish_v from_o before_o god_n his_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o make_v he_o free_o righteous_a which_o be_v the_o admonition_n of_o peter_n 2_o epist_n 3._o 18._o for_o as_o much_o as_o none_o other_o work_n do_v make_v a_o true_a christian_a the_o same_o advice_n give_v christ_n himself_o the_o lord_n of_o wisdom_n who_o in_o the_o six_o of_o john_n when_o the_o 28._o luth._o ibid._n john_n 6._o 28._o jew_n ask_v a_o question_n what_o they_o shall_v do_v to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n exclude_v the_o multitude_n of_o work_n and_o their_o preposterous_a holy_a walk_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n rom._n 9_o 31._o wherewith_o he_o 31._o rom._n 9_o 31._o perceive_v they_o to_o swell_v and_o to_o be_v puff_v up_o in_o themselves_o seem_v humble_a yet_o full_a of_o pride_n luke_n 18._o 11._o 11_o luke_n 18._o 11_o do_v prescribe_v unto_o they_o one_o only_a rule_n say_v this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n to_o believe_v on_o he_o to_o make_v you_o free_o righteous_a rom._n 10._o 3_o 4._o who_o he_o have_v send_v for_o he_o 4._o rom._n 10._o 3_o 4._o have_v god_n the_o father_n seal_v thereunto_o whereof_o rise_v such_o a_o necessity_n of_o believe_a and_o rest_v only_o upon_o this_o before_o god_n that_o christ_n make_v this_o the_o short_a and_o long_o of_o all_o that_o he_o that_o believe_v viz._n that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n do_v make_v he_o clean_o from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o and_o be_v baptise_a that_o be_v have_v this_o 7._o 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o my_o wash_n of_o he_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n with_o my_o blood_n seal_v unto_o he_o put_v he_o out_o of_o all_o doubt_n hereof_o by_o baptism_n shall_v be_v save_v but_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o this_o shall_v be_v damn_v mark_n 16._o 16._o this_o be_v christ_n short_a 16._o mark_n 16._o 16._o and_o long_o but_o why_o be_v he_o damn_v that_o believe_v not_o this_o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v the_o horribleness_n of_o unbelief_n notable_o express_v by_o the_o learned_a calvin_n say_v thus_o no_o injury_n more_o grievous_a can_v be_v offer_v unto_o god_n the_o father_n unbelief_n 〈◊〉_d in_o joh._n 3._o 33._o show_v the_o horriblenesse_n of_o unbelief_n and_o unto_o christ_n his_o son_n than_o when_o the_o joyful_a news_n of_o his_o gospel_n be_v not_o believe_v for_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n be_v not_o acknowledge_v but_o god_n can_v be_v spoil_v of_o his_o truth_n but_o his_o whole_a glory_n &_o majesty_n be_v abolish_v therefore_o look_v how_o much_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o godly_a make_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n so_o much_o on_o the_o contrary_a do_v the_o unbelief_n of_o the_o wicked_a not_o believe_v in_o christ_n make_v to_o the_o grievous_a reproach_n of_o god_n not_o that_o their_o wickedness_n do_v hurt_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n but_o that_o in_o respect_n of_o they_o or_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o they_o they_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v god_n of_o falsehood_n and_o lie_v but_o peradventure_o some_o man_n will_v say_v what_o be_v this_o quest_n unbelief_n that_o be_v thus_o horrible_a before_o god_n not_o only_o in_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o hitherto_o describe_v but_o even_o in_o the_o essence_n and_o be_v of_o it_o in_o itself_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o be_v plain_o express_v by_o the_o learned_a answ_n beza_n say_v thus_o significat_fw-la hoc_fw-la loco_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n 20._o beza_n in_o rom._n â—â—_o 20._o that_o be_v unbelief_n in_o this_o place_n signify_v absence_n of_o assent_n or_o agreement_n to_o the_o word_n speak_v and_o utter_v by_o god_n such_o as_o be_v of_o they_o to_o who_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n except_o they_o be_v brew_v to_o agree_v with_o humane_a reason_n be_v vel_fw-la ludibrio_fw-la vel_fw-la offendiculo_fw-la that_o 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full_o satisfy_v until_o he_o behold_v we_o not_o only_o clean_a from_o all_o sin_n but_o also_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n testify_v that_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o man_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n must_v many_o be_v make_v righteous_a rom._n 5._o 19_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 19_o three_o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n who_o that_o he_o by_o himself_o may_v perfect_o heal_v we_o of_o the_o evil_a and_o loss_n bring_v upon_o we_o by_o adam_n it_o be_v requisite_a that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n but_o also_o that_o he_o make_v we_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o father_n sight_n whereupon_o arise_v paul_n comparison_n in_o the_o five_o to_o the_o roman_n between_z adam_z and_o christ_n that_o as_o adam_n bring_v upon_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o thereby_o death_n so_o do_v christ_n to_o heal_v perfect_o this_o sore_a bring_v upon_o all_o his_o righteousness_n and_o thereby_o life_n whereby_o the_o apostle_n testify_v that_o the_o gentile_n that_o follow_v not_o righteousness_n have_v attain_v unto_o righteousness_n rom._n 9_o 30._o 30._o rom._n 9_o 30._o four_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o not_o only_o our_o sin_n be_v abolish_v but_o also_o that_o we_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o our_o behoof_n and_o urgent_a necessity_n because_o as_o by_o suffer_v our_o punishment_n and_o make_v we_o by_o his_o blood_n clean_o from_o all_o sin_n he_o have_v thereby_o take_v away_o the_o punishment_n and_o all_o the_o evil_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a that_o be_v due_a to_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v worthy_a and_o meet_v thing_n righteousness_n the_o cause_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n for_o eternal_a life_n and_o capable_a of_o all_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o gospel_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a it_o be_v 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gospel_n in_o this_o land_n do_v seem_v to_o shut_v up_o in_o this_o one_o short_a sentence_n that_o it_o have_v not_o be_v enough_o to_o be_v deliver_v by_o his_o death_n from_o sin_n except_o by_o his_o resurrection_n 〈◊〉_d hoâ—â—â—â—_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d we_o have_v be_v endue_v with_o a_o perfect_a and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n now_o then_o let_v we_o proceed_v to_o describe_v what_o this_o second_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v which_o be_v as_o follow_v the_o second_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v a_o wonderful_a justification_n the_o definition_n of_o the_o second_o part_n oâ—_n fâ—ee_v justification_n mystical_a work_n and_o benefit_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o which_o we_o be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n imputation_n clothe_v with_o the_o wedding-garment_n of_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n be_v so_o endue_v or_o rather_o think_v not_o inherent_o and_o active_o yet_o evangelical_o and_o passive_o so_o mystical_o form_v with_o christ_n own_o perfect_a righteousness_n that_o we_o have_v not_o only_o all_o our_o sin_n together_o with_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n ever_o whilst_o we_o be_v in_o this_o life_n dwell_v in_o we_o incomprehensible_o swallow_v up_o and_o utter_o abolish_v as_o be_v before_o show_v in_o the_o first_o part_n but_o also_o we_o be_v without_o the_o help_n of_o any_o good_a work_n to_o make_v we_o righteous_a make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o shine_v now_o in_o this_o life_n with_o christ_n good_a work_n more_o glorious_a in_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n inward_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n than_o the_o â—unne_n shine_v glorious_o in_o our_o eye_n when_o he_o shine_v in_o his_o bright_a hue_n by_o which_o only_o we_o be_v make_v worthy_a of_o and_o do_v take_v possession_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o benefit_n and_o unsearchable_a treasure_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o these_o scripture_n and_o the_o rest_n follow_v do_v abundant_o prove_v seventy_o week_n viz._n of_o year_n be_v determine_v upon_o the_o holy_a city_n that_o be_v the_o church_n what_o to_o do_v not_o only_o to_o finish_v transgression_n and_o so_o to_o reconcile_v iniquity_n and_o to_o seal_v up_o and_o make_v a_o end_n of_o all_o sin_n but_o also_o to_o bring_v in_o everlasting_a righteousness_n dan._n 9_o 24._o whereupon_o 24._o daniel_n 9_o 24._o the_o learned_a interpreter_n say_v thus_o here_o be_v two_o benefit_n rehearse_v which_o shall_v come_v by_o the_o messiah_n the_o first_o be_v the_o take_v away_o of_o sin_n the_o other_o be_v the_o bring_n in_o and_o give_v of_o a_o perfect_a and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n for_o say_v another_o sin_n be_v finish_v or_o come_v to_o a_o end_n iniquity_n be_v clean_o put_v out_o and_o there_o be_v preach_v to_o the_o whole_a world_n a_o everlasting_a righteousness_n they_o which_o do_v believe_v in_o christ_n by_o faith_n in_o he_o be_v purify_v and_o have_v get_v and_o attain_v a_o everlasting_a righteousness_n but_o for_o the_o better_a understanding_n of_o this_o description_n of_o this_o second_o part_n of_o justification_n let_v we_o brief_o open_v those_o four_o point_n that_o be_v use_v to_o explain_v and_o full_o to_o clear_v a_o matter_n as_o first_o the_o efficient_a justification_n the_o four_o cause_n of_o this_o second_o part_n of_o justification_n cause_n of_o our_o justification_n second_o the_o formal_a cause_n three_o the_o material_a cause_n and_o fourthly_a the_o final_a cause_n all_o in_o this_o head_n point_n of_o salvation_n very_o necessary_a the_o mark_v first_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v twofold_a the_o first_o &_o primary_n efficient_a cause_n who_o be_v it_o that_o undertake_v to_o justify_v and_o make_v we_o so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a be_v god_n himself_o the_o father_n the_o son_n cause_n the_o efficient_a cause_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n these_o be_v the_o first_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n which_o evident_o show_v the_o full_a ablenesse_n of_o these_o workman_n and_o how_o easy_o this_o work_n may_v be_v bring_v to_o pass_v and_o wrought_v upon_o we_o and_o how_o dangerous_a a_o matter_n it_o be_v to_o extenuate_v diminish_v or_o any_o way_n to_o disparage_v this_o excellent_a work_n the_o description_n of_o who_o work_v be_v under_o a_o similitude_n notable_o express_v by_o the_o prophet_n ezekiel_n say_v in_o the_o day_n that_o thou_o be_v bear_v when_o i_o pass_v by_o thou_o i_o see_v thou_o cast_v out_o and_o pollute_v in_o thy_o own_o blood_n and_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o when_o thou_o be_v in_o thy_o blood_n thou_o shall_v live_v yea_o even_o when_o thou_o be_v in_o thy_o blood_n i_o say_v unto_o thou_o thou_o shall_v live_v then_o wash_v i_o thou_o with_o water_n yea_o i_o thorough_o wash_v away_o thy_o blood_n for_o i_o even_o i_o
from_o the_o former_a yet_o he_o place_v our_o true_a justification_n and_o the_o make_n of_o we_o righteous_a to_o god-ward_o in_o the_o former_a thus_o say_v zanchie_a but_o in_o another_o place_n he_o show_v that_o this_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o only_a formal_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n yet_o more_o plain_o namely_o upon_o those_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o christ_n die_v in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n to_o make_v we_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a and_o without_o fault_n in_o god_n sight_n colos_n 1._o 22._o he_o say_v thus_o 22._o zanchie_a on_o colos_n 1._o 22._o here_o we_o have_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o be_v holiness_n of_o life_n and_o true_a righteousness_n by_o which_o it_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o fault_n and_o unblameable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o this_o say_v he_o can_v be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o our_o work_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n begin_v in_o we_o because_o that_o be_v unperfect_a as_o david_n himself_o say_v enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o no_o flesh_n be_v righteous_a in_o thy_o sight_n only_o the_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n of_o christ_n be_v perfect_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n thus_o it_o be_v sufficient_o show_v what_o the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n make_v we_o thus_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v now_o let_v we_o mark_v a_o little_a the_o excellency_n of_o it_o both_o in_o the_o nature_n and_o in_o the_o operation_n of_o it_o first_o concern_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o although_o operation_n 2_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o formal_a cause_n be_v both_o in_o the_o nature_n and_o operation_n that_o do_v show_v the_o excellency_n of_o it_o which_o be_v say_v before_o namely_o that_o it_o be_v a_o obedience_n and_o a_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n in_o all_o point_v absolute_a yea_o and_o a_o perfect_a everlasting_a righteousness_n yet_o the_o thing_n that_o show_v it_o to_o be_v exceed_o excellent_a be_v because_o it_o be_v a_o righteousness_n that_o pass_v the_o righteousness_n not_o only_o of_o man_n but_o also_o as_o calvin_n true_o say_v even_o of_o angel_n because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o that_o person_n that_o be_v not_o only_a man_n but_o also_o god_n for_o which_o cause_n it_o be_v call_v often_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o among_o other_o place_n most_o emphatical_o rom._n 3._o 21_o 22._o where_o s._n paul_n beginning_n to_o 22._o rom._n 3._o 21_o 22._o write_v of_o it_o say_v thus_o but_o now_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n make_v manifest_a without_o the_o law_n have_v witness_n of_o the_o law_n and_o of_o the_o prophet_n to_o wit_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v god_n why_o it_o be_v call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n where_o it_o be_v twice_o together_o call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n not_o only_o because_o god_n be_v the_o free_a giver_n of_o it_o and_o because_o god_n himself_o approve_v of_o it_o as_o the_o only_a man_n 1_o because_o of_o the_o person_n both_o god_n and_o man_n righteousness_n please_v god_n but_o also_o because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o that_o person_n that_o be_v very_a god_n and_o therefore_o of_o wonderful_a operation_n and_o efficacy_n as_o it_o be_v plain_o testify_v by_o the_o learned_a dispenser_n of_o god_n mystery_n say_v thus_o this_o righteousness_n be_v call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n not_o only_o because_o it_o be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o because_o god_n by_o give_v the_o same_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v righteous_a that_o be_v faithful_a and_o true_a and_o because_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n but_o also_o because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o that_o person_n that_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n and_o therefore_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a righteousness_n many_o way_n than_o that_o which_o adam_n have_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n for_o that_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o a_o mere_a man_n this_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o he_o that_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n then_o for_o the_o effect_n the_o righteousness_n of_o righteousness_n second_o the_o effect_n of_o christâ—_n righteousness_n christ_n be_v meritorious_a of_o eternal_a life_n it_o overcome_v death_n subdue_v the_o devil_n none_o of_o which_o adam_n righteousness_n can_v do_v and_o again_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v eternal_a and_o immutable_a but_o adam_n righteousness_n be_v immutable_a three_o immutable_a but_o temporary_a and_o mutable_a four_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n righteousness_n restore_v to_o a_o more_o excellent_a estate_n four_o restore_v to_o a_o everlasting_a estate_n state_n than_o we_o lose_v in_o adam_n which_o be_v but_o terrene_a and_o mutable_a but_o by_o this_o justice_n and_o perfect_a righteousness_n we_o receive_v a_o heavenly_a everlasting_a and_o immutable_a kingdom_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o s._n paul_n prize_v this_o righteousness_n so_o high_o say_v touch_v the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o the_o law_n i_o be_v unrebukeable_a but_o i_o count_v all_o thing_n loss_n and_o do_v judge_v they_o but_o dung_n that_o i_o may_v be_v find_v not_o have_v my_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v after_o the_o law_n but_o that_o which_o be_v through_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n even_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n through_o faith_n philip._n 3._o 8_o 9_o therefore_o i_o conclude_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o point_n with_o that_o excellent_a note_n of_o learned_a beza_n that_o these_o thing_n be_v diligent_o consider_v do_v manifest_o declare_v what_o be_v mean_v by_o that_o word_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n namely_o that_o perfection_n and_o high_a integrity_n with_o which_o whosoever_o be_v endue_v he_o be_v present_v before_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o s._n paul_n say_v coloss_n 1._o 22._o that_o be_v so_o holy_a that_o he_o be_v 22._o coloss_n 1._o 22._o unblameable_a and_o one_o that_o can_v be_v reprove_v of_o any_o fault_n the_o three_o point_n to_o be_v mark_v in_o our_o perfect_a justification_n twofold_a the_o three_o cause_n be_v the_o subject_a matter_n and_o be_v twofold_a be_v the_o subject_a of_o this_o righteousness_n or_o the_o matter_n form_v with_o this_o righteousness_n and_o it_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o this_o subject_n or_o matter_n form_v with_o this_o righteousness_n be_v twofold_a either_o the_o subject_n or_o matter_n inherent_o legal_o and_o active_o form_v with_o this_o righteousness_n or_o the_o subject_n and_o matter_n evangelical_o and_o free_o form_v and_o make_v righteous_a with_o this_o righteousness_n first_o the_o subject_n or_o matter_n inherent_o legal_o and_o active_o form_v with_o this_o form_n of_o perfect_a righteousness_n be_v the_o manhood_n of_o christ_n â—esus_fw-la because_o it_o be_v christ_n only_o who_o come_v not_o to_o destroy_v but_o to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n mat._n 5._o 18._o be_v to_o this_o end_n conceive_v of_o the_o 18._o mat._n 5_o 18._o holy_a ghost_n and_o be_v form_v perfect_o righteous_a in_o his_o mother_n womb_n be_v thus_o bear_v inherent_o and_o perfect_o righteous_a and_o in_o the_o residue_n of_o his_o whole_a life_n afterward_o fulfil_v the_o whole_a law_n actual_o workingly_a and_o perfect_o for_o which_o cause_n the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o be_v make_v under_o the_o law_n gal._n 4._o 8._o because_o he_o 8._o gal._n 4._o 8._o actual_o fulfil_v both_o active_o and_o passive_o the_o whole_a law_n for_o which_o cause_n also_o he_o be_v inherent_o and_o active_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o holy_a and_o just_a one_o act_n 3._o 14._o and_o 19_o acts._n 14._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 19_o the_o lamb_n without_o spot_n or_o blemish_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 19_o but_o second_o concern_v the_o subject_n or_o matter_n evangelical_o and_o free_o make_v righteous_a two_o thing_n do_v here_o offer_v themselves_o to_o be_v mark_v of_o we_o first_o who_o they_o be_v that_o be_v thus_o evangelical_o and_o free_o make_v mark_v two_o thing_n to_o be_v mark_v all_o light_n and_o perfect_o righteous_a and_o second_o the_o manner_n how_o they_o be_v thus_o evangelical_o and_o free_o form_v and_o make_v all_o light_n and_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o first_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v that_o none_o righteous_a 1_o the_o elect_a call_v be_v make_v thus_o righteous_a be_v make_v thus_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a but_o such_o of_o the_o elect_n as_o be_v effectual_o call_v because_o although_o all_o the_o
now_o be_v you_o clean_o through_o the_o word_n that_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o joh._n 15._o 3._o and_o again_o he_o 3._o joh._n 15._o 3._o that_o be_v wash_v say_v christ_n to_o peter_n need_v not_o save_v to_o wash_v his_o foot_n that_o be_v but_o to_o declare_v by_o the_o holy_a walk_v of_o sanctification_n that_o he_o be_v wash_v why_o because_o he_o be_v clean_o every_o whit_n that_o be_v not_o imaginarily_o but_o true_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o because_o some_o unbeliever_n or_o some_o weak_a christian_a may_v say_v yea_o i_o shall_v be_v so_o clean_a and_o true_o righteous_a in_o the_o next_o life_n nay_o say_v christ_n i_o do_v not_o say_v you_o shall_v be_v so_o clean_o but_o you_o be_v clean_o but_o not_o all_o speak_v of_o judas_n that_o shall_v betray_v he_o plain_o teach_v that_o all_o they_o that_o be_v not_o in_o judas_n his_o case_n that_o be_v which_o although_o they_o deny_v for_o 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righteous_a but_o as_o he_o behold_v i_o in_o myself_o he_o behold_v i_o a_o sinner_n at_o leastwise_o in_o the_o imperfection_n of_o my_o sanctification_n for_o as_o when_o christ_n hang_v die_v upon_o the_o cross_n god_n see_v he_o a_o sinner_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o he_o and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o see_v he_o perfect_o righteous_a also_o in_o himself_o so_o do_v he_o see_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o christ_n and_o sinner_n also_o in_o ourselves_o to_o which_o objection_n i_o answer_v first_o general_o that_o the_o scope_n of_o this_o objection_n be_v answ_n to_o make_v the_o ark_n and_o dagon_n stand_v together_o which_o by_o no_o mean_n will_v be_v but_o more_o particular_o i_o will_v first_o show_v the_o weakness_n and_o falsity_n of_o the_o two_o reason_n take_v away_o the_o pillar_n whereon_o it_o rest_v and_o then_o show_v the_o absurdity_n of_o the_o position_n itself_o and_o first_o of_o the_o late_a reason_n which_o because_o it_o seem_v to_o 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abolish_v by_o two_o mean_n himself_o by_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o second_o he_o see_v they_o abolish_v in_o and_o from_o we_o by_o that_o perfect_a and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n wherewith_o we_o be_v clothe_v and_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o for_o if_o god_n shall_v not_o see_v our_o sin_n by_o his_o son_n righteousness_n utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o his_o sight_n and_o so_o we_o not_o make_v only_o &_o mere_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o his_o sight_n then_o our_o sin_n shall_v stand_v unabolish_v as_o checkmate_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v invisible_o upon_o we_o as_o if_o some_o darkness_n be_v so_o gross_a and_o thick_a that_o god_n can_v not_o see_v his_o sun_n beam_n of_o force_n to_o swallow_v up_o and_o abolish_v the_o same_o so_o we_o make_v by_o this_o conceit_n christ_n righteousness_n not_o able_a to_o abolish_v they_o 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this_o great_a mystery_n show_v the_o reason_n hereof_o say_v we_o have_v not_o one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n ephes_n 5._o 27._o why_o because_o 27._o ephes_n 5._o 27._o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v though_o not_o inherent_o and_o active_o as_o the_o papist_n will_v have_v it_o yet_o evangelical_o and_o passive_o fulfil_v in_o we_o rom._n 8._o 4._o but_o for_o 4._o rom._n 8._o 4._o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n to_o be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o for_o god_n to_o see_v one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n in_o we_o and_o so_o we_o to_o be_v both_o fair_a and_o soul_n in_o god_n sight_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d flat_a contrary_n that_o overthrow_n one_o another_o and_o can_v stand_v together_o whereby_o we_o may_v see_v how_o true_a that_o say_n of_o luther_n be_v who_o as_o master_n foxe_n testify_v come_v forth_o in_o paul_n preach_v luther_n come_v in_o paul_n vein_n of_o 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sermon_n of_o many_o of_o our_o protestant_n but_o both_o alike_a jusle_a christ_n out_o of_o his_o office_n because_o you_o shall_v find_v that_o both_o alike_a preach_v these_o as_o if_o christ_n himself_o alone_o have_v not_o make_v we_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o but_o suppress_v this_o you_o shall_v hear_v abundant_o that_o do_v of_o these_o we_o be_v please_v to_o god_n beautiful_a approve_a acceptable_a just_a righteous_a holy_a belove_a the_o child_n of_o god_n true_a christian_n bless_v of_o god_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o blessing_n heir_n of_o salvation_n and_o what_o not_o and_o yet_o you_o shall_v hear_v in_o some_o protestant_n sermon_n that_o which_o i_o fear_v by_o these_o manifold_a absurdity_n be_v far_o worse_a namely_o that_o we_o be_v by_o justification_n make_v as_o perfect_o clean_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o as_o righteous_a as_o christ_n himself_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o 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we_o righteous_a although_o it_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o papist_n say_v and_o call_v it_o a_o righteousness_n not_o of_o the_o law_n but_o of_o the_o gospel_n but_o say_v luther_n si_fw-la hoc_fw-la verum_fw-la est_fw-la etc._n etc._n if_o this_o be_v true_a that_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o make_v righteous_a by_o christ_n impossibile_fw-it est_fw-la nos_fw-la esse_fw-la peccatores_fw-la it_o be_v impossible_a that_o we_o shall_v be_v sinner_n but_o if_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v yet_o find_v sinner_n then_o he_o that_o be_v justify_v and_o holy_a in_o christ_n be_v not_o justify_v or_o holy_a but_o have_v need_n of_o the_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n of_o the_o law_n beside_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n to_o heal_v he_o and_o make_v he_o righteous_a that_o way_n that_o he_o be_v yet_o a_o sinner_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o be_v not_o heal_v by_o christ_n whereupon_o luther_n true_o conclude_v say_v thus_o it_o can_v be_v therefore_o but_o that_o the_o papist_n and_o all_o such_o as_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n aut_fw-la non_fw-la rectè_fw-la tenent_fw-la or_o do_v not_o right_o understand_v the_o same_o namely_o how_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a it_o make_v they_o from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o it_o can_v be_v but_o they_o must_v needs_o mingle_v and_o so_o confound_v the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n turn_v christ_n into_o moses_n and_o moses_n into_o christ_n and_o pervert_v the_o whole_a gospel_n of_o christ_n yea_o and_o run_v into_o those_o fifty_o discommodity_n against_o christ_n glory_n discover_v in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o galathian_o lay_v open_a by_o luther_n exposition_n upon_o the_o same_o and_o brief_o collect_v and_o prefix_v in_o a_o short_a table_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o that_o treatise_n of_o luther_n upon_o the_o galathian_o translate_v into_o english_a and_o allow_v by_o public_a authority_n plain_o show_v how_o good_a 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ingraff_v into_o he_o but_o how_o or_o by_o what_o mean_n be_v this_o bring_v to_o pass_v he_o show_v say_v by_o not_o have_v my_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n but_o that_o which_o be_v through_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n even_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n by_o faith_n where_o we_o see_v evident_o that_o the_o true_a mean_n to_o be_v find_v unite_v into_o christ_n be_v to_o be_v clothe_v in_o this_o rich_a robe_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n hence_o be_v the_o truth_n of_o that_o usual_a speech_n that_o in_o christ_n we_o be_v pure_a and_o clean_a from_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o this_o also_o beza_n witness_v plain_o in_o his_o note_n upon_o this_o place_n say_v thus_o this_o be_v to_o be_v in_o christ_n to_o be_v find_v not_o in_o a_o man_n own_o righteousness_n but_o clothe_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o he_o the_o reason_n hereof_o â—â—_o because_o christ_n will_v have_v no_o reason_n â—oul_a leprous_a member_n 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jesus_n christ_n then_o we_o be_v by_o the_o wedding-garment_n alone_o of_o christ_n righteousness_n make_v above_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n fit_a bride_n for_o so_o glorious_a a_o bridegroom_n for_o say_v augustine_n such_o a_o head_n must_v have_v condignum_fw-la corpus_fw-la a_o body_n suitable_a to_o itself_o such_o a_o bridegroom_n must_v have_v condignam_fw-la vxorem_fw-la non_fw-la habentem_fw-la rugam_fw-la aut_fw-la maculam_fw-la as_o we_o hear_v before_o a_o bride_n agreeable_a to_o himself_o not_o have_v to_o god-ward_o one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n ephes_n 5._o 27._o for_o say_v the_o learned_a interpreter_n upon_o 5._o ephes_n 5._o 27._o 1_o john_n 3._o 5._o 1_o joh._n 3._o 5._o in_o christ_n that_o be_v in_o his_o body_n the_o church_n be_v no_o sin_n for_o say_v they_o non_fw-fr de_fw-fr christi_fw-la persona_fw-la hic_fw-la agit_fw-fr sed_fw-la de_fw-la toto_fw-la corpoâ—e_fw-la that_o be_v
13._o colos_n â—_o â—2_n 13._o of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n coloss_n 1._o 12._o 13._o atioa_o 5._o the_o meâ—nâ—s_n of_o our_o glorâ—h_n atioa_o five_o and_o last_o this_o free_a justification_n be_v the_o only_a immediate_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o final_a glorification_n and_o of_o set_v we_o in_o the_o right_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a lise_fw-fr therefore_o do_v the_o apostle_n say_v who_o god_n justifi_v they_o he_o glorifi_v rom._n 8._o 30._o hence_o it_o be_v also_o 18._o rom._n 8._o â—0_n rom_n 5._o 18._o that_o he_o do_v call_v it_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n rom._n 5._o 18._o because_o to_o the_o enjoyer_n of_o it_o by_o faith_n it_o do_v free_o and_o undoubted_o bring_v life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n which_o the_o same_o apostle_n again_o testify_v when_o he_o say_v grace_n do_v reign_v indeed_o but_o how_o by_o righteousness_n or_o through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n rom._n 5._o 21._o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v 11._o rom._n 5._o 11._o grace_v indeed_o do_v infallible_o bring_v eternal_a life_n and_o yet_o by_o this_o only_a mean_n that_o man_n of_o necessity_n be_v first_o justify_v and_o free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a &_o complete_o righteous_a before_o god_n or_o else_o grace_v itself_o reign_v not_o unto_o eternal_a life_n hereupon_o s._n chrysostome_n say_v rom._n chrysost_n in_o rom._n true_o thus_o for_o where_o righteousness_n be_v there_o necessary_o do_v everlasting_a life_n go_v withal_o and_o also_o infinite_a other_o etc._n radix_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la calv._n ex_fw-la marlo_n sicut_fw-la â—eccatum_fw-la non_fw-la nisi_fw-la mortâ—m_fw-la parere_fw-la potest_fw-la ita_fw-la donum_fw-la illud_fw-la dei_fw-la nâ—fâ—ra_fw-la scilicet_fw-la justificatâ—o_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la aeteâ—nae_fw-la beaâ—iâ—â—dinem_fw-la nobis_fw-la a_o â—sertivel_n si_fw-la mavis_fw-la quemadmodùm_fw-la mortis_fw-la causa_fw-la pcccatum_fw-la est_fw-la etc._n etc._n good_a thing_n even_o as_o where_o there_o be_v sin_n there_o be_v death_n for_o righteousness_n be_v more_o than_o life_n see_v it_o be_v the_o very_a root_n of_o life_n herewithal_o agree_v the_o modern_a expositor_n say_v thus_o as_o sin_n can_v but_o bring_v forth_o death_n so_o that_o gift_n of_o god_n namely_o our_o justification_n bring_v upon_o we_o all_o blessedness_n and_o eternal_a life_n or_o if_o you_o have_v rather_o thus_o as_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n so_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v free_o give_v we_o by_o christ_n have_v restore_v unto_o we_o eternal_a life_n i'faith_o therefore_o of_o free_a justification_n be_v sure_a of_o eternal_a life_n and_o so_o sure_a that_o it_o glori_v and_o rejoice_v in_o eternal_a life_n because_o free_a justification_n only_o do_v make_v we_o fit_a or_o worthy_a or_o sufficient_o meet_v 6._o luther_n in_o gal._n 1._o 6._o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n by_o which_o only_a god_n have_v deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o 17._o id_fw-la in_o cap._n 1._o 17._o darkness_n and_o have_v translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o 13._o colos_n 1._o 12._o 13._o dear_a son_n colos_n 1._o 12._o 13._o for_o thus_o be_v we_o translate_v out_o of_o sin_n into_o righteousness_n out_o of_o god_n wrath_n into_o his_o well-pleased_n favour_n out_o of_o cursednesse_n into_o blessedness_n out_o of_o death_n into_o life_n for_o when_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o in_o the_o place_n thereof_o come_v righteousness_n in_o the_o place_n of_o wrath_n reconciliation_n and_o grace_n and_o free_a and_o well-pleased_n favour_n in_o the_o place_n of_o death_n life_n and_o in_o the_o place_n of_o damnation_n salvation_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o other_o four_o fruit_n or_o effect_n declare_v the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n the_o three_o main_a point_n show_v the_o majejestie_n conscience_n the_o three_o effect_n be_v peace_n and_o loy_n in_o the_o conscience_n and_o utility_n of_o justification_n be_v that_o whereas_o the_o want_n or_o the_o ignorance_n of_o it_o be_v the_o loss_n of_o all_o true_a peace_n and_o joy_n in_o god_n so_o the_o right_a knowledge_n and_o apprehension_n thereof_o be_v the_o lively_a spring_n of_o joy_n and_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n burst_v forth_o into_o a_o joyful_a confession_n and_o glorify_v of_o god_n both_o in_o heart_n and_o tongue_n see_v this_o be_v that_o sweet_a song_n of_o mary_n luke_n 1._o 46_o 47._o where_o she_o say_v my_o soul_n magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o my_o spirit_n rejoice_v in_o god_n my_o saviour_n for_o see_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v in_o this_o life_n so_o great_a that_o all_o our_o righteousness_n be_v as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n if_o we_o know_v not_o assure_o that_o by_o this_o glory_n of_o justification_n all_o our_o sin_n which_o simple_o of_o themselves_o as_o the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n god_n so_o clothe_v be_v quite_o and_o clean_o abolish_v from_o before_o he_o and_o that_o we_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n we_o can_v have_v but_o rather_o do_v disannul_v that_o peace_n and_o great_a joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a that_o justification_n by_o such_o perfect_a abolish_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n from_o before_o god_n and_o free_a make_v as_o so_o perfect_o rigteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n do_v hereby_o bring_v unto_o we_o for_o which_o the_o gospel_n be_v express_o call_v joyful_a news_n from_o heaven_n without_o which_o joy_n we_o be_v not_o sure_a that_o we_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n which_o be_v sin_n and_o death_n but_o by_o this_o joy_n the_o faithful_a soul_n the_o true_a bride_n of_o christ_n may_v feel_v itself_o to_o be_v enter_v with_o christ_n into_o the_o eride-chamber_n which_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o whosoever_o in_o these_o thing_n serve_v christ_n be_v accept_v unto_o god_n and_o be_v approve_v of_o man_n rom_n 14._o 17._o 18._o but_o if_o thou_o ask_v how_o 17_o rom._n 14_o 17_o thou_o may_v attain_v so_o great_a righteousness_n as_o may_v bring_v such_o peace_n and_o joy_n the_o apostle_n answer_v that_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a by_o faith_n we_o be_v so_o complete_o righteous_a and_o become_v so_o just_a and_o save_v that_o have_v no_o need_n of_o any_o work_n hereunto_o at_o all_o but_o through_o faith_n only_o obtain_v true_a righteousness_n sufficient_o we_o have_v peace_n towards_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n rom._n 5._o 1._o for_o see_v only_a sin_n do_v breed_v displeasure_n between_o 1._o rom._n 5._o 1._o sola_fw-la pe_fw-es cata_fw-la simultâ—tem_fw-la pariant_fw-la â—â—st_n vaâ—ex_fw-la impiâ—s_fw-la peâ—ateribus_fw-la etc._n etc._n phil._n 1_o 7._o incredibi'e_a gaudiuâ—_n marlo_n in_o rom._n 5._o 1._o god_n and_o man_n after_o that_o of_o ungodliness_n and_o sinner_n we_o be_v make_v just_a and_o righteous_a from_o hence_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o forthwith_o true_a peace_n do_v present_o arise_v and_o this_o peace_n that_o be_v to_o say_v quietness_n and_o tranquillity_n of_o mind_n and_o security_n of_o conscience_n which_o do_v pass_v all_o understanding_n phil._n 4._o 7._o and_o do_v breed_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a incredible_a and_o wonderful_a joy_n indeed_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o fail_v in_o work_n terrifi_v the_o conscience_n oppress_v it_o with_o fear_n and_o heaviness_n of_o spirit_n and_o pluck_v it_o from_o the_o assurance_n of_o righteousness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o goodness_n 3._o luth._o gal._n 4._o 2_o 3._o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o suffer_v the_o law_n in_o any_o case_n to_o bear_v rule_n in_o our_o conscience_n especial_o see_v it_o cost_v christ_n so_o great_a a_o price_n to_o deliver_v the_o conscience_n from_o the_o schoolmaster-like_a slavery_n of_o the_o law_n let_v the_o godly_a learn_v therefore_o that_o the_o law_n and_o christ_n be_v conscience_n why_o the_o law_n be_v not_o to_o bear_v rule_n in_o the_o conscience_n two_o contrary_a thing_n whereof_o the_o one_o can_v abide_v the_o other_o for_o when_o christ_n be_v present_a the_o law_n may_v in_o no_o case_n rule_v but_o must_v depart_v out_o of_o the_o conscience_n 22._o idem_fw-la in_o gal._n 5_o 22._o and_o leave_v the_o bed_n which_o be_v so_o straight_o that_o it_o can_v hold_v two_o as_o esay_n say_v and_o give_v place_n only_o to_o christ_n let_v he_o only_o reign_v in_o righteousness_n in_o peace_n in_o joy_n and_o life_n that_o the_o conscience_n may_v sleep_v and_o repose_v it_o selse_a in_o christ_n the_o bridegroom_n bosom_n without_o any_o feel_n of_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n for_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n spirit_n be_v not_o only_a love_n but_o also_o joy_n etc._n
neighbour_n king_n and_o country_n and_o what_o not_o for_o a_o little_a thick_a clay_n vain_a pomp_n and_o earthly_a pelf_n and_o all_o because_o he_o see_v no_o great_a riches_n propose_v unto_o he_o nor_o the_o far_o pass_v gain_n that_o be_v in_o godliness_n that_o be_v in_o free_a justification_n but_o when_o man_n be_v bring_v to_o see_v their_o own_o curse_a estate_n and_o woeful_a misery_n that_o by_o nature_n they_o be_v plunge_v into_o and_o then_o have_v effectual_o the_o height_n depth_n length_n and_o breadth_n of_o the_o inestimable_a riches_n ephes_n 3._o 8._o and_o glorious_a treasure_n of_o 8._o ephes_n 3._o 8._o free_a justification_n by_o christ_n open_v unto_o they_o then_o they_o become_v like_o the_o wise_a merchant_n in_o the_o gospel_n who_o have_v find_v the_o treasure_n hide_v in_o the_o field_n for_o joy_n thereof_o depart_v and_o sell_v all_o that_o he_o have_v of_o high_a esteem_n and_o buy_v that_o field_n math._n 13._o 44._o a_o notable_a example_n whereof_o and_o clear_a pattern_n for_o any_o man_n that_o be_v wise_a to_o look_v into_o be_v paul_n who_o when_o he_o come_v in_o truth_n to_o taste_v of_o these_o unsearchable_a riches_n of_o free_a justification_n than_o he_o begin_v to_o cry_v out_o i_o count_v all_o thing_n loss_n for_o the_o excellent_a knowledge_n sake_n of_o christ_n jesus_n my_o lord_n for_o who_o i_o have_v suffer_v the_o loss_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o do_v count_v they_o but_o dung_n that_o i_o may_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n how_o by_o not_o have_v my_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n but_o that_o which_o be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n even_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n through_o faith_n phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o the_o six_o and_o main_a point_n show_v the_o majesty_n repentance_n six_o effect_n be_v sanctifcation_n and_o the_o true_a evangelicall_n repentance_n and_o utility_n of_o this_o benefit_n of_o â—ustification_n be_v that_o the_o true_a joyful_a knowledge_n 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be_v the_o cause_n enrich_v we_o with_o all_o the_o other_o benefit_n and_o treasure_n of_o the_o gospel_n sanctification_n show_v that_o we_o be_v so_o enrich_v 10._o god_n leave_v our_o sanctification_n so_o imperfect_a in_o this_o life_n that_o all_o our_o rejoice_v and_o joy_v unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a may_v be_v in_o justification_n rom._n 14._o 17._o for_o first_o that_o justification_n work_v in_o we_o the_o true_a 4â—_n first_o the_o true_a love_n of_o god_n luke_n 7._o 4â—_n love_n of_o god_n be_v plain_o testify_v by_o christ_n himself_o luke_n 7._o 47._o saying_n to_o who_o a_o little_a be_v forgive_v he_o do_v love_n but_o a_o little_a but_o to_o who_o be_v a_o great_a debtor_n much_o be_v forgive_v especial_o with_o such_o a_o forgiveness_n as_o god_n be_v wherein_o a_o great_a overplus_n of_o riches_n be_v also_o give_v he_o to_o make_v he_o sully_v rich_a he_o do_v love_n much_o for_o no_o man_n be_v righteous_a but_o he_o that_o have_v a_o true_a etc._n nemo_fw-la eâ—im_fw-la jusius_fw-la 〈◊〉_d nisi_fw-la qui_fw-la etc._n etc._n feel_n of_o his_o sin_n neither_o except_o he_o feel_v they_o with_o a_o true_a touch_n can_v he_o else_o embrace_v this_o righteousness_n but_o whosoever_o have_v this_o knowledge_n that_o his_o ibid._n necesse_fw-la est_fw-la ut_fw-la dâ—um_fw-la dil_n gall_n marlot_n ibid._n sin_n through_o christ_n be_v so_o rich_o forgive_v he_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o he_o love_v god_n much_o then_o of_o this_o true_a love_n of_o god_n arise_v the_o true_a evangelicall_n repentance_n seâ—ondly_o evangelicall_n repentance_n repentance_n grieve_v at_o all_o sin_n not_o for_o fear_v of_o punishment_n but_o through_o love_n become_v zealous_a against_o all_o sin_n both_o in_o himself_o and_o in_o other_o a_o example_n whereof_o be_v the_o justify_v woman_n who_o before_o be_v so_o great_a a_o sinner_n yet_o be_v justify_v and_o pronounce_v no_o sinner_n by_o christ_n how_o great_a be_v her_o repentance_n â—edumisenta_fw-la quidâ—am_fw-la sâ—bi_fw-la voâ—â—nt_fw-la tam_fw-la profuâ—ae_fw-la 〈◊〉_d quid_fw-la assidua_fw-la â—edumisenta_fw-la for_o what_o mean_v her_o abundant_a tear_n what_o mean_v the_o often_o kiss_v of_o his_o foot_n what_o mean_v her_o precious_a ointment_n but_o that_o she_o acknowledge_v she_o have_v be_v a_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o press_v with_o a_o great_a burden_n adepta_fw-la nam_fw-la pâ—â—catis_fw-la for_o christ_n â—atiam_fw-la abolius_fw-la &_o novam_fw-la juâ—â—â—tiam_fw-la adepta_fw-la of_o damnation_n and_o now_o she_o embrace_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n so_o much_o the_o more_o ardent_o by_o how_o much_o she_o acknowledge_v her_o need_n thereof_o to_o be_v the_o great_a for_o because_o etc._n in_o hoc_fw-la uno_fw-la insâ—slit_fw-la chriâ—â—us_fw-la etc._n etc._n her_o sin_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n be_v abolish_v and_o she_o have_v attain_v a_o new_a righteousness_n hence_o do_v christ_n insist_v on_o this_o one_o point_n that_o although_o she_o have_v
or_o remembrance_n of_o work_n but_o free_o make_v they_o complete_o righteous_a see_v and_o enjoy_v by_o faith_n only_o apprehend_v this_o promise_n on_o this_o wise_a the_o promise_n of_o god_n do_v give_v free_o unto_o we_o that_o which_o the_o commandment_n do_v exact_a of_o we_o perforce_o and_o do_v fulfil_v that_o which_o the_o law_n do_v straight_o command_v by_o this_o mean_n therefore_o the_o soul_n through_o faith_n only_o without_o work_n believe_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v justify_v sanctify_a pacify_v deliver_v &_o replenish_v with_o all_o goodness_n and_o be_v true_o make_v the_o daughter_n of_o god_n for_o such_o as_o the_o word_n be_v as_o namely_o this_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n soul_n such_o as_o the_o word_n be_v such_o be_v the_o believe_a soul_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n do_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o such_o become_v the_o soul_n make_v by_o force_n of_o the_o word_n even_o as_o a_o fiery_a plate_n of_o iron_n do_v 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wicked_a harlot_n redeem_v she_o from_o all_o evil_n lay_v all_o her_o sin_n upon_o his_o own_o shoulder_n whereby_o they_o be_v swallow_v up_o in_o he_o as_o darkness_n be_v swallow_v up_o in_o the_o sunbeam_n esay_n 44._o 22._o esay_n 4_o 22._o 22._o for_o it_o behove_v that_o all_o sin_n be_v swallow_v up_o at_o the_o very_a sight_n of_o christ_n clothing_n and_o enrobe_v she_o with_o his_o own_o righteousness_n and_o garnish_v she_o with_o all_o his_o own_o jewel_n who_o heart_n hear_v these_o thing_n will_v not_o melt_v for_o very_a joy_n and_o wax_v ravish_v for_o very_a love_n of_o christ_n have_v receive_v so_o great_a consolation_n to_o the_o which_o love_n he_o can_v never_o possible_o attain_v by_o any_o law_n or_o work_n at_o all_o then_o three_o will_v follow_v work_n of_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n love_n work_n of_o love_n in_o a_o manner_n of_o their_o own_o accord_n with_o a_o little_a help_n of_o direction_n and_o exhortation_n flow_v from_o a_o true_a right_a 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thou_o shall_v be_v enslame_v with_o a_o marvellous_a study_n and_o desire_v to_o do_v what_o thing_n soever_o thou_o can_v know_v will_v be_v a_o honour_n unto_o thy_o god_n so_o love_v and_o bountiful_a unto_o thou_o and_o will_v turn_v to_o praise_v glory_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o he_o thou_o shall_v pass_v for_o no_o precept_n thou_o shall_v feel_v no_o compulsion_n of_o the_o law_n have_v a_o most_o ready_a will_n &_o pleasure_n to_o do_v whatsoever_o thing_n thou_o shall_v know_v to_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n whether_o they_o be_v contemptible_a soul_n the_o chief_a disposition_n of_o the_o believe_a soul_n or_o noble_a small_a or_o great_a thou_o shall_v count_v they_o a_o like_a but_o first_o of_o all_o it_o shall_v be_v thy_o desire_n that_o this_o bless_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o rich_a benefit_n and_o treasure_n by_o christ_n may_v be_v common_a to_o all_o other_o whereupon_o by_o and_o by_o thy_o love_n will_v show_v itself_o and_o will_v assay_v all_o mean_n to_o make_v this_o truth_n of_o salvation_n manifest_a unto_o all_o reject_v and_o condemn_v whatsoever_o other_o either-teach_a or_o say_v that_o agree_v not_o with_o this_o truth_n whereby_o it_o will_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n which_o hear_v nothing_o so_o unwilling_o as_o this_o truth_n will_v rise_v against_o thou_o with_o all_o their_o might_n will_v by_o and_o by_o trouble_v thou_o the_o great_a learned_a rich_a and_o mighty_a of_o the_o world_n will_v condemn_v thou_o of_o heresy_n and_o madness_n howbeit_o if_o thou_o be_v endue_v with_o this_o joyful_a faith_n it_o can_v be_v but_o that_o thy_o heart_n be_v thereby_o cheer_v shall_v even_o as_o it_o be_v laugh_v and_o leap_v for_o holy_a joy_n in_o god_n be_v void_a of_o all_o care_n and_o trouble_v and_o be_v make_v above_o measure_n confident_a four_o hence_o it_o be_v also_o manifest_a that_o it_o be_v this_o 13._o 4_o true_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n eph._n 1._o 13._o joyful_a knowledge_n of_o justification_n which_o work_v in_o we_o a_o sound_a trust_n and_o true_a confidence_n in_o god_n make_v we_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o our_o vocation_n both_o common_a of_o christianity_n and_o particular_a of_o our_o place_n against_o all_o the_o opposition_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n do_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o same_o with_o courage_n boldness_n and_o constaney_n whatsoever_o come_v of_o it_o the_o reason_n and_o ground_n of_o which_o trust_n and_o courage_n be_v express_v by_o s._n paul_n in_o rom._n 8._o 32._o saying_n if_o when_o we_o be_v sinner_n god_n spare_v 32._o rom._n â—_o 32._o not_o his_o son_n but_o give_v he_o for_o we_o all_o to_o death_n to_o justify_v we_o how_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o we_o be_v now_o justify_v that_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o sight_n but_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n also_o so_o that_o we_o know_v that_o all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a unto_o we_o for_o the_o cause_n that_o 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