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by_o st._n paul_n protest_v so_o much_o and_o will_v thou_o add_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o all_o thy_o offence_n believe_v it_o sinner_n it_o be_v death_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n to_o see_v a_o creature_n for_o who_o he_o take_v such_o pain_n wallow_v still_o in_o those_o sin_n after_o receive_v which_o he_o be_v suppose_v to_o abjure_v in_o receive_v it_o be_v death_n to_o he_o to_o see_v thou_o more_o tender_a of_o keep_v thy_o word_n with_o a_o man_n that_o must_v die_v than_o with_o he_o that_o live_v for_o ever_o it_o be_v death_n to_o he_o to_o see_v thou_o wilful_a in_o break_v that_o solemn_a promise_n thou_o make_v under_o his_o cross_n and_o do_v seal_v with_o drink_v of_o his_o blood_n thou_o do_v in_o this_o sacrament_n make_v a_o covenant_n with_o he_o and_o oblige_v thyself_o as_o thou_o hope_v to_o have_v a_o share_n in_o his_o merit_n that_o thou_o will_v be_v guide_v and_o govern_v by_o he_o who_o to_o the_o astonishment_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n die_v for_o thou_o and_o there_o can_v be_v a_o more_o sacred_a tie_n and_o to_o see_v thou_o violate_v that_o oath_n and_o break_v through_o that_o vow_n into_o damnation_n into_o that_o damnation_n from_o which_o he_o come_v to_o rescue_v thou_o this_o be_v death_n to_o he_o and_o a_o new_a attempt_n upon_o his_o life_n and_o if_o thou_o dare_v be_v so_o barbarous_a so_o inhuman_a as_o to_o do_v so_o heaven_n and_o earth_n will_v be_v witness_n against_o thou_o and_o that_o very_a blood_n which_o thou_o profane_v will_v be_v a_o witness_n against_o thou_o and_o all_o the_o saint_n that_o see_v thou_o profane_v that_o blood_n will_v be_v witness_n against_o thou_o and_o it_o be_v enough_o to_o make_v the_o lord_n repent_v that_o ever_o he_o die_v for_o such_o a_o wretch_n o_o then_o play_v not_o with_o these_o mystery_n for_o it_o will_v be_v hard_a for_o thou_o to_o kick_v against_o the_o prick_n but_o v._o let_v the_o worthy_a receiver_n rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o these_o terror_n these_o thunderbolt_n do_v not_o reach_v he_o these_o threaten_n do_v not_o concern_v he_o he_o be_v safe_a under_o all_o these_o storm_n they_o will_v not_o fall_v on_o he_o to_o crush_v he_o these_o hailstone_n will_v not_o bruise_v his_o head_n this_o weight_n will_v not_o sink_v he_o he_o can_v pass_v through_o all_o these_o messenger_n of_o death_n and_o fear_v no_o evil_a even_o he_o who_o see_v great_a comfort_n in_o a_o crucify_a saviour_n than_o in_o this_o gaudy_a world_n and_o can_v admire_v the_o mercy_n purchase_v by_o his_o death_n while_o other_o stand_v gaze_v on_o stately_a building_n and_o sumptuous_a palace_n even_o he_o who_o make_v conscience_n of_o perform_v what_o he_o promise_v to_o a_o glorious_a god_n and_o feel_v desire_n in_o his_o breast_n to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o conformable_a to_o the_o holy_a life_n and_o example_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o to_o who_o no_o interest_n be_v so_o dear_a as_o that_o of_o a_o crucify_a saviour_n who_o love_v as_o he_o love_v without_o hypocrisy_n or_o dissimulation_n let_v such_o a_o soul_n be_v glad_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o believe_v that_o god_n will_v command_v his_o lovingkindness_n in_o the_o daytime_n and_o in_o the_o night_n will_v cover_v he_o with_o the_o shadow_n of_o his_o wing_n let_v he_o not_o be_v disquiet_v nor_o think_v god_n have_v forget_v he_o when_o his_o soul_n be_v bow_v down_o to_o the_o dust_n and_o his_o belly_n cleave_v unto_o the_o earth_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n will_v certain_o manifest_v himself_o unto_o he_o be_v present_a with_o he_o pour_fw-fr grace_n into_o his_o heart_n and_o comfort_n into_o his_o soul_n give_v himself_o to_o he_o be_v his_o hiding-place_n compass_v he_o about_o with_o the_o song_n of_o deliverance_n and_o say_v unto_o he_o i_o will_v instruct_v thou_o and_o teach_v thou_o in_o the_o way_n which_o thou_o shall_v go_v i_o will_v guide_v thou_o with_o my_o eye_n such_o a_o person_n receive_v christ_n indeed_o receive_v he_o with_o all_o his_o blessing_n and_o with_o all_o the_o spoil_n he_o recover_v of_o the_o enemy_n he_o receive_v he_o with_o all_o the_o wealth_n he_o have_v fight_v for_o and_o purchase_v with_o his_o bâ—ood_n he_o receive_v he_o with_o all_o the_o precious_a thing_n he_o have_v labour_v for_o in_o the_o sweat_n of_o his_o brow_n he_o receive_v â—im_a lade_v and_o abound_v with_o glorious_a promise_n which_o shall_v by_o degree_n be_v all_o fulfil_v in_o he_o for_o they_o belong_v to_o he_o they_o be_v his_o right_n they_o be_v his_o portion_n christ_n will_v make_v he_o worthy_a to_o receive_v they_o he_o shall_v ask_v and_o his_o master_n will_v give_v he_o shall_v seek_v and_o find_v too_o he_o shall_v knock_v and_o
16_o 17_o 18._o 3._o to_o believe_v that_o jesus_n of_o nazareth_n who_o appear_v in_o day_n of_o pontius_n pilate_n and_o be_v crucify_a be_v that_o son_n of_o god_n and_o our_o redeemer_n and_o mediator_n and_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n in_o one_o person_n act._n 10._o 38._o rom._n 1._o 3_o 4._o 4._o to_o believe_v that_o without_o faith_n repentance_n and_o a_o holy_a obedience_n to_o the_o command_v of_o the_o gospel_n we_o have_v no_o interest_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o it_o heb._n 5._o 9_o 5._o to_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v a_o heaven_n and_o hell_n and_o eternal_a reward_n and_o punishment_n after_o this_o life_n according_a to_o the_o good_a or_o evil_a life_n of_o man_n 2_o thess._n 1._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o 6._o to_o believe_v that_o the_o dead_a body_n of_o man_n shall_v rise_v again_o in_o the_o great_a day_n of_o judgement_n 2_o tim._n 2._o 17_o 18._o 7._o to_o believe_v that_o the_o assistance_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o order_n to_o a_o sound_a faith_n and_o true_a repentance_n be_v a_o gift_n which_o may_v be_v have_v by_o earnest_a prayer_n luke_n 11._o 13._o 8._o to_o love_n god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o our_o mind_n i.e._n with_o great_a sincerity_n matth_n 22._o 37._o 9_o to_o rely_v upon_o god_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o in_o all_o danger_n and_o necessity_n whatsoever_o and_o firm_o to_o believe_v that_o all_o thing_n will_v work_v for_o our_o good_a if_o we_o love_v he_o rom._n 8._o 28._o heb._n 13._o 5_o 6._o 10._o to_o believe_v that_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n be_v the_o reveal_v word_n of_o god_n and_o to_o read_v and_o search_v and_o meditate_v in_o these_o holy_a scripture_n in_o order_n to_o know_v we_o must_v do_v to_o be_v save_v john_n 5._o 39_o 11._o to_o prefer_v the_o will_n of_o god_n before_o the_o will_n and_o favour_n of_o man_n when_o these_o two_o come_v to_o clash_n or_o interfere_v one_o with_o another_o act._n 5._o 29._o 12._o to_o live_v and_o walk_v in_o a_o lively_a sense_n of_o god_n omniscience_n and_o omnipresence_n act._n 23._o luk._n 1._o 75._o 13._o to_o have_v great_a high_a and_o reverend_a thought_n of_o god_n and_o conception_n suitable_a to_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o goodness_n and_o power_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 15._o 14._o to_o let_v our_o speech_n be_v always_o with_o grace_n season_v with_o salt_n that_o we_o may_v know_v how_o to_o answer_v every_o man_n col._n 4._o 6._o 15._o to_o be_v frequent_a and_o serious_a and_o attentive_a in_o praise_v of_o god_n and_o pray_v to_o he_o for_o his_o help_n assistance_n and_o protection_n especial_o night_n and_o morning_n luke_n 2._o 37._o eph._n 6._o 18._o 16._o to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o our_o baptism_n even_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n rome_n 6._o 3_o 4._o 17_o to_o make_v great_a conscience_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n to_o come_v often_o to_o that_o holy_a table_n and_o to_o prepare_v and_o examine_v ourselves_o in_o order_n to_o our_o worthy_a receive_n of_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n 1_o cor._n 11._o 26_o 28._o 18._o to_o express_v willingness_n and_o alacrity_n in_o god_n service_n and_o to_o be_v ready_a unto_o good_a work_n tit._n 3._o 1._o 19_o to_o have_v pure_a aim_n and_o design_n in_o holy_a duty_n and_o good_a work_n viz._n the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a of_o other_o matth._n 6._o 22._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 11._o 20._o to_o be_v zealous_a and_o fervent_a in_o devotion_n and_o in_o express_v our_o love_n to_o god_n tit._n 2._o 14._o rev._n 3._o 19_o 21._o to_o bring_v a_o very_a serious_a mind_n with_o we_o to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o there_o with_o all_o decency_n and_o gravity_n 1_o cor._n 11._o 22._o 22._o to_o be_v not_o only_o a_o hearer_n of_o the_o word_n but_o a_o doer_n of_o it_o also_o jam._n 1._o 22._o 23._o to_o fix_v our_o thought_n upon_o god_n in_o the_o public_a prayer_n of_o the_o church_n and_o to_o offer_v to_o god_n the_o desire_n of_o our_o heart_n in_o join_v with_o the_o congregatian_a in_o their_o prayer_n rom._n 15._o 6._o 24._o to_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n day_n both_o in_o private_a and_o in_o public_a act_n 20._o 7._o rev._n 1._o 10._o 25._o to_o be_v subject_a to_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o to_o obey_v magistrate_n tit._n 3._o 1._o 26._o to_o obey_v our_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n that_o have_v the_o rule_n over_o we_o and_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o they_o as_o those_o that_o watch_n for_o our_o soul_n heb._n 13._o 17._o 27._o to_o maintain_v our_o minister_n and_o to_o communicate_v to_o they_o in_o all_o good_a thing_n gal._n 6._o 6._o 28._o faithful_o to_o discharge_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o respective_a relation_n as_o 1._o husband_n to_o love_n and_o honour_v their_o wife_n eph._n 5._o 25._o 2._o wife_n to_o be_v obedient_a and_o subject_a to_o their_o husband_n eph._n 5._o 22._o 3._o parent_n to_o provide_v for_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o their_o child_n 1_o tim._n 5._o 8._o 4._o child_n to_o honour_v their_o parent_n all_o their_o day_n eph._n 6._o 1._o 5._o master_n to_o encourage_v their_o servant_n to_o goodness_n and_o to_o be_v just_a in_o pay_v they_o their_o wage_n eph._n 6._o 9_o 6._o servant_n to_o serve_v their_o master_n in_o singleness_n of_o heart_n fear_v god_n and_o to_o please_v they_o well_o in_o all_o thing_n col._n 3._o 22._o 7._o minister_n to_o be_v pattern_n of_o good_a work_n tit._n 2._o 7._o 8._o widow_n to_o trust_v in_o god_n and_o to_o continue_v in_o supplication_n and_o prayer_n night_n and_o day_n 1_o tim._n 5._o 5._o 9_o virgin_n to_o mind_n those_o thing_n that_o may_v please_v the_o lord_n jesus_n 1_o cor._n 7._o 32._o 29._o to_o learn_v to_o be_v very_o meek_a and_o humble_a upon_o all_o occasion_n matth._n 11._o 29._o 30._o to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o goodness_n and_o righteousness_n matth._n 5._o 6._o 31._o to_o purify_v the_o heart_n or_o inward_a man_n from_o evil_a desire_n and_o affection_n and_o to_o season_v it_o with_o holy_a thought_n and_o contemplation_n matth._n 5._o 8._o 32._o to_o labour_v to_o make_v peace_n among_o dissent_v neighbour_n and_o to_o be_v peaceable_a ourselves_o and_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v with_o all_o man_n matth._n 5._o 9_o rom._n 12._o 18._o 33._o to_o rejoice_v in_o be_v revile_v and_o persecute_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n matth._n 5._o 11._o 12._o 34._o to_o be_v merciful_a kind_a tender-hearted_a and_o charitable_a and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v eph._n 4._o 32._o 35._o to_o edify_v other_o by_o our_o conversation_n and_o to_o preserve_v they_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v from_o sin_n and_o damnation_n matth_n 5._o 13_o 14._o 36._o to_o love_v our_o enemy_n to_o bless_v they_o that_o curse_v we_o to_o do_v good_a to_o they_o that_o hate_v we_o and_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o which_o despiteful_o use_v we_o matth._n 5._o 44._o 37._o rather_o to_o lose_v our_o right_n than_o quarrel_n 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in_o that_o act_n than_o in_o all_o the_o martial_a erterprise_n of_o herod_n and_o his_o soldier_n lord_n make_v i_o ambitious_a of_o the_o same_o conquest_n and_o let_v i_o never_o think_v myself_o to_o be_v like_o thou_o till_o my_o passion_n be_v subdue_v to_o faith_n and_o reason_n 12._o and_o the_o same_o day_n pilate_n and_o herod_n be_v make_v friend_n together_o for_o before_o they_o be_v at_o enmity_n between_o themselves_o a_o strange_a friendship_n which_o be_v make_v by_o dishonour_v god_n and_o have_v sin_n and_o impiety_n for_o its_o foundation_n such_o friendship_n the_o world_n be_v acquaint_v with_o and_o man_n become_v friend_n one_o to_o another_o because_o they_o agree_v in_o commit_v sin_n much_o of_o the_o same_o nature_n and_o size_n this_o make_v drunkard_n kind_n and_o one_o ill_a man_n take_v the_o other_o to_o be_v his_o friend_n because_o he_o will_v and_o nill_v the_o same_o two_o carnal_a humour_n be_v alike_o gratify_v each_o count_v virtue_n needless_a or_o burdensome_a but_o sin_n and_o extravagance_n be_v the_o diversion_n and_o business_n of_o both_o o_o my_o soul_n come_v not_o thou_o into_o their_o secret_n unto_o their_o assembly_n my_o honour_n be_v not_o thou_o unite_v but_o thy_o friendship_n sweet_a jesus_n be_v that_o my_o soul_n belong_v for_o if_o thou_o be_v my_o friend_n i_o need_v no_o more_o thou_o be_v more_o than_o all_o the_o friend_n i_o have_v in_o the_o world_n wherever_o i_o be_o be_v thou_o my_o friend_n while_o i_o live_v when_o i_o die_v when_o i_o leave_v this_o world_n and_o when_o my_o soul_n must_v appear_v before_o thy_o tribunal_n and_o i_o shall_v never_o be_v confound_v 13._o and_o pilate_n when_o he_o have_v call_v together_o the_o chief_a priest_n and_o the_o ruler_n and_o the_o people_n he_o call_v both_o priest_n and_o people_n together_o because_o they_o be_v of_o one_o mind_n man_n agree_v more_o in_o sin_n than_o in_o goodness_n and_o wickedness_n unite_v they_o more_o than_o religion_n o_o 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at_o last_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o with_o thy_o saint_n and_o those_o who_o through_o patience_n have_v inherit_v thy_o promise_n 15._o no_o nor_o yet_o herod_n for_o i_o send_v you_o to_o he_o and_o lo_o nothing_o worthy_a of_o death_n be_v do_v of_o he_o o_o bless_a saviour_n even_o thy_o enemy_n must_v justify_v thou_o thy_o innocence_n be_v so_o bright_a and_o illustrious_a that_o impiety_n itself_o can_v not_o charge_v thou_o with_o any_o error_n and_o when_o even_o thy_o foe_n do_v vindicate_v thy_o cause_n i_o that_o pretend_v to_o be_v thy_o friend_n must_v not_o be_v backward_o to_o assert_v thy_o honour_n and_o glory_n let_v i_o justify_v thou_o by_o my_o action_n and_o believe_v that_o i_o can_v honour_v thou_o more_o than_o by_o adorn_v thy_o doctrine_n in_o all_o thing_n let_v my_o good_a work_n bear_v witness_v that_o i_o honour_v thou_o and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a generation_n let_v i_o sanctify_v thou_o in_o my_o heart_n and_o life_n that_o whereas_o man_n speak_v evil_a of_o i_o as_o of_o a_o evildoer_n they_o may_v be_v ashamed_a that_o false_o accuse_v my_o good_a conversation_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 16._o i_o will_v therefore_o chastise_v he_o and_o release_v he_o he_o have_v not_o deserve_v so_o much_o as_o chastisement_n yet_o the_o judge_n be_v desirous_a to_o save_v he_o from_o the_o creator_n danger_n inflict_v this_o upon_o he_o for_o a_o show_n rather_o 〈◊〉_d out_o of_o malice_n even_o wicked_a man_n sometime_o have_v good_a desire_n and_o purpose_n so_o have_v i_o before_o i_o know_v thou_o my_o dear_a lord_n but_o those_o purpose_n come_v to_o nothing_o i_o purpose_v often_o to_o mend_v my_o life_n but_o
this_o world_n may_v bid_v i_o enter_v into_o my_o master_n joy_n 44._o and_o it_o be_v about_o the_o six_o hour_n and_o there_o be_v a_o darkness_n over_o all_o the_o earth_n until_o the_o nine_o hour_n the_o sun_n lose_v his_o splendour_n at_o noon_n the_o deed_n be_v black_a and_o heaven_n draw_v a_o curtain_n over_o it_o yet_o notwithstanding_o the_o miracle_n the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o spectator_n continue_v obstinate_a when_o man_n heart_n be_v set_v upon_o sin_n and_o the_o world_n how_o little_a do_v even_o miracle_n prevail_v o_o my_o soul_n how_o many_o strange_a providence_n have_v thou_o see_v and_o yet_o thou_o have_v not_o mend_v thy_o life_n upon_o it_o thou_o have_v see_v miracle_n of_o judgement_n and_o mercy_n yet_o thy_o heart_n have_v be_v hard_o oh_o learn_v to_o take_v more_o notice_n of_o god_n dispensation_n and_o believe_v that_o the_o strange_a thing_n that_o happen_v to_o thou_o and_o other_o be_v call_n from_o heaven_n to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o world_n to_o learn_v righteousness_n 45._o and_o the_o sun_n be_v darken_v and_o the_o veil_n of_o the_o temple_n be_v rend_v in_o the_o midst_n what_o a_o motive_n be_v this_o to_o man_n to_o rend_v their_o heart_n this_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o god_n will_v lay_v the_o enclosure_n open_a and_o that_o christ_n be_v to_o break_v down_o the_o partition-wall_n and_o make_v both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n one_o to_o this_o rent_n thou_o be_v behold_v o_o my_o soul_n thy_o father_n be_v a_o amorite_n and_o thy_o mother_n a_o hittite_n thy_o ancestor_n be_v heathen_n and_o idolater_n by_o this_o rent_n they_o be_v bring_v to_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o upon_o that_o account_n thou_o enjoy_v the_o gospel_n now_o remember_v how_o unworthy_a of_o this_o favour_n thou_o have_v walk_v many_o year_n and_o how_o thou_o have_v dishonour_v this_o gospel_n with_o thy_o life_n oh_o learn_v to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o become_v the_o doctrine_n which_o be_v according_a unto_o godliness_n and_o let_v thy_o conversation_n be_v such_o as_o may_v promote_v god_n glory_n and_o thy_o eternal_a happiness_n 46._o and_o when_o jesus_n have_v cry_v with_o a_o loud_a voice_n he_o say_v father_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n and_o have_v say_v thus_o he_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n now_o the_o sacrifice_n be_v offer_v and_o this_o death_n reconcile_v god_n to_o the_o sinful_a world_n this_o death_n which_o have_v be_v so_o often_o foretell_v both_o by_o the_o prophet_n and_o christ_n himself_o be_v at_o last_o accomplish_v and_o pardon_v of_o sin_n and_o the_o possibility_n of_o man_n arrive_v to_o eternal_a life_n by_o a_o true_a repentance_n be_v hereby_o purchase_v this_o death_n put_v a_o end_n to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o from_o this_o death_n o_o my_o soul_n date_n thy_o happiness_n though_o wicked_a man_n who_o have_v a_o hand_n in_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v effect_v yet_o the_o son_n of_o god_n will_v die_v and_o his_o voluntary_a death_n be_v the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o thy_o eternal_a life_n oh_o look_v upon_o it_o with_o wonder_n and_o admiration_n and_o while_o thou_o stand_v amaze_v at_o it_o see_v withal_o how_o thou_o thyself_o may_v end_v thy_o day_n if_o thou_o live_v like_o a_o child_n of_o god_n thy_o father_n in_o heaven_n will_v receive_v thou_o when_o thou_o die_v thy_o father_n will_v not_o send_v thou_o to_o hell_n but_o be_v a_o father_n he_o will_v stretch_v forth_o his_o almighty_a arm_n and_o receive_v thou_o to_o himself_o like_o a_o faithful_a creator_n 47._o now_o when_o the_o centurion_n see_v what_o be_v do_v he_o glorify_a god_n say_v certain_o this_o be_v a_o righteous_a man._n to_o make_v a_o right_a construction_n of_o thing_n be_v the_o way_n to_o spiritual_a wisdom_n this_o man_n just_o conclude_v that_o heaven_n can_v not_o possible_o show_v itself_o so_o much_o concern_v about_o a_o person_n if_o he_o be_v not_o a_o extraordinary_a favourite_n he_o judge_v rational_o and_o this_o bring_v he_o to_o a_o true_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o a_o open_a confession_n and_o declaration_n of_o the_o sufferer_n innocence_n o_o my_o soul_n consider_v by_o what_o miracle_n and_o testimony_n that_o truth_n thou_o profess_v have_v be_v confirm_v and_o conclude_v it_o be_v divine_a no_o religion_n have_v those_o evidence_n of_o its_o divinity_n and_o celestial_a original_a that_o the_o christian_n have_v and_o come_v from_o god_n thou_o have_v the_o great_a reason_n to_o believe_v that_o all_o its_o promise_n and_o threaten_n will_v be_v fulfil_v and_o see_v that_o all_o these_o shall_v be_v fulfil_v what_o manner_n of_o person_n ought_v thou_o to_o be_v in_o all_o holy_a conversation_n and_o godliness_n 48._o and_o all_o the_o people_n that_o come_v together_o to_o that_o sight_n behold_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v do_v smite_v their_o breast_n and_o return_v smite_v their_o breast_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o their_o grief_n and_o anger_n of_o their_o grief_n because_o so_o excellent_a a_o person_n have_v be_v so_o inhumane_o butcher_v and_o of_o their_o anger_n against_o those_o bloody_a man_n that_o have_v condemn_v and_o execute_v he_o see_v here_o o_o my_o soul_n what_o entertainment_n thou_o be_v to_o give_v thy_o sin_n in_o look_v upon_o they_o divide_v thy_o affection_n betwixt_o grief_n and_o anger_n grieve_v that_o thou_o have_v offer_v so_o many_o indignity_n to_o thy_o bless_a master_n be_v angry_a with_o thyself_o for_o be_v so_o base_a and_o ungrateful_a grieve_v that_o thou_o have_v forget_v the_o end_n for_o which_o thou_o be_v create_v and_o be_v revenge_v upon_o the_o sin_n that_o cause_v it_o and_o the_o best_a revenge_n be_v this_o to_o see_v and_o take_v care_n that_o thy_o degree_n of_o sin_n be_v true_o answer_v by_o thy_o degree_n of_o sanctification_n and_o heavenly-mindedness_a 49._o and_o all_o his_o acquaintance_n and_o the_o woman_n that_o follow_v he_o from_o galilee_n stand_v afar_o off_o behold_v these_o thing_n though_o it_o be_v some_o age_n since_o christ_n be_v crucify_v yet_o in_o imitation_n of_o these_o religious_a woman_n thou_o may_v stand_v afar_o off_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o behold_v the_o spectacle_n still_o when_o the_o circumstance_n of_o it_o be_v leave_v thou_o in_o write_v and_o the_o doleful_a story_n stand_v upon_o record_n thou_o can_v ascend_v mount_n calvary_n and_o see_v those_o thing_n act_v as_o if_o thou_o have_v be_v present_a and_o oh_o little_o do_v thou_o think_v how_o much_o this_o sight_n will_v edify_v thou_o look_v often_o upon_o the_o cross_n and_o thou_o will_v find_v what_o a_o damp_n it_o will_v strike_v upon_o all_o thy_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o how_o little_a reason_n thou_o have_v to_o hancker_n after_o those_o thing_n whereof_o so_o many_o good_a man_n after_o they_o have_v be_v sensible_a of_o their_o error_n have_v be_v ashamed_a 50._o and_o behold_v there_o be_v a_o man_n name_v joseph_n a_o councillor_n and_o he_o be_v a_o good_a man_n and_o a_o just_a in_o the_o midst_n of_o temptation_n god_n preserve_v this_o man_n though_o his_o riches_n greatness_n reputation_n and_o friendship_n of_o the_o grandes_fw-fr do_v strong_o entice_v he_o to_o consent_v to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o and_o be_v resolve_v rather_o to_o hazard_v all_o than_o have_v a_o hand_n in_o the_o condemnation_n this_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o a_o generous_a spirit_n to_o bear_v up_o under_o the_o strong_a assault_n and_o enticement_n in_o the_o world_n and_o to_o keep_v a_o uncorrupt_a soul_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o dirt_n and_o filthiness_n thou_o live_v in_o a_o very_a evil_a generation_n o_o my_o soul_n dare_v to_o preserve_v thy_o integrity_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o the_o flood_n of_o ungodliness_n that_o surround_v thou_o and_o the_o more_o thou_o be_v discourage_v from_o goodness_n and_o righteousness_n the_o more_o vigorous_o stand_v up_o for_o it_o and_o maintain_v it_o and_o thy_o god_n will_v be_v with_o thou_o 51._o the_o same_o have_v not_o consent_v to_o the_o counsel_n and_o deed_n of_o they_o he_o be_v of_o arimathea_n 4_o city_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o also_o himself_o wait_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n to_o wait_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v the_o way_n to_o resist_v and_o to_o overcome_v temptation_n he_o that_o be_v resolve_v not_o to_o lose_v his_o share_n in_o god_n kingdom_n hereafter_o will_v not_o stand_v upon_o his_o loss_n and_o cross_n here_o for_o he_o know_v that_o the_o future_a kingdom_n will_v recompense_v all_o no_o nan_n will_v venture_v so_o much_o for_o christ_n as_o he_o that_o firm_o believe_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o fix_v his_o eye_n of_o faith_n upon_o it_o o_o my_o jesus_n give_v i_o a_o clear_a sight_n of_o
that_o kingdom_n that_o the_o kingdom_n and_o glory_n of_o this_o world_n may_v not_o beguile_v or_o tempt_v i_o to_o love_v the_o world_n if_o i_o love_v the_o world_n the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n can_v be_v in_o i_o represent_v the_o beauty_n of_o thy_o future_a kingdom_n to_o my_o mind_n in_o lively_a character_n that_o my_o admiration_n of_o this_o present_a world_n may_v decay_v and_o i_o may_v be_v content_a to_o sell_v all_o for_o the_o pearl_n of_o price_n that_o be_v before_o i_o 52._o this_o man_n go_v unto_o pilate_n and_o beg_v the_o body_n of_o jesus_n it_o be_v base_a to_o forsake_v a_o friend_n when_o he_o be_v under_o a_o cloud_n then_o to_o show_v our_o respect_n to_o he_o when_o he_o lie_v unjust_o under_o contempt_n and_o disgrace_n be_v true_a affection_n it_o be_v bold_a and_o great_a and_o like_o a_o friend_n to_o beg_v the_o body_n of_o jesus_n when_o it_o be_v count_v a_o disgrace_n to_o be_v any_o way_n concern_v for_o he_o how_o have_v thou_o deviate_v from_o this_o admirable_a example_n o_o my_o soul_n when_o a_o person_n who_o thou_o have_v court_v and_o admire_v in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o prosperity_n have_v through_o the_o venom_n of_o malicious_a tongue_n and_o more_o malicious_a practice_n fall_v from_o his_o glory_n and_o respect_n how_o have_v thou_o withdraw_v thyself_o from_o he_o be_v afraid_a to_o speak_v the_o truth_n of_o he_o and_o to_o give_v he_o that_o good_a character_n which_o thou_o know_v he_o deserve_v as_o thou_o deal_v with_o man_n so_o it_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v thou_o will_v deal_v with_o thy_o god_n and_o religion_n when_o it_o become_v dangerous_a to_o own_v they_o up_o and_o be_v earnest_a with_o thy_o god_n to_o give_v thou_o invincible_a integrity_n which_o may_v mock_v all_o storm_n and_o be_v the_o same_o to_o god_n and_o to_o thy_o neighbour_n in_o all_o condition_n stick_v close_o to_o god_n and_o to_o thy_o friend_n and_o rejoice_v in_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o that_o will_v bring_v thou_o peace_n at_o last_o 53._o and_o he_o take_v it_o down_o and_o wrap_v it_o in_o linen_n and_o lay_v it_o in_o a_o sepulchre_n that_o be_v hew_v in_o stone_n wherein_o never_o man_n before_o be_v lay_v religion_n be_v a_o insignificant_a thing_n if_o it_o cost_v we_o nothing_o good_a man_n love_v to_o be_v at_o charge_n for_o their_o god_n and_o the_o good_a of_o their_o own_o soul_n o_o my_o soul_n how_o loath_a have_v thou_o be_v to_o let_v those_o person_n reap_v thy_o carnal_a thing_n which_o have_v sow_v unto_o thou_o spiritual_a thing_n when_o thou_o have_v think_v nothing_o too_o much_o for_o thy_o luxury_n and_o pride_n and_o ease_n how_o have_v it_o go_v against_o the_o grain_n to_o be_v expensive_a for_o religion_n thou_o have_v love_v to_o serve_v thy_o god_n cheap_o how_o loath_a have_v thou_o be_v to_o express_v thy_o gratitude_n to_o god_n by_o be_v liberal_a to_o his_o distress_a member_n and_o thy_o spiritual_a guide_v oh_o learn_v by_o this_o example_n to_o prize_v thy_o spiritual_a good_a more_o and_o let_v thy_o bountiful_a action_n show_v that_o thou_o have_v the_o high_a value_n for_o the_o concern_v of_o eternity_n 54._o and_o that_o day_n be_v the_o preparation_n and_o the_o sabbath_n draw_v on_o o_o my_o soul_n how_o little_a preparation_n have_v thou_o make_v for_o the_o everlasting_a sabbath_n and_o thy_o eternal_a rest_n do_v thou_o hope_v to_o rest_v for_o ever_o among_o the_o flower_n of_o paradise_n and_o be_v it_o not_o high_a time_n to_o prepare_v for_o it_o do_v thou_o think_v to_o rest_v at_o last_o under_o the_o wing_n of_o thy_o everlasting_a father_n and_o be_v it_o not_o time_n to_o rise_v and_o work_v as_o it_o be_v for_o thy_o life_n that_o thou_o may_v find_v repose_n in_o the_o everlasting_a tabernacle_n be_v ever_o any_o admit_v there_o that_o will_v not_o sweat_v and_o labour_n here_o oh_o labour_n against_o thy_o corruption_n wrestle_v with_o temptation_n fight_v with_o thy_o spiritual_a enemy_n live_v in_o contemplation_n of_o the_o high_a good_a embrace_v thy_o saviour_n with_o the_o warm_a love_n strive_v to_o do_v much_o good_a in_o thy_o generation_n and_o thy_o rest_n will_v be_v sweet_a 55._o and_o the_o woman_n also_o which_o come_v with_o he_o from_o galilee_n follow_v after_o and_o behold_v the_o sepulchre_n and_o how_o his_o body_n be_v lay_v true_a goodness_n be_v never_o weary_a of_o follow_v christ_n it_o follow_v he_o to_o the_o very_a grave_n it_o may_v meet_v with_o stop_v and_o rub_n in_o its_o way_n but_o it_o get_v up_o again_o and_o be_v not_o tire_v with_o run_v the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o it_o o_o bless_a jesus_n thou_o have_v not_o be_v weary_a of_o work_v and_o suffer_v for_o i_o let_v i_o never_o be_v weary_a of_o love_v thou_o when_o my_o flesh_n will_v make_v i_o give_v over_o run_v after_o thou_o assist_v i_o with_o new_a strength_n and_o courage_n that_o i_o may_v hold_v out_o to_o the_o end_n and_o since_o none_o shall_v sit_v at_o thy_o table_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n but_o those_o that_o have_v continue_v with_o thou_o in_o thy_o temptation_n oh_o let_v my_o soul_n feel_v the_o power_n of_o thy_o spirit_n which_o may_v lift_v i_o up_o that_o i_o may_v mount_v up_o with_o wing_n as_o eagle_n may_v run_v and_o not_o be_v weary_a walk_v and_o not_o faint_a till_o i_o be_o within_o the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n 56._o and_o they_o return_v and_o prepare_v spice_n and_o ointment_n and_o rest_v the_o sabbath-day_n according_a to_o the_o commandment_n my_o dear_a lord_n though_o i_o have_v no_o opportunity_n to_o prepare_v spice_n and_o ointment_n for_o thy_o burial_n yet_o thou_o have_v show_v i_o how_o i_o may_v offer_v a_o odour_n of_o a_o sweet_a smell_n a_o sacrifice_n acceptable_a and_o well-pleasing_a to_o god_n this_o be_v a_o life_n fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n no_o incense_n smell_v sweet_a in_o thy_o nostril_n no_o presume_v cast_v a_o noble_a scent_n in_o heaven_n than_o this_o enrich_v the_o ground_n of_o my_o heart_n fatten_v it_o with_o thy_o blood_n water_n the_o furrow_n thereof_o with_o thy_o heavenly_a dew_n and_o shine_v upon_o it_o with_o thy_o gracious_a beam_n and_o bid_v the_o tree_n of_o my_o life_n advance_v and_o bud_n and_o blossom_n and_o bear_v fruit_n even_o the_o fruit_n of_o charity_n of_o meekness_n of_o humility_n of_o patience_n of_o goodness_n of_o faith_n of_o love_n of_o temperance_n of_o sobriety_n of_o watchfulness_n and_o of_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n that_o i_o may_v have_v my_o fruit_n unto_o holiness_n and_o the_o end_n everlasting_a life_n the_o precede_a consideration_n reduce_v to_o practice_n i._o how_o just_o after_o this_o prospect_n may_v god_n say_v what_o can_v have_v be_v do_v more_o to_o my_o vineyard_n that_o i_o have_v not_o do_v in_o it_o st._n bernard_n deo_fw-la have_v a_o elegant_a discourse_n upon_o this_o subject_a to_o show_v what_o force_n the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o christ_n incarnation_n and_o of_o what_o he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o particular_o of_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n have_v to_o kindle_v the_o fire_n of_o reciprocal_a love_n in_o our_o heart_n god_n be_v desirous_a say_v he_o to_o restore_v man_n who_o have_v lose_v himself_o and_o to_o rescue_v he_o from_o the_o clutch_n of_o the_o devil_n say_v within_o himself_o if_o i_o shall_v force_v this_o wretched_a creature_n against_o his_o will_n and_o choice_n to_o the_o duty_n he_o be_v to_o discharge_v and_o perform_v i_o shall_v make_v a_o beast_n or_o a_o ass_n of_o he_o instead_o of_o a_o rational_a man_n nor_o will_v he_o come_v to_o i_o voluntary_o of_o his_o own_o accord_n and_o with_o a_o good_a will_n nor_o will_v he_o be_v able_a to_o say_v i_o will_v free_o sacrifice_v unto_o thou_o therefore_o to_o make_v his_o come_n to_o i_o a_o matter_n of_o choice_n and_o rational_a freedom_n i_o will_v terrify_v and_o fright_v he_o to_o see_v whether_o that_o will_v drive_v he_o to_o repentance_n and_o according_o he_o threaten_v he_o with_o misery_n which_o no_o mortal_a be_v able_a to_o express_v with_o everlasting_a darkness_n and_o a_o never_o die_a worm_n and_o unquenchable_a fire_n but_o stubborn_a man_n nothing_o terrify_v with_o all_o these_o thunder_n god_n be_v resolve_v to_o try_v what_o promise_n will_v do_v and_o since_o natural_o he_o be_v desirous_a of_o riches_n and_o honour_n and_o pleasure_n and_o long_a life_n god_n according_o promise_v he_o infinite_a treasure_n of_o glory_n unexpressible_a dignity_n in_o heaven_n and_o such_o pleasure_n as_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v not_o able_a to_o conceive_v they_o be_v so_o big_a and_o large_a and_o overflow_a and_o a_o life_n free_a not_o only_o from_o all_o evil_a but_o from_o any_o end_n or_o period_n and_o abound_v
to_o delight_v in_o filthy_a sight_n and_o look_v upon_o object_n which_o raise_v evil_a thought_n in_o we_o matth._n 5._o 29._o 47._o to_o try_v experiment_n in_o lust_n and_o to_o act_v our_o lewdness_n over_o in_o our_o mind_n again_o ephes._n 4._o 19_o 48._o to_o go_v into_o company_n where_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o be_v tempt_v and_o persuade_v to_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a matth._n 5._o 30._o 49._o drunkenness_n or_o drink_v and_o tipple_a to_o the_o disorder_n of_o our_o reason_n 1_o cor._n 6._o 9_o 10._o ephes._n 5._o 16_o 18._o 50._o to_o flatter_v our_o neighbour_n and_o to_o have_v their_o person_n in_o admiration_n because_o of_o advantage_n judas_n 1._o 16._o 51._o to_o lie_v unto_o our_o neighbour_n and_o to_o speak_v that_o to_o they_o which_o we_o know_v be_v not_o true_a ephes_n 4._o 25._o 52._o to_o dissemble_v with_o god_n and_o with_o our_o neighbour_n and_o give_v they_o fair_a word_n while_o we_o hate_v they_o in_o our_o heart_n rom._n 12._o 9_o 53._o to_o bid_v our_o servant_n or_o friend_n or_o other_o to_o tell_v lie_n for_o we_o heb._n 3._o 13._o 54._o to_o follow_v a_o multitude_n to_o do_v evil_a and_o to_o do_v ill_a thing_n because_o they_o be_v do_v common_o ephes._n 5._o 11._o 55._o to_o be_v greedy_a and_o covetous_a after_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n to_o the_o neglect_v of_o our_o soul_n and_o spiritual_a welfare_n ephes._n 5._o 3._o 56._o to_o delay_v our_o repentance_n and_o to_o drive_v off_o our_o seriousness_n from_o time_n to_o time_n heb._n 3._o 15._o 57_o to_o do_v wrong_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o particular_o to_o a_o poor_a man_n or_o stranger_n or_o to_o a_o enemy_n ephes._n 4._o 32._o 58._o to_o glory_v in_o bad_a action_n philip._n 3._o 19_o 59_o to_o aim_v at_o the_o praise_n and_o applause_n of_o man_n in_o good_a action_n matth._n 6._o 1_o 2._o 60._o to_o misspend_v our_o time_n by_o idleness_n and_o laziness_n and_o game_n and_o immoderate_a recreation_n ephes._n 5._o 15_o 16._o 61._o gluttony_n and_o intemperance_n in_o eat_v or_o eat_v more_o than_o nature_n require_v 2_o pet._n 1._o 6._o 62._o to_o delight_v in_o gaudy_a clothing_n and_o fondness_n of_o imitate_v of_o every_o fashion_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 3_o 4._o 63._o to_o render_v evil_a for_o evil_n aâ—d_v revile_v for_o revile_v 1_o pet._n 2._o 23._o 64._o to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o religion_n or_o of_o religious_a duty_n or_o of_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n mark_v 8._o 38._o 65._o to_o be_v weary_a of_o welldoing_a or_o of_o any_o command_v religious_a duty_n and_o to_o give_v over_o our_o seriousness_n gal._n 6._o 9_o 66._o to_o be_v uncharitable_a and_o to_o harden_v our_o heart_n and_o bowel_n against_o the_o distress_a and_o needy_a 1_o john_n 3._o 17._o 67._o to_o scandalize_v other_o or_o to_o give_v offence_n by_o action_n either_o needless_a or_o sinful_a matth._n 18._o 6_o 7._o 68_o to_o follow_v a_o unlawful_a profession_n that_o necessitate_v we_o unto_o sin_n matth._n 18._o 8._o 69._o to_o entice_v and_o encourage_v and_o draw_v other_o into_o sin_n by_o our_o ill_a example_n or_o solicitation_n rom._n 1._o 22._o 70._o to_o comply_v with_o other_o man_n in_o their_o sin_n because_o they_o urge_v or_o press_v we_o to_o it_o 2_o cor._n 6._o 17_o 18._o 71._o to_o be_v proud_a haughty_a self-conceited_a and_o to_o entertain_v a_o high_a opinion_n of_o ourselves_o part_n ability_n and_o accomplishment_n and_o to_o despise_v other_o luke_n 14._o 10_o 11._o 72._o to_o neglect_v the_o service_n of_o god_n for_o every_o trifle_n and_o every_o little_a business_n that_o will_v draw_v we_o from_o it_o luke_n 2._o 49_o and_o 10._o 41_o 42._o 73._o to_o use_v needless_a asseveration_n in_o common_a discourse_n anâ—_n in_o trivial_a matter_n such_o as_o i_o vow_v i_o protest_v i_o swear_v etc._n etc._n matth._n 5._o 37._o 74._o to_o reveal_v our_o neighbour_n secret_n which_o they_o in_o love_n communicate_v to_o we_o philip._n 2._o 4._o matth._n 7._o 12._o 75._o to_o rejoice_v in_o our_o neighbour_n fall_n or_o misfortune_n or_o misery_n rom._n 12._o 15._o 76._o to_o be_v careless_a negligent_a slovenly_a or_o superficial_a in_o any_o part_n of_o god_n service_n rom._n 12._o 11._o 77._o to_o presume_v upon_o god_n goodness_n or_o to_o sin_n and_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n because_o god_n be_v merciful_a and_o patient_a rom._n 2._o 4_o 5._o 78._o to_o despair_v of_o god_n mercy_n or_o to_o think_v that_o he_o either_o can_v or_o will_v not_o pardon_v upon_o our_o sincere_a repentance_n matth._n 12._o 31._o 79._o to_o fancy_v that_o a_o customary_a faith_n without_o suitable_a work_n will_v save_v we_o jam._n 2._o 26._o 80._o to_o be_v morose_n surly_a ill-natured_a and_o give_v rough_a and_o imperious_a language_n to_o our_o neighbour_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 8._o 81._o to_o let_v our_o neighbour_n and_o friend_n go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n without_o reprove_v they_o ephes._n 5._o 11._o 82._o to_o set_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n upon_o the_o riches_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n mark_v 10._o 24._o col._n 3._o 1_o 2._o 83._o to_o mourn_v and_o take_v on_o under_o any_o cross_n and_o loss_n like_o man_n without_o hope_n 1_o thes._n 4._o 13._o 2_o cor._n 7._o 10._o 84._o to_o be_v careless_a and_o neglectful_a of_o a_o faithful_a discharge_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o several_a calling_n and_o relation_n as_o 1._o for_o husband_n to_o be_v churlish_a bitter_a and_o unkind_a to_o their_o wife_n col._n 3._o 19_o 2._o for_o wife_n to_o be_v froward_a talkative_a brawl_a and_o injurious_a to_o their_o husband_n good_n and_o name_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 1_o 4._o 3._o for_o magistrate_n to_o suffer_v injustice_n oppression_n murder_n irreligiousness_n atheism_n and_o profaneness_n to_o go_v unpunished_a rom._n 13._o 3._o 4._o for_o subject_n to_o raise_v ill_a report_n of_o their_o magistrate_n and_o misconstrue_v their_o action_n to_o the_o disturbance_n of_o the_o government_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 13_o 14._o 5._o for_o 〈◊〉_d to_o show_v their_o child_n bad_a example_n to_o indulge_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n or_o to_o suffer_v they_o to_o do_v what_o they_o list_v without_o correction_n ephes._n 6._o 4._o 6._o for_o child_n to_o be_v disobedient_a to_o their_o parent_n lawful_a command_n or_o to_o deny_v they_o maintenance_n when_o they_o be_v in_o want_n and_o the_o child_n able_a to_o relieve_v and_o assist_v they_o ephes._n 6._o 1_o 2._o 7._o for_o master_n to_o keep_v back_o the_o hire_n or_o wage_n of_o their_o servant_n and_o to_o suffer_v they_o to_o neglect_v god_n service_n and_o the_o concern_v of_o their_o own_o soul_n col._n 4_o 1._o 8._o for_o servant_n to_o grumble_v or_o mumur_v at_o their_o master_n lawful_a command_n or_o chide_v of_o they_o to_o answer_v again_o to_o be_v unfaithful_a to_o disparage_v their_o master_n and_o mistress_n and_o to_o discover_v to_o other_o what_o their_o superior_n will_v have_v keep_v secret_a tit._n 2._o 9_o 10._o 85._o to_o neglect_v or_o defer_v our_o baptism_n in_o case_n we_o be_v never_o baptize_v before_o and_o to_o forbear_v bring_v our_o child_n to_o be_v baptize_v matth._n 28._o 19_o 86._o not_o to_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n after_o we_o come_v to_o year_n of_o understanding_n and_o discretion_n matth_n 26._o 26_o 27._o 87._o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o at_o the_o lord_n table_n 1_o cor._n 11._o 29._o 88_o to_o neglect_v think_v of_o good_a thing_n philip._n 4._o 8._o 89._o idolatry_n witchcraft_n sedition_n schism_n heresy_n gal._n 5._o 20._o 90._o whisper_a to_o our_o neighbour_n prejudice_n backbiting_a despightfulness_n boast_v invent_v of_o evil_a thing_n covenant-breaking_a and_o be_v without_o natural_a affection_n and_o delight_v in_o other_o man_n sin_n rom._n 1._o 29_o 30_o 31_o 32._o 91._o to_o do_v evil_a that_o good_a may_v come_v of_o it_o rom._n 3._o 8._o if_o any_o sin_n be_v leave_v out_o in_o this_o catalogue_n they_o be_v such_o as_o may_v be_v refer_v to_o those_o which_o be_v mention_v and_o though_o some_o that_o be_v 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carry_v about_o he_o a_o constant_a zeal_n and_o desire_n to_o advance_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o his_o everlasting_a salvation_n may_v upon_o a_o very_a short_a examination_n receive_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n either_o with_o a_o sick_a friend_n or_o die_a neighbour_n and_o upon_o a_o very_a short_a warn_v too_o though_o at_o other_o time_n when_o he_o have_v more_o time_n it_o will_v be_v necessary_a and_o convenient_a to_o enlarge_v his_o self-examination_n and_o preparation_n thereby_o to_o give_v great_a life_n to_o his_o faith_n and_o hope_v and_o love_n and_o charity_n 6._o a_o christian_a may_v very_o much_o save_v himself_o the_o labour_n of_o a_o tedious_a self-examination_n before_o he_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n by_o a_o daily_a self-examination_n and_o he_o that_o every_o night_n survey_v the_o action_n and_o discourse_n and_o desire_v of_o that_o day_n and_o set_v his_o account_n even_o with_o god_n and_o search_n what_o temptation_n have_v assault_v 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day-labourer_n or_o a_o servant_n or_o any_o man_n that_o be_v oblige_v to_o get_v a_o livelihood_n for_o himself_o and_o family_n by_o work_v hard_a may_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o lawful_a employment_n while_o he_o sit_v or_o walk_v in_o his_o shop_n or_o be_v busy_a with_o his_o hand_n apply_v his_o mind_n to_o a_o survey_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o error_n and_o defect_n and_o examine_v himself_o about_o his_o repentance_n whether_o it_o be_v sincere_a or_o not_o and_o about_o the_o particular_n of_o his_o former_a life_n and_o whether_o he_o be_v sincere_o resolve_v for_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o a_o spiritual_a mind_n and_o examine_v himself_o very_o acceptable_o for_o it_o be_v a_o great_a mistake_n that_o this_o self-examination_n can_v be_v perform_v but_o in_o a_o chamber_n or_o closet_n and_o by_o spend_v so_o many_o hour_n in_o the_o exercise_n it_o may_v be_v perform_v as_o we_o be_v walk_v as_o we_o be_v about_o our_o work_n in_o the_o field_n as_o well_o as_o at_o 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order_v thing_n that_o we_o shall_v come_v to_o a_o sense_n of_o our_o danger_n and_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o mean_n and_o opportunity_n whereby_o we_o may_v escape_v the_o pollution_n we_o once_o wallow_v in_o so_o man_n who_o have_v be_v deliver_v from_o run_v in_o the_o night_n upon_o a_o precipice_n visit_v the_o fatal_a place_n sometime_o to_o see_v what_o a_o concatenation_n of_o mischief_n they_o have_v be_v preserve_v from_o by_o a_o almighty_a providence_n and_o thereby_o supply_v themselves_o with_o new_a argument_n both_o to_o magnify_v the_o unspeakable_a protection_n and_o to_o improve_v and_o enlarge_v their_o gratitude_n and_o to_o testify_v their_o sense_n of_o the_o mercy_n by_o charitable_a action_n and_o warm_a devotion_n for_o the_o future_a v._n but_o because_o error_n may_v be_v commit_v in_o this_o self-examination_n as_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o performance_n it_o will_v be_v very_o expedient_a in_o the_o last_o place_n to_o give_v some_o rule_n how_o this_o self-examination_n ought_v to_o be_v qualify_v 1._o it_o must_v be_v a_o impartial_a no_o flatter_a self-examination_n as_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o common_a to_o man_n than_o to_o run_v into_o one_o extreme_a or_o other_o so_o it_o happen_v very_o often_o in_o the_o duty_n before_o we_o some_o examine_v themselves_o so_o strict_o that_o they_o even_o confound_v themselves_o and_o run_v upon_o the_o very_a brink_n of_o despair_n other_o do_v it_o with_o that_o foolish_a tenderness_n to_o their_o lust_n that_o they_o make_v the_o colour_n too_o fine_a in_o which_o they_o be_v to_o draw_v themselves_o whence_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o when_o they_o have_v do_v sit_v the_o picture_n look_v mighty_a well_o but_o be_v not_o to_o the_o life_n and_o as_o themselves_o be_v the_o painter_n so_o it_o be_v too_o evident_a that_o they_o favour_v themselves_o too_o much_o in_o the_o draw_v to_o take_v either_o the_o little_a resemblance_n of_o virtue_n we_o find_v in_o ourselves_o for_o real_a virtue_n or_o to_o satisfy_v ourselves_o that_o the_o faint_a inclination_n we_o have_v to_o practice_v the_o substantial_a duty_n be_v unfeigned_a and_o strong_a purpose_n must_v necessary_o prove_v deceitful_a work_n our_o business_n here_o must_v be_v not_o to_o skin_n the_o wound_n but_o to_o heal_v it_o and_o therefore_o where_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o think_v too_o well_o of_o ourselves_o it_o will_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o ask_v either_o divine_n or_o person_n we_o be_v familiar_a withal_o what_o they_o think_v of_o our_o religion_n and_o that_o question_v our_o saviour_n do_v ask_v his_o disciple_n matth._n 16._o 13._o who_o say_v man_n that_o i_o be_o may_v not_o be_v improper_a to_o be_v put_v to_o our_o acquaintance_n what_o man_n abroad_o do_v think_v of_o we_o and_o though_o the_o censure_n of_o man_n if_o apparent_o vain_a and_o groundless_a aught_o to_o be_v slight_v yet_o from_o the_o verdict_n that_o other_o man_n give_v of_o we_o much_o may_v be_v learn_v sometime_o and_o if_o they_o count_v we_o proud_a or_o censorious_a or_o bitter_a or_o sensual_a etc._n etc._n it_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o motive_n to_o inquire_v what_o there_o be_v in_o we_o that_o may_v give_v occasion_n to_o other_o to_o think_v of_o we_o as_o they_o do_v and_o whether_o we_o do_v not_o give_v they_o too_o much_o ground_n for_o those_o censure_n 2._o this_o self-examination_n must_v ever_o have_v a_o true_o spiritual_a end_n and_o that_o end_v must_v be_v to_o wash_v ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v be_v clean_o if_o it_o be_v only_o to_o favour_v a_o present_a damp_n upon_o our_o spirit_n or_o to_o satisfy_v the_o terror_n of_o a_o unquiet_a conscience_n or_o to_o comply_v with_o the_o custom_n and_o formality_n of_o preparation_n the_o self-examination_n will_v lose_v its_o virtue_n and_o sweetness_n the_o end_n must_v determine_v its_o
wise_a indeed_o when_o i_o shall_v learn_v to_o submit_v myself_o to_o thy_o infinite_a wisdom_n then_o shall_v i_o know_v thou_o the_o only_a true_a god_n and_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v send_v jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n chap._n xxvi_o of_o preparatory_a devotion_n and_o aspiration_n fit_a to_o be_v use_v in_o private_a before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o content_n the_o conveniency_n of_o use_v devotion_n suitable_a to_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o week_n before_o we_o receive_v prayer_n and_o aspiration_n relate_v to_o the_o affliction_n of_o christ_n to_o christ_n readiness_n to_o comfort_v person_n disease_v and_o in_o distress_n to_o his_o pray_v for_o his_o disciple_n and_o those_o that_o shall_v believe_v in_o his_o name_n etc._n etc._n though_o all_o the_o precede_a prayer_n be_v nothing_o but_o preparatory_a devotion_n and_o may_v be_v use_v as_o such_o yet_o for_o variety_n sake_n which_o may_v be_v as_o delightful_a in_o spiritual_a as_o it_o be_v in_o temporal_a thing_n i_o shall_v add_v some_o other_o aspiration_n and_o breathe_n of_o the_o soul_n after_o god_n in_o this_o chapter_n as_o preparative_n for_o the_o worthy_a receive_v of_o the_o holy_a communion_n extraordinary_a occasion_n as_o i_o have_v say_v often_o and_o short_a warning_n when_o a_o friend_n of_o neighbour_n be_v indispose_v and_o require_v our_o presence_n and_o help_n and_o join_v with_o he_o in_o the_o devout_a use_n of_o this_o ordinance_n may_v oblige_v we_o to_o alter_v our_o method_n but_o where_o no_o considerable_a impediment_n straiten_n we_o in_o time_n it_o will_v be_v convenient_a the_o week_n before_o we_o receive_v beside_o our_o stand_a devotion_n to_o address_v ourselves_o to_o god_n in_o supplication_n as_o both_o relate_v and_o be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o the_o great_a work_n we_o intend_v for_o and_o such_o be_v the_o 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great_a sense_n of_o the_o affliction_n of_o my_o neighbour_n that_o i_o may_v have_v as_o great_a a_o feel_n of_o their_o misery_n as_o if_o they_o be_v my_o own_o and_o be_v ready_a to_o help_v they_o according_a to_o my_o ability_n i_o be_o go_v to_o behold_v in_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n what_o miracle_n thou_o have_v wrought_v for_o i_o o_o let_v i_o not_o come_v away_o from_o thence_o without_o work_v a_o miracle_n upon_o my_o soul_n iii_o great_a counsellor_n of_o my_o soul_n who_o at_o thy_o leave_v the_o world_n do_v in_o prayer_n recommend_v thy_o disciple_n and_o those_o that_o through_o their_o mean_n shall_v believe_v in_o thy_o name_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n care_n let_v i_o find_v the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o intercession_n preserve_v i_o from_o this_o evil_a world_n and_o keep_v i_o by_o thy_o truth_n take_v care_n of_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v not_o be_v lose_v in_o the_o wilderness_n of_o this_o world_n in_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n which_o i_o mean_v to_o 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spend_v in_o gaze_v or_o look_v about_o act_n of_o devotion_n to_o be_v use_v after_o receive_v and_o relate_v to_o the_o wisdom_n mercy_n liberality_n love_n goodness_n greatness_n and_o majesty_n of_o god_n to_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n etc._n etc._n it_o fall_v out_o so_o often_o that_o when_o we_o have_v communicate_v and_o our_o soul_n have_v be_v feed_v at_o this_o table_n a_o considerable_a space_n of_o time_n remain_v before_o the_o unite_a praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n of_o the_o congregation_n begin_v again_o this_o time_n be_v it_o more_o or_o less_o must_v not_o be_v spend_v in_o look_v about_o or_o in_o sit_v still_o or_o in_o think_v of_o what_o object_n our_o fancy_n be_v please_v to_o offer_v and_o present_v to_o we_o but_o in_o holy_a aspiration_n and_o that_o the_o communicant_a may_v know_v how_o to_o employ_v himself_o in_o that_o interval_n it_o may_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o set_v down_o some_o pious_a and_o proper_a ejaculation_n whereby_o he_o 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you_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o by_o night_n stand_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n lift_v up_o your_o hand_n in_o the_o sanctuary_n and_o bless_v the_o lord_n the_o lord_n that_o make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n have_v bless_v we_o out_o of_o zion_n iii_o o_o charm_v son_n of_o god_n i_o alone_o be_o not_o able_a sufficient_o to_o praise_v thou_o and_o therefore_o i_o wish_v that_o every_o drop_v of_o the_o ocean_n every_o grain_n of_o sand_n every_o leaf_n of_o the_o tree_n of_o the_o field_n and_o every_o sprig_n of_o herb_n and_o all_o the_o creature_n that_o ever_o be_v or_o be_v or_o shall_v be_v may_v be_v turn_v into_o seraphic_a tongue_n to_o praise_v thou_o iv._o o_o jefu_n when_o i_o behold_v thy_o wonderful_a love_n how_o it_o have_v bow_v how_o it_o have_v stoop_v to_o so_o mean_v a_o creature_n as_o i_o be_o the_o thought_n of_o it_o force_v my_o soul_n into_o the_o humble_a and_o deep_a prostration_n thou_o be_v beauty_n i_o be_o deformity_n thou_o be_v 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beauty_n like_o thy_o crown_n be_v immarcessible_a age_n can_v change_v it_o neither_o heat_n nor_o cold_a can_v alter_v it_o thou_o be_v beautiful_a in_o thy_o body_n beautiful_a in_o thy_o soul_n but_o infifinite_o beautiful_a in_o thy_o divinity_n nothing_o deserve_v to_o be_v love_v or_o praise_v if_o thou_o do_v not_o vi_o oh_o how_o blind_a be_v poor_a mortal_n who_o be_v so_o very_o fond_a of_o honour_n riches_n curious_a palace_n garden_n pleasure_n music_n rarity_n colour_n herb_n flower_n stone_n and_o mineral_n great_a conqueror_n of_o my_o soul_n thou_o be_v more_o honourable_a more_o amiable_a more_o sweet_a more_o pleasant_a more_o agreeable_a more_o delicious_a more_o harmonious_a to_o my_o soul_n than_o all_o these_o thy_o excellency_n can_v by_o search_v be_v find_v out_o vii_o o_o lamb_n of_o gd_n with_o the_o four_o and_o twenty_o elder_n i_o fall_v down_o before_o thy_o throne_n and_o cry_v blessing_n and_o praise_v and_o honour_n and_o wisdom_n be_v unto_o the_o lamb_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o for_o thou_o be_v slay_v and_o have_v redeem_v we_o to_o god_n by_o thy_o blood_n out_o of_o every_o kindred_n and_o tongue_n and_o people_n and_o nation_n viii_o o_o god_n of_o glory_n i_o beseech_v thou_o remove_v from_o i_o all_o those_o thing_n which_o will_v hinder_v i_o from_o glorify_v thou_o remove_v from_o i_o a_o unsteady_a mind_n that_o i_o may_v glorify_v thou_o in_o poverty_n as_o well_o as_o in_o plenty_n in_o adversity_n as_o well_o as_o prosperity_n in_o desertion_n as_o well_o as_o in_o consolation_n in_o disgrace_n as_o well_o as_o in_o honour_n let_v i_o look_v upon_o both_o condition_n as_o come_v from_o the_o same_o good_a hand_n of_o providence_n and_o let_v that_o be_v a_o everlasting_a motive_n to_o i_o to_o show_v forth_o thy_o glory_n ix_o o_o god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n i_o desire_v to_o glorify_v thou_o in_o this_o world_n and_o in_o that_o to_o come_v with_o man_n here_o and_o with_o angel_n 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