and_o virtue_n which_o be_v the_o indispensable_a condition_n of_o our_o acceptance_n we_o may_v prevent_v our_o growth_n in_o grace_n by_o think_v ourselves_o unfit_a to_o use_v the_o mean_n thereof_o a_o hearty_a desire_n of_o perfection_n with_o such_o endeavour_n improvement_n devotion_n and_o preparation_n as_o our_o capacity_n and_o opportunity_n will_v permit_v entitle_v we_o to_o the_o use_n and_o to_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n for_o how_o can_v they_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o grace_n if_o none_o but_o person_n already_o vest_v with_o it_o in_o great_a degree_n be_v allow_v to_o use_v they_o so_o that_o the_o sincere_a though_o imperfect_a christian_a at_o the_o present_a have_v a_o particular_a propriety_n in_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n because_o they_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v that_o which_o these_o especial_o want_n for_o i_o be_o not_o come_v 13._o matt._n 9.12_o 13._o say_v our_o saviour_n to_o call_v 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uncertainty_n and_o war_n that_o he_o find_v thereof_o but_o since_o our_o saviour_n allow_v it_o i_o will_v by_o his_o own_o similitude_n expel_v and_o dissipate_v all_o fatal_a scruple_n out_o of_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o sincere_a though_o young_a beginner_n in_o religion_n par._n sir_n i_o thank_v you_o for_o your_o pain_n and_o i_o hope_v they_o be_v not_o ill_o bestow_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n you_o shall_v see_v the_o good_a effect_n thereof_o in_o a_o little_a time_n min._n ay_o that_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o i_o pray_v god_n confirm_v your_o resolution_n and_o be_v sure_a you_o let_v i_o see_v you_o as_o often_o as_o you_o can_v that_o i_o may_v explain_v or_o enlarge_v upon_o any_o article_n of_o our_o discourse_n or_o refresh_v your_o memory_n as_o occasion_n may_v require_v the_o end_n proper_a prayer_n suit_v to_o the_o forego_n account_n of_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n a_o preparatory_a prayer_n oalmighty_a god_n although_o thy_o council_n be_v unsearchable_a 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be_v heal_v of_o my_o disease_n by_o his_o power_n as_o full_a of_o joy_n as_o if_o himself_o have_v say_v unto_o i_o be_v of_o good_a cheer_n thy_o sin_n be_v all_o forgive_v 9.2_o matt._n 9.2_o as_o constant_a in_o my_o resolution_n against_o all_o impiety_n and_o sin_n as_o if_o i_o have_v see_v my_o lord_n in_o his_o agony_n and_o hear_v he_o say_v my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o 27.46_o matt._n 27.46_o o_o lord_n encourage_v my_o sincere_a desire_n and_o enable_v i_o to_o perform_v the_o intend_a duty_n with_o these_o and_o all_o such_o holy_a disposition_n as_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o assist_v my_o weakness_n by_o thy_o power_n support_v and_o strengthen_v all_o those_o grace_n which_o thou_o have_v begin_v and_o perfect_v they_o at_o last_o in_o habit_n of_o obedience_n love_n and_o praise_v through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o a_o short_a ejaculation_n upon_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o bread_n o_o lord_n i_o be_o a_o sinful_a man_n 8.8_o matt._n 8.8_o not_o worthy_a that_o thou_o shall_v come_v under_o my_o roof_n o_o cleanse_v my_o soul_n from_o all_o impurity_n and_o filth_n make_v i_o fit_a to_o receive_v so_o glorious_a a_o guest_n and_o then_o abide_v and_o dwell_v in_o i_o for_o ever_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o a_o short_a ejaculation_n upon_o receive_v of_o the_o cup._n lord_n 9.24_o mar._n 9.24_o i_o believe_v help_v thou_o my_o unbelief_n that_o the_o bread_n which_o i_o eat_v and_o the_o wine_n which_o i_o drink_v thus_o bless_v and_o give_v by_o thy_o command_n may_v be_v indeed_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o i_o the_o seal_n of_o my_o pardon_n and_o the_o earnest_n of_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v immediate_o after_o you_o have_v receive_v the_o element_n o_o most_o merciful_a god_n and_o father_n how_o wonderful_a be_v thy_o love_n to_o i_o a_o wretched_a sinner_n that_o thou_o now_o vouchsafe_v to_o receive_v i_o as_o a_o guest_n to_o thy_o own_o table_n and_o have_v feed_v i_o with_o the_o bread_n of_o heaven_n 6.55_o joh._n 6.55_o that_o thou_o shall_v make_v a_o offer_n of_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n to_o i_o that_o thou_o shall_v never_o be_v weary_a of_o show_v mercy_n that_o the_o blood_n of_o our_o saviour_n shall_v be_v salutary_a still_o and_o exhibit_v for_o ever_o to_o the_o relief_n of_o all_o that_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v heal_v lord_n what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o be_v so_o mindful_a of_o he_o 8.4_o psal_n 8.4_o or_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o so_o regard_v he_o o_o make_v i_o worthy_a of_o this_o inestimable_a blessing_n purify_v my_o thought_n rectify_v my_o will_n sanctify_v my_o affection_n strengthen_v my_o resolution_n that_o i_o may_v go_v on_o from_o one_o degree_n of_o grace_n unto_o another_o 25.23_o col._n 1.28_o mat._n 25.23_o till_o i_o come_v to_o be_v perfect_a in_o christ_n jesus_n that_o i_o may_v improve_v my_o talon_n and_o be_v the_o better_a sensible_a for_o every_o sacrament_n i_o receive_v till_o my_o faith_n shall_v at_o last_o be_v perfect_v in_o vision_n and_o the_o communion_n of_o thy_o body_n and_o blood_n shall_v be_v final_o resolve_v into_o the_o full_a enjoyment_n of_o thy_o eternal_a deity_n o_o bless_a jesus_n amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v in_o your_o closet_n after_o your_o return_n from_o the_o holy_a communion_n o_o eternal_a god_n 51.6_o ps_n 7.9_o rev._n 2.23_o ps_n 51.6_o that_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o try_v the_o reins_o of_o man_n thou_o that_o require_v truth_n in_o the_o inner_a part_n o_o purge_v my_o soul_n from_o all_o hypocrisy_n and_o guile_n that_o i_o may_v now_o and_o always_o serve_v thou_o with_o that_o sincerity_n and_o purity_n as_o i_o ought_v to_o do_v o_o lord_n i_o hope_v my_o inward_a self_n my_o very_a soul_n and_o heart_n do_v indite_v the_o praise_n prayer_n and_o vow_n of_o my_o tongue_n this_o day_n before_o thou_o o_o thou_o that_o remember_v whereof_o we_o be_v make_v 14._o ps_n 103_o 14._o and_o consider_v that_o we_o be_v but_o man_n 4.15_o heb_fw-mi 4.15_o o_o thou_o our_o great_a high_a priest_n who_o be_v touch_v with_o the_o feel_n of_o our_o infirmity_n accept_v of_o my_o good_a intention_n and_o forgive_v the_o coldness_n of_o my_o devotion_n and_o the_o remissness_n of_o my_o mind_n the_o wander_a of_o my_o thought_n and_o the_o many_o imperfection_n of_o this_o and_o of_o all_o my_o holy_a thing_n and_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o continue_v upon_o my_o soul_n that_o holy_a disposition_n that_o religious_a sense_n which_o by_o thy_o grace_n i_o have_v be_v affect_v with_o this_o day_n that_o i_o may_v be_v unite_v to_o thyself_o in_o the_o same_o affection_n and_o
do_v with_o i_o whatsoever_o please_v thou_o though_o thou_o shall_v slay_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o thou_o i_o throw_v myself_o into_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o mercy_n beseech_v thou_o to_o lay_v no_o more_o upon_o i_o than_o thou_o shall_v enable_v i_o to_o bear_v 10.13_o 1_o cor._n 10.13_o and_o all_o i_o beg_v upon_o the_o alone_a account_n of_o the_o merit_n and_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n my_o lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o protection_n with_o thanksgiving_n o_o eternal_a god_n thou_o be_v the_o almighty_a father_n of_o the_o world_n i_o be_v create_v by_o thy_o power_n and_o be_o preserve_v by_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n i_o be_o true_o sensible_a of_o thy_o particular_a grace_n and_o favour_n towards_o i_o in_o all_o the_o period_n and_o state_n of_o life_n through_o which_o i_o have_v pass_v etc._n *_o mention_v here_o the_o particular_a blessing_n of_o your_o condition_n whether_o in_o pious_a parent_n or_o in_o hopeful_a child_n 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health_n to_o guide_v my_o hand_n and_o to_o bless_v i_o in_o all_o my_o way_n and_o work_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n in_o who_o most_o holy_a name_n and_o word_n i_o conclude_v my_o imperfect_a prayer_n say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n the_o end_n matth._n xxii_o 37_o 38_o 39_o jesus_n say_v unto_o he_o thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o mind_n this_o be_v the_o first_o and_o great_a commandment_n and_o the_o second_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o a_o future_a state_n of_o bliss_n or_o misery_n according_a as_o our_o action_n in_o the_o flesh_n have_v be_v good_a or_o evil_n be_v the_o common_a notion_n the_o indelible_a opinion_n the_o universal_a expectation_n of_o mankind_n and_o therefore_o a_o distinct_a and_o perfect_a knowledge_n of_o religion_n or_o of_o such_o a_o 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the_o resurrection_n and_o be_v able_a to_o answer_v all_o the_o doubt_n and_o question_n concern_v the_o life_n to_o come_v send_v a_o lawyer_n from_o among_o themselves_o 35._o v._o 35._o to_o make_v a_o experiment_n of_o his_o judgement_n who_o inquire_v of_o our_o saviour_n under_o the_o style_n of_o master_n which_o be_v the_o great_a commandment_n jesus_n say_v unto_o he_o thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o mind_n and_o thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o the_o text_n be_v a_o general_a account_n of_o the_o way_n and_o method_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v everlasting_a life_n of_o such_o a_o conversation_n and_o course_n of_o action_n here_o as_o will_v procure_v to_o we_o everlasting_a blessedness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o all_o the_o duty_n quality_n and_o habit_n which_o be_v require_v of_o we_o as_o condition_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v comprehend_v by_o our_o 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10.10_o heb._n 10.10_o who_o by_o the_o will_n of_o god_n have_v sanctify_v we_o who_o have_v put_v we_o into_o a_o capacity_n of_o renovation_n pardon_v mercy_n and_o eternal_a life_n by_o the_o offering_n up_o of_o his_o body_n once_o for_o all_o 5.21_o 2_o cor._n 5.21_o who_o know_v no_o sin_n himself_o but_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n through_o he_o 3.18_o heb._n 9.26_o 1_o pet._n 3.18_o who_o therefore_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o that_o he_o may_v be_v capable_a of_o bear_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o body_n in_o a_o word_n who_o by_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n according_a to_o the_o wonderful_a council_n of_o god_n to_o we_o unknown_a have_v offer_v such_o a_o satisfaction_n to_o god_n as_o with_o safety_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o law_n and_o the_o justice_n of_o his_o government_n he_o have_v be_v please_v to_o accept_v of_o and_o have_v thereupon_o abundant_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o 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desire_n 3.3_o col._n 3.3_o that_o my_o life_n may_v be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n that_o when_o christ_n who_o be_v our_o life_n shall_v appear_v i_o may_v appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v all_o honour_n praise_n may_v majesty_n dominion_n and_o obedience_n now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n general_a prayer_n to_o be_v say_v at_o any_o time_n a_o confession_n of_o sin_n o_o eternal_a god_n 1.3_o heb._n 1.3_o thou_o be_v the_o almighty_a creator_n and_o wise_a disposer_n of_o all_o thing_n thou_o have_v be_v very_o gracious_a unto_o i_o from_o my_o youth_n up_o until_o now_o thou_o have_v bless_v i_o with_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o instruction_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o for_o the_o support_n and_o pleasure_n of_o my_o life_n o_o what_o obligation_n have_v thou_o lay_v upon_o i_o by_o thy_o particular_a grace_n and_o favour_n towards_o i_o to_o serve_v thou_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n what_o then_o shall_v i_o say_v unto_o thou_o o_o thou_o that_o be_v the_o judge_n of_o man_n how_o have_v i_o requite_v thou_o for_o all_o the_o benefit_n thou_o have_v do_v unto_o i_o i_o blush_v and_o be_o ashamed_a to_o appear_v before_o thou_o 51.3_o ps_n 139.8_o amos_n 9.2_o 3_o 4._o ps_n 51.3_o but_o i_o can_v fly_v from_o thy_o presence_n i_o will_v therefore_o acknowledge_v my_o transgression_n and_o my_o iniquity_n i_o will_v not_o hide_v how_o have_v i_o employ_v my_o childhood_n and_o youth_n in_o trifle_n how_o have_v my_o mind_n be_v fill_v and_o possess_v with_o vanity_n how_o impatient_a and_o yet_o how_o frivolous_a have_v i_o be_v in_o my_o desire_n how_o foolish_a in_o all_o my_o action_n how_o insensible_a of_o my_o duty_n to_o thy_o sacred_a majesty_n how_o cold_a in_o my_o devotion_n how_o negligent_a of_o instruction_n how_o indifferent_a to_o sober_a counsel_n how_o have_v i_o prefer_v the_o profit_n the_o 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displeasure_n be_v very_o terrible_a but_o thou_o have_v invite_v all_o that_o travel_n 28._o matt._n 11_o 28._o and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v to_o come_v unto_o thou_o and_o have_v promise_v to_o refresh_v they_o thou_o have_v lay_v help_n upon_o one_o that_o be_v mighty_a to_o save_v 89.19_o ps_n 89.19_o even_o the_o lamb_n that_o be_v slay_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n 1._o â—â—h_o 1._o he_o have_v bear_v our_o grief_n and_o carry_v our_o sorrow_n 53._o â—â—i_fw-la 53._o and_o on_o he_o be_v lay_v the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o all_o lord_n of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n wash_v away_o my_o sin_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o my_o dear_a redeemer_n nail_n they_o to_o his_o cross_n bury_v they_o in_o his_o grave_n that_o they_o may_v never_o rise_v in_o judgement_n against_o i_o to_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v my_o conscience_n here_o or_o condemn_v i_o to_o everlasting_a punishment_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o the_o resolution_n o_o eternal_a god_n i_o acknowledge_v and_o adore_v thy_o goodness_n towards_o i_o that_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o a_o reasonable_a creature_n that_o i_o be_o not_o drive_v by_o necessity_n as_o other_o being_n be_v 1.26_o gen._n 1.26_o but_o be_o create_v in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n himself_o o_o how_o just_a and_o reasonable_a be_v it_o that_o we_o shall_v glorify_v our_o bountiful_a creator_n with_o all_o the_o faculty_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o o_o god_n i_o bewail_v my_o own_o defect_n of_o duty_n towards_o thou_o i_o have_v not_o improve_v my_o opportunity_n of_o knowledge_n i_o have_v be_v content_v to_o know_v but_o little_a and_o have_v practise_v less_o my_o mind_n have_v be_v employ_v and_o satisfy_v in_o trifle_a object_n my_o will_n have_v follow_v after_o vanity_n and_o god_n have_v not_o be_v in_o all_o my_o thought_n 10._o psal_n 10._o but_o now_o o_o lord_n i_o be_o very_o sensible_a of_o my_o folly_n as_o well_o as_o of_o my_o sin_n and_o i_o be_o resolve_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v 119._o psal_n 119._o to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n i_o do_v most_o sincere_o and_o devout_o offer_v and_o present_v myself_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n â—_o rom._n 12._o â—_o a_o lively_a reasonable_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o i_o unfeigned_o resolve_v that_o sin_n shall_v no_o more_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o 1â—_n rom._n 6_o 1â—_n i_o will_v not_o yield_v my_o member_n instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n to_o sin_n but_o i_o will_v yield_v myself_o too_o god_n â—_o psal_n 96._o â—_o i_o will_v endeavour_v to_o affect_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n till_o i_o love_v by_o thy_o affection_n choose_v what_o thou_o propose_v believe_v what_o thou_o reveale_v expect_v thy_o promise_n and_o entire_o resign_v myself_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o thy_o law_n lord_n of_o thy_o goodness_n accept_v my_o offering_n have_v mercy_n and_o compassion_n upon_o i_o pity_v my_o infirmity_n 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corrupt_a affection_n from_o every_o evil_a habit_n that_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o holy_a nature_n to_o his_o most_o pure_a and_o righteous_a law_n that_o you_o may_v serve_v and_o worship_v he_o with_o some_o degree_n of_o knowledge_n and_o with_o a_o sincere_a and_o perfect_a heart_n than_o you_o may_v assure_v yourself_o that_o you_o be_v worthy_a to_o receive_v that_o your_o devotion_n will_v be_v accept_v and_o your_o offer_v reward_v that_o you_o shall_v have_v grace_n and_o assistance_n from_o above_o to_o grow_v better_a and_o better_o till_o you_o come_v to_o be_v perfect_a in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v this_o the_o minister_n by_o the_o command_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n exhibit_n and_o offer_v the_o blessing_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o communicant_n and_o they_o by_o receive_v the_o outward_a sign_n thereof_o profess_v themselves_o the_o disciple_n of_o our_o lord_n that_o they_o believe_v his_o doctrine_n trust_v in_o his_o mediation_n hope_v in_o his_o promise_n and_o be_v resolve_v to_o live_v according_a to_o his_o law_n he_o then_o who_o be_v sincere_a in_o these_o his_o profession_n and_o resolution_n receive_v worthy_o and_o he_o who_o present_v himself_o in_o such_o a_o solemn_a manner_n at_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n make_v and_o be_v understand_v to_o make_v profession_n of_o his_o christian_a faith_n and_o a_o solemn_a dedication_n of_o himself_o to_o the_o obedience_n thereof_o for_o ever_o when_o at_o the_o same_o time_n he_o neither_o understand_v it_o regard_v it_o or_o design_n to_o practice_v it_o be_v a_o hypocrite_n a_o profaner_n 27_o 1_o cor._n â—_o 27_o a_o blasphemer_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o eat_v and_o drink_v damnation_n to_o himself_o incur_v the_o high_a displeasure_n of_o god_n and_o may_v therefore_o expect_v that_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n shall_v follow_v he_o for_o for_o this_o cause_n many_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a among_o you_o and_o many_o be_v fall_v asleep_o as_o s._n paul_n interpret_v the_o damnation_n speak_v of_o before_o v._o 30._o par._n sir_n i_o thank_v you_o with_o all_o my_o heart_n and_o if_o i_o be_v not_o too_o tedious_a to_o you_o give_v i_o leave_v to_o ask_v you_o one_o question_n more_o before_o i_o go_v min._n pray_v ask_v i_o what_o you_o will_v for_o i_o assure_v you_o i_o be_o mighty_o please_v to_o find_v you_o so_o inquisitive_a par._n what_o be_v the_o reason_n then_o since_o as_o i_o understand_v by_o you_o a_o disposition_n to_o every_o christian_a grace_n be_v requisite_a in_o a_o worthy_a communicant_a that_o the_o rubric_n â—â—munâ—ice_n â—re_n the_o â—â—munâ—ice_n and_o all_o divine_n insist_v in_o a_o particular_a manner_n upon_o love_n and_o charity_n reconcile_a and_o be_v reconcile_v to_o our_o enemy_n min._n it_o be_v well_o observe_v they_o do_v so_o yet_o not_o as_o exclusive_a of_o any_o other_o duty_n but_o indeed_o there_o be_v all_o the_o reason_n in_o the_o world_n to_o remind_v our_o communicant_n in_o a_o 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the_o solemn_a rite_n of_o this_o religion_n moreover_o second_o the_o religion_n itself_o that_o christian_a law_n which_o we_o here_o profess_v to_o embrace_v and_o resolve_v to_o practice_v be_v a_o law_n of_o love_n universal_a charity_n be_v the_o principle_n and_o life_n of_o our_o religion_n which_o influence_n the_o whole_a and_o mingle_v it_o self_n with_o every_o part_n thereof_o insomuch_o that_o it_o be_v distinguish_v and_o describe_v by_o this_o single_a grace_n of_o love_n 3.9.23_o â—om_n 13.9_o â—al_a 5.14_o â—att_fw-mi 22_o â—9_n â—_o joh._n 3.9.23_o for_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n say_v s._n paul_n and_o hereby_o say_v s._n john_n speak_v of_o love_n we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o shall_v assure_v our_o heart_n before_o he_o and_o this_o be_v his_o commandment_n that_o we_o believe_v on_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o love_v one_o another_o as_o he_o give_v we_o commandment_n so_o that_o all_o our_o profession_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n at_o the_o holy_a table_n be_v a_o profanation_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o whole_o ineffectual_a to_o we_o so_o long_o as_o the_o temper_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o the_o disposition_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o religion_n we_o profess_v for_o unless_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o 13._o cor._n 13._o say_v s._n paul_n that_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o goodness_n love_n meekness_n compassion_n patience_n forbearance_n condescension_n of_o he_o and_o his_o religion_n we_o be_v reprobate_n malice_n indeed_o be_v a_o indication_n of_o a_o diabolick_a nature_n of_o a_o mind_n thorough_o vicious_a and_o degenerate_a it_o be_v a_o temper_n whole_o inconsistent_a with_o a_o true_a principle_n of_o christianity_n for_o in_o this_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a 10._o 1_o joh._n 3_o 10._o and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n whosoever_o do_v not_o righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o god_n neither_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n again_o there_o be_v a_o particular_a fitness_n and_o congruity_n in_o forgive_a injury_n and_o reconcile_a enemy_n to_o the_o tenor_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n god_n be_v there_o exhibit_v as_o willing_a to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o repent_v sinner_n he_o there_o renew_v and_o revive_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n to_o we_o do_v not_o reason_n then_o that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o law_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o eternal_a immutable_a law_n of_o reasonable_a being_n require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o in_o our_o capacity_n shall_v do_v the_o same_o how_o can_v we_o expect_v that_o from_o another_o which_o in_o the_o change_n of_o circumstance_n we_o be_v not_o willing_a to_o do_v therefore_o 7.12_o matt._n 7.12_o if_o thou_o bring_v thy_o gift_n to_o the_o altar_n and_o there_o remember_v that_o thy_o brother_n have_v aught_o against_o thou_o leave_v there_o thy_o gift_n before_o the_o altar_n and_o go_v thy_o way_n first_o be_v reconcile_v to_o thy_o brother_n and_o then_o come_v and_o offer_v thy_o gift_n which_o word_n though_o they_o be_v speak_v by_o our_o saviour_n with_o immediate_a respect_n to_o the_o peace-offering_n for_o the_o atonement_n of_o sin_n yet_o the_o reason_n hold_v in_o all_o our_o address_n to_o god_n for_o pardon_n and_o have_v be_v general_o apply_v by_o divine_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n here_o in_o especial_a manner_n we_o pray_v for_o and_o expect_v his_o mercy_n but_o be_v it_o reasonable_a to_o hope_v for_o such_o a_o favour_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n unless_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o give_v satisfaction_n to_o our_o power_n for_o the_o injury_n we_o have_v do_v to_o other_o and_o be_v ready_a to_o forgive_v offence_n against_o ourselves_o our_o very_a nature_n will_v rebuke_v such_o a_o vain_a presumption_n and_o our_o saviour_n have_v express_o teach_v we_o in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o steward_n that_o a_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v our_o enemy_n be_v indispensable_o necessary_a in_o order_n to_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o own_o miscarriage_n the_o lord_n forgive_v his_o steward_n a_o vast_a debt_n but_o he_o forget_v the_o goodness_n of_o his_o lord_n to_o he_o sue_v and_o seize_v his_o debtor_n and_o fellow_n servant_n for_o trivial_a sum_n wherefore_o his_o lord_n be_v wroth_a ult_n matt._n 18._o ult_n and_o deliver_v he_o to_o the_o tormentor_n till_o he_o shall_v pay_v all_o that_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o so_o likewise_o say_v our_o saviour_n shall_v my_o heavenly_a father_n do_v to_o you_o if_o you_o from_o your_o heart_n forgive_v not_o every_o one_o his_o brother_n their_o trespass_n nay_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o reasonableness_n of_o it_o in_o our_o daily_a prayer_n 6._o matt._n 6._o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o he_o
by_o the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o most_o holy_a and_o eternal_a spirit_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o divine_a assistance_n and_o increase_n of_o grace_n most_o glorious_a and_o bless_a god_n thou_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n thy_o will_n be_v pure_a and_o all_o thy_o excellency_n be_v unchangeable_a but_o though_o thou_o have_v be_v please_v to_o derive_v upon_o we_o some_o small_a degree_n of_o thy_o glorious_a nature_n though_o we_o act_v for_o the_o sake_n of_o such_o end_n as_o we_o ourselves_o propose_v and_o choose_v yet_o our_o faculty_n be_v weak_a our_o sensitive_a appetite_n impose_v upon_o our_o reason_n the_o law_n of_o our_o member_n prevail_v upon_o the_o law_n of_o our_o mind_n etc._n â—om_n 7.15_o 16_o etc._n etc._n that_o we_o can_v do_v the_o thing_n that_o we_o will_v o_o work_n in_o i_o o_o lord_n what_o thou_o will_v have_v i_o both_o to_o will_v and_o do_v 2.13_o â—hil_fw-la 2.13_o assist_v i_o by_o thy_o grace_n that_o the_o power_n of_o evil_a habit_n may_v decay_v and_o die_v in_o i_o that_o the_o life_n of_o god_n and_o all_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n may_v grow_v more_o vigorous_a and_o strong_a break_v not_o o_o lord_n 12.20_o mat._n 12.20_o the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n but_o assist_v my_o weakness_n strengthen_v my_o faint_a desire_n encourage_v my_o sincerity_n confirm_v my_o faith_n inflame_v my_o love_n cherish_v my_o hope_n and_o enlarge_v my_o charity_n support_v i_o under_o all_o my_o conflict_n and_o carry_v i_o through_o all_o temptation_n that_o i_o may_v cheerful_o do_v and_o suffer_v whatsoever_o please_v thou_o 3.14_o matt._n 5_o 6._o psal_n 63.1.84.2.42.1_o phil._n 3.14_o o_o how_o i_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n how_o my_o soul_n long_v after_o god_n how_o cheerful_o can_v i_o leave_v all_o thing_n that_o hinder_v i_o behind_o and_o press_v forward_o for_o the_o prize_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n if_o by_o any_o mean_n i_o may_v attain_v the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a o_o perfect_a what_o thou_o have_v begin_v 73.24_o eph._n 3.47_o gal._n 4.19_o ps_n 73.24_o dwell_v in_o my_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o form_n thyself_o in_o i_o guide_v i_o by_o thy_o counsel_n here_o and_o receive_v i_o at_o last_o into_o thy_o everlasting_a glory_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o a_o due_a intention_n of_o mind_n in_o the_o celebration_n of_o religious_a duty_n o_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o our_o consolation_n it_o be_v thy_o own_o essential_a goodness_n that_o first_o incline_v thou_o to_o create_v we_o that_o thou_o may_v communicate_v thyself_o unto_o we_o and_o exercise_v thy_o grace_n and_o bounty_n upon_o we_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o all_o the_o assurance_n that_o our_o heart_n can_v wish_v that_o thou_o delight_v to_o do_v we_o good_a and_o that_o thy_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o our_o prayer_n 3.12_o 1_o pet_n 3.12_o how_o just_o then_o be_v thou_o the_o desire_n and_o the_o worship_n of_o all_o nation_n o_o that_o i_o can_v praise_v thou_o with_o understanding_n and_o recount_v thy_o excellency_n with_o that_o sense_n and_o adoration_n as_o i_o ought_v o_o that_o i_o can_v make_v my_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n with_o true_a desire_n and_o suitable_a endeavour_n that_o in_o all_o the_o solemnity_n of_o religion_n i_o can_v approach_v thy_o presence_n with_o such_o a_o holy_a frame_n with_o such_o a_o temper_n and_o affection_n of_o mind_n as_o the_o duty_n may_v require_v but_o o_o lord_n i_o can_v enough_o bewail_v my_o own_o formality_n and_o deadness_n in_o thing_n divine_a and_o spiritual_a how_o difficult_a do_v i_o find_v it_o to_o raise_v in_o my_o mind_n a_o lively_a sense_n of_o god_n even_o in_o the_o most_o solemn_a duty_n how_o hard_o it_o be_v to_o bring_v my_o soul_n to_o such_o a_o perfect_a unity_n to_o such_o a_o entire_a concurrence_n as_o it_o ought_v to_o have_v with_o the_o outward_a celebration_n of_o religion_n but_o o_o bless_a jesus_n who_o once_o do_v pity_n and_o forgive_v the_o infirmity_n of_o thy_o own_o disciple_n 26.45_o matt._n 26.45_o who_o can_v not_o watch_v with_o thou_o a_o hour_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o warm_a my_o affection_n by_o the_o irradiation_n of_o thy_o love_n refine_v my_o nature_n and_o raise_v i_o above_o the_o body_n enlighten_v my_o mind_n that_o i_o may_v know_v thou_o correct_v the_o perverseness_n of_o my_o will_n that_o i_o may_v cheerful_o obey_v thou_o mortify_v all_o my_o inordinate_a desire_n that_o i_o may_v prefer_v and_o choose_v thou_o heal_v all_o my_o bodily_a distemper_n ease_v my_o worldly_a care_n subdue_v my_o unruly_a passion_n and_o preserve_v i_o from_o too_o strong_a temptation_n that_o my_o mind_n may_v be_v always_o steady_a and_o compose_v always_o fit_a to_o serve_v thou_o here_o that_o i_o may_v sing_v a_o eternal_a haleluia_o to_o thy_o praise_n hereafter_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v by_o well_o mean_v person_n under_o any_o dejection_n or_o despondency_n of_o mind_n o_o most_o merciful_a god_n and_o father_n thou_o correct_a 10.24_o jer._n 10.24_o but_o it_o be_v with_o judgement_n not_o thy_o anger_n that_o thou_o shall_v bring_v we_o to_o nothing_o 12.6_o heb._n 12.6_o thou_o chastene_v every_o son_n who_o thou_o do_v receive_v all_o the_o evil_n that_o we_o suffer_v in_o the_o world_n be_v the_o direction_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n for_o our_o good_n 12.10_o heb._n 12.10_o i_o therefore_o bless_v thy_o holy_a name_n for_o all_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n wherewith_o in_o mercy_n thou_o have_v ever_o visit_v i_o and_o i_o humble_o implore_v thy_o divine_a assistance_n that_o i_o may_v now_o behave_v myself_o with_o the_o most_o entire_a and_o perfect_a resignation_n to_o thy_o will_n under_o that_o confusion_n fear_n and_o terror_n of_o mind_n which_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o lay_v upon_o i_o i_o rejoice_v in_o the_o 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thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o descend_v into_o my_o heart_n that_o he_o may_v defend_v and_o guard_v i_o in_o all_o my_o trial_n support_v and_o quiet_a my_o deject_a mind_n 8.8_o be_v 50_o 2._o 59.1_o matt_n 8.8_o thy_o hand_n be_v not_o shorten_v that_o it_o can_v save_v say_v but_o the_o word_n o_o lord_n and_o thy_o servant_n shall_v be_v heal_v o_o how_o will_v i_o magnify_v thy_o glory_n imitate_v thy_o life_n and_o obey_v thy_o will_n if_o thou_o shall_v be_v please_v to_o trust_v i_o with_o health_n and_o peace_n again_o lord_n pardon_n and_o hear_v the_o importunity_n of_o thy_o servant_n my_o heart_n be_v full_a 21._o psal_n 6.4.55.5.142.1_o psal_n 60.1_o lam._n 5.20_o 21._o my_o soul_n also_o be_v sore_o trouble_v lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o punish_v i_o o_o turn_v thou_o again_o and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o consider_v my_o complaint_n and_o let_v my_o cry_v come_v unto_o thou_o o_o how_o cheerful_o will_v i_o do_v or_o suffer_v any_o thing_n whereby_o i_o may_v testify_v the_o sincerity_n of_o my_o adoration_n love_n and_o duty_n to_o thy_o sacred_a majesty_n i_o have_v none_o in_o heaven_n but_o god_n 73.25_o ps_n 73.25_o and_o there_o be_v none_o upon_o earth_n that_o i_o desire_v in_o comparison_n of_o thou_o o_o when_o shall_v i_o feel_v that_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o my_o mind_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o those_o that_o love_v thy_o law_n 165._o ps_n 119_o 165._o o_o when_o will_v thou_o dispel_v those_o cloud_n of_o diffidence_n and_o fear_n which_o depress_v and_o trouble_v i_o even_o now_o that_o i_o find_v in_o myself_o the_o most_o sincere_a desire_n to_o do_v my_o duty_n in_o the_o world_n yet_o not_o my_o will_n 26.42_o matt._n 26.42_o o_o lord_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v here_o i_o be_o
believe_v his_o word_n and_o rely_v upon_o his_o promise_n because_o he_o be_v truth_n itself_o and_o can_v be_v deceive_v he_o be_v wisdom_n itself_o and_o can_v propose_v or_o promise_v at_o adventure_n he_o be_v power_n itself_o and_o can_v bring_v into_o act_n whatsoever_o he_o decree_v he_o be_v goodness_n itself_o and_o neither_o can_v nor_o will_v deceive_v we_o if_o therefore_o our_o love_n of_o god_n be_v sincere_a and_o with_o understanding_n the_o most_o entire_a and_o perfect_a confidence_n in_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n be_v necessary_a we_o shall_v inquire_v into_o his_o will_n study_v his_o law_n submit_v our_o apprehension_n to_o his_o determination_n and_o steadfast_o believe_v whatsoever_o he_o reveal_v if_o there_o arise_v among_o you_o a_o prophet_n or_o a_o dreamer_n of_o dream_n deut._n 13.1_o 2_o 3._o and_o give_v you_o a_o sign_n or_o a_o wonder_n and_o the_o sign_n or_o wonder_v come_v to_o pass_v whereof_o he_o speak_v unto_o thou_o say_v go_v after_o 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