Selected quad for the lemma: love_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
love_n	beget_v	love_v	only_a	2,697	5	6.4558	4	false

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A20752	The Christian warfare wherein is first generally shewed the malice, power and politike stratagems of the spirituall ennemies of our saluation, Sathan and his assistants the world and the flesh, with the meanes also whereby the Christian may vvithstand and defeate them : and afterwards more speciallie their particvlar temptatiions, against the seuerall causes and meanes of our saluation, whereby on the one side they allure vs to security and presumption, and on the other side, draw vs to doubting and desperation, are expressed and answered : written especially for their sakes who are exercised in the spirituall conflict of temptations, and are afflicted in conscience in the sight and sense of their sinnes / by I. Dovvname ...	Downame, John, d. 1652.	1604 (1604)	STC 7133; ESTC S1536	575,484	731

god_n again_o and_o earnest_o labour_v after_o mortification_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o whosoever_o be_v destitute_a of_o god_n love_n and_o live_v in_o his_o sin_n without_o any_o sorrow_n for_o those_o which_o be_v past_a or_o purpose_n to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v he_o may_v well_o brag_v of_o his_o faith_n and_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n but_o in_o very_a truth_n there_o be_v as_o yet_o nothing_o in_o he_o but_o carnal_a security_n and_o vain_a presumption_n §_o sect._n 6_o second_o love_n that_o every_o particular_a christian_n may_v assure_v himself_o of_o god_n love_n the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v all_o these_o testimony_n and_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n unto_o his_o church_n and_o that_o it_o therefore_o may_v well_o be_v assure_v thereof_o but_o as_o for_o particular_a man_n they_o notwithstanding_o may_v just_o doubt_v of_o his_o love_n see_v they_o have_v no_o special_a reason_n to_o persuade_v they_o that_o these_o testimony_n and_o pledge_n be_v give_v unto_o they_o but_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o be_v a_o fond_a of_o objection_n for_o what_o be_v the_o church_n but_o the_o whole_a company_n of_o god_n saint_n what_o be_v it_o but_o a_o body_n consist_v of_o many_o member_n which_o be_v particular_a christian_n how_o therefore_o can_v the_o whole_a church_n be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n if_o all_o the_o several_a member_n doubt_v thereof_o how_o can_v any_o thing_n belong_v to_o the_o whole_a which_o belong_v not_o to_o the_o particular_a part_n as_o though_o a_o whole_a city_n can_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o prince_n favour_n and_o yet_o all_o the_o particular_a man_n in_o the_o city_n shall_v think_v themselves_o in_o his_o displeasure_n saint_n paul_n teach_v we_o another_o lesson_n in_o his_o own_o person_n say_v 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o who_o have_v love_v i_o and_o give_v his_o life_n for_o i_o he_o say_v not_o who_o have_v love_v and_o give_v his_o life_n for_o the_o church_n but_o for_o himself_o neither_o do_v the_o apostle_n here_o speak_v this_o by_o revelation_n whereby_o he_o may_v extraordinary_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n but_o he_o use_v for_o his_o argument_n a_o reason_n common_a to_o all_o christian_n namely_o that_o god_n love_v he_o because_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o to_o death_n for_o he_o whosoever_o therefore_o believe_v with_o paul_n that_o christ_n die_v for_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v also_o with_o he_o of_o god_n love_n §_o sect._n 7_o second_o if_o we_o do_v not_o believe_v that_o god_n love_v we_o he_o that_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n be_v injurious_a unto_o he_o we_o make_v he_o a_o liar_n for_o he_o have_v profess_v his_o love_n and_o give_v we_o many_o testimony_n thereof_o in_o his_o word_n neither_o do_v he_o require_v any_o condition_n at_o our_o hand_n but_o that_o we_o believe_v he_o for_o his_o merciful_a promise_n do_v not_o exclude_v any_o for_o their_o unworthiness_n but_o for_o their_o unbelief_n according_a to_o that_o john_n 3.16_o so_o god_n love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v 3.16_o joh._n 3.16_o but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n see_v then_o there_o be_v no_o other_o condition_n require_v but_o faith_n for_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o everlasting_a life_n sure_o most_o desperate_o do_v we_o sin_v against_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o most_o blasphemous_o against_o god_n if_o we_o will_v not_o believe_v his_o word_n confirm_v by_o his_o seal_n no_o not_o his_o oath_n whereby_o he_o have_v ratify_v his_o covenant_n between_o he_o and_o we_o but_o make_v he_o who_o be_v truth_n itself_o a_o liar_n a_o covenant_n breaker_n yea_o a_o perjure_a person_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o john_n 5.10_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o god_n have_v make_v he_o a_o liar_n 5.10_o 1._o joh._n 5.10_o because_o he_o believe_v not_o the_o record_n that_o god_n witness_v of_o his_o son_n though_o therefore_o we_o sin_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o thus_o blaspheme_v though_o we_o be_v grievous_a sinner_n and_o unworthy_a god_n love_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o add_v this_o to_o all_o our_o other_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n to_o distrust_v god_n truth_n in_o his_o gracious_a promise_n for_o if_o we_o put_v all_o our_o other_o sin_n into_o the_o one_o school_n and_o this_o alone_a into_o the_o other_o yet_o will_v it_o weigh_v down_o all_o the_o rest_n neither_o be_v we_o damn_v for_o our_o other_o sin_n if_o we_o do_v not_o add_v unto_o they_o infidelity_n for_o whereas_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o our_o saviour_n blood_n be_v a_o sovereign_a salve_n to_o cure_v all_o other_o sore_n of_o sin_n yet_o this_o it_o can_v help_v because_o it_o do_v refuse_v the_o cure_n and_o as_o it_o be_v pull_v off_o this_o precious_a plaster_n when_o it_o be_v lay_v on_o it_o §_o sect._n 8_o but_o as_o this_o distrust_v and_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n be_v injurious_a unto_o he_o ourselves_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o so_o also_o it_o be_v pernicious_a unto_o our_o own_o soul_n for_o first_o it_o torment_v our_o mind_n and_o set_v our_o conscience_n upon_o the_o rack_n when_o as_o we_o have_v no_o other_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o find_v ourselves_o worthy_a of_o it_o for_o so_o often_o as_o we_o fall_v and_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n come_v before_o our_o eye_n have_v no_o other_o ground_n of_o god_n love_n but_o our_o own_o desert_n we_o doubt_v and_o stagger_v like_o a_o ship_n toss_v with_o the_o billow_n of_o the_o sea_n and_o in_o the_o end_n sink_v into_o the_o gulf_n of_o despair_n be_v over_o balance_v and_o too_o heavy_o lade_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o our_o sin_n whereas_o if_o we_o be_v thorough_o persuade_v of_o god_n free_a love_n and_o goodwill_n ground_v on_o his_o own_o good_a pleasure_n and_o not_o on_o our_o worthiness_n if_o we_o do_v fall_v we_o will_v be_v grieve_v in_o deed_n even_o at_o the_o very_a heart_n because_o we_o have_v displease_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n but_o yet_o our_o sin_n will_v not_o make_v we_o despair_v or_o doubt_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o because_o it_o have_v not_o it_o ground_n on_o our_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o god_n own_o free_a mercy_n grace_n and_o good_a will_n us._n that_o we_o can_v love_v god_n if_o we_o have_v no_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o us._n second_o if_o we_o doubt_v and_o distrust_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o we_o shall_v never_o love_v he_o from_o our_o heart_n for_o who_o love_v he_o entire_o of_o who_o love_n he_o be_v not_o persuade_v or_o who_o can_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o love_n to_o such_o a_o one_o as_o hate_v and_o abhor_v he_o cos_n amoris_fw-la amor_fw-la love_n be_v the_o whetstone_n of_o love_n and_o if_o this_o be_v true_a among_o man_n then_o much_o more_o between_o god_n and_o we_o 4.19_o 1._o joh._n 4.19_o for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 1._o joh._n 4.19_o as_o therefore_o the_o cold_a stone_n can_v of_o itself_o cast_v forth_o no_o heat_n till_o it_o be_v first_o warm_v by_o the_o sun_n beam_n and_o then_o it_o reflectsth_n again_o some_o of_o the_o heat_n which_o it_o receive_v so_o no_o more_o can_v our_o cold_a heart_n cast_v any_o beam_n of_o hearty_a love_n towards_o god_n till_o they_o be_v warm_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o then_o they_o begin_v to_o return_v some_o spark_n of_o love_n towards_o god_n after_o they_o be_v inflame_v with_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o love_n clear_o shine_v in_o they_o unless_o therefore_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n we_o can_v love_v he_o 13.8_o rom._n 13.8_o and_o consequent_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o love_n in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n for_o as_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 13.8_o so_o the_o want_n of_o love_n be_v the_o transgress_a of_o all_o the_o commandment_n for_o all_o consist_v in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o in_o the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n which_o as_o a_o spring_n issue_v from_o it_o nay_o when_o we_o despair_v of_o god_n love_n then_o do_v we_o despair_v of_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o have_v no_o hope_n of_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v we_o be_v ready_a to_o seek_v all_o the_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n which_o this_o life_n will_v afford_v unto_o we_o give_v ourselves_o over_o to_o the_o satisfy_n of_o all_o the_o filthy_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spend_v our_o

friend_n he_o endure_v tedious_a labour_n &_o many_o misery_n and_o so_o david_n be_v persecute_v while_o saul_n do_v sit_v on_o the_o throne_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o be_v arraign_v at_o the_o bar_n and_o condemn_v while_o pilate_n and_o the_o chief_a priest_n and_o pharisy_n sit_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o justice_n overswaying_a all_o at_o their_o own_o pleasure_n and_o yet_o at_o the_o same_o time_n jacob_n be_v belove_v esau_n hate_v david_n choose_v of_o god_n saul_n reject_v our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o dear_a son_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n and_o his_o enemy_n the_o instrument_n and_o limb_n of_o satan_n so_o that_o it_o be_v most_o true_a that_o solomon_n speak_v namely_o no_o man_n can_v have_v assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n by_o these_o outward_a benefit_n bestow_v both_o upon_o the_o godly_a and_o wicked_a neither_o by_o his_o adversity_n and_o affliction_n can_v gather_v that_o the_o lord_n hate_v he_o for_o these_o befall_v all_o indifferent_o as_o it_o please_v god_n to_o punish_v the_o reprobate_n or_o to_o chastise_v his_o own_o child_n but_o though_o we_o can_v gather_v no_o sound_a argument_n from_o these_o outward_a thing_n of_o god_n love_n yet_o it_o follow_v not_o that_o there_o be_v no_o other_o mean_n to_o assure_v we_o hereof_o for_o by_o the_o same_o reason_n we_o may_v conclude_v that_o man_n be_v no_o better_a than_o brute_n beast_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n 3.19_o eccles_n 3.19_o because_o it_o be_v say_v eccles_n 3.19_o that_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n and_o the_o condition_n of_o beast_n be_v the_o same_o but_o as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v there_o of_o their_o outward_a mortality_n alone_o and_o not_o absolute_o in_o all_o respect_n and_o therefore_o he_o say_v that_o they_o be_v alike_o to_o see_v to_o that_o be_v in_o outward_a appearance_n vers_fw-la 18._o and_o explain_v himself_o in_o the_o word_n follow_v for_o say_v he_o as_o one_o die_v so_o die_v the_o other_o so_o he_o do_v not_o mean_a here_o simple_o that_o there_o be_v no_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n but_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o these_o outward_a thing_n and_o therefore_o he_o add_v that_o in_o these_o outward_a respect_n all_o thing_n come_v alike_o to_o all_o and_o the_o same_o condition_n be_v to_o the_o just_a and_o the_o wicked_a though_o then_o there_o be_v no_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n to_o be_v gather_v out_o of_o our_o worldly_a estate_n yet_o it_o can_v hence_o be_v conclude_v that_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v hereof_o for_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o word_n and_o merciful_a promise_n he_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a spirit_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 8._o rom._n 8._o rom._n 8._o he_o have_v manifest_v his_o love_n by_o give_v we_o his_o only_a son_n and_o beget_v in_o we_o by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o may_v apply_v he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n unto_o us._n whosoever_o therefore_o believe_v true_o in_o jesus_n christ_n he_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o everlasting_a life_n according_a to_o that_o joh._n 3.16_o so_o god_n love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n 3.16_o joh._n 3.16_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n if_o therefore_o we_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o need_v not_o to_o despair_v no_o nor_o to_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n towards_o we_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n nor_o yet_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o manifold_a affliction_n which_o god_n inflict_v on_o we_o neither_o in_o respect_n of_o those_o manifold_a infirmity_n which_o we_o bewray_v while_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o we_o but_o we_o may_v sound_o and_o assure_o conclude_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n rom._n 8.38_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n 8.38_o rom._n 8.38_o nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v 39_o nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n namely_o god_n love_n and_o goodwill_n and_o also_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o impugn_v our_o assurance_n thereof_o the_o second_o cause_n be_v god_n free_a election_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o other_o for_o who_o he_o love_v those_o he_o elect_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o love_n to_o seek_v the_o good_a and_o felicity_n of_o the_o party_n belove_v election_n therefore_o be_v that_o part_n of_o god_n eternal_a and_o immutable_a decree_n whereby_o of_o his_o free_a love_n and_o undeserued_a grace_n he_o have_v preordain_v some_o in_o christ_n unto_o salvation_n and_o to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n tend_v thereunto_o for_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n chap._n four_o of_o god_n election_n the_o cause_n subject_n object_n and_o property_n thereof_o in_o this_o definition_n be_v set_v down_o first_o the_o efficient_a cause_n or_o author_n of_o our_o election_n namely_o god_n himself_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o this_o appear_v eph._n 1.4_o he_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o he_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a etc._n etc._n and_o joh._n 15.16_o you_o have_v not_o choose_v i_o but_o i_o have_v choose_v you_o and_o ordain_v you_o that_o you_o go_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n etc._n etc._n second_o the_o motive_n or_o impulsive_a cause_n of_o god_n election_n be_v express_v namely_o god_n free_a love_n mere_a goodwill_n and_o undeserued_a grace_n and_o this_o also_o be_v manifest_a luk._n 12.32_o fear_v not_o little_a flock_n for_o it_o be_v your_o father_n pleasure_n to_o give_v you_o a_o kingdom_n and_o eph._n 1.5_o who_o have_v predestinate_v we_o to_o be_v adopt_v through_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o himself_o according_a to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n here_o therefore_o be_v exclude_v all_o other_o cause_n wherewith_o diverse_a have_v imagine_v god_n be_v move_v to_o elect_v we_o as_o namely_o our_o own_o will_n the_o foreseeing_a of_o our_o work_n worthiness_n or_o faith_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o that_o these_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o elect_v we_o it_o may_v be_v prove_v by_o manifest_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n first_o our_o own_o will_n be_v express_o exclude_v rom._n 9.16_o it_o be_v not_o in_o he_o that_o will_v or_o run_v but_o in_o god_n that_o show_v mercy_n second_o not_o the_o foresight_n of_o our_o own_o work_n for_o the_o apostle_n plain_o affirm_v rom._n 9.11.12_o that_o before_o the_o child_n be_v bear_v and_o when_o they_o have_v neither_o do_v good_a or_o evil_n that_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n may_v remain_v according_a to_o election_n not_o by_o work_n but_o by_o he_o that_o call_v 12._o it_o be_v say_v unto_o she_o the_o elder_a shall_v serve_v the_o young_a 13._o as_o it_o be_v write_v i_o have_v love_v jacob_n and_o hate_v esau_n and_o chap._n 11.5.6_o he_o say_v that_o god_n election_n be_v of_o grace_n and_o if_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n it_o be_v no_o more_o of_o work_n or_o else_o be_v grace_n no_o more_o grace_n three_o not_o the_o foresight_n of_o any_o worthiness_n in_o we_o more_o than_o in_o other_o for_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n for_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 3.23_o and_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v both_o of_o himself_o and_o other_o that_o they_o be_v all_o dead_a in_o their_o sin_n and_o by_o nature_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o eph._n 2.1.3_o four_o the_o lord_n respect_v not_o our_o faith_n as_o a_o impulsive_a cause_n move_v he_o to_o elect_v we_o but_o only_o as_o a_o effect_n of_o our_o election_n neither_o be_v the_o lord_n merciful_a unto_o we_o in_o make_v choice_n of_o we_o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n because_o we_o be_v faithful_a but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v faithful_a as_o paul_n profess_v of_o himself_o 1._o cor._n 7.25_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n affirm_v act._n 13.46_o that_o as_o many_o of_o the_o gentile_n as_o be_v ordain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n believe_v last_o although_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o only_a meritorious_a cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n yet_o it_o be_v

weakness_n in_o resist_a sin_n and_o inability_n to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o his_o law_n and_o also_o that_o christ_n die_v not_o for_o the_o just_a but_o the_o unjust_a not_o for_o the_o righteous_a but_o for_o the_o sinner_n and_o therefore_o be_v thy_o sin_n never_o so_o many_o yet_o apply_v the_o merit_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n neither_o their_o guilt_n nor_o punishment_n shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o thou_o call_v to_o mind_n also_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o thou_o in_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o obtain_n whereof_o nothing_o be_v require_v of_o thou_o but_o faith_n and_o repentance_n now_o this_o faith_n thou_o have_v already_o and_o this_o repentance_n thou_o may_v have_v hereafter_o when_o thou_o have_v enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n of_o this_o sin_n neither_o do_v repentance_n go_v before_o but_o follow_v the_o commit_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o unless_o thou_o first_o sin_n thou_o have_v no_o cause_n of_o repentance_n nor_o need_n to_o repent_v §_o sect._n 3_o and_o these_o and_o such_o like_a be_v satan_n bait_n temptation_n that_o the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n further_o the_o former_a temptation_n wherewith_o he_o allure_v we_o to_o entangle_v ourselves_o in_o the_o snare_n of_o sin_n into_o which_o we_o be_v more_o ready_a to_o fall_v through_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o natural_o love_v sin_n do_v with_o the_o evil_a motion_n and_o desire_n thereof_o further_o satan_n temptation_n and_o the_o instigation_n of_o the_o world_n which_o prick_v we_o forward_o and_o draw_v we_o on_o into_o the_o steep_a descend_a way_n of_o wickedness_n into_o which_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o run_v headlong_o of_o our_o own_o accord_n partly_o allure_a we_o with_o pleasure_n riches_n and_o worldly_a glory_n the_o desire_a object_n of_o our_o carnal_a desire_n and_o partly_o draw_v we_o with_o evil_a example_n first_o to_o a_o like_n and_o then_o to_o the_o practise_v of_o 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the_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o sin_n of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o tie_v we_o to_o holy_a obedience_n in_o the_o band_n of_o love_n the_o other_o bind_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o sin_n with_o the_o cord_n of_o fear_n of_o the_o former_a rank_n be_v these_o and_o such_o like_a holy_a consideration_n us._n the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o gaed_n love_v towards_o us._n first_o we_o be_v to_o set_v before_o we_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o base_a and_o vile_a creature_n altogether_o unworthy_a of_o his_o least_o favour_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o which_o his_o love_n as_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o all_o other_o his_o mercy_n and_o manifold_a benefit_n bestow_v on_o we_o so_o especial_o in_o send_v his_o only_a beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n not_o only_o to_o suffer_v some_o small_a misery_n but_o even_o death_n itself_o yea_o that_o curse_a ignominious_a and_o cruel_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o who_o be_v not_o his_o love_a friend_n or_o faithful_a servant_n but_o oppose_v enemy_n and_o rebellious_a traitor_n who_o have_v renounce_v his_o service_n and_o yield_v ourselves_o as_o slave_n to_o satan_n ready_a to_o do_v his_o will_n see_v therefore_o our_o good_a god_n have_v so_o dear_o love_v we_o who_o be_v altogether_o unworthy_a his_o love_n and_o most_o worthy_a of_o his_o anger_n and_o heavy_a judgement_n o_o why_o shall_v not_o this_o flame_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o kindle_v some_o sparkle_n of_o love_n towards_o he_o again_o who_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o to_o we_o most_o kind_a and_o gracious_a if_o for_o our_o sake_n who_o be_v his_o abject_a enemy_n he_o have_v not_o spare_v his_o own_o son_n but_o give_v he_o to_o die_v for_o we_o shall_v we_o not_o for_o his_o sake_n who_o be_v our_o chief_a friend_n be_v as_o willing_a to_o part_v with_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o kill_v and_o crucify_v all_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n neither_o can_v we_o by_o any_o other_o mean_v so_o clear_o show_v our_o love_n to_o god_n as_o by_o hate_v sin_n which_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n be_v most_o hateful_a and_o odious_a unto_o he_o and_o the_o only_a cause_n which_o make_v he_o abhor_v even_o his_o excellent_a creature_n so_o that_o though_o he_o love_v they_o as_o be_v his_o own_o work_n yet_o he_o detest_v they_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n yea_o so_o odious_a be_v sin_n unto_o our_o righteous_a god_n that_o he_o can_v not_o choose_v but_o punish_v it_o in_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n who_o bear_v our_o transgression_n and_o sustain_v our_o person_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n to_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n he_o give_v it_o a_o mortal_a wound_n even_o through_o the_o body_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o deliver_v he_o to_o be_v crucify_v that_o by_o this_o mean_v he_o may_v also_o kill_v and_o crucify_v our_o corruption_n see_v therefore_o sin_n be_v most_o odious_a and_o 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our_o be_v from_o he_o let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o action_n seek_v his_o glory_n and_o avoid_v sin_n whereby_o he_o be_v dishonour_v yea_o he_o have_v not_o make_v we_o the_o vile_a of_o his_o creature_n but_o reasonable_a man_n according_a to_o his_o own_o image_n and_o likeness_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o deface_v this_o glorious_a workmanship_n with_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o cruel_a bondage_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o give_v his_o son_n to_o be_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n so_o inestimable_a let_v we_o not_o wilful_o again_o make_v ourselves_o the_o bondslave_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n 6.6.8.18_o 1._o cor._n 6.20_o luk._n 1.74.75_o 2._o cor._n 5.15_o rom._n 6.6.8.18_o but_o glorify_v our_o redeemer_n in_o our_o body_n and_o in_o our_o soul_n serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n he_o have_v effectual_o call_v we_o and_o select_v we_o out_o of_o the_o corrupt_a mass_n of_o mankind_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o vocation_n 4.17_o 1._o thess_n 4.17_o for_o god_n have_v not_o call_v we_o unto_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o holiness_n he_o have_v free_o justify_v we_o impute_v unto_o we_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o therefore_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n let_v we_o no_o long_o live_v therein_o but_o now_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o see_v he_o have_v forgive_v much_o let_v we_o also_o love_n much_o labour_v to_o manifest_v our_o love_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o holy_a obedience_n 47._o luk._n 7_o 47._o he_o

careful_a in_o withstand_v this_o dangerous_a assault_n for_o there_o be_v not_o any_o one_o temptation_n wherewith_o satan_n prevail_v more_o than_o by_o persuade_v man_n to_o content_v themselves_o with_o a_o civil_a kind_n of_o honesty_n which_o be_v destitute_a of_o religion_n and_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o civil_a honesty_n sever_v from_o true_a piety_n be_v but_o glorious_a iniquity_n for_o when_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o as_o great_a a_o measure_n thereof_o as_o possible_o we_o can_v in_o this_o age_n of_o corruption_n we_o shall_v come_v short_a in_o diverse_a duty_n of_o many_o of_o the_o heathen_n who_o have_v excel_v in_o these_o moral_a and_o civil_a virtue_n and_o consequent_o when_o we_o be_v at_o the_o best_a we_o shall_v be_v but_o honest_a infidel_n and_o good_a nature_a worldling_n if_o we_o do_v not_o join_v thereunto_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o how_o goodly_a a_o show_n soever_o our_o work_n make_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n yet_o be_v they_o odious_a in_o god_n sight_n if_o they_o be_v not_o do_v in_o knowledge_n and_o ground_v on_o god_n word_n and_o commandment_n but_o in_o ignorance_n and_o according_a to_o our_o own_o invention_n and_o the_o fond_a conceit_n of_o our_o blind_a understanding_n if_o they_o proceed_v not_o from_o the_o true_a love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o only_a fountain_n of_o all_o acceptable_a obedience_n but_o from_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o carnal_a respect_n if_o they_o be_v not_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n but_o do_v in_o ignorance_n and_o infidelity_n for_o what_o soever_o be_v not_o do_v in_o faith_n be_v sin_n 11.6_o rom._n 14.23_o heb._n 11.6_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 14.23_o and_o therefore_o can_v please_v god_n heb._n 11.6_o by_o which_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v a_o historical_a faith_n whereby_o we_o know_v and_o be_v assure_v that_o those_o work_n we_o do_v be_v command_v in_o god_n word_n but_o a_o true_a justify_n faith_n which_o do_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o god_n merciful_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o for_o that_o our_o work_n may_v be_v acceptable_a before_o god_n there_o be_v require_v first_o that_o our_o person_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o neither_o can_v any_o thing_n we_o do_v please_v he_o so_o long_o as_o we_o remain_v his_o enemy_n in_o which_o state_n we_o be_v by_o nature_n till_o we_o be_v reconcile_v in_o christ_n our_o mediator_n as_o appear_v rom._n 5.10_o 1.20_o rom._n 5.10_o col._n 1.20_o now_o unless_o we_o have_v faith_n we_o can_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n nor_o his_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n by_o who_o only_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n and_o consequent_o we_o remain_v god_n enemy_n who_o can_v do_v nothing_o please_v in_o his_o sight_n second_o the_o best_a of_o our_o work_n be_v imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o many_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o can_v abide_v the_o examination_n of_o god_n exact_a justice_n till_o their_o imperfection_n be_v cover_v by_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o their_o corruption_n wash_v away_o with_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n now_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n can_v by_o any_o other_o mean_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o but_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n last_o if_o all_o our_o work_n and_o honest_a deal_n be_v not_o do_v in_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n &_o refer_v to_o this_o end_n that_o god_n name_n may_v be_v magnify_v they_o be_v not_o acceptable_a before_o god_n for_o the_o cause_n why_o he_o will_v have_v our_o light_n shine_v before_o man_n be_v that_o he_o our_o heavenly_a father_n may_v be_v glorify_v 3.16_o matth._n 3.16_o as_o it_o be_v matth_n 5._o 16._o and_o the_o main_a and_o wherefore_o we_o shall_v have_v our_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n and_o unbeliever_n be_v that_o they_o which_o speak_v evil_a of_o we_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n may_v by_o our_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v see_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o their_o visitation_n 2.12_o 1._o pet._n 2.12_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 2.12_o and_o therefore_o let_v not_o satan_n deceive_v we_o in_o persuade_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o civil_a honesty_n for_o if_o it_o be_v sever_v from_o true_a piety_n from_o save_v knowledge_n from_o sincere_a love_n of_o god_n justify_v faith_n and_o a_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n it_o will_v not_o be_v acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n as_o proceed_v from_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o carnal_a respect_n namely_o to_o obtain_v praise_n or_o profit_n thereby_o §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o satan_n deal_v with_o civil_a worldling_n but_o if_o those_o which_o he_o incounter_v be_v professor_n of_o religion_n religion_n how_o satan_n deal_v with_o professor_n of_o religion_n than_o he_o seek_v to_o persuade_v they_o that_o if_o they_o outward_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o piety_n as_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n the_o public_a and_o private_a call_n upon_o god_n name_n the_o frequent_a receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n if_o they_o attain_v to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o profession_n of_o religion_n and_o can_v tip_v their_o tongue_n with_o godliness_n then_o they_o may_v live_v how_o they_o listen_v among_o their_o brethren_n neglect_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n so_o they_o outward_o observe_v the_o first_o for_o though_o they_o be_v barren_a of_o good_a work_n destitute_a of_o charity_n fill_v with_o pride_n addict_v to_o covetousness_n oppression_n and_o all_o deceitful_a deal_n yet_o they_o shall_v be_v justify_v by_o their_o faith_n and_o approve_v of_o god_n for_o their_o outward_a profession_n sake_n but_o let_v such_o man_n know_v that_o this_o be_v a_o notable_a stratagem_n of_o satan_n to_o cause_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o his_o secret_a ambushment_n to_o our_o destruction_n inseparable_a that_o piety_n and_o honesty_n be_v inseparable_a which_o if_o they_o will_v prevent_v and_o avoid_v let_v they_o consider_v that_o piety_n and_o charitable_a honesty_n be_v two_o such_o twin_n as_o be_v bear_v live_v and_o die_v both_o together_o that_o they_o be_v the_o life_n and_o soul_n of_o a_o christian_n which_o can_v possible_o be_v sever_v that_o it_o be_v as_o possible_a for_o the_o good_a tree_n to_o bring_v forth_o bad_a fruit_n for_o the_o fire_n to_o be_v without_o heat_n and_o the_o sun_n without_o light_n as_o it_o be_v for_o a_o lively_a faith_n to_o be_v void_a of_o good_a work_n true_a profession_n to_o be_v sever_v from_o holy_a practice_n and_o justification_n before_o god_n from_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n before_o man_n that_o whosoever_o brag_v of_o his_o love_n to_o god_n and_o love_v not_o his_o brethren_n be_v a_o liar_n and_o there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o he_o 4.20_o 1._o joh._n 4.20_o 1._o joh._n 4.20_o that_o though_o they_o profess_v themselves_o the_o child_n of_o god_n yet_o if_o they_o do_v not_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n as_o well_o as_o the_o work_n of_o piety_n and_o love_v their_o brethren_n they_o be_v in_o truth_n the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n 2.13_o 1._o joh._n 3.10_o rom._n 2.13_o as_o appear_v 1._o joh._n 3.10_o that_o not_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o word_n but_o the_o doer_n thereof_o be_v justify_v rom._n 2.13_o that_o not_o every_o one_o who_o say_v lord_n lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 7.21_o matth._n 7.21_o but_o they_o who_o do_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n matth._n 7.21_o that_o they_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o look_v to_o be_v save_v by_o hear_v the_o word_n 1.22_o jam._n 1.22_o if_o they_o practise_v not_o that_o which_o they_o hear_v jam._n 1.22_o for_o in_o stead_n thereof_o they_o shall_v plunge_v themselves_o into_o deep_a condemnation_n for_o the_o servant_n that_o know_v his_o master_n will_v and_o do_v it_o not_o 12.47_o luk._n 12.47_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n luk._n 12.47_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o easy_a for_o tyre_n and_o sidon_n sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n 11.21_o mat._n 11.21_o who_o have_v not_o the_o gospel_n preach_v among_o they_o nor_o see_v christ_n miracle_n than_o for_o corazin_n and_o bethsaida_n which_o enjoy_v both_o matth._n 11.21_o for_o there_o as_o he_o give_v great_a mean_n of_o knowledge_n there_o he_o expect_v great_a fruit_n in_o practice_n and_o as_o he_o will_v be_v honour_v in_o all_o so_o especial_o in_o those_o that_o come_v nigh_o unto_o he_o as_o it_o be_v levit._n 10.3_o last_o 10.3_o leu._n 10.3_o that_o the_o sentence_n of_o salvation_n and_o damnation_n shall_v not_o be_v give_v according_a to_o our_o word_n and_o profession_n but_o according_a to_o our_o deed_n and_o the_o holy_a practice_n of_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christianity_n which_o be_v the_o inseparable_a fruit_n and_o

therefore_o in_o his_o justice_n can_v love_v elect_v justify_v and_o save_v we_o who_o be_v unworthy_a his_o love_n pollute_v with_o sin_n and_o destitute_a of_o righteousness_n i_o answer_v that_o god_n do_v not_o love_n elect_v justify_v and_o save_v we_o in_o ourselves_o christ_n that_o be_v unworthy_a in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v love_v elect_a and_o save_v in_o christ_n but_o in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o who_o be_v unworthy_a of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v make_v worthy_a be_v unjust_a in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v make_v just_a after_o we_o be_v adorn_v with_o the_o rich_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n be_v in_o ourselves_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o firebrand_n of_o hell_n we_o be_v make_v child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o hevaen_fw-la for_o he_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n 1.30.31_o 1._o cor._n 1.30.31_o wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n that_o he_o who_o rejoice_v might_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 1.30.31_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o that_o god_n have_v give_v his_o grace_n not_o simple_o unto_o we_o who_o be_v altogether_o unworthy_a thereof_o but_o in_o jesus_n christ_n 1._o cor._n 1.1.4_o and_o that_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o be_v make_v rich_a in_o he_o 5.21_o 1._o cor._n 1.4_o vers_fw-la 5._o rom._n 5.21_o as_o it_o be_v vers_n 5._o so_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o grace_n do_v reign_v by_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n rom._n 5.21_o and_o that_o he_o have_v show_v the_o exceed_a riches_n of_o his_o grace_n through_o his_o kindness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n 2.7_o eph._n 2.7_o eph._n 2.7_o and_o as_o god_n be_v gracious_a to_o we_o in_o christ_n so_o have_v he_o declare_v this_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n only_o as_o may_v appear_v in_o the_o several_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o in_o he_o god_n have_v elect_v we_o to_o salvation_n 1.5_o eph._n 1.5_o as_o appear_v eph._n 1.5_o in_o he_o be_v make_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n as_o be_v that_o seed_n of_o abraham_n in_o who_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v bless_v 5.11_o galat._n 3.16_o eph._n 1.9.10_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o rom._n 5.18.19_o esa_n 53_o 5._o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o col._n 1.20.21_o eph._n 1_o 6._o and_o 2.12.13_o etc._n etc._n gal._n 4.4.5_o etc._n etc._n eph._n 1.5_o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o 1._o joh._n 5.11_o and_o to_o who_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v as_o it_o be_v gal._n 3.16_o in_o he_o be_v we_o call_v and_o gather_v together_o into_o one_o body_n whereof_o he_o be_v the_o head_n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 1.9.10_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o in_o he_o be_v we_o justify_v as_o appear_v rom._n 5.18.19_o esa_n 53.5_o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o in_o he_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n col._n 1.20.21_o eph._n 1.6_o and_o 2.12.13.14_o etc._n etc._n in_o he_o we_o be_v adopt_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n gal._n 4.4.5.6.7_o eph._n 1.5_o in_o he_o we_o be_v sanctify_v 1._o cor._n 1.30_o in_o a_o word_n in_o he_o we_o be_v save_v as_o appear_v 1._o joh._n 5.11_o god_n have_v give_v we_o eternal_a life_n and_o this_o life_n be_v in_o his_o son_n though_o therefore_o the_o lord_n can_v not_o in_o his_o justice_n bestow_v upon_o we_o these_o his_o benefit_n because_o we_o be_v unworthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o they_o and_o most_o worthy_a of_o all_o his_o judgment_n and_o punishment_n yet_o in_o christ_n we_o have_v full_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n &_o perform_v perfect_a obedience_n and_o therefore_o even_o in_o his_o justice_n he_o can_v not_o but_o bestow_v these_o his_o mercy_n and_o grace_n upon_o we_o because_o in_o he_o we_o deserve_v his_o love_n though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o have_v deserve_v eternal_a shame_n and_o confusion_n and_o therefore_o not_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o worthiness_n nor_o yet_o distrust_v in_o god_n mercy_n and_o free_a love_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n let_v we_o cast_v off_o all_o self-conceit_n and_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n so_o that_o we_o may_v put_v on_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o weakness_n yea_o our_o nothing_o let_v we_o nevertheless_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 2.1_o 2._o tim._n 2.1_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v 2._o tim._n 2.1_o in_o his_o name_n let_v we_o go_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n 4.16_o heb._n 4.16_o that_o we_o may_v receive_v mercy_n and_o find_v help_n in_o time_n of_o need_n for_o though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v the_o childre_n of_o wrath_n yet_o be_v we_o reconcile_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n as_o his_o belove_a in_o his_o best_a belove_a 1.6_o eph._n 1.6_o as_o it_o be_v eph._n 1.6_o chap._n iii_o that_o temporal_a affliction_n be_v rather_o sign_n of_o god_n love_n than_o of_o his_o hatred_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o second_o argument_n whereby_o satan_n seek_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v out_o of_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n reprobation_n affliction_n mark_n rather_o of_o our_o adoption_n than_o of_o our_o reprobation_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manifold_a affliction_n which_o be_v lay_v upon_o many_o of_o god_n child_n while_o they_o remain_v in_o this_o vale_n of_o misery_n but_o it_o be_v easy_a to_o answer_v this_o objection_n if_o we_o be_v but_o a_o little_a conversant_a in_o the_o book_n of_o god_n for_o there_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o affliction_n and_o cross_n be_v rather_o sign_n of_o god_n love_n than_o of_o his_o hatred_n and_o mark_n rather_o of_o our_o election_n and_o adoption_n than_o of_o reprobation_n and_o eternal_a damnation_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v foreshow_v we_o that_o his_o child_n shall_v mourn_v when_o the_o world_n shall_v rejoice_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v hate_v and_o persecute_v for_o his_o name_n sake_n 3.12_o 2._o tim._n 3.12_o that_o all_o who_o will_v live_v godly_a in_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v suffer_v persecution_n and_o affliction_n 2._o tim._n 3.12_o that_o they_o who_o will_v be_v conformable_a to_o he_o in_o glory_n must_v also_o be_v conformable_a unto_o he_o in_o his_o suffering_n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o that_o this_o short_a and_o momentanie_n affliction_n shall_v cause_v unto_o we_o a_o far_o most_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 4.17_o 2._o cor._n 4.17_o 2._o cor._n 4.17_o that_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o christ_n we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o 2.12_o 2._o tim._n 2.12_o 2._o tim._n 2.12_o that_o who_o the_o lord_n love_v he_o chasten_v and_o scourge_v every_o son_n that_o he_o receive_v 12.6.8_o heb._n 12.6.8_o as_o it_o be_v heb._n 12.6_o that_o those_o who_o he_o do_v not_o thus_o correct_v be_v bastard_n and_o no_o son_n vers_fw-la 8._o and_o to_o these_o we_o may_v add_v the_o example_n of_o god_n child_n from_o time_n to_o time_n as_o of_o abraham_n jacob_n joseph_n moses_n david_n job_n the_o apostle_n but_o especial_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o be_v hungry_a harbourlesse_a despise_a scoff_a revile_v buffet_v spit_v upon_o crown_v with_o thorn_n and_o last_o crucify_v and_o yet_o even_o while_o he_o suffer_v all_o these_o affliction_n he_o be_v the_o only_o beget_v and_o best_a belove_a son_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n §_o sect._n 2_o so_o that_o both_o by_o testimony_n and_o example_n it_o be_v manifest_a child_n that_o affliction_n though_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n evil_a turn_v to_o the_o good_a of_o god_n child_n that_o affliction_n be_v sign_n rather_o of_o god_n love_n than_o of_o his_o hatred_n and_o mark_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n rather_o than_o of_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v demand_v how_o this_o can_v be_v consider_v that_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o his_o child_n all_o good_a thing_n whereas_o affliction_n be_v evil_n and_o punishment_n inflict_v on_o the_o wicked_a to_o this_o we_o may_v answer_v that_o though_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n they_o be_v evil_a yet_o through_o the_o wisdom_n and_o gracious_a providence_n of_o our_o god_n they_o turn_v to_o the_o good_a of_o his_o child_n and_o though_o to_o the_o wicked_a they_o be_v plague_n and_o punishment_n yet_o to_o the_o godly_a they_o be_v but_o trial_n and_o fatherly_a chastisement_n for_o all_o their_o sin_n be_v punish_v in_o christ_n neither_o will_v it_o stand_v with_o god_n justice_n to_o punish_v they_o again_o in_o the_o faithful_a and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o other_o end_n of_o they_o but_o the_o manifestation_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o spiritual_a good_a and_o everlasting_a salvation_n for_o as_o they_o be_v trial_n they_o serve_v to_o show_v unto_o all_o the_o world_n and_o especial_o to_o ourselves_o our_o faith_n hope_n patience_n obedience_n constancy_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o

unrepentancie_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o assurance_n which_o we_o have_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n be_v not_o join_v with_o a_o desire_n to_o leave_v our_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o earnest_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n than_o it_o do_v not_o proceed_v from_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o from_o carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n last_o presumption_n no_o long_o persuade_v man_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n than_o they_o enjoy_v the_o outward_a benefit_n of_o this_o life_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n lay_v upon_o they_o any_o grievous_a affliction_n either_o outward_o in_o body_n and_o state_n or_o inward_o in_o mind_n then_o this_o persuasion_n vanish_v and_o nothing_o remain_v but_o doubt_v which_o common_o end_v in_o utter_a despair_n but_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o howsoever_o we_o can_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o affliction_n and_o the_o violent_a noise_n of_o our_o own_o passion_n hear_v the_o voice_n thereof_o at_o some_o time_n yet_o afterward_o again_o it_o cry_v aloud_o in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o that_o the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o see_v we_o have_v it_o not_o natural_o in_o ourselves_o how_o may_v we_o attain_v unto_o it_o sure_o we_o be_v to_o have_v our_o recourse_n unto_o the_o father_n of_o light_n by_o earnest_a prayer_n 11.13_o jam._n 1.17_o matth._n 7.7_o luk._n 11.13_o from_o who_o descend_v every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n have_v our_o faith_n ground_v upon_o god_n gracious_a promise_n namely_o that_o if_o we_o ask_v we_o shall_v receive_v and_o more_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v it_o as_o it_o be_v luk._n 11.13_o §_o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o certainty_n of_o our_o election_n word_n the_o second_o mean_n the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n wherein_o the_o lord_n manife_v his_o grace_n and_o goodwill_n to_o all_o believe_v and_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o whereby_o also_o he_o ordinary_o beget_v this_o faith_n and_o repentance_n in_o all_o his_o child_n for_o howsoever_o paul_n may_v plant_v and_o apollo_n may_v water_v but_o god_n alone_o give_v the_o increase_n yet_o god_n blessing_n ordinary_o accompany_v his_o own_o ordinance_n make_v it_o effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n for_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v ordain_v it_o and_o though_o the_o word_n may_v long_o sound_v in_o our_o ear_n before_o it_o pierce_v the_o heart_n or_o beget_v any_o save_a grace_n in_o we_o unless_o the_o lord_n open_v our_o heart_n and_o make_v the_o seed_n of_o his_o word_n fruitful_a yet_o those_o who_o make_v conscience_n of_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o diligence_n reverence_n and_o attention_n and_o pray_v for_o the_o assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o it_o may_v become_v profitable_a to_o their_o salvation_n may_v constant_o expect_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o his_o own_o ordinance_n which_o they_o careful_o use_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n whereas_o those_o who_o neglect_n and_o contemn_v god_n word_n have_v no_o such_o assurance_n because_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o instrument_n which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n without_o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v not_o ordinary_o beget_v faith_n or_o any_o save_a grace_n in_o us._n though_o therefore_o we_o do_v not_o after_o long_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n feel_v this_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o give_v it_o over_o but_o expect_v god_n blessing_n upon_o it_o and_o wait_v his_o leisure_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o in_o the_o end_n he_o will_v make_v this_o his_o own_o ordinance_n effectual_a for_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v ordain_v it_o §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n sacrament_n the_o three_o mean_n the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o frequent_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n whereby_o our_o faith_n be_v more_o and_o more_o confirm_v the_o in_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n for_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n which_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n have_v add_v these_o seal_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o thorough_o assure_v of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o conscionable_o frequent_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o lord_n will_v bless_v also_o this_o his_o own_o ordinance_n moreover_o they_o who_o worthy_o receive_v these_o holy_a mystery_n do_v receive_v christ_n jesus_n and_o have_v the_o union_n and_o communion_n which_o be_v between_o he_o and_o they_o more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v for_o he_o that_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n dwell_v in_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o he_o 6.56_o joh._n 6.56_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 6.56_o now_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n rom_n 8.1_o 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o and_o therefore_o they_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n 2._o the_o four_o mean_n the_o effect_n of_o our_o election_n zanch._n the_o attrib_n l._n 5._o c._n 2._o be_v the_o effect_n of_o god_n predestination_n which_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n thereof_o for_o the_o effect_n argue_v the_o cause_n as_o the_o cause_n the_o effect_n and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o natural_a thing_n but_o also_o in_o those_o which_o be_v supernatural_a and_o spiritual_a and_o therefore_o as_o certain_o as_o we_o know_v that_o 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already_o plain_o prove_v though_o we_o never_o have_v any_o special_a revelation_n and_o therefore_o without_o any_o such_o particular_a revelation_n we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o certain_a assurance_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v in_o god_n sight_n three_o that_o which_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o of_o we_o need_v not_o to_o make_v any_o doubt_n thereof_o or_o once_o call_v it_o into_o question_n but_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o true_o repent_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n therein_o contain_v so_o joh._n 3.16_o 3.16_o joh._n 3.16_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o have_v give_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o chap._n 5.24_o 5.24_o joh._n 5.24_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o that_o hear_v my_o word_n and_o 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to_o believe_v this_o be_v to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n because_o we_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o record_n that_o he_o have_v witness_v of_o that_o his_o son_n 10._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 10._o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o joh._n 5.10_o yea_o as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v at_o large_a he_o have_v add_v unto_o the_o hand_n write_v of_o his_o word_n which_o contain_v also_o his_o oath_n for_o our_o better_a confirmation_n his_o sacrament_n whereby_o he_o particular_o convay_v and_o give_v unto_o every_o believer_n as_o it_o be_v proper_a possession_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o the_o end_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v nor_o any_o need_n of_o any_o particular_a revelation_n for_o our_o further_a assurance_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o satan_n will_v suggest_v that_o those_o who_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a righteousness_n that_o we_o be_v make_v just_a not_o by_o infusion_n but_o by_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n and_o those_o who_o be_v make_v just_a do_v continual_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n but_o thou_o will_v he_o say_v to_o the_o humble_a sinner_n continue_v still_o in_o thy_o corruption_n and_o thy_o wickedness_n cleave_v fast_o to_o thou_o and_o compass_v thou_o about_o and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n thou_o continual_o heap_a up_o the_o full_a measure_n of_o thy_o sin_n yea_o thy_o best_a action_n be_v so_o stain_v with_o imperfection_n and_o so_o full_a of_o infirmity_n that_o they_o just_o provoke_v god_n wrath_n against_o thou_o to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v that_o indeed_o whosoever_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a but_o not_o by_o infusion_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n into_o ourselves_o but_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n most_o perfect_a righteousness_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v for_o hereby_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v he_o have_v take_v they_o upon_o himself_o and_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n by_o suffer_v those_o punishment_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v and_o also_o he_o have_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o active_a obedience_n and_o so_o impute_v both_o unto_o we_o have_v make_v we_o perfect_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n so_o that_o now_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v obedience_n to_o his_o law_n at_o our_o hand_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v justify_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n by_o our_o own_o righteousness_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o this_o end_n to_o observe_v god_n commandment_n that_o we_o may_v offer_v unto_o god_n our_o work_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n desire_v thereby_o to_o be_v justify_v for_o as_o i_o have_v show_v our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o manifold_a corruption_n so_o as_o it_o will_v rather_o condemn_v we_o then_o justify_v we_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v examine_v it_o according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o his_o most_o perfect_a justice_n but_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n for_o our_o justification_n the_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o suffering_n he_o have_v once_o make_v for_o we_o desire_v thereby_o whole_o and_o only_o to_o be_v justify_v and_o save_v §_o sect._n 3_o as_o for_o our_o work_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n justification_n that_o our_o work_n be_v not_o cause_n but_o effect_n of_o our_o justification_n they_o be_v not_o cause_n but_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o justification_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o we_o shall_v do_v any_o good_a work_n acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n till_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o our_o work_n can_v please_v he_o till_o our_o person_n please_v he_o and_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v before_o faith_n have_v purify_v the_o heart_n it_o be_v sin_n and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v faith_n beget_v in_o we_o present_o it_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o then_o be_v justify_v faith_n work_v by_o love_n and_o bring_v forth_o in_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n which_o though_o they_o be_v mingle_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n yet_o god_n in_o christ_n accept_v of_o they_o as_o perfect_v and_o will_v crown_v they_o with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n righteousness_n that_o now_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o perfect_a righteousness_n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n now_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o perfect_o at_o once_o shake_v off_o all_o our_o corruption_n but_o that_o we_o labour_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v on_o we_o he_o do_v not_o straight_o command_v that_o we_o shall_v instant_o banish_v and_o expel_v sin_n from_o 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lust_n thereof_o and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o if_o we_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n rest_v upon_o he_o for_o our_o salvation_n or_o though_o present_o we_o feel_v not_o this_o faith_n and_o repentance_n yet_o if_o ever_o in_o former_a time_n we_o have_v discern_v it_o in_o we_o that_o then_o we_o be_v receive_v into_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o shall_v have_v his_o love_n continue_v unto_o we_o unto_o the_o end_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o gracious_a promise_n &_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n for_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v not_o restrain_v to_o those_o who_o feel_v their_o faith_n but_o to_o those_o that_o have_v faith_n not_o to_o those_o who_o feel_v that_o they_o do_v believe_v but_o unto_o those_o who_o do_v believe_v §_o sect._n 4_o false_a that_o conclusion_n ground_v upon_o our_o sense_n be_v often_o false_a neither_o be_v the_o not_o feel_v of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_v a_o 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