of_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o it_o dwell_v in_o us._n the_o last_o effect_n which_o be_v infallible_a sign_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o be_v all_o the_o save_n and_o sanctify_a gift_n and_o grace_n which_o it_o work_v in_o we_o as_o first_o a_o lively_a faith_n apprehend_v the_o promise_n and_o apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n of_o which_o i_o have_v already_o speak_v the_o second_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n not_o only_o for_o his_o benefit_n receive_v or_o expect_v present_a prosperity_n the_o confluence_n of_o worldly_a benefit_n and_o everlasting_a salvation_n but_o also_o in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o 7._o 2_o tim._n 1._o 7._o goodness_n mercy_n justice_n holiness_n and_o all_o other_o his_o save_a attribute_n in_o which_o the_o faithful_a in_o their_o love_n resemble_v child_n who_o love_n their_o parent_n out_o of_o natural_a affection_n simple_o and_o sincere_o when_o as_o they_o have_v no_o other_o outward_a motive_n even_o when_o they_o cross_v they_o in_o their_o desire_n and_o do_v correct_v and_o chastise_v they_o for_o their_o amendment_n for_o such_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n child_n free_a and_o generous_a although_o their_o love_n may_v be_v increase_v and_o make_v unto_o they_o much_o more_o sensible_a by_o temporal_a benefit_n and_o heavenly_a hope_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v say_v to_o have_v receive_v a_o free_a spirit_n and_o so_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o liberty_n of_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o there_o be_v any_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o the_o wicked_a it_o be_v only_o servile_a and_o slavish_a not_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n or_o out_o of_o their_o own_o disposition_n and_o natural_a affection_n but_o only_o for_o the_o hire_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n honour_n riches_n pleasure_n peace_n health_n ease_n and_o such_o like_a temporary_a benefit_n the_o which_o when_o he_o do_v at_o any_o time_n take_v from_o they_o and_o inflict_v upon_o they_o the_o contrary_a cross_n than_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o love_n cease_v their_o love_n itself_o also_o cease_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o saul_n jehu_n judas_n demas_n and_o many_o other_o three_o the_o spirit_n bring_v with_o it_o peace_n of_o conscience_n 17._o rom._n 5._o 1._o gal._n 5._o 17._o which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n that_o the_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o he_o also_o reckon_v it_o among_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n four_o by_o this_o assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o inward_a peace_n it_o also_o work_v in_o we_o inward_a comfort_n and_o consolation_n which_o make_v we_o with_o patience_n to_o endure_v all_o affliction_n and_o to_o stand_v against_o all_o the_o temptation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n christ_n call_v 26._o joh._n 15._o 26._o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o comforter_n because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o consolation_n four_o from_o this_o peace_n and_o comfort_n he_o raise_v spiritual_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o freedom_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o our_o assure_a hope_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n the_o which_o also_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o it_o in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o be_v so_o to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o faithful_a not_o only_a when_o their_o wine_n and_o oil_n abound_v in_o which_o 7._o psal_n 4._o 6._o 7._o the_o wicked_a also_o may_v rejoice_v but_o also_o when_o in_o the_o absence_n of_o these_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n do_v shine_v upon_o they_o which_o cause_v we_o to_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v even_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o cross_n and_o tribulation_n as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o five_o from_o all_o these_o arise_v thankfulness_n unto_o god_n from_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v all_o these_o benefit_n the_o which_o be_v show_v not_o with_o our_o lip_n alone_o but_o by_o our_o conscionable_a care_n and_o zealous_a endeavour_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o our_o earnest_a desire_n to_o approve_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o retain_v his_o love_n and_o avoid_v his_o displeasure_n in_o love_v and_o practise_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o require_v and_o in_o hate_v and_o forsake_v all_o that_o he_o abhor_v and_o forbid_v neighbour_n §_o sect._n 13._o of_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o neighbour_n unto_o which_o duty_n immediate_o respect_v god_n the_o apostle_n also_o join_v as_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n diverse_a other_o respect_v our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o person_n as_o first_o long_o suffer_v when_o as_o consider_v how_o the_o lord_n have_v bear_v with_o we_o when_o he_o may_v have_v consume_v we_o with_o his_o wrath_n we_o do_v also_o bear_v with_o our_o brethren_n and_o when_o the_o wrong_n and_o injure_v we_o endure_v it_o with_o patience_n or_o else_o at_o least_o defer_v and_o put_v off_o our_o anger_n or_o restrain_v and_o moderate_v the_o rage_n and_o heat_n of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n put_v on_o as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n holy_a and_o belove_a bowel_n of_o mercy_n 12._o col._n 3._o 12._o kindness_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n meekness_n long-suffering_a forbear_v one_o another_o and_o forgive_a one_o another_o if_o any_o man_n have_v a_o quarrel_n against_o any_o even_o as_o christ_n forgive_v you_o so_o also_o do_v you_o the_o second_o be_v gentleness_n whereby_o a_o man_n carry_v himself_o courteous_o and_o affable_o in_o his_o word_n and_o friendly_a and_o kind_o in_o all_o his_o action_n unto_o all_o man_n mild_o to_o his_o inferior_n and_o reverent_o and_o respective_o to_o his_o superior_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v no_o brawler_n 2_o tit._n 3._o 2_o but_o gentle_a show_v all_o kindness_n unto_o all_o man_n the_o three_o be_v goodness_n whereby_o we_o be_v ready_a by_o all_o mean_v we_o can_v to_o do_v good_a unto_o our_o neighbour_n both_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o justice_n and_o mercy_n unto_o their_o person_n and_o state_n soul_n body_n and_o name_n and_o this_o we_o be_v bind_v unto_o by_o god_n commandment_n namely_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o love_n serve_v one_o another_o 13._o gal._n 5._o 13._o and_o also_o by_o that_o bond_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o unit_v we_o together_o in_o our_o body_n under_o one_o head_n christ_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o demean_v ourselves_o towards_o one_o another_o as_o it_o be_v come_v member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n the_o four_o be_v faith_n or_o fidelity_n whereby_o in_o our_o word_n we_o keep_v all_o our_o lawful_a promise_n and_o covenant_n though_o it_o be_v to_o our_o own_o hindrance_n and_o in_o our_o action_n carry_v ourselves_o true_o and_o honest_o without_o falsehood_n lie_v and_o deceit_n the_o five_o be_v meekness_n which_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n the_o first_o patience_n in_o forbear_v 5._o mat._n 5._o to_o revenge_v by_o our_o own_o private_a mean_n wrong_n and_o injury_n from_o which_o our_o saviour_n will_v have_v we_o so_o far_o that_o we_o shall_v rather_o offer_v ourselves_o to_o bear_v new_a injury_n then_o revenge_v the_o old_a and_o the_o other_o lowliness_n whereby_o lay_v aside_o all_o proud_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n we_o think_v better_o of_o other_o then_o of_o ourselves_o and_o in_o give_v honour_n strive_v and_o labour_v to_o go_v before_o they_o person_n 2_o sect_n 14._o of_o some_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o own_o person_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o person_n the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v principal_o two_o the_o first_o whereof_o be_v temperance_n whereby_o a_o man_n right_o order_v rule_v and_o moderate_v his_o appetite_n in_o his_o meat_n drink_n and_o apparel_n pleasure_n and_o recreation_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n hate_v and_o forsake_v gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n excessive_a bravery_n and_o strange_a fashion_n sinful_a delight_n and_o unlawful_a and_o excessive_a pastime_n the_o other_o be_v sobriety_n which_o especial_o teach_v we_o the_o right_a use_n of_o all_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a and_o for_o the_o
similitude_n between_o they_o yet_o there_o be_v many_o great_a and_o essential_a difference_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o for_o the_o regenerate_a man_n mortify_v and_o forsake_v his_o sin_n out_o of_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n but_o the_o unregenerate_a out_o of_o self-love_n for_o the_o obtain_v some_o temporal_a good_a or_o the_o avoid_v of_o some_o evil_n he_o renounce_v all_o sin_n and_o labour_v most_o in_o the_o mortification_n of_o those_o corruption_n unto_o which_o he_o be_v natural_o most_o incline_v as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o show_v his_o uprightness_n before_o god_n by_o keep_v himself_o from_o all_o his_o iniquity_n by_o hate_v every_o false_a way_n and_o esteem_v all_o god_n precept_n so_o that_o his_o repentance_n and_o mortification_n be_v without_o restraint_n 63._o joh._n 6._o 63._o or_o limitation_n and_o extend_v to_o the_o subdue_a and_o root_n 5._o tit._n 3._o 5._o out_o of_o all_o sin_n without_o exception_n but_o the_o other_o in_o his_o feign_a repentance_n renounce_v only_o some_o sin_n which_o 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o he_o can_v best_o spare_v as_o be_v least_o pleasant_a or_o profitable_a but_o as_o for_o those_o which_o be_v most_o advantageable_a and_o delightful_a he_o keep_v they_o like_o sugar_n under_o his_o tongue_n and_o will_v rather_o part_v with_o any_o thing_n even_o the_o first_o bear_v of_o his_o body_n 6._o job._n 20._o 12_o mic._n 6._o 6._o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v yea_o lose_v his_o own_o soul_n then_o leave_v and_o forsake_v it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o herode_fw-la and_o many_o other_o the_o man_n regenerate_v be_v constant_a in_o his_o repentance_n and_o cast_v away_o his_o sin_n with_o detestation_n like_o filthy_a rag_n with_o a_o purpose_n never_o again_o to_o return_v unto_o they_o but_o the_o hypocrite_n 1._o esa_n 58._o 5_o heb._n 12._o 1._o only_o leave_v they_o for_o a_o time_n and_o then_o return_v unto_o they_o again_o he_o lay_v they_o aside_o like_o his_o apparel_n with_o a_o purpose_n to_o resume_v they_o when_o he_o have_v fit_a opportunity_n and_o there_o be_v not_o a_o through_o divorce_n between_o he_o and_o they_o but_o only_o a_o temporary_a separation_n as_o it_o be_v by_o mutual_a consent_n he_o leave_v his_o sin_n willing_o and_o cheerful_o and_o because_o they_o so_o beset_v he_o and_o cling_v about_o his_o neck_n that_o he_o can_v in_o such_o have_v fly_v from_o they_o as_o he_o desire_v therefore_o he_o be_v content_a that_o the_o lord_n shall_v pull_v he_o out_o of_o this_o sinful_a sodom_n with_o some_o violence_n burn_v away_o his_o dross_n with_o the_o fire_n of_o tribulation_n and_o cut_v the_o throat_n of_o those_o which_o he_o have_v esteem_v his_o darling_n sin_n with_o the_o sword_n or_o razor_n of_o affliction_n but_o the_o other_o unwilling_o forsake_v his_o darling_n sin_n and_o when_o he_o be_v drag_v from_o they_o by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n approach_a judgement_n he_o do_v with_o lot_n wise_a look_v back_o upon_o they_o as_o be_v loath_a to_o part_v with_o they_o unless_o he_o be_v constrain_v by_o mere_a necessity_n from_o whence_o another_o main_a difference_n plain_o arise_v between_o they_o for_o the_o sound_n christian_n by_o his_o repentance_n have_v his_o mind_n and_o affection_n change_v and_o whereas_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o ignorance_n he_o allow_v and_o approve_a love_a and_o like_v his_o sin_n now_o he_o condemn_v loathe_v and_o dislike_v they_o so_o that_o he_o be_v free_v not_o only_o from_o the_o outward_a act_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o the_o inward_a love_n yea_o more_fw-it from_o the_o corrupt_a affection_n then_o from_o the_o sinful_a action_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v and_o 23._o rom._n 7._o 15._o 23._o be_v delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n when_o by_o the_o law_n of_o his_o member_n he_o be_v lead_v captive_a of_o sin_n but_o the_o unregenerate_a do_v only_o leave_v their_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o outward_a act_n when_o as_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n their_o heart_n and_o affection_n do_v cleave_v unto_o it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o balaam_n 26_o num._n 23._o 20._o 26_o who_o render_v this_o as_o the_o reason_n why_o he_o will_v not_o curse_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n not_o because_o he_o love_v they_o as_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o his_o peculiar_a and_o choose_a people_n but_o because_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o give_v he_o leave_v whereby_o he_o impli_v that_o he_o will_v very_o glad_o have_v do_v it_o that_o by_o gratify_a balaacke_n he_o may_v have_v receive_v the_o wage_n of_o iniquity_n but_o be_v restrain_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o almighty_a so_o as_o he_o dare_v not_o for_o his_o life_n presume_v to_o do_v it_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v that_o paul_n sin_v through_o infirmity_n and_o in_o some_o sort_n unwilling_o be_v less_o sinful_a then_o balaam_v not_o commit_v of_o that_o act_n of_o sin_n in_o curse_v the_o people_n yea_o then_o his_o blessing_n of_o they_o see_v all_o he_o do_v be_v through_o fear_n and_o constraint_n which_o make_v he_o to_o bless_v they_o who_o he_o curse_v in_o his_o heart_n as_o appear_v by_o that_o his_o curse_a counsel_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o balaacke_n namely_o that_o he_o shall_v by_o allure_a the_o people_n to_o 2._o num._n 24._o 14._o &_o 24._o 1._o 2._o commit_v first_o carnal_a and_o then_o spiritual_a fornication_n utter_o disarm_v they_o of_o god_n protection_n and_o leave_v they_o naked_a to_o their_o enemy_n and_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o so_o much_o regard_v the_o hand_n as_o the_o heart_n nor_o the_o outward_a action_n as_o the_o mind_n and_o inward_a affection_n man_n §_o sect_n 6._o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o we_o by_o his_o quicken_n of_o we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n second_o as_o the_o spirit_n mortify_v and_o crucifi_v the_o old_a man_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o it_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n and_o renew_v in_o we_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n as_o it_o make_v we_o to_o fly_v all_o evil_a so_o to_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v good_a as_o it_o cause_v we_o to_o forsake_v our_o old_a sinful_a work_n and_o corrupt_a conversation_n so_o it_o enable_v we_o by_o our_o new_a obedience_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n thus_o our_o saviour_n ascribe_v to_o the_o spirit_n this_o spiritual_a life_n and_o quicken_a it_o be_v say_v he_o the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o 63._o john_n 6._o 63._o god_n according_a to_o his_o mercy_n have_v save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o regeneration_n and_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n if_o therefore_o the_o 5._o tit._n 3._o 5._o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o then_o be_v we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n quicken_v with_o save_v grace_n and_o raise_v 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o and_o enable_v unto_o new_a obedience_n our_o understanding_n which_o be_v darken_v with_o ignorance_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n the_o work_n of_o redemption_n and_o mystery_n of_o godliness_n our_o judgement_n be_v inform_v so_o as_o we_o can_v discern_v between_o truth_n and_o falsehood_n good_a and_o evil_a our_o mind_n which_o only_o mind_a earthly_a vanity_n be_v now_o set_v not_o on_o thing_n beneath_o but_o upon_o those_o 14._o col._n 3._o 2._o heb_fw-mi 9_o 14._o that_o be_v above_o our_o conscience_n which_o be_v load_v with_o dead_a work_n do_v now_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n perform_v that_o duty_n for_o which_o they_o be_v create_v in_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o and_o accuse_v we_o when_o we_o do_v evil_a our_o will_n which_o be_v stubborn_a and_o rebellious_a be_v now_o obedient_a pliable_a and_o subject_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n our_o heart_n of_o stone_n be_v 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o make_v heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o become_v break_v and_o contrite_a be_v fit_a sacrifice_n which_o god_n accept_v our_o corrupt_a affection_n be_v now_o sanctify_v and_o bring_v in_o order_n our_o love_n of_o the_o world_n be_v change_v into_o the_o love_n of_o god_n spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n our_o confidence_n in_o the_o creature_n into_o affiance_n and_o trust_n in_o god_n our_o fear_n of_o man_n into_o a_o godly_a fear_n which_o restrain_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o incit_v we_o to_o all_o good_a duty_n our_o carnal_a joy_n into_o spiritual_a rejoice_v our_o corrupt_a anger_n into_o godly_a zeal_n which_o set_v itself_o against_o all_o the_o impediment_n of_o god_n glory_n especial_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o final_o be_v free_v from_o the_o
only_o upon_o the_o prop_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n which_o be_v pull_v away_o sink_v and_o fail_v and_o while_o this_o fair_a green_a blade_n which_o spring_v out_o of_o the_o stony_a ground_n be_v moisten_v with_o the_o dew_n of_o temporal_a benefit_n it_o sprout_v up_o and_o flowrish_v but_o no_o soon_o do_v the_o sun_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n arise_v but_o present_o it_o wither_v and_o fade_v last_o true_a faith_n be_v always_o a_o live_n and_o fruitful_a faith_n and_o be_v continual_o exercise_v in_o good_a work_n and_o christian_a duty_n and_o in_o love_n and_o obedience_n towards_o god_n but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v dead_a barren_a and_o fruitless_a or_o if_o it_o bear_v any_o fruit_n at_o all_o yet_o have_v they_o no_o respect_n to_o god_n but_o be_v do_v out_o of_o pride_n or_o self-love_n for_o fear_n of_o punishment_n or_o hope_n of_o reward_n but_o more_o of_o this_o afterward_o repentance_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o difference_n between_o true_a and_o false_a repentance_n thus_o also_o the_o hypocrite_n have_v some_o kind_n of_o repentance_n the_o which_o the_o flesh_n commend_v unto_o he_o as_o gree_v well_o enough_o with_o itself_o and_o that_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v content_v himself_o with_o it_o and_o never_o labour_v after_o sound_a repentance_n which_o deceit_n that_o we_o may_v prevent_v we_o be_v to_o learn_v and_o observe_v the_o many_o difference_n between_o this_o counterfeit_n and_o false_a repentance_n and_o that_o which_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a for_o true_a repentance_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n which_o cause_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o 18._o zach._n 12._o 10_o luk._n 15._o 18._o sin_n because_o by_o they_o we_o have_v displease_v our_o gracious_a god_n who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n rise_v from_o infidelity_n and_o self-love_n which_o make_v we_o mourn_v because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o obnoxious_a to_o punishment_n godly_a sorrow_n arise_v from_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o we_o as_o a_o ugly_a serpent_n or_o grievous_a as_o a_o heavy_a burden_n do_v cause_v we_o to_o sorrow_n and_o mourn_v because_o we_o can_v be_v rid_v of_o it_o nor_o shake_v it_o off_o but_o worldly_a sorrow_n from_o our_o love_n of_o sin_n because_o we_o be_v loath_a to_o leave_v it_o and_o yet_o must_v needs_o for_o fear_n of_o further_a punishment_n godly_a sorrow_n drive_v the_o sinner_n to_o god_n with_o david_n and_o make_v he_o to_o humble_v himself_o acknowledge_v his_o sin_n and_o ask_v pardon_n but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n drive_v man_n from_o god_n &_o make_v they_o to_o deny_v their_o sin_n or_o to_o excuse_v and_o and_o minse_v it_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v a_o change_n and_o alteration_n to_o amendment_n of_o life_n but_o the_o hypocrite_n though_o he_o hang_v down_o his_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n and_o blubber_v his_o cheek_n with_o tear_n yet_o either_o he_o leave_v not_o his_o sin_n at_o all_o or_o only_o as_o he_o leave_v and_o put_v of_o his_o clothes_n with_o a_o purpose_n to_o resume_v and_o put_v they_o on_o the_o next_o day_n godly_a sorrow_n do_v chief_o respect_v the_o sin_n whereby_o the_o christian_a have_v offend_v god_n but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n look_v chief_o to_o the_o punishment_n whereby_o they_o have_v displease_v themselves_o final_o the_o sorrow_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v constant_a and_o continual_a from_o the_o first_o day_n of_o conversion_n to_o the_o end_n of_o their_o life_n but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v but_o by_o flash_n and_o spurt_n and_o common_o cease_v when_o they_o be_v free_v from_o their_o smart_n and_o pain_n hypocrite_n §_o sct._n 5._o the_o difference_n between_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o of_o hypocrite_n the_o like_a difference_n also_o we_o may_v observe_v in_o the_o other_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o be_v amendment_n of_o life_n and_o new_a obedience_n for_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a spring_v from_o their_o faith_n and_o love_n of_o god_n but_o the_o obedience_n of_o hypocrite_n from_o self-love_n and_o carnal_a respect_n the_o faithful_a propound_n unto_o all_o their_o good_a work_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n as_o their_o chief_a end_n but_o the_o hypocrite_n propound_v to_o himself_o chief_o his_o own_o good_a and_o that_o in_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a repect_n the_o true_a believer_n perform_v total_a obedience_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o the_o hypocrite_n content_v himself_o with_o bodily_a exercise_n which_o be_v without_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n and_o do_v not_o worship_n god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n nor_o with_o a_o willing_a and_o cheerful_a heart_n but_o contradict_v the_o 7._o rom._n 7._o apostle_n speech_n he_o may_v say_v the_o evil_a which_o i_o love_v that_o do_v i_o not_o but_o the_o good_a which_o i_o hate_v that_o do_v i._o so_o also_o the_o faithful_a christian_a perform_v total_a obedience_n in_o respect_n of_o 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o the_o object_n and_o have_v regard_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n he_o flee_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o embrace_v all_o holy_a duty_n yea_o above_o all_o sin_n hate_v those_o most_o which_z cleave_v fast_o unto_o he_o and_o labour_v most_o to_o bring_v his_o heart_n to_o the_o love_n of_o those_o duty_n to_o which_o natural_o he_o be_v most_o backward_o but_o the_o hypocrite_n seem_v to_o make_v conscience_n of_o one_o table_n neglect_v the_o other_o or_o if_o he_o forsake_v many_o sin_n and_o do_v many_o duty_n yet_o he_o have_v some_o darling_n sin_n which_o he_o hold_v as_o sweet_a under_o his_o tongue_n which_o he_o will_v by_o no_o 12._o job._n 20._o 12._o mean_n part_n with_o and_o some_o duty_n there_o be_v so_o contrary_a to_o his_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o there_o be_v no_o argument_n that_o can_v be_v use_v which_o can_v move_v he_o to_o practice_v they_o final_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o the_o long_o it_o continue_v the_o more_o it_o grow_v and_o increase_v but_o the_o obedience_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v unconstant_a and_o by_o fit_n only_o and_o flash_n and_o common_o like_o a_o naughty_a jade_n he_o be_v most_o free_a and_o forward_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o journey_n but_o quite_o tire_v before_o he_o come_v near_o unto_o the_o end_n hypocrisy_n §_o sect_n 6._o the_o flesh_n deceit_n in_o move_v we_o to_o leave_v of_o from_o do_v good_a duty_n that_o we_o may_v avoid_v hypocrisy_n and_o thus_o we_o may_v defeat_v the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n whereby_o it_o draw_v we_o to_o hypocrisy_n wherewith_o if_o it_o can_v prevail_v with_o we_o it_o will_v labour_v to_o draw_v we_o into_o the_o contrary_a extreme_a and_o because_o hypocrisy_n be_v odious_a unto_o we_o it_o will_v move_v we_o more_o to_o disguise_n and_o bide_v our_o profession_n of_o religion_n to_o refrain_v from_o all_o good_a speech_n which_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o edify_v our_o brethren_n to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o their_o fashion_n which_o bear_v we_o company_n in_o outward_a show_n though_o in_o heart_n we_o be_v far_o unlike_o they_o and_o to_o neglect_v all_o good_a action_n and_o holy_a duty_n as_o meditation_n fast_v prayer_n give_v of_o alm_n or_o to_o do_v they_o in_o great_a secrecy_n and_o â—s_v it_o be_v by_o stealth_n for_o fear_v lest_o man_n take_v notice_n of_o they_o shall_v think_v we_o too_o glorious_a in_o our_o outward_a show_n and_o condemn_v we_o of_o hypocrisy_n the_o which_o conceit_n so_o oversway_v with_o diverse_a who_o be_v otherwise_o good_a christian_n that_o they_o be_v ashamed_a and_o ready_a to_o bâ—ush_v when_o they_o be_v take_v at_o unaware_o in_o do_v religious_a duty_n as_o though_o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o some_o great_a fault_n and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o because_o the_o most_o godly_a christian_n have_v the_o relic_n of_o hypocrisy_n as_o of_o all_o other_o sin_n remain_v in_o they_o be_v guilty_a to_o themselves_o of_o this_o corruption_n as_o find_v it_o often_o to_o prevail_v with_o they_o and_o therefore_o labour_v with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o diligence_n to_o avoid_v all_o semblance_n and_o appearance_n of_o it_o with_o which_o deceit_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v overtake_v let_v we_o consider_v that_o we_o ought_v not_o so_o to_o avoid_v the_o show_n of_o hypocrisy_n as_o that_o we_o do_v in_o truth_n shun_v christian_a apology_n and_o profession_n whereby_o god_n be_v to_o be_v glorify_v and_o our_o neighbour_n edify_v that_o we_o fall_v into_o the_o sin_n of_o hypocrisy_n indeed_o while_o we_o thus_o labour_v to_o fly_v the_o
i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henceforth_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n 8._o 2_o tim._n 4._o 8._o live_v §_o sect._n 9_o tâ—â—â—_n conflict_n be_v suitable_a for_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v last_o as_o it_o be_v profitable_a that_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n shall_v remain_v in_o we_o and_o also_o suitable_a and_o seasonable_a to_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v for_o it_o be_v appoint_v by_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o life_n attain_v unto_o perfection_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v only_o labour_v after_o it_o and_o attain_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v that_o we_o shall_v while_o we_o be_v here_o be_v in_o our_o nonage_n and_o come_v to_o our_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n and_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n after_o we_o be_v dissolve_v and_o be_v with_o christ_n this_o world_n be_v appoint_v for_o our_o painful_a pilgrimage_n wherein_o we_o must_v toil_v and_o travel_n endure_v many_o misery_n and_o be_v endanger_v to_o the_o malice_n and_o furious_a assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o it_o be_v not_o seasonable_a to_o expect_v our_o rest_n and_o joy_n until_o we_o be_v arrive_v saufe_fw-fr in_o our_o own_o country_n final_o it_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n to_o the_o place_n of_o our_o warrfare_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o look_v to_o have_v our_o enemy_n quite_o expel_v or_o vanquish_v but_o here_o we_o must_v fight_v daily_o and_o approve_v our_o faith_n and_o christian_a valour_n to_o our_o chief_n sovereign_a and_o then_o afterwards_o when_o by_o death_n we_o have_v get_v a_o full_a and_o final_a conquest_n we_o shall_v be_v crown_v with_o the_o crown_n of_o victory_n final_o it_o be_v not_o god_n pleasure_n that_o we_o shall_v in_o this_o life_n attain_v to_o our_o full_a stature_n and_o perfect_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v still_o grow_v from_o one_o measure_n of_o grace_n to_o another_o and_o by_o piecemeal_o consume_v the_o body_n of_o sin_n which_o hinder_v our_o growth_n until_o by_o death_n it_o be_v sully_v abolish_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o formal_a and_o essential_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n innocence_n §_o sect._n 1._o that_o there_o be_v no_o conflict_n in_o man_n in_o the_o time_n of_o innocence_n we_o have_v show_v the_o chief_a efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n let_v we_o now_o consider_v of_o those_o cause_n which_o be_v formal_a and_o essential_a and_o because_o contrary_n be_v best_a illustrate_v by_o their_o contrary_n as_o heat_n by_o cold_a darkness_n by_o light_n and_o the_o misery_n of_o a_o dangerous_a war_n by_o the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n of_o a_o happy_a peace_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o we_o may_v reduce_v this_o discourse_n ab_fw-la ovo_fw-la even_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o ground_n how_o that_o there_o be_v a_o time_n when_o this_o conflict_n and_o civil_a broil_n be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n the_o which_o be_v twofold_a the_o one_o be_v that_o true_o golden_a age_n in_o which_o man_n create_v according_a to_o god_n own_o image_n live_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n when_o as_o there_o be_v a_o bless_a peace_n and_o heavenly_a harmony_n between_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o all_o the_o faculty_n power_n and_o part_n of_o they_o both_o for_o the_o understanding_n be_v enlighten_v from_o god_n with_o heavenly_a wisdom_n do_v both_o know_v and_o observe_v the_o law_n of_o nature_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n the_o which_o serve_v as_o a_o just_a rule_n whereby_o it_o be_v direct_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a truth_n and_o falsehood_n right_a and_o wrong_n wherein_o the_o judgement_n be_v thorough_o inform_v the_o mind_n give_v unto_o the_o will_n true_a evidence_n and_o information_n concern_v all_o thing_n present_v unto_o it_o the_o which_o it_o ready_o receive_v cheerful_o embrace_v what_o it_o approve_v and_o refuse_v and_o avoid_v what_o it_o disalow_v the_o affection_n also_o quiet_o and_o joyful_o obey_v reason_n as_o their_o lord_n and_o sovereign_n like_a soldier_n follow_v their_o captain_n and_o as_o blind_a man_n do_v their_o guide_n and_o the_o body_n be_v both_o a_o fit_a and_o ready_a instrument_n unto_o the_o soul_n for_o the_o execute_n of_o all_o good_a design_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n like_o a_o faithful_a servant_n be_v ready_a at_o command_n and_o thus_o while_o the_o understanding_n and_o reason_n place_v as_o god_n vice-ioy_n in_o we_o obey_v he_o as_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_n the_o will_n be_v also_o rule_v by_o reason_n and_o the_o affection_n with_o all_o the_o part_n of_o the_o body_n be_v subject_a unto_o they_o both_o and_o all_o conspire_v and_o agree_v together_o make_v a_o sweet_a harmony_n and_o like_o love_v and_o wel-agreeing_a subject_n in_o a_o well_o rule_v commonwealth_n they_o all_o stand_v firm_a in_o their_o unite_a force_n us._n §_o sect_n 2._o how_o the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o this_o conflict_n be_v begin_v in_o us._n but_o when_o satan_n the_o arch-enemy_n of_o mankind_n and_o chief_a author_n of_o all_o discord_n and_o dissension_n see_v and_o see_v envy_v our_o happy_a estate_n and_o condition_n he_o plot_v all_o mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v work_v our_o ruin_n and_o perceive_v that_o though_o our_o estate_n be_v strong_a yet_o it_o be_v mutable_a we_o be_v leave_v of_o god_n to_o our_o own_o free_a will_n either_o to_o stand_v or_o fall_v to_o retain_v the_o good_a or_o to_o choose_v the_o evil_a he_o muster_v together_o all_o his_o force_n and_o lay_v siege_n to_o this_o wel-walled_n and_o strong_a manred_n city_n against_o which_o he_o can_v no_o more_o prevail_v than_o the_o grecian_n at_o the_o siege_n of_o troy_n by_o powerful_a violence_n and_o fierce_a assault_n till_o with_o his_o sinon-like_a or_o rather_o serpentine_a subtlety_n he_o have_v persuade_v we_o under_o show_n of_o love_n and_o peace_n to_o put_v of_o our_o armour_n of_o create_a grace_n and_o to_o pull_v down_o with_o our_o own_o hand_n the_o wall_n of_o our_o defence_n and_o then_o see_v we_o thus_o weaken_v and_o disarm_v and_o yet_o lie_v in_o the_o drunken_a and_o drowsy_a sleep_n of_o reckless_a security_n he_o enter_v in_o upon_o we_o accompany_v with_o a_o crew_n of_o hellish_a soldier_n the_o first_o and_o chief_a whereof_o be_v disobedience_n unbelief_n in_o god_n and_o credulity_n to_o the_o devil_n damnable_a pride_n envy_v discontent_a aspire_a ambition_n and_o unthankfulness_n all_o which_o be_v let_v in_o by_o that_o breach_n which_o our_o free_a will_n abuse_v it_o liberty_n have_v make_v in_o our_o soul_n present_o they_o all_o fall_v to_o burn_v sack_v and_o spoil_v we_o of_o all_o god_n rich_a grace_n our_o create_a wisdom_n and_o holiness_n and_o surprise_v all_o our_o strong_a hold_n make_v themselves_o conqueror_n of_o all_o our_o power_n and_o part_n and_o every_o one_o of_o this_o hellish_a crew_n and_o sinful_a vice_n choose_v for_o their_o dwell_n and_o possession_n those_o place_n and_o part_n which_o they_o think_v most_o fit_v for_o they_o as_o for_o example_n ignorance_n error_n curiosity_n and_o many_o thousand_o of_o sinful_a vice_n choose_v for_o their_o dwell_n and_o possession_n those_o place_n and_o part_n which_o they_o think_v most_o fit_v for_o they_o as_o for_o example_n ignorance_n error_n curiosity_n and_o many_o thousand_o of_o sinful_a imagination_n like_o the_o jebuzites_n surprise_v and_o keep_v the_o chief_a tower_n of_o the_o mind_n worldliness_n and_o prophanesse_n subdue_v and_o hold_v reason_n in_o subjection_n perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n surprise_v the_o will_n but_o in_o the_o heart_n there_o be_v encamp_v as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o chief_a market_n place_n of_o the_o city_n such_o a_o multitude_n of_o our_o hellish_a enemy_n as_o can_v either_o be_v name_v or_o number_v even_o many_o legion_n of_o unlawful_a lust_n infidelity_n wicked_a hope_n hellish_a despair_n hatred_n of_o god_n love_n of_o the_o world_n pride_n disobedience_n deceit_n cruelty_n ambition_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n with_o the_o rest_n all_o which_o with_o innumerable_a other_o of_o this_o hellish_a army_n be_v enter_v do_v not_o utter_o raze_v down_o this_o goodly_a build_v city_n but_o only_o kill_v and_o cast_v out_o god_n grace_n which_o be_v the_o natural_a inhabitant_n they_o keep_v their_o hold_n and_o place_n for_o their_o own_o use_n and_o dwelling_n neither_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o body_n or_o the_o essential_o the_o power_n part_n and_o faculty_n of_o they_o lose_v annihilate_v or_o utter_o destroy_v by_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n although_o their_o energy_n and_o virtue_n be_v great_o impair_v their_o edge_n blunt_v and_o vigour_n deaden_v but_o only_o
service_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v now_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n set_v before_o we_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n as_o the_o rule_n and_o square_v of_o our_o life_n and_o all_o our_o action_n and_o conform_v ourselves_o in_o obedience_n unto_o all_o and_o every_o of_o the_o commandment_n both_o in_o the_o hate_v and_o forsake_v of_o whatsoever_o it_o forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o in_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o whatsoever_o it_o commend_v and_o enjoy_v unregenerate_a §_o sect._n 7_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o regenerate_a &_o that_o which_o seem_v to_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a but_o here_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o deceive_v ourselves_o for_o though_o those_o only_a in_o who_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v be_v thus_o true_o quicken_v yet_o there_o may_v be_v a_o show_n of_o it_o in_o they_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o sardis_n who_o have_v a_o name_n that_o he_o live_v and_o yet_o be_v dead_a and_o of_o the_o church_n of_o laodicca_n who_o think_v himself_o quick_a sight_v and_o rich_a in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n when_o as_o he_o be_v wretched_a and_o miserable_a poor_a blind_a and_o naked_a and_o though_o all_o new_a and_o true_a obedience_n 17._o apoc._n 3._o 1_o 17._o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o there_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a some_o resemblance_n and_o show_v of_o it_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o they_o in_o truth_n even_o as_o there_o be_v many_o thing_n do_v by_o beast_n which_o a_o man_n will_v think_v do_v proceed_v from_o reason_n and_o understanding_n where_o as_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v by_o instinct_n of_o nature_n they_o propound_v no_o end_n unto_o themselves_o in_o all_o their_o action_n but_o be_v direct_v unto_o they_o by_o he_o that_o make_v they_o and_o by_o fantasy_n and_o imagination_n reason_n ape_n which_o enable_v they_o to_o produce_v such_o strange_a effect_n that_o diverse_a be_v hereby_o deceive_v have_v think_v they_o reasonable_a now_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v thus_o deceive_v let_v we_o remember_v that_o he_o who_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n perform_v simple_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n because_o he_o require_v it_o but_o the_o unregenerate_a in_o dissimulation_n for_o worldly_a and_o sinister_a respect_n he_o yield_v total_a obedience_n unto_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n and_o with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o the_o other_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a man_n and_o that_o unto_o some_o commandment_n alone_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o the_o rest_n he_o be_v constant_a in_o his_o obedience_n because_o the_o cause_n thereof_o god_n love_n towards_o he_o and_o his_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o he_o walk_v daily_a &_o continual_o in_o god_n law_n as_o in_o his_o way_n but_o the_o other_o be_v obedient_a by_o fit_n only_o go_v forward_o and_o backward_o as_o he_o be_v spur_v on_o or_o curb_v and_o rain_v in_o by_o worldly_a respect_n which_o be_v mutable_a and_o unconstant_a do_v make_v his_o obedience_n like_a unto_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n the_o motion_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v dead_a and_o accidental_a incite_v and_o stir_v on_o by_o outward_a cause_n as_o the_o horse_n which_o will_v not_o go_v unless_o he_o be_v compel_v by_o the_o spur_n or_o like_o the_o wheel_n in_o the_o clock_n which_o no_o long_o move_v then_o the_o weight_n and_o poise_n do_v hang_v upon_o it_o but_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o regenerate_a be_v lively_a and_o natural_a proceed_v from_o a_o inward_a cause_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o which_o quicken_v we_o as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o new_a soul_n of_o life_n and_o power_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o go_v on_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n even_o as_o a_o man_n natural_o move_v and_o walk_v by_o virtue_n of_o his_o soul_n 4._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 4._o which_o quicken_v and_o strengthen_v his_o body_n to_o the_o performance_n of_o those_o action_n so_o that_o in_o a_o true_a christian_a there_o be_v the_o right_n perpetual_a motion_n who_o cause_n be_v not_o outward_a but_o in_o himself_o make_v he_o constant_o and_o continual_o to_o go_v on_o in_o his_o holy_a way_n as_o kind_o and_o natural_o by_o virtue_n of_o that_o godly_a nature_n whereof_o he_o be_v make_v partaker_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n even_o as_o the_o fountain_n spring_v and_o the_o river_n run_v and_o how_o soever_o there_o may_v be_v both_o in_o the_o regenerate_a and_o the_o unregenerate_a a_o heat_n of_o love_n and_o zeal_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o their_o motion_n and_o action_n yet_o there_o be_v great_a difference_n between_o they_o for_o the_o one_o be_v like_o the_o heat_n in_o a_o bath_n who_o cause_n be_v natural_a and_o in_o itself_o and_o be_v therefore_o constant_a and_o continual_a and_o not_o abate_v and_o lessen_v but_o rather_o intend_v and_o increase_v by_o the_o outward_a cold_a of_o cross_n and_o affliction_n but_o the_o other_o like_o the_o heat_n of_o ordinary_a hot_a water_n which_o be_v natural_o cold_a and_o only_o hot_a by_o accident_n and_o heat_n of_o the_o fire_n be_v not_o constant_a but_o though_o for_o a_o time_n it_o may_v be_v much_o more_o hot_a than_o the_o other_o yet_o the_o cause_n be_v not_o in_o itself_o but_o outward_a and_o accidental_a when_o this_o be_v put_v out_o the_o heat_n continue_v not_o but_o again_o return_v to_o more_o than_o wont_a coldness_n for_o so_o the_o heat_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v only_o cause_v by_o outward_a prosperity_n and_o temporal_a benefit_n they_o seem_v fervent_a in_o their_o love_n towards_o god_n while_o these_o continue_v but_o if_o this_o fuel_n which_o nourish_v it_o be_v take_v away_o and_o they_o be_v compass_v about_o with_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n they_o become_v more_o cold_a in_o their_o love_n and_o zeal_n towards_o god_n then_o ever_o they_o be_v before_o or_o else_o they_o may_v be_v resemble_v to_o a_o live_a body_n and_o dead_a carcase_n the_o one_o whereof_o be_v hot_a by_o a_o inward_a cause_n even_o the_o radical_a and_o vital_a heat_n which_o warm_v the_o blood_n in_o all_o the_o vein_n but_o the_o other_o howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v make_v hot_a by_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o by_o much_o friction_n and_o rub_v yet_o it_o continue_v not_o any_o long_a than_o these_o mean_n be_v apply_v because_o it_o have_v no_o inward_a cause_n but_o they_o be_v remove_v it_o become_v again_o as_o cold_a as_o a_o stone_n or_o the_o earth_n and_o clay_n whereof_o it_o be_v make_v oil_n §_o sect._n 8._o the_o former_a operation_n of_o the_o sanctifi_a spirit_n signify_v by_o diverse_a metaphor_n as_o first_o wine_n and_o oil_n and_o these_o be_v the_o effect_n respect_v our_o repentance_n which_o the_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o the_o which_o be_v also_o employ_v by_o diverse_a metaphor_n or_o similitude_n by_o which_o in_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v represent_v unto_o us._n for_o it_o be_v liken_v unto_o wind_n because_o like_o it_o yea_o much_o above_o it_o it_o be_v mighty_a and_o powerful_a to_o cast_v down_o all_o that_o stand_v in_o the_o way_n as_o proud_a reason_n stubborn_a will_n and_o rebellious_a affection_n and_o to_o make_v the_o strong_a oak_n and_o lofty_a cedar_n equal_a with_o the_o low_a shrube_n second_o in_o respect_n of_o its_o secret_a operation_n and_o the_o unknown_a liberty_n which_o it_o take_v in_o work_v where_o it_o list_v three_o because_o the_o more_o it_o blow_v upon_o 5._o joh._n 3._o 8._o 2_o cor._n 10._o 5._o we_o the_o more_o it_o cause_v we_o to_o burn_v and_o flame_n out_o in_o the_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o four_o because_o it_o have_v a_o cleanse_n and_o purify_n virtue_n whereby_o it_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o contagion_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o sin_n even_o as_o the_o wind_n purge_v the_o wheat_n and_o drive_v away_o the_o chaff_n 21._o 2_o cor._n 1._o 21._o cleanse_v the_o air_n and_o purify_v it_o from_o all_o hurtful_a and_o dangerous_a infection_n second_o it_o be_v liken_v to_o oil_n and_o the_o operation_n thereof_o to_o outward_a anoint_v in_o respect_n of_o that_o supply_a &_o soften_a virtue_n which_o it_o have_v whereby_o it_o mollify_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o to_o become_v flesh_n tender_a and_o pliable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o word_n and_o also_o because_o our_o power_n and_o part_n be_v spiritual_o anoint_v 20._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 20._o with_o this_o holy_a oil_n they_o be_v make_v strong_a and_o
direction_n it_o much_o cheer_v and_o delight_v this_o heavenly_a counsellor_n when_o as_o we_o harken_v to_o his_o counsel_n and_o be_v advise_v by_o he_o in_o all_o our_o course_n whereas_o there_o can_v be_v no_o comfort_n to_o any_o prince_n in_o his_o government_n when_o as_o his_o subject_n upon_o every_o occasion_n stand_v out_o in_o open_a rebellion_n and_o continual_o resist_v he_o in_o all_o his_o lawful_a commandment_n and_o who_o will_v not_o refuse_v it_o as_o a_o irksome_a office_n to_o be_v still_o advise_v a_o man_n of_o such_o a_o refractory_a spirit_n as_o will_v either_o never_o follow_v his_o counsel_n or_o make_v it_o unseasonable_a and_o unprofitable_a by_o unnecessary_a delay_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v comfort_v and_o cherish_v the_o spirit_n let_v we_o willing_o entertain_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o it_o put_v into_o our_o mind_n and_o speedy_o put_v they_o in_o practice_n and_o execution_n as_o for_o example_n when_o as_o fit_v opportunity_n be_v 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