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the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n 19_o luk_n 22._o 19_o and_o not_o unmannerly_a depart_n from_o this_o holy_a feast_n be_v invite_v when_o we_o see_v it_o set_v upon_o the_o lord_n table_n for_o it_o be_v a_o part_n of_o god_n public_a service_n which_o be_v not_o leave_v as_o arbitrary_a at_o our_o choice_n to_o do_v or_o leave_v undo_v but_o express_o enjoin_v by_o our_o saviour_n do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n 26._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 24_o 25_o 26._o of_o i_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n of_o confirm_v and_o increase_v our_o faith_n be_v the_o lord_n seal_v wherewith_o he_o have_v ratify_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n with_o we_o the_o which_o be_v often_o shake_v with_o tentation_n and_o wound_v and_o weaken_v with_o our_o sin_n need_v often_o to_o be_v strengthen_v and_o renew_v it_o be_v the_o badge_n and_o livery_n whereby_o we_o be_v know_v to_o be_v god_n servant_n and_o therefore_o come_v to_o do_v he_o service_n we_o ought_v not_o to_o cast_v it_o 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myself_o which_o i_o propound_v unto_o other_o and_o though_o i_o can_v attain_v to_o the_o goal_n of_o perfection_n as_o i_o have_v here_o describe_v it_o out_o of_o god_n word_n yet_o bewail_v my_o stiffness_n and_o lameness_n in_o run_v the_o race_n i_o endeavour_n and_o press_v in_o some_o measure_n towards_o 14._o phil._n 3._o 13_o 14._o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o no_o more_o than_o this_o do_v i_o require_v of_o other_o now_o because_o we_o can_v grow_v in_o grace_n and_o godliness_n without_o the_o assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o this_o can_v be_v have_v unless_o we_o sue_v and_o seek_v for_o it_o and_o because_o also_o godliness_n in_o a_o great_a part_n consist_v in_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n before_o god_n in_o humble_a and_o hearty_a frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n therefore_o lest_o any_o thing_n which_o be_v necessary_a shall_v be_v want_v to_o this_o treatise_n i_o have_v in_o the_o end_n of_o it_o set_v down_o diverse_a form_n which_o may_v serve_v either_o for_o the_o use_n of_o weak_a christian_n who_o can_v fit_v themselves_o with_o better_a or_o for_o some_o direction_n to_o guide_v they_o in_o compose_v or_o conceive_v other_o according_a to_o their_o own_o particular_a occasion_n if_o any_o man_n think_v they_o overlong_o and_o tedious_a to_o he_o i_o confess_v they_o be_v so_o though_o there_o be_v scarce_o two_o among_o they_o that_o may_v not_o be_v treatable_o utter_v in_o a_o quarter_n of_o a_o hour_n and_o therefore_o i_o will_v not_o torture_v his_o devotion_n by_o persuade_v he_o to_o rack_n and_o stretch_v it_o above_o its_o due_a length_n and_o strength_n but_o rather_o i_o will_v advise_v if_o he_o meet_v not_o with_o short_a prayer_n which_o better_a please_v he_o that_o he_o divide_v both_o the_o confession_n and_o petition_n with_o some_o mark_n of_o a_o pen_n so_o as_o he_o may_v use_v one_o half_a at_o one_o time_n and_o the_o rest_n at_o another_o and_o so_o christian_n reader_n i_o leave_v thou_o to_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o good_a blessing_n upon_o all_o thy_o study_n and_o endeavour_n only_o request_v these_o two_o thing_n at_o thy_o hand_n first_o that_o as_o i_o have_v labour_v much_o in_o give_v thou_o direction_n for_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n so_o thou_o will_v also_o strive_v with_o all_o thy_o endeavour_n to_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n reveal_v unto_o thou_o and_o second_o that_o if_o thou_o reap_v any_o fruit_n of_o my_o pain_n as_o i_o doubt_v not_o thou_o will_v if_o thou_o read_v to_o profit_v by_o they_o constant_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o not_o here_o and_o there_o by_o fit_n and_o snatch_v thou_o will_v be_v please_v to_o afford_v i_o the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o prayer_n that_o together_o with_o thyself_o i_o may_v continue_v and_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n until_o have_v finish_v our_o course_n with_o joy_n we_o do_v both_o of_o we_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n have_v lay_v up_o for_o we_o and_o for_o all_o those_o who_o love_v his_o appear_v octob._n the_o 16._o 1622._o thou_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n our_o head_n and_o saviour_n i._n d._n a_o table_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o content_n of_o the_o chapter_n and_o section_n in_o the_o treatise_n follow_v the_o content_n of_o the_o first_o book_n cap._n i._n contain_v the_o preface_n to_o the_o follow_a treatise_n which_o show_v the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n therein_o handle_v pag._n 1._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o end_n of_o every_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o the_o mean_n which_o be_v destinate_a unto_o it_o 1._o 2_o that_o the_o practice_n of_o religion_n and_o godliness_n be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o the_o theory_n and_o bare_a knowledge_n of_o it_o 2_o 3_o that_o the_o practice_n of_o godliness_n be_v a_o infallible_a sign_n of_o the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o profession_n 3_o 4_o that_o the_o practice_n of_o godliness_n be_v the_o touchstone_n of_o our_o faith_n 3_o 5_o that_o though_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n yet_o it_o be_v the_o way_n to_o everlasting_a happiness_n 4_o 6_o that_o all_o god_n minister_n shall_v enforce_v this_o doctrine_n and_o practice_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 4_o cap._n ii_o contain_v the_o definition_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 5_o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v both_o according_a to_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n 5_o 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v in_o evangelicall_a and_o filial_a obedience_n and_o what_o it_o be_v 5_o 3_o that_o the_o regenerate_v only_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n 6_o 4_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o spiritual_a life_n 7_o 5_o that_o the_o spirit_n inlighten_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n 7_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n before_o we_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n 8_o 7_o that_o only_o those_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n who_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 9_o 8_o that_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v necessary_o require_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n 10_o 9_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v spring_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o love_n 10_o 10_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v proceed_v from_o thankfulness_n 11_o 11_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v do_v in_o humility_n 11_o 12_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n glory_n
221_o 2_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o leisure_n to_o pray_v 222_o 3_o that_o before_o we_o pray_v we_o must_v use_v preparation_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 223_o cap._n xiiiâ—_n of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v require_v as_o essential_a unto_o prayer_n 225_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o truth_n with_o attention_n and_o not_o with_o wander_a thought_n 225_o 2_o the_o mean_n hereof_o 226_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o our_o understanding_n 227_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o faith_n 228_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o humility_n with_o reverence_n and_o fervency_n 229_o cap._n xv._o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o prayer_n their_o quantity_n and_o quality_n 230_o sect._n 1._o of_o our_o gesture_n and_o voice_n in_o prayer_n 230_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v not_o affect_v prolixity_n and_o superfluity_n of_o word_n in_o prayer_n 231_o 3_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o prayer_n 233_o cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o form_n and_o method_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o our_o prayer_n 233_o sect._n 1._o of_o form_n of_o prayer_n set_v down_o by_o other_o 233_o 2_o of_o form_n of_o prayer_n invent_v by_o ourselves_o 234_o 3_o of_o conceive_a prayer_n and_o how_o far_o forth_o they_o be_v commendable_a 235_o 4_o what_o method_n be_v best_a in_o dispose_v the_o part_n of_o our_o prayer_n 236_o 5_o what_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v pray_v 237_o 6_o of_o the_o time_n in_o the_o morning_n when_o we_o be_v to_o use_v our_o private_a prayer_n 238_o 7_o of_o prayer_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n 239_o cap._n xvii_o of_o sing_v psalm_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n in_o the_o family_n 240_o sect._n 1._o that_o sing_v of_o psalm_n be_v enjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o practise_v by_o the_o faithful_a 240_o 2_o how_o we_o may_v sing_v psalm_n in_o a_o right_a manner_n 241_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v diligent_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n 242_o cap._n xviii_o of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o of_o diverse_a virtue_n require_v in_o they_o 243_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v make_v choice_n of_o lawful_a calling_n 243_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v regenerate_v before_o we_o can_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o in_o our_o calling_n 244_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n 245_o 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v from_o love_n 245_o 5_o that_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n 246_o 6_o that_o they_o must_v be_v do_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n and_o first_o with_o heavenly_a mind_n 246_o 7_o that_o they_o must_v be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n 247_o 8_o of_o the_o virtue_n which_o must_v accompany_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n 248_o cap._n xix_o diverse_a reason_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o be_v faithful_a and_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n 251_o sect._n 1._o that_o god_n have_v ordain_v man_n to_o labour_n and_o in_o many_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n have_v strict_o enjoin_v it_o 251_o 2_o that_o it_o be_v god_n ordinance_n that_o we_o shall_v labour_v in_o our_o calling_n 252_o 3_o that_o god_n bless_v the_o diligent_a with_o many_o benefit_n 253_o 4_o that_o the_o lord_n abhor_v idleness_n and_o negligence_n and_o severe_o punish_v it_o 254_o 5_o that_o idleness_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o innumerable_a sin_n 254_o 6_o that_o it_o make_v we_o liable_a to_o many_o punishment_n 256_o cap._n xx._n that_o all_o person_n without_o exception_n be_v bind_v by_o god_n law_n to_o walk_v painful_o in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o calling_n 257_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o former_a reason_n bound_v all_o man_n to_o painfulness_n in_o their_o calling_n 257_o 2_o that_o gentleman_n have_v no_o privilege_n to_o be_v idle_a and_o how_o they_o shall_v spend_v their_o time_n 258_o 3_o that_o the_o poor_a sort_n must_v labour_v painful_o in_o their_o calling_n notwithstanding_o that_o the_o badness_n of_o their_o trade_n afford_v small_a earning_n 259_o 4_o that_o the_o impotent_a be_v not_o bind_v to_o labour_n but_o may_v with_o good_a conscience_n take_v their_o ease_n 261_o cap._n xxâ—_n of_o recreation_n which_o be_v not_o only_o lawful_a but_o also_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a if_o we_o be_v exercise_v in_o they_o according_a to_o god_n word_n 262_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o can_v continual_o be_v exercise_v in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n 262_o 2_o what_o lawful_a recreation_n be_v and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v use_v with_o good_a conscience_n 263_o 3_o that_o recreation_n be_v profitable_a and_o necessary_a 264_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v make_v choice_n of_o such_o recreation_n as_o be_v lawful_a and_o what_o they_o be_v 265_o 5_o whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o play_v at_o game_n which_o stand_v upon_o hazard_n and_o chance_n 267_o cap._n xxii_o of_o diverse_a caution_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v use_v in_o all_o our_o recreation_n 269_o sect._n 1._o that_o recreation_n must_v be_v use_v with_o moderation_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o love_n of_o they_o 269_o 2_o that_o moderation_n must_v be_v use_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n 270_o 3_o that_o recreation_n must_v be_v so_o use_v as_o that_o they_o may_v refresh_v the_o body_n not_o pamper_v the_o flesh_n 271_o 4_o that_o in_o our_o recreation_n we_o must_v avoid_v give_v of_o offence_n 271_o 5_o that_o all_o due_a circumstance_n must_v be_v observe_v in_o our_o recreation_n and_o what_o they_o be_v 272_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o recreation_n consort_v ourselves_o with_o good_a company_n 274_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n lest_o our_o recreation_n steal_v our_o heart_n from_o god_n 274_o cap._n xxiiâ—_n the_o last_o caution_n be_v that_o our_o recreation_n be_v a_o liberal_a exercise_n and_o not_o for_o sordid_a gain_n 273_o sect._n 1_o that_o greedy_a game_n for_o gain_n be_v unlawful_a 275_o 2_o whether_o it_o be_v simple_o unlawful_a to_o game_n for_o money_n 275_o 3_o a_o serious_a admonition_n that_o none_o abuse_v their_o liberty_n in_o recreation_n of_o this_o nature_n 278_o cap._n xxiiiâ—_n of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v daily_o to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n 279_o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o take_v special_a care_n of_o our_o carriage_n at_o our_o meal_n 279_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v before_o we_o eat_v and_o first_o that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v the_o creature_n to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n 280_o 3_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o sanctify_v the_o creature_n to_o our_o use_n by_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 280_o 4_o of_o some_o short_a meditation_n before_o we_o eat_v 282_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n and_o first_o that_o we_o use_v the_o creature_n with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n 283_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v be_v temperate_a and_o moderate_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n 284_o 7_o other_o direction_n concern_v the_o quantity_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n 286_o 8_o of_o moderation_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o meat_n 287_o cap._n xxv_o of_o diverse_a other_o duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v at_o our_o meal_n 289_o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v content_a with_o our_o allowance_n 289_o 2_o that_o we_o may_v be_v merry_a at_o meal_n 289_o 3_o of_o our_o conference_n and_o discourse_n at_o our_o table_n 291_o 4_o of_o the_o choice_n of_o our_o company_n at_o our_o meal_n 292_o 5_o of_o the_o manifold_a abuse_n of_o our_o feast_v one_o another_o 293_o 6_o that_o after_o our_o meal_n we_o must_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o praise_v god_n 295_o cap._n xxvi_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v when_o we_o be_v solitary_a and_o alone_a 297_o sect._n 1_o that_o when_o we_o be_v alone_o we_o must_v not_o be_v idle_a and_o unfruitful_a 297_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v spend_v our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o good_a exercise_n shun_v vain_a thought_n and_o entertain_v christian_n meditation_n 297_o 3_o that_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o must_v avoid_v carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n 299_o 4_o that_o it_o be_v pleasant_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a to_o spend_v our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o christian_a duty_n 300_o cap._n xxviâ—_n what_o duty_n we_o ought_v to_o perform_v when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n 302_o sect._n 1_o that_o civil_a conversation_n excel_v solitariness_n 302_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v not_o rash_o rush_v into_o all_o company_n but_o with_o good_a choice_n and_o advice_n and_o also_o with_o due_a preparation_n 304_o 3_o that_o our_o
and_o ashamed_a in_o ourselves_o that_o we_o can_v shoot_v no_o high_o of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o holy_a apostle_n as_o a_o pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o forget_v those_o thing_n 14._o philip._n 3._o 13_o 14._o which_o be_v behind_o namely_o the_o former_a part_n of_o his_o race_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o reach_v forth_o unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o to_o wit_n that_o christian_a perfection_n unto_o which_o he_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v do_v press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o be_v that_o evangelicall_a and_o son-like_a obedience_n which_o god_n now_o under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n require_v of_o we_o which_o if_o we_o labour_v to_o perform_v he_o will_v accept_v of_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o but_o will_v 12._o jer_z 31_o 34._o mal._n 3._o 17._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o son_n who_o serve_v he_o accept_v of_o the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o cover_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o obedience_n with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o wash_v away_o the_o pollution_n and_o corruption_n of_o it_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n he_o will_v be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o and_o approve_v of_o we_o as_o though_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o perfect_a righteousness_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v in_o evangelicall_a and_o filial_a obedience_n and_o what_o this_o be_v and_o in_o this_o filial_a obedience_n do_v that_o godly_a life_n principal_o consist_v which_o we_o now_o entreat_v of_o for_o it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o fervent_a desire_n sound_a resolution_n and_o sincere_a endeavour_n to_o conform_v our_o whole_a life_n in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v that_o we_o may_v please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n by_o our_o christian_a conversation_n or_o if_o we_o will_v have_v a_o more_o full_a description_n of_o it_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o life_n of_o a_o christian_a who_o be_v regenerate_v quicken_v and_o illuminate_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o ingraft_v into_o christ_n thereby_o and_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n assure_v he_o of_o god_n love_n and_o his_o own_o salvation_n do_v in_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n towards_o he_o desire_n resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n by_o do_v his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n and_o to_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o walk_v before_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n with_o faith_n a_o pure_a heart_n and_o good_a conscience_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n in_o which_o description_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v two_o thing_n first_o the_o person_n that_o lead_v this_o godly_a life_n and_o second_o the_o action_n in_o this_o life_n perform_v by_o he_o the_o person_n be_v first_o name_v and_o then_o describe_v by_o his_o state_n and_o property_n concern_v the_o first_o he_o that_o lead_v this_o life_n be_v the_o christian_n only_o for_o as_o for_o the_o life_n of_o heathen_n and_o pagan_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o strict_a just_a and_o glorious_a as_o of_o socrates_n aristides_n cato_n seneca_n and_o such_o like_a it_o be_v void_a of_o all_o true_a godliness_n and_o not_o accept_v of_o god_n because_o it_o be_v join_v with_o ignorance_n of_o the_o true_a god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n idolatry_n will-worship_n infidelity_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o heathenish_a impiety_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o the_o regenerate_v only_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n neither_o do_v all_o that_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o christian_n lead_v this_o godly_a life_n but_o they_o who_o be_v so_o not_o in_o name_n and_o profession_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v such_o only_a who_o be_v in_o that_o state_n and_o qualify_v with_o those_o property_n which_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o former_a description_n as_o first_o that_o he_o be_v regenerate_v for_o they_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v please_v and_o acceptable_a to_o god_n because_o be_v out_o of_o the_o covenant_n their_o person_n and_o consequent_o their_o action_n be_v not_o accept_v of_o he_o but_o be_v the_o slave_n of_o satan_n hold_v captive_a to_o do_v his_o will_n the_o 3._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 26._o eph._n 2._o 1_o 3._o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o enemy_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o grace_n dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o therefore_o no_o more_o able_a to_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n than_o a_o dead_a man_n be_v able_a to_o do_v the_o action_n of_o the_o live_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o be_v not_o of_o ourselves_o able_a to_o think_v a_o good_a 13._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o phil._n 2._o 13._o thought_n nor_o so_o much_o as_o to_o will_v that_o which_o be_v good_a because_o it_o be_v god_n only_o which_o work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n neither_o can_v we_o better_v our_o estate_n by_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o as_o the_o prophet_n teach_v we_o as_o well_o may_v the_o aethiopian_a 23._o jer._n 13._o 23._o change_n his_o blackness_n and_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n as_o we_o do_v well_o that_o be_v accustom_v to_o do_v evil_a so_o that_o the_o regenerate_a man_n alone_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n or_o perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o first_o abel_n be_v accept_v and_o then_o his_o sacrifice_n and_o our_o person_n must_v first_o be_v sanctify_v before_o they_o 4._o gen._n 4._o 4._o can_v please_v god_n by_o our_o work_n of_o holiness_n for_o as_o in_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n the_o touch_v of_o holy_a thing_n do_v not_o sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v the_o pollute_a person_n but_o the_o person_n pollute_v do_v make_v the_o holy_a thing_n to_o become_v unclean_a as_o haggai_n speak_v so_o the_o work_n which_o in_o themselves_o material_o 13._o hag._n 2._o 12_o 13._o be_v good_a and_o holy_a do_v not_o sanctify_v the_o unregenerate_a man_n that_o do_v they_o but_o through_o the_o taint_n and_o pollution_n of_o his_o sin_n they_o also_o be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v now_o unto_o this_o regeneration_n two_o thing_n be_v necessary_o require_v first_o that_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o second_o the_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o always_o do_v accompany_v it_o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o regeneration_n which_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n he_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o that_o 5._o john_n 3._o 5._o of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v wash_v but_o you_o be_v sanctify_v but_o you_o be_v justify_v in_o 5._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 11._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 2_o 3._o tit._n 3._o 5._o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a corruption_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o so_o by_o destroy_v the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n raise_v we_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o which_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n which_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v the_o action_n of_o the_o live_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o 14._o john_n 16._o 13._o rom._n 8._o 14._o truth_n and_o hereby_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n see_v we_o perform_v unto_o he_o filial_a obedience_n and_o therefore_o they_o who_o will_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n must_v have_v this_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v their_o guide_n they_o who_o will_v outward_o move_v in_o the_o action_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n must_v have_v this_o inward_a cause_n to_o stir_v strengthen_v and_o support_v they_o for_o as_o well_o may_v a_o blind_a man_n travail_v uncouth_a way_n without_o a_o leader_n or_o the_o body_n move_v without_o the_o soul_n as_o we_o go_v in_o this_o christian_a way_n or_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n unless_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v our_o guide_n and_o strength_n the_o which_o must_v move_v we_o in_o the_o first_o place_n to_o labour_v earnest_o to_o have_v this_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o to_o use_v to_o this_o purpose_n that_o powerful_a mean_n of_o effectual_a prayer_n see_v our_o heavenly_a father_n have_v promise_v to_o give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v he_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v 13._o luke_n 11._o 13._o teach_v
sect._n 9_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v spring_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o love_n the_o five_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o we_o perform_v do_v spring_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o love_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o begin_v to_o love_v he_o again_o and_o our_o neighbour_n for_o his_o sake_n and_o receive_v the_o bright_a beam_n of_o his_o favour_n into_o our_o heart_n have_v they_o enlighten_v and_o warm_v thereby_o and_o so_o reflect_v they_o back_o again_o towards_o god_n in_o our_o love_n of_o his_o majesty_n and_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n abhor_v whatsoever_o be_v displease_v and_o love_v and_o practise_v that_o which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o 10._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o matth._n 22._o 40._o rom._n 13._o 10._o sight_n for_o this_o love_n be_v the_o end_n of_o god_n commandment_n and_o comprise_v in_o it_o the_o whole_a sum_n and_o substance_n of_o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v the_o base_a and_o foundation_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o whatsoever_o proceed_v not_o from_o love_n can_v be_v account_v any_o service_n unto_o god_n see_v it_o be_v not_o do_v for_o his_o sake_n but_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o for_o worldly_a respect_n which_o be_v sinful_a and_o corrupt_a do_v pollute_v all_o the_o action_n which_o do_v spring_n from_o they_o §._o sect._n 10_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v proceed_v from_o thankfulness_n the_o six_o thing_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o we_o perform_v all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n out_o of_o our_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n spiritual_a and_o corporal_a bestow_v upon_o we_o namely_o our_o election_n creation_n preservation_n and_o the_o rest_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o main_a benefit_n the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o he_o have_v make_v we_o of_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n his_o own_o servant_n of_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n his_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o servant_n of_o sin_n the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o the_o heir_n of_o hell_n and_o condemnation_n coheire_n with_o christ_n and_o inheritor_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n the_o which_o benefit_n be_v right_o consider_v must_v needs_o make_v we_o true_o thankful_a unto_o he_o of_o who_o we_o have_v so_o great_a salvation_n and_o out_o of_o this_o thankfulness_n true_o zealous_a of_o his_o glory_n to_o who_o we_o be_v so_o deep_o indebt_v and_o to_o express_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o by_o our_o earnest_a endeavour_n and_o conscionable_a care_n to_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n by_o shine_v before_o man_n in_o the_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o that_o this_o aught_o to_o be_v the_o main_a motive_n to_o incite_v unto_o the_o practice_n of_o a_o holy_a conversation_n it_o appear_v hereby_o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n do_v so_o frequent_o use_v it_o as_o a_o forcible_a argument_n to_o provoke_v we_o unto_o it_o you_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n therefore_o glorify_v god_n in_o your_o body_n and_o in_o 20._o 1_o cor._n 5._o 20._o your_o spirit_n which_o be_v go_n you_o be_v sometime_o darkness_n but_o now_o be_v you_o light_v in_o 8._o eph._n 5._o 8._o the_o lord_n walk_v as_o child_n of_o light_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o perform_v holy_a duty_n out_o of_o a_o opinion_n of_o merit_n to_o make_v god_n behold_v unto_o we_o or_o to_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n which_o be_v only_o do_v by_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n or_o to_o leave_v our_o work_n of_o supererrogation_n as_o a_o treasure_n unto_o the_o church_n to_o be_v sell_v unto_o those_o who_o most_o want_v they_o will_v buy_v they_o at_o the_o high_a price_n or_o to_o purchase_v by_o they_o god_n heavenly_a kingdom_n which_o be_v a_o free_a inheritance_n and_o the_o mere_a gift_n 23._o matth._n 25._o 31._o rom._n 6._o 23._o of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v of_o his_o sole_a bounty_n and_o good_a will_n give_v unto_o we_o in_o and_o for_o jesus_n christ_n but_o let_v we_o do_v what_o we_o be_v able_a and_o be_v sorry_a in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o can_v do_v no_o more_o out_o of_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o many_o and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a goodness_n he_o have_v multiply_v on_o us._n §._o sect._n 11_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v do_v in_o humility_n the_o seven_o thing_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o all_o the_o christian_a 17._o esa_n 57_o 17._o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v do_v in_o humility_n and_o lowliness_n of_o spirit_n for_o this_o be_v a_o grace_n most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o will_v move_v he_o to_o inhabit_v in_o we_o as_o his_o temple_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o he_o dwell_v with_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o to_o revive_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o humble_a one_o it_o move_v he_o to_o bestow_v all_o other_o grace_n and_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v they_o for_o the_o meek_a will_v he_o guide_v in_o judgement_n and_o the_o meek_a will_v he_o teach_v his_o way_n and_o 9_o psal_n 25._o 9_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o be_v clothe_v with_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o humility_n because_o god_n resist_v the_o proud_a and_o give_v grace_n unto_o the_o humble_a it_o be_v the_o ornament_n and_o sign_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n and_o of_o all_o christian_a duty_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o they_o be_v counterfeit_a and_o hypocritical_a or_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n for_o the_o oil_n of_o save_v grace_n and_o the_o water_n and_o wind_n of_o pride_n will_v not_o mix_v together_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v empty_v of_o the_o one_o before_o we_o can_v be_v replenish_v with_o the_o other_o according_a to_o the_o song_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n he_o have_v fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a 53._o luk._n 1._o 53._o thing_n and_o the_o rich_a he_o have_v send_v empty_a away_o so_o that_o if_o we_o will_v be_v enrich_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o be_v strengthen_v by_o his_o spirit_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v as_o we_o increase_v in_o they_o increase_v also_o in_o humility_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o when_o we_o shall_v have_v do_v all_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v 10._o luk._n 17._o 10._o command_v we_o we_o must_v acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v unprofitable_a servant_n who_o have_v do_v nothing_o but_o that_o which_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o do_v to_o which_o purpose_n let_v we_o often_o meditate_v of_o the_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o best_a action_n which_o may_v just_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o reject_v they_o and_o we_o also_o for_o they_o if_o in_o the_o severity_n and_o strictness_n of_o his_o justice_n he_o shall_v look_v upon_o they_o let_v we_o think_v not_o only_o of_o the_o good_a we_o do_v but_o also_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o commit_v and_o the_o good_a which_o we_o leave_v undo_v and_o then_o there_o will_v be_v no_o place_n for_o pride_n but_o rather_o for_o that_o bitter_a and_o lamentable_a complaint_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o which_o i_o do_v i_o allow_v not_o for_o the_o good_a that_o i_o will_v i_o do_v not_o 24._o rom._n 7._o 15_o 19_o 24._o but_o the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o that_o i_o do_v o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n let_v we_o consider_v not_o so_o much_o how_o far_o we_o have_v proceed_v in_o the_o christian_a race_n but_o rather_o how_o much_o remain_v and_o how_o far_o we_o yet_o come_v short_a of_o the_o goal_n of_o perfection_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n example_n i_o count_v myself_o say_v he_o not_o to_o have_v apprehend_v but_o this_o one_o thing_n i_o do_v forget_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v behind_o 14._o phil._n 3._o 13_o 14._o and_o reach_v forth_o to_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o i_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n final_o though_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o some_o perfection_n yet_o there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o pride_n but_o rather_o for_o the_o great_a humility_n see_v we_o be_v the_o more_o indebt_v unto_o god_n for_o his_o abundant_a grace_n and_o bounty_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v
99_o 100_o than_o our_o teacher_n if_o we_o have_v more_o care_n than_o they_o in_o keep_v god_n commandment_n for_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v wisdom_n and_o to_o depart_v from_o evil_a be_v understanding_n 10._o job._n 28._o 28._o psal_n 111._o 10._o and_o as_o david_n say_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n a_o good_a understanding_n have_v all_o they_o that_o do_v his_o commandment_n cap._n viii_o of_o a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o second_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o second_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o true_a and_o justify_v faith_n without_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a to_o god_n for_o before_o our_o work_n can_v be_v acceptable_a our_o person_n must_v be_v accept_v neither_o can_v the_o action_n of_o a_o enemy_n be_v please_v unto_o he_o with_o who_o he_o be_v at_o enmity_n before_o they_o be_v reconcile_v we_o must_v first_o be_v good_a tree_n before_o we_o can_v bring_v forth_o any_o good_a fruit_n and_o have_v our_o heart_n sanctify_v by_o faith_n before_o we_o can_v do_v the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n for_o who_o can_v bring_v a_o clean_a thing_n out_o of_o a_o unclean_a not_o one_o say_v job._n and_o what_o be_v 14._o job_n 14._o 4._o &_o 15._o 14._o man_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v clean_a and_o he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o a_o woman_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v righteous_a as_o eliphaz_n speak_v first_o abel_n person_n must_v be_v accept_v before_o 4._o gen._n 4._o 4._o his_o sacrifice_n can_v be_v acceptable_a and_o we_o can_v be_v accept_v in_o ourselves_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o till_o be_v by_o faith_n unite_v unto_o christ_n god_n accept_v of_o we_o in_o his_o best_a belove_a without_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o faith_n therefore_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n for_o till_o our_o person_n please_v he_o our_o action_n can_v again_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o do_v of_o faith_n be_v sin_n and_o our_o 23._o rom._n 14._o 23._o best_a action_n which_o seem_v most_o glorious_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n will_v not_o endure_v the_o sight_n of_o god_n justice_n because_o they_o be_v imperfect_a and_o stain_a with_o the_o filth_n of_o our_o corruption_n till_o have_v apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o by_o faith_n our_o unrighteousness_n be_v cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o our_o corruption_n be_v wash_v away_o with_o his_o blood_n and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o the_o jew_n who_o follow_v after_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n do_v not_o attain_v 32._o rom._n 9_o 31_o 32._o unto_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n because_o they_o seek_v it_o not_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n but_o by_o their_o own_o work_n of_o the_o law_n moreover_o we_o be_v wild_a vine_n till_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n and_o can_v bring_v forth_o no_o good_a fruit_n for_o without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o be_v plant_v into_o this_o live_a 5._o john_n 15._o 5._o stock_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n we_o derive_v from_o he_o such_o sap_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o be_v make_v fruitful_a in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n and_o as_o without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o so_o with_o he_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n i_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n that_o 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o strengthen_v i_o furthermore_o faith_n be_v the_o prime_a grace_n that_o be_v after_o we_o be_v illuminate_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o only_a live_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o true_a obedience_n flow_v for_o till_o it_o purify_v the_o heart_n we_o have_v 6._o act._n 15._o 9_o gal._n 5._o 6._o not_o so_o much_o as_o a_o desire_n to_o please_v god_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o any_o duty_n nor_o any_o power_n to_o produce_v a_o good_a action_n till_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n and_o give_v 19_o 1._o john_n 4._o 19_o unto_o we_o life_n and_o motion_n and_o final_o without_o faith_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n for_o we_o can_v love_v god_n till_o first_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o love_v we_o and_o without_o love_n there_o can_v be_v no_o obedience_n for_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o 8._o rom._n 13._o 8._o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o the_o want_n of_o love_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o disobedience_n and_o transgression_n but_o when_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n then_o do_v we_o love_v god_n again_o who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o and_o this_o love_n work_v in_o we_o a_o desire_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n both_o by_o hate_v and_o forsake_v that_o which_o he_o hate_v and_o by_o love_v and_o embrace_v that_o which_o he_o love_v and_o command_v so_o that_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o faith_n such_o be_v the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n and_o if_o our_o love_n be_v great_a or_o small_a such_o also_o will_v be_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o obedience_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n i'faith_o therefore_o and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n be_v unite_v together_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n which_o be_v strong_a than_o death_n itself_o 6._o cant._n 8._o 6._o and_o as_o a_o godly_a life_n can_v possible_o be_v without_o faith_n no_o more_o than_o the_o fruit_n without_o the_o tree_n or_o a_o wel-built_a house_n without_o a_o foundation_n or_o breath_n without_o a_o live_a body_n so_o neither_o can_v a_o lively_a faith_n be_v sever_v from_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o be_v by_o faith_n assure_v of_o god_n love_n we_o can_v choose_v but_o love_v he_o again_o and_o approve_v our_o love_n by_o our_o new_a obedience_n be_v by_o faith_n ingraft_v into_o christ_n and_o so_o become_v tree_n of_o righteousness_n of_o god_n own_o plant_n we_o can_v but_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n for_o as_o a_o evil_a tree_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o can_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n so_o neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n see_v the_o fruit_n always_o follow_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o tree_n and_o as_o man_n do_v not_o gather_v grape_n of_o thorn_n nor_o fig_n of_o thistle_n so_o neither_o crab_n of_o appletree_n nor_o wild_a and_o sour_a grape_n of_o a_o good_a and_o fruitful_a vine_n final_o faith_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o one_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o other_o the_o effect_n which_o have_v such_o mutual_a relation_n that_o they_o argue_v and_o prove_v either_o the_o presence_n or_o absence_n one_o of_o another_o as_o if_o there_o be_v a_o father_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o child_n of_o which_o he_o be_v a_o father_n and_o if_o there_o be_v a_o child_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o father_n of_o who_o he_o be_v a_o child_n if_o there_o be_v a_o sun_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v beam_n spread_v from_o it_o and_o if_o there_o be_v beam_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o sun_n from_o which_o they_o be_v spread_v if_o there_o be_v a_o live_a body_n it_o must_v needs_o move_v and_o breathe_v and_o if_o there_o be_v a_o vital_a breath_n then_o must_v there_o needs_o be_v a_o live_a body_n from_o which_o it_o be_v breathe_v and_o therefore_o as_o we_o may_v conclude_v that_o if_o there_o be_v no_o father_n son_n nor_o body_n there_o can_v be_v no_o child_n beam_n nor_o breath_n so_o where_o there_o be_v no_o faith_n there_o can_v be_v no_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n see_v these_o as_o effect_n do_v arise_v and_o spring_v from_o that_o cause_n and_o contrariwise_o as_o we_o may_v infer_v that_o if_o there_o be_v no_o child_n beam_n or_o breath_n there_o can_v be_v no_o father_n light_n or_o body_n so_o also_o that_o if_o there_o be_v no_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n there_o can_v be_v no_o faith_n but_o only_o some_o show_n and_o shadow_n of_o it_o as_o a_o man_n though_o want_v a_o child_n be_v like_o a_o father_n the_o shadow_n of_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o water_n like_v unto_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o firmament_n and_o a_o dead_a carcase_n like_o a_o live_a body_n nor_o yet_o a_o godly_a life_n 26._o jam._n 2._o 18_o 26._o and_o true_a obedience_n without_o faith_n but_o some_o glorious_a resemblance_n of_o it_o in_o outward_a appearance_n as_o a_o fatherless_a boy_n be_v like_o a_o child_n who_o have_v a_o father_n the_o lightning_n have_v some_o similitude_n of_o the_o beam_n of_o
the_o sun_n and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o wind_n have_v some_o resemblance_n to_o the_o breath_n of_o life_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o all_o those_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o disjoin_v faith_n from_o a_o godly_a life_n where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v perceive_v that_o diverse_a sort_n of_o man_n be_v notable_o deceive_v and_o cozen_v themselves_o of_o their_o own_o salvation_n as_o first_o carnal_a gospeller_n and_o profane_a protestant_n who_o brag_n of_o their_o faith_n as_o be_v strong_a and_o certain_a and_o yet_o live_v in_o all_o impiety_n and_o unrighteousness_n bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o good_a work_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n second_o civil_a worldling_n and_o superstitious_a papist_n who_o please_v themselves_o with_o their_o blind_a devotion_n will-worship_n humane_a invention_n and_o some_o outward_a show_n of_o good_a work_n as_o fasting_n penance_n almesdeed_n hospitality_n and_o such_o like_a do_v think_v god_n also_o please_v with_o they_o and_o will_v reward_v they_o with_o heavenly_a happiness_n when_o as_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o true_a faith_n and_o utter_o ignorant_a of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n to_o perform_v they_o in_o that_o manner_n which_o god_n have_v require_v but_o either_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o or_o else_o do_v they_o according_a to_o their_o own_o meaning_n will_n and_o humane_a invention_n and_o tradition_n three_o such_o as_o be_v touch_v with_o some_o inward_a guilt_n of_o conscience_n for_o their_o sin_n through_o some_o affliction_n or_o upon_o the_o hear_n of_o some_o powerful_a sermon_n do_v somewhat_o grieve_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o so_o betake_v themselves_o at_o least_o in_o many_o thing_n to_o a_o new_a course_n of_o life_n the_o which_o their_o sorrow_n accompany_v with_o this_o reformation_n they_o think_v please_v to_o god_n and_o sufficient_a to_o secure_v they_o of_o their_o 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of_o civil_a worldling_n and_o ignorant_a papist_n be_v blind_a superstition_n will-worship_n and_o glorious_a sin_n like_o tree_n that_o have_v no_o root_n and_o fair_a building_n that_o have_v no_o foundation_n and_o that_o the_o sudden_a flood_n of_o sorrow_n raise_v by_o some_o tempest_n of_o conscience_n or_o storm_n of_o affliction_n and_o spring_v not_o from_o the_o fountain_n of_o faith_n be_v but_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o cause_v death_n which_o common_o last_v but_o a_o while_n and_o when_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o be_v remoove_v do_v easy_o give_v place_n to_o the_o contrary_a extreme_a of_o worldly_a rejoice_v and_o carnal_a liberty_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o a_o general_a faith_n now_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o it_o be_v either_o general_a or_o special_a the_o general_a faith_n be_v a_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n by_o which_o we_o believe_v and_o give_v firm_a assent_n to_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n as_o true_a and_o certain_a it_o be_v call_v general_a because_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v general_a even_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o every_o part_n of_o it_o and_o but_o a_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n because_o it_o may_v be_v in_o the_o reprobate_a as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o elect_a see_v it_o appli_v not_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n for_o our_o justification_n for_o by_o this_o faith_n ahab_n believe_v and_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n threaten_n outward_o humble_v himself_o and_o so_o adiourn_v his_o punishment_n and_o the_o ninevite_n believe_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o jonas_n repent_v as_o they_o believe_v that_o be_v after_o a_o general_a and_o legal_a manner_n out_o of_o fear_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o those_o heavy_a judgement_n which_o be_v threaten_v and_o so_o escape_v they_o yet_o this_o faith_n be_v more_o than_o a_o doubtful_a opinion_n see_v it_o firm_o assent_v to_o the_o whole_a truth_n and_o be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o natural_a knowledge_n and_o persuasion_n ground_v upon_o the_o evidence_n of_o sense_n and_o reason_n see_v it_o rest_v upon_o the_o sole_a authority_n of_o god_n infallible_a truth_n and_o consequent_o be_v more_o firm_a and_o undoubted_a 19_o 2._o pet._n 1._o 19_o because_o sense_n and_o reason_n may_v be_v deceive_v but_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n can_v never_o fail_v again_o though_o it_o be_v not_o a_o sanctify_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o it_o be_v more_o proper_o than_o the_o other_o a_o gift_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n and_o necessary_a unto_o justify_v faith_n as_o be_v a_o degree_n lead_v to_o it_o as_o also_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v it_o be_v require_v that_o not_o only_o all_o we_o do_v be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o scripture_n but_o also_o that_o we_o believe_v and_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o be_v agreeable_a for_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v in_o doubt_v whether_o it_o please_v god_n or_o no_o and_o have_v not_o this_o warrant_n of_o faith_n to_o make_v we_o confident_a it_o be_v though_o material_o a_o good_a action_n yet_o formal_o no_o better_o than_o sin_n in_o god_n sight_n 23._o rom._n 14._o 23._o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o justify_v faith_n what_o it_o be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o thing_n require_v unto_o it_o the_o special_a faith_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v a_o sanctify_a grace_n infuse_v by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o do_v firm_o and_o effectual_o believe_v and_o assent_v unto_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n especial_o those_o which_o offer_v christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n unto_o we_o and_o also_o they_o particular_o unto_o ourselves_o with_o assurance_n that_o they_o all_o do_v belong_v unto_o we_o and_o so_o rest_v whole_o upon_o they_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v four_o thing_n require_v unto_o justify_v faith_n first_o knowledge_n of_o god_n word_n especial_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o all_o that_o will_v receive_v he_o as_o their_o saviour_n and_o rest_n upon_o he_o for_o their_o salvation_n for_o first_o we_o must_v know_v the_o promise_n before_o we_o can_v believe_v they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n how_o shall_v they_o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o 17._o rom._n 10._o 14_o 17._o have_v not_o hear_v namely_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o as_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v so_o this_o hear_n be_v only_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n second_o assent_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o scripture_n especial_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o after_o that_o our_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n by_o which_o be_v reveal_v unto_o we_o first_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o that_o we_o can_v by_o ourselves_o nor_o the_o help_n of_o any_o creature_n come_v out_o of_o it_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v and_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o second_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o free_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n together_o with_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v in_o he_o whereby_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o mercy_n reconciliation_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o will_v receive_v they_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n then_o do_v god_n holy_a spirit_n by_o his_o secret_a operation_n make_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n effectual_a to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o firm_a assent_n to_o this_o truth_n of_o god_n respect_v our_o salvation_n not_o
way_n of_o the_o lord_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o last_o mean_n of_o obtain_v faith_n which_o be_v meditation_n on_o diverse_a subject_n the_o last_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o meditate_v upon_o these_o point_n follow_v first_o upon_o god_n everlasting_a and_o undeserued_a love_n which_o move_v he_o even_o whilst_o we_o be_v sinner_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n and_o enemy_n to_o god_n and_o his_o grace_n to_o send_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n into_o the_o world_n that_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o he_o may_v therein_o redeem_v and_o save_v we_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n in_o pay_v for_o we_o a_o all-sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o he_o that_o seek_v we_o when_o we_o be_v lose_v will_v not_o cast_v we_o away_o when_o he_o have_v find_v us._n he_o that_o so_o love_v we_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n will_v not_o forsake_v we_o now_o if_o we_o seek_v his_o favour_n he_o that_o out_o of_o mere_a love_n give_v christ_n to_o redeem_v we_o by_o his_o death_n will_v not_o when_o he_o have_v buy_v we_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o price_n suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v if_o we_o apply_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n by_o faith_n when_o as_o a_o free_a gift_n he_o offer_v he_o unto_o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n which_o cause_v he_o to_o delight_n not_o in_o death_n and_o destruction_n but_o the_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n the_o which_o his_o mercy_n be_v above_o all_o 11._o rom._n 5._o 10._o ezek._n 33._o 11._o his_o work_n and_o infinite_o great_a than_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v free_o offer_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o receive_v it_o if_o we_o do_v not_o reject_v it_o by_o unbelief_n three_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o god_n immutable_a and_o infallible_a truth_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v they_o four_o upon_o the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n whereby_o god_n justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o his_o wrath_n appease_v of_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v partaker_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o as_o our_o only_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n five_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o the_o lord_n promise_v the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n not_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n nor_o with_o exception_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o upon_o the_o alone_a condition_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n six_o let_v we_o meditate_v upon_o the_o generality_n and_o indefinitenesse_n of_o god_n promise_n which_o exclude_v no_o sort_n of_o sinner_n who_o do_v not_o exclude_v themselves_o by_o their_o unbelief_n reject_v god_n pardon_v when_o as_o it_o be_v offer_v and_o pull_v off_o the_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o obedience_n so_o as_o it_o can_v cure_v their_o sore_n of_o sin_n last_o let_v we_o meditate_v upon_o faith_n not_o only_o as_o it_o be_v a_o instrument_n whereby_o christ_n be_v apply_v but_o also_o as_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n which_o be_v not_o arbitrary_a to_o be_v do_v or_o not_o do_v at_o our_o free_a choice_n but_o express_o command_v by_o god_n as_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o 1._o mark_n 1._o he_o have_v make_v with_o we_o the_o which_o we_o also_o in_o our_o baptism_n have_v undertake_v to_o perform_v and_o therefore_o set_v all_o doubt_n and_o dispute_v aside_o we_o must_v believe_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o because_o god_n have_v not_o only_o require_v it_o at_o our_o hand_n but_o have_v also_o use_v all_o mean_n enable_v we_o to_o perform_v it_o for_o he_o have_v make_v his_o covenant_n with_o we_o of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o though_o he_o be_v truth_n itself_o and_o can_v fail_v of_o his_o promise_n yet_o respect_v our_o imbecility_n and_o weakness_n of_o faith_n he_o have_v to_o put_v away_o all_o doubt_v confirm_v they_o by_o his_o oath_n and_o by_o annex_v unto_o his_o hand-writing_n his_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o beget_v and_o confirm_v of_o our_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v not_o only_o assent_v unto_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n but_o also_o apply_v and_o apprehend_v they_o to_o our_o own_o particular_a use_n now_o that_o from_o these_o two_o first_o degree_n we_o may_v grow_v unto_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n which_o in_o assurance_n of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n love_n do_v make_v we_o with_o the_o apostle_n to_o triumph_v over_o all_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n there_o be_v diverse_a 39_o rom._n 8._o 38_o 39_o other_o thing_n require_v as_o first_o that_o we_o esteem_v faith_n our_o chief_a riches_n and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o spiritual_o covetous_a and_o careful_a by_o all_o mean_n to_o add_v unto_o this_o treasure_n second_o we_o can_v come_v to_o this_o fullness_n of_o faith_n but_o by_o often_o experience_n of_o god_n love_n shine_v in_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o mercy_n especial_o in_o thing_n appertain_v to_o grace_n and_o eternal_a glory_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v be_v sensible_a of_o god_n goodness_n and_o diligent_o observe_v his_o favour_n towards_o we_o and_o so_o by_o induction_n of_o particular_n that_o see_v so_o often_o and_o many_o way_n he_o have_v be_v gracious_a and_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o such_o innumerable_a testimony_n and_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n hence_o we_o may_v gather_v a_o experimental_a conclusion_n that_o be_v immutable_a in_o his_o goodness_n we_o shall_v live_v and_o die_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o it_o three_o we_o attain_v unto_o this_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n by_o become_v more_o and_o more_o acquaint_v with_o god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o supper_n and_o meditation_n for_o hereby_o our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n be_v increase_v and_o the_o better_a we_o know_v he_o the_o more_o firm_o will_v we_o trust_v and_o believe_v in_o he_o taste_v hereby_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o the_o infallibility_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o truth_n four_o we_o attain_v unto_o certain_a and_o full_a assurance_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o by_o our_o often_o testify_v and_o approve_v of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o our_o care_n to_o keep_v all_o his_o commandment_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o name_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o holy_a conversation_n shine_v before_o man_n see_v we_o can_v not_o possible_o love_v 1._o 1_o john_n 4._o 19_o jer._n 31._o 3._o john_n 13._o 1._o he_o if_o he_o have_v not_o love_v we_o first_o and_o who_o he_o love_v to_o the_o end_n he_o love_v they_o final_o we_o attain_v unto_o it_o by_o continual_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o good_a work_n and_o by_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o christian_a duty_n and_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o as_o faith_n justify_v we_o by_o apply_v christ_n righteousness_n do_v cause_n a_o good_a conscience_n after_o we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n so_o when_o we_o keep_v our_o conscience_n purge_v with_o christ_n blood_n clear_a and_o unspotted_a of_o any_o know_v willing_a and_o gross_a sin_n it_o do_v marvellous_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n see_v we_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o therefore_o assure_o he_o will_v be_v at_o peace_n with_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n 21._o 1._o john_n 3._o 21._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o that_o special_a faith_n whereby_o we_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o sanctification_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v justify_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n beside_o which_o general_o consider_v there_o be_v a_o special_a faith_n or_o rather_o a_o branch_n of_o the_o other_o which_o be_v very_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a to_o uphold_v and_o further_o we_o in_o our_o course_n of_o christianity_n namely_o when_o as_o we_o do_v by_o faith_n apply_v christ_n not_o only_o for_o salvation_n but_o also_o for_o sanctification_n and_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n both_o for_o justification_n and_o life_n eternal_a and_o also_o for_o the_o subdue_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o renovation_n unto_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o this_o world_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o it_o may_v be_v
be_v thorough_o persuade_v that_o he_o shall_v overcome_v they_o whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n for_o want_v of_o this_o faith_n or_o rather_o this_o special_a art_n of_o application_n many_o dear_a servant_n of_o god_n be_v hinder_v and_o discourage_v from_o go_v on_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n or_o else_o proceed_v with_o much_o uncomfortablenesse_n and_o disquietness_n because_o compare_v their_o weakness_n with_o the_o difficulty_n of_o the_o work_n they_o think_v that_o they_o shall_v never_o achieve_v it_o in_o any_o measure_n acceptable_a to_o god_n though_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o want_v not_o faith_n to_o rest_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o their_o justification_n and_o the_o bring_n of_o they_o to_o everlasting_a happiness_n cap._n x._o of_o the_o three_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v a_o pure_a heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n what_o it_o be_v and_o whence_o it_o arise_v beside_o those_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n before_o speak_v of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n there_o be_v two_o other_o which_o 9_o prou._n 20._o 9_o arise_v and_o spring_v from_o they_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n by_o a_o pure_a heart_n i_o do_v not_o understand_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n for_o who_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o heart_n clean_o i_o be_o pure_a from_o my_o sin_n but_o such_o a_o heart_n as_o be_v regenerate_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v in_o part_n purify_v and_o sanctify_a hate_v sin_n and_o love_a virtue_n and_o holiness_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n feel_v the_o weight_n of_o corruption_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v cleanse_v from_o it_o and_o the_o want_n of_o grace_n and_o resolve_v to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o this_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o discover_v unto_o we_o how_o ugly_a sin_n be_v in_o itself_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n with_o the_o profit_n which_o redound_v unto_o we_o by_o it_o and_o also_o of_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v mortify_v our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o to_o hate_v that_o sin_n which_o we_o former_o love_v and_o to_o love_n and_o embrace_v that_o grace_n and_o virtue_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o loathe_v and_o answerable_o to_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o one_o and_o furnish_v with_o the_o other_o all_o which_o proceed_v out_o of_o our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n which_o be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v work_n in_o they_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o god_n again_o whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v what_o he_o hate_v and_o forbid_v and_o to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v that_o pure_a heart_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v a_o chief_a pillar_n that_o support_v it_o and_o a_o lively_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o good_a and_o virtuous_a action_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v pure_a it_o will_v purify_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n but_o if_o it_o be_v defile_v we_o can_v expect_v no_o pure_a stream_n from_o a_o pollute_a fountain_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n those_o thing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n come_v forth_o of_o the_o heart_n 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o and_o they_o defile_v the_o man_n for_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o purge_v the_o stream_n when_o the_o fountain_n be_v defile_v because_o it_o will_v soon_o again_o pollute_v they_o whereas_o if_o the_o spring_n be_v clear_a it_o will_v soon_o cleanse_v the_o stream_n though_o much_o defile_v that_o issue_n from_o it_o so_o be_v it_o with_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o word_n and_o action_n which_o from_o it_o as_o stream_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v the_o heart_n be_v the_o root_n and_o tree_n and_o the_o word_n and_o work_n be_v the_o fruit_n it_o bear_v which_o discover_v what_o it_o be_v for_o a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o and_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n it_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n speech_n and_o action_n and_o a_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o 45._o luk._n 6._o 45._o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a for_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v it_o be_v the_o king_n and_o monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n which_o give_v law_n to_o all_o the_o other_o member_n reign_v and_o rule_v over_o they_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o it_o it_o be_v the_o primum_fw-la mobile_a and_o first_o mover_n which_o give_v motion_n to_o all_o other_o part_n as_o inferior_a sphere_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o wheel_n of_o the_o clock_n who_o motion_n all_o the_o rest_n follow_v stand_v still_o when_o it_o stand_v and_o go_v as_o it_o go_v so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o inditer_n 1._o psa_fw-la 45._o 1._o &_o 57_o 7._o &_o 108._o 1._o of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o tongue_n will_v be_v the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v prepare_v so_o also_o will_v be_v the_o tongue_n to_o sing_v and_o give_v praise_n if_o it_o nourish_v evil_a thought_n like_o unto_o discord_n there_o can_v be_v no_o good_a music_n but_o if_o it_o be_v well_o tune_v we_o shall_v in_o sing_v hymn_n psalm_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o with_o grace_n and_o make_v sweet_a melody_n in_o god_n ear_n and_o therefore_o david_n desire_v to_o make_v good_a speed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n desire_v first_o to_o have_v his_o heart_n in_o large_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o i_o will_v run_v say_v he_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o 32._o psal_n 119._o 32._o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n chief_o desire_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o other_o part_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n chief_o require_v the_o heart_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n my_o son_n give_v i_o thy_o heart_n the_o which_o also_o david_n chief_o 9_o pro._n 23_o 26._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o require_v of_o he_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o thou_o solomon_n my_o son_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o willing_a mind_n for_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n it_o be_v above_o all_o other_o part_n the_o sacrifice_n which_o be_v most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o break_a spirit_n a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v a_o 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o upright_a heart_n be_v his_o chief_a delight_n and_o though_o he_o require_v sincerity_n both_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n yet_o above_o all_o he_o desire_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n 7._o verse_n 7._o and_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v sincere_a and_o desire_v to_o offer_v unto_o god_n perfect_a service_n the_o lord_n pass_v by_o and_o pardon_v our_o imperfection_n and_o accept_v as_o perfect_v our_o weak_a and_o worthless_a endeavour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o there_o be_v first_o a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o a_o man_n 12._o 2._o cor._n 8_o 12._o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v not_o a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o jehosaphat_n and_o asa_n who_o though_o their_o inward_a corruption_n do_v break_v out_o into_o diverse_a open_a sin_n yet_o because_o they_o prepare_v their_o heart_n to_o seek_v the_o 3._o 2._o chr._n 19_o 3._o lord_n he_o esteem_v they_o
in_o themselves_o effectual_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o purification_n for_o as_o the_o pool_n of_o bethesda_n have_v 5._o joh._n 5._o by_o the_o move_n of_o the_o angel_n virtue_n in_o it_o to_o cure_v disease_n but_o yet_o do_v good_a to_o none_o but_o those_o only_o which_o be_v put_v into_o it_o so_o though_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v sufficient_a to_o cure_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v it_o clean_o yet_o it_o be_v of_o no_o efficacy_n unto_o any_o save_v those_o who_o be_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dip_v and_o wash_v in_o it_o see_v like_o the_o poor_a lame_a cripple_n we_o be_v natural_o impotent_a and_o can_v make_v any_o use_n of_o these_o mean_n of_o our_o recovery_n unless_o we_o be_v assist_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o purification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n to_o this_o end_n the_o which_o we_o may_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o precious_a bloodshed_n for_o our_o spiritual_a purge_n from_o sin_n which_o be_v perfect_v in_o our_o justification_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o begin_v in_o our_o sanctification_n by_o purify_n our_o heart_n from_o their_o natural_a corruption_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o in_o which_o respect_n faith_n be_v say_v to_o purify_v our_o heart_n not_o material_o or_o formal_o by_o any_o virtue_n inherent_a in_o itself_o but_o instrumental_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o until_o we_o have_v this_o faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v our_o heart_n remain_v it_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n and_o be_v full_a of_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v persuade_v to_o contemn_v the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o tread_v underfoot_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o which_o they_o be_v natural_o so_o much_o delight_v till_o they_o have_v a_o offer_n of_o better_a thing_n from_o god_n and_o have_v some_o assurance_n that_o upon_o their_o renounce_n of_o the_o world_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o seek_v after_o these_o rich_a gift_n they_o shall_v most_o certain_o attain_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n bless_a be_v god_n and_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o who_o according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a and_o undefiled_a and_o that_o fade_v not_o away_o reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o you_o and_o this_o purge_a moses_n heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o make_v he_o willing_a to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n because_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n he_o look_v upon_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n and_o this_o cause_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o to_o content_v themselves_o to_o dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n &_o not_o to_o regard_v any_o earthly_a mansion_n because_o they_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n 10._o heb._n 11._o 9_o 10._o and_o maker_n be_v god_n &_o the_o holy_a martyr_n to_o endure_v with_o patience_n &_o joy_n most_o cruel_a persecution_n not_o accept_v deliverance_n because_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o shall_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n of_o which_o comfort_n of_o 33._o heb._n 11._o 33._o faith_n we_o have_v great_a need_n to_o be_v thereby_o support_v under_o the_o cross_n and_o persuade_v unto_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n see_v jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o be_v free_a from_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v by_o his_o heavenly_a hope_n encourage_v in_o his_o earthly_a suffering_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v he_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o throne_n of_o god_n cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v both_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v or_o no_o be_v either_o inward_a or_o outward_a the_o inward_a sign_n be_v first_o the_o love_n of_o holiness_n and_o purity_n for_o as_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v defile_v with_o natural_a corruption_n we_o loath_a sanctity_n and_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o impure_a lust_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n so_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v by_o faith_n they_o be_v chief_o please_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v god_n and_o love_a purity_n and_o piety_n they_o delight_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o love_v purity_n and_o holiness_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v pure_a and_o holy_a see_v the_o cause_n of_o love_n be_v likeness_n and_o where_o there_o be_v no_o similitude_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n we_o natural_o love_v especial_o of_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v because_o they_o most_o molest_v and_o trouble_v we_o and_o pollute_v the_o heart_n with_o their_o defilement_n hinder_v most_o our_o progress_n in_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o thus_o paul_n when_o his_o heart_n be_v purify_v abhor_a all_o corruption_n and_o delight_v in_o god_n law_n hate_v that_o sin_n most_o which_o he_o do_v most_o commit_v because_o like_o a_o rebel_n it_o war_v against_o the_o law_n 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o of_o his_o mind_n and_o make_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o three_o sign_n be_v our_o careful_a avoid_v all_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o spiritual_a pollution_n for_o as_o he_o that_o have_v filthy_a hand_n care_v not_o to_o handle_v filthy_a thing_n but_o when_o they_o be_v wash_v clean_o will_v not_o willing_o touch_v that_o which_o will_v defile_v they_o so_o a_o impure_a heart_n shun_v not_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o impurity_n because_o they_o can_v make_v it_o worse_o than_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o quality_n though_o they_o may_v increase_v the_o pollution_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n yea_o rather_o be_v like_o filthy_a hog_n natural_o incline_v unto_o filthiness_n they_o seek_v the_o occasion_n of_o more_o uncleanness_n and_o purposely_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o sink_n and_o puddle_n of_o sin_n as_o often_o as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n of_o satisfy_v their_o carnal_a lust_n more_o especial_o he_o that_o have_v a_o pure_a heart_n delight_v in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a by_o who_o christian_a conversation_n his_o purity_n and_o sanctification_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o can_v endure_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a no_o not_o when_o like_o filthy_a dog_n they_o fawn_v upon_o he_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n be_v of_o a_o infectious_a and_o spread_a nature_n that_o he_o who_o touch_v pitch_n shall_v be_v defile_v with_o it_o and_o that_o worldly_a man_n most_o defile_v when_o they_o most_o fawn_v and_o do_v we_o least_o hurt_v when_o they_o be_v far_a from_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n for_o the_o tree_n be_v 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heart_n good_a out_o of_o which_o we_o bring_v it_o more_o especial_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n appear_v in_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o word_n when_o as_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o language_n of_o canaan_n and_o cheerful_o entertain_v one_o another_o 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o with_o holy_a conference_n and_o when_o as_o our_o speech_n be_v powder_v with_o the_o salt_n 29._o eph._n 4._o 29._o of_o wisdom_n and_o minister_v grace_n unto_o the_o hearer_n edify_v one_o another_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n so_o also_o pure_a hand_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n that_o always_o go_v together_o and_o both_o infallible_a note_n of_o a_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o 13._o psal_n 24._o 4._o &_o 73._o 13._o righteousness_n be_v sign_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o righteous_a heart_n even_o as_o clear_a stream_n be_v a_o sign_n that_o the_o fountain_n be_v pure_a from_o which_o they_o spring_v whereas_o if_o the_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n cruelty_n and_o oppression_n bribery_n and_o extortion_n fraud_n and_o deceit_n it_o be_v more_o than_o manifest_a that_o our_o heart_n remain_v still_o pollute_v with_o fleshly_a lust_n whatsoever_o profession_n we_o make_v of_o purity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o now_o when_o by_o these_o sign_n as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o pulse_n we_o come_v to_o know_v the_o state_n of_o our_o heart_n whether_o they_o be_v choke_v up_o with_o the_o gross_a humour_n of_o sinful_a lust_n or_o inlive_v and_o quicken_v with_o purity_n and_o holiness_n as_o it_o be_v the_o vital_a spirit_n of_o grace_n which_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o action_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o must_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n if_o we_o have_v it_o not_o or_o preserve_v it_o in_o we_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o and_o first_o we_o be_v to_o have_v it_o in_o high_a esteem_n as_o be_v a_o most_o precious_a jewel_n not_o to_o be_v value_v with_o any_o worldly_a wealth_n for_o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o love_n from_o which_o all_o true_a obedience_n flow_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n a_o good_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o purify_v 5._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o by_o faith_n this_o holy_a guest_n of_o divine_a love_n will_v not_o lodge_v in_o it_o without_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n command_v towards_o god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o not_o grow_v from_o the_o root_n of_o love_n it_o fail_v of_o its_o end_n and_o consequent_o be_v do_v in_o vain_a it_o be_v the_o chief_a place_n of_o residence_n where_o god_n holy_a spirit_n dwell_v exercise_v his_o virtue_n and_o show_v his_o divine_a power_n and_o majesty_n for_o if_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n 19_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 16._o &_o 6._o 19_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o sure_a our_o heart_n be_v purify_v be_v the_o holy_a of_o holy_a which_o be_v his_o own_o peculiar_a no_o man_n may_v enter_v or_o pry_v into_o it_o and_o if_o we_o be_v the_o habitation_n of_o his_o holy_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n then_o be_v the_o sanctify_a heart_n his_o privy_a chamber_n in_o which_o he_o sup_v with_o we_o and_o his_o bedcamber_n 18._o apoc._n 3_o 18._o in_o which_o he_o lodge_v it_o be_v that_o pure_a crystal_n fountain_n which_o purify_v all_o our_o action_n make_v they_o accept_v as_o white_a in_o god_n sight_n which_o in_o themselves_o be_v spot_v and_o cause_v all_o other_o gift_n of_o god_n to_o be_v pure_a unto_o we_o for_o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o final_o it_o be_v this_o purity_n of_o heart_n whereby_o we_o attain_v unto_o assurance_n of_o blessedness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n bless_v be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n and_o the_o psalmist_n propound_v this_o great_a question_n 8._o matth._n 5._o 8._o who_o shall_v ascend_v into_o the_o hill_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o who_o shall_v stand_v in_o his_o holy_a place_n 4._o psal_n 24._o 3_o 4._o thus_o resolve_v it_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o if_o thus_o consider_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o jewel_n we_o do_v esteem_v it_o according_a to_o its_o true_a value_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o for_o according_a to_o that_o estimate_n which_o we_o set_v upon_o god_n rich_a gift_n such_o be_v his_o bounty_n in_o bestow_v they_o if_o we_o think_v they_o much_o worth_n we_o shall_v have_v much_o if_o of_o little_a value_n we_o shall_v have_v they_o but_o in_o little_a measure_n but_o if_o we_o contemn_v and_o neglect_v they_o as_o thing_n of_o no_o price_n and_o as_o those_o ruffian_n who_o object_n purity_n as_o a_o imputation_n and_o esteem_v this_o cleanness_n of_o heart_n and_o hand_n the_o foul_a blemish_n and_o aspersion_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v unto_o we_o none_o at_o all_o but_o will_v pronounce_v against_o we_o that_o fearful_a say_n he_o that_o be_v filthy_a 11._o apoc._n 22._o 11._o let_v he_o be_v filthy_a still_o for_o he_o will_v not_o cast_v his_o pearl_n before_o swine_n that_o will_v tread_v they_o under_o their_o filthy_a foot_n he_o will_v not_o give_v much_o of_o his_o grace_n to_o they_o who_o have_v but_o small_a esteem_n of_o they_o but_o to_o those_o who_o prize_v they_o high_o he_o will_v give_v they_o liberal_o because_o the_o thankfulness_n of_o their_o heart_n will_v hold_v proportion_n with_o that_o price_n which_o their_o judgement_n shall_v set_v upon_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n david_n be_v never_o near_o drip_v into_o the_o puddle_n of_o impurity_n then_o when_o he_o prefer_v worldly_a prosperity_n before_o 13._o psal_n 73._o 13._o sanctity_n and_o cleanness_n of_o soul_n never_o be_v he_o near_o to_o a_o pollute_a heart_n then_o when_o he_o conclude_v that_o he_o have_v cleanse_v it_o in_o vain_a beside_o the_o more_o we_o esteem_v this_o purity_n the_o more_o dear_o will_v we_o love_v it_o and_o the_o more_o earnest_o will_v we_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v plentiful_o enrich_v with_o it_o beg_v it_o of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a giver_n of_o it_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o desire_v that_o he_o will_v work_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n liberal_a in_o himself_o to_o bestow_v his_o gift_n upon_o they_o who_o esteem_v they_o will_v give_v this_o purity_n unto_o we_o with_o a_o much_o more_o bountiful_a hand_n have_v free_o bind_v himself_o hereunto_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n that_o if_o we_o ask_v we_o shall_v have_v and_o if_o we_o seek_v we_o shall_v find_v 7._o matth._n 7._o 7._o the_o lord_n be_v as_o ready_a to_o bless_v the_o mean_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o their_o end_n as_o we_o can_v be_v to_o use_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n on_o the_o other_o side_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o do_v accompany_v a_o heart_n that_o be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v with_o sin_n for_o it_o make_v 21._o 1._o king_n 21._o all_o appearance_n of_o grace_n though_o never_o so_o excellent_a to_o be_v nothing_o less_o in_o truth_n and_o but_o sole_a semblance_n and_o show_n wherein_o be_v nothing_o but_o mere_a hypocrisy_n our_o humiliation_n like_o ahab_n which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o heart_n but_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a habit_n and_o like_o the_o israelite_n who_o hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n and_o afflict_v their_o soul_n only_o in_o the_o 5._o esa_n 58._o 5._o day_n of_o their_o fast_n their_o heart_n remain_v full_a of_o pride_n and_o cruelty_n our_o zeal_n like_o iehu_n who_o destroy_v idolatry_n to_o build_v up_o his_o own_o kingdom_n 28._o 1._o king_n 10._o 28._o our_o obedience_n like_o herod_n which_o be_v but_o to_o the_o half_n and_o only_o so_o far_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o his_o carnal_a lust_n our_o profession_n and_o follow_v christ_n like_o that_o of_o judas_n which_o be_v no_o further_o than_o he_o see_v it_o will_v stand_v 6._o joh._n 12._o 5_o 6._o with_o his_o ambition_n and_o covetousness_n our_o bounty_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n like_o that_o of_o ananias_n which_o be_v to_o be_v
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n or_o if_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n proceed_v from_o any_o thing_n then_o from_o this_o that_o be_v bathe_v in_o this_o fountain_n 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n they_o be_v assure_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v nor_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n if_o they_o be_v not_o purify_v by_o faith_n which_o both_o assure_v we_o of_o salvation_n and_o also_o work_v by_o love_n but_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o be_v ground_v alone_o upon_o groundless_a presumption_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o shadow_n and_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v to_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n for_o it_o be_v not_o wrought_v by_o worldly_a persuasion_n take_v from_o our_o credit_n pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n beget_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v purify_v and_o this_o it_o do_v first_o by_o terrify_v it_o with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o whereby_o we_o be_v humble_v and_o bring_v to_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o then_o by_o pacify_v and_o comfort_v it_o by_o offer_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o that_o here_o the_o say_n be_v true_o verify_v that_o peace_n be_v the_o daughter_n of_o war_n for_o if_o our_o conscience_n have_v have_v no_o conflict_n with_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o integrity_n as_o it_o do_v he_o thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o performance_n 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o which_o be_v full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n but_o of_o our_o desire_n and_o resolution_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n for_o i_o be_o purpose_v that_o my_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v if_o therefore_o our_o conscience_n produce_v these_o 2._o psal_n 130._o 3._o &_o 143._o 2._o effect_n in_o we_o it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o they_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a but_o if_o contrariwise_o they_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o without_o the_o warrant_n of_o god_n word_n if_o we_o be_v bold_a and_o valiant_a in_o our_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n fear_v no_o evil_a but_o cowardly_o timorous_a when_o we_o be_v encounter_v with_o any_o danger_n if_o we_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o evil_n that_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a though_o man_n hear_v we_o talk_v wanton_o and_o vain_o or_o see_v we_o in_o our_o action_n imitate_v the_o great_a number_n though_o unlawful_a and_o without_o warrant_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o blush_v if_o a_o good_a speech_n have_v slip_v from_o we_o in_o bad_a company_n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o in_o perform_v some_o religious_a duty_n by_o such_o as_o be_v ready_a to_o flout_v we_o for_o it_o if_o we_o care_v not_o how_o little_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n and_o seldom_o or_o never_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n between_o we_o and_o he_o or_o else_o slight_o and_o overt_o for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n and_o like_o unfaithful_a factor_n can_v endure_v to_o have_v our_o master_n audit_n our_o reckon_n then_o be_v our_o conscience_n defile_v and_o can_v give_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o peace_n unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a four_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o first_o as_o it_o be_v peaceable_a so_o also_o it_o be_v pure_a not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o do_v like_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n pacify_v the_o rage_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o draw_v out_o the_o corrupt_a matter_n that_o cause_v it_o cleanse_v these_o wound_n as_o fast_o as_o it_o heal_v they_o and_o as_o it_o save_v we_o from_o this_o body_n
never_o examine_v their_o action_n by_o it_o yea_o rather_o be_v carry_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o carnal_a lust_n and_o passion_n into_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n and_o resolve_v in_o themselves_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o course_n do_v cast_v the_o law_n out_o of_o their_o sight_n and_o remembrance_n lest_o conscience_n have_v it_o to_o judge_v by_o shall_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v their_o evil_a action_n and_o so_o abate_v their_o pleasure_n which_o they_o take_v in_o they_o but_o especial_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n which_o condemn_v 10._o deut._n 26._o 27._o gal._n 3._o 10._o all_o of_o sin_n and_o subiect_v they_o under_o the_o curse_n who_o do_v not_o continue_v in_o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o for_o until_o the_o law_n do_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v rest_v in_o it_o &_o never_o seek_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o consequent_o by_o it_o only_o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o know_v and_o apply_v the_o law_n unto_o we_o for_o this_o will_v work_v in_o the_o conscience_n terror_n and_o fear_n and_o no_o peace_n but_o only_o use_v it_o as_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v we_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o most_o miserable_a &_o in_o the_o fearful_a state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n that_o so_o it_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o christ_n in_o who_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v and_o obtain_v sound_a and_o secure_a peace_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v also_o know_v the_o gospel_n in_o which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n do_v offer_v unto_o we_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o must_v acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o main_a foundation_n of_o all_o our_o peace_n when_o as_o thereby_o we_o be_v assure_v not_o only_o that_o god_n mercy_n be_v infinite_a and_o christ_n merit_n all-sufficient_a but_o that_o they_o belong_v unto_o we_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o 40._o esa_n 32._o 40._o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n three_o we_o must_v not_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n only_o know_v the_o gospel_n and_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o the_o sweet_a promise_n therein_o contain_v but_o also_o apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n interest_n 20._o rom._n 5._o 1._o heb._n 9_o 14._o col._n 1._o 20._o ourselves_o in_o they_o by_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v our_o restipulation_n that_o we_o make_v with_o god_n for_o we_o must_v be_v justify_v by_o faith_n before_o we_o can_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o or_o peace_n of_o conscience_n our_o conscience_n must_v be_v purge_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n before_o they_o will_v speak_v peace_n unto_o us._n the_o charter_n of_o our_o peace_n must_v be_v draw_v upon_o the_o cross_n &_o seal_v with_o the_o effusion_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o must_v be_v receive_v and_o plead_v by_o faith_n before_o our_o conscience_n will_v cease_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v or_o stand_v with_o we_o upon_o any_o term_n of_o peace_n now_o this_o faith_n must_v be_v approve_v to_o be_v unfeigned_a &_o sound_a by_o the_o fruit_n which_o it_o bring_v forth_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o mind_n our_o hatred_n of_o evil_a and_o love_n of_o good_a our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o which_o fruit_n faith_n be_v no_o live_a tree_n but_o a_o dead_a stock_n which_o will_v give_v we_o no_o assurance_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consequent_o will_v bring_v with_o it_o no_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v as_o often_o make_v to_o repentant_a sinner_n as_o to_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n because_o though_o faith_n only_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n yet_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faith_n alone_o as_o be_v fruitful_a in_o repentance_n neither_o can_v this_o faith_n be_v so_o easy_o see_v and_o discern_v in_o itself_o but_o only_o by_o the_o fruit_n that_o spring_v from_o it_o which_o necessary_o infer_v this_o good_a tree_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v the_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o they_o because_o these_o being_n more_o sensible_a they_o may_v be_v more_o easy_o apply_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o get_v a_o good_a conscience_n &_o also_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n four_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o work_v peace_n of_o conscience_n as_o our_o often_o humble_v of_o ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o 13._o luk._n 1._o 53._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o esa_n 57_o 15._o pro._n 28._o 13._o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n whereby_o our_o stony_a heart_n be_v break_v and_o our_o spirit_n make_v contrite_a our_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o god_n and_o earnest_n crave_v of_o pardon_n for_o they_o see_v our_o faith_n will_v assure_v we_o and_o answerable_o our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v with_o we_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n that_o humble_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v be_v exalt_v that_o be_v empty_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o hunger_a after_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v that_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n will_v dwell_v with_o we_o and_o bring_v his_o peace_n unto_o we_o be_v of_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o final_o that_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n see_v it_o stand_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 7_o 8._o faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n of_o which_o we_o have_v experience_n in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v afflict_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n with_o terror_n of_o conscience_n use_v this_o mean_n to_o quiet_v it_o and_o get_v peace_n i_o acknowledge_v say_v he_o my_o sin_n 5._o psal_n 32._o 4_o 5._o unto_o thou_o and_o my_o iniquity_n have_v i_o not_o hide_v i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n last_o the_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o love_v we_o see_v his_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v this_o love_n in_o we_o and_o be_v that_o divine_a fire_n and_o flame_n from_o which_o this_o heat_n come_v for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v and_o this_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o will_v make_v we_o careful_a to_o keep_v our_o conscience_n unspotted_a of_o any_o know_a sin_n and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n from_o which_o sense_n of_o our_o mutual_a love_n will_v spring_v peace_n unspeakable_a we_o rest_v secure_o upon_o he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o 15._o col._n 3._o 14_o 15._o all_o thing_n put_v on_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n and_o let_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n rule_n in_o your_o heart_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n
no_o contentment_n in_o their_o great_a abundance_n but_o like_o sweet_a drink_v increase_v thirst_n and_o as_o fuel_n put_v into_o the_o fire_n inflame_v the_o heat_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n or_o if_o they_o give_v some_o seem_a content_n in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n yet_o how_o little_a pleasure_n do_v we_o take_v in_o they_o upon_o our_o sick_a bed_n though_o they_o have_v some_o taste_n unto_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n in_o the_o time_n of_o life_n and_o strength_n yet_o what_o a_o after_o tang_n leave_v they_o at_o part_v and_o how_o little_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n bring_v they_o against_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n and_o the_o dreadful_a apprehension_n of_o approach_a judgement_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o reason_n which_o be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n the_o three_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n see_v without_o it_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o any_o spiritual_a benefit_n neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o it_o be_v the_o end_n which_o god_n have_v propose_v unto_o 4._o ephe._n 1._o 4._o they_o all_o unto_o which_o he_o most_o certain_o attain_v if_o we_o ever_o attain_v unto_o they_o see_v he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n can_v never_o fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o propound_v to_o his_o action_n now_o the_o lord_n have_v choose_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o 22._o luke_n 1._o 74._o col._n 1._o 22._o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n we_o be_v reconcile_v by_o christ_n in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n that_o he_o may_v present_v we_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a in_o god_n sight_n he_o have_v adopt_v we_o for_o his_o child_n that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a as_o he_o be_v holy_a he_o have_v justify_v and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n that_o be_v free_v from_o 18._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o mat._n 5._o 45._o rom._n 6._o 18._o sin_n we_o may_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o without_o this_o holiness_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v redeem_v reconcile_a adopt_a or_o justify_v and_o consequent_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o though_o it_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o happiness_n yet_o it_o be_v the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o in_o which_o if_o we_o walk_v not_o we_o shall_v never_o come_v into_o that_o place_n of_o blessedness_n for_o without_o holiness_n none_o shall_v see_v the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o §._o sect._n 5_o the_o four_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n unto_o these_o reason_n we_o may_v add_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v notable_a inducement_n to_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o piety_n for_o what_o great_a encouragement_n can_v we_o have_v to_o make_v we_o zealous_a and_o cheerful_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n then_o to_o consider_v how_o gracious_a and_o good_a god_n have_v be_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n redemption_n and_o continual_a preservation_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o son_n and_o pardon_v our_o sin_n in_o free_v we_o out_o of_o the_o cruel_a bondage_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o in_o multiply_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o both_o in_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a thing_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o this_o purpose_n i_o beseech_v you_o therefore_o brethren_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o you_o present_v your_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a 1._o rom._n 21._o 1._o to_o god_n which_o be_v your_o reasonable_a service_n and_o as_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n present_a favour_n ought_v to_o make_v we_o forward_o in_o his_o service_n so_o also_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o gracious_a promise_n concern_v better_a and_o more_o excellent_a thing_n in_o time_n to_o come_v even_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o his_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o this_o reason_n also_o the_o apostle_n use_v to_o this_o end_n have_v therefore_o these_o promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_v our_o holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n final_o the_o consideration_n of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n shall_v persuade_v we_o unto_o holiness_n when_o as_o the_o heaven_n be_v on_o fire_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v and_o pass_v away_o with_o a_o noise_n the_o element_n melt_v with_o fervent_a heat_n and_o the_o earth_n with_o all_o the_o work_v thereof_o shall_v be_v burn_v up_o for_o then_o only_o they_o shall_v be_v happy_a who_o have_v be_v holy_a and_o reign_v with_o god_n in_o glory_n who_o have_v faithful_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n peter_n reason_v see_v then_o say_v he_o that_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v what_o manner_n of_o person_n ought_v you_o to_o be_v in_o all_o holy_a conversation_n and_o godliness_n but_o i_o shall_v 11._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 11._o have_v hereafter_o occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o full_o of_o this_o point_n when_o i_o come_v to_o show_v the_o manifold_a reason_n and_o motive_n which_o may_v induce_v and_o persuade_v we_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o therefore_o for_o the_o present_a i_o will_v content_v myself_o thus_o brief_o to_o have_v touch_v they_o refer_v the_o reader_n for_o his_o more_o full_a satisfaction_n to_o the_o follow_a discourse_n cap._n iii_o of_o our_o adhere_n and_o cleave_v unto_o god_n with_o the_o full_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n we_o have_v speak_v of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o speak_v brief_o of_o the_o particular_a precept_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v have_v no_o other_o god_n before_o i_o or_o before_o my_o face_n the_o main_a scope_n and_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o worship_n jehovah_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n in_o trinity_n of_o person_n and_o unity_n of_o essence_n and_o no_o other_o god_n beside_o he_o for_o to_o have_v god_n be_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n all-sufficient_a incomprehensible_a omnipotent_a immutable_a eternal_a just_a merciful_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o adhere_v and_o clean_o unto_o he_o with_o faith_n affiance_n hope_v love_n zeal_n who_o we_o know_v to_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o supreme_a cause_n of_o all_o our_o happiness_n in_o our_o will_n with_o all_o earnest_a desire_n and_o constant_a resolution_n to_o serve_v and_o obey_v he_o in_o all_o his_o commandment_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n who_o we_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v the_o chief_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o so_o infinite_o good_a &_o gracious_a unto_o we_o and_o with_o our_o body_n action_n and_o endeavour_n to_o worship_n and_o serve_v he_o alone_o with_o all_o our_o might_n and_o strength_n so_o that_o the_o true_a save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o obedience_n as_o we_o have_v show_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v embrace_v any_o virtue_n or_o perform_v any_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v in_o the_o first_o place_n labour_n to_o have_v our_o mind_n enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n without_o which_o our_o devotion_n will_v be_v no_o better_o than_o superstition_n and_o all_o our_o endeavour_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n mere_a will-worship_n and_o idolatry_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o idolater_n who_o in_o stead_n of_o worship_v the_o only_a true_a god_n worship_n stock_n stone_n and_o image_n saint_n and_o angel_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v god_n will_v in_o their_o devotion_n do_v their_o own_o will_n and_o therefore_o tire_v themselves_o and_o spend_v all_o their_o strength_n in_o vain_a §._o sect._n 2_o of_o adhere_v to_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o but_o of_o this_o knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o
to_o do_v all_o 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o thing_n but_o we_o must_v add_v that_o which_o follow_v through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v i_o we_o must_v resolve_v with_o he_o that_o nothing_o shall_v separate_v 18._o rom._n 8._o 38_o 39_o &_o 7._o 14_o 15_o 18._o we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n acknowledge_v our_o impotency_n unto_o any_o good_a and_o that_o in_o we_o that_o be_v in_o our_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n and_o so_o shall_v our_o resolution_n of_o cleave_v unto_o god_n be_v much_o more_o firm_a see_v god_n resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a thing_n but_o send_v the_o rich_a empty_a 53._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o luk._n 1._o 53._o away_o last_o our_o resolution_n must_v be_v firm_a and_o constant_a never_o leave_v to_o cling_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o a_o lively_a faith_n till_o by_o love_n we_o have_v full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o his_o kingdom_n it_o must_v not_o be_v unsettled_a fickle_a and_o by_o fit_n one_o while_o resolve_v to_o serve_v god_n and_o another_o while_n draw_v from_o our_o resolution_n by_o worldly_a tentation_n but_o we_o must_v clasp_v fast_o hold_v of_o he_o as_o jacob_n 26._o gen._n 32._o 26._o do_v in_o his_o wrestle_a and_o full_o resolve_v never_o to_o leave_v he_o till_o we_o have_v our_o desire_n that_o be_v till_o we_o have_v full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o heaven_n without_o fear_n of_o lose_v he_o most_o of_o which_o point_n i_o have_v handle_v before_o and_o therefore_o do_v here_o thus_o brief_o touch_v they_o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o adhere_n unto_o god_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n and_o this_o holy_a resolution_n of_o cleave_v unto_o god_n and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v most_o necessary_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n first_o because_o it_o be_v the_o foundation_n and_o ground_n of_o all_o other_o duty_n which_o whilst_o it_o remain_v firm_a there_o be_v good_a hope_n though_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o building_n be_v shrewd_o shake_v with_o the_o blast_n and_o storm_n of_o trial_n and_o tentation_n and_o much_o fail_a and_o frailty_n be_v show_v in_o many_o outward_a action_n see_v so_o long_o as_o the_o foundation_n remain_v the_o decay_a part_n of_o the_o house_n may_v be_v repair_v with_o more_o ease_n but_o if_o our_o resolution_n be_v unsettled_a and_o weak_a the_o whole_a frame_n that_o rest_v upon_o it_o will_v fall_v with_o it_o own_o weight_n and_o the_o duty_n themselves_o of_o a_o godly_a life_n will_v seem_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a it_o be_v the_o very_a soul_n which_o give_v life_n and_o motion_n to_o all_o our_o action_n and_o in_o what_o case_n it_o be_v in_o such_o be_v they_o if_o strong_a then_o be_v they_o strong_a if_o weak_a than_o they_o weak_a also_o if_o it_o be_v faint_a than_o they_o languish_v if_o full_a of_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n then_o be_v they_o also_o vigorous_a and_o courageous_a second_o because_o it_o be_v a_o main_n and_o principal_a part_n of_o true_a repentance_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o the_o full_a purpose_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o inclination_n and_o resolution_n of_o the_o will_n and_o the_o constant_a endeavour_n in_o our_o whole_a life_n to_o forsake_v all_o evil_a and_o embrace_v all_o good_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n both_o inward_o and_o outward_o to_o please_v god_n by_o perform_v unto_o he_o that_o acceptable_a service_n which_o in_o his_o word_n he_o require_v of_o us._n three_o because_o this_o purpose_n of_o heart_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o will_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n do_v make_v both_o our_o person_n and_o action_n acceptable_a unto_o he_o for_o he_o chief_o require_v the_o service_n of_o our_o heart_n as_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o action_n and_o respect_v not_o so_o much_o our_o deed_n as_o our_o will_n not_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o action_n as_o the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o affection_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o there_o be_v a_o willing_a mind_n a_o man_n be_v accept_v 12._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o according_a to_o that_o which_o he_o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o which_o he_o have_v not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o prodigal_a son_n who_o resolve_v to_o go_v to_o his_o bern._n luk._n 15._o 19_o 20._o et_fw-la tu_fw-la si_fw-la proposueâ—is_fw-la in_o cord_n declinare_fw-la à _fw-la malo_fw-la &_o facere_fw-la quod_fw-la bonum_fw-la est_fw-la etc._n etc._n bern._n father_n and_o to_o acknowledge_v his_o sin_n before_o he_o have_v do_v it_o and_o while_o he_o be_v yet_o a_o great_a way_n off_o his_o father_n see_v he_o and_o have_v compassion_n on_o he_o to_o this_o purpose_n one_o say_v if_o thou_o purpose_v in_o thy_o heart_n to_o leave_v evil_a and_o do_v good_a to_o hold_v that_o which_o thou_o have_v receive_v and_o to_o grow_v daily_o better_o although_o by_o reason_n of_o humane_a frailty_n thou_o do_v something_o not_o to_o be_v justify_v yet_o if_o thou_o purpose_v not_o to_o persist_v in_o it_o but_o repent_a and_o amende_v what_o be_v amiss_o as_o far_o as_o thou_o be_v able_a god_n without_o doubt_n will_v repute_v thou_o holy_a last_o this_o resolution_n be_v necessary_a because_o we_o shall_v meet_v with_o many_o difficulty_n and_o discouragement_n in_o our_o course_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o persecution_n scorn_n and_o reproach_n of_o the_o world_n the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o unpleasantnesse_n unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o holy_a duty_n that_o if_o we_o be_v not_o arm_v with_o a_o strong_a resolution_n well_o ground_v and_o settle_v with_o mature_a and_o serious_a consideration_n upon_o unanswerable_a reason_n which_o induce_v unto_o it_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o continue_v constant_o in_o our_o course_n but_o give_v over_o with_o shame_n that_o which_o we_o have_v rash_o and_o weak_o begin_v and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n exhort_v we_o to_o lay_v a_o good_a foundation_n before_o we_o begin_v this_o build_n and_o 30._o luk._n 14._o 28_o 29_o 30._o to_o prepare_v a_o good_a stock_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o finish_v our_o work_n and_o to_o make_v sufficient_a preparation_n to_o withstand_v the_o force_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n before_o we_o presume_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o field_n and_o give_v they_o battle_n the_o which_o be_v chief_o do_v when_o we_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o christian_a courage_n and_o undaunted_a resolution_n that_o we_o will_v set_v aside_o all_o excuse_n and_o come_v unto_o god_n when_o he_o call_v and_o invit_v we_o that_o we_o will_v break_v through_o all_o difficulty_n and_o be_v discourage_v with_o no_o danger_n that_o come_v prosperity_n or_o adversity_n honour_n or_o disgrace_n riches_n or_o poverty_n life_n or_o death_n we_o will_v consecrate_v ourselves_o to_o god_n service_n and_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v confirm_v our_o resolution_n of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o confirm_v this_o resolution_n of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v diverse_a first_o we_o must_v often_o meditate_v on_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n in_o himself_o whereby_o he_o deserve_v the_o whole_a heart_n and_o affection_n with_o all_o the_o service_n of_o his_o creature_n and_o their_o whole_a endeavour_n to_o glorify_v he_o who_o be_v worthy_a of_o all_o love_n second_o we_o must_v call_v often_o to_o our_o remembrance_n his_o inestimable_a love_n and_o exceed_v great_a bounty_n towards_o we_o which_o plain_o appear_v in_o our_o election_n creation_n preservation_n but_o especial_o in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n wherein_o he_o have_v give_v his_o son_n to_o death_n that_o he_o may_v save_v and_o restore_v we_o to_o life_n and_o happiness_n as_o also_o the_o special_a and_o singular_a favour_n which_o he_o have_v extend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o this_o if_o any_o thing_n will_v make_v we_o resolute_a to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o who_o we_o have_v try_v and_o taste_v to_o be_v so_o infinite_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o us._n three_o we_o must_v meditate_v serious_o on_o his_o power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a and_o on_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o be_v willing_a to_o assist_v we_o in_o all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o defend_v we_o against_o all_o danger_n which_o shall_v affront_v and_o oppose_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n and_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o
perish_v as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o next_o main_n and_o principal_a duty_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o as_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v his_o infiniteness_n in_o all_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o his_o inestimable_a love_n grace_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o do_v love_v he_o again_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v his_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o benignity_n towards_o us._n for_o goodness_n be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o love_n neither_o do_v we_o love_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o either_o true_o good_a or_o at_o least_o appear_v good_a unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o see_v god_n be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a goodness_n when_o his_o nature_n appear_v to_o be_v so_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o chief_o and_o place_v our_o chief_a happiness_n in_o his_o fruition_n but_o yet_o because_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n we_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n therefore_o we_o can_v love_v god_n perfect_o and_o absolute_o for_o himself_o as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o have_v it_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v now_o the_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o love_n god_n aught_o to_o be_v without_o measure_n both_o because_o he_o be_v immeasurable_a in_o goodness_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o also_o because_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v exceed_v all_o measure_n the_o which_o appear_v not_o only_o in_o our_o creation_n whereby_o he_o have_v give_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o make_v we_o his_o most_o excellent_a creature_n but_o also_o in_o our_o redemption_n wherein_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o unto_o we_o even_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o himself_o to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v not_o friend_n but_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o and_o therefore_o if_o he_o thus_o love_v we_o when_o we_o merit_v no_o love_n yea_o when_o we_o deserve_v wrath_n and_o hatred_n how_o much_o more_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a shall_v we_o love_v he_o who_o be_v most_o lovely_a and_o infinite_o deserve_v our_o love_n but_o because_o our_o nature_n be_v finite_a we_o can_v love_v he_o infinite_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o love_v he_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a for_o we_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n or_o if_o we_o can_v thus_o do_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o we_o must_v love_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v and_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o we_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n as_o house_n land_n parent_n child_n wife_n yea_o our_o own_o life_n and_o be_v ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o lay_v they_o down_o for_o he_o as_o he_o have_v first_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o us._n for_o if_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v he_o much_o more_o prefer_v his_o glory_n even_o before_o our_o own_o salvation_n when_o as_o they_o come_v in_o comparison_n the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v that_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o in_o diverse_a respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o faith_n and_o hope_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 13._o and_o to_o we_o most_o profitable_a see_v it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o remission_n 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o of_o our_o sin_n transform_v we_o after_o a_o manner_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n for_o where_o be_v love_n there_o be_v likeness_n and_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o change_v the_o lover_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v into_o the_o party_n belove_v and_o final_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o affection_n and_o thought_n unto_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v all_o that_o we_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n easy_a and_o tolerable_a yea_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a for_o it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n it_o enable_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6_o 7._o we_o to_o offer_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o without_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a yea_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o god_n love_n be_v first_o that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n which_o make_v he_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o how_o he_o have_v exercise_v these_o save_a attribute_n towards_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n in_o our_o redemption_n give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n forgive_a we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v in_o this_o life_n or_o hope_v for_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v now_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o love_n be_v diverse_a as_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n zeal_n be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o our_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o flame_n arise_v from_o this_o divine_a fire_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v most_o careful_a and_o earnest_a in_o seek_v god_n glory_n both_o in_o advance_v and_o further_a all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o in_o oppose_v hinder_v and_o remove_v all_o the_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o all_o other_o virtue_n as_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o they_o and_o in_o all_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o general_o that_o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v zealous_o affect_v always_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v zealous_a and_o hot_a and_o not_o cold_a or_o lukewarm_a our_o repentance_n must_v be_v join_v with_o zeal_n be_v zealous_a and_o amend_v we_o must_v zealous_o worship_v and_o serve_v god_n according_a 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n fervent_a in_o spirit_n serve_v the_o lord_n we_o must_v not_o 10._o rom._n 12._o 11._o tit._n 2._o 14._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 10._o only_o do_v good_a work_n but_o be_v zealous_a of_o they_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o zeal_n exceed_o and_o pour_v out_o our_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o lord_n with_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o zeal_n we_o must_v preach_v the_o word_n and_o be_v inward_o affect_v with_o that_o we_o speak_v that_o so_o also_o we_o may_v affect_v other_o and_o we_o must_v with_o zeal_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o even_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o yet_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o zeal_n be_v guide_v with_o knowledge_n and_o not_o show_v itself_o in_o all_o thing_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v only_o in_o a_o good_a matter_n and_o also_o that_o in_o advance_v of_o the_o 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o our_o calling_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o zeal_n be_v to_o consider_v often_o and_o serious_o how_o great_a thing_n
that_o he_o shall_v never_o taste_v of_o the_o same_o stripe_n and_o reverence_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o power_n justice_n gravity_n and_o authority_n over_o he_o though_o he_o expect_v nothing_o from_o they_o but_o all_o good_a so_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v this_o argument_n and_o if_o you_o call_v on_o 17._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o the_o father_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n pass_v the_o time_n of_o your_o sojourn_v here_o in_o fear_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n use_v god_n severity_n to_o the_o reject_a jew_n as_o a_o reason_n to_o make_v we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o exhort_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a 12._o rom_n 11._o 28._o phil._n 2._o 12._o beside_o be_v partly_o flesh_n as_o well_o as_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o full_a of_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v profitable_a for_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n which_o be_v a_o slave_n and_o not_o a_o son_n to_o be_v contain_v in_o duty_n and_o restrain_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n justice_n power_n and_o punishment_n for_o our_o love_n be_v imperfect_a our_o fear_n can_v attain_v in_o this_o life_n to_o filial_a perfection_n but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o be_v unregenerate_a be_v servile_a and_o slavish_a and_o to_o this_o end_n be_v god_n judgement_n denounce_v and_o punishment_n inflict_v in_o the_o 11._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o psal_n 119._o 120._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 6_o 11._o hear_n and_o sight_n of_o the_o godly_a that_o they_o may_v fear_v to_o offend_v so_o just_a and_o mighty_a a_o god_n and_o so_o escape_v these_o fearful_a punishment_n but_o the_o chief_a ground_n and_o cause_n of_o god_n fear_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n be_v save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n we_o love_v he_o again_o and_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n afraid_a to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n either_o in_o the_o omission_n of_o any_o duty_n or_o commission_n of_o any_o sin_n which_o our_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n either_o command_v or_o forbid_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v that_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v so_o much_o commend_v unto_o we_o and_o cause_v those_o who_o in_o their_o heart_n embrace_v it_o to_o be_v 12._o pro._n 28._o 14._o deut._n 6._o 13._o &_o 10._o 12._o happy_a and_o bless_a according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n blessed_n be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o which_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o let_v we_o labour_v after_o this_o fear_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v the_o excellency_n and_o profit_n of_o it_o that_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o we_o may_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v it_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o herein_o appear_v in_o that_o it_o comprise_v in_o it_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o be_v usual_o put_v for_o the_o whole_a service_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o whole_a man_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n let_v we_o hear_v the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a matter_n 13._o eccles_n 12._o 13._o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o whole_a of_o man_n second_o it_o be_v call_v in_o this_o respect_n the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o wisdom_n that_o be_v 7._o psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o of_o all_o godliness_n and_o true_a religion_n three_o it_o give_v grace_n and_o virtue_n unto_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o make_v they_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n for_o our_o whole_a conversation_n must_v be_v a_o constant_a walk_n in_o god_n fear_n in_o it_o we_o 31._o act._n 9_o 31._o must_v worship_v and_o serve_v god_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n by_o it_o our_o sanctification_n be_v perfect_v 12._o ps_n 2._o 11._o &_o 5._o 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o phil._n 2._o 12._o and_o our_o salvation_n wrought_v out_o and_o finish_v the_o profit_n of_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v also_o inestimable_a for_o it_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n a_o wise_a man_n fear_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_a and_o of_o 9_o pro._n 14._o 16._o &_o 8._o 13._o psal_n 4._o 4._o gen._n 39_o 9_o david_n stand_v in_o awe_n and_o sin_v not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o joseph_n who_o have_v his_o ear_n and_o heart_n stop_v against_o the_o unchaste_a allurement_n of_o his_o mistress_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o egyptian_a midwife_n who_o by_o the_o 21._o exod._n 1._o 17_o 21._o fear_n of_o god_n be_v keep_v from_o obey_v the_o wicked_a edict_n of_o the_o king_n whereas_o contrariwise_o the_o want_n of_o this_o fear_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n as_o abraham_n impli_v in_o his_o speech_n to_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o 11._o gen._n 20._o 11._o apostle_n plain_o express_v for_o have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n of_o many_o sin_n he_o conclude_v with_o this_o as_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n there_o be_v no_o fear_n 15._o rom._n 3._o 15._o of_o god_n before_o their_o eye_n second_o it_o be_v a_o fountain_n of_o life_n make_v we_o to_o depart_v 27._o pro._n 14._o 27._o from_o the_o snare_n of_o death_n three_o it_o incite_v and_o inable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v deliver_v his_o law_n wish_v that_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n may_v be_v always_o fraught_v 29._o deut._n 5._o 29._o with_o his_o fear_n that_o thereby_o they_o may_v be_v move_v to_o obey_v it_o and_o the_o preacher_n in_o this_o respect_n comprise_v in_o it_o alone_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o duty_n 13._o pro._n 15._o 33._o eccl._n 12._o 13._o because_o it_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n of_o they_o all_o four_o it_o deliver_v from_o all_o other_o fear_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o give_v place_n when_o it_o be_v present_a as_o the_o sun_n all_o other_o inferior_a light_n for_o if_o we_o fear_v god_n we_o will_v not_o fear_v the_o threaten_n of_o man_n if_o we_o fear_v he_o that_o can_v cast_v body_n and_o soul_n into_o hell_n we_o need_v not_o fear_v they_o that_o can_v only_o and_o that_o by_o his_o 5._o act._n 5._o 29._o luk._n 12._o 5._o permission_n kill_v the_o body_n as_o our_o saviour_n impli_v five_o it_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o this_o life_n for_o he_o that_o fear_v the_o 2._o psal_n 34._o 9_o esa_n 66._o 2._o lord_n want_v nothing_o which_o be_v good_a but_o god_n be_v present_a with_o such_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o their_o want_n and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o prayer_n 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o and_o grant_v their_o desire_n final_o it_o bring_v with_o it_o everlasting_a blessedness_n for_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n that_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n 14._o psal_n 128._o 1._o &_o 112._o pro._n 28._o 14._o and_o happy_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o but_o he_o that_o harden_v his_o heart_n shall_v fall_v into_o mischief_n which_o promise_n belong_v not_o alone_o to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n but_o also_o to_o their_o posterity_n after_o they_o for_o their_o seed_n shall_v be_v mighty_a 2._o psal_n 112._o 2._o upon_o earth_n and_o their_o generation_n bless_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o attain_v unto_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v diverse_a first_o to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n as_o of_o his_o omnisciency_n whereby_o he_o see_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o secret_a corner_n of_o our_o heart_n of_o his_o omnipotency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o reward_v we_o if_o we_o fear_v he_o or_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o neglect_v he_o of_o his_o justice_n whereby_o he_o impartial_o judge_v all_o man_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n of_o his_o truth_n which_o never_o fail_v in_o his_o promise_n or_o threaten_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n which_o will_v inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n cause_v we_o to_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v the_o second_o
which_o may_v hinder_v we_o as_o infidelity_n impenitency_n carnal_a security_n worldly_a distraction_n and_o earthly-mindednesse_a profaneness_n and_o small_a esteem_n of_o the_o word_n excessive_a eat_n or_o drink_v conceit_n of_o our_o own_o knowledge_n as_o though_o little_a or_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n of_o our_o teacher_n hypocrisy_n curiosity_n itch_a 12._o jam._n 1._o 21._o luke_n 18._o 34._o act_n 17._o 20._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 3._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 11_o 12._o ear_n factious_a affection_n whereby_o man_n have_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n hear_v or_o not_o hear_v according_a to_o that_o opinion_n which_o they_o have_v conceive_v of_o he_o that_o speak_v and_o partly_o this_o preparation_n consist_v in_o use_v all_o good_a help_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o the_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n as_o to_o consider_v the_o weightiness_n of_o the_o action_n which_o we_o be_v about_o to_o perform_v namely_o a_o high_a and_o holy_a service_n unto_o god_n which_o will_v further_o and_o seal_v up_o unto_o we_o our_o salvation_n or_o condemnation_n and_o be_v either_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o of_o death_n unto_o death_n soften_v we_o like_o wax_n or_o harden_v we_o like_o clay_n and_o make_v we_o one_o step_n near_o either_o to_o heaven_n or_o hell_n for_o god_n word_n shall_v never_o return_v void_a but_o accomplish_v what_o he_o please_v and_o shall_v prosper_v in_o the_o thing_n whereto_o he_o send_v it_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o end_n for_o 11._o esa_n 55._o 11._o which_o we_o hear_v which_o be_v to_o glorify_v god_n in_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o be_v build_v up_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n knowledge_n faith_n obedience_n love_n of_o god_n zeal_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n three_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o to_o find_v out_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v gather_v strength_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o they_o and_o our_o spiritual_a want_n that_o we_o may_v have_v they_o supply_v in_o this_o spiritual_a market_n of_o our_o soul_n four_o we_o must_v renew_v our_o repentance_n 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o that_o we_o come_v not_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o faith_n without_o which_o our_o hear_n will_v not_o profit_v us._n final_o we_o must_v use_v faithful_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o god_n will_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o minister_n in_o speak_v and_o we_o in_o hear_v and_o sanctify_v to_o our_o use_n his_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o build_v we_o up_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o more_o and_o more_o enrich_v we_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o be_v thus_o prepare_v our_o next_o duty_n be_v that_o set_v aside_o all_o worldly_a impediment_n we_o resort_v unto_o the_o holy_a assembly_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n that_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o second_o sort_n of_o duty_n respect_v the_o action_n of_o hear_v itself_o unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o set_v ourselves_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o 48._o 〈…〉_o s._n 10._o 33._o â—_o thes_n 2._o 13._o 〈…〉_o 4._o 20._o â—_o 19_o 48._o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o mortal_a man_n but_o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n with_o all_o fear_n and_o reverence_n with_o all_o diligence_n and_o attention_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n humility_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n avoid_v as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o all_o distraction_n wander_a thought_n private_a read_n dulness_n drowzinesse_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n final_o with_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o it_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v apply_v and_o fit_v ourselves_o to_o every_o thing_n which_o be_v speak_v to_o profit_n by_o it_o whether_o it_o be_v doctrine_n 21._o luke_n 8._o 15._o &_o 2_o 19_o pro._n 4._o 21._o confutation_n reproof_n or_o consolation_n receive_v the_o word_n into_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n and_o there_o reserve_v it_o as_o a_o precious_a treasure_n for_o our_o use_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o three_o and_o last_o sort_n be_v those_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v hear_v which_o be_v first_o to_o meditate_v on_o that_o which_o have_v be_v deliver_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v imprint_v it_o in_o our_o memory_n and_o work_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n second_o conference_n with_o other_o that_o we_o may_v be_v mutual_a helper_n for_o the_o understanding_n remember_v embrace_v and_o practise_v of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v three_o that_o we_o sanctify_v the_o word_n unto_o our_o use_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n desire_v that_o god_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n unto_o it_o and_o make_v it_o effectual_a by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o reform_v and_o amend_v of_o our_o sinful_a life_n last_o we_o must_v on_o every_o fit_a occasion_n call_v to_o mind_n what_o we_o have_v 15._o rom._n 2._o 13._o jam._n 1._o 22._o luk._n 8._o 15._o hear_v that_o we_o may_v bring_v it_o unto_o use_n and_o conscionable_o practice_v what_o we_o have_v learn_v §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o three_o sort_n of_o duty_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n respect_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v only_o two_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n unto_o both_o which_o it_o be_v general_o require_v that_o they_o be_v administer_v first_o by_o a_o lawful_a minister_n and_o no_o other_o second_o only_o to_o those_o which_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n either_o the_o faithful_a or_o their_o seed_n three_o that_o they_o be_v administer_v according_a to_o christ_n institution_n without_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n more_o especial_o unto_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o receive_v it_o worthy_o to_o which_o purpose_n diverse_a duty_n be_v require_v before_o in_o and_o after_o the_o communion_n before_o that_o we_o due_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o this_o holy_a action_n which_o consist_v first_o in_o a_o examination_n of_o ourselves_o how_o we_o be_v qualify_v with_o such_o save_a grace_n as_o be_v necessary_a to_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o which_o be_v a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n as_o after_o that_o spiritual_a food_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o nourish_v we_o to_o life_n everlasting_a second_o knowledge_n of_o the_o main_n principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n respect_v either_o god_n or_o ourselves_o without_o which_o we_o can_v discern_v the_o lord_n body_n no_o more_o than_o a_o blind_a man_n can_v by_o his_o bodily_a sight_n discern_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n three_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n approve_v to_o be_v true_a and_o lively_a by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o inward_a sanctification_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o in_o our_o outward_a work_n of_o piety_n mercy_n and_o righteousness_n four_o unfeigned_a repentance_n consist_v in_o a_o hearty_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a spring_v out_o of_o faith_n and_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o a_o settle_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o also_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n four_o love_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n approve_v by_o our_o willingness_n and_o readiness_n to_o give_v unto_o those_o that_o want_n and_o to_o forgive_v those_o that_o offend_v second_o after_o this_o examination_n there_o be_v require_v unfeigned_a humiliation_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n especial_o in_o these_o save_a grace_n before_o speak_v of_o second_o a_o hunger_a after_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v supply_v especial_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v purposely_o ordain_v to_o supply_v our_o want_n and_o strengthen_v our_o weakness_n in_o these_o grace_n three_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o general_a and_o especial_o of_o those_o which_o have_v come_v to_o our_o mind_n in_o our_o examination_n wherein_o we_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n four_o a_o steadfast_a resolution_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o faithful_a promise_n to_o god_n that_o if_o he_o will_v in_o christ_n accept_v of_o we_o though_o not_o prepare_v according_a to_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n but_o
full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o weak_a in_o those_o grace_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 19_o which_o be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n we_o will_v in_o that_o part_n of_o our_o life_n which_o remain_v strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v increase_v our_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o last_o earnest_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o intend_a action_n for_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o renew_n and_o increase_v of_o they_o in_o we_o and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o action_n of_o receive_v we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v both_o by_o meditation_n and_o action_n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o outward_a sign_n bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o they_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o also_o of_o the_o analogy_n and_o relation_n between_o they_o when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o so_o christ_n be_v set_v apart_o and_o seal_v to_o the_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n that_o he_o may_v be_v our_o 5._o joh_n 6._o 27._o esa_n 49._o 1_o 5._o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n and_o so_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n when_o we_o see_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o wine_n consist_v of_o many_o grain_n and_o grape_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o there_o be_v but_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 5._o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n we_o even_o the_o man_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o he_o have_v but_o one_o body_n the_o catholic_a church_n consist_v of_o many_o member_n when_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 12_o 13._o we_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v and_o the_o wine_n pour_v out_o we_o be_v to_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o so_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v break_v and_o crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o our_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v be_v spiritual_a food_n for_o our_o soul_n to_o nourish_v they_o to_o life_n everlasting_a when_o we_o see_v the_o minister_n give_v and_o deliver_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n we_o be_v to_o remember_v that_o so_o god_n offer_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n to_o be_v receive_v spiritual_o by_o faith_n of_o every_o worthy_a receiver_n the_o action_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v first_o to_o receive_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o minister_n and_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v they_o with_o our_o bodily_a mouth_n second_o to_o perform_v a_o inward_a action_n answerable_a thereunto_o namely_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v and_o feed_v upon_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n three_o to_o remember_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n to_o we_o the_o one_o in_o give_v his_o dear_a son_n the_o other_o his_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n for_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n to_o set_v forth_o their_o praise_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n song_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o holy_a conversation_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o supper_n we_o be_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n first_o to_o be_v perpetual_o thankful_a unto_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o for_o derive_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o his_o word_n sacrament_n and_o holy_a spirit_n second_o we_o must_v examine_v how_o we_o have_v profit_v by_o receive_v of_o the_o supper_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o spiritual_a hunger_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o our_o empty_a soul_n with_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o main_a end_n for_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n last_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v careful_o our_o purpose_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n and_o ourselves_o that_o we_o will_v conscionable_o and_o diligent_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o further_a of_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o repentance_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n which_o be_v take_v diverse_o in_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o three_o commandment_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v god_n name_n and_o glorify_v he_o out_o of_o his_o public_a and_o solemn_a service_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o name_n of_o god_n signify_v diverse_a thing_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o first_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n which_o be_v his_o essence_n second_o his_o glory_n three_o his_o title_n as_o jehovah_n elohim_n jah_n four_o his_o word_n five_o his_o religion_n six_o his_o work_n and_o to_o take_v it_o in_o vain_a be_v to_o use_v it_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n rash_o light_o and_o without_o judgement_n or_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o end_n or_o false_o wicked_o and_o contumelious_o to_o his_o dishonour_n which_o be_v here_o forbid_a contrariwise_o in_o this_o commandment_n god_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o as_o it_o be_v holy_a reverend_a and_o glorious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o use_v it_o holy_o and_o reverent_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o forbid_v we_o to_o use_v god_n name_n that_o be_v his_o attribute_n title_n word_n religion_n and_o work_v vain_o that_o be_v rash_o irreverent_o and_o light_o upon_o no_o just_a cause_n or_o else_o profane_o false_o and_o contemptuous_o to_o god_n dishonour_n the_o main_n duty_n require_v of_o we_o be_v first_o that_o we_o effectual_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o also_o often_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o they_o holy_o and_o 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o reverent_o that_o we_o make_v profession_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n speak_v of_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n and_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a such_o a_o holy_a knowledge_n and_o profession_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n 58._o deut._n 28._o 58._o second_o that_o we_o desire_v god_n glory_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o endeavour_n 31._o psal_n 50._o 23._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o to_o set_v it_o forth_o by_o all_o mean_n make_v it_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o speech_n and_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o end_n also_o of_o all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n three_o that_o we_o use_v god_n title_n and_o name_n judicious_o in_o matter_n of_o weight_n and_o importance_n after_o a_o serious_a and_o reverend_a manner_n and_o to_o a_o good_a end_n four_o that_o we_o use_v god_n word_n religious_o and_o holy_o read_v meditate_v and_o confer_v of_o it_o with_o a_o desire_n study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o know_v remember_v and_o practice_v it_o that_o we_o make_v it_o our_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o all_o truth_n our_o chief_a 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o guide_n for_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o the_o 28._o luk._n 11._o 28._o squire_n and_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n five_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o high_a call_n and_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o &_o 24._o 16._o righteousness_n adorn_v the_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n upright_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o inoffensive_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n six_o that_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n we_o make_v a_o holy_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o all_o god_n work_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o government_n and_o both_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o they_o so_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o god_n glory_n know_v he_o by_o his_o work_n and_o glorify_v he_o in_o they_o by_o 14._o rom._n 1._o 19_o 20_o 21_o ps_n 19_o 1._o &_o 139._o 14._o acknowledge_v they_o his_o workmanship_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o also_o to_o our_o own_o good_a imitate_v
his_o own_o good_a the_o preservation_n of_o his_o life_n the_o welfare_n and_o health_n of_o his_o body_n the_o chastity_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o wife_n the_o prosperity_n of_o his_o estate_n and_o his_o own_o credit_n and_o good_a name_n so_o ought_v we_o with_o like_a love_n to_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_v the_o good_a and_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o every_o of_o these_o and_o all_o other_o respect_n the_o special_a and_o spiritual_a love_n whereby_o a_o man_n love_v himself_o cause_v he_o chief_o to_o seek_v the_o enrich_n of_o his_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o to_o further_a by_o all_o mean_v his_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o with_o such_o love_n also_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n do_v they_o all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o body_n and_o state_n but_o principal_o in_o seek_v their_o spiritual_a good_a and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o their_o body_n and_o soul_n §._o sect._n 10_o that_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n but_o because_o our_o love_n of_o ourselves_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n be_v whilst_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n weak_a and_o imperfect_a and_o therefore_o no_o fit_a rule_n for_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n to_o be_v square_v by_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n have_v propound_v unto_o we_o a_o much_o more_o perfect_a pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n even_o that_o most_o admirable_a and_o divine_a love_n wherewith_o he_o have_v love_v we_o this_o be_v my_o commandment_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v 12._o joh._n 15._o 12._o you_o as_o therefore_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o first_o before_o we_o love_v he_o or_o any_o way_n deserve_v his_o love_n and_o hereby_o move_v we_o to_o love_v he_o again_o so_o 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o ought_v we_o to_o prevent_v one_o another_o with_o our_o love_n and_o thereby_o provoke_v they_o to_o return_v unto_o we_o the_o like_a duty_n second_o as_o christ_n love_v all_o his_o 8._o rom._n 5._o 8._o elect_a free_o without_o any_o respect_n of_o merit_n yea_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n sinner_n and_o enemy_n not_o because_o of_o any_o goodness_n in_o we_o but_o that_o by_o his_o love_n he_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o good_a so_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v free_a and_o not_o mercenary_a so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o our_o own_o profit_n but_o we_o must_v love_v stranger_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v make_v they_o our_o familiar_a acquaintance_n our_o enemy_n that_o we_o may_v make_v they_o our_o friend_n and_o even_o those_o that_o be_v now_o evil_a and_o sinner_n that_o we_o may_v bring_v they_o to_o grace_n and_o goodness_n three_o as_o christ_n love_v all_o the_o elect_a without_o respect_n of_o person_n both_o old_a and_o young_a rich_a and_o poor_a base_a and_o noble_a wise_a and_o simple_a so_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v all_o sort_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n in_o who_o we_o find_v already_o or_o may_v hope_v to_o find_v hereafter_o the_o sign_n and_o mark_n of_o god_n election_n four_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o perfect_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n with_o a_o sincere_a and_o ardent_a love_n and_o not_o in_o tongue_n and_o profession_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n so_o as_o no_o water_n of_o affliction_n nor_o death_n itself_o can_v 6._o cant._n 8_o 6._o drown_v or_o damp_n so_o ought_v we_o strive_v to_o love_v one_o another_o and_o to_o be_v ready_a according_a to_o his_o example_n when_o just_a occasion_n be_v offer_v to_o seal_v and_o approve_v 16._o 1._o john_n 3._o 16._o our_o love_n towards_o they_o even_o with_o the_o shed_n of_o our_o blood_n five_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o who_o be_v in_o he_o elect_v of_o his_o father_n in_o a_o special_a and_o peculiar_a manner_n above_o all_o other_o and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n who_o have_v love_v i_o 20._o gal._n 2._o 20._o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o so_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v all_o with_o a_o general_a and_o common_a love_n but_o god_n elect_v with_o a_o peculiar_a and_o special_a love_n above_o the_o rest_n and_o be_v ready_a as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o but_o especial_o 10._o gal._n 6._o 10._o unto_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n last_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o with_o a_o constant_a love_n and_o to_o the_o end_n and_o will_v not_o reject_v we_o for_o our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n because_o in_o his_o love_n he_o respect_v not_o his_o own_o profit_n but_o our_o salvation_n so_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v constant_a towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o not_o to_o languish_v and_o faint_a upon_o slight_a occasion_n respect_v herein_o not_o our_o own_o profit_n but_o their_o benefit_n and_o above_o all_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o their_o body_n and_o soul_n cap._n x._o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v charity_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o be_v that_o charity_n both_o towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o table_n in_o the_o next_o place_n i_o will_v set_v down_o some_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v it_o all_o which_o will_v reduce_v unto_o these_o their_o head_n the_o excellency_n utility_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o charity_n herein_o appear_v in_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n make_v it_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o virtue_n require_v in_o the_o second_o 39_o mat._n 22._o 39_o table_n so_o that_o if_o we_o have_v charity_n we_o have_v all_o moral_a virtue_n if_o that_o be_v want_v we_o be_v destitute_a of_o they_o all_o yea_o the_o apostle_n not_o without_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v seem_v to_o go_v further_o make_v this_o charity_n the_o epitome_n and_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n he_o that_o love_v another_o say_v 8._o rom._n 13._o 8._o paul_n have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n if_o you_o fulfil_v the_o royal_a law_n say_v james_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o you_o do_v well_o where_o either_o by_o a_o synecdoche_n of_o the_o whole_a for_o the_o part_n we_o be_v as_o some_o do_v to_o understand_v the_o second_o table_n only_o or_o because_o true_a obedience_n to_o it_o do_v necessary_o infer_v our_o obedience_n to_o the_o first_o in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n and_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o it_o it_o may_v not_o unfit_o comprehend_v our_o total_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n second_o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n prefer_v 13._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 31._o &_o 13._o 13._o it_o before_o those_o chief_a and_o fundamental_a virtue_n faith_n and_o hope_n and_o that_o both_o because_o if_o we_o consider_v they_o mere_o in_o themselves_o it_o be_v of_o a_o more_o excellent_a nature_n and_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o extent_n both_o of_o latitude_n and_o time_n for_o whereas_o they_o respect_v ourselves_o only_o and_o our_o own_o salvation_n this_o extend_v to_o the_o good_a and_o salvation_n of_o many_o other_o and_o whereas_o they_o continue_v only_o for_o this_o life_n charity_n attain_v to_o its_o great_a perfection_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o shall_v ever_o remain_v as_o a_o principal_a part_n of_o our_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o thus_o also_o the_o apostle_n peter_n commend_v charity_n unto_o we_o above_o all_o other_o duty_n above_o all_o thing_n say_v he_o have_v fervent_a 8._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 8._o charity_n among_o yourselves_o for_o charity_n shall_v cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n final_o the_o apostle_n show_v the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n whereas_o he_o exhort_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o put_v on_o charity_n as_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n or_o the_o most_o perfect_a bond_n see_v we_o be_v thereby_o unite_v unto_o christ_n our_o 14._o col._n 3._o 14._o head_n and_z as_o fellow-member_n one_o with_o another_o for_o howsoever_o we_o be_v thus_o unite_v first_o and_o principal_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n yet_o this_o bond_n of_o union_n be_v perfect_v and_o make_v more_o firm_a and_o strong_a by_o this_o grace_n of_o charity_n which_o transform_v and_o change_v we_o into_o the_o very_a nature_n of_o the_o thing_n belove_v do_v cause_v we_o to_o become_v one_o with_o they_o and_o so_o inseparable_o unite_v that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n no_o not_o death_n 6._o cant._n 8._o 6._o itself_o be_v of_o sufficient_a force_n to_o pull_v we_o asunder_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o charity_n in_o
innumerable_a multitude_n be_v knit_v together_o if_o charity_n be_v want_v and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o heartburning_n and_o contention_n be_v admit_v and_o as_o without_o charity_n there_o can_v be_v no_o communion_n between_o man_n and_o man_n so_o neither_o between_o man_n and_o god_n which_o principal_o consist_v in_o fruition_n and_o fruition_n in_o love_n see_v we_o can_v love_v god_n unless_o we_o also_o love_v one_o another_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n we_o can_v without_o it_o have_v any_o assurance_n that_o 20._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 20._o we_o belong_v to_o god_n or_o that_o we_o be_v his_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n yea_o rather_o we_o may_v conclude_v that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n see_v the_o apostle_n john_n make_v the_o have_v or_o not_o have_v of_o charity_n a_o prime_a mark_n 10._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 10._o of_o difference_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v discern_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o again_o all_o our_o other_o grace_n and_o gift_n though_o they_o make_v never_o so_o glorious_a a_o show_n yet_o if_o charity_n be_v want_v be_v all_o of_o no_o value_n if_o we_o can_v speak_v 3._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 1_o 2_o 3._o with_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n and_o have_v not_o charity_n we_o shall_v become_v as_o sound_a brass_n or_o a_o tinkle_a cymbal_n if_o we_o have_v the_o gift_n of_o prophecy_n and_o understand_v all_o mystery_n and_o all_o knowledge_n yea_o if_o we_o have_v all_o faith_n namely_o of_o work_a miracle_n and_o can_v remove_v mountain_n and_o have_v not_o charity_n we_o be_v nothing_o and_o though_o we_o can_v bestow_v all_o our_o good_n to_o feed_v the_o poor_a and_o can_v give_v our_o body_n to_o be_v burn_v and_o have_v not_o charity_n it_o will_v profit_v we_o nothing_o furthermore_o where_o there_o be_v not_o charity_n there_o faith_n also_o be_v want_v or_o in_o stead_n of_o it_o a_o dead_a faith_n which_o have_v no_o operation_n for_o faith_n work_v by_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o love_n and_o if_o we_o have_v a_o live_a faith_n the_o apostle_n james_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o 18._o jam._n 2._o 18._o may_v show_v it_o by_o our_o work_n among_o which_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n have_v a_o chief_a place_n whereas_o if_o these_o be_v want_v our_o faith_n be_v as_o he_o compare_v it_o like_o a_o body_n without_o breath_n and_o no_o better_a than_o a_o stink_a carcase_n last_o verse_n the_o last_o in_o god_n estimate_n final_o charity_n be_v most_o necessary_a if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o attain_v to_o eternal_a salvation_n or_o to_o escape_v hellish_a destruction_n see_v the_o sentence_n of_o life_n or_o death_n shall_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n be_v pronounce_v 41._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 41._o according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o charity_n either_o perform_v or_o neglect_v by_o we_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a outward_a evidence_n whereby_o our_o inward_a grace_n of_o faith_n apprehend_v christ_n unto_o salvation_n may_v to_o the_o justify_n of_o god_n righteous_a judgement_n be_v unto_o all_o demonstrate_v and_o declare_v cap._n xi_o contain_v in_o it_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o general_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n we_o have_v more_o large_o entreat_v of_o charity_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n as_o those_o general_a virtue_n and_o duty_n which_o comprise_v in_o they_o the_o whole_a sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n because_o we_o will_v more_o brief_o touch_v the_o particular_a duty_n which_o under_o they_o be_v contain_v refer_v the_o reader_n unto_o such_o catechism_n and_o common_a place_n of_o divinity_n as_o handle_v they_o more_o full_o and_o perfect_o especial_o to_o those_o exact_a table_n upon_o the_o commandment_n late_o publish_v by_o the_o right_n reverend_a and_o my_o most_o honour_a and_o dear_a brother_n from_o who_o full_a and_o live_a fountain_n i_o have_v in_o a_o great_a part_n derive_v these_o stream_n not_o that_o i_o take_v any_o pleasure_n in_o do_v that_o again_o which_o be_v much_o better_o do_v before_o but_o because_o this_o treatise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n shall_v have_v be_v maim_v if_o i_o have_v not_o in_o some_o manner_n handle_v the_o main_a part_n and_o principal_a duty_n require_v unto_o it_o and_o i_o can_v add_v no_o more_o unto_o that_o exact_a abstract_n in_o so_o short_a a_o discourse_n then_o light_a unto_o the_o sun_n by_o set_v up_o a_o dim_a shine_a candle_n nor_o alter_v the_o method_n and_o manner_n of_o it_o unless_o i_o can_v have_v be_v content_a for_o variety_n sake_n to_o have_v make_v it_o worse_o and_o to_o go_v out_o of_o the_o right_a way_n because_o i_o will_v not_o travail_v in_o the_o beat_a path_n the_o duty_n and_o virtue_n then_o require_v and_o the_o vice_n and_o sin_n forbid_v in_o the_o second_o table_n be_v either_o peculiar_a to_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o five_o commandment_n or_o common_a to_o all_o in_o the_o five_o other_o the_o duty_n and_o virtue_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o superior_n and_o inferior_n or_o peculiar_a to_o the_o diverse_a sort_n of_o they_o the_o general_a duty_n belong_v to_o all_o superior_n be_v first_o to_o approve_v themselves_o worthy_a of_o honour_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o own_o virtue_n and_o good_a part_n &_o also_o in_o their_o carriage_n towards_o their_o inferior_n and_o as_o they_o desire_v the_o honour_n of_o parent_n so_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n which_o belong_v unto_o they_o second_o to_o behave_v themselves_o moderate_o 7._o deut_n 17._o 20._o job_n 29_o 8._o 1_o pet._n 3._o 7._o modest_o and_o grave_o towards_o their_o inferior_n and_o not_o with_o proud_a insolency_n and_o vain_a lightness_n three_o to_o go_v before_o they_o according_a to_o knowledge_n and_o to_o shine_v unto_o they_o in_o a_o good_a example_n and_o the_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o duty_n common_a to_o all_o inferior_n be_v both_o 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this_o real_a reverence_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o excellency_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o the_o special_a duty_n respect_v the_o diverse_a sort_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n for_o man_n be_v superior_a unto_o other_o either_o in_o excellency_n only_o or_o in_o authority_n also_o and_o government_n in_o excellency_n as_o first_o those_o who_o be_v endue_v with_o better_a gift_n whether_o inward_a or_o outward_a inward_a as_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o mind_n to_o wit_n virtue_n wisdom_n learning_n art_n and_o science_n who_o duty_n be_v that_o acknowledge_v they_o as_o talent_n lend_v unto_o they_o by_o god_n of_o which_o 10._o mat._n 25._o 14._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o they_o must_v give_v a_o account_n they_o be_v not_o puff_v up_o in_o pride_n because_o they_o excel_v other_o but_o rather_o be_v the_o more_o humble_a in_o respect_n of_o that_o straight_a reckon_n which_o shall_v be_v require_v of_o they_o and_o 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the_o fountain_n with_o unbelief_n it_o be_v not_o our_o unworthiness_n can_v keep_v they_o from_o us._n final_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v daily_a and_o continual_o assault_v we_o and_o the_o chief_a mean_n to_o repel_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o their_o tentation_n be_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n which_o in_o it_o 16._o eph._n 6._o 16._o self_n be_v not_o so_o impenetrable_a and_o of_o high_a proof_n be_v it_o not_o strengthen_v and_o make_v effectual_a to_o preserve_v we_o by_o christ_n mediation_n but_o that_o it_o be_v often_o 32._o luk._n 22._o 32._o much_o batter_v and_o bruise_v in_o the_o conflict_n of_o tentation_n and_o therefore_o see_v their_o malice_n never_o cease_v which_o make_v this_o shield_n of_o faith_n always_o necessary_a and_o their_o daily_a assault_n do_v cause_n it_o to_o be_v of_o daily_a use_n it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o let_v no_o day_n pass_v without_o reviue_v and_o renew_v it_o that_o we_o may_v by_o such_o mean_n as_o god_n 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cease_v to_o be_v gracious_a unto_o we_o when_o as_o by_o christ_n be_v reconcile_v we_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o he_o with_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o hearty_a affection_n second_o on_o god_n inestimable_a and_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o be_v far_o above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o therefore_o may_v assure_v we_o that_o they_o will_v be_v much_o more_o powerful_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o save_v we_o than_o our_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o innumerable_a and_o grievous_a can_v be_v to_o condemn_v us._n three_o on_o god_n truth_n which_o will_v never_o fail_v in_o any_o of_o his_o promise_n and_o omnipotent_a power_n and_o wisdom_n whereby_o he_o be_v infinite_o able_a to_o accomplish_v they_o four_o on_o the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o christ_n obedience_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o all_o our_o debt_n and_o satisfy_v of_o god_n justice_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o make_v they_o our_o own_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n five_o on_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v free_a and_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n upon_o no_o condition_n of_o work_n or_o worthiness_n but_o only_o of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n six_o on_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a exclude_v none_o though_o never_o so_o sinful_a and_o unworthy_a if_o they_o will_v thankful_o receive_v they_o as_o they_o be_v free_o offer_v and_o apply_v they_o to_o themselves_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n seventh_o we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o sacrament_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n whereby_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o as_o it_o be_v into_o our_o hand_n christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o of_o his_o most_o infallible_a oath_n whereby_o he_o have_v confirm_v his_o promise_n unto_o we_o as_o also_o of_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v inward_o seal_v unto_o we_o our_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n eight_o on_o the_o manifold_a example_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n extend_v to_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o that_o he_o be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n be_v as_o ready_a to_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o they_o if_o we_o do_v not_o reject_v they_o through_o unbelief_n nine_o on_o the_o manifold_a experience_n which_o we_o have_v have_v of_o they_o towards_o ourselves_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a benefit_n and_o that_o be_v unchangeable_a in_o his_o nature_n and_o gift_n he_o be_v still_o ready_a to_o be_v alike_o good_a and_o gracious_a if_o by_o faith_n we_o will_v rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o he_o neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o know_v and_o habitual_o believe_v that_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o many_o and_o singular_a privilege_n as_o his_o son_n to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n his_o word_n sacrament_n and_o holy_a spirit_n by_o which_o he_o have_v effectual_o call_v we_o to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o participation_n of_o this_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n justification_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n and_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v not_o only_a child_n of_o god_n but_o also_o heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n assurance_n of_o continual_a preservation_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o salvation_n and_o glorification_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v but_o we_o must_v actual_o exercise_v our_o faith_n by_o allot_v some_o part_n of_o the_o day_n to_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n of_o these_o privilege_n as_o what_o a_o bless_a thing_n it_o be_v to_o be_v save_v by_o christ_n and_o deliver_v out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o live_v and_o die_v in_o the_o state_n of_o salvation_n what_o a_o singular_a benefit_n it_o be_v to_o have_v all_o our_o sin_n pardon_v and_o our_o debt_n cancel_v so_o that_o we_o need_v not_o fear_v at_o any_o time_n to_o be_v call_v to_o judgement_n and_o to_o give_v up_o our_o account_n see_v christ_n have_v satisfy_v for_o all_o and_o make_v our_o reckon_n even_o for_o we_o what_o a_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o favour_n continual_o shine_v upon_o we_o and_o warm_v our_o heart_n with_o joy_n and_o gladness_n what_o a_o inestimable_a privilege_n it_o be_v to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n apparent_a to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n which_o consideration_n if_o we_o serious_o think_v on_o they_o will_v be_v singular_a mean_n to_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o god_n love_n to_o ravish_v they_o with_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o to_o make_v they_o cheerful_a in_o god_n service_n throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n yea_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o the_o long_a
life_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o mean_n consist_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o diverse_a action_n and_o unto_o these_o meditation_n we_o be_v for_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n to_o add_v diverse_a action_n as_o first_o we_o must_v daily_o renew_v our_o promise_n unto_o god_n make_v in_o baptism_n and_o bewail_v our_o manifold_a frailty_n and_o imperfection_n whereby_o we_o have_v often_o fail_v herein_o we_o be_v to_o resolve_v and_o promise_n that_o if_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o we_o and_o pass_v by_o our_o former_a infirmity_n we_o will_v with_o more_o entire_a affection_n renounce_v sin_n satan_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o worship_n &_o service_n and_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n second_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o heart_n more_o and_o more_o inflame_v with_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o absolute_a perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o shine_v in_o his_o unspeakable_a and_o innumerable_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o which_o love_n towards_o god_n will_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v it_o be_v but_o a_o drop_n that_o distil_v from_o this_o fountain_n and_o but_o a_o spark_n that_o arise_v from_o this_o infinite_a flame_n three_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o religious_a duty_n as_o prayer_n meditation_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a which_o will_v increase_v our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n and_o final_o we_o must_v resolve_v to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o do_v daily_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o god_n sake_n whereby_o our_o faith_n will_v get_v daily_o new_a assurance_n that_o see_v we_o be_v willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n he_o will_v be_v no_o less_o willing_a to_o glorify_v we_o before_o his_o 30._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n in_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n for_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n be_v the_o fruit_n which_o spring_n from_o the_o root_n of_o faith_n the_o flame_n and_o heat_n which_o proceed_v from_o this_o fire_n the_o very_a breath_n whereby_o it_o live_v and_o the_o action_n and_o motion_n wherein_o it_o be_v exercise_v and_o therefore_o if_o it_o bring_v not_o forth_o these_o fruit_n it_o be_v but_o a_o barren_a tree_n and_o dead_a stock_n a_o useless_a fire_n which_o be_v cover_v give_v no_o light_n or_o heat_n a_o dead_a carcase_n without_o breath_n a_o idle_a habit_n without_o virtue_n or_o vigour_n and_o for_o want_v of_o exercise_n languish_v and_o decay_v daily_o in_o strength_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o the_o strength_n thereof_o be_v use_v and_o seasonable_o employ_v in_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n it_o will_v like_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o body_n be_v confirm_v and_o redouble_v by_o this_o daily_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o persuade_v unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o faith_n let_v we_o consider_v more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o will_v thereby_o accrue_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o we_o shall_v live_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v assure_v title_n and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o promise_n without_o any_o intercession_n or_o intermission_n of_o our_o comfort_n and_o hope_n see_v god_n require_v of_o we_o no_o other_o condition_n second_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o live_v the_o life_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n 4._o hab_z 2._o 4._o mat._n 4._o 4._o which_o be_v principal_o sustain_v by_o god_n and_o hold_v dependency_n not_o on_o earthly_a thing_n but_o chief_o on_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n which_o can_v never_o fail_v and_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n subiect_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o regiment_n and_o government_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o live_v yet_o not_o i_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o the_o life_n which_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o 20._o gal._n 2._o 20._o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o which_o life_n of_o grace_n certain_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n three_o hereof_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n shall_v be_v voluntary_o subject_v to_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o be_v daily_o in_o covenant_n with_o god_n we_o shall_v by_o virtue_n of_o his_o spirit_n assist_v we_o keep_v all_o our_o faculty_n and_o function_n sense_n and_o action_n in_o covenant_n with_o 1._o job_n 31._o 1._o we_o that_o they_o shall_v in_o all_o thing_n obey_v he_o and_o do_v nothing_o which_o be_v displease_v unto_o he_o four_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n daily_o we_o shall_v with_o it_o renew_v all_o the_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n which_o issue_n from_o it_o and_o depend_v upon_o it_o and_o by_o water_v the_o root_n give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n unto_o all_o the_o branch_n and_o fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o we_o shall_v spend_v all_o our_o labour_n in_o vain_a if_o neglect_v faith_n we_o use_v all_o diligence_n and_o endeavour_n to_o increase_v in_o love_n patience_n hope_v or_o any_o other_o grace_n or_o to_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o they_o in_o a_o christian_a conversation_n and_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n like_o those_o who_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o water_v the_o bough_n and_o branch_n of_o a_o tree_n and_o never_o take_v care_n to_o water_v the_o root_n more_o especial_o if_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o faith_n we_o shall_v hereby_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n for_o when_o we_o firm_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o our_o use_n the_o power_n wisdom_n goodness_n promise_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o with_o strong_a embracement_n unite_v they_o unto_o we_o we_o may_v easy_o with_o all_o safety_n and_o security_n rest_n and_o rely_v upon_o they_o we_o shall_v hereby_o also_o strengthen_v our_o hope_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o expectation_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v and_o according_a as_o our_o faith_n be_v strong_a or_o weak_a in_o apprehension_n of_o the_o promise_n so_o also_o be_v our_o hope_n which_o wait_v for_o their_o fruition_n we_o shall_v increase_v by_o it_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n for_o the_o more_o and_o often_o we_o apprehend_v the_o divine_a fire_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o the_o more_o our_o cold_a heart_n be_v thereby_o inflame_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o it_o so_o that_o we_o return_v unto_o he_o love_n for_o love_n and_o our_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n there_o be_v no_o strong_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o in_o all_o thing_n earnest_a to_o glorify_v he_o then_o to_o be_v full_o assure_v that_o he_o will_v glorify_v us._n it_o will_v work_v in_o we_o and_o daily_o renew_v our_o patience_n when_o as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o assurance_n that_o all_o our_o affliction_n be_v the_o chastizement_n of_o a_o love_a father_n and_o not_o the_o punishment_n of_o a_o severe_a judge_n that_o they_o be_v stint_v and_o measure_v out_o unto_o we_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o quantity_n and_o continuance_n by_o a_o most_o wise_a providence_n which_o will_v not_o let_v they_o exceed_v either_o our_o strength_n or_o necessity_n that_o they_o be_v inflict_v out_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o be_v sign_n not_o of_o our_o rejection_n but_o adoption_n and_o salvation_n that_o they_o shall_v 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o have_v a_o good_a issue_n and_o work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o our_o eternal_a glory_n it_o will_v increase_v our_o peace_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o our_o assurance_n be_v daily_o renew_v of_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o victory_n over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n of_o our_o safety_n under_o his_o protection_n and_o that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v his_o love_n from_o us._n it_o will_v daily_o replenish_v our_o
heart_n with_o renew_a joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o after_o that_o they_o be_v exhaust_v with_o our_o infirmity_n and_o misery_n renew_a faith_n will_v like_v afresh_o 11._o rom._n 14._o 17._o heb._n 12._o 11._o hand_n draw_v new_a supply_n from_o god_n the_o fountain_n of_o our_o joy_n until_o they_o be_v replenish_v and_o overflow_v yea_o it_o will_v make_v our_o joy_n not_o like_o that_o of_o worldling_n in_o the_o fact_n and_o not_o in_o the_o heart_n momentany_a and_o mutable_a like_o the_o crack_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n whilst_o the_o brushie_a fuel_n of_o prosperity_n feed_v it_o but_o constant_a and_o permanent_a even_o in_o affliction_n and_o 22._o rom._n 5._o 3._o john_n 16._o 22._o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v it_o from_o us._n it_o will_v fill_v our_o heart_n daily_o with_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o as_o be_v daily_o renew_v it_o do_v afresh_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o that_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n do_v belong_v unto_o we_o which_o either_o respect_n this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 5_o of_o diverse_a other_o benefit_n which_o follow_v the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n five_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v the_o most_o effectual_a mean_n of_o our_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o what_o can_v be_v so_o powerful_a a_o argument_n to_o make_v we_o mourn_v for_o our_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n as_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n to_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v pierce_v and_o through_o the_o wound_n in_o his_o side_n to_o see_v his_o heart_n so_o replenish_v with_o divine_a love_n and_o as_o it_o be_v supply_v the_o place_n of_o that_o blood_n and_o water_n that_o issue_v out_o of_o it_o and_o what_o can_v make_v we_o more_o hate_n sin_n or_o to_o resolve_v to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a and_o righteous_a duty_n then_o believe_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v so_o infinite_o just_a and_o abhor_v sin_n with_o such_o implacable_a hatred_n that_o he_o spare_v not_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o most_o dear_o belove_a son_n but_o when_o he_o bear_v our_o sin_n cause_v he_o to_o bear_v also_o our_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n wound_v he_o for_o our_o transgression_n and_o bruise_v he_o with_o the_o pain_n of_o death_n and_o fearful_a burden_n of_o his_o wrath_n for_o our_o iniquity_n to_o believe_v also_o that_o he_o be_v towards_o we_o so_o infinite_o merciful_a that_o he_o give_v his_o son_n to_o we_o and_o for_o we_o to_o suffer_v all_o these_o torment_n for_o a_o time_n that_o we_o may_v not_o suffer_v they_o for_o ever_o that_o he_o wound_v he_o for_o our_o transgression_n that_o we_o may_v be_v heal_v by_o his_o hurt_n cleanse_v and_o purify_v from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n with_o the_o stream_n of_o his_o blood_n acquit_v by_o his_o condemnation_n and_o reviue_v by_o his_o death_n for_o who_o be_v so_o audacious_o desperate_a as_o to_o dare_v by_o voluntary_a sin_v provoke_v such_o a_o justice_n who_o be_v so_o hard-hearted_a and_o ungrateful_a as_o will_v be_v entice_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n to_o neglect_v in_o any_o thing_n to_o please_v so_o infinite_a a_o goodness_n so_o what_o can_v more_o powerful_o move_v we_o to_o flee_v all_o sin_n and_o to_o practice_v with_o all_o diligence_n all_o christian_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n then_o by_o faith_n not_o only_o to_o enjoy_v god_n present_a blessing_n in_o their_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n but_o as_o earnest_a penny_n and_o first_o fruit_n pledge_n and_o pawn_n of_o heavenly_a and_o eternal_a reward_n wherewith_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n have_v promise_v to_o crown_v all_o our_o labour_n and_o celantiam_fw-la illi_fw-la terrena_fw-la sapiunt_fw-la qui_fw-la coelestia_fw-la promissa_fw-la non_fw-la habent_fw-la illi_fw-la brevi_fw-la huic_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la se_fw-la totos_fw-la implicent_fw-la qui_fw-la 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assure_v of_o god_n grace_n and_o favour_n and_o feel_v and_o discern_v the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o his_o love_a countenance_n shine_v upon_o we_o and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n how_o we_o may_v withstand_v tentation_n and_o get_v mastery_n over_o our_o strong_a corruption_n and_o how_o we_o may_v daily_o be_v more_o renew_v and_o strengthen_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n that_o we_o may_v increase_v in_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n our_o mind_n must_v chief_o be_v take_v up_o and_o when_o we_o exercise_v they_o about_o earthly_a thing_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n it_o must_v be_v as_o upon_o mean_n which_o tend_v to_o these_o end_n and_o like_o bird_n we_o must_v use_v the_o earth_n as_o a_o help_n to_o raise_v up_o ourselves_o and_o to_o gather_v wing_n that_o we_o may_v soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o we_o perform_v the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n as_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n which_o he_o have_v require_v at_o our_o hand_n with_o prayer_n for_o good_a success_n and_o thanksgiving_n when_o by_o god_n blessing_n we_o have_v obtain_v it_o and_o when_o we_o use_v they_o as_o mean_n to_o further_a our_o main_a end_n namely_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o like_a care_n and_o endeavour_n we_o must_v daily_o use_v in_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o speech_n either_o by_o seasonable_a silence_n when_o wisdom_n discretion_n and_o gravity_n require_v it_o of_o which_o the_o general_a rule_n be_v that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o forbear_v and_o say_v nothing_o then_o to_o vent_v that_o which_o be_v 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be_v prayer_n whereby_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n with_o more_o fervency_n than_o prolixity_n we_o do_v in_o some_o short_a manner_n render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o quiet_a rest_n whereby_o our_o body_n be_v refresh_v for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n of_o the_o night_n both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n especial_o from_o sinful_a dream_n and_o the_o tentation_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n who_o will_v easy_o have_v overcome_v and_o utter_o destroy_v we_o have_v not_o god_n watch_v over_o and_o defend_v we_o by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n for_o let_v we_o again_o enjoy_v the_o light_n and_o grant_v we_o another_o day_n wherein_o we_o may_v do_v he_o further_o service_n and_o so_o make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a unto_o which_o with_o like_a brevity_n we_o be_v to_o adjoine_v the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n especial_o of_o that_o night_n if_o any_o such_o come_v to_o our_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o they_o our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o these_o favour_n and_o testimony_n of_o god_n love_n desire_v the_o pardon_n of_o they_o and_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o they_o and_o final_o we_o be_v to_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o providence_n commend_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o his_o protection_n and_o direction_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o all_o the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o word_n of_o our_o mouth_n and_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n may_v the_o day_n follow_v and_o for_o ever_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v so_o illighten_v rule_n and_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o follow_a meditation_n that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o to_o our_o own_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o morning_n meditation_n and_o so_o we_o must_v from_o prayer_n proceed_v to_o meditation_n the_o which_o may_v be_v long_o or_o short_a according_a to_o our_o opportunity_n occasion_n and_o leisure_n and_o the_o measure_n and_o fervency_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n in_o which_o our_o main_a scope_n must_v be_v to_o glorify_v god_n to_o increase_v our_o communion_n with_o he_o by_o these_o familiar_a conference_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o to_o replenish_v they_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o sweet_a fruition_n of_o god_n and_o token_n of_o his_o love_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v fit_v the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n and_o because_o present_a occasion_n be_v ready_a at_o hand_n and_o not_o only_o more_o familiar_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v remember_v but_o fit_a to_o affect_v our_o heart_n which_o be_v more_o apprehensive_a of_o present_a then_o past_a benefit_n we_o be_v to_o make_v use_n of_o such_o by_o meditate_v on_o they_o but_o yet_o principal_o we_o must_v begin_v with_o the_o fountain_n and_o raise_v our_o thought_n from_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v god_n infinite_a love_n testify_v chief_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o attain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n for_o who_o sake_n he_o have_v free_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o together_o with_o he_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a to_o life_n and_o godliness_n from_o which_o we_o may_v descend_v to_o the_o particular_a testimony_n of_o god_n love_v late_o receive_v as_o that_o he_o have_v by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n watch_v over_o we_o the_o night_n past_a preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o otherwise_o want_v neither_o will_n nor_o power_n to_o have_v bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n that_o he_o have_v keep_v we_o from_o all_o terror_n of_o the_o night_n with_o which_o other_o have_v be_v affright_v and_o have_v gracious_o preserve_v our_o life_n from_o sudden_a death_n with_o which_o other_o lie_v down_o in_o health_n and_o security_n have_v be_v attach_v before_o the_o morning_n add_v unto_o our_o day_n and_o give_v we_o still_o time_n of_o repentance_n with_o ability_n to_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o be_v instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n after_o which_o meditation_n on_o god_n mercy_n we_o may_v take_v such_o occasion_n as_o be_v present_o offer_v to_o furnish_v our_o mind_n with_o holy_a thought_n and_o to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n good_a affection_n and_o desire_n as_o our_o awakn_n out_o of_o sleep_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o awaken_n out_o of_o the_o sleep_n or_o rather_o 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o quicken_a power_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o our_o regeneration_n and_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o this_o our_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o quicken_a and_o awakn_n by_o continual_a sanctification_n the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o first_o in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n have_v shine_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o before_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n with_o which_o light_n we_o be_v to_o desire_v our_o mind_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v and_o free_v powerful_o and_o effectual_o from_o their_o natural_a ignorance_n without_o which_o spiritual_a illightning_n the_o outward_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o sight_n of_o our_o eye_n will_v bring_v unto_o our_o heart_n no_o sound_a comfort_n second_o of_o the_o light_n of_o glory_n which_o shall_v infinite_o exceed_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o much_o more_o than_o it_o exceed_v a_o glow-worm_n or_o the_o small_a spark_n of_o fire_n for_o if_o every_o one_o of_o the_o innumerable_a number_n of_o the_o glorify_a saint_n shall_v be_v more_o glorious_a than_o the_o sun_n in_o his_o chief_a brightness_n then_o how_o infinite_a be_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o now_o unaccessable_a light_n which_o we_o shall_v then_o see_v face_n to_o face_n who_o give_v both_o unto_o the_o sun_n and_o they_o their_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n our_o rise_n out_o of_o our_o bed_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o rise_n of_o our_o body_n out_o of_o our_o grave_n when_o as_o at_o the_o last_o day_n by_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o trumpet_n we_o shall_v be_v summon_v before_o god_n tribunal_n seat_n to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o which_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o resolve_v of_o prepare_v ourselves_o daily_a to_o meet_v our_o judge_n because_o the_o time_n be_v uncertain_a when_o he_o will_v call_v we_o to_o judgement_n when_o we_o see_v our_o nakedness_n let_v it_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o cause_v we_o first_o to_o see_v and_o be_v ashamed_a of_o it_o whereas_o when_o we_o be_v cover_v with_o innocency_n and_o have_v the_o image_n of_o god_n shine_v in_o we_o we_o no_o more_o need_v garment_n to_o cover_v we_o than_o the_o sun_n a_o cloud_n and_o let_v this_o make_v we_o to_o long_o after_o the_o garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n with_o which_o when_o we_o be_v perfect_o clothe_v we_o shall_v be_v without_o sin_n or_o shame_n &_o appear_v glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n yea_o let_v we_o earnest_o desire_v to_o put_v on_o christ_n not_o 14._o rom._n 13._o 14._o only_o for_o justification_n but_o also_o for_o sanctification_n whereby_o that_o clothing_n of_o innocency_n before_o the_o fall_n will_v be_v present_o in_o part_n renew_v &_o repair_v till_o at_o last_o it_o come_v to_o more_o perfection_n than_o it_o have_v in_o our_o first_o creation_n when_o we_o put_v on_o our_o apparel_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o they_o be_v first_o give_v we_o to_o cover_v our_o shame_n not_o as_o ornament_n to_o be_v proud_a of_o but_o as_o cover_n to_o hide_v our_o nakedness_n &_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o the_o injury_n of_o the_o weather_n and_o as_o we_o be_v careful_a not_o only_o to_o provide_v fit_a clothes_n for_o those_o end_n but_o also_o to_o put_v they_o on_o and_o apply_v they_o to_o our_o use_n so_o let_v we_o be_v no_o less_o careful_a to_o provide_v fit_a clothing_n for_o our_o soul_n whereby_o their_o spiritual_a deformity_n may_v be_v cover_v and_o they_o beautify_v in_o the_o eye_n
with_o worldly_a encumbrance_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o in_o the_o morning_n we_o keep_v no_o watch_n over_o ourselves_o but_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o take_v their_o liberty_n and_o to_o give_v entertainment_n unto_o wicked_a and_o worldly_a thought_n and_o the_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a lust_n of_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n they_o will_v so_o whole_o seize_v upon_o they_o &_o hold_v their_o possession_n that_o we_o shall_v hardly_o admit_v or_o at_o least_o retain_v any_o good_a meditation_n the_o whole_a day_n follow_v &_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o prayer_n or_o other_o religious_a duty_n we_o shall_v be_v so_o distract_v with_o worldly_a cogitation_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n that_o they_o will_v become_v cold_a and_o formal_a and_o quite_o without_o any_o vigour_n and_o efficacy_n cap._n xiii_o of_o prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n how_o profitable_a it_o be_v and_o necessary_a and_o of_o our_o preparation_n unto_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o prayer_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o duty_n of_o meditation_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v every_o morning_n the_o next_o religious_a duty_n which_o be_v in_o the_o morning_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o be_v that_o we_o pour_v out_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a &_o effectual_a prayer_n which_o be_v a_o duty_n above_o all_o other_o to_o be_v daily_o put_v in_o practice_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o god_n service_n whereby_o he_o will_v be_v honour_v of_o we_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v put_v for_o the_o whole_a worship_n of_o god_n it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o by_o special_a 17._o special_a hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o psal_n 50._o 14_o 15._o matth._n 7._o 7._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o commandment_n in_o many_o place_n unto_o which_o god_n have_v encourage_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n by_o many_o sweet_a 24._o sweet_a joh._n 16._o 23._o psal_n 145._o 18._o esa_fw-la 65._o 24._o and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n it_o be_v the_o badge_n of_o true_a religion_n and_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o of_o a_o utter_a atheist_n and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n describe_v such_o a_o one_o set_v he_o forth_o by_o these_o two_o property_n that_o he_o 23._o psal_n 14._o 1_o 4._o and_o 53._o 4._o psal_n 50._o 23._o have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n and_o he_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o excellent_a see_v thereby_o we_o glorify_v god_n and_o he_o also_o glorifi_v we_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n yea_o wretched_a sinner_n this_o high_a and_o honourable_a privilege_n to_o have_v free_a access_n unto_o he_o and_o to_o have_v the_o ear_n of_o our_o great_a king_n and_o sovereign_a that_o we_o may_v make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o undoubted_a hope_n to_o have_v they_o hear_v and_o grant_v it_o be_v most_o profitable_a also_o unto_o we_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o attain_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o need_v and_o be_v free_v from_o all_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o fear_v and_o the_o key_n whereby_o we_o open_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o god_n grace_n and_o rich_a gift_n and_o 14._o 1._o job_n 5._o 14._o out_o of_o it_o furnish_v ourselves_o with_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v needful_a for_o us._n it_o be_v most_o effectual_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o the_o good_a 15._o jam._n 5._o 16_o 17_o 18._o exod._n 32._o 10._o josh_n 10._o 15._o thing_n which_o we_o desire_v as_o we_o see_v in_o innumerable_a place_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n when_o as_o we_o have_v experience_n that_o he_o hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n and_o for_o the_o inflame_a of_o our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n when_o we_o taste_v of_o his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v it_o increase_v our_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n and_o bring_v we_o into_o familiar_a acquaintance_n with_o he_o it_o make_v our_o mind_n to_o soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o be_v on_o earth_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n it_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n see_v the_o same_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n seal_v also_o unto_o 26._o rom_n 8._o 15_o 26._o we_o our_o adoption_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o necessary_a 4._o jer._n 10._o 25._o gen._n 32._o 25_o 26._o hos_fw-la 12._o 4._o if_o either_o we_o will_v avoid_v god_n curse_n or_o will_v with_o jacob_n so_o wrestle_v with_o he_o as_o we_o mean_v to_o prevail_v and_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n that_o if_o we_o neglect_v it_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a evidence_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v cast_v off_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n as_o eliphaz_n reason_v against_o job_n and_o that_o we_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o all_o save_a grace_n 10._o zach._n 12._o 10._o see_v the_o same_o spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n §._o sect._n 2_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o leisure_n to_o pray_v neither_o let_v any_o man_n pretend_v his_o small_a leisure_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o weighty_a business_n and_o manifold_a employment_n as_o a_o excuse_n to_o warrant_v he_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o a_o duty_n so_o high_a and_o holy_a so_o excellent_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a unless_o he_o will_v say_v that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o be_v save_v to_o glorify_v god_n or_o enrich_v himself_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n or_o to_o get_v the_o evidence_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n and_o happiness_n into_o his_o own_o keep_n and_o that_o he_o be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o worldly_a employment_n that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o seek_v any_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n to_o avoid_v his_o curse_n or_o obtain_v his_o blessing_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n or_o escape_v hell_n for_o shame_v therefore_o let_v we_o cast_v away_o these_o no_o less_o profane_a than_o frivolous_a excuse_n and_o to_o this_o end_n further_o consider_v that_o the_o great_a and_o more_o important_a our_o business_n be_v the_o more_o need_n we_o have_v to_o implore_v by_o hearty_a prayer_n the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n before_o we_o undertake_v they_o without_o which_o all_o our_o policy_n labour_n and_o endeavour_n will_v be_v spend_v in_o vain_a either_o because_o we_o shall_v not_o achieve_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o attempt_v or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o in_o god_n just_a judgement_n it_o shall_v become_v unto_o we_o a_o curse_n rather_o than_o a_o blessing_n consider_v further_o how_o much_o time_n thou_o daily_o spend_v in_o do_v nothing_o or_o that_o which_o be_v ill_a and_o worse_o than_o nothing_o how_o much_o time_n in_o needless_a curiosity_n about_o thy_o body_n in_o dress_v and_o feed_v it_o and_o in_o vain_a discourse_n about_o thing_n that_o profit_v not_o yea_o corrupt_v rather_o than_o edify_v thou_o how_o much_o in_o unlawful_a or_o superfluous_a sport_n and_o recreation_n in_o card_v dice_a mask_a revel_a hunt_a hawk_v behold_v vain_a sight_n and_o wanton_a interlude_n and_o blush_v for_o shame_n that_o thou_o can_v find_v time_n enough_o in_o thy_o great_a employment_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o thy_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o only_o want_v leisure_n to_o serve_v thy_o god_n and_o save_v thy_o own_o soul_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o unwearied_a watchfulness_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n in_o attend_v upon_o this_o duty_n that_o they_o may_v frequent_o and_o fervent_o perform_v it_o day_n and_o night_n and_o set_v before_o we_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o spend_v morning_n and_o evening_n yea_o whole_a night_n in_o pray_v for_o us._n which_o if_o we_o neglect_v to_o do_v for_o ourselves_o what_o do_v we_o but_o disclaim_v that_o holy_a communion_n and_o show_v plain_o that_o we_o be_v not_o in_o that_o number_n what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o debar_v ourselves_o of_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o intercession_n when_o as_o we_o take_v no_o care_n by_o our_o prayer_n to_o have_v it_o apply_v unto_o we_o neither_o let_v any_o say_v that_o his_o purpose_n be_v not_o to_o neglect_v this_o duty_n altogether_o but_o though_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o pray_v every_o day_n yet_o he_o will_v find_v some_o time_n for_o it_o though_o not_o every_o morning_n
5_o 6_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14_o 15._o drive_v with_o the_o wind_n and_o toss_v to_o and_o fro_o neither_o let_v that_o man_n think_v that_o he_o shall_v receive_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v this_o our_o faith_n when_o we_o come_v to_o pray_v be_v utter_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n and_o cast_v away_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n to_o ground_v our_o faith_n whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n his_o infinite_a mercy_n love_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o &_o the_o perfect_a merit_n &_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n neither_o must_v we_o look_v to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o other_o grace_n necessary_o require_v in_o those_o that_o pray_v with_o hope_n to_o be_v hear_v but_o to_o their_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n nor_o upon_o faith_n itself_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o excellency_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o as_o think_v thereby_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n upon_o which_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v and_o the_o alone_a instrument_n whereby_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v apply_v unto_o us._n but_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o faith_n we_o have_v speak_v before_o and_o therefore_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o humility_n and_o with_o reverence_n and_o fervency_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o heart_n there_o be_v diverse_a thing_n require_v first_o humility_z whereby_o we_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n unfeigned_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o tread_v upon_o the_o earth_n or_o to_o look_v up_o unto_o heaven_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o god_n glorious_a presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o reject_v all_o pharisaical_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n we_o be_v to_o confess_v with_o abraham_n that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n with_o jacob_n that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n 15._o gen._n 18._o 27._o &_o 32_o 10._o psal_n 22_o 6._o esa_n 6._o 22._o luk_n 15._o 21._o luk._n 18._o 13._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 15._o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n with_o esay_n that_o we_o be_v man_n of_o pollute_a lip_n with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v god_n child_n with_o the_o publican_n that_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n yea_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o of_o all_o sinner_n we_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o this_o humility_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v receive_v into_o grace_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v all_o our_o petition_n for_o he_o will_v look_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n 17._o esa_n 66._o 2._o psal_n 34._o 18._o esa_n 57_o 15._o psal_n 51._o 17._o psal_n 9_o 12._o &_o 10._o 17._o he_o be_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v dwell_v with_o he_o with_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o delight_v he_o be_v make_v propitious_a and_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o hear_v his_o suit_n for_o he_o forget_v not_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o humble_a but_o he_o hear_v their_o prayer_n and_o will_v prepare_v their_o heart_n and_o will_v cause_v his_o ear_n to_o hear_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o heart_n be_v reverence_n unto_o which_o david_n exhort_v serve_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n 11_o psal_n 2._o 11_o and_o rejoice_v with_o tremble_v and_o perform_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n in_o 7._o psal_n 5_o 7._o thy_o fear_n say_v he_o will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n the_o which_o reverence_n may_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v who_o be_v present_a with_o we_o see_v all_o our_o action_n and_o how_o we_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o his_o service_n and_o be_v infinite_a both_o in_o justice_n and_o power_n to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a and_o abuse_v his_o holy_a ordinance_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o a_o formal_a cold_a and_o careless_a service_n and_o also_o in_o mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n if_o we_o worship_v he_o aright_o and_o second_o if_o we_o consider_v withal_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n unto_o who_o notwithstanding_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a grace_n and_o mercy_n vouchsafe_v this_o high_a honour_n and_o inestimable_a prerogative_n to_o come_v into_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o to_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v fervency_n of_o affection_n and_o zealous_a devotion_n whereby_o we_o do_v with_o all_o earnestness_n desire_v to_o have_v all_o our_o sin_n pardon_v &_o our_o want_n supply_v &_o with_o all_o hearty_a cheerfulness_n without_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n coldness_n and_o weariness_n continue_v in_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o come_v unto_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o want_n which_o infer_v a_o urgent_a necessity_n to_o have_v they_o pardon_v and_o these_o supply_v and_o by_o consider_v the_o excellency_n necessity_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o action_n and_o the_o fruit_n that_o come_v of_o it_o which_o be_v far_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n cap._n xv._o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o prayer_n and_o of_o their_o quantity_n and_o quality_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o our_o gesture_n and_o voice_n in_o prayer_n and_o these_o be_v the_o essential_a duty_n belong_v unto_o prayer_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v other_o which_z be_v circumstantial_a and_o 40._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 40._o accidental_a of_o which_o there_o can_v for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v give_v any_o general_a and_o certain_a rule_n but_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o order_n after_o a_o decent_a &_o comely_a manner_n and_o so_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_a and_o convenient_a for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n and_o the_o further_a of_o those_o internal_a duty_n before_o speak_v of_o which_o be_v essential_a and_o always_o necessary_a the_o first_o be_v the_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v such_o as_o may_v further_o our_o inward_a humility_n reverence_n and_o fervency_n of_o devotion_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n in_o former_a time_n &_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o country_n where_o we_o live_v use_v those_o gesture_n which_o be_v use_v in_o they_o to_o express_v external_a worship_n humility_n and_o reverence_n as_o among_o we_o stand_v kneeling_z uncover_v of_o the_o head_n lift_v up_o of_o the_o eye_n and_o hand_n and_o in_o extraordinary_a and_o great_a humiliation_n prostrate_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o ground_n cast_v down_o our_o eye_n as_o be_v ashamed_a to_o look_v towards_o heaven_n and_o knock_v of_o the_o breast_n as_o bewail_v the_o sinful_a corruption_n therein_o contain_v in_o all_o which_o our_o chief_a endeavour_n must_v be_v that_o the_o inward_a affection_n and_o disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n do_v answer_n unto_o the_o outward_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n without_o which_o they_o be_v but_o hypocritical_a show_n the_o second_o be_v the_o voice_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o prayer_n so_o often_o as_o convenient_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 14_o 15._o &_o 71._o 23_o 24._o &_o 119._o 171._o hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o we_o may_v see_v it_o be_v one_o special_a end_n for_o which_o god_n have_v give_v it_o unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v by_o it_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o prayer_n and_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n not_o that_o he_o himself_o need_v it_o for_o he_o search_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n but_o for_o the_o example_n and_o edification_n of_o other_o as_o in_o public_a prayer_n and_o for_o the_o intention_n of_o our_o own_o affection_n the_o attention_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n in_o our_o private_a prayer_n which_o notwithstanding_o must_v be_v do_v with_o this_o caution_n that_o see_v private_a prayer_n must_v be_v make_v in_o secret_a we_o must_v not_o speak_v aloud_o in_o our_o closet_n or_o chamber_n so_o as_o other_o may_v hear_v and_o understand_v we_o or_o at_o least_o we_o must_v not_o 6._o matth._n 6._o 6._o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n see_v it_o be_v but_o gross_a hypocrisy_n which_o we_o must_v not_o only_o avoid_v but_o even_o the_o very_a
something_o of_o the_o method_n and_o right_a dispose_n of_o the_o part_n the_o part_n of_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v ordinary_o of_o we_o be_v three_o confession_n petition_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o our_o private_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o be_v have_v first_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o feeling_n hatred_n &_o detestation_n of_o they_o to_o acknowledge_v they_o &_o bewail_v they_o not_o only_o general_o but_o also_o special_o and_o particular_o and_o those_o above_o the_o rest_n which_o we_o have_v last_o commit_v and_o with_o which_o we_o have_v most_o often_o and_o grievous_o displease_v and_o dishonour_v god_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o david_n in_o the_o one_o and_o fifty_o psalm_n and_o withal_o aggravate_v they_o by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n especial_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o person_n against_o who_o they_o be_v commit_v our_o glorious_a god_n and_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n adiudging_a and_o condemn_a ourselves_o in_o regard_n of_o they_o to_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o worthy_a of_o his_o great_a plague_n and_o punishment_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v to_o adjoine_v petition_n and_o first_o that_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n sake_n his_o promise_n sake_n and_o his_o christ_n sake_n will_v forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o never_o lie_v they_o to_o our_o charge_n see_v our_o saviour_n have_v full_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n for_o they_o and_o so_o that_o be_v justify_v and_o free_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n he_o will_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o receive_v we_o into_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n second_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o seal_v up_o the_o assurance_n hereof_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o gracious_a testimony_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o abba_n father_n and_o witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v his_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n three_o that_o he_o will_v sanctify_v we_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n mortify_v and_o crucify_a in_o we_o more_o and_o more_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n so_o as_o they_o may_v not_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o we_o as_o at_o former_a time_n and_o that_o he_o will_v also_o quicken_v we_o unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o his_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a will_n four_o that_o he_o will_v to_o these_o end_n gracious_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o the_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o unto_o they_o and_o make_v they_o effectual_a by_o his_o good_a blessing_n upon_o they_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v endue_v we_o with_o the_o sanctify_a gift_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n as_o save_v knowledge_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a repentance_n firm_a affiance_n fervent_a love_n and_o ardent_a zeal_n hope_v patience_n humility_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n and_o the_o rest_n five_o that_o god_n will_v daily_o increase_v his_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o our_o strength_n and_o ability_n to_o serve_v he_o that_o we_o may_v grow_v from_o one_o measure_n to_o another_o until_o we_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n six_o that_o he_o will_v establish_v we_o with_o his_o free_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v constant_o persevere_v in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a godliness_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n and_o that_o he_o will_v thereby_o so_o assist_v and_o strengthen_v we_o against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v have_v victory_n over_o they_o and_o not_o be_v hinder_v by_o their_o tentation_n from_o proceed_v in_o our_o course_n of_o godliness_n or_o from_o finish_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n seventh_o we_o must_v hereunto_o add_v petition_n for_o special_a benefit_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n concern_v thing_n either_o temporal_a or_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a and_o particular_o such_o as_o be_v necessary_a and_o profitable_a for_o the_o well_o pass_v of_o the_o day_n follow_v especial_o preservation_n from_o all_o danger_n direction_n in_o all_o our_o course_n our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o all_o our_o labour_n with_o a_o right_a use_n of_o all_o god_n benefit_n and_o chastisement_n final_o we_o must_v pray_v for_o the_o good_a estate_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o that_o in_o which_o we_o live_v and_o for_o all_o the_o principal_a member_n of_o it_o for_o our_o friend_n and_o benefactor_n for_o the_o afflict_a for_o those_o of_o the_o same_o family_n and_o such_o unto_o who_o we_o be_v bind_v by_o any_o special_a bond_n of_o duty_n and_o last_o we_o must_v from_o petition_n descend_v to_o thanksgiving_n praise_v god_n for_o all_o his_o blessing_n both_o corporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a and_o especial_o for_o those_o peculiar_a benefit_n which_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n for_o those_o of_o late_o receive_v and_o namely_o the_o night_n pass_v in_o our_o preservation_n and_o quiet_a rest_n and_o this_o i_o hold_v to_o be_v the_o best_a method_n and_o order_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o our_o prayer_n ordinary_o although_o i_o will_v tie_v no_o man_n unto_o it_o but_o that_o he_o may_v herein_o use_v his_o discretion_n begin_v with_o confession_n thanksgiving_n or_o petition_n as_o his_o heart_n lead_v he_o and_o fit_a occasion_n shall_v be_v offer_v §._o sect._n 5_o what_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v pray_v and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v daily_o perform_v in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n now_o after_o we_o have_v thus_o pray_v there_o be_v certain_a other_o thing_n require_v of_o us._n first_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o do_v not_o only_o give_v our_o unfeigned_a assent_n unto_o our_o prayer_n make_v but_o also_o rest_v persuade_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v hear_v we_o in_o the_o thing_n for_o which_o we_o have_v pray_v and_o will_v assure_o accept_v of_o our_o humiliation_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o grant_v all_o our_o suit_n and_o request_n as_o it_o will_v best_o stand_v with_o his_o own_o glory_n our_o spiritual_a good_a and_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o this_o our_o saviour_n require_v what_o 24._o mark_n 11._o 24._o thing_n soever_o you_o desire_v when_o you_o pray_v believe_v that_o you_o shall_v receive_v they_o and_o you_o shall_v have_v they_o second_o hope_v patience_n and_o humility_n whereby_o we_o make_v no_o haste_n nor_o prescribe_v unto_o god_n any_o time_n of_o do_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v desire_v but_o meek_o acknowledge_v his_o infinite_a wisdom_n in_o himself_o and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o do_v resign_v whole_o ourselves_o and_o suit_n unto_o his_o good_a pleasure_n expect_v with_o all_o patience_n his_o leisure_n when_o as_o he_o shall_v think_v it_o fit_a to_o bestow_v upon_o we_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v beg_v at_o his_o hand_n three_o there_o be_v require_v of_o we_o after_o prayer_n a_o earnest_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v pray_v for_o whereby_o we_o shall_v serve_v god_n providence_n and_o be_v his_o instrument_n to_o further_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o promise_n and_o also_o make_v it_o manifest_a that_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o sincere_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o beg_v with_o our_o mouth_n for_o example_n after_o we_o have_v pray_v for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v use_v careful_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_o assure_v that_o god_n have_v forgive_v they_o after_o we_o have_v crave_v sanctification_n we_o must_v labour_v and_o endeavour_n that_o we_o may_v be_v sanctify_v and_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n after_o we_o have_v desire_v spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n we_o must_v use_v all_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o they_o for_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v discover_v ourselves_o to_o be_v but_o mere_a hypocrite_n who_o with_o our_o lip_n have_v pray_v for_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v neither_o esteem_v in_o our_o judgement_n nor_o affect_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o receive_v nothing_o at_o god_n hand_n who_o give_v his_o gift_n not_o to_o idle_a loiterer_n but_o unto_o such_o as_o pursue_v they_o with_o thirst_a desire_n and_o earnest_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v obtain_v they_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o time_n in_o the_o morning_n when_o we_o be_v to_o use_v private_a prayer_n the_o last_o direction_n which_o i_o will_v set_v down_o
of_o ox_n or_o the_o grunt_a of_o hog_n yea_o as_o the_o same_o author_n say_v if_o i_o be_v delight_v more_o with_o the_o music_n then_o with_o the_o matter_n in_o stead_n of_o serve_v god_n i_o fearful_o sin_n and_o therefore_o division_n and_o fraction_n of_o voice_n break_a repetition_n and_o report_n which_o take_v away_o the_o sense_n hinder_v the_o understanding_n both_o of_o the_o singer_n and_o hearer_n and_o tend_v only_a to_o affect_v the_o ear_n with_o the_o melody_n and_o not_o the_o heart_n with_o the_o matter_n be_v not_o to_o be_v use_v in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n for_o this_o be_v to_o sing_v not_o like_o man_n endue_v with_o reason_n but_o rather_o 18._o aug._n enarrat_fw-la in_o psal_n 18._o like_o bird_n which_o be_v sensible_a only_o of_o the_o tune_n but_o have_v no_o understanding_n of_o the_o matter_n and_o ditty_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v diligent_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n unto_o prayer_n and_o 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in_o it_o the_o evidence_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o teach_v we_o how_o to_o get_v they_o into_o our_o own_o keep_n without_o fear_n of_o lose_v they_o and_o who_o can_v daily_o with_o much_o comfort_n spend_v some_o time_n in_o peruse_v these_o assurance_n wherein_o so_o rich_a and_o glorious_a a_o kingdom_n be_v ratify_v unto_o he_o it_o be_v a_o divine_a treasury_n of_o all_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a riches_n and_o who_o be_v so_o unwise_o moderate_a in_o his_o spiritual_a desire_n as_o not_o once_o in_o a_o day_n to_o please_v his_o eye_n with_o the_o sight_n of_o these_o treasure_n final_o it_o be_v our_o spiritual_a armoury_n in_o which_o be_v munition_n of_o all_o kind_n and_o all_o sort_n of_o weapon_n fit_a to_o defend_v ourselves_o and_o offend_v our_o enemy_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o be_v daily_o in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n and_o continual_o assault_v by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o also_o daily_o go_v into_o this_o armoury_n to_o fit_v ourselves_o with_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o to_o take_v out_o of_o it_o the_o most_o prevail_a weapon_n now_o for_o the_o time_n of_o the_o day_n when_o this_o duty_n must_v be_v perform_v in_o respect_n of_o private_a read_n it_o can_v be_v limit_v but_o must_v be_v leave_v to_o be_v prescribe_v by_o man_n leisure_n and_o opportunity_n and_o for_o that_o which_o be_v use_v as_o a_o family-exercise_n it_o be_v most_o seasonable_a as_o i_o take_v it_o before_o prayer_n either_o morning_n or_o evening_n because_o than_o they_o be_v assemble_v together_o and_o multitude_n of_o occasion_n will_v hardly_o admit_v of_o often_o meeting_n cap._n xviii_o of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o of_o diverse_a virtue_n require_v in_o they_o §_o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v make_v choice_n of_o lawful_a calling_n have_v thus_o begin_v the_o day_n by_o the_o performance_n of_o these_o religious_a duty_n we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n betake_v ourselves_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o lawful_a calling_n neither_o can_v we_o sufficient_o approve_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n if_o we_o do_v not_o join_v these_o with_o the_o other_o for_o he_o will_v be_v serve_v not_o only_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n but_o also_o in_o those_o special_a duty_n which_o be_v peculiar_a unto_o those_o place_n and_o calling_n in_o which_o he_o have_v set_v we_o either_o in_o the_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a for_o he_o who_o be_v call_v to_o be_v a_o magistrate_n minister_n master_n of_o a_o family_n or_o servant_n that_o he_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o be_v common_a unto_o he_o with_o all_o christian_n unless_o he_o also_o with_o like_a care_n and_o endeavour_n perform_v those_o special_a duty_n which_o belong_v to_o his_o own_o place_n and_o calling_n and_o here_o first_o be_v require_v that_o our_o call_n be_v lawful_a and_o agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o word_n that_o be_v such_o a_o one_o as_o our_o labour_n in_o it_o may_v tend_v to_o god_n glory_n the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o the_o further_a not_o only_o of_o our_o temporal_a but_o also_o our_o spiritual_a good_a and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o not_o such_o as_o be_v unlawful_a hinder_v these_o end_n as_o those_o that_o live_v by_o unlawful_a art_n and_o trade_n player_n gamester_n and_o such_o like_a for_o then_o the_o great_a pain_n we_o take_v in_o such_o calling_n the_o great_a be_v our_o sin_n the_o more_o we_o dishonour_v god_n hurt_v our_o neighbour_n and_o hinder_v our_o own_o salvation_n second_o that_o we_o be_v in_o some_o measure_n qualify_v with_o such_o gift_n as_o be_v fit_a for_o our_o calling_n for_o those_o who_o god_n call_v unto_o any_o place_n he_o furnish_v they_o with_o such_o competency_n of_o gift_n as_o that_o they_o may_v profitable_o perform_v the_o duty_n require_v unto_o it_o and_o if_o our_o call_n be_v lawful_a and_o we_o thus_o fit_v for_o it_o then_o may_v we_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o we_o be_v call_v by_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o may_v with_o cheerfulness_n 1._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 1._o and_o comfort_n go_v on_o in_o it_o expect_v his_o blessing_n upon_o our_o labour_n and_o in_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n a_o rich_a reward_n for_o do_v he_o therein_o faithful_a service_n three_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n must_v be_v settle_v in_o our_o calling_n so_o as_o we_o neither_o shift_n and_o change_v unless_o it_o be_v upon_o weighty_a and_o necessary_a cause_n nor_o intrude_v and_o busy_v ourselves_o in_o the_o calling_n of_o other_o for_o this_o be_v to_o overthrow_v all_o order_n and_o bring_v
confusion_n into_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o to_o cross_v god_n wise_a providence_n in_o the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n who_o have_v give_v variety_n of_o gift_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o variety_n of_o calling_n that_o be_v helpefull_a and_o serviceable_a mutual_o unto_o one_o another_o humane_a society_n may_v be_v preserve_v &_o peace_n and_o love_n nourish_v in_o they_o and_o therefore_o as_o in_o a_o well-governed_n army_n every_o one_o keep_v his_o place_n and_o station_n unto_o which_o his_o general_n have_v design_v he_o &_o not_o only_o serve_v he_o general_o as_o a_o soldier_n but_o in_o that_o place_n and_o office_n unto_o which_o he_o be_v appoint_v and_o choose_v so_o must_v we_o demean_v ourselves_o towards_o our_o great_a commander_n and_o not_o think_v it_o enough_o to_o perform_v good_a duty_n unless_o we_o do_v those_o which_o belong_v to_o our_o calling_n not_o out_o of_o fancy_n and_o fickle_a unconstancy_n leave_v our_o station_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n require_v abide_v in_o the_o same_o call_n wherein_o god_n have_v place_v us._n 24._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 20_o 24._o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v regenerate_v before_o we_o can_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o in_o our_o calling_n but_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o be_v settle_v in_o a_o lawful_a call_n and_o that_o we_o painful_o perform_v the_o duty_n that_o be_v require_v in_o it_o for_o this_o a_o mere_a worldling_n may_v do_v out_o of_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a respect_n either_o for_o his_o own_o pleasure_n credit_n or_o profit_n but_o that_o we_o so_o carry_v and_o demean_v ourselves_o in_o it_o as_o that_o we_o may_v by_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n glorify_v god_n further_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o advance_v the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n &_o common_a wealth_n unto_o which_o diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v some_o whereof_o respect_n our_o person_n and_o some_o the_o action_n and_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o our_o person_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_a for_o our_o person_n must_v be_v accept_v before_o any_o of_o our_o work_n can_v please_v god_n and_o be_v holy_a and_o righteous_a before_o we_o can_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o unto_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a so_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a 4._o tit._n 1._o 15._o pro._n 21._o 27._o verse_n 4._o be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v and_o if_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abominable_a and_o their_o very_a prayer_n be_v turn_v into_o sin_n how_o much_o more_o be_v the_o ordinary_a work_n of_o their_o calling_n sinful_a and_o odious_a in_o god_n sight_n neither_o can_v such_o as_o be_v unsanctified_a expect_v any_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o their_o labour_n or_o that_o they_o shall_v prosper_v 1._o psal_n 1._o 3._o &_o 112._o 1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n psal_n 128._o 1._o in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n see_v by_o god_n promise_n this_o privilege_n be_v limit_v unto_o the_o righteous_a and_o such_o as_o fear_v he_o §_o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n unto_o the_o action_n also_o and_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v and_o these_o be_v either_o such_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o go_v before_o as_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o good_a action_n and_o proceed_n or_o such_o as_o do_v accompany_v and_o attend_v upon_o they_o of_o the_o former_a sort_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o only_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o which_o by_o unite_n 23._o hab._n 11._o 6._o john_n 15._o 5._o rom._n 14._o 23._o we_o unto_o the_o true_a vine_n christ_n do_v enable_v we_o in_o he_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n without_o which_o we_o can_v please_v god_n nor_o do_v any_o good_a thing_n see_v all_o we_o do_v be_v sin_n but_o also_o a_o particular_a act_n of_o this_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o our_o calling_n and_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v in_o they_o be_v please_a unto_o god_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n upon_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n for_o which_o purpose_n our_o faith_n must_v have_v a_o warrant_n and_o ground_n out_o of_o god_n word_n both_o injoin_v these_o duty_n and_o promise_v a_o blessing_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o and_o thus_o shall_v we_o 4._o hab._n 2._o 4._o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v so_o often_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n when_o as_o therein_o we_o do_v not_o only_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n but_o also_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v encourage_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o they_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n will_v bless_v those_o labour_n which_o himself_o have_v require_v and_o not_o be_v dismay_v with_o those_o cross_n and_o trouble_n which_o befall_v we_o in_o they_o see_v we_o be_v sure_a that_o by_o god_n blessing_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n we_o shall_v overcome_v they_o and_o have_v a_o good_a end_n and_o issue_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v from_o love._n second_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v out_o of_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o not_o principal_o from_o self-love_n or_o love_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v poisonous_a root_n of_o all_o sin_n will_v taint_v all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n which_o spring_v from_o they_o they_o must_v arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o move_v those_o in_o who_o it_o be_v to_o consecrate_v whole_o unto_o he_o their_o life_n and_o labour_n in_o all_o thing_n desire_v to_o serve_v he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v both_o in_o the_o immediate_a duty_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o also_o in_o the_o ordinary_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o this_o be_v do_v when_o as_o we_o labour_v in_o they_o not_z first_o and_z chief_o for_o worldly_a gain_n and_o advantage_n thereby_o to_o please_v ourselves_o but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n who_o require_v these_o duty_n of_o we_o study_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o and_o that_o our_o action_n both_o for_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n may_v be_v approve_v and_o accept_v in_o his_o sight_n second_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n out_o of_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n seek_v in_o they_o their_o good_a 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 5._o gal._n 5._o 13._o as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o see_v true_a charity_n seek_v not_o her_o own_o but_o be_v also_o serviceable_a unto_o other_o which_o if_o we_o do_v then_o will_v we_o not_o wrong_v they_o to_o benefit_v ourselves_o nor_o gain_v by_o their_o loss_n we_o will_v not_o deprive_v they_o of_o some_o great_a good_a to_o get_v unto_o ourselves_o some_o small_a advantage_n neither_o will_v we_o be_v so_o whole_o intent_n and_o greedy_o gripple_n in_o follow_v our_o own_o business_n but_o that_o we_o will_v spare_v they_o some_o of_o our_o time_n and_o afford_v they_o our_o best_a help_n when_o their_o necessity_n shall_v require_v our_o assistance_n and_o reason_n charity_n and_o conscience_n shall_v bind_v we_o to_o afford_v it_o §._o sect._n 5_o that_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n three_o as_o our_o labour_n must_v arise_v from_o these_o cause_n so_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o to_o god_n glory_n which_o in_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o all_o we_o do_v we_o must_v labour_v to_o advance_v neither_o be_v god_n only_o glorify_v when_o we_o profess_v and_o practice_v religious_a duty_n but_o also_o when_o we_o walk_v conscionable_o in_o our_o calling_n and_o with_o all_o diligence_n perform_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o they_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n second_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o they_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n which_o we_o be_v to_o prefer_v before_o our_o own_o private_a and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v profitable_a member_n in_o these_o society_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v not_o seek_v to_o gain_v by_o the_o common_a
table-conference_n either_o propound_n or_o admit_v knotty_a and_o hard_a question_n or_o polemicall_a dispute_n and_o difficult_a and_o subtle_a controversy_n both_o because_o these_o oftentime_o through_o pride_n and_o over-eag_a handle_n do_v heat_n the_o heart_n and_o cause_n wrangle_v and_o contention_n and_o also_o because_o they_o be_v not_o suitable_a and_o seasonable_a to_o the_o time_n and_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o aim_v for_o it_o be_v a_o time_n of_o refection_n and_o refresh_n and_o not_o of_o toil_n and_o labour_n either_o to_o body_n or_o mind_n and_o we_o must_v let_v our_o bow_n stand_v unbend_v that_o they_o may_v afterward_o be_v more_o fit_a for_o shoot_v and_o not_o be_v still_o draw_v our_o arrow_n to_o the_o head_n it_o be_v a_o time_n to_o recover_v our_o spend_a spirit_n &_o not_o to_o consume_v and_o waste_v they_o which_o will_v not_o only_o make_v our_o mind_n unfit_a for_o employment_n for_o if_o we_o toil_v they_o when_o they_o shall_v rest_v they_o will_v be_v dull_a and_o slothful_a when_o they_o shall_v labour_v but_o also_o much_o hurt_v our_o body_n and_o impeach_v our_o health_n whilst_o these_o over-earnest_a discourse_n about_o point_n of_o great_a difficulty_n do_v disperse_v the_o natural_a heat_n and_o dissipate_v the_o spirit_n call_v they_o away_o from_o the_o work_n in_o hand_n to_o assist_v the_o soul_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o brain_n and_o so_o cause_v ill_a concoction_n and_o indisgested_a crudity_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o choice_n of_o our_o company_n at_o our_o meal_n the_o last_o duty_n in_o our_o eat_n and_o drink_v respect_v the_o choice_n of_o our_o company_n for_o if_o we_o be_v of_o ability_n it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o we_o will_v follow_v 17._o job_n 31._o 16_o 17._o job_n practice_n who_o will_v not_o eat_v his_o morsel_n alone_o make_v to_o this_o end_n choice_n of_o fit_a company_n to_o consort_v with_o us._n neither_o be_v it_o commendable_a in_o a_o christian_n to_o keep_v open_a house_n for_o all_o comer_n and_o so_o to_o make_v it_o worse_o than_o a_o common_a inn_n a_o cage_n of_o unclean_a bird_n and_o a_o place_n of_o all_o misrule_n and_o disorder_n which_o be_v the_o hospitality_n of_o able_a man_n in_o the_o day_n of_o ignorance_n who_o be_v more_o to_o be_v praise_v for_o their_o bounty_n and_o zeal_n to_o housekeep_v then_o for_o their_o piety_n and_o prudence_n but_o see_v our_o guest_n must_v be_v our_o companion_n for_o the_o time_n of_o which_o there_o ought_v to_o be_v make_v great_a choice_n therefore_o beside_o those_o who_o bond_n of_o society_n kindred_n trade_v and_o commerce_n and_o such_o like_a respect_n and_o those_o that_o resort_n unto_o we_o as_o stranger_n or_o by_o some_o casual_a and_o extraordinary_a accident_n we_o be_v in_o our_o common_a course_n as_o near_o as_o we_o can_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o such_o only_a as_o be_v know_v unto_o we_o at_o least_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o charity_n to_o be_v virtuous_a and_o religious_a and_o among_o these_o such_o especial_o as_o be_v most_o fit_a for_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n either_o to_o make_v we_o more_o rich_a in_o knowledge_n faith_n obedience_n and_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n or_o at_o least_o to_o be_v enrich_v of_o us._n by_o which_o kind_n of_o meeting_n we_o may_v receive_v singular_a comfort_n and_o benefit_n see_v this_o good_a society_n and_o kind_a familiarity_n between_o christian_n be_v a_o notable_a bond_n of_o love_n and_o a_o excellent_a and_o effectual_a mean_n for_o the_o mutual_a stir_v up_o of_o god_n grace_n in_o one_o another_o and_o for_o their_o strengthen_n &_o encourage_v unto_o every_o good_a duty_n in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v desire_v that_o that_o ancient_a custom_n in_o the_o primitive_a church_n of_o love-feast_n among_o christian_n be_v more_o in_o use_n in_o these_o 46._o act._n 2._o 46._o day_n that_o we_o may_v not_o so_o deserve_o lie_v open_a to_o that_o aspersion_n of_o worldling_n namely_o that_o where_o religion_n be_v plant_v there_o all_o good_a neighbourhood_n and_o friendly_a meeting_n be_v almost_o quite_o lay_v aside_o to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o decay_n that_o so_o they_o be_v remove_v this_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n among_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v restore_v and_o first_o when_o man_n be_v whole_o carnal_a and_o set_v altogether_o on_o fleshly_a delight_n it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o they_o take_v pleasure_n in_o one_o another_o company_n see_v they_o be_v mutual_a helper_n in_o this_o worldly_a joy_n and_o so_o if_o we_o be_v in_o any_o perfection_n spiritual_o mind_v we_o will_v take_v much_o more_o delight_n in_o consort_a together_o because_o it_o will_v tend_v much_o to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o christian_a comfort_n but_o when_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n those_o carnal_a joy_n and_o unlawful_a pleasure_n be_v so_o cry_v down_o that_o some_o forbear_v they_o out_o of_o conscience_n and_o some_o to_o avoid_v the_o shame_n of_o profaneness_n there_o follow_v a_o breach_n of_o society_n and_o familiarity_n because_o the_o bond_n be_v break_v that_o hold_v it_o together_o the_o which_o be_v not_o repair_v and_o reunited_a till_o in_o stead_n thereof_o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a bond_n to_o link_v we_o together_o and_o this_o be_v so_o weak_a among_o most_o christian_n which_o still_o remain_v more_o flesh_n than_o spirit_n it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o there_o be_v seldom_o any_o good_a meeting_n see_v the_o bond_n be_v no_o strong_a of_o such_o society_n and_o familiarity_n whereas_o if_o they_o be_v more_o spiritual_a they_o will_v find_v in_o they_o more_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o so_o entertain_v they_o with_o more_o ardency_n of_o affection_n another_o cause_n which_o be_v but_o a_o branch_n of_o the_o former_a be_v that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n carnal_a love_n which_o be_v of_o old_a a_o strong_a bond_n of_o fellowship_n be_v not_o so_o hot_a and_o strong_a as_o it_o be_v neither_o to_o man_n person_n nor_o yet_o to_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o spiritual_a love_n so_o fervent_a as_o it_o shall_v be_v either_o unto_o our_o neighbour_n themselves_o or_o yet_o to_o christian_a conference_n religious_a duty_n and_o exercise_n and_o those_o sweet_a comfort_n which_o we_o shall_v take_v in_o mutual_a society_n and_o shall_v be_v the_o chief_a motive_n to_o bring_v we_o together_o for_o be_v we_o inflame_v with_o this_o ardent_a love_n it_o will_v make_v we_o great_o delight_v in_o one_o another_o and_o to_o seek_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o such_o sweet_a society_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o manifold_a abuse_n of_o our_o feast_v one_o another_o unto_o these_o we_o may_v add_v the_o many_o abuse_n of_o these_o meeting_n which_o be_v notable_a mean_n of_o their_o dissolution_n as_o because_o we_o fail_v in_o the_o main_a end_n of_o they_o not_o chief_o aim_v at_o our_o spiritual_a good_a and_o that_o we_o may_v mutual_o stir_v up_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o by_o christian_a conference_n edify_v and_o strengthen_v one_o another_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o rejoice_v together_o in_o the_o lord_n by_o set_v forth_o his_o praise_n the_o which_o be_v the_o end_n that_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o primitive_a church_n propound_v to_o their_o feast_n of_o love_n but_o for_o the_o most_o part_n invite_v one_o another_o to_o pamper_v the_o belly_n with_o good_a cheer_n and_o to_o please_v the_o flesh_n with_o carnal_a pleasure_n which_o leave_v behind_o they_o a_o sting_n of_o conscience_n it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o we_o take_v small_a comfort_n to_o meet_v after_o this_o manner_n often_o together_o see_v the_o sweet_a be_v exceed_v by_o the_o sour_a and_o keep_v our_o hand_n from_o taste_v of_o the_o honey_n which_o indanger_v we_o to_o be_v wound_v with_o the_o sting_n of_o sin_n and_o though_o it_o be_v sweet_a in_o the_o mouth_n yet_o be_v turn_v in_o the_o digestion_n into_o bitter_a choler_n and_o as_o we_o fail_v in_o our_o end_n of_o meeting_n so_o also_o in_o our_o carriage_n when_o we_o be_v meet_v together_o in_o which_o regard_n we_o just_o deserve_v the_o apostle_n censure_v that_o we_o come_v together_o 17._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 17._o not_o for_o the_o better_a but_o for_o the_o worse_o for_o either_o the_o time_n be_v spend_v in_o idle_a and_o vain_a talk_n unprofitable_a discourse_n hurtful_a invitation_n to_o excess_n in_o eat_v and_o drink_v or_o if_o some_o religious_a conference_n be_v admit_v yet_o through_o pride_n and_o want_n of_o charity_n it_o be_v often_o cross_v of_o the_o main_n end_v for_o not_o be_v as_o we_o ought_v fast_o link_v together_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n every_o difference_n in_o opinion_n disjoint_v our_o affection_n and_o want_v
choke_v in_o we_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n word_n and_o hinder_v in_o we_o the_o growth_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n the_o which_o through_o our_o corruption_n they_o be_v apt_a to_o do_v as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o sour_a partly_o by_o catch_v hold_n of_o we_o and_o hinder_v we_o 22._o mat._n 13._o 22._o from_o go_v into_o the_o holy_a assembly_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o those_o who_o be_v invite_v to_o the_o king_n supper_n pretend_a excuse_n and_o will_v not_o come_v and_o of_o the_o jew_n who_o when_o god_n speak_v unto_o they_o in_o their_o prosperity_n 21._o jer._n 22._o 21._o profess_v that_o they_o will_v not_o hearken_v unto_o he_o nor_o obey_v his_o voice_n and_o partly_o by_o distract_n our_o mind_n and_o heart_n when_o we_o be_v there_o so_o as_o we_o can_v attend_v unto_o the_o thing_n deliver_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o when_o the_o prophet_n preach_v unto_o they_o with_o their_o mouth_n 31._o ezech._n 33._o 31._o make_v jest_n and_o suffer_v their_o heart_n to_o run_v after_o covetousness_n which_o that_o we_o may_v avoid_v let_v we_o hold_v they_o in_o our_o hand_n as_o ready_a to_o employ_v they_o in_o god_n service_n and_o for_o the_o good_a of_o our_o brethren_n but_o not_o suffer_v they_o through_o carnal_a love_n to_o take_v root_a in_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v god_n portion_n and_o fair_a field_n allot_v to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o his_o word_n for_o the_o growth_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n or_o if_o the_o envious_a man_n have_v sow_v any_o of_o these_o tare_n and_o weed_n in_o they_o let_v we_o root_v they_o out_o with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n before_o we_o go_v into_o the_o holy_a assembly_n that_o they_o may_v not_o choke_v in_o we_o that_o spiritual_a seed_n nor_o hinder_v the_o growth_n of_o save_v grace_n and_o let_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o mortify_v our_o earthly_a lust_n and_o fly_v carnal_a concupiscence_n when_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v furnish_v with_o god_n grace_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o to_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n godliness_n faith_n love_n 11._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 10_o 11._o patience_n and_o meekness_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o the_o tentation_n unto_o which_o this_o estate_n be_v endanger_v and_o take_v heed_n that_o it_o hinder_v not_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n ten_o let_v it_o be_v our_o care_n when_o we_o be_v in_o prosperity_n to_o set_v a_o double_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v not_o overcome_v with_o those_o manifold_a tentation_n 25._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 9_o deut._n 7._o 25._o unto_o which_o this_o estate_n do_v chief_o expose_v we_o as_o love_v of_o the_o world_n earthly-mindednesse_a ambition_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n and_o the_o rest_n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o in_o these_o worldly_a thicket_n satan_n cunning_o lay_v his_o most_o dangerous_a ambushment_n to_o surprise_v we_o with_o his_o tentation_n at_o unaware_o that_o they_o be_v his_o trap_n and_o snare_n in_o which_o he_o entangle_v many_o and_o keep_v they_o in_o his_o slavery_n and_o his_o usual_a bait_n whereby_o he_o allure_v we_o to_o come_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o his_o net_n of_o perdition_n unto_o which_o who_o so_o stoop_v with_o a_o greedy_a appetite_n fall_v into_o many_o foolish_a and_o noisome_a lust_n which_o drown_v they_o in_o destruction_n final_o that_o they_o be_v his_o common_a wage_n which_o he_o offer_v as_o his_o hire_n to_o draw_v man_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n wherewith_o he_o have_v prevail_v with_o so_o many_o that_o he_o think_v it_o his_o strong_a inducement_n to_o persuade_v our_o saviour_n 9_o math._n 4._o 9_o christ_n himself_o to_o yield_v unto_o he_o and_o do_v he_o service_n and_o therefore_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o tentation_n to_o prevent_v our_o foil_n and_o will_v not_o hazard_v the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n let_v we_o in_o our_o prosperity_n watch_v over_o ourselves_o and_o also_o earnest_o desire_v the_o watchman_n of_o israel_n to_o watch_v over_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o all_o these_o danger_n final_o let_v we_o when_o we_o enjoy_v prosperity_n and_o temporal_a blessing_n above_o all_o thing_n careful_o take_v heed_n that_o they_o do_v not_o hinder_v our_o heavenly_a happiness_n by_o be_v burden_n on_o our_o shoulder_n which_o will_v tire_v we_o in_o our_o journey_n thitherwards_o and_o as_o the_o camel_n bunch_n upon_o our_o back_n which_o will_v hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o the_o straight_a gate_n the_o which_o our_o care_n must_v be_v redouble_v by_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o danger_n see_v it_o be_v a_o most_o hard_a thing_n for_o the_o same_o man_n to_o enjoy_v earth_n and_o heaven_n to_o have_v temporal_a felicity_n in_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o worldly_a thing_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n to_o have_v the_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a glory_n last_a riches_n and_o heavenly_a joy_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o not_o many_o wise_a man_n after_o the_o flesh_n nor_o many_o mighty_a 26._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 26._o nor_o many_o noble_a be_v call_v unto_o they_o and_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o that_o it_o be_v easy_a for_o a_o camel_n to_o pass_v through_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o needle_n then_o for_o a_o rich_a man_n 24._o matth._n 19_o 24._o to_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n for_o prevent_v of_o which_o danger_n and_o the_o avoid_n of_o this_o incomparable_a loss_n let_v we_o use_v these_o earthly_a thing_n as_o though_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 31._o we_o use_v they_o not_o or_o as_o not_o abuse_v they_o make_v they_o to_o serve_v as_o help_n in_o our_o pilgrimage_n to_o further_o we_o in_o our_o way_n by_o employ_v they_o to_o all_o good_a use_n and_o when_o they_o begin_v through_o our_o carnal_a love_n to_o cling_v unto_o we_o and_o to_o become_v heavy_a burden_n to_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o race_n let_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o cast_v they_o off_o that_o we_o may_v run_v more_o cheerful_o and_o part_v 1._o heb._n 12._o 1._o with_o our_o superfluity_n for_o the_o relief_n of_o other_o necessity_n let_v we_o retain_v only_o so_o much_o as_o may_v further_o we_o in_o our_o journey_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o we_o must_v not_o too_o high_o esteem_v nor_o too_o earnest_o affect_v and_o seek_v after_o earthly_a thing_n but_o especial_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o value_v they_o in_o our_o judgement_n affect_v they_o in_o our_o heart_n nor_o seek_v after_o they_o in_o our_o action_n and_o endeavour_n more_o than_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o heavenly_a happiness_n that_o we_o do_v not_o make_v idol_n of_o they_o by_o love_v they_o more_o than_o god_n take_v more_o pain_n to_o get_v they_o and_o more_o care_n to_o keep_v they_o and_o more_o grief_n to_o lose_v they_o than_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o favour_n or_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o acceptable_o in_o his_o sight_n final_o though_o we_o do_v not_o utter_o reject_v they_o from_o have_v some_o place_n in_o our_o heart_n yet_o let_v we_o beware_v that_o we_o do_v not_o give_v they_o the_o chief_a seat_n but_o let_v they_o have_v entertainment_n according_a to_o their_o own_o rank_n and_o condition_n as_o thing_n indifferent_o good_a and_o far_o short_a in_o excellency_n unto_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o heavenly_a glory_n that_o though_o we_o possess_v they_o yet_o we_o be_v not_o possess_v of_o they_o nor_o become_v their_o slave_n whereas_o god_n have_v make_v we_o their_o lord_n and_o governor_n and_o that_o we_o may_v not_o thus_o excessive_o esteem_v and_o immoderate_o love_v they_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o in_o themselves_o they_o deserve_v it_o not_o be_v in_o comparison_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n of_o no_o worth_n and_o though_o they_o be_v to_o other_o of_o some_o value_n yet_o not_o unto_o we_o who_o profess_v christianity_n in_o themselves_o they_o be_v in_o the_o former_a comparison_n to_o be_v light_o esteem_v and_o slight_o affect_v see_v they_o bring_v not_o unto_o we_o any_o absolute_a true_a and_o certain_a good_a because_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n they_o have_v not_o in_o they_o any_o such_o degree_n of_o goodness_n be_v vain_a and_o of_o no_o solidity_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o they_o do_v not_o satisfy_v those_o that_o have_v they_o and_o not_o only_o unprofitable_a to_o their_o owner_n for_o the_o chief_a and_o best_a use_n and_o end_n but_o also_o mix_v and_o distaste_v with_o many_o evil_n and_o misery_n which_o do_v attend_v upon_o they_o or_o
either_o from_o the_o cause_n which_o be_v efficient_a or_o final_a or_o from_o the_o subject_n and_o adjunct_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o first_o in_o our_o meditation_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o god_n himself_o be_v chief_a cause_n and_o principal_a author_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n whatsoever_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o instrument_n the_o which_o may_v confirm_v our_o patience_n and_o comfort_v we_o in_o our_o affliction_n see_v they_o must_v needs_o be_v good_a and_o just_a as_o come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n in_o himself_o and_o the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n second_o that_o he_o have_v not_o only_o in_o some_o general_a manner_n in_o his_o eternal_a counsel_n preordain_v our_o affliction_n and_o leave_v all_o the_o rest_n to_o be_v dispose_v by_o chance_n and_o fortune_n but_o that_o he_o special_o order_v and_o rule_v they_o with_o his_o most_o wise_a just_a and_o gracious_a providence_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o manner_n measure_n and_o continuance_n make_v the_o end_n of_o all_o inferior_a cause_n to_o serve_v for_o his_o supreme_a end_n which_o be_v his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n three_o that_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n be_v our_o sin_n which_o be_v so_o many_o and_o grievous_a that_o our_o great_a affliction_n be_v far_o less_o and_o light_a then_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v just_o deserve_v four_o that_o our_o affliction_n be_v not_o sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n nor_o the_o punishment_n of_o a_o just_a judge_n but_o the_o chastisement_n and_o correction_n of_o a_o gracious_a father_n and_o that_o they_o proceed_v from_o his_o mere_a love_n the_o which_o appear_v first_o in_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o affliction_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o quantity_n and_o time_n of_o continuance_n for_o he_o have_v appoint_v a_o measure_n which_o can_v be_v exceed_v and_o this_o quantity_n be_v small_a and_o light_a and_o how_o long_o also_o they_o shall_v last_v and_o continue_v the_o which_o time_n be_v short_a and_o momentany_a in_o comparison_n of_o that_o superexcellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n which_o they_o shall_v cause_v unto_o us._n yea_o he_o so_o measure_v our_o affliction_n unto_o we_o as_o that_o they_o do_v not_o exceed_v our_o ability_n to_o endure_v 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 13._o they_o see_v he_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o lessen_v our_o burden_n or_o to_o increase_v our_o strength_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o bear_v it_o neither_o do_v the_o lord_n take_v delight_n in_o our_o smart_n to_o inflict_v upon_o we_o more_o than_o be_v needful_a but_o measure_v our_o affliction_n not_o according_a to_o desert_n but_o so_o much_o only_o as_o be_v necessary_a for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o affliction_n tend_v to_o the_o set_v forth_o of_o god_n glory_n five_o let_v we_o also_o consider_v the_o end_n of_o our_o affliction_n which_o god_n propound_v unto_o they_o wherein_o his_o great_a love_n shine_v and_o appear_v the_o first_o and_o chief_a whereof_o be_v his_o own_o glory_n see_v he_o manife_v his_o power_n and_o goodness_n by_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o affliction_n and_o by_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o show_v and_o try_v his_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o which_o shall_v comfort_v we_o in_o all_o our_o trouble_n see_v god_n hereby_o vouchsafe_v we_o this_o high_a privilege_n to_o be_v instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o second_o end_n be_v the_o good_a both_o of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o they_o receive_v much_o good_a by_o our_o affliction_n see_v they_o learn_v by_o our_o example_n to_o fear_n god_n in_o his_o judgement_n and_o be_v restrain_v from_o the_o same_o sin_n which_o they_o see_v correct_v in_o us._n second_o as_o we_o be_v ensample_n of_o god_n grace_n shine_v in_o this_o fiery_a trial_n and_o also_o through_o our_o infirmity_n of_o humane_a frailty_n that_o see_v god_n perfection_n in_o our_o imperfection_n and_o his_o power_n and_o wisdom_n in_o our_o folly_n and_o weakness_n they_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o glorify_v he_o three_o because_o by_o our_o affliction_n we_o be_v make_v more_o compassionate_a and_o more_o able_a and_o ready_a to_o comfort_v other_o with_o those_o consolation_n wherewith_o ourselves_o have_v be_v comfort_v the_o which_o also_o shall_v make_v we_o patient_a in_o our_o trouble_n yea_o even_o to_o be_v thankful_a and_o great_o to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o god_n use_v we_o as_o mean_n and_o instrument_n of_o our_o neighbour_n good_a who_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v as_o ourselves_o and_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o help_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n which_o may_v further_o their_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o god_n use_v our_o affliction_n as_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n use_v our_o affliction_n as_o notable_a mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a and_o of_o derive_v unto_o we_o many_o singular_a benefit_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o first_o he_o use_v they_o for_o trial_n for_o the_o discovery_n of_o those_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o not_o unto_o himself_o who_o know_v all_o thing_n need_v no_o such_o help_n but_o unto_o we_o and_o other_o that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v in_o they_o and_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o glorify_v we_o by_o crown_v his_o gift_n when_o by_o this_o 12._o jam._n 1._o 12._o trial_n they_o be_v approve_v and_o may_v also_o edify_v those_o who_o observe_v they_o in_o we_o and_o move_v they_o to_o follow_v our_o good_a example_n and_o likewise_o for_o the_o make_v know_v of_o our_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n that_o we_o may_v be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o in_o which_o regard_n our_o great_a trial_n not_o exceed_v our_o strength_n as_o god_n have_v promise_v shall_v bring_v unto_o we_o a_o answerable_a measure_n of_o sound_a comfort_n see_v they_o be_v assure_v sign_n unto_o we_o of_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o save_v grace_n in_o us._n second_o he_o use_v they_o as_o effectual_a mean_n to_o further_a our_o conversion_n fit_v and_o prepare_v we_o thereby_o for_o the_o more_o diligent_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o so_o work_v in_o we_o by_o both_o join_v together_o true_a contrition_n and_o humiliation_n three_o he_o use_v they_o as_o special_a mean_n to_o prevent_v sin_n and_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o it_o and_o also_o to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v those_o corruption_n by_o all_o good_a mean_n which_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o as_o pride_n carnal_a concupiscence_n self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n the_o which_o shall_v great_o increase_v our_o patience_n and_o comfort_v we_o in_o affliction_n for_o if_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o endure_v so_o much_o to_o be_v ease_v of_o bodily_a and_o temporal_a evil_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o cheerful_o endure_v any_o affliction_n to_o be_v 9_o heb._n 12._o 9_o free_v from_o those_o which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o everlasting_a as_o the_o apostle_n reason_v four_o he_o use_v they_o as_o notable_a help_n to_o increase_v in_o we_o all_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n as_o save_v knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a repentance_n firm_a affiance_n hope_v love_n fear_v patience_n and_o humility_n both_o by_o make_v we_o more_o careful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o be_v begin_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o and_o by_o exercise_v they_o with_o these_o trial_n and_o also_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o these_o grace_n by_o new_a obedience_n prayer_n and_o more_o zealous_a performance_n of_o all_o other_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n final_o by_o our_o affliction_n the_o lord_n also_o make_v we_o more_o forward_o to_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n which_o concern_v both_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o for_o whereas_o prosperity_n usual_o incourage_v man_n to_o wrong_v and_o oppression_n affliction_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o we_o be_v a_o notable_a motive_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o just_o in_o all_o our_o action_n to_o be_v merciful_a and_o compassionate_a towards_o other_o in_o their_o misery_n and_o to_o be_v meek_a humble_a and_o courteous_a towards_o all_o man_n so_o also_o they_o increase_v the_o knowledge_n of_o ourselves_o our_o courage_n christian_a fortitude_n and_o strength_n to_o bear_v our_o cross_n and_o misery_n as_o be_v the_o spiritual_a exercise_n of_o these_o grace_n and_o final_o our_o temperance_n sobriety_n modesty_n chastity_n as_o it_o be_v easy_a to_o show_v if_o we_o can_v here_o insist_v in_o these_o particular_n in_o respect_n also_o
unto_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v to_o set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n now_o the_o mean_n hereof_o be_v diverse_a first_o we_o must_v set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n perform_v all_o 11._o jer._n 17._o 10_o 11._o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n not_o as_o those_o who_o have_v man_n only_o to_o look_v upon_o and_o censure_v we_o who_o alone_o behold_v the_o outward_a action_n but_o as_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o search_v and_o tri_v the_o very_a secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n and_o know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o and_o our_o action_n perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n or_o deceitful_a and_o do_v in_o hypocrisy_n not_o aim_v at_o his_o glory_n in_o obey_v his_o commandment_n but_o at_o by-respect_n and_o worldly_a end_n herein_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o desire_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n 8._o psal_n 16._o 8._o with_o a_o upright_o heart_n use_v to_o set_v god_n always_o before_o his_o eye_n for_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o conversation_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o make_v we_o upright_o in_o all_o our_o way_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o this_o phrase_n of_o walk_v with_o god_n be_v use_v to_o signify_v the_o integrity_n of_o god_n servant_n in_o all_o 24._o gen._n 5._o 22_o 24._o their_o conversation_n and_o god_n himself_o persuade_v abraham_n to_o uprightness_n 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o exhort_v he_o to_o walk_v before_o he_o as_o a_o mean_n thereof_o walk_v before_o i_o say_v he_o and_o be_v upright_o so_o david_n use_v it_o as_o a_o argument_n to_o persuade_v 9_o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o solomon_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o a_o willing_a mind_n because_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o paul_n in_o his_o preach_n shun_v all_o deceit_n in_o handle_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o god_n word_n and_o use_v all_o sincerity_n because_o he_o speak_v as_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o presence_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o this_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n the_o excellency_n herein_o appear_v 11._o psal_n 8_o 4._o 11._o in_o that_o the_o lord_n so_o high_o esteem_v it_o that_o he_o approve_v they_o as_o perfect_v who_o serve_v he_o with_o this_o integrity_n though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o neglect_v yea_o severe_o punish_v the_o most_o glorious_a work_n of_o hypocrite_n which_o be_v do_v without_o it_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a see_v god_n withhold_v nothing_o from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o for_o he_o be_v unto_o they_o a_o sun_n and_o a_o shield_n a_o sun_n for_o consolation_n a_o shield_n for_o protection_n a_o sun_n to_o give_v they_o life_n a_o shield_n to_o defend_v life_n give_v a_o sun_n to_o make_v they_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a and_o a_o shield_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o they_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v final_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n hereby_o be_v manifest_a see_v the_o best_a grace_n which_o be_v without_o it_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_a our_o wisdom_n devilish_a our_o faith_n dead_a our_o repentance_n feign_v our_o love_n worldly_a and_o carnal_a our_o zeal_n dissemble_v our_o religion_n hypocrisy_n and_o all_o the_o seem_a good_a duty_n which_o we_o perform_v of_o no_o esteem_n in_o god_n sight_n for_o if_o sincerity_n be_v want_v our_o prayer_n be_v but_o lip-labour_n our_o preach_v a_o kind_n of_o merchandize_v for_o the_o hire_n of_o worldly_a gain_n as_o the_o apostle_n impli_v our_o receive_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o the_o sacrament_n no_o more_o accept_v in_o we_o then_o in_o judas_n and_o simon_n 2._o math._n 6._o 2._o magus_n our_o give_v of_o alm_n not_o be_v do_v with_o upright_o heart_n to_o please_v god_n but_o to_o be_v praise_v of_o man_n shall_v have_v the_o hypocrite_n reward_n that_o be_v glory_n before_o man_n and_o eternal_a shame_n before_o god_n his_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v want_v unto_o we_o for_o protection_n from_o danger_n or_o supply_v of_o necessary_n if_o we_o will_v serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n for_o he_o be_v all-sufficient_a without_o the_o help_n of_o inferior_a mean_n and_o a_o most_o powerful_a and_o bountiful_a master_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o reward_v and_o protect_v all_o such_o as_o do_v he_o faithful_a service_n so_o as_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v halt_v between_o he_o and_o the_o world_n or_o give_v any_o place_n to_o dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n for_o fear_n or_o favour_n as_o though_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o escape_v danger_n or_o obtain_v thing_n necessary_a for_o the_o supply_n of_o our_o want_n unless_o we_o be_v more_o careful_a to_o please_v man_n then_o god_n see_v he_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o himself_o to_o protect_v and_o provide_v for_o we_o and_o have_v both_o the_o hand_n and_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n at_o his_o dispose_n so_o as_o they_o can_v neither_o help_v nor_o hurt_v we_o but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v they_o as_o instrument_n to_o serve_v his_o providence_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o persuade_v abraham_n unto_o this_o sincerity_n i_o be_o god_n all-sufficient_a walk_v before_o 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o i_o and_o be_v upright_o as_o though_o he_o shall_v say_v though_o thy_o idolatrous_a friend_n forsake_v thou_o and_o thy_o heathenish_a enemy_n oppose_v thou_o because_o thou_o have_v renounce_v their_o idol_n and_o whole_o devote_a thyself_o to_o worship_n i_o in_o truth_n yet_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v thou_o in_o thy_o sincerity_n see_v i_o be_o all-sufficient_a to_o reward_v and_o defend_v thou_o so_o the_o prophet_n tell_v asa_n that_o 9_o 2._o chron._n 16._o 9_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o he_o have_v rely_v upon_o the_o king_n of_o syria_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n see_v he_o be_v mighty_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v all_o those_o who_o heart_n be_v perfect_a towards_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n the_o four_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n labour_v daily_o to_o approve_v their_o sincerity_n unto_o god_n for_o natural_o they_o 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o be_v deceitful_a and_o much_o hypocrisy_n and_o 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and_o soul_n whereas_o these_o who_o profess_v themselves_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n serve_v he_o negligent_o by_o fit_n and_o start_v one_o while_o take_v a_o little_a pain_n in_o spiritual_a exercise_n and_o another_o while_o intermit_a their_o labour_n and_o spend_v their_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n although_o he_o incourage_v they_o to_o do_v he_o faithful_a and_o constant_a service_n with_o the_o present_a pay_n of_o all_o temporal_a blessing_n and_o with_o the_o assure_a hope_n of_o future_a happiness_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o serve_v god_n constant_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o constancy_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n in_o the_o next_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o some_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o unto_o it_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v often_o and_o serious_o to_o consider_v of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o rich_a reward_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o he_o have_v faithful_o promise_v unto_o all_o those_o who_o do_v he_o diligent_a and_o constant_a service_n for_o in_o this_o world_n nothing_o shall_v be_v want_v to_o those_o that_o serve_v and_o fear_v he_o for_o if_o he_o provide_v so_o liberal_o even_o for_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n then_o will_v he_o much_o more_o for_o those_o of_o his_o own_o family_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o want_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a he_o will_v shine_v upon_o they_o with_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o his_o face_n and_o favour_n and_o glad_a their_o heart_n with_o the_o joy_n of_o his_o countenance_n he_o will_v preserve_v they_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o mighty_o defend_v they_o from_o the_o malice_n and_o power_n of_o all_o their_o enemy_n he_o will_v watch_v over_o they_o with_o his_o providence_n to_o do_v they_o good_a and_o will_v have_v they_o always_o at_o his_o find_n who_o have_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n to_o bestow_v upon_o they_o he_o will_v enrich_v they_o with_o the_o chief_a treasure_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o hereafter_o give_v they_o the_o possession_n and_o fruition_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n so_o that_o though_o we_o shall_v not_o intermit_v our_o pain_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n for_o the_o space_n of_o a_o hour_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n yet_o may_v we_o say_v of_o our_o do_n as_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o suffering_n the_o service_n of_o this_o present_a life_n be_v not_o worthy_a the_o glory_n 18._o rom._n 8._o 18._o which_o shall_v be_v reveal_v for_o that_o be_v short_a and_o momentany_a weak_a and_o imperfect_a but_o shall_v be_v reward_v with_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n the_o second_o mean_n of_o constancy_n be_v to_o take_v notice_n and_o to_o have_v a_o mean_n second_o mean_n true_a sense_n of_o our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n our_o natural_a mutability_n and_o unconstancy_n our_o dulness_n and_o weariness_n in_o all_o good_a duty_n that_o so_o we_o may_v keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o and_o not_o give_v way_n to_o our_o spiritual_a sloth_n when_o it_o creep_v upon_o we_o and_o move_v we_o to_o intermit_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v not_o be_v proud_a and_o presumptuous_a of_o our_o strength_n as_o though_o it_o be_v in_o our_o power_n to_o leave_v and_o resume_v our_o work_n when_o we_o please_v but_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o backwardness_n and_o weariness_n in_o holy_a duty_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o must_v not_o be_v 14._o rom._n 11._o 20._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o phil._n 2._o 12._o prou._n 28._o 14._o high_o mind_v but_o fear_n while_o we_o seem_v to_o stand_v we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o fall_v and_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a for_o bless_a be_v he_o which_o thus_o sear_v always_o see_v it_o will_v 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and_o fit_v for_o all_o good_a employment_n by_o the_o royal_a bounty_n of_o our_o heavenly_a king_n feast_v we_o with_o such_o cordial_a restorative_n and_o delicious_a food_n above_o the_o price_n of_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o other_o corruptible_a thing_n how_o ungrateful_a shall_v we_o be_v if_o we_o do_v not_o employ_v this_o strength_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o be_v accept_v of_o he_o by_o do_v that_o which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n §._o sect._n 8_o four_o because_o it_o be_v a_o action_n which_o we_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n four_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n much_o conduce_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o it_o be_v a_o action_n which_o we_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v thereby_o put_v in_o mind_n how_o much_o he_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o us._n for_o who_o can_v light_o esteem_v of_o any_o sin_n which_o 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the_o soldier_n at_o 15._o joh._n 24._o 14_o 15._o his_o sepulchre_n and_o thief_n and_o adulterer_n that_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o make_v spoil_n of_o their_o neighbour_n good_n and_o chastity_n and_o yet_o sleep_v and_o snort_v in_o the_o deep_a lethargy_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o bodily_a watchfulness_n or_o sleep_n that_o be_v command_v or_o forbid_v for_o of_o this_o as_o of_o all_o of_o like_a kind_n the_o apostle_n say_v be_v verify_v namely_o that_o bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a yea_o it_o hurt_v much_o if_o we_o rest_v in_o it_o as_o the_o deed_n do_v or_o do_v it_o as_o a_o work_n satisfactory_a and_o meritorious_a not_o subdue_a the_o flesh_n but_o puff_v it_o up_o with_o pride_n and_o presumption_n nor_o enable_v we_o to_o god_n service_n but_o make_v the_o body_n unfit_a to_o be_v a_o ready_a instrument_n for_o the_o soul_n while_o by_o immoderate_a watch_v it_o be_v weaken_v and_o enfeeble_v and_o become_v more_o dull_a and_o 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our_o thankful_a heart_n unto_o god_n for_o extraordinary_a benefit_n or_o when_o with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o church_n in_o persecution_n we_o spend_v the_o night_n in_o prayer_n and_o other_o religious_a exercise_n and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n require_v of_o his_o apostle_n bodily_a watchfulness_n to_o a_o spiritual_a end_n watch_n and_o pray_v say_v he_o that_o you_o fall_v not_o into_o tentation_n but_o yet_o the_o christian_a wake_v and_o watch_v which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v so_o much_o commend_v unto_o we_o be_v not_o corporal_a but_o spiritual_a or_o only_o corporal_a so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o spiritual_a thereby_o may_v be_v advance_v and_o further_v for_o which_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v so_o clear_a that_o it_o need_v not_o the_o light_n of_o any_o other_o comment_n awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o arise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n 16_o eph._n 5._o 14_o 15_o 16_o shall_v give_v thou_o light_n out_o of_o which_o sleep_n of_o sin_n when_o they_o be_v awaken_v he_o exhort_v they_o to_o keep_v the_o christian_a watch_n see_v then_o that_o you_o walk_v circumspect_o 2._o col._n 4._o 2._o not_o as_o fool_n but_o as_o wise_a redeem_v the_o time_n because_o the_o day_n be_v evil_a and_o again_o continue_v in_o prayer_n and_o watch_v in_o the_o same_o with_o thanksgiving_n so_o have_v 18._o eph._n 6._o 18._o commend_v unto_o we_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n he_o will_v we_o to_o pray_v always_o and_o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n and_o yet_o more_o plain_o awake_v to_o righteousness_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 34._o &_o 16._o 13._o and_o sin_v not_o watch_v you_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o faith_n quite_o yourselves_o like_o man_n be_v strong_a neither_o do_v the_o apostle_n inhibit_v bodily_a sleep_n and_o natural_a rest_n but_o carnal_a security_n and_o sleep_n in_o sin_n you_o be_v say_v he_o child_n of_o light_n 8._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o and_o of_o the_o day_n not_o of_o night_n nor_o of_o darkness_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o sleep_v as_o do_v other_o but_o let_v we_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a etc._n etc._n put_v on_o the_o breastplate_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o for_o a_o helmet_n the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 4_o what_o the_o christian_a watchfulness_n be_v by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o christian_a watchfulness_n which_o be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v not_o bodily_a and_o natural_a but_o supernatural_a and_o spiritual_a now_o let_v we_o consider_v in_o the_o next_o place_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v concern_v the_o former_a the_o christian_a and_o spiritual_a watch_n be_v a_o heedful_a observation_n of_o ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o a_o serious_a careful_a and_o diligent_a circumspection_n over_o all_o our_o way_n that_o we_o may_v please_v god_n by_o do_v his_o will_n and_o neither_o commit_v any_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v forbid_v nor_o omit_v any_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v the_o which_o description_n set_v forth_o unto_o we_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o christian_a watch_n as_o it_o be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n thus_o the_o lord_n injoin_v this_o watch_n by_o moses_n the_o captain_n of_o his_o people_n say_v take_v heed_n to_o thyself_o and_o keep_v thy_o soul_n diligent_o lest_o thou_o forget_v 23._o deut._n 4._o 9_o 23._o the_o thing_n which_o thy_o eye_n have_v see_v and_o lest_o they_o depart_v from_o thy_o heart_n all_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o life_n and_o our_o saviour_n prescribe_v it_o do_v express_v it_o in_o these_o word_n take_v you_o heed_n watch_n and_o pray_v for_o you_o know_v not_o when_o 34._o mar._n 13._o 33_o 34._o the_o time_n be_v watch_v you_o therefore_o lest_o come_v sudden_o he_o find_v you_o sleep_v so_o the_o apostle_n expound_v that_o phrase_n of_o awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n and_o arise_v 16_o eph._n 5._o 14_o 15_o 16_o from_o the_o dead_a in_o the_o next_o word_n see_v that_o you_o walk_v 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at_o the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n the_o cheer_v and_o comfort_v of_o our_o heart_n with_o divine_a consolation_n the_o increase_n of_o our_o holiness_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v chief_o prepare_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n second_o before_o we_o undertake_v this_o holy_a exercise_n we_o must_v prepare_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n by_o lay_v aside_o all_o worldly_a care_n and_o earthly_a desire_n which_o if_o they_o be_v retain_v will_v interrupt_v and_o distract_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a meditation_n and_o as_o moses_n be_v to_o put_v off_o his_o shoe_n before_o he_o can_v be_v admit_v to_o hear_v god_n speak_v unto_o he_o or_o so_o much_o as_o to_o stand_v upon_o that_o ground_n which_o be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n presence_n so_o must_v we_o cast_v off_o the_o worldliness_n of_o our_o will_n and_o desire_n before_o there_o can_v be_v any_o profitable_a conference_n between_o he_o and_o us._n for_o there_o be_v such_o dissimilitude_n yea_o contrariety_n between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n spiritual_a and_o earthly_a thing_n that_o when_o we_o turn_v we_o to_o speak_v unto_o the_o one_o we_o turn_v away_o from_o the_o other_o and_o when_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v fix_v upon_o the_o care_n of_o this_o life_n and_o transitory_a trifle_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o great_a distance_n between_o they_o they_o be_v quite_o divide_v and_o distract_v from_o those_o which_o be_v heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a so_o that_o it_o be_v more_o possible_a to_o mix_v together_o gold_n and_o clay_n oil_n and_o water_n than_o the_o gold_n of_o divine_a meditation_n and_o the_o oil_n of_o spiritual_a thought_n with_o the_o clay_n of_o our_o earthly_a affair_n and_o water_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n the_o fountain_n of_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v clear_a and_o well_o settle_v the_o mud_n of_o earthly_a care_n be_v sink_v to_o the_o 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such_o as_o be_v most_o costly_a and_o general_o esteem_v best_o but_o at_o least_o if_o they_o keep_v a_o good_a diet_n make_v choice_n of_o one_o or_o two_o among_o the_o rest_n which_o they_o think_v fit_a for_o their_o stomach_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o present_a state_n of_o their_o body_n most_o likely_a to_o bring_v with_o delight_n to_o their_o taste_n wholesome_a nourishment_n for_o the_o preserve_n of_o their_o health_n and_o strength_n so_o in_o that_o great_a plenty_n of_o provision_n which_o i_o have_v make_v to_o entertain_v my_o guest_n at_o this_o spiritual_a feast_n they_o must_v not_o run_v over_o many_o thing_n at_o once_o nor_o always_o prefer_v in_o their_o choice_n such_o point_n as_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n exceed_v other_o but_o pick_v out_o one_o or_o some_o few_o which_o be_v most_o fit_a for_o
next_o unto_o faith_n upon_o 37._o luk._n 24._o 37._o which_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o preach_v in_o his_o name_n a_o duty_n that_o belong_v unto_o all_o and_o be_v never_o unseasonable_a always_o necessary_a a_o evangelicall_a grace_n and_o chief_a fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o which_o it_o live_v without_o which_o it_o be_v dead_a so_o that_o as_o faith_n be_v the_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o in_o who_o we_o live_v so_o repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o judge_v of_o the_o hide_a root_n but_o by_o the_o outward_a fruit_n be_v the_o life_n of_o this_o life_n as_o faith_n be_v the_o only_a condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a so_o repentance_n as_o a_o counter-bond_n assure_v unto_o we_o this_o assurance_n &_o by_o a_o sensible_a infallibility_n &_o outward_a evidence_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o perform_v this_o condition_n of_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apprehend_v all_o the_o promise_n by_o faith_n unfeigned_a now_o that_o thou_o may_v o_o my_o soul_n proceed_v in_o some_o order_n what_o be_v this_o repentance_n but_o a_o evangelicall_a and_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o thy_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n apply_v by_o faith_n as_o by_o his_o instrument_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o inflame_v thy_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n do_v make_v thou_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v to_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n as_o the_o chief_a cause_n of_o his_o death_n to_o hate_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n offer_v unto_o thou_o grace_n and_o pardon_n by_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o free_a gift_n and_o no_o natural_a endowment_n which_o come_v by_o inheritance_n or_o else_o procure_v by_o thy_o own_o purchase_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n who_o give_v unto_o thou_o all_o good_a thing_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n prevent_v thou_o when_o thou_o do_v never_o so_o much_o as_o think_v of_o it_o by_o put_v into_o thy_o mind_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o and_o into_o thy_o heart_n some_o desire_n of_o receive_v it_o prepare_v and_o fit_v thou_o for_o it_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n work_v humiliation_n contrition_n and_o legal_a sorrow_n and_o fit_v thy_o mind_n and_o will_n that_o they_o may_v consent_v and_o obey_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n outward_a in_o the_o word_n and_o inward_a in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n work_v it_o first_o in_o thou_o by_o change_v the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o turn_v they_o from_o sin_n unto_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n coworking_a with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v continue_v renew_v and_o increase_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o and_o perfect_v thy_o repentance_n in_o the_o part_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o which_o himself_o begin_v it_o be_v he_o that_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o repent_v he_o strike_v our_o stony_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o to_o relent_v by_o sound_a contrition_n before_o these_o rock_n will_v yield_v any_o water_n of_o true_a repentance_n it_o be_v he_o that_o pour_v the_o spirit_n 25._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o act._n 5._o 31_o &_o 11._o 18._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 25._o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n before_o they_o can_v lament_v for_o their_o wickedness_n and_o that_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o with_o it_o remission_n of_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o turn_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o he_o first_o turn_v unto_o thou_o nor_o weep_v bitter_o with_o peter_n till_o he_o thaw_v thy_o freeze_a heart_n by_o reflect_v upon_o thou_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a countenance_n yea_o when_o he_o turn_v thou_o can_v not_o turn_v till_o he_o turn_v his_o face_n turn_v also_o thy_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v run_v away_o with_o fear_n and_o never_o look_v back_o that_o thou_o may_v behold_v his_o gracious_a countenance_n promise_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o his_o stretch_v out_o arm_n to_o receive_v thou_o unto_o grace_n and_o favour_n sure_o say_v the_o church_n after_o i_o be_v turn_v i_o repent_v and_o after_o that_o 21._o jer._n 31._o 19_o lam._n 5._o 21._o i_o be_v instruct_v i_o smite_v upon_o my_o thigh_n no_o man_n can_v sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n nor_o resolve_v to_o forsake_v they_o but_o he_o that_o hate_v they_o nor_o any_o hate_v they_o but_o they_o who_o love_n god_n nor_o any_o love_v he_o who_o heart_n he_o first_o inflame_v not_o by_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o they_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o us._n neither_o do_v he_o work_v alone_o but_o together_o with_o his_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o this_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o work_v our_o adamantine_a heart_n to_o this_o relent_a softness_n and_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n which_o be_v behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v draw_v out_o of_o our_o eye_n the_o brinish_a water_n of_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o repentance_n both_o as_o he_o procure_v it_o by_o the_o meritorious_a virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o work_v it_o by_o his_o bloodshed_n apply_v by_o faith_n he_o injoin_v his_o apostle_n to_o preach_v repentance_n in_o his_o name_n final_o 47._o luk._n 24._o 47._o it_o be_v the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n it_o be_v this_o divine_a fire_n which_o warm_v our_o cold_a heart_n with_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o hot_a blood_n that_o issue_v from_o our_o saviour_n cause_v they_o to_o send_v up_o into_o our_o head_n these_o salt_n yet_o sweet_a water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o distil_v by_o our_o eye_n and_o in_o trickle_a tear_n drop_v from_o our_o cheek_n this_o wind_n of_o the_o spirit_n must_v blow_v upon_o we_o yea_o must_v blow_v into_o we_o before_o we_o can_v return_v unto_o god_n one_o sigh_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v god_n be_v the_o principal_a cause_n of_o thy_o repentance_n rob_v he_o of_o no_o part_n of_o his_o due_n but_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o work_n which_o though_o he_o can_v effect_v by_o his_o sole_a immediate_a power_n yet_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v in_o it_o many_o subordinate_a cause_n mean_n and_o instrument_n by_o which_o he_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o thou_o as_o ministerial_a and_o help_a cause_n namely_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n who_o in_o this_o work_n be_v co-labourer_n with_o christ_n send_v by_o he_o to_o open_a man_n eye_n and_o to_o turn_v they_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n beget_v they_o to_o god_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o word_n so_o likewise_o instrumental_a cause_n which_o be_v inward_a precedent_n and_o immediate_a as_o save_v knowledge_n show_v the_o way_n to_o repentance_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a love_n and_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n especial_o the_o last_o and_o general_a judgement_n at_o 30._o act._n 17._o 30._o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n or_o else_o outward_a which_o either_o lead_n and_o draw_v or_o else_o move_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o repentance_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v many_o instrument_n and_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o it_o as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n which_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o and_o of_o the_o 7._o esa_n 55._o 7._o gospel_n which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o by_o assure_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o cross_n 4._o psal_n 119._o 71._o luk._n 13._o 1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 2._o 4._o and_o affliction_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n either_o promise_v or_o bestow_v the_o move_a and_o persuade_v cause_n be_v innumerable_a as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o
great_a hatred_n and_o detestation_n which_o thou_o have_v former_o embrace_v with_o great_a love_n see_v by_o they_o thou_o have_v most_o dishonour_v and_o displease_v thy_o god_n and_o wound_v thou_o own_o conscience_n the_o other_o part_n of_o thy_o conversion_n be_v that_o thou_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o thou_o may_v serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n o_o israel_n if_o you_o return_v return_v unto_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n for_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o thou_o cease_v to_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n unless_o thou_o become_v a_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n nor_o to_o be_v unblameable_a before_o man_n unless_o thou_o be_v holy_a before_o god_n nor_o to_o abstain_v from_o evil_a unless_o thou_o do_v good_a nor_o to_o keep_v thyself_o from_o misspend_v thy_o lord_n talon_n unless_o thou_o do_v by_o use_n increase_v it_o to_o thy_o master_n advantage_n and_o as_o in_o thy_o return_v there_o be_v a_o change_n in_o the_o object_n from_o not_o some_o but_o all_o evil_a not_o to_o some_o only_a but_o all_o good_a so_o if_o it_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a it_o be_v also_o to_o be_v plain_o discern_v in_o the_o subject_n or_o person_n that_o return_v and_o in_o the_o change_n of_o all_o his_o faculty_n and_o action_n and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o true_o repente_v o_o my_o soul_n there_o be_v a_o change_n in_o thy_o mind_n from_o the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n to_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n from_o error_n to_o truth_n in_o thy_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o purity_n in_o thy_o will_n refuse_v that_o evil_n which_o former_o it_o embrace_v and_o embrace_v that_o good_a which_o in_o time_n past_o it_o reject_v in_o thy_o heart_n from_o hardness_n to_o tenderness_n from_o security_n and_o impenitency_n to_o true_a repentance_n from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o all_o goodness_n for_o god_n sake_n from_o loathe_v of_o spiritual_a thing_n to_o 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righteousness_n and_o in_o the_o purify_n of_o all_o thy_o power_n and_o faculty_n outward_a and_o inward_a from_o corruption_n to_o holiness_n and_o these_o be_v the_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n contain_v in_o they_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o final_a cause_n subject_n and_o property_n of_o repentance_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o and_o comparison_n which_o illustrate_v it_o the_o final_a cause_n and_o end_n of_o it_o be_v first_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o his_o righteousness_n when_o he_o judge_v and_o magnify_v in_o his_o mercy_n when_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o condemn_v in_o thyself_o yea_o by_o thyself_o he_o pardon_v all_o thy_o sin_n and_o justifi_v thou_o in_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n second_o when_o out_o of_o the_o same_o grace_n and_o goodness_n he_o free_v thou_o from_o not_o only_o the_o guilt_n but_o 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neighbour_n and_o of_o temperance_n &_o sobriety_n towards_o thyself_o and_o a_o hearty_a desire_n and_o earnest_a indevor_n to_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n both_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n by_o conform_v they_o in_o obedience_n unto_o all_o his_o commandment_n the_o subject_n or_o person_n to_o who_o it_o only_o belong_v be_v the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a the_o repentance_n of_o all_o other_o be_v like_o that_o of_o cain_n esau_n ahab_n judas_n and_o all_o hypocrite_n false_a and_o counterfeit_a the_o subject_n in_o which_o this_o grace_n be_v exercise_v be_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n both_o of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o principal_o it_o keep_v its_o court_n of_o residence_n and_o show_v it_o chief_a virtue_n and_o power_n in_o thou_o my_o soul_n and_o above_o all_o other_o thy_o faculty_n in_o the_o change_n of_o thy_o mind_n and_o will_n thy_o heart_n and_o affection_n the_o object_n of_o thy_o repentance_n be_v sin_n 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repent_v take_v from_o the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o grace_n for_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o but_o god_n himself_o who_o with_o his_o sweetness_n sweeten_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o give_v to_o his_o child_n and_o though_o they_o be_v bitter_a in_o themselves_o yet_o temper_v they_o with_o his_o love_n he_o make_v they_o to_o become_v pleasant_a turn_v our_o mourning_n into_o rejoice_v and_o raise_v out_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o sorrow_n matter_n of_o joy_n it_o be_v a_o cup_n of_o god_n temper_v and_o therefore_o refuse_v not_o to_o drink_v it_o it_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v good_a come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n be_v author_n of_o all_o good_a it_o be_v god_n gift_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o not_o natural_a act_n in_o thy_o own_o power_n and_o therefore_o when_o thou_o want_v it_o sue_v unto_o he_o that_o give_v liberal_o to_o all_o that_o ask_v of_o he_o &_o when_o thou_o have_v it_o ascribe_v nothing_o to_o thyself_o but_o 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examine_v ourselves_o how_o we_o have_v perform_v or_o break_v our_o vow_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n and_o principal_o our_o promise_n in_o baptism_n how_o we_o have_v shake_v off_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n and_o devote_a ourselves_o whole_o to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n how_o we_o have_v profit_v in_o mortification_n and_o what_o corruption_n we_o have_v subdue_v and_o weaken_v which_o former_o be_v potent_a and_o strong_a in_o we_o how_o we_o have_v master_v and_o abate_v our_o pride_n anger_n ambition_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n impatiency_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n and_o unruly_a passion_n how_o we_o have_v profit_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n both_o inward_o in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o outward_o in_o our_o word_n and_o action_n how_o we_o have_v rule_v that_o unruly_a member_n our_o tongue_n and_o have_v make_v they_o instrument_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o of_o the_o 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chrysost_n ad_fw-la pop_n antâ—oâ—hen_o homil._n 3_o lean_a with_o fast_v if_o thy_o mind_n do_v swell_v with_o pride_n what_o praise_n will_v thou_o deserve_v by_o the_o paleness_n of_o fast_v if_o thou_o be_v pale_a also_o with_o envy_n what_o virtue_n be_v in_o this_o not_o to_o drink_v wine_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n to_o be_v drink_v with_o anger_n and_o hatred_n but_o our_o abstinence_n be_v praiseworthy_a and_o the_o chasten_n of_o the_o body_n of_o some_o excellency_n when_o as_o the_o mind_n fa_v from_o vice_n etc._n etc._n let_v we_o say_v another_o bridle_v our_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o we_o shall_v keep_v a_o true_a fast_o for_o that_o i_o call_v a_o fast_n when_o we_o abstain_v from_o vice_n and_o therefore_o abstinence_n from_o meat_n be_v require_v that_o we_o may_v subdue_v the_o unruly_a power_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o by_o curb_v in_o this_o pamper_a horse_n teach_v it_o to_o obey_v and_o again_o the_o honour_n of_o a_o fast_o be_v not_o abstinence_n from_o meat_n but_o the_o forsake_v of_o our_o sin_n etc._n etc._n for_o it_o be_v most_o absurd_a to_o refrain_v by_o fast_v from_o lawful_a meat_n and_o to_o taste_v the_o unlawful_a lust_n of_o the_o eye_n do_v thou_o not_o eat_v flesh_n neither_o let_v thy_o eye_n draw_v in_o wanton_a lust_n let_v thy_o ear_n also_o fast_o by_o not_o receive_v slander_n and_o detraction_n and_o let_v thy_o mouth_n fast_o from_o filthy_a and_o reproachful_a word_n for_o what_o will_v it_o avail_v we_o to_o fast_v only_o like_o bird_n and_o fish_n or_o like_o the_o beast_n of_o nineve_n if_o we_o bite_v and_o devour_v our_o brethren_n but_o with_o most_o diligent_a care_n must_v we_o forsake_v our_o belove_a sin_n and_o those_o wherewith_o we_o have_v most_o offend_v our_o gracious_a god_n as_o be_v the_o chief_a cause_n which_o have_v draw_v upon_o we_o god_n present_a judgement_n against_o which_o we_o must_v bend_v our_o chief_a force_n that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o lay_v they_o aside_o like_o our_o garment_n overnight_o which_o we_o purpose_v to_o put_v on_o again_o the_o next_o day_n but_o utter_o forsake_v they_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o that_o they_o may_v never_o again_o prevail_v against_o us._n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o strengthen_v our_o resolution_n if_o we_o have_v former_o find_v they_o weak_a and_o unconstant_a by_o make_v a_o solemn_a vow_n that_o we_o will_v upon_o no_o occasion_n witting_o and_o willing_o fall_v into_o those_o sin_n again_o for_o which_o we_o have_v now_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o present_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o fast_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n the_o second_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o we_o must_v both_o profess_v and_o practice_v be_v that_o cease_v from_o evil_a we_o
withhold_v from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n testify_v that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o divine_a power_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o that_o be_v all_o the_o faithful_a who_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o thing_n that_o pertain_v unto_o life_n and_o godliness_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o who_o have_v call_v we_o to_o glory_n and_o virtue_n whereby_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o exceed_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n etc._n etc._n now_o these_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v as_o the_o gracious_a reward_n of_o a_o godly_a conversation_n be_v either_o temporal_a and_o of_o this_o life_n or_o eternal_a and_o of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v those_o of_o this_o life_n be_v either_o corporal_a concern_v the_o body_n and_o outward_a estate_n or_o spiritual_a respect_v chief_o the_o good_a of_o the_o soul_n by_o enrich_v it_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n the_o benefit_n of_o the_o former_a kind_n be_v promise_v to_o all_o those_o who_o serve_v the_o lord_n and_o careful_o observe_v all_o his_o commandment_n although_o not_o absolute_o but_o conditional_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o corporal_a blessing_n will_v best_o stand_v with_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a good_a thus_o the_o lord_n promise_v in_o the_o law_n that_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o those_o who_o observe_v and_o keep_v it_o all_o the_o 28._o deut._n 28._o blessing_n of_o this_o life_n respect_v either_o their_o person_n or_o state_n as_o that_o he_o will_v bless_v they_o in_o themselves_o and_o also_o in_o their_o child_n and_o posterity_n 26._o levit._fw-la 26._o that_o he_o will_v give_v they_o health_n of_o body_n and_o a_o long_a life_n and_o good_a day_n 12._o psal_n 34._o 12._o prosperity_n and_o plenty_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n strength_n of_o body_n and_o gift_n of_o the_o mind_n as_o wisdom_n fortitude_n and_o the_o rest_n that_o he_o will_v bless_v they_o in_o the_o field_n and_o in_o the_o house_n at_o home_n in_o the_o city_n and_o abroad_o by_o give_v they_o victory_n over_o all_o their_o enemy_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v have_v in_o honour_n and_o high_a esteem_n among_o all_o the_o nation_n which_o dwell_v about_o they_o all_o which_o his_o gift_n be_v unto_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n double_a blessing_n because_o he_o not_o only_o give_v the_o thing_n themselves_o but_o also_o the_o right_a use_n of_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v true_o profitable_a second_o because_o he_o make_v his_o gift_n sufficient_a in_o what_o proportion_n soever_o they_o be_v for_o their_o preservation_n and_o comfort_n and_o by_o give_v contentment_n with_o they_o cause_v they_o to_o satisfy_v their_o desire_n whereas_o worldly_a man_n be_v insatiable_a like_o the_o grave_n and_o hell_n which_o never_o say_v enough_o three_o because_o he_o do_v measure_n out_o unto_o they_o such_o a_o proportion_n of_o worldly_a blessing_n as_o be_v most_o fit_a for_o their_o spiritual_a estate_n that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o mindful_a of_o he_o and_o have_v their_o faith_n hope_n affiance_n humility_n and_o other_o save_a grace_n exercise_v and_o increase_v and_o do_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o abound_v in_o such_o superfluous_a excess_n as_o will_v be_v rather_o a_o heavy_a burden_n unto_o they_o then_o a_o benefit_n a_o mean_n to_o quench_v his_o grace_n in_o they_o and_o to_o distract_v they_o in_o all_o religious_a duty_n a_o snare_n to_o entangle_v they_o in_o worldly_a care_n and_o to_o withdraw_v their_o heart_n from_o he_o and_o to_o fasten_v they_o upon_o the_o world_n a_o occasion_n to_o make_v they_o forget_v he_o and_o like_o pamper_a horse_n to_o kick_v against_o he_o that_o feed_v they_o to_o weaken_v their_o affiance_n and_o to_o make_v they_o trust_v in_o themselves_o and_o their_o own_o provision_n to_o puff_n they_o up_o in_o pride_n towards_o he_o and_o insolency_n towards_o their_o neighbour_n as_o though_o they_o 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because_o he_o will_v have_v they_o so_o mercenary_a as_o to_o serve_v he_o chief_o for_o worldly_a wage_n as_o the_o devil_n charge_v job_n for_o he_o respect_v only_o that_o filial_a obedience_n which_o arise_v out_o of_o a_o 9_o job_n 1._o 9_o lively_a faith_n and_o unfeigned_a love_n but_o see_v we_o be_v so_o sensual_a that_o we_o have_v thing_n present_a in_o great_a esteem_n and_o neglect_v future_a blessing_n much_o more_o precious_a and_o permanent_a therefore_o the_o lord_n gracious_o condescend_v unto_o our_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n do_v also_o promise_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o corporal_a benefit_n as_o it_o be_v temporary_a wage_n that_o receive_v beside_o our_o future_a hope_n this_o present_a pay_n we_o may_v the_o rather_o be_v encourage_v to_o perform_v unto_o he_o diligent_a service_n thus_o the_o lord_n persuade_v we_o not_o to_o forget_v his_o law_n but_o to_o apply_v our_o heart_n to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n because_o 2._o pro._n 3._o 2._o length_n of_o day_n long_a life_n and_o peace_n they_o shall_v add_v unto_o us._n thus_o wisdom_n move_v all_o to_o embrace_v she_o not_o only_o for_o her_o spiritual_a excellency_n but_o 18._o pro._n 8._o 18._o also_o because_o riches_n and_o honour_n be_v with_o she_o and_o those_o which_o seldom_o meet_v 25._o job_n 22._o 24_o 25._o durable_a riches_n and_o righteousness_n unless_o these_o promise_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v take_v in_o a_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n persuade_v we_o to_o forsake_v the_o world_n and_o ourselves_o by_o this_o argument_n because_o no_o man_n that_o leave_v 30._o mar._n 10._o 29_o 30._o house_n or_o brethren_n or_o sister_n etc._n etc._n for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n but_o they_o shall_v receive_v a_o hundred_o fold_v now_o in_o this_o time_n house_n and_o brethren_n and_o sister_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v eternal_a life_n the_o apostle_n also_o use_v this_o reason_n to_o persuade_v unto_o christian_a beneficence_n not_o only_o because_o they_o shall_v reap_v a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o their_o seed_n so_o sow_v in_o heaven_n but_o also_o because_o god_n 8._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 6_o 8._o be_v able_a to_o return_v unto_o they_o such_o sufficient_a plenty_n of_o temporal_a blessing_n that_o they_o may_v still_o abound_v unto_o every_o good_a work_n so_o that_o god_n earthly_a and_o corporal_a benefit_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o those_o that_o serve_v he_o may_v serve_v as_o strong_a though_o not_o the_o strong_a reason_n to_o make_v we_o diligent_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n for_o howsoever_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a man_n be_v to_o be_v condemn_v who_o stand_v most_o affect_v to_o temporary_a reward_n inquire_v who_o will_v show_v they_o any_o good_a and_o what_o profit_n there_o be_v in_o serve_v the_o almighty_a 14._o mal._n 3._o 14._o when_o any_o man_n persuade_v they_o unto_o it_o yet_o god_n own_o child_n though_o they_o be_v chief_o to_o regard_v spiritual_a grace_n and_o heavenly_a glory_n may_v have_v in_o performance_n of_o their_o duty_n some_o respect_n to_o earthly_a benefit_n and_o encourage_v themselves_o in_o god_n service_n in_o hope_n to_o receive_v such_o a_o proportion_n of_o they_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o their_o spiritual_a good_a and_o eternal_a salvation_n to_o which_o end_n god_n have_v promise_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n god_n save_v grace_n be_v much_o increase_v in_o us._n the_o second_o sort_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o this_o life_n be_v god_n spiritual_a grace_n all_o which_o be_v much_o increase_v by_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o hereby_o our_o faith_n be_v much_o confirm_v and_o increase_v by_o our_o frequent_a perform_v the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o often_o act_n do_v confirm_v and_o increase_v a_o habit_n and_o both_o our_o bodily_a strength_n and_o all_o faculty_n of_o
the_o mind_n be_v not_o only_o preserve_v but_o also_o much_o improove_v by_o continual_a exercise_n so_o virtuous_a action_n and_o work_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n be_v the_o exercise_n of_o our_o faith_n do_v tend_v much_o to_o the_o strengthen_n of_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o by_o the_o neglect_n of_o these_o duty_n it_o be_v much_o weaken_v and_o by_o the_o contrary_a vice_n and_o act_n of_o sin_n exceed_o shake_v and_o grievous_o wound_v in_o which_o regard_n the_o apostle_n join_v the_o hold_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o 58._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 19_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 58._o good_a conscience_n because_o the_o one_o will_v not_o stay_v without_o the_o other_o be_v such_o love_a twin_n as_o can_v be_v divide_v but_o live_v and_o die_v together_o more_o especial_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n not_o as_o cause_n for_o the_o election_n of_o god_n be_v free_a of_o grace_n and_o 4._o rom._n 11._o 6._o eph._n 1._o 4._o not_o of_o work_n but_o as_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o as_o the_o end_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v elect_v for_o we_o be_v not_o choose_v because_o we_o be_v holy_a but_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a as_o the_o apostle_n show_v thus_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v we_o to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o prescribe_v this_o as_o the_o only_a mean_n the_o join_n of_o one_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n with_o another_o tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o do_v these_o thing_n we_o shall_v never_o fall_v the_o psalmist_n likewise_o set_v down_o the_o mark_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o god_n have_v choose_v we_o to_o dwell_v in_o his_o holy_a mountain_n make_v this_o the_o first_o &_o chief_a to_o walk_v upright_o and_o work_v righteousness_n 4._o psal_n 15._o 2._o &_o 24._o 4._o and_o to_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n second_o hereby_o our_o faith_n be_v persuade_v of_o god_n grace_n and_o love_n in_o christ_n for_o by_o keep_v of_o god_n commandment_n we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o love_v god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n john_n whoso_o keep_v his_o word_n in_o he_o very_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_v 19_o 1._o joh._n 3._o 6._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o and_o consequent_o that_o he_o love_v we_o see_v we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o our_o love_n be_v but_o a_o spark_n of_o that_o divine_a and_o infinite_a flame_n three_o of_o our_o effectual_a call_n this_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o the_o apostle_n prescribe_v to_o make_v it_o sure_o for_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n 12._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o bring_v salvation_n have_v shine_v unto_o we_o when_o as_o we_o be_v teach_v thereby_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n that_o we_o have_v in_o a_o save_a manner_n hear_v god_n word_n when_o have_v receive_v it_o into_o honest_a heart_n we_o have_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n 15._o luk._n 8._o 15._o with_o patience_n that_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n the_o true_a vine_n when_o 15._o joh._n 15._o we_o bring_v forth_o the_o ripe_a grape_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o we_o be_v tree_n of_o righteousness_n of_o god_n own_o plant_n when_o like_o the_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n we_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n that_o we_o be_v good_a man_n when_o out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o our_o heart_n 20_o psal_n 1._o 2._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18_o 20_o we_o bring_v forth_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o we_o be_v of_o god_n and_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n when_o we_o hear_v god_n word_n and_o follow_v he_o and_o that_o we_o be_v true_o 45._o luk._n 6._o 45._o a_o kin_n to_o christ_n when_o we_o do_v the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 50._o joh._n 8._o 47._o mat._n 12._o 50._o four_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o the_o work_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n our_o faith_n be_v assure_v of_o itself_o that_o it_o be_v lively_a and_o unfeigned_a for_o as_o our_o good_a work_n do_v show_v it_o unto_o other_o so_o also_o they_o approve_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o as_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o this_o tree_n and_o the_o very_a breath_n of_o this_o body_n without_o which_o it_o be_v but_o a_o dead_a stock_n and_o rot_a carcase_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n 26._o jam._n 2._o 17_o 26._o tell_v we_o faith_n if_o it_o have_v no_o work_n be_v dead_a be_v alone_o and_o as_o the_o body_n without_o the_o spirit_n be_v dead_a so_o faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a also_o five_o our_o faith_n be_v hereby_o assure_v of_o our_o justification_n and_o of_o all_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n that_o do_v accompany_v it_o as_o that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o our_o sin_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n by_o the_o death_n 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and_o do_v daily_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o good_a work_n final_o that_o we_o be_v citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n when_o as_o we_o have_v our_o conversation_n there_o set_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n on_o thing_n above_o and_o not_o on_o thing_n beneath_o and_o when_o have_v 3._o phil._n 3._o 20._o col._n 3._o 2._o joh._n 3._o 2_o 3._o this_o hope_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v like_o unto_o christ_n we_o have_v purge_v ourselves_o as_o he_o also_o be_v pure_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n strengthen_v and_o increase_v our_o hope_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n the_o second_o spiritual_a benefit_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o it_o strengthen_v and_o increase_v our_o hope_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n ground_v upon_o this_o assurance_n 15._o psal_n 34._o 15._o that_o he_o will_v preserve_v all_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o from_o all_o evil_a all_o peril_n and_o danger_n and_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o all_o their_o enemy_n and_o that_o he_o will_v provide_v for_o they_o all_o thing_n necessary_a see_v he_o who_o be_v so_o bountiful_a even_o to_o his_o enemy_n will_v not_o let_v his_o own_o child_n want_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a who_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o so_o that_o they_o which_o fear_v the_o lord_n have_v great_a cause_n to_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n as_o the_o psalmist_n 11._o psal_n 115._o 11._o exhort_v because_o he_o be_v their_o help_n and_o shield_n and_o this_o make_v the_o three_o child_n so_o confident_a that_o they_o care_v not_o for_o the_o rage_n of_o the_o tyrant_n nor_o for_o the_o fiery_a furnace_n though_o sevenfold_a hot_a than_o ordinary_a because_o they_o have_v serve_v god_n with_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o thereby_o be_v assure_v that_o the_o god_n who_o they_o serve_v be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o deliver_v they_o 17._o dan._n 3._o 17._o this_o make_v daniel_n to_o serve_v god_n constant_o who_o he_o have_v former_o serve_v notwithstanding_o the_o cruel_a edict_n of_o the_o king_n because_o he_o well_o know_v that_o the_o god_n who_o he_o serve_v be_v able_a to_o deliver_v he_o from_o the_o lion_n as_o 16._o dan._n 6._o 16._o darius_n also_o acknowledge_v from_o which_o confidence_n there_o arise_v diverse_a other_o singular_a benefit_n as_o inward_a joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o all_o estate_n see_v in_o this_o confidence_n we_o have_v cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o god_n patience_n in_o all_o trouble_n see_v we_o trust_v assure_o in_o god_n for_o help_n and_o deliverance_n in_o that_o time_n which_o shall_v be_v most_o seasonable_a both_o for_o his_o glory_n
and_o our_o own_o spiritual_a good_a and_o everlasting_a salvation_n cheerfulness_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n when_o they_o seem_v full_a of_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n because_o the_o lord_n in_o who_o we_o trust_v be_v able_a to_o support_v and_o defend_v us._n and_o final_o conscience_n of_o our_o well_o do_v and_o our_o earnest_a desire_n to_o glorify_v and_o please_v god_n in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n do_v not_o only_a much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o christ_n all-sufficient_a merit_n but_o also_o exceed_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n so_o that_o we_o be_v thereby_o enable_v with_o great_a confidence_n to_o have_v our_o access_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o with_o much_o liberty_n of_o speech_n and_o spirit_n to_o make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v gracious_o hear_v and_o grant_v for_o the_o effectual_a 16._o jam._n 5._o 16._o fervent_a prayer_n of_o arighteous_a man_n avail_v much_o and_o we_o be_v assure_v with_o david_n that_o the_o god_n of_o our_o righteousness_n will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n 3._o psal_n 4._o 1_o 3._o who_o set_v apart_o he_o that_o be_v godly_a for_o himself_o will_v hear_v we_o be_v such_o when_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o that_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n the_o which_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v 15._o psal_n 34._o 15._o as_o a_o effectual_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o to_o eschew_v evil_a and_o do_v good_a to_o seek_v 12._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 12._o peace_n and_o ensue_v it_o because_o it_o confirm_v our_o confidence_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v and_o grant_v all_o our_o suit_n see_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v he_o will_v fulfil_v 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o also_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o will_v save_v they_o for_o howsoever_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a cause_n of_o our_o confidence_n and_o boldness_n be_v not_o any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o but_o only_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o god_n be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o who_o 12._o ephes_n 3._o 12._o we_o have_v boldness_n and_o access_n with_o confidence_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o and_o though_o this_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o our_o affiance_n when_o we_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n because_o christ_n our_o high_a priest_n make_v intercession_n for_o we_o in_o confidence_n whereof_o we_o may_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v come_v bold_o unto_o the_o 16._o heb._n 4._o 16._o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n &_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n yet_o we_o may_v draw_v near_o with_o much_o more_o boldness_n and_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o full_a 22._o heb._n 10._o 22._o assurance_n of_o faith_n when_o we_o have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o body_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n that_o be_v not_o only_o the_o blood_n of_o redemption_n which_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o the_o water_n of_o ablution_n which_o cleanse_v we_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n do_v assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v wash_v in_o that_o laver_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o when_o our_o conscience_n be_v so_o purge_v from_o dead_a work_n thereby_o as_o that_o we_o be_v enable_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n for_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o 18._o heb._n 9_o 14._o psal_n 66._o 18._o heart_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v we_o if_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n with_o guilty_a conscience_n accuse_v we_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o his_o service_n and_o for_o live_v in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n shame_n will_v cover_v our_o face_n and_o take_v away_o all_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n when_o we_o make_v our_o suit_n unto_o he_o for_o we_o know_v that_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a 22_o job._n 3._o 20_o 21_o 22_o than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n for_o this_o make_v he_o to_o entertain_v our_o suit_n not_o only_o gracious_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o but_o also_o with_o great_a pleasure_n in_o himself_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n but_o 8._o pro._n 15._o 8._o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o upright_o be_v his_o delight_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o david_n though_o a_o man_n high_o in_o god_n favour_n will_v not_o rash_o press_v into_o his_o presence_n to_o make_v his_o suit_n unto_o he_o before_o he_o have_v renew_v his_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n and_o repentance_n for_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o will_v first_o wash_v his_o hand_n 6._o psal_n 26._o 6._o in_o innocency_n and_o then_o he_o will_v compass_v god_n altar_n now_o what_o great_a benefit_n than_o this_o or_o what_o more_o effectual_a motive_n unto_o a_o godly_a life_n then_o to_o have_v hereby_o the_o grace_n and_o favour_n of_o our_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o king_n so_o as_o we_o may_v at_o all_o time_n with_o boldness_n come_v into_o his_o presence_n and_o as_o his_o chief_a favourite_n have_v his_o ear_n still_o open_a unto_o we_o so_o as_o we_o may_v free_o make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o assure_a confidence_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v hear_v and_o grant_v see_v he_o take_v delight_n in_o our_o prayer_n and_o be_v as_o well_o please_v in_o give_v as_o we_o in_o receive_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v courage_n and_o true_a fortitude_n the_o three_o spiritual_a benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v be_v christian_a courage_n and_o true_a fortitude_n for_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n favour_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n no_o danger_n be_v able_a to_o daunt_v we_o and_o have_v put_v on_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n we_o fear_v not_o the_o encounter_n of_o any_o enemy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o wicked_a flee_v when_o no_o man_n pursue_v but_o the_o righteous_a be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n assistance_n that_o he_o say_v he_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o ten_o thousand_o of_o people_n that_o have_v set_v themselves_o against_o 5._o psal_n 3._o 5._o he_o round_o about_o and_o profess_v that_o because_o god_n be_v his_o refuge_n and_o 2._o psal_n 46._o 1_o 2._o strength_n he_o will_v not_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v carry_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n yea_o though_o he_o shall_v walk_v 4._o psal_n 23._o 4._o through_o the_o vale_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n yet_o he_o will_v fear_v no_o evil_n because_o god_n be_v with_o he_o and_o his_o rod_n and_o staff_n comfort_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o his_o case_n alone_o but_o of_o all_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n who_o as_o he_o show_v at_o large_a stand_v in_o fear_n of_o no_o evil_a though_o danger_n beset_v they_o on_o all_o side_n because_o they_o have_v make_v god_n their_o refuge_n and_o fortress_n who_o will_v therefore_o etc._n psal_n 91._o 2_o 3_o etc._n etc._n deliver_v they_o from_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o fowler_n and_o from_o the_o noisome_a pestilence_n etc._n etc._n and_o give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o they_o to_o keep_v they_o in_o all_o their_o way_n who_o shall_v bear_v they_o up_o in_o their_o hand_n lest_o they_o dash_v their_o foot_n against_o a_o stone_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v true_o courageous_a let_v we_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o be_v safe_a under_o his_o protection_n and_o have_v he_o on_o 11._o rom._n 8._o 31._o psal_n 56._o 11._o our_o side_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o care_v who_o set_v against_o we_o nor_o to_o fear_v what_o man_n can_v do_v unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n keep_v our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o peaceable_a the_o four_o benefit_n be_v that_o this_o godly_a life_n do_v keep_v our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o peaceable_a for_o when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o with_o full_a resolution_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o careful_o flee_v all_o know_a
their_o head_n and_o make_v themselves_o merry_a with_o his_o lamentable_a cry_n and_o pitiful_a complaint_n my_o god_n my_o god_n 25._o matth._n â—7_n 27._o to_o 4â—_n luk._n 23._o 31._o matth._n 10._o 24_o 25._o why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o now_o if_o they_o have_v do_v these_o thing_n to_o a_o green_a tree_n fruitful_a in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n what_o will_v they_o do_v to_o a_o dry_a and_o barren_a if_o they_o have_v thus_o scoff_v and_o deride_v our_o lord_n and_o master_n let_v we_o not_o who_o be_v his_o poor_a and_o unworthy_a servant_n think_v much_o to_o be_v thus_o use_v if_o he_o have_v suffer_v all_o these_o taunt_n and_o scorn_v for_o our_o sake_n why_o shall_v we_o think_v it_o much_o to_o suffer_v with_o patience_n and_o joy_n the_o like_a or_o great_a if_o it_o be_v possible_a for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n yea_o if_o he_o have_v meek_o bear_v our_o sin_n and_o sorrow_n and_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n and_o endure_v the_o heavy_a wrath_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o we_o that_o he_o may_v save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n how_o ungrateful_a be_v we_o for_o all_o his_o love_n if_o we_o will_v not_o for_o his_o sake_n endure_v a_o taunt_n a_o spiteful_a scorn_n or_o reproachful_a name_n but_o choose_v rather_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o to_o run_v with_o wicked_a worldling_n unto_o the_o same_o excess_n of_o riot_n so_o oft_o therefore_o as_o the_o scoff_n of_o profane_a man_n discourage_v and_o dishearten_v we_o in_o christian_a duty_n let_v we_o animate_v and_o strengthen_v our_o resolution_n in_o they_o by_o look_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n upon_o our_o saviour_n christ_n hang_v naked_a upon_o the_o cross_n and_o die_v a_o shameful_a death_n for_o our_o sin_n contemn_v this_o disgrace_n and_o swallow_v up_o this_o shame_n with_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o love_n let_v we_o be_v content_a to_o accompany_v he_o in_o despise_v these_o despite_n that_o we_o may_v also_o accompany_v he_o in_o glory_n and_o happiness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n let_v we_o run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o 3._o heb._n 12._o 2_o 3._o we_o look_v unto_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n for_o consider_v he_o that_o endure_v such_o contradiction_n of_o sinner_n against_o himself_o lest_o we_o be_v weary_a and_o faint_a in_o our_o mind_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o christian_a apology_n and_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o this_o christian_a apology_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n be_v a_o matter_n of_o 23._o luk._n 9_o 23._o urgent_a necessity_n which_o as_o near_o 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will_v not_o only_o justify_v but_o also_o sanctify_v we_o &_o free_v we_o as_o well_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o which_o if_o we_o apprehend_v by_o a_o true_a &_o lively_a faith_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o good_a &_o acceptable_a manner_n as_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o treatise_n final_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v our_o perseverance_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n unto_o the_o end_n if_o disclaim_v our_o own_o strength_n we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o promise_n see_v he_o be_v able_a and_o al-sufficient_a to_o perfect_v that_o good_a work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v to_o enable_v we_o likewise_o who_o be_v impotent_a in_o ourselves_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n 38._o phil._n 1._o 6._o &_o 4._o 13._o joh._n 10._o 28._o rom._n 8._o 35_o 36_o 38._o through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n to_o arm_v we_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n so_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n the_o prosperity_n or_o persecution_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o any_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o to_o put_v out_o and_o extinguish_v our_o love_n of_o he_o in_o our_o heart_n or_o to_o hinder_v our_o proceed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n until_o by_o walk_v in_o they_o we_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o carnal_a sorrow_n be_v a_o impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o we_o be_v much_o hinder_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o carnal_a sorrow_n and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n for_o if_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o worldly_a sorrow_n cause_v death_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n of_o 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lord_n and_o that_o their_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o their_o god_n 10._o esa_n 61._o 10._o because_o he_o have_v clothe_v they_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n and_o cover_v they_o with_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n as_o a_o bridegroom_n deck_v himself_o with_o ornament_n and_o as_o a_o bride_n adorn_v herself_o with_o her_o jewel_n they_o also_o have_v cause_n above_o all_o other_o of_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o that_o they_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o with_o their_o own_o conscience_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o in_o which_o respect_n they_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o glory_v in_o their_o tribulation_n for_o this_o peace_n with_o god_n pass_v all_o understanding_n and_o his_o love_n be_v 2._o phil._n 4._o 7._o cant._n 1._o 2._o better_a than_o wine_n refresh_v and_o cheer_v our_o heart_n more_o than_o all_o the_o cold_a qualm_n of_o worldly_a cross_n can_v daunt_v and_o dismay_v they_o see_v by_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o we_o have_v this_o privilege_n that_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o our_o good_a they_o alone_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o which_o work_v in_o their_o heart_n this_o spiritual_a joy_n 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o and_o by_o unite_n they_o unto_o christ_n and_o through_o he_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n blessedness_n and_o joy_n do_v give_v unto_o they_o cause_n sufficient_a of_o triumph_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o 12._o esa_n 51._o 12._o glorious_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o all_o happiness_n through_o this_o sweet_a and_o happy_a communion_n final_o the_o faithful_a only_a who_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n have_v hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n when_o all_o tear_n be_v wipe_v away_o from_o their_o eye_n they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v 4._o apoc._n 21._o 4._o after_o their_o mourning_n and_o after_o their_o weep_n laugh_v and_o rejoice_v for_o 4._o math._n 5._o 4._o the_o lord_n will_v show_v they_o the_o path_n of_o life_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o enjoy_v in_o his_o presence_n 21._o luk._n 6._o 21._o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n pleasure_n for_o evermore_o in_o which_o regard_n 11._o psal_n 16._o 11._o the_o godly_a in_o this_o assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v as_o much_o great_a and_o better_a cause_n of_o rejoice_v above_o all_o worldling_n who_o abound_v in_o their_o present_a possession_n of_o earthly_a wealth_n and_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n as_o a_o young_a heir_n in_o his_o nonage_n who_o expect_v the_o inheritance_n of_o some_o goodly_a lordship_n or_o if_o you_o will_v some_o great_a and_o glorious_a monarchy_n have_v more_o cause_n of_o rejoice_v than_o a_o poor_a cottager_n in_o a_o silly_a tenement_n in_o which_o for_o the_o present_a he_o dwell_v but_o yet_o only_o hold_v it_o at_o the_o landlord_n pleasure_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v have_v riches_n and_o treasure_n which_o 20._o mat._n 6._o 19_o 20._o can_v rust_v with_o canker_n nor_o we_o be_v rob_v of_o they_o by_o thief_n there_o be_v honour_n subject_a to_o no_o blemish_n of_o disgrace_n and_o pleasure_n for_o evermore_o in_o all_o which_o respect_v let_v the_o righteous_a be_v glad_a as_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v let_v 3._o psal_n 68_o 3._o they_o rejoice_v before_o god_n yea_o let_v they_o exceed_o rejoice_v and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v evermore_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o time_n unseasonable_a for_o 16._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o the_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o the_o righteous_a so_o long_o as_o they_o have_v the_o face_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n shine_v upon_o they_o which_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o itself_o to_o turn_v all_o their_o mourning_n into_o mirth_n and_o their_o sorrow_n into_o gladness_n even_o when_o they_o be_v sore_o pinch_v and_o press_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o their_o affliction_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o rejoice_v inward_o in_o their_o heart_n when_o their_o cheek_n be_v bedew_v with_o their_o tear_n herein_o quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o wicked_a who_o rejoice_v in_o the_o face_n but_o not_o in_o the_o heart_n whereas_o the_o faithful_a 12._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 12._o do_v inward_o glory_v even_o in_o their_o tribulation_n which_o notwithstanding_o be_v bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o the_o flesh_n do_v make_v they_o to_o discover_v nothing_o but_o grief_n in_o their_o outward_a countenance_n yea_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n itself_o when_o as_o we_o mourn_v as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o the_o death_n of_o his_o only_a son_n and_o first_o bear_v do_v not_o abate_v our_o spiritual_a joy_n yea_o in_o truth_n it_o do_v much_o increase_v it_o for_o this_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v repentance_n to_o salvation_n not_o to_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o be_v repent_v of_o and_o cause_v the_o true_a christian_a exceed_o to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o can_v hearty_o grieve_v because_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v displease_v his_o god_n and_o this_o tremble_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o they_o may_v through_o faith_n assure_v we_o that_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v free_v from_o they_o be_v join_v with_o inward_a gladness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a §._o sect._n 7_o a_o admonition_n to_o the_o faithful_a to_o lay_v hâ—ld_v on_o this_o joyful_a privilege_n and_o to_o shake_v off_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o godliness_n do_v not_o deprive_v any_o of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n yea_o rather_o the_o more_o godly_a we_o be_v the_o better_a right_n and_o title_n we_o have_v unto_o it_o and_o may_v just_o 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for_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n have_v observe_v heaviness_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n make_v 25._o pro._n 12._o 25._o it_o stoop_v need_v no_o other_o burden_n to_o overwhelm_v it_o see_v it_o be_v press_v down_o with_o its_o own_o weight_n and_o again_o a_o merry_a heart_n make_v a_o cheerful_a 15._o pro._n 15._o 13_o 15._o countenance_n but_o by_o sorrow_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o spirit_n be_v break_v all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o afflict_a be_v evil_a but_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o merry_a heart_n have_v a_o continual_a feast_n and_o in_o another_o place_n a_o merry_a heart_n do_v good_a like_o a_o medicine_n but_o a_o break_a 22._o prou._n 17._o 22._o spirit_n dri_v the_o bone_n now_o that_o they_o may_v shake_v off_o this_o sadness_n and_o raise_v their_o droop_a heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n let_v they_o consider_v that_o sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n in_o themselves_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o simple_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o his_o servant_n but_o only_o when_o they_o be_v sanctify_v moderate_a in_o their_o measure_n seasonable_a in_o their_o time_n place_v upon_o a_o right_a subject_n which_o can_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o direct_v to_o a_o right_a end_n second_o that_o sanctify_a joy_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o please_v unto_o god_n as_o be_v a_o part_n of_o that_o service_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o first_o table_n see_v this_o be_v one_o way_n of_o have_v god_n in_o our_o heart_n when_o we_o rejoice_v in_o he_o beside_o that_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o all_o other_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n which_o can_v be_v well_o perform_v without_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n three_o let_v they_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n promise_v this_o joy_n and_o gladness_n as_o a_o singular_a privilege_n and_o a_o special_a benefit_n unto_o the_o faithful_a and_o therefore_o that_o it_o be_v great_a folly_n to_o refuse_v it_o when_o he_o offer_v it_o thus_o the_o prophet_n say_v that_o in_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o 11._o jer._n 33._o 11._o voice_n of_o gladness_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o bride_n the_o voice_n of_o they_o that_o shall_v say_v praise_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o our_o saviour_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v 22._o joh._n 16._o 22._o give_v unto_o the_o faithful_a such_o constant_a and_o permanent_a joy_n as_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v from_o they_o four_o that_o the_o privation_n of_o this_o joy_n be_v threaten_v as_o a_o punishment_n for_o sin_n thou_o shall_v not_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o feast_v to_o 10._o jer._n 16._o 8._o and_o 23._o 10._o sit_v with_o they_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o god_n of_o israel_n behold_v i_o will_v cause_v to_o cease_v out_o of_o this_o place_n in_o your_o eye_n and_o in_o your_o day_n the_o voice_n of_o mirth_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o gladness_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o bride_n and_o again_o i_o will_v cause_v all_o her_o mirth_n to_o 11._o hos_fw-la 2._o 11._o cease_v her_o feast_n day_n her_o new_a moon_n and_o sabbath_n and_o all_o her_o solemn_a feast_n and_o therefore_o who_o can_v please_v himself_o in_o affect_v sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n which_o the_o lord_n threaten_v as_o a_o punishment_n of_o sin_n five_o let_v they_o consider_v that_o as_o mourning_n be_v a_o preparation_n to_o faith_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o sorrowful_a seedtime_n so_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v be_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n the_o crop_n and_o harvest_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o may_v try_v it_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o also_o the_o degree_n of_o it_o for_o whereas_o there_o be_v no_o rejoice_v there_o be_v no_o faith_n little_a joy_n weak_a faith_n and_o fullness_n of_o joy_n fullness_n also_o of_o persuasion_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o a_o man_n can_v have_v assurance_n of_o god_n love_n the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o of_o that_o inestimable_a happiness_n which_o be_v reserve_v in_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n but_o that_o his_o heart_n must_v needs_o be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v although_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o first_o conversion_n and_o humiliation_n and_o in_o the_o case_n of_o spiritual_a desertion_n when_o god_n hide_v his_o face_n and_o seem_v to_o withdraw_v from_o we_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n this_o joy_n be_v so_o eclypse_v that_o the_o warmth_n and_o comfort_n of_o it_o be_v hardly_o to_o be_v discern_v even_o as_o faith_n itself_o from_o which_o it_o spring_v be_v like_o a_o fire_n rake_v under_o the_o ash_n and_o not_o to_o be_v perceive_v by_o sense_n and_o feeling_n final_o consider_v that_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n make_v we_o bless_v as_o not_o only_o be_v itself_o full_a of_o sweetness_n and_o comfort_n but_o also_o the_o first_o beginning_n and_o the_o very_a entrance_n into_o the_o eternal_a joy_n of_o god_n kingdom_n wherewith_o our_o droop_a heart_n be_v so_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v that_o all_o difficulty_n become_v easy_a all_o tediousness_n in_o god_n service_n be_v take_v away_o and_o the_o time_n that_o be_v spend_v therein_o seem_v short_a and_o pleasant_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o psalmist_n pronounce_v that_o people_n bless_v 16._o psal_n 89._o 15_o 16._o that_o know_v the_o joyful_a sound_n because_o they_o shall_v walk_v cheerful_o in_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n rejoice_v in_o his_o name_n all_o the_o day_n and_o be_v exalt_v in_o his_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o let_v all_o those_o who_o desire_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o comfort_n and_o cheerfulness_n labour_v 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not_o run_v on_o in_o exorbitant_a course_n and_o glut_v itself_o with_o sinful_a pleasure_n which_o always_o end_n in_o grief_n and_o bitterness_n wherein_o it_o do_v not_o take_v away_o any_o true_a liberty_n but_o rather_o free_v we_o from_o the_o most_o miserable_a and_o grievous_a bondage_n and_o base_a servitude_n 34._o joh._n 8._o 34._o and_o thraldom_n unto_o satan_n sin_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n yea_o rather_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v restore_v unto_o that_o ancient_a and_o true_a liberty_n in_o which_o we_o be_v create_v even_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n resemble_v herein_o our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o though_o he_o be_v most_o free_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o please_v he_o yet_o in_o respect_n of_o
and_o ill_a deserve_v though_o thou_o be_v gracious_a and_o ready_a always_o through_o christ_n to_o hear_v and_o help_v us._n we_o have_v not_o due_o fear_v thou_o though_o thou_o be_v our_o heavenly_a father_n full_a of_o majesty_n and_o power_n neither_o have_v we_o be_v afraid_a to_o sin_n against_o thou_o though_o we_o stand_v always_o in_o thy_o presence_n who_o be_v able_a to_o cast_v body_n and_o soul_n into_o hell_n we_o have_v not_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n by_o renounce_v impiety_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o thy_o worship_n and_o service_n but_o have_v serve_v sin_n and_o satan_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n we_o have_v not_o glorify_v thou_o in_o thy_o mercy_n by_o our_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n nor_o have_v be_v encourage_v by_o thy_o liberal_a wage_n to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o diligent_a and_o cheerful_a service_n but_o have_v abuse_v thy_o good_a gift_n to_o thy_o dishonour_n and_o have_v set_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n more_o upon_o they_o then_o upon_o thou_o who_o haste_v gracious_o bestow_v they_o upon_o us._n we_o have_v not_o sanctify_v thou_o in_o thy_o judgement_n by_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o thy_o hand_n nor_o have_v profit_v by_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n for_o the_o amendment_n of_o our_o life_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o have_v not_o suffer_v thou_o to_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o sceptre_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n but_o have_v often_o grieve_v it_o by_o resist_v and_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o and_o by_o subiect_v ourselves_o to_o be_v govern_v by_o our_o own_o lust_n we_o have_v not_o behave_v ourselves_o as_o it_o become_v subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o live_v holy_o righteous_o and_o sober_o in_o this_o present_a world_n we_o have_v not_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n 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which_o perish_v then_o after_o spiritual_a food_n which_o endure_v unto_o life_n everlasting_a we_o have_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o that_o portion_n which_o thou_o have_v allot_v unto_o we_o nor_o cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o thou_o for_o all_o thing_n needful_a but_o have_v turmoil_v ourselves_o with_o cark_n care_n and_o trust_v too_o much_o unto_o our_o own_o providence_n we_o have_v not_o so_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n and_o pollution_n of_o our_o sin_n as_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o have_v be_v more_o ready_a to_o have_v they_o pardon_v then_o to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o we_o have_v not_o labour_v after_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n to_o be_v assure_v thereby_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o reconcile_v or_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n and_o thereby_o weaken_v our_o assurance_n we_o be_v not_o press_v with_o our_o sin_n as_o with_o a_o heavy_a burden_n nor_o have_v as_o 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anger_n and_o our_o love_n by_o cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n but_o be_v apt_a to_o retain_v anger_n and_o to_o seek_v revenge_n when_o we_o be_v wrong_v we_o do_v not_o as_o we_o shall_v resist_v the_o tentation_n of_o the_o flesh_n world_n and_o devil_n but_o though_o we_o pray_v against_o they_o yet_o upon_o every_o slight_a occasion_n we_o run_v into_o they_o and_o be_v easy_o entice_v to_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o to_o forfeit_v that_o liberty_n which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o us._n we_o live_v secure_o as_o if_o we_o be_v free_a from_o all_o danger_n of_o enemy_n and_o do_v not_o due_o consider_v their_o malice_n and_o subtlety_n our_o own_o weakness_n and_o their_o power_n that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v hereby_o to_o pray_v with_o more_o fervency_n to_o be_v free_v from_o tentation_n or_o for_o thy_o assistance_n that_o we_o may_v overcome_v they_o and_o be_v deliver_v from_o all_o evil_a whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o be_v often_o foil_v by_o they_o and_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n we_o be_v not_o daily_o prepare_v against_o the_o time_n of_o tentation_n nor_o keep_v the_o christian_a armour_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o resist_v our_o enemy_n we_o do_v not_o watchful_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o evil_a nor_o careful_o observe_v our_o heart_n and_o sense_n keep_v they_o under_o covenant_n that_o they_o may_v not_o rove_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o be_v the_o usual_a occasion_n whereby_o we_o be_v plunge_v into_o all_o evil_a but_o we_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n to_o be_v gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o wash_v they_o away_o in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o bring_v upon_o we_o that_o wrath_n which_o they_o have_v deserve_v yea_o lord_n we_o beseech_v thou_o for_o christ_n sake_n not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o deserve_a punishment_n but_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o in_o thy_o son_n multiply_v thy_o favour_n and_o blessing_n upon_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n pertain_v to_o grace_n and_o godliness_n glory_n and_o happiness_n persuade_v we_o by_o thy_o spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o thou_o be_v in_o christ_n our_o father_n and_o we_o thy_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n let_v we_o ever_o love_n and_o fear_v thou_o as_o our_o gracious_a father_n perform_v unto_o thou_o the_o obedience_n of_o child_n and_o labour_n to_o resemble_v thou_o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o so_o we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a this_o high_a call_n whereunto_o thou_o have_v call_v us._n let_v we_o demean_v ourselves_o as_o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n and_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n where_o our_o inheritance_n be_v mind_v and_o affect_v thing_n above_o where_o christ_n sit_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n let_v we_o whole_o rely_v upon_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o help_v we_o and_o let_v we_o with_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n have_v recourse_n unto_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o want_n and_o with_o assurance_n that_o thou_o will_v gracious_o hear_v and_o help_v us._n let_v we_o in_o our_o judgement_n esteem_v in_o our_o heart_n desire_v and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n seek_v thy_o glory_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o let_v it_o ever_o be_v more_o dear_a unto_o we_o than_o our_o own_o salvation_n let_v we_o give_v glory_n to_o thy_o name_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o not_o only_o do_v it_o ourselves_o but_o also_o give_v just_a occasion_n to_o other_o of_o glorify_v thou_o let_v we_o sanctify_v thou_o both_o in_o thy_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n towards_o ourselves_o or_o other_o let_v thy_o rich_a wage_n make_v we_o more_o faithful_a and_o cheerful_a in_o
my_o life_n that_o therein_o i_o may_v do_v thou_o service_n and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o my_o salvation_n o_o lord_n give_v i_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o thy_o love_n that_o i_o may_v love_v thou_o again_o and_o a_o lively_a apprehension_n and_o taste_n of_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n that_o my_o heart_n and_o voice_n may_v return_v unto_o thou_o the_o praise_n that_o be_v due_a yea_o so_o much_o the_o more_o o_o lord_n increase_v my_o thankfulness_n by_o how_o much_o the_o less_o worthy_a i_o be_o of_o the_o least_o of_o thy_o mercy_n by_o reason_n of_o my_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n for_o i_o confess_v unfeigned_o that_o miserable_a estate_n in_o which_o i_o be_o by_o nature_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o my_o original_a corruption_n in_o which_o i_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v whereby_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o my_o body_n and_o soul_n have_v be_v whole_o defile_v and_o utter_o disable_v 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with_o all_o those_o fearful_a punishment_n threaten_v in_o the_o law_n respect_v both_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v o_o lord_n my_o god_n affect_v my_o heart_n with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o this_o my_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o burden_n too_o heavy_a for_o i_o to_o bear_v so_o let_v i_o have_v such_o a_o feel_n of_o it_o that_o i_o may_v hunger_n after_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o apply_v it_o unto_o i_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o so_o make_v good_a the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v with_o i_o one_o special_a branch_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o thou_o will_v remember_v my_o sin_n no_o more_o i_o confess_v that_o i_o have_v offend_v thy_o justice_n but_o my_o saviour_n christ_n have_v satisfy_v it_o by_o pay_v my_o debt_n to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n accept_v therefore_o of_o his_o satisfaction_n and_o impute_v not_o unto_o i_o that_o debt_n which_o he_o have_v discharge_v i_o have_v deserve_v eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o he_o be_v condemn_v that_o i_o may_v be_v acquit_v and_o have_v suffer_v the_o bitter_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o thy_o anger_n due_a unto_o my_o sin_n that_o i_o may_v be_v free_v from_o death_n and_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o i_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o be_v thus_o justify_v by_o faith_n and_o at_o peace_n with_o thou_o let_v i_o also_o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n give_v unto_o i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thereby_o seal_v i_o up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o my_o redemption_n and_o make_v i_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n let_v i_o approve_v myself_o to_o be_v thy_o child_n by_o resemble_v thou_o my_o heavenly_a father_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n by_o hate_v and_o forsake_v all_o that_o be_v evil_a and_o by_o love_v and_o embrace_v all_o that_o be_v good_a sanctify_v i_o throughout_o in_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o let_v i_o not_o only_o make_v a_o holy_a profession_n with_o my_o mouth_n but_o let_v it_o proceed_v from_o my_o heart_n and_o be_v express_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o life_n encourage_v i_o in_o this_o work_n against_o all_o difficulty_n by_o assure_v i_o that_o thou_o will_v bring_v it_o to_o good_a effect_n and_o let_v i_o apply_v unto_o myself_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n which_o assure_v i_o as_o well_o of_o my_o sanctification_n and_o victory_n over_o my_o corruption_n as_o of_o my_o justification_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o my_o sin_n let_v i_o set_v continual_o before_o i_o thy_o law_n as_o the_o rule_n of_o my_o life_n and_o 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may_v never_o depart_v from_o thou_o strengthen_v my_o hope_n in_o the_o assure_a expectation_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n especial_o those_o which_o concern_v my_o everlasting_a happiness_n give_v i_o patience_n in_o all_o my_o trouble_n thankfulness_n for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n peace_n of_o conscience_n spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o perseverance_n in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o thy_o true_a religion_n unto_o the_o end_n remove_v all_o stumble_a block_n of_o offence_n out_o of_o my_o way_n comfort_v i_o against_o all_o discouragement_n and_o arm_v i_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o my_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o they_o may_v never_o prevail_v against_o i_o take_v i_o into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n
understanding_n the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o error_n of_o our_o judgement_n our_o foolish_a fantasy_n and_o conceit_n our_o earthly_a mindedness_n and_o all_o vain_a and_o wicked_a thought_n that_o we_o may_v check_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o motion_n and_o kill_v this_o viperous_a brood_n before_o they_o come_v to_o growth_n &_o strength_n mortify_v the_o frowardness_n and_o perverseness_n of_o our_o will_n the_o corruption_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n especial_o our_o self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n unjust_a anger_n and_o desire_v of_o revenge_n carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o uncleanness_n intemperance_n ambition_n pride_n covetousness_n and_o voluptuousness_n let_v we_o hold_v our_o eye_n and_o ear_n our_o tongue_n and_o taste_n and_o all_o other_o our_o sense_n under_o covenant_n and_o make_v all_o vain_a and_o wicked_a sight_n all_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a speech_n all_o intemperance_n and_o insobriety_n odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o us._n quicken_v we_o in_o the_o innerman_n and_o frame_v we_o in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o thy_o heavenly_a will_n make_v we_o such_o as_o thou_o will_v have_v we_o to_o be_v and_o renew_v thy_o own_o image_n in_o we_o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o let_v we_o no_o more_o defile_v and_o deface_v it_o with_o our_o corruption_n let_v we_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v guide_v by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n and_o yield_v cheerful_a obedience_n unto_o all_o the_o motion_n thereof_o not_o grieve_v it_o by_o check_v and_o quench_v they_o or_o put_v they_o off_o by_o delay_n to_o another_o time_n let_v we_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n not_o devide_v those_o thing_n which_o thou_o have_v conjoin_v and_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o constant_o and_o continual_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n enrich_v we_o plentiful_o with_o all_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o sanctify_a spirit_n as_o faith_n hope_n humility_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n yea_o let_v we_o daily_o thrive_v in_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o not_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n but_o grow_v up_o towards_o perfection_n from_o childhood_n to_o a_o ripe_a age_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o with_o these_o our_o prayer_n and_o suit_n we_o do_v with_o like_a humble_a heartiness_n join_v thy_o praise_n and_o our_o thanksgiving_n for_o thy_o manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n or_o estate_n for_o thy_o undeserued_a love_n whereby_o thou_o have_v of_o thy_o free_a and_o mere_a grace_n elect_v create_v redeem_v call_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o preserve_v we_o unto_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o hope_v of_o a_o better_a life_n for_o our_o present_a peace_n and_o prosperity_n health_n food_n apparel_n sufficiency_n of_o all_o temporal_a benefit_n and_o contentedness_n in_o they_o and_o especial_o for_o cause_v we_o so_o long_o to_o enjoy_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o gospel_n with_o such_o liberty_n and_o safety_n for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n this_o night_n past_a and_o this_o day_n hitherto_o and_o enable_v we_o by_o our_o rest_n and_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n o_o lord_n we_o praise_v and_o magnify_v thou_o for_o these_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o mercy_n and_o be_v sorry_a and_o ashamed_a that_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o thankful_a have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n and_o now_o lord_n see_v in_o thou_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o continue_v thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n still_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o this_o day_n receive_v we_o into_o thy_o keep_n watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o providence_n and_o preserve_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o power_n from_o all_o danger_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a and_o from_o all_o evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n let_v we_o set_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o seek_v and_o serve_v thou_o and_o propound_v thy_o glory_n unto_o ourselves_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o so_o direct_a and_o order_v they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v upon_o all_o occasion_n further_o and_o advance_v it_o and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o if_o thou_o do_v not_o build_v the_o house_n we_o shall_v but_o labour_v in_o vain_a to_o build_v it_o o_o lord_n bless_v we_o all_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o joint_a good_a of_o the_o whole_a family_n and_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o particular_a that_o find_v thy_o blessing_n upon_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n we_o may_v with_o more_o courage_n and_o comfort_n be_v faithful_a and_o painful_a in_o they_o set_a thy_o fear_n always_o before_o we_o and_o let_v we_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o course_n careful_o and_o conscionable_o as_o in_o thy_o sight_n and_o presence_n that_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o bless_v together_o with_o we_o thy_o whole_a church_n this_o especial_o in_o which_o we_o live_v our_o gracious_a king_n and_o noble_a prince_n the_o prince_n and_o princess_n palatine_n with_o all_o their_o issue_n the_o council_n magistrate_n minister_n and_o the_o whole_a people_n of_o this_o land_n the_o afflict_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o whole_a family_n with_o all_o other_o our_o friend_n kindred_n and_o acquaintance_n beseech_v thou_o to_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o all_o and_o to_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o our_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o present_a comfort_n and_o future_a happiness_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n we_o conclude_v our_o prayer_n say_v as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n another_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v in_o thy_o own_o nature_n glorious_a and_o full_a of_o majesty_n infinite_a in_o goodness_n wisdom_n power_n bounty_n truth_n and_o all_o perfection_n most_o just_a in_o all_o thy_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n find_v and_o feel_v ourselves_o load_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n do_v come_v unto_o thou_o for_o ease_n and_o be_v sick_a in_o sin_n even_o unto_o the_o death_n do_v flee_v unto_o thou_o the_o alone_a physician_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ease_v and_o cure_v and_o do_v here_o lay_v open_a before_o thou_o our_o miserable_a estate_n and_o condition_n that_o thou_o may_v magnify_v thy_o mercy_n in_o our_o recovery_n we_o confess_v our_o hereditary_a disease_n and_o that_o original_a leprosy_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n whereby_o they_o be_v infect_v and_o corrupt_v even_o in_o our_o first_o conception_n and_o so_o disable_v unto_o thy_o service_n that_o we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n nor_o so_o much_o as_o entertain_v into_o our_o heart_n a_o desire_n to_o come_v out_o of_o the_o miserable_a thraldom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n our_o wisdom_n be_v enmity_n against_o thou_o and_o we_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o that_o knowledge_n which_o thy_o spirit_n reveal_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v only_o evil_a and_o that_o continual_o our_o conscience_n be_v load_v with_o dead_a work_n our_o will_n crooked_a and_o rebellious_a still_o resist_v all_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n our_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n our_o affection_n desire_n and_o passion_n so_o disorder_v and_o poison_v with_o natural_a corruption_n that_o they_o be_v become_v filthy_a and_o loathsome_a sink_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n the_o ready_a instrument_n of_o our_o defile_a soul_n for_o the_o act_n of_o all_o abominable_a wickedness_n so_o that_o be_v through_o his_o natural_a corruption_n a_o sinful_a generation_n and_o viperous_a brood_n we_o have_v just_o deserve_v that_o thou_o shall_v reject_v and_o pursue_v we_o with_o thy_o wrath_n though_o we_o be_v free_a from_o all_o other_o sin_n save_v those_o alone_o whereof_o we_o be_v guilty_a as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v and_o yet_o alas_o we_o have_v not_o stay_v here_o but_o have_v add_v unto_o this_o our_o original_a sin_n innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n by_o break_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n thereof_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o in_o the_o omission_n of_o all_o duty_n therein_o require_v and_o in_o the_o commission_n of_o the_o vice_n and_o sin_n therein_o forbid_v whereby_o we_o have_v make_v
ourselves_o liable_a to_o the_o fearful_a curse_n thereof_o and_o to_o all_o the_o plague_n &_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v neither_o be_v there_o any_o power_n in_o we_o to_o help_v ourselves_o out_o of_o this_o misery_n be_v as_o unable_a to_o renew_v our_o nature_n as_o the_o blackamoor_n to_o change_v his_o skin_n or_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n yea_o when_o by_o thy_o spirit_n we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o have_v some_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o we_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n for_o the_o least_o of_o our_o sin_n past_a see_v if_o thou_o look_v upon_o we_o with_o thy_o pure_a eye_n our_o best_a righteousness_n will_v appear_v like_o a_o pollute_a cloth_n so_o mingle_v with_o our_o imperfection_n and_o stain_a with_o our_o corruption_n that_o it_o can_v challenge_v any_o other_o reward_n as_o its_o due_a but_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o everlasting_a death_n o_o lord_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o let_v we_o not_o secure_o rest_v and_o please_v ourselves_o in_o this_o our_o woeful_a condition_n but_o have_v a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n let_v we_o labour_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o and_o see_v there_o be_v no_o name_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v save_v but_o by_o jesus_n christ_n alone_o thy_o only_a son_n and_o bless_a redeemer_n who_o thou_o have_v purposely_o send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n o_o lord_n let_v we_o renounce_v ourselves_o and_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o be_v utter_o unsufficient_a to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n and_o save_v our_o soul_n and_o let_v we_o rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o his_o righteousness_n and_o desire_v above_o all_o thing_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o magnify_v thy_o mercy_n in_o the_o free_a 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all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o so_o sanctify_v all_o thy_o blessing_n to_o our_o use_n that_o they_o may_v be_v help_n and_o furtherance_n unto_o we_o in_o seek_v thy_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n vouchsafe_v these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n not_o only_o unto_o we_o but_o also_o to_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o as_o if_o particular_o we_o have_v name_v they_o and_o so_o join_v we_o in_o the_o holy_a communion_n of_o grace_n as_o that_o we_o may_v for_o ever_o enjoy_v the_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n of_o thy_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n hear_v we_o and_o help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o all_o these_o our_o suit_n for_o thy_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n
comfort_n your_o sin_n be_v forgive_v you_o strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o let_v we_o labour_v earnest_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o confirm_v that_o so_o without_o waver_v and_o doubt_v we_o may_v apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o let_v we_o not_o weaken_v and_o wound_v it_o with_o sin_n commit_v against_o our_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n but_o nourish_v it_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v thy_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o heir_n of_o that_o heavenly_a inheritance_n reserve_v for_o thy_o saint_n and_o let_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v so_o by_o demeaning_a ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o beseem_v thy_o son_n let_v we_o love_n reverence_n and_o obey_v thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o think_v all_o too_o little_a which_o we_o can_v do_v or_o suffer_v for_o thy_o sake_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v express_v our_o love_n towards_o thou_o let_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n be_v zealous_a of_o thy_o glory_n rejoice_v when_o it_o be_v magnify_v and_o grieve_v when_o it_o be_v neglect_v either_o by_o ourselves_o or_o other_o let_v we_o not_o hazard_v our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n by_o wilful_a sin_v for_o the_o gain_v of_o the_o whole_a world_n but_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a give_v unto_o we_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o replenish_v our_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o favour_n let_v we_o undoubted_o expect_v the_o performance_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o christ_n even_o when_o thou_o seem_v to_o delay_v they_o especial_o that_o 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and_o repentance_n and_o have_v a_o earnest_n and_o serious_a study_n of_o please_v thou_o in_o all_o thing_n let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o repentance_n see_v our_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a but_o let_v we_o aspire_v to_o the_o high_a perfection_n hate_v sin_n with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n and_o bewail_v it_o with_o bitter_a grief_n final_o let_v we_o constant_o persevere_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n and_o have_v begin_v in_o it_o let_v we_o continue_v it_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n and_o as_o we_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o we_o yield_v unto_o thou_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o favour_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o especial_o for_o all_o thy_o spiritual_a grace_n concern_v eternal_a life_n and_o above_o all_o for_o that_o inestimable_a pledge_n of_o thy_o love_n thy_o dear_a and_o only_a son_n who_o thou_o have_v give_v to_o the_o death_n that_o he_o may_v free_v we_o from_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o purchase_v for_o we_o everlasting_a happiness_n we_o praise_v thou_o for_o that_o thou_o have_v watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o this_o day_n past_a preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o necessary_n and_o blessing_n we_o in_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n we_o beseech_v thou_o holy_a father_n to_o continue_v with_o our_o thankfulness_n thy_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o care_v over_o us._n take_v we_o this_o night_n into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n and_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o providence_n wake_v and_o sleep_v and_o thereby_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o danger_n and_o from_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a especial_o of_o that_o rage_a and_o roar_a lion_n the_o devil_n who_o seek_v all_o advantage_n to_o work_v our_o destruction_n let_v we_o not_o sleep_v like_o other_o the_o sleep_n of_o sin_n which_o bring_v death_n but_o let_v we_o still_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n that_o we_o may_v always_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n and_o have_v our_o account_n continual_o in_o readiness_n that_o when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o a_o reckon_n we_o may_v with_o comfort_n appear_v before_o our_o judge_n preserve_v we_o in_o the_o dark_a from_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o day_n and_o night_n behave_v ourselves_o as_o in_o thy_o sight_n and_o presence_n make_v no_o less_o conscience_n of_o secret_a sin_n then_o of_o those_o which_o be_v open_a and_o manifest_a let_v we_o while_o our_o body_n rest_n have_v our_o mind_n exercise_v with_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o let_v they_o be_v so_o season_v with_o thy_o grace_n and_o guide_v by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v not_o in_o our_o sleep_n give_v way_n to_o sinful_a thought_n and_o vain_a imagination_n give_v unto_o we_o such_o quiet_a and_o moderate_a rest_n that_o our_o body_n may_v thereby_o be_v refresh_v and_o their_o decay_a strength_n repair_v and_o so_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v our_o sleep_n unto_o we_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o mean_n of_o preserve_v our_o health_n and_o of_o make_v we_o more_o fit_a for_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n hear_v we_o gracious_a god_n in_o all_o these_o our_o suit_n and_o vouchsafe_v these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o know_v needful_a not_o only_o unto_o we_o but_o also_o to_o all_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o especial_o such_o as_o be_v of_o this_o church_n the_o magistrate_n minister_n and_o whole_a people_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n we_o conclude_v our_o prayer_n as_o he_o himself_o have_v teach_v we_o say_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n another_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o evening_n o_o immortal_a invisible_a and_o only_o true_a god_n most_o wise_a mighty_a just_a and_o merciful_a holy_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o he_o our_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n thou_o have_v in_o thy_o word_n invite_v sinner_n to_o come_v unto_o thou_o promise_v that_o if_o we_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n if_o we_o lay_v they_o open_a thou_o will_v hide_v they_o and_o if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v they_o thou_o will_v show_v thyself_o faithful_a and_o righteous_a in_o forgive_a they_o we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n be_v load_v with_o sin_n and_o misery_n do_v here_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o thou_o and_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n sue_v unto_o thou_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n we_o confess_v unto_o thou_o holy_a father_n that_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n both_o of_o that_o corruption_n in_o which_o we_o be_v conceive_v and_o of_o innumerable_a actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v violate_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o so_o make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n thereof_o and_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n the_o which_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n be_v much_o aggravate_v in_o that_o we_o have_v long_o live_v without_o any_o sense_n of_o it_o or_o any_o desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o but_o take_v all_o our_o delight_n in_o displease_v thy_o majesty_n and_o in_o perform_v cheerful_a service_n unto_o sin_n and_o satan_n yea_o lord_n after_o that_o thou_o of_o thy_o free_a grace_n have_v give_v we_o a_o sight_n of_o our_o
neglect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o our_o weak_a &_o imperfect_a performance_n when_o we_o have_v undertake_v they_o our_o profanation_n of_o thy_o sabbath_n and_o abuse_v of_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n our_o little_a profit_v by_o those_o plentiful_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o for_o a_o long_a time_n thou_o have_v gracious_o afford_v we_o either_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o save_v knowledge_n the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n or_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n our_o want_n of_o faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n in_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n our_o want_n of_o reverence_n and_o attention_n in_o hear_v thy_o word_n our_o many_o distraction_n and_o wander_a thought_n our_o want_n of_o care_n to_o treasure_n it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o of_o conscience_n to_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n by_o all_o which_o and_o innumerable_a other_o sin_n we_o acknowledge_v good_a lord_n that_o we_o 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whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n serve_v and_o please_v thou_o but_o in_o a_o more_o especial_a manner_n we_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n to_o sanctify_v we_o that_o we_o may_v sanctify_v this_o thy_o sabbath_n and_o assist_v we_o by_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v so_o perform_v the_o religious_a duty_n of_o thy_o service_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v more_o holy_a and_o enable_v unto_o the_o lead_n of_o such_o a_o christian_a life_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n take_v away_o from_o we_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v backward_o and_o untoward_a to_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o make_v we_o willing_a to_o sequester_v ourselves_o from_o all_o worldly_a affair_n that_o we_o may_v whole_o be_v employ_v in_o they_o let_v we_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o sabbath_n as_o be_v the_o time_n of_o our_o spiritual_a refection_n and_o the_o market_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o let_v we_o not_o rest_v in_o a_o formal_a keep_n of_o they_o but_o perform_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o they_o with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n not_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a man_n but_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n free_v we_o from_o carnal_a weariness_n as_o think_v the_o time_n long_o till_o they_o be_v pass_v but_o know_v that_o time_n to_o be_v best_a spend_v which_o be_v employ_v in_o thy_o service_n let_v we_o take_v most_o comfort_n and_o contentment_n in_o it_o enable_v we_o good_a lord_n by_o private_a preparation_n to_o fit_v ourselves_o for_o thy_o public_a service_n meditate_v on_o our_o want_n that_o we_o may_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o on_o our_o special_a sin_n &_o corruption_n that_o we_o may_v get_v spiritual_a strength_n against_o they_o and_o implore_v the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o good_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v thereby_o to_o perform_v in_o a_o holy_a manner_n all_o duty_n which_o thou_o require_v let_v we_o keep_v a_o holy_a rest_n unto_o thou_o and_o abstain_v not_o only_o from_o the_o ordinary_a work_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o worldly_a affair_n but_o also_o from_o all_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o sensual_a delight_n suffer_v not_o our_o thought_n to_o be_v take_v up_o with_o worldly_a or_o wicked_a cogitation_n but_o let_v our_o mind_n be_v exercise_v in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n set_a a_o watch_n before_o our_o mouth_n that_o we_o may_v not_o on_o thy_o holy_a day_n speak_v our_o own_o word_n nor_o utter_v any_o idle_a vain_a worldly_a or_o wicked_a speech_n but_o let_v our_o tongue_n speak_v to_o thy_o praise_n and_o be_v exercise_v in_o holy_a &_o religious_a conference_n tend_v to_o the_o mutual_a edification_n one_o of_o another_o let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o mere_a cessation_n from_o our_o labour_n but_o refer_v this_o rest_n to_o holiness_n as_o the_o main_a end_n thereof_o without_o which_o the_o outward_a rest_n be_v but_o vain_a and_o with_o the_o external_a let_v we_o join_v the_o internal_a rest_n from_o sin_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n make_v we_o careful_a in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o thy_o day_n both_o public_o and_o private_o and_o let_v we_o with_o one_o hart_n and_o voice_n join_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o thy_o service_n enable_v all_o thy_o minister_n in_o all_o place_n and_o he_o especial_o to_o who_o charge_n thou_o have_v commit_v we_o that_o they_o may_v break_v unto_o we_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o right_o divide_v thy_o word_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n furnish_v they_o with_o all_o gift_n and_o grace_n necessary_a for_o their_o high_a call_n and_o let_v they_o deliver_v thy_o truth_n as_o in_o thy_o presence_n faithful_o and_o powerful_o true_o and_o sincere_o and_o so_o assist_v they_o with_o the_o inward_a work_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thy_o word_n may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o conversion_n edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o their_o hearer_n enable_v we_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o faith_n &_o fervency_n and_o with_o all_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o with_o all_o due_a reverence_n &_o attention_n hear_v thy_o word_n lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n give_v we_o grace_v also_o o_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n private_o by_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o in_o our_o own_o family_n those_o private_a duty_n which_o be_v special_o require_v on_o this_o thy_o day_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o word_n after_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o use_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n but_o especial_o on_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o quicken_v we_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n let_v we_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o religious_a exercise_n and_o in_o the_o work_n of_o charity_n &_o mercy_n as_o be_v those_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o most_o delight_v but_o especial_o in_o those_o spiritual_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o and_o other_o soul_n take_v care_n not_o only_o to_o sanctify_v thy_o holy_a day_n ourselves_o but_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v that_o it_o may_v be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o those_o who_o any_o way_n belong_v to_o our_o charge_n accept_v of_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n
to_o flee_v security_n pag._n 50._o §_o 3._o that_o the_o example_n of_o security_n fearful_o punish_v in_o other_o ought_v to_o be_v warning_n unto_o us._n pag._n 51._o §_o 4._o that_o christ_n holy_a apostle_n have_v give_v we_o many_o warning_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o it_o pag._n 52._o §_o 5._o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n pag._n 52._o §_o 6._o that_o it_o be_v a_o disease_n hardly_o cure_v pag._n 53._o §_o 7._o that_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o sin_n pag._n 54._o §_o 8._o that_o it_o empti_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o prepare_v and_o make_v it_o fit_a to_o receive_v satan_n and_o all_o his_o tentation_n pag._n 54._o chap._n ix_o wherein_o be_v show_v that_o carnal_a security_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o fearful_a punishment_n §_o 1._o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o god_n favour_n and_o protection_n and_o dispoyleeh_o we_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n pag._n 56._o §_o 2._o of_o some_o special_a grace_n whereof_o it_o deprive_v us._n pag._n 57_o §_o 3._o that_o god_n spirit_n will_v not_o dwell_v in_o a_o secure_a heart_n pag._n 57_o §_o 4._o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o eternal_a happiness_n pag._n 58._o §_o 5._o that_o it_o expose_v we_o to_o positive_a evil_n and_o first_o to_o all_o danger_n pag._n 58._o §_o 6._o that_o it_o expose_v we_o to_o god_n fearful_a judgement_n pag._n 59_o §_o 7._o the_o former_a point_n illustrate_v by_o example_n pag._n 60._o §_o 8._o that_o it_o plunge_v man_n into_o everlasting_a condemnation_n pag._n 60._o §_o 9_o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o fearful_a punishment_n of_o other_o sin_n pag._n 61._o chap._n x._o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n as_o first_o avoid_v and_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1._o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o avoid_v ignorance_n and_o to_o labour_v after_o knowledge_n pag._n 63._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o remedy_n be_v to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v often_o on_o god_n attribute_n pag._n 63._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o selfe-confidence_n pag._n 65._o §_o 4._o that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o weaken_v selfe-confidence_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n pag._n 65._o §_o 5._o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v to_o use_v well_o our_o prosperity_n pag._n 67._o §_o 6._o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v customable_a sin_v pag._n 68_o §_o 7._o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v precious_a account_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o forbearance_n pag._n 68_o §_o 8._o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v presumption_n pag._n 69._o §_o 9_o the_o eight_o remedy_n be_v to_o use_v careful_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n pag._n 69._o §_o 10._o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o faith_n pag._n 71._o §_o 11._o the_o ten_o remedy_n be_v to_o apply_v the_o word_n unto_o ourselves_o pag._n 71._o §_o 12._o the_o eleven_o remedy_n be_v not_o to_o misapply_v the_o promise_n pag._n 71._o chap._n xi_o wherein_o be_v set_v down_o diverse_a other_o remedy_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o withstand_v security_n in_o the_o first_o degree_n of_o it_o pag._n 72._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o remedy_n be_v to_o nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n pag._n 74._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v great_a account_n of_o a_o soft_a and_o relent_a heart_n pag._n 75._o §_o 4._o the_o four_o remedy_n be_v examination_n of_o our_o estate_n pag._n 76._o §_o 5._o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o esteem_v much_o of_o private_a admonition_n pag._n 77._o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o visit_v those_o who_o be_v in_o affliction_n pag._n 79._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o tentation_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n pag._n 80._o §_o 8._o the_o eight_o remedy_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o security_n in_o this_o life_n be_v unseasonable_a pag._n 81._o §_o 9_o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o last_o judgement_n pag._n 82._o §_o 10._o the_o last_o remedy_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o god_n blessing_n upon_o all_o the_o former_a mean_n pag._n 83._o the_o content_n of_o the_o second_o book_n entreat_v of_o spiritual_a and_o christian_a security_n chap._n i._n wherein_o spiritual_a security_n be_v define_v and_o the_o definition_n explain_v §_o 1._o that_o all_o security_n be_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v but_o that_o it_o be_v in_o some_o kind_a commendable_a and_o to_o be_v desire_v pag._n 85._o §_o 2._o the_o description_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 86._o §_o 3._o that_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 87._o §_o 4._o that_o the_o regenerate_v only_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 88_o §_o 5._o the_o ground_n of_o spiritual_a security_n on_o which_o it_o rest_v pag._n 88_o §_o 6._o of_o the_o continuance_n and_o perpetuity_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 89._o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n pag._n 90._o §_o 2._o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n pag._n 91._o §_o 3._o of_o the_o particular_a cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n first_o save_v knowledge_n pag._n 92._o §_o 4._o the_o second_o cause_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ._n pag._n 93._o §_o 5._o the_o three_o cause_n charity_n pag._n 93._o §_o 6._o the_o four_o cause_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n pag._n 94._o §_o 7._o the_o last_o cause_n be_v new_a obedience_n pag._n 94._o §_o 8._o of_o the_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 95._o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v or_o preserve_v and_o increase_v §_o 1._o the_o first_o mean_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o and_o to_o seek_v it_o from_o god_n and_o in_o he_o pag._n 96._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n disciple_n and_o sheep_n of_o his_o flock_n pag._n 97._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n pag._n 98._o §_o 4._o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o have_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o in_o us._n as_o first_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o the_o chain_n of_o save_v grace_n pag._n 99_o §_o 5._o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v endue_v with_o those_o special_a save_a grace_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o first_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n second_o faith_n three_o affiance_n fourthly_a love_n of_o god_n fift_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n sixth_o christian_a righteousness_n seventh_o new_a obedience_n pag._n 100_o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o mean_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n pag._n 101._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o mean_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a pag._n 102._o §_o 8._o the_o last_o mean_n be_v christian_a watchfulness_n and_o often_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n pag._n 103._o finis_fw-la of_o security_n first_o in_o general_n what_o it_o be_v lib._n 1._o chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o in_o special_a and_o of_o the_o several_a kind_n which_o be_v 1._o natural_a which_o be_v either_o that_o in_o the_o state_n of_o lib._n 1._o innocency_n which_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o of_o corruption_n which_o be_v carnal_a in_o handle_v whereof_o be_v show_v 1._o what_o it_o be_v and_o this_o be_v illustrate_v by_o testimony_n chap._n 2._o example_n chap._n 2._o 2._o the_o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v twelve_o in_o number_n chap._n 3._o 3._o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o it_o distinguish_v by_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v either_o natural_a c._n 4._o §_o 1._o affect_v and_o voluntary_a §_o 2._o subject_n in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v consider_v as_o it_o be_v either_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a cap._n 4._o §_o 3._o regenerate_v where_o of_o the_o c._n 4._o kind_n which_o be_v either_o insensible_a and_o not_o perceive_v §_o 5._o sensible_a and_o discover_v §_o 5._o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v two_o prosperity_n §_o 6._o pride_n §_o 7._o 4._o how_o we_o may_v know_v one_o kind_n from_o another_o where_o be_v show_v that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o cause_n and_o effect_n chap._n 5._o §_o 1._o and_o 6._o subject_n and_o property_n chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o 7._o 5._o the_o sign_n of_o it_o which_o arise_v from_o their_o several_a cause_n chap._n 6._o effect_n and_o other_o argument_n
chap._n 7._o 6._o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o reason_n to_o make_v we_o abhor_v it_o chap._n 8._o 9_o 2._o remedy_n which_o be_v either_o by_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o chap._n 10._o or_o by_o use_v other_o help_n which_o be_v ten_o in_o number_n chap._n 11._o supernatural_a where_o be_v show_v lib._n 2._o 1._o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 1._o 2._o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o chap._n 2._o 3._o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o which_o be_v eight_o chap._n 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n the_o first_o book_n chap._n i._n the_o preface_n of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o special_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §._o 1_o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a as_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o supreme_a goodness_n to_o make_v all_o thing_n like_v unto_o itself_o and_o even_o out_o of_o evil_a to_o produce_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o be_v it_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o to_o poison_v and_o taint_v whatsoever_o it_o touch_v that_o though_o it_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n yea_o original_o good_a it_o make_v it_o like_o itself_o evil_a and_o sinful_a of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v god_n himself_o the_o best_a example_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v not_o only_o effect_v his_o good_a end_n by_o good_a mean_n and_o instrument_n but_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n good_a out_o of_o evil_a and_o to_o make_v the_o worst_a instrument_n fit_a tool_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o polish_n his_o best_a work_n and_o thus_o he_o ordinary_o use_v the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n as_o cross_n calamity_n and_o affliction_n of_o all_o kind_n corporal_a and_o spiritual_a not_o only_o for_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o own_o servant_n the_o purge_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o purify_n of_o they_o from_o their_o corruption_n the_o exercise_n and_o by_o exercise_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o the_o manifest_v and_o increase_v of_o their_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n thus_o he_o use_v the_o wicked_a for_o the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o child_n and_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o his_o malicious_a tentation_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o they_o in_o faith_n love_n patience_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n after_o they_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o god_n power_n and_o goodness_n assist_v and_o give_v they_o victory_n in_o these_o spiritual_a conflict_n yea_o this_o chief_a goodness_n can_v make_v even_o sin_n itself_o in_o other_o to_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o execute_v his_o wise_a and_o just_a counsel_n as_o the_o malicious_a practice_n of_o josephs_n brethren_n the_o mean_n of_o his_o 8._o gen._n 45._o 5._o 7._o 8._o advancement_n and_o their_o own_o preservation_n the_o sin_n of_o absalon_n achitophel_n and_o shemei_n for_o his_o rod_n to_o chastise_v david_n and_o to_o humble_v 28._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 11._o &_o 16._o 10._o act._n 2._o 23._o &_o 3._o 28._o he_o for_o his_o grievous_a fall_n the_o sin_n of_o judas_n the_o scribe_n pharisy_n and_o devil_n himself_o to_o set_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n yea_o he_o can_v make_v of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o party_n a_o antidote_n against_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v smother_v it_o in_o its_o own_o smoke_n and_o by_o let_v his_o servant_n slip_v into_o lesser_a sin_n he_o can_v preserve_v they_o from_o fall_v or_o be_v fall_v can_v pull_v they_o out_o of_o those_o which_o be_v great_a as_o when_o by_o the_o prick_n of_o other_o sin_n he_o let_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o out_o the_o wind_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v most_o hateful_a unto_o he_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o and_o when_o by_o leave_v we_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o slip_v 34._o matt._n 26._o 33._o 34._o into_o sin_n to_o make_v we_o cast_v away_o selfe-confidence_n that_o we_o may_v more_o firm_o cleave_v unto_o he_o who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §._o 2_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v lamentable_a experience_n not_o only_o in_o satan_n but_o principal_o in_o our_o own_o sinful_a corruption_n which_o make_v we_o apt_a and_o ready_a to_o abuse_v all_o thing_n unto_o sin_n and_o out_o of_o the_o best_a premise_n to_o infer_v the_o worst_a conclusion_n and_o thus_o our_o wicked_a flesh_n abuse_v god_n save_v attribute_n unto_o sin_n as_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o to_o move_v we_o thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o wicked_a course_n more_o sin_v that_o grace_n may_v more_o abound_v his_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v 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which_o he_o be_v altogether_o unwilling_a to_o lose_v and_o forgo_v §._o 7_o the_o seven_o mean_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a the_o five_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n be_v to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o undefiled_a from_o sin_n especial_o from_o such_o sin_n as_o be_v commit_v not_o through_o ignorance_n and_o infirmity_n but_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n or_o if_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o any_o such_o our_o second_o care_n must_v be_v to_o arise_v out_o of_o they_o and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o purge_v our_o conscience_n by_o bathe_v they_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o the_o 1._o hic_fw-la murus_fw-la abenâ—us_fw-la esto_fw-la niâ—_n conscire_fw-la sibi_fw-la nulla_fw-la pallescere_fw-la cull_v a_o horse_v epist_n l._n 1._o epist_n 1._o conscience_n be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o eye_n it_o must_v be_v keep_v clean_o and_o then_o it_o will_v be_v cheerful_a and_o quiet_a but_o if_o we_o nourish_v in_o it_o willing_o the_o least_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v little_a mote_n in_o our_o sight_n it_o will_v smart_v and_o rage_n and_o never_o be_v quiet_a till_o they_o be_v cast_v out_o and_o so_o long_o as_o we_o do_v thus_o preserve_v the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v be_v secure_a and_o without_o 13._o exemplo_fw-la quodcuâ—que_fw-la malo_fw-la committitur_fw-la ipsi_fw-la displicet_fw-la authori_fw-la prima_fw-la haec_fw-la est_fw-la ultio_fw-la quod_fw-la se_fw-la iudice_fw-la nemo_fw-la nocens_fw-la ab_fw-la â—oluitur_fw-la improba_fw-la quamâ—is_fw-la gratia_fw-la fallacis_fw-la praeâ—oris_fw-la vicerit_fw-la urna_fw-la juvenal_n satyr_n 13._o fear_n because_o we_o have_v also_o peace_n with_o god_n for_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o than_o will_v not_o god_n acquit_v we_o for_o he_o be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n so_o that_o only_o the_o pure_a conscience_n can_v be_v the_o secure_a conscience_n for_o sin_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n of_o fear_n and_o therefore_o if_o iâ—_n be_v purge_v away_o there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o fear_n to_o lodge_v in_o but_o if_o sin_n remain_v and_o defile_v the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n there_o be_v no_o 21._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 20_o 21._o room_n for_o security_n for_o how_o can_v a_o man_n be_v secure_a that_o by_o guilt_n of_o sin_n be_v liable_a to_o god_n displeasure_n and_o have_v break_v the_o peace_n with_o he_o 105._o quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la recondere_fw-la se_fw-la &_o oculos_fw-la hominum_fw-la aâ—resque_fw-la vitare_fw-la bona_fw-la conscientia_fw-la turbam_fw-la advocate_n mala_fw-la etiam_fw-la in_o solitudine_fw-la anxia_fw-la atque_fw-la sollicita_fw-la est_fw-la si_fw-la honesta_fw-la sunt_fw-la quae_fw-la facis_fw-la omnes_fw-la sciant_fw-la si_fw-mi turpia_fw-la quid_fw-la refert_fw-la neminem_fw-la scire_fw-la cum_fw-la tuscias_fw-la o_o te_fw-la miserum_fw-la si_fw-la contemnâ—â—_n hunc_fw-la testem_fw-la senec._n epist_n 43._o socrates_n interregaâ—us_fw-la qui_fw-la securè_fw-la viverent_fw-la qui_fw-fr inquit_fw-la nihil_fw-la sibi_fw-la consciunt_fw-la mali_fw-la max._n in_o serm_n de_fw-fr curios_fw-la securitatis_fw-la magna_fw-la portio_fw-la est_fw-la nihil_fw-la imqui_fw-la facere_fw-la etc._n etc._n senec._n epist_n 105._o how_o can_v he_o not_o be_v full_a of_o fear_n that_o be_v daily_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o his_o judgement_n and_o to_o bear_v the_o deserve_a punishment_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o this_o the_o heathen_n see_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n namely_o that_o gild_n and_o fear_n innocency_n and_o 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upon_o for_o the_o apply_v and_o appropriate_v of_o any_o of_o god_n benefit_n but_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o we_o the_o which_o though_o on_o god_n part_v it_o be_v more_o immooveable_a than_o the_o rock_n 10._o esa_n 54._o 10._o and_o mountain_n yet_o be_v often_o shake_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o weak_a apprehension_n even_o as_o a_o rock_n may_v seem_v to_o move_v when_o it_o be_v light_o touch_v with_o a_o tremble_a hand_n &_o a_o mountain_n to_o shake_v when_o as_o it_o be_v behold_v with_o a_o weak_a and_o quiver_a eye_n who_o see_v not_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v to_o use_v daily_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v make_v this_o covenant_n which_o be_v so_o strong_a in_o itself_o to_o be_v also_o strong_a unto_o we_o and_o a_o firm_a foundation_n whereupon_o we_o may_v build_v our_o joy_n and_o comfort_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n first_o by_o recall_v our_o sin_n to_o remembrance_n and_o second_o by_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o now_o the_o principal_a mean_n of_o renew_v and_o confirm_v this_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v daily_o to_o renew_v the_o condition_n on_o our_o part_n which_o be_v a_o lively_a faith_n approve_v by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n the_o which_o latter_a because_o it_o be_v the_o infallible_a sign_n and_o touch_n stone_n of_o the_o former_a and_o the_o outward_a and_o sensible_a fruit_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o hide_a root_n that_o it_o live_v and_o grow_v i_o will_v in_o the_o first_o place_n speak_v of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o renew_v of_o our_o repentance_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n our_o former_a sin_n together_o with_o the_o curse_a root_n of_o original_a corruption_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v but_o especial_o the_o sin_n frailty_n and_o fall_n which_o have_v overtake_v we_o since_o the_o last_o time_n that_o we_o perform_v this_o exercise_n to_o which_o purpose_n it_o behove_v we_o to_o keep_v a_o strict_a and_o narrow_a watch_n over_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o soul_n may_v not_o sly_o pass_v by_o or_o secret_o lurk_v in_o we_o unespied_a and_o consequent_o unrepented_a of_o and_o also_o to_o take_v special_a mark_n of_o they_o that_o they_o do_v not_o slip_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o memory_n for_o which_o end_n we_o must_v look_v ourselves_o often_o in_o the_o glass_n of_o god_n law_n &_o examine_v our_o life_n by_o this_o rule_n that_o so_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a spot_n and_o deformity_n of_o our_o error_n and_o aversenes_n to_o good_a &_o proneness_n to_o evil_a and_o so_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n that_o
heart_n between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n the_o devil_n idol_n and_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n 21._o 1_o king_n 18._o 21._o like_o the_o israelite_n which_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o baal_n the_o true_a jehovah_n 33._o 2._o king_n 17._o 33._o and_o idol_n of_o the_o heathen_n and_o the_o samaritan_n who_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v their_o own_o god_n and_o of_o such_o the_o prophet_n hosea_n complain_v their_o heart_n say_v he_o be_v divide_v namely_o between_o the_o true_a jehovah_n and_o 2._o hos_fw-la 10._o 2._o their_o idol_n and_o the_o apostle_n james_n call_v they_o double-minded_n who_o 8._o jam._n 1._o 8._o be_v unstable_a in_o all_o their_o way_n one_o while_o offer_v unto_o god_n some_o formal_a service_n and_o another_o while_n serve_v the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o as_o they_o have_v double_a heart_n so_o also_o double_a tongue_n speak_v vanity_n 2._o psal_n 12._o 2._o to_o their_o neighbour_n with_o flatter_a lip_n and_o with_o a_o heart_n and_o a_o heart_n or_o a_o double_a heart_n the_o second_o be_v sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n without_o any_o mixture_n of_o guile_n and_o falsehood_n when_o as_o we_o worship_v god_n in_o simplicity_n truth_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n do_v lay_v aside_o all_o carnal_a worldly_a and_o by-respect_n and_o do_v they_o only_o in_o conscience_n of_o his_o commandment_n and_o out_o of_o a_o desire_n to_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o obedience_n to_o his_o holy_a will_n seek_v he_o therein_o with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o not_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o worldly_a end_n like_o servile_a mercenary_n who_o serve_v their_o master_n not_o out_o of_o any_o love_n they_o bear_v he_o but_o only_o for_o their_o own_o gain_n and_o advantage_n unto_o which_o be_v oppose_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n which_o make_v man_n to_o content_v themselves_o with_o outward_a show_n which_o have_v no_o substance_n with_o outward_a profession_n without_o all_o sound_a practice_n with_o a_o dead_a carcase_n of_o religion_n without_o the_o soul_n of_o sincerity_n or_o any_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n appear_v in_o their_o action_n and_o with_o a_o formal_a false_a and_o counterfeit_a service_n in_o the_o outward_a man_n without_o any_o substance_n or_o truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n §._o sect._n 3_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n 1._o because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o it_o now_o because_o these_o two_o be_v never_o sever_v neither_o in_o the_o subject_n nor_o in_o our_o practice_n i_o will_v not_o disjoin_v they_o in_o my_o discourse_n but_o will_v show_v first_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o our_o service_n unto_o god_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n and_o then_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o for_o the_o former_a we_o be_v to_o embrace_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o prefer_v they_o much_o before_o all_o outward_a duty_n seem_v they_o never_o so_o glorious_a for_o he_o love_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n and_o esteem_v it_o far_o 17_o psa_fw-la 51._o 6_o 16_o 17_o above_o all_o legal_a sacrifice_n and_o therefore_o after_o all_o they_o be_v abrogate_a and_o abolish_v retain_v it_o still_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o as_o david_n also_o 17._o 1._o chron._n 29._o 17._o speak_v in_o another_o place_n he_o tri_v the_o heart_n and_o have_v pleasure_n in_o uprightness_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v as_o man_n see_v for_o man_n look_v to_o the_o outward_a appearance_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 16._o 7._o but_o the_o lord_n look_v upon_o the_o heart_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o he_o chief_o require_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n in_o all_o his_o service_n thou_o shall_v keep_v his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n so_o joshuah_n 16._o deut._n 26._o 16._o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n and_o samuel_n fear_v the_o 24._o josh_n 24._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 12._o 24._o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n and_o this_o god_n require_v of_o abraham_n walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v upright_o and_o david_n of_o his_o son_n 9_o gen._n 17._o 1._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o solomon_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n and_o final_o our_o saviour_n faith_n that_o he_o require_v it_o of_o all_o who_o offer_v to_o do_v he_o any_o service_n that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n so_o also_o they_o 24._o john_n 4._o 24._o shall_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o as_o we_o must_v general_o observe_v it_o in_o all_o god_n worship_n so_o in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o duty_n of_o it_o for_o we_o must_v call_v upon_o 18._o psal_n 145._o 18._o god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n if_o we_o desire_v that_o he_o shall_v hear_v we_o we_o must_v with_o david_n praise_n god_n with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o sing_v 9_o psal_n 119._o 9_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n we_o must_v not_o chief_o respect_v the_o vocal_a tune_n but_o make_v melody_n unto_o the_o lord_n with_o our_o heart_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8._o col._n 3._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 8._o we_o must_v keep_v unto_o god_n the_o spiritual_a passeover_n not_o with_o the_o old_a leaven_n of_o malice_n and_o wickedness_n but_o with_o the_o unleavened_a bread_n of_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n we_o must_v do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o give_v our_o alm_n with_o our_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o hand_n for_o the_o lord_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n and_o 23._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 7._o col._n 3._o 23._o in_o a_o word_n whatsoever_o duty_n we_o perform_v unto_o other_o we_o must_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o condemn_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n as_o vice_n which_o be_v most_o loathsome_a and_o odious_a unto_o he_o yea_o so_o much_o do_v the_o lord_n abhor_v it_o that_o in_o the_o law_n he_o 10._o exod._n 12._o 15._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 8._o levit._fw-la 22._o 19_o deut._n 22._o 9_o 10._o forbid_v the_o very_a sign_n and_o show_n of_o it_o he_o will_v have_v no_o leaven_n in_o his_o passeover_n nor_o their_o garment_n make_v of_o linsey-woolsey_n nor_o their_o field_n plough_v with_o a_o ox_n and_o a_o ass_n nor_o sow_v with_o seed_n of_o diverse_a kind_n not_o that_o god_n care_v for_o these_o thing_n but_o to_o show_v under_o these_o type_n and_o shadow_n how_o much_o he_o detest_v all_o hypocrisy_n and_o double-dealing_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n if_o if_o it_o be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n second_o this_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n because_o the_o lord_n so_o high_o esteem_v it_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o our_o obedience_n as_o perfect_v which_o spring_v from_o it_o though_o it_o be_v stain_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o join_v with_o many_o imperfection_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n integrity_n and_o perfection_n be_v promiscuous_o put_v the_o one_o for_o the_o other_o and_o those_o be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v perfect_a before_o god_n who_o in_o simplicity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n labour_v after_o perfection_n and_o serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n as_o noah_n abraham_n job_n david_n asa_n zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n though_o they_o have_v many_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v record_v of_o they_o and_o contrariwise_o the_o best_a grace_n or_o rather_o the_o most_o glorious_a show_n of_o they_o and_o the_o most_o resplendent_a and_o formal_a action_n which_o be_v not_o join_v with_o it_o be_v no_o better_o at_o the_o best_a then_o glorious_a sin_n in_o god_n sight_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n special_o 13._o jam._n 3._o 17._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o joel_n 2._o 12_o 13._o require_v in_o all_o our_o grace_n and_o virtuous_a action_n that_o they_o be_v in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n without_o dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n so_o that_o wisdom_n which_o be_v from_o above_o be_v without_o hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n though_o carnal_a man_n think_v they_o most_o wise_a who_o most_o excel_v in_o it_o our_o faith_n must_v be_v unfeigned_a and_o so_o must_v our_o repentance_n also_o and_o with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o not_o like_o ahab_n in_o outward_a show_n only_o dissemble_a and_o
disguise_v our_o love_n must_v not_o be_v in_o speech_n and_o tongue_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n we_o must_v call_v 18._o 1._o john_n 3._o 18._o upon_o god_n in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n or_o else_o our_o prayer_n will_v be_v but_o mere_a lip-labour_n which_o god_n will_v not_o hear_v or_o regard_v and_o therefore_o david_n use_v his_o sincerity_n in_o pray_v as_o a_o argument_n to_o persuade_v the_o lord_n to_o give_v he_o audience_n give_v ear_n say_v he_o unto_o my_o prayer_n which_o go_v not_o out_o of_o feign_a lip_n and_o ezechias_n his_o integrity_n of_o life_n as_o a_o reason_n to_o move_v he_o for_o therepeal_n 13._o psalm_n 145._o esa_n 29._o 13._o of_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n and_o prolong_v of_o his_o day_n remember_v now_o o_o lord_n say_v he_o i_o beseech_v thou_o how_o i_o have_v walk_v before_o thou_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n etc._n etc._n final_o our_o preach_n must_v not_o be_v deceitful_a like_o those_o which_o make_v merchandise_n of_o the_o word_n but_o as_o of_o sincerity_n of_o god_n and_o 13._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o act._n 10._o 33._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 13._o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o our_o hear_n likewise_o of_o the_o word_n must_v be_v in_o sincerity_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n and_o as_o those_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n for_o otherwise_o our_o seem_a grace_n and_o virtuous_a action_n like_o beautiful_a picture_n which_o want_v life_n spirit_n and_o motion_n be_v not_o substantial_a in_o god_n sight_n but_o show_v and_o shadow_n only_o if_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n be_v want_v not_o look_v unto_o god_n glory_n or_o show_v any_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o but_o only_o unto_o our_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a end_n and_o by-respect_n of_o our_o own_o pleasure_n profit_n or_o preferment_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o the_o soundness_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n consist_v in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o they_o three_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n because_o otherwise_o we_o can_v approve_v ourselves_o for_o sound_a 29._o rom._n 2._o 28_o 29._o christian_n accept_v of_o god_n what_o outward_a show_n soever_o we_o make_v nor_o our_o badge_n and_o sign_n of_o christianity_n such_o as_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o any_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v he_o be_v not_o a_o jew_n which_o be_v one_o outward_o neither_o be_v that_o circumcision_n which_o be_v outward_a in_o the_o flesh_n but_o he_o be_v a_o jew_n which_o be_v one_o inward_o and_o circumcision_n be_v that_o of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o not_o in_o the_o letter_n who_o praise_n be_v not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n and_o though_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v do_v in_o hypocrisy_n may_v get_v the_o applause_n of_o man_n and_o gain_v their_o praise_n cause_v they_o who_o do_v they_o to_o be_v magnify_v and_o extol_v yet_o god_n no_o further_o regard_v they_o then_o to_o vilify_v condemn_v and_o punish_v they_o for_o he_o see_v not_o as_o man_n see_v for_o man_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 16._o 7._o look_v but_o to_o the_o outward_a appearance_n but_o god_n look_v unto_o the_o heart_n in_o which_o regard_n that_o which_o be_v high_o esteem_v among_o man_n be_v abomination_n in_o the_o sight_n 15._o luk._n 16._o 15._o of_o god_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n four_o because_o the_o lord_n do_v rich_o reward_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n with_o the_o blessing_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v for_o the_o 11._o psalm_n 84._o 11._o lord_n be_v a_o sun_n and_o a_o shield_n he_o will_v give_v grace_n and_o glory_n and_o no_o good_a thing_n will_v he_o withhold_v from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o in_o this_o life_n he_o multipli_v all_o his_o favour_n upon_o they_o who_o serve_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n for_o he_o be_v good_a unto_o they_o which_o be_v clean_o in_o heart_n and_o to_o such_o he_o limit_v all_o his_o gracious_a 1._o psal_n 73._o 1._o promise_n which_o he_o perform_v unto_o they_o upon_o this_o condition_n only_o so_o he_o promise_v unto_o the_o king_n of_o israel_n and_o judah_n that_o he_o will_v confirm_v 5._o 1._o king_n 2._o 4._o and_o 3._o 6._o and_o 9_o 4_o 5._o their_o kingdom_n unto_o they_o and_o their_o posterity_n after_o they_o if_o they_o will_v walk_v before_o he_o in_o truth_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o solomon_n affirm_v that_o the_o lord_n keep_v covenant_n 14._o 2._o chron._n 6._o 14._o and_o show_v mercy_n unto_o his_o servant_n that_o walk_v before_o he_o with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o therefore_o ezechias_n intreat_v god_n to_o perform_v this_o promise_n unto_o 3._o esa_n 38._o 3._o he_o and_o his_o posterity_n ground_v his_o faith_n on_o his_o observe_v this_o 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