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thes._n 4.6_o deal_n with_o other_o as_o we_o will_v that_o they_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o mr._n downams_n guide_n to_o godliness_n chap._n xxiv_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o our_o holy_a call_v or_o vocation_n quest._n of_o how_o many_o sort_n be_v the_o call_v of_o god_n answ._n first_o the_o particular_a call_n which_o be_v to_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o particular_a vocation_n so_o the_o word_n be_v use_v heb._n 5.4_o rom._n 1.11_o second_o the_o general_a call_n which_o be_v to_o serve_v god_n in_o all_o part_n of_o holiness_n with_o promise_n of_o eternal_a reward_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ._n quest._n of_o how_o many_o sort_n be_v this_o general_a call_v aâ—sw_n 1._o external_n 2._o internal_a 3._o both_o external_a and_o internal_a quest._n what_o be_v the_o external_a call_v answ._n it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o his_o word_n offer_v christ_n and_o call_v upon_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n to_o reform_v their_o way_n and_o to_o receive_v christ_n and_o to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n with_o promise_n of_o salvation_n if_o they_o obey_v quest._n what_o be_v the_o inward_a call_n answ._n it_o be_v the_o action_n of_o god_n both_o by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n call_v out_o his_o elect_n by_o name_n particular_o and_o persuade_v they_o to_o separate_v from_o the_o world_n and_o receive_v the_o covenant_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o devote_v themselves_o to_o holiness_n of_o life_n quest._n why_o be_v our_o conversion_n term_v our_o call_n answ._n first_o because_o the_o mean_n whereby_o god_n work_v upon_o we_o ordinary_o be_v his_o word_n or_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o servant_n call_v upon_o we_o for_o amendment_n of_o life_n second_o because_o through_o the_o
duty_n arise_v from_o that_o plain_a maxim_n do_v as_o you_o will_v be_v do_v to_o second_o it_o tend_v to_o the_o refresh_n of_o our_o brethren_n bowel_n and_o supply_v their_o want_n and_o may_v keep_v they_o from_o perish_v and_o it_o please_v god_n so_o to_o order_v the_o world_n that_o some_o shall_v be_v poor_a and_o other_o shall_v have_v abundance_n that_o he_o may_v try_v the_o disposition_n of_o the_o late_a by_o the_o former_a joh._n 12.8_o three_o it_o will_v abound_v by_o many_o thansgiving_n unto_o god_n etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 9.12_o 13._o its_o make_v heaven_n resound_v with_o thanks_o and_o praise_n yea_o if_o the_o poor_n tongue_n shall_v be_v silent_a yet_o their_o very_a loin_n do_v bless_v god_n for_o thou_o in_o their_o kind_n therefore_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o do_v that_o which_o make_v so_o much_o for_o god_n honour_n four_o it_o be_v undoubted_o a_o duty_n which_o must_v either_o justify_v the_o truth_n of_o our_o religion_n or_o condemn_v we_o as_o 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without_o which_o the_o watchman_n watch_v in_o vain_a the_o builder_n build_v in_o vain_a the_o husbandman_n plough_n in_o vain_a the_o merchant_n traffic_v in_o vain_a etc._n etc._n either_o no_o increase_n will_v come_v or_o none_o but_o a_o vex_a and_o cumbersome_a increase_n but_o the_o lord_n have_v express_o promise_v his_o blessing_n to_o those_o that_o open_v their_o hand_n to_o their_o poor_a brethren_n deut._n 15.10_o and_o certain_o god_n will_v never_o be_v find_v a_o promise-breaker_n three_o it_o be_v a_o lend_n to_o the_o almighty_a and_o therefore_o will_v sure_o procure_v abundance_n for_o god_n will_v never_o prove_v a_o bankrupt_a he_o will_v never_o borrow_v without_o a_o resolution_n to_o pay_v nor_o without_o actual_a repayment_n and_o that_o in_o the_o fit_a time_n and_o manner_n prov._n 19.17_o there_o be_v the_o bill_n of_o god_n hand_n wherein_o he_o both_o acknowledge_v the_o debt_n and_o promise_n payment_n q._n d._n be_v it_o know_v unto_o all_o man_n by_o 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people_n their_o law_n temple_n holy_a land_n etc._n etc._n and_o many_o among_o we_o of_o hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n uncover_v the_o head_n bow_v the_o knee_n etc._n etc._n yet_o all_o these_o can_v not_o save_v they_o from_o captivity_n nor_o we_o from_o destruction_n quest._n why_o be_v man_n take_v up_o with_o carnal_a confidence_n in_o these_o thing_n answ._n first_o because_o outward_a thing_n be_v easy_a and_o man_n can_v endure_v to_o apply_v themselves_o to_o the_o hard_a matter_n of_o the_o law_n second_o they_o be_v glorious_a and_o man_n desire_v to_o be_v take_v notice_n of_o three_o man_n have_v a_o foolish_a conceit_n that_o god_n be_v please_v with_o the_o outward_a act_n though_o inward_a sincerity_n be_v want_v four_o man_n want_v knowledge_n of_o themselves_o a_o inward_a change_n a_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o christ_n worthiness_n quest._n how_o shall_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o confidence_n be_v carnal_a or_o no_o 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creature_n they_o who_o in_o their_o affection_n of_o love_n joy_n affiance_n and_o delight_n be_v take_v up_o too_o much_o with_o the_o creature_n say_v what_o they_o will_v they_o profess_v to_o all_o the_o world_n by_o their_o practice_n that_o they_o know_v not_o god_n but_o the_o who_o know_v and_o apprehend_v he_o in_o his_o greatness_n and_o goodness_n in_o that_o proportion_n they_o withdraw_v their_o heart_n from_o the_o creature_n and_o all_o thing_n else_o as_o in_o a_o pair_n of_o balance_n so_o where_o god_n weigh_v down_o in_o the_o soul_n all_o other_o thing_n be_v light_a and_o where_o other_o thing_n prevail_v there_o god_n be_v set_v light_n by_o dr._n sib_n on_o hosea_n quest._n what_o be_v confidence_n answ._n it_o be_v a_o certainty_n that_o we_o conceive_v of_o a_o future_a desire_a good_a or_o of_o the_o love_n and_o fidelity_n of_o a_o person_n whereby_o the_o heart_n be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o love_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o only_a subject_n proper_a 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cyril_n say_v si_fw-la carnem_fw-la nutriatis_fw-la &_o ipsam_fw-la frequenti_fw-la molitie_n ac_fw-la jugi_fw-la deliciarum_fw-la fluxu_fw-la foveatis_fw-la insolescet_fw-la necessario_fw-la adversus_fw-la spiritum_fw-la &_o fortior_fw-la illo_fw-la efficitur_fw-la it_o fare_v with_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n as_o with_o two_o mortal_a enemy_n in_o the_o field_n for_o he_o that_o by_o any_o mean_n aid_n and_o strengthen_v the_o one_o do_v thereby_o make_v way_n for_o the_o vanquish_a of_o the_o other_o there_o be_v say_v one_o two_o commit_v by_o god_n to_o thy_o custody_n a_o nobleman_n and_o a_o slave_n on_o this_o condition_n that_o thou_o shall_v feed_v the_o slave_n like_o a_o captive_n with_o bread_n and_o water_n and_o entertain_v the_o nobleman_n with_o all_o provision_n befit_v his_o dignity_n object_n but_o what_o passage_n must_v we_o stop_v to_o keep_v back_o provision_n from_o the_o flâ—sh_n answ._n the_o provision_n which_o we_o be_v to_o withhold_v from_o it_o be_v all_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v nourish_v and_o enable_v to_o resist_v the_o spirit_n and_o see_v the_o flesh_n be_v resident_a in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o power_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n we_o must_v therefore_o use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o keep_v from_o our_o corrupt_a mind_n all_o sinful_a cogitation_n and_o from_o our_o fancy_n all_o vain_a imagination_n we_o must_v not_o entertain_v ungodly_a counsel_n pernicious_a error_n and_o false_a doctrine_n but_o cut_v they_o off_o when_o they_o be_v approach_v and_o cast_v they_o out_o when_o they_o be_v enter_v and_o on_o the_o contrary_a we_o must_v furnish_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o regenerate_a part_n with_o holy_a thought_n and_o divine_a meditation_n with_o religious_a counsel_n wholesome_a instruction_n and_o pure_a doctrine_n out_o of_o god_n word_n col._n 3.3_o so_o must_v we_o keep_v our_o conscience_n free_a from_o sin_n and_o purge_v they_o daily_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o they_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 9.14_o endeavour_v to_o keep_v they_o pure_a peaceable_a and_o tender_a we_o must_v keep_v or_o blot_v out_o of_o our_o memory_n the_o remembrance_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n unless_o it_o be_v to_o repent_v of_o they_o ribald_a speech_n profane_a jest_n injury_n receive_v with_o a_o purpose_n of_o revenge_n with_o all_o other_o lesson_n of_o impiety_n imprint_v in_o they_o either_o by_o satan_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o engrave_v in_o they_o all_o holy_a lesson_n which_o have_v be_v teach_v we_o out_o of_o the_o word_n we_o must_v preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o unlawful_a lust_n wicked_a desire_n unruly_a passion_n and_o ungodly_a affection_n especial_o from_o covetousness_n ambition_n and_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o labour_n to_o have_v they_o fix_v on_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o to_o have_v they_o whole_o take_v up_o and_o constant_o possess_v with_o sanctify_a affection_n and_o holy_a desire_n we_o must_v keep_v out_o from_o our_o appetite_n intemperance_n and_o all_o desire_n of_o excess_n and_o nourish_v in_o it_o temperance_n sobriety_n modesty_n and_o chastity_n we_o must_v keep_v our_o tongue_n from_o all_o corrupt_a communication_n 1_o pet._n 5.8_o 9_o our_o ear_n from_o ungodly_a discourse_n our_o eye_n from_o wanton_a object_n and_o last_o our_o body_n from_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n effeminate_a delicacy_n excessive_a sleep_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_n entertain_v watchfulness_n sobriety_n etc._n etc._n and_o when_o be_v two_o full_a feed_v it_o begin_v to_o be_v wanton_a we_o must_v keep_v it_o under_o with_o fast_v and_o painful_a labour_n quest._n what_o principal_a sin_n be_v there_o which_o most_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n which_o must_v especial_o be_v watch_v against_o answ._n first_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n whereby_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n be_v hoodwink_v or_o blind_v we_o may_v be_v easy_o mislead_v into_o all_o by-path_n of_o sin_n second_o infidelity_n which_o nourish_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o impiety_n whilst_o neither_o believe_a god_n promise_n nor_o threaten_n we_o neither_o care_v to_o please_v he_o nor_o fear_v to_o offend_v he_o three_o security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n which_o mighty_o confirm_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o wickedness_n because_o hereby_o it_o go_v on_o quiet_o in_o sin_n without_o all_o check_n or_o remorse_n and_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o out_o of_o sight_n four_o especial_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o set_v our_o affection_n on_o earthly_a thing_n jam._n 5.5_o 1_o joh._n 2.15_o for_o this_o weaken_v the_o spiriâ—_n and_o quench_v all_o good_a motion_n which_o will_v cross_v we_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o this_o momentary_a vanity_n of_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n and_o root_n out_o of_o our_o heart_n the_o love_n of_o
not_o in_o love_n with_o any_o five_o the_o next_o rule_n for_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n be_v that_o we_o must_v neglect_v no_o sin_n as_o though_o we_o be_v in_o no_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o it_o for_o we_o have_v the_o seed_n of_o all_o sin_n in_o we_o and_o need_v nothing_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o it_o but_o that_o god_n shall_v leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o and_o satan_n tentation_n hence_o we_o be_v command_v to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a phil._n 2.12_o and_o when_o we_o think_v we_o stand_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o fall_v 1_o cor._n 10.12_o six_o the_o last_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o set_v no_o stint_n to_o our_o mortification_n but_o that_o we_o endeavour_v from_o one_o degree_n to_o aspire_v to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o perfection_n we_o must_v not_o deal_v with_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o joash_n with_o the_o aramite_n 2_o king_n 13.18_o content_v ourselves_o with_o two_o or_o three_o victory_n over_o they_o much_o less_o as_o the_o israelite_n with_o those_o curse_a nation_n suffer_v they_o quiet_o to_o dwell_v with_o we_o on_o condition_n that_o they_o will_v contribute_v something_o to_o our_o pleasure_n profit_n etc._n etc._n but_o we_o must_v war_v with_o they_o till_o we_o have_v utter_o root_v they_o out_o or_o at_o least_o to_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o joshuah_n with_o the_o gibeonite_n to_o make_v they_o our_o slave_n let_v we_o not_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o saul_n and_o ahab_n with_o agag_n and_o benhadad_o get_v the_o victory_n and_o so_o suffer_v they_o to_o live_v least_o through_o god_n judgement_n they_o kill_v we_o because_o we_o kill_v not_o they_o neither_o with_o saul_n let_v we_o destroy_v the_o mean_a of_o our_o lust_n and_o keep_v the_o fat_a alive_a which_o bring_v most_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n to_o we_o let_v we_o not_o be_v like_o herod_n that_o refrain_v from_o many_o sin_n but_o will_v not_o part_v with_o his_o herodias_n but_o our_o mortification_n must_v be_v without_o stint_n or_o restraint_n extend_v to_o all_o lust_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n continual_o even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n and_o thus_o continue_v faithful_a to_o the_o death_n we_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n rev._n 2.10_o and_o last_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v mortify_v our_o lust_n in_o some_o measure_n but_o we_o must_v strive_v after_o perfection_n not_o suffer_v sin_n to_o live_v in_o any_o of_o our_o member_n but_o must_v cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n &_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n 2_o co._n 7.1_o labour_v to_o be_v perfect_a as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v perfect_a mat._n 5.48_o for_o which_o end_n we_o must_v pray_v god_n to_o sanctify_v we_o throughout_o 1_o thes._n 5.23_o and_o christ_n our_o saviour_n to_o sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v we_o by_o thâ—_n wash_v of_o water_n by_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n ephes._n 5.25_o and_o to_o our_o prayer_n we_o must_v add_v our_o endeavour_n to_o increase_v in_o the_o measure_n of_o mortification_n get_v daily_o new_a victory_n over_o all_o our_o sinful_a lust_n true_a grace_n be_v grow_a grace_n etc._n etc._n quest._n what_o mean_n may_v we_o use_v to_o strengthen_v the_o spirit_n to_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o victory_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v avoid_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v weaken_v for_o in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n both_o these_o concur_v in_o the_o same_o action_n for_o the_o famish_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o nourish_a of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o weaken_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o strengthen_n of_o the_o other_o quantum_fw-la carni_fw-la detrahes_fw-la tantum_fw-la facies_fw-la animum_fw-la spiritual_n bona_fw-la habitudine_fw-la relucere_fw-la say_v basil._n look_v how_o much_o thou_o detract_a from_o the_o flesh_n so_o much_o thou_o make_v thy_o spiritual_a part_n to_o prosper_v and_o flourish_v in_o good_a health_n and_o like_v now_o the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v be_v our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o lodging_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o above_o other_o such_o sin_n weaken_v the_o spirit_n as_o be_v commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n wilful_o and_o presumptuous_o with_o which_o kind_n of_o obstinate_a rebellion_n the_o spirit_n be_v tire_v that_o he_o will_v no_o longet_n contend_v with_o we_o but_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o lust_n and_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o go_v on_o to_o our_o perdition_n gen._n 6.3_o so_o it_o be_v with_o the_o old_a world_n of_o this_o god_n complain_v amos_n 2.13_o that_o he_o be_v press_v under_o their_o sin_n as_o a_o cart_n under_o the_o sheaf_n for_o this_o god_n give_v the_o gentile_n up_o to_o vile_a affection_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 1.26_o we_o must_v not_o therefore_o quench_v the_o spirit_n 1_o thes._n 5.19_o nor_o grieve_v he_o ephes._n 4.30_o quest._n but_o what_o be_v those_o special_a sin_n which_o most_o wound_n and_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n answ._n first_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n which_o pull_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o spirit_n his_o chief_a weapon_n the_o sword_n of_o god_n word_n whereby_o it_o defend_v itself_o and_o offend_v its_o enemy_n it_o also_o dazzle_v the_o understanding_n that_o it_o can_v discern_v the_o slight_n and_o subtlety_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n nor_o on_o which_o side_n they_o strike_v we_o nor_o how_o to_o ward_v off_o their_o blow_n second_o infidelity_n which_o disable_v the_o spirit_n whilst_o it_o deprive_v it_o of_o the_o chief_a comfort_n and_o encouragement_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v against_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n viz._n god_n sweet_a promise_n of_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o glory_n in_o the_o next_o to_o all_o those_o who_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n yea_o it_o weaken_v the_o spiritual_a bond_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n which_o be_v our_o faith_n by_o which_o alone_o he_o be_v apply_v and_o so_o hinder_v the_o influence_n of_o his_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v strengthen_v against_o the_o flesh_n and_o enable_v to_o withstand_v the_o assault_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n three_o impenitency_n which_o be_v most_o pernicious_a to_o the_o health_n and_o vigour_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o beside_o that_o it_o hinder_v all_o the_o operation_n of_o faith_n the_o application_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o the_o promise_v make_v in_o he_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n hide_v his_o love_a countenance_n from_o we_o in_o the_o appehension_n whereof_o consist_v the_o life_n of_o our_o life_n it_o also_o deprive_v we_o of_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o which_o our_o spiritual_a man_n be_v strengthen_v &_o after_o we_o have_v receive_v wound_n by_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o spiritual_a fâ—ight_n it_o hinder_v their_o cure_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o rankle_v and_o daily_o to_o grow_v more_o incurable_a four_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n great_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o bless_v ourselves_o when_o our_o state_n be_v dangerous_a and_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feeling_n either_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o love_n or_o of_o his_o displeasure_n by_o the_o one_o whereof_o the_o spirit_n be_v strengthen_v in_o god_n service_n and_o by_o the_o other_o we_o be_v preserve_v from_o sin_v against_o he_o carnal_a security_n weaken_v the_o spirit_n as_o it_o make_v we_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o from_o we_o and_o utter_o to_o neglect_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o though_o there_o be_v no_o danger_n it_o make_v we_o lay_v aside_o our_o watch_n and_o so_o to_o lie_v open_a to_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o adversary_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o safety_n five_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n which_o like_o birdlime_n so_o besmear_v the_o wing_n of_o of_o our_o soul_n that_o thereby_o it_o be_v fasten_v to_o the_o earth_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n more_o especial_o the_o love_n of_o honour_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n make_v the_o spiritual_a man_n sluggish_a in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o eternal_a glory_n the_o love_n of_o riches_n hinder_v he_o from_o seek_v after_o those_o incomparable_a treasure_n which_o be_v reserve_v for_o we_o in_o heaven_n it_o choke_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n that_o it_o can_v take_v root_n and_o bear_v fruit_n it_o frustrate_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o they_o can_v take_v effect_n it_o expose_v we_o to_o many_o tentation_n and_o snare_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n 1_o tim_n 6.9_o 10._o and_o so_o the_o love_n of_o earthly_a pleasure_n hinder_v the_o pursuit_n of_o those_o eternal_a pleasure_n
covetousness_n increase_v as_o riches_n increase_v 4._o inordinate_a passion_n either_o prevent_v reason_n or_o be_v stir_v up_o by_o a_o corrupt_a judgement_n and_o therefore_o neither_o observe_v time_n nor_o place_n but_o upon_o every_o occasion_n will_v be_v leap_v into_o action_n importune_v execution_n yea_o sometime_o many_o greedy_a passion_n crowd_v in_o altogether_o every_o one_o being_n more_o earnest_a than_o other_o to_o be_v satisfy_v so_o that_o to_o content_v they_o all_o be_v impossible_a to_o content_v none_o be_v intolerable_a to_o prosecute_v one_o and_o abandon_v the_o rest_n be_v to_o carry_v so_o many_o hungry_a viper_n continual_o gnaw_v upon_o our_o soul_n 5._o there_o be_v none_o that_o follow_v the_o stream_n of_o their_o passion_n but_o expect_v and_o believe_v at_o last_o to_o get_v full_a rest_n and_o content_v to_o their_o appetite_n which_o yet_o in_o the_o event_n be_v altogether_o impossible_a for_o they_o keep_v neither_o sense_n order_n nor_o measure_n 6._o inordinate_a passion_n itself_o be_v a_o extreme_a tortute_fw-la and_o vexation_n god_n have_v so_o ordain_v that_o they_o which_o will_v give_v way_n to_o they_o shall_v feel_v the_o burden_n of_o they_o thus_o anger_n envy_n pride_n etc._n etc._n more_o disquiet_v they_o that_o entertain_v they_o than_o they_o can_v hurt_v any_o other_o man_n rashness_n inconstancy_n craftiness_n be_v the_o companion_n of_o inordinate_a passion_n the_o resolution_n and_o determination_n of_o the_o passionate_a be_v unripe_a and_o inconsiderate_a they_o be_v also_o inconstant_a change_v from_o those_o purpose_n that_o they_o have_v prudent_o resolve_v upon_o in_o the_o calm_a of_o their_o passion_n and_o yet_o passion_n breed_v craft_n enforce_v the_o mind_n to_o find_v out_o new_a way_n and_o mean_n for_o performance_n of_o what_o be_v affect_v inordinate_a passion_n be_v hurtful_a to_o the_o body_n impair_v health_n breed_v humour_n nourish_v disease_n and_o shorten_v life_n second_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o reason_n to_o show_v that_o affection_n shall_v be_v right_o order_v be_v take_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o profit_n and_o benefit_n of_o well-guided_n affection_n for_o 1._o they_o rather_o serve_v as_o instrument_n of_o virtue_n than_o foment_n vice_n and_o as_o a_o occasion_n of_o victory_n than_o a_o cause_n of_o foil_n christ_n in_o who_o be_v no_o inordinate_a affection_n have_v his_o soul_n heavy_a even_o unto_o death_n mat._n 26.38_o 2._o the_o scripture_n exhort_v we_o to_o love_n fear_v joy_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o it_o be_v blasphemous_a to_o say_v that_o these_o passion_n be_v absolute_o evil_a 3._o if_o the_o motion_n of_o our_o will_n be_v virtuous_a be_v guide_v by_o god_n word_n and_o prudence_n if_o then_o the_o passion_n concur_v with_o the_o will_n virtuous_a action_n be_v perform_v with_o much_o more_o ease_n and_o delight_n quest._n how_o may_v we_o know_v to_o what_o passion_n our_o soul_n be_v most_o incline_v answ._n by_o our_o company_n that_o we_o most_o delight_n in_o like_a affect_v like_a meeting_n and_o manner_n for_o the_o most_o part_n sympathize_v together_o by_o our_o thought_n and_o word_n if_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v praise_v or_o insinuate_v our_o own_o praise_n it_o be_v a_o sign_n we_o be_v proud_a etc._n etc._n for_o the_o mind_n think_v and_o the_o tongue_n will_v speak_v according_a to_o the_o passion_n of_o the_o heart_n get_v a_o discreet_a friend_n to_o admonish_v we_o of_o our_o passion_n when_o we_o err_v from_o the_o path_n of_o virtue_n for_o self-love_n blind_v we_o and_o other_o may_v see_v that_o by_o we_o which_o we_o can_v see_v by_o ourselves_o god_n sometime_o suffer_v our_o enemy_n to_o discover_v and_o upbraid_v we_o with_o our_o passion_n while_o they_o pry_v into_o our_o action_n more_o narrow_o than_o we_o ourselves_o do_v long_o experience_n conduce_v much_o to_o discover_v our_o inclination_n of_o mind_n as_o well_o as_o the_o temperature_n of_o our_o body_n quest._n by_o what_o degree_n be_v the_o affection_n wrought_v on_o answ._n by_o nine_o degree_n in_o the_o five_o first_o a_o carnal_a man_n may_v have_v his_o affection_n wrought_v on_o and_o in_o the_o last_o four_o of_o they_o he_o can_v as_o when_o they_o be_v so_o far_o wrought_v on_o that_o the_o heart_n be_v entice_v and_o allure_v much_o by_o they_o so_o the_o eloquent_a minister_n at_o corinth_n wrought_v on_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o hearer_n that_o they_o flock_v after_o they_o paul_n dare_v not_o so_o preach_v 1_o cor._n 2.4_o when_o the_o affection_n be_v so_o wrought_v on_o that_o the_o heart_n be_v somewhat_o touch_v therewith_o thus_o god_n turn_v the_o affection_n of_o the_o israelite_n to_o saul_n 1_o sam._n 10.26_o as_o a_o needle_n touch_v with_o a_o loadstone_n turn_v itself_o to_o the_o north_n so_o a_o wicked_a man_n affection_n may_v be_v touch_v by_o the_o word_n when_o affection_n be_v so_o wrought_v on_o that_o the_o heart_n be_v somewhat_o bow_v 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god_n with_o tear_n with_o weep_v and_o cry_v out_o and_o yet_o be_v hypocrite_n 5._o self-love_n may_v wind_v up_o their_o affection_n yet_o high_a for_o when_o a_o man_n know_v that_o he_o can_v be_v save_v unless_o he_o do_v thus_o and_o thus_o oh_o how_o affectionate_a may_v he_o be_v to_o do_v it_o that_o he_o may_v be_v save_v for_o 1._o he_o may_v be_v loath_a to_o commit_v sin_n he_o may_v wish_v affectionate_o to_o leave_v it_o he_o may_v use_v some_o mean_n to_o leave_v it_o as_o darius_n do_v to_o have_v delivete_v daniel_n from_o the_o lion_n den_n dan._n 6.14_o and_o pilate_n to_o deliver_v christ._n 2._o he_o may_v vomit_v up_o his_o dear_a sin_n and_o be_v sorry_a that_o other_o man_n shall_v commit_v they_o so_o micha_n confess_v the_o silver_n that_o he_o have_v steal_v and_o
proffer_v to_o make_v restitution_n and_o be_v trouble_v when_o he_o hear_v his_o mother_n curse_v and_o swear_v judg._n 17.2_o joab_n be_v vex_v when_o david_n will_v number_v the_o people_n 1_o chron._n 21.3_o 3._o he_o may_v be_v so_o set_v against_o sin_n that_o money_n favour_n honour_n etc._n etc._n may_v not_o prevail_v with_o he_o to_o commit_v it_o as_o in_o balaam_n numb_a 24.13_o 4._o he_o may_v be_v forward_o in_o religion_n and_o so_o strict_a in_o his_o way_n that_o he_o may_v be_v persecute_v for_o the_o truth-sake_n and_o for_o christ_n sake_n and_o may_v endure_v persecution_n a_o good_a while_n 5._o he_o may_v be_v ravish_v and_o enamour_v with_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n he_o may_v be_v in_o some_o ecstasy_n of_o spiritual_a joy_n heb._n 6.5_o he_o may_v taste_v the_o good_a word_n of_o god_n and_o power_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v quest._n why_o may_v wicked_a man_n affection_n be_v so_o far_o wrought_v on_o and_o yet_o come_v short_a answ._n because_o they_o be_v not_o kind_o wrought_v on_o the_o galatian_n affection_n be_v strong_o wrought_v on_o when_o they_o will_v have_v pull_v out_o their_o eye_n for_o paul_n but_o they_o be_v not_o kind_o wrought_v on_o it_o be_v only_o the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o the_o heart_n that_o kind_o affect_v we_o they_o be_v not_o judicious_o wrought_v on_o they_o be_v wrought_v on_o in_o a_o fit_a but_o not_o with_o judgement_n the_o heart_n must_v first_o be_v wrought_v on_o and_o the_o spirit_n move_v before_o the_o affection_n can_v be_v judicious_o wrought_v on_o they_o be_v not_o wrought_v on_o regular_o he_o be_v affect_v with_o fear_n but_o it_o be_v with_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n judgement_n not_o of_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n as_o hos._n 3.5_o the_o true_a israel_n of_o god_n be_v there_o say_v to_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o his_o goodness_n they_o be_v not_o wrought_v on_o universal_o some_o affection_n be_v wrought_v on_o but_o not_o all_o some_o sin_n he_o grieve_v under_o some_o he_o rejoice_v in_o some_o commandment_n he_o delight_v in_o other_z he_o dislike_v quest._n how_o then_o shall_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o be_v right_o affect_v towards_o chrict_a or_o no_o answ._n he_o that_o be_v true_o affect_v with_o christ_n grace_n etc._n etc._n affect_v nothing_o so_o much_o as_o they_o a_o carnal_a man_n may_v be_v much_o affect_v with_o christ_n but_o there_o be_v something_o that_o he_o affect_v more_o he_o that_o affect_v grace_n aright_o can_v but_o express_v it_o he_o can_v as_o easy_o carry_v fire_n in_o his_o bosom_n as_o conceal_v his_o grace_n he_o will_v express_v it_o in_o his_o speech_n his_o action_n his_o call_z his_o company_n etc._n etc._n psal._n 39.3_o he_o that_o affect_v it_o aright_o if_o he_o be_v never_o so_o little_o interrupt_v he_o be_v trouble_v it_o be_v like_o the_o stop_n of_o a_o watercourse_n that_o cause_v it_o to_o swell_v etc._n etc._n cam._n 5.8_o tell_v he_o i_o be_o sick_a of_o love_n he_o have_v his_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n whence_o all_o grace_n descend_v a_o wicked_a man_n may_v be_v affect_v with_o grace_n in_o the_o bucket_n and_o yet_o have_v no_o love_n to_o grace_v in_o the_o fountain_n whereas_o the_o godly_a rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n psal._n 33.1_o as_o in_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n quest._n but_o why_o shall_v we_o be_v so_o careful_a to_o have_v our_o â—_z set_v right_a answ._n hereby_o only_o we_o be_v in_o a_o capacity_n of_o be_v marry_v to_o christ_n who_o will_v have_v our_o affection_n before_o he_o will_v marry_v we_o when_o a_o man_n go_v a_o woo_n for_o a_o wife_n his_o care_n be_v to_o get_v her_o affection_n he_o will_v never_o marry_v she_o if_o he_o be_v wise_a except_o he_o may_v have_v her_o affection_n so_o if_o our_o affection_n be_v to_o the_o world_n or_o the_o strumpet-like_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n christ_n can_v abide_v we_o know_v you_o not_o that_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n be_v enmity_n with_o god_n james_n 4.4_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n command_v we_o to_o mortify_v inordinate_a affection_n col._n 3.5_o hereby_o only_o do_v the_o soul_n set_v up_o favourite_n in_o her_o heart_n those_o be_v the_o heart_n favourite_n who_o the_o heart_n most_o affect_v now_o if_o christ_n be_v not_o the_o heart_n favourite_n what_o a_o woeful_a condition_n be_v that_o soul_n in_o if_o pleasure_n and_o vanity_n be_v in_o favour_n with_o thy_o heart_n christ_n can_v have_v no_o command_n there_o no_o further_o than_o thy_o lust_n will_v give_v leave_n when_o hadad_n be_v in_o favour_n with_o pharaoh_n he_o marry_v his_o wife_n sister_n to_o he_o 1_o king_n 11.19_o so_o if_o thou_o favour_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o world_n thou_o wedde_v thy_o soul_n to_o they_o and_o what_o a_o infinite_a indignity_n be_v this_o to_o christ_n when_o such_o base_a and_o sordid_a thing_n shall_v have_v those_o affection_n which_o belong_v to_o he_o hereby_o the_o soul_n be_v convertible_a and_o reconcileable_a to_o god_n though_o a_o man_n be_v never_o so_o cross_a and_o crooked_a yet_o so_o long_o as_o there_o be_v affection_n in_o he_o he_o may_v be_v win_v to_o god_n though_o a_o man_n be_v violent_o set_v upon_o mischief_n and_o a_o enemy_n to_o all_o grace_n yet_o as_o long_o as_o there_o be_v affection_n in_o he_o he_o be_v not_o implacable_a his_o affection_n may_v be_v wrought_v on_o by_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n therefore_o the_o apostle_n yoke_v these_o two_o together_o without_o natural_a affection_n implacable_a rom._n 1.31_o what_o a_o care_n than_o shall_v we_o have_v of_o our_o affection_n because_o thereby_o we_o be_v reconcileable_a to_o god_n it_o stand_v we_o upon_o infinite_o to_o set_v our_o affection_n aright_o because_o they_o be_v the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n psal._n 24.4_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n i._n e._n he_o who_o affection_n aâ—e_v clean_a and_o heart_n pure_a psal._n 26.6_o i_o will_v wash_v my_o hand_n in_o innocency_n etc._n etc._n i._n e._n i_o will_v purge_v my_o affection_n and_o so_o pray_v 1_o tim._n 2.8_o lift_v up_o pure_a hand_n i._n e._n holy_a affection_n without_o wrath_n etc._n etc._n now_o what_o a_o sad_a thing_n be_v it_o that_o these_o hand_n shall_v be_v put_v out_o of_o joint_n as_o long_o as_o our_o affection_n be_v out_o of_o order_n and_o set_v upon_o thing_n below_o we_o can_v never_o take_v hold_n of_o grace_n or_o christ._n when_o the_o devil_n take_v a_o man_n prisoner_n he_o bind_v he_o hand_n and_o foot_n he_o bind_v up_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n that_o he_o can_v weep_v nor_o repent_v of_o his_o sin_n he_o can_v rejoice_v in_o grace_n nor_o goodness_n he_o can_v delight_v in_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n above_o all_o thing_n therefore_o be_v sure_a that_o thy_o hand_n be_v loose_a and_o thy_o affection_n at_o liberty_n to_o be_v set_v on_o heaven_n they_o be_v also_o the_o handle_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o we_o can_v take_v hold_n of_o nothing_o that_o be_v good_a unless_o by_o our_o affection_n so_o nothing_o can_v take_v hold_n of_o our_o heart_n but_o by_o our_o affection_n thus_o the_o word_n first_o work_v upon_o the_o affection_n and_o be_v it_o not_o for_o our_o affection_n the_o word_n can_v never_o catch_v hold_n of_o we_o affection_n be_v the_o soul_n stomach_n that_o which_o the_o soul_n affect_v it_o fill_v and_o feed_v the_o soul_n as_o meat_n do_v the_o stomach_n such_o then_o as_o our_o affection_n be_v such_o be_v our_o food_n we_o shall_v not_o therefore_o feed_v our_o soul_n with_o vanity_n trash_n and_o poison_n every_o thing_n be_v trash_n beside_o christ_n yea_o every_o thing_n be_v poison_n beside_o christ_n and_o his_o grace_n if_o we_o set_v our_o affection_n on_o thing_n below_o we_o feed_v upon_o trash_n the_o word_n be_v the_o milk_n and_o food_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v we_o set_v our_o affection_n and_o feed_v upon_o that_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o let_v we_o therefore_o â—et_v our_o affection_n upon_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o which_o be_v the_o wholesome_a food_n of_o the_o soul._n affection_n be_v the_o material_n of_o grace_n the_o main_a work_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o the_o affection_n aright_o it_o take_v they_o off_o from_o thing_n on_o the_o earth_n and_o lift_v they_o up_o to_o thing_n in_o heaven_n so_o that_o when_o grace_n convert_v a_o man_n it_o do_v not_o take_v away_o the_o affection_n but_o rule_n and_o rectify_v they_o it_o take_v not_o away_o anger_n but_o turn_v it_o against_o sin_n and_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n it_o take_v not_o away_o cheerfulness_n but_o make_v we_o merry_a in_o god_n service_n and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n it_o take_v
not_o away_o sadness_n but_o make_v we_o mourn_v for_o our_o deadness_n barrenness_n etc._n etc._n gratia_n non_fw-la tollit_fw-la sed_fw-la attollit_fw-la naturam_fw-la it_o take_v not_o away_o nature_n but_o lift_v it_o up_o therefore_o saint_n paul_n call_v our_o affection_n member_n rom._n 6.19_o because_o by_o they_o grace_n work_v affection_n be_v argument_n what_o we_o be_v as_o our_o affection_n be_v so_o be_v our_o soul_n the_o goodness_n or_o vainness_n of_o our_o affection_n show_v that_o we_o be_v godly_a or_o ungodly_a man_n affectus_fw-la virum_fw-la indicat_fw-la our_o affection_n show_v what_o we_o be_v quest._n how_o may_v it_o be_v prove_v that_o affection_n in_o themselves_o be_v not_o sinful_a answ._n because_o adam_n and_o eve_n have_v affection_n in_o innocency_n who_o be_v create_v without_o sin_n christ_n take_v our_o affection_n upon_o he_o which_o if_o they_o be_v sinful_a he_o can_v not_o have_v do_v he_o rejoice_v luke_n 10.21_o he_o sorrow_v mat._n 26.38_o 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of_o god_n mercy_n forbearance_n as_o mich._n 7.9_o q._n d._n i_o have_v press_v and_o vex_v and_o weary_v he_o with_o my_o sin_n without_o any_o care_n of_o his_o glory_n but_o he_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o judgement_n not_o in_o fury_n in_o wrath_n he_o have_v remember_v mercy_n and_o not_o consume_v i_o as_o he_o may_v have_v do_v he_o have_v not_o reward_v i_o according_a to_o my_o sin_n etc._n etc._n but_o have_v spare_v i_o as_o a_o son_n when_o i_o deal_v with_o he_o as_o a_o traitor_n see_v dr._n raynolds_n sinfulness_n of_o sin_n p._n 175._o quest._n how_o shall_v we_o bear_v affliction_n right_o asw._n first_o if_o we_o count_v it_o no_o strange_a thing_n to_o lie_v under_o it_o 1_o pet._n 4.12_o but_o rather_o that_o it_o be_v that_o whereunto_o we_o be_v ordain_v of_o old_a to_o be_v conform_v to_o christ_n in_o affliction_n that_o we_o may_v be_v like_o he_o in_o glory_n rom._n 8.29_o yea_o if_o we_o esteem_v they_o as_o the_o beat_a path_n by_o which_o god_n will_v have_v all_o his_o child_n to_o enter_v into_o heaven_n act_n 14.22_o 2_o tim._n 3.12_o 2_o if_o we_o observe_v the_o example_n of_o all_o or_o the_o most_o excellent_a of_o god_n servant_n and_o especial_o of_o his_o only_a son_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n to_o this_o day_n heb._n 12.1.2_o three_o if_o we_o inure_v and_o accustom_v ourselves_o to_o bear_v the_o yoke_n from_o our_o youth_n it_o will_v tame_v our_o proud_a and_o rebellious_a heart_n and_o frame_v we_o to_o bear_v affliction_n the_o better_a ever_o after_o lam._n 3.27_o four_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o satan_n every_o day_n invent_v new_a mischief_n against_o we_o job_n 1.6_o etc._n etc._n five_o if_o we_o remember_v that_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o god_n love_n heb._n 12.7_o rev._n 3.19_o and_o that_o the_o issue_n will_v be_v good_a and_o bless_a psal._n 37.5_o esth._n 4.16_o six_o if_o we_o remember_v the_o many_o good_a use_n of_o affliction_n for_o hereby_o god_n power_n appear_v in_o our_o weakness_n and_o we_o have_v the_o better_a proof_n of_o his_o grace_n dwell_v in_o we_o 2_o cor._n 12.9_o as_o faith_n hope_n love_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n patience_n etc._n etc._n that_o these_o light_n and_o momentany_a affliction_n work_v a_o exceed_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 2_o cor._n 4.17_o quest._n how_o shall_v we_o be_v sure_a to_o profit_v by_o affliction_n answ._n first_o by_o the_o confession_n of_o the_o saint_n who_o have_v experiment_v it_o as_o david_n psal._n 119.67_o 71._o manasseh_n 2_o chron._n 33.13_o qu._n how_o come_v we_o by_o wisdom_n not_o only_o patient_o to_o bear_v but_o to_o profit_v by_o affliction_n answ._n first_o it_o be_v obtain_v of_o god_n by_o prayer_n jam._n 1.5_o 6_o 17._o second_o by_o a_o due_a consideration_n of_o the_o end_n fruit_n and_o use_n of_o affliction_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o affliction_n ans._n first_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o wander_a or_o to_o bring_v we_o back_o when_o we_o have_v err_v &_o to_o make_v we_o tractable_a scholar_n in_o the_o school_n of_o christ._n ps._n 119.67.71_o 2_o cor._n 1.10_o second_o to_o make_v we_o know_v god_n and_o ourselves_o as_o they_o do_v manasseh_n 2_o chron._n 3_o &_o 13._o three_o to_o give_v we_o experience_n of_o god_n gracious_a hand_n in_o our_o deliverance_n psa._n 34.17_o 19_o four_o to_o discover_v to_o we_o our_o faith_n and_o patience_n rom._n 5.4.5_o jam._n 1.3_o five_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n 1_o cor._n 11.31_o 32._o six_o to_o purge_v out_o our_o dross_n of_o profanness_n and_o unbelief_n dan._n 12.10_o and_o as_o mustard_n lay_v upon_o the_o breast_n to_o wean_v we_o from_o the_o world_n psal._n 131.2_o seaventhly_a
necessary_o be_v fall_v we_o luke_n 14.28.31_o mat._n 16.14_o seven_o we_o must_v not_o fix_v our_o heart_n upon_o any_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n but_o use_v these_o outward_a blessing_n as_o though_o we_o use_v they_o not_o and_o enjoy_v they_o as_o those_o that_o may_v present_o lose_v they_o for_o what_o we_o possess_v with_o immoderate_a love_n we_o lose_v with_o immoderate_a grief_n and_o if_o we_o look_v upon_o these_o thing_n as_o perpetuity_n we_o shall_v be_v subject_a to_o much_o sorrow_n and_o find_v small_a patience_n when_o they_o prove_v moveable_n so_o we_o shall_v look_v upon_o honour_n riches_n relation_n health_n etc._n etc._n eight_o we_o must_v not_o be_v secure_a in_o prosperity_n promise_v to_o ourselves_o immunity_n from_o future_a cross_n and_o the_o continuance_n of_o our_o delight_n this_o world_n that_o be_v a_o valley_n of_o tear_n will_v not_o be_v a_o paradise_n of_o pleasure_n to_o we_o consider_v that_o our_o providence_n and_o foresight_n of_o affliction_n will_v prevent_v many_o and_o lessen_v all_o wise_a man_n make_v themselves_o acquaint_v with_o future_a evil_n by_o think_v on_o they_o before_o they_o come_v and_o make_v those_o affliction_n light_a by_o meditate_v on_o they_o which_o be_v make_v light_n to_o other_o by_o their_o customable_a bear_n of_o they_o nine_o have_v in_o our_o meditation_n discover_v these_o enemy_n approach_v we_o must_v neither_o secure_o contemn_v they_o nor_o faint_o yield_v to_o they_o before_o we_o be_v assault_v the_o former_a of_o these_o evil_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v because_o there_o be_v scarce_o any_o force_n so_o weak_a which_o will_v not_o vanquish_v a_o secure_a enemy_n and_o therefore_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v endanger_v hereby_o when_o we_o see_v affliction_n approach_v let_v we_o entertain_v a_o valorous_a fear_n which_o may_v excite_v we_o to_o arm_v against_o they_o not_o a_o cowardly_a fear_n which_o will_v make_v we_o faint_a and_o run_v away_o hence_o heb._n 12_o 6_o psla._n 119.120_o and_o indeed_o we_o have_v small_a cause_n to_o contemn_v affliction_n if_o we_o consider_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o want_n of_o patience_n etc._n etc._n the_o latter_a of_o these_o evil_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v because_o we_o shall_v be_v courageous_a in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n and_o not_o faint_a heb._n 12.6_o we_o shall_v resolve_v with_o job_n though_o thou_o kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o thou_o job_n 13.15_o such_o resolution_n be_v in_o the_o three_o child_n dan._n 3.18_o in_o peter_n and_o john_n act._n 5.29_o &_o in_o paul_n act._n 21.13_o hence_o rom._n 8.35.38_o remember_v his_o promise_n 1_o cor._n 10.13_o ten_o we_o must_v not_o wilful_o run_v into_o affliction_n but_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n either_o to_o avoid_v they_o before_o they_o come_v or_o to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o when_o they_o be_v come_v as_o we_o must_v not_o hide_v ourselves_o from_o they_o under_o the_o covert_n of_o sinful_a shift_n when_o they_o be_v send_v of_o god_n to_o find_v we_o so_o we_o must_v not_o voluntary_o seek_v they_o and_o dare_v they_o to_o encounter_v we_o when_o they_o will_v be_v quiet_a and_o mean_v we_o no_o harm_n we_o must_v not_o fill_v this_o bitter_a cup_n to_o ourselves_o but_o only_o drink_v of_o it_o when_o god_n put_v it_o into_o our_o hand_n john_n 18.11_o eleven_o as_o we_o may_v not_o take_v upon_o we_o voluntary_a affliction_n when_o we_o may_v lawful_o escape_v they_o so_o neither_o may_v we_o lie_v under_o they_o still_o when_o we_o may_v by_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n be_v free_v from_o they_o for_o this_o be_v to_o tempt_v the_o lord_n when_o we_o needless_o desire_v to_o make_v experience_n of_o his_o power_n providence_n and_o promise_a assistance_n either_o for_o our_o delivery_n or_o for_o strength_n and_o patience_n to_o undergo_v these_o wilful_a trial_n for_o herein_o we_o resemble_v stubborn_a child_n who_o wilful_o fall_v that_o their_o parent_n may_v catch_v hold_n of_o they_o and_o be_v down_o lie_v still_o and_o cry_v that_o other_o may_v help_v they_o up_o this_o be_v to_o tempt_v the_o lord_n mat._n 4.7_o jacob_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o escape_v his_o brother_n fury_n gen._n 32.11_o 13._o moses_n flee_v from_o pharaoh_n exod._n 2.15_o david_n from_o saul_n and_o absalon_n 1_o sam._n 19.12_o 2_o sam._n 15.16_o joseph_n and_o mary_n from_o herod_n mat._n 2.14_o paul_n from_o the_o jew_n act_n 9.25_o and_o 22.21_o and_o 23._o quest._n what_o consideration_n may_v move_v we_o patient_o and_o quiet_o to_o bear_v those_o affliction_n which_o god_n lay_v upon_o we_o answ._n first_o that_o affliction_n be_v not_o lay_v upon_o we_o by_o god_n as_o punishment_n to_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n for_o 1._o christ_n bear_v all_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o body_n upon_o the_o cross_n 1_o pet._n 2.24_o isa._n 53.5_o 6_o and_o have_v not_o christ_n do_v this_o he_o have_v not_o be_v a_o perfect_a saviour_n nor_o have_v offer_v to_o his_o father_n a_o full_a and_o alsufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n but_o he_o be_v a_o perfect_a saviour_n luke_n 1.74_o heb._n 7.25_o and_o 9.12_o 26._o mat._n 20.28_o john_n 1.29_o 1_o john_n 1.7_o 2._o christ_n take_v upon_o he_o our_o debt_n by_o be_v our_o surety_n he_o have_v discharge_v it_o to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n yea_o he_o have_v also_o cancel_v the_o hand-writing_n of_o ordinance_n and_o the_o obligation_n of_o the_o law_n by_o nail_v they_o to_o his_o cross_n col._n 2.14_o gal._n 3.13_o and_o therefore_o god_n can_v require_v a_o new_a satisfaction_n by_o our_o suffering_n etc._n etc._n yea_o god_n be_v so_o far_o off_o from_o punish_v where_o his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v will_v he_o to_o spare_v that_o when_o he_o correct_v his_o people_n it_o be_v call_v his_o strange_a work_n isa._n 28.21_o and_o he_o be_v grieve_v for_o it_o judg._n 10.16_o 3._o where_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o punishment_n but_o in_o the_o faithful_a there_o be_v no_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v not_o impute_v to_o they_o their_o sin_n be_v wash_v away_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v justify_v for_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n they_o be_v accept_v as_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n col._n 1.14_o and_o 2.13_o rev._n 1.5_o 1_o john_n 1.7_o john_n 3.29_o jer._n 31.34_o isa._n 1.18_o jer._n 50.18_o mich._n 7.19_o psal._n 31.1_o 2._o 4._o affliction_n tend_v to_o our_o good_a to_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o the_o multiply_a and_o increase_a god_n grace_n in_o we_o and_o further_a our_o everlasting_a happiness_n rom._n 8.18_o 28._o 1_o cor._n 11.32_o heb._n 12.10_o 11._o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o lam._n 3.27_o therefore_o they_o be_v not_o punishment_n for_o sin_n not_o be_v inflict_v for_o our_o hurt_n but_o for_o our_o good_a 5._o that_o which_o be_v either_o a_o cause_n or_o mean_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n can_v be_v a_o punishment_n for_o sin_n but_o so_o be_v affliction_n to_o the_o godly_a psal._n 94.12_o 13._o and_o 23.4_o and_o 16.11_o and_o 119.67_o second_o that_o affliction_n be_v to_o the_o godly_a the_o chastisement_n of_o a_o gracious_a father_n wherewith_o out_o of_o mere_a love_n he_o correct_v they_o as_o his_o child_n not_o for_o any_o displeasure_n he_o have_v against_o their_o person_n nor_o for_o any_o pleasure_n he_o take_v in_o their_o pain_n but_o only_o for_o their_o profit_n both_o here_o and_o hereafter_o and_o that_o because_o we_o have_v testimony_n and_o example_n in_o scripture_n to_o make_v this_o out_o jer._n 25.29_o 1_o pet._n 4.17_o amos_n 3.2_o prov._n 3.11_o 12._o heb._n 12.5_o 6._o rev._n 3.19_o 1_o cor._n 11.32_o so_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o job_n david_n 2_o sam._n 12.25_o 2_o sam._n 7.14_o of_o the_o church_n psal._n 89.31_o 32_o 33._o ps._n 99.8_o rom._n 8.35_o 38._o quest._n how_o be_v this_o love_n of_o god_n manifest_v unto_o they_o in_o their_o affliction_n answ._n first_o by_o the_o measure_n of_o affliction_n and_o that_o 1._o in_o general_n in_o that_o he_o correct_v we_o in_o measure_n when_o our_o sin_n have_v be_v out_o of_o measure_n both_o in_o their_o greatness_n and_o number_n as_o also_o have_v be_v commit_v against_o so_o infinite_a a_o majesty_n isa._n 64.9_o 12._o jer._n 30.11_o and_o 46.28_o mat._n 10.30_o so_o we_o see_v in_o job_n 1.12_o and_o 2.6_o and_o israel_n bondage_n exod._n 12.40_o 41._o jer._n 25.11_o and_o 29.10_o rev._n 2.10_o and_o 12.6_o 2._o in_o that_o all_o our_o affliction_n be_v small_a and_o light_a far_o inferior_a to_o the_o desert_n of_o our_o sin_n lam._n 3.22_o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o 1_o cor._n 11.32_o 2_o cor._n 6.9_o 3._o in_o that_o they_o be_v momentany_a and_o of_o short_a continuance_n 1_o king_n 11.39_o 2_o sam._n 7.14_o isa._n 57.16_o lam._n 3.31_o 32._o mich._n 7.18_o psal._n 103.8_o
moses_n be_v angry_a exod._n 11.8_o leu._n 10.16_o etc._n etc._n quest._n what_o be_v bad_a anger_n answ._n it_o be_v a_o desire_n to_o be_v revenge_v upon_o the_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n either_o by_o word_n or_o deed_n threaten_a mat._n 5.22_o quest._n why_o be_v anger_n place_v in_o the_o heart_n answ._n first_o to_o be_v a_o harbinger_n or_o usher_n to_o prepare_v the_o way_n for_o obtain_v some_o good_a desire_a and_o to_o remove_v the_o obstacle_n that_o lie_v in_o the_o way_n second_o to_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o heart_n dagger_n for_o the_o defence_n of_o love_n desire_v delight_n and_o hope_n quest._n how_o must_v we_o act_v anger_n answ._n first_o against_o sin_n as_o the_o open_a enemy_n and_o grand_a obstructer_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o good_a to_o ourselves_o isa._n 59.2_o especial_o against_o sin_n in_o ourselves_o and_o in_o those_o that_o be_v near_a and_o dear_a to_o we_o so_o moses_n exod._n 32.19_o nehemiah_n ch_n 13.17_o 21._o second_o for_o the_o removal_n of_o the_o impediment_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o good_a three_o for_o the_o reformation_n of_o the_o person_n and_o the_o abuse_n quest._n how_o may_v it_o be_v prove_v that_o there_o be_v a_o good_a and_o lawful_a anger_n answ._n first_o because_o it_o be_v attribute_v to_o god_n himself_o rom._n 1.18_o john_n 3.36_o second_o it_o be_v make_v by_o god_n and_o be_v in_o man_n before_o the_o fall_n three_o yea_o it_o be_v in_o christ_n himself_o as_o man_n mar._n 3.5_o mat._n 10.14_o joh._n 2.15_o four_o many_o holy_a man_n in_o scripture_n be_v commend_v for_o it_o exod._n 16.20_o act._n 8.20_o act._n 7.24_o and_o 13.11_o 12._o neh._n 5.6_o five_o in_o true_a repentance_n there_o must_v be_v anger_n and_o revenge_n 2_o cor._n 7.11_o six_o the_o scripture_n commend_v it_o eccles._n 7.3_o and_o command_v it_o ephes._n 4.26_o mat._n 5.22_o seven_o there_o be_v just_a occasion_n for_o anger_n and_o if_o we_o be_v not_o angry_a at_o they_o we_o fail_v in_o our_o duty_n to_o god_n and_o man_n quest._n when_o be_v anger_n right_o order_v answ._n when_o it_o be_v move_v quicken_v and_o guide_v by_o faith_n stir_v up_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n in_o ourselves_o or_o other_o join_v with_o a_o holy_a and_o just_a desire_n of_o revenge_n to_o the_o save_n of_o the_o person_n appease_v of_o god_n anger_n and_o promote_a the_o kingdom_n of_o christ._n holy_a anger_n must_v have_v a_o just_a and_o weighty_a occasion_n so_o we_o read_v of_o moses_n he_o be_v angry_a when_o contrary_a to_o the_o command_n of_o god_n mannâ—h_n be_v reserve_v till_o the_o next_o morning_n exod._n 16.20_o when_o they_o tempt_v god_n in_o worship_v the_o golden_a calf_n exod._n 23.19_o when_o corah_n etc._n etc._n rebel_v numb_a 16.15_o the_o cause_n of_o just_a anger_n be_v first_o when_o we_o see_v god_n dishonour_v and_o his_o glory_n deface_v so_o in_o phineas_n numb_a 25.7_o 8._o and_o elias_n 1_o king_n 19.14_o second_o when_o injury_n be_v unjust_o offer_v to_o ourselves_o for_o by_o god_n law_n we_o be_v bind_v to_o seek_v the_o preservation_n of_o our_o own_o good_a name_n and_o estate_n so_o in_o paul_n act_v 23.2_o and_o in_o christ_n john_n 18.23_o but_o this_o give_v no_o place_n to_o private_a revenge_n when_o out_o of_o bitterness_n of_o spirit_n we_o seek_v the_o hurt_n of_o they_o that_o wrong_v we_o forbid_v matth._n 5.39_o rom._n 12.17_o yet_o when_o wrong_v we_o may_v implore_v the_o aid_n of_o the_o magistrate_n yet_o without_o a_o desire_n to_o hurt_v he_o that_o wrong_v we_o as_o luke_n 18.3_o three_o when_o injury_n be_v offer_v to_o our_o brethren_n for_o by_o the_o law_n of_o charity_n we_o be_v bind_v to_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o so_o in_o moses_n act_v 7.24_o in_o david_n 2_o sam._n 13.21_o in_o nehemiah_n ch_n 5.6_o hence_o james_n 1.9_o we_o be_v command_v to_o be_v slow_a to_o anger_v for_o the_o object_n of_o holy_a anger_n be_v sin_n not_o the_o person_n so_o in_o david_n ps._n 119.139_o in_o jeremy_n ch_n 6.10_o 11._o quest._n what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o holy_a anger_n answ._n first_o it_o must_v begin_v at_o home_n we_o must_v be_v most_o angry_a with_o our_o own_o sin_n second_o it_o must_v be_v mix_v with_o love_n god_n himself_o in_o wrath_n remember_v mercy_n hab._n 3.1_o 2._o so_o in_o moses_n he_o pray_v for_o those_o with_o who_o he_o be_v angry_a exod._n 32.31_o etc._n etc._n three_o anger_n for_o a_o offence_n must_v be_v mix_v with_o sorrow_n for_o the_o offence_n so_o in_o christ_n mark_v 3.5_o hence_o gal._n 61._o four_o we_o must_v show_v christian_a modesty_n in_o our_o anger_n by_o abstain_v from_o malicious_a speech_n and_o unjust_a action_n so_o in_o michael_n judas_n 9_o five_o we_o must_v observe_v a_o due_a decorum_n and_o fit_a respect_n in_o it_o and_o that_o 1._o in_o regard_n of_o ourselves_o we_o must_v have_v respect_n to_o our_o place_n and_o calling_n a_o magistrate_n must_v show_v his_o anger_n not_o only_o in_o countenance_n and_o word_n but_o in_o his_o action_n also_o and_o so_o must_v a_o father_n the_o contrary_a be_v eli_n sin_n but_o a_o private_a person_n must_v only_o show_v it_o in_o countenance_n and_o word_n 2._o the_o offender_n be_v not_o to_o be_v use_v all_o alike_o a_o mean_a man_n must_v not_o show_v his_o anger_n to_o a_o noble_a man_n or_o magistrate_n as_o he_o may_v to_o his_o equal_a the_o son_n must_v not_o show_v his_o anger_n to_o his_o father_n as_o the_o father_n may_v to_o the_o son_n moses_n a_o magistrate_n use_v the_o sword_n exod._n 32.27_o john_n baptist_n a_o minister_n use_v only_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n matth._n 3.7_o jacob_n a_o private_a man_n towards_o laban_n use_v only_o mild_a and_o gentle_a admonition_n gen._n 31.36_o jonathan_n by_o rise_v from_o the_o table_n and_o go_v out_o 1_o sam._n 20.34_o the_o three_o child_n in_o humble_a and_o respective_a word_n to_o the_o king_n dan._n 3.16_o paul_n the_o like_a to_o festus_n and_o agrippa_n act_v 25.10_o 11._o and_o 26.25_o 29._o six_o it_o must_v be_v contain_v within_o the_o bound_n of_o our_o particular_a calling_n so_o as_o that_o it_o make_v we_o not_o to_o neglect_v our_o duty_n either_o to_o god_n or_o man_n seven_o it_o must_v be_v moderate_a rise_v and_o fall_v according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o offence_n it_o will_v not_o favour_v sin_n in_o one_o and_o detest_v it_o in_o another_o sly_a out_o against_o one_o offence_n and_o connive_v at_o another_o eight_o it_o must_v be_v seasonable_a for_o time_n and_o continuance_n it_o must_v not_o continue_v longet_n then_o the_o cause_n continue_v our_o safe_a course_n be_v quick_o to_o be_v appease_v if_o the_o party_n offend_v repent_v of_o his_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o his_o wrong_n against_o we_o or_o our_o brethren_n for_o reformation_n be_v the_o aim_n of_o holy_a anger_n nine_o the_o end_n of_o holy_a anger_n must_v be_v just_a and_o holy_a which_o be_v 1._o the_o glory_n of_o god_n which_o be_v set_v forth_o by_o our_o anger_n when_o be_v private_a 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hence_o the_o promise_n of_o regeneration_n be_v jer._n 31.33_o to_o put_v the_o law_n of_o god_n into_o their_o inward_a part_n therefore_o grace_n be_v call_v the_o inward_a man_n the_o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n if_o therefore_o thy_o repentance_n have_v be_v deep_a enough_o if_o thy_o faith_n and_o love_n be_v root_v the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v never_o prevail_v against_o thou_o three_o good_a beginning_n will_v end_v well_o when_o we_o profess_v christ_n out_o of_o love_n to_o christ_n and_o sincere_a intention_n not_o from_o sinister_a and_o worldly_a respect_n the_o wolf_n will_v at_o last_o discover_v himself_o for_o all_o his_o sheep_n clothing_n as_o we_o see_v in_o judas_n to_o follow_v christ_n for_o the_o loaf_n or_o to_o know_v he_o only_o after_o the_o flesh_n will_v never_o endure_v jehu_n begin_v with_o zeal_n as_o hot_a as_o fire_n yet_o his_o latter_a end_n be_v like_o jeroboam_n and_o all_o because_o his_o end_n be_v not_o pure_a observe_v therefore_o 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the_o more_o thou_o know_v and_o the_o more_o thou_o know_v thus_o the_o more_o thou_o love_v and_o the_o sure_a do_v thou_o bind_v it_o upon_o thyself_o and_o this_o be_v the_o sure_a hold_n john_n 7.17_o seven_o call_v no_o ground_n of_o divine_a truth_n into_o question_n suspect_v not_o that_o which_o thou_o can_v not_o reach_v but_o rather_o accuse_v thy_o own_o weakness_n and_o ignorance_n our_o first_o parent_n by_o question_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n threaten_v lose_v god_n image_n which_o consist_v in_o truth_n as_o well_o as_o holiness_n eight_o beware_v of_o indifferency_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o god_n many_o think_v it_o better_a to_o be_v like_o the_o flexible_a willow_n than_o the_o sturdy_a oak_n or_o as_o wax_v to_o take_v all_o form_n of_o religion_n these_o can_v never_o hold_v out_o when_o trial_n come_v dr._n tailor_n on_o tit._n chap._n xiii_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o apparel_n quest._n how_o be_v we_o to_o use_v apparel_n answ._n man_n and_o woman_n be_v to_o cover_v their_o body_n with_o decent_a and_o comely_a apparel_n and_o so_o to_o attiâ—e_v themselves_o as_o that_o in_o their_o apparel_n they_o do_v express_v the_o virtue_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o their_o heart_n especial_o modesty_n shamefastness_n and_o frugality_n quest._n wherein_o stand_v decency_n and_o comeliness_n of_o apparel_n answ._n first_o in_o cover_v the_o whole_a body_n with_o it_o except_o such_o part_n as_o be_v leave_v bare_a for_o necessity_n sake_n as_o the_o face_n and_o hand_n gen._n 3.10_o 21._o by_o sin_n come_v shame_n upon_o the_o whole_a body_n and_o the_o lord_n make_v and_o appoint_v the_o wear_n of_o garment_n for_o the_o cover_n of_o the_o deformity_n of_o our_o naked_a body_n deut._n 28.48_o nakedness_n be_v threaten_v as_o a_o curse_n therefore_o affect_v nakedness_n be_v monstrous_a and_o vile_a second_o in_o the_o fashion_n make_v our_o garment_n in_o a_o decent_a manner_n which_o be_v 1_o when_o its_o fit_v for_o the_o sex_n deut._n 22.5_o 2._o according_a to_o the_o condition_n office_n and_o calling_n we_o be_v in_o and_o according_a to_o our_o estate_n and_o after_o the_o ancient_a custom_n of_o the_o country_n and_o place_n we_o live_v in_o and_o to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o most_o grave_a godly_a and_o sober_a man_n and_o woman_n of_o our_o own_o rank_n mat._n 11.8_o zeph._n 1.8_o 1_o cor._n 11.14_o 15._o phil._n 4.8_o 1_o pet._n 3.3_o 4_o 5._o quest._n may_v not_o ornament_n of_o gold_n silver_z pearl_n precious_a stone_n lace_n silk_n satin_n velvet_n etc._n etc._n be_v use_v answ._n yea_o some_o necessary_a caution_n in_o use_v they_o be_v observe_v as_o may_v be_v prove_v gen._n 24.22_o 47._o and_o 41.42_o exod._n 32.3_o psal._n 45.13_o 14._o mat._n 6.29_o ob._n but_o the_o prophet_n seem_v to_o condemn_v and_o threaten_v such_o ornament_n isa._n 3_o 18_o etc._n etc._n answ._n some_o of_o those_o ornament_n be_v indeed_o mere_a vanity_n and_o therefore_o not_o to_o be_v use_v other_o be_v in_o themselves_o lawful_a and_o be_v not_o simple_o condemn_v but_o only_o in_o the_o abuse_n of_o they_o as_o they_o be_v make_v instrument_n and_o ensign_n of_o pride_n wantonness_n and_o the_o lightness_n of_o the_o woman_n as_o appear_v v_o 16._o ob._n but_o 1_o tim._n 2.9_o 1_o pet._n 3.3_o the_o apostle_n forbid_v the_o wear_n of_o gold_n or_o costly_a apparel_n answ._n in_o these_o text_n the_o apostle_n do_v not_o simple_o forbid_v the_o wear_n of_o such_o thing_n but_o the_o abuse_n of_o they_o in_o riot_n and_o excess_n direct_v their_o speech_n to_o woman_n who_o it_o seem_v be_v excessive_a in_o adorn_v their_o outward_a man_n and_o neglect_v the_o inward_a ornament_n of_o modesty_n and_o humility_n the_o chief_a ornament_n of_o christian_n hence_o 1_o tim._n 2.9_o 10._o 1_o pet._n 3.4_o the_o latter_a be_v chief_o commend_v quest._n what_o be_v those_o caution_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o use_v these_o ornament_n answ._n first_o they_o must_v be_v use_v spare_o and_o with_o moderation_n according_a to_o the_o rank_n place_n and_o call_v wherein_o god_n have_v set_v we_o and_o the_o example_n of_o the_o grave_a and_o godly_a person_n of_o our_o own_o rank_n and_o place_n dan._n 5.16_o 17_o 29._o with_o mat._n 11.8_o second_o they_o must_v not_o be_v use_v always_o alike_o but_o according_a to_o the_o time_n and_o season_n jer._n 2.32_o luke_n 16.19_o it_o be_v the_o rich_a man_n fault_n to_o wear_v they_o every_o day_n three_o they_o must_v be_v use_v to_o a_o right_a end_n not_o to_o get_v honour_n and_o esteem_v among_o man_n much_o less_o to_o inveigle_v other_o as_o the_o harlot_n do_v prov._n 7.10_o 16._o but_o to_o the_o honour_v of_o the_o body_n that_o therein_o god_n may_v be_v honour_v gâ—n_n 24.15_o 1_o cor._n 12.23_o 1_o thes._n 4.4_o quest._n how_o do_v man_n and_o woman_n sin_n in_o their_o apparel_n aâ—s_n first_o when_o they_o wear_v strange_a fashion_n and_o guise_n threaten_v even_o in_o king_n child_n zeph._n 1.8_o the_o general_a rule_n be_v whatsoever_o thing_n be_v of_o good_a report_n these_o do_v phil._n 4.8_o second_o when_o with_o their_o apparel_n they_o cover_v not_o their_o nakedness_n but_o as_o have_v put_v off_o all_o shame_n they_o discover_v those_o part_n which_o modesty_n require_v to_o be_v cover_v three_o when_o they_o have_v their_o apparel_n so_o make_v as_o disfit_v they_o for_o employment_n and_o make_v they_o like_o picture_n in_o a_o frame_n you_o can_v stir_v one_o part_n except_o you_o stir_v all_o they_o can_v scarce_o feed_v themselves_o solomon_n good_a huswife_n be_v not_o so_o clothe_v prov._n 31.13_o etc._n etc._n four_o when_o by_o their_o apparel_n they_o confound_v sex_n forbid_v deut·_n 22.5_o five_o when_o they_o wear_v any_o garment_n in_o
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exigency_n be_v sâ—aling_v time_n 2_o cor._n 4.16_o though_o our_o outward_a man_n decay_n yet_o our_o inward_a man_n be_v renew_v daily_o when_o all_o provision_n fail_v the_o israelite_n than_o mannah_n be_v rain_v down_o so_o be_v this_o hide_a mannah_n provide_v for_o sad_a and_o cloudy_a time_n except_o in_o the_o case_n of_o total_a desertion_n when_o the_o soul_n have_v not_o the_o least_o glimpse_n shine_v upon_o it_o but_o in_o outward_a and_o temporal_a distress_n god_n use_v to_o reveal_v himself_o more_o immediate_o unto_o they_o and_o though_o the_o creature_n frown_n yet_o he_o smile_v upon_o they_o believer_n be_v god_n friend_n and_o it_o be_v not_o the_o part_n of_o a_o friend_n to_o forsake_v they_o in_o the_o sad_a time_n when_o saint_n john_n be_v banish_v into_o the_o isle_n of_o paâ—mos_n god_n show_v he_o that_o glorious_a revelation_n paul_n and_o silas_n when_o in_o prison_n be_v full_a of_o joy_n and_o so_o with_o hezekiah_n six_o time_n of_o victory_n and_o conquest_n over_o lust_n and_o tentation_n be_v seal_v time_n god_n after_o such_o victory_n will_v give_v his_o people_n a_o triumph_n rev._n 2_o 17._o to_o he_o that_o overcome_v will_v i_o give_v to_o eat_v of_o the_o hide_a manna_n thus_o when_o paul_n be_v conquer_n that_o great_a tentation_n 2_o cor._n 12.9_o god_n then_o strengthen_v he_o with_o this_o my_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o thou_o so_o it_o be_v with_o that_o noble_a marquis_n of_o vico_fw-la he_o never_o have_v such_o joy_n at_o naples_n as_o he_o have_v at_o geneva_n when_o he_o have_v conquer_v all_o tentation_n and_o have_v trample_v upon_o all_o relation_n for_o a_o saviour_n so_o the_o mourner_n in_o ezekiel_n that_o will_v not_o yield_v to_o the_o abomination_n of_o the_o time_n must_v have_v a_o seal_v set_v on_o they_o so_o that_o virgin-company_n in_o the_o revelation_n ezek._n 9.4_o rev._n 7.3_o quest._n what_o use_n must_v christian_n make_v of_o assurance_n when_o god_n give_v it_o in_o to_o they_o answ._n first_o time_n of_o assurance_n shall_v be_v time_n of_o humility_n and_o dependence_n upon_o god_n when_o moses_n have_v be_v so_o long_o converse_v with_o god_n on_o the_o mount_n present_o at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o mount_n he_o meet_v with_o matter_n of_o humiliation_n the_o people_n have_v make_v they_o a_o golden_a calf_n when_o paul_n have_v be_v in_o the_o three_o heaven_n then_o come_v a_o messenger_n of_o satan_n to_o buffet_v he_o lest_o he_o shall_v be_v exalt_v aâ—ove_n measure_n pride_n as_o it_o twine_v about_o the_o sweet_a grace_n so_o it_o devour_v the_o sweet_a comfort_n yet_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o tend_v more_o to_o self-abasement_n than_o the_o behold_v god_n face_n and_o the_o see_v of_o his_o glory_n this_o will_v make_v the_o soul_n abhor_v itself_o in_o dust_n and_o ash_n none_o here_o ever_o see_v more_o of_o god_n face_n then_o moses_n and_o paul_n and_o there_o be_v none_o that_o ever_o have_v low_a apprehension_n of_o themselves_o second_o time_n of_o assurance_n shall_v be_v time_n of_o trample_v upon_o the_o creature_n and_o scorn_v of_o thing_n below_o we_o shall_v not_o take_v care_n for_o corn_n and_o wine_n and_o oil_n when_o god_n lift_v up_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n upon_o we_o when_o we_o be_v in_o our_o father_n house_n and_o the_o fat_a calf_n be_v slay_v we_o shall_v not_o still_o feed_v upon_o husk_n when_o we_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o sun_n we_o shall_v trample_v the_o moon_n under_o our_o foot_n and_o let_v other_o scramble_v for_o the_o world_n who_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o live_v on_o three_o time_n of_o assurance_n shall_v be_v time_n of_o more_o watchfulness_n and_o accurate_a walk_v with_o god_n to_o sin_n against_o reveal_v love_n be_v a_o kill_a aggravation_n to_o sin_v against_o light_n be_v too_o much_o but_o to_o sin_n against_o love_n be_v a_o great_a deal_n more_o this_o aggravate_v solomon_n idolatry_n 1_o king_n 11.9_o that_o he_o turn_v from_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n that_o have_v appear_v to_o he_o twice_o to_o provoke_v god_n in_o a_o wilderness_n be_v not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o provoke_v he_o in_o a_o paradise_n take_v heed_n therefore_o of_o turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o wantonness_n but_o if_o god_n give_v thou_o a_o sense_n of_o his_o love_n walk_v moâ—e_n steadfast_o and_o accurate_o before_o he_o four_o time_n of_o assurance_n shall_v be_v time_n of_o invite_v and_o encourage_v other_o in_o the_o way_n of_o grace_n as_o david_n do_v psal._n 34.8_o o_o taste_n and_o see_v how_o gracious_a god_n be_v man_n look_v upon_o religion_n as_o a_o rigid_a and_o austere_a thing_n that_o come_v to_o rob_v they_o of_o their_o joy_n but_o thou_o can_v tell_v they_o of_o the_o sweetness_n that_o be_v in_o the_o way_n of_o grace_n thou_o can_v assure_v they_o that_o all_o the_o way_n of_o wisdom_n be_v pleasantness_n thou_o can_v show_v they_o the_o goodly_a fruit_n of_o canaan_n that_o be_v cut_v down_o at_o the_o brook_n eshâ—l_n thou_o can_v assure_v they_o that_o there_o be_v no_o such_o joy_n to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n that_o spiritual_a joy_n be_v the_o most_o clarify_a joy_n that_o its_o solid_a joy_n and_o last_a joy_n all_o the_o creature_n make_v but_o a_o blaze_n but_o the_o least_o spark_n of_o this_o be_v immortal_a five_o time_n of_o assurance_n shall_v be_v time_n of_o store_v up_o comfort_n against_o time_n of_o scarcity_n now_o treasure_n up_o beam_n heap_v up_o light_n store_v up_o hide_a manna_n though_o keep_v it_o will_v not_o breed_v worm_n store_v up_o of_o former_a evidence_n be_v a_o good_a provision_n against_o a_o cloudy_a day_n six_o time_n of_o assurance_n shall_v be_v time_n of_o breathe_v after_o full_a possession_n the_o espouse_a soul_n shall_v long_o after_o
punish_v all_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o elect_n in_o their_o surety_n christ_n and_o therefore_o can_v again_o punish_v it_o in_o they_o rom._n 3.25_o and_o 4.25_o ob._n but_o i_o have_v so_o many_o doubt_n and_o fear_n that_o i_o can_v have_v assurance_n answ._n first_o doubt_n exercise_v faith_n but_o do_v not_o extinguish_v it_o christ_n disciple_n have_v many_o doubt_n second_o a_o tremble_a hand_n may_v receive_v a_o gift_n from_o a_o prince_n and_o know_v it_o have_v it_o though_o it_o hold_v it_o but_o weak_o 3._o endeavour_v to_o believe_v more_o firm_o and_o strive_v against_o doubt_n and_o god_n will_v accept_v it_o as_o perfect_v in_o christ._n ob._n but_o ezek._n 18.24_o a_o righteous_a man_n may_v fall_v from_o his_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n answ._n first_o supposition_n be_v no_o position_n he_o do_v not_o say_v that_o a_o righteous_a man_n may_v fall_v from_o his_o righteousness_n but_o if_o he_o do_v fall_v etc._n etc._n second_o we_o must_v distinguish_v of_o a_o righteous_a man_n some_o be_v righteous_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o appearance_n only_o and_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o charity_n and_o these_o may_v fall_v away_o from_o their_o righteousness_n and_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n other_o be_v righteous_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n now_o there_o be_v a_o righteousness_n of_o profession_n that_o may_v be_v lose_v of_o which_o this_o text_n speak_v but_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n it_o can_v never_o be_v lose_v a_o argument_n from_o appearance_n to_o be_v be_v not_o true_a three_o if_o it_o be_v mean_v of_o a_o true_o righteous_a man_n than_o i_o answer_v that_o such_o a_o righteous_a man_n may_v fall_v from_o the_o act_n of_o grace_n but_o not_o from_o the_o habit_n from_o some_o degree_n of_o grace_n but_o not_o from_o the_o seed_n of_o it_o quest._n but_o how_o can_v assurance_n stand_v with_o the_o humble_a and_o base_a 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be_v unlawful_a to_o covenant_n for_o a_o certain_a profit_n for_o the_o mere_a loan_n of_o money_n there_o be_v other_o circumstance_n about_o it_o which_o allow_v the_o lender_n lawful_a liberty_n to_o take_v use_n for_o his_o money_n especial_o in_o these_o two_o case_n 1._o if_o he_o sustain_v loss_n and_o miss_v of_o gain_n by_o want_n of_o his_o money_n lend_v for_o why_o shall_v i_o hurt_v myself_o to_o pleasure_v another_o and_o enrich_v another_o by_o my_o own_o loss_n 2._o if_o i_o shall_v incur_v a_o real_a loss_n or_o forfeiture_n by_o the_o delay_a payment_n of_o the_o sum_n lend_v i_o may_v just_o look_v for_o satisfaction_n from_o the_o borrower_n yea_o if_o there_o be_v a_o apparent_a danger_n of_o loss_n to_o i_o at_o the_o time_n of_o the_o contract_n nothing_o hinder_v but_o that_o i_o may_v secure_v such_o a_o sum_n as_o may_v be_v sufficient_a for_o my_o indemnity_n and_o if_o i_o see_v a_o opportunity_n of_o a_o apparent_a profit_n that_o i_o can_v make_v by_o 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you_o by_o other_o do_v you_o the_o same_o to_o they_o and_o so_o you_o can_v be_v guilty_a of_o the_o breach_n of_o charity_n that_o will_v tell_v you_o that_o if_o you_o can_v find_v out_o a_o way_n whether_o by_o loan_n or_o sale_n to_o advance_v your_o stock_n that_o be_v free_a from_o oppression_n and_o beneficial_a to_o other_o as_o well_o as_o to_o yourselves_o you_o need_v not_o fear_v to_o walk_v in_o it_o with_o all_o honest_a security_n b._n hall_n cas._n of_o conscience_n chap._n xxi_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o brethren_n and_o brotherly_a love_n among_o christian_n quest._n be_v all_o god_n child_n brethren_n answ._n yes_o as_o be_v prove_v col._n 1.2_o 1_o tim._n 6.2_o mat._n 23.8_o quest._n why_o be_v they_o brethren_n answ._n first_o because_o they_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o same_o womb_n 1_o pet._n 1.23_o second_o they_o be_v adopt_v of_o the_o same_o father_n eph._n 4.5_o three_o they_o be_v bring_v up_o in_o the_o same_o family_n eph._n 3.17_o 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brother_n be_v wrong_v if_o thou_o can_v help_v it_o four_o to_o supply_v their_o want_n with_o brotherly_a affection_n james_n 1.15_o 1_o joh._n 3.17_o five_o to_o love_v they_o without_o dissimulation_n rom._n 12.9_o 10._o and_o 13.8_o col._n 3._o 14._o eph._n 4.16_o 1_o joh._n 3.11_o and_o 4.21_o quest._n what_o evil_n must_v they_o avoid_v upon_o this_o consideration_n answ._n first_o they_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o contention_n gen._n 13.8_o and_o that_o 1._o by_o public_a suit_n at_o law_n 1_o cor._n 6.1_o etc._n etc._n 2._o by_o private_a quarrel_n or_o discord_n object_n but_o they_o do_v i_o wrong_n answ._n 1._o admonish_v they_o of_o it_o leu._n 19.17_o mat._n 18.18_o 2._o be_v not_o rash_o angry_a with_o they_o mat._n 5.22_o 3._o if_o they_o repent_v forgive_v they_o to_o seventy_o seven_o time_n mat._n 18.21_o and_o be_v quick_o reconcile_v mat._n 5.23_o 24._o second_o speak_v not_o evil_n one_o of_o another_o rom._n 14.10_o jam._n 5.9_o and_o 4.11_o it_o be_v the_o devil_n property_n to_o accuse_v the_o brethren_n rev._n 12.10_o three_o be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o they_o for_o christ_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o own_v they_o as_o brethren_n heb._n 2.10_o four_o have_v they_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o person_n for_o the_o poor_a be_v brethren_n as_o well_o as_o the_o rich_a jam._n 2.1_o etc._n etc._n though_o they_o be_v in_o tribulation_n yet_o be_v they_o companion_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n with_o we_o rev._n 1.9_o five_o all_o superior_n must_v take_v heed_n of_o tyranny_n for_o they_o rule_v over_o their_o brethren_n quest._n how_o shall_v i_o know_v who_o be_v god_n child_n and_o so_o my_o brethren_n answ._n first_o by_o their_o innocency_n they_o bear_v their_o father_n image_n second_o by_o their_o love_n to_o god_n house_n and_o his_o word_n three_o by_o their_o language_n 1_o joh._n 4.5_o four_o by_o the_o opposition_n of_o the_o world_n to_o they_o quest._n what_o good_a shall_v i_o get_v by_o they_o answ._n first_o by_o associate_a thyself_o with_o they_o thou_o may_v escape_v many_o judgement_n sodom_n have_v be_v spare_v for_o ten_o righteous_a person_n and_o get_v much_o good_a potiphar_n house_n be_v bless_v for_o joseph_n sake_n and_o laban_n for_o jacob_n second_o thou_o may_v learn_v their_o way_n three_o thou_o may_v be_v better_o acquaint_v with_o the_o father_n by_o live_v among_o his_o child_n quest._n why_o shall_v we_o be_v so_o careful_a to_o love_v the_o brethren_n answ._n first_o because_o it_o much_o commend_v we_o to_o god_n second_o it_o show_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 1_o joh._n 3.14_o three_o that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o truth_n 1_o joh._n 3.19_o four_o that_o we_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n 1_o joh._n 4.7_o five_o that_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o 1_o joh._n 4.11_o six_o that_o all_o we_o do_v for_o they_o shall_v be_v full_o reward_v mat._n 11.41_o seven_o it_o will_v give_v we_o boldness_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n 1_o joh._n 4.17_o quest._n how_o may_v i_o know_v whether_o my_o love_n to_o they_o be_v unfeigned_a answ._n first_o if_o thou_o be_v as_o willing_a to_o do_v they_o good_a as_o to_o proffer_v it_o 1_o john_n 3.18_o second_o if_o thou_o seek_v not_o thy_o own_o thing_n but_o can_v love_v they_o against_o profit_n credit_n etc._n etc._n phil._n 2.3_o three_o if_o thou_o love_v all_o as_o well_o as_o some_o the_o mean_a as_o well_o as_o the_o great_a eph._n 1.15_o four_o if_o thou_o can_v go_v to_o god_n for_o they_o in_o secret_a five_o if_o thou_o can_v love_v they_o constant_o six_o if_o thou_o can_v reprove_v as_o well_o as_o flatter_v and_o praise_v they_o seven_o if_o thou_o can_v propose_v they_o as_o pattern_n for_o thy_o imitation_n eight_o if_o thy_o
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business_n but_o thy_o accessory_n and_o a_o man_n heart_n shall_v be_v on_o the_o first_o not_o on_o the_o latter_a psal._n 62.10_o when_o the_o creature_n have_v raise_v a_o tempest_n of_o vexation_n in_o your_o soul_n pour_v out_o your_o corruption_n by_o confession_n abate_v your_o lust_n and_o the_o provision_n of_o they_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o say_v it_o be_v the_o lord_n let_v he_o do_v what_o seem_v good_a to_o he_o the_o lord_n give_v the_o lord_n take_v bless_a be_v his_o name_n three_o use_v the_o creature_n as_o vex_a thing_n for_o which_o end_n 1._o let_v not_o earthly_a thing_n bear_v rule_v over_o thy_o affection_n lest_o they_o emasculate_v all_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o soul_n let_v grace_n sit_v in_o the_o throne_n and_o all_o earthly_a thing_n be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o wisdom_n and_o government_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o thy_o heart_n they_o be_v excellent_a servant_n but_o pernicious_a master_n 2._o be_v arm_v when_o thou_o touch_v or_o medle_v with_o they_o 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to_o defend_v the_o church_n of_o christ._n by_o no_o mean_n have_v they_o in_o thy_o field_n but_o only_o about_o it_o mingle_v it_o not_o with_o thy_o corn_n lest_o it_o choke_v all_o 5._o use_v they_o as_o gideon_n for_o weapon_n of_o just_a revenge_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n church_n to_o vindicate_v his_o truth_n and_o glory_n and_o then_o by_o be_v wise_a and_o faithful_a in_o a_o little_a thou_o shall_v be_v ruler_n over_o much_o etc._n etc._n see_v dr._n reynolds_n object_n but_o i_o shall_v not_o take_v so_o much_o care_n be_v it_o not_o for_o my_o child_n answ._n paul_n say_v 1_o cor._n 7.29_o let_v those_o that_o be_v marry_v be_v as_o though_o they_o be_v not_o meaning_n in_o regard_n of_o this_o scrape_n of_o wealth_n
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from_o sinister_a end_n and_o worldly_a respect_n which_o before_o prevail_v not_o with_o they_o till_o now_o they_o see_v that_o they_o can_v keep_v they_o no_o long_o quest._n how_o may_v the_o alm_n of_o christian_n be_v difference_v from_o those_o which_o be_v do_v by_o worldling_n answ._n first_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o cause_n or_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o arise_v for_o first_o the_o alm_n of_o christian_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n and_o be_v do_v out_o of_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v merciful_a because_o he_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n be_v merciful_a to_o he_o and_o he_o give_v small_a thing_n to_o man_n because_o he_o receive_v great_a thing_n from_o god_n second_o they_o spring_v from_o charity_n and_o mercy_n towards_o the_o poor_a because_o they_o be_v member_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n or_o at_o least_o creature_n of_o god_n of_o the_o same_o flesh_n with_o himself_o whereas_o worldling_n alm_n arise_v from_o self-love_n whereby_o he_o aim_v at_o some_o temporary_a good_a to_o be_v derive_v to_o himself_o thereby_o or_o out_o of_o pride_n and_o vainglory_n to_o get_v praise_n mat._n 6.1_o etc._n etc._n or_o out_o of_o a_o opinion_n of_o merit_n to_o get_v a_o great_a reward_n from_o god_n or_o out_o of_o a_o servile_a fear_n to_o escape_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n here_o or_o hereafter_o and_o therefore_o they_o profit_v nothing_o 1_o cor._n 13.3_o second_o a_o christian_n show_v mercy_n be_v incline_v thereto_o by_o the_o motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o a_o inward_a fountain_n of_o goodness_n which_o be_v thereby_o wrought_v in_o he_o incline_v he_o when_o he_o want_v object_n to_o inquire_v and_o seek_v after_o they_o but_o the_o worldling_n mercy_n be_v the_o mere_a work_n of_o nature_n and_o be_v only_o move_v by_o the_o presence_n of_o some_o miserable_a object_n which_o stir_v he_o up_o to_o present_a pity_n but_o the_o object_n be_v remove_v his_o mercy_n cease_v three_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o end_n the_o end_n of_o a_o christian_a be_v principal_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v the_o subordinate_a end_n be_v the_o good_a of_o his_o neighbour_n the_o adorn_v of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o edification_n of_o other_o by_o his_o good_a example_n his_o own_o present_a good_a in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n favour_n and_o his_o future_a glory_n in_o heaven_n but_o of_o the_o worldling_n his_o chief_a end_n be_v his_o own_o glory_n and_o good_a etc._n etc._n as_o before_o four_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o matter_n and_o that_o in_o regard_n of_o propriety_n a_o christian_n give_v liberal_o out_o of_o his_o own_o store_n which_o god_n have_v bestow_v upon_o he_o by_o his_o honest_a labour_n the_o worldling_n give_v out_o of_o that_o which_o be_v other_o man_n and_o have_v rake_v much_o together_o by_o lie_v fraud_n injustice_n oppression_n etc._n etc._n he_o give_v out_o of_o it_o some_o small_a alm_n to_o make_v satisfaction_n for_o his_o sin_n and_o to_o stop_v the_o cry_n of_o conscience_n that_o he_o may_v go_v more_o quiet_o to_o hell_n five_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o quantity_n a_o christian_a give_v liberal_o not_o only_o out_o of_o his_o superfluity_n but_o out_o of_o his_o competency_n yea_o he_o spare_v something_o out_o of_o his_o necessary_n if_o need_v require_v but_o the_o worldling_n give_v with_o a_o niggardly_a heart_n and_o hand_n out_o of_o his_o superfluity_n and_o that_o not_o till_o his_o own_o turn_n be_v serve_v six_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o quality_n a_o christian_a give_v thing_n profitable_a and_o wholesome_a but_o the_o worldling_n the_o base_a refuse_n which_o he_o will_v scarce_o give_v to_o his_o dog_n seven_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o object_n and_o extent_n a_o christian_n mercy_n extend_v to_o all_o that_o need_v because_o they_o look_v not_o to_o their_o desert_n but_o to_o god_n command_v yet_o it_o be_v especial_o exercise_v 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be_v a_o receiver_n answ._n he_o be_v a_o receiver_n that_o accept_v as_o his_o own_o that_o which_o be_v give_v he_o from_o a_o right_a owner_n either_o out_o of_o bounty_n as_o when_o solomon_n receive_v gift_n from_o the_o queen_n of_o sheba_n or_o out_o of_o misery_n as_o when_o the_o poor_a receive_v from_o the_o rich_a mr._n abbot_n christian_a family_n etc._n etc._n chap._n xxvii_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o chastity_n quest._n how_o many_o sort_n of_o person_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v chaste_a answ._n first_o such_o as_o be_v bear_v with_o some_o natural_a impediment_n this_o be_v natural_a chastity_n second_o such_o as_o be_v geld_v or_o make_v chaste_a by_o man_n this_o be_v artificial_a chastity_n three_o such_o as_o be_v fit_v by_o god_n for_o the_o gift_n of_o continency_n this_o be_v christian_a chastity_n all_o mention_v by_o christ_n mat._n 19.22_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o thing_n that_o hurt_v and_o hinder_v chastity_n answ._n they_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n either_o inward_a or_o outward_a quest._n what_o be_v the_o inward_a thing_n answ._n filthy_a imagination_n unchaste_a thought_n and_o inward_a lust_n and_o motion_n of_o the_o heart_n to_o uncleanness_n whereunto_o the_o heart_n give_v consent_v or_o purpose_n of_o the_o heart_n to_o any_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n matth._n 5.28_o col._n 3.6_o quest._n when_o be_v these_o inward_o lust_n most_o vile_a answ._n when_o they_o be_v so_o violent_a and_o strong_a that_o they_o continual_o boil_v and_o burn_v within_o we_o give_v we_o no_o rest_n but_o continual_o provoke_v to_o some_o filthy_a act_n of_o uncleanness_n 1_o cor._n 7.9_o col._n 3.5_o hos._n 7.4_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o outward_a thing_n that_o hurt_v or_o hinder_v chastity_n answ._n they_o be_v either_o such_o thing_n as_o precede_v the_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n or_o the_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n itself_o quest._n what_o be_v they_o that_o go_v before_o it_o answ._n either_o such_o thing_n as_o more_o remote_o provoke_v lust_n or_o thing_n near_o to_o it_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o remote_a provocation_n to_o it_o answ._n first_o gluttony_n or_o excess_n in_o eat_v and_o pamper_v the_o belly_n with_o meat_n or_o when_o we_o use_v curious_a and_o dainty_a meat_n delicious_o and_o unreasonable_o especial_o such_o as_o have_v great_a force_n to_o provoke_v lust_n purposely_o to_o increase_v it_o in_o we_o jer._n 5.8_o ezek._n 16.49_o rom._n 13.13_o hos._n 7.6_o second_o drunkenness_n and_o immoderate_a drink_n use_v wine_n and_o strong_a drink_n unreasonable_o and_o wanton_o principal_o to_o stir_v up_o lust_n isa._n 5.11_o rom._n 13.13_o eph._n 5.18_o three_o lustful_a dream_n proceed_v from_o surfeit_v drunkenness_n cause_v nocturnal_a pollution_n mention_v deut._n 23.10_o four_o idleness_n when_o we_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o immoderate_a sleep_v ease_n and_o do_v nothing_o but_o follow_v sensual_a delight_n 2_o sam._n 11.1_o 2._o ezek._n 16.49_o 1_o tim._n 5.13_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o near_a provocation_n unto_o lust_n answ._n first_o light_z vain_a and_o immodest_a set_n out_o of_o the_o body_n oâ—_n carriage_n of_o it_o as_o by_o gayrish_n wanton_a and_o new_a fangle_a attire_n curl_v frizle_v and_o powder_v the_o hair_n paint_v and_o spot_v the_o face_n lay_v out_o naked_a breast_n mince_v with_o the_o foot_n ezek._n 16.49_o prov._n 7.10_o 1_o tim._n 2.9_o 1_o pet._n 3.3_o 1_o cor._n 11.14_o 2_o king_n 9.30_o jer._n 4.30_o isa._n 3.16_o etc._n etc._n zeph._n 1.8_o quest._n may_v not_o such_o as_o have_v some_o deformity_n in_o the_o body_n labour_n to_o cover_v it_o answ._n yea_o so_o as_o they_o set_v not_o a_o new_a form_n upon_o the_o body_n for_o dissemble_v be_v as_o unlawful_a in_o deed_n as_o in_o word_n second_o keep_v company_n with_o wanton_a and_o unclean_a person_n frequent_v of_o lewd_a house_n especial_o at_o unseasonable_a time_n gen._n 39.10_o psal._n 50.18_o prov._n 5.8_o and_o 7.7_o 8_o etc._n etc._n eph._n 5.5_o 7._o three_o immodest_a and_o filthy_a speak_n or_o sing_v unclean_a song_n eph._n 4.29_o and_o 5.3_o 4._o col._n 3.8_o four_o read_v unchaste_a and_o filthy_a book_n fit_a to_o be_v burn_v as_o those_o be_v act_v 19.19_o five_o idle_a and_o curious_a look_v of_o man_n upon_o woman_n or_o woman_n upon_o man_n gen._n 6.2_o and_o 39.7_o and_o 34.1_o 2._o six_o look_v upon_o lascivious_a and_o filthy_a picture_n or_o unseemly_a behaviour_n use_v in_o stage-plays_a etc._n etc._n numb_a 25.1.2_o 3._o ezek._n 23.14_o eph._n 5.3_o 4._o seven_o mix_v dance_v of_o man_n and_o woman_n together_o wherein_o light_n and_o immodest_a behaviour_n be_v use_v exod._n 32.6_o job_n 21.11_o 12._o mark_v 6.21_o 22._o eight_o wear_v of_o apparel_n not_o fit_a for_o the_o sex_n that_o they_o may_v the_o more_o easy_o commit_v filthiness_n deut._n 22.5_o job_n 24.15_o gen._n 38.15_o nine_o wanton_a kiss_n and_o unchaste_a dalliance_n gen._n 39.12_o prov._n 7.13_o deut._n 25.11_o 12._o ten_o move_v entice_a and_o persuade_v to_o the_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n as_o gen._n 39.7_o 10._o prov._n 7.13_o etc._n etc._n elton_n on_o the_o commandment_n quest._n what_o mean_n be_v we_o to_o use_v for_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o chastity_n answ._n first_o a_o constant_a and_o conscionable_a performance_n of_o private_a religious_a exercise_n as_o read_v pray_v meditate_v etc._n etc._n will_v so_o purify_v the_o heart_n and_o sweeten_v the_o soul_n with_o divine_a comfort_n and_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o confirm_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o beat_v down_o tentation_n by_o mean_n whereof_o a_o christian_a shall_v be_v conqueror_n over_o they_o second_o painfulness_n in_o one_o calling_n will_v divert_v the_o mind_n from_o all_o inflame_a fancy_n and_o find_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n so_o much_o employment_n in_o thing_n of_o a_o lawful_a and_o useful_a nature_n that_o there_o will_v be_v no_o leisure_n for_o wicked_a and_o unlawful_a conceit_n otia_fw-la si_fw-la tollas_fw-la etc._n etc._n three_o temperance_n in_o diet_n be_v a_o great_a furtherance_n to_o the_o chastity_n of_o the_o body_n as_o withdraw_v the_o fuel_n put_v out_o the_o fire_n fullness_n of_o bread_n will_v make_v a_o man_n a_o unclean_a sodomite_n ezek._n 16.49_o beat_v down_o thy_o body_n by_o abstinence_n 1_o cor._n 9.27_o four_o to_o prevent_v uncleanness_n we_o must_v shun_v the_o corner_n of_o the_o harlot_n house_n and_o resolute_o avoid_v the_o society_n of_o such_o as_o may_v entice_v we_o to_o wickedness_n we_o must_v pull_v out_o the_o right_a eye_n mat._n 5.29_o for_o prov._n 6.29_o dalliance_n will_v breed_v whoredom_n fly_v fornication_n 1_o cor._n 6.18_o as_o joseph_n do_v gen._n 39.10_o 12._o five_o if_o these_o prevail_v not_o we_o must_v have_v recourse_n to_o marriage_n and_o to_o the_o due_a and_o lawful_a enjoyment_n of_o it_o 1_o cor._n 7.2_o whatelies_n brid-bush_n six_o because_o from_o the_o heart_n issue_n adultery_n we_o must_v get_v a_o pure_a heart_n make_v the_o inside_n first_o clean_o and_o let_v thy_o soul_n become_v the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n to_o love_n and_o cleave_v to_o he_o seven_o preserve_v in_o thy_o soul_n the_o fear_n of_o god_n eccl._n 7.28_o he_o that_o be_v good_a before_o â—od_n shall_v be_v preserve_v prov._n 2.10_o 16._o if_o knowledge_n enter_v into_o thy_o soul_n thou_o shall_v avoid_v her_o snare_n consider_v god_n presence_n who_o see_v thou_o eight_o hearty_a love_n betwixt_o marry_a person_n be_v a_o great_a preserver_n of_o chastity_n prov._n 5.19_o 20._o nine_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n appoint_v by_o god_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o thy_o chastity_n as_o 1._o resist_v lustful_a thought_n at_o first_o busy_v thy_o mind_n in_o holy_a thought_n prov._n 23.26_o 27._o 2._o consider_v thy_o call_n to_o and_o profession_n of_o christianity_n by_o both_o which_o thou_o be_v call_v to_o holiness_n 3._o remember_v that_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n be_v short_a but_o the_o gnaw_a of_o a_o guilty_a conscience_n will_v continue_v to_o eternity_n 4._o apply_v the_o word_n which_o be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n especial_o such_o place_n of_o it_o as_o tend_v direct_o to_o the_o cut_n down_o of_o this_o sin_n 5._o fly_v to_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o if_o thou_o be_v strong_o assault_v complain_v to_o he_o as_o a_o woman_n tell_v her_o husband_n to_o be_v rid_v of_o a_o tempâ—eâ—_n 6._o if_o these_o prevail_v not_o see_v whether_o thou_o have_v not_o be_v guilty_a of_o uncleanness_n before_o marriage_n if_o so_o thou_o must_v true_o repent_v of_o it_o for_o marriage_n without_o repentance_n abate_v not_o the_o power_n of_o lust_n and_o therefore_o thou_o must_v with_o many_o prayer_n and_o tear_n beg_v pardon_n thou_o must_v as_o it_o be_v wash_v thyself_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o true_a repentance_n 1_o cor._n 6.9_o 11._o 7._o get_v sound_a knowledge_n in_o the_o woâ—d_n of_o god_n which_o be_v a_o excellent_a
he_o do_v whilst_o here_o yet_o say_v they_o be_v more_o than_o a_o mere_a present_v of_o himself_o or_o his_o will_n that_o the_o father_n fulfil_v what_o he_o have_v purchase_v it_o be_v a_o true_a and_o formal_a pray_v neither_o say_v they_o be_v this_o any_o more_o indecent_a or_o unbeseeming_a christ_n as_o man_n in_o heaven_n then_o praise_v of_o god_n which_o yet_o as_o man_n he_o do_v quest._n how_o do_v he_o exercise_v the_o kingly_a part_n of_o his_o office_n answ._n by_o apply_v unto_o his_o elect_n by_o his_o spirit_n what_o he_o reveal_v as_o a_o prophet_n and_o purchase_v as_o a_o priest_n by_o rule_v in_o his_o elect_n by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n together_o with_o defend_v they_o from_o he_o and_o their_o enemy_n mr._n nortons_n orthodox_n evangelist_n quest._n how_o be_v christ_n reveal_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n answ._n the_o first_o pprophecy_n of_o christ_n be_v by_o god_n himself_o give_v to_o adam_n gen._n 3.15_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v 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not_o a_o bone_n of_o he_o shall_v be_v break_v where_o john_n call_v he_o the_o lamb_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n joh._n 1.29_o again_o the_o pillar_n of_o cloud_n and_o fire_n and_o the_o red_a sea_n in_o which_o they_o be_v baptise_a as_o 1_o cor._n 10.2_o call_v in_o the_o gospel_n the_o baptism_n of_o water_n and_o fire_n signify_v the_o effusion_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o infusion_n of_o his_o grace_n the_o merit_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o make_v it_o we_o by_o application_n the_o water_n that_o come_v out_o of_o the_o rock_n be_v smite_v with_o the_o rod_n when_o the_o people_n be_v ready_a to_o perish_v signify_v the_o blood_n issue_v out_o of_o christ_n body_n in_o his_o bloody_a sweat_n when_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o rod_n of_o god_n lay_v heavy_a upon_o he_o when_o the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v upon_o he_o so_o that_o which_o stream_v out_o of_o his_o side_n when_o pierce_v by_o the_o soldier_n which_o be_v spill_v for_o our_o sake_n who_o otherwise_o have_v perish_v the_o manna_n wherewith_o they_o be_v sustain_v in_o the_o wilderness_n be_v christ_n that_o bread_n of_o life_n that_o descend_v from_o heaven_n joh._n 6.35_o so_o 1_o cor._n 10.3_o 4._o the_o brazen_a serpent_n figure_v christ_n lift_v up_o upon_o the_o cross_n and_o as_o that_o save_v all_o that_o look_v to_o it_o be_v sting_v with_o fiery_a serpent_n so_o christ_n save_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n the_o devil_n etc._n etc._n 2._o all_o the_o laborious_a and_o tedious_a pedagogy_n of_o their_o ceremony_n be_v only_o to_o lead_v they_o to_o christ_n the_o blood_n of_o all_o their_o sacrifice_n propitiatory_a and_o gratulatory_a of_o bullock_n ram_n goat_n lamb_n etc._n etc._n be_v all_o but_o type_n lead_v to_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o true_a sacrifice_n in_o which_o all_o other_o be_v sanctify_v and_o by_o which_o god_n justice_n be_v satisfy_v and_o they_o be_v so_o many_o in_o such_o variety_n to_o seal_v to_o they_o his_o alsufficiency_n so_o be_v all_o their_o curious_a ablution_n and_o costly_a oblation_n of_o rost_n bake_v sod_a fry_v to_o teach_v our_o perfect_a wash_n by_o his_o blood_n and_o perfect_a nourishment_n by_o his_o body_n which_o suffer_v the_o heat_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o so_o be_v dress_v to_o our_o appetite_n and_o sauce_v with_o such_o diversity_n to_o take_v away_o our_o satiety_n the_o two_o goat_n one_o offer_v as_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n the_o other_o have_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o congregation_n confess_v over_o he_o be_v let_v go_v into_o the_o wilderness_n both_o which_o express_a christ_n in_o a_o double_a respect_n either_o because_o he_o be_v slay_v that_o we_o may_v escape_v or_o because_o christ_n be_v dead_a and_o be_v alive_a rev._n 2.8_o he_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n rom._n 4.25_o so_o in_o the_o purgation_n of_o the_o leper_n two_o bird_n be_v to_o be_v bring_v the_o one_o to_o be_v kill_v the_o other_o to_o be_v let_v fly_v be_v first_o dip_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o former_a as_o christ_n die_v for_o we_o and_o we_o be_v dip_v in_o his_o blood_n escape_v death_n eternal_a 3._o all_o their_o holy_a person_n represent_v to_o they_o their_o messiah_n their_o priest_n especial_o the_o high_a priest_n who_o sacrifice_v and_o bless_v the_o people_n in_o his_o name_n in_o who_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v to_o be_v bless_v and_o as_o the_o high_a priest_n bear_v the_o name_n of_o the_o tribe_n upon_o his_o shoulder_n when_o he_o appear_v before_o the_o lord_n so_o do_v christ_n of_o
11.14_o therefore_o we_o have_v need_v to_o watch_v sin_n be_v of_o a_o bewitch_a nature_n it_o insensible_o soak_v into_o a_o man_n as_o it_o do_v into_o david_n 2_o sam._n 11.2_o etc._n etc._n and_o when_o once_o it_o have_v possess_v he_o the_o heart_n can_v be_v withdraw_v from_o it_o as_o in_o david_n example_n 2_o sam._n 11.13_o 14._o and_o sampson_n judg._n 16.5_o etc._n etc._n second_o in_o regard_n of_o satan_n he_o be_v a_o mortal_a enemy_n implacable_a sedulous_a restless_a and_o very_o terrible_a 1_o pet._n 5.8_o for_o 1._o his_o name_n devil_n declare_v he_o to_o be_v a_o accuser_n and_o therein_o one_o that_o seek_v all_o advantage_n he_o can_v against_o we_o 2._o a_o adversary_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d contralitigator_n who_o will_v do_v we_o all_o the_o despite_n he_o can_v as_o a_o adversary_n in_o law_n 3._o he_o be_v a_o lion_n strong_a ravenous_a fierce_a and_o cruel_a 4._o he_o be_v as_o a_o roar_a lion_n do_v what_o he_o can_v to_o affright_v we_o and_o make_v we_o yield_v to_o he_o 5._o he_o walk_v up_o and_o down_o wherein_o he_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v sedulous_a and_o restless_a mat._n 12.43_o 6._o he_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v this_o declare_v he_o to_o be_v a_o deadly_a enemy_n that_o aim_v at_o our_o death_n even_o the_o damnation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o be_v there_o not_o just_a cause_n to_o watch_v against_o such_o a_o enemy_n three_o for_o ourselves_o we_o be_v exceed_o foolish_a like_o the_o silly_a fish_n that_o with_o a_o bait_n be_v soon_o take_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v in_o we_o we_o be_v prone_a and_o forward_o to_o yield_v to_o every_o temptation_n as_o dry_a tinder_n soon_o take_v fire_n as_o gunpowder_n etc._n etc._n beside_o there_o be_v in_o we_o a_o natural_a proneness_n of_o ourselves_o to_o decay_v in_o grace_n and_o to_o fall_v from_o it_o as_o a_o stone_n to_o fall_v downward_o or_o for_o water_n to_o wax_v cold_a if_o remove_v from_o the_o fire_n four_o for_o god_n who_o be_v oft_o provoke_v by_o man_n security_n and_o carelessness_n to_o leave_v they_o to_o the_o tentation_n whereunto_o they_o be_v subject_a which_o if_o he_o do_v we_o can_v stand_v as_o we_o see_v in_o peter_n matth._n 26.33.70_o hence_o 1_o corinth_n 10.12_o rom._n 11.20_o quest._n why_o must_v every_o one_o be_v circumspect_a over_o himself_o answ._n first_o because_o every_o one_o be_v near_a to_o himself_o now_o our_o great_a care_n must_v be_v of_o the_o near_a to_o we_o second_o every_o one_o have_v a_o special_a charge_n of_o himself_o act._n 20.28_o whereby_o they_o may_v save_v themselves_o 1_o tim._n 4.16_o three_o every_o one_o best_o know_v himself_o and_o can_v best_o discern_v when_o he_o begin_v to_o decay_v 1_o cor._n 2.11_o hence_o we_o be_v exhort_v to_o examine_v ourselves_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 13.5_o four_o every_o one_o be_v especial_o to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o himself_o rom._n 14.12_o 2_o cor._n 5.10_o quest._n why_o must_v every_o one_o be_v circumspect_a over_o other_o answ._n first_o because_o of_o the_o near_a union_n of_o all_o christian_n they_o be_v brethren_n mal._n 2.10_o second_o because_o of_o the_o like_a common_a condition_n of_o all_o other_o as_o well_o as_o ourselves_o be_v subject_a to_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o to_o all_o sort_n of_o tentation_n and_o have_v the_o same_o enemy_n three_o because_o of_o the_o extent_n of_o brotherly_a love_n matth._n 22.39_o this_o be_v the_o sum_n both_o of_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n if_o we_o do_v this_o we_o shall_v do_v well_o jam._n 2.8_o four_o because_o of_o the_o zeal_n that_o we_o ought_v to_o bear_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o to_o keep_v other_o from_o fall_v add_v much_o to_o god_n honour_n dr._n gouge_n on_o heb._n quest._n what_o benefit_n shall_v we_o have_v by_o this_o circumspect_a walk_n answ._n it_o will_v conduce_v much_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o our_o life_n for_o our_o understanding_n and_o judgement_n be_v not_o give_v we_o only_o to_o plot_n for_o the_o world_n and_o to_o be_v circumspect_a for_o our_o temporal_a welfare_n but_o to_o be_v wise_a for_o the_o main_a end_n to_o glorify_v god_n and_o save_v our_o soul_n to_o get_v out_o of_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n and_o to_o maintain_v our_o communion_n with_o god_n the_o end_n of_o our_o live_n in_o the_o world_n be_v to_o begin_v heaven_n upon_o earth_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v in_o order_n to_o this_o end_n be_v good_a but_o without_o circumspection_n nothing_o can_v be_v do_v to_o this_o end_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o impediment_n that_o hinder_v we_o from_o this_o circumspect_a walk_n answ._n first_o the_o rage_n of_o lust_n that_o will_v not_o give_v a_o man_n leave_v to_o consider_v of_o his_o way_n but_o be_v impetuous_a command_a and_o tyrannous_a make_v man_n without_o consideration_n to_o rush_v into_o sin_n as_o the_o horse_n into_o the_o battle_n second_o too_o much_o worldly_a business_n when_o man_n be_v distract_v with_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n be_v overload_v with_o care_n they_o can_v be_v circumspect_a for_o their_o soul_n they_o be_v like_a to_o martha_n and_o neglect_v mary_n part_n three_o christian_n circumspection_n be_v a_o hard_a and_o difficult_a work_n it_o be_v a_o easy_a matter_n to_o talk_v of_o other_o to_o consider_v of_o other_o man_n way_n but_o to_o come_v home_o and_o to_o look_v to_o a_o man_n self_n be_v a_o hard_a task_n that_o few_o undertake_v quest._n what_o be_v christian_a circumspection_n or_o watchfulness_n answ._n it_o be_v a_o heedful_a observation_n of_o ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o a_o serious_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 that_o he_o have_v forbid_v nor_o omit_v any_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v this_o be_v require_v deut._n 4.9_o 23._o mar._n 13.33_o 34._o ephes._n 5.14_o 15_o 16._o and_o 6.18_o col._n 4.2_o 1_o cor._n 15.34_o and_o 16.13_o 1_o thes._n 5.5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o act_n 20.28_o 31._o quest._n wherein_o do_v this_o circumspection_n consist_v and_o in_o what_o be_v it_o to_o be_v use_v answ._n first_o in_o general_n it_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o all_o thing_n 2_o tim._n 4.5_o in_o all_o place_n at_o all_o time_n upon_o all_o occasion_n when_o we_o be_v alone_o or_o in_o company_n abroad_o or_o at_o home_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n general_a or_o special_a in_o our_o recreation_n in_o our_o civil_a affair_n moral_a action_n religious_a duty_n luke_n 8.18_o for_o satan_n lay_v his_o net_n and_o snare_n to_o catch_v we_o in_o all_o these_o therefore_o we_o have_v need_v to_o look_v to_o every_o step_n second_o neither_o must_v this_o watch_n be_v keep_v over_o some_o of_o our_o part_n only_o but_o over_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o that_o in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o in_o our_o inward_a faculty_n and_o outward_a action_n we_o may_v please_v god_n by_o do_v his_o will_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n over_o our_o soul_n deut._n 4.9_o over_o our_o reason_n and_o judgement_n that_o it_o be_v not_o darken_v with_o ignorance_n matth._n 6.23_o nor_o corrupt_v with_o error_n and_o heresy_n over_o our_o memory_n that_o they_o retain_v not_o vanity_n and_o sinful_a impression_n that_o shall_v be_v blot_v out_o nor_o forget_v those_o thing_n with_o which_o god_n have_v betrust_v they_o over_o our_o will_n that_o they_o go_v not_o before_o but_o wait_v upon_o holy_a reason_n choose_v that_o which_o it_o commend_v and_o refuse_v that_o which_o it_o disallow_v over_o our_o conscience_n that_o they_o be_v pure_a and_o clean_a not_o slack_a in_o do_v their_o duty_n nor_o we_o negligent_a in_o give_v heed_n to_o their_o evidence_n over_o our_o thought_n which_o natural_o be_v only_o evil_a and_o that_o continual_o etc._n etc._n three_o but_o above_o all_o our_o other_o internal_a part_n we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n over_o our_o heart_n prov._n 4.23_o heb._n 3.12_o for_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o treasury_n either_o of_o all_o good_a or_o evil_n and_o from_o it_o the_o tongue_n speak_v and_o the_o hand_n work_v and_o if_o this_o fountain_n be_v corrupt_a it_o will_v defile_v all_o now_o by_o heart_n we_o chief_o understand_v the_o affection_n and_o desire_n both_o concupiscible_a and_o irascible_a all_o the_o passion_n of_o love_n hatred_n hope_v despair_n joy_n sorrow_n anger_n and_o fear_v and_o by_o keep_v they_o we_o mean_v their_o hold_n in_o subjection_n unto_o reason_n itself_o be_v first_o make_v subject_n to_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n we_o must_v watch_v our_o heart_n to_o keep_v out_o carnal_a concupiscence_n from_o enter_v and_o must_v shut_v the_o door_n
to_o do_v so_o paul_n 2_o cor._n 5.11_o that_o we_o may_v make_v it_o appear_v that_o we_o seek_v not_o they_o but_o they_o 1_o thes._n 2.4_o 5_o 6._o 1_o cor._n 10.33_o thus_o we_o may_v commend_v ourselves_o 1._o to_o uphold_v the_o credit_n of_o our_o call_n as_o paul_n do_v of_o his_o ministry_n 2._o to_o further_o the_o success_n of_o our_o labour_n so_o paul_n also_o 3._o to_o promote_v the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o counsel_n or_o charge_v we_o give_v to_o other_o and_o make_v it_o more_o prevalent_a so_o paul_n 2_o tim._n 1.8_o 4._o to_o manifest_v our_o love_n to_o other_o by_o open_v our_o heart_n to_o they_o to_o let_v they_o look_v in_o and_o see_v the_o treasure_n of_o grace_n comfort_n and_o experience_n which_o god_n have_v lay_v up_o in_o they_o also_o to_o gain_v their_o love_n to_o we_o to_o insinuate_v into_o their_o bosom_n and_o so_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o do_v they_o the_o more_o good_a so_o do_v paul_n 2_o cor._n 7.2_o we_o may_v also_o commend_v ourselves_o in_o some_o thing_n to_o approve_v our_o sincerity_n in_o other_o thing_n so_o david_n psal._n 18.23_o and_o 119.98_o 100_o and_o nehemiah_n ch_n 5.15_o nine_o when_o the_o cause_n truth_n way_n and_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v like_a to_o suffer_v by_o we_o if_o we_o be_v silent_a and_o do_v not_o vindicate_v ourselves_o in_o our_o suffering_n from_o man_n this_o make_v paul_n even_o to_o magnify_v his_o office_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 11.13_o ten_o when_o we_o leave_v the_o place_n where_o we_o live_v or_o over_o who_o we_o be_v set_v or_o give_v over_o the_o office_n we_o do_v bear_v it_o may_v be_v seasonable_a to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o our_o diligent_a and_o faithful_a discharge_n thereof_o and_o of_o our_o unblamable_a carriage_n therein_o so_o do_v samuel_n 1_o sam._n 12.2_o 3_o 4._o so_o paul_n act._n 20.25_o eleven_o to_o convince_v other_o of_o their_o sin_n and_o that_o 1._o either_o against_o god_n by_o declare_v to_o they_o that_o they_o see_v no_o such_o evil_a in_o we_o but_o the_o contrary_a grace_n and_o practice_n that_o we_o dare_v not_o say_v or_o do_v as_o they_o do_v for_o a_o world_n thereby_o to_o draw_v they_o to_o repentance_n 2._o or_o against_o ourselves_o when_o they_o reject_v or_o abuse_v we_o by_o appeal_n to_o their_o conscience_n what_o iniquity_n they_o have_v find_v in_o we_o to_o deserve_v the_o same_o at_o their_o hand_n object_n but_o be_v not_o this_o condemn_v prov._n 27.2_o 2_o cor._n 10.18_o be_v it_o not_o simon_n magus_n his_o sin_n act._n 8.9_o and_o that_o pharisee'_v luk._n 18.11_o so_o prov._n 20.6_o answ._n self-commendation_n which_o proceed_v from_o pride_n and_o hypocrisy_n or_o from_o distrust_n of_o providence_n as_o if_o god_n will_v not_o take_v care_n of_o our_o good_a name_n etc._n etc._n be_v vain_a and_o sinful_a laus_fw-la proprio_fw-la sordescit_fw-la in_o ore_fw-la and_o hereby_o such_o do_v other_o a_o treble_a wrong_n 1._o they_o take_v other_o man_n office_n out_o of_o their_o hand_n or_o take_v that_o to_o ourselves_o which_o be_v another_o right_n to_o give_v we_o 2._o they_o give_v to_o other_o a_o bad_a example_n who_o will_v learn_v to_o imitate_v they_o 3._o it_o be_v tedious_a to_o a_o ingenuous_a spirit_n to_o hear_v other_o to_o boast_v of_o themselves_o yet_o the_o abuse_n of_o a_o thing_n take_v not_o away_o the_o lawfulness_n and_o use_n of_o it_o quest._n how_o then_o shall_v we_o know_v when_o self-commendation_n be_v lawful_a answ._n first_o by_o the_o matter_n when_o the_o thing_n for_o which_o we_o commend_v ourselves_o be_v 1._o good_a in_o itself_o and_o praise_v worthy_a for_o if_o it_o be_v evil_a we_o glory_v in_o our_o shame_n again_o it_o must_v not_o be_v for_o our_o temporal_n as_o riches_n honour_n etc._n etc._n but_o for_o spiritual_n as_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n the_o grace_n love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n the_o work_n or_o service_n of_o god_n or_o for_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o god_n so_o jer._n 9.23_o so_o in_o paul_n phil._n 3.4_o 5_o 6._o 2_o cor._n 11.21_o 22_o 23._o rom._n 15.17_o phil._n 4.8_o 1_o cor._n 4.9_o to_o 14._o 2_o cor._n 6.4_o 5_o 8_o 9_o 10._o 2._o when_o for_o the_o matter_n we_o speak_v only_o of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v real_o we_o or_o that_o we_o have_v in_o truth_n and_o do_v in_o deed_n so_o that_o for_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o word_n we_o can_v appeal_v to_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n as_o paul_n rom._n 9.1_o 2_o 3._o 1_o thes._n 2.10_o 11._o 2_o cor._n 12.6_o second_o by_o the_o measure_n when_o it_o be_v our_o care_n and_o fear_v not_o to_o overreach_v herein_o but_o to_o speak_v rather_o under_o then_o over_o of_o any_o good_a we_o have_v or_o do_v so_o 2_o cor._n 10.13_o etc._n etc._n rom._n 15.18_o three_o by_o the_o manner_n and_o that_o in_o a_o threefold_a respect_n 1._o of_o ourselves_o when_o we_o commend_v ourselves_o force_o humble_o and_o modest_o 1._o force_o not_o forward_o when_o we_o be_v necessitate_v or_o strong_o move_v thereto_o as_o paul_n 2_o cor._n 12.11_o and_o v_o 1._o 2._o humble_o out_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o infirmity_n and_o unworthiness_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o good_a we_o have_v or_o do_v and_o out_o of_o fear_n lest_o other_o shall_v think_v better_o of_o we_o than_o we_o be_v or_o deserve_v so_o with_o paul_n 2_o cor._n 12.6_o for_o god_n humble_a servant_n take_v notice_n of_o the_o evil_a as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o good_a that_o be_v in_o they_o as_o isa._n 59.2_o job_n 40.4_o and_o 42.5_o 6._o 1_o cor._n 15.8_o 9_o ephes._n 3.8_o 1_o tim._n 1.13_o 14_o 15._o 3._o modest_o when_o we_o speak_v of_o our_o grace_n and_o performance_n sober_o not_o in_o a_o boast_a way_n as_o nabuchadnezzar_n do_v dan._n 4.30_o how_o modest_a be_v paul_n in_o speak_v of_o matter_n that_o concern_v his_o own_o praise_n 2_o cor._n 11.5_o 24_o to_o 29._o heb._n 13.18_o 2._o of_o god_n when_o we_o speak_v of_o the_o good_a we_o have_v or_o do_v thankful_o and_o that_o 1._o with_o a_o free_a acknowledgement_n of_o god_n as_o the_o sole_a author_n of_o all_o from_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v all_o we_o have_v 1_o cor._n 4.7_o phil._n 4.13_o isa._n 26.12_o 2._o out_o of_o a_o sense_n of_o god_n goodness_n to_o we_o therein_o with_o high_a and_o honourable_a thought_n of_o god_n and_o fear_v of_o his_o name_n and_o with_o a_o heart_n inflame_v with_o love_n to_o god_n and_o joy_n in_o he_o 3._o of_o other_o when_o we_o commend_v ourselves_o charitable_o and_o tender_o not_o to_o despise_v disgrace_n or_o discourage_v other_o who_o be_v weak_a as_o the_o proud_a pharisee_n insult_v over_o the_o publican_n who_o god_n justify_v when_o he_o condemn_v the_o other_o four_o by_o the_o end_n self-commendation_n be_v lawful_a when_o the_o end_n be_v good_a 1._o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o to_o do_v ourselves_o right_a and_o to_o preserve_v our_o good_a name_n not_o to_o get_v ourselves_o praise_n from_o man_n for_o see_v what_o christ_n teach_v we_o luk._n 17.10_o when_o you_o have_v do_v all_o that_o you_o can_v say_v we_o be_v unprofitable_a servant_n etc._n etc._n hence_o paul_n ascribe_v all_o to_o god_n grace_n 1_o cor._n 15.10_o and_o see_v what_o christ_n say_v john_n 5.44_o hence_o paul_n 1_o thes._n 2.6_o 2._o in_o respect_n of_o god_n when_o whatever_o we_o speak_v of_o ourselves_o that_o be_v good_a we_o do_v it_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o we_o and_o by_o we_o and_o for_o we_o and_o we_o give_v god_n the_o praise_n of_o all_o our_o praise_n yea_o if_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v and_o his_o name_n exalt_v we_o can_v be_v content_a to_o be_v abase_v and_o to_o have_v our_o honour_n lay_v in_o the_o dust_n so_o john_n the_o bap._n joh._n 3.29_o 30._o so_o 1_o cor._n 1.31_o mr._n reyner_n rule_n for_o the_o government_n of_o the_o tongue_n to_o these_o forego_n add_v one_o rule_n more_o that_o when_o a_o man_n be_v urge_v to_o a_o necessary_a self-commendation_n and_o be_v force_v by_o the_o importunity_n of_o other_o to_o vindicate_v himself_o yet_o to_o qualify_v his_o speech_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v its_o good_a to_o use_v a_o word_n of_o the_o plural_a number_n as_o paul_n do_v 2_o cor._n 5.20_o we_o the_o ambassador_n etc._n etc._n where_o he_o distribute_v the_o honour_n to_o many_o that_o he_o may_v not_o seem_v to_o attribute_v too_o much_o to_o himself_o and_o so_o that_o plural_a number_n be_v a_o phrase_n of_o singular_a humility_n dr._n stoughton_n chap._n xxxvi_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n quest._n what_o be_v it_o to_o be_v in_o communion_n with_o god_n answ._n when_o we_o
resurrection_n quest._n what_o then_o be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n answ._n sanctification_n only_o begin_v and_o not_o perfect_v in_o this_o life_n not_o for_o want_v of_o sufficient_a virtue_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n but_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o faith_n we_o be_v in_o part_n spiritual_a and_o in_o part_n carnal_a and_o though_o satan_n be_v thrust_v from_o his_o throne_n can_v rule_v in_o we_o as_o a_o tyrant_n yet_o be_v he_o not_o so_o whole_o expel_v but_o he_o molest_v we_o as_o a_o enemy_n so_o that_o there_o may_v be_v two_o main_a and_o effectual_a cause_n give_v of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n accompany_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o flesh_n attend_v with_o many_o sinful_a lust_n 1._o the_o one_o be_v the_o antipathy_n and_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o which_o be_v as_o unreconcilable_a as_o light_v and_o darkness_n heat_n and_o cold_a etc._n etc._n so_o that_o the_o prosper_v of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o ruin_n of_o the_o other_o and_o the_o victory_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o other_o overthrow_n 2._o the_o second_o be_v their_o cohabitation_n in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o subject_n which_o minister_v to_o they_o occasion_n and_o impose_v a_o necessity_n of_o their_o continual_a opposition_n as_o when_o fire_n and_o water_n meet_v together_o etc._n etc._n neither_o do_v these_o opposite_a enemy_n dwell_v in_o diverse_a part_n but_o in_o the_o same_o part_n and_o faculty_n in_o the_o same_o understanding_n will_n body_n and_o affection_n so_o that_o the_o whole_a soul_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o diverse_a faculty_n be_v partly_o flesh_n and_o partly_o spirit_n quest._n but_o how_o can_v such_o utter_a enemy_n dwell_v together_o without_o the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o the_o one_o party_n answ._n though_o these_o contrary_n can_v dwell_v together_o in_o their_o prime_a vigour_n and_o full_a strength_n yet_o they_o may_v when_o their_o degree_n be_v abate_v and_o their_o vigour_n deadn_v quest._n what_o be_v this_o combat_n and_o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v fight_v in_o we_o answ._n be_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n bring_v to_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o wretched_a and_o damnable_a condition_n our_o sleep_a conscience_n be_v awaken_v our_o hard_a heart_n be_v thorough_o humble_v and_o soften_v so_o as_o our_o former_a carnal_a security_n be_v shake_v off_o we_o mourn_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n then_o be_v thus_o humble_v the_o lord_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v know_v to_o we_o his_o love_n in_o christ_n the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o mercy_n together_o with_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o the_o give_v of_o his_o dear_a son_n to_o death_n for_o our_o redemption_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n deliverance_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o christ_n have_v vanquish_v by_o his_o death_n and_o of_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n both_o of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n if_o we_o lay_v hold_v upon_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o by_o forsake_v our_o sin_n and_o turn_v to_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n all_o which_o be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o we_o begin_v to_o conceive_v that_o there_o be_v some_o possibility_n of_o our_o get_n out_o of_o the_o bondage_n to_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o attain_v to_o salvation_n which_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o get_v out_o of_o this_o bondage_n and_o to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n who_o alone_o can_v help_v we_o and_o hereupon_o we_o resolve_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o all_o other_o mean_v as_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a and_o to_o cast_v ourselves_o whole_o upon_o christ_n for_o justification_n and_o salvation_n from_o whence_o arise_v a_o constant_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o attain_n hereunto_o etc._n etc._n which_o desire_n be_v no_o soon_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n but_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n by_o the_o same_o mean_n do_v satisfy_v we_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o all_o his_o grace_n to_o take_v possession_n of_o we_o for_o his_o use_n to_o rule_v in_o we_o to_o thrust_v down_o satan_n from_o his_o sovereignty_n to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a lust_n so_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o hereafter_o reign_v in_o we_o which_o army_n of_o grace_n under_o the_o conduct_n of_o god_n spirit_n do_v no_o soon_o enter_v and_o encounter_v their_o enemy_n but_o present_o they_o put_v they_o to_o the_o worst_a give_v they_o such_o deadly_a wound_n in_o the_o first_o conflict_n that_o they_o never_o recover_v of_o they_o but_o languish_v more_o and_o more_o till_o at_o last_o they_o be_v whole_o abolish_v quest._n what_o manner_n of_o conflict_n or_o combat_n be_v this_o answ._n it_o be_v not_o corporal_a but_o spiritual_a 2_o cor._n 10.3_o 4_o 5._o for_o as_o the_o enemy_n be_v spiritual_a so_o be_v the_o fight_n by_o inward_a lust_a and_o concupiscence_n whereby_o motion_n and_o inclination_n either_o good_a or_o evil_a be_v stir_v up_o in_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o so_o there_o be_v a_o contrary_a lust_a between_o these_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.17_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o end_n that_o the_o flesh_n aim_v at_o in_o lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n answ._n first_o to_o stir_v up_o and_o incline_v we_o to_o such_o lust_n desire_n and_o motion_n as_o be_v sinful_a and_o contrary_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n as_o infidelity_n impenitency_n pride_n self-love_n etc._n etc._n it_o endeavour_v to_o beget_v and_o stir_v up_o evil_a thought_n in_o the_o mind_n wicked_a inclination_n in_o the_o will_n and_o sinful_a affection_n in_o the_o heart_n hence_o james_n 1.14_o 15._o be_v compare_v to_o a_o filthy_a harlot_n which_o entice_v man_n to_o commit_v wickedness_n with_o she_o upon_o which_o follow_v the_o conception_n and_o birth_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n hence_o also_o christ_n make_v it_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o wickedness_n mat._n 15.18_o 19_o but_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o spirit_n endeavour_v to_o stir_v up_o and_o cherish_v good_a motion_n in_o we_o as_o good_a meditation_n in_o the_o mind_n good_a resolution_n in_o the_o will_n and_o good_a affection_n in_o the_o heart_n so_o 1_o joh._n 2.20_o we_o have_v receive_v a_o unction_n from_o god_n whereby_o we_o know_v all_o thing_n and_o saint_n paul_n exhort_v 1_o thes._n 5.19_o quench_v not_o the_o spirit_n hence_o david_n also_o psal._n 16.7_o my_o reins_n also_o instruct_v i_o in_o the_o night_n season_n i._n e._n those_o sweet_a meditation_n and_o motion_n which_o the_o spirit_n secret_o put_v into_o my_o mind_n so_o isa._n 30.21_o thy_o ear_n shall_v hear_v a_o voice_n behind_o thou_o etc._n etc._n so_o joh._n 16.8_o 13._o second_o to_o repress_v and_o smother_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o the_o spirit_n stir_v up_o in_o we_o or_o else_o to_o poison_v and_o corrupt_v they_o that_o they_o may_v become_v unprofitable_a and_o turn_v into_o sin_n gal._n 5.17_o so_o that_o we_o can_v do_v the_o good_a that_o we_o will_v and_o rom._n 7.22_o 23._o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o righteousness_n be_v become_v as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n and_o that_o our_o best_a prayer_n have_v need_v to_o be_v perfume_v with_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o christ_n intercession_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o spirit_n labour_v to_o expel_v and_o subdue_v those_o evil_a motion_n and_o move_v we_o to_o take_v the_o first_o and_o best_a opportunity_n to_o serve_v god_n it_o also_o purify_v our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o make_v we_o strive_v against_o our_o infirmity_n that_o we_o may_v with_o fervency_n and_o cheerfulness_n perform_v all_o holy_a service_n to_o god_n and_o wherein_o we_o come_v short_a it_o move_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o imperfection_n and_o to_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o attain_v to_o great_a perfection_n as_o paul_n 1_o cor._n 9.27_o and_o lamentable_o to_o complain_v of_o it_o as_o rom._n 7.23_o 24._o and_o to_o press_v after_o the_o mark_n phil._n 3.12_o and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n at_o last_o master_n the_o flesh_n as_o 1_o john_n 3.9_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n in_o our_o several_a faculty_n and_o part_n and_o that_o both_o in_o our_o superior_a and_o inferior_a faculty_n answ._n first_o our_o mind_n be_v but_o in_o part_n renew_v the_o relic_n of_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n remain_v in_o it_o which_o continual_o fight_v against_o the_o renew_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n labour_v to_o expel_v and_o thrust_v
do_v strive_v against_o themselves_o and_o sometime_o be_v cross_v match_v do_v mutual_o oppose_v other_o affection_n and_o passion_n which_o be_v opposite_a to_o they_o thus_o the_o love_n of_o god_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n be_v assault_v with_o self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o hatred_n of_o those_o divine_a excellency_n affiance_n in_o god_n his_o promise_n and_o providence_n with_o confidence_n in_o the_o creature_n and_o diffidence_n in_o almighty_a god_n zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n with_o carnal_a and_o blind_a zeal_n the_o fear_n of_o god_n with_o the_o fear_n of_o man_n hope_v in_o god_n with_o earthly_a hope_n and_o also_o with_o presumption_n and_o despair_v sorrow_n for_o sin_n with_o worldly_a sorrow_n and_o carnal_a security_n joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o spiritual_a rejoice_v in_o god_n with_o carnal_a joy_n in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o moderate_a grief_n for_o worldly_a loss_n etc._n etc._n quest._n what_o be_v the_o effect_n which_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n produce_v in_o we_o answ._n the_o effect_n be_v either_o such_o as_o it_o produce_v in_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n or_o in_o the_o work_n and_o action_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o effect_n which_o it_o produce_v in_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n answ._n from_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n arise_v from_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o regeneration_n this_o effect_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v that_o he_o can_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n either_o choose_v and_o embrace_v or_o refuse_v and_o reject_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n because_o be_v partly_o regenerate_v and_o partly_o unregenerate_a his_o will_n be_v divide_v and_o according_o do_v at_o the_o same_o time_n both_o choose_v and_o refuse_v both_o the_o good_a and_o the_o evil_a for_o when_o the_o regenerate_a will_n will_v do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a or_o avoid_v rhat_o which_o be_v evil_a the_o unregenerate_a part_n struggle_v and_o hinder_v and_o when_o this_o will_v embrace_v the_o evil_a and_o refuse_v the_o good_a the_o regenerate_a part_n resist_v and_o oppose_v and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o apostle_n paul_n complain_v of_o rom._n 7.21_o 23._o and_o hence_o arise_v a_o notable_a difference_n between_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o the_o wicked_a for_o though_o they_o be_v all_o one_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o act_n and_o deed_n do_v yet_o they_o be_v not_o so_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o agent_n and_o manner_n of_o do_v for_o the_o regenerate_a man_n can_v commit_v any_o know_a sin_n with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n but_o there_o be_v a_o reluluctancy_n against_o it_o not_o only_o in_o his_o conscience_n but_o in_o his_o heart_n will_n and_o affection_n and_o consequent_o it_o resist_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o flesh_n nill_v that_o which_o it_o will_v and_o if_o through_o frailty_n it_o be_v overcome_v yet_o it_o hate_v and_o detest_v that_o sin_n with_o which_o it_o be_v take_v captive_a and_o make_v a_o christian_a much_o displease_v with_o himself_o because_o he_o have_v commit_v it_o so_o we_o see_v in_o david_n who_o though_o by_o the_o flesh_n he_o be_v draw_v not_o only_o to_o will_n but_o to_o commit_v some_o grievous_a sin_n yet_o he_o true_o say_v of_o himself_o that_o his_o heart_n hate_v every_o false_a way_n etc._n etc._n psal._n 119.104_o but_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n though_o sometime_o he_o have_v some_o pang_n of_o conscience_n check_v he_o for_o his_o sin_n that_o he_o can_v secure_o sleep_v in_o they_o yet_o he_o like_v and_o love_v they_o with_o all_o his_o heart_n etc._n etc._n quest._n what_o be_v the_o effect_n that_o this_o conflict_n produce_v in_o the_o action_n and_o work_n answ._n the_o effect_n which_o it_o work_v in_o the_o action_n of_o a_o regenerate_a man_n be_v diverse_a as_o first_o he_o can_v do_v the_o evil_a at_o all_o time_n which_o the_o flesh_n choose_v thus_o joseph_n refuse_v the_o 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conflict_n how_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o distinguish_v betwixt_o they_o answ._n they_o differ_v in_o many_o thing_n as_o first_o in_o their_o ground_n and_o cause_n from_o whence_o they_o arise_v for_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n arise_v from_o the_o grace_n of_o regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n whereby_o god_n gift_n and_o grace_n be_v infuse_v into_o all_o our_o power_n and_o faculty_n they_o make_v war_n against_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n but_o the_o conflict_n which_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a arise_v from_o the_o relic_n of_o god_n image_n deface_v in_o we_o oppose_v the_o image_n of_o satan_n and_o our_o fleshly_a corruption_n for_o the_o mind_n retain_v some_o small_a spark_n of_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n which_o may_v be_v improve_v by_o study_v the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n but_o much_o more_o by_o study_v the_o book_n of_o god_n word_n whereby_o the_o mind_n of_o a_o mere_a carnal_a man_n may_v be_v so_o enlighten_v as_o 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violence_n of_o the_o inferior_a will_n carnal_a appetite_n and_o unruly_a passion_n it_o hearken_v unto_o they_o and_o stop_v the_o ear_n to_o reason_n and_o conscience_n so_o we_o see_v in_o laban_n though_o reason_n and_o conscience_n tell_v he_o that_o he_o ought_v to_o use_v jacob_n well_o and_o to_o reward_v he_o rich_o for_o his_o service_n because_o for_o his_o sake_n the_o lord_n have_v bless_v all_o that_o he_o have_v yet_o his_o will_n be_v corrupt_v and_o his_o affection_n whole_o carry_v away_o with_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n he_o change_v his_o wage_n ten_o time_n so_o pharaoh_n in_o his_o deal_n with_o israel_n exod._n 9.27_o 34._o thus_o saul_n with_o david_n 1_o sam._n 24.17_o and_o pilate_n with_o christ._n second_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o move_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n for_o the_o spirit_n be_v move_v to_o assault_v the_o flesh_n by_o the_o true_a love_n of_o god_n which_o cause_v it_o to_o make_v war_n against_o carnal_a lust_n because_o they_o be_v 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seek_v and_o procure_v they_o by_o evil_a 1_o pet._n 2.15_o a_o good_a conscience_n must_v not_o go_v out_o of_o god_n way_n to_o meet_v with_o suffering_n nor_o out_o of_o suffering_n way_n to_o meet_v with_o sin_n it_o be_v not_o poena_n but_o causa_fw-la the_o cause_n not_o the_o punishment_n which_o make_v a_o martyr_n 2._o if_o thou_o suffer_v for_o ill-doing_n yet_o be_v sure_a that_o it_o be_v wrongful_o 1_o pet._n 2.19_o and_o if_o thou_o be_v charge_v with_o any_o evil_n that_o it_o be_v false_o mat._n 5.11_o that_o thy_o conscience_n may_v say_v we_o be_v as_o deceiver_n yet_o true_a as_o unknown_a yet_o well_o konw_v to_o god_n 2_o cor._n 6.9_o 10._o three_o if_o thou_o desire_v chief_o and_o especial_o to_o suffer_v in_o the_o cause_n and_o for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n this_o with_o he_o be_v to_o suffer_v as_o a_o christian._n in_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o kingdom_n daniel_n be_v careful_a to_o carry_v himself_o unreprovable_o but_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o god_n he_o care_v not_o what_o he_o suffer_v dan._n 6.14_o 5._o life_n as_o it_o be_v too_o little_a worth_n to_o be_v lay_v out_o for_o christ_n so_o it_o be_v too_o precious_a to_o be_v lay_v out_o in_o any_o other_o cause_n it_o be_v a_o honour_n if_o we_o can_v call_v our_o suffering_n the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n col._n 2.24_o and_o our_o scar_n the_o mark_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n gal._n 6.17_o and_o can_v subscribe_v ourselves_o the_o prisoner_n of_o christ_n eph._n 3.1_o four_o if_o thou_o love_v to_o see_v the_o ground_n thou_o go_v upon_o that_o thy_o cause_n be_v clear_a the_o ground_n manifest_a that_o thou_o be_v not_o thrust_v forward_o by_o a_o turbulent_a spirit_n or_o a_o misinform_v conscience_n but_o for_o conscience_n towards_o god_n or_o according_a to_o god_n that_o thou_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o suffer_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 1_o pet._n 4.19_o five_o if_o thou_o be_v careful_a not_o only_o that_o the_o matter_n be_v good_a but_o that_o the_o manner_n be_v good_a lest_o otherwise_o we_o disgrace_v our_o suffering_n 1_o pet._n 2.19_o etc._n etc._n if_o thou_o suffer_v wrongfullly_n yet_o thou_o must_v suffer_v patient_o this_o be_v to_o suffer_v as_o christ_n suffer_v 1_o pet._n 2.21_o 22_o 23._o six_o if_o thou_o commit_v thyself_o in_o thy_o suffering_n to_o god_n in_o well-doing_n 1_o pet._n 4.19_o suffer_v time_n must_v not_o be_v sin_v time_n he_o be_v no_o good_a martyr_n that_o be_v not_o a_o good_a saint_n a_o good_a cause_n a_o good_a conscience_n a_o good_a life_n a_o good_a death_n a_o good_a matter_n to_o suffer_v for_o a_o good_a manner_n to_o suffer_v in_o make_v a_o honourable_a martyr_n ten_o a_o conscience_n of_o charity_n this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o as_o the_o end_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n too_o 1_o tim._n 1.5_o where_o there_o be_v the_o truth_n of_o charity_n there_o be_v the_o truth_n of_o conscience_n also_o the_o more_o of_o charity_n the_o more_o of_o conscience_n now_o this_o charity_n be_v twofold_a 1._o external_n or_o civil_a which_o respect_v 1._o the_o poor_a to_o who_o be_v to_o be_v show_v the_o charity_n of_o beneficence_n 2._o to_o the_o neighbour_n and_o friend_n a_o love_n of_o benevolence_n and_o 3._o to_o the_o enemy_n a_o love_n of_o forgiveness_n 1._o to_o the_o poor_a a_o love_n of_o beneficence_n and_o well-doing_n this_o kind_n of_o charity_n be_v the_o world_n grand_a benefactor_n the_o poor_n great_a almoner_n the_o widow_n treasurer_n the_o orphan_n guardian_n and_o the_o oppress_a man_n patron_n this_o lend_v eye_n to_o the_o blind_a foot_n to_o the_o lame_a deal_v out_o bread_n to_o the_o hungry_a clothes_v the_o naked_a and_o bring_v upon_o the_o donor_n the_o blessing_n of_o he_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o perish_v this_o zacheus_n show_v luke_n 19.8_o and_o job_n chap._n 30.12_o etc._n etc._n and_o obadiah_n 1_o king_n 18.13_o and_o nehemiah_n chap._n 5.15_o hence_o psal._n 112.5_o prov._n 31.20_o 26._o so_o cornelius_n act_v 10.2_o 4._o isa._n 32.8_o 2._o to_o our_o neighbour_n must_v be_v show_v the_o charity_n of_o benevolence_n we_o must_v love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o matth._n 22.39_o rom._n 13.8_o for_o prov._n 18.24_o he_o that_o have_v a_o friend_n must_v show_v himself_o friendly_a it_o be_v a_o pleasant_a thing_n to_o see_v friend_n and_o neighbour_n live_v in_o this_o mutual_a love_n and_o benevolence_n psal._n 133.1_o etc._n etc._n 3._o to_o our_o enemy_n a_o love_n of_o forgiveness_n this_o be_v the_o hard_a and_o therefore_o the_o high_a pitch_n of_o love_n a_o lesson_n only_o to_o be_v learn_v in_o the_o school_n of_o christ._n the_o pharisee_n teach_v otherwise_o which_o christ_n labour_v to_o reform_v matth._n 5.46_o luke_n 6.32.33_o this_o make_v we_o like_o our_o father_n in_o heaven_n who_o be_v kind_a to_o the_o thankful_a and_o unkind_a luke_n 6.35_o and_o like_o his_o son_n on_o earth_n who_o pray_v for_o his_o enemy_n this_o we_o be_v exhort_v to_o col._n 3.12_o 13._o 2._o spiritual_a or_o ecclesiastical_a which_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o the_o love_n we_o bear_v to_o the_o church_n and_o truth_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o our_o brethren_n this_o charity_n be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o the_o former_a the_o former_a may_v be_v among_o heathen_n and_o civilise_a christian_n but_o this_o be_v the_o peculiar_a badge_n of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n a_o love_n of_o symphony_n in_o judgement_n and_o opinion_n of_o sympathy_n in_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o of_o symmetry_n or_o harmony_n in_o a_o offensive_a conversation_n this_o be_v often_o and_o earnest_o press_v phil._n 2.1_o etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 3.8_o it_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n the_o adorn_v of_o the_o gospel_n the_o lively_a image_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o daughter_n of_o faith_n the_o mother_n of_o hope_n the_o sister_n of_o peace_n the_o kinswoman_n of_o truth_n the_o life_n and_o joy_n of_o angel_n the_o bane_n of_o devil_n it_o be_v the_o death_n of_o dissension_n the_o grave_n of_o schism_n wherein_o all_o church_n rupture_n and_o offence_n be_v bury_v 1_o joh._n 4.8_o 16._o joh._n 13.34_o gal._n 5.22.6_o yea_o it_o be_v the_o very_a bond_n of_o perfection_n col._n 3.14_o and_o that_o which_o cover_v all_o sin_n 1_o pet._n 4.8_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o excellency_n and_o benefit_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n answ._n first_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o appear_v in_o the_o honourable_a title_n give_v to_o it_o above_o all_o other_o grace_n and_o the_o real_a pre-eminence_n it_o have_v if_o compare_v with_o all_o other_o thing_n as_o 1._o it_o have_v this_o proper_a denomination_n give_v it_o ordinary_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n act._n 23.19_o 1_o tim._n 1.15_o 1_o pet._n 3.16_o 21._o whereas_o other_o grace_n though_o excellent_a in_o their_o place_n and_o kind_n be_v seldom_o so_o call_v where_o do_v we_o read_v of_o good_a faith_n good_a love_n holiness_n etc._n etc._n whereas_o conscience_n be_v good_a of_o itself_o and_o make_v the_o good_a faith_n the_o good_a love_n the_o good_a repentance_n etc._n etc._n which_o all_o cease_v to_o be_v good_a when_o sever_v from_o the_o good_a conscience_n again_o compare_v it_o with_o all_o other_o good_a thing_n and_o it_o have_v the_o better_a of_o they_o what_o good_a be_v there_o in_o a_o chest_n full_a of_o good_n when_o the_o conscience_n be_v empty_a of_o goodness_n quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la plena_fw-la bonis_fw-la area_n si_fw-la inanis_fw-la sit_fw-la conscientia_fw-la say_v st._n austin_n what_o if_o he_o have_v good_a ware_n in_o his_o shop_n a_o good_a stock_n in_o his_o ground_n good_a clothes_n to_o his_o back_n etc._n etc._n if_o he_o have_v not_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o his_o heart_n this_o man_n be_v like_o naaman_n a_o rich_a and_o honourable_a man_n but_o a_o leper_n what_o be_v all_o great_a part_n and_o ability_n without_o a_o good_a conscience_n but_o as_o sweet_a flower_n upon_o a_o stink_a carcase_n it_o be_v above_o all_o faith_n alone_o therefore_o they_o oft_o go_v together_o in_o scripture_n 1_o tim._n 1.5_o 19_o and_o 3.9_o if_o this_o be_v put_v away_o faith_n be_v shipwreck_a nothing_o profit_v alone_o without_o this_o not_o baptism_n 1_o pet._n 3.21_o not_o charity_n 1_o tim._n 1.5_o not_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n heb._n 10.22_o not_o any_o serve_n of_o god_n 2_o tim._n 1.3_o not_o obedience_n to_o magistrate_n rom._n 13.5_o not_o all_o our_o suffering_n 1_o pet._n 2.19_o 20._o let_v all_o duty_n be_v perform_v and_o conscience_n nor_o regard_v and_o the_o man_n be_v but_o a_o hypocrite_n let_v all_o gift_n remain_v and_o profession_n stay_v and_o the_o man_n be_v but_o a_o apostate_n hence_o bernard_n vtilius_fw-la est_fw
they_o be_v ever_o after_o cashier_v from_o god_n service_n and_o deliver_v up_o by_o he_o to_o satan_n custody_n and_o a_o evil_a conscience_n mercy_n either_o to_o be_v mislead_v by_o a_o erroneous_a conscience_n or_o terrify_v with_o a_o accuse_a conscience_n zach._n 11.9_o rev._n 22.11_o 2_o thes._n 2.10_o 11_o 12._o quest._n be_v it_o so_o hard_o then_o to_o get_v and_o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o to_o escape_v a_o bad_a answ._n yes_o true_o as_o will_v appear_v in_o these_o three_o respect_n first_o in_o respect_n of_o satan_n all_o who_o spite_n be_v at_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o all_o his_o aim_n be_v to_o make_v it_o bad_a he_o envy_v we_o not_o riches_n nor_o honour_n nor_o learning_n nor_o part_n nor_o duty_n etc._n etc._n but_o only_o a_o good_a conscience_n he_o envy_v not_o pharaoh_n his_o kingdom_n nor_o achithophel_n his_o policy_n nor_o absalon_n his_o beauty_n nor_o haman_n his_o honour_n and_o office_n nor_o dive_v his_o wealth_n etc._n etc._n he_o can_v make_v use_n of_o all_o yea_o he_o will_v offer_v his_o help_n to_o man_n to_o get_v these_o thing_n so_o they_o will_v quit_v a_o good_a conscience_n but_o if_o a_o man_n be_v plunder_v of_o all_o his_o estate_n and_o storm_v out_o of_o all_o his_o outwork_n of_o his_o riches_n friend_n child_n power_n place_n yea_o out_o of_o his_o near_a comfort_n out_o of_o his_o faith_n and_o hope_v out_o of_o his_o prayer_n and_o promise_n if_o he_o retreat_n to_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o make_v good_a this_o last_o refuge_n satan_n will_v be_v repel_v with_o shame_n and_o loss_n job_n when_o he_o have_v lose_v all_o else_o manful_o defend_v this_o piece_n he_o recover_v all_o again_o at_o last_o and_o his_o last_o state_n be_v double_a ro_o his_o first_o job_n 42.12_o 13._o second_o in_o respect_n of_o thyself_o or_o the_o work_n itself_o thou_o shall_v find_v it_o a_o hard_a task_n it_o require_v the_o great_a skill_n and_o utmost_a diligence_n act_v 24.16_o herein_o exercise_v i_o myself_o always_o etc._n etc._n i._n e._n i_o use_v all_o my_o skill_n diligence_n and_o constancy_n together_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d three_o in_o respect_n of_o other_o its_o still_o more_o difficult_a many_o miscarry_v in_o it_o who_o be_v sufficient_a for_o this_o work_n 1_o tim._n 1.19_o quest._n may_v a_o man_n conscience_n be_v quiet_a yet_o not_o good_a answ._n yea_o there_o be_v four_o sort_n of_o quiet_a conscience_n and_o never_o a_o one_o of_o they_o good_a first_o a_o ignorant_a conscience_n for_o as_o a_o blind_a man_n eat_v many_o a_o hair_n and_o drink_v many_o a_o fly_n so_o these_o know_v not_o that_o they_o do_v evil_a and_o therefore_o be_v not_o disquiet_v but_o commit_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n ephes._n 4.18_o 19_o abimelech_n boast_v much_o of_o his_o integrity_n gen._n 20.4_o 5._o when_o it_o be_v but_o morality_n or_o ignorance_n therefore_o glory_v not_o of_o such_o a_o blind_a deaf_a and_o silent_a conscience_n the_o dumb_a and_o deaf_a devil_n be_v hard_a to_o be_v cast_v out_o mar._n 9.25_o 26_o 29._o second_o a_o conscience_n that_o be_v never_o yet_o well_o awaken_v but_o sin_n lie_v at_o the_o door_n like_o a_o lion_n asleep_o this_o conscience_n be_v either_o give_v over_o to_o sleep_v a_o perpetual_a sleep_n as_o god_n threaten_v jer._n 51.39_o 40._o or_o else_o it_o will_v awake_v and_o cry_v out_o like_o a_o travel_a woman_n it_o will_v destroy_v and_o devour_v at_o once_o isa._n 42.14_o the_o conscience_n of_o joseph_n brethren_n be_v long_o asleep_a but_o awake_v at_o last_o and_o make_v they_o tremble_v so_o with_o ionas_n ch_n 2.2_o three_o a_o delude_a conscience_n by_o satan_n or_o his_o instrument_n which_o dream_v of_o nothing_o but_o vision_n of_o peace_n luke_n 11.21_o when_o the_o strong_a man_n arm_v keep_v possession_n all_o be_v at_o peace_n lam._n 2.14_o ahab_n delude_v speak_v of_o nothing_o but_o peace_n 1_o kin._n 22.27_o so_o zach._n 1.11_o many_o live_v and_o die_v in_o this_o condition_n the_o world_n say_v they_o die_v like_o lamb_n psal._n 73.4_o when_o its_o tather_n like_o solomon_n ox_n prov._n 7.22_o so_o jer._n 51.38_o 39_o but_o it_o be_v better_a to_o die_v the_o most_o dreadful_a death_n of_o the_o righteous_a than_o the_o most_o hopeful_a and_o peaceful_a death_n of_o the_o wicked_a these_o dye_n so_o secure_o not_o because_o the_o sting_n of_o death_n be_v take_v out_o which_o be_v their_o happiness_n but_o because_o the_o conscience_n be_v take_v out_o which_o be_v their_o misery_n four_o a_o harden_a conscience_n this_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n rom._n 2.4_o 5._o job_n 36.13_o there_o be_v no_o great_a plague_n on_o earth_n than_o this_o no_o judgement_n in_o hell_n beyond_o it_o quest._n how_o manifold_a be_v this_o hardness_n of_o heart_n answ._n it_o be_v sixfold_a as_o appear_v by_o the_o several_a expression_n in_o pharaoh_n hardheartedness_n as_o 1._o a_o natural_a hardness_n and_o insensibleness_n of_o conscience_n which_o be_v part_n of_o the_o sin_n and_o punishment_n of_o original_a sin_n which_o be_v alike_o in_o all_o call_v the_o heart_n of_o stone_n ezek._n 36.25_o 2._o a_o attract_v and_o acquire_v hardness_n through_o frequent_a reiteration_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o secret_a curse_n of_o god_n upon_o it_o hence_o heb._n 3.13_o ephes._n 4.17_o 18_o 19_o where_o be_v eleven_o step_n by_o which_o the_o poor_a soul_n go_v to_o hell_n as_o 1._o vanity_n of_o mind_n wherein_o man_n think_v there_o be_v little_a hurt_n but_o it_o be_v the_o first_o step_n to_o hell_n 2._o darkness_n of_o understanding_n which_o follow_v the_o former_a 3._o alienation_n from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n alienation_n active_o on_o their_o part_n they_o loathe_v god_n a_o sinful_a alienation_n and_o passive_o on_o god_n part_n his_o soul_n loathe_v they_o a_o judicial_a alienation_n 4._o blindness_n of_o ignorance_n one_o sin_n beget_v another_o in_o infinitum_fw-la 5._o this_o blindness_n lead_v to_o further_a hardness_n viz._n judicial_a because_o of_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n 6._o then_o they_o be_v insensible_a and_o past_a feel_n 7._o then_o desperate_a give_v themselves_o over_o to_o sin_n as_o ahab_n 1_o kin._n 21.25_o than_o they_o be_v quite_o lose_v 8._o then_o they_o be_v brutish_a turn_v into_o beast_n they_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o lasciviousness_n so_o 2_o pet._n 2.14_o jer._n 5.8_o rom._n 13.13_o philip._n 3.19_o 9_o then_o they_o work_v uncleanness_n they_o draw_v sin_n with_o cartrope_n etc._n etc._n isa._n 5.18_o 10._o then_o they_o be_v insatiable_a in_o sin_v so_o rom._n 1.23_o 25._o 11._o then_o the_o delight_n in_o it_o commit_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n thus_o a_o man_n be_v trasnform_v into_o a_o beast_n at_o first_o and_o into_o a_o devil_n at_o last_o 3._o a_o judicial_a hardness_n as_o then_o the_o conscience_n or_o heart_n be_v further_o harden_v by_o impostor_n or_o seducer_n so_o exod._n 7.22_o god_n give_v they_o over_o to_o strong_a delusion_n to_o believe_v a_o lie_n 2_o thes._n 2.11_o hence_o god_n be_v say_v to_o lay_v a_o stumble_a block_n before_o apostate_n ezek._n 3.20_o to_o deceive_v false_a prophet_n ezek._n 14.9_o and_o to_o put_v a_o lie_a spirit_n into_o their_o mouth_n 1_o king_n 22.23_o 4._o a_o ministerial_a harden_v god_n let_v they_o enjoy_v the_o gospel_n and_o mean_n of_o grace_n but_o they_o have_v add_v to_o natural_a voluntary_a hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o to_o contempt_n of_o the_o truth_n a_o love_n of_o error_n god_n send_v leanness_n of_o soul_n under_o fatness_n of_o orninance_n hence_o isai._n 6.9_o 10._o then_o preach_v prove_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n 2_o cor._n 2.16_o so_o pharaoh_n grow_v worse_a and_o worse_o under_o moses_n ministry_n 5._o a_o divine_a harden_v a_o penal_a harden_v by_o divine_a vengeance_n call_v god_n send_v all_o his_o plague_n upon_o the_o heart_n exod_a 9.14_o a_o heart_n harden_v by_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n be_v a_o epitome_n of_o all_o plague_n in_o the_o world_n yea_o of_o all_o the_o plague_n of_o hell_n yet_o here_o in_o god_n do_v not_o infundere_fw-la malitiam_fw-la pour_v in_o malice_n but_o non_fw-la infundere_fw-la mollitiem_fw-la not_o put_v in_o softness_n hence_o rom._n 1.28_o 6._o a_o satanical_a harden_v indeed_o satan_n have_v his_o first_o or_o second_o hand_n in_o every_o sinful_a act_n and_o a_o hand_n from_o the_o first_o harden_v to_o the_o last_o he_o persuade_v and_o prevail_v 1_o king_n 22.22_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o mark_n of_o a_o ill_a trouble_a conscience_n answ._n first_o trouble_n be_v then_o evil_a when_o the_o root_n whence_o they_o spring_v be_v evil_a thus_o ahab_n be_v trouble_v till_o he_o be_v sick_a not_o because_o his_o lust_n of_o covetousness_n be_v unmortified_a but_o because_o it_o be_v unsatisfied_a
so_o be_v ammon_n so_o prov._n 4.16_o some_o can_v sleep_v if_o they_o have_v do_v no_o mischief_n all_o day_n this_o be_v indeed_o the_o devil_n trouble_n and_o hell_n be_v full_a of_o such_o trouble_a spirit_n second_o when_o if_o it_o be_v at_o all_o for_o sin_n it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o for_o the_o intrinsical_v evil_a or_o sinfulness_n of_o it_o as_o for_o the_o eventuall_a or_o consequential_a evil_n that_o attend_v sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n that_o follow_v it_o so_o ahab_n 1_o kin._n 21.2.7_o so_o cain_n judas_n simon_n magus_n act._n 8.24_o this_o be_v to_o be_v trouble_v for_o hell_n not_o for_o sin_n three_o when_o the_o carriage_n under_o trouble_n be_v evil_n than_o its_o a_o evil_a trouble_n as_o 1._o when_o man_n rage_n and_o swell_v under_o god_n stroke_n but_o their_o uncircumcised_a heart_n accept_v not_o of_o the_o punishment_n of_o their_o iniquity_n so_o cain_n storm_v at_o his_o punishment_n so_o isa._n 8.21_o 22._o 2._o when_o notwithstanding_o their_o 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to_o forsake_v our_o own_o mercy_n jonah_n 2.8_o quest._n how_o may_v we_o know_v a_o good_a trouble_a conscience_n answ._n first_o when_o our_o trouble_n be_v rather_o for_o our_o sin_n than_o our_o suffering_n when_o we_o cry_v out_o of_o our_o sin_n as_o lam._n 5.16_o so_o jer._n 31.19_o ephraim_n bemoan_v himself_o etc._n etc._n second_o when_o in_o this_o condition_n we_o confess_v bewail_v and_o lament_v our_o sin_n as_o david_n psal._n 51.3_o so_o job_n 7.20_o and_o 3_o 4._o three_o when_o after_o this_o we_o forsake_v it_o prov._n 28.13_o such_o shall_v have_v mercy_n four_o when_o we_o do_v not_o only_o forsake_v it_o as_o to_o the_o outward_a act_n but_o the_o heart_n be_v change_v and_o mortify_v as_o to_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n when_o god_n hide_v pride_n from_o man_n job_n 33.17_o when_o we_o can_v say_v sin_n be_v more_o bitter_a than_o death_n eccless_a 7.26_o five_o when_o upon_o this_o the_o heart_n be_v carry_v out_o to_o seek_v after_o christ_n for_o rest_n and_o 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style_v god_n cause_n this_o be_v rabshakeh_n divinity_n isa._n 36.10_o and_o of_o the_o chaldean_n hab._n 1.11_o such_o say_v as_o jer._n 50_o 7._o we_o offend_v not_o because_o they_o have_v sin_v and_o we_o have_v prevail_v solomon_n tell_v we_o we_o can_v conclude_v nothing_o certain_o from_o hence_o eccles._n 9.1.2_o 11._o and_o 7.15_o and_o 8.14_o ult_n three_o it_o prefer_v a_o suppose_a fictious_a revelation_n before_o write_v and_o clear_a revelation_n as_o that_o deceive_a prophet_n 1_o king_n 13.18_o now_o all_o divine_a revelation_n come_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n be_v ever_o consonant_a to_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n which_o be_v the_o rule_n to_o try_v all_o revelation_n by_o 2_o pet._n 1.19_o four_o it_o prefer_v a_o strong_a impulse_n from_o his_o own_o thought_n before_o god_n own_o thought_n jer._n 7.31_o god_n say_v that_o it_o never_o come_v into_o his_o mind_n to_o approve_v of_o what_o they_o do_v yet_o they_o will_v do_v it_o because_o it_o be_v their_o 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the_o devil_n when_o god_n leave_v satan_n to_o buffet_v and_o tempt_v the_o incestuous_a person_n he_o be_v almost_o swallow_v up_o with_o too_o much_o grief_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o false_a way_n that_o a_o wound_a conscience_n be_v prone_a to_o take_v answ._n first_o some_o when_o trouble_v for_o sin_n call_v it_o melancholy_n and_o pusillanimity_n and_o therefore_o they_o will_v go_v to_o their_o merry_a company_n they_o will_v drink_v it_o away_o rant_v it_o away_o or_o go_v to_o their_o merry_a pastime_n as_o herod_n seek_v to_o kill_v jesus_n as_o soon_o as_o he_o be_v bear_v so_o these_o seek_v to_o stifle_v trouble_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o they_o second_o when_o this_o will_v not_o prevail_v but_o that_o still_o they_o think_v they_o must_v go_v to_o hell_n for_o their_o sin_n they_o set_v themselves_o upon_o some_o superstitious_a austere_a way_n as_o in_o popery_n to_o go_v on_o pilgrimage_n to_o enter_v into_o a_o monastery_n etc._n etc._n 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