conversant_a in_o this_o duty_n have_v no_o 〈◊〉_d prehension_n at_o all_o but_o be_v perfect_a blind_a and_o stupid_o senseless_a of_o inviâ—_n ble_a and_o spiritual_a enjoyment_n whâ—_n by_o their_o mind_n be_v straighten_a and_o â—rowed_a have_v no_o thought_n beyâ—_n their_o own_o poor_a self_n and_o that_o only_o this_o present_a world_n when_o they_o tâ—_n set_v their_o mind_n to_o a_o holy_a conveâ—_n with_o god_n in_o this_o spiritual_a duty_n this_o mean_n mighty_o widen_v and_o enlarge_v they_o which_o be_v the_o other_o advantage_n i_o mention_v extend_v their_o desire_n and_o care_n so_o far_o as_o to_o make_v they_o solicitous_a for_o the_o welfare_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o this_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a excellency_n of_o holy_a prayer_n that_o it_o enlarge_v our_o spirit_n so_o far_o as_o to_o enable_v they_o to_o extend_v their_o charity_n to_o all_o man_n which_o it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o power_n by_o any_o other_o mean_v to_o do_v we_o approach_v unto_o infinity_n and_o immensity_n in_o our_o desire_n and_o wish_n and_o in_o our_o good_a will_n and_o readiness_n to_o benefit_v all_o the_o world_n every_o part_n of_o which_o though_o never_o so_o far_o distant_a from_o we_o we_o may_v help_v this_o way_n and_o express_v our_o affection_n to_o it_o though_o we_o be_v so_o contract_v and_o limit_v in_o all_o other_o ability_n but_o this_o that_o we_o know_v not_o how_o to_o serve_v they_o in_o any_o thing_n else_o our_o prayer_n alone_o can_v reach_v they_o and_o there_o be_v no_o country_n nor_o people_n out_o of_o their_o reach_n but_o in_o these_o holy_a desire_n we_o may_v stretch_v forth_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o furthermost_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o look_v up_o to_o heaven_n draw_v down_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o they_o by_o which_o we_o may_v learn_v the_o neceâ—ty_n as_o well_o as_o the_o excellency_n of_o praâ—_n without_o which_o we_o grow_v stranger_n to_o god_n and_o our_o heavenly_a countâ—dull_n earthy_a poor_a spirit_v and_o defâ—cable_a thing_n mind_v only_o our_o silly_a and_o look_v no_o further_a than_o this_o 〈◊〉_d send_v world_n and_o our_o particular_a concern_v therein_o but_o by_o the_o practice_n which_o we_o maintain_v our_o acquaintaâ—_n with_o god_n and_o with_o the_o spiritâ—_n world_n nay_o become_v friend_n of_o gâ—_n and_o grow_v great_a mind_v heavenly_a spritual_a able_a to_o look_v beyond_o our_o liâ—selves_n nay_o beyond_o all_o thing_n visiblâ—large_v comprehensive_a full_a of_o hiâ—_n thought_n and_o lofty_a design_n posset_n with_o divine_a affection_n move_v true_o noble_a end_n fraught_v with_o geâ—rous_a desire_n and_o transcendent_a hopeâ—_n which_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o proportâ—nable_a comfort_n and_o satisfaction_n i_o conclude_v this_o with_o the_o word_n of_o 〈◊〉_d chrysostome_n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1._o as_o the_o sâ—_n give_v light_a to_o the_o body_n prayer_n do_v to_o the_o soâ—_n and_o therefore_o if_o this_o be_v the_o great_a calamâ—_n of_o a_o blind_a man_n that_o he_o see_v not_o the_o sâ—â—_n what_o a_o loss_n be_v it_o to_o a_o christian_n not_o to_o prâ—_n â—â—tinually_o and_o by_o that_o mean_n bring_v the_o â—ight_n of_o christ_n into_o his_o soul_n chap._n vii_o the_o pleasure_n which_o spring_v from_o the_o â—serious_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n the_o great_a man_n just_a now_o name_v will_v have_v we_o when_o we_o pray_v to_o think_v ourselves_o 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o that_o we_o be_v perform_v their_o service_n for_o though_o we_o be_v far_o remove_v from_o they_o in_o other_o thing_n in_o their_o nature_n diet_n wisdom_n and_o understanding_n yet_o prayer_n be_v the_o common_a employment_n and_o business_n of_o angel_n as_o well_o as_o man_n by_o which_o we_o be_v segregated_a from_o beast_n and_o knit_v to_o the_o angel_n shall_v short_o be_v translate_v into_o their_o polity_n their_o manner_n of_o life_n honour_n nobility_n wisdom_n and_o understanding_n spend_v all_o our_o life_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n which_o be_v a_o very_a leasant_a contemplation_n and_o a_o fit_a introduction_n to_o the_o second_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d dertook_v to_o demonstrate_v how_o 〈◊〉_d fortable_a and_o true_o delightful_a it_o iâ—_n approach_v unto_o god_n in_o such_o 〈◊〉_d thought_n of_o he_o and_o devout_a affâ—â—ons_n to_o he_o as_o we_o be_v suppose_v to_o 〈◊〉_d when_o we_o make_v our_o prayer_n with_o â—ses_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o he_o and_o here_o it_o may_v be_v sufficieâ—_n consider_v only_o these_o two_o thing_n first_o this_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o deliâ—ful_a employment_n because_o therein_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n as_o i_o have_v alâ—_n saidl_v which_o be_v the_o description_n thâ—ly_a scripture_n give_v we_o of_o it_o second_o in_o so_o do_v we_o comâ—_n ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o concern_v 〈◊〉_d the_o care_n of_o infinite_a wisdom_n pâ—_n and_o goodness_n which_o be_v a_o greatâ—_n of_o the_o business_n of_o prayer_n to_o god_n 1._o the_o former_a of_o these_o may_v â—â—fily_o understand_v by_o consider_v to_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n be_v to_o fix_v our_o 〈◊〉_d on_o he_o and_o lay_v open_a our_o soul_n heâ—_n he_o in_o who_o presence_n be_v fullness_n joy_n and_o everflow_a pleasure_n that_o which_o produce_v pleasure_n be_v be_v the_o application_n of_o our_o faculty_n â—sutable_a object_n with_o suitable_a opeâ—ons_n about_o they_o and_o the_o noble_a the_o faculty_n be_v and_o the_o high_a the_o object_n the_o great_a must_v the_o pleasure_n need_v be_v which_o arise_v from_o their_o conjunction_n now_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n be_v the_o high_a power_n which_o we_o have_v and_o god_n be_v the_o high_a object_n on_o which_o our_o mind_n can_v fix_v and_o therefore_o the_o application_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o he_o by_o the_o thought_n and_o affection_n of_o our_o mind_n which_o be_v their_o operation_n can_v but_o produce_v the_o high_a pleasure_n as_o much_o above_o all_o bodily_a pleasure_n as_o our_o soul_n be_v above_o our_o body_n and_o god_n above_o all_o worldly_a thing_n if_o we_o feel_v no_o such_o pleasure_n in_o our_o approach_n to_o he_o it_o be_v because_o our_o thought_n of_o god_n and_o our_o affection_n towards_o he_o be_v dull_a and_o liveless_a we_o do_v not_o stir_v up_o our_o soul_n to_o think_v serious_o of_o he_o when_o we_o fall_v down_o to_o worship_v he_o but_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o be_v far_o off_o from_o he_o when_o with_o our_o lip_n we_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o for_o be_v our_o mind_n possess_v with_o settle_a thought_n of_o his_o almighty_a power_n all-seeing_a wisdom_n boundless_a goodness_n tender_a mercy_n and_o careful_a providence_n in_o compass_v we_o and_o all_o creature_n bestowâ—_n great_a benefit_n on_o we_o now_o and_o inteâ—ing_v great_a they_o will_v unspeakaâ—_n delight_v we_o the_o small_a glance_n have_v of_o any_o of_o these_o infinite_a perfeâ—ons_n which_o we_o acknowledge_v in_o 〈◊〉_d beginning_n of_o all_o our_o public_a pray_v touch_v we_o if_o we_o mind_v what_o we_o 〈◊〉_d with_o a_o singular_a pleasure_n though_o can_v at_o that_o time_n have_v more_o thaâ—_n short_a thought_n of_o they_o and_o the_o fore_n what_o joy_n may_v we_o not_o receive_v whence_o in_o our_o secret_a and_o retire_a deâ—tions_n when_o we_o may_v stay_v and_o look_v long_o as_o we_o please_v upon_o any_o of_o thâ—_n divine_a attribute_n which_o affect_v 〈◊〉_d heart_n delight_v ourselves_o in_o 〈◊〉_d thought_n either_o of_o his_o power_n whâ—_n nothing_o can_v control_v or_o of_o his_o knowledge_n from_o which_o nothing_o can_v be_v hiâ—den_v or_o of_o his_o wonderful_a love_n whiâ—_n think_v nothing_o too_o great_a to_o give_v of_o his_o overrule_a providence_n whiâ—_n make_v all_o thing_n work_v together_o 〈◊〉_d good_a to_o those_o that_o love_v he_o or_o of_o 〈◊〉_d impartial_a justice_n which_o in_o due_a seize_v will_v not_o fail_v to_o render_v to_o all_o man_n boâ—â—_n good_a and_o bad_a according_a to_o their_o doing_n and_o when_o these_o pious_a thought_n stir_v up_o in_o we_o the_o passion_n of_o love_n and_o hope_v and_o long_n to_o be_v more_o fill_v with_o such_o delightful_a thought_n of_o he_o and_o affection_n towards_o he_o the_o pleasure_n must_v needs_o be_v exceed_o increase_v as_o every_o one_o may_v be_v convince_v who_o be_v not_o so_o ill-natured_a as_o to_o have_v no_o body_n that_o they_o love_v in_o this_o world_n for_o they_o that_o have_v a_o faithful_a especial_o if_o it_o be_v also_o a_o powerful_a friend_n find_v nothing_o so_o sweet_a and_o delightful_a as_o to_o love_v he_o sincere_o and_o to_o be_v sincere_o belove_v by_o he_o and_o therefore_o to_o feel_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o ardent_a love_n to_o god_n which_o natural_o make_v we_o hope_v we_o be_v belove_v
hâ—_n when_fw-mi and_o pass_v by_o angel_n present_a 〈◊〉_d self_n before_o the_o royal_a throne_n itself_o st._n chrysostom_n word_n be_v upon_o 〈◊〉_d subject_n from_o whence_o we_o may_v leâ—_n by_o the_o way_n that_o they_o little_o think_v those_o day_n of_o address_v themselves_o any_o of_o the_o minister_n in_o the_o heaveâ—_n court_n though_o never_o so_o high_a whâ—_n they_o pass_v by_o and_o go_v direct_o to_o 〈◊〉_d divine_a majesty_n as_o we_o now_o may_v â—_o aught_o to_o do_v this_o he_o represent_v in_o a_o excellâ—_n discourse_v of_o he_o upon_o another_o subjeâ—_n as_o the_o high_a dignity_n of_o christian_n 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o angel_n themselves_o be_v sâ—â—_n ctator_n and_o very_o much_o â—_o mire_n the_o honour_n that_o be_v doâ—_n we_o 372._o we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tom._n 1._o p._n 372._o for_o as_o if_o in_o tâ—_n presence_n of_o a_o great_a armâ—_n before_o the_o captain_n and_o great_a oâ—_n cer_n and_o consul_n a_o ordinary_a person_n be_v admit_v to_o the_o speech_n of_o the_o king_n it_n fix_v all_o eye_n upon_o he_o and_o rendeâ—_n he_o the_o more_o illustrious_a and_o venâ—_n rabble_n so_o it_o be_v with_o those_o that_o pray_v 〈◊〉_d god_n for_o think_v with_o thyself_o whaâ—_n a_o great_a thing_n it_o be_v for_o thou_o who_o be_v but_o a_o man_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o angel_n the_o archangel_n the_o seraphim_n the_o cherubin_n and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o heavenly_a host_n stand_v by_o to_o be_v permit_v to_o approach_v with_o much_o confidence_n and_o to_o speak_v with_o the_o king_n of_o those_o power_n what_o honour_n be_v there_o that_o can_v equal_v this_o nor_o be_v the_o better_a sort_n of_o pagan_n without_o this_o notion_n of_o prayer_n that_o it_o be_v our_o conductor_n unto_o god_n bring_v we_o into_o his_o divine_a light_n set_v we_o in_o his_o presence_n draw_v he_o to_o we_o by_o a_o divine_a persuasive_a rhetoric_n and_o powerful_a sympathy_n with_o he_o nay_o etc._n proclus_n in_o plat._n timaeum_n l._n 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n knit_v and_o unite_v we_o unto_o the_o first_o be_v and_o move_v his_o bountiful_a goodness_n to_o communicate_v all_o good_a thing_n to_o we_o it_o be_v the_o open_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o god_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v we_o to_o this_o effect_n proclus_n discourse_n and_o be_v not_o this_o the_o most_o incomparable_a honour_n that_o can_v be_v do_v we_o to_o be_v make_v thus_o familiar_a with_o god_n the_o high_a any_o person_n be_v the_o more_o we_o think_v ourselves_o enable_v when_o we_o be_v admit_v into_o their_o society_n especiâ—_n if_o we_o may_v at_o all_o time_n have_v recoâ—_n unto_o they_o and_o be_v kind_o receive_v 〈◊〉_d they_o by_o which_o we_o may_v judge_v 〈◊〉_d account_n to_o make_v of_o the_o honour_n which_o we_o be_v prefer_v by_o be_v bring_v into_o the_o company_n of_o 〈◊〉_d who_o be_v high_o than_o the_o high_a wâ—_n who_o most_o excellent_a nature_n to_o 〈◊〉_d true_a communion_n be_v the_o great_a fection_n whereof_o we_o be_v capable_a eiâ—_n in_o this_o world_n or_o in_o the_o next_o and_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a to_o haveâ—_n ous_a thought_n of_o he_o and_o not_o in_o 〈◊〉_d measure_n be_v assimulate_v to_o he_o 〈◊〉_d while_n he_o be_v in_o our_o mind_n we_o be_v the_o present_a necessary_o make_v suâ—â—_n he_o be_v holy_a and_o pure_a gracious_a merciful_a tender_a and_o kind_a saâ—â—_n ed_z and_o well-pleased_a in_o all_o thiâ—_n that_o be_v we_o can_v think_v of_o he_o 〈◊〉_d out_o some_o transformation_n of_o our_o 〈◊〉_d into_o his_o bless_a likeness_n while_o we_o think_v of_o he_o of_o which_o more_o anoâ—_n by_o which_o you_o may_v understand_v 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v not_o mere_o a_o external_a honâ—â—_n which_o be_v hereby_o do_v we_o but_o by_o 〈◊〉_d vout_z prayer_n we_o be_v natural_o indâ—_n with_o true_a greatness_n and_o nobleness_n mind_n raise_v above_o these_o little_a thing_n â—ere_z how_o great_a soever_o they_o seem_v in_o vulgar_a account_n by_o have_v a_o sight_n and_o feel_n of_o a_o infinite_a good_a unto_o which_o if_o it_o fasten_v we_o by_o faith_n and_o by_o love_n we_o be_v make_v the_o friend_n of_o god_n who_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o envy_v the_o great_a person_n in_o this_o world_n but_o rather_o to_o look_v down_o with_o pity_n upon_o they_o if_o they_o be_v stranger_n unto_o god_n by_o converse_v with_o who_o you_o may_v further_o consider_v our_o mind_n be_v both_o refine_v and_o spiritualise_v and_o also_o much_o widen_v and_o enlarge_v which_o be_v two_o most_o excellent_a quality_n wherein_o devout_a prayer_n improve_v we_o by_o the_o constant_a exercise_n thereof_o 1._o our_o soul_n indeed_o be_v spiritual_a thing_n but_o be_v tie_v to_o these_o body_n and_o thereby_o engage_v in_o worldly_a affair_n and_o fleshly_a concern_v they_o grow_v earthly_a and_o sensual_a dull_a and_o heavy_a if_o we_o take_v not_o care_n to_o keep_v up_o their_o familiarity_n with_o their_o spiritual_a acquaintance_n and_o kindred_n in_o the_o other_o world_n this_o we_o do_v by_o prayer_n which_o be_v a_o continual_a exercise_n of_o our_o most_o spiritual_a power_n a_o daily_a conversation_n with_o spiritual_a thing_n even_o with_o the_o father_n of_o spirit_n himself_o and_o his_o 〈◊〉_d vine_n perfection_n and_o with_o the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o condition_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n bâ—_n as_o they_o be_v now_o at_o present_a whet_v they_o lie_v in_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n or_o beâ—â—_n due_v with_o true_a holiness_n and_o goodneâ—_n and_o as_o they_o will_v be_v in_o the_o other_o worâ—_n either_o in_o the_o blessedness_n of_o heaven_n in_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n and_o with_o 〈◊〉_d lord_n and_o saviour_n the_o great_a juâ—â—_n of_o all_o who_o will_v sentence_v we_o either_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o when_o he_o 〈◊〉_d come_v in_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o in_o his_o 〈◊〉_d they_o and_o in_o the_o glory_n of_o all_o the_o 〈◊〉_d lie_v angel_n and_o with_o the_o holy_a spiâ—â—_n the_o inspirer_n of_o all_o good_a thought_n 〈◊〉_d fervour_n in_o our_o desire_n who_o togetâ—_n with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n be_v wâ—_n ship_v and_o glorify_v all_o which_o thing_n be_v perceiâ—_n only_o by_o our_o mind_n and_o by_o no_o othâ—â—_n mean_v do_v very_o little_o affect_v the_o heaâ—_n of_o those_o who_o never_o lift_v up_o thâ—_n thought_n above_o this_o world_n in_o prey_n to_o god_n but_o appear_v most_o real_a a_o weighty_a thing_n to_o those_o that_o do_v 〈◊〉_d ticular_o god_n most_o glorious_a perfeâ—_n of_o we_o and_o the_o incomparable_a glâ—â—_n wherein_o our_o bless_a saviour_n shinesâ—_n the_o heaven_n at_o god_n right_a hand_n appear_v the_o most_o lovely_a the_o most_o beautiful_a and_o every_o way_n the_o most_o excellent_a object_n unto_o those_o that_o have_v their_o mind_n and_o heart_n fix_v on_o they_o as_o we_o have_v when_o withdraw_v our_o thought_n from_o sensible_a enjoyment_n we_o apply_v they_o whole_o to_o converse_v with_o god_n in_o praise_n of_o he_o and_o thanksgiving_n to_o he_o and_o earnest_a desire_n after_o he_o by_o which_o also_o we_o be_v make_v to_o understand_v of_o what_o consequence_n it_o be_v to_o our_o happiness_n to_o be_v acquaint_v with_o he_o and_o with_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n and_o we_o also_o daily_o improve_v that_o acquaintance_n and_o be_v make_v more_o conformable_a to_o he_o as_o the_o only_a way_n to_o that_o happiness_n which_o be_v excellent_o express_v by_o origen_n 29._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sect._n 29._o upon_o those_o word_n of_o the_o psalmist_n unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n the_o fancy_n of_o all_o earthly_a thing_n be_v discharge_v and_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o mind_n lift_v up_o to_o think_v of_o god_n alone_o and_o to_o converse_v with_o he_o who_o listen_v to_o we_o in_o a_o solemn_a and_o become_a manner_n how_o can_v they_o choose_v but_o be_v very_o much_o improve_v behold_v 〈◊〉_d open_a face_n the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o â—ing_v transform_v into_o the_o same_o iâ—_n from_o glory_n to_o glory_n for_o they_o 〈◊〉_d take_v at_o that_o time_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o a_o certain_a divine_a fort_n intellectual_a influence_n derive_v to_o thâ—_n from_o god_n according_a to_o that_o lâ—_n imprint_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n 〈◊〉_d we_o four_o psal_n 6._o the_o soul_n also_o be_v lift_v up_o aloft_o both_o follow_v the_o sâ—rit_n and_o be_v also_o separate_v from_o 〈◊〉_d body_n nay_o it_o not_o only_o follow_v the_o spirit_n but_o be_v in_o it_o why_o shoâ—_n we_o not_o say_v that_o it_o be_v carry_v above_o self_n and_o cease_v to_o be_v a_o mere_a sâ—_n become_v spiritual_a of_o such_o thing_n man_n that_o neâ—_n pray_v to_o god_n or_o be_v seldom_o serion_n
such_o heave_v joy_n in_o this_o duty_n as_o i_o be_o not_o able_a describe_v for_o who_o can_v doubt_v that_o frequent_o illuminate_v their_o mind_n 〈◊〉_d strengthen_v their_o thought_n to_o unâ—â—_n stand_v and_o perceive_v his_o divine_a pâ—â—_n ction_n more_o clear_o and_o lively_o 〈◊〉_d they_o can_v of_o themselves_o and_o the_o by_o raise_v up_o their_o love_n and_o 〈◊〉_d hope_n and_o their_o joy_n to_o a_o greâ—â—_n height_n of_o satisfaction_n which_o increase_v also_o by_o secret_a touch_n 〈◊〉_d their_o heart_n exciting_a all_o these_o beyâ—_n the_o pitch_n to_o which_o our_o high_a thouâ—â—_n will_v advance_v they_o but_o omit_v this_o i_o shall_v conâ—â—_n this_o head_n with_o the_o wâ—â—_n of_o st._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrysostome_n wâ—â—_n will_v serve_v also_o for_o aâ—â—_n troduction_n to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d prayer_n be_v the_o employment_n of_o 〈◊〉_d gel_n and_o much_o exceed_v even_o 〈◊〉_d dignity_n as_o appear_v by_o this_o that_o 〈◊〉_d approach_n with_o great_a reverence_n 〈◊〉_d the_o divine_a presence_n teach_v 〈◊〉_d address_v ourselves_o to_o god_n with_o 〈◊〉_d likefear_n mix_v with_o joy_n with_o 〈◊〉_d lest_o we_o shall_v prove_v unworthy_a of_o this_o favour_n with_o joy_n at_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o honour_n that_o be_v do_v we_o mortal_n in_o permit_v we_o to_o converse_v continual_o with_o god_n by_o which_o we_o get_v out_o of_o this_o mortal_a and_o temporary_a stare_n and_o pass_v over_o to_o immortal_a life_n for_o he_o that_o converse_v with_o god_n must_v necessary_o get_v the_o better_a of_o death_n and_o corruption_n just_o as_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v always_o enlighten_v with_o the_o ray_n of_o the_o sun_n can_v remain_v in_o darkness_n so_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o they_o who_o enjoy_v familiarity_n with_o god_n shall_v continue_v mortal_a for_o if_o they_o who_o be_v take_v into_o the_o society_n of_o a_o king_n and_o advance_v to_o honour_n by_o he_o can_v be_v poor_a how_o much_o more_o impossible_a be_v it_o that_o they_o who_o by_o prayer_n have_v familiarity_n with_o god_n shall_v have_v mortal_a soul_n ungodliness_n and_o a_o irregular_a life_n be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n therefore_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o a_o conversation_n suitable_a to_o it_o be_v its_o life_n now_o prayer_n lead_v we_o to_o a_o holy_a life_n become_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n nay_o it_o marvellous_o store_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o most_o precious_a treasure_n whether_o a_o man_n be_v a_o lover_n of_o virginity_n study_v purity_n in_o a_o marry_a eâ—â—â—_n whether_o he_o will_v suppress_v anger_n purge_v himself_o from_o envy_n or_o doâ—_n other_o good_a thing_n prayer_n be_v his_o 〈◊〉_d ductor_n and_o smooth_v the_o way_n he_o make_v the_o course_n of_o veready_o and_o easy_a for_o it_o can_v that_o they_o who_o ask_v of_o god_n teâ—rance_n righteousness_n meekness_n goodness_n shall_v not_o obtain_v 〈◊〉_d petition_n chap._n viii_o the_o great_a benefit_n we_o receive_v by_o ous_a prayer_n to_o god_n what_o force_n there_o be_v in_o prâ—â—_n both_o to_o make_v we_o and_o preâ—_n we_o such_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o desire_v to_o may_v be_v understand_v in_o great_a part_n what_o have_v be_v already_o discourseâ—_n the_o two_o forego_v head_n when_o i_o have_v represent_v how_o it_o raise_v ritualize_n widen_v and_o greaten_v mind_n fill_v we_o with_o high_a thought_n possess_v we_o with_o heavenly_a affection_n satisfy_v we_o in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n put_v we_o into_o the_o divine_a protection_n secure_v we_o against_o all_o event_n and_o draw_v down_o upon_o we_o the_o divine_a â—lessing_n in_o short_a it_o be_v a_o vast_a improvement_n of_o our_o mind_n by_o lift_v they_o up_o above_o themselves_o as_o well_o as_o above_o this_o world_n and_o that_o not_o only_o for_o the_o present_a but_o tie_v we_o fast_o to_o god_n by_o a_o constant_a sense_n of_o he_o which_o it_o be_v apt_a to_o leave_v upon_o our_o mind_n it_o put_v we_o into_o a_o pious_a temper_n and_o constant_o dispose_v we_o both_o to_o do_v aright_o and_o to_o judge_n may_v also_o for_o if_o we_o will_v know_v whether_o a_o thing_n be_v good_a for_o we_o to_o have_v we_o need_v but_o consider_v whether_o we_o dare_v pray_v for_o it_o or_o no_o and_o whether_o a_o thing_n be_v lawful_a to_o be_v do_v we_o understand_v by_o consider_v whether_o we_o dare_v recommend_v it_o to_o the_o divine_a blessing_n and_o beg_v his_o presence_n and_o concurrence_n with_o we_o in_o it_o this_o be_v common_o a_o good_a direction_n and_o will_v put_v a_o stop_n to_o we_o in_o all_o bad_a proceed_n nay_o so_o great_a a_o power_n there_o be_v in_o prayer_n that_o we_o perceive_v the_o good_a it_o do_v we_o even_o before_o we_o receive_v that_o which_o we_o come_v to_o ask_v for_o no_o â—â—ner_n do_v a_o man_n lifâ—_n his_o hand_n to_o heaven_n st._n chrysostom_n 32._o chrysostom_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hom._n 32._o wâ—â—_n be_v and_o call_v upon_o gâ—â—_n but_o he_o be_v snatch_v from_o this_o woâ—â—_n and_o translate_v into_o the_o other_o if_o pray_v with_o care_n and_o diligence_n so_o 〈◊〉_d if_o anger_n boil_v in_o he_o it_o be_v preseâ—â—_n quiet_v if_o lust_n burn_v it_o be_v quench_v if_o envy_n gnaw_v it_o be_v easy_o expel_v for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n observe_v that_o wâ—â—_n the_o sun_n arise_v all_o the_o beast_n of_o 〈◊〉_d forest_n lie_v they_o down_o in_o their_o deâ—â—_n who_o in_o the_o night_n have_v creep_v forth_o when_o prayer_n go_v forth_o out_o of_o mouth_n the_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o a_o certain_a beam_n of_o light_n and_o unreasonable_a and_o brutish_a passâ—â—_n steal_v away_o and_o dare_v not_o appeâ—â—_n nay_o if_o the_o devil_n himself_o be_v the_o he_o be_v drive_v away_o if_o a_o daemon_n heâ—_n part_n provide_v we_o pray_v with_o attâ—tive_a and_o wake_n mind_n but_o i_o will_v sum_v up_o what_o i_o have_v 〈◊〉_d say_v on_o this_o argument_n in_o this_o sinâ—_n consideration_n if_o it_o be_v high_o beneâ—cial_a to_o be_v true_o good_a and_o godlike_a we_o be_v high_o behold_v to_o devoâ—â—_n prayer_n which_o be_v a_o bless_a instrument_n thereof_o now_o all_o mankind_n can_v but_o agree_v in_o this_o that_o it_o be_v our_o high_a perfection_n and_o therefore_o nothing_o ought_v to_o be_v more_o desire_v by_o we_o than_o to_o be_v make_v like_o to_o god_n in_o righteousness_n goodness_n and_o true_a holiness_n unto_o which_o it_o be_v easy_a to_o show_v we_o be_v form_v by_o every_o part_n of_o prayer_n whether_o we_o acknowledge_v the_o divine_a perfection_n which_o it_o be_v senseless_a to_o praise_v and_o not_o to_o make_v our_o pattern_n or_o confess_v our_o own_o guiltiness_n which_o be_v a_o disow_a and_o condemn_v all_o evil_a course_n or_o make_v a_o oblation_n of_o ourselves_o to_o he_o that_o make_v we_o whereby_o we_o deliver_v up_o our_o will_n to_o his_o or_o give_v he_o thanks_o for_o his_o benefit_n whereby_o we_o confess_v the_o obligation_n we_o have_v to_o be_v whole_o he_o but_o especial_o when_o we_o peâ—ition_v he_o for_o pardon_n which_o suppose_v we_o resolve_v to_o be_v better_o or_o for_o his_o diâ—ine_a grace_n to_o assist_v we_o to_o perform_v our_o duty_n faithful_o of_o which_o if_o we_o have_v a_o serious_a desire_n it_o will_v incline_v we_o and_o dispose_v we_o thereunto_o for_o all_o creature_n â—ndeavour_v to_o accomplish_v their_o own_o desire_n nay_o it_o will_v powerful_o move_v â—s_a to_o pursue_v what_o we_o will_v have_v by_o such_o mean_n as_o god_n to_o who_o we_o pâ—â—_n direct_v we_o to_o use_v for_o the_o obtain_v thereof_o nay_o the_o very_a thought_n we_o form_v our_o mind_n when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o 〈◊〉_d pray_v that_o we_o be_v go_v to_o god_n 〈◊〉_d place_n ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n wâ—_n see_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o most_o hidâ—_n motion_n in_o the_o secret_a recess_n of_o 〈◊〉_d soul_n which_o according_o frame_v it_o 〈◊〉_d to_o please_v he_o as_o present_a to_o it_o and_o 〈◊〉_d spect_v it_o and_o penetrate_v to_o 〈◊〉_d bottom_n of_o it_o search_v the_o hearâ—_n and_o try_v the_o reins_o this_o though_o say_v and_o the_o alteration_n it_o work_v in_o 〈◊〉_d be_v of_o such_o great_a advantage_n to_o we_o thaâ—_n we_o shall_v suppose_v he_o who_o prayeâ—_n god_n to_o be_v a_o gainer_n 〈◊〉_d otherways_o he_o ought_v origen_n 27._o origen_n l._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d euâ—_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sect._n 26_o 27._o observe_v to_o thought_n to_o have_v receiâ—â—_n no_o common_a benefit_n who_o thus_o revereâ—ly_o and_o pious_o dispose_v and_o frame_v 〈◊〉_d mind_n at_o the_o very_a time_n of_o prayer_n 〈◊〉_d which_o how_o many_o sin_n be_v banisheâ—_n and_o how_o many_o good_a deed_n be_v proâ—ced_v they_o can_v tell_v who_o apply_v theâ—_n self_n continual_o to_o pray_v unto_o gâ—_n with_o such_o serious_a
which_o i_o further_o intend_v it_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o consider_v these_o two_o thing_n first_o that_o we_o want_v no_o incitement_n or_o encouragement_n to_o the_o serious_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n frequent_o second_o that_o we_o have_v a_o clear_a direction_n in_o what_o have_v be_v say_v to_o make_v a_o right_a judgement_n of_o our_o selusi_n whether_o we_o perform_v it_o as_o we_o ougâ—â—_n or_o no._n 1._o as_o to_o the_o former_a let_v we_o consider_v how_o we_o will_v answer_v it_o to_o god_n if_o 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o mighty_o excite_v by_o what_o i_o haâ—â—_n represent_v to_o be_v frequent_a and_o feruâ—â—â—_n in_o this_o holy_a duty_n whereby_o we_o 〈◊〉_d receive_v such_o great_a benefit_n such_o 〈◊〉_d comfort_n and_o such_o high_a honour_n 〈◊〉_d preferment_n as_o to_o be_v admit_v into_o 〈◊〉_d divine_a presence_n and_o to_o have_v sociâ—â—…_n with_o the_o almighty_a goodness_n 〈◊〉_d alone_o can_v fill_v our_o soul_n and_o 〈◊〉_d thought_n of_o who_o do_v real_o fill_v thâ—â—_n and_o give_v they_o satisfaction_n especial_o when_o we_o have_v any_o reason_n to_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—lieve_v that_o he_o love_v we_o which_o we_o haâ—â—_n just_a cause_n to_o conclude_v when_o we_o 〈◊〉_d that_o we_o hearty_o love_v he_o one_o prâ—â—…_n of_o which_o be_v our_o love_a to_o be_v mâ—â—â—_n with_o he_o and_o delight_v in_o his_o company_n from_o which_o we_o can_v never_o depâ—â—…_n unsatisfied_a but_o carry_v away_o a_o comfortable_a belief_n that_o he_o be_v with_o we_o aâ—â—_n will_v prosper_v and_o bless_v we_o may_v pass_v 〈◊〉_d time_n delightful_o here_o in_o this_o worâ—_n and_o cheerful_o receive_v all_o event_n whiâ—â—_n at_o any_o time_n befall_v we_o and_o rest_v perfect_o content_v in_o every_o issue_n of_o his_o wise_a and_o good_a providence_n unto_o which_o we_o have_v commend_v ourselves_o with_o a_o full_a trust_n and_o confidence_n that_o it_o will_v dispose_v all_o thing_n to_o our_o advantage_n this_o the_o very_a heathen_a see_v in_o some_o measure_n to_o be_v every_o man_n interest_n as_o well_o as_o duty_n which_o make_v plato_n most_o judicious_o resolve_v timaeo_n resolve_v in_o timaeo_n that_o all_o man_n who_o have_v the_o least_o degree_n of_o wisdom_n and_o sobriety_n call_v upon_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n when_o they_o begin_v to_o move_v towards_o any_o undertake_n whether_o it_o be_v great_a or_o whether_o it_o be_v small_a and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n be_v porphyry_n his_o observation_n â—ong_o after_o timaeum_n proclus_n l._n 2._o in_o timaeum_n that_o all_o wise_a man_n in_o all_o nation_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n have_v be_v very_o diligent_a and_o frequent_a in_o prayer_n as_o a_o thing_n of_o mighty_a importance_n which_o we_o christian_n better_o understand_v than_o they_o can_v do_v and_o therefore_o shall_v think_v it_o most_o adviseable_a upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o god_n about_o every_o thing_n both_o small_a and_o great_a because_o we_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v the_o governor_n and_o disposer_n of_o thing_n who_o can_v make_v they_o instrument_n of_o our_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n or_o our_o joy_n and_o comfort_n as_o he_o thiâ—_n good_a and_o because_o it_o appear_v frâ—â—_n what_o have_v be_v say_v on_o this_o subject_n that_o so_o much_o of_o our_o life_n in_o this_o world_n celestial_a and_o divine_a as_o we_o spend_v this_o exercise_n of_o prayer_n to_o god_n unto_o which_o therefore_o let_v both_o hâ—â—_n and_o low_a rich_a and_o poor_a betake_v theâ—_n self_n as_o to_o the_o great_a instrument_n their_o happiness_n here_o and_o eternal_o let_v the_o poor_a prey_n that_o they_o may_v content_v and_o the_o rich_a that_o thâ—_n may_v be_v true_o thankful_a let_v the_o low_a and_o the_o mean_a pray_v 〈◊〉_d their_o spirit_n may_v be_v raise_v and_o iâ—â—bled_v enrich_v and_o well_o satisfy_v 〈◊〉_d let_v the_o great_a and_o noble_a prey_n that_o thâ—_n mind_n may_v be_v humble_v and_o abaseâ—_n their_o heart_n empty_v of_o self-confidence_a pride_n and_o contempt_n of_o other_o let_v all_o pray_v that_o they_o may_v acknowledge_v god_n and_o maintain_v a_o sense_n of_o hâ—â—_n in_o their_o mind_n and_o give_v up_o themselâ—â—_n to_o his_o service_n and_o beseech_v his_o grâ—â—_n and_o favour_n suitable_a to_o their_o condition_n let_v those_o who_o be_v still_o bad_a pray_v to_o be_v make_v good_a and_o they_o that_o be_v good_a to_o be_v make_v better_a and_o if_o they_o real_o and_o hearty_o desire_v what_o they_o ask_v they_o will_v be_v more_o and_o more_o successful_a in_o their_o desire_n if_o they_o be_v not_o they_o may_v conclude_v their_o heart_n be_v not_o right_a with_o god_n or_o they_o do_v not_o with_o become_v earnestness_n and_o fervency_n apply_v themselves_o unto_o he_o with_o a_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o great_a unworthiness_n for_o his_o mercy_n and_o grace_n towards_o they_o 2._o for_o hereby_o as_o i_o say_v we_o may_v take_v a_o measure_n of_o ourselves_o whether_o we_o perform_v this_o duty_n as_o we_o ought_v or_o â—o_o by_o which_o i_o have_v show_v we_o may_v â—eap_v the_o great_a spiritual_a benefit_n and_o comfort_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o find_v that_o our_o mind_n be_v more_o compose_v and_o â—etled_v if_o our_o heart_n be_v more_o contenâ—ed_v if_o we_o be_v better_o satisfy_v in_o our_o condition_n if_o we_o be_v more_o resolve_v in_o our_o duty_n more_o steadfast_a in_o well-doing_n more_o patient_a in_o suffer_v if_o we_o can_v more_o cheerful_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n after_o we_o have_v commend_v ourselves_o to_o he_o if_o we_o be_v more_o in_o love_n with_o all_o that_o be_v good_a and_o more_o averse_a to_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v evil_a it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o we_o have_v pray_v aright_o beeâ—_n our_o prayer_n have_v do_v we_o good_a let_v all_o that_o read_v this_o treatise_n 〈◊〉_d my_o themselves_o upon_o this_o point_n 〈◊〉_d your_o mind_n make_v more_o spiritual_a your_o prayer_n to_o god_n the_o father_n spirit_n have_v you_o a_o great_a sense_n he_o remain_v in_o your_o mind_n aâ—â—_n more_o lively_a sense_n of_o the_o other_o woâ—â—_n and_o all_o the_o concern_v thereof_o be_v 〈◊〉_d raise_v above_o the_o petty_a concern_v this_o do_v you_o feel_v your_o soul_n inlaâ—â—_n in_o universal_a love_n and_o charity_n 〈◊〉_d you_o trust_v god_n more_o confident_o 〈◊〉_d you_o less_o disturb_v with_o fear_n and_o caâ—â—_n and_o such_o like_a passion_n do_v 〈◊〉_d prayer_n make_v you_o more_o just_a and_o mâ—â—ful_a more_o compassionate_a and_o chargeable_a more_o candid_a and_o favourable_a other_o more_o ready_a to_o do_v good_a and_o forgive_v forward_o to_o contribute_v 〈◊〉_d you_o can_v to_o the_o comfort_n and_o happy_a of_o every_o one_o be_v your_o inordinate_a passion_n 〈◊〉_d appetite_n not_o only_o curb_v and_o restâ—ned_v thereby_o but_o more_o subdue_v a_o mortify_v do_v your_o prayer_n give_v yoâ—_n taste_v of_o such_o pleasure_n in_o god_n and_o holiness_n and_o goodness_n as_o make_v 〈◊〉_d desire_n to_o be_v better_o acquaint_v with_o they_o and_o to_o prefer_v they_o above_o riches_n and_o honour_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o sensual_a pleasure_n be_v pride_n ambition_n and_o vain_a glory_n be_v malice_n hatred_n and_o revenge_n be_v anger_n and_o wrath_n covetousness_n and_o care_n for_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n daily_o suppress_v and_o deadn_v in_o short_a do_v we_o find_v that_o our_o thought_n be_v at_o rest_n in_o god_n and_o in_o his_o love_n be_v our_o heart_n well-pleased_a and_o satisfy_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o grace_n coward_n we_o be_v this_o the_o high_a boon_n we_o can_v beg_v of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v be_v thorough_o and_o universal_o good_a and_o when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o improve_n herein_o and_o make_v any_o advancement_n towards_o that_o perfection_n to_o which_o we_o aspire_v be_v it_o the_o great_a pleasure_n to_o we_o of_o all_o other_o be_v we_o abundant_o satisfy_v in_o this_o thought_n that_o by_o god_n grace_n and_o goodness_n to_o we_o every_o thing_n shall_v do_v we_o good_a be_v our_o heart_n set_v upon_o rectify_v all_o disorder_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o provide_v we_o can_v but_o feel_v a_o amendment_n be_v we_o quiet_a and_o in_o peace_n and_o less_o concern_v about_o external_a thing_n which_o we_o can_v rectify_v according_a to_o our_o desire_n then_o it_o be_v certain_a our_o prayer_n have_v be_v true_o devout_a and_o high_o acceptable_a to_o gâ—â—_n as_o we_o may_v perceive_v by_o this_o bleâ—â—_n change_n in_o our_o heart_n which_o if_o we_o do_v not_o yet_o feel_v leâ—â—_n not_o quite_o discourage_v we_o but_o 〈◊〉_d quicken_v our_o spirit_n to_o more_o freqâ—â—_n and_o fervent_a prayer_n with_o great_a â—â—tention_n of_o mind_n and_o due_a consider_v on_o what_o it_o be_v we_o ought_v most_o to_o deâ—_n in_o our_o prayer_n to_o god_n and_o if_o we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o bare_o with_o
many_o prayer_n but_o long_o and_o labâ—â—_n till_o they_o have_v their_o effect_n in_o such_o 〈◊〉_d alteration_n as_o i_o have_v mention_v in_o 〈◊〉_d heart_n they_o will_v at_o last_o procure_v 〈◊〉_d blessing_n if_o we_o be_v restless_a and_o earnest_a our_o desire_n after_o it_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o slacken_v 〈◊〉_d endeavour_v herein_o but_o set_v 〈◊〉_d heart_n upon_o those_o grace_n which_o we_o 〈◊〉_d of_o he_o let_v we_o pray_v to_o he_o among_o othâ—â—_n thing_n that_o he_o will_v enable_v we_o eveâ—_n day_n to_o pray_v better_o and_o to_o more_o pâ—â—pose_n with_o strong_a affection_n 〈◊〉_d more_o eager_a desire_n such_o as_o will_v wâ—â—â—_n our_o heart_n into_o a_o more_o exact_a conformity_n with_o himself_o and_o with_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o both_o make_v we_o mâ—â—_n pure_a and_o more_o in_o love_n with_o purity_n of_o mind_n and_o body_n more_o heavenly-minded_n and_o entire_o satisfy_v in_o our_o heavenly_a acquaintance_n with_o he_o and_o with_o our_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o hope_n we_o have_v at_o last_o to_o come_v unto_o he_o in_o that_o happy_a place_n where_o there_o will_v be_v nothing_o leave_v for_o we_o to_o desire_v but_o all_o our_o prayer_n be_v turn_v into_o praise_n of_o he_o and_o thanksgiving_n to_o he_o who_o have_v accomplish_v our_o wish_n and_o fulfil_v our_o petition_n by_o bring_v we_o into_o his_o celestial_a palace_n and_o there_o provide_v mansion_n for_o we_o wherein_o we_o â—â—all_v attend_v upon_o he_o for_o ever_o thus_o i_o have_v give_v a_o brief_a account_n of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o prayer_n to_o make_v we_o true_o good_a which_o be_v so_o evident_a a_o â—â—uth_n that_o st._n chrysostomeâ—â—nfidently_o â—â—nfidently_z say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d when_o 〈◊〉_d see_v a_o man_n neglect_v this_o duty_n of_o prayer_n or_o that_o â—â—e_z have_v no_o love_n to_o it_o no_o fervour_n in_o it_o it_o be_v manifest_a to_o i_o that_o he_o be_v owner_n of_o nothing_o worthy_a or_o excellent_a but_o when_o i_o behold_v a_o man_n unwearied_a in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o that_o do_v not_o reckon_v constant_a attendance_n upon_o god_n in_o prayer_n among_o his_o great_a loss_n i_o make_v accâ—â—_n he_o be_v a_o steadfast_a practiser_n of_o all_o veâ—â—_n and_o the_o very_a temple_n of_o god_n for_o it_o â—â—â—pels_v all_o vile_a and_o base_a thought_n oâ—â—_n the_o mind_n it_o persuade_v we_o to_o reâ—â—rence_n god_n and_o the_o dignity_n to_o wâ—â—_n he_o advance_v we_o it_o teach_v we_o toepel_v all_o the_o enchantment_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d one_o and_o raise_v our_o mind_n so_o hiâ—_n that_o we_o look_v down_o with_o despisalâ—_n scorn_v upon_o pleasure_n for_o this_o be_v 〈◊〉_d only_a pride_n that_o become_v the_o wâ—â—shippers_n of_o christ_n not_o to_o submit_v the_o service_n of_o any_o filthiness_n bâ—â—_n preserve_v the_o freedom_n and_o liberty_n their_o soul_n in_o a_o pure_a life_n whiâ—â—_n be_v impossible_a to_o do_v without_o prayâ—_n for_o who_o can_v exercise_v any_o virtue_n 〈◊〉_d do_v not_o come_v and_o fall_v down_o beâ—â—_n he_o frequent_o who_o be_v the_o giu_v it_o who_o can_v so_o much_o as_o desire_v 〈◊〉_d sober_a or_o just_a that_o do_v not_o deâ—â—_n to_o converse_v with_o he_o who_o reâ—â—â—_n these_o and_o far_o great_a thing_n froâ—_n a_o discourse_n concern_v prayer_n etc._n etc._n part_n ii_o chap._n x._o of_o public_a prayer_n the_o most_o necessary_a of_o all_o other_o it_o be_v confess_v by_o all_o who_o have_v a_o sense_n of_o god_n the_o author_n of_o their_o be_v that_o they_o be_v make_v to_o â—â—rifie_v he_o which_o in_o the_o scripture_n â—â—nguage_n be_v another_o word_n for_o god_n worship_n and_o service_n consist_v in_o those_o praise_n thanksgiving_n and_o petition_n which_o make_v up_o the_o body_n of_o our_o â—ayers_n by_o the_o first_o of_o which_o we_o acknowledge_v god_n to_o be_v what_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o every_o way_n most_o excellent_o â—â—â—fect_v by_o the_o second_o we_o acknowledge_v the_o benefit_n he_o have_v do_v unto_o we_o 〈◊〉_d by_o the_o three_o we_o acknowledgeâ—_n continual_a dependence_n upon_o hiâ—_n which_o by_o humble_a prayer_n we_o coâ—â—_n to_o be_v so_o entire_a that_o we_o can_v 〈◊〉_d without_o he_o from_o which_o i_o have_v monstrate_v that_o thus_o to_o acknowleâ—_n god_n and_o our_o dependence_n on_o he_o a_o natural_a duty_n unto_o which_o we_o 〈◊〉_d bind_v as_o we_o be_v man_n and_o much_o to_o as_o we_o be_v christian_n who_o be_v maâ—â—_n know_v the_o great_a love_n of_o god_n in_o 〈◊〉_d bless_a saviour_n by_o who_o st._n paâ—â—_n sire_n glory_n may_v be_v give_v unto_o hâ—â—_n the_o church_n throughout_o all_o age_n wâ—_n without_o end_n iii._o ephes_n ult_n i_o shall_v now_o proceed_v to_o show_v thaâ—_n ought_v not_o to_o content_v ourselves_o 〈◊〉_d the_o address_n we_o make_v unto_o god_n 〈◊〉_d great_fw-mi or_o at_o home_n but_o look_v upon_o 〈◊〉_d self_n as_o bound_v to_o assemble_v and_o 〈◊〉_d together_o for_o this_o end_n that_o we_o 〈◊〉_d public_o acknowledge_v he_o by_o 〈◊〉_d prayer_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o i_o take_v to_o be_v contain_v in_o tâ—â—_n word_n of_o st._n paul_n now_o mention_v wherein_o he_o express_v his_o desire_n 〈◊〉_d glory_n shall_v be_v give_v to_o the_o divine_a majesty_n in_o the_o church_n that_o be_v in_o the_o assembly_n of_o christian_a people_n as_o i_o shall_v show_v hereafter_o and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o his_o day_n but_o in_o all_o succeed_a time_n as_o long_o as_o the_o sun_n and_o moon_n inâ—â—ure_v unto_o this_o we_o ought_v all_o to_o subscribe_v and_o say_v amen_o as_o the_o apostle_n there_o â—oth_o and_o according_o join_v together_o with_o one_o consent_n thus_o to_o glorify_v god_n 〈◊〉_d this_o age_n as_o christian_n have_v do_v in_o all_o the_o precede_a that_o we_o may_v transmit_v the_o same_o practice_n unto_o those_o who_o â—â—me_n after_o we_o in_o the_o future_a generaâ—â—on_n which_o be_v a_o duty_n i_o shall_v show_v as_o i_o â—â—ss_v along_o much_o more_o necessary_a and_o â—ore_o high_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n than_o â—â—y_o private_a action_n of_o this_o kind_n which_o â—e_v perform_v to_o his_o divine_a majesty_n â—nto_fw-it who_o we_o ought_v to_o resort_v in_o our_o â—ost_o secret_a retirement_n as_o our_o saviâ—â—r_n instruct_v we_o in_o those_o word_n when_o â—ou_fw-mi pray_v enter_v into_o thy_o closet_n but_o 〈◊〉_d this_o do_v not_o exclude_v i_o have_v already_o say_v the_o public_a worship_n of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d we_o ought_v not_o to_o think_v it_o be_v equal_a â—â—ereunto_o but_o rather_o much_o inferior_a to_o that_o divine_a service_n which_o we_o 〈◊〉_d form_n in_o our_o solemn_a assembly_n i_o be_o sensible_a how_o cross_a this_o be_v many_o man_n conceit_n and_o how_o much_o contrary_a opinion_n have_v prevail_v to_o great_a detriment_n of_o religion_n 〈◊〉_d therefore_o i_o shall_v take_v the_o more_o pain_n make_v this_o good_a that_o the_o public_a seâ—_n of_o god_n aught_o above_o all_o other_o 〈◊〉_d careful_o attend_v or_o that_o we_o oâ—_n not_o to_o satisfy_v ourselves_o with_o the_o dress_n we_o make_v to_o god_n at_o home_n make_v a_o conscience_n also_o and_o chief_o join_v in_o common_a prayer_n and_o suppâ—tions_n to_o his_o majesty_n and_o if_o the_o advantage_n and_o comâ—â—_n of_o prayer_n be_v so_o great_a as_o i_o have_v resent_v i_o doubt_v not_o to_o work_v in_o theâ—_n fider_v reader_n the_o great_a esteeâ—_n and_o affection_n for_o the_o public_a pray_v whereby_o those_o advantage_n and_o â—â—â—forts_n may_v be_v reap_v far_o more_o plâ—_n full_o than_o by_o our_o private_a devotiâ—â—_n alone_o this_o i_o shall_v prove_v fromâ—_n head_n of_o argument_n under_o whâ—â—_n shall_v comprise_v all_o that_o need_v be_v say_v on_o this_o subject_n first_o i_o shall_v make_v it_o apparent_a consider_v the_o nature_n of_o prayer_n second_o by_o consider_v the_o nature_n of_o man_n three_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o church_n in_o which_o christian_a man_n be_v join_v together_o to_o have_v fellowship_n with_o god_n and_o one_o with_o another_o chap._n xi_o god_n be_v most_o honour_a by_o public_a prayer_n in_o confider_v the_o first_o of_o these_o viz._n the_o nature_n of_o prayer_n we_o may_v either_o look_v upon_o it_o as_o a_o act_n whereby_o we_o honour_n god_n or_o as_o a_o act_n whereby_o we_o seek_v our_o own_o good_a and_o either_o way_n the_o public_a prayer_n which_o many_o offer_n to_o god_n with_o joint_a consent_n will_v appear_v to_o have_v the_o pre-eminence_n above_o all_o other_o first_o i_o say_v if_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o god_n in_o what_o we_o perform_v in_o this_o holy_a duty_n it_o be_v evident_a he_o be_v much_o more_o honour_a by_o our_o public_a address_n to_o he_o than_o he_o can_v be_v by_o any_o thing_n we_o do_v in_o private_a there_o indeed_o we_o may_v worship_v he_o very_o
several_a precious_a gum_n make_v no_o other_o perfume_n than_o the_o spice_n will_v have_v do_v have_v they_o be_v burn_v one_o by_o one_o chap._n xvii_o other_o consideration_n to_o strengthen_v this_o argument_n vii_o god_n have_v also_o appoint_v a_o public_a order_n of_o man_n to_o direct_v and_o govern_v christian_a assembly_n and_o to_o minister_v therein_o both_o by_o give_v christian_a instruction_n and_o by_o offer_v up_o the_o common_a prayer_n of_o the_o church_n to_o god_n and_o bless_v the_o people_n in_o his_o name_n this_o be_v another_o convince_a argument_n both_o that_o christ_n design_v public_a assembly_n because_o he_o have_v appoint_v public_a minister_n to_o officiate_v there_o and_o that_o the_o prayer_n make_v there_o be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o private_a devotion_n because_o there_o we_o partake_v of_o the_o service_n of_o god_n minister_n the_o benefit_n whereof_o we_o lose_v if_o we_o content_v ourselves_o with_o what_o we_o do_v at_o home_n there_o 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