Selected quad for the lemma: love_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
love_n	lord_n	love_v	saint_n	5,636	5	6.4232	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

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

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

time_n in_o all_o epicurism_n and_o fensuality_n §_o sect._n 9_o last_o thereof_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o accompany_v our_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o benefit_n which_o follow_v our_o persuasion_n thereof_o our_o doubt_v and_o distrust_v of_o god_n love_n do_v overthrow_v our_o patience_n in_o the_o time_n of_o affliction_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o murmur_v and_o repine_v against_o god_n blaspheme_v he_o to_o his_o face_n it_o hinder_v all_o christian_a resolution_n in_o suffer_v any_o thing_n for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n for_o how_o shall_v we_o suffer_v any_o thing_n patient_o for_o his_o sake_n of_o who_o love_n we_o be_v not_o assure_v it_o make_v the_o day_n of_o death_n horrible_a when_o as_o we_o be_v not_o persuade_v that_o we_o shall_v render_v up_o our_o soul_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o gracious_a father_n but_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o severe_a judge_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n when_o we_o be_v thorough_o persuade_v of_o god_n love_n then_o may_v we_o patient_o yea_o joyful_o suffer_v all_o affliction_n because_o we_o know_v that_o they_o be_v but_o gentle_a trial_n and_o fatherly_a chastisement_n which_o our_o gracious_a god_n do_v inflict_v on_o we_o for_o our_o everlasting_a good_a when_o we_o be_v persecute_v for_o our_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n we_o will_v triumph_v with_o joy_n because_o we_o be_v think_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v any_o misery_n for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o our_o sake_n 5.14_o act._n 5.14_o when_o the_o day_n of_o our_o depart_n approach_v we_o rejoice_v because_o we_o desire_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o be_v dissolve_v 1.23_o phil._n 1.23_o and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n who_o so_o tender_o love_v us._n in_o a_o word_n come_v prosperity_n come_v adversity_n come_v affliction_n come_v persecution_n come_v fire_n come_v sword_n come_v life_n come_v death_n nothing_o can_v come_v amiss_o nothing_o can_v dismay_v or_o discourage_v we_o if_o we_o be_v once_o full_o assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n both_o because_o our_o love_n of_o god_n which_o by_o his_o love_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o will_v make_v the_o heavy_a and_o most_o tedious_a burden_n seem_v light_a and_o momentanie_n which_o it_o shall_v please_v our_o heavenly_a father_n to_o lay_v upon_o we_o 8.28_o rom._n 8.28_o and_o also_o because_o we_o know_v that_o all_o thing_n even_o misery_n affliction_n persecution_n yea_o death_n itself_o work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a unto_o they_o that_o love_n god_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.28_o chap._n ii_o that_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n shall_v not_o make_v we_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n §_o sect._n 1_o seeing_n therefore_o that_o our_o doubt_v and_o distrust_v of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o be_v both_o injurious_a unto_o god_n and_o pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o let_v we_o in_o no_o case_n admit_v of_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o the_o lord_n hate_v us._n but_o forasmuch_o as_o there_o be_v no_o persuasion_n without_o knowledge_n and_o faith_n neither_o can_v we_o know_v and_o believe_v that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n favour_n unless_o we_o have_v some_o ground_n and_o warrant_v out_o of_o god_n word_n whereupon_o we_o may_v cast_v our_o waver_a mind_n and_o confirm_v our_o faint_a faith_n against_o the_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o satan_n temptation_n therefore_o let_v we_o examine_v satan_n reason_n whereby_o he_o go_v about_o to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o belove_v of_o god_n by_o the_o touchstone_n of_o god_n word_n and_o weigh_v his_o objection_n in_o the_o scole_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n to_o see_v if_o they_o be_v of_o any_o weight_n or_o substance_n or_o else_o but_o frauthie_a light_n and_o of_o no_o sound_a consequence_n unworthines_n answer_v to_o satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o unworthines_n first_o therefore_o whereas_o satan_n object_v that_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n unworthy_a altogether_o of_o god_n love_n and_o most_o worthy_a of_o his_o wrath_n and_o heavy_a displeasure_n that_o god_n be_v infinite_o just_a and_o therefore_o can_v nor_o will_v not_o love_v we_o be_v notorious_o wicked_a we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o indeed_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o unworthy_a the_o least_o dram_n of_o god_n love_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o original_a corruption_n and_o actual_a transgression_n and_o therefore_o if_o our_o assurance_n of_o god_n favour_n have_v no_o other_o foundation_n but_o our_o own_o desert_n we_o have_v great_a reason_n not_o only_o to_o doubt_v but_o also_o utter_o to_o despair_v of_o god_n love_n towards_o us._n but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o worthiness_n which_o be_v nothing_o worthiness_n god_n love_v not_o ground_v on_o our_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o his_o own_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n which_o be_v infinite_a as_o himself_o be_v infinite_a and_o therefore_o though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v most_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a yet_o this_o be_v no_o reason_n why_o we_o shall_v distrust_v or_o in_o the_o least_o degree_n doubt_v of_o god_n love_n see_v it_o arise_v not_o from_o any_o thing_n in_o we_o but_o from_o himself_o who_o be_v unchangeable_a the_o truth_n hereof_o manifest_o appear_v by_o the_o scripture_n where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v love_v we_o not_o for_o our_o excellency_n and_o worthiness_n but_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o love_a kindness_n so_o hos_n 14.5_o i_o will_v heal_v their_o rebellion_n 14.5_o hos_fw-la 14.5_o i_o will_v love_v they_o free_o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o apostle_n john_n tell_v we_o that_o herein_o god_n love_n appear_v in_o that_o when_o we_o love_v not_o he_o he_o so_o dear_o love_v we_o 4.10_o 1._o joh._n 4.10_o that_o he_o send_v his_o son_n to_o be_v a_o reconciliation_n for_o our_o sin_n 1._o joh._n 4.10_o and_o paul_n say_v that_o hereby_o god_n set_v out_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v that_o while_o we_o be_v yet_o sinner_n 5.8.10_o rom._n 5.8.10_o christ_n die_v for_o we_o and_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n god_n reconcile_v we_o unto_o himself_o by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n rom._n 5.8.10_o if_o therefore_o the_o lord_n love_v we_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o love_v we_o now_o be_v reconcile_v in_o christ_n and_o in_o some_o measure_n purge_v from_o our_o corruption_n and_o quicken_v by_o his_o spirit_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n if_o when_o we_o be_v most_o unworthy_a he_o free_o show_v such_o exceed_a favour_n towards_o we_o how_o much_o more_o have_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o make_v we_o more_o worthy_a will_v he_o continue_v his_o love_n unto_o we_o if_o he_o have_v hitherto_o love_v we_o not_o for_o any_o desert_n of_o we_o but_o of_o his_o free_a mercy_n because_o he_o be_v love_v itself_o as_o john_n call_v he_o 5.10_o 1._o joh._n 4.8_o 1._o pet._n 5.10_o 1._o joh._n 4.8_o and_o the_o god_n of_o grace_n as_o peter_n make_v he_o 1._o pet._n 5.10_o why_o shall_v we_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n see_v his_o love_n have_v not_o his_o ground_n upon_o our_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o his_o own_o nature_n which_o be_v immutable_a and_o therefore_o who_o he_o once_o love_v he_o love_v they_o unto_o the_o end_n though_o in_o themselves_o they_o be_v miserable_a and_o wretched_a joh._n 13.1_o 13.1_o joh._n 13.1_o §_o sect._n 2_o but_o as_o the_o scripture_n show_v that_o god_n have_v love_v we_o free_o from_o all_o eternity_n so_o also_o do_v they_o as_o plain_o declare_v that_o god_n have_v manifest_v this_o love_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n free_o and_o without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o worthiness_n as_o may_v appear_v in_o the_o several_a cause_n thereof_o 6._o god_n election_n not_o ground_v on_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n rom._n 11.5_o 6._o as_o first_o he_o have_v elect_v we_o of_o his_o own_o free_a love_n and_o good_a will_n and_o not_o for_o any_o of_o our_o desert_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v call_v the_o election_n not_o of_o virtue_n and_o work_n but_o of_o grace_n rom._n 11.5_o nay_o it_o be_v flat_o oppose_v to_o work_n in_o the_o verse_n follow_v and_o if_o say_v the_o apostle_n it_o be_v of_o grace_n it_o be_v no_o more_o of_o work_n or_o else_o be_v grace_n no_o more_o grace_n but_o if_o it_o be_v of_o work_n it_o be_v no_o more_o grace_n or_o else_o be_v work_v no_o more_o work_n so_o that_o our_o election_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o worthiness_n but_o on_o god_n grace_n and_o goodwill_n and_o therefore_o it_o can_v be_v overthrow_v by_o our_o unworthiness_n so_o we_o whole_o rely_v upon_o god_n free_a mercy_n in_o christ_n covenant_n our_o worthiness_n be_v not_o the_o condition_n of_o

spirit_n work_v in_o we_o for_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o the_o unbelieve_a heathen_a or_o most_o profane_a worldling_n 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o will_n that_o which_o be_v good_a no_o more_o than_o those_o who_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o condemnation_n as_o appear_v 2._o cor._n 3.5_o phil._n 2.13_o but_o it_o be_v our_o saviour_n christ_n 3.25.26_o 2._o cor._n 3.5_o phil._n 2.13_o eph._n 3.25.26_o who_o so_o love_v his_o church_n that_o he_o give_v himself_o for_o it_o that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 5.25.26_o so_o that_o when_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o high_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n that_o we_o can_v possible_o attain_v unto_o we_o must_v in_o all_o humility_n confess_v with_o paul_n 15.10_o 1._o cor._n 15.10_o that_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o be_v that_o we_o be_v as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 15.10_o neither_o must_v we_o attribute_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n unto_o our_o sanctification_n and_o good_a work_n but_o ascribe_v all_o to_o the_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o new_a obedience_n who_o be_v altogether_o pollute_v yea_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o our_o sanctification_n and_o worthiness_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n love_n and_o mercy_n towards_o we_o but_o his_o love_n and_o free_a goodwill_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o make_v we_o who_o be_v unworthy_a in_o ourselves_o worthy_a in_o christ_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o measure_v god_n love_n by_o our_o worthiness_n and_o abundance_n of_o grace_n as_o be_v a_o cause_n thereof_o nor_o despair_v of_o his_o favour_n and_o mercy_n when_o we_o see_v our_o unworthines_n and_o weakness_n in_o sanctify_a grace_n for_o these_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o his_o love_n but_o effect_n and_o consequent_o when_o we_o want_v they_o altogether_o though_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o hope_n while_o we_o remain_v in_o this_o state_n yet_o we_o be_v not_o utter_o to_o despair_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v see_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o good_a time_n may_v begin_v his_o good_a work_n in_o we_o and_o when_o it_o be_v begin_v and_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o least_o measure_n of_o sanctification_n even_o a_o desire_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n to_o live_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o it_o be_v god_n work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v will_v finish_v and_o accomplish_v 1.6_o phil._n 1.6_o according_a to_o that_o phil._n 1.6_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v we_o possess_v our_o soul_n with_o patience_n and_o with_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a mind_n labour_n after_o the_o increase_n of_o grace_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n submit_v ourselves_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n which_o we_o do_v desire_n to_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n who_o will_v dispose_v of_o all_o so_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o good_a and_o in_o any_o case_n let_v we_o beware_v that_o we_o do_v not_o so_o impatient_o and_o violent_o desire_v increase_v of_o more_o grace_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o forget_v to_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o that_o we_o have_v turn_v our_o song_n of_o praise_n for_o god_n great_a benefit_n into_o murmur_v and_o repine_v let_v we_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o rich_a miser_n who_o have_v their_o mind_n so_o intent_n upon_o the_o get_n of_o that_o riches_n they_o have_v not_o as_o that_o they_o forget_v to_o enjoy_v and_o take_v comfort_n of_o that_o they_o have_v let_v we_o not_o resemble_v those_o unthankful_a man_n who_o when_o they_o have_v receive_v many_o benefit_n do_v still_o desire_v more_o and_o when_o their_o desire_n be_v not_o present_o satisfy_v ungrateful_o murmur_v against_o their_o benefactor_n as_o though_o they_o have_v receive_v nothing_o but_o let_v we_o make_v use_n of_o those_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v to_o god_n glory_n &_o our_o comfort_n let_v we_o desire_v more_o that_o we_o may_v more_o glorify_v he_o with_o his_o own_o gift_n and_o though_o our_o desire_n be_v not_o present_o satisfy_v let_v we_o not_o fall_v into_o impatiency_n but_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o goodwill_n and_o pleasure_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a for_o that_o portion_n of_o grace_n which_o it_o have_v please_v he_o of_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n to_o bestow_v upon_o us._n §_o sect._n 6_o last_o 2.11_o our_o own_o worthiness_n no_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n rom._n 6.23_o eph_n 2.8_o tit._n 2.11_o our_o salvation_n itself_o depend_v not_o upon_o our_o own_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o undeserued_a love_n for_o salvation_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o not_o the_o wage_n of_o our_o own_o worthiness_n as_o death_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n as_o appear_v rom._n 6.23_o and_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n through_o faith_n and_o that_o not_o of_o ourselves_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 2.8_o and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o tit._n 2.11_o that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n bring_v salvation_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v live_v sober_o and_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n so_o that_o our_o forsake_v sin_n and_o embrace_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o which_o all_o these_o effect_n be_v also_o wrought_v in_o us._n but_o most_o plain_o be_v that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 2._o tim._n 1.9_o where_o he_o exclude_v our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n 1.9_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v ascribe_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o god_n grace_n and_o goodwill_n who_o have_v save_v we_o say_v he_o not_o according_a to_o our_o work_n but_o according_a to_o his_o own_o purpose_n and_o grace_n so_o tit._n 3.5_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v 3.5_o tit._n 3.5_o but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n see_v therefore_o god_n love_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o own_o worthiness_n see_v he_o elect_v redeem_v call_v justifi_v sanctifi_v and_o final_o save_v we_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o free_a goodwill_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o good_a work_n let_v we_o not_o restrain_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n to_o our_o desert_n nor_o measure_v his_o unmeasurable_a goodwill_n by_o the_o short_a ell_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n but_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v free_o love_v we_o so_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v his_o free_a and_o undeserued_a love_n and_o rely_v whole_o thereupon_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n see_v our_o worthiness_n be_v no_o cause_n of_o his_o love_n but_o it_o be_v his_o love_n which_o make_v we_o and_o will_v sure_o make_v we_o worthy_a to_o be_v belove_v if_o we_o rest_v whole_o upon_o he_o in_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o so_o much_o as_o we_o despair_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n so_o much_o will_v we_o ascribe_v to_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o look_v how_o much_o we_o attribute_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n so_o much_o we_o detract_v from_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o humble_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o become_v nothing_o in_o our_o own_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v whole_o rely_v upon_o god_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o for_o well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o thirst_v if_o we_o leave_v the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n and_o dig_v unto_o ourselves_o break_v cistern_n which_o will_v hold_v no_o water_n 2.13_o jere._n 2.13_o well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o the_o gulf_n of_o despair_n if_o we_o forsake_v the_o firm_a pillar_n of_o our_o salvation_n god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n rely_v and_o rest_v upon_o the_o break_a staff_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o be_v damn_v if_o we_o envy_v the_o lord_n the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o our_o salvation_n desire_v rather_o to_o ascribe_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o §_o sect._n 7_o but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o god_n be_v just_a and_o

therefore_o in_o his_o justice_n can_v love_v elect_v justify_v and_o save_v we_o who_o be_v unworthy_a his_o love_n pollute_v with_o sin_n and_o destitute_a of_o righteousness_n i_o answer_v that_o god_n do_v not_o love_n elect_v justify_v and_o save_v we_o in_o ourselves_o christ_n that_o be_v unworthy_a in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v love_v elect_a and_o save_v in_o christ_n but_o in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o who_o be_v unworthy_a of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v make_v worthy_a be_v unjust_a in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v make_v just_a after_o we_o be_v adorn_v with_o the_o rich_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n be_v in_o ourselves_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o firebrand_n of_o hell_n we_o be_v make_v child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o hevaen_fw-la for_o he_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n 1.30.31_o 1._o cor._n 1.30.31_o wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n that_o he_o who_o rejoice_v might_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 1.30.31_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o that_o god_n have_v give_v his_o grace_n not_o simple_o unto_o we_o who_o be_v altogether_o unworthy_a thereof_o but_o in_o jesus_n christ_n 1._o cor._n 1.1.4_o and_o that_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o be_v make_v rich_a in_o he_o 5.21_o 1._o cor._n 1.4_o vers_fw-la 5._o rom._n 5.21_o as_o it_o be_v vers_n 5._o so_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o grace_n do_v reign_v by_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n rom._n 5.21_o and_o that_o he_o have_v show_v the_o exceed_a riches_n of_o his_o grace_n through_o his_o kindness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n 2.7_o eph._n 2.7_o eph._n 2.7_o and_o as_o god_n be_v gracious_a to_o we_o in_o christ_n so_o have_v he_o declare_v this_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n only_o as_o may_v appear_v in_o the_o several_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o in_o he_o god_n have_v elect_v we_o to_o salvation_n 1.5_o eph._n 1.5_o as_o appear_v eph._n 1.5_o in_o he_o be_v make_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n as_o be_v that_o seed_n of_o abraham_n in_o who_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v bless_v 5.11_o galat._n 3.16_o eph._n 1.9.10_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o rom._n 5.18.19_o esa_n 53_o 5._o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o col._n 1.20.21_o eph._n 1_o 6._o and_o 2.12.13_o etc._n etc._n gal._n 4.4.5_o etc._n etc._n eph._n 1.5_o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o 1._o joh._n 5.11_o and_o to_o who_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v as_o it_o be_v gal._n 3.16_o in_o he_o be_v we_o call_v and_o gather_v together_o into_o one_o body_n whereof_o he_o be_v the_o head_n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 1.9.10_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o in_o he_o be_v we_o justify_v as_o appear_v rom._n 5.18.19_o esa_n 53.5_o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o in_o he_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n col._n 1.20.21_o eph._n 1.6_o and_o 2.12.13.14_o etc._n etc._n in_o he_o we_o be_v adopt_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n gal._n 4.4.5.6.7_o eph._n 1.5_o in_o he_o we_o be_v sanctify_v 1._o cor._n 1.30_o in_o a_o word_n in_o he_o we_o be_v save_v as_o appear_v 1._o joh._n 5.11_o god_n have_v give_v we_o eternal_a life_n and_o this_o life_n be_v in_o his_o son_n though_o therefore_o the_o lord_n can_v not_o in_o his_o justice_n bestow_v upon_o we_o these_o his_o benefit_n because_o we_o be_v unworthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o they_o and_o most_o worthy_a of_o all_o his_o judgment_n and_o punishment_n yet_o in_o christ_n we_o have_v full_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n &_o perform_v perfect_a obedience_n and_o therefore_o even_o in_o his_o justice_n he_o can_v not_o but_o bestow_v these_o his_o mercy_n and_o grace_n upon_o we_o because_o in_o he_o we_o deserve_v his_o love_n though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o have_v deserve_v eternal_a shame_n and_o confusion_n and_o therefore_o not_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o worthiness_n nor_o yet_o distrust_v in_o god_n mercy_n and_o free_a love_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n let_v we_o cast_v off_o all_o self-conceit_n and_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n so_o that_o we_o may_v put_v on_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o weakness_n yea_o our_o nothing_o let_v we_o nevertheless_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 2.1_o 2._o tim._n 2.1_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v 2._o tim._n 2.1_o in_o his_o name_n let_v we_o go_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n 4.16_o heb._n 4.16_o that_o we_o may_v receive_v mercy_n and_o find_v help_n in_o time_n of_o need_n for_o though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v the_o childre_n of_o wrath_n yet_o be_v we_o reconcile_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n as_o his_o belove_a in_o his_o best_a belove_a 1.6_o eph._n 1.6_o as_o it_o be_v eph._n 1.6_o chap._n iii_o that_o temporal_a affliction_n be_v rather_o sign_n of_o god_n love_n than_o of_o his_o hatred_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o second_o argument_n whereby_o satan_n seek_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v out_o of_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n reprobation_n 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will_v be_v conformable_a to_o he_o in_o glory_n must_v also_o be_v conformable_a unto_o he_o in_o his_o suffering_n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o that_o this_o short_a and_o momentanie_n affliction_n shall_v cause_v unto_o we_o a_o far_o most_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 4.17_o 2._o cor._n 4.17_o 2._o cor._n 4.17_o that_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o christ_n we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o 2.12_o 2._o tim._n 2.12_o 2._o tim._n 2.12_o that_o who_o the_o lord_n love_v he_o chasten_v and_o scourge_v every_o son_n that_o he_o receive_v 12.6.8_o heb._n 12.6.8_o as_o it_o be_v heb._n 12.6_o that_o those_o who_o he_o do_v not_o thus_o correct_v be_v bastard_n and_o no_o son_n vers_fw-la 8._o and_o to_o these_o we_o may_v add_v the_o example_n of_o god_n child_n from_o time_n to_o time_n as_o of_o abraham_n jacob_n joseph_n moses_n david_n job_n the_o apostle_n but_o especial_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o be_v hungry_a harbourlesse_a despise_a 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spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n justify_v sanctify_a and_o endue_v with_o the_o sanctify_a gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n may_v after_o all_o this_o fall_n away_o lose_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o and_o become_v as_o profane_v and_o wicked_a as_o ever_o he_o be_v before_o his_o conversion_n lose_v also_o his_o justification_n be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o final_o become_v a_o reprobate_n this_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n affirm_v but_o we_o deny_v as_o be_v a_o thing_n impossible_a not_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o own_o strength_n constancy_n or_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v but_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n will_v and_o power_n who_o uphold_v we_o christ_n intercession_n who_o pray_v for_o we_o and_o god_n holy_a spirit_n always_o dwell_v in_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v so_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v prevail_v against_o 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they_o shall_v most_o certain_o be_v save_v and_o persevere_v in_o the_o mean_n tend_v thereunto_o which_o be_v no_o less_o contain_v in_o god_n decree_n than_o our_o salvation_n itself_o but_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o eternal_a counsel_n have_v elect_v all_o the_o faithful_a unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o therefore_o nothing_o can_v hinder_v their_o salvation_n nor_o yet_o their_o perseverance_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a they_o shall_v be_v save_v the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o reason_n be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a for_o not_o to_o effect_v that_o which_o one_o have_v decree_v and_o purpose_v argue_v either_o impotency_n and_o want_n of_o power_n or_o unconstancy_n neither_o of_o which_o without_o blasphemy_n can_v be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n 115.3_o jere._n 32.17_o psalm_n 115.3_o for_o there_o be_v nothing_o hard_a unto_o he_o jere._n 32.17_o but_o he_o do_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v psal_n 115.3_o 2._o matth._n 19.26_o job._n 42_o 2._o yea_o even_o those_o thing_n which_o unto_o man_n be_v impossible_a be_v possible_a unto_o he_o mat._n 19.26_o for_o he_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n job_n 42.2_o neither_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n mutable_a for_o this_o argue_v a_o want_n of_o wisdom_n 145.5_o psal_n 145.5_o whereas_o his_o wisdom_n be_v infinite_a and_o know_v no_o end_n psal_n 145.5_o and_o he_o perfect_o see_v and_o know_v all_o thing_n in_o one_o view_n 4.13_o heb._n 4.13_o past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v heb._n 4.13_o and_o therefore_o we_o may_v conclude_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n in_o his_o election_n remain_v sure_a 9.11_o rom._n 9.11_o rom._n 9.11_o and_o the_o foundation_n of_o god_n that_o be_v his_o unchangeable_a decree_n continue_v firm_a 2.19_o 1._o tim._n 2.19_o and_o have_v this_o seal_n the_o lord_n know_v who_o be_v his_o 2._o tim._n 2.19_o whosoever_o then_o be_v elect_v they_o shall_v most_o certain_o be_v save_v neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o they_o shall_v fall_v away_o as_o our_o saviour_n impli_v matth._n 24.24_o whereas_o he_o say_v that_o the_o false_a prophet_n shall_v show_v such_o great_a sign_n that_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a they_o shall_v deceive_v the_o very_a elect_a note_v hereby_o that_o this_o be_v altogether_o a_o thing_n impossible_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v deceive_v and_o seduce_v with_o false_a christ_n and_o false_a prophet_n the_o second_o part_n of_o this_o reason_n namely_o that_o all_o the_o faithful_a be_v elect_v be_v also_o of_o most_o undoubted_a truth_n for_o whosoever_o have_v a_o true_a faith_n they_o be_v justify_v whosoever_o be_v justify_v be_v also_o effectual_o call_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v glorify_v what_o say_v i_o shall_v be_v nay_o be_v already_o glorify_v as_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v 8.30_o rom._n 8.30_o to_o note_v the_o undoubted_a certainty_n of_o their_o salvation_n rom._n 8.30_o moreover_o the_o apostle_n make_v faith_n a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o our_o election_n and_o proper_a and_o peculiar_a unto_o the_o elect_a 13.48_o tit._n 1.1_o act._n 13.48_o call_v it_o the_o faith_n of_o god_n elect_v tit._n 1.1_o and_o act._n 13.48_o it_o be_v say_v that_o as_o many_o as_o be_v ordain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n believe_v where_o he_o make_v god_n election_n the_o cause_n of_o faith_n and_o contrariwise_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o they_o believe_v not_o 10.26_o joh._n 10.26_o who_o be_v not_o his_o sheep_n joh._n 10.26_o so_o that_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o those_o who_o believe_v be_v elect_v and_o those_o who_o be_v elect_v shall_v be_v save_v §_o sect._n 5_o the_o second_o reason_n may_v be_v take_v from_o his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n for_o whatsoever_o god_n thus_o will_v that_o shall_v most_o certain_o come_v to_o pass_v 6.39.40_o the_o second_o reason_n ground_v on_o his_o will_n reveal_v joh_n 6.39.40_o but_o god_n will_v that_o all_o shall_v have_v everlasting_a life_n who_o he_o have_v give_v to_o christ_n in_o which_o number_n be_v all_o those_o who_o be_v effectual_o call_v as_o our_o saviour_n testify_v joh._n 6.39_o and_o this_o be_v the_o father_n will_n which_o have_v send_v i_o that_o of_o all_o which_o he_o have_v give_v i_o i_o shall_v lose_v nothing_o but_o shall_v raise_v it_o up_o again_o at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o he_o will_v likewise_o that_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n shall_v be_v save_v as_o it_o be_v vers_n 40._o and_o therefore_o those_o who_o be_v effectual_o call_v and_o believe_v in_o christ_n can_v possible_o perish_v but_o shall_v most_o certain_o have_v eternal_a life_n §_o sect._n 6_o the_o three_o reason_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o constancy_n and_o immutabilitie_n of_o god_n both_o in_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o love_n the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n immutabilitie_n in_o his_o love_n and_o also_o in_o his_o gift_n in_o the_o former_a respect_n we_o may_v thus_o reason_n whosoever_o the_o lord_n love_v with_o a_o constant_a and_o immutable_a love_n those_o shall_v most_o certain_o be_v save_v see_v it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o love_n to_o desire_v the_o good_a of_o the_o party_n belove_v and_o to_o seek_v his_o welfare_n as_o much_o as_o it_o can_v but_o the_o lord_n love_v his_o faithful_a one_o with_o a_o constant_a and_o perpetual_a love_n as_o himself_o testify_v jere._n 31.3_o 31.3_o jere._n 31.3_o i_o have_v love_v thou_o with_o a_o everlasting_a love_n therefore_o with_o mercy_n have_v i_o draw_v thou_o so_o joh._n 13.1_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o love_v his_o own_o which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n 13.1_o joh._n 13.1_o unto_o the_o end_n he_o love_v they_o and_o therefore_o all_o the_o faithful_a may_v assure_v themselves_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o be_v once_o assure_v of_o god_n love_n they_o may_v with_o the_o apostle_n be_v undoubted_o persuade_v that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n shall_v

professor_n who_o be_v weak_a in_o grace_n 84_o how_o satan_n tempt_v the_o strong_a christian_a 86_o chap._n xix_o how_o satan_n allure_v we_o into_o heinous_a sin_n by_o degree_n and_o how_o we_o may_v withstand_v his_o temptation_n 87_o how_o he_o labour_v to_o draw_v man_n out_o of_o one_o extreme_a into_o another_o 88_o chap._n xx._n how_o satan_n move_v we_o to_o propound_v bad_a end_n to_o good_a action_n 90_o how_o he_o move_v we_o to_o use_v evil_a mean_n for_o the_o effect_n of_o good_a end_n 91_o how_o he_o tempt_v we_o to_o be_v proud_a of_o our_o virtue_n 92_o chap._n xxi_o of_o the_o manner_n of_o satan_n fight_n and_o how_o he_o take_v all_o advantage_n against_o us._n 93._o how_o he_o tempt_v we_o most_o dangerous_o when_o we_o be_v most_o secure_a 94_o that_o he_o be_v never_o weary_a in_o assault_a us._n 94_o how_o he_o often_o change_v his_o temptation_n for_o his_o better_a advantage_n and_o that_o this_o be_v a_o probable_a sign_n he_o do_v not_o prevail_v 95_o how_o satan_n assault_v we_o immediate_o himself_o 97_o how_o he_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n ibid._n that_o he_o be_v most_o to_o be_v fear_v when_o he_o most_o flatter_v 98_o how_o satan_n use_v the_o world_n as_o his_o instrument_n to_o entice_v we_o to_o sin_n 100_o how_o he_o use_v our_o own_o flesh_n as_o his_o instrument_n and_o of_o the_o manifold_a advantage_n that_o he_o take_v hereby_o 101_o how_o we_o may_v avoid_v danger_n though_o we_o can_v discern_v satan_n temptation_n from_o our_o own_o lust_n 103_o how_o satan_n suggestion_n may_v be_v discern_v from_o our_o own_o lust_n 104_o chap._n xxii_o of_o the_o common_a affection_n of_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n namely_o the_o christian_n stand_v in_o temptation_n and_o manful_a resistance_n and_o his_o fall_n in_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n 106_o of_o the_o general_a mean_n whereby_o the_o christian_a may_v be_v enable_v to_o withstand_v the_o temptation_n of_o his_o spiritual_a enemy_n 106_o 1._o to_o meditate_v on_o god_n commandment_n encourage_v he_o to_o this_o fight_n 106_o 2._o assure_a hope_n of_o victory_n 106_o 3._o to_o be_v always_o in_o readiness_n 107_o 4._o to_o take_v occasion_n of_o satan_n temptation_n unto_o sin_n of_o do_v the_o contrary_a virtue_n 107_o 5._o to_o resist_v the_o temptation_n when_o it_o be_v first_o suggest_v 108_o 6._o to_o prepare_v himself_o for_o another_o temptation_n when_o one_o be_v pass_v where_o also_o such_o reason_n be_v set_v down_o as_o may_v persuade_v he_o to_o persevere_v in_o this_o fight_n 109_o 7._o not_o to_o believe_v satan_n suggestion_n 112_o 8._o neither_o to_o despise_v satan_n temptation_n nor_o too_o deep_o to_o apprehend_v they_o 113_o 9_o to_o object_n christ_n against_o all_o temptation_n 114_o 10._o to_o leave_v dispute_v with_o satan_n and_o to_o send_v he_o to_o our_o advocate_n jesus_n christ_n 115_o 11._o to_o busy_v ourselves_o continual_o in_o holy_a &_o honest_a exercise_n 116_o 12._o not_o to_o revolve_v satan_n temptation_n but_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o contrary_a preseruative_n 117_o chap._n xxiii_o of_o the_o christian_n fall_v in_o temptation_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o be_v foil_v he_o may_v be_v raise_v again_o namely_o faith_n and_o repentance_n 118_o consolation_n for_o those_o that_o bewail_v their_o want_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n first_o they_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o desire_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v accept_v for_o the_o grace_n which_o they_o desire_v 120_o 2._o that_o satan_n prevail_v against_o we_o not_o by_o his_o absolute_a power_n but_o by_o god_n permission_n who_o will_v not_o suffer_v this_o but_o only_o for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o our_o spiritual_a good_a 131_o that_o horror_n fear_n and_o despair_n follow_v our_o fall_n argue_v our_o diffidence_n in_o god_n and_o selfe-confidence_n 135_o 3._o the_o last_o consolation_n take_v from_o experience_n which_o we_o have_v have_v of_o the_o lord_n assistance_n 135_o the_o chief_a point_n handle_v in_o the_o second_o book_n chap._n i._n answer_n to_o those_o temptatiens_n of_o satan_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v carnal_a man_n of_o god_n love_n 138_o temporal_a benefit_n no_o infallible_a sign_n of_o god_n love_n 140_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v weak_a christian_n that_o they_o be_v not_o belove_v of_o god_n answer_v 141_o that_o carnal_a man_n have_v no_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n though_o they_o boast_v thereof_o 143_o that_o every_o particular_a christian_a may_v be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n 144_o that_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n be_v injurious_a unto_o he_o and_o pernicious_a to_o ourselves_o 145_o the_o evil_n that_o accompany_v doubt_v of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o benefit_n which_o follow_v our_o persuasion_n thereof_o 147_o chap._n ii_o that_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n shall_v not_o make_v we_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n 148_o that_o we_o be_v neither_o belove_v of_o god_n elect_a redeem_v call_v justify_v sanctify_v nor_o 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thereof_o 175_o chap._n v._o satan_n temptation_n where_o with_o he_o assault_v worldling_n answer_v and_o first_o that_o whereby_o he_o persuade_v worldling_n that_o all_o in_o the_o end_n shall_v be_v save_v 178_o satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o the_o unchangeableness_n of_o god_n predestination_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v they_o desperate_o to_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n prove_v to_o be_v foolish_a false_a and_o impious_a 180_o chap._n vi_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o move_v the_o weak_a christian_a to_o doubt_v of_o his_o election_n answer_v 185_o the_o cause_n which_o move_v satan_n and_o his_o instrument_n to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_a to_o doubt_v of_o his_o election_n 185_o the_o state_n of_o this_o question_n between_o satan_n &_o the_o christian_a 187_o that_o we_o may_v be_v certain_o assure_v of_o our_o election_n prove_v by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n 189_o a_o objection_n ground_v upon_o the_o indefinitenesse_n of_o god_n promise_n answer_v 192_o 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god_n covenant_n second_o the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o we_o wherein_o he_o profess_v himself_o our_o god_n and_o take_v we_o for_o his_o people_n and_o heir_n of_o his_o promise_n be_v not_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n but_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o he_o offer_v free_o in_o christ_n his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n to_o all_o who_o will_v receive_v it_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o this_o the_o lord_n himself_o express_v jerem._n 31.31_o behold_v the_o day_n come_v say_v the_o lord_n that_o i_o will_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n that_o be_v my_o church_n 31.31_o jerem._n 31.31_o 32._o not_o according_a to_o the_o covenant_n which_o i_o make_v with_o their_o father_n that_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o work_n the_o which_o my_o covenant_n they_o break_v etc._n etc._n but_o this_o shall_v be_v my_o covenant_n that_o i_o will_v make_v with_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n after_o those_o day_n say_v the_o lord_n 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friend_n he_o endure_v tedious_a labour_n &_o many_o misery_n and_o so_o david_n be_v persecute_v while_o saul_n do_v sit_v on_o the_o throne_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o be_v arraign_v at_o the_o bar_n and_o condemn_v while_o pilate_n and_o the_o chief_a priest_n and_o pharisy_n sit_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o justice_n overswaying_a all_o at_o their_o own_o pleasure_n and_o yet_o at_o the_o same_o time_n jacob_n be_v belove_v esau_n hate_v david_n choose_v of_o god_n saul_n reject_v our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o dear_a son_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n and_o his_o enemy_n the_o instrument_n and_o limb_n of_o satan_n so_o that_o it_o be_v most_o true_a that_o solomon_n speak_v namely_o no_o man_n can_v have_v assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n by_o these_o outward_a benefit_n bestow_v both_o upon_o the_o godly_a and_o wicked_a neither_o by_o his_o adversity_n and_o affliction_n can_v gather_v that_o the_o lord_n hate_v he_o for_o these_o befall_v all_o 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in_o we_o by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o may_v apply_v he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n unto_o us._n whosoever_o therefore_o believe_v true_o in_o jesus_n christ_n he_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o everlasting_a life_n according_a to_o that_o joh._n 3.16_o so_o god_n love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n 3.16_o joh._n 3.16_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n if_o therefore_o we_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o need_v not_o to_o despair_v no_o nor_o to_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n towards_o we_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n nor_o yet_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o manifold_a affliction_n which_o god_n inflict_v on_o we_o neither_o in_o respect_n of_o those_o manifold_a infirmity_n which_o we_o bewray_v while_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o we_o but_o we_o may_v sound_o and_o assure_o conclude_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n rom._n 8.38_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n 8.38_o rom._n 8.38_o nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v 39_o nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n namely_o god_n love_n and_o goodwill_n and_o also_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o impugn_v our_o assurance_n thereof_o the_o second_o cause_n be_v god_n free_a election_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o other_o for_o who_o he_o love_v those_o he_o elect_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o love_n to_o seek_v the_o good_a and_o felicity_n of_o the_o party_n belove_v election_n therefore_o be_v that_o part_n of_o god_n eternal_a and_o immutable_a decree_n whereby_o of_o his_o free_a love_n and_o undeserued_a grace_n he_o have_v preordain_v some_o in_o christ_n unto_o salvation_n and_o to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n tend_v thereunto_o for_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n chap._n four_o of_o god_n election_n the_o cause_n subject_n object_n and_o property_n thereof_o in_o this_o definition_n be_v set_v down_o first_o the_o efficient_a cause_n or_o author_n of_o our_o election_n namely_o god_n himself_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o this_o appear_v eph._n 1.4_o he_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o he_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a etc._n etc._n and_o joh._n 15.16_o you_o have_v not_o choose_v i_o but_o i_o have_v choose_v you_o and_o ordain_v you_o that_o you_o go_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n etc._n etc._n second_o the_o motive_n or_o impulsive_a cause_n of_o god_n election_n be_v express_v namely_o god_n free_a love_n mere_a goodwill_n and_o undeserued_a grace_n and_o this_o also_o be_v manifest_a luk._n 12.32_o fear_v not_o little_a flock_n for_o it_o be_v your_o father_n pleasure_n to_o give_v you_o a_o kingdom_n and_o eph._n 1.5_o who_o have_v predestinate_v we_o to_o be_v adopt_v through_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o himself_o according_a to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n here_o therefore_o be_v exclude_v all_o other_o cause_n wherewith_o diverse_a have_v imagine_v god_n be_v move_v to_o elect_v we_o as_o namely_o our_o own_o will_n the_o foreseeing_a of_o our_o work_n worthiness_n or_o faith_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o that_o these_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o elect_v we_o it_o may_v be_v prove_v by_o manifest_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n first_o our_o own_o will_n be_v express_o exclude_v rom._n 9.16_o it_o be_v not_o in_o he_o that_o will_v or_o run_v but_o in_o god_n that_o show_v mercy_n second_o not_o the_o foresight_n of_o 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and_o pleasant_a and_o then_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o it_o be_v the_o light_n of_o god_n spirit_n which_o have_v shine_v upon_o we_o it_o be_v this_o heavenly_a water_n which_o have_v wash_v we_o it_o be_v this_o divine_a fire_n which_o have_v inflame_v we_o it_o be_v this_o precious_a oil_n that_o have_v mollify_v and_o foftn_v we_o it_o be_v this_o champion_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n which_o make_v war_n against_o our_o traitorous_a flesh_n and_o subdue_v the_o lust_n thereof_o in_o a_o word_n it_o can_v be_v nothing_o but_o god_n spirit_n which_o make_v we_o hate_v that_o sin_n which_o natural_o we_o so_o dear_o love_n and_o to_o love_v virtue_n and_o godliness_n which_o by_o nature_n be_v loathsome_a and_o bitter_a unto_o us._n §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v god_n spirit_n by_o the_o ordinary_a fruit_n thereof_o in_o every_o faithful_a man_n now_o let_v we_o consider_v how_o we_o may_v know_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n witness_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v adopt_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v 3.5_o how_o we_o may_v discern_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n from_o our_o own_o presumption_n 2._o cor._n 3.6_o 1._o cor._n 3.5_o from_o our_o own_o fantasy_n cause_v through_o carnal_a security_n and_o vain_a presumption_n and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v seal_v and_o confirm_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n as_o appear_v 2._o cor._n 3.6_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v the_o minister_n by_o who_o the_o people_n believe_v 1._o cor._n 3.5_o and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n spirit_n and_o life_n because_o it_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o quicken_v we_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 6.63_o and_o gal._n 3.2_o 3.2_o joh._n 6.63_o gal._n 3.2_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n preach_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n if_o therefore_o the_o testimony_n of_o salvation_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v conceive_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n apply_v unto_o they_o by_o faith_n then_o be_v it_o most_o certain_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n for_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v not_o different_a from_o the_o outward_a testimony_n of_o the_o word_n but_o if_o this_o persuasion_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o god_n word_n as_o they_o be_v not_o who_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v elect_v adopt_a

true_a love_n and_o hearty_a endeavour_n of_o embrace_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n because_o thereby_o our_o gracious_a father_n be_v glorify_v and_o well_o please_v with_o us._n if_o therefore_o these_o effect_n and_o fruit_n follow_v this_o persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o do_v persuade_v we_o but_o if_o we_o have_v no_o such_o trust_n and_o affiance_n no_o such_o love_n of_o god_n no_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n no_o hatred_n of_o sin_n no_o love_n nor_o desire_n of_o embrace_v righteousness_n but_o remain_v as_o carnal_a worldly_a and_o profane_a as_o ever_o we_o be_v then_o let_v we_o brag_v as_o much_o as_o we_o will_v of_o our_o persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n yet_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o this_o persuasion_n be_v not_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n but_o that_o it_o be_v a_o vain_a conceit_n and_o fond_a opinion_n which_o proceed_v from_o self-love_n carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n which_o in_o the_o end_n vanish_v away_o will_v leave_v we_o in_o despair_n chap._n ix_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o prove_v that_o those_o who_o be_v convert_v unto_o god_n justify_v ghost_n the_o first_o mean_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o in_o some_o measure_n sanctify_v may_v ordinary_o attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n of_o their_o election_n now_o i_o will_v show_v the_o mean_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v thus_o assure_v the_o first_o and_o principal_a mean_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o election_n be_v the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n which_o cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n 16._o rom._n 8.15_o 16._o and_o witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.15_o 16._o which_o testimony_n it_o do_v not_o give_v by_o 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compare_v with_o the_o other_o for_o presumption_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o original_a corruption_n which_o accompany_v we_o from_o our_o mother_n womb_n till_o it_o be_v beat_v down_o with_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n but_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v a_o thing_n supernatural_a which_o no_o man_n ever_o feel_v before_o his_o conversion_n unto_o god_n when_o as_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n he_o be_v humble_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n sorrow_v and_o grieve_v for_o his_o sin_n past_a and_o detest_a they_o from_o his_o hart_n and_o purpose_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v if_o therefore_o we_o have_v have_v always_o this_o testimony_n in_o our_o mind_n that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n favour_n and_o elect_a and_o never_o feel_v our_o conversion_n nor_o discern_v any_o fruit_n thereof_o then_o do_v this_o testimony_n proceed_v from_o carnal_a presumption_n and_o not_o from_o god_n spirit_n second_o those_o who_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n make_v conscience_n of_o the_o diligent_a and_o careful_a use_n of_o the_o outward_a mean_n of_o salvation_n as_o the_o hear_n and_o read_v of_o the_o word_n the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o other_o holy_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n because_o they_o know_v that_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o ordinary_o sever_v from_o the_o outward_a testimony_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n be_v not_o wrought_v immediate_o in_o we_o by_o revelation_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o by_o the_o prea_n of_o the_o word_n and_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a cooperation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o presumption_n as_o it_o arise_v not_o from_o the_o use_n of_o these_o mean_n make_v thus_o effectual_a but_o from_o carnal_a security_n so_o be_v it_o not_o confirm_v thereby_o for_o the_o less_o that_o the_o presumptuous_a man_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o god_n service_n the_o more_o confident_o do_v he_o boast_v of_o his_o faith_n and_o full_a assurance_n and_o therefore_o he_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o use_v these_o mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n nay_o contrariwise_o he_o will_v not_o stick_v to_o affirm_v that_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n too_o often_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o trouble_v man_n mind_n and_o afflict_v their_o conscience_n move_v they_o to_o doubt_v of_o god_n mercy_n which_o before_o they_o never_o call_v into_o question_n and_o why_o be_v this_o but_o because_o hereby_o man_n be_v rouse_v out_o of_o their_o sleep_n of_o security_n and_o have_v their_o confident_a presumption_n beat_v down_o if_o then_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o use_v all_o holy_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o salvation_n that_o assurance_n and_o testimony_n which_o follow_v be_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n otherwise_o it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o fond_a presumption_n three_o presumption_n be_v most_o confident_a and_o never_o doubt_v nor_o make_v any_o question_n of_o his_o election_n &_o salvation_n who_o thus_o presume_v but_o this_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v much_o assault_v with_o doubt_v and_o oftentimes_o thereby_o so_o exceed_o weaken_v that_o we_o can_v hear_v the_o voice_n thereof_o as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o job_n david_n the_o father_n of_o the_o possess_a child_n the_o two_o disciple_n who_o iourney_v to_o emaus_n and_o in_o all_o god_n child_n who_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v unto_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n unto_o which_o none_o can_v come_v but_o by_o degree_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o can_v brag_v with_o secure_a worldling_n and_o say_v with_o the_o proud_a pharisee_n i_o never_o be_v trouble_v i_o thank_v god_n with_o any_o doubt_n of_o my_o election_n &_o salvation_n as_o many_o be_v but_o always_o have_v have_v a_o strong_a belief_n that_o i_o be_o in_o god_n love_n and_o shall_v undoubted_o be_v save_v we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o this_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o presumption_n and_o not_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n four_o presumption_n be_v join_v with_o worldliness_n and_o prophanesse_n but_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v never_o sever_v from_o sanctification_n or_o at_o least_o from_o a_o earnest_a desire_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o i_o say_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o conscience_n be_v never_o contrary_a to_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o word_n neither_o do_v it_o bear_v witness_v that_o those_o be_v in_o god_n love_n and_o elect_v to_o salvation_n which_o the_o scripture_n witness_v to_o be_v in_o god_n displeasure_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o condemnation_n namely_o all_o unrepentant_a sinner_n continue_v in_o their_o

unrepentancie_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o assurance_n which_o we_o have_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n be_v not_o join_v with_o a_o desire_n to_o leave_v our_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o earnest_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n than_o it_o do_v not_o proceed_v from_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o from_o carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n last_o presumption_n no_o long_o persuade_v man_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n than_o they_o enjoy_v the_o outward_a benefit_n of_o this_o life_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n lay_v upon_o they_o any_o grievous_a affliction_n either_o outward_o in_o body_n and_o state_n or_o inward_o in_o mind_n then_o this_o persuasion_n vanish_v and_o nothing_o remain_v but_o doubt_v which_o common_o end_v in_o utter_a despair_n but_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o howsoever_o we_o can_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o affliction_n and_o the_o violent_a noise_n of_o our_o own_o passion_n hear_v the_o voice_n thereof_o at_o some_o time_n yet_o afterward_o again_o it_o cry_v aloud_o in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o that_o the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o see_v we_o have_v it_o not_o natural_o in_o ourselves_o how_o may_v we_o attain_v unto_o it_o sure_o we_o be_v to_o have_v our_o recourse_n unto_o the_o father_n of_o light_n by_o earnest_a prayer_n 11.13_o jam._n 1.17_o matth._n 7.7_o luk._n 11.13_o from_o who_o descend_v every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n have_v our_o faith_n ground_v upon_o god_n gracious_a promise_n namely_o that_o if_o we_o ask_v we_o shall_v receive_v and_o more_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v it_o as_o it_o be_v luk._n 11.13_o §_o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o certainty_n of_o our_o election_n word_n the_o second_o mean_n the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n wherein_o the_o lord_n manife_v his_o grace_n and_o goodwill_n to_o all_o believe_v and_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o whereby_o also_o he_o ordinary_o beget_v this_o faith_n and_o repentance_n in_o all_o his_o child_n for_o howsoever_o paul_n may_v plant_v and_o apollo_n may_v water_v but_o god_n alone_o give_v the_o increase_n yet_o god_n blessing_n ordinary_o accompany_v his_o own_o ordinance_n make_v it_o effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n for_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v ordain_v it_o and_o though_o the_o word_n may_v long_o sound_v in_o our_o ear_n before_o it_o pierce_v the_o heart_n or_o beget_v any_o save_a grace_n in_o we_o unless_o the_o lord_n open_v our_o heart_n and_o make_v the_o seed_n of_o his_o word_n fruitful_a yet_o those_o who_o make_v conscience_n of_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o diligence_n reverence_n and_o attention_n and_o pray_v for_o the_o assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o it_o may_v become_v profitable_a to_o their_o salvation_n may_v constant_o expect_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o his_o own_o ordinance_n which_o they_o careful_o use_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n whereas_o those_o who_o neglect_n and_o contemn_v god_n word_n have_v no_o such_o assurance_n because_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o instrument_n which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n without_o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v not_o ordinary_o beget_v faith_n or_o any_o save_a grace_n in_o us._n though_o therefore_o we_o do_v not_o after_o long_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n feel_v this_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o give_v it_o over_o but_o expect_v god_n blessing_n upon_o it_o and_o wait_v his_o leisure_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o in_o the_o end_n he_o will_v make_v this_o his_o own_o ordinance_n effectual_a for_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v ordain_v it_o §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n sacrament_n the_o three_o mean_n the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o frequent_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n whereby_o our_o faith_n be_v more_o and_o more_o confirm_v the_o in_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n for_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n which_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n have_v add_v these_o seal_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o thorough_o assure_v of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o conscionable_o frequent_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o lord_n will_v bless_v also_o this_o his_o own_o ordinance_n moreover_o they_o who_o worthy_o receive_v these_o holy_a mystery_n do_v receive_v christ_n jesus_n and_o have_v the_o union_n and_o communion_n which_o be_v 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and_o whosoever_o abide_v in_o he_o sin_v not_o whosoever_o sin_v have_v not_o see_v he_o neither_o have_v know_v he_o 6.10_o chap._n 3._o v._n 6.10_o as_o it_o be_v chap._n 3._o ver_fw-la 6._o so_o vers_fw-la 10._o in_o this_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n know_v and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n whosoever_o do_v not_o righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o god_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o our_o new_a obedience_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o a_o mark_n of_o the_o child_n of_o darkness_n but_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v this_o of_o that_o exact_a obedience_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o law_n for_o thereby_o none_o live_v can_v have_v any_o assurance_n of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n but_o rather_o of_o reprobation_n and_o damnation_n but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o a_o evangelical_a obedience_n which_o consist_v in_o a_o holy_a desire_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n of_o keep_v all_o god_n commandment_n 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that_o we_o may_v not_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o counterfeit_a show_n entire_a the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n first_o that_o it_o must_v be_v total_a and_o entire_a we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o evangelical_a obedience_n have_v these_o property_n first_o it_o must_v be_v total_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o of_o the_o object_n that_o be_v we_o must_v not_o share_v ourselves_o between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n give_v one_o the_o tongue_n the_o other_o the_o heart_n one_o our_o outward_a action_n and_o the_o other_o our_o inward_a affection_n but_o we_o must_v perform_v our_o obedience_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n yea_o with_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n for_o though_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v but_o in_o part_n yet_o be_v there_o no_o part_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n unregenerate_a and_o unsanctified_a howsoever_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v spread_v likewise_o 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godliness_n through_o evil_a report_n 6.8_o 2._o cor._n 6.8_o and_o good_a report_n honour_n and_o dishonour_n and_o if_o our_o obedience_n spring_n from_o these_o fountain_n and_o be_v refer_v to_o this_o end_n that_o god_n thereby_o may_v be_v glorify_v then_o will_v we_o make_v no_o less_o conscience_n of_o secret_a than_o of_o open_a sin_n then_o will_v we_o be_v no_o less_o ready_a to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n when_o there_o be_v no_o witness_n of_o our_o action_n than_o if_o all_o the_o world_n shall_v look_v upon_o we_o then_o will_v we_o be_v as_o fearful_a to_o offend_v god_n in_o the_o breach_n of_o any_o of_o his_o commandment_n in_o our_o secret_a chamber_n in_o the_o dark_a night_n as_o in_o the_o

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expel_v when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o love_v he_o again_o the_o other_o be_v a_o son-like_a fear_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n whereby_o we_o do_v not_o fear_n god_n as_o a_o enemy_n or_o a_o angry_a judge_n but_o as_o a_o gracious_a father_n who_o displeasure_n we_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n incur_v not_o that_o we_o fear_v his_o wrath_n and_o vengeance_n as_o though_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v upon_o we_o but_o because_o we_o will_v not_o thus_o abuse_v his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o nor_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v cause_v he_o to_o look_v upon_o we_o with_o a_o frown_a countenance_n or_o if_o we_o do_v fear_n god_n judgement_n it_o be_v as_o they_o be_v inflict_v on_o another_o

enough_o he_o have_v swear_v it_o because_o therefore_o the_o promise_n be_v sure_a and_o confirm_v not_o according_a to_o our_o merit_n but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n let_v no_o man_n profess_v that_o with_o fear_n of_o which_o he_o can_v doubt_v arrogancy_n doubt_v proceed_v from_o pride_n and_o arrogancy_n but_o they_o further_o urge_v that_o humble_a doubt_n be_v better_a than_o presumptuous_a assurance_n i_o answer_v first_o that_o their_o doubt_n be_v full_a of_o pride_n which_o make_v they_o look_v for_o salvation_n in_o their_o own_o worthiness_n rather_o than_o in_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n second_o that_o our_o faith_n and_o certain_a assurance_n be_v full_a of_o humility_n for_o we_o free_o confess_v our_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o dare_v not_o offer_v before_o the_o seat_n of_o god_n justice_n any_o righteousness_n that_o be_v in_o we_o as_o desire_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n to_o be_v justify_v thereby_o nay_o rather_o we_o pray_v with_o the_o 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the_o purpose_n for_o the_o question_n be_v not_o of_o epicure_n and_o worldling_n who_o have_v no_o faith_n or_o a_o dead_a faith_n but_o of_o true_a believer_n who_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o faith_n at_o least_o in_o a_o holy_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n of_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o they_o that_o can_v be_v assure_v that_o they_o have_v faith_n can_v have_v any_o certainty_n of_o their_o election_n but_o none_o can_v have_v any_o assurance_n of_o faith_n unless_o they_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o die_v to_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o work_v by_o love_n and_o therefore_o such_o as_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n have_v no_o faith_n can_v have_v no_o certainty_n of_o their_o election_n though_o they_o may_v delude_v themselves_o with_o a_o fond_a persuasion_n which_o have_v no_o other_o ground_n but_o carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n but_o hence_o it_o follow_v not_o that_o because_o a_o dead_a faith_n afford_v no_o true_a certainty_n therefore_o a_o lively_a faith_n do_v it_o not_o because_o a_o profane_a epicure_n or_o carnal_a worldling_n deceive_v himself_o with_o a_o vain_a opinion_n therefore_o those_o that_o be_v true_o convert_v mortify_v unto_o sin_n and_o raise_v up_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n can_v have_v no_o certainty_n of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n for_o what_o similitude_n be_v there_o between_o light_n and_o darkness_n righteousness_n and_o unrighteousness_n the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o the_o child_n of_o belial_n the_o repentant_a and_o unrepentant_a faith_n and_o no_o faith_n last_o presumption_n §._o sect._n 11._o that_o this_o doctrine_n open_v no_o way_n to_o security_n and_o presumption_n they_o object_n that_o if_o we_o teach_v this_o doctrine_n of_o the_o certainty_n of_o election_n man_n will_v abuse_v it_o to_o nourish_v in_o they_o 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death_n yet_o to_o those_o who_o be_v save_v it_o be_v the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n 1.18_o 2._o cor._n 2.16_o 1._o cor._n 1.18_o as_o it_o be_v 2._o cor._n 2.16_o though_o it_o be_v foolishness_n to_o those_o that_o perish_v yet_o it_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o those_o who_o god_n have_v ordain_v to_o salvation_n and_o god_n be_v no_o less_o glorify_v in_o the_o one_o by_o show_v his_o mercy_n than_o in_o the_o other_o by_o show_v his_o justice_n though_o worldly_a man_n abuse_v it_o to_o carnal_a security_n yet_o the_o godly_a be_v the_o more_o incite_v thereby_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o like_o love_a child_n the_o more_o they_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o love_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n and_o secure_v of_o his_o mercy_n and_o bountiful_a benefit_n the_o more_o they_o love_v he_o again_o the_o more_o they_o love_v he_o the_o more_o zealous_a they_o be_v of_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o great_a their_o zeal_n be_v the_o great_a be_v their_o care_n in_o make_v the_o light_n of_o their_o godly_a and_o christian_n live_v to_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o their_o heavenly_a father_n may_v be_v glorify_v so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o fault_n of_o this_o precious_a seed_n but_o the_o barrenness_n of_o the_o ground_n which_o make_v it_o fruitless_a or_o else_o for_o good_a wheat_n send_v tare_n cockle_n and_o darnel_n it_o be_v not_o any_o defect_n or_o ill_a disposition_n in_o this_o sweet_a smell_a flower_n but_o the_o venomous_a nature_n of_o these_o spider_n which_o turn_v honey_n into_o poison_n and_o therefore_o the_o seed_n must_v be_v cast_v upon_o the_o earth_n though_o there_o be_v stone_n with_o the_o good_a ground_n which_o will_v never_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n the_o flower_n of_o sweet_a consolation_n must_v not_o be_v pull_v up_o by_o the_o root_n and_o cast_v away_o for_o though_o the_o spider_n gather_v poison_n yet_o the_o profitable_a bee_n will_v gather_v honey_n out_o of_o they_o second_o when_o we_o teach_v the_o certainty_n of_o election_n we_o do_v not_o teach_v that_o man_n must_v gather_v it_o out_o of_o god_n secret_a counsel_n but_o from_o their_o own_o sanctification_n by_o which_o they_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o they_o be_v justify_v call_v and_o elect_v and_o therefore_o whosoever_o be_v not_o sanctify_v but_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n can_v have_v no_o assurance_n by_o our_o doctrine_n that_o they_o be_v elect_v or_o shall_v be_v save_v nay_o contrariwise_o we_o teach_v out_o of_o god_n word_n that_o whosoever_o line_n in_o the_o flesh_n shall_v die_v rom._n 8.13_o that_o they_o which_o perform_v the_o lust_n thereof_o shall_v never_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n gal._n 5.19.20_o 21._o that_o none_n who_o continue_v in_o their_o unrighteousness_n and_o uncleanness_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n 1._o cor._n 6.9.10_o reu._n 21.27_o but_o shall_v have_v their_o portion_n in_o the_o lake_n which_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n as_o it_o be_v vers_n 8._o now_o what_o strong_a bridle_n to_o curb_v in_o our_o unruly_a flesh_n when_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o run_v into_o sin_n than_o to_o be_v assure_v that_o if_o we_o live_v in_o sin_n and_o fulfil_v our_o carnal_a lust_n we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o condemnation_n what_o sharp_a spur_n to_o prick_v we_o forward_o when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v or_o slack_v our_o pace_n in_o the_o christian_a race_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n than_o to_o consider_v that_o our_o sanctification_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n be_v the_o only_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v come_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n chap._n xiii_o of_o our_o redemption_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v our_o election_n and_o the_o certainty_n thereof_o the_o next_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n for_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v from_o all_o eternity_n elect_v we_o to_o salvation_n of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o work_n or_o worthiness_n so_o he_o have_v ordain_v in_o this_o his_o eternal_a decree_n our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o be_v the_o mediator_n who_o shall_v work_v the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o conduit_n whereby_o he_o will_v convey_v his_o grace_n mercy_n and_o everlasting_a salvation_n unto_o we_o and_o have_v set_v he_o apart_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n who_o shall_v save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o captivity_n and_o bondage_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o restore_v we_o to_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v redemption_n what_o it_o be_v this_o our_o redemption_n be_v a_o effect_n of_o god_n election_n whereby_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v set_v apart_o of_o his_o father_n for_o this_o purpose_n have_v free_v and_o deliver_v all_o god_n elect_v out_o of_o the_o captivity_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n sin_n death_n and_o the_o devil_n by_o offer_v himself_o for_o the_o price_n of_o their_o redemption_n and_o a_o sufficient_a sacrifice_n for_o sin_n for_o the_o appease_n of_o his_o father_n displeasure_n and_o satisfy_n of_o his_o justice_n to_o the_o end_n that_o be_v deliver_v they_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n and_o afterward_o may_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n and_o the_o crown_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n which_o be_v purchase_v for_o they_o explain_v the_o definition_n explain_v first_o i_o say_v that_o it_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o god_n election_n for_o who_o he_o have_v choose_v to_o everlasting_a life_n in_o christ_n those_o by_o christ_n he_o have_v save_v and_o redeem_v and_o those_o only_a as_o we_o shall_v see_v afterward_o second_o i_o show_v who_o be_v our_o

the_o lord_n have_v pardon_v and_o remit_v they_o so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o arise_v up_o in_o judgement_n to_o our_o condemnation_n neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o the_o world_n to_o come_v second_o he_o do_v deliver_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n while_o he_o do_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o our_o sin_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n mortify_v &_o the_o strength_n of_o they_o abate_v so_o that_o they_o do_v not_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n although_o we_o can_v whole_o expel_v they_o from_o dwell_v in_o we_o according_a to_o that_o rom._n 6.12_o 6.12_o rom._n 6.12_o sin_n shall_v not_o reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o though_o we_o can_v utter_o subdue_v this_o cananitish_a brood_n of_o our_o corruption_n but_o that_o still_o while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n they_o be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n always_o vex_v and_o grieve_v we_o yet_o by_o the_o help_n of_o god_n spirit_n assist_v we_o we_o weaken_v their_o force_n abate_v their_o courage_n and_o make_v they_o become_v tributary_n and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n they_o rebel_v we_o curb_v they_o in_o &_o give_v they_o the_o overthrow_n yea_o though_o sometime_o they_o gain_v ground_n &_o give_v we_o the_o foil_n yet_o we_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o recover_v ourselves_o be_v assist_v with_o the_o fresh_a supply_n of_o god_n spirit_n till_o at_o last_o by_o death_n we_o obtain_v a_o final_a victory_n §_o sect._n 5_o three_o 3.13_o that_o our_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n prove_v not_o that_o we_o be_v not_o redeem_v gal._n 3.13_o he_o object_v that_o we_o be_v still_o under_o the_o law_n and_o tie_v to_o the_o obedience_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o christ_n have_v not_o free_v we_o from_o it_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o christ_n have_v not_o free_v we_o from_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o he_o have_v free_v 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kindness_n from_o our_o friend_n or_o neighbour_n let_v we_o not_o make_v any_o question_n nor_o once_o doubt_v of_o the_o lord_n love_n and_o favour_n towards_o we_o though_o our_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o grievous_a so_o we_o true_o repent_v and_o unfeigned_o turn_v unto_o he_o §_o sect._n 8_o but_o here_o the_o afflict_a conscience_n will_v be_v ready_a to_o say_v that_o though_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n of_o god_n mercy_n pride_n that_o doubt_v of_o god_n mercie●_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n argue_v pride_n but_o that_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o most_o infinite_a yet_o i_o doubt_v lest_o i_o shall_v never_o be_v partaker_n thereof_o because_o of_o my_o manifold_a inperfection_n and_o great_a unworthiness_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o distrust_v of_o god_n mercy_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n proceed_v not_o from_o true_a humility_n but_o from_o our_o natural_a pride_n for_o if_o we_o have_v deny_v ourselves_o and_o be_v nothing_o in_o our_o own_o 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he_o and_o to_o our_o god_n for_o he_o be_v very_o ready_a to_o forgive_v as_o the_o prophet_n exhore_v us._n esay_n 55.7_o chap._n xxxiii_o of_o the_o second_o argument_n ground_v upon_o god_n justice_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o second_o argument_n to_o assure_v those_o of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o their_o sin_n christ_n that_o god_n justice_n will_v not_o punish_v those_o sin_n in_o we_o which_o be_v already_o punish_v in_o christ_n who_o unfeigned_o repent_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o jesus_n christ_n for_o their_o salvation_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n may_v be_v draw_v from_o god_n justice_n for_o their_o sin_n be_v full_o and_o sufficient_o punish_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o therefore_o it_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n to_o punish_v they_o again_o in_o any_o of_o those_o who_o have_v apply_v unto_o they_o the_o merit_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o as_o the_o lord_n can_v in_o justice_n let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a and_o therefore_o have_v punish_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o man_n either_o in_o christ_n jesus_n or_o will_v thorough_o punish_v they_o in_o the_o party_n themselves_o so_o the_o same_o justice_n will_v not_o admit_v that_o the_o same_o sin_n shall_v be_v twice_o punish_v once_o in_o our_o saviour_n and_o again_o in_o the_o faithful_a now_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v sufficient_o suffer_v for_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a it_o be_v evident_a by_o many_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n esay_n 53.4_o sure_o he_o have_v bear_v our_o infirmity_n and_o carry_v our_o sorrow_n 5._o but_o he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n he_o be_v break_v for_o our_o iniquity_n the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peace_n be_v upon_o he_o and_o with_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v 2_o cor._n 5.21_o he_o have_v make_v he_o to_o be_v sin_n for_o we_o which_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o so_o the_o apostle_n he._n 9.26_o say_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v appear_v once_o to_o put_v away_o sin_n by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o and_o pet._n 1._o epistle_n 2.24_o say_v that_o his_o own_o self_n bear_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o body_n on_o the_o tree_n that_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o sin_n shall_v live_v in_o righteousness_n see_v then_o our_o sin_n be_v lay_v upon_o christ_n and_o severe_o punish_v in_o he_o god_n in_o his_o justice_n will_v not_o inflict_v any_o more_o punishman_n upon_o the_o faithful_a but_o will_n pardon_n and_o forgive_v they_o which_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n be_v a_o work_n of_o his_o justice_n as_o well_o as_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v say_v rom._n 3.25_o that_o god_n have_v set_v forth_o our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o be_v a_o reconciliation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n to_o declare_v his_o righteousness_n by_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v pass_v through_o the_o patience_n of_o god_n 26._o to_o show_v at_o this_o time_n his_o righteousness_n that_o he_o may_v be_v just_a and_o a_o justifier_n of_o he_o who_o be_v of_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n so_o it_o be_v say_v 1._o john_n 1.9_o that_o if_o we_o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n so_o that_o god_n righteousness_n be_v declare_v in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o he_o show_v his_o justice_n in_o justify_v those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n and_o in_o pardon_v all_o their_o offence_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v believe_v in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o faith_n in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o need_v not_o servile_o to_o fear_v god_n justice_n nay_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o because_o he_o be_v just_a he_o will_v in_o christ_n pardon_n and_o forgive_v our_o sin_n and_o never_o inflict_v any_o punishment_n which_o by_o they_o in_o ourselves_o we_o have_v just_o deserve_v §_o sect._n 2_o but_o that_o the_o equity_n hereof_o may_v be_v more_o manifest_a pay_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v debt_n and_o therefore_o not_o to_o be_v twice_o pay_v we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o our_o sin_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v call_v debt_n for_o the_o lord_n in_o our_o creation_n lend_v unto_o we_o the_o rich_a talent_n of_o his_o grace_n to_o be_v employ_v for_o the_o set_n forth_o of_o his_o glory_n all_o which_o we_o wasteful_o misspend_v and_o bring_v ourselves_o into_o such_o extreme_a beggary_n that_o we_o be_v altogether_o unable_a to_o pay_v to_o god_n the_o least_o part_n of_o that_o which_o we_o owe_v nor_o to_o render_v account_n unto_o our_o lord_n &_o master_n how_o in_o any_o good_a

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the_o lord_n do_v thereby_o certain_o assure_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n in_o christ_n be_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v and_o that_o he_o have_v receive_v we_o into_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n yea_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o ratify_v &_o confirm_v his_o covenant_n with_o we_o concern_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n with_o his_o own_o hand_n writing_n and_o seal_v annex_v but_o also_o by_o his_o oath_n for_o god_n will_v more_o abundant_o to_o show_v unto_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n the_o stableness_n of_o his_o counsel_n bind_v himself_o by_o a_o oath_n that_o by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v we_o may_v have_v strong_a consolation_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v heb._n 6.17.18_o and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o will_v conceive_v of_o god_n that_o he_o be_v untrue_a of_o his_o word_n a_o covenant_n breaker_n yea_o a_o perjure_a person_n which_o be_v most_o horrible_a blasphemy_n once_o to_o imagine_v we_o may_v undoubted_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o will_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v they_o in_o number_n never_o so_o innumerable_a nor_o so_o heinous_a in_o their_o nature_n and_o quality_n if_o we_o will_v turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentanee_n and_o lie_v hold_v upon_o christ_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n §_o sect._n 4_o but_o let_v we_o more_o particular_o consider_v of_o some_o of_o the_o special_a promise_n of_o god_n sin_n of_o particular_a promise_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n contain_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n that_o so_o we_o may_v gather_v unto_o ourselves_o more_o full_a consolation_n and_o firm_a assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o prophet_n david_n who_o have_v in_o himself_o often_o experience_n of_o god_n mercy_n tell_v we_o psal_n 32.10_o that_o whosoever_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n mercy_n shall_v compass_v he_o the_o prophet_n esay_n exhort_v the_o wicked_a to_o forsake_v his_o way_n and_o the_o unrighteous_a his_o own_o imagination_n and_o to_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n assure_v they_o that_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o for_o he_o be_v very_o ready_a to_o forgive_v esay_n 55.7_o the_o lord_n himself_o also_o do_v make_v this_o gracious_a promise_n ezech._n 18.21_o but_o say_v he_o if_o the_o wicked_a will_v return_v from_o all_o his_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v commit_v and_o keep_v all_o my_o statute_n and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v lawful_a and_o right_a he_o shall_v sure_o live_v and_o not_o die_v 22._o all_o his_o transgression_n that_o he_o have_v commit_v shall_v not_o be_v mention_v unto_o he_o but_o in_o his_o righteousness_n that_o he_o have_v do_v he_o shall_v live_v 23._o have_v i_o any_o desire_n that_o the_o wicked_a shall_v die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n or_o shall_v he_o not_o live_v if_o he_o return_v from_o his_o way_n vers_fw-la 32._o for_o i_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o he_o that_o die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n cause_n therefore_o one_o another_o to_o return_v and_o live_v you_o and_o cap._n 33._o ver_fw-la 11._o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n i_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o the_o wicked_a turn_n from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v so_o mal._n 3.17_o the_o lord_n profess_v that_o he_o will_v spare_v his_o people_n and_o child_n as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o own_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o now_o we_o know_v that_o a_o love_a father_n be_v ready_a to_o forgive_v &_o to_o receive_v into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_v his_o repentant_a son_n though_o he_o have_v very_o often_o offend_v he_o &_o so_o sure_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v infinite_o rich_a in_o mercy_n will_v much_o more_o forgive_v his_o child_n when_o they_o turn_v unto_o he_o nay_o he_o be_v not_o only_o ready_a to_o receive_v they_o into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n but_o it_o fill_v he_o as_o i_o may_v say_v with_o exceed_v joy_n 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believe_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v they_o have_v it_o already_o as_o though_o they_o be_v in_o present_a possession_n john_n 5.24_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o that_o hear_v my_o word_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o send_v i_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o condemnation_n but_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n so_o chap._n 6.47_o and_o chap._n 11.26_o whosoever_o live_v and_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v never_o die_v the_o apostle_n peter_n also_o plain_o affirm_v that_o god_n will_v have_v no_o man_n to_o perish_v but_o will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o come_v to_o repentance_n see_v therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v so_o many_o gracious_a promise_n in_o the_o gospel_n to_o all_o

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as_o it_o be_v psal_a 10.17_o yea_o he_o do_v not_o only_o hear_v they_o and_o in_o some_o sort_n incline_v to_o their_o request_n but_o he_o will_v fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o save_v they_o as_o the_o same_o prophet_n speak_v psal_n 145.19_o 145.19_o psal_n 145.19_o we_o know_v that_o a_o kind_a love_a father_n if_o he_o see_v his_o son_n exceed_v sick_a will_v be_v very_o careful_a and_o tender_a over_o he_o to_o provide_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o he_o which_o may_v do_v he_o good_a and_o though_o with_o a_o falter_v tongue_n and_o unperfect_a speech_n he_o ask_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v profitable_a for_o he_o to_o receive_v yet_o how_o ready_o will_v he_o harken_v unto_o he_o and_o grant_v his_o desire_n yea_o if_o his_o sickness_n so_o increase_v that_o he_o become_v speechless_a utter_v nothing_o but_o deep_a groan_n even_o this_o language_n move_v he_o to_o no_o less_o care_n in_o use_v all_o mean_n 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in_o our_o saviour_n name_n he_o will_v sure_o hear_v we_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v promise_v 16.23_o joh._n 16.23_o joh._n 16.23_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o moreover_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o do_v not_o offer_v up_o our_o prayer_n immediate_o unto_o god_n the_o father_n but_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o put_v our_o prayer_n into_o the_o golden_a vial_n which_o be_v full_a of_o the_o precious_a odour_n of_o his_o merit_n thereby_o perfume_v they_o and_o make_v they_o a_o offering_n of_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n unto_o god_n 5.8_o apoc._n 5.8_o &_o by_o wash_v they_o in_o his_o

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they_o have_v be_v endue_v with_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o a_o high_a degree_n of_o favour_n and_o love_n with_o almighty_a god_n yet_o sometime_o in_o their_o own_o sense_n they_o have_v find_v in_o they_o in_o stead_n of_o faith_n nothing_o but_o doubt_v diffidence_n and_o infidelity_n and_o for_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n they_o have_v apprehend_v nothing_o in_o their_o present_a feeling_n but_o the_o wrathful_a anger_n of_o god_n and_o his_o grievous_a displeasure_n look_v upon_o the_o holy_a man_n job_n who_o by_o god_n own_o testimony_n be_v the_o just_a man_n upon_o earth_n and_o high_o in_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n and_o you_o shall_v find_v that_o sometime_o he_o show_v in_o his_o grievous_a affliction_n no_o sign_n of_o faith_n but_o gross_a doubt_v and_o in_o outward_a appearance_n utter_v despair_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o love_n for_o he_o curse_v the_o day_n of_o his_o nativity_n and_o wish_v that_o he_o have_v never_o be_v bear_v he_o complain_v that_o god_n be_v his_o enemy_n and_o have_v make_v he_o as_o a_o mark_n whereat_o he_o shoot_v venime_v arrow_n that_o god_n terror_n do_v fight_v against_o he_o and_o that_o he_o do_v hide_v his_o love_a countenance_n from_o he_o so_o the_o prophet_n david_n a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o hart_n show_v plain_o that_o sometime_o he_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o he_o 51.10_o psal_n 51.10_o as_o when_o he_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o create_v in_o he_o a_o clean_a hart_n and_o to_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o he_o to_o restore_v he_o to_o the_o joy_n of_o his_o salvation_n &_o to_o establish_v he_o with_o his_o free_a spirit_n &_o sometime_o he_o apprehend_v in_o his_o present_a sense_n &_o feeling_n in_o stead_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n nothing_o but_o his_o wrath_n and_o displeasure_n and_o therefore_o complain_v as_o one_o reject_v and_o forsake_v of_o god_n so_o psal_n 22.1_o my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o 88.14_o psal_n 22.1_o &_o 77.7_o &_o 88.14_o and_o be_v so_o far_o from_o my_o health_n and_o from_o the_o word_n of_o my_o roar_n 2._o o_o my_o god_n i_o cry_v by_o day_n but_o thou_o hear_v not_o and_z in_o the_o night_n and_o have_v no_o audience_n and_o psal_n 77.7_o he_o thus_o complain_v will_v the_o lord_n absent_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v he_o show_v no_o more_o favour_n 8._o be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v for_o ever_o do_v his_o promise_n fail_v for_o evermore_o 9_o have_v god_n forget_v to_o be_v merfull_a have_v he_o shut_v up_o his_o tender_a mercy_n in_o displeasure_n 10._o and_o i_o say_v this_o be_v my_o death_n etc._n etc._n so_o psal_n 88.14_o lord_n why_o do_v thou_o reject_v my_o soul_n and_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o 15._o i_o be_o afflict_v and_o at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n from_o my_o youth_n i_o suffer_v thy_o terror_n doubt_v of_o my_o life_n 16._o thy_o indignation_n go_v over_o i_o and_o thy_o fear_n have_v cut_v i_o off_o the_o prophet_n jeremy_n likewise_o be_v grievous_o afflict_v in_o body_n and_o mind_n 20.14.15_o jer._n 20.14.15_o be_v for_o a_o time_n deprive_v of_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n apprehend_v nothing_o but_o present_a misery_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o faith_n affiance_n in_o god_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o other_o sanctify_a grace_n he_o bewray_v his_o doubt_n diffidence_n and_o impatiency_n curse_v the_o day_n of_o his_o birth_n and_o even_o the_o man_n that_o bring_v first_o news_n hereof_o to_o his_o father_n and_o wish_v that_o his_o mother_n have_v be_v his_o grave_n or_o her_o womb_n a_o perpetual_a conception_n as_o appear_v jerem._n 20.14.15_o etc._n etc._n the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o the_o apostle_n peter_n for_o where_o i_o pray_v you_o be_v the_o sense_n &_o feeling_n of_o his_o faith_n affiance_n in_o god_n zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n love_n fear_v and_o other_o sanctify_a grace_n when_o as_o he_o shameful_o deny_v his_o master_n yea_o forswear_v he_o with_o bitter_a curse_v and_o yet_o we_o must_v either_o grant_v that_o peter_n at_o this_o time_n be_v endue_v with_o a_o lively_a faith_n or_o else_o that_o the_o prayer_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n be_v not_o effectual_a for_o he_o have_v pray_v for_o he_o that_o his_o faith_n may_v not_o fail_v as_o appear_v luk._n 22.32_o 22.32_o luke_n 22.32_o but_o what_o shall_v i_o insist_v in_o the_o example_n of_o these_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n see_v the_o alone_a example_n of_o christ_n himself_o be_v sufficient_a to_o clear_v this_o point_n for_o though_o he_o be_v the_o only_o beget_v and_o best_a belove_a son_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n yet_o in_o his_o

unto_o us._n with_o satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o the_o relic_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o strength_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o the_o imperfection_n and_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n let_v we_o further_o consider_v first_o that_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n shall_v not_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o come_v in_o judgement_n before_o god_n to_o our_o condemnation_n because_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o so_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o virtue_n and_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n whereby_o he_o have_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o they_o can_v now_o condemn_v we_o nor_o draw_v upon_o we_o any_o punishment_n and_o likewise_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o as_o a_o rich_a robe_n do_v cover_v and_o hide_v our_o patch_a rag_n of_o imperfection_n so_o than_o though_o we_o see_v the_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o manifold_a imperfection_n let_v we_o not_o be_v discourage_v hereby_o from_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n but_o rather_o strive_v and_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o aspire_v to_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n and_o if_o beside_o our_o purpose_n we_o be_v lead_v captive_a of_o sin_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a 2.1.2_o 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o though_o they_o make_v we_o condemn_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o conscience_n yet_o they_o shall_v never_o condemn_v we_o before_o god_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n paul_n show_v unto_o we_o for_o have_v in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n of_o his_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n declare_v that_o the_o faithful_a have_v remain_v in_o they_o the_o flesh_n and_o relic_n of_o their_o old_a corruption_n which_o powerful_o hinder_v they_o from_o do_v the_o good_a they_o will_v and_o move_v they_o to_o commit_v the_o evil_n which_o they_o will_v not_o lest_o any_o hereby_o shall_v be_v discourage_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o corruption_n he_o present_o add_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o eight_o chapter_n that_o notwithstanding_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o which_o before_o he_o have_v speak_v of_o remain_v in_o we_o yet_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o he_o yield_v this_o reason_n because_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n have_v free_v they_o from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n that_o be_v because_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o author_n of_o life_n by_o unite_n we_o as_o member_n unto_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n in_o who_o we_o live_v and_o by_o sprinkle_v our_o conscience_n with_o his_o precious_a blood_n have_v deliver_v they_o from_o the_o force_n and_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n so_o that_o now_o it_o can_v not_o condemn_v they_o nor_o oblige_v and_o bind_v they_o to_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n as_o in_o former_a time_n see_v therefore_o the_o sting_n of_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o that_o it_o can_v condemn_v we_o let_v we_o not_o so_o fear_v it_o as_o that_o it_o shall_v move_v we_o desperate_o to_o cast_v away_o our_o weapon_n not_o dare_v to_o encounter_v it_o for_o though_o this_o our_o enemy_n may_v assault_v we_o yet_o it_o can_v overcome_v we_o though_o it_o may_v wound_v we_o yet_o it_o can_v kill_v we_o though_o it_o may_v give_v we_o a_o foil_n yet_o in_o the_o end_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o victory_n if_o we_o manful_o resist_v and_o labour_n to_o subdue_v it_o §_o sect._n 6_o second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o under_o the_o gospel_n such_o exact_a and_o perfect_a righteousness_n law_n that_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o gospel_n require_v not_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n as_o be_v require_v under_o the_o law_n which_o be_v altogether_o impossible_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o be_v never_o to_o be_v find_v in_o any_o man_n our_o saviour_n christ_n except_v but_o only_o that_o we_o strive_v and_o labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o it_o he_o do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v at_o once_o free_a ourselves_o from_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o but_o that_o we_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v it_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o strength_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o he_o do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o be_v without_o sin_n but_o that_o sin_n do_v not_o rule_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n that_o we_o shall_v like_v slave_n obey_v it_o willing_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o that_o also_o we_o hate_v and_o abhor_v it_o do_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o it_o and_o subdue_v it_o by_o little_a and_o little_a see_v we_o can_v at_o once_o whole_o vanquish_v it_o he_o do_v not_o now_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v perform_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o christ_n have_v perform_v for_o we_o but_o that_o we_o do_v our_o best_a endeavour_n and_o though_o we_o can_v attain_v to_o our_o desire_n 7.12.22_o rom._n 7.12.22_o yet_o at_o least_o that_o we_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o inner_a man_n and_o consent_n unto_o it_o that_o it_o be_v good_a holy_a and_o just_a in_o a_o word_n this_o be_v the_o christian_a man_n righteousness_n which_o god_n require_v that_o he_o hate_v sin_n and_o love_v godliness_n that_o he_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o labour_n to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holy_a obedience_n and_o if_o contrary_a to_o his_o desire_n and_o purpose_n he_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v or_o leave_v undo_v the_o good_a which_o he_o love_v that_o he_o sorrow_n and_o grieve_v for_o his_o sin_n and_o imperfection_n and_o make_v confession_n hereof_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n do_v implore_v mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o if_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n this_o righteousness_n it_o will_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a imperfection_n for_o he_o measure_v our_o deed_n by_o our_o will_n and_o esteem_v more_o of_o our_o affection_n than_o of_o our_o action_n august_n august_n nec_fw-la intuetur_fw-la deus_fw-la quantum_fw-la quilibet_fw-la valeat_fw-la sed_fw-la quantum_fw-la velit_fw-la &_o quicquid_fw-la vis_fw-la &_o non_fw-la potes_fw-la deus_fw-la factum_fw-la computat_fw-la he_o respect_v not_o what_o we_o can_v do_v but_o what_o we_o will_v do_v and_o that_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v and_o can_v he_o esteem_v it_o as_o though_o it_o be_v perform_v so_o that_o he_o repute_v he_o righteous_a who_o earnest_o desire_v and_o labour_v to_o be_v righteous_a and_o he_o perfect_v who_o acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v his_o imperfection_n strive_v to_o attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n wherein_o he_o fit_o may_v be_v compare_v unto_o a_o tender_a love_a father_n who_o esteem_v of_o the_o least_o endeavour_n of_o his_o belove_a son_n more_o than_o of_o the_o best_a action_n of_o a_o servant_n because_o he_o regard_v not_o so_o much_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o action_n as_o the_o person_n and_o cheerful_a will_n of_o the_o agent_n §_o sect._n 7_o now_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n be_v perfect_o just_a will_v notwithstanding_o accept_v of_o our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n righteousness_n why_o the_o lord_n accept_v of_o our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n be_v first_o because_o we_o be_v make_v member_n of_o christ_n body_n our_o person_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o our_o work_n also_o not_o in_o their_o own_o worthiness_n or_o for_o their_o own_o merit_n but_o in_o and_o for_o christ_n be_v accept_v the_o corruption_n and_o stain_n of_o they_o be_v wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n and_o the_o imperfection_n of_o they_o be_v cover_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o thus_o be_v adorn_v in_o the_o garment_n of_o our_o elder_a brother_n christ_n jesus_n we_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n second_o our_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n do_v proceed_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o from_o hence_o our_o work_n be_v imperfect_a in_o themselves_o do_v receive_v their_o dignity_n excellency_n and_o estimation_n in_o god_n sight_n as_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n howsoever_o mingle_v with_o our_o corruption_n §_o sect._n 8_o three_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o hate_v and_o labour_n to_o mortify_v will_v never_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o reject_v and_o cast_v we_o out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n us._n that_o

our_o sin_n will_v not_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o reject_v us._n for_o we_o be_v the_o lord_n child_n and_o he_o our_o gracious_a father_n now_o we_o know_v that_o a_o love_a father_n will_v not_o reject_v his_o child_n because_o he_o be_v sick_a lame_a or_o in_o miserable_a estate_n but_o rather_o he_o be_v more_o tender_a over_o he_o till_o he_o be_v recover_v of_o his_o infirmity_n but_o what_o be_v our_o sin_n but_o the_o sickness_n wound_n and_o misery_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o which_o we_o be_v vex_v and_o turmoil_v while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n and_o will_v our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o love_n infinite_o surpass_v the_o love_n of_o the_o most_o tender_a mother_n cast_v we_o out_o of_o his_o favour_n because_o our_o soul_n be_v sick_a in_o sin_n and_o molest_v with_o many_o misery_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o it_o be_v impossible_a especial_o consider_v that_o we_o desire_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o be_v cure_v of_o these_o disease_n and_o to_o be_v restore_v to_o perfect_a health_n the_o lord_n be_v our_o heavenly_a husbandman_n and_o we_o his_o husbandry_n now_o we_o know_v that_o the_o good_a husbandman_n do_v not_o forsake_v his_o land_n because_o it_o bring_v forth_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n but_o rather_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o diligent_a and_o painful_a in_o weed_n and_o till_v it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o good_a seed_n and_o bring_v unto_o he_o plentiful_a increase_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o cast_v we_o off_o because_o we_o natural_o bring_v forth_o the_o weed_n and_o thistle_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n but_o in_o his_o infinite_a love_n he_o will_v with_o the_o operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n plough_v up_o the_o fallow_a ground_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o weed_n out_o our_o corruption_n that_o so_o we_o may_v like_v good_a ground_n well_o husband_v bring_v forth_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n §_o sect._n 9_o four_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o can_v easy_o if_o it_o have_v please_v he_o have_v thorough_o purge_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o endue_v we_o with_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n have_v notwithstanding_o leave_v remain_v in_o we_o some_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o many_o imperfection_n in_o our_o sanctification_n both_o for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o for_o the_o further_a of_o our_o own_o eternal_a salvation_n mercy_n the_o first_o cause_n the_o manifestation_n of_o god_n mercy_n for_o first_o hereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v the_o whole_a praise_n of_o our_o salvation_n see_v he_o save_v we_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o not_o for_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n whereas_o if_o our_o righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n be_v perfect_a we_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o share_v with_o god_n ascribe_v part_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n unto_o ourselves_o and_o not_o whole_o attribute_v it_o to_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n only_a and_o all-sufficient_a merit_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v leave_v in_o we_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n that_o hereby_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o we_o be_v not_o save_v for_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o desert_n but_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n §_o sect._n 10_o patience_n that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o sit_v object_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o patience_n second_o he_o have_v leave_v in_o we_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n to_o the_o end_n that_o there_o may_v be_v continual_a matter_n and_o a_o fit_a object_n wherein_o he_o may_v exercise_v and_o by_o exercise_v manifest_a to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o grace_n his_o patience_n long_o suffer_v love_n goodness_n and_o infinite_a mercy_n in_o the_o pardon_v and_o forgive_n of_o they_o which_o will_v not_o so_o plain_o appear_v if_o at_o once_o he_o have_v endue_v we_o with_o perfect_a righteousness_n §_o sect._n 11_o weakness_n that_o he_o may_v show_v his_o power_n in_o our_o weakness_n three_o that_o hereby_o he_o may_v make_v way_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o power_n in_o our_o weakness_n and_o imperfection_n if_o we_o be_v perfect_o righteous_a and_o endue_v with_o all_o grace_n it_o be_v no_o wonder_n if_o we_o shall_v withstand_v satan_n temptation_n and_o get_v the_o upper_a hand_n in_o the_o spiritual_a combat_n but_o see_v we_o be_v of_o ourselves_o sinful_a exceed_v weak_a and_o full_a of_o all_o imperfection_n hereby_o be_v the_o infinite_a power_n of_o god_n manifest_v in_o that_o we_o be_v notwithstanding_o enable_v to_o withstand_v satan_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n which_o oppose_v themselves_o against_o we_o see_v nothing_o else_o can_v uphold_v such_o feeble_a weakness_n against_o such_o puissant_a might_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2._o cor._n 12.8_o 9_o 12.8.9_o 2._o cor._n 12.8.9_o for_o have_v oftentimes_o beseech_v the_o lord_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o flesh_n he_o receive_v this_o answer_n that_o god_n grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o he_o and_o that_o his_o power_n be_v make_v perfect_a through_o weakness_n §_o sect._n 12_o thankfulness_n that_o he_o may_v stir_v we_o up_o to_o continual_a thankfulness_n four_o hereby_o the_o lord_n continual_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o manifold_a benefit_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o daily_o taste_v of_o they_o may_v also_o daily_o return_v unto_o he_o thanks_o and_o praise_n if_o he_o shall_v at_o once_o free_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o endue_v we_o with_o a_o full_a measure_n of_o grace_n and_o perfect_a righteousness_n we_o will_v soon_o be_v forgetful_a of_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n and_o this_o forgetfulness_n will_v work_v in_o we_o unthankfulness_n and_o this_o unthankfulness_n will_v make_v we_o neglect_v his_o worship_n and_o service_n and_o therefore_o he_o do_v not_o at_o once_o enrich_v we_o but_o let_v we_o continue_v in_o our_o poverty_n that_o so_o we_o may_v continual_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o like_o a_o wise_a householder_n he_o do_v not_o sudden_o advance_v we_o to_o our_o high_a preferment_n for_o than_o we_o will_v leave_v his_o service_n and_o betake_v we_o to_o our_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n but_o he_o bestow_v his_o benefit_n by_o little_a and_o little_a and_o so_o keep_v we_o still_o in_o expectation_n of_o receive_v more_o he_o retain_v we_o still_o in_o his_o service_n and_o every_o day_n increase_v his_o bounty_n he_o put_v also_o into_o our_o mouth_n new_a song_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o give_v we_o daily_o new_a occasion_n of_o praise_v his_o magnificence_n §_o sect._n 13_o humility_n that_o he_o may_v hereby_o work_v in_o we_o true_a humility_n second_o as_o the_o lord_n hereby_o advance_v his_o own_o glory_n so_o also_o he_o work_v our_o good_a and_o further_v our_o eternal_a salvation_n for_o first_o by_o leave_v in_o we_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n he_o work_v in_o we_o true_a humility_n which_o of_o all_o other_o grace_n be_v most_o acceptable_a unto_o he_o and_o mortify_v our_o pride_n which_o of_o all_o other_o vice_n be_v most_o odious_a and_o abominable_a in_o his_o sight_n for_o when_o we_o see_v our_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o corruption_n of_o sin_n all_o cause_n of_o pride_n and_o self-conceit_n be_v take_v away_o and_o we_o in_o all_o humility_n be_v move_v to_o confess_v 3.22_o lam._n 3.22_o that_o it_o be_v god_n mercy_n that_o we_o be_v not_o consume_v how_o much_o more_o that_o notwithstanding_o our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n he_o have_v make_v we_o his_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n and_o thus_o of_o the_o flesh_n of_o this_o viper_n sin_n do_v the_o lord_n make_v a_o sovereign_a antidote_n against_o the_o deadly_a poison_n of_o pride_n and_o as_o good_a surgeon_n do_v not_o sudden_o heal_v up_o the_o wound_n but_o keep_v it_o open_v till_o they_o have_v draw_v out_o the_o core_n and_o heal_v it_o to_o the_o bottom_n for_o otherwise_o it_o will_v putrify_v and_o become_v more_o dangerous_a so_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o at_o once_o heal_v the_o wound_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o leave_v they_o as_o it_o be_v open_a and_o uncured_a till_o he_o have_v draw_v out_o the_o core_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v leave_v in_o we_o though_o we_o be_v heal_v of_o all_o our_o other_o sin_n will_v more_o endanger_v we_o than_o all_o the_o rest_n wherein_o the_o lord_n confirm_v and_o further_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n for_o nothing_o more_o weaken_v and_o disable_v we_o than_o pride_n nothing_o more_o strengthen_v and_o uphold_v we_o than_o humility_n because_o the_o strength_n whereby_o we_o stand_v and_o repel_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v not_o our_o own_o ability_n but_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n

regenerate_v they_o do_v not_o will_v nor_o yield_v unto_o sin_n and_o though_o they_o consent_v unto_o sin_n yet_o this_o consent_n be_v not_o absolute_a and_o entire_a but_o with_o some_o dislike_n grudge_v and_o resistance_n of_o the_o spiritual_a part_n the_o which_o dislike_n and_o resistance_n though_o sometime_o it_o can_v easy_o be_v discern_v in_o the_o very_a act_n of_o sin_n whereas_o the_o weak_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v violent_o overbear_v through_o the_o violent_a strength_n of_o their_o natural_a corruption_n and_o so_o overshadow_a by_o the_o cloudy_a mist_n which_o their_o unruly_a passion_n cast_v before_o their_o understanding_n that_o they_o can_v at_o all_o perceive_v any_o dislike_n or_o resistance_n against_o the_o temptation_n yet_o after_o the_o sin_n be_v commit_v and_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v again_o reviue_v out_o of_o their_o deadly_a swoon_n then_o do_v they_o hate_v and_o detest_v that_o sin_n which_o before_o seem_v pleasant_a unto_o they_o and_o earnest_o desire_v with_o the_o apostle_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o last_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n do_v not_o speak_v of_o every_o particular_a sin_n commit_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n for_o so_o also_o the_o elect_v offend_v before_o their_o conversion_n but_o of_o a_o general_a and_o malicious_a apostasy_n from_o the_o know_a truth_n and_o a_o scornful_a reject_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n once_o offer_v for_o sin_n so_o that_o the_o sense_n be_v thus_o much_o that_o if_o we_o wilful_o and_o malicious_o sin_n by_o renounce_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n offer_v for_o sin_n we_o can_v hope_v to_o be_v save_v by_o any_o other_o sacrifice_n but_o be_v to_o expect_v judgement_n and_o condemnation_n see_v such_o tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o count_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o testament_n a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o even_o despite_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n as_o he_o explane_v himself_o in_o the_o verse_n follow_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o question_n mercy_n that_o the_o christian_n may_v fall_v into_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o that_o so_o fall_v he_o may_v be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n the_o second_o be_v whether_o the_o christian_n man_n may_v fall_v into_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o if_o he_o do_v whether_o they_o be_v pardonable_a or_o no._n for_o the_o first_o though_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v confess_v that_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a case_n to_o neglect_v god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n because_o of_o his_o long_a suffering_n or_o to_o take_v occasion_n upon_o the_o abundance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v to_o provoke_v he_o continual_o by_o our_o sin_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o a_o true_a christian_n through_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o presumptuous_a sin_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o privilege_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n to_o exempt_v they_o from_o any_o sin_n whatsoever_o but_o that_o either_o before_o or_o after_o their_o conversion_n they_o may_v fall_v into_o it_o save_v only_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n which_o be_v commit_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n moreover_o david_n pray_v the_o lord_n to_o keep_v he_o from_o presumptuous_a sin_n 19.13_o psalm_n 19.13_o and_o that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o reign_v over_o he_o psalm_n 19.13_o where_o first_o he_o show_v that_o of_o himself_o he_o be_v apt_a to_o fall_v into_o such_o sin_n if_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o preserve_v he_o from_o they_o and_o second_o he_o impli_v that_o the_o lord_n may_v for_o good_a cause_n know_v unto_o himself_o suffer_v he_o to_o commit_v these_o sin_n of_o presumption_n and_o therefore_o he_o further_o pray_v that_o if_o he_o shall_v fall_v into_o such_o sin_n it_o will_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o raise_v he_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o he_o so_o that_o it_o appear_v that_o a_o true_a christian_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o sin_n now_o that_o have_v fall_v he_o may_v rise_v again_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o receive_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n it_o be_v likewise_o manifest_a for_o if_o once_o the_o lord_n receive_v we_o into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o child_n than_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n no_o not_o the_o most_o grievous_a sin_n which_o we_o can_v fall_v into_o can_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n 39_o rom._n 8.38_o 39_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.38_o 29._o second_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o every_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n shall_v be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n upon_o true_a repentance_n 12.31.32_o mat._n 12.31.32_o save_v only_o the_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v always_o join_v with_o final_a impenitency_n matth._n 12.31_o 32._o three_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o the_o gospel_n be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a exclude_v no_o fort_n of_o sin_n whatsoever_o so_o they_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o also_o presumptuous_a sinner_n repent_v and_o believe_v be_v assure_v of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n last_o if_o david_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o sin_n than_o david_n also_o may_v repent_v and_o receive_v pardon_n see_v he_o be_v true_o justify_v sanctify_a and_o a_o choose_a vessel_n of_o the_o lord_n elect_v to_o everlasting_a life_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o temptation_n which_o be_v take_v from_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v once_o commit_v willing_o that_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v often_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n willing_o now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o they_o which_o he_o sugge_v unto_o the_o weak_a conscience_n after_o the_o commit_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o sin_n diverse_a time_n upon_o which_o occasion_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_n that_o he_o never_o true_o repent_v otherwise_o he_o will_v never_o again_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n and_o the_o howsoever_o the_o child_n of_o god_n may_v fall_v into_o diverse_a sin_n through_o want_n of_o care_n and_o experience_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o incident_a to_o any_o of_o this_o number_n to_o fall_v again_o and_o again_o into_o the_o same_o wickedness_n after_o they_o have_v have_v warning_n and_o sufficient_a knowledge_n of_o the_o evil_n thereof_o for_o the_o answer_v whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v a_o grievous_a and_o fearful_a case_n to_o be_v thus_o overtake_v and_o to_o be_v so_o besot_v with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n that_o neither_o instruction_n nor_o our_o own_o experience_n can_v make_v we_o to_o see_v the_o evil_n of_o sin_n and_o work_v in_o we_o a_o care_n to_o avoid_v and_o shun_v it_o the_o burn_a child_n as_o the_o proverb_n be_v dread_v the_o fire_n he_o that_o have_v be_v deceive_v and_o thereby_o 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be_v able_a to_o separate_v they_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n §_o sect._n 7_o but_o against_o this_o it_o may_v be_v object_v ansiver_v a_o objection_n against_o the_o former_a reason_n ansiver_v that_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a do_v provoke_v the_o lord_n unto_o anger_n and_o move_v he_o to_o cast_v they_o off_o in_o his_o just_a displeasure_n and_o to_o withdraw_v from_o they_o his_o wont_a love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o see_v sin_n separate_v they_o from_o god_n love_n it_o may_v also_o plunge_v they_o into_o condemnation_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o indeed_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a do_v in_o themselves_o deserve_v the_o everlasting_a wrath_n of_o god_n and_o eternal_a death_n if_o they_o be_v not_o take_v away_o by_o christ_n who_o have_v by_o his_o precious_a bloodshed_n satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n and_o that_o even_o now_o they_o so_o offend_v by_o their_o sin_n their_o gracious_a father_n 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their_o conscience_n and_o the_o peace_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n 15._o psal_n 51.9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 15._o cheerfulness_n of_o spirit_n joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n patience_n the_o gift_n of_o prayer_n and_o such_o like_a because_o his_o love_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o faithful_a may_v stand_v with_o the_o want_n of_o these_o gift_n for_o a_o time_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o understand_v this_o of_o the_o action_n and_o sensible_a fruit_n of_o god_n grace_n for_o these_o also_o have_v their_o intermission_n the_o grace_n themselves_o notwithstanding_o remain_v for_o as_o the_o sun_n do_v always_o shine_v and_o yet_o sometime_o the_o beam_n thereof_o be_v not_o discern_v be_v hinder_v from_o spread_v themselves_o by_o the_o interposition_n of_o the_o cloud_n or_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o fire_n do_v continue_v light_n and_o hot_a in_o itself_o and_o yet_o be_v cover_v with_o ash_n do_v give_v neither_o 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