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as_o to_o part_v with_o credit_n liberty_n yea_o all_o for_o christ_n 6._o by_o walk_v with_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v by_o observe_v his_o deal_n to_o we_o and_o we_o to_o he_o again_o 7._o by_o the_o diligence_n of_o our_o love_n by_o the_o pain_n we_o take_v for_o his_o glory_n 8._o by_o our_o desire_n of_o the_o present_a enjoyment_n of_o the_o thing_n belove_v without_o defer_v 9_o by_o the_o wage_n thereof_o for_o love_n desire_v no_o wage_n but_o the_o thing_n love_v so_o that_o he_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n indeed_o will_v serve_v he_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n be_v there_o no_o reward_n here_o nor_o heaven_n hereafter_o for_o love_n be_v its_o own_o wage_n 10._o by_o its_o constrain_v we_o to_o please_v god_n for_o if_o we_o love_v the_o lord_n it_o will_v put_v such_o necessity_n upon_o we_o to_o please_v he_o to_o obey_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v what_o he_o require_v whatsoever_o be_v for_o his_o advantage_n that_o we_o can_v choose_v but_o do_v it_o 2_o cor._n 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our_o love_n to_o god_n for_o these_o reason_n 1._o because_o that_o commandment_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n be_v oppose_v unto_o the_o ceremony_n 2._o because_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o first_o table_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o second_o 3._o because_o the_o breach_n of_o the_o second_o table_n do_v as_o well_o deserve_v eternal_a punishment_n as_o the_o breach_n of_o the_o first_o 4._o because_o it_o appertain_v to_o the_o moral_a worship_n which_o be_v describe_v in_o the_o first_o and_o second_o table_n 5._o because_o of_o the_o coherence_n of_o both_o for_o that_o neither_o can_v be_v observe_v without_o the_o other_o 6._o because_o one_o be_v the_o author_n of_o both_o 7._o because_o both_o of_o they_o contain_v our_o whole_a obedience_n the_o manner_n how_o we_o must_v love_v man_n viz._n 1._o it_o must_v be_v as_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o eph._n 5.2_o not_o in_o equality_n but_o resemblance_n and_o conformity_n 2._o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o mat._n 22.39_o 3._o we_o must_v love_v they_o as_o the_o same_o member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n love_v one_o another_o rom._n 12.4_o 5._o our_o love_n must_v be_v conformable_a to_o christ_n love_n the_o manner_n whereof_o be_v this_o viz._n 1._o christ_n love_n be_v free_a without_o constraint_n not_o for_o any_o merit_n in_o we_o 1_o joh._n 4.19_o 2._o his_o love_n be_v a_o right_a and_o true_a love_n he_o love_v we_o not_o to_o profit_v or_o benefit_v himself_o but_o only_o we_o 3._o his_o love_n be_v discreet_a he_o love_v our_o person_n not_o our_o sin_n 1_o cor._n 13.5_o 6._o 4._o his_o love_n be_v vehement_a he_o give_v himself_o to_o the_o death_n for_o we_o 1_o joh._n 3.16_o 5._o his_o love_n be_v fruitful_a show_v itself_o in_o the_o effect_n thereof_o jam._n 2.15_o 16._o 6._o his_o love_n be_v constant_a joh._n 13.1_o true_a love_n do_v never_o fall_v away_o 1_o cor._n 13.8_o 7._o his_o love_n be_v general_n to_o the_o poor_a as_o to_o the_o rich_a to_o his_o friend_n to_o his_o foe_n mat._n 5.44_o that_o we_o may_v know_v how_o to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o we_o must_v know_v that_o self-love_n be_v twofold_a 1._o general_n which_o be_v natural_a love_n whereby_o every_o one_o seek_v his_o own_o good_a and_o preservation_n this_o kind_n of_o love_n in_o itself_o be_v not_o evil_a the_o order_n thereof_o be_v right_o observe_v 2._o special_a which_o be_v 1._o carnal_a whereby_o a_o man_n prefer_v the_o benefit_n of_o his_o body_n and_o flesh_n before_o the_o good_a of_o his_o soul_n and_o spirit_n 2_o tim._n 3.2_o this_o be_v a_o mother-sin_n 2._o spiritual_a whereby_o a_o man_n prefer_v the_o good_a of_o his_o soul_n before_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n that_o we_o may_v know_v how_o to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o fellow-member_n we_o must_v know_v that_o 1._o one_o member_n of_o the_o humane_a body_n do_v not_o envy_v another_o which_o have_v not_o the_o same_o office_n with_o it_o 1_o cor._n 12._o 2._o one_o member_n do_v not_o appropriate_v his_o office_n to_o itself_o but_o communicate_v it_o to_o the_o good_a of_o all_o 3._o one_o member_n of_o the_o body_n be_v hurt_v of_o the_o other_o do_v not_o revenge_v itself_o upon_o the_o other_o member_n 4._o one_o member_n suffer_v with_o another_o and_o rejoice_v with_o another_o rom._n 12.15_o 5._o one_o member_n of_o the_o body_n expose_v itself_o to_o danger_n for_o the_o defence_n of_o another_o the_o property_n of_o true_a love_n to_o our_o brethren_n 1._o it_o must_v be_v in_o adversity_n as_o well_o as_o
370_o c._n 371_o a_o b._n 372_o c._n popish_a fast_v abominable_a prove_v 372_o c._n 373_o a._n father_n how_o understand_v in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n 79_o b._n why_o our_o father_n 78_o c._n 79_o a._n fear_v of_o god_n what_o 176_o 215_o doctrine_n thereof_o ibid._n to_o 218._o sign_n and_o evidence_n thereof_o 217_o b._n how_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n worship_n differ_v from_o all_o other_o fear_n ibid._n a._n feast_v holy_a feast_v what_o 370_o a._n rule_n touch_v the_o same_o 373_o c._n why_o permit_v 370_o a._n 373_o b._n flesh_n and_o spirit_n the_o war_n betwixt_o they_o 330_o c_o the_o weapon_n of_o that_o warfare_n and_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o 331._o fornication_n motive_n and_o reason_n against_o it_o 287_o b_o c._n forgiveness_n of_o sin_n what_o 160_o b._n doctrine_n of_o it_o ibid._n to_o 163_o sign_n thereof_o 161_o b._n forgiveness_n betwixt_o man_n and_o man_n fourfold_a 105_o c._n g_o game_n threefold_a 375_o a._n what_o game_n lawful_a to_o be_v use_v ibid._n ghost_n holy_a ghost_n three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n 1_o to_o 5._o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n twofold_a 328_o b_o c._n gluttony_n remedy_n against_o it_o 111_o a._n god_n his_o attribute_n and_o property_n 120_o c._n 121_o 122._o godhead_n what_o 2_o a_o c._n gospel_n what_o 23_o c._n doctrine_n of_o it_o ibid._n to_o 25._o why_o call_v the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n 24_o c._n the_o effect_n thereof_o 25_o a._n grace_n twofold_a 329._o the_o operation_n and_o property_n of_o save_v grace_n 332_o b._n trial_n of_o sound_a grace_n 50_o a._n grace_n distinguish_v from_o hypocrisy_n 329_o a._n grace_n universal_a grace_n erroneous_a 24_o a_o b._n h_o hallow_v how_o many_o way_n take_v in_o scripture_n 84_o c._n 85_o b._n hallow_v god_n name_n what_o it_o signify_v 83_o b._n how_o many_o way_n god_n name_n may_v be_v hallow_v 85_o c._n hear_v the_o word_n aright_o what_o 33_o a._n requisite_n to_o hear_v profitable_o ibid._n c._n rule_n of_o preparation_n ibid._n the_o impediment_n of_o effectual_a hear_v 34_o a._n 35_o b._n preparative_a help_n before_o hear_v 34_o b._n rule_n in_o time_n of_o hear_v ibid._n c._n duty_n require_v after_o hear_v 35_o c._n heaven_n how_o many_o way_n take_v in_o scripture_n 81_o a._n holy_a ghost_n the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n therein_o 145_o to_o 149._o why_o call_v the_o spirit_n of_o revelation_n 146_o a._n he_o be_v to_o be_v pray_v unto_o as_o god_n ibid._n his_o godhead_n prove_v ibid._n c._n why_o distinct_a from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n 147_o a._n his_o equality_n with_o the_o father_n prove_v ibid._n why_o call_v a_o spirit_n ibid._n b._n the_o title_n give_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o scripture_n ibid._n c._n his_o operation_n twofold_a 148_o a._n his_o peculiar_a office_n ibid._n b._n how_o he_o be_v give_v retain_v and_o eclipse_v ibid._n c._n the_o duty_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 149_o a._n honour_n to_o parent_n wherein_o it_o consist_v 265_o b_o c._n why_o civil_a honour_n be_v due_a to_o man_n 267_o b._n how_o many_o way_n this_o be_v transgress_v 268_o b._n hope_v what_o 175_o a._n doctrine_n thereof_o 203_o to_o 207._o how_o many_o way_n take_v in_o scripture_n ibid._n a._n hope_n twofold_a ibid._n b._n the_o ground_n of_o hope_n ibid._n c._n the_o exercise_n of_o it_o 204_o a._n why_o it_o must_v be_v steadfast_a ibid._n c._n why_o call_v the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n ibid._n the_o special_a property_n thereof_o 204_o c._n the_o way_n to_o get_v keep_v and_o use_v hope_n ibid._n the_o necessity_n of_o hope_n 205_o a._n how_o it_o be_v wrought_v ibid._n b._n how_o hope_n and_o faith_n differ_v ibid._n c._n how_o hope_n and_o presumption_n differ_v 206_o a._n sign_n of_o sound_a hope_n ibid._n b._n motive_n to_o hope_n ibid._n mean_v to_o attain_v it_o ibid._n vice_n repugnant_a to_o it_o ibid._n c._n householder_n duty_n 269_o c._n humanity_n of_o christ_n 133_o a._n humility_n what_o 174_o c._n the_o doctrine_n thereof_o 194_o 195._o husband_n duty_n to_o the_o wife_n 269_o b._n hypocrisy_n what_o 236._o kind_n thereof_o 237_o b._n fruit_n thereof_o ibid._n b_o c._n why_o not_o always_o invisible_a 238_o b._n why_o sometime_o charge_v upon_o the_o child_n of_o god_n 239_o c._n mark_v to_o know_v a_o hypocrite_n by_o 240_o b._n i_o idolatry_n what_o 233_o a._n always_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o idolater_n and_o why_o 234_o a._n caveat_n to_o avoid_v it_o 235_o b._n idolater_n not_o to_o be_v consort_v with_o 234_o b._n ignorance_n what_o 219._o kind_n thereof_o 221_o c._n the_o mother_n of_o what_o sin_n ibid._n the_o cause_n thereof_o ibid._n c._n image_n of_o god_n in_o man_n what_o 318_o c._n why_o god_n preserve_v the_o remnant_n thereof_o 319_o a._n image_n make_v to_o be_v worship_v most_o abominable_a 231_o a._n why_o to_o be_v abolish_v in_o all_o christian_a church_n ibid._n b._n incest_n wherein_o it_o consist_v 286_o b._n infant_n to_o be_v baptise_a 41_o b._n infirmity_n of_o the_o saint_n why_o record_v in_o scripture_n 348_o c._n intercession_n to_o the_o father_n why_o proper_a only_a to_o the_o son_n 130_o b._n joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n how_o know_v from_o carnal_a joy_n 330_o c._n judgement_n corrupt_v four_o way_n 296_o a._n reason_n against_o rash_a judgement_n 305_o b._n caveat_n in_o judge_v other_o ibid._n judgement-day_n what_o it_o be_v 143_o b_o c._n last_o judgement_n twofold_a 144_o a._n how_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o judgement_n ibid._n doctrine_n hereof_o 143_o to_o 145_o the_o day_n hereof_o why_o conceal_v from_o we_o 145_o a._n why_o defer_v ibid._n error_n touch_v the_o last_o judgement_n ibid._n justification_n what_o 324_o b._n doctrine_n thereof_o ibid._n to_o 326._o kind_n thereof_o 325._o sign_n and_o effect_n thereof_o 326_o a._n k_o kill_v lawful_a three_o way_n 277_o kingdom_n of_o god_n what_o 88_o 89_o a._n threefold_a ibid._n c._n kingdom_n of_o satan_n what_o knowledge_n of_o god_n what_o 173_o c._n 177_o a_o b._n the_o part_n thereof_o 176_o c._n wherein_o it_o consist_v 177_o c._n trial_n thereof_o 50_o a._n mean_v to_o attain_v it_o 178_o a._n sign_n thereof_o ibid._n b._n vice_n repugnant_a to_o it_o ibid._n c._n 179_o a._n l_o law_n what_o 15_o b._n threefold_a 16_o c._n 17._o how_o the_o moral_a ceremonial_a and_o judicial_a law_n differ_v each_o from_o other_o 18._o how_o the_o moral_a law_n the_o natural_a law_n and_o the_o decalogue_n differ_v ibid._n c._n how_o the_o law_n be_v give_v 170_o b._n why_o the_o ceremonial_a and_o judicial_a law_n be_v now_o cease_v and_o how_o far_o 17_o b._n the_o use_n of_o they_o against_o anabaptist_n ibid._n c._n law_n judicial_a not_o necessary_a for_o any_o commonwealth_n 16_o a._n moral_a law_n bind_v to_o all_o ibid._n the_o use_n of_o the_o law_n under_o the_o gospel_n 19_o c._n how_o it_o differ_v from_o the_o gospel_n 16_o b._n 19_o a._n how_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v by_o christ_n 20_o b._n 130_o a._n law_n write_v in_o man_n heart_n 169_o c._n 170_o a._n how_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v possible_a to_o the_o regenerate_v 20_o b._n the_o use_n and_o end_n of_o the_o law_n 20_o c._n 21_o a._n how_o the_o whole_a law_n be_v abrogate_a 21_o b._n error_n touch_v the_o law_n 23_o a._n the_o error_n of_o the_o false_a church_n of_o rome_n touch_v the_o law_n 22_o c._n lend_v twofold_a 295_o b._n life_n threefold_a 167_o b._n how_o many_o way_n it_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v preserve_v ibid._n c._n life_n everlasting_a what_o 166_o b._n the_o doctrine_n thereof_o ibid._n to_o 168._o degree_n thereof_o 167_o b._n why_o call_v a_o rest_n 168_o a._n the_o duty_n of_o faith_n herein_o ibid._n b._n love_n god_n love_n to_o man_n the_o doctrine_n thereof_o 311_o to_o 313._o degree_n thereof_o 311_o c._n kind_n thereof_o 312_o b._n the_o commendation_n of_o god_n love_n ibid._n a._n duty_n from_o the_o consideration_n thereof_o ibid._n c._n 313_o a._n love_n man_n love_n to_o god_n what_o 207_o the_o doctrine_n thereof_o ibid._n to_o 215_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o 208_o the_o part_n of_o it_o 52_o b._n wherein_o it_o consist_v 175_o c._n trial_n thereof_o 52_o a._n the_o right_a order_n of_o love_n 209_o a._n assurance_n thereof_o ibid._n b._n how_o love_n differ_v from_o fear_n ibid._n c._n the_o right_a manner_n of_o love_n 210_o a._n 213_o b_o c._n the_o effect_n and_o sign_n of_o love_n ibid._n c._n 211_o a_o b._n the_o property_n of_o true_a love_n ibid._n &_o 214_o a._n the_o resemblance_n betwixt_o our_o love_n to_o god_n and_o that_o to_o our_o neighbour_n 213_o b._n motive_n to_o love_v the_o lord_n 212_o b._n 214_o c._n the_o main_a impediment_n to_o love_n ibid._n c._n without_o love_n no_o salvation_n 209_o b._n
word_n be_v no_o sufficient_a note_n of_o a_o true_a church_n for_o the_o israelite_n have_v circumcision_n and_o yet_o the_o lord_n say_v they_o be_v not_o his_o people_n hos_fw-la 1.9_o again_o they_o overturn_v the_o inward_a power_n of_o baptism_n by_o deny_v justification_n by_o faith_n alone_o in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o as_o for_o the_o bastard-rite_n and_o ceremony_n invent_v and_o patch_v by_o man_n to_o baptism_n as_o hallow_v of_o the_o water_n taper_n exorcism_n chrism_n salt_n cross_n spital_n and_o such_o like_a they_o be_v not_o of_o the_o true_a church_n but_o a_o corruption_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o as_o these_o man_n attribute_v too_o much_o to_o this_o sacrament_n hold_v that_o it_o give_v grace_n ex_fw-la opere_fw-la operato_fw-la so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n there_o be_v other_o giddy_a head_n who_o number_n baptism_n among_o thing_n indifferent_a and_o so_o to_o be_v use_v or_o refuse_v at_o our_o discretion_n last_o see_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o 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because_o he_o annex_v a_o promise_n that_o they_o who_o observe_v those_o rite_n with_o a_o true_a faith_n must_v be_v assure_v and_o certain_a that_o they_o have_v communion_n with_o christ_n the_o similitude_n or_o proportion_n of_o the_o sign_n with_o the_o thing_n signify_v viz._n 1._o as_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n nourish_v our_o body_n to_o temporal_a life_n so_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n nourish_v our_o soul_n unto_o life_n spiritual_n and_o eternal_a 2._o as_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n be_v receive_v by_o the_o mouth_n so_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n be_v receive_v by_o faith_n 3._o as_o the_o wine_n be_v sever_v from_o the_o bread_n to_o signify_v the_o violence_n of_o christ_n death_n so_o his_o blood_n be_v sunder_v from_o his_o body_n signify_v also_o by_o the_o break_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o as_o the_o bread_n be_v eat_v be_v break_a so_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v receive_v be_v sacrifice_v 4._o as_o in_o corporal_a food_n be_v require_v a_o appetite_n unto_o it_o so_o in_o this_o spiritual_a food_n be_v require_v faith_n 5._o as_o of_o many_o corn_n be_v make_v one_o loaf_n so_o be_v we_o be_v many_o make_v one_o body_n the_o manner_n whereby_o christ_n body_n &_o blood_n do_v nourish_v we_o be_v 1._o the_o respect_n of_o his_o merit_n for_o we_o christ_n body_n be_v give_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o we_o and_o for_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n we_o have_v eternal_a life_n give_v unto_o we_o 2._o when_o we_o receive_v that_o merit_n that_o be_v when_o we_o believe_v with_o a_o true_a faith_n that_o for_o it_o we_o shall_v have_v eternal_a life_n 3._o when_o the_o same_o spirit_n unit_v we_o by_o faith_n unto_o christ_n and_o work_v the_o like_a in_o we_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n for_o except_o we_o be_v graft_v into_o christ_n we_o do_v not_o please_v god_n the_o remembrance_n we_o be_v to_o have_v of_o christ_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n consist_v 1._o in_o the_o memory_n of_o christ_n benefit_n 2._o in_o faith_n whereby_o we_o apply_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n to_o ourselves_o 3._o in_o thankfulness_n or_o public_a confession_n of_o his_o benefit_n the_o sacramental_a rite_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v twofold_a 1._o respect_v the_o minister_n which_o be_v twofold_a 1._o to_o take_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o break_v the_o one_o and_o to_o pour_v out_o the_o other_o that_o be_v that_o christ_n suffer_v for_o our_o redemption_n 2._o to_o give_v the_o bread_n break_v and_o to_o deliver_v the_o wine_n pour_v out_o that_o be_v that_o god_n do_v offer_v and_o give_v christ_n unto_o we_o together_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n 2._o respect_v he_o that_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n it_o be_v require_v that_o he_o receive_v eat_v and_o drink_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n give_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v that_o in_o the_o supper_n we_o do_v true_o receive_v christ_n eat_v his_o body_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n by_o the_o which_o we_o be_v nourish_v into_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n if_o we_o do_v not_o cast_v he_o from_o we_o through_o unbelief_n the_o property_n belong_v to_o a_o fit_a guest_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n 1._o he_o must_v be_v bid_v luke_n 14.8_o 2._o he_o must_v be_v humble_a luke_n 14.9_o 3._o he_o must_v have_v knowledge_n of_o the_o person_n to_o who_o table_n he_o come_v 4._o he_o must_v bring_v a_o spiritual_a appetite_n to_o eat_v 5._o he_o must_v put_v on_o christ_n his_o wedding_n garment_n rom._n 13.14_o 6._o he_o must_v be_v ravish_v within_o himself_o concern_v the_o use_n of_o these_o mystery_n 7._o he_o must_v be_v sober_a in_o use_v they_o 8._o cheerful_a in_o receive_v they_o 9_o love_v to_o his_o fellow-guest_n 10._o thankful_a to_o the_o master_n of_o the_o feast_n to_o the_o right_a use_n
of_o the_o lord_n supper_n three_o thing_n be_v require_v 1._o a_o right_a preparation_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o knowledge_n prayer_n self-examination_n contrition_n and_o repentance_n faith_n a_o resolution_n against_o sin_n for_o the_o future_a and_o charity_n for_o this_o sacrament_n be_v a_o communion_n whereby_o all_o the_o receiver_n joint_o unite_v by_o love_n do_v participate_v of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o christ_n 2._o a_o right_a receive_n wherein_o be_v special_o require_v the_o renew_n of_o our_o knowledge_n or_o general_a faith_n which_o be_v renew_v principal_o by_o meditation_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o supper_n and_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o special_a faith_n in_o christ_n 3._o a_o right_a use_n of_o it_o afterward_o when_o we_o must_v give_v god_n thanks_o for_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n 1_o cor._n 11.26_o and_o look_v to_o receive_v by_o it_o increase_v of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n to_o rise_v from_o sin_n and_o to_o receive_v power_n against_o the_o devil_n the_o rule_n of_o examination_n must_v be_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o thing_n chief_o to_o be_v examine_v be_v sin_n 1._o in_o thought_n and_o therein_o these_o especial_o idle_a thought_n lascivious_a thought_n treacherous_a politic_a thought_n blasphemous_a thought_n 2._o in_o word_n and_o therein_o such_o as_o these_o idle_a word_n angry_a and_o rash_a word_n filthy_a and_o immodest_a word_n false_a and_o untrue_a word_n curse_v and_o imprecate_v word_n charm_v and_o necromantic_a word_n word_n immediate_o again_n god_n as_o oath_n and_o blasphemy_n 3._o in_o deed_n some_o whereof_z be_v of_o commission_n other_o of_o omission_n we_o must_v also_o examine_v our_o grace_n and_o therein_o 1._o what_o knowledge_n we_o have_v prov._n 19.2_o of_o god_n of_o ourselves_o of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n of_o the_o nature_n and_o use_n of_o this_o sacrament_n 2._o what_o faith_n we_o have_v act_v 8.37_o 3._o what_o repentance_n we_o have_v exod._n 12.8_o 4._o what_o obedience_n we_o have_v psal_n 26.6_o 5._o what_o love_n we_o bear_v to_o our_o brethren_n mat._n 5.23_o 24._o the_o examination_n of_o our_o knowledge_n be_v by_o inquire_v of_o our_o heart_n whether_o we_o know_v 1._o god_n that_o be_v acknowledge_v he_o the_o true_a god_n and_o he_o alone_o 2._o ourselves_o that_o be_v acknowledge_v ourselves_o to_o be_v 1._o sinner_n and_o that_o both_o original_o actual_o 2._o accurse_a sinner_n deserve_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n 3._o burden_v sinner_n weary_a and_o heavy_a load_v desire_v christ_n to_o refresh_v we_o 3._o the_o passion_n of_o christ_n not_o so_o much_o to_o talk_v and_o discourse_n of_o it_o as_o to_o know_v and_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o it_o we_o may_v examine_v our_o faith_n by_o these_o mark_n 1._o whether_o we_o can_v from_o our_o heart_n renounce_v our_o false_a suppose_a goodness_n and_o can_v whole_o rely_v upon_o christ_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o this_o nature_n can_v do_v 2._o whether_o we_o have_v peace_n of_o conscience_n arise_v from_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n and_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o he_o again_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o wedding_n garment_n may_v be_v examine_v by_o these_o particular_n viz._n 1._o whether_o we_o believe_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o messiah_n and_o savior_n of_o the_o world_n 2._o that_o he_o be_v crucify_v and_o shed_v his_o blood_n 3._o that_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o passion_n be_v able_a to_o save_v sinner_n 4._o that_o this_o merit_n be_v convey_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o sacrament_n be_v right_o administer_v and_o due_o receive_v in_o the_o examination_n of_o our_o faith_n we_o must_v also_o inquire_v 1._o whether_o we_o have_v only_o a_o general_a faith_n a_o historical_a temporal_a faith_n or_o a_o legal_a faith_n none_o of_o which_o alone_o do_v save_v 2._o whether_o we_o have_v a_o evangelical_n faith_n in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n approve_v to_o our_o own_o heart_n on_o true_a and_o sound_a ground_n that_o they_o belong_v to_o we_o in_o particular_a and_o so_o a_o justify_v faith_n without_o which_o we_o may_v not_o dare_v approach_v the_o lord_n table_n so_o also_o we_o must_v examine_v whether_o we_o have_v these_o five_o thing_n require_v in_o faith_n viz._n 1._o a_o true_a understanding_n and_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n in_o his_o word_n 2._o a_o true_a consent_n and_o assent_v in_o the_o heart_n that_o it_o be_v god_n word_n and_o all_o of_o it_o most_o true_a 3._o a_o profession_n and_o approbation_n of_o it_o 4._o a_o application_n of_o christ_n upon_o a_o sound_a ground_n to_o be_v thy_o saviour_n in_o particular_a 5._o a_o continual_a declaration_n of_o our_o faith_n by_o the_o diligent_a and_o constant_a practice_n of_o good_a work_n last_o we_o must_v examine_v whether_o we_o be_v not_o give_v too_o much_o to_o presumption_n or_o desperation_n either_o of_o which_o be_v main_a let_n and_o hindrance_n unto_o faith_n then_o we_o must_v try_v our_o faith_n by_o the_o mark_n of_o it_o 1._o towards_o god_n as_o 1._o peace_n of_o conscience_n 2._o love_n towards_o god_n 3._o hope_v of_o salvation_n 4._o constancy_n in_o the_o faith_n and_o truth_n of_o christ_n 5._o boldness_n to_o come_v to_o god_n 6._o confession_n of_o his_o truth_n 7._o obedience_n to_o god_n and_o his_o word_n 2._o towards_o our_o brethren_n as_o 1._o mutual_a concord_n in_o religion_n 2._o brotherly_o love_n that_o we_o can_v forgive_v forget_v do_v they_o any_o good_a and_o pray_v for_o they_o 3._o towards_o ourselves_o as_o 1._o patience_n rest_n in_o god_n and_o joy_n in_o affliction_n 2._o a_o deadly_a hatred_n of_o sin_n 4._o against_o sin_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n conquest_n and_o victory_n we_o may_v know_v whether_o we_o have_v repentance_n or_o not_o by_o inquire_v of_o our_o own_o heart_n 1._o whether_o we_o have_v a_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n whereby_o we_o be_v displease_v with_o ourselves_o because_o by_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v god_n 2._o whether_o there_o be_v in_o we_o a_o change_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o a_o purpose_n to_o forsake_v sin_n and_o ever_o after_o to_o please_v god_n 3._o whether_o we_o do_v daily_o break_v off_o our_o sin_n and_o abstain_v from_o inward_a practice_n keep_v under_o our_o corruption_n and_o ungodly_a thought_n 4._o whether_o we_o mourn_v for_o the_o present_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n 5._o whether_o we_o have_v be_v grieve_v and_o crave_v pardon_n for_o our_o late_a sin_n even_o since_o we_o be_v last_o partaker_n of_o the_o lord_n table_n in_o repentance_n we_o must_v examine_v 1._o whether_o it_o be_v from_o the_o heart_n in_o truth_n and_o uprightness_n or_o only_o in_o hypocrisy_n 2._o whether_o it_o be_v from_o the_o whole_a heart_n or_o whether_o we_o use_v not_o double-dealing_a with_o god_n 3._o whether_o we_o return_v from_o all_o our_o sin_n or_o only_o from_o some_o live_v still_o in_o our_o sin_n 4._o whether_o we_o repent_v as_o we_o sin_v every_o day_n or_o no_o or_o only_o for_o a_o fit_a and_o return_v to_o our_o sin_n again_o 5._o whether_o we_o behave_v ourselves_o upright_o both_o before_o god_n and_o man_n public_o and_o private_o or_o whether_o we_o do_v not_o rather_o seem_v better_a than_o indeed_o we_o be_v and_o so_o commit_v horrible_a and_o shameful_a sin_n in_o secret_a again_o in_o our_o repentance_n we_o must_v examine_v 1._o whether_o we_o have_v acknowledge_v sin_n to_o be_v sin_n with_o the_o circumstance_n and_o punishment_n thereof_o 2._o whether_o we_o be_v true_o humble_v inward_o and_o outward_o for_o they_o 3._o whether_o we_o have_v a_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o they_o which_o bring_v forth_o a_o circumspect_a care_n a_o clear_n of_o ourselves_o just_a indignation_n filial_a fear_n earnest_a desire_n fervent_a zeal_n and_o a_o holy_a revenge_n 4._o whether_o we_o do_v often_o call_v to_o god_n for_o mercy_n and_o pardon_n in_o christ_n name_n 5._o whether_o we_o have_v full_o purpose_v and_o resolve_v to_o amend_v our_o life_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n with_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o this_o resolution_n must_v be_v forthwith_o put_v in_o practice_n and_o continue_v to_o our_o life_n end_v for_o otherwise_o we_o but_o mock_v god_n and_o deceive_v our_o own_o soul_n the_o truth_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n may_v be_v know_v by_o these_o note_n viz._n 1._o if_o our_o faith_n be_v direct_v upon_o the_o right_a object_n which_o be_v christ_n alone_o 2._o if_o there_o be_v a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n 3._o if_o we_o have_v a_o constant_a and_o a_o serious_a purpose_n not_o to_o sin_v 4._o if_o there_o follow_v a_o change_n in_o the_o life_n the_o companion_n of_o repentance_n be_v a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n a_o bitter_a soul_n and_o oftentimes_o a_o weep_a eye_n but_o the_o
come_v hereunto_o as_o unto_o mystical_a meat_n not_o as_o to_o carnal_a 3._o we_o must_v feed_v on_o christ_n by_o faith_n as_o very_o as_o we_o eat_v the_o visible_a sign_n with_o our_o bodily_a mouth_n 4._o there_o must_v be_v a_o annunciation_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v a_o show_v forth_o of_o the_o lord_n death_n 1_o cor._n 11.26_o this_o duty_n of_o show_v forth_o the_o lord_n death_n be_v twofold_a 1._o partly_o inward_a consist_v in_o the_o inward_a application_n and_o godly_a meditation_n of_o 1._o the_o wrath_n &_o justice_n of_o god_n against_o sin_n 2._o the_o greatness_n of_o sin_n which_o nothing_o can_v do_v away_o but_o christ_n death_n 3._o the_o mercy_n and_o love_n of_o christ_n in_o die_v for_o we_o 2._o partly_o outward_a in_o outward_a celebration_n and_o public_a declaration_n rom._n 10.10_o after_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n we_o must_v labour_v 1._o to_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o the_o hatred_n &_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o entrance_n of_o grace_n 2._o to_o perform_v that_o in_o our_o life_n follow_v which_o we_o promise_v in_o our_o preparation_n 3._o to_o meditate_v where_o we_o have_v and_o what_o we_o have_v do_v which_o seal_v a_o blessing_n or_o a_o curse_n 4._o to_o think_v every_o day_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o christ_n and_o daily_o to_o render_v thanks_o and_o praise_n for_o it_o which_o thanksgiving_n must_v not_o be_v only_o in_o word_n but_o in_o every_o action_n of_o our_o life_n psalm_n proper_a for_o thanksgiving_n be_v the_o 8_o 23_o 66_o 103._o 5._o to_o express_v our_o charity_n by_o almsgiving_n to_o the_o poor_a 6._o to_o use_v all_o care_n and_o caution_n not_o to_o fall_v into_o our_o old_a sin_n lest_o the_o latter_a end_n be_v worse_o than_o the_o beginning_n and_o that_o not_o only_o for_o the_o present_a but_o ever_o after_o we_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v require_v as_o necessary_a and_o as_o a_o special_a duty_n to_o god_n when_o we_o have_v taste_v of_o his_o bounty_n and_o love_a kindness_n and_o especial_o for_o spiritual_a blessing_n 1._o because_o it_o be_v the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n who_o be_v so_o good_a unto_o we_o as_o to_o require_v it_o of_o we_o who_o can_v give_v he_o nothing_o else_o and_o this_o reason_n the_o apostle_n give_v 1_o thess_n 5.17_o 18._o 2._o because_o of_o all_o sacrifice_n this_o of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v the_o chief_a and_o principal_a as_o well_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o endure_a and_o continuance_n of_o it_o as_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o use_n and_o end_n of_o it_o it_o be_v in_o paradise_n before_o the_o fall_n it_o be_v before_o the_o flood_n it_o be_v before_o the_o law_n under_o the_o law_n under_o the_o gospel_n and_o shall_v continue_v for_o ever_o it_o be_v perform_v of_o man_n and_o angel_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n it_o shall_v never_o end_v no_o not_o when_o other_o exercise_n of_o our_o religion_n shall_v cease_v rev._n 5.13_o &_o 11.17_o 3._o because_o it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o end_n of_o the_o other_o work_v of_o religion_n but_o also_o the_o end_n of_o the_o work_n of_o god_n it_o be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o election_n eph._n 1.5_o 6._o of_o our_o creation_n prov._n 16.4_o of_o our_o redemption_n luke_n 1.68_o 74_o 75._o eph._n 1.3_o 7._o of_o our_o justification_n 1_o cor._n 1.31_o it_o be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o sanctification_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o of_o our_o glorification_n to_o give_v all_o praise_n all_o power_n all_o honour_n and_o glory_n to_o he_o that_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n and_o to_o the_o lamb_n for_o evermore_o 4._o the_o worthiness_n and_o excellency_n of_o this_o exercise_n be_v manifest_o prove_v by_o the_o unwillingness_n and_o untowardness_n of_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n to_o perform_v it_o we_o be_v ready_a enough_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o gift_n not_o so_o ready_a to_o praise_v the_o giver_n fervent_a in_o ask_v cold_a in_o thanksgiving_n the_o impediment_n to_o be_v remove_v and_o the_o mean_n to_o be_v use_v that_o we_o may_v right_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n in_o receive_v it_o be_v these_o viz._n 1._o carnal_a and_o natural_a weakness_n in_o the_o mind_n the_o remedy_n whereof_o 1._o endeavour_v to_o get_v out_o of_o our_o natural_a state_n of_o life_n 2._o earnest_a endeavour_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 3._o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n 2._o ignorance_n the_o remedy_n whereof_o be_v 1._o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o god_n judgement_n against_o it_o 2_o thess_n 1.8_o 2._o to_o search_v the_o scripture_n &_o to_o be_v conversant_a therein_o 3._o to_o have_v recourse_n to_o godly_a minister_n 3._o hardness_n of_o heart_n the_o remedy_n whereof_o be_v 1._o to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n as_o custom_n in_o sin_n carnal_a security_n contempt_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o like_a 2._o to_o let_v the_o word_n have_v admittance_n to_o we_o to_o enter_v and_o take_v place_n in_o we_o 3._o we_o must_v pray_v unto_o almighty_a god_n to_o soften_v our_o heart_n 4._o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o the_o slight_n of_o satan_n and_o of_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n betimes_o 4._o a_o unregenerate_a will_n the_o remedy_n whereof_o be_v 1._o to_o deny_v &_o renounce_v ourselves_o with_o all_o we_o have_v 2._o to_o call_v often_o upon_o god_n with_o fervency_n to_o guide_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n as_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o resist_v our_o lust_n 5._o we_o must_v shake_v off_o the_o custom_n of_o sin_v the_o sin_n of_o unbelief_n and_o impenitency_n carnal_a wisdom_n presumption_n of_o our_o own_o knowledge_n pride_n and_o vainglory_n forgetfulness_n of_o god_n and_o his_o word_n and_o such_o like_a if_o therefore_o we_o will_v come_v worthy_o to_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n 1._o we_o must_v as_o have_v be_v say_v try_v ourselves_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n whereby_o come_v the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2._o we_o must_v labour_v to_o understand_v and_o believe_v the_o common_a corruption_n of_o all_o mankind_n stand_v partly_o in_o original_a sin_n and_o partly_o in_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o rom._n 3.9_o 3._o we_o must_v feel_v the_o curse_n of_o everlasting_a death_n due_a to_o we_o gal._n 3.10_o 4._o we_o must_v learn_v what_o covenant_n god_n have_v make_v with_o we_o touch_v grace_n and_o mercy_n that_o we_o may_v be_v raise_v up_o to_o comfort_v in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n our_o redeemer_n 5._o we_o must_v fervent_o desire_v to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o feel_v how_o much_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o it_o 6._o we_o must_v consider_v the_o correspondent_a proportion_n between_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v unworthiness_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n be_v twofold_a viz._n 1._o of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n as_o when_o a_o man_n live_v in_o any_o sin_n against_o his_o conscience_n take_v heed_n of_o this_o for_o it_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o reprobate_n 2._o of_o infirmity_n as_o when_o a_o man_n true_o repent_v and_o believe_v and_o make_v conscience_n of_o every_o good_a duty_n but_o yet_o see_v and_o feel_v want_n in_o they_o all_o and_o in_o regard_n whereof_o himself_o unfit_a for_o the_o supper_n but_o this_o may_v not_o just_o hinder_v from_o come_v to_o this_o sacrament_n so_o that_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o man_n who_o receive_v unworthy_o viz._n 1._o those_o that_o be_v not_o yet_o in_o christ_n 2._o those_o that_o be_v within_o the_o covenant_n but_o yet_o come_v remiss_o and_o negligent_o the_o wicked_a receive_v in_o the_o lord_n supper_n 1._o the_o bare_a sign_n only_o as_o bread_n and_o wine_n 2._o those_o sign_n to_o their_o condemnation_n or_o they_o eat_v their_o own_o condemnation_n that_o be_v through_o incredulity_n and_o abuse_n of_o the_o sacrament_n to_o be_v abalienate_v and_o repel_v from_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o so_o to_o draw_v upon_o themselves_o temporal_a and_o everlasting_a punishment_n except_o they_o repent_v the_o wicked_a in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n receive_v nothing_o beside_o their_o own_o condemnation_n but_o the_o bare_a sign_n only_o and_o that_o for_o these_o reason_n 1._o because_o the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n be_v receive_v only_o in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 2._o unto_o who_o nothing_o be_v promise_v in_o the_o word_n to_o he_o the_o sacrament_n seal_v nothing_o 3._o spiritual_a thing_n be_v receive_v by_o faith_n which_o the_o wicked_a have_v not_o 4._o to_o be_v wicked_a and_o to_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n true_o and_o entire_o impli_v a_o contradiction_n the_o cause_n for_o which_o the_o wicked_a be_v say_v to_o eat_v unto_o themselves_o damnation_n viz._n 1._o because_o they_o profane_v the_o sign_n and_o consequent_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o
our_o natural_a estate_n we_o have_v no_o ability_n to_o pray_v 2_o cor._n 3.5_o 2._o in_o our_o regenerate_a estate_n we_o be_v no_o long_o able_a to_o do_v any_o good_a thing_n than_o the_o spirit_n help_v and_o assi_v we_o we_o have_v still_o need_v of_o the_o present_a effectual_a and_o continual_a work_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n phil._n 1.6_o 3._o though_o we_o know_v how_o to_o pray_v yet_o will_v not_o our_o prayer_n be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n except_o they_o come_v from_o his_o spirit_n for_o as_o god_n know_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o spirit_n so_o the_o spirit_n know_v the_o will_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.27_o the_o mean_n to_o pray_v aright_o in_o the_o spirit_n 1._o labour_n for_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n which_o be_v get_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n 2_o cor._n 3.8_o 2._o have_v the_o spirit_n we_o must_v go_v along_o with_o he_o and_o follow_v his_o good_a motion_n pour_v forth_o those_o desire_n which_o he_o sugge_v unto_o we_o give_v unto_o god_n that_o which_o be_v god_n mat._n 22._o 3._o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o at_o any_o time_n we_o grieve_v not_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o may_v be_v do_v two_o way_n 1._o by_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o through_o carelessness_n 1_o thess_n 5.19_o 2._o by_o resist_v the_o spirit_n through_o our_o rebellion_n act_v 7.51_o prayer_n must_v be_v always_o accompany_v with_o thanksgiving_n the_o matter_n whereof_o may_v be_v thus_o distinguish_v viz._n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o nature_n and_o kind_n of_o benefit_n and_o they_o be_v either_o good_a thing_n bestow_v or_o evil_a thing_n remove_v 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o quality_n of_o they_o viz._n 1._o spiritual_a blessing_n which_o be_v 1._o bestow_v here_o on_o earth_n in_o the_o rank_n whereof_o must_v be_v account_v these_o four_o 1._o the_o ground_n of_o they_o which_o be_v election_n 2._o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o they_o that_o be_v our_o redemption_n under_o which_o must_v be_v comprise_v 1._o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n which_o be_v christ_n blood_n 2._o the_o special_a fruit_n thereof_o as_o reconciliation_n adoption_n remission_n imputation_n of_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o mean_n of_o apply_v the_o benefit_n of_o our_o election_n and_o redemption_n namely_o the_o effectual_a operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n under_o which_o be_v comptised_a vocation_n regeneration_n sanctification_n and_o such_o sanctify_a grace_n as_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o wrought_v as_o knowledge_n faith_n hope_n love_n repentance_n patience_n new-obedience_n etc._n etc._n together_o with_o the_o bless_a fruit_n of_o they_o as_o peace_n in_o conscience_n joy_n in_o the_o spirit_n holy_a security_n etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o mean_n which_o he_o spirit_n use_v to_o work_v &_o increase_v all_o these_o grace_n be_v to_o be_v remember_v as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o other_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o god_n together_o with_o liberty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n of_o good_a and_o faithful_a minister_n of_o public_a assembly_n and_o the_o like_a 2._o reserve_v in_o heaven_n such_o as_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o ear_n hear_v nor_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n 2._o temporal_a &_o therein_o such_o as_o concern_v 1._o mankind_n in_o general_n 2._o the_o whole_a church_n 3_o the_o commonwealth_n 4._o family_n 5._o our_o own_o person_n 3._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o bestow_v they_o 1._o already_o give_v 2._o promise_a to_o be_v give_v 4._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o person_n on_o who_o they_o be_v bestow_v viz._n ourselves_o other_o evil_n remove_v for_o which_o thanks_o be_v to_o be_v give_v be_v public_a both_o spiritual_a private_a both_o temporal_a in_o like_a manner_n thanksgiving_n be_v public_a for_o good_a thing_n bestow_v private_a for_o evil_a thing_n remove_v proof_n of_o scripture_n apply_v to_o particular_a occasion_n of_o thanksgiving_n viz._n 1._o for_o all_o manner_n of_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o general_a eph._n 1.3_o etc._n etc._n 2._o for_o the_o author_n of_o they_o all_o christ_n jesus_n luke_n 2.13_o 14._o 3._o for_o the_o outward_a mean_n of_o work_v these_o spiritual_a blessing_n coloss_n 1.3_o 4_o etc._n etc._n 4._o for_o the_o inward_a efficacy_n of_o god_n spirit_n 1_o thess_n 1.2_o 5._o 5._o for_o temporal_a blessing_n christ_n give_v thanks_o for_o food_n joh._n 6.11_o hannah_n for_o a_o child_n 1_o sam._n 2.1_o jacob_n for_o riches_n gen._n 32.10_o and_o abraham_n servant_n for_o prosper_v his_o journey_n gen._n 24.48_o 6._o for_o blessing_n on_o other_o thus_o the_o queen_n of_o sheba_n praise_v god_n for_o his_o blessing_n on_o israel_n 1_o king_n 10.9_o and_o the_o christian_a jew_n for_o the_o gospel_n reveal_v to_o the_o gentile_n act_n 11.18_o 7._o for_o public_a blessing_n concern_v the_o church_n col._n 1.3_o 6._o act_n 2.47_o &_o 4.24_o 8._o for_o the_o commonwealth_n 1_o king_n 1.40_o &_o 8.62_o 66._o 9_o for_o general_a blessing_n on_o mankind_n psal_n 8.1_o 6._o 10._o for_o blessing_n on_o one_o family_n thus_o be_v jacob_n thankful_a gen._n 35.7_o 11._o for_o private_a blessing_n leah_n praise_v god_n for_o a_o son_n gen._n 29.3_o and_o hezekiah_n for_o his_o health_n isa_n 38.19_o 12._o for_o evil_n remove_v exod._n 15.1_o etc._n etc._n psal_n 124.6_o 13._o for_o public_a spiritual_a evil_n remove_v as_o idolatry_n in_o hezekiahs_n time_n 2_o chron._n 29.30_o 14._o for_o private_a spiritual_a evil_n prevent_v 1_o sam._n 25.32_o 15._o for_o adversity_n job_n bless_v god_n and_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v for_o suffering_n act_v 5.41_o 16._o for_o good_a thing_n promise_v and_o not_o enjoy_v heb._n 11.13_o general_a direction_n for_o thanksgiving_n viz._n 1._o that_o we_o lift_v up_o our_o eye_n unto_o the_o author_n of_o all_o blessing_n be_v persuade_v that_o they_o be_v bring_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n good_a guide_a providence_n and_o not_o by_o chance_n or_o fortune_n 2._o that_o we_o be_v well_o instruct_v in_o the_o ground_n or_o cause_n which_o move_v god_n to_o do_v the_o good_a which_o he_o do_v even_o his_o own_o freegrace_n ezek._n 33.19_o a_o gift_n the_o more_o free_a it_o be_v the_o more_o praiseworthy_a 3._o that_o we_o take_v particular_a distinct_a notice_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o so_o particular_o acknowledge_v they_o and_o according_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n for_o they_o 4._o that_o we_o accept_v god_n blessing_n as_o token_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o according_o rejoice_v in_o they_o psal_n 138.2_o 5._o that_o we_o observe_v what_o god_n have_v bestow_v on_o we_o above_o other_o and_o what_o other_o want_v that_o we_o have_v psal_n 147.19_o 20._o 6._o that_o we_o due_o weigh_v how_o unworthy_a we_o be_v of_o the_o very_a lest_o of_o god_n favour_n even_o the_o least_o crumb_n we_o eat_v or_o drop_v we_o drink_v thus_o do_v jacob_n gen._n 32.10_o particular_a direction_n for_o extraordinary_a and_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n viz._n 1._o a_o day_n must_v be_v set_v apart_o and_o sanctify_a thereto_o thus_o be_v it_o in_o esther_n time_n esth_n 9.17_o etc._n etc._n 2._o assembly_n must_v meet_v together_o thus_o jehoshaphat_n assemble_v the_o people_n on_o a_o day_n set_v apart_o to_o praise_n god_n solemn_o 2_o chron._n 20.26_o 3._o the_o solemn_a worship_n must_v on_o that_o day_n be_v perform_v to_o god_n 4._o the_o sanctification_n of_o that_o day_n must_v be_v help_v by_o preach_v the_o word_n which_o help_v the_o people_n of_o god_n desire_v and_o obtain_v in_o ezra_n time_n neh._n 8.1_o etc._n etc._n 5._o a_o solemn_a vow_n and_o covenant_n must_v then_o be_v make_v with_o god_n to_o bind_v we_o more_o careful_o and_o more_o conscionable_o to_o testify_v the_o truth_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n by_o our_o constant_a and_o faithful_a subjection_n to_o his_o will_n 2_o chron._n 15.12_o etc._n etc._n 6._o psalm_n of_o praise_n must_v then_o be_v sing_v this_o help_v the_o psalmist_n do_v much_o press_n psal_n 81.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n 7._o it_o be_v meet_v that_o feast_n be_v then_o make_v in_o time_n of_o rejoice_v the_o creature_n may_v be_v more_o liberal_o use_v then_o at_o other_o time_n but_o with_o respect_n to_o sobriety_n and_o charity_n by_o prayer_n be_v love_v wrought_v four_o way_n 1._o it_o obtain_v it_o for_o when_o we_o cry_v earnest_o god_n will_v not_o deny_v we_o 2._o it_o bring_v we_o to_o communion_n with_o god_n to_o converse_v and_o be_v familiar_a with_o he_o which_o breed_v love_n 3._o in_o prayer_n god_n show_v himself_o when_o we_o be_v much_o in_o call_v upon_o and_o praise_v god_n he_o delight_v to_o show_v himself_o to_o such_o a_o man_n yea_o at_o such_o a_o time_n for_o the_o most_o part_n 4._o it_o exercise_v love_n if_o thou_o will_v be_v abundant_a in_o love_n be_v fervent_a and_o frequent_a in_o prayer_n the_o property_n
we_o obey_v the_o will_n of_o god_n do_v what_o he_o command_v we_o 4._o give_v we_o etc._n etc._n that_o be_v all_o thing_n which_o pertain_v to_o our_o sustentation_n in_o this_o life_n 5._o forgive_v we_o etc._n etc._n that_o be_v our_o sin_n and_o infirmity_n and_o here_o note_v that_o our_o forgive_a other_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n but_o the_o consequence_n or_o effect_n of_o god_n forgive_a we_o and_o the_o sign_n of_o our_o remission_n 6._o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n that_o be_v 1._o that_o god_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v invade_v or_o set_v upon_o by_o the_o wicked_a suggestion_n of_o satan_n 2._o nor_o be_v drown_v in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n 3._o nor_o by_o consent_n fall_v into_o the_o snare_n of_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a that_o be_v general_o all_o thing_n hurtful_a to_o ourselves_o the_o church_n or_o state_n 3._o the_o conclusion_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v add_v as_o a_o reason_n of_o 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the_o world_n preserve_v her_o chastity_n and_o yield_v all_o love_n reverence_n and_o obedience_n to_o this_o bless_a bridegroom_n who_o buy_v she_o with_o his_o blood_n to_o endow_v she_o with_o immortality_n the_o privilege_n of_o christ_n spouse_n the_o church_n the_o saint_n his_o faithful_a one_o viz._n 1._o christ_n be_v make_v a_o yoke-follow_a with_o his_o church_n he_o put_v his_o hand_n under_o all_o her_o burden_n to_o make_v they_o the_o more_o easy_a yea_o the_o great_a burden_n of_o god_n wrath_n have_v he_o whole_o take_v on_o himself_o 2._o christ_n be_v 1._o as_o her_o champion_n to_o answer_v all_o challenge_v send_v unto_o she_o 2._o as_o her_o advocate_n to_o plead_v and_o answer_v all_o complaint_n make_v against_o she_o 3._o as_o her_o surety_n to_o discharge_v all_o her_o debt_n even_o all_o in_o all_o for_o she_o and_o to_o she_o 3._o all_o his_o honour_n good_n and_o privilege_n be_v she_o she_o have_v a_o right_a to_o they_o and_o a_o part_n in_o they_o she_o be_v a_o co-heir_n with_o he_o rom._n 8.17_o the_o mark_n to_o know_v the_o true_a church_n by_o viz._n 1._o the_o profession_n of_o the_o true_a uncorrupt_a and_o right_o understand_v doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n 2._o her_o badge_n and_o sign_n which_o be_v the_o two_o sacrament_n true_o administer_v 3._o obedience_n towards_o god_n and_o his_o doctrine_n both_o in_o life_n and_o manner_n the_o title_n which_o paul_n give_v the_o church_n viz._n 1._o the_o house_n of_o god_n who_o dwell_v therein_o defend_v and_o guide_v it_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n 2._o the_o pillar_n of_o truth_n because_o by_o the_o ministry_n thereof_o god_n preserve_v and_o keep_v truth_n in_o the_o world_n 3._o the_o mother_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a because_o god_n therein_o have_v beget_v we_o with_o the_o incorruptible_a seed_n of_o the_o word_n and_o have_v put_v we_o over_o unto_o it_o to_o be_v guide_v and_o bring_v up_o in_o faith_n for_o what_o reason_n the_o church_n be_v call_v 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not_o be_v too_o many_o the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o in_o believe_v the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n 1._o to_o renounce_v and_o abandon_v all_o wicked_a society_n because_o we_o profess_v fellowship_n with_o saint_n betwixt_o who_o and_o these_o there_o be_v no_o agreement_n 2._o to_o be_v companion_n of_o saint_n viz._n of_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o not_o to_o think_v it_o a_o disgrace_n to_o be_v holy_a and_o pure_a and_o to_o be_v of_o a_o good_a and_o pious_a life_n separate_v from_o the_o profane_a multitude_n 3._o to_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n by_o virtuous_a live_n because_o of_o our_o fellowship_n with_o christ_n and_o through_o he_o with_o god_n the_o father_n for_o god_n be_v light_n 1_o joh._n 1.7_o 4._o to_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o but_o especial_o to_o those_o of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n in_o be_v like-affected_n towards_o they_o not_o only_o in_o distribute_v our_o temporal_a but_o spiritual_a good_n 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the_o communion_n of_o saint_n signify_v 1._o the_o union_n of_o the_o church_n with_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o member_n among_o themselves_o 2._o the_o communion_n or_o participation_n of_o all_o christ_n benefit_n 3._o the_o distribution_n of_o special_a gift_n bestow_v on_o some_o member_n for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o whole_a body_n 4._o a_o oblige_a or_o bind_v of_o all_o the_o member_n to_o employ_v and_o refer_v all_o their_o gift_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o to_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o whole_a body_n and_o of_o every_o member_n mutual_o the_o faithful_a be_v call_v saint_n in_o three_o respect_n 1._o imputative_o that_o be_v in_o respect_n that_o christ_n sanctity_n and_o holiness_n be_v impute_v unto_o they_o 2._o inchoative_o that_o be_v in_o respect_n that_o
conformity_n and_o agreeableness_n with_o the_o law_n be_v inchoated_a or_o begin_v in_o they_o 3._o in_o respect_n of_o their_o separation_n because_o they_o be_v select_v and_o separate_v from_o all_o other_o man_n union_n be_v take_v three_o way_n 1._o essential_o so_o god_n be_v not_o one_o with_o we_o nor_o we_o with_o he_o for_o there_o be_v no_o proportion_n between_o finite_a and_o infinite_a 2._o personal_o or_o hypostatical_o as_o when_o thing_n be_v so_o join_v that_o they_o make_v one_o person_n neither_o thus_o be_v god_n one_o with_o we_o or_o we_o with_o he_o 3._o spiritual_o which_o be_v the_o conjunction_n of_o we_o with_o god_n and_o god_n with_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v one_o with_o he_o in_o christ_n and_o he_o in_o christ_n with_o we_o thus_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o christ_n as_o our_o saviour_n not_o as_o god_n only_o or_o man_n only_o but_o as_o both_o one_o christ_n the_o bond_n whereby_o we_o be_v unite_v to_o christ_n be_v twofold_a 1._o one_o on_o christ_n part_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n 1_o joh._n 4.13_o 2._o the_o other_o on_o our_o part_n which_o be_v faith_n ephes_n 3.17_o so_o likewise_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o christ_n two_o way_n viz._n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o external_a conjunction_n of_o his_o body_n the_o church_n by_o which_o we_o be_v initiate_v into_o his_o name_n by_o baptism_n this_o be_v common_a both_o to_o true_a and_o false_a christian_n 2._o by_o the_o true_a internal_a coadunation_n or_o conjunction_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v proper_a only_o to_o the_o elect._n the_o three_o special_a virtue_n which_o unite_v we_o to_o christ_n 1._o i'faith_o the_o hand_n whereby_o we_o lie_v hold_v on_o he_o as_o he_o by_o his_o spirit_n do_v on_o we_o 2._o hope_v the_o anchor_n whereby_o we_o hold_v fast_o what_o we_o have_v lay_v hold_v on_o maugre_o all_o the_o storm_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n 3._o love_n the_o glue_v or_o sodder_n whereby_o we_o be_v thus_o knit_v and_o unite_v to_o he_o and_o become_v one_o with_o he_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v present_a with_o we_o in_o five_o respect_n viz._n 1._o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o godhead_n 2._o as_o touch_v our_o faith_n and_o confidence_n wherewith_o we_o behold_v he_o 3._o in_o mutual_a dilection_n and_o love_n 4._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o union_n with_o humane_a nature_n that_o be_v in_o the_o conjunction_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o the_o body_n 5._o in_o respect_n of_o that_o hope_n which_o we_o have_v of_o our_o consummation_n or_o come_n unto_o he_o christ_n humanity_n be_v present_a with_o all_o the_o elect_n in_o whatsoever_o place_n they_o be_v disperse_v through_o the_o whole_a world_n not_o by_o any_o substantial_a presence_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o bread_n and_o within_o their_o body_n but_o 1._o by_o the_o efficacy_n and_o perpetual_a value_n of_o his_o merit_n 1_o joh._n 1.7_o 2._o by_o the_o efficacy_n also_o of_o his_o humane_a will_n psal_n 110.4_o heb._n 5.6_o 3._o by_o conjunction_n and_o union_n not_o by_o any_o natural_a connexion_n of_o christ_n and_o our_o flesh_n but_o by_o faith_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o christ_n our_o head_n and_o dwell_v in_o we_o his_o member_n eph._n 3.17_o we_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o his_o bone_n and_o of_o they_o twain_o shall_v be_v one_o flesh_n eph._n 5.30_o this_o be_v a_o great_a secret_a we_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n three_o way_n 1._o if_o we_o walk_v not_o in_o darkness_n that_o be_v if_o we_o do_v not_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n 2._o if_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n that_o be_v if_o we_o practise_v what_o we_o know_v of_o the_o light_n 1_o joh._n 1.6_o 7._o 3._o by_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n the_o sign_n of_o true_a communion_n with_o god_n 1._o a_o true_a love_n towards_o our_o brethren_n give_v no_o just_a occasion_n of_o evil_n or_o offence_n 2._o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n apprehend_v his_o merit_n and_o apply_v he_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n joh._n 12.46_o 3._o a_o true_a follow_v of_o christ_n that_o be_v in_o his_o love_n patience_n humility_n obedience_n the_o privilege_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o arise_v from_o their_o union_n with_o christ_n their_o head_n be_v many_o and_o great_a and_o sure_a respect_v this_o life_n the_o time_n of_o death_n the_o life_n to_o coâ—â—_n the_o privilege_n in_o this_o life_n which_o the_o saint_n have_v by_o virtue_n of_o their_o union_n with_o christ_n viz._n 1._o a_o most_o glorious_a condition_n which_o be_v to_o be_v a_o part_n of_o christ_n a_o member_n of_o his_o body_n 2._o the_o attendance_n of_o good_a angel_n who_o be_v send_v forth_o to_o minister_v for_o they_o who_o shall_v be_v heir_n of_o salvation_n heb._n 1.14_o 3._o a_o honour_n to_o make_v even_o christ_n himself_o as_o he_o be_v head_n of_o the_o church_n perfect_a the_o saint_n be_v member_n the_o church_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o fullness_n of_o he_o that_o fill_v all_o in_o all_o eph._n 1.23_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o that_o voluntary_a condition_n which_o christ_n be_v please_v to_o descend_v unto_o to_o be_v the_o head_n of_o a_o body_n the_o head_n of_o his_o church_n the_o saint_n 4._o a_o kind_n of_o possession_n of_o heaven_n while_o we_o be_v on_o earth_n eph._n 2.6_o joh._n 5.24_o 1_o joh._n 5.12_o this_o be_v somewhat_o more_o than_o hope_v serve_v to_o strengthen_v it_o and_o to_o give_v we_o assurance_n of_o that_o heavenly_a inheritance_n 5._o a_o most_o happy_a kind_n of_o regiment_n under_o which_o the_o saint_n be_v even_o such_o a_o one_o as_o the_o member_n of_o a_o head_n be_v under_o which_o rule_v not_o as_o a_o cruel_a lord_n and_o tyrant_n but_o meek_o gentle_o with_o great_a compassion_n and_o fellow-feeling_n 6._o a_o assurance_n of_o sufficient_a supply_n of_o all_o needful_a thing_n which_o the_o saint_n want_v and_o of_o safe_a protection_n from_o all_o thing_n hurtful_a if_o it_o seem_v otherwise_o at_o time_n christ_n in_o his_o wisdom_n see_v it_o fit_a it_o shall_v be_v so_o 7._o a_o right_n to_o all_o that_o adam_n lose_v for_o christ_n be_v the_o heir_n of_o all_o heb._n 1.2_o whence_o the_o apostle_n say_v all_o thing_n be_v you_o 1_o cor._n 3.21_o the_o wicked_a then_o must_v needs_o be_v usurper_n for_o they_o be_v not_o of_o the_o body_n 8._o a_o right_n to_o more_o than_o adam_n ever_o have_v even_o to_o christ_n himself_o and_o all_o that_o appertain_v to_o he_o as_o to_o the_o purity_n of_o his_o nature_n to_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o obedience_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o blood_n to_o the_o power_n of_o his_o death_n to_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o ascension_n o_o bless_a union_n and_o thrice_o bless_a they_o that_o have_v a_o part_n therein_o the_o privilege_n which_o the_o saint_n by_o their_o union_n with_o christ_n receive_v in_o the_o time_n of_o death_n even_o all_o that_o time_n that_o pass_v from_o the_o departure_n of_o the_o saint_n out_o of_o this_o world_n unto_o the_o general_a resurrection_n 1._o when_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v separate_v one_o from_o the_o other_o neither_o be_v separate_v from_o christ_n so_o as_o to_o be_v leave_v to_o destruction_n for_o though_o the_o body_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v consume_v with_o worm_n they_o be_v not_o utter_o destroy_v as_o appear_v by_o the_o metaphor_n of_o sleep_n 1_o thess_n 4.13_o 2._o the_o body_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v not_o only_o not_o utter_o destroy_v but_o shall_v be_v glorify_v body_n for_o the_o rot_v of_o the_o body_n be_v but_o as_o the_o rot_a of_o corn_n in_o the_o earth_n that_o it_o may_v rise_v a_o more_o glorious_a body_n 1_o cor._n 15.36_o thus_o the_o saint_n be_v say_v to_o sleep_v in_o jesus_n 1_o thess_n 4.14_o and_o to_o be_v dead_a in_o christ_n verse_n 16._o 3._o the_o grave_n be_v as_o a_o bed_n to_o the_o body_n of_o the_o saint_n quiet_o to_o repose_v therein_o till_o the_o day_n of_o resurrection_n and_o reunion_n with_o the_o soul_n but_o it_o be_v a_o prison_n to_o the_o wicked_a to_o hold_v they_o fast_o until_o the_o day_n of_o the_o general_n assize_n indeed_o the_o body_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v also_o rise_v again_o but_o to_o be_v for_o ever_o torment_v in_o hell_n the_o privilege_n after_o death_n which_o the_o saint_n have_v by_o virtue_n of_o their_o union_n with_o christ_n may_v be_v refer_v to_o these_o 1._o their_o resurrection_n which_o simple_o consider_v in_o itself_o be_v not_o the_o privilege_n of_o the_o saint_n but_o resurrection_n of_o life_n to_o the_o wicked_a appertain_v the_o resurrection_n of_o condemnation_n 2._o their_o glory_n in_o heaven_n the_o sign_n of_o certainty_n of_o heavenly_a communion_n
with_o god_n set_v down_o in_o the_o first_o epistle_n of_o john_n 1._o remission_n of_o sin_n 2._o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n 3._o holiness_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n and_o life_n 4._o perseverance_n in_o knowledge_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n what_o be_v mean_v by_o god_n communicate_v himself_o to_o and_o dwell_v among_o his_o saint_n and_o people_n 1._o the_o effect_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o presence_n whereby_o he_o possess_v and_o govern_v the_o faithful_a which_o be_v his_o temple_n to_o dwell_v in_o enlighten_v they_o to_o know_v and_o guide_v they_o to_o practise_v his_o will._n 2._o that_o his_o presence_n be_v perpetual_a permanent_a and_o continual_a 3._o the_o manner_n of_o his_o presence_n not_o by_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o power_n as_o he_o be_v present_a with_o all_o his_o creature_n to_o sustain_v and_o uphold_v they_o but_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o gracious_a effect_n unite_n we_o to_o christ_n regenerate_v we_o to_o be_v lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n the_o presence_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v twofold_a viz._n 1._o private_o after_o a_o secret_a manner_n hide_v from_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n this_o be_v in_o cross_n and_o tribulation_n wherewith_o god_n suffer_v the_o elect_n to_o be_v afflict_v and_o exercise_v 2._o public_o when_o as_o god_n do_v declare_v and_o manifest_v the_o presence_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o the_o elect_n so_o as_o the_o wicked_a be_v compel_v to_o acknowledge_v his_o divine_a power_n and_o presence_n in_o they_o the_o duty_n require_v of_o the_o saint_n by_o virtue_n of_o their_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o among_o themselves_o viz._n 1._o confidence_n in_o christ_n heb._n 3.6_o 2._o subjection_n answerable_a to_o his_o manner_n of_o govern_v we_o matth._n 6.10_o 3._o a_o cleanse_n of_o ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n 2_o cor._n 7.1_o 1_o cor._n 6.15_o 4._o a_o conformity_n unto_o the_o image_n of_o christ_n in_o true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n eph._n 4.24_o 5._o heavenly_a affection_n col._n 3.1_o 2._o where_o our_o head_n be_v there_o ought_v our_o heart_n also_o to_o be_v 6._o courage_n against_o death_n luke_n 12.4_o heb._n 11.35_o see_v that_o in_o death_n we_o be_v christ_n what_o cause_n have_v we_o to_o fear_v it_o 7._o love_n to_o the_o brethren_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o have_v any_o communion_n with_o the_o saint_n 8._o a_o mutual_a sympathy_n and_o fellow-feeling_n as_o fellow-member_n of_o that_o body_n whereof_o christ_n be_v head_n motive_n to_o be_v spiritual_o unite_v unto_o christ_n viz._n 1._o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o we_o shall_v live_v with_o he_o as_o our_o elder_a brother_n perpetual_o in_o the_o heaven_n 2._o the_o profit_n of_o it_o we_o be_v free_v thereby_o from_o sin_n hell_n death_n and_o damnation_n rom._n 8.1_o 3._o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o for_o 1._o without_o this_o union_n we_o be_v stranger_n from_o god_n 2._o all_o our_o happiness_n and_o salvation_n depend_v on_o it_o 3._o without_o it_o the_o redemption_n by_o christ_n do_v we_o no_o good_a 4._o we_o can_v be_v save_v without_o it_o but_o must_v necessary_o and_o unavoidable_o perish_v for_o ever_o the_o sign_n to_o approve_v this_o union_n be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o viz._n 1._o to_o deny_v ourselves_o 2._o to_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o flesh_n 3._o to_o raise_v we_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n 4._o to_o be_v wean_v from_o this_o world_n and_o to_o seek_v christ_n 5._o to_o knit_v ourselves_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o faith_n and_o hope_n towards_o christ_n and_o love_n towards_o man_n this_o union_n of_o christ_n with_o his_o member_n and_o of_o his_o member_n mutual_o among_o themselves_o be_v confirm_v by_o many_o place_n of_o scripture_n as_o joh._n 15.5_o 1_o cor._n 6.17_o &_o 12.13_o 1_o joh._n 4.13_o whence_o appear_v the_o gross_a absurdity_n of_o those_o man_n who_o fancy_n this_o communion_n to_o be_v a_o subsistence_n or_o personal_a be_v of_o christ_n body_n among_o our_o body_n or_o of_o our_o body_n mingle_v with_o he_o which_o be_v also_o sufficient_o refute_v by_o that_o frequent_a comparison_n of_o the_o head_n and_o the_o member_n for_o those_o be_v coherent_a and_o grow_v together_o but_o be_v not_o in_o a_o mixture_n nor_o mingle_v one_o with_o another_o whence_o also_o we_o may_v easy_o judge_v of_o that_o communion_n which_o be_v in_o the_o sacrament_n rome_n make_v this_o spiritual_a union_n a_o carnal_a corporal_a confusion_n the_o worldling_n think_v this_o holy_a mystery_n a_o paradox_n of_o too_o much_o piety_n but_o all_o the_o saint_n who_o sympathize_v in_o faith_n know_v what_o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o corinth_n say_v how_o by_o one_o spirit_n we_o be_v all_o baptise_a into_o one_o body_n 12.13_o 1_o cor._n 12.13_o which_o must_v be_v agnize_v by_o all_o the_o faithful_a for_o it_o paint_v the_o sweet_a communion_n of_o the_o bless_a saint_n §._o 11._o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n by_o which_o article_n be_v understand_v that_o all_o our_o sin_n want_n and_o imperfection_n original_a and_o actual_a as_o well_o in_o the_o commit_n of_o evil_n as_o in_o the_o omit_v of_o good_a in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n be_v cover_v heal_v and_o release_v through_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o we_o which_o be_v apprehend_v by_o faith_n and_o apply_v unto_o we_o do_v not_o only_o make_v they_o as_o if_o they_o have_v never_o be_v but_o also_o justifi_v and_o discharge_v we_o cause_v we_o to_o appear_v blameless_a and_o spotless_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n this_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n comprehend_v under_o it_o as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o short_a sum_n all_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n isa_n 40.1_o psal_n 32.1_o 2.7_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n which_o to_o the_o faithful_a and_o elect_a impute_v not_o any_o sin_n and_o therefore_o do_v in_o like_a sort_n love_v they_o as_o if_o they_o have_v never_o sin_v and_o deliver_v they_o from_o all_o punishment_n 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and_o transgress_v against_o that_o honour_n which_o they_o owe_v unto_o their_o superior_n these_o several_a way_n 1._o by_o not_o account_v of_o they_o as_o be_v in_o that_o place_n where_o god_n have_v place_v they_o 2._o by_o yield_v more_o unto_o they_o then_o may_v agree_v unto_o man_n or_o by_o love_v they_o more_o than_o god_n 3._o by_o deny_v obedience_n to_o their_o just_a and_o lawful_a command_n or_o obey_v they_o in_o show_v only_o or_o when_o they_o command_v thing_n unjust_a and_o impious_a 4._o by_o harm_v they_o with_o injury_n or_o not_o aid_v they_o in_o what_o thing_n or_o by_o what_o mean_v we_o may_v 5._o by_o gratify_v they_o flatter_o and_o unrighteous_o 6._o by_o exagitate_v stir_v up_o or_o provoke_v their_o infirmity_n 7._o by_o flattery_n
spirit_n to_o regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v we_o etc._n etc._n 2._o he_o do_v never_o cease_v to_o communicate_v his_o love_n unto_o we_o it_o be_v never_o dry_a 3._o he_o love_v we_o for_o our_o own_o good_a have_v no_o need_n of_o we_o he_o get_v nought_o by_o it_o 4._o he_o redeem_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n give_v we_o faith_n and_o repentance_n free_o we_o deserve_v it_o not_o 5._o he_o die_v for_o we_o even_o when_o we_o be_v his_o very_a enemy_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n 6._o he_o prevent_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n when_o we_o seek_v not_o to_o he_o for_o it_o 7._o he_o bestow_v temporal_a favour_n and_o withhold_v present_a affliction_n from_o the_o reprobate_n 8._o he_o prosecute_v we_o with_o his_o love_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n give_v we_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n the_o end_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o consideration_n of_o god_n love_n must_v teach_v we_o these_o duty_n viz._n 1._o to_o beware_v of_o all_o sin_n whereby_o we_o do_v offend_v and_o displease_v our_o god_n who_o be_v so_o gracious_a unto_o we_o 2._o to_o trust_v god_n with_o our_o life_n health_n body_n estate_n and_o all_o we_o have_v for_o food_n raiment_n and_o protection_n in_o the_o sober_a use_n of_o all_o lawful_a mean_n 3._o to_o seek_v for_o help_n and_o succour_v from_o god_n in_o all_o distress_n and_o want_n 4._o to_o love_v so_o bountiful_a a_o god_n yea_o to_o enforce_v our_o heart_n to_o all_o duty_n of_o love_n to_o he_o 5._o to_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o all_o good_a thing_n we_o enjoy_v for_o whatever_o good_a we_o have_v come_v from_o he_o 6._o we_o must_v labour_v continual_o in_o heart_n and_o life_n to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n col._n 1.10_o the_o duty_n require_v of_o such_o of_o we_o to_o who_o god_n love_n have_v be_v special_o manifest_v in_o raise_v we_o who_o before_o be_v weak_a and_o contemptible_a in_o the_o world_n to_o be_v instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n viz._n 1._o we_o must_v confess_v ourselves_o miserable_a by_o nature_n and_o no_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o to_o raise_v up_o ourselves_o above_o other_o be_v no_o way_n better_o than_o other_o 2._o we_o must_v consider_v that_o whatsoever_o we_o have_v it_o be_v god_n gift_n we_o have_v receive_v at_o his_o hand_n it_o come_v down_o from_o above_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o glory_n as_o if_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v it_o 1_o cor._n 4.7_o 3._o we_o must_v walk_v worthy_a of_o our_o call_v even_o of_o those_o mercy_n which_o we_o have_v taste_v and_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o to_o be_v unworthy_a of_o they_o 4._o we_o must_v be_v humble_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n and_o not_o boast_v of_o any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o or_o in_o our_o own_o merit_n nor_o think_v ourselves_o worthy_a to_o be_v regard_v of_o he_o 5._o if_o we_o be_v thankful_a for_o lesser_a mercy_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o great_a and_o of_o fat_a blessing_n 6._o we_o must_v keep_v a_o register_n of_o his_o blessing_n and_o so_o settle_v they_o in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o forget_v they_o not_o but_o may_v thereby_o be_v provoke_v to_o set_v forth_o his_o praise_n ii_o election_n be_v a_o decree_n in_o which_o god_n according_a to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n have_v certain_o choose_v some_o man_n to_o life_n eternal_a in_o christ_n and_o that_o for_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n eph._n 1.4_o 5._o god_n decree_n be_v that_o by_o which_o god_n have_v necessary_o and_o yet_o free_o from_o all_o eternity_n isa_n 46.10_o determine_a all_o thing_n howbeit_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n be_v the_o first_o and_o principal_a cause_n of_o all_o thing_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o take_v away_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o second_o cause_n eph._n 1.12_o mat._n 10.29_o rom._n 9.2_o but_o bring_v they_o into_o a_o certain_a order_n that_o be_v direct_v they_o unto_o the_o determinate_a end_n whereupon_o the_o effect_n of_o thing_n be_v contingent_a or_o necessary_a as_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o second_o cause_n be_v when_o christ_n be_v offer_v free_o to_o every_o man_n and_o one_o receive_v he_o and_o another_o reject_v he_o than_o the_o mystery_n of_o election_n and_o reprobation_n be_v reveal_v the_o reason_n why_o some_o receive_v he_o be_v because_o god_n give_v they_o a_o heart_n which_o to_o the_o rest_n he_o give_v not_o but_o in_o point_n of_o offer_v of_o christ_n we_o must_v be_v general_a without_o have_v respect_n to_o election_n so_o that_o predestination_n be_v the_o decree_n of_o god_n in_o as_o much_o as_o it_o concern_v man_n by_o which_o god_n have_v ordain_v all_o man_n to_o a_o certain_a and_o everlasting_a estate_n that_o be_v some_o to_o salvation_n in_o his_o son_n 1_o thess_n 5.9_o other_o to_o condemnation_n for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o their_o sin_n rom._n 9.22_o reprobation_n be_v god_n decree_n in_o the_o which_o because_o it_o so_o please_v he_o he_o have_v purpose_v to_o resuse_v some_o man_n by_o mean_n of_o adam_n fall_n and_o their_o own_o corruption_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o justice_n prov._n 16.4_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o again_o election_n be_v the_o eternal_a unchangeable_a free_a and_o most_o just_a decree_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o have_v decree_v to_o convert_v some_o to_o christ_n to_o preserve_v and_o keep_v they_o in_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o by_o he_o to_o give_v they_o eternal_a life_n so_o predestination_n be_v a_o eternal_a decree_n or_o purpose_n of_o god_n in_o time_n cause_v effectual_a grace_n in_o all_o those_o who_o he_o have_v choose_v and_o by_o this_o effectual_a grace_n bring_v they_o infallible_o unto_o glory_n predestination_n be_v thus_o a_o immanent_a and_o eternal_a act_n of_o divine_a understanding_n and_o will_n can_v be_v conceive_v as_o dependent_a upon_o any_o foresee_a temporal_a act_n of_o man_n freewill_n for_o election_n find_v or_o consider_v all_o mere_a man_n in_o one_o and_o the_o selfsame_a condition_n and_o it_o be_v the_o grace_n prepare_v for_o they_o in_o predestination_n which_o make_v the_o predestinate_a become_v holy_a and_o happy_a man_n they_o who_o will_v have_v god_n in_o his_o divine_a predestination_n to_o behold_v all_o man_n and_o elect_v those_o man_n consequent_o who_o he_o consider_v as_o believe_v and_o persevere_v in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n unto_o the_o last_o gasp_n be_v in_o a_o error_n for_o our_o election_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o any_o foresee_a act_n in_o we_o of_o obey_v believe_v persevere_v and_o the_o like_a but_o these_o act_n be_v ground_v upon_o our_o election_n for_o whoever_o be_v predestinate_v to_o salvation_n be_v also_o predestinate_v to_o the_o grace_n of_o believe_v obey_v and_o the_o like_a otherwise_o it_o be_v a_o conditional_a predestination_n but_o there_o be_v none_o such_o for_o whoever_o be_v elect_v to_o salvation_n be_v predestinate_v also_o to_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n god_n in_o his_o most_o gracious_a decree_n of_o election_n be_v as_o absolute_o and_o certain_o ordain_v man_n unto_o save_v grace_n as_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o glory_n and_o this_o grace_n prepare_v for_o the_o elect_a in_o god_n eternal_a predestination_n and_o bestow_v upon_o they_o in_o the_o temporal_a dispensation_n so_o cause_v their_o belief_n repentance_n perseverance_n as_o that_o it_o impose_v no_o necessity_n or_o violent_a coaction_n upon_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o cause_v their_o free_a and_o voluntary_a endeavour_n all_o that_o be_v inward_o and_o effectual_o call_v be_v elect_v but_o many_o be_v call_v only_o outward_o few_o such_o be_v choose_v now_o that_o god_n have_v choose_v some_o and_o pass_v by_o other_o he_o be_v not_o at_o all_o cruel_a for_o he_o owe_v not_o his_o grace_n to_o any_o but_o just_o may_v have_v suffer_v all_o mankind_n to_o have_v perish_v that_o some_o be_v elect_a and_o some_o reprobate_n be_v know_v unto_o we_o in_o general_a but_o not_o in_o special_a whether_o this_o or_o that_o man_n be_v but_o of_o our_o own_o election_n every_o of_o we_o not_o only_o may_v but_o aught_o to_o be_v in_o special_a certain_a and_o assure_v whereof_o he_o may_v be_v by_o the_o effect_n which_o be_v conversion_n that_o be_v true_a faith_n and_o true_a repentance_n now_o if_o any_o one_o shall_v think_v that_o the_o election_n of_o some_o before_o other_o in_o regard_n of_o god_n special_a mercy_n come_v from_o this_o that_o god_n foresee_v something_o in_o they_o which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o other_o let_v he_o hear_v what_o moses_n say_v to_o the_o jew_n the_o lord_n do_v not_o set_v his_o love_n upon_o you_o nor_o choose_v you_o for_o your_o multitude_n but_o because_o the_o lord_n love_v you_o and_o will_v keep_v the_o
thought_n word_n and_o work_n through_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o day_n and_o this_o our_o obedience_n must_v not_o only_o be_v in_o do_v this_o or_o that_o but_o also_o in_o suffer_v the_o misery_n be_v lay_v upon_o we_o to_o the_o death_n neither_o in_o keep_v this_o or_o that_o commandment_n but_o impartial_o keep_v they_o all_o yea_o and_o it_o must_v be_v ready_a and_o cheerful_a without_o any_o deliberation_n or_o consultation_n with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n true_a obedience_n which_o proceed_v from_o true_a faith_n have_v these_o head_n &_o branch_n viz._n 1._o it_o must_v be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o christ_n 2._o it_o must_v be_v the_o keep_n of_o every_o commandment_n of_o god_n 3._o the_o whole_a man_n must_v endeavour_v to_o keep_v the_o whole_a law_n in_o his_o mind_n will_n and_o affection_n and_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n 4._o he_o must_v deny_v himself_o and_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n luke_n 9.23_o 5._o he_o must_v believe_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o law_n and_o prophet_n act_n 24.14_o 6._o he_o must_v have_v and_o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n for_o which_o these_o mean_n be_v very_o requisite_a viz._n 1._o in_o the_o course_n of_o his_o life_n he_o must_v practice_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o general_a call_v in_o his_o particular_a call_v 2._o in_o all_o event_n that_o come_v to_o pass_v in_o patience_n and_o silence_n he_o must_v submit_v himself_o to_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n 3._o if_o at_o any_o time_n he_o fall_v he_o must_v humble_v himself_o before_o god_n labour_v to_o break_v off_o his_o sin_n and_o recover_v himself_o by_o repentance_n 7._o he_o must_v prove_v what_o be_v the_o good_a will_n of_o god_n rom._n 12.2_o 8._o he_o must_v restrain_v his_o life_n from_o outward_a offence_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n and_o scandal_n of_o the_o church_n 1_o thess_n 5.22_o 1_o pet._n 2.11_o 12._o 9_o he_o must_v mortify_v the_o inward_a corruption_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n 10._o he_o must_v labour_v to_o conceive_v new_a motion_n agreeable_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o thence_o bring_v forth_o and_o practice_v good_a duty_n so_o perform_v both_o outward_a and_o inward_a obedience_n unto_o god_n rule_n of_o order_v &_o direct_v our_o obedience_n viz._n 1._o we_o must_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v warrant_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o that_o they_o be_v do_v according_a to_o his_o will_n isa_n 29.14_o 2._o we_o must_v perform_v our_o obedience_n hearty_o not_o for_o outward_a show_n and_o fashion_n to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n but_o as_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o he_o that_o look_v upon_o the_o heart_n prov._n 23.26_o 3._o it_o must_v be_v do_v with_o all_o our_o power_n cheerful_o and_o willing_o which_o depend_v upon_o the_o former_a but_o distinguish_v from_o it_o 2_o cor._n 8.12_o 4._o it_o must_v be_v do_v free_o out_o of_o love_n to_o he_o that_o command_v it_o and_o pure_o and_o simple_o for_o his_o sake_n not_o mercinary_o for_o the_o reward_n yet_o in_o hope_n thereof_o 5._o we_o must_v perform_v that_o fruit_n of_o our_o obedience_n entire_o not_o by_o half_n sincere_o not_o part_v stake_n between_o god_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o ourselves_o jer._n 7.9_o 10._o 6._o it_o must_v be_v a_o constant_a obedience_n not_o by_o fit_n for_o a_o day_n or_o a_o short_a and_o set_v time_n there_o be_v no_o promise_n make_v but_o to_o such_o as_o persevere_v unto_o the_o end_n mat._n 10.22_o 7._o our_o obedience_n must_v not_o be_v delay_v from_o time_n to_o time_n heb._n 3.7_o 8._o mat._n 25.10_o god_n require_v a_o full_a and_o entire_a obedience_n and_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o all_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n for_o these_o reason_n viz._n 1._o god_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n be_v perfect_a in_o himself_o and_o perfect_a in_o all_o goodness_n towards_o we_o we_o must_v therefore_o answer_v he_o in_o duty_n and_o obedience_n 2._o christ_n jesus_n be_v a_o perfect_a saviour_n a_o perfect_a redeemer_n a_o perfect_a mediator_n it_o follow_v therefore_o that_o we_o shall_v follow_v after_o all_o righteousness_n and_o make_v conscience_n of_o all_o sin_n 3._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o commandment_n themselves_o which_o be_v so_o knit_v together_o that_o the_o knot_n can_v be_v loose_v but_o all_o be_v dissolve_v 4._o there_o be_v nothing_o do_v in_o this_o flesh_n but_o god_n will_v bring_v it_o into_o judgement_n eccl._n 12.14_o 5._o all_o thing_n command_v of_o god_n from_o the_o great_a to_o the_o least_o be_v most_o just_a and_o equal_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v observe_v diligent_o without_o all_o part_n or_o partiality_n that_o our_o obedience_n may_v be_v in_o some_o good_a degree_n towards_o perfection_n 1._o we_o must_v labour_v to_o have_v pure_a and_o upright_a heart_n which_o give_v life_n to_o all_o our_o action_n and_o be_v very_o much_o accept_v of_o god_n who_o look_v especial_o to_o the_o heart_n 2._o we_o must_v be_v free_a from_o any_o purpose_n to_o live_v in_o any_o know_a sin_n and_o must_v be_v incline_v to_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a lest_o we_o be_v unaware_o ensnare_v by_o the_o contrary_n 3._o we_o must_v all_o take_v notice_n of_o our_o own_o want_n and_o imperfection_n and_o earnest_o bewail_v and_o mourn_v for_o they_o strive_v with_o all_o our_o power_n against_o they_o 4._o we_o must_v make_v conscience_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v be_v afraid_a of_o the_o great_a 5._o we_o must_v still_o go_v forward_o from_o good_a to_o better_v evermore_o grow_v in_o grace_n 6._o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o pray_v unto_o god_n to_o give_v we_o upright_a heart_n which_o in_o themselves_o be_v crooked_a and_o corrupt_a prone_a to_o nothing_o but_o what_o be_v evil_a this_o doctrine_n of_o obedience_n be_v useful_a to_o reprove_v 1._o those_o that_o waste_v themselves_o and_o spend_v their_o strength_n chief_o about_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n and_o never_o labour_n after_o regeneration_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n 2._o such_o as_o content_v themselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n and_o obedience_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n 3._o those_o that_o do_v halt_v with_o god_n and_o yield_v a_o maim_a obedience_n unto_o he_o 4._o such_o as_o think_v it_o sufficient_a to_o serve_v god_n outward_o to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n and_o worship_v he_o through_o hypocrisy_n obedience_n be_v most_o lovely_a in_o god_n eye_n obedience_n better_a be_v then_o sacrifice_n it_o make_v we_o welcome_a to_o the_o lord_n when_o we_o in_o faith_n in_o love_n and_o true_a humility_n petition_n send_v and_o our_o address_n make_v in_o jesus_n name_n and_o all_o for_o jesus_n sake_n without_o this_o grace_n all_o other_o grace_n be_v but_o as_o a_o glo-worm-light_n or_o fall_a star_n who_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o not_o obey_v shall_v for_o his_o knowledge_n smart_v another_o day_n chap._n vii_o of_o fast_v and_o holy_a feast_v a_o religious_a fast_o be_v a_o extraordinary_a abstinence_n take_v up_o for_o a_o religious_a end_n it_o be_v a_o abstinence_n from_o all_o commodity_n of_o this_o life_n so_o far_o as_o comeliness_n will_v allow_v and_o necessity_n suffer_v to_o make_v we_o the_o more_o humble_a and_o meet_v for_o prayer_n isa_n 1.16_o 17._o matth._n 6.16_o 17_o 18._o it_o be_v a_o abstinence_n from_o all_o meat_n and_o drink_n 2_o sam._n 3.35_o jon._n 3.7_o the_o israelite_n be_v command_v to_o put_v away_o their_o best_a raiment_n exod._n 33.5_o 6._o to_o abstain_v from_o mirth_n and_o music_n from_o pleasure_n and_o all_o recreation_n joel_n 2.16_o 1_o chro._n 7.5_o dan._n 6.18_o and_o in_o stead_n of_o these_o to_o give_v themselves_o to_o weep_v mourn_a and_o lamentation_n neh._n 1.4_o for_o this_o case_n they_o have_v their_o sackcloth_n and_o ash_n to_o signify_v they_o be_v no_o better_a themselves_o this_o be_v to_o continue_v one_o 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liberty_n to_o sin_n afterward_o or_o at_o least_o to_o suppose_v that_o we_o have_v thereby_o merit_v at_o god_n hand_n what_o we_o fast_v for_o take_v heed_n of_o this_o a_o right_o ground_a assurance_n of_o god_n mercy_n be_v high_o commendable_a but_o a_o self-opinionating_a conceit_n of_o merit_n for_o the_o work_v sake_n do_v be_v uncreature_o presumption_n a_o flat_a contradiction_n to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o fast_v which_o shall_v be_v self-unworthiness_n self-denial_n true_a humiliation_n this_o fast_v must_v never_o be_v without_o prayer_n for_o prayer_n and_o fast_v be_v join_v together_o ezra_n 9.5_o neh._n 1.4_o dan._n 9.3_o judg._n 20.26_o luke_n 2.37_o &_o 5.33_o 1_o cor._n 7.7_o true_o indeed_o it_o be_v that_o prayer_n be_v available_a without_o fast_v but_o fast_v never_o without_o prayer_n for_o fast_v be_v not_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n but_o only_o a_o help_n to_o it_o and_o the_o most_o principal_a end_n of_o a_o religious_a fast_o be_v supplication_n or_o 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of_o the_o day_n be_v take_v away_o by_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n gal._n 4._o yet_o the_o thing_n itself_o continue_v and_o remain_v in_o force_n the_o circumstance_n of_o moral_a duty_n may_v be_v change_v but_o the_o substance_n may_v not_o be_v abrogate_a for_o where_o the_o same_o cause_n continue_v there_o the_o thing_n itself_o abide_v therefore_o this_o holy_a exercise_n be_v of_o as_o great_a and_o necessary_a use_n as_o ever_o it_o be_v and_o remain_v in_o as_o full_a force_n and_o strength_n as_o ever_o it_o do_v joel_n 2.12_o luke_n 5.33_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 7.5_o act_n 13.2_o 3._o the_o season_n of_o public_a fast_n be_v the_o time_n of_o any_o general_a affliction_n upon_o ourselves_o or_o our_o brethren_n whether_o of_o sword_n pestilence_n or_o famine_n or_o any_o other_o just_a judgement_n whether_o threaten_v fear_a begin_v or_o execute_v for_o private_a fast_n the_o same_o rule_n hold_v in_o private_a affliction_n neither_o be_v any_o time_n unseasonable_a 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with_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n yea_o in_o this_o time_n of_o holy_a feast_v there_o be_v also_o enjoin_v we_o a_o certain_a kind_n of_o fear_n of_o man_n prov._n 23.1_o 2._o when_o thou_o sit_v to_o eat_v before_o a_o ruler_n put_v thy_o knife_n to_o thy_o throat_n that_o be_v bridle_v thy_o appetite_n have_v respect_v not_o to_o pass_v the_o limit_n of_o sobriety_n temperance_n and_o moderation_n the_o lawfulness_n of_o these_o feast_n may_v be_v derive_v from_o the_o primitive_a church_n so_o as_o the_o poor_a be_v regard_v superfluity_n and_o riot_n avoid_v and_o the_o right_a end_n intend_v which_o be_v the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n express_v in_o thankfulness_n for_o the_o abundance_n of_o his_o blessing_n thus_o after_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o offering_n aaron_n and_o the_o elder_n of_o israel_n come_v to_o feast_n with_o jethro_n before_o god_n exod._n 18.12_o so_o ezra_n the_o eight_o go_v your_o way_n eat_v the_o fat_a and_o drink_v the_o sweet_a and_o send_v part_n to_o they_o for_o who_o none_o be_v provide_v for_o this_o be_v the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o primitive_a church_n it_o be_v a_o custom_n to_o have_v a_o feast_n before_o the_o lord_n supper_n make_v by_o the_o communicant_n unto_o which_o some_o bring_v honey_n some_o bread_n some_o wine_n some_o milk_n and_o every_o one_o according_a to_o their_o ability_n contribute_v something_o thereunto_o these_o be_v call_v love_n feast_n because_o they_o be_v herein_o to_o testify_v their_o mutual_a love_n among_o themselves_o as_o also_o to_o the_o poor_a who_o hereby_o be_v relieve_v and_o to_o the_o ministry_n itself_o which_o be_v by_o these_o feast_n partly_o sustain_v but_o in_o these_o feast_n there_o be_v many_o spot_n judas_n v._n 12._o who_o be_v eyesore_n and_o disgrace_n to_o these_o holy_a feast_n pamper_v and_o feed_v themselves_o and_o riotous_o waste_v the_o good_n of_o the_o church_n in_o stead_n of_o take_v care_n for_o the_o poor_a and_o the_o ministry_n for_o who_o this_o contribution_n be_v make_v it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v there_o be_v no_o such_o spot_n in_o our_o feast_n at_o this_o day_n that_o neither_o blemish_n they_o by_o surfeit_v drunkenness_n or_o wantonness_n nor_o by_o exclude_v the_o poor_a from_o have_v a_o interest_n therein_o three_o thing_n require_v for_o the_o right_a observation_n of_o a_o religious_a fast_o viz._n 1._o that_o the_o cause_n be_v just_a and_o weighty_a such_o as_o these_o viz._n 1._o when_o we_o ourselves_o be_v fall_v into_o any_o grievous_a sin_n whereof_o our_o conscience_n accuse_v we_o and_o whereby_o we_o procure_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n against_o we_o so_o do_v the_o israelite_n 1_o sam._n 7.6_o 2._o when_o some_o among_o we_o fall_v into_o any_o grievous_a sin_n though_o we_o ourselves_o be_v free_a from_o it_o because_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o god_n judgement_n may_v just_o fall_v upon_o we_o for_o this_o paul_n blame_v the_o corinthian_n 1_o cor._n 5.2_o 3._o when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n in_o any_o judgement_n lie_v upon_o we_o thus_o do_v the_o israelite_n judg._n 20.26_o 4._o when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n in_o any_o fearful_a judgement_n lie_v heavy_a on_o other_o among_o who_o we_o live_v though_o we_o ourselves_o be_v free_a so_o david_n 2_o sam._n 12.16_o psal_n 35.13_o 5._o when_o god_n judgement_n be_v imminent_a and_o as_o it_o be_v hang_v over_o our_o head_n so_o do_v jehosaphat_n 2_o chro._n 20.2_o 3._o 6._o when_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o some_o needful_a blessing_n of_o god_n especial_o such_o as_o concern_v salvation_n thus_o do_v cornelius_n act_v 10.30_o 7._o for_o god_n blessing_n and_o good_a success_n on_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n so_o do_v the_o church_n for_o paul_n and_o barnabas_n when_o they_o send_v they_o to_o preach_v act_v 13.3_o and_o so_o ought_v we_o to_o do_v at_o this_o day_n 2._o that_o the_o right_a manner_n of_o fast_v be_v observe_v which_o stand_v in_o these_o particular_n viz._n 1._o abstinence_n from_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o nourishment_n of_o the_o body_n 2._o abstinence_n from_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n whether_o in_o thought_n word_n or_o deed_n 3._o abstinence_n from_o sleep_n such_o as_o thereby_o the_o body_n may_v be_v the_o more_o humble_v and_o afflict_v with_o the_o want_n of_o food_n 2_o sam._n 12.16_o 4._o abstinence_n from_o soft_a and_o rich_a apparel_n exod._n 33.4_o 6._o jon._n 3.6_o 2_o sam._n 12.20_o 5._o abstinence_n from_o matrimonial_a benevolence_n 1_o cor._n 7.5_o joel_n 2.16_o 6._o from_o the_o ordinary_a work_n of_o our_o call_v levit._fw-la 16.29_o 31._o &_o 23.28_o 32._o 7._o abstinence_n from_o all_o pleasant_a and_o delightsom_a thing_n which_o may_v any_o way_n refresh_v nature_n 2_o sam._n 12.20_o dan._n 10.3_o 8._o abstinence_n from_o all_o manner_n of_o sport_n pastime_n and_o
to_o put_v a_o difference_n betwixt_o humiliation_n and_o rejoice_v 2._o to_o testify_v our_o outward_a rejoice_v by_o that_o outward_a sign_n thence_o call_v a_o day_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n esth._n 9.19_o rule_n of_o direction_n for_o the_o right_a use_n of_o feast_v viz._n 1._o all_o excess_n must_v be_v avoid_v in_o eat_v and_o drink_v eph._n 5_o 18._o 2._o they_o must_v be_v sanctify_v with_o holy_a conference_n it_o be_v christ_n own_o practice_n eph._n 4.29_o luke_n 5.29_o etc._n etc._n &_o 7.36_o etc._n etc._n &_o 14.17_o etc._n etc._n 3._o bless_v before_o and_o after_o feast_n must_v be_v use_v this_o also_o be_v christ_n usual_a practice_n matth._n 14.19_o &_o 15.36_o &_o 26.26_o 4._o they_o must_v mind_v we_o of_o god_n free_a bounty_n and_o of_o our_o unworthiness_n of_o the_o least_o and_o mean_a of_o god_n creature_n 5._o this_o be_v a_o fit_a season_n of_o testify_v mutual_a love_n one_o to_o another_o by_o send_v portion_n and_o gift_n from_o one_o to_o another_o this_o be_v a_o commendable_a custom_n of_o old_a enjoin_v to_o god_n people_n esth_n 9.22_o and_o practise_v by_o they_o ezra_n 8.12_o 6._o the_o poor_a must_v then_o be_v special_o remember_v as_o be_v express_o command_v neh._n 8.10_o esth_n 9.23_o 7._o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o great_a mirth_n think_v of_o the_o distress_n of_o those_o that_o be_v afflict_v 8._o in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o rejoice_v examine_v thy_o carriage_n of_o all_o that_o day_n and_o crave_v pardon_n for_o what_o have_v be_v do_v amiss_o job_n 15._o to_o the_o right_a use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n be_v these_o three_o thing_n require_v 1._o before_o we_o eat_v consecration_n of_o the_o food_n by_o pray_v for_o a_o blessing_n on_o it_o 1_o tim._n 4.5_o 3._o in_o our_o eat_v decent_a temperate_a and_o christian_a behaviour_n 3._o after_o we_o have_v eat_v prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o the_o lord_n deut._n 8.10_o the_o reason_n wherefore_o we_o ought_v to_o consecrate_v the_o meat_n before_o we_o use_v it_o viz._n 1._o that_o in_o the_o use_n of_o it_o we_o may_v lift_v up_o our_o heart_n to_o god_n and_o thereby_o put_v a_o difference_n and_o distinction_n between_o ourselves_o and_o the_o bruit_n beast_n 2._o that_o we_o may_v be_v admonish_v thereby_o touch_v the_o title_n we_o have_v to_o the_o creature_n which_o be_v once_o lose_v by_o our_o first_o parent_n be_v restore_v to_o we_o again_o by_o christ_n 3._o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o assure_a testimony_n to_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v use_v the_o creature_n with_o liberty_n of_o conscience_n when_o we_o do_v use_v it_o 4._o that_o we_o may_v be_v sanctify_v to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o creature_n as_o it_o be_v sanctify_v to_o we_o to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v use_v it_o with_o temperance_n and_o not_o abuse_v it_o 5._o that_o when_o we_o use_v the_o creature_n we_o may_v depend_v on_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n on_o it_o to_o make_v it_o our_o nourishment_n for_o no_o creature_n can_v nourish_v by_o itself_o but_o by_o god_n command_n whence_o proceed_v the_o nutritive_a virtue_n 6._o that_o we_o may_v not_o grow_v to_o security_n forgetfulness_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n and_o so_o to_o profaneness_n in_o the_o use_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n praise_v of_o god_n after_o meat_n stand_v in_o these_o two_o particular_n viz._n 1._o in_o a_o holy_a remembrance_n that_o god_n have_v give_v we_o our_o food_n deut._n 8.11_o 2._o in_o lieu_n of_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n we_o must_v employ_v the_o strength_n of_o our_o body_n in_o seek_v his_o glory_n and_o walk_v according_a to_o his_o command_n 1_o cor._n 10.31_o that_o we_o may_v eat_v to_o the_o lord_n four_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v viz._n 1._o that_o in_o our_o eat_v we_o must_v practise_v justice_n prov._n 20.17_o 2_o thess_n 3.2_o 2._o we_o must_v practise_v love_n and_o charity_n in_o our_o eat_v rom._n 14.21_o neh._n 8.10_o 3._o we_o must_v use_v sobriety_n a_o holy_a moderation_n in_o the_o use_n of_o our_o diet_n prov._n 23.1_o 2._o 4._o every_o man_n must_v eat_v his_o meat_n in_o godliness_n four_o rule_n whereby_o we_o may_v eat_v our_o meat_n in_o godliness_n viz._n 1._o by_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o abuse_n of_o any_o creature_n appoint_v for_o our_o use_n by_o intemperance_n 2._o by_o receive_v the_o creature_n as_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n himself_o gen._n 1.29_o exod._n 16.15_o 3._o we_o must_v receive_v the_o creature_n from_o god_n as_o token_n of_o our_o reconciliation_n to_o he_o in_o by_z and_o through_o christ_n ephes_n 5.20_o 4._o we_o must_v learn_v to_o be_v content_a with_o that_o portion_n which_o god_n have_v assign_v we_o be_v it_o never_o so_o mean_a or_o small_a motive_n to_o avoid_v excess_n in_o diet_n 1._o it_o destroy_v the_o body_n and_o kill_v even_o the_o very_a natural_a strength_n and_o life_n thereof_o 2._o it_o bring_v by_o consequence_n of_o the_o former_a evil_n great_a hurt_n to_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n 3._o there_o be_v a_o woe_n belong_v to_o they_o that_o eat_v or_o drink_v intemperate_o isa_n 5.11_o 13_o 14._o the_o time_n of_o holy_a feast_v be_v a_o time_n of_o rejoice_v a_o day_n of_o gladness_n wherein_o we_o may_v with_o more_o liberty_n use_v lawful_a recreation_n touch_v which_o we_o must_v observe_v these_o three_o conclusion_n viz._n 1._o recreation_n may_v not_o be_v in_o the_o use_n of_o holy_a thing_n as_o in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o word_n sacrament_n etc._n etc._n 2._o recreation_n may_v not_o be_v make_v of_o the_o sin_n and_o offence_n of_o man_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a sorrow_n and_o mourn_v for_o they_o psal_n 119.136_o 3._o we_o may_v not_o make_v recreation_n of_o god_n judgement_n or_o of_o the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n all_o lawful_a recreation_n be_v only_o in_o the_o moderate_a use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a which_o be_v in_o themselves_o neither_o command_v nor_o forbid_v for_o by_o christian_a liberty_n the_o use_n of_o such_o thing_n for_o lawful_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n be_v permit_v unto_o we_o therefore_o also_o observe_v these_o other_o special_a rule_n for_o the_o right_a use_n of_o lawful_a recreation_n viz._n 1._o we_o be_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o such_o recreation_n as_o be_v of_o least_o offence_n and_o of_o the_o best_a report_n phil._n 4.8_o 2._o they_o must_v be_v profitable_a to_o ourselves_o and_o other_o they_o must_v also_o tend_v some_o way_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 10.31_o 3._o the_o end_n of_o they_o must_v be_v to_o refresh_v our_o body_n and_o mind_n and_o not_o for_o gain_v 4._o they_o must_v be_v moderate_a and_o spare_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o time_n about_o they_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o affection_n on_o they_o and_o because_o game_n be_v use_v at_o time_n of_o recreation_n observe_v likewise_o that_o all_o game_n be_v of_o three_o sort_n viz._n 1._o such_o as_o be_v order_v by_o the_o wit_n and_o industry_n of_o man_n and_o they_o may_v be_v use_v lawful_o if_o lawful_o use_v 2._o game_n of_o hazard_n wherein_o hazard_n only_a order_n the_o game_n not_o wit_n and_o they_o by_o the_o consent_n of_o godly_a divine_n be_v unlawful_a 3._o mix_v game_n partly_o of_o hazard_n and_o partly_o of_o wit_n which_o as_o they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v commend_v so_o be_v they_o not_o simple_o condemn_v at_o time_n of_o holy_a feast_v we_o may_v also_o more_o free_o apparel_n our_o body_n but_o still_o have_v respect_n to_o these_o two_o rule_n 1._o our_o care_n for_o it_o and_o the_o ornament_n of_o the_o body_n must_v be_v very_o moderate_a matth._n 6.18_o to_o 31._o 2._o it_o must_v be_v fit_v to_o the_o body_n in_o a_o comely_a and_o decent_a manner_n such_o as_o become_v godliness_n tit._n 2.3_o rule_n for_o decency_n and_o comeliness_n in_o apparel_n viz._n 1._o that_o it_o be_v according_a to_o the_o sex_n deut._n 22.35_o 2._o it_o must_v be_v according_a to_o our_o office_n call_v or_o function_n 3._o it_o must_v be_v according_a only_o to_o our_o ability_n yea_o sometime_o short_a of_o that_o too_o 4._o it_o must_v be_v somewhat_o answerable_a to_o our_o degree_n for_o distinction_n of_o order_n in_o the_o society_n of_o man_n 5._o it_o must_v be_v according_a to_o the_o receive_a custom_n of_o the_o country_n where_o we_o live_v zeph._n 1.9_o 6._o such_o as_o may_v express_v the_o modesty_n of_o our_o mind_n frugality_n shamefac'dness_n etc._n etc._n 1_o tim._n 2.9_o 10._o 7._o it_o must_v be_v frame_v to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o grave_a and_o most_o sober_a of_o our_o order_n and_o place_n the_o end_n of_o apparel_n our_o body_n be_v threefold_a 1._o for_o necessity_n sake_n to_o preserve_v life_n and_o health_n 2._o for_o modesty_n sake_n to_o cover_v our_o nakedness_n 3._o for_o honour_n and_o
object_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o offence_n and_o party_n offend_v 1._o admonition_n or_o exhortation_n to_o amendment_n which_o also_o be_v join_v with_o reprehension_n and_o denunciation_n of_o god_n judgement_n against_o the_o party_n not_o repent_v but_o persist_v in_o his_o evil_a way_n gen._n 3.11_o &_o 4.6_o 7._o 2._o suspension_n whereby_o the_o offender_n for_o a_o time_n be_v bar_v from_o the_o lord_n supper_n this_o be_v not_o a_o separation_n from_o all_o holy_a thing_n but_o some_o only_a till_o clear_a evidence_n produce_v either_o far_a punishment_n or_o absolution_n 2_o thes_n 3.14_o 15._o 3._o excommunication_n which_o be_v a_o separation_n from_o all_o holy_a thing_n and_o the_o privilege_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n because_o to_o their_o sin_n they_o add_v this_o obstinate_a contempt_n of_o the_o admonition_n give_v unto_o they_o gen._n 17.14_o ezra_n 10.8_o matth._n 18.17_o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a communication_n or_o communion_n from_o which_o a_o excommunicate_a person_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v exclude_v viz._n 1._o inward_a and_o spiritual_a which_o every_o faithful_a one_o have_v by_o faith_n and_o love_n first_o with_o god_n and_o then_o with_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n 1_o joh._n 1.3_o 7._o from_o this_o fellowship_n can_v none_o be_v exclude_v but_o by_o sin_n which_o be_v it_o alone_o can_v separate_v any_o man_n from_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o from_o communion_n with_o he_o the_o church_n excommunication_n can_v bar_v and_o shut_v out_o no_o man_n from_o this_o communion_n 2._o outward_a and_o corporal_a which_o stand_v in_o a_o common_a partake_n together_o in_o the_o word_n in_o prayer_n and_o in_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o in_o familiarity_n and_o friendship_n one_o with_o another_o from_o all_o which_o excommunication_n separate_v the_o band_n or_o duty_n which_o no_o excommunication_n do_v dispense_v withal_o viz._n 1._o natural_a if_o any_o excommunicate_a person_n be_v in_o want_n or_o any_o distress_n we_o must_v minister_v unto_o he_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v necessary_a for_o his_o preservation_n 2._o domestical_a as_o the_o duty_n of_o wife_n child_n and_o servant_n may_v not_o be_v shake_v off_o under_o any_o colour_n or_o pretence_n of_o excommunication_n provide_v that_o they_o cease_v not_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o to_o admonish_v they_o to_o hate_v their_o sin_n and_o see_v they_o defend_v they_o not_o in_o their_o wicked_a course_n or_o join_v with_o they_o in_o opinion_n 3._o civil_a or_o politic_a it_o be_v lawful_a to_o buy_v of_o he_o or_o to_o sell_v unto_o he_o yet_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o converse_v and_o commerce_n with_o he_o as_o with_o a_o friend_n the_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v to_o excommunicate_a person_n viz._n 1._o we_o must_v love_v the_o person_n of_o the_o excommunicate_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o thirst_n after_o their_o soul_n health_n and_o for_o their_o conversion_n 2._o we_o must_v exhort_v and_o rebuke_v they_o so_o that_o albeit_o we_o love_v they_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o flatter_v they_o and_o so_o harden_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n 3._o we_o be_v bind_v to_o pray_v for_o those_o that_o be_v bind_v by_o the_o church_n censure_n we_o be_v not_o to_o pray_v with_o they_o but_o it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o 4._o we_o be_v to_o assure_v they_o that_o upon_o their_o repentance_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o embrace_v they_o and_o to_o receive_v they_o as_o brethren_n forasmuch_o as_o there_o be_v joy_n in_o heaven_n for_o one_o sinner_n that_o be_v convert_v from_o the_o error_n of_o his_o way_n the_o fearful_a estate_n and_o condition_n of_o excommunicate_v person_n viz._n 1._o their_o name_n while_o they_o persist_v in_o their_o obstinate_a impenitency_n be_v cancel_v out_o of_o the_o number_n of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n gen._n 1.7_o 2._o the_o sentence_n that_o be_v pronounce_v on_o earth_n be_v ratify_v in_o heaven_n matth._n 18.18_o etc._n etc._n for_o christ_n be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o 1_o cor._n 5.4_o 3._o they_o be_v bar_v from_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o from_o prayer_n with_o the_o congregation_n the_o word_n prevail_v not_o to_o do_v they_o good_a the_o sacrament_n will_v do_v they_o hurt_v 4._o they_o be_v infamous_a for_o they_o be_v to_o be_v call_v and_o account_v as_o the_o heathen_n and_o publican_n matth._n 18.17_o 5._o such_o as_o thus_o contemn_v the_o admonition_n and_o reprehension_n of_o the_o church_n lose_v the_o communion_n of_o saint_n and_o become_v the_o bondslave_n of_o satan_n 1_o cor._n 5.3_o 4_o 5._o 6._o be_v cast_v out_o of_o the_o church_n they_o be_v banish_v out_o of_o all_o church_n the_o church_n of_o god_n have_v all_o cast_v they_o out_o who_o one_o have_v cast_v out_o and_o if_o we_o be_v not_o of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n we_o be_v of_o the_o synagogue_n of_o satan_n 7._o the_o sundry_a decree_n and_o constitution_n establish_v by_o humane_a law_n do_v much_o aggravate_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o hideous_a condition_n of_o such_o as_o be_v worthy_o cast_v out_o of_o the_o church_n the_o end_n of_o excommunication_n be_v these_o viz._n 1._o the_o good_a of_o the_o person_n excommunicate_v that_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a he_o may_v be_v win_v 2._o the_o salvation_n or_o preservation_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n 1_o cor._n 5.13_o lest_o other_o be_v infect_v 3._o that_o the_o rest_n may_v fear_v and_o be_v keep_v within_o the_o bound_n of_o their_o duty_n 1_o tim._n 5.20_o 4._o that_o those_o punishment_n which_o hang_v over_o the_o church_n for_o sin_n may_v be_v keep_v off_o and_o avoid_v josh_n 7.11_o numb_a 25.7_o 5._o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o if_o this_o be_v before_o their_o eye_n that_o be_v governor_n of_o the_o church_n it_o will_v keep_v they_o from_o decline_v either_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o the_o left_a from_o wink_v at_o the_o sin_n of_o great_a one_o and_o censure_v the_o fault_n and_o infirmity_n of_o those_o of_o low_a degree_n too_o sharp_o from_o wink_v at_o great_a beam_n in_o some_o and_o from_o have_v eagle_n eye_n to_o pry_v into_o the_o mote_n of_o other_o the_o use_n of_o excommunication_n ought_v to_o be_v perpetual_a and_o universal_a in_o the_o church_n because_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o power_n of_o the_o church_n be_v perpetual_a and_o universal_a as_o 1._o the_o commandment_n of_o christ_n matth._n 18.18_o 1_o cor._n 5.5_o 2._o that_o obstinate_a sinner_n be_v make_v ashamed_a may_v be_v bring_v to_o repentance_n 3._o that_o no_o other_o shall_v be_v infect_v by_o their_o evil_a life_n and_o corrupt_a example_n 4._o because_o it_o be_v the_o ordinary_a office_n of_o the_o church_n to_o judge_v they_o that_o be_v within_o 1_o cor._n 5.12_o obstinate_a sinner_n be_v to_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o the_o church_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o tolerate_v open_a offender_n for_o these_o reason_n viz._n 1._o because_o it_o be_v a_o comely_a thing_n for_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n to_o purge_v themselves_o of_o they_o that_o as_o they_o differ_v from_o heathen_a man_n so_o they_o may_v differ_v from_o heathen_a meeting_n for_o they_o be_v a_o holy_a people_n deut._n 2.14_o 2._o because_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n fall_v upon_o the_o son_n of_o man_n col._n 3.6_o 3._o because_o it_o be_v a_o cause_n of_o great_a mercy_n and_o wonderful_a blessing_n from_o god_n when_o such_o as_o transgress_v be_v resist_v and_o punish_v joh._n 7.13_o &_o 8.1_o 2._o 4._o because_o it_o will_v be_v reproachful_a to_o god_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n if_o they_o who_o lead_v wicked_a and_o wretched_a life_n shall_v be_v admit_v free_o to_o his_o table_n as_o if_o his_o people_n be_v a_o company_n or_o conspiracy_n of_o profane_a person_n whereas_o the_o church_n be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n col._n 1.24_o 5._o by_o continual_a company_n of_o the_o wicked_a the_o godly_a be_v corrupt_v 1_o cor._n 5.6_o 7._o it_o be_v better_a that_o one_o member_n be_v cut_v off_o then_o that_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o church_n shall_v perish_v 6._o they_o be_v to_o be_v cut_v off_o to_o the_o end_n that_o such_o as_o be_v wicked_a liver_n may_v begin_v to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o themselves_o and_o their_o wickedness_n who_o by_o wink_v at_o their_o sin_n will_v grow_v the_o more_o obstinate_a but_o by_o this_o chastisement_n may_v be_v reclaim_v and_o preserve_v 1_o cor._n 5.5_o we_o must_v have_v no_o company_n with_o scandalon_n liver_n that_o they_o may_v be_v ashamed_a 2_o thess_n 3.14_o excommunication_n describe_v by_o its_o several_a part_n viz._n 1._o it_o be_v a_o sentence_n of_o the_o church_n mat._n 18.17_o 2._o it_o must_v be_v execute_v upon_o he_o that_o be_v a_o member_n of_o the_o church_n 1_o