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but_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n because_o he_o be_v most_o beneficial_a and_o bountiful_a to_o we_o 100.3_o psal_n 100.3_o in_o bestow_v his_o innumerable_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n upon_o we_o to_o instance_n in_o a_o few_o among_o many_o particular_n and_o first_o body_n on_o our_o body_n man_n be_v the_o epitome_n of_o the_o whole_a creation_n a_o compound_v of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n 139.14_o psal_n 139.14_o little_a lower_v than_o the_o angel_n and_o yet_o far_o transcend_v all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o creature_n 6._o psal_n 8.5_o 6._o he_o be_v fearful_o and_o wonderful_o make_v as_o to_o the_o curious_a and_o admirable_a structure_n of_o his_o body_n for_o which_o the_o divine_a providence_n have_v make_v a_o liberal_a provision_n for_o its_o support_n and_o comfort_n not_o only_o for_o its_o be_v but_o also_o for_o its_o wellbeing_a and_o we_o of_o
it_o be_v better_a for_o a_o man_n say_v solomon_n to_o be_v master_n of_o his_o own_o passion_n than_o to_o conquer_v a_o army_n temperance_n in_o eat_v and_o drink_v with_o fast_v and_o labour_n be_v powerful_a expedient_n to_o subjugate_v the_o flesh_n and_o bring_v under_o the_o body_n st._n paul_n make_v use_v of_o they_o to_o subdue_v his_o own_o appetite_n and_o recommend_v the_o same_o duty_n to_o we_o as_o the_o best_a instrument_n to_o further_o we_o in_o the_o great_a work_n of_o mortification_n and_o self-denial_n to_o which_o we_o shall_v not_o fail_v to_o join_v our_o earnest_a prayer_n to_o god_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v this_o comfortable_a victory_n and_o conquest_n over_o ourselves_o for_o our_o bless_a saviour_n who_o best_o understand_v our_o frailty_n recommend_v this_o duty_n to_o we_o as_o the_o most_o successful_a expedient_a and_o without_o which_o all_o our_o other_o natural_a and_o moral_a endeavour_n will_v prove_v ineffectual_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n now_o if_o all_o these_o mean_n will_v not_o secure_v our_o chastity_n but_o that_o our_o appetite_n be_v still_o headstrong_a and_o unruly_a then_o it_o will_v be_v necessary_a to_o make_v use_n of_o lawful_a marriage_n which_o god_n have_v be_v please_v to_o institute_v and_o allow_v to_o pare_v off_o the_o excrescency_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o to_o secure_v we_o from_o the_o gild_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n yet_o herein_o we_o must_v consider_v that_o there_o be_v a_o temperance_n and_o moderation_n to_o be_v use_v even_o in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o lawful_a wedlock_n and_o as_o all_o embrace_n and_o contact_n be_v simple_o forbid_v with_o other_o so_o we_o must_v not_o abuse_v our_o own_o allowance_n but_o preserve_v our_o vessel_n in_o sanctification_n and_o honour_n 4.4_o 1_o thes_n 4.4_o and_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o the_o due_a bound_n of_o justice_n and_o modesty_n by_o these_o hint_n we_o may_v understand_v how_o much_o this_o virtue_n of_o chastity_n will_v conduce_v to_o the_o interest_n and_o satisfaction_n not_o only_o of_o the_o outward_a but_o the_o inward_a man_n for_o no_o man_n shall_v ever_o repent_v that_o he_o have_v live_v chaste_o and_o virtuous_o as_o the_o contrary_n be_v most_o pernicious_a to_o and_o destructive_a of_o both_o my_o design_a brevity_n will_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o enlarge_v further_o on_o these_o head_n and_o therefore_o i_o must_v leave_v it_o to_o your_o prudence_n and_o conscience_n to_o collect_v the_o rest_n 3_o the_o last_o virtue_n which_o concern_v the_o body_n be_v the_o sober_a and_o moderate_a use_n of_o those_o riches_n and_o estate_n which_o the_o divine_a providence_n have_v be_v please_v to_o allow_v we_o for_o our_o support_n and_o accommodation_n in_o this_o life_n which_o be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n of_o contentedness_n which_o virtue_n consist_v in_o the_o inward_a voluntary_a and_o universal_a submission_n of_o our_o will_n and_o desire_n to_o god_n gracious_a and_o wise_a disposal_n of_o we_o in_o every_o estate_n and_o condition_n of_o life_n for_o if_o our_o condition_n be_v prosperous_a this_o true_a christian_a contentment_n will_v oblige_v we_o to_o rest_v satisfy_v with_o what_o we_o have_v without_o the_o trouble_n of_o a_o anxious_a care_n and_o cark_n desire_v of_o get_v more_o if_o we_o be_v poor_a this_o will_v teach_v we_o to_o be_v satisfy_v with_o that_o little_a portion_n which_o god_n have_v give_v we_o without_o covet_v of_o or_o murmur_v and_o repine_v at_o the_o flourish_a estate_n and_o condition_n of_o other_o men._n but_o this_o peaceable_a and_o innocent_a composure_n of_o mind_n and_o spirit_n be_v only_o peculiar_a to_o the_o sound_n christian_n for_o though_o the_o heathen_n do_v pretend_v to_o it_o yet_o they_o be_v not_o master_n of_o it_o they_o can_v indeed_o comport_v with_o the_o want_n of_o riches_n and_o be_v sometime_o affect_v with_o a_o simple_a poverty_n but_o if_o they_o happen_v to_o fall_v into_o disgrace_n or_o contempt_n than_o they_o esteem_v it_o a_o heroical_a act_n to_o kill_v themselves_o which_o in_o such_o case_n they_o usual_o do_v and_o a_o demonstration_n of_o a_o magnanimous_a spirit_n 10._o lib._n de_fw-fr civit._fw-la dei_fw-la cap._n 10._o but_o st._n aug._n in_o the_o case_n of_o cato_n vticensis_n and_o lucretia_n detect_v the_o folly_n and_o madness_n of_o this_o conceit_n and_o full_o show_v that_o this_o fool-hardiness_n do_v rather_o proceed_v from_o a_o impotent_a and_o cowardly_a spirit_n and_o doubtless_o it_o be_v the_o great_a fortitude_n to_o be_v master_n of_o ourselves_o to_o conquer_v our_o own_o passion_n and_o to_o entertain_v all_o event_n with_o a_o submissive_a patience_n contentedness_n and_o aequanimity_n especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o god_n almighty_n have_v be_v please_v to_o appoint_v a_o state_n of_o suffering_n to_o be_v the_o more_o suitable_a dispensation_n for_o the_o promote_a of_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o our_o good_n therefore_o it_o must_v hence_o follow_v that_o the_o chief_a and_o adequate_a object_n of_o our_o christian_a contentment_n in_o which_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n can_v only_o be_v satisfy_v and_o without_o which_o all_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o this_o world_n will_v prove_v empty_a and_o evanâ—â—d_a be_v the_o alone_a infinite_a and_o immutable_a god_n and_o the_o full_a enjoyment_n of_o he_o by_o faith_n and_o love_n in_o christ_n our_o mediator_n 17.3_o john_n 17.3_o for_o that_o pious_a and_o gracious_a soul_n that_o make_v god_n his_o only_a substance_n and_o portion_n rust_v full_o satisfy_v in_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n though_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n shall_v fall_v cross_a and_o run_v counter_a to_o his_o natural_a desire_n and_o expectation_n the_o truth_n whereof_o will_v more_o evident_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v these_o few_o thing_n and_o 1_o nothing_o â—ess_o than_o this_o infinite_a and_o universal_a good_a which_o fill_v all_o the_o faculty_n can_v terminate_v the_o desire_n and_o aspiration_n of_o the_o soul_n after_o a_o endless_a and_o blissful_a immortality_n pleasant_n sound_n may_v delight_v the_o ear_n but_o not_o the_o eye_n beautiful_a colour_n may_v please_v the_o eye_n but_o not_o the_o ear_n but_o that_o divine_a and_o excellent_a spirit_n which_o enjoy_v the_o favour_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n have_v a_o universal_a satisfaction_n and_o shall_v abound_v with_o the_o perfection_n of_o part_n in_o this_o life_n and_o degree_n in_o the_o future_a to_o his_o unspeakable_a and_o endless_a comfort_n 1.8_o 1_o pet._n 1.8_o who_o have_v not_o see_v they_o love_v etc._n etc._n 2_o this_o universal_a good_a must_v be_v powerful_o impress_v upon_o and_o have_v its_o residence_n in_o the_o cabinet_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o principle_n of_o all_o rational_a and_o religious_a thought_n and_o action_n now_o all_o the_o pleasure_n riches_n and_o honour_n of_o this_o vain_a and_o transitory_a world_n do_v only_o rove_v and_o fluctuate_v in_o the_o fancy_n and_o have_v no_o communication_n nor_o intercourse_n with_o the_o soul_n for_o they_o be_v like_o the_o armour_n of_o saul_n to_o david_n too_o wide_a and_o unfit_a for_o it_o but_o the_o true_a sense_n of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n do_v replenish_v every_o corner_n of_o the_o heart_n with_o grace_n and_o truth_n and_o give_v that_o substantial_a pleasure_n and_o contentment_n that_o there_o be_v no_o joy_n on_o earth_n like_o that_o of_o rest_v satisfy_v with_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n the_o supreme_a good_n 3_o this_o only_a be_v the_o compliment_n and_o perfection_n of_o all_o other_o virtue_n but_o especial_o of_o this_o christian_a contentment_n nothing_o less_o than_o the_o supreme_a good_a can_v replenish_v the_o soul_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o temporal_a enjoyment_n there_o be_v still_o a_o plus_fw-la ultra_fw-la something_o to_o be_v desire_v and_o pursue_v which_o be_v yet_o superior_a &_o far_o more_o excellent_a moses_n can_v not_o be_v satisfy_v till_o he_o come_v to_o the_o top_n of_o pisgah_n that_o he_o may_v see_v the_o beauty_n and_o fruitfulness_n of_o the_o promise_a land_n but_o a_o believer_n rest_n and_o contentment_n be_v only_o in_o heaven_n and_o without_o a_o certain_a prospect_n of_o and_o title_n to_o those_o future_a reward_n all_o the_o puny_a delight_n on_o earth_n will_v prove_v nauseous_a and_o unsavoury_a to_o he_o 4_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o this_o supreme_a good_a which_o can_v only_o afford_v the_o rational_a power_n of_o the_o soul_n plenary_a contentment_n to_o be_v permanent_a and_o of_o everlasting_a continuance_n for_o though_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v all_o thing_n even_o to_o our_o wish_n yet_o the_o very_a apprehension_n of_o a_o future_a change_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o more_o favourable_a interval_n of_o chronical_a distemper_n will_v stifle_v or_o diminish_v our_o present_a ease_n and_o contentment_n
preservation_n of_o the_o king_n be_v most_o excellent_a majesty_n james_n the_o second_o etc._n etc._n and_o all_o the_o royal_a family_n bless_v the_o whole_a clergy_n but_o he_o especial_o who_o thou_o have_v appoint_v to_o watch_v over_o we_o in_o this_o parish_n together_o with_o all_o the_o nobility_n gentry_n and_o commonalty_n of_o this_o realm_n that_o they_o may_v all_o become_v active_a instrument_n for_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o safety_n and_o preservation_n of_o the_o king_n person_n honour_n and_o interest_n and_o for_o the_o comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o all_o his_o true_o loyal_a peaceable_a &_o obedient_a subject_n visit_v we_o pray_v thou_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o blessing_n all_o our_o relation_n friend_n and_o benefactor_n forgive_v the_o injury_n commit_v against_o thou_o and_o we_o by_o all_o our_o enemy_n comfort_n and_o support_v all_o distress_a person_n with_o the_o steadfast_a belief_n of_o sure_a confidence_n in_o and_o a_o patient_a submission_n to_o thy_o divine_a will_n and_o wisdom_n in_o all_o strait_n and_o suffering_n whatsoever_o and_o now_o o_o lord_n we_o return_v thou_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_o for_o all_o those_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a blessing_n which_o make_v the_o time_n of_o our_o short_a abode_n in_o this_o life_n more_o easy_a and_o comfortable_a to_o we_o but_o let_v our_o soul_n for_o ever_o love_n &_o adore_v admire_v and_o praise_v thou_o for_o thy_o infinite_a goodness_n &_o bounty_n in_o send_v thy_o own_o son_n from_o the_o high_a region_n of_o bliss_n to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o who_o submit_v to_o all_o the_o indignity_n of_o a_o sorrowful_a life_n and_o the_o injury_n and_o torture_n of_o a_o painful_a and_o accurse_a death_n have_v not_o only_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o dreadful_a and_o damn_v effect_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n but_o put_v we_o thereby_o into_o a_o undoubted_a capacity_n of_o be_v say_v appoint_v the_o use_n of_o such_o 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and_o convenient_a for_o we_o we_o sincere_o beg_v at_o thy_o hand_n for_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a in_o who_o holy_a name_n and_o word_n we_o pray_v unto_o thou_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n a_o evening_n prayer_n for_o family_n o_o lord_n the_o almighty_a creator_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o merciful_a redeemer_n of_o mankind_n who_o see_v our_o down_n lying_n and_o uprising_n and_o to_o who_o the_o darkness_n and_o light_n be_v both_o alike_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n of_o infinite_a purity_n and_o holiness_n nor_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v add_v to_o thy_o admirable_a perfection_n and_o essential_a glory_n by_o we_o or_o any_o of_o thy_o creature_n for_o thou_o reprove_v thy_o angel_n of_o folly_n and_o the_o heaven_n be_v impure_a before_o thou_o much_o more_o may_v the_o sense_n of_o our_o wretched_a estate_n and_o condition_n make_v we_o just_o ashamed_a and_o afraid_a to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o any_o sacrifice_n yet_o in_o great_a mercy_n to_o our_o soul_n thou_o hear_v prayer_n and_o thy_o power_n and_o goodness_n be_v every_o where_o manifest_a in_o the_o visible_a administration_n of_o thy_o providence_n we_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o to_o accept_v of_o this_o evening_n oblation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n which_o we_o desire_v with_o all_o humility_n to_o present_v a_o holy_a live_a and_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o through_o jesus_n christ_n we_o do_v confess_v o_o lord_n and_o in_o great_a bitterness_n of_o spirit_n lament_v and_o bewail_v our_o detestable_a impiety_n unworthiness_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n in_o that_o we_o have_v wilful_o trample_v upon_o thy_o sovereign_a power_n and_o authority_n by_o violate_v and_o transgress_v thy_o just_a and_o reasonable_a command_n reject_v all_o the_o bountiful_a tender_v of_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o obstinate_o despise_v the_o riches_n of_o thy_o forbearance_n and_o long_o suffer_v patience_n which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n but_o thou_o have_v gracious_o spare_v we_o hitherto_o when_o we_o deserve_v punishment_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o judgement_n think_v upon_o mercy_n wherefore_o o_o lord_n thy_o mercy_n be_v our_o sanctuary_n and_o unto_o thou_o do_v we_o fly_v for_o succour_n let_v the_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n possess_v we_o with_o a_o holy_a indignation_n against_o ourselves_o and_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o look_v back_o upon_o the_o offence_n of_o our_o former_a life_n with_o that_o horror_n and_o regret_n hatred_n and_o detestation_n that_o neither_o our_o vile_a lust_n the_o illusion_n of_o satan_n nor_o the_o allure_a enticement_n of_o this_o vain_a and_o transitory_a world_n may_v prevail_v with_o we_o to_o neglect_v the_o great_a concernment_n of_o eternity_n and_o for_o the_o perfect_a of_o our_o present_a and_o future_a happiness_n we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n to_o be_v gracious_a and_o merciful_a unto_o 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in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v life_n everlasting_a we_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n also_o for_o the_o peace_n and_o happiness_n of_o all_o mankind_n bless_v thy_o church_n universal_a but_o more_o especial_o that_o part_n of_o it_o to_o which_o we_o stand_v so_o near_o relate_v in_o these_o divide_a kingdom_n of_o great_a britain_n and_o ireland_n remember_v not_o o_o lord_n our_o cry_a sin_n nor_o the_o iniquity_n of_o our_o forefather_n whereby_o these_o nation_n have_v be_v involve_v in_o blood_n and_o ruin_n and_o do_v still_o cry_v aloud_o against_o we_o for_o vengeance_n but_o out_o of_o the_o bowel_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o our_o compassionate_a redeemer_n let_v thy_o heavy_a wrath_n and_o judgement_n be_v turn_v away_o from_o we_o bless_v our_o gracious_a sovereign_n and_o all_o the_o royal_a family_n endue_v he_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o sound_a judgement_n in_o thy_o fear_n and_o make_v he_o successful_a in_o
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with_o a_o glorious_a and_o blissful_a immortality_n bless_v thy_o holy_a catholic_a church_n but_o more_o especial_o the_o church_n of_o these_o kingdom_n bless_v the_o king_n majesty_n the_o royal_a family_n the_o clergy_n nobility_n gentry_n and_o commonalty_n of_o this_o realm_n let_v all_o my_o friend_n relation_n and_o benefactor_n particular_o etc._n particular_o as_o father_n mother_n husband_n wife_n child_n etc._n etc._n the_o family_n wherein_o i_o live_v etc._n etc._n receive_v the_o benefit_n of_o my_o prayer_n bless_v they_o in_o their_o body_n with_o the_o comfort_n of_o health_n and_o peace_n liberty_n and_o safety_n and_o in_o their_o soul_n with_o sound_a judgement_n holy_a affection_n and_o heavenly_a disposition_n that_o their_o life_n and_o practice_n may_v be_v unblameable_a before_o thou_o &_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n and_o now_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o accept_v of_o the_o tender_a of_o my_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_o for_o those_o innumerable_a blessing_n by_o which_o i_o live_v and_o be_o provide_v for_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o food_n and_o raiment_n liberty_n and_o friend_n thou_o friend_n here_o mention_v the_o temporal_a blessing_n god_n bounty_n have_v bestow_v on_o thou_o and_o thou_o etc._n etc._n and_o by_o thy_o merciful_a providence_n have_v wonderful_o preserve_v i_o yet_o alive_a amid_o the_o innumerable_a assault_n of_o my_o bitter_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n but_o chief_o o_o lord_n i_o praise_v and_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n with_o all_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o my_o strength_n for_o the_o miraculous_a incarnation_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o revelation_n of_o thy_o will_n the_o satisfaction_n which_o he_o make_v and_o the_o ransom_n which_o he_o pay_v not_o only_o for_o i_o but_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o my_o nature_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o admirable_a comfort_n and_o refreshment_n of_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n the_o conquest_n over_o all_o his_o and_o my_o enemy_n for_o his_o powerful_a intercession_n and_o the_o gracious_a acceptance_n of_o my_o prayer_n and_o person_n before_o god_n etc._n etc._n mercy_n etc._n spiritual_a mercy_n for_o which_o and_o all_o other_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a mercy_n my_o soul_n shall_v magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o with_o the_o best_a faculty_n i_o have_v i_o will_v bless_v and_o praise_v he_o for_o ever_o final_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o preserve_v i_o in_o a_o perpetual_a remembrance_n of_o those_o manifold_a and_o undeserved_a favour_n thy_o bounty_n have_v bestow_v upon_o i_o and_o i_o and_o as_o thou_o have_v wonderful_o preserve_v i_o hitherto_o and_o particular_o from_o the_o danger_n of_o the_o night_n past_a so_o keep_v i_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o mischief_n let_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n be_v always_o in_o my_o heart_n and_o in_o my_o thought_n and_o as_o he_o be_v my_o hope_n so_o let_v he_o be_v for_o ever_o my_o rule_n and_o pattern_n to_o walk_v by_o that_o by_o by_o a_o sincere_a and_o faithful_a discharge_n of_o the_o several_a duty_n of_o my_o call_v and_o religion_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n i_o may_v enjoy_v a_o comfortable_a and_o prosperous_a wellbeing_a in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v life_n everlasting_a to_o which_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n bring_v i_o and_o all_o his_o people_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n i_o continue_v to_o pray_v unto_o thou_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n a_o evening_n prayer_n for_o a_o private_a person_n oh_o eternal_a god_n the_o father_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n who_o glory_n be_v far_o above_o the_o heaven_n and_o by_o who_o the_o low_a world_n be_v establish_v in_o a_o wonderful_a order_n make_v the_o day_n and_o night_n to_o succeed_v each_o other_o thou_o excelle_v the_o praise_n of_o all_o thy_o creature_n and_o have_v no_o need_n of_o our_o service_n neither_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v add_v to_o thy_o infinite_a perfection_n yet_o in_o great_a mercy_n thou_o hear_v prayer_n and_o thy_o power_n and_o goodness_n be_v abundant_o manifest_v to_o the_o mean_a of_o thy_o servant_n who_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o faith_n and_o sincerity_n in_o confidence_n whereof_o i_o most_o humble_o implore_v the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o be_v please_v to_o accept_v of_o such_o prayer_n and_o service_n as_o thy_o bounty_n shall_v enable_v i_o to_o perform_v but_o the_o sense_n of_o my_o sinful_a estate_n and_o condition_n may_v just_o make_v i_o afraid_a to_o speak_v of_o thy_o holy_a name_n since_o i_o have_v so_o wilful_o and_o wicked_o abuse_v thy_o goodness_n affront_v thy_o clemency_n resist_v thy_o power_n undervalue_v thy_o wisdom_n trespass_v upon_o thy_o patience_n and_o stop_v my_o ear_n against_o all_o the_o charitable_a tender_n of_o mercy_n and_o salvation_n in_o somuch_o that_o 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delight_v in_o mercy_n and_o thy_o love_a kindness_n have_v be_v abundant_o manifest_v hitherto_o in_o send_v thy_o son_n and_o spirit_n not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n come_v lord_n jesus_n and_o say_v unto_o my_o soul_n i_o be_o thy_o salvation_n and_o my_o leprosy_n shall_v be_v heal_v think_v upon_o thy_o mercy_n holy_a father_n consider_v thy_o son_n blood_n and_o obedience_n and_o accept_v of_o my_o sincere_a contrition_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n touch_v my_o freeze_a heart_n with_o the_o finger_n of_o thy_o omniporence_n dissolve_v it_o into_o those_o tear_n which_o may_v so_o wash_v my_o polâ—ited_a conscience_n that_o thy_o love_n may_v refresh_v i_o that_o thy_o presence_n may_v revive_v i_o and_o the_o garment_n of_o heaviness_n will_v be_v turn_v into_o the_o white_a robe_n of_o praise_n and_o exaltation_n oh_o let_v i_o hear_v the_o joyful_a news_n of_o a_o merciful_a pardon_n from_o thy_o gracious_a 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