seek_v to_o procure_v and_o 1._o have_v a_o sense_n of_o feeling_n and_o so_o a_o knowledge_n and_o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o sin_n 2._o to_o have_v a_o loathe_n leave_v and_o forsake_v of_o the_o same_o 3._o to_o have_v a_o resolution_n and_o firm_a prosecution_n of_o it_o and_o a_o new_a course_n of_o lâ—fe_n and_o holy_a live_n as_o be_v before_o declare_v in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o the_o godfather_n vow_v and_o promise_v at_o the_o font._n 18._o how_o be_v a_o sonâ—e_z of_o sin_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o grace_n give_v of_o god_n obtain_v by_o prayer_n and_o consideration_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n which_o be_v our_o holiness_n and_o so_o we_o may_v proceed_v thence_o 1._o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v look_v into_o the_o glass_n of_o the_o law_n wherein_o be_v see_v god_n â—_o purity_n our_o sanctity_n require_v our_o sin_n and_o so_o ugly_a deformity_n 2._o to_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o that_o hateful_a monster_n sin_n thereby_o to_o obtain_v remission_n and_o forgiveness_n and_o deliverance_n from_o the_o same_o 19_o how_o be_v the_o lothe_n of_o sin_n best_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o consider_v 1._o the_o ugliness_n and_o deformity_n thereof_o in_o god_n sight_n 2._o the_o ugliness_n and_o deformity_n of_o our_o soul_n thereby_o make_v abominable_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o like_o the_o devil_n 3._o the_o loss_n wosustaine_v thereby_o as_o the_o blot_n out_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o our_o â—oules_n 4._o the_o impurity_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o soul_n defile_v by_o sin_n make_v a_o cage_n of_o unclean_a bird_n 5._o the_o â—ate_z of_o god_n against_o sin_n who_o eye_n can_v behold_v no_o evil_n 6._o the_o loathe_n wherewith_o god_n loathe_v a_o sinner_n and_o his_o action_n that_o be_v so_o contraâ—y_o to_o his_o pure_a nature_n pollute_v and_o unclean_a 7._o the_o end_n of_o sin_n shame_n misery_n and_o confusion_n which_o may_v well_o move_v â—s_n to_o the_o leave_v loathe_v hate_v and_o forsake_v the_o same_o as_o so_o â—oule_a a_o monster_n that_o god_n much_o hate_v 20._o how_o may_v that_o godly_a resolution_n be_v best_a wrought_v and_o confirm_v in_o we_o by_o consider_v 1._o the_o promise_n of_o god_n to_o the_o penitent_a and_o godly_a person_n 2._o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n require_v it_o 3._o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n allure_a we_o to_o he_o 4._o the_o example_n of_o mercy_n in_o sinner_n receive_v to_o grace_n to_o their_o comfort_n and_o felicity_n as_o of_o mary_n magdelâ—ne_n penitent_a thief_n david_n peter_n etc._n etc._n 5._o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n against_o impenitent_a sinner_n denounce_v 6._o all_o the_o action_n and_o work_n of_o god_n as_o iâ—_n be_v persuade_v we_o to_o a_o new_a obedience_n 7._o the_o unprofitablenesse_n shortness_n and_o contemptiblenesse_n yea_o endless_a shame_n of_o sin_n 8._o the_o fruit_n of_o conversion_n to_o god_n holiness_n and_o honour_n joy_n comfort_n and_o peace_n hereby_o and_o here_o obtain_v endless_a glory_n and_o eternity_n of_o reward_n hereafter_o in_o the_o love_n favour_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o a_o constant_a resolution_n yea_o prosecution_n of_o so_o happy_a a_o new_a a_o course_n intend_v and_o perseverance_n to_o the_o end_n 21._o how_o be_v the_o preparation_n by_o faith_n by_o examine_v the_o truth_n and_o lively_a operation_n thereof_o to_o the_o save_n and_o adore_v the_o soul_n by_o 1._o the_o ground_n thereof_o the_o rock_n christ._n 2._o the_o steadfastness_n there_o of_o without_o waver_v 3._o the_o fruit_n and_o â—ffâ—cts_n thereof_o in_o our_o repentance_n begin_v and_o perfect_v love_n to_o god_n in_o praise_n and_o thankfulness_n love_n to_o man_n in_o charity_n and_o forgiveness_n 22._o what_o be_v faith_n the_o evidence_n and_o assurance_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v but_o hope_v for_o and_o so_o in_o particular_a of_o the_o mercy_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n make_v to_o we_o in_o christ_n express_v in_o his_o word_n and_o confirm_v in_o the_o sacrament_n the_o seal_n of_o grace_n the_o ground_n whereof_o be_v christ_n the_o rock_n and_o head_n corner_n stone_n on_o which_o the_o church_n be_v build_v and_o whence_o it_o be_v so_o firm_a that_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o prevail_v against_o it_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v neither_o height_n nor_o depth_n principality_n nor_o power_n life_n nor_o death_n thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v be_v able_a to_o remove_v we_o from_o it_o or_o the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o the_o same_o 23._o how_o be_v repentance_n the_o fruit_n of_o it_o as_o that_o be_v indeed_o the_o root_n and_o beginning_n of_o all_o goodness_n in_o we_o and_o also_o yield_v at_o last_o perfection_n to_o the_o same_o as_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n be_v found_v in_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n mercy_n and_o grace_n receive_v by_o faith_n repentance_n so_o begin_v continue_v and_o perfect_v by_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o so_o also_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n begin_v in_o faith_n of_o god_n for_o who_o sake_n we_o love_v our_o neighbour_n and_o in_o the_o same_o faith_n yield_v he_o our_o lord_n his_o honour_n and_o obedience_n thus_o faith_n form_v in_o we_o all_o virtue_n and_o grace_n as_o the_o same_o testify_v the_o truth_n of_o our_o faith_n 24._o how_o be_v this_o excellency_n of_o faith_n see_v excellent_o describe_v in_o nine_o and_o ten_o to_o the_o hebrew_n where_o show_v to_o be_v the_o root_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o the_o excellent_a grace_n of_o god_n as_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o all_o holy_a man_n and_o saint_n on_o earth_n the_o ornament_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o to_o we_o even_o all_o in_o all_o for_o godliness_n so_o by_o 1._o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n 1._o the_o father_n see_v the_o promise_n afar_o off_o 2._o we_o see_v god_n and_o 3._o look_v up_o towards_o heaven_n 2._o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n we_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o his_o mercy_n and_o merit_n and_o apply_v they_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o be_v ready_a and_o prompt_a to_o all_o good_a work_n 3._o the_o heart_n of_o faith_n we_o believe_v and_o conceive_v christ_n lay_v hold_v on_o the_o promise_n 4._o the_o tongue_n of_o faith_n we_o praise_v god_n and_o make_v a_o godly_a confession_n 5._o the_o foot_n of_o faith_n enoch_n walk_v with_o god_n and_o we_o come_v to_o his_o holy_a temple_n and_o walk_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o by_o this_o faith_n as_o by_o a_o hand_n receive_v christ_n in_o the_o sacrament_n and_o a_o mouth_n feed_v on_o he_o and_o a_o stomach_n or_o digestive_a faculty_n take_v he_o to_o our_o soul_n we_o be_v nourish_v by_o he_o and_o turn_v by_o his_o power_n into_o one_o substance_n body_n flesh_n and_o blood_n with_o he_o make_v flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n bone_n of_o his_o bone_n and_o in_o he_o acceptable_a to_o god_n 25._o how_o be_v this_o faith_n see_v work_v by_o love_n in_o our_o yield_v all_o honour_n and_o praise_n to_o god_n with_o thanks_o for_o his_o benefit_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o commandment_n in_o our_o yield_a due_a respect_n to_o our_o neighbour_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o perfect_a charity_n and_o peace_n with_o all_o man_n 26._o how_o then_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n in_o general_n to_o yield_v all_o honour_n love_n obedience_n and_o duty_n as_o it_o be_v express_v in_o the_o commandment_n and_o first_o table_n especial_o in_o particular_a in_o respect_n have_v to_o this_o sacrament_n and_o the_o receive_n thereof_o 1._o to_o have_v a_o humble_a and_o thankful_a heart_n 2._o to_o have_v holy_a remembrance_n of_o this_o so_o great_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n 3._o to_o have_v reverend_a commemoration_n thereof_o with_o mouth_n and_o lip_n ready_a to_o set_v forth_o the_o praise_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n with_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o same_o 27._o how_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n to_o be_v right_o dispose_v in_o charity_n towards_o they_o both_o general_o as_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o command_v in_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n and_o particular_o in_o regard_n of_o this_o holy_a action_n where_o be_v so_o especial_o require_v 1._o forgiveness_n we_o desire_v forgiveness_n as_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n 2._o and_o here_o and_o perfect_a peace_n with_o all_o man_n as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o to_o have_v union_n with_o he_o and_o communion_n with_o the_o saint_n whereof_o this_o sacrament_n be_v a_o token_n and_o symbol_n receive_v to_o the_o soul_n 28._o how_o if_o we_o sinde_v not_o ourselves_o so_o well_o prepare_v we_o be_v not_o to_o leave_v the_o sacrament_n but_o rather_o labour_v to_o be_v better_o prepare_v which_o if_o we_o
for_o some_o temporary_a or_o other_o respect_n more_o servant_n and_o fair_a in_o outward_a appearance_n to_o the_o world_n than_o the_o weak_a faith_n though_o a_o true_a faith_n of_o the_o elect_a but_o for_o the_o most_o part_n discover_v at_o last_o by_o the_o want_n of_o the_o root_n love_n fruit_n good_a work_n continuance_n to_o the_o end_n 37._o how_o may_v we_o know_v the_o true_a though_o weak_a faith_n by_o many_o good_a sign_n in_o one_o self_n long_v after_o god_n and_o proficiency_n in_o grace_n and_o especial_o by_o this_o one_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a desire_n not_o only_o of_o salvation_n which_o the_o wicked_a and_o graceless_a may_v desire_v but_o of_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n in_o christ._n 38._o be_v this_o a_o true_a sign_n of_o true_a faith_n it_o be_v and_o only_o peculiar_a to_o the_o elect_a proceed_v out_o of_o a_o touch_v and_o humble_a heart_n for_o sin_n and_o whosoever_o have_v it_o have_v in_o themselves_o the_o ground_n and_o substance_n of_o true_a and_o save_a faith_n which_o afterward_o may_v grow_v to_o great_a strength_n and_o so_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 5._o 6._o 39_o how_o many_o way_n may_v faith_n be_v weak_a either_o by_o want_n of_o due_a knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n application_n to_o the_o soul_n though_o in_o that_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n that_o may_v else_o seem_v sufficient_a 40._o how_o be_v it_o to_o be_v strengthen_v by_o use_v diligent_o the_o mean_n appoint_v of_o god_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n so_o humble_o walk_v before_o god_n it_o be_v know_v to_o be_v a_o true_a faith_n and_o daily_o increase_v 41._o what_o be_v a_o strong_a faith_n that_o whereby_o a_o man_n so_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n that_o he_o can_v distinct_o and_o true_o say_v of_o himself_o he_o be_v full_o resolve_v in_o conscience_n that_o he_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o not_o neglect_v to_o find_v all_o godly_a sign_n and_o show_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o in_o his_o cheerful_a service_n of_o god_n 42._o be_v there_o any_o faith_n perfect_a no_o for_o howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v strong_a and_o strong_a than_o other_o yet_o it_o be_v always_o imperfect_a and_o require_v increase_n and_o confirmation_n for_o which_o we_o must_v pray_v and_o strive_v for_o so_o also_o our_o knowledge_n be_v and_o will_v be_v so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v in_o this_o world_n as_o mingle_v with_o ignorance_n unbelief_n and_o sundry_a sort_n of_o doubt_v 43._o have_v not_o all_o sort_n of_o save_a faith_n their_o fruit_n follow_v yes_o according_a to_o their_o degree_n more_o or_o better_o all_o in_o some_o acceptable_a degree_n obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o willing_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o particular_o confession_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ._n 44._o why_o must_v we_o confess_v it_o for_o divers_a reason_n these_o especial_o that_o 1._o with_o the_o mouth_n outward_o confess_v we_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o do_v he_o service_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n 2._o by_o confess_v of_o the_o faith_n we_o may_v sever_v ourselves_o from_o all_o false_a christian_n hypocrite_n and_o seducer_n whatsoever_o 3._o we_o may_v incite_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v other_o in_o the_o same_o 45._o be_v there_o any_o other_o acceptation_n of_o this_o word_n faith_n it_o be_v sometime_o take_v for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o truth_n as_o 1_o tim._n 3._o 9_o and_o 4._o 1._o as_o well_o as_o that_o habit_n or_o theological_a virtue_n thence_o and_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n produce_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o which_o we_o speak_v before_o also_o where_o a_o dead_a faith_n false_a and_o feign_a faith_n hypocritical_a faith_n and_o the_o like_a they_o be_v understand_v to_o be_v want_n of_o faith_n or_o a_o temporary_a only_o or_o historical_a faith_n as_o faith_n to_o be_v heal_v matth._n 8._o under_o faith_n work_v miracle_n 1_o corinth_n 18._o of_o all_o which_o before_o 46._o what_o be_v else_o necessary_a to_o be_v know_v concern_v faith_n to_o observe_v the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o this_o true_a faith_n 47._o what_o cause_n the_o efficient_a cause_n matter_n form_n and_o end_n of_o this_o true_a faith_n how_o wrought_v and_o form_v in_o we_o 48._o what_o efficient_a cause_n either_o principal_a or_o instrumental_a what_o principal_a god_n 1._o the_o father_n joh._n 6._o 29._o this_o the_o work_n of_o god_n that_o you_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o he_o have_v send_v 2._o the_o son_n heb._n 12._o 2._o the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n jesus_n 3._o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 14._o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n and_o former_a of_o it_o in_o we_o without_o our_o preparation_n or_o work_n 49._o what_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o sacrament_n and_o comfortable_a learning_n and_o use_v of_o they_o what_o the_o matter_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_a understanding_n to_o apprehend_v will_v to_o assent_n and_o apply_v conscience_n to_o make_v use_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n object_n refer_v to_o the_o 1._o understanding_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n 2._o will_n grace_n of_o god_n manifest_v in_o christ._n 3._o conscience_n joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 50._o what_o be_v the_o form_n of_o faith_n 1._o to_o believe_v or_o to_o seek_v to_o apprehend_v and_o know_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n with_o our_o best_a understanding_n 2._o receive_v and_o apply_v to_o our_o soul_n the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o will_n 3._o make_v use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o conscience_n to_o the_o purge_v and_o root_a out_o of_o dead_a work_n and_o sin_n bring_v forth_o good_a work_n fruit_n of_o a_o live_a faith_n 51._o what_o the_o end_n of_o faith_n in_o regard_n of_o god_n his_o glory_n in_o his_o mercy_n we_o our_o justification_n by_o his_o free_a mercy_n in_o christ._n 52._o what_o be_v justify_v or_o our_o justification_n to_o be_v discharge_v before_o god_n of_o our_o guilt_n approve_a before_o he_o free_a and_o innocent_a accept_v of_o god_n and_o allow_v his_o favour_n and_o presence_n 53._o do_v faith_n do_v this_o faith_n be_v say_v to_o do_v it_o as_o the_o instrument_n whereby_o we_o apprehend_v apply_v and_o take_v benefit_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n the_o very_a original_n and_o principal_a cause_n of_o this_o as_o in_o who_o only_o and_o alone_o we_o be_v discharge_v and_o acquit_v approve_v innocent_a and_o accept_v god_n be_v well_o please_v and_o reconcile_v 54._o but_o saint_n james_n say_v we_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n saint_n james_n do_v not_o there_o speak_v of_o our_o justification_n as_o the_o cause_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v inward_o before_o god_n which_o be_v only_a faith_n in_o christ_n but_o of_o the_o outward_a justification_n as_o the_o testification_n approve_v thereof_o to_o our_o conscience_n to_o the_o world_n that_o we_o have_v faith_n see_v by_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o 55._o what_o of_o the_o distinction_n of_o general_n and_o special_a explicit_a and_o implicit_a faith_n general_n and_o implicit_a faith_n be_v indeed_o no_o faith_n or_o not_o true_a faith_n explicit_a and_o special_a may_v be_v as_o they_o may_v be_v right_o understand_v the_o same_o with_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o save_n and_o true_a faith_n 56._o what_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o faith_n many_o or_o at_o least_o by_o many_o name_n style_v and_o call_v in_o holy_a scripture_n and_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o these_o two_o 1._o put_v off_o the_o old_a 2._o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n or_o this_o one_o word_n enclude_v both_o repentance_n 57_o how_o else_o call_v or_o describe_v either_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5._o 22._o death_n to_o sin_n and_o life_n to_o righteousness_n rom._n 6._o walk_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8._o renew_v the_o mind_n ephes._n 4._o 22._o true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n ibid._n 23._o a_o new_a creature_n gal._n 6._o 15._o general_o good_a work_n jam._n 2._o tit._n 2._o etc._n etc._n 58._o but_o if_o these_o work_n do_v not_o justify_v we_o what_o need_v we_o do_v they_o and_o why_o for_o divers_a reason_n especial_o these_o 1._o because_o they_o be_v good_a and_o so_o to_o be_v do_v 2._o they_o be_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o his_o gospel_n and_o nothing_o more_o against_o god_n than_o the_o work_n of_o sin_n 3._o they_o be_v to_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o faithful_a 4._o they_o testify_v our_o faith_n james_n the_o 2._o 5._o they_o confirm_v our_o election_n jo._n 4._o 12_o 13._o 6._o they_o win_v other_o to_o the_o gospel_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 7._o they_o
never_o find_v out_o or_o comprehend_v they_o how_o much_o more_o likely_a be_v it_o she_o may_v fail_v in_o such_o high_a and_o divine_a mystery_n so_o far_o remote_a from_o sense_n and_o so_o above_o our_o understanding_n for_o if_o aristodemus_n as_o saint_n augustine_n remember_v labour_v many_o year_n in_o seek_v out_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o bee_n which_o yet_o final_o he_o never_o attain_v how_o shall_v she_o think_v to_o comprehend_v the_o infinite_a eternal_a and_o invisible_a trinity_n 47._o what_o use_v hereof_o to_o humble_a reason_n that_o faith_n hereby_o may_v be_v the_o more_o exalt_v that_o whereas_o i_o profess_v with_o the_o tongue_n so_o with_o the_o heart_n i_o may_v indeed_o believe_v in_o god_n 48._o where_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o this_o faith_n profess_v in_o the_o creed_n before_o rehearse_v 49._o in_o which_o word_n in_o these_o i_o believe_v in_o god_n sect_n 3._o a_o more_o particular_a explication_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o creed_n i_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n etc._n etc._n so_o to_o take_v her_o sight_n thereof_o more_o clear_o from_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n the_o analysis_n or_o division_n of_o the_o first_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n where_o the_o action_n what_o it_o be_v to_o believe_v and_o what_o to_o believe_v in_o declare_v and_o the_o object_n of_o that_o belief_n god_n or_o his_o church_n and_o the_o action_n of_o belief_n apply_v first_o to_o the_o object_n god_n in_o his_o essence_n in_o unity_n one_o god_n and_o mean_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o existence_n in_o the_o trinity_n in_o the_o thrce_o person_n unite_v in_o nature_n and_o essence_n but_o distinguish_v in_o their_o personal_a propriety_n aná_fw-la person_n in_o who_o be_v â—o_o inequality_n or_o precedency_n either_o to_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o godhead_n be_v all_o one_o but_o only_a difference_n for_o order_n sake_n in_o the_o distinction_n of_o their_o person_n or_o part_n of_o they_o a_o far_a explication_n of_o the_o 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another_o or_o as_o the_o same_o yet_o intend_v or_o extend_v with_o a_o addition_n to_o the_o former_a 5._o in_o what_o be_v we_o to_o believe_v in_o god_n only_o who_o be_v father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n 6._o what_o be_v we_o to_o believe_v the_o article_n concern_v the_o church_n and_o god_n grace_n or_o action_n and_o privilege_n confer_v on_o and_o do_v for_o the_o same_o 7._o what_o profess_v we_o when_o we_o say_v we_o believe_v in_o these_o five_o thing_n that_o we_o know_v consent_n acknowledge_v apply_v it_o to_o we_o and_o our_o heart_n we_o to_o it_o put_v confidence_n in_o it_o 8._o what_o when_o we_o believe_v the_o four_o first_o only_a acknowledge_v assent_n acknowledgement_n and_o apply_v it_o 9_o do_v we_o profess_v this_o faith_n to_o every_o article_n yes_o either_o to_o believe_v in_o or_o to_o believe_v it_o to_o which_o our_o heart_n ought_v to_o be_v apply_v in_o that_o faith_n 10._o how_o manifold_a be_v this_o profession_n twofold_a with_o the_o heart_n to_o justification_n tongue_n to_o salvation_n 11._o what_o be_v the_o object_n of_o faith_n that_o about_o which_o our_o faith_n be_v employ_v and_o which_o it_o do_v apprehend_v or_o acknowledge_v 12._o how_o manifold_a be_v it_o twofold_a according_a to_o the_o former_a division_n of_o the_o creed_n either_o god_n or_o his_o church_n 13._o how_o set_v forth_o there_o the_o first_o concern_v god_n in_o all_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o creed_n eight_o article_n till_o you_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n the_o second_o part_n from_o that_o to_o the_o end_n the_o four_o other_o article_n 14._o what_o confess_v you_o concern_v god_n our_o faith_n and_o belief_n in_o he_o that_o be_v with_o special_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n 15._o how_o manifold_a be_v your_o confession_n and_o consideration_n of_o he_o twofold_a general_o and_o essential_o particular_o and_o personal_o 16._o how_o understand_v general_o and_o essential_o as_o i_o say_v i_o believe_v in_o god_n which_o be_v the_o essence_n of_o the_o deity_n communicable_a to_o the_o three_o person_n and_o 1._o particular_o or_o personal_o as_o i_o profess_v god_n the_o father_n creator_n 2._o god_n the_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n 3._o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n 17._o how_o many_o god_n be_v there_o only_o one_o god_n so_o the_o nycene_n creed_n and_o holy_a athanasius_n expound_v it_o say_v i_o believe_v in_o one_o god_n 18._o but_o do_v not_o scripture_n name_v many_o god_n the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o scripture_n be_v understand_v and_o take_v 1._o either_o proper_o and_o so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n infinite_a in_o essence_n and_o power_n inhabit_v eternity_n 2._o improper_o so_o magistrate_n be_v call_v god_n psal._n i_o have_v say_v you_o be_v god_n as_o his_o vicegerent_n 3._o false_o so_o idol_n by_o the_o abuse_n and_o idolatry_n of_o the_o people_n under_o the_o name_n of_o strange_a god_n 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consider_v yes_o and_o they_o that_o have_v do_v well_o go_v to_o life_n everlasting_a and_o those_o that_o have_v do_v evil_a into_o everlasting_a fire_n 27._o be_v life_n then_o for_o the_o work_v give_v no_o but_o render_v according_a to_o the_o work_n whereby_o the_o faith_n virtue_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o godly_a give_v by_o god_n be_v approve_v to_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n and_o the_o world_n and_o now_o see_v by_o it_o that_o very_o there_o be_v a_o reward_n for_o the_o righteous_a there_o be_v a_o god_n that_o judge_v the_o earth_n 28._o how_o be_v his_o mercy_n then_o see_v in_o give_v those_o grace_n that_o faith_n that_o apprehend_v the_o saviour_n christ_n and_o charity_n that_o so_o cover_v and_o satisfy_v all_o defect_n so_o in_o mercy_n impute_v that_o righteousness_n that_o now_o in_o justice_n according_a to_o his_o goodness_n bring_v their_o absolution_n while_o the_o wicked_a want_v these_o be_v take_v in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o own_o hand_n and_o condemn_v 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and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o have_v power_n to_o make_v the_o law_n have_v power_n to_o forgive_v the_o offence_n 10._o how_o be_v the_o church_n say_v or_o man_n to_o forgive_v sin_n the_o church_n ministerial_o and_o that_o divers_a way_n from_o god_n as_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n procure_v it_o by_o offer_v and_o order_v the_o doctrine_n of_o repentance_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o convert_v sinner_n to_o god_n the_o exercise_v the_o power_n of_o the_o key_n by_o god_n order_n and_o commission_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o church_n to_o humble_v the_o soul_n the_o apply_v the_o same_o to_o the_o penitent_a and_o so_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n commission_n to_o give_v and_o pronounce_v absolution_n to_o the_o benefit_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o soul_n desire_v the_o same_o 11._o how_o the_o key_n or_o power_n of_o they_o exercise_v in_o foro_fw-la 1._o exteriori_fw-la in_o fancy_n ecclesiae_fw-la more_o public_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o reform_v of_o offence_n and_o remove_v of_o scandal_n 2._o interiori_fw-la conscientiae_fw-la more_o private_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o quiet_v the_o conscience_n of_o the_o humble_a penitent_a 12._o how_o man_n how_o do_v they_o forgive_v only_o partial_o in_o regard_n of_o some_o part_n of_o some_o offence_n concern_v they_o but_o god_n forgive_v to_o the_o true_o penitent_a total_o in_o respect_n of_o all_o part_n of_o both_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o full_o whatsoever_o either_o the_o church_n holy_o intend_v or_o man_n neglect_v or_o wilful_o refuse_v to_o forgive_v if_o he_o please_v 13._o how_o stand_v this_o with_o god_n justice_n as_o in_o justice_n even_o to_o the_o utmost_a satisfy_v in_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o mercy_n as_o he_o give_v and_o accept_v he_o and_o in_o his_o merit_n for_o we_o 14._o what_o be_v then_o require_v to_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n whereby_o we_o apprehend_v he_o and_o his_o merit_n and_o perfection_n thereby_o apply_v and_o make_v we_o whence_o come_v true_a repentance_n forsake_v sin_n and_o cleave_v steadfast_o to_o god_n 15._o what_o certainty_n of_o it_o god_n gracious_a promise_n in_o christ_n effectual_o apply_v and_o seal_v to_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o church_n in_o the_o holy_a use_n of_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n 16._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o in_o this_o life_n seek_v this_o privilege_n in_o the_o church_n 1._o to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a in_o christ._n 2._o to_o become_v true_o a_o member_n of_o he_o so_o to_o have_v our_o sin_n forgive_v 3._o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n thus_o and_o both_o with_o god_n and_o man_n 4._o to_o disclaim_v our_o own_o merit_n so_o in_o humbleness_n crave_v and_o have_v christ_n justice_n 5._o to_o try_v our_o faith_n by_o our_o repentance_n and_o so_o by_o our_o assurance_n of_o forgiveness_n and_o thus_o seek_v we_o shall_v sure_o attain_v it_o both_o from_o god_n and_o his_o church_n and_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o man_n 17._o what_o follow_v of_o this_o resurrection_n of_o body_n as_o a_o consequent_a of_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o death_n enter_v by_o sin_n so_o sin_n also_o take_v away_o the_o punishment_n also_o to_o be_v remove_v which_o be_v of_o the_o body_n in_o part_n shall_v also_o in_o that_o part_n be_v dissolve_v at_o the_o last_o and_o the_o body_n raise_v 18._o but_o how_o and_o when_o shall_v it_o be_v by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n and_o in_o his_o word_n by_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o angel_n and_o sound_v of_o his_o trumpet_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n 19_o how_o can_v this_o be_v though_o worm_n have_v eat_v it_o or_o
sea_n or_o grave_n turn_v it_o to_o rottenness_n or_o wild_a beast_n or_o fish_n devour_v it_o yet_o when_o he_o say_v come_v again_o you_o child_n of_o man_n no_o grave_n rottenness_n or_o corruption_n can_v keep_v they_o from_o his_o presence_n who_o word_n can_v again_o restore_v they_o as_o at_o first_o create_v they_o out_o of_o nothing_o 20._o how_o be_v this_o further_o confirm_v even_o by_o the_o rule_n of_o reason_n at_o least_o from_o the_o justice_n equity_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n 21._o how_o in_o reason_n as_o they_o in_o the_o soul_n please_v or_o offend_v god_n so_o to_o be_v make_v the_o object_n of_o his_o justice_n or_o mercy_n for_o as_o he_o be_v god_n of_o abraham_n and_o god_n of_o the_o live_n of_o all_o abraham_n and_o not_o a_o part_n only_o his_o soul_n as_o else_o illustrate_v by_o divers_a example_n and_o similitude_n 22._o how_o in_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n as_o the_o body_n with_o the_o soul_n offend_v the_o divine_a majesty_n so_o with_o it_o to_o be_v call_v to_o account_v and_o since_o no_o such_o justice_n yet_o see_v perform_v that_o it_o shall_v hereafter_o be_v at_o the_o last_o 23._o how_o in_o equity_n as_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n serve_v god_n and_o do_v honour_v he_o and_o in_o christ_n accept_v of_o he_o so_o both_o to_o rise_v to_o be_v honour_v which_o come_v towards_o his_o mercy_n and_o as_o he_o be_v father_n of_o both_o in_o adam_n and_o christ._n 24._o how_o his_o mercy_n in_o christ_n as_o promise_v to_o all_o faithful_a and_o for_o his_o promise_n sake_n both_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o be_v bless_v else_o but_o a_o part_n of_o blessing_n and_o god_n and_o christ_n servant_n but_o in_o part_n he_o or_o part_n of_o his_o servant_n raise_v but_o as_o his_o blessing_n perfect_a and_o promise_v without_o fail_v or_o repentance_n so_o full_a and_o perfect_a restore_n and_o blessedness_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n 25._o how_o far_a illustrate_v by_o example_n and_o similitude_n of_o the_o resurrection_n 26._o what_o example_n not_o only_o christ_n himself_o in_o who_o form_n we_o shall_v rise_v which_o also_o give_v a_o taste_n as_o a_o first_o fruit_n assurance_n and_o testimony_n of_o our_o resurrection_n and_o show_v god_n power_n and_o good_a will_n to_o our_o nature_n but_o also_o of_o divers_a other_o as_o the_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n and_o shunamites_n son_n by_o eliah_n and_o elisha_n raise_v to_o life_n the_o man_n by_o the_o prophet_n bone_n and_o those_o three_o raise_v by_o christ_n dorcas_n by_o peter_n and_o eutiche_n by_o saint_n paul_n all_o far_a testimony_n and_o token_n of_o the_o very_a body_n resurrection_n 27._o what_o other_o similitude_n of_o the_o day_n succeed_a night_n spring_n after_o winter_n even_o fly_v and_o bee_n the_o rigndove_n beast_n myoxus_n and_o phoenix_n from_o death_n usual_o revive_v to_o life_n again_o seed_n cast_v into_o the_o earth_n there_o die_v yet_o quicken_v again_o saint_n paul_n instance_n of_o the_o resurrection_n 28._o what_o hence_o gather_v that_o as_o when_o we_o see_v some_o herb_n bud_v in_o the_o spring_n we_o know_v so_o other_o may_v so_o when_o we_o see_v some_o body_n raise_v we_o may_v know_v by_o their_o example_n other_o may_v also_o or_o when_o we_o see_v some_o excellent_a artist_n show_v some_o excellent_a work_n by_o it_o we_o know_v he_o can_v do_v more_o if_o he_o please_v so_o when_o we_o see_v god_n raise_v some_o and_o give_v life_n and_o clothe_v the_o soul_n with_o the_o body_n he_o can_v do_v so_o by_o all_o the_o rest_n when_o he_o see_v his_o time_n and_o when_o he_o please_v 29._o with_o what_o body_n then_o shall_v we_o rise_v with_o the_o same_o we_o live_v here_o as_o holy_a job_n say_v and_o saint_n paul_n with_o our_o own_o body_n yet_o make_v glorify_v incorruptible_a and_o spiritual_a body_n 30._o how_o glorify_v as_o fit_v to_o that_o mansion_n they_o shall_v possess_v in_o the_o heaven_n 31._o how_o incorruptible_a by_o do_v away_o all_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n which_o may_v tend_v towards_o death_n or_o offence_n to_o the_o soul_n so_o a_o comfort_n whatever_o imperfection_n weakness_n or_o deformity_n there_o all_o such_o imperfection_n and_o defect_n shall_v be_v do_v away_o and_o the_o glorious_a soul_n as_o a_o glorify_a one_o so_o shall_v have_v a_o perfect_a and_o incorruptible_a body_n to_o praise_n god_n with_o eternal_o 32._o how_o say_v a_o spiritual_a body_n not_o that_o it_o be_v turn_v to_o a_o spirit_n but_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o excellent_a quality_n it_o shall_v be_v then_o endue_v with_o in_o comparison_n of_o this_o body_n of_o frailty_n and_o earth_n that_o we_o now_o possess_v and_o as_o it_o shall_v be_v comformable_a to_o these_o spiritual_a exercise_n of_o the_o soul_n then_o to_o be_v use_v and_o sympathize_v with_o that_o spirit_n subject_a in_o all_o thing_n without_o reluctancy_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 33._o how_o the_o resurrection_n effect_v by_o the_o father_n in_o the_o son_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o all_o shall_v be_v raise_v and_o bring_v to_o judgement_n 34._o of_o who_o this_o resurrection_n mean_v of_o the_o godly_a hereby_o princial_o intend_v the_o symbol_n of_o who_o faith_n be_v here_o express_v but_o of_o all_o here_o intimate_v of_o the_o just_a to_o mercy_n the_o other_o condemnation_n hence_o consequent_o gather_v 35._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o good_a duty_n in_o preparation_n of_o ourselves_o for_o a_o joyful_a resurrection_n as_o 1._o not_o to_o live_v like_o epicure_n or_o such_o as_o expect_v no_o resurrection_n but_o in_o day_n of_o grace_n as_o prepare_v for_o a_o life_n in_o glory_n 2._o to_o consider_v how_o though_o death_n impair_v we_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o resurrection_n to_o renew_v we_o 3._o to_o serve_v god_n with_o all_o our_o member_n body_n and_o soul_n also_o that_o all_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o a_o joyful_a resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a to_o glory_n 4._o to_o be_v comfort_v against_o death_n in_o this_o hope_n and_o joyful_o express_v the_o same_o in_o all_o thing_n 36._o what_o comfort_v to_o be_v hence_o raise_v in_o that_o as_o we_o may_v find_v hough_o we_o live_v a_o thousand_o year_n yet_o we_o must_v die_v in_o the_o first_o adam_n fall_n so_o now_o though_o a_o thousand_o or_o thousand_o in_o the_o dust_n yet_o in_o the_o second_o adam_n we_o shall_v be_v raise_v in_o his_o form_n and_o power_n so_o 1._o to_o bear_v all_o weakness_n sickness_n deformity_n even_o death_n itself_o with_o patience_n since_o christ_n will_v raise_v all_o that_o be_v he_o in_o power_n and_o beauty_n to_o glory_n 2._o to_o bear_v the_o part_n with_o our_o near_a friend_n patient_o in_o remembrance_n of_o this_o resurrection_n and_o meeting_n again_o in_o joy_n in_o body_n and_o soul_n at_o the_o resurrection_n 3._o to_o bear_v the_o very_a part_n and_o lay_v down_o of_o this_o body_n of_o dust_n with_o that_o moderation_n and_o comfort_n beseem_v a_o christian_n and_o servant_n of_o he_o that_o will_v at_o last_o reward_v all_o our_o service_n do_v to_o he_o either_o in_o body_n or_o soul_n with_o a_o merciful_a and_o just_a reward_n 37._o what_o follow_v hence_o as_o a_o consequent_a of_o this_o resurrection_n life_n everlasting_a for_o as_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n argue_v take_v a_o way_n the_o punishment_n death_n and_o so_o a_o resurrection_n no_o less_o it_o and_o the_o resurrection_n import_v the_o position_n of_o life_n everlasting_a 38._o what_o be_v your_o hope_n then_o of_o a_o joyful_a resurrection_n to_o life_n everlasting_a both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o be_v consummate_a with_o god_n and_o all_o saint_n in_o the_o heaven_n 39_o what_o herein_o to_o be_v consider_v the_o life_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n eternity_n of_o the_o same_o the_o sum_n and_o consummation_n of_o all_o happiness_n in_o such_o joy_n that_o no_o eye_n have_v see_v or_o ear_n hear_v or_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n prepare_v for_o the_o saint_n and_o to_o 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o_o lord_n take_v evil_a out_o of_o our_o way_n and_o remove_v all_o lie_a lip_n and_o deceitful_a tongue_n and_o keep_v we_o from_o blasphemy_n and_o all_o curse_a speak_v and_o whatsoever_o may_v pollute_v we_o or_o profane_v thy_o holy_a and_o sacred_a name_n that_o aught_o to_o be_v sanctify_v 4._o in_o our_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o grace_n reeceive_v so_o o_o lord_n we_o remember_v those_o blessing_n bestow_v on_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o do_v desire_v thy_o glory_n or_o in_o any_o measure_n perform_v the_o same_o other_o that_o o_o lord_n many_o on_o earth_n do_v with_o we_o sanctify_v thy_o name_n show_v thy_o praise_n and_o so_o consort_v with_o those_o holy_a quire_n in_o the_o heaven_n that_o do_v ever_o sing_v thy_o honour_n our_o bless_a hope_n of_o continuance_n for_o ever_o in_o that_o holy_a course_n of_o sanctify_v thy_o name_n and_o that_o confidence_n of_o that_o thy_o grace_n 7._o how_o in_o the_o second_o petition_n 1._o in_o our_o confession_n of_o god_n glory_n 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be_v create_v our_o duty_n that_o it_o be_v just_a and_o meet_v that_o we_o and_o all_o creature_n shall_v obey_v thy_o will_n and_o conform_v ourselves_o unto_o it_o in_o our_o defect_n that_o we_o have_v be_v too_o negligent_a and_o disobedient_a child_n and_o have_v go_v astray_o from_o our_o mother_n womb_n it_o be_v too_o apparent_a and_o we_o lament_v the_o same_o 2._o in_o our_o request_n and_o intercession_n for_o ourselves_o and_o other_o lord_n let_v thy_o secret_n will_v be_v do_v according_a to_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n and_o thy_o revealed_z will_v so_o likewise_o by_o we_o and_o all_o creature_n with_o ready_a cheerful_a and_o willing_a obedience_n here_o on_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n 3._o deprecation_n remove_v o_o lord_n all_o obstacle_n both_o of_o our_o stubborn_a and_o uncircumcised_a heart_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v displease_v to_o thou_o either_o in_o we_o or_o the_o world_n as_o all_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n 4._o thanksgiving_n for_o ourselves_o and_o that_o measure_n of_o obedience_n which_o we_o be_v enable_v unto_o and_o for_o thy_o will_n accomplish_v in_o we_o for_o our_o good_a other_o in_o the_o like_a sort_n that_o do_v thy_o will_n or_o patient_o suffer_v the_o same_o and_o that_o thy_o saint_n do_v it_o jo_o full_o our_o hope_n and_o assurance_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v fulfil_v by_o we_o and_o in_o we_o to_o our_o comfort_n though_o less_o perspicuous_o here_o yet_o more_o perfect_o hereafter_o in_o heaven_n 9_o how_o in_o the_o four_o petition_n 1._o in_o our_o confession_n of_o 1._o god_n bounty_n that_o thou_o o_o lord_n open_v thy_o hand_n and_o fille_v all_o thing_n live_v with_o good_a feed_v the_o hungry_a the_o lion_n and_o young_a raven_n that_o call_v upon_o thou_o clothe_v the_o lily_n and_o refresh_a all_o thing_n with_o thy_o goodness_n 2._o our_o duty_n to_o look_v up_o to_o thou_o the_o spring_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n 3._o our_o neglect_n that_o o_o lord_n we_o have_v be_v too_o neglective_a and_o undutiful_a we_o have_v not_o herein_o honour_v thou_o we_o have_v fall_v from_o thou_o trust_v to_o our_o strength_n and_o arm_n of_o flesh_n and_o uncertain_a riches_n we_o bewail_v our_o foolishness_n and_o offence_n ii_o in_o our_o request_n or_o petition_n and_o intercession_n for_o all_o other_o our_o necessity_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n all_o necessary_n for_o this_o life_n yea_o comfort_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a food_n and_o blessing_n with_o comfort_n to_o eat_v our_o bread_n iii_o deprecation_n of_o evil_a and_o famine_n o_o lord_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o hunger_n and_o want_n from_o plague_n pestilence_n and_o famine_n from_o battle_n and_o murder_n and_o from_o sudden_a death_n and_o all_o other_o misery_n and_o way_n of_o the_o destroyer_n iv._o thanksgiving_n 1._o for_o ourselves_o and_o other_o the_o peace_n plenty_n and_o prosperity_n we_o enjoy_v our_o daily_a food_n and_o comfort_n receive_v both_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n 2._o for_o our_o hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o continuance_n of_o all_o blessing_n that_o o_o lord_n we_o and_o all_o that_o be_v thou_o may_v be_v sure_a we_o shall_v want_v no_o manner_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a for_o body_n or_o soul_n and_o we_o do_v therefore_o praise_v thou_o and_o will_v ever_o sing_v of_o thy_o mercy_n 10._o how_o in_o the_o five_o petition_n 1._o confession_n of_o god_n mercy_n that_o there_o be_v mercy_n with_o thou_o o_o lord_n and_o plenteous_a redemption_n and_o therefore_o thou_o shall_v be_v fear_v and_o thou_o o_o lord_n only_o can_v absolute_o forgive_v sin_n 2._o confession_n of_o our_o duty_n that_o we_o shall_v fly_v to_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n for_o mercy_n to_o cover_v our_o transgression_n and_o we_o ought_v to_o forgive_v our_o enemy_n 3._o our_o neglect_n that_o 1._o o_o lord_n we_o have_v go_v astray_o every_o way_n from_o thou_o and_o have_v not_o hearken_v to_o thy_o law_n and_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n 2._o our_o neglect_n that_o we_o have_v not_o seek_v thou_o or_o thy_o mercy_n betimes_o we_o have_v not_o repent_v as_o we_o ought_v we_o lament_v both_o our_o sin_n and_o unrepentance_n 3._o our_o neglect_n that_o we_o have_v not_o be_v merciful_a as_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v the_o better_a assure_a and_o prepare_v for_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n ii_o in_o our_o request_n and_o intercession_n lord_n forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n our_o sin_n and_o ignorances_n our_o infirmity_n and_o presumption_n our_o unrepentant_a and_o unmerciful_a behaviour_n as_o we_o desire_v that_o we_o may_v have_v thy_o grace_n more_o free_o hereafter_o to_o perform_v these_o thing_n and_o so_o o_o lord_n make_v we_o to_o forgive_v other_o that_o we_o may_v be_v forgive_v iii_o deprecation_n take_v from_o we_o o_o lord_n our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o we_o may_v 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work_n as_o of_o grace_n comprehend_v in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 15._o be_v they_o two_o covenant_n then_o or_o one_o one_o in_o substance_n though_o two_o in_o circumstance_n one_o in_o matter_n though_o two_o in_o manner_n of_o promulgation_n and_o divers_a other_o ceremony_n and_o circumstance_n as_o of_o time_n sacrament_n penman_n and_o the_o like_a so_o they_o agree_v in_o the_o main_a and_o chief_a matter_n differ_v only_o in_o the_o less_o principal_a thing_n in_o manner_n and_o accident_n 16._o how_o do_v they_o agree_v 1._o in_o the_o author_n god_n the_o author_n of_o both_o 2._o mediator_n christ_n the_o mediator_n one_o in_o substance_n though_o then_o veil_v since_o reveal_v and_o so_o moses_n his_o type_n and_o divers_a sacrifice_n as_o stand_v in_o his_o stead_n in_o that_o law_n 3._o in_o the_o promise_v 1._o god_n to_o be_v their_o god_n 2._o of_o grace_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n 3._o of_o blessing_n in_o general_a and_o spiritual_a one_o 4._o in_o the_o condition_n on_o our_o part_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 5._o in_o the_o end_n salvation_n 17._o how_o differ_v they_o 1._o in_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o messiah_n to_o be_v exhibit_v this_o of_o the_o messiah_n reveal_v 2._o corporal_a promise_n and_o temporal_a blessing_n concern_v the_o land_n of_o canaan_n figure_v a_o more_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o land_n of_o the_o live_a canaan_n above_o 3._o in_o outward_a rite_n and_o type_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o other_o sacrament_n with_o they_o as_o these_o other_o sacrament_n and_o only_a christ_n the_o substance_n with_o we_o 4._o clarity_n that_o in_o many_o type_n and_o shadow_n of_o priesthood_n and_o sacrifice_n obscure_a this_o in_o doctrine_n and_o substance_n christ_n and_o his_o fulfil_n all_o type_n more_o evident_a 5._o gift_n as_o now_o more_o large_a grace_n and_o effusion_n of_o god_n spirit_n upon_o all_o flesh_n promise_v 6._o duration_n that_o till_o the_o messiah_n this_o be_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o for_o ever_o as_o the_o priesthood_n 7._o obligation_n of_o that_o to_o the_o whole_a law_n ceremonial_a moral_a and_o judicial_a this_o the_o moral_a only_o the_o other_o vanish_v 8._o amplitude_n that_o in_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n only_o this_o of_o all_o people_n all_o faithful_a to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n 9_o priesthood_n that_o of_o aaron_n the_o type_n this_o of_o christ_n the_o true_a high_a priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisede_n and_o so_o likewise_o in_o the_o penman_n of_o it_o the_o manner_n and_o other_o like_o circumstance_n of_o which_o hereafter_o 18._o how_o be_v they_o then_o call_v as_o distinguish_v the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n the_o covenant_n of_o work_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o record_n in_o which_o it_o be_v register_v the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 19_o but_o have_v not_o they_o the_o gospel_n yes_o as_o the_o joyful_a promise_n of_o the_o messiah_n but_o more_o obscure_o and_o in_o type_n shadow_v even_o in_o the_o law_n itself_o but_o the_o law_n most_o plain_o and_o express_o deliver_v preach_v and_o testify_v and_o in_o that_o regard_n the_o law_n bear_v the_o denomination_n of_o both_o and_o so_o with_o we_o the_o gospel_n and_o reveal_n of_o the_o messiah_n most_o evident_o exhibit_v in_o who_o all_o shadow_n be_v vanish_v and_o all_o type_n fulfil_v and_o a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o law_n abrogate_a though_o the_o best_a part_n the_o moral_a law_n still_o in_o force_n and_o with_o we_o the_o gospel_n yet_o bear_v now_o the_o denomination_n of_o the_o whole_a and_o so_o we_o call_v it_o the_o new_a covenant_n or_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 20._o what_o be_v intend_v then_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n in_o general_n that_o his_o gracious_a favour_n whereby_o he_o have_v condescend_v to_o stoop_v so_o low_a to_o the_o consideration_n of_o mankind_n and_o our_o poor_a estate_n as_o to_o give_v we_o his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o grant_v we_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n on_o our_o condition_n to_o be_v his_o people_n and_o yield_v he_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o part_n then_o of_o it_o and_o party_n the_o party_n to_o it_o god_n and_o his_o people_n or_o servant_n the_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o be_v their_o god_n and_o defend_v they_o to_o give_v they_o his_o grace_n mercy_n &_o forgiveness_n to_o send_v they_o his_o blessing_n they_o their_o humble_a promise_n of_o faith_n to_o believe_v in_o he_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n to_o be_v his_o people_n &_o honour_v he_o 22._o how_o be_v this_o covenant_n make_v know_v or_o extant_a it_o be_v make_v know_v and_o reveal_v unto_o we_o from_o the_o begin_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o so_o extant_a 23._o what_o instrument_n or_o record_n of_o it_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n so_o call_v as_o in_o they_o the_o word_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n contain_v testify_v record_v and_o exemplify_v for_o we_o so_o name_v the_o scripture_n and_o bible_n or_o book_n of_o god_n 24._o how_o call_v instrument_n as_o legal_o compose_v the_o author_n and_o other_o party_n penman_n sign_v seal_v delivery_n and_o witness_n all_o in_o due_a form_n as_o by_o law_n require_v 25._o how_o call_v testament_n as_o the_o will_n of_o the_o testator_n who_o thereby_o appoint_v what_o he_o will_v have_v do_v after_o his_o death_n or_o departure_n by_o his_o heir_n and_o executor_n that_o possess_v his_o substance_n 26._o but_o god_n can_v die_v how_o be_v it_o then_o his_o will_n or_o testament_n nor_o christ_n as_o speak_v proper_o for_o though_o he_o die_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n yet_o he_o live_v unto_o eternity_n but_o as_o depart_v from_o earth_n and_o go_v into_o heaven_n or_o retire_v into_o that_o his_o holy_a habitation_n and_o leave_v the_o earth_n to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thus_o declare_v his_o will_n and_o give_v so_o large_a legacy_n as_o all_o earthly_a substance_n and_o heavenly_a blessing_n require_v his_o executor_n and_o overseer_n his_o vicegerent_n and_o other_o legatories_n his_o people_n to_o who_o it_o pertain_v to_o see_v his_o will_n perform_v 27._o who_o the_o author_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n god_n the_o promiser_n or_o testator_n who_o do_v covenant_n with_o his_o people_n to_o be_v their_o god_n and_o give_v they_o his_o mercy_n and_o blessing_n upon_o their_o condition_n or_o covenant_n to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n 28._o who_o the_o other_o party_n his_o people_n the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o enter_v into_o covenant_n with_o he_o to_o observe_v his_o law_n 29._o who_o the_o penman_n hereof_o god_n himself_o and_o other_o public_a notary_n 30._o how_o god_n himself_o most_o especial_o both_o in_o writing_n and_o dictate_v the_o principal_a part_n thereof_o the_o autograph_n of_o his_o own_o hand_n the_o ten_o commandment_n dictate_v of_o his_o own_o mouth_n of_o his_o spirit_n by_o the_o prophet_n and_o other_o holy_a man_n all_o other_o holy_a scripture_n &_o write_n 31._o who_o the_o other_o public_a notary_n both_o moses_n his_o servant_n the_o recorder_z and_o publisher_n of_o his_o law_n and_o testimony_n the_o prophet_n his_o officer_n to_o write_v out_o and_o interpret_v the_o same_o as_o his_o temple_n the_o court_n to_o lay_v up_o and_o preserve_v those_o record_n 32._o how_o be_v they_o sign_v by_o his_o own_o hand_n in_o the_o mount_n set_v to_o the_o commandment_n the_o substance_n of_o all_o other_o holy_a write_n by_o his_o mighty_a hand_n of_o power_n in_o miracle_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o pprophecy_n evidence_n of_o the_o finger_n of_o god_n 33._o how_o deliver_v to_o moses_n and_o the_o father_n under_o the_o cloud_n and_o in_o the_o whole_a old_a law_n receive_v also_o by_o faith_n and_o hope_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v 34._o how_o seal_v by_o his_o seal_n of_o his_o spirit_n show_v his_o grace_n in_o those_o token_n or_o outward_a and_o visible_a sign_n and_o seal_n his_o sacrament_n that_o represent_v his_o grace_n as_o in_o some_o sort_n engrave_v in_o they_o 35._o what_o sacrament_n circumcision_n especial_o and_o the_o passeover_n though_o there_o be_v also_o divers_a other_o holy_a sign_n and_o sacrifice_n 36._o what_o grace_n in_o circumcision_n the_o root_n out_o and_o supplane_v of_o sin_n the_o pascall_n lamb_n or_o the_o passeover_n the_o nourishment_n in_o the_o church_n strengthen_v of_o the_o soul._n deliverance_n out_o of_o danger_n and_o pass_v from_o egypt_n to_o canaan_n so_o from_o the_o tent_n on_o earth_n to_o a_o temple_n in_o heaven_n from_o a_o earthly_a to_o a_o heavenly_a tabernacle_n 37._o what_o witness_n a_o cloud_n of_o witness_n all_o the_o
what_o herein_o to_o be_v observe_v the_o due_a examination_n of_o themselves_o and_o first_o of_o their_o repentance_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o whole_a life_n and_o sin_n past_a and_o present_a to_o repent_v they_o true_o of_o those_o sin_n to_o come_v to_o prevent_v they_o by_o steadfast_o purpose_v to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n second_o of_o their_o faith_n wherein_o to_o be_v note_v the_o ground_n of_o it_o god_n mercy_n and_o promise_n mean_n of_o it_o in_o and_o through_o christ._n fruit_n of_o it_o refer_v to_o christ_n and_o this_o mystery_n a_o thankful_a remembrance_n of_o it_o and_o of_o his_o death_n his_o member_n so_o to_o forgive_v as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v forgive_v in_o he_o and_o be_v in_o perfect_a peace_n and_o charity_n with_o all_o man_n 4._o why_o be_v this_o preparation_n and_o examination_n require_v because_o otherwise_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o the_o unprepared_a person_n eat_v and_o drink_v their_o own_o damnation_n not_o consider_v the_o lord_n body_n by_o their_o presumption_n 1_o cor._n 11._o 28._o and_o so_o make_v the_o power_n of_o it_o that_o shall_v be_v salvation_n to_o their_o perdition_n so_o he_o that_o come_v unprepared_a to_o the_o feast_n without_o his_o wedding_n garment_n be_v for_o that_o presumption_n cast_v out_o into_o utter_a darkness_n matth._n 21._o 12._o which_o may_v teach_v we_o to_o be_v prepare_v when_o we_o come_v to_o this_o feast_n and_o supper_n of_o the_o lamb._n 5._o what_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o preparation_n the_o consideration_n and_o due_a weigh_v with_o ourselves_o 1._o our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n thus_o near_o to_o approach_v to_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n 2._o the_o great_a presence_n we_o be_v to_o approach_v unto_o even_o the_o high_a estate_n of_o the_o world_n the_o honourable_a company_n of_o saint_n 3._o that_o high_a place_n the_o church_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o the_o lamb_n that_o we_o be_v to_o come_v before_o and_o so_o near_o to_o be_v thus_o receive_v and_o how_o shall_v we_o appear_v in_o our_o filthy_a nakedness_n orrag_v and_o pollute_a clothes_n of_o sin_n 4._o the_o great_a favour_n of_o god_n thus_o invite_v we_o to_o this_o feast_n take_v we_o home_o to_o he_o tie_v we_o so_o near_o in_o bond_n of_o love_n 5._o the_o great_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n we_o receive_v hereby_o as_o christ_n himself_o his_o grace_n union_n with_o god_n communion_n with_o all_o saint_n and_o confirmation_n in_o this_o happy_a estate_n 6._o what_o other_o motive_n or_o consideration_n to_o be_v use_v such_o godly_a and_o pious_a meditation_n as_o the_o very_a mystery_n itself_o and_o every_o part_n of_o it_o consider_v apart_o may_v present_v unto_o we_o to_o stir_v up_o devotion_n and_o a_o desire_n of_o the_o same_o in_o the_o soul_n as_o of_o 1._o the_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o it_o and_o the_o like_a 2._o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o compare_v with_o other_o feast_n 3._o the_o wonderful_a grace_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 4._o the_o sentence_n of_o scripture_n and_o father_n concern_v it_o 5._o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o whereby_o the_o soul_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o more_o earnest_a desire_n of_o it_o and_o desire_v to_o be_v prepare_v and_o adorn_v in_o fit_v sort_n for_o the_o receive_n it_o worthy_o as_o a_o bride_n for_o her_o bridegroom_n christ_n or_o the_o guest_n have_v on_o a_o wedding_n garment_n 7._o how_o for_o the_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o it_o by_o remember_v the_o type_n aforesaid_a and_o such_o like_a other_o figure_n represent_v the_o divine_a manner_n and_o majesty_n of_o the_o mystery_n as_o well_o as_o the_o antiquity_n and_o eternity_n of_o the_o blessing_n intend_a and_o prepare_v for_o the_o godly_a as_o it_o be_v 1._o the_o feast_n of_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o lamb_n the_o feast_n of_o our_o passover_n and_o feast_v of_o our_o soul_n 2._o the_o wedding_n dinner_n in_o the_o gsopell_n 3._o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lamb_n in_o the_o revelation_n 4._o the_o banquet_n of_o the_o great_a king_n 5._o figure_v 1._o in_o the_o passover_n 2._o the_o cake_n abraham_n set_v before_o the_o angel_n 3._o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n by_o melchisedâ—c_n set_v before_o abraham_n 4._o the_o shewbread_n in_o the_o temple_n before_o the_o lord_n 5._o the_o cake_n that_o elias_n do_v eat_v walk_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o they_o forty_o day_n to_o mount_v horeb._n 6._o the_o meal_n and_o oil_n of_o the_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n that_o do_v not_o waste_v in_o the_o famine_n 7._o the_o manna_n tree_n of_o life_n rock_n and_o such_o other_o thing_n represent_v the_o sweetness_n comfort_n and_o eternity_n of_o it_o 8_o how_o the_o excellency_n compare_v with_o other_o feast_n in_o that_o the_o feast_n of_o the_o world_n common_o 1._o be_v profane_a and_o sensual_a this_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a sanctify_a and_o ordain_v for_o the_o health_n of_o the_o soul_n 2._o have_v variety_n and_o vanity_n this_o only_a one_o dish_n but_o of_o that_o perfection_n and_o divine_a relish_n in_o that_o unity_n yield_v infinite_a pleasure_n and_o all_o satiety_n 3._o have_v or_o use_v little_a speech_n of_o death_n but_o all_o of_o earthly_a pleasure_n in_o this_o like_o the_o philosopher_n banquet_n here_o be_v a_o death_n head_n to_o teach_v temperance_n the_o memorial_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n but_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n propose_v store_n of_o meat_n bring_v disease_n to_o the_o body_n and_o destruction_n to_o the_o soul_n in_o this_o the_o soul_n refresh_v with_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n bring_v salvation_n the_o great_a excess_n open_v the_o way_n to_o hell_n in_o this_o holy_a feast_n christ_n set_v open_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o heaven_n 9_o how_o the_o grace_n else_o and_o effect_n consider_v in_o a_o wonderful_a measure_n manifest_v in_o it_o and_o so_o worthy_a to_o be_v admire_v love_a and_o desire_v since_o as_o he_o be_v wonderful_a holy_a isaiah_n 9_o 11._o so_o be_v this_o mystery_n and_o as_o be_v say_v by_o manna_n man-â—u_n what_o be_v this_o so_o may_v we_o say_v true_o with_o admiration_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o love_n what_o be_v this_o 1._o that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v thus_o give_v bread_n of_o life_n and_o manna_n to_o his_o people_n 2._o that_o he_o that_o dwell_v in_o heaven_n among_o quire_n of_o angel_n shall_v thus_o be_v food_n to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n 3._o that_o the_o lord_n of_o majesty_n shall_v thus_o make_v his_o mansion_n on_o earth_n and_o among_o the_o tent_n of_o his_o servant_n 4._o that_o he_o shall_v be_v thus_o receive_v who_o the_o heaven_n can_v contain_v for_o his_o glory_n 5._o that_o this_o meat_n shall_v thus_o comfort_v the_o soul_n purge_v the_o conscience_n and_o cure_v our_o leprosy_n of_o nature_n 6._o that_o he_o do_v nourish_v we_o with_o his_o own_o body_n after_o so_o divine_a a_o manner_n 7._o that_o the_o heavenly_a effect_n be_v such_o that_o the_o meat_n be_v not_o convert_v into_o our_o nature_n but_o we_o change_v by_o it_o into_o a_o more_o divine_a nature_n 10._o what_o other_o effect_n and_o grace_n remember_v in_o that_o herein_o be_v the_o most_o comfortable_a work_n under_o heaven_n for_o our_o good_a wherein_o especial_o remarkable_a 1._o that_o whereas_o other_o meat_n receive_v life_n of_o the_o body_n this_o give_v life_n to_o the_o soul_n 2._o that_o whereas_o other_o meat_n be_v change_v into_o our_o substance_n this_o change_v we_o into_o it_o and_o a_o more_o heavenly_a substance_n 3._o it_o do_v change_v the_o mortality_n of_o our_o nature_n into_o immortality_n of_o life_n and_o glory_n 4._o it_o can_v therefore_o be_v that_o our_o body_n shall_v remain_v in_o the_o sepulchre_n since_o refresh_v and_o nourish_v by_o christ_n body_n 5._o it_o be_v so_o a_o pledge_n of_o our_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n with_o christ_n into_o glory_n 6._o as_o bodily_a food_n renew_v and_o comfort_v natural_a heat_n and_o strength_n so_o this_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o soul_n 7._o as_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n corrupt_a soul_n and_o body_n so_o this_o by_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n sanctify_v both_o 8._o hereby_o not_o only_o spiritual_a disease_n that_o cause_n death_n but_o death_n itself_o expel_v and_o put_v to_o flight_n 9_o hereby_o all_o sin_n cleanse_v virtue_n increase_v and_o the_o soul_n make_v fertile_a with_o spiritual_a grace_n 10._o hereby_o we_o be_v deify_v as_o we_o may_v speak_v make_v divine_a like_o god_n reform_v to_o his_o image_n in_o grace_n here_o in_o glory_n hereafter_o which_o be_v by_o some_o refer_v to_o twelve_o head_n 11._o which_o be_v they_o in_o that_o his_o holy_a remedy_n cure_n of_o sickness_n comfort_n in_o health_n ease_n in_o infirmity_n and_o mystery_n be_v 1._o to_o quicken_v we_o in_o death_n or_o deadness_n of_o
judge_n or_o judge_n of_o these_o thing_n we_o be_v to_o leave_v they_o to_o their_o superior_n who_o god_n appoi_fw-mi eth_z 43._o can_v the_o church_n of_o rome_n then_o or_o any_o particular_a church_n fall_v from_o god_n it_o be_v apparent_a for_o that_o the_o lord_n spirit_n be_v not_o tie_v to_o any_o place_n for_o then_o not_o only_a jerusalem_n his_o city_n but_o the_o famous_a church_n of_o asia_n long_o since_o collapse_v have_v yet_o stand_v and_o flourish_v and_o many_o other_o now_o under_o mahometan_a and_o turkish_a servitude_n or_o quite_o decay_v 44._o how_o then_o do_v god_n promise_v his_o spirit_n to_o his_o church_n to_o be_v with_o it_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n to_o be_v present_a to_o lead_v it_o into_o all_o truth_n wheresoever_o it_o be_v even_o in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o world_n but_o as_o the_o wind_n blow_v where_o it_o list_v so_o his_o spirit_n to_o the_o faithful_a every_o where_o â—ut_v for_o their_o infidelity_n sometime_o pull_v one_o down_o and_o set_v up_o another_o even_o cast_v off_o the_o natural_a branch_n for_o unbelief_n and_o graft_v in_o other_o all_o according_a to_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n 45_o what_o learn_v you_o else_o concern_v this_o church_n that_o as_o it_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n a_o holy_a church_n and_o catholic_a in_o regard_n of_o all_o time_n place_n and_o person_n of_o all_o sex_n and_o degree_n people_n and_o nation_n whatsoever_o whereof_o it_o consist_v consent_v in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o catholic_a doctrine_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n so_o it_o be_v also_o and_o in_o unity_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n 46._o what_o in_o this_o communion_n of_o saint_n consider_v the_o union_n in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o communion_n the_o person_n who_o be_v saint_n how_o be_v their_o union_n 1._o in_o the_o unity_n of_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n 2._o the_o head_n which_o be_v christ._n 3._o the_o body_n which_o be_v his_o church_n they_o member_n 4._o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n among_o they_o 2._o in_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n token_n of_o this_o union_n and_o communion_n 3._o bond_n of_o charity_n and_o love_n between_o themselves_o and_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o by_o he_o also_o with_o god_n 47._o what_o be_v that_o communion_n then_o that_o holy_a and_o sweet_a fellowship_n which_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n have_v one_o with_o another_o and_o with_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o so_o with_o god_n whereby_o all_o good_a be_v communicate_v to_o they_o from_o above_o and_o consequent_o in_o mutual_a charity_n one_o unto_o another_o 48._o between_o who_o be_v this_o communion_n consider_v between_o the_o saint_n and_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o so_o with_o god_n themselves_o one_o with_o another_o so_o the_o saint_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n 49._o how_o with_o christ_n and_o god_n as_o the_o excellent_a mean_n whereby_o reconcile_v to_o god_n and_o at_o peace_n with_o he_o grace_n of_o partake_v of_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v one_o with_o he_o by_o faith_n assurance_n of_o my_o hope_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o attain_v for_o that_o he_o so_o feel_v my_o want_n hear_v my_o prayer_n be_v ready_a to_o relieve_v my_o misery_n 50._o what_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o all_o happiness_n and_o goodness_n thereby_o acquire_v as_o peace_n with_o god_n peace_n of_o conscience_n peace_n in_o the_o soul_n influence_n of_o all_o grace_n from_o christ_n our_o head_n effect_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n from_o he_o glorious_a inheritance_n title_n estate_n and_o hope_n of_o all_o saint_n and_o all_o comfort_n in_o he_o 51._o how_o exemplify_v by_o the_o spiritual_a building_n christ_n the_o foundation_n and_o head_n cornerstone_n and_o we_o the_o building_n by_o the_o peaceful_a olive_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o branch_n ingraft_v by_o the_o vine_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o prune_v branch_n by_o the_o head_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o member_n by_o the_o bridegroom_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o spouse_n and_o such_o simile_n of_o his_o impart_v his_o goodness_n righteousness_n and_o grace_n to_o we_o 52._o how_o of_o the_o saint_n among_o themselves_o as_o member_n of_o one_o body_n branch_n of_o that_o vine_n and_o olive_n stone_n of_o that_o spiritual_a building_n all_o for_o the_o good_a one_o of_o another_o bring_v forth_o much_o good_a fruit_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n 53._o how_o between_o we_o and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n in_o mutual_a sympathy_n as_o branch_n of_o one_o vine_n consent_n in_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n prayer_n one_o for_o another_o though_o not_o one_o to_o another_o and_o all_o best_a duty_n however_o unknown_a to_o we_o now_o will_v be_v manifest_a hereafter_o they_o be_v our_o fellow_n servant_n and_o brethren_n that_o assure_o wish_v our_o good_a and_o happiness_n and_o in_o the_o resurrection_n to_o be_v partaker_n with_o we_o in_o glory_n 54._o how_o among_o the_o saint_n on_o earth_n though_o plain_o and_o evident_o in_o 1._o the_o unity_n in_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o truth_n profess_v hope_v of_o blessedness_n spirit_n and_o bond_n of_o peace_n 2._o union_n with_o the_o head_n and_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n yet_o most_o essential_o in_o the_o union_n in_o charity_n and_o work_n of_o mercy_n by_o help_v one_o another_o by_o relieve_v and_o comfort_v the_o weak_a by_o bear_v one_o another_o infirmity_n and_o do_v all_o good_a temporal_a to_o the_o body_n spiritual_a prayer_n instruction_n and_o the_o like_a to_o the_o soul_n to_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o church_n of_o god_n 55._o why_o call_v saint_n both_o by_o the_o general_a call_n of_o god_n to_o grace_n out_o of_o charity_n to_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o all_o the_o visible_a member_n presume_v faithful_a in_o hope_n of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o saint_n and_o desire_v that_o it_o may_v be_v give_v to_o all_o for_o 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that_o make_v a_o prayer_n of_o it_o yes_o in_o that_o ignorance_n and_o much_o more_o all_o infidell-like_a and_o deboish_v christian_n that_o take_v the_o word_n in_o their_o mouth_n and_o never_o conceive_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n nor_o express_v it_o in_o life_n by_o obedience_n and_o so_o most_o fearful_o abuse_v and_o take_v god_n name_n in_o vain_a to_o their_o condemnation_n 66._o why_o the_o gesture_n of_o stand_v use_v by_o all_o at_o this_o confession_n 1._o to_o difference_n it_o from_o prayer_n where_o at_o we_o kneel_v 2._o to_o show_v uniform_a gesture_n with_o the_o minister_n as_o unity_n in_o consent_n 3._o to_o show_v our_o readiness_n to_o stand_v constant_a yea_o and_o die_v in_o the_o constant_a profession_n of_o this_o faith_n 4._o to_o signify_v the_o posture_n of_o soldier_n as_o ready_a to_o fight_v in_o defence_n of_o this_o faith_n and_o our_o lord_n and_o so_o soldier_n with_o their_o sword_n draw_v and_o stand_v signify_v as_o much_o as_o primitive_a 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this_o one_o thing_n faith_n or_o to_o believe_v in_o god_n distinct_o explicate_v in_o three_o part_n according_a to_o the_o number_n of_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n 2._o what_o the_o first_o first_o i_o learn_v to_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n who_o have_v create_v i_o and_o all_o the_o world_n 3._o what_o note_v you_o in_o it_o the_o application_n of_o my_o faith_n to_o the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n the_o father_n describe_v by_o his_o essence_n god_n person_n father_n attribute_n almighty_n action_n of_o creation_n the_o creation_n object_n thereof_o the_o world_n application_n thereof_o to_o myself_o my_o creator_n as_o thomas_n say_v my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n who_o create_v i_o and_o all_o the_o world_n 4._o which_o the_o second_o second_o in_o god_n the_o son_n who_o redeem_v i_o and_o all_o mankind_n 5._o what_o note_v you_o in_o this_o the_o application_n of_o my_o faith_n to_o the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n the_o son_n describe_v by_o 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call_v the_o elect_a people_n of_o god_n 10._o how_o be_v they_o call_v then_o the_o church_n of_o god_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n redeem_v and_o by_o the_o operation_n of_o this_o spirit_n collect_v unite_a and_o make_v a_o holy_a church_n by_o his_o sanctification_n catholic_a church_n by_o his_o every_o where_o diffuse_a grace_n communion_n of_o saint_n in_o his_o unite_n power_n knit_v they_o to_o the_o head_n christ_n and_o god_n among_o themselves_o in_o unity_n of_o faith_n christian_n spirit_n at_o peace_n with_o god_n themselves_o all_z other_o charity_n help_v one_o another_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n sign_n and_o seal_n of_o this_o communion_n whereby_o call_v saint_n and_o whence_o the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n or_o the_o privilege_n of_o this_o holy_a company_n do_v spring_n which_o be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o this_o noah_n ark_n the_o church_n and_o no_o where_o else_o 11._o which_o be_v they_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o application_n 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strength_n 35._o how_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n see_v by_o adhere_v to_o he_o so_o with_o all_o our_o mind_n see_v in_o know_v believe_a in_o remember_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n in_o trust_v hope_v fear_v and_o rejoice_v in_o he_o soul_n in_o humility_n and_o submission_n patience_n and_o obedience_n gratitude_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o he_o strength_n to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o all_o good_a duty_n to_o his_o honour_n 36._o how_o in_o general_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n consider_v 1._o for_o the_o measure_n 1._o simple_o without_o measure_n and_o as_o before_o with_o all_o heart_n mind_n soul_n and_o strength_n comparatè_fw-la 2._o comparatè_fw-fr above_o all_o thing_n else_o matth._n 10._o 37._o luke_n 14_o 26._o 2._o the_o manner_n absolute_o and_o first_o our_o friend_n in_o the_o lord_n second_o our_o foe_n for_o the_o lord_n hence_o rise_v zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n opposite_a to_o this_o 1._o either_o in_o the_o defect_n want_v of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n above_o all_o thing_n hatred_n of_o god_n and_o his_o grace_n increase_v by_o sin_n 2._o disorder_n love_v ourselves_o above_o god_n and_o his_o commandment_n the_o world_n in_o the_o riches_n pleasure_n pride_n and_o other_o carnal_a thing_n 37._o what_o be_v we_o to_o consider_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n the_o matter_n god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o goodness_n reveal_v the_o measure_n according_a to_o our_o call_n mean_n time_n allot_v the_o manner_n spiritual_a and_o holy_a knowledge_n in_o humility_n and_o effectual_a to_o grace_v and_o salvation_n opposite_a to_o this_o in_o the_o excess_n curiosity_n wise_a above_o sobriety_n the_o defect_n 1._o exceed_o ignorance_n simple_o affect_v 2._o in_o a_o sort_n a_o small_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n too_o little_a for_o the_o quantity_n and_o 3._o for_o the_o quantity_n a_o literal_a or_o speculative_a knowledge_n without_o care_n or_o conscience_n of_o godliness_n or_o the_o power_n 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mercy_n and_o judgement_n opposite_a to_o which_o if_o we_o forget_v he_o his_o holy_a word_n mercy_n or_o judgement_n or_o so_o partial_o or_o slender_o remember_v they_o without_z care_n conscience_n or_o obedience_n 40._o what_o be_v assiance_n or_o trust_n adhere_v to_o god_n and_o depend_v on_o he_o in_o all_o our_o need_n whether_o we_o have_v mean_n or_o not_o as_o who_o can_v help_v without_o above_o mean_n opposite_a to_o which_o if_o on_o the_o contrary_a in_o excess_n we_o tempt_v god_n defect_n we_o cark_n and_o care_n or_o use_v unlawful_a mean_n leave_v god_n in_o disorder_n we_o trust_v in_o instrument_n and_o mean_n as_o wealth_n world_n man_n many_o mighty_a wizard_n or_o devil_n 41._o what_o hope_n a_o kind_n of_o trust_n with_o faith_n fix_v on_o god_n and_o his_o goodness_n expect_v from_o he_o deliverance_n from_o ill_a and_o exhibition_n of_o good_a thing_n whether_o for_o this_o present_a life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v opposite_a to_o which_o in_o excess_n be_v presumption_n in_o defect_n be_v despair_n and_o so_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o trust_v and_o hope_n in_o he_o and_o he_o alone_o be_v we_o to_o take_v heed_n we_o presume_v not_o nor_o despair_n or_o in_o participation_n of_o both_o with_o epicure_n grow_v careless_a and_o without_o hope_n 42._o what_o be_v his_o fear_n a_o awful_a and_o sonlike_a fear_n which_o though_o the_o object_n be_v god_n anger_n against_o sin_n yet_o be_v more_o loath_a to_o offend_v he_o so_o good_a a_o god_n and_o merciful_a then_o for_o the_o danger_n of_o punishment_n effect_n of_o his_o anger_n opposite_a to_o which_o be_v carnal_a security_n senselessness_n and_o despair_n 43._o what_o be_v rejoice_v in_o god_n delight_v in_o he_o as_o the_o supreme_a good_a in_o his_o word_n his_o mercy_n and_o promise_n and_o the_o heavenly_a and_o inestimable_a comfort_n we_o receive_v by_o they_o with_o joy_n in_o the_o prosperity_n of_o his_o house_n his_o church_n his_o servant_n and_o honour_n which_o fill_v the_o heart_n with_o more_o content_n than_o any_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a thing_n psal._n 4._o opposite_a to_o which_o be_v miserable_a delight_n of_o sinful_a worldly_a carnal_a and_o voluptuous_a man_n 44._o what_o be_v humility_n and_o submission_n to_o god_n a_o remove_n of_o all_o conceit_n of_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o humble_a acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n in_o nature_n and_o defect_n of_o sin_n and_o desert_n of_o punishment_n together_o with_o consideration_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n to_o we_o whereby_o to_o be_v cast_v down_o before_o he_o that_o he_o may_v raise_v we_o up_o opposite_a to_o which_o a_o high_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o self_n our_o worth_n and_o merit_n to_o the_o rob_v he_o of_o his_o honour_n and_o praise_n and_o our_o forgetfulness_n of_o duty_n 45._o what_o be_v patience_n a_o humble_a subjection_n of_o ourselves_o to_o the_o cross_n or_o hand_n of_o god_n in_o his_o chastisement_n and_o trial_n which_o must_v needs_o be_v for_o our_o good_a and_o so_o find_v to_o be_v as_o his_o child_n by_o our_o meek_o cheerful_o and_o comfortable_o constant_o endure_v &_o entertain_v they_o opposite_a to_o which_o rashness_n and_o senselessness_n in_o excess_n in_o defect_n impatience_n murmur_a faint_a and_o despair_n or_o seek_v issue_n by_o unlawful_a mean_n while_o we_o will_v endure_v much_o for_o the_o world_n nothing_o for_o god_n 46._o what_o obedience_n the_o submit_v our_o will_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o that_o only_o right_o if_o voluntary_o not_o force_v total_o not_o by_o fit_n or_o in_o part_n sincere_o without_o hypocrisy_n and_o continual_o to_o the_o end_n opposite_a to_o which_o either_o disobedience_n to_o he_o by_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o commission_n and_o that_o by_o negligence_n or_o contempt_n obedience_n to_o man_n or_o other_o thing_n more_o than_o god_n yea_o to_o sin_n the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n god_n enemy_n disorder_n in_o the_o manner_n not_o voluntary_o or_o total_o sincere_o or_o continual_o 47._o what_o gratitude_n or_o thankfulness_n a_o testification_n both_o by_o word_n and_o deed_n of_o a_o thankful_a mind_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n in_o all_o estate_n whether_o prosperity_n or_o adversity_n acknowledge_v he_o and_o he_o alone_o the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n opposite_a to_o which_o be_v unthankfulness_n and_o not_o acknowledge_v this_o or_o ascribe_v it_o to_o our_o own_o power_n wit_n worth_n work_n fortune_n idol_n or_o instrument_n or_o mean_n forget_v the_o prime_a fountain_n 48._o how_o to_o love_n god_n with_o all_o our_o strength_n with_o all_o power_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o so_o in_o the_o whole_a man_n to_o exercise_v all_o these_o good_a duty_n to_o his_o honour_n 49._o how_o his_o honour_n set_v forth_o both_o by_o word_n and_o deed_n internal_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o external_o in_o the_o body_n and_o who_o life_n and_o conversation_n to_o express_v and_o advance_v the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o so_o to_o avoid_v all_o profaneness_n which_o be_v especial_o to_o his_o dishonour_n hence_o spring_v 1._o internal_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n 2._o external_o holy_a life_n and_o behaviour_n 50._o what_o be_v the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n a_o servant_n desire_v of_o the_o advancement_n thereof_o both_o in_o ourselves_o and_o other_o and_o cheerful_o use_v of_o the_o mean_n thereof_o together_o with_o remove_v all_o impediment_n of_o the_o same_o proceed_v from_o sincere_a affection_n guide_v by_o knowledge_n and_o discretion_n see_v in_o the_o moderation_n in_o respect_n of_o all_o circumstance_n and_o especial_o of_o the_o time_n and_o seasonableness_n 50._o what_o opposite_a to_o this_o either_o want_n of_o zeal_n in_o luke_fw-mi warmness_n apoc_n 3._o 15._o coldness_n zeph._n 1._o 12._o or_o corrupt_a zeal_n mix_v with_o maliciousness_n bitter_a zeal_n covetousness_n
estate_n as_o whence_o a_o blessing_n on_o all_o other_o their_o design_n depend_v and_o in_o this_o serve_v god_n in_o other_o great_a matter_n but_o themselves_o or_o the_o people_n and_o consequent_o david_n or_o solomon_n himself_o more_o honourable_a on_o their_o knee_n at_o this_o duty_n than_o else_o in_o their_o great_a royalty_n 7._o how_o mean_v you_o the_o rest_n 1._o by_o call_v on_o he_o the_o very_a act_n of_o his_o worship_n express_v in_o invocation_n or_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n 2._o by_o pour_v forth_o the_o soul_n before_o he_o the_o true_a effigy_n of_o hearty_a and_o devout_a prayer_n not_o of_o the_o lip_n only_o but_o of_o the_o very_a soul_n and_o without_o which_o it_o be_v not_o prayer_n but_o only_o a_o bare_a repeat_n as_o of_o the_o creed_n 3._o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o only_a mean_n and_o help_n we_o have_v to_o be_v either_o hear_v or_o accept_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o confidence_n 4._o by_o acknowledge_v his_o majesty_n mercy_n and_o our_o misery_n the_o substance_n of_o confession_n that_o consort_v true_a prayer_n and_o so_o prepare_v it_o even_o account_v a_o part_n of_o prayer_n 5._o by_o desire_v for_o ourselves_o and_o other_o including_z petition_z and_o intercession_n the_o part_n of_o prayer_n intimate_v our_o faith_n and_o charity_n as_o other_o part_n of_o prayer_n intimate_v our_o humility_n and_o piety_n 6._o according_a to_o his_o will_n the_o rule_n of_o all_o right_a and_o true_a prayer_n 7._o by_o supply_v of_o necessity_n from_o his_o bounty_n what_o and_o whence_o we_o desire_v or_o expect_v it_o 8._o by_o give_v he_o praise_n the_o last_o part_n of_o prayer_n and_o as_o consummation_n of_o the_o former_a a_o effectual_a new_a prayer_n for_o more_o blessing_n 9_o by_o assurance_n to_o be_v hear_v and_o accept_v the_o stability_n of_o prayer_n our_o faith_n without_o waver_v without_o which_o no_o prayer_n can_v be_v acceptable_a 7._o what_o be_v the_o part_n then_o of_o prayer_n these_o four_o 1._o confession_n of_o god_n majesty_n and_o mercy_n our_o want_n and_o misery_n humble_o 2._o petition_n or_o crave_v the_o thing_n we_o want_v faithful_o under_o which_o deprecation_n for_o avoid_v ill_a or_o danger_n 3._o intercession_n for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o charitable_o 4._o thanksgiving_n or_o praise_n for_o benefit_n receive_v and_o danger_n avoid_v according_a to_o our_o bind_a duty_n grateful_o 8._o what_o order_n of_o these_o as_o they_o be_v here_o remember_v and_o so_o to_o be_v see_v in_o our_o ordinary_a liturgy_n and_o all_o other_o public_a authorize_v liturgy_n use_v and_o that_o most_o convenient_o in_o all_o devout_a and_o godly_a prayer_n where_o first_o humble_a confession_n to_o god_n of_o his_o greatness_n and_o grace_n from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n make_v we_o more_o sensible_a of_o our_o own_o weakness_n want_n and_o misery_n which_o confess_v likewise_o prepare_v we_o in_o the_o second_o place_n to_o pray_v and_o desire_n supply_v of_o our_o want_n from_o his_o bounty_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o defect_n from_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o faith_n for_o ourselves_o so_o to_o be_v hear_v for_o christ_n sake_n but_o in_o the_o three_o place_n in_o charity_n also_o for_o other_o by_o intercession_n for_o their_o good_a and_o last_o with_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o benefit_n receive_v whereby_o more_o testify_a his_o honour_n and_o our_o humility_n whereby_o we_o may_v appear_v worthy_a of_o more_o blessing_n and_o this_o the_o ordinary_a use_n in_o all_o prayer_n though_o sometime_o to_o be_v see_v else_o intermix_o propose_v 9_o what_o sort_n of_o prayer_n be_v there_o chief_o either_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o 1._o diversity_n of_o the_o instrument_n the_o heart_n tongue_n mental_a or_o vocal_a prayer_n 2._o diverse_a use_n and_o exercise_v of_o it_o public_a or_o private_a prayer_n 3._o manner_n of_o conceive_v it_o as_o with_o premeditation_n set_v form_n of_o prayer_n without_o premeditation_n and_o so_o ejaculatory_a or_o short_a prayer_n or_o of_o long_a continuance_n 10._o what_o mental_a prayer_n all_o holy_a aspiration_n of_o sanctify_a soul_n silent_o in_o the_o heart_n &_o thought_n breathe_v out_o and_o send_v up_o prayer_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n so_o piorum_fw-la desideria_fw-la preces_fw-la and_o of_o this_o their_o holiness_n it_o be_v say_v non_fw-la vox_fw-la sed_fw-la votum_fw-la non_fw-la chordula_fw-la musica_fw-la sed_fw-la cor_fw-la non_fw-la clamans_fw-la sed_fw-la amans_fw-la cantat_fw-la in_o aure_fw-la dei_fw-la and_o so_o deus_fw-la audit_n vota_fw-la &_o desideria_fw-la cordium_fw-la as_o hanna_n when_o she_o pray_v though_o not_o hear_v to_o speak_v with_o her_o lip_n yet_o prevail_v with_o god_n in_o her_o petition_n 1_o sam._n 1._o 20._o and_o moses_n cry_v exod._n 14._o 15._o 11._o what_o vocal_a prayer_n the_o utter_v the_o well_o conceive_v and_o holy_a vow_n and_o prayer_n of_o the_o heart_n with_o lip_n and_o voice_n so_o it_o may_v be_v note_v that_o though_o mental_a prayer_n may_v be_v without_o the_o voice_n yet_o vocal_a prayer_n can_v be_v without_o the_o mind_n for_o if_o it_o be_v it_o be_v not_o pray_v but_o only_o speak_v the_o word_n of_o prayer_n that_o a_o parrot_n may_v be_v teach_v to_o do_v as_o well_o as_o he_o ave_fw-la caesar._n 12._o which_o the_o more_o excellent_a both_o most_o excellent_a in_o their_o due_a use_n and_o time_n and_o mental_a prefer_v as_o it_o be_v and_o see_v to_o be_v the_o 1._o primary_n and_o proper_a instrument_n of_o prayer_n 2._o fountain_n of_o the_o other_o and_o perfection_n of_o it_o 3._o best_a part_n of_o man_n thus_o employ_v in_o best_a use_n 4._o spiritual_a exercise_n of_o the_o best_a part_n 5._o direct_v in_o spirit_n to_o the_o father_n of_o spirit_n and_o so_o most_o sit_v to_o be_v offer_v to_o that_o divine_a majesty_n as_o also_o vocal_a prayer_n dignify_v in_o that_o it_o be_v 1._o comprehend_v both_o right_o use_v 2._o lend_v a_o tongue_n and_o further_a compliment_n to_o the_o former_a 3._o profitable_a for_o other_o and_o use_v of_o edification_n 4._o useful_a to_o stir_v up_o our_o own_o and_o other_o affection_n 5._o more_o public_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o both_o excellent_a and_o exceed_o useful_a in_o their_o kind_n and_o either_o as_o excel_v so_o diverse_o excel_v by_o other_o 13._o what_o public_a prayer_n that_o public_a service_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n perform_v by_o many_o saint_n joint_o together_o in_o the_o great_a congregation_n 14._o what_o private_a prayer_n the_o more_o retire_a and_o private_a use_n thereof_o whether_o of_o one_o alone_a or_o of_o more_o together_o yet_o in_o a_o more_o private_a manner_n as_o in_o a_o private_a house_n or_o family_n and_o to_o this_o sort_n refer_v salutation_n ask_v blessing_n say_v grace_n and_o thanksgiving_n before_o and_o after_o meat_n 15._o which_o the_o more_o excellent_a of_o private_a or_o public_a prayer_n as_o before_o be_v say_v of_o vocal_a and_o mental_a prayer_n so_o may_v be_v say_v of_o these_o both_o excellent_a and_o right_a useful_a in_o their_o kind_n and_o in_o divers_a respect_n excel_v and_o excel_v by_o other_o for_o public_a prayer_n more_o excellent_a in_o that_o it_o 1._o be_v a_o more_o public_a honour_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n 2._o be_v a_o more_o general_a service_n perform_v by_o so_o many_o 3._o be_v more_o represent_v the_o heavenly_a hierarchy_n where_o miriads_o of_o saint_n and_o angel_n perpetual_o praise_v god_n 4._o be_v more_o powerful_a with_o god_n as_o wherein_o the_o unite_a force_n of_o many_o prayer_n joint_o ascend_v 5._o have_v and_o more_o particular_o may_v expect_v to_o receive_v a_o great_a blessing_n promise_v as_o have_v a_o more_o especial_a promise_n of_o blessing_n annex_v to_o it_o whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n private_a prayer_n excel_v in_o that_o 1._o it_o may_v be_v use_v more_o frequent_o at_o all_o good_a occasion_n 2._o it_o may_v be_v exercise_v continual_o when_o the_o mind_n best_o dispose_v 3._o it_o may_v be_v have_v when_o the_o other_o often_o can_v 4._o it_o be_v the_o daily_a sacrifice_n when_o the_o other_o but_o the_o sabbath_n exercise_v or_o sacrifice_n 5._o it_o have_v a_o blessing_n also_o promise_v even_o when_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o that_o god_n will_v be_v among_o they_o and_o never_o fail_v any_o good_a man_n of_o the_o gracious_a effect_n and_o so_o the_o frequency_n of_o this_o as_o at_o all_o time_n on_o all_o good_a occasion_n every_o day_n or_o hour_n or_o other_o season_n and_o as_o a_o daily_a sacrifice_n of_o a_o good_a christian_a and_o when_o our_o necessity_n urge_v or_o devotion_n best_o enable_v we_o by_o such_o often_o use_v may_v seem_v in_o some_o sort_n to_o countervail_v the_o other_o greatness_n 16._o what_o
in_o his_o majesty_n by_o filthy_a and_o pollute_a carcase_n of_o sinner_n stink_v before_o he_o worse_o than_o carrion_n and_o a_o very_a sink_n of_o corruption_n 30._o what_o the_o condition_n then_o of_o true_a prayer_n that_o it_o be_v 1._o direct_v to_o god_n alone_o from_o such_o sanctify_a heart_n 2._o find_a in_o faith_n and_o direct_v by_o charity_n 3._o strengthen_v by_o confidence_n ground_v on_o his_o promise_n 4._o accompany_v with_o the_o true_a sense_n of_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n our_o own_o need_n necessity_n and_o misery_n hearty_n and_o earnest_a desire_n of_o god_n glory_n above_o all_o thing_n 5._o fervent_a and_o zealous_a in_o the_o give_v he_o the_o praise_n due_a unto_o his_o name_n by_o such_o tender_v our_o duty_n though_o for_o the_o rest_n submit_v all_o to_o his_o will_n 31._o what_o the_o wing_n of_o prayer_n alm_n and_o fast_v that_o will_v make_v it_o so_o be_v more_o high_a and_o appear_v more_o acceptable_a before_o god_n or_o faith_n and_o charity_n faith_n whereby_o lighten_v and_o direct_v charity_n whereby_o further_o enlighten_v and_o more_o inflame_a 32._o can_v the_o wicked_a prey_n or_o no_o either_o they_o can_v pray_v their_o heart_n be_v harden_v or_o they_o do_v not_o pray_v right_a hinder_v by_o their_o sin_n and_o ignorance_n or_o if_o they_o pray_v for_o good_a thing_n not_o hear_v because_o they_o ask_v common_o for_o evil_a end_n or_o if_o for_o evil_a thing_n their_o prayer_n be_v turn_v into_o sin_n so_o in_o effect_n in_o that_o estate_n they_o be_v wretched_a and_o can_v pray_v no_o more_o than_o a_o dead_a man_n speak_v or_o reason_n 33._o but_o do_v they_o not_o seem_v to_o pray_v yes_o in_o word_n but_o far_o from_o the_o nature_n of_o true_a prayer_n as_o cain_n sacrifice_n from_o a_o acceptable_a one_o have_v blood_n and_o war_n in_o his_o heart_n and_o so_o 1._o esau_n many_o cry_n with_o strong_a cry_n and_o bitter_a but_o never_o thereby_o speed_v of_o the_o blessing_n yea_o 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