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A03064 A treatise of faith diuided into two parts. The first shewing the nature, the second, the life of faith. ... By Iohn Ball. Ball, John, 1585-1640. 1631 (1631) STC 1319; ESTC S100833 364,072 489

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syntag._n part_n 1._o cap._n 36._o §._o 18_o 19_o 28_o 29._o perkins_n golden_a chain_n cap._n 20_o vrsin_n explic_a catech_n etc._n etc._n deut._n 6.12_o that_o they_o which_o believe_v god_n to_o be_v their_o god_n must_v declare_v the_o same_o by_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o therefore_o he_o say_v in_o another_o place_n beware_v thou_o forget_v not_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n not_o keep_v his_o commandment_n which_o show_v plain_o that_o where_o disobedience_n be_v there_o be_v no_o faith_n for_o how_o can_v he_o have_v faith_n that_o forget_v he_o in_o who_o he_o shall_v believe_v and_o this_o do_v moses_n aim_v at_o when_o he_o say_v 26.17_o deut._n 26.17_o thou_o have_v avouch_v the_o lord_n this_o day_n to_o be_v thy_o god_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n and_o to_o keep_v his_o statute_n and_o his_o commandment_n and_o his_o judgement_n and_o to_o hearken_v unto_o his_o voice_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o unto_o faith_n in_o covenant_v with_o god_n this_o be_v a_o inseparable_a consequent_a that_o if_o we_o embrace_v god_n by_o faith_n we_o must_v and_o aught_o to_o follow_v his_o commandment_n by_o our_o deed_n and_o he_o that_o do_v not_o this_o latter_a bewray_v that_o he_o have_v not_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n and_o faith_n receive_v the_o former_a to_o believe_v be_v not_o only_o to_o give_v credence_n to_o what_o the_o scripture_n say_v but_o to_o embrace_v what_o be_v say_v with_o a_o entire_a adherence_n of_o soul_n and_o to_o cleave_v unto_o it_o 9_o 2._o chron._n 6.8_o 9_o he_o that_o lean_v upon_o the_o lord_n his_o heart_n be_v upright_o before_o he_o and_o he_o who_o spirit_n cleave_v not_o steadfast_o unto_o the_o lord_n be_v incredulous_a therefore_o the_o prophet_n which_o expound_v the_o law_n 78.9_o psal_n 78.9_o in_o the_o person_n of_o god_n say_v thus_o a_o son_n honour_v his_o father_n and_o a_o servant_n his_o master_n 6_o mat._n ●_o 6_o if_o then_o i_o be_v a_o father_n where_o be_v my_o honour_n and_o if_o i_o 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the_o confession_n of_o faith_n unfeigned_a be_v hearty_a and_o sincere_a join_v with_o a_o true_a detestation_n of_o all_o sin_n as_o that_o which_o have_v and_o will_v make_v separation_n betwixt_o god_n and_o he_o if_o it_o be_v not_o renounce_v by_o he_o and_o pardon_v of_o god_n and_o to_o they_o that_o confess_v their_o sin_n in_o this_o manner_n be_v the_o promise_n make_v if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n god_n be_v faithful_a 1.9_o 1._o joh._n 1.9_o and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n 28.19_o pro._n 28.19_o he_o that_o cover_v his_o sin_n shall_v not_o prosper_v but_o who_o so_o confess_v and_o forsake_v they_o shall_v have_v mercy_n only_o acknowledge_v thy_o iniquity_n that_o thou_o have_v transgress_v against_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n 11.31_o jer._n 3.13_o 1._o cor._n 11.31_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o 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and_o turn_v from_o their_o wicked_a way_n then_o will_v i_o hear_v from_o heaven_n and_o will_v forgive_v their_o sin_n ask_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v you_o 10.13_o math._n 7.7_o joel._n 2.32_o rom._n 10.13_o seek_v and_o you_o shall_v find_v whosoever_o shall_v call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v deliver_v vizt_v from_o sin_n and_o death_n four_o faith_n receive_v the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n make_v in_o christ_n and_o embrace_v or_o rest_v upon_o the_o special_a f●ee_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o chr●st_n for_o pardon_n and_o hereby_o we_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v of_o sinner_n make_v just_a and_o righteous_a not_o by_o infusion_n of_o holiness_n but_o by_o free_a condonation_n and_o acceptation_n of_o grace_n christ_n be_v every_o where_o make_v the_o thing_n which_o faith_n embrace_v to_o salvation_n and_o who_o it_o look_v unto_o and_o respect_v as_o it_o make_v we_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o faith_n iustify_v 3.9_o joh._n 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cast_v thou_o away_o fear_v thou_o not_o for_o i_o be_o with_o thou_o 10._o verse_n 10._o be_v not_o dismay_v for_o i_o be_o thy_o god_n i_o will_v strengthen_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v help_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v uphold_v thou_o with_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o my_o righteousness_n 17._o verse_n 17._o when_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a seek_v water_n and_o there_o be_v none_o and_o their_o tongue_n fail_v for_o thirst_n i_o the_o lord_n will_v hear_v they_o i_o the_o lord_n of_o israel_n will_v not_o forsake_v they_o 18._o verse_n 18._o i_o will_v open_v river_n in_o the_o high_a place_n and_o fountain_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o valley_n i_o will_v make_v the_o wilderness_n a_o pool_n of_o water_n and_o the_o dry_a land_n spring_v of_o water_n second_o it_o petition_v instant_o for_o succour_n for_o it_o see_v in_o god_n whatsoever_o it_o need_v or_o desire_v and_o will_v never_o cease_v to_o seek_v relief_n the_o more_o confident_a it_o be_v to_o obtain_v the_o more_o 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o_o lord_n 40.11_o psal_n 40.11_o let_v thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o thy_o truth_n continual_o preserve_v i_o three_o it_o receive_v earthly_a blessing_n as_o gift_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o part_n of_o his_o child_n portion_n god_n vouchsafe_v outward_a thing_n to_o wicked_a man_n of_o common_a bounty_n but_o to_o his_o child_n the_o blessing_n of_o this_o life_n be_v token_n of_o his_o love_n and_o special_a goodwill_n and_o so_o receive_v and_o embrace_v by_o faith_n for_o substance_n the_o gift_n be_v one_o both_o to_o the_o just_a and_o unjust_a but_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o cause_n possession_n and_o use_n there_o be_v great_a difference_n which_o be_v discern_v by_o faith_n though_o it_o can_v be_v see_v with_o the_o eye_n 22._o hosea_n 2.20_o 21_o 22._o i_o will_v even_o betrothe_v thou_o unto_o i_o in_o faithfulness_n and_o thou_o shall_v know_v the_o lord_n and_o it_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v in_o that_o day_n i_o will_v hear_v say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v hear_v 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his_o servant_n so_o require_v perseverance_n god_n have_v make_v many_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n that_o his_o mercy_n shall_v never_o depart_v from_o they_o that_o he_o will_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v they_o to_o the_o end_n notwithstanding_o their_o own_o weakness_n and_o the_o malice_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o that_o nothing_o shall_v separate_v they_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 3.15_o gen._n 3.15_o this_o be_v imply_v in_o the_o first_o promise_n which_o god_n make_v it_o shall_v bruise_v thy_o head_n and_o thou_o shall_v bruise_v his_o heel_n where_o satan_n be_v stint_v to_o the_o heel_n of_o the_o true_a christian_a seed_n in_o many_o passage_n of_o scripture_n the_o same_o be_v most_o clear_o and_o manifest_o express_v 14._o psal_n 1.3_o psal_n 92.13_o 14._o he_o shall_v be_v like_o a_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n that_o bring_v forth_o his_o fruit_n in_o his_o season_n his_o leaf_n also_o shall_v not_o wither_v and_o whatsoever_o he_o do_v shall_v prosper_v the_o step_n of_o a_o good_a man_n be_v order_v by_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o delight_v in_o his_o way_n though_o he_o fall_v 37.23.24_o psal_n 37.23.24_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v utter_o cast_v down_o for_o the_o lord_n uphold_v he_o with_o his_o hand_n for_o this_o god_n be_v our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 26._o psal_n 48.14_o psal_n 73.24_o verse_n 26._o he_o will_v be_v our_o guide_n even_o unto_o death_n thou_o shall_v guide_v i_o with_o thy_o council_n and_o afterward_o receive_v i_o to_o glory_n my_o flesh_n and_o heart_n fail_v but_o god_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o portion_n for_o ever_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v from_o everlasting_a to_o everlasting_a upon_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o 103.17_o psal_n 103.17_o a_o good_a man_n show_v favour_n and_o dare_v 112.5.6_o psal_n 112.5.6_o he_o will_v guide_v his_o affair_n with_o discretion_n sure_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v 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thou_o and_o my_o word_n which_o i_o have_v put_v in_o thy_o mouth_n 4.28_o rom._n 9.8_o gal._n 4.28_o shall_v not_o depart_v out_o of_o thy_o mouth_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o seed_n that_o be_v such_o as_o be_v effectual_o call_v according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n hereunto_o may_v be_v add_v those_o passage_n which_o testify_v that_o the_o love_n which_o god_n bear_v to_o his_o people_n be_v a_o everlasting_a love_n and_o the_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o they_o effectual_o and_o shall_v be_v keep_v assure_o be_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n 31.3_o jer._n 31.3_o the_o lord_n have_v appear_v of_o old_a unto_o i_o say_v yea_o i_o have_v love_v thou_o with_o a_o everlasting_a love_n therefore_o with_o love_a kindness_n have_v i_o draw_v thou_o in_o a_o little_a wrath_n i_o hide_v my_o face_n from_o thou_o for_o a_o moment_n but_o with_o everlasting_a kindness_n will_v i_o have_v mercy_n on_o thou_o 54.8.9_o esay_n 54.8.9_o say_v the_o lord_n 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and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n 32.38.39.40_o jer._n 32.38.39.40_o and_o one_o way_n that_o they_o may_v fear_v i_o for_o ever_o 13.20_o heb._n 13.20_o for_o the_o good_a of_o they_o and_o of_o their_o child_n after_o they_o and_o i_o will_v make_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n with_o they_o that_o i_o will_v not_o turn_v away_o from_o they_o to_o do_v they_o good_a but_o i_o will_v put_v my_o fear_n in_o their_o heart_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o i_o 8.10_o heb._n 8.10_o in_o which_o covenant_n or_o testament_n god_n free_o promise_v to_o give_v what_o he_o require_v of_o his_o people_n and_o to_o effect_v in_o they_o what_o he_o call_v for_o at_o their_o hand_n if_o the_o benefit_n give_v be_v compare_v among_o themselves_o one_o be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o condition_n to_o another_o but_o they_o be_v all_o effect_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o 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unmoveable_a thou_o be_v peter_n and_o upon_o this_o rock_n i_o will_v build_v my_o church_n and_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o prevail_v against_o it_o assail_v it_o they_o may_v prevail_v against_o it_o they_o shall_v not_o 16._o john_n 10.27_o 28_o 29._o ezek._n 34.15_o 16._o my_o sheep_n hear_v my_o voice_n and_o i_o know_v they_o and_o they_o follow_v i_o and_o i_o give_v unto_o they_o eternal_a life_n and_o they_o shall_v never_o perish_v neither_o shall_v any_o man_n pluck_v they_o out_o of_o my_o hand_n my_o father_n which_o give_v they_o i_o be_v great_a than_o all_o and_o no_o man_n be_v able_a to_o pluck_v they_o out_o of_o my_o father_n hand_n who_o shall_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o
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and_o refuse_v into_o the_o bottomless_a pit_n of_o hell_n the_o strong_a assault_n whereby_o the_o devil_n labour_v the_o overthrow_n of_o the_o poor_a servant_n of_o god_n be_v to_o he_o a_o argument_n of_o strength_n receive_v or_o that_o god_n will_v strengthen_v he_o for_o if_o he_o look_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o tentation_n he_o call_v not_o forth_o his_o servant_n to_o the_o conflict_n until_o they_o be_v furnish_v nor_o will_v he_o let_v satan_n loose_v until_o he_o have_v enable_v they_o to_o make_v resistance_n he_o will_v not_o lay_v weight_n upon_o green_a timber_n nor_o crush_v the_o tender_a youngling_n with_o burden_n unsupportable_a who_o god_n do_v employ_v in_o his_o war_n either_o he_o have_v or_o will_v make_v they_o able_a for_o the_o service_n if_o he_o have_v a_o eye_n unto_o satan_n malice_n why_o do_v he_o muster_v all_o his_o force_n to_o besiege_v if_o there_o be_v no_o strength_n to_o withstand_v the_o long_a continue_a furious_a tentation_n of_o satan_n 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ezra_n 9.6_o for_o my_o sin_n be_v multiply_v exceed_o and_o my_o iniquity_n be_v rise_v up_o against_o i_o i_o be_v conceive_v in_o sin_n i_o i_o have_v live_v in_o vanity_n my_o thought_n be_v loose_a my_o affection_n boisterous_a i_o have_v disesteem_v mercy_n regard_v lie_v vanity_n give_v way_n to_o doubtful_a reason_n pettish_o take_v on_o when_o my_o carnal_a desire_n have_v be_v cross_v distu_v thy_o promise_n dispute_v with_o thou_o of_o thy_o judgement_n give_v way_n to_o thought_n of_o unbelief_n harbour_v unquietness_n and_o discontent_n and_o so_o expose_v my_o soul_n to_o the_o most_o violent_a horrible_a and_o fiery_a tentation_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n my_o soul_n which_o shall_v be_v season_v with_o sweet_a meditation_n on_o thy_o goodness_n mercy_n and_o grace_v manifest_v in_o jesus_n christ_n delight_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n and_o ravish_v with_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n be_v continual_o pester_v and_o assail_v with_o the_o black_a and_o hellish_a thought_n of_o atheism_n despair_n blasphemy_n discontent_n and_o extreme_o torture_v with_o soule-vex●ng_a fear_n o_o my_o god_n look_v merciful_o upon_o the_o misery_n of_o a_o poor_a distress_a sinner_n i_o be_o bring_v into_o great_a darkness_n and_o can_v see_v no_o light_n there_o be_v no_o soundness_n in_o my_o flesh_n nor_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n nor_o quiet_a in_o my_o soul_n my_o heart_n tremble_v my_o strength_n fail_v i_o my_o life_n be_v spend_v with_o grief_n my_o spirit_n within_o i_o be_v overwhelm_v and_o prevail_a fear_n so_o tyrannize_v over_o i_o that_o i_o can_v speak_v my_o mind_n be_v full_a of_o disorder_n and_o confusion_n my_o heart_n of_o terror_n my_o soul_n refuse_v comfort_n in_o the_o day_n i_o be_o terrify_v with_o thought_n in_o the_o night_n affright_v with_o dream_n 32.4_o psal_n 38.8.10_o psal_n 32.4_o i_o be_o sore_o wound_v and_o break_v i_o go_v mourning_n and_o desolate_a all_o the_o day_n my_o moisture_n be_v like_o the_o drought_n of_o summer_n and_o in_o this_o deep_a discomfort_n the_o tempter_n cease_v not_o to_o suggest_v 3.2_o psal_n 3.2_o that_o there_o be_v no_o help_n for_o i_o in_o my_o god_n second_o he_o must_v complain_v of_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o instant_o entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o pardon_v sin_n bridle_n restrain_v and_o tread_v satan_n under_o foot_n while_o i_o declare_v my_o iniquity_n and_o be_o sorry_a for_o my_o sin_n the_o devil_n rage_v with_o incredible_a fury_n seek_v to_o devour_v and_o swallow_v i_o up_o he_o fight_v against_o i_o continual_o night_n and_o day_n be_v my_o soul_n vex_v with_o temptation_n to_o be_v abhor_v if_o i_o say_v i_o will_v remember_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o think_v upon_o his_o name_n i_o will_v unloade_v my_o soul_n into_o the_o bosom_n of_o my_o heavenly_a father_n and_o wait_v upon_o his_o grace_n then_o he_o sugge_v impious_a thought_n and_o horrible_a blasphemy_n to_o the_o great_a annoyance_n miserable_a distraction_n astonishment_n and_o vexation_n of_o my_o poor_a soul_n remember_v i_o o_o my_o god_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a compassion_n and_o blot_v my_o iniquity_n out_o of_o thy_o remembrance_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n 130.5_o psal_n 130.5_o there_o be_v mercy_n with_o thou_o concern_v sin_n pardon_v the_o trespass_n of_o thy_o poor_a servant_n and_o impute_v not_o unto_o i_o those_o hellish_a thought_n suggest_v by_o satan_n which_o through_o thy_o grace_n i_o detest_v unfeigned_o under_o which_o i_o desire_v to_o be_v sincere_o humble_v and_o from_o which_o i_o hearty_o beg_v to_o be_v deliver_v return_v o_o lord_n 31.16_o psal_n 31.16_o cause_n the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n to_o shine_v upon_o i_o refresh_v my_o parch_a soul_n with_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o mercy_n dispel_v the_o mist_n of_o tentation_n rebuke_n satan_n and_o restrain_v his_o malice_n thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o peace_n tread_v satan_n 16.20_o rom._n 16.20_o i_o beseech_v thou_o under_o my_o foot_n short_o that_o with_o a_o quiet_a and_o cheerful_a spirit_n i_o may_v sing_v of_o thy_o praise_n and_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n thou_o be_v my_o strength_n and_o portion_n my_o rock_n and_o tower_n of_o defence_n unto_o thou_o do_v i_o fly_v for_o succour_n oh_o plead_v my_o cause_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o thy_o glory_n i_o be_o purpose_v through_o thy_o grace_n to_o stick_v and_o cleave_v fast_o unto_o thy_o mercy_n never_o to_o assent_v unto_o or_o approve_v his_o horrible_a suggestion_n 22.21.22_o 1._o joh._n 5.18_o psal_n 35.17_o ps_n 22.21.22_o oh_o keep_v i_o that_o the_o evil_a one_o may_v never_o touch_v i_o lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o look_v on_o rescue_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o fiery_a assault_n of_o that_o wicked_a one_o my_o darling_n from_o the_o lyon_n i_o be_o sore_o trouble_v i_o be_o bow_v down_o great_o 31.10_o psal_n 31.10_o i_o walk_v in_o heaviness_n all_o the_o day_n long_o my_o heart_n pant_v my_o soul_n be_v exceed_o disquiet_v with_o tentation_n 23._o ps_n 35.22_o 23._o this_o thou_o have_v see_v o_o lord_n keep_v not_o silence_n o_o lord_n be_v not_o far_o from_o i_o stir_v up_o thyself_o and_o awake_v to_o my_o judgement_n curb_n and_o chain_n up_o satan_n that_o he_o may_v molest_v no_o long_o and_o strengthen_v thy_o poor_a servant_n that_o through_o thy_o might_n i_o may_v conquer_v and_o triumph_v over_o he_o and_o my_o soul_n shall_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n 35.9.10_o psal_n 35.9.10_o it_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o his_o salvation_n all_o my_o bone_n shall_v say_v lord_n who_o who_o be_v like_a unto_o thou_o which_o deliver_v the_o poor_a from_o he_o that_o be_v too_o strong_a for_o he_o yea_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a from_o he_o that_o spoil_v he_o three_o he_o must_v
cease_v to_o muse_v on_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n and_o stir_v up_o himself_o courageous_o valiant_o to_o trust_v in_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o rely_v upon_o his_o grace_n why_o be_v thou_o cast_v down_o 43.5_o psal_n 43.5_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o disquiet_v within_o i_o why_o do_v thou_o harbour_v perplex_v doubtful_a thought_n and_o in_o much_o pensivenesse_n toss_v too_o and_o fro_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n 39.3_o psal_n 39.3_o this_o muse_v kindle_v the_o fire_n the_o more_o thou_o think_v upon_o the_o tentat_fw-la on_o and_o be_v disquiet_v with_o doubt_n the_o great_a liberty_n have_v the_o devil_n to_o tempt_v the_o less_o able_a be_v thou_o to_o withstand_v his_o malice_n if_o thou_o be_v deject_a he_o will_v be_v insolent_a if_o thou_o be_v affright_v he_o will_v be_v the_o more_o furious_a trust_v therefore_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o wait_v upon_o his_o grace_n for_o he_o have_v see_v thy_o adversity_n he_o will_v hear_v thy_o prayer_n 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doubt_v deiectednesse_n and_o carnal_a excessive_a fear_n of_o thy_o poor_a servant_n deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o snare_n of_o satan_n acquaint_v i_o with_o his_o method_n in_o tempt_a and_o how_o i_o may_v prevent_v he_o and_o strengthen_v i_o in_o the_o combat_n that_o i_o never_o faint_a nor_o break_v off_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n through_o unbelief_n i_o be_o purpose_v through_o thy_o grace_n to_o cast_v my_o soul_n upon_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n to_o seek_v thy_o face_n continual_o to_o wait_v upon_o thou_o in_o thy_o ordinance_n and_o to_o exercise_v myself_o in_o the_o work_n of_o piety_n mercy_n and_o a_o honest_a call_n if_o satan_n tempt_v to_o distrust_v raise_v fear_n seek_v to_o discourage_v my_o soul_n or_o break_v off_o my_o prayer_n by_o his_o hellish_a suggestion_n i_o will_v strive_v to_o maintain_v my_o faith_n lay_v fast_o hold_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n stop_v my_o ear_n against_o scruple_n and_o doubt_n take_v great_a courage_n to_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o god_n believe_v the_o acceptance_n of_o my_o willing_a though_o weak_a service_n and_o by_o how_o much_o the_o devil_n shall_v seek_v to_o oppose_v or_o hinder_v my_o comfort_n courage_n or_o constancy_n so_o much_o the_o more_o will_v i_o stir_v up_o myself_o to_o go_v forward_o and_o continue_v therein_o the_o lord_n will_v hear_v a_o sigh_n or_o groan_n bottle_n up_o a_o tear_n and_o gracious_o accept_v poor_a and_o mean_a service_n from_o a_o sick_a child_n i_o perceive_v the_o main_a scope_n of_o satan_n in_o suggest_v hellish_a temptation_n be_v to_o drive_v i_o into_o despair_n disquiet_v the_o soul_n with_o fear_n cast_v i_o into_o deep_a unprofitable_a sorrow_n and_o discourage_v in_o every_o holy_a duty_n that_o i_o may_v altogether_o neglect_v it_o or_o with_o great_a heartlesnesse_n go_v about_o it_o as_o if_o it_o be_v unprofitable_a shall_v never_o be_v accept_v and_o i_o shall_v then_o prevent_v satan_n and_o put_v he_o to_o flight_n when_o i_o take_v 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deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o wicked_a one_o be_v thou_o my_o strength_n in_o trouble_n incline_v thy_o care_n unto_o my_o prayer_n and_o save_v i_o for_o i_o fly_v unto_o thou_o for_o succour_v i_o be_o ready_a to_o halt_v 38.21_o psal_n 38.21_o and_o my_o sorrow_n be_v continual_o before_o i_o forsake_v i_o not_o o_o lord_n o_o my_o god_n be_v not_o far_o from_o i_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n far_o from_o i_o put_v not_o thy_o servant_n away_o in_o anger_n thou_o have_v be_v my_o help_n 17.9_o psal_n 17.9_o leave_v i_o not_o neither_o forsake_v i_o o_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n 11_o verse_n 11_o teach_v i_o thy_o way_n o_o lord_n and_o lead_v i_o in_o a_o plain_a path_n because_o of_o my_o enemy_n show_v i_o the_o path_n of_o life_n guide_v i_o in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n give_v thy_o strength_n unto_o thy_o servant_n and_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n 17.5_o psal_n 17.5_o hold_v up_o my_o go_n in_o thy_o path_n that_o i_o be_v not_o turn_v aside_o by_o the_o malice_n or_o sleight_n of_o satan_n i_o be_o full_o resolve_v to_o depend_v upon_o thy_o grace_n and_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o raise_v i_o up_o and_o strengthen_v i_o unto_o the_o end_n by_o this_o i_o know_v that_o thou_o favour_v i_o 12._o psal_n 41.11_o 12._o because_o my_o enemy_n do_v not_o triumph_n over_o i_o uphold_v i_o in_o my_o integrity_n and_o set_v i_o before_o thy_o face_n for_o ever_o and_o here_o if_o the_o distress_a christian_n have_v waste_v his_o spirit_n with_o violent_a and_o continual_a sorrow_n he_o must_v be_v admonish_v not_o to_o think_v that_o present_o he_o shall_v recover_v former_a liveliness_n and_o ability_n satan_n will_v not_o cease_v to_o suggest_v that_o this_o course_n he_o have_v now_o set_v upon_o be_v vain_a and_o fruitless_a because_o he_o find_v more_o dulness_n and_o loggishnesse_n then_o former_o but_o he_o must_v tell_v himself_o that_o natural_a power_n once_o weaken_v be_v not_o soon_o repair_v and_o 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in_o his_o heart_n i_o shall_v now_o perish_v one_o day_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o saul_n there_o be_v nothing_o better_a for_o i_o then_o that_o i_o shall_v speedy_o escape_v into_o the_o land_n of_o the_o philistine_n affliction_n psal_n 31.22_o psal_n 77.3_o verse_n 7._o verse_n 8._o we_o stand_v in_o need_n to_o be_v holpen_v against_o discouragement_n in_o affliction_n i_o i_o say_v in_o my_o haste_n i_o be_o cut_v off_o from_o before_o thy_o eye_n i_o remember_v god_n and_o be_v trouble_v i_o complain_v and_o my_o spirit_n be_v overwhelmed_n will_v the_o lord_n cast_v off_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v he_o be_v favourable_a no_o more_o be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v for_o ever_o do_v his_o promise_n fail_v for_o evermore_o which_o frailty_n of_o the_o saint_n do_v lesson_n we_o what_o need_v we_o have_v to_o be_v strengthen_v against_o all_o discouragement_n and_o hindrance_n which_o in_o affliction_n we_o shall_v meet_v withal_o that_o we_o neither_o grow_v weary_a nor_o be_v turn_v aside_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n and_o the_o lord_n our_o most_o merciful_a and_o love_a father_n know_v it_o to_o be_v most_o necessary_a have_v for_o the_o comfort_n and_o encouragement_n of_o his_o child_n plentiful_o signify_v that_o he_o will_v correct_v they_o in_o wisdom_n 10._o god_n correct_v in_o great_a wisdom_n heb._n 12.9_o 10._o love_n and_o tender_a compassion_n to_o the_o purge_v and_o refine_v they_o and_o gracious_o promise_v to_o aid_v comfort_n and_o direct_v and_o in_o fit_a time_n to_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o adversity_n we_o have_v have_v father_n of_o our_o flesh_n who_o correct_v we_o and_o we_o give_v they_o reverence_n shall_v we_o not_o much_o rather_o be_v in_o subjection_n unto_o the_o father_n of_o spirit_n and_o live_v for_o they_o very_o for_o a_o few_o day_n chastened_a we_o after_o their_o own_o pleasure_n but_o he_o for_o our_o profit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o holiness_n have_v he_o smite_v he_o as_o he_o smite_v those_o that_o smite_v he_o 8._o measure_n esay_n 27.7_o 8._o or_o be_v he_o slay_v according_a to_o the_o slaughter_n of_o they_o that_o be_v slay_v by_o he_o in_o measure_n when_o it_o shoot_v forth_o thou_o will_v debate_v with_o it_o 30.11_o jer._n 46.28_o &_o 30.11_o he_o stay_v his_o rough_a wind_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o east_n wind_n fear_v thou_o not_o o_o jacob_n my_o servant_n say_v the_o lord_n for_o i_o be_o with_o thou_o for_o i_o will_v make_v a_o full_a and_o of_o all_o nation_n whither_o i_o have_v drive_v thou_o but_o i_o will_v not_o make_v a_o full_a end_n of_o thou_o but_o correct_v thou_o in_o measure_n yet_o will_v i_o not_o leave_v thou_o whole_o unpunished_a this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o prophet_n so_o earnest_o beg_v of_o god_n o_o lord_n 10.24_o jer._n 10.24_o correct_v i_o but_o with_o judgement_n not_o in_o thy_o anger_n lest_o thou_o bring_v i_o to_o nothing_o he_o correct_v but_o for_o awhile_o 30.5_o for_o a_o moment_n psal_n 30.5_o for_o his_o anger_n endure_v but_o a_o moment_n in_o his_o favour_n be_v life_n weep_v may_v endure_v for_o a_o night_n but_o joy_n come_v in_o the_o morning_n he_o will_v not_o always_o chide_v 125.3_o psal_n 103.9_o jer._n 3.12_o psal_n 125.3_o neither_o will_v he_o keep_v his_o anger_n for_o ever_o the_o rod_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v not_o rest_v upon_o the_o lot_n of_o the_o righteous_a lest_o the_o righteous_a put_v forth_o their_o hand_n unto_o iniquity_n for_o yet_o a_o very_a little_a while_n 10.25_o esay_n 10.25_o and_o the_o indignation_n shall_v cease_v and_o my_o anger_n in_o their_o destruction_n for_o a_o small_a moment_n have_v i_o forsake_v thou_o 8._o esay_n 54.7_o 8._o but_o with_o great_a mercy_n will_v i_o gather_v thou_o in_o a_o little_a wrath_n i_o hide_v my_o face_n from_o thou_o for_o a_o moment_n but_o with_o everlasting_a kindness_n will_v i_o have_v mercy_n on_o thou_o say_v the_o lord_n thy_o redeemer_n 57.16_o esay_n 57.16_o for_o i_o will_v not_o contexd_v for_o ever_o neither_o will_v i_o be_v always_o wroth_a 7.18_o mich._n 7.18_o for_o the_o spirit_n shall_v fail_v before_o i_o and_o the_o soul_n which_o i_o have_v make_v who_o be_v a_o god_n like_o unto_o thou_o that_o pardon_v iniquity_n and_o pass_v by_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o remnant_n of_o his_o heritage_n and_o in_o love_n and_o he_o retain_v not_o his_o anger_n for_o ever_o because_o he_o delight_v in_o mercy_n who_o the_o lord_n love_v he_o correct_v even_o as_o a_o father_n the_o son_n in_o who_o he_o delight_v 103.13_o prou_z 3_o 12._o heb._n 12.5_o 6._o revel_v 3.19_o tenderness_n esay_n 63.9_o psal_n 103.13_o as_o many_o as_o i_o love_v i_o rebuke_v and_o chasten_v in_o all_o their_o affliction_n he_o be_v afflict_v and_o the_o angel_n of_o his_o presence_n save_v they_o in_o his_o love_n and_o in_o his_o pity_n he_o redeem_v they_o and_o he_o bear_v they_o and_o carry_v they_o all_o the_o day_n of_o old_a like_a as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n so_o the_o lord_n pity_v they_o that_o fear_v he_o for_o he_o know_v our_o frame_n 14._o verse_n 14._o he_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v dust_n how_o shall_v i_o give_v thou_o up_o 9_o hosea_n 11.8_o 9_o ephraim_n how_o shall_v i_o deliver_v thou_o israel_n how_o shall_v i_o make_v thou_o as_o admah_n how_o shall_v i_o set_v thou_o as_o zeboim_n my_o heart_n be_v turn_v within_o i_o my_o repenting_n be_v kindle_v together_o i_o will_v not_o execute_v the_o fierceness_n of_o my_o anger_n i_o will_v not_o return_v to_o destroy_v ephraim_n for_o i_o be_o god_n and_o not_o man_n the_o holy_a one_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thou_o 8.2_o to_o prove_v deut._n 8.2_o thou_o shall_v remember_v all_o the_o way_n which_o the_o
lord_n thy_o god_n lead_v thou_o these_o forty_o year_n in_o the_o wilderness_n to_o humble_v thou_o and_o to_o prove_v thou_o to_o know_v what_o be_v in_o thy_o heart_n purge_n psal_n 66.10_o purge_n for_o thou_o o_o god_n have_v prove_v we_o thou_o have_v try_v we_o as_o silver_n be_v try_v and_o i_o will_v turn_v my_o hand_n upon_o thou_o and_o pure_o purge_v away_o thy_o dross_n 13.9_o esa_n 1_o 25._o &_o 4.4_o esay_n 27.9_o refine_v dan._n 11.35_o &_o 12.10_o zech._n 13.9_o and_o take_v away_o all_o thy_o sin_n by_o this_o therefore_o shall_v the_o iniquity_n of_o jacob_n be_v purge_v and_o this_o be_v all_o the_o fruit_n to_o take_v away_o his_o sin_n and_o some_o of_o they_o of_o understanding_n shall_v fall_v to_o try_v they_o and_o to_o purge_v and_o to_o make_v they_o white_a and_o i_o will_v bring_v the_o three_o part_n through_o the_o fire_n and_o will_v refine_v they_o as_o silver_n be_v refine_v and_o will_v try_v they_o as_o gold_n be_v try_v and_o they_o shall_v call_v on_o my_o name_n and_o i_o will_v hear_v they_o 7._o 1._o pet._n 1.6_o 7._o now_o for_o a_o season_n if_o need_v be_v you_o be_v in_o heaviness_n through_o manifold_a temptation_n that_o the_o trial_n of_o your_o faith_n be_v much_o more_o precious_a than_o gold_n that_o perish_v though_o it_o be_v try_v with_o fire_n may_v be_v sound_a unto_o praise_n and_o honour_n and_o glory_n at_o the_o appear_v of_o i●sus_n christ_n 4.12_o 1._o pet._n 4.12_o think_v it_o not_o strange_a concern_v the_o fiery_a trial_n 7._o job_n 33.16_o 17_o 18._o hosea_n 2.6_o 7._o which_o be_v to_o try_v you_o as_o though_o some_o strange_a thing_n happen_v unto_o you_o he_o open_v the_o ear_n of_o man_n and_o seal_v their_o instruction_n that_o he_o may_v withdraw_v man_n from_o his_o purpose_n and_o hide_v pride_n from_o man_n he_o keep_v back_o his_o soul_n from_o the_o pit_n and_o his_o life_n from_o perish_v by_o the_o sword_n he_o open_v also_o their_o ear_n to_o discipline_n 3._o job_n 36.10_o 16._o 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and_o tenderness_n the_o lord_n do_v correct_v his_o child_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o great_a name_n and_o their_o exceed_a great_a benefit_n that_o they_o may_v know_v themselves_o their_o frail●es_n and_o grace_n be_v purge_v from_o their_o dross_n empty_v of_o selfe-conceitednesse_a confirm_v in_o hope_n patience_n humility_n quicken_v unto_o prayer_n and_o fit_v for_o his_o kingdom_n how_o gracious_o he_o do●h_v protect_v and_o comfort_v they_o ●n_a heaviness_n l_o ghten_v their_o darkness_n heal_v their_o wound_n k●ep●_n their_o foot_n from_o fall_v cover_v they_o with_o his_o f●athers_n hide_v they_o in_o his_o pavilion_n and_o set_v they_o upon_o high_a from_o such_o as_o rise_v up_o against_o they_o he_o be_v the_o salvation_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o their_o strength_n in_o time_n of_o trouble_n 29.11_o psal_n 37.39_o jer._n 29.11_o his_o thought_n towards_o they_o be_v thought_n of_o peace_n and_o not_o of_o evil_a to_o give_v a_o expect_a end_n 73.23.24_o esay_n 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than_o sin_n do_v harbour_n in_o our_o bosom_n and_o if_o faith_n be_v not_o overcome_v and_o vanquish_v with_o daily_a and_o continual_a conflict_n against_o corruption_n why_o shall_v it_o faint_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o long_a during_o cross_n sin_n be_v more_o opposite_a to_o faith_n more_o perilous_a to_o the_o soul_n than_o any_o fatherly_a chastisement_n though_o sharp_a and_o cut_a as_o the_o disease_n be_v worse_a than_o the_o physic_n minister_v to_o expel_v it_o second_o faith_n in_o the_o great_a extremity_n sugge_v that_o we_o be_v under_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n 10._o psal_n 31.25_o esay_n 27.8_o heb._n 12.8.11_o jer._n 46_o 28._o 1_o cor._n 10.13_o psal_n 103_o 10._o who_o correct_v in_o measure_n and_o for_o our_o profit_n who_o have_v determine_v the_o time_n and_o weight_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o by_o his_o blessing_n will_v turn_v they_o to_o our_o good_a who_o do_v proportion_v our_o evil_n according_a to_o the_o strength_n we_o have_v or_o which_o he_o 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they_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o he_o and_o sound_v forth_o his_o praise_n he_o that_o have_v learned_a to_o live_v by_o faith_n 11.13_o heb._n 11.13_o shall_v also_o die_v in_o faith_n all_o these_o die_v in_o or_o according_a to_o the_o faith_n if_o we_o know_v how_o to_o walk_v with_o god_n by_o faith_n as_o henoch_n do_v all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n amid_o the_o manifold_a temptation_n &_o change_n that_o we_o meet_v withal_o in_o this_o world_n we_o shall_v the_o better_a encounter_n with_o death_n when_o the_o agony_n thereof_o be_v upon_o us._n death_n be_v many_o way_n terrible_a and_o the_o assault_n of_o satan_n at_o that_o time_n be_v usual_o most_o strong_a as_o be_v his_o last_o but_o he_o that_o have_v take_v out_o this_o lesson_n to_o live_v by_o faith_n shall_v easy_o quench_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n manful_o conquer_v this_o strong_a enemy_n renew_v his_o repentance_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n mercy_n upon_o the_o sight_n of_o sin_n &_o 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the_o work_n of_o mortification_n with_o much_o readiness_n ibid._n 5._o the_o promise_n of_o god_n concern_v spiritual_a thing_n be_v link_v together_o p._n 248_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n about_o the_o promise_n of_o sanctification_n 1._o it_o acquaint_v a_o man_n with_o his_o emptiness_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n p._n 248._o 249_o 2._o it_o show_v where_o the_o strength_n be_v to_o be_v have_v which_o we_o want_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o a_o constant_a conscionable_a and_o diligent_a use_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n p._n 249._o 250_o 3._o it_o incit_v to_o a_o holy_a improvement_n of_o what_o grace_n we_o have_v receive_v ibid._n 4._o it_o fight_v courageous_o against_o sin_n and_o cry_v instant_o to_o the_o lord_n for_o help_v ibid._n 5._o it_o submit_v willing_o to_o what_o course_n the_o lord_n be_v please_v to_o take_v for_o the_o crucify_a of_o sin_n ibid._n 6._o faith_n be_v the_o band_n or_o sinew_n whereby_o we_o be_v tie_v unto_o christ_n the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n p._n 251._o 252_o 7._o true_a faith_n stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n for_o the_o begin_n of_o sanctification_n p._n 252_o the_o mean_n how_o a_o christian_a be_v to_o stir_v up_o faith_n to_o believe_v that_o god_n will_v sanctify_v he_o when_o he_o see_v nothing_o but_o thraldom_n 1._o he_o must_v bewail_v his_o spiritual_a nakedness_n thraldom_n and_o vassalage_n under_o sin_n p._n 252._o 253_o 2._o he_o must_v look_v to_o the_o grace_n truth_n and_o power_n of_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o sanctify_v to_o the_o fullness_n and_o sufficiency_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n p._n 254_o 3._o he_o must_v pray_v instant_o unto_o the_o lord_n for_o sanctify_a grace_n p._n 255_o 4._o it_o be_v good_a to_o move_v the_o heart_n quiet_o to_o rest_v in_o the_o promise_n and_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n p._n 255_o chap._n four_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o life_n everlasting_a no_o less_o than_o righteousness_n p_o 256_o eternal_a life_n be_v promise_v upon_o condition_n of_o faith_n in_o christ_n p._n 256_o life_n eternal_a be_v begin_v in_o they_o that_o believe_v p._n 257_o when_o first_o we_o believe_v they_o be_v we_o entitle_v to_o life_n everlasting_a and_o so_o have_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o glory_n in_o respect_n of_o right_a and_o propriety_n p._n 257._o 258_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o believe_v in_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o eternal_a life_n to_o be_v give_v of_o grace_n ibid._n it_o be_v very_o necessary_a to_o believe_v it_o 1._o that_o we_o may_v with_o more_o quietness_n of_o mind_n bear_v the_o affliction_n trouble_n and_o persecution_n which_o befall_v we_o in_o this_o world_n p._n 258_o 2._o it_o serve_v to_o establish_v our_o heart_n against_o sundry_a worldly_a care_n and_o fear_n p._n 259_o 3._o if_o we_o keep_v heaven_n in_o our_o eye_n we_o shall_v fight_v courageous_o and_o run_v with_o patience_n notwithstanding_o all_o opposition_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n concern_v these_o promise_n 1._o as_o a_o humble_a petitioner_n it_o receive_v and_o lay_v hold_v upon_o salvation_n itself_o promise_v p._n 259._o 260_o 2._o faith_n do_v not_o begin_v to_o apprehend_v life_n and_o then_o leave_v it_o to_o work_n but_o do_v ever_o rest_v upon_o the_o promise_n until_o we_o come_v to_o enjoy_v it_o p._n 260_o 3._o by_o faith_n we_o receive_v the_o promise_a spirit_n as_o the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n p._n 260._o 261_o 4._o faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o everlasting_a life_n lead_v forward_o in_o the_o path_n of_o peace_n and_o righteousness_n p._n 261._o 262_o 5._o it_o seek_v to_o get_v our_o title_n confirm_v and_o assure_v to_o the_o conscience_n by_o evidence_n and_o earnest_n or_o pawn_v p._n 263_o 6._o it_o strive_v to_o enter_v the_o possession_n of_o this_o heavenly_a kingdom_n by_o degree_n p._n 263_o 7._o it_o earnest_o desire_v and_o long_v after_o the_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o glory_n p._n 263._o 264_o 8._o it_o assure_v that_o we_o be_v make_v heir_n of_o glory_n to_o which_o god_n of_o his_o grace_n will_v bring_v we_o in_o his_o time_n appoint_v p._n 264._o 265_o god_n in_o great_a mercy_n do_v vouchsafe_v to_o his_o adopt_a son_n many_o excellent_a royalty_n in_o this_o life_n p._n 265._o 266_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n that_o arise_v from_o the_o privilege_n of_o the_o godly_a in_o this_o life_n 1._o faith_n rest_v upon_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o receive_v from_o he_o whatsoever_o may_v be_v good_a and_o profitable_a p._n 266._o 267_o 2._o it_o petition_v instant_o for_o succour_n p._n 267._o 268_o 3._o it_o receive_v earthly_a blessing_n as_o gift_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o token_n of_o love_n p._n 268_o 4._o faith_n in_o these_o &_o the_o foresay_a promise_n do_v great_o enlarge_v the_o heart_n towards_o god_n ibid._n 5._o it_o do_v inward_o quiet_a and_o cheer_v the_o heart_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o manifold_a outward_a discouragement_n p._n 268._o 269_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o faith_n in_o these_o promise_n 1._o to_o humble_v ourselves_o unfeigned_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o miserable_a and_o accurse_a estate_n by_o sin_n and_o former_a carelessness_n to_o seek_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n p._n 269._o 270._o 271._o 272_o 2._o we_o must_v incite_v and_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o everlasting_a life_n by_o consideration_n of_o the_o free_a and_o rich_a grace_n of_o god_n his_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n the_o sufficiency_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o greatness_n excellency_n and_o worth_n of_o the_o benefit_n promise_v p._n 272._o 273._o 274._o 275._o 276_o 3._o we_o must_v pray_v earnest_o that_o god_n will_v increase_v our_o faith_n seal_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n lead_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n cause_v we_o to_o grow_v up_o in_o holiness_n make_v we_o wise_a to_o prize_n and_o value_n to_o taste_v and_o relish_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o assure_v our_o conscience_n of_o right_a and_o title_n to_o that_o everlasting_a inheritance_n p._n 277._o 278_o 4._o we_o must_v quicken_v ourselves_o to_o rejoice_v in_o god_n wait_v patient_o and_o walk_v cheerful_o before_o he_o p._n 278._o 279_o chap._n v._o god_n have_v make_v many_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n p._n 279_o 280_o the_o love_n which_o god_n bear_v to_o his_o people_n be_v a_o everlasting_a love_n and_o the_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o they_o effectual_o and_o shall_v be_v keep_v assure_o be_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n p._n 280._o 281_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n itself_o p._n 281._o 282_o all_o the_o faithful_a be_v build_v upon_o the_o rock_n not_o upon_o the_o rock_n now_o and_o anon_o upon_o the_o sand_n p._n 282_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n shall_v never_o perish_v neither_o shall_v any_o man_n pluck_v they_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n p._n 282._o 283_o they_o be_v fence_v against_o the_o treachery_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n remain_v in_o they_o p._n 283_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v send_v into_o their_o heart_n to_o dwell_v and_o remain_v with_o they_o as_o a_o earnest_n of_o their_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o purchase_a possession_n p._n 283._o 284_o the_o life_n which_o they_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v a_o everlasting_a life_n p._n 284_o christ_n have_v pray_v for_o his_o people_n that_o their_o faith_n shall_v not_o fail_v p._n 284_o we_o be_v assure_v from_o god_n that_o he_o will_v perfect_v the_o work_n of_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v ibid._n by_o serious_a meditation_n on_o these_o promise_n we_o must_v settle_v ourselves_o in_o believe_v our_o perseverance_n which_o be_v very_o necessary_a for_o 1._o have_v it_o not_o be_v a_o point_n of_o great_a weight_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o have_v mention_v it_o so_o often_o p._n 285_o 2._o we_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a to_o withstand_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n potent_a and_o vigilant_a to_o assail_v ibid._n 3._o our_o weakness_n be_v not_o great_a than_o our_o backwardness_n to_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n when_o we_o stand_v in_o most_o need_n ibid._n 4._o whilst_o christian_n distrustful_o question_v their_o perseverance_n all_o present_a favour_n seem_v the_o less_o all_o other_o promise_n be_v hold_v the_o more_o weak_o ibid._n 5._o confidence_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n do_v encourage_v and_o quicken_v in_o a_o christian_a course_n p._n 286_o he_o that_o have_v faith_n indeed_o will_v not_o nay_o he_o can_v take_v courage_n to_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n upon_o this_o pretence_n that_o faith_n once_o have_v can_v utter_o be_v lose_v ibid._n 6._o look_v how_o much_o we_o come_v short_a in_o believe_v the_o faithful_a promise_n of_o god_n concern_v our_o future_a
of_o our_o ransom_n yet_o it_o be_v also_o true_a that_o we_o every_o day_n deserve_v damnation_n and_o must_v entreat_v god_n for_o pardon_n that_o so_o we_o may_v come_v to_o that_o assurance_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v enjoin_v we_o to_o labour_n and_o seek_v for_o 12.10_o zech._n 12.10_o the_o spirit_n that_o lead_v we_o to_o christ_n do_v stir_v we_o up_o with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o confidence_n to_o crave_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n these_o two_o confidence_n and_o prayer_n god_n have_v join_v together_o &_o no_o man_n can_v or_o may_v put_v they_o asunder_o our_o faith_n assure_v we_o not_o of_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n without_o prayer_n but_o that_o god_n forgive_v we_o when_o we_o pray_v nor_o be_v this_o heavenly_a pledge_n while_o dormant_a though_o true_o dwell_v in_o our_o soul_n immediate_o apt_a to_o justify_v matter_n of_o faith_n be_v of_o diverse_a sort_n some_o full_o act_v and_o do_v already_o and_o those_o we_o only_o believe_v we_o do_v not_o pray_v for_o they_o as_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o birth_n and_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n and_o other_o such_o like_a othersome_a be_v believe_v as_o design_v promise_a and_o in_o a_o sort_n confer_v but_o not_o yet_o full_o act_v and_o effect_v to_o we_o which_o we_o so_o believe_v by_o faith_n as_o that_o still_o we_o pray_v for_o they_o till_o they_o be_v full_o accomplish_v and_o effect_v 9.2_o bellar._n de_fw-fr justif_n lib._n 3._o cap._n 11._o rhem._n annot_fw-mi in_o rom._n 8.38_o §._o 8._o math._n 9.2_o the_o papist_n confess_v that_o peter_n paul_n and_o some_o other_o particular_a person_n to_o who_o our_o saviour_n say_v thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o iniquity_n and_o yet_o they_o cease_v not_o to_o pray_v forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n do_v they_o not_o see_v then_o that_o prayer_n for_o pardon_n will_v stand_v well_o with_o assurance_n of_o remission_n and_o why_o do_v they_o condemn_v that_o in_o we_o which_o be_v well_o do_v by_o other_o 8._o §._o 8._o §_o 8._o more_o distinct_o we_o continue_v daily_o to_o ask_v of_o god_n forgiveness_n of_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o direction_n and_o commandment_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o sundry_a respect_n first_o because_o notwithstanding_o former_a assurance_n of_o pardon_n if_o we_o take_v our_o eye_n off_o christ_n the_o remembrance_n and_o conscience_n of_o sin_n must_v needs_o trouble_v and_o disquiet_v so_o that_o we_o must_v still_o look_v to_o christ_n for_o forgiveness_n and_o faith_n look_v unto_o he_o as_o a_o petitioner_n second_o we_o pray_v daily_o that_o we_o may_v have_v great_a assurance_n and_o more_o comfortable_a feel_n of_o god_n love_n our_o faith_n be_v weak_a give_v but_o weak_a assurance_n and_o therefore_o we_o beg_v daily_o to_o be_v settle_v and_o establish_v more_o and_o more_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o favour_n three_o we_o sin_v every_o day_n and_o therefore_o ask_v pardon_n daily_o because_o we_o be_v to_o receive_v actual_a pardon_n from_o god_n continual_o both_o for_o our_o original_a corruption_n which_o always_o in_o this_o life_n abide_v with_o we_o and_o for_o actual_a sin_n which_o we_o daily_o and_o hourly_o commit_v against_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n he_o that_o once_o believe_v be_v thereby_o make_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n mystical_a body_n and_o so_o have_v all_o his_o sin_n satisfy_v for_o by_o the_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o his_o head_n christ_n but_o yet_o it_o be_v the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n that_o he_o shall_v daily_o bewail_v his_o offence_n and_o crave_v pardon_n for_o they_o that_o he_o may_v receive_v feel_v and_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o particular_a and_o daily_a infirmity_n even_o after_o the_o infusion_n of_o faith_n most_o perfect_a etc._n 1._o joh._n 1.8.9_o psal_n 32.3.4_o 2._o sam._n 12.12.13_o with_o psal_n 51.1.2_o etc._n etc._n faithful_a repentance_n for_o sin_n commit_v be_v as_o absolute_o necessary_a to_o salvation_n as_o the_o first_o infusion_n be_v four_o god_n be_v not_o off_o and_o one_o he_o play_v not_o fast_o and_o loose_a but_o who_o once_o he_o justifi_v from_o sin_n he_o never_o remember_v sin_n against_o they_o nevertheless_o we_o must_v beg_v the_o continuance_n of_o his_o grace_n that_o his_o merciful_a pardon_n may_v be_v a_o gift_n without_o repenrance_n faith_n be_v a_o suitor_n to_o god_n for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o promise_n and_o because_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o unchangeable_a love_n we_o beg_v with_o great_a affiance_n the_o continuance_n of_o his_o mercy_n prayer_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o stream_n or_o river_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o issue_n of_o the_o desire_n of_o that_o which_o joyful_o we_o believe_v 17.25_o 2._o sam._n 7.15.27_o 1._o chron._n 17.25_o david_n be_v certify_v that_o god_n will_v for_o ever_o establish_v the_o kingdom_n in_o his_o house_n and_o posterity_n forbear_v not_o to_o pray_v that_o it_o may_v be_v so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n know_v that_o his_o sheep_n shall_v never_o perish_v yet_o he_o pray_v holy_a father_n keep_v they_o in_o thy_o name_n 4.18_o john_n 10.28_o john_n 17.11_o psal_n 16.10_o heb_fw-mi 5.7_o john_n 1●_n 5_o 2._o tim_n 4.18_o he_o pray_v also_o for_o deliverance_n from_o death_n and_o glorification_n of_o both_o which_o he_o be_v full_o assure_v paul_n know_v assure_o the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v he_o from_o every_o evil_a work_n yet_o without_o cease_v he_o pray_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o evil_a assurance_n to_o speed_n be_v that_o which_o add_v great_a fervency_n to_o prayer_n five_o albeit_o by_o faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n we_o now_o rest_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n yet_o we_o still_o pray_v forgive_v we_o our_o treaspass_n that_o we_o may_v more_o full_o and_o real_o possess_v &_o enjoy_v what_o we_o believe_v we_o already_o have_v in_o god_n affection_n and_o do_v in_o part_n enjoy_v the_o 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and_o labour_v therein_o he_o resemble_v his_o father_n the_o devil_n who_o chief_a delight_n be_v in_o do_v mischief_n which_o be_v further_o confirm_v by_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o the_o jew_n 8.34_o john_n 8.34_o very_o whosoever_o commit_v sin_n be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o servant_n abide_v not_o in_o the_o house_n for_o ever_o but_o the_o son_n abide_v forever_o if_o the_o son_n therefore_o shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o shall_v be_v free_a indeed_o he_o that_o commit_v sin_n with_o delight_n wilful_a indulgence_n to_o transgression_n and_o unrelenting_a opposition_n to_o the_o clear_a truth_n he_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n but_o they_o that_o be_v make_v free_a by_o the_o son_n be_v free_a from_o the_o reign_n of_o sin_n 5.18_o 1._o john_n 5.18_o not_o from_o every_o act_n of_o sin_n he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n keep_v himself_o that_o the_o wicked_a one_o can_v come_v within_o he_o to_o endanger_v he_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n can_v have_v no_o prevail_a power_n o●er_v he_o he_o sin_v not_o as_o the_o world_n do_v which_o lie_v in_o iniquity_n but_o altogether_o free_a from_o sin_n he_o be_v not_o nor_o ever_o shall_v be_v so_o long_o as_o he_o carry_v about_o with_o he_o this_o body_n of_o death_n to_o sin_v habitual_o wilful_o indulgent_o with_o full_a consent_n and_o greediness_n be_v not_o compatible_a with_o the_o hope_n and_o profession_n of_o a_o christian_a this_o spot_n be_v not_o the_o spot_n of_o god_n child_n 32.5_o deut._n 32.5_o but_o they_o have_v their_o blemish_n they_o sin_n of_o infirmity_n though_o not_o of_o wilfulness_n sin_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n be_v opposite_a to_o grace_v but_o all_o sin_n be_v not_o altogether_o incompatible_a with_o grace_n that_o be_v they_o hinder_v not_o the_o graceful_a operation_n of_o faith_n hope_n and_o love_n the_o remainder_n of_o original_a corruption_n under_o which_o the_o regenerate_a must_v labour_v so_o long_o as_o they_o live_v sin_n of_o 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of_o god_n love_n anger_n pettishnesse_n impatience_n inordinate_a fear_n be_v sin_n which_o the_o godly_a aught_o and_o do_v watch_n against_o and_o for_o which_o they_o ought_v and_o must_v judge_v themselves_o but_o if_o through_o infirmity_n they_o be_v over-taken_v to_o speak_v a_o hasty_a or_o unaduised_a word_n they_o must_v not_o therefore_o cast_v off_o their_o confidence_n notwithstanding_o such_o slip_n they_o may_v cry_v in_o faith_n and_o be_v hear_v in_o their_o supplication_n if_o any_o man_n sin_n 2._o 1._o john_n 2.1_o 2._o to_o wit_n of_o infirmity_n as_o they_o do_v who_o walk_n in_o the_o light_n and_o addict_v themselves_o to_o the_o serious_a study_n of_o holiness_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a and_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n what_o answer_v the_o lord_n give_v to_o paul_n touch_v his_o temptation_n my_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o thou_o 8._o 2._o cor._n 12.7_o 8._o that_o may_v be_v say_v of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o saint_n such_o sin_n as_o be_v mere_a and_o absolute_a infirmity_n god_n of_o his_o grace_n reveal_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v please_v to_o grant_v unto_o they_o a_o pardon_n of_o course_n such_o sin_n as_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o matter_n be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o the_o main_a office_n prescribe_v by_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v o●_n frailty_n commit_v through_o unaduisednesse_n or_o sudden_a passion_n these_o do_v not_o denominate_v a_o man_n a_o lawbreaker_n nor_o so_o weaken_v the_o power_n of_o faith_n as_o that_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n nor_o suspen●_n the_o actual_a claim_n of_o eternal_a life_n these_o frailty_n may_v be_v ●n_o the_o godly_a without_o any_o notable_a defect_n of_o faith_n they_o debar_v not_o the_o soul_n from_o cleave_v unto_o god_n 13_o gen._n 1●_n 13_o abraham_n say_v of_o sarah_n she_o be_v my_o sister_n this_o be_v a_o infirmity_n but_o do_v not_o extinguish_v faith_n sarah_n laugh_v at_o the_o promise_n 11._o gen._n 18.10_o 11._o and_o then_o deny_v it_o through_o fear_n jacob_n beguile_v his_o father_n say_v i_o be_o thy_o son_n esau_n 19_o gen._n 27.19_o exod._n 4.10.14_o job_n 40_o 5._o math._n 16.22_o 2_o chron._n 35.22_o 2._o chron._n 30.18_o 19_o and_o many_o such_o like_a infirmity_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v record_v which_o argue_v their_o faith_n to_o be_v weak_a not_o to_o be_v depose_v from_o it_o sovereignty_n the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v not_o to_o be_v take_v from_o the_o matter_n or_o outward_a act_n wherein_o they_o offend_v but_o from_o their_o heart_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v more_o incline_v to_o good_a then_o to_o evil_a and_o do_v stick_v fast_o unto_o god_n even_o when_o through_o weakness_n they_o transgress_v by_o faith_n rahab_n receive_v the_o spy_n with_o peace_n 11.31_o heb._n 11.31_o when_o through_o infirmity_n she_o offend_v in_o the_o mean_n of_o their_o safety_n the_o prophet_n david_n be_v regenerate_v without_o question_n and_o have_v sure_a hope_n that_o his_o prayer_n for_o mercy_n shall_v be_v hear_v when_o he_o utter_v this_o complaint_n of_o himself_o 13._o psal_n 19.12_o 13._o who_o can_v understand_v his_o error_n cleanse_v thou_o i_o from_o secret_a fault_n krepe_v back_o thy_o servant_n also_o from_o presumptuous_a sin_n let_v they_o not_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o then_o shall_v i_o be_v upright_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v innocent_a from_o the_o great_a transgression_n so_o that_o a_o faithful_a man_n step_v aside_o through_o infirmity_n in_o the_o forename_a offence_n i_o say_v through_o infirmity_n and_o not_o o●_n habit_n custom_n gross_a carelessness_n or_o delight_n do_v retain_v his_o integrity_n and_o faith_n though_o somewhat_o shake_v do_v keep_v it_o stand_v and_o continue_v lively_a to_o beg_v &_o embrace_v pardon_n but_o he_o that_o sin_v of_o mere_a frailty_n do_v humble_v himself_o for_o his_o daily_a offence_n &_o labour_n to_o repress_v and_o mortify_v his_o inbred_a lust_n seek_v forgiveness_n by_o unfeigned_a confession_n and_o hearty_a prayer_n renu_v his_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n to_o be_v more_o circumspect_a and_o set_v up_o his_o watch_n to_o shun_v and_o avoid_v the_o like_a sin_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o if_o he_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o he_o be_v warn_v by_o that_o slip_n to_o look_v more_o heedful_o to_o his_o way_n bege_v pardon_n and_o seek_v help_n from_o above_o that_o he_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v fast_o so_o that_o the_o slip_n which_o do_v seem_v somewhat_o to_o loose_v he_o be_v a_o occasion_n of_o his_o stick_n fast_a and_o close_o unto_o god_n §_o 12._o but_o if_o a_o godly_a man_n fall_v into_o a_o foul_a and_o enormous_a crime_n waste_v conscience_n 11.4_o §._o 12._o what_o sin_n hinder_v assurance_n psa_fw-la 51.10_o 14._o 1._o reg._n 11.4_o for_o the_o time_n he_o lose_v some_o degree_n of_o newness_n of_o spirit_n cleanness_n of_o heart_n comfort_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n integrity_n in_o a_o sort_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n he_o plunge_v himself_o into_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o displeasure_n and_o by_o his_o grievous_a transgression_n the_o power_n of_o faith_n be_v so_o weaken_a that_o he_o can_v neither_o believe_v the_o pardon_n of_o any_o one_o sin_n former_o pardon_v nor_o lay_v actual_a claim_n to_o any_o privilege_n of_o grace_n former_o enjoy_v the_o favour_n of_o god_n towards_o his_o child_n be_v unchangeable_a the_o sentence_n of_o pardon_n grant_v shall_v never_o be_v reverse_a even_o after_o some_o grievous_a fall_n 3.9_o psal_n 37.24_o joh._n 10.28.29.30_o john_n 8.35_o 1._o ●ohn_n 3.9_o the_o seed_n of_o grace_n abide_v in_o they_o and_o they_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o justification_n but_o while_o they_o continue_v in_o such_o a_o estate_n of_o sin_n
better_a stature_n who_o will_v be_v poor_a that_o may_v be_v rich_a weak_a that_o may_v be_v strong_a who_o will_v live_v in_o fear_n and_o care_n that_o may_v rest_v confident_a and_o secure_a who_o will_v walk_v pensive_o that_o may_v continual_o rejoice_v and_o triumph_v a_o weak_a faith_n will_v bring_v to_o salvation_n but_o a_o strong_a faith_n be_v necessary_a for_o a_o christian_a that_o he_o may_v overcome_v with_o more_o ease_n fight_v more_o manful_o endure_v with_o patience_n and_o obey_v with_o cheerfulness_n the_o least_o dram_n of_o faith_n be_v more_o precious_a than_o gold_n that_o perish_v better_o than_o the_o whole_a world_n who_o that_o know_v the_o price_n and_o value_n of_o such_o a_o jewel_n will_v not_o desire_v and_o labour_n to_o be_v furnish_v with_o it_o and_o grow_v rich_a therein_o in_o earthly_a thing_n a_o full_a estate_n please_v best_a in_o heavenly_a shall_v we_o be_v content_v to_o l●ue_v from_o hand_n to_o mouth_n &_o scarce_o that_o when_o we_o 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practice_n of_o godliness_n and_o have_v obtain_v some_o settle_a boldness_n and_o confidence_n at_o sometime_o though_o he_o be_v still_o ignorant_a of_o many_o privilege_n which_o he_o may_v enjoy_v and_o of_o which_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v by_o the_o grace_n &_o bounty_n of_o the_o lord_n yea_o through_o weakness_n he_o waver_v often_o doubt_v again_o and_o again_o and_o become_v like_o the_o smoke_a flax_n strong_a faith_n excel_v the_o former_a in_o certain_a knowledge_n firm_a and_o full_a assent_n strong_a 3._o strong_a lively_a confidence_n join_v with_o sincere_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o unpartial_a and_o constant_a obedience_n this_o believer_n be_v better_a acquaint_v with_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n temporal_a and_o spiritual_a to_o rely_v upon_o they_o he_o can_v wrestle_v earnest_o in_o prayer_n be_v not_o discourage_v if_o for_o a_o time_n his_o suit_n be_v deny_v will_v take_v no_o repulse_n be_v courageous_a in_o danger_n sharpen_v by_o difficulty_n 8.10_o 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when_o he_o never_o stir_v up_o himself_o to_o receive_v the_o promise_n but_o it_o be_v a_o deliberate_a desire_n of_o a_o benefit_n know_v possible_a to_o be_v attain_v attend_v with_o much_o comfort_n and_o free_o promise_v by_o he_o that_o can_v lie_v which_o be_v ever_o accompany_v with_o proportionable_a care_n to_o get_v and_o possess_v the_o blessing_n desire_v faith_n will_v not_o suffer_v a_o man_n to_o smother_v or_o conceal_v his_o desire_n nor_o desire_v themselves_o to_o die_v but_o it_o perseru_v and_o kindle_v desire_n &_o constrain_v with_o a_o holy_a violence_n to_o lay_v they_o open_v before_o the_o lord_n thus_o by_o faith_n a_o man_n come_v free_o to_o renounce_v his_o title_n and_o interest_n in_o the_o world_n and_o to_o part_v with_o any_o thing_n that_o may_v hinder_v mercy_n the_o wise_a merchant_n have_v find_v the_o pearl_n of_o price_n 13.44_o math._n 13.44_o for_o joy_n thereof_o go_v and_o sell_v all_o that_o he_o have_v not_o as_o if_o he_o can_v merit_v 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and_o breed_v scruple_n in_o we_o we_o must_v remember_v that_o physic_n purgative_a and_o restorative_n must_v not_o be_v t●ken_v at_o one_o and_o the_o same_o time_n to_o admit_v of_o sorrow_n but_o on_o condition_n that_o spiritual_a consolation_n shall_v drown_v the_o feel_n thereof_o be_v as_o it_o be_v to_o wish_v suffering_n without_o suffer_v when_o god_n minister_v for_o the_o preservation_n or_o recovery_n of_o spiritual_a health_n it_o be_v the_o office_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v the_o potion_n and_o further_o the_o kind_o work_v of_o it_o which_o can_v be_v do_v unless_o it_o give_v way_n unto_o yea_o stir_v up_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o wrestle_v painful_o to_o drive_v out_o such_o corruption_n as_o god_n will_v have_v remoove_v by_o they_o during_o battle_n the_o soldier_n must_v exercise_v his_o skill_n valour_n and_o strength_n in_o repel_v subdue_a and_o pursue_v the_o enemy_n his_o refresh_n come_v when_o the_o fight_n be_v end_v and_o the_o spoil_n divide_v in_o 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against_o i_o 6._o psal_n 41.7_o 8_o 6._o th●y_v revile_v without_o cease_v they_o open_v their_o mouth_n wide_a against_o i_o 10.1_o psal_n 42.10_o psal_n 83.14_o psal_n 10.1_o and_o spare_v not_o to_o blaspheme_v thy_o name_n as_o with_o a_o sword_n in_o my_o bone_n my_o enemy_n reproach_v i_o while_o they_o say_v daily_o unto_o i_o where_o be_v thy_o god_n lord_n all_o this_o be_v come_v upon_o i_o and_o yet_o thou_o stand_v afar_o off_o and_o hide_v thyself_o from_o my_o trouble_n 3.44_o lam._n 3.44_o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o but_o thou_o hear_v not_o thou_o covere_v thyself_o with_o a_o cloud_n that_o my_o prayer_n shall_v not_o ascend_v second_o confess_v our_o sin_n with_o hatred_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n the_o
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