bring_v he_o to_o the_o king_n of_o terror_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v from_o this_o affiance_n in_o god_n arise_v hope_n for_o when_o know_v and_o believe_v god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n we_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n then_o do_v we_o by_o hope_n expect_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o they_o even_o when_o they_o be_v defer_v with_o patience_n and_o comfort_n know_v that_o god_n be_v immutable_a in_o his_o love_n and_o most_o true_a of_o his_o word_n with_o which_o hope_n we_o be_v sustain_v in_o all_o affliction_n that_o we_o do_v not_o faint_v under_o their_o burden_n see_v we_o hope_v for_o deliverance_n in_o god_n due_a time_n be_v arm_v against_o all_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n with_o this_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n in_o expectation_n of_o assure_a victory_n and_o stay_v with_o this_o anchor_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o tempestuous_a storm_n and_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o trial_n and_o tentation_n the_o which_o anchor_n be_v not_o fasten_v on_o the_o fleet_a and_o fail_v sand_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n work_n and_o merit_n but_o upon_o the_o firm_a ground_n of_o god_n immutable_a love_n mercy_n goodness_n power_n and_o truth_n which_o will_v never_o fail_v those_o that_o rest_n upon_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n they_o that_o know_v thy_o name_n 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o will_v put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n have_v not_o forsake_v they_o that_o seek_v thou_o and_o thus_o abraham_n hope_v against_o hope_n be_v full_o persuade_v that_o what_o 21._o rom._n 4._o 18_o 21._o god_n have_v promise_v he_o be_v able_a also_o to_o perform_v and_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n without_o waver_v because_o he_o be_v 23._o heb._n 10._o 23._o faithful_a that_o have_v promise_v the_o object_n of_o this_o hope_n be_v future_a good_a thing_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v as_o fruition_n of_o good_a and_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a which_o be_v not_o yet_o see_v for_o then_o there_o be_v no_o place_n 25._o rom._n 8._o 24_o 25._o for_o hope_n but_o certain_o expect_v in_o god_n good_a time_n but_o the_o main_n and_o 1._o ps_n 62._o 1_o 2._o &_o 121._o 1._o principal_a object_n of_o our_o hope_n be_v heavenly_a happiness_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v in_o soul_n and_o body_n at_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n whereof_o it_o be_v 13._o tit._n 2._o 13._o call_v the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o chief_a property_n 2._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o tit._n 1._o 2._o of_o this_o hope_n be_v first_o that_o it_o be_v patient_a second_o that_o it_o be_v certain_a and_o assure_v of_o the_o first_o the_o apostle_n speak_v if_o we_o hope_v for_o that_o we_o see_v not_o then_o do_v we_o with_o patience_n wait_v for_o it_o and_o in_o this_o regard_n call_v it_o 25._o rom._n 8._o 25._o the_o patience_n of_o hope_n in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o patience_n he_o tell_v we_o 3._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 3._o that_o we_o have_v need_n because_o god_n oftentimes_o delay_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n as_o though_o he_o have_v forget_v both_o we_o and_o they_o second_o it_o 36._o heb._n 10._o 36._o must_v be_v certain_a and_o assure_v whereof_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o anchor_n which_o if_o it_o fail_v in_o a_o tempest_n it_o put_v the_o ship_n in_o great_a danger_n of_o founder_v and_o perish_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n desire_v that_o the_o hebrew_n may_v have_v full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n which_o if_o we_o have_v it_o will_v 11._o heb._n 6._o 11._o make_v we_o never_o to_o be_v ashamed_a see_v god_n upon_o who_o we_o wait_v will_v never_o fail_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n and_o this_o be_v that_o hope_n unto_o which_o the_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o scripture_n exhort_v us._n so_o the_o psalmist_n wait_v on_o the_o lord_n be_v of_o good_a courage_n 7_o ps_n 27._o 14_o &_o 37_o 7_o and_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v thy_o heart_n wait_v i_o say_v on_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rest_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o wait_v patient_o for_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n which_o that_o we_o may_v labour_v after_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a unto_o all_o that_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n for_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o part_n thereof_o as_o be_v one_o of_o the_o three_o principal_a virtue_n which_o the_o apostle_n commend_v unto_o we_o but_o a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o we_o be_v move_v and_o enable_v to_o labour_n after_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o to_o put_v in_o practice_n all_o other_o duty_n because_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o hopeful_o expect_v the_o obtain_n of_o it_o without_o which_o hope_n we_o will_v be_v utter_o discourage_v sit_v still_o and_o do_v nothing_o again_o this_o hope_n make_v we_o not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a in_o midst_n of_o all_o reproach_n and_o disgrace_n which_o we_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o cause_v we_o with_o he_o to_o run_v with_o patience_n 2._o rom._n 5._o 5._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 2._o the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o we_o in_o expectation_n of_o that_o joy_n which_o be_v set_v before_o us._n it_o make_v we_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o joyful_a in_o affliction_n yea_o even_o to_o glory_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 2_o 3._o in_o our_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n it_o confirm_v our_o faith_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v and_o make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n it_o quicken_v and_o rejoice_v our_o droop_a heart_n and_o not_o only_o make_v the_o way_n of_o godliness_n delightful_a unto_o we_o but_o we_o also_o please_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n to_o defend_v we_o 11._o psal_n 147._o 11._o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n yea_o itself_o save_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 24._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o rom._n 8._o 24._o because_o it_o move_v god_n to_o save_v we_o for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v he_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o he_o final_o it_o make_v we_o bless_v in_o the_o assure_a 7._o psal_n 17._o 7._o expectation_n of_o our_o blessedness_n for_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o have_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n 7._o psal_n 146._o 5._o jer._n 17._o 7._o for_o his_o help_n and_o who_o hope_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n whereas_o contrariwise_o without_o this_o hope_n we_o be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o all_o man_n most_o miserable_a 19_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 19_o have_v neither_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n which_o worldling_n enjoy_v nor_o expectation_n of_o better_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v let_v we_o therefore_o labour_n after_o this_o hope_n and_o use_v careful_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o and_o see_v it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n let_v we_o in_o the_o 16._o 2._o thes_n 2._o 16._o first_o place_n beg_v it_o at_o his_o hand_n by_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o hope_n will_v not_o deny_v to_o give_v it_o unto_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v often_o upon_o god_n save_v attribute_n of_o power_n mercy_n goodness_n truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o our_o imperfection_n and_o unworthiness_n will_v not_o make_v we_o despair_v nor_o weaken_v our_o hope_n in_o expectation_n of_o his_o promise_n three_o let_v we_o often_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v purposely_o write_v that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o 4._o rom._n 15._o 4._o comfort_n of_o they_o may_v have_v hope_n four_o let_v we_o in_o all_o the_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n avoid_v hypocrisy_n and_o serve_v and_o worship_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n for_o the_o hypocrite_n hope_n shall_v perish_v and_o 14._o job_n 8._o 13_o 14._o be_v cut_v off_o like_o a_o spider_n web_n as_o bildad_n speak_v last_o if_o we_o will_v have_v hope_n in_o god_n let_v we_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o serve_v he_o all_o our_o day_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o the_o flesh_n of_o god_n holy_a one_o shall_v rest_v in_o hope_n 26._o act._n 2._o 26._o whereas_o when_o a_o wicked_a man_n die_v his_o expectation_n shall_v perish_v and_o the_o hope_n of_o 7._o pro._n 11._o 7._o the_o unjust_a man_n
the_o lord_n have_v do_v for_o we_o which_o will_v make_v we_o think_v that_o we_o can_v never_o be_v too_o earnest_a in_o seek_v his_o glory_n nor_o too_o intent_n and_o fervent_a in_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n that_o it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a property_n of_o all_o grace_n to_o be_v zealous_a in_o they_o and_o therefore_o there_o can_v be_v no_o grace_n at_o all_o where_o zeal_n be_v want_v that_o be_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o those_o who_o be_v the_o redeem_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n &_o therefore_o where_o there_o be_v no_o zeal_n there_o can_v be_v no_o 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o sign_n of_o redemption_n by_o christ_n final_o that_o lukewarmenesse_a be_v most_o loathsome_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o those_o who_o be_v so_o he_o will_v spew_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n 17._o apoc._n 3._o 17._o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o rejoice_v in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o the_o second_o virtue_n arise_v from_o love_n be_v joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n when_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o love_v he_o again_o taste_v for_o the_o present_a how_o good_a the_o lord_n be_v and_o persuade_v ourselves_o of_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v we_o be_v exceed_o delight_v and_o even_o glory_n in_o the_o assurance_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n favour_n for_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o love_n to_o make_v we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o thing_n belove_v and_o as_o the_o more_o excellent_a any_o thing_n be_v in_o our_o conceit_n the_o more_o our_o love_n exceed_v so_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n such_o also_o be_v our_o joy_n when_o we_o enjoy_v it_o and_o therefore_o needs_o must_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n exceed_v all_o other_o joy_n because_o our_o love_n ought_v to_o be_v proportion_v to_o his_o goodness_n and_o excellency_n and_o our_o joy_n to_o our_o love_n in_o which_o respect_n this_o divine_a joy_n swallow_v up_o all_o worldly_a grief_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o glory_n not_o only_o in_o worldly_a prosperity_n but_o also_o in_o persecution_n and_o tribulation_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o and_o this_o be_v that_o joy_n unto_o which_o the_o scripture_n exhort_v we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o psal_n 37._o 4._o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v rejoice_v evermore_o delight_n thyself_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v give_v thou_o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n which_o if_o we_o attain_v unto_o then_o have_v we_o even_o in_o this_o life_n the_o first_o beginning_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o consist_v in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v this_o joy_n be_v to_o labour_v after_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n for_o we_o can_v have_v it_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o and_o through_o he_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o joy_v in_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 11._o rom._n 5._o 11._o by_o who_o now_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o atonement_n second_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o joy_n we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o peace_n with_o god_n follow_v our_o justification_n by_o faith_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o and_o joy_v this_o peace_n three_o let_v we_o labour_v after_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o to_o have_v it_o seal_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o so_o our_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n may_v uphold_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o temporary_a cross_n and_o affliction_n final_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o feel_v god_n love_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o we_o shall_v best_o discern_v by_o find_v they_o inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n approve_a to_o be_v sincere_a by_o our_o care_n to_o flee_v all_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o and_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o if_o we_o enjoy_v god_n in_o this_o mutual_a love_n we_o shall_v in_o all_o estate_n glory_n and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o worldly_a extremity_n comfort_v ourselves_o with_o david_n in_o the_o lord_n 6._o 1._o sam._n 30._o 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o our_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o three_o virtue_n arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v unfeigned_a thankfulness_n for_o when_o in_o consideration_n of_o god_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n towards_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o we_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o his_o love_n and_o replenish_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a then_o do_v we_o think_v with_o david_n what_o we_o may_v return_v unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o find_v no_o possible_a mean_n of_o make_v the_o least_o requital_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o impotency_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n we_o do_v at_o last_o resolve_v to_o remain_v for_o ever_o thankful_a debtor_n and_o to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n both_o by_o our_o word_n in_o praise_v and_o magnify_v and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n by_o glorify_v he_o our_o benefactor_n who_o have_v be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o see_v we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o so_o that_o our_o love_n of_o god_n proceed_v from_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o be_v the_o root_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o rejoice_v in_o his_o love_n and_o goodness_n a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o it_o for_o this_o thankfulness_n be_v a_o virtue_n whereby_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o be_v inward_o thankful_a unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o outward_o express_v it_o by_o praise_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n whereby_o it_o appear_v what_o be_v require_v to_o this_o virtue_n of_o thankfulness_n first_o that_o we_o apprehend_v god_n love_n and_o inward_o rejoice_v in_o it_o have_v our_o heart_n thorough_o affect_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o us._n second_o that_o we_o do_v not_o ascribe_v the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v unto_o any_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o thing_n else_o but_o only_o unto_o god_n as_o our_o supreme_a and_o chief_a benefactor_n who_o be_v the_o principal_a author_n of_o all_o our_o good_a three_o that_o we_o do_v not_o smother_v our_o thankfulness_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o cause_v it_o to_o break_v forth_o first_o in_o our_o word_n by_o praise_v &_o magnify_v god_n holy_a name_n for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v it_o become_v the_o righteous_a to_o be_v thankful_a and_o second_o in_o 1._o psal_n 33._o 1._o our_o work_n by_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v unto_o god_n in_o who_o our_o soul_n delight_v that_o so_o the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n shine_v before_o man_n we_o may_v cause_v they_o also_o to_o glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 16._o mat._n 5._o 16._o the_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n both_o in_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n plenty_n and_o penury_n health_n and_o sickness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n but_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n speak_v to_o yourselves_o in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n 19_o eph._n 5._o 18_o 19_o in_o your_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o job_n who_o bless_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o his_o substance_n 21._o job_n 1._o 21._o and_o in_o the_o church_n grievous_o afflict_v who_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o her_o calamity_n do_v acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n in_o that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o 32._o lam._n 3._o 32._o consume_v now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o this_o duty_n and_o enable_v to_o perform_v it_o be_v first_o to_o consider_v that_o this_o thankfulness_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v good_a pleasant_a and_o comely_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n praise_v you_o the_o lord_n for_o it_o be_v good_a
mean_n be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n judgement_n 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o execute_v on_o the_o wicked_a which_o be_v so_o many_o instruction_n unto_o we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o avoid_v his_o displeasure_n that_o we_o be_v not_o partaker_n with_o they_o in_o their_o punishment_n so_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o the_o righteous_a see_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v fear_v god_n and_o deride_v their_o folly_n and_o the_o apostle_n 6._o psal_n 52._o 6._o tell_v we_o that_o the_o former_a example_n of_o god_n judgement_n be_v write_v for_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 11._o our_o learning_n that_o they_o may_v admonish_v we_o to_o take_v warning_n by_o their_o harm_n lest_o we_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o evil_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v the_o diligent_a read_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v call_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n 9_o psal_n 19_o 9_o because_o they_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o us._n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n injoin_v the_o king_n to_o have_v the_o law_n with_o he_o and_o to_o read_v therein_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n that_o he_o 19_o deut._n 17._o 19_o may_v learn_v to_o fear_v the_o lord_n his_o god_n for_o in_o they_o be_v contain_v many_o commandment_n injoin_v many_o exhortation_n move_v and_o many_o reason_n persuade_v to_o this_o fear_n fear_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a let_v all_o the_o earth_n fear_v the_o lord_n let_v all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o for_o he_o speak_v and_o it_o be_v do_v he_o command_v and_o it_o stand_v fast_o o_o fear_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o his_o saint_n for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o they_o that_o 28._o psal_n 33._o 8_o 9_o &_o 34._o 9_o isa_n 8._o 13._o heb._n 12._o 28._o fear_v he_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o when_o god_n command_v any_o thing_n not_o to_o ask_v counsel_n of_o carnal_a reason_n unto_o which_o the_o more_o we_o incline_v the_o more_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n abate_v in_o we_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o eve_n who_o follow_v sense_n and_o reason_n obey_v the_o devil_n advice_n and_o cast_v off_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o this_o the_o wiseman_n impli_v be_v not_o wise_a in_o thy_o own_o eye_n but_o fear_v god_n and_o 7._o pro._n 3._o 7._o depart_v from_o evil_n the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o our_o own_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n and_o of_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o our_o spiritual_a 10._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o eph._n 6._o 11_o 12._o phil._n 2._o 12._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 10._o enemy_n which_o will_v make_v we_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o while_o we_o stand_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o fall_v the_o six_o be_v to_o remember_v our_o end_n daily_o and_o continual_o as_o first_o the_o day_n of_o our_o death_n which_o will_v work_v our_o heart_n to_o god_n fear_n as_o the_o psalmist_n impli_v and_o 12._o psal_n 90._o 12._o second_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o end_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v call_v the_o 14._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 14._o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o last_o and_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v make_v effectual_a be_v fervent_a prayer_n for_o it_o be_v no_o natural_a faculty_n or_o habit_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o he_o promise_v to_o put_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o 40._o jer._n 32._o 39_o 40._o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o faithful_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o psalmist_n who_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o knit_v their_o heart_n unto_o he_o that_o they_o may_v fear_v his_o name_n 11._o psal_n 86._o 11._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o last_o virtue_n require_v be_v humility_n whereby_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v god_n power_n justice_n majesty_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o infinite_a perfection_n and_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n imperfection_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n we_o do_v renounce_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n as_o not_o belong_v unto_o we_o and_o ascribe_v it_o whole_o unto_o god_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o right_o appertain_v so_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o humility_n to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o sight_n even_o to_o the_o ground_n as_o the_o word_n import_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o worthy_a of_o god_n most_o heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o contrariwise_o to_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n alone_o even_o of_o all_o the_o good_a we_o have_v in_o we_o or_o be_v do_v by_o we_o from_o who_o alone_o we_o have_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o unto_o thy_o 1._o psal_n 115._o 1._o name_n give_v the_o glory_n and_o of_o daniel_n o_o lord_n righteousness_n belong_v unto_o 11._o dan._n 9_o 7_o 11._o thou_o but_o unto_o we_o confusion_n of_o face_n because_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o humility_n be_v first_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n infiniteness_n in_o all_o excellency_n goodness_n and_o perfection_n in_o which_o he_o be_v so_o incomprehensible_o glorious_a that_o when_o we_o come_v in_o his_o presence_n it_o make_v we_o to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o what_o opinion_n soever_o before_o we_o have_v of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n even_o as_o the_o light_n of_o a_o glow-worm_n be_v quite_o dazzle_v when_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o the_o sun_n do_v shine_v upon_o it_o thus_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o majesty_n ezechiel_n be_v cast_v to_o the_o ground_n manoah_n conclude_v that_o he_o shall_v 5._o ezech._n 2._o 1._o judg._n 13._o 22._o esa_n 6._o 5._o die_v esayas_n cry_v out_o woe_n be_v i_o for_o i_o be_o undo_v because_o i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o unclean_a lip_n etc._n etc._n for_o my_o eye_n have_v see_v the_o king_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o job_n have_v see_v the_o lord_n abhor_a himself_o and_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n 6._o job_n 42._o 6._o especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o this_o god_n mighty_a and_o glorious_a in_o himself_o be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o confer_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o above_o all_o that_o inestimable_a gift_n of_o his_o only_a son_n to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o will_v make_v we_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o to_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o to_o say_v with_o david_n who_o be_o i_o and_o my_o 22._o 2._o sam._n 7._o 18_o 22._o house_n that_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o hitherto_o wherefore_o thou_o be_v great_a o_o lord_n god_n for_o there_o be_v none_o like_o thou_o etc._n etc._n second_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n as_o abraham_n acknowledge_v and_o in_o respect_n 27._o gen._n 18._o 27._o of_o our_o soul_n which_o howsoever_o they_o be_v create_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yet_o through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o the_o corruption_n derive_v from_o they_o unto_o we_o they_o be_v whole_o defile_v in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o they_o with_o original_a corruption_n and_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o which_o regard_n we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n and_o to_o say_v with_o he_o father_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o be_o no_o more_o 15._o luk._n 15._o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o or_o do_v by_o we_o to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o have_v it_o of_o god_n free_a 10._o 1._o cor._n
consider_v first_o that_o this_o be_v a_o shameful_a and_o horrible_a abuse_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n which_o he_o will_v never_o let_v go_v unpunished_a to_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o the_o more_o to_o offend_v and_o diplease_v he_o by_o wilful_a continue_v in_o sin_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n to_o provoke_v god_n to_o wrath_n because_o he_o be_v patient_a and_o long-suffering_a and_o to_o sin_n against_o he_o because_o he_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v and_o final_o to_o neglect_v all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n because_o he_o be_v such_o a_o bountiful_a master_n that_o he_o give_v of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n rich_a wage_n and_o reward_n without_o all_o merit_n and_o desert_n for_o these_o shall_v rather_o be_v argument_n to_o inflame_v our_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o to_o make_v we_o so_o much_o the_o more_o zealous_a of_o his_o glory_n and_o fearful_a to_o offend_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v or_o if_o through_o 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o have_v contrary_a to_o our_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n be_v overtake_v of_o any_o sin_n this_o patience_n and_o love_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n despise_v thou_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o forbearance_n and_o long-suffering_a not_o know_v that_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_a in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n so_o he_o be_v no_o less_o infinite_a in_o justice_n and_o truth_n that_o as_o he_o be_v merciful_a 7._o exod._n 34._o 6_o 7._o and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n keep_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o forgive_a iniquity_n to_o ansgression_n and_o sin_n so_o also_o he_o be_v just_a in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n and_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n clear_v the_o 17._o psal_n 145._o 17._o guilty_a visit_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o merciful_a saviour_n so_o also_o a_o just_a god_n and_o 7._o esa_n 45._o 21._o psal_n 11._o 7._o a_o righteous_a lord_n who_o love_v righteousness_n and_o will_v not_o let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a but_o will_v judge_v every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o terrible_a 10._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o judge_n especial_o to_o those_o who_o abuse_v his_o mercy_n and_o long-suffering_a and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o disjoin_v these_o thing_n which_o can_v be_v sever_v nor_o imagine_v such_o a_o mercy_n in_o god_n as_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o his_o justice_n which_o be_v to_o maim_n the_o divine_a nature_n and_o to_o pull_v as_o it_o be_v one_o of_o his_o hand_n from_o he_o which_o outrageous_a violence_n offer_v unto_o his_o holy_a majesty_n he_o will_v never_o suffer_v to_o go_v unpunished_a let_v we_o with_o david_n so_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o be_v good_a as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v that_o 1._o psal_n 25._o 8._o psal_n â—01_n 1._o he_o be_v also_o upright_o and_o in_o our_o song_n so_o sing_v of_o his_o mercy_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o disjoin_v his_o judgement_n from_o it_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o in_o god_n and_o in_o all_o his_o work_n mercy_n and_o truth_n do_v meet_v together_o righteousness_n 10._o psal_n 8â—_n 10._o and_o peace_n do_v kiss_v each_o other_o let_v we_o not_o say_v his_o mercy_n be_v great_a he_o will_v 7._o ecclus_n 5._o 6_o 7._o be_v pacify_v for_o the_o multitude_n of_o my_o sin_n for_o mercy_n and_o wrath_n come_v from_o he_o and_o his_o indignation_n rest_v upon_o sinner_n neither_o let_v we_o presume_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o patience_n make_v any_o tarry_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n nor_o put_v it_o off_o from_o day_n to_o day_n for_o sudden_o shall_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v forth_o and_o in_o thy_o security_n thou_o shall_v be_v destroy_v and_o perish_v in_o the_o day_n of_o vengeance_n thus_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o despise_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n goodness_n and_o forbearance_n 6_o rom._n 2._o 4_o 5_o 6_o which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n we_o shall_v after_o our_o hardness_n and_o impenitent_a heart_n treasure_n up_o unto_o ourselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n who_o will_v render_v unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n and_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o if_o any_o man_n hear_v the_o word_n of_o his_o curse_n against_o sinner_n do_v bless_v himself_o in_o his_o heart_n say_v i_o shall_v have_v peace_n though_o i_o walk_v in_o the_o imagination_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o add_v drunkenness_n to_o thirst_n that_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v he_o but_o that_o his_o anger_n and_o jealousy_n shall_v smoke_v against_o that_o man_n and_o all_o the_o curse_n that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v 20._o deut._n 29._o 19_o 20._o lie_v upon_o he_o and_o the_o lord_n shall_v blot_v out_o his_o name_n from_o under_o heaven_n let_v we_o remember_v what_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o namely_o that_o no_o outrageous_a sinner_n continue_v in_o their_o wickedness_n without_o repentance_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o god_n and_o therefore_o exhort_v that_o we_o suffer_v no_o 6._o eph._n 5._o 5_o 6._o man_n to_o deceive_v we_o with_o vain_a word_n see_v because_o of_o these_o thing_n come_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o god_n mercy_n be_v in_o themselves_o infinite_a and_o above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n yea_o and_o amen_n yet_o they_o be_v limit_v by_o his_o infallible_a truth_n and_o appropriate_v unto_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o can_v extend_v to_o the_o presumptuous_a who_o take_v occasion_n from_o his_o mercy_n to_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o their_o sin_n but_o he_o will_v glorify_v his_o justice_n in_o punish_v they_o as_o he_o glorifi_v his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o those_o who_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o psalmist_n that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a â—_o psal_n 73._o â—_o and_o gracious_a yet_o not_o to_o all_o but_o only_o to_o israel_n even_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o that_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n so_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a to_o cut_v off_o the_o 16._o psal_n 34._o 15_o 16._o remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o of_o the_o earth_n let_v we_o not_o presume_v upon_o god_n mercy_n whilst_o we_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o our_o sin_n but_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n and_o sin_v not_o and_o offer_v first_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o righteousness_n 5._o psal_n 4._o 4_o 5._o and_o then_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n those_o likewise_o who_o presume_v upon_o the_o all-sufficiencie_n of_o christ_n death_n merit_n and_o satisfaction_n do_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n may_v easy_o remove_v this_o dangerous_a impediment_n out_o of_o their_o way_n if_o they_o will_v but_o serious_o consider_v that_o this_o be_v a_o most_o fearful_a abuse_n of_o his_o inestimable_a love_n who_o have_v do_v so_o much_o for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o use_v his_o help_n to_o uphold_v 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so_o jeremie_n blessed_n be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o 7._o jer._n 17._o 7._o the_o lord_n and_o who_o hope_n the_o lord_n be_v and_o the_o psalmist_n o_o trust_n and_o see_v that_o 8._o psal_n 34_o 8._o the_o lord_n be_v good_a bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o thus_o we_o must_v trust_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o good_a and_o the_o avoid_v of_o all_o evil_a unto_o the_o former_a david_n exhort_v commit_v thy_o way_n unto_o the_o lord_n 5._o psal_n 37._o 5._o trust_v also_o in_o he_o and_o he_o shall_v bring_v it_o to_o pass_v and_o of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v he_o for_o our_o example_n the_o lord_n be_v my_o light_n and_o my_o salvation_n who_o shall_v i_o fear_v 1._o psal_n 27._o 1._o the_o lord_n be_v the_o
salt_n of_o wisdom_n and_o either_o tend_v to_o spiritual_a edification_n by_o instruction_n admonition_n exhortation_n reprehension_n 29._o ephe._n 4._o 29._o counsel_n or_o comfort_n or_o to_o his_o temporal_a good_a in_o his_o worldly_a affair_n and_o our_o own_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n be_v further_v when_o unto_o these_o former_a we_o add_v such_o speech_n as_o more_o proper_o tend_v to_o our_o own_o good_a as_o to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o increase_n of_o any_o other_o save_v grace_n as_o when_o we_o mutual_o inform_v one_o another_o and_o stir_v up_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o we_o by_o holy_a conference_n or_o else_o such_o as_o be_v profitable_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o temporal_a estate_n as_o about_o the_o ordinary_a business_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o earthly_a affair_n in_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o conversant_a now_o that_o we_o may_v thus_o rule_v our_o tongue_n and_o order_v our_o speech_n in_o this_o holy_a manner_n abstain_v from_o all_o light_n and_o vain_a word_n frivolous_a and_o unprofitable_a discourse_n and_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a communication_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n have_v give_v we_o this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n that_o we_o may_v thereby_o glorify_v he_o and_o benefit_n one_o another_o especial_o in_o the_o best_a thing_n &_o therefore_o they_o who_o neglect_v these_o and_o direct_v their_o speech_n to_o contrary_a end_n do_v most_o fearful_o abuse_v this_o excellent_a gift_n and_o thereby_o just_o deserve_v to_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n be_v always_o present_a with_o we_o and_o be_v a_o earwitness_n of_o all_o our_o speech_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o blush_v for_o shame_n to_o speak_v any_o thing_n in_o his_o hear_n which_o we_o will_v not_o utter_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o grave_n wise_a and_o religious_a superior_a three_o let_v we_o continual_o remember_v that_o fearful_a say_n of_o our_o saviour_n that_o we_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n of_o every_o idle_a word_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o that_o by_o our_o word_n we_o shall_v either_o 37._o mat._n 12._o 36_o 37._o be_v justify_v or_o condemn_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o vain_o and_o causeless_o increase_v our_o account_n not_o only_o by_o idle_a and_o unprofitable_a but_o rot_a and_o unsavourie_a speech_n nor_o use_v this_o wind_n of_o word_n as_o bellows_n to_o kindle_v against_o ourselves_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n wrath_n here_o and_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o to_o this_o purpose_n let_v we_o with_o the_o prophet_n david_n take_v heed_n 1._o psal_n 39_o 1._o to_o our_o way_n that_o we_o offend_v not_o with_o our_o tongue_n and_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o unruly_a evil_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n compare_v it_o like_o a_o headstrong_a 4._o jam._n 3._o 3_o 4._o horse_n that_o will_v stand_v on_o no_o ground_n let_v we_o break_v it_o with_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o curb_v it_o in_o with_o the_o bridle_n of_o his_o fear_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rush_v into_o any_o unprofitable_a &_o wicked_a speech_n and_o because_o we_o can_v by_o all_o our_o force_n and_o skill_n care_n and_o watchfulness_n tame_v this_o wild_a and_o unruly_a beast_n but_o that_o it_o will_v break_v out_o and_o utter_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v either_o vain_a and_o useless_a or_o hurtful_a and_o sinful_a let_v we_o often_o desire_v the_o lord_n who_o give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o he_o will_v by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n rule_n and_o order_v they_o and_o that_o he_o will_v set_v a_o watch_n before_o our_o mouth_n and_o keep_v the_o door_n 3._o psal_n 141._o 3._o of_o our_o lip_n that_o we_o may_v speak_v only_o those_o thing_n which_o may_v tend_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o mutual_a good_a of_o one_o another_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o work_n and_o action_n final_o our_o daily_a care_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v right_o to_o order_n and_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n that_o they_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n both_o in_o do_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o in_o leave_v undo_v the_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o that_o whether_o they_o respect_v god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o for_o our_o time_n and_o strength_n must_v be_v spend_v either_o in_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n or_o in_o the_o work_n of_o justice_n charity_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n or_o of_o temperance_n sobriety_n and_o holiness_n towards_o ourselves_o either_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o in_o use_v the_o mean_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o fit_v and_o enable_v unto_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o that_o so_o we_o may_v 1._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o ephe._n 4._o 1._o glorify_v our_o heavenly_a father_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n shine_v before_o man_n edify_v our_o brethren_n by_o our_o good_a example_n make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a walk_v worthy_a of_o our_o high_a call_n adorn_v our_o profession_n gain_v other_o to_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n and_o by_o our_o fruitfulness_n of_o obedience_n obtain_v a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o joy_n and_o happiness_n when_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o judgement_n and_o render_v unto_o every_o one_o according_a to_o their_o work_n neither_o must_v we_o only_o take_v care_n that_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v take_v up_o and_o furnish_v with_o good_a thought_n and_o holy_a affection_n and_o our_o tongue_n exercise_v in_o christian_a communication_n and_o speech_n savour_v of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n but_o also_o that_o we_o bring_v they_o to_o good_a effect_n by_o practise_v what_o we_o think_v and_o speak_v in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n nor_o that_o we_o mortify_v sin_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o affection_n but_o also_o in_o our_o earthly_a member_n 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o and_o outward_a man_n and_o if_o through_o frailty_n we_o have_v entertain_v into_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n sinful_a thought_n and_o desire_n or_o break_v out_o into_o rash_a and_o inconsiderate_a speech_n yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o stay_v here_o and_o not_o produce_v it_o into_o act_n which_o be_v to_o give_v this_o curse_a birth_n full_a growth_n and_o strength_n and_o to_o consummate_v and_o bring_v it_o to_o full_a maturity_n and_o perfection_n 15._o jam._n 1._o 14_o 15._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o six_o main_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n good_a pleasure_n in_o all_o thing_n the_o six_o main_a duty_n which_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o perform_v be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o to_o resign_v our_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o soul_n body_n and_o state_n to_o be_v govern_v and_o guide_v by_o his_o providence_n without_o murmur_v or_o repine_v be_v content_v with_o whatsoever_o he_o send_v and_o to_o endure_v what_o he_o inflict_v not_o only_o with_o meekness_n and_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o apostle_n paul_n a_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o have_v learn_v in_o all_o estate_n to_o be_v content_a so_o that_o he_o can_v be_v abase_v and_o abound_v full_a and_o hungry_a yea_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o help_n of_o christ_n that_o strengthen_v he_o 12._o phil._n 4._o 11._o 12._o to_o the_o attain_n of_o which_o contentation_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_o wise_a and_o know_v what_o be_v better_o for_o we_o than_o we_o ourselves_o infinite_a 32._o matth._n 6._o 32._o in_o power_n and_o able_a to_o do_v that_o which_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v to_o be_v best_a and_o infinite_a in_o goodness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o we_o and_o therefore_o that_o he_o will_v do_v that_o unto_o we_o and_o for_o we_o which_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v most_o profitable_a especial_o for_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o by_o his_o providence_n he_o rule_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o most_o wise_o and_o powerful_o direct_v they_o to_o the_o good_a of_o all_o that_o depend_v upon_o he_o that_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n he_o do_v thereby_o watch_v over_o they_o that_o fear_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o want_v any_o 9_o psal_n 34._o 9_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a final_o we_o be_v to_o remember_v
5_o 6_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14_o 15._o drive_v with_o the_o wind_n and_o toss_v to_o and_o fro_o neither_o let_v that_o man_n think_v that_o he_o shall_v receive_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v this_o our_o faith_n when_o we_o come_v to_o pray_v be_v utter_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n and_o cast_v away_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n to_o ground_v our_o faith_n whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n his_o infinite_a mercy_n love_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o &_o the_o perfect_a merit_n &_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n neither_o must_v we_o look_v to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o other_o grace_n necessary_o require_v in_o those_o that_o pray_v with_o hope_n to_o be_v hear_v but_o to_o their_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n nor_o upon_o faith_n itself_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o excellency_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o as_o think_v thereby_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n upon_o which_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v and_o the_o alone_a instrument_n whereby_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v apply_v unto_o us._n but_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o faith_n we_o have_v speak_v before_o and_o therefore_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o humility_n and_o with_o reverence_n and_o fervency_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o heart_n there_o be_v diverse_a thing_n require_v first_o humility_z whereby_o we_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n unfeigned_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o tread_v upon_o the_o earth_n or_o to_o look_v up_o unto_o heaven_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o god_n glorious_a presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o reject_v all_o pharisaical_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n we_o be_v to_o confess_v with_o abraham_n that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n with_o jacob_n that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n 15._o gen._n 18._o 27._o &_o 32_o 10._o psal_n 22_o 6._o esa_n 6._o 22._o luk_n 15._o 21._o luk._n 18._o 13._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 15._o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n with_o esay_n that_o we_o be_v man_n of_o pollute_a lip_n with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v god_n child_n with_o the_o publican_n that_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n yea_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o of_o all_o sinner_n we_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o this_o humility_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v receive_v into_o grace_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v all_o our_o petition_n for_o he_o will_v look_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n 17._o esa_n 66._o 2._o psal_n 34._o 18._o esa_n 57_o 15._o psal_n 51._o 17._o psal_n 9_o 12._o &_o 10._o 17._o he_o be_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v dwell_v with_o he_o with_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o delight_v he_o be_v make_v propitious_a and_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o hear_v his_o suit_n for_o he_o forget_v not_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o humble_a but_o he_o hear_v their_o prayer_n and_o will_v prepare_v their_o heart_n and_o will_v cause_v his_o ear_n to_o hear_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o heart_n be_v reverence_n unto_o which_o david_n exhort_v serve_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n 11_o psal_n 2._o 11_o and_o rejoice_v with_o tremble_v and_o perform_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n in_o 7._o psal_n 5_o 7._o thy_o fear_n say_v he_o will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n the_o which_o reverence_n may_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v who_o be_v present_a with_o we_o see_v all_o our_o action_n and_o how_o we_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o his_o service_n and_o be_v infinite_a both_o in_o justice_n and_o power_n to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a and_o abuse_v his_o holy_a ordinance_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o a_o formal_a cold_a and_o careless_a service_n and_o also_o in_o mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n if_o we_o worship_v he_o aright_o and_o second_o if_o we_o consider_v withal_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n unto_o who_o notwithstanding_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a grace_n and_o mercy_n vouchsafe_v this_o high_a honour_n and_o inestimable_a prerogative_n to_o come_v into_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o to_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v fervency_n of_o affection_n and_o zealous_a devotion_n whereby_o we_o do_v with_o all_o earnestness_n desire_v to_o have_v all_o our_o sin_n pardon_v &_o our_o want_n supply_v &_o with_o all_o hearty_a cheerfulness_n without_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n coldness_n and_o weariness_n continue_v in_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o come_v unto_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o want_n which_o infer_v a_o urgent_a necessity_n to_o have_v they_o pardon_v and_o these_o supply_v and_o by_o consider_v the_o excellency_n necessity_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o action_n and_o the_o fruit_n that_o come_v of_o it_o which_o be_v far_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n cap._n xv._o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o prayer_n and_o of_o their_o quantity_n and_o quality_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o our_o gesture_n and_o voice_n in_o prayer_n and_o these_o be_v the_o essential_a duty_n belong_v unto_o prayer_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v other_o which_z be_v circumstantial_a and_o 40._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 40._o accidental_a of_o which_o there_o can_v for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v give_v any_o general_a and_o certain_a rule_n but_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o order_n after_o a_o decent_a &_o comely_a manner_n and_o so_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_a and_o convenient_a for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n and_o the_o further_a of_o those_o internal_a duty_n before_o speak_v of_o which_o be_v essential_a and_o always_o necessary_a the_o first_o be_v the_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v such_o as_o may_v further_o our_o inward_a humility_n reverence_n and_o fervency_n of_o devotion_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n in_o former_a time_n &_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o country_n where_o we_o live_v use_v those_o gesture_n which_o be_v use_v in_o they_o to_o express_v external_a worship_n humility_n and_o reverence_n as_o among_o we_o stand_v kneeling_z uncover_v of_o the_o head_n lift_v up_o of_o the_o eye_n and_o hand_n and_o in_o extraordinary_a and_o great_a humiliation_n prostrate_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o ground_n cast_v down_o our_o eye_n as_o be_v ashamed_a to_o look_v towards_o heaven_n and_o knock_v of_o the_o breast_n as_o bewail_v the_o sinful_a corruption_n therein_o contain_v in_o all_o which_o our_o chief_a endeavour_n must_v be_v that_o the_o inward_a affection_n and_o disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n do_v answer_n unto_o the_o outward_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n without_o which_o they_o be_v but_o hypocritical_a show_n the_o second_o be_v the_o voice_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o prayer_n so_o often_o as_o convenient_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 14_o 15._o &_o 71._o 23_o 24._o &_o 119._o 171._o hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o we_o may_v see_v it_o be_v one_o special_a end_n for_o which_o god_n have_v give_v it_o unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v by_o it_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o prayer_n and_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n not_o that_o he_o himself_o need_v it_o for_o he_o search_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n but_o for_o the_o example_n and_o edification_n of_o other_o as_o in_o public_a prayer_n and_o for_o the_o intention_n of_o our_o own_o affection_n the_o attention_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n in_o our_o private_a prayer_n which_o notwithstanding_o must_v be_v do_v with_o this_o caution_n that_o see_v private_a prayer_n must_v be_v make_v in_o secret_a we_o must_v not_o speak_v aloud_o in_o our_o closet_n or_o chamber_n so_o as_o other_o may_v hear_v and_o understand_v we_o or_o at_o least_o we_o must_v not_o 6._o matth._n 6._o 6._o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n see_v it_o be_v but_o gross_a hypocrisy_n which_o we_o must_v not_o only_o avoid_v but_o even_o the_o very_a
and_o that_o with_o her_o spirit_n within_o she_o she_o will_v seek_v he_o early_o so_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n by_o night_n on_o my_o bed_n i_o seek_v he_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v and_o the_o prophet_n david_n be_v careful_a even_o in_o the_o night_n to_o approve_v himself_o unto_o god_n by_o perform_v these_o religious_a exercise_n i_o have_v say_v he_o remember_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n and_o have_v keep_v thy_o law_n and_o this_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o we_o as_o be_v lord_n both_o of_o night_n and_o day_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o day_n be_v thou_o and_o the_o night_n also_o be_v thou_o and_o will_v be_v serve_v as_o 9_o psal_n 74._o 16._o infoelix_fw-la tota_fw-la quicunque_fw-la quiescere_fw-la nocte_fw-la sustinet_fw-la &_o somnos_fw-la praemia_fw-la magna_fw-la vocat_fw-la ovid._n amor._n el._n 9_o with_o our_o whole_a heart_n so_o with_o our_o whole_a time_n see_v he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n who_o day_n and_o night_n preserve_v we_o and_o multipli_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o whereby_o he_o incourage_v we_o to_o do_v he_o service_n yea_o even_o in_o the_o night_n the_o lord_n go_v in_o his_o visitation_n to_o see_v how_o we_o carry_v ourselves_o and_o will_v call_v we_o to_o account_v either_o to_o reward_v we_o if_o we_o do_v well_o or_o to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o neglect_v our_o duty_n as_o david_n show_v by_o his_o own_o experience_n thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n say_v he_o thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v in_o the_o night_n approve_v our_o heart_n and_o action_n unto_o he_o and_o not_o think_v that_o the_o darkness_n give_v we_o any_o privilege_n to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n see_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o darkness_n hide_v not_o from_o he_o but_o the_o night_n shine_v as_o the_o day_n the_o darkness_n and_o the_o light_n be_v both_o alike_o to_o he_o now_o the_o 12._o psal_n 139._o 12._o duty_n of_o the_o night_n do_v consist_v chief_o in_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n for_o when_o we_o awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n we_o must_v not_o suffer_v our_o mind_n to_o rove_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n nor_o our_o heart_n to_o be_v fix_v upon_o they_o but_o as_o we_o be_v to_o esteem_v the_o lord_n and_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n our_o chief_a treasure_n so_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n at_o our_o first_o awake_v must_v be_v exercise_v about_o they_o as_o their_o chief_a joy_n and_o comfort_n and_o first_o we_o must_v lift_v they_o up_o unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a david_n who_o profess_v that_o in_o the_o night_n his_o song_n shall_v be_v with_o he_o and_o his_o prayer_n unto_o the_o god_n of_o his_o life_n 8._o psal_n 42._o 8._o and_o again_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n i_o have_v cry_v day_n and_o night_n before_o 1._o psal_n 88_o 1._o thou_o the_o which_o be_v chief_o to_o be_v do_v when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v heavy_a upon_o we_o by_o some_o grievous_a affliction_n because_o then_o be_v free_v from_o all_o worldly_a distraction_n we_o may_v with_o great_a zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n before_o god_n for_o help_n and_o deliverance_n and_o thus_o david_n in_o his_o great_a extremity_n call_v upon_o god_n day_n and_o night_n o_o my_o god_n say_v he_o i_o cry_v in_o the_o day_n time_n but_o thou_o hear_v not_o and_o in_o the_o night_n season_n i_o be_o not_o silent_a 2._o psal_n 22._o 2._o so_o the_o afflict_a church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n in_o their_o heart_n cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n o_o wall_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n let_v tear_n run_v down_o like_o a_o river_n day_n 19_o lam._n 2._o 18_o 19_o and_o night_n give_v thyself_o no_o rest_n let_v not_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o eye_n cease_v arise_v cry_v out_o in_o the_o night_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o watch_n pour_v out_o thy_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n lift_v up_o thy_o hand_n towards_o he_o for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o young_a child_n that_o faint_v for_o hunger_n in_o the_o top_n of_o every_o street_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o in_o his_o bitter_a agony_n make_v choice_n of_o the_o night_n as_o 44._o luk._n 22._o 44._o the_o fit_a time_n for_o those_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n which_o he_o make_v for_o himself_o and_o his_o church_n unto_o god_n his_o father_n whereby_o we_o learn_v that_o when_o we_o have_v suit_n of_o great_a importance_n which_o we_o will_v solicit_v with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o importunity_n the_o night_n be_v a_o fit_a time_n to_o commend_v they_o unto_o god_n in_o our_o fervent_a prayer_n yea_o even_o at_o ordinary_a time_n if_o there_o be_v any_o special_a suit_n which_o we_o will_v make_v unto_o god_n either_o for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o some_o strong_a corruption_n which_o cleave_v unto_o we_o or_o the_o pardon_n of_o any_o sin_n which_o have_v late_o wound_v our_o conscience_n or_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o special_a grace_n wherein_o we_o find_v ourselves_o most_o defective_a or_o for_o deliverance_n from_o some_o imminent_a danger_n it_o be_v most_o profitable_a that_o at_o our_o first_o wake_v we_o present_o pitch_v upon_o they_o and_o in_o some_o short_a prayer_n and_o earnest_a desire_n of_o the_o heart_n offer_v up_o our_o suit_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o in_o the_o night_n to_o pray_v for_o the_o thing_n we_o want_v so_o also_o ought_v we_o to_o praise_n and_o give_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o gift_n and_o blessing_n already_o receive_v according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o do_v not_o content_v himself_o to_o show_v forth_o god_n love_v kindness_n in_o the_o morning_n but_o also_o his_o faithfulness_n 2._o psal_n 92._o 2._o in_o the_o night_n the_o which_o duty_n upon_o extraordinary_a occasion_n must_v be_v extraordinary_o perform_v and_o in_o some_o set_n and_o solemn_a manner_n as_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o some_o special_a and_o singular_a benefit_n as_o we_o see_v also_o in_o david_n practice_n who_o at_o midnight_n do_v rise_v to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o the_o lord_n as_o 62._o psal_n 119._o 62._o he_o profess_v the_o which_o his_o night-song_n as_o they_o be_v his_o solace_n in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o flourish_a prosperity_n so_o the_o remembrance_n of_o they_o be_v his_o chief_a comfort_n in_o his_o deep_a distress_n as_o be_v infallible_a sign_n of_o god_n love_n and_o his_o own_o integrity_n for_o when_o his_o affliction_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n be_v so_o great_a that_o he_o have_v no_o manner_n of_o consolation_n in_o his_o present_a sense_n and_o feeling_n he_o call_v to_o remembrance_n his_o song_n in_o the_o night_n and_o the_o sweet_a visitation_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o these_o spiritual_a exercise_n 6._o psal_n 77._o 6._o which_o example_n let_v we_o learn_v to_o imitate_v and_o if_o no_o other_o occasion_n come_v present_o to_o our_o mind_n yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o when_o we_o awake_v lift_v up_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n praise_v he_o for_o his_o gracious_a preservation_n hitherto_o and_o our_o quiet_a rest_n and_o commend_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o his_o gracious_a protection_n for_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o night_n desire_v the_o continuance_n of_o his_o favour_n for_o our_o preservation_n and_o of_o our_o quiet_a sleep_n for_o the_o refresh_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o frail_a and_o weak_a body_n §._o sect._n 7_o meditation_n fit_a for_o the_o night_n the_o other_o duty_n be_v meditation_n in_o which_o we_o be_v to_o exercise_v our_o mind_n after_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a manner_n when_o we_o can_v or_o listen_v not_o to_o sleep_v and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o range_v and_o rove_v after_o idle_a or_o hurtful_a vanity_n which_o will_v not_o bring_v unto_o we_o any_o profit_n the_o subject_a matter_n of_o which_o our_o meditation_n may_v be_v diverse_a according_a to_o our_o several_a occasion_n and_o estate_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o we_o must_v call_v god_n to_o our_o remembrance_n and_o meditate_v on_o his_o save_a attribute_n his_o infinite_a love_n mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o wherein_o holy_a david_n take_v singular_a comfort_n and_o delight_n my_o soul_n say_v he_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v as_o with_o marrow_n and_o fatness_n and_o my_o 6._o psal_n 63._o 6._o mouth_n shall_v praise_v thou_o with_o joyful_a lip_n when_o i_o remember_v
promise_n and_o all-sufficiency_n in_o performance_n the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o this_o life_n see_v it_o bring_v with_o it_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o make_v way_n for_o our_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o see_v without_o it_o nothing_o can_v save_v we_o with_o it_o no_o sin_n can_v condemn_v we_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o alone_a condition_n of_o all_o promise_a happiness_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o with_o many_o other_o be_v the_o cause_n o_o my_o soul_n which_o all_o concur_v together_o to_o work_v thy_o heart_n unto_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o be_v in_o themselves_o so_o powerful_a and_o prevalent_a to_o produce_v this_o effect_n will_v leave_v thou_o quite_o without_o excuse_n if_o they_o be_v not_o effectual_a to_o this_o end_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o matter_n form_n &_o part_n of_o repentance_n and_o first_o of_o humiliation_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o see_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o repentance_n consider_v also_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n of_o it_o as_o they_o meet_v together_o in_o the_o part_n thereof_o which_o be_v humiliation_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n the_o former_a part_n more_o direct_o express_v the_o matter_n the_o latter_a the_o form_n of_o thy_o repentance_n and_o both_o these_o the_o scripture_n conjoin_v in_o this_o one_o work_n for_o thus_o solomon_n speak_v of_o it_o when_o they_o shall_v humble_v themselves_o and_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a 14._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o way_n and_o joel_n exhort_v the_o people_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o weep_v to_o 20._o joel_n 2._o 11_o 12._o act._n 26._o 20._o rend_v their_o heart_n and_o not_o their_o garment_n and_o to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n howsoever_o in_o many_o place_n they_o name_v but_o one_o of_o they_o and_o thereby_o understand_v the_o other_o and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v that_o thou_o disjoin_v not_o those_o thing_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v join_v together_o content_v not_o thyself_o with_o 58._o esa_n 58._o such_o a_o sorrow_n as_o bring_v forth_o no_o amendment_n which_o be_v reject_v in_o ahab_n judas_n cain_n and_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n for_o these_o tear_n like_o filthy_a water_n do_v but_o the_o more_o pollute_v thou_o and_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n proceed_v 11._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10_o 11._o not_o from_o hatred_n of_o sin_n or_o love_n of_o god_n but_o from_o self-love_n and_o fear_n of_o punishment_n cause_v death_n and_o be_v a_o sorrow_n which_o must_v be_v sorrow_v for_o nor_o yet_o with_o such_o a_o amendment_n which_o arise_v not_o from_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o godly_a remorse_n and_o sorrow_v for_o it_o which_o be_v the_o repentance_n of_o herod_n who_o be_v say_v to_o have_v do_v many_o thing_n according_a to_o the_o baptist_n doctrine_n and_o direction_n but_o not_o to_o have_v sorrow_v for_o sin_n past_a as_o he_o obey_v for_o the_o present_a of_o judas_n who_o be_v outward_o reform_v as_o the_o other_o apostle_n but_o never_o true_o and_o thorough_o humble_v and_o so_o of_o demas_n and_o many_o civil_a worldling_n and_o temporary_n who_o in_o many_o thing_n change_v their_o course_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a but_o have_v no_o change_n of_o their_o heart_n ground_v upon_o unfeigned_a contrition_n and_o humiliation_n but_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o build_v without_o a_o foundation_n and_o to_o dismember_v and_o destroy_v this_o perfect_a body_n by_o pull_v one_o part_n from_o another_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n join_v these_o part_n in_o thy_o repentance_n lay_v first_o the_o foundation_n and_o then_o build_v upon_o it_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o then_o forsake_v they_o in_o heart_n and_o action_n and_o turn_v to_o thy_o god_n in_o amendment_n of_o life_n now_o unto_o this_o humiliation_n thou_o must_v first_o be_v prepare_v by_o the_o law_n which_o like_o a_o schoolmaster_n whip_v thou_o and_o make_v thou_o to_o cry_v out_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o curse_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o utter_o to_o deny_v thyself_o and_o thou_o own_o righteousness_n as_o altogether_o insufficient_a to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o than_o it_o must_v be_v wrought_v in_o thou_o by_o the_o gospel_n which_o reveal_v unto_o thou_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o thy_o saviour_n christ_n by_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v his_o wrath_n also_o be_v appease_v the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n if_o thou_o bathe_v thyself_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n and_o assure_v thou_o that_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n and_o become_v his_o child_n by_o grace_n and_o adoption_n the_o which_o will_v make_v thou_o to_o melt_v and_o resolve_v into_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n which_o godly_a grief_n will_v cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sound_a humiliation_n which_o the_o scripture_n do_v so_o often_o call_v for_o which_o thou_o may_v discern_v if_o it_o be_v true_o in_o thou_o by_o diverse_a sign_n that_o always_o accompany_v it_o for_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v not_o punishment_n chief_o but_o thy_o sin_n and_o not_o sin_n as_o it_o sting_v and_o torment_v thy_o conscience_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n which_o have_v displease_v thy_o god_n cause_v thou_o to_o say_v unto_o he_o with_o david_n take_v away_o my_o sin_n and_o purge_v i_o from_o my_o guilt_n and_o not_o with_o pharaoh_n let_v my_o sin_n alone_o but_o take_v away_o this_o plague_n it_o always_o cause_v thou_o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n that_o thou_o may_v beg_v and_o obtain_v pardon_n and_o not_o to_o flee_v from_o he_o to_o escape_v his_o punish_a 1._o hos_fw-la 6._o 1._o hand_n it_o work_v repentance_n 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god_n righteous_a judgement_n if_o he_o shall_v impose_v they_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n with_o the_o repentant_a church_n if_o he_o spare_v thou_o in_o any_o and_o do_v not_o utter_o consume_v 22._o lamen_n 3_o 22._o thou_o after_o which_o confession_n there_o follow_v a_o humble_a and_o earnest_a suit_n for_o pardon_n and_o remission_n wherein_o thou_o must_v with_o david_n cry_v out_o unto_o thy_o god_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n wash_v i_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 1_o 2._o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o consist_v in_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n the_o second_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n whereby_o thou_o turn_v from_o thy_o sin_n unto_o god_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o thing_n from_o which_o thou_o must_v turn_v o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o sin_n yea_o from_o all_o thy_o sin_n great_a and_o small_a none_o be_v so_o great_a that_o they_o need_v to_o discourage_v thou_o see_v they_o be_v incomparable_o exceed_v by_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o thy_o saviour_n nor_o any_o so_o small_a that_o thou_o shall_v neglect_v amendment_n see_v the_o least_o bring_v everlasting_a death_n if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v away_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o also_o die_v for_o they_o as_o well_o as_o for_o the_o great_a or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o difference_n in_o thy_o conversion_n from_o thy_o sin_n o_o my_o soul_n it_o must_v be_v in_o leave_v those_o sin_n with_o
to_o what_o purpose_n say_v he_o 23._o jer._n 6._o 20._o &_o 7._o 22_o 23._o come_v there_o to_o i_o incense_v from_o sheba_n and_o the_o sweet_a cane_n from_o a_o far_a country_n your_o offer_n be_v not_o acceptable_a nor_o your_o sacrifice_n sweet_a unto_o i_o thus_o the_o lord_n reject_v their_o solemn_a feast_n because_o they_o be_v not_o join_v with_o 5._o esa_n 8._o 4_o 5._o the_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o mercy_n so_o solomon_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o 8._o pro._n 15._o 8._o the_o wicked_a be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o upright_o be_v his_o delight_n and_o david_n say_v that_o if_o he_o do_v regard_v wickedness_n in_o his_o heart_n the_o lord_n 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o will_v not_o hear_v he_o whereas_o in_o other_o place_n he_o tell_v we_o that_o the_o righteous_a cry_n and_o the_o lord_n hear_v they_o and_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o their_o 18._o psal_n 34._o 17_o 18._o trouble_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o 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iniquity_n unto_o iniquity_n have_v no_o other_o fruit_n of_o sin_v but_o sin_n even_o so_o now_o yield_v your_o member_n servant_n to_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n etc._n etc._n what_o fruit_n have_v you_o then_o in_o those_o thing_n whereof_o you_o be_v now_o ashamed_a for_o the_o end_n of_o those_o thing_n be_v death_n but_o now_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o become_v servant_n to_o god_n you_o have_v your_o fruit_n unto_o holiness_n and_o the_o end_n everlasting_a life_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n peter_n 3._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 2_o 3._o exhort_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o live_v the_o rest_n of_o our_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n because_o the_o time_n pass_v of_o our_o life_n may_v suffice_v to_o have_v wrought_v the_o will_n of_o the_o gentile_n when_o we_o walk_v in_o lasciviousness_n and_o in_o all_o wicked_a and_o sinful_a lust_n cap._n xli_o other_o reason_n take_v from_o our_o own_o 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on_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n to_o spend_v their_o time_n and_o chief_a strength_n and_o endeavour_n in_o that_o whereby_o they_o may_v receive_v so_o great_a advantage_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o eager_a pursuit_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o profit_v not_o as_o bring_v in_o comparison_n no_o true_a good_a sound_a comfort_n or_o solid_a contentment_n for_o the_o present_a and_o when_o they_o be_v take_v from_o we_o or_o we_o from_o they_o one_o of_o which_o must_v needs_o happen_v and_o we_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o leave_n nothing_o behind_o they_o but_o woe_n and_o misery_n do_v not_o therefore_o i_o beseech_v thou_o christian_a reader_n as_o thou_o tender_v the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o thy_o precious_a soul_n o_o do_v not_o
lord_n &_o our_o own_o conscience_n shall_v approve_v &_o justify_v us._n let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o the_o praise_n &_o applause_n of_o man_n 2._o matth._n 7._o 1_o 2._o be_v mutable_a and_o momentary_a so_o likewise_o their_o contempt_n dispraise_v and_o false_a censure_n of_o which_o we_o within_o a_o while_n shall_v be_v acquit_v and_o they_o be_v repay_v according_a to_o their_o own_o measure_n shall_v be_v judge_v and_o condemn_v the_o which_o argument_n the_o prophet_n use_v to_o encourage_v we_o in_o this_o case_n harken_v unto_o i_o you_o that_o know_v righteousness_n the_o people_n 8._o esay_n 51._o 7_o 8._o in_o who_o heart_n be_v my_o law_n fear_v you_o not_o the_o reproach_n of_o man_n neither_o be_v afraid_a of_o their_o revile_n for_o the_o moth_n shall_v eat_v they_o up_o as_o a_o garment_n and_o the_o worm_n shall_v eat_v they_o up_o like_o wool_n but_o my_o righteousness_n shall_v be_v for_o ever_o and_o my_o salvation_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n final_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o it_o have_v be_v always_o the_o lot_n of_o the_o righteous_a who_o have_v true_o fear_v god_n and_o make_v conscience_n of_o all_o their_o way_n to_o be_v vilify_v and_o base_o esteem_v among_o wicked_a worldling_n thus_o the_o israelite_n because_o they_o serve_v god_n according_a to_o his_o will_n by_o offer_v unto_o he_o such_o sacrifice_n as_o he_o require_v be_v so_o contemn_v and_o despise_v of_o the_o 32._o gen._n 43._o 32._o idolatrous_a egyptian_n that_o they_o account_v it_o a_o abomination_n to_o eat_v with_o 32._o gen._n 43._o 32._o they_o of_o this_o the_o true_a church_n complain_v and_o against_o this_o it_o pray_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o o_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o for_o we_o be_v exceed_o 4._o psal_n 123._o 3_o 4._o fill_v with_o contempt_n our_o soul_n be_v exceed_o fill_v with_o the_o scorn_v of_o those_o that_o be_v at_o ease_n and_o with_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o proud_a so_o likewise_o david_n complain_v i_o be_o small_a and_o despise_v yet_o do_v i_o not_o forget_v thy_o precept_n 141._o psal_n 119._o 141._o and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n speak_v of_o himself_o and_o of_o other_o god_n faithful_a minister_n say_v that_o they_o be_v make_v and_o repute_v as_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 13._o world_n and_o the_o off-scowring_a of_o all_o thing_n which_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n we_o must_v be_v content_v to_o accompany_v in_o their_o contempt_n and_o vile_a esteem_n when_o by_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o truth_n we_o fall_v into_o it_o if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o accompany_v they_o in_o glory_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o be_v content_a for_o our_o sake_n to_o be_v contemn_v and_o 3._o esay_n 53._o 2_o 3._o despise_v among_o man_n as_o it_o be_v foretell_v by_o the_o prophet_n and_o while_o he_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o call_n to_o be_v account_v a_o friend_n and_o companion_n of_o publican_n and_o sinner_n yea_o to_o be_v himself_o esteem_v a_o notorious_a sinner_n a_o profaner_n of_o the_o sabbath_n while_o he_o heal_v on_o they_o a_o sorcerer_n while_o he_o do_v miracle_n a_o wine-bibber_n while_o he_o consort_v with_o sinner_n after_o a_o familiar_a manner_n that_o he_o may_v call_v they_o to_o repentance_n and_o last_o after_o a_o despise_a life_n to_o die_v a_o contemptible_a and_o reproachful_a death_n even_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o thereby_o to_o be_v number_v among_o the_o wicked_a and_o therefore_o why_o shall_v the_o member_n look_v for_o honour_n and_o high_a esteem_n where_o the_o head_n be_v so_o scorn_v and_o contemn_v why_o shall_v we_o not_o for_o his_o sake_n deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o credit_n and_o reputation_n among_o man_n who_o therefore_o despise_v we_o because_o we_o devote_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o service_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o think_v such_o contempt_n our_o chief_a glory_n and_o the_o base_a esteem_n of_o the_o world_n sufficient_o recompense_v when_o we_o be_v dignify_v with_o the_o title_n of_o god_n servant_n and_o son_n and_o with_o that_o precious_a account_n which_o he_o make_v of_o we_o why_o shall_v we_o not_o with_o patience_n and_o joy_n follow_v our_o head_n in_o the_o same_o way_n by_o 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o which_o he_o ascend_v unto_o glory_n comfort_v ourselves_o according_a to_o his_o example_n against_o all_o contempt_n and_o reproach_n by_o look_v upon_o the_o joy_n which_o be_v set_v before_o we_o cap._n vi_o of_o external_a impediment_n whereby_o the_o world_n hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o slander_n and_o derision_n §._o sect._n 1_o how_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o the_o slander_n of_o the_o world_n and_o these_o be_v the_o impediment_n which_o be_v internal_a in_o the_o mind_n and_o judgement_n of_o wicked_a worldling_n those_o which_o be_v external_a arise_v from_o their_o word_n and_o action_n concern_v the_o former_a the_o world_n seek_v to_o discourage_v all_o those_o which_o true_o fear_v god_n in_o their_o profession_n and_o holy_a practice_n by_o their_o contumely_n and_o foul_a aspersion_n slander_n and_o reproach_n for_o when_o they_o have_v nothing_o in_o truth_n to_o object_n against_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a conversation_n then_o imitate_v their_o father_n the_o devil_n who_o be_v a_o false_a accuser_n of_o the_o brethren_n they_o load_v they_o with_o calumny_n and_o slander_n either_o by_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n the_o thing_n which_o they_o never_o do_v or_o report_v thing_n material_o true_a after_o a_o false_a and_o malicious_a manner_n that_o with_o these_o obloquy_n and_o reproach_n they_o may_v discourage_v they_o in_o their_o christian_a course_n and_o discountenance_v and_o disgrace_v even_o their_o best_a action_n thus_o ahab_n accuse_v elias_n to_o be_v a_o troubler_n of_o israel_n and_o amazias_n 17._o 1._o king_n 18._o 17._o amos_n to_o have_v conspire_v against_o the_o king_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n 10._o amos_n 7._o 10._o and_o that_o the_o land_n be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v his_o word_n thus_o they_o slander_v stephen_n that_o he_o have_v speak_v blasphemous_a word_n against_o moses_n and_o against_o 11._o act._n 6._o 11._o god_n paul_n and_o silas_n that_o they_o be_v troubler_n of_o the_o city_n and_o state_n that_o 13._o act._n 16._o 20._o &_o 17._o 7._o &_o 18._o 13._o they_o do_v contrary_a to_o the_o decree_n of_o caesar_n say_v that_o there_o be_v another_o king_n one_o jesus_n that_o they_o persuade_v man_n to_o worship_n god_n contrary_a to_o the_o law_n that_o 5._o act._n 21._o 28._o &_o 24._o 5._o they_o teach_v all_o man_n every_o where_o against_o the_o people_n law_n and_o temple_n and_o have_v pollute_v that_o holy_a place_n by_o bring_v greek_n into_o it_o and_o thus_o by_o tertullus_n they_o slander_v paul_n affirm_v that_o he_o be_v a_o pestilent_a fellow_n and_o a_o mover_n of_o sedition_n among_o the_o jew_n throughout_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n yea_o so_o malignant_a be_v these_o black_a mouth_n that_o they_o dare_v to_o cast_v foul_a and_o false_a 2._o matth._n 12_o 24._o &_o 26._o 61._o luk._n 23._o 2._o aspersion_n upon_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o and_o blot_n and_o blemish_v the_o white_a and_o pure_a robe_n of_o his_o innocence_n with_o their_o unjust_a and_o reproachful_a calumny_n and_o such_o measure_n his_o saint_n and_o servant_n find_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o wicked_a man_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o persecute_v emperor_n such_o have_v they_o find_v since_o and_o shall_v do_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n against_o which_o discouragemen_v if_o we_o will_v be_v arm_v we_o must_v remember_v that_o this_o need_v not_o to_o seem_v any_o strange_a thing_n unto_o we_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v foretell_v that_o this_o shall_v be_v the_o lot_n of_o all_o his_o servant_n to_o be_v revile_v and_o slander_v for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n that_o our_o head_n and_o lord_n have_v bear_v these_o reproach_n for_o our_o sake_n and_o therefore_o we_o his_o member_n and_o servant_n must_v not_o think_v much_o if_o we_o suffer_v the_o like_a for_o he_o and_o his_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v never_o any_o so_o dear_a unto_o god_n nor_o innocent_a among_o man_n who_o have_v not_o be_v whip_v with_o the_o scourge_n of_o malicious_a tongue_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o think_v to_o go_v alone_o upon_o earth_n but_o must_v here_o bear_v they_o company_n if_o ever_o we_o hope_v to_o enjoy_v their_o society_n in_o that_o heavenly_a happiness_n second_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o 12._o nos_fw-la modò_fw-la id_fw-la agamus_fw-la ut_fw-la malè_fw-la de_fw-la nobis_fw-la nemo_fw-la loqui_fw-la absque_fw-la mendatio_fw-la possit_fw-la hieronym_n ad_fw-la
my_o life_n that_o therein_o i_o may_v do_v thou_o service_n and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o my_o salvation_n o_o lord_n give_v i_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o thy_o love_n that_o i_o may_v love_v thou_o again_o and_o a_o lively_a apprehension_n and_o taste_n of_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n that_o my_o heart_n and_o voice_n may_v return_v unto_o thou_o the_o praise_n that_o be_v due_a yea_o so_o much_o the_o more_o o_o lord_n increase_v my_o thankfulness_n by_o how_o much_o the_o less_o worthy_a i_o be_o of_o the_o least_o of_o thy_o mercy_n by_o reason_n of_o my_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n for_o i_o confess_v unfeigned_o that_o miserable_a estate_n in_o which_o i_o be_o by_o nature_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o my_o original_a corruption_n in_o which_o i_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v whereby_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o my_o body_n and_o soul_n have_v be_v whole_o defile_v and_o utter_o disable_v unto_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n for_o which_o i_o be_v create_v and_o that_o i_o have_v make_v myself_o much_o more_o miserable_a by_o add_v hereunto_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o i_o have_v break_v all_o and_o every_o of_o thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o by_o omit_v the_o duty_n which_o thou_o have_v command_v and_o commit_v the_o contrary_a vice_n and_o sin_n which_o thou_o have_v forbid_v the_o which_o as_o they_o be_v for_o the_o quality_n of_o they_o heinous_a so_o do_v they_o in_o number_n exceed_v the_o hair_n of_o my_o head_n and_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n yea_o lord_n i_o have_v not_o only_o thus_o sin_v against_o thou_o in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o ignorance_n when_o as_o i_o neither_o have_v any_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o of_o thy_o will_n nor_o so_o much_o as_o any_o desire_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o but_o even_o since_o the_o time_n that_o thou_o have_v call_v i_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n and_o by_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n have_v persuade_v i_o to_o embrace_v profess_v and_o practice_v it_o since_o thou_o have_v allure_v i_o by_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n to_o serve_v thou_o and_o have_v encourage_v i_o hereunto_o by_o innumerable_a blessing_n and_o large_a testimony_n of_o thy_o favour_n i_o have_v often_o sin_v against_o thou_o through_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o not_o seldom_o against_o my_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n oftentimes_o i_o have_v neglect_v thy_o service_n to_o serve_v in_o the_o mean_a while_n my_o own_o sinful_a lust_n and_o when_o i_o have_v undertake_v it_o i_o have_v perform_v it_o oftentimes_o after_o a_o cold_a and_o formal_a manner_n with_o much_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n unchearefulnesse_n and_o deadness_n of_o heart_n and_o spirit_n by_o all_o which_o my_o sin_n thus_o multiply_v against_o thou_o i_o have_v just_o deserve_v to_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n and_o to_o be_v overwhelm_v with_o all_o those_o fearful_a punishment_n threaten_v in_o the_o law_n respect_v both_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v o_o lord_n my_o god_n affect_v my_o heart_n with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o this_o my_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o burden_n too_o heavy_a for_o i_o to_o bear_v so_o let_v i_o have_v such_o a_o feel_n of_o it_o that_o i_o may_v hunger_n after_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o apply_v it_o unto_o i_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o so_o make_v good_a the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v with_o i_o one_o special_a branch_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o thou_o will_v remember_v my_o sin_n no_o more_o i_o confess_v that_o i_o have_v offend_v thy_o justice_n but_o my_o saviour_n christ_n have_v satisfy_v it_o by_o pay_v my_o debt_n to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n accept_v therefore_o of_o his_o satisfaction_n and_o impute_v not_o unto_o i_o that_o debt_n which_o he_o have_v discharge_v i_o have_v deserve_v eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o he_o be_v condemn_v that_o i_o may_v be_v acquit_v and_o have_v suffer_v the_o bitter_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o thy_o anger_n due_a unto_o my_o sin_n that_o i_o may_v be_v free_v from_o death_n and_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o i_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o be_v thus_o justify_v by_o faith_n and_o at_o peace_n with_o thou_o let_v i_o also_o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n give_v unto_o i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thereby_o seal_v i_o up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o my_o redemption_n and_o make_v i_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n let_v i_o approve_v myself_o to_o be_v thy_o child_n by_o resemble_v thou_o my_o heavenly_a father_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n by_o hate_v and_o forsake_v all_o that_o be_v evil_a and_o by_o love_v and_o embrace_v all_o that_o be_v good_a sanctify_v i_o throughout_o in_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o let_v i_o not_o only_o make_v a_o holy_a profession_n with_o my_o mouth_n but_o let_v it_o proceed_v from_o my_o heart_n and_o be_v express_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o life_n encourage_v i_o in_o this_o work_n against_o all_o difficulty_n by_o assure_v i_o that_o thou_o will_v bring_v it_o to_o good_a effect_n and_o let_v i_o apply_v unto_o myself_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n which_o assure_v i_o as_o well_o of_o my_o sanctification_n and_o victory_n over_o my_o corruption_n as_o of_o my_o justification_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o my_o sin_n let_v i_o set_v continual_o before_o i_o thy_o law_n as_o the_o rule_n of_o my_o life_n and_o labour_n to_o conform_v my_o obedience_n in_o all_o thing_n thereunto_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o live_v holy_o and_o religious_o in_o respect_n of_o thou_o righteous_o and_o charitable_o in_o respect_n of_o my_o neighbour_n and_o temperate_o and_o sober_o in_o respect_n of_o my_o own_o person_n let_v i_o labour_n to_o observe_v thy_o whole_a law_n in_o forsake_v all_o sin_n especial_o that_o which_o be_v most_o sweet_a and_o please_a to_o my_o corrupt_a flesh_n and_o in_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n which_o thou_o have_v command_v especial_o those_o unto_o which_o my_o nature_n be_v most_o averse_a let_v i_o not_o content_v myself_o with_o such_o a_o hypocritical_a holiness_n as_o be_v destitute_a of_o righteousness_n nor_o with_o such_o a_o mere_o moral_a righteousness_n as_o be_v without_o holiness_n but_o let_v i_o approve_v my_o piety_n to_o be_v sincere_a by_o my_o justice_n charity_n and_o mercy_n and_o let_v these_o be_v sanctify_v by_o my_o true_a godliness_n and_o religious_a devotion_n let_v i_o not_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n content_v myself_o with_o that_o small_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n which_o be_v begin_v in_o i_o but_o let_v i_o daily_o strive_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o i_o may_v attain_v unto_o more_o perfection_n and_o so_o sanctify_v they_o unto_o i_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o perfect_v that_o good_a work_n which_o thou_o have_v begin_v enrich_v i_o more_o and_o more_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o will_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o my_o sin_n firm_a affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o thou_o fervent_a love_n of_o thou_o and_o my_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o my_o enemy_n for_o thy_o sake_n inflame_v my_o heart_n with_o a_o ardent_a zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n replenish_v it_o with_o thy_o fear_n that_o it_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o thou_o strengthen_v my_o hope_n in_o the_o assure_a expectation_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n especial_o those_o which_o concern_v my_o everlasting_a happiness_n give_v i_o patience_n in_o all_o my_o trouble_n thankfulness_n for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n peace_n of_o conscience_n spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o perseverance_n in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o thy_o true_a religion_n unto_o the_o end_n remove_v all_o stumble_a block_n of_o offence_n out_o of_o my_o way_n comfort_v i_o against_o all_o discouragement_n and_o arm_v i_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o my_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o they_o may_v never_o prevail_v against_o i_o take_v i_o into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n
for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a which_o thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o and_o continue_v they_o unto_o we_o this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o necessary_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o fit_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n and_o vouchsafe_v all_o these_o blessing_n which_o we_o have_v crave_v for_o ourselves_o with_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o see_v needful_a unto_o every_o true_a member_n of_o thy_o church_n etc._n etc._n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v all_o praise_n and_o glory_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o be_v glorious_a in_o majesty_n and_o power_n and_o of_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o son_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o the_o innumerable_a testimony_n of_o thy_o love_n which_o with_o a_o bountiful_a hand_n thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o do_v here_o offer_v unto_o thou_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o either_o respect_n our_o soul_n or_o body_n this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v more_o especial_o we_o laud_v and_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o worthiness_n have_v make_v we_o vessel_n of_o grace_n by_o thy_o free_a election_n create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o give_v thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o 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memory_n nor_o apply_v it_o to_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n nor_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o by_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n we_o have_v not_o meditate_a as_o we_o ought_v on_o thy_o word_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v nor_o on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o creation_n preservation_n &_o redemption_n nor_o diligent_o read_v and_o study_v in_o thy_o holy_a book_n nor_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o brethren_n in_o that_o manner_n and_o measure_n which_o thou_o require_v especial_o in_o those_o spiritual_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o mutual_a edification_n of_o one_o another_o in_o which_o and_o many_o other_o kind_n as_o we_o have_v often_o offend_v heretofore_o so_o we_o can_v excuse_v ourselves_o of_o many_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o have_v show_v
this_o day_n past_a in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n which_o we_o have_v perform_v unto_o thou_o but_o see_v we_o do_v acknowledge_v our_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o do_v bewail_v they_o with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n we_o beseech_v thou_o dear_a god_n accept_v of_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n according_a to_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n cover_v all_o our_o imperfection_n with_o his_o most_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o wash_v away_o our_o corruption_n in_o that_o pure_a fountain_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n in_o he_o accept_v of_o our_o poor_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n see_v what_o be_v want_v in_o we_o be_v abundant_o supply_v by_o his_o absolute_a and_o all-sufficient_a righteousness_n which_o be_v make_v we_o by_o faith_n and_o that_o we_o may_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v perform_v service_n unto_o thou_o with_o more_o diligence_n and_o cheerfulness_n let_v thy_o spirit_n witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o thou_o have_v forgive_v all_o our_o sin_n past_a pass_v by_o and_o cover_v all_o our_o infirmity_n and_o frailty_n and_o do_v gracious_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o with_o the_o same_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n prosper_v and_o perfect_v thy_o own_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n which_o thou_o have_v begin_v in_o us._n thou_o see_v lord_n how_o we_o be_v hamper_v and_o fetter_v in_o the_o chain_n of_o our_o corruption_n which_o so_o distract_v and_o hinder_v we_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n that_o we_o perform_v they_o with_o much_o discouragement_n and_o little_a joy_n help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o break_v in_o sunder_o these_o chain_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v set_v at_o liberty_n we_o may_v with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o delight_n run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o esteem_v it_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n to_o this_o end_n assist_v we_o good_a lord_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n &_o thereby_o sanctify_v unto_o we_o thy_o 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adorn_v our_o christian_a profession_n that_o by_o our_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a life_n we_o may_v gain_v other_o to_o thy_o kingdom_n let_v we_o exceed_v all_o other_o as_o much_o in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o in_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o we_o be_v prefer_v before_o they_o through_o thy_o free_a grace_n in_o outward_a privilege_n and_o in_o the_o gracious_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o as_o thou_o do_v continual_o sow_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o seed_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o water_n it_o with_o the_o dew_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n so_o let_v we_o answerable_o grow_v in_o grace_n from_o one_o measure_n to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o jesus_n christ_n do_v not_o only_o pardon_v gracious_o all_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n which_o either_o this_o day_n or_o heretofore_o we_o have_v show_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o worship_n &_o service_n but_o enable_v we_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o perform_v they_o daily_o with_o more_o &_o more_o perfection_n and_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v so_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n here_o upon_o earth_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v keep_v a_o eternal_a sabbath_n with_o thou_o in_o thy_o glorious_a kingdom_n final_o we_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o christ_n his_o sake_n to_o take_v we_o this_o night_n &_o ever_o into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n &_o thereby_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o from_o the_o malice_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a leave_v we_o not_o now_o unto_o ourselves_o but_o still_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n &_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o sabbath_n which_o yet_o remain_v in_o some_o good_a &_o acceptable_a manner_n season_n our_o heart_n with_o those_o holy_a instruction_n and_o comfort_n which_o thou_o have_v impart_v unto_o we_o this_o day_n past_a &_o make_v they_o faithful_a treasury_n of_o these_o precious_a jewel_n let_v our_o mind_n whilst_o we_o be_v wake_v be_v so_o whole_o take_v up_o with_o heavenly_a meditation_n that_o even_o our_o dream_n may_v savour_n of_o they_o &_o in_o our_o deep_a sleep_n let_v our_o mind_n and_o soul_n watch_v &_o wait_v upon_o thou_o thou_o have_v sow_v good_a seed_n in_o our_o heart_n o_o let_v not_o the_o enemy_n steal_v it_o away_o nor_o whilst_o we_o sleep_v sow_v in_o they_o the_o malicious_a tare_n of_o evil_a and_o vain_a thought_n and_o imagination_n and_o so_o hinder_v the_o growth_n thereof_o give_v we_o quiet_a &_o moderate_a rest_n for_o the_o better_a refresh_n of_o our_o body_n &_o mind_n that_o so_o to_o morrow_n we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v such_o faithful_a service_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n &_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n as_o may_v tend_v to_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o together_o with_o we_o bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o etc._n etc._n and_o vouchsafe_v both_o to_o they_o &_o we_o these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o know_v needful_a even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v due_a &_o from_o our_o heart_n desire_v to_o give_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n both_o now_o &_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n before_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o goodness_n grace_n and_o mercy_n most_o true_a in_o all_o thy_o promise_n and_o most_o just_a and_o powerful_a in_o performance_n thou_o have_v when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o liable_a to_o thy_o wrath_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n and_o utter_o unable_a to_o free_v ourselves_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n give_v unto_o we_o thy_o only_a and_o dear_a son_n to_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o his_o perfect_a satisfaction_n death_n and_o obedience_n by_o who_o thy_o justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o thy_o wrath_n appease_v thou_o have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o he_o thy_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o thou_o have_v promise_v the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v upon_o the_o alone_a condition_n of_o faith_n lay_v hold_n upon_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n the_o which_o though_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o of_o most_o infallible_a truth_n yet_o have_v respect_n to_o our_o weakness_n doubt_v and_o infidelity_n thou_o have_v be_v gracious_o please_v to_o confirm_v it_o unto_o we_o by_o add_v thereunto_o thy_o seal_n the_o 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body_n afresh_o even_o in_o the_o fountain_n of_o christ_n precious_a blood_n and_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n mourn_v with_o bitter_a grief_n because_o we_o have_v pierce_v he_o with_o our_o sin_n and_o cause_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n to_o be_v put_v unto_o a_o shameful_a death_n inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n towards_o thou_o and_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o our_o enemy_n for_o thy_o sake_n and_o link_v our_o heart_n together_o in_o a_o holy_a communion_n as_o it_o become_v the_o true_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n let_v we_o also_o approve_v our_o love_n to_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o especial_o by_o forgive_a and_o forget_v all_o our_o wrong_n and_o injury_n as_o hearty_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v forgive_v of_o thou_o and_o by_o perform_v all_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o all_o those_o who_o need_v our_o help_n not_o only_o by_o comfort_v and_o refresh_v their_o 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and_o unworthy_a wretch_n this_o high_a and_o holy_a privilege_n to_o be_v feast_v at_o thy_o own_o table_n not_o with_o ordinary_a cheer_n but_o with_o such_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a delicacy_n even_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o only_a dear_a son_n whereby_o he_o become_v one_o with_o we_o and_o we_o with_o he_o even_o as_o thou_o holy_a father_n and_o he_o be_v one_o in_o that_o holy_a and_o happy_a union_n o_o that_o our_o narrow_a heart_n be_v enlarge_v that_o we_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n apprehend_v this_o thy_o infinite_a and_o incomprehensible_a goodness_n o_o that_o be_v cold_a in_o themselves_o they_o be_v warm_v and_o inflame_v with_o the_o fire_n and_o flame_n of_o this_o divine_a love_n that_o with_o the_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o return_v love_n for_o love_n and_o express_v it_o by_o our_o fervent_a zeal_n and_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v and_o glorify_v thou_o throughout_o the_o 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have_v give_v and_o we_o receive_v they_o let_v we_o find_v hereby_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n strengthen_v and_o confirm_v by_o feel_v the_o spiritual_a life_n and_o sap_n of_o grace_n derive_v unto_o we_o and_o increase_v in_o we_o from_o this_o root_n of_o righteousness_n not_o only_o for_o our_o further_a assurance_n of_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o for_o the_o perfect_a of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o by_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n find_v ourselves_o nourish_v and_o enrich_v with_o all_o save_a grace_n especial_o let_v we_o feel_v our_o weak_a faith_n confirm_v and_o increase_v that_o we_o may_v without_o waver_v be_v persuade_v of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v
weak_a and_o vain_a unable_a to_o help_v we_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n and_o momentany_a and_o mutable_a ready_a to_o forsake_v and_o leave_v we_o when_o we_o most_o rely_v upon_o they_o or_o though_o they_o can_v do_v we_o some_o pleasure_n in_o be_v mean_n of_o our_o freedom_n from_o small_a peril_n yet_o they_o will_v nothing_o profit_v we_o if_o we_o live_v secure_o in_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o appease_n of_o god_n wrath_n or_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n they_o will_v do_v we_o no_o good_a when_o we_o shall_v most_o need_v it_o namely_o at_o the_o day_n of_o death_n or_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n last_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o these_o worldly_a benefit_n be_v not_o absolute_o bestow_v on_o we_o to_o do_v with_o they_o what_o we_o listen_v but_o be_v the_o lord_n talent_n entrust_v unto_o we_o as_o his_o steward_n to_o be_v employ_v for_o our_o master_n advantage_n and_o good_a of_o our_o fellow-servant_n so_o that_o the_o more_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o more_o we_o be_v indebt_v and_o the_o great_a account_n we_o have_v to_o make_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o to_o sustain_v the_o great_a condemnation_n if_o we_o have_v waste_v our_o master_n good_n and_o so_o come_v short_a in_o our_o reckon_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o great_a prosperity_n shall_v not_o nourish_v in_o we_o pride_n and_o security_n but_o rather_o humility_n and_o fear_n care_n and_o watchfulness_n that_o we_o may_v so_o take_v the_o present_a comfort_n of_o these_o worldly_a blessing_n as_o that_o they_o may_v not_o hinder_v but_o rather_o further_o we_o to_o the_o everlasting_a fruition_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n §._o 6_o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v customable_a sin_v the_o five_o mean_n to_o avoid_v carnal_a security_n be_v to_o shun_v customable_a sin_n and_o howsoever_o through_o infirmity_n we_o sometime_o flippe_v into_o it_o yet_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n we_o do_v not_o choose_v it_o for_o our_o common_a way_n and_o by_o much_o use_n and_o often_o act_v of_o it_o make_v it_o as_o familiar_a as_o if_o it_o be_v our_o ordinary_a trade_n and_o occupation_n for_o custom_n of_o sin_v do_v take_v 10._o omne_fw-la peccatum_fw-la vile_a est_fw-la consuetudine_fw-la &_o fit_a homini_fw-la quasi_fw-la nullum_fw-la aug._n in_o advent_a dom._n ser_n 4._o c._n 10._o away_o all_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o whereas_o at_o the_o first_o it_o seem_v notorious_a and_o heinous_a and_o therefore_o affright_v the_o conscience_n with_o guilt_n and_o horror_n after_o that_o man_n have_v often_o commit_v it_o it_o seem_v little_a or_o nothing_o and_o therefore_o they_o continue_v in_o it_o without_o fear_n so_o those_o that_o be_v often_o flesh_v in_o blood_n and_o cruelty_n make_v no_o more_o account_n of_o kill_v a_o man_n then_o of_o kill_v a_o beast_n those_o that_o inure_v their_o tongue_n to_o oath_n and_o blasphemy_n vent_v they_o as_o secure_o and_o without_o fear_n as_o yea_o and_o nay_o they_o that_o have_v often_o steal_v their_o neighbour_n good_n can_v as_o secure_o continue_v their_o theft_n as_o other_o man_n their_o trade_n and_o occupation_n be_v they_o not_o endanger_v hereby_o to_o humane_a law_n and_o in_o a_o word_n sinner_n of_o all_o kind_n by_o much_o custom_n in_o sin_v do_v make_v this_o deadly_a serpent_n so_o tame_a that_o they_o dare_v without_o fear_n put_v it_o into_o their_o bosom_n and_o by_o injure_v themselves_o to_o drink_v of_o this_o mortal_a poison_n by_o degree_n they_o make_v it_o so_o familiar_a to_o their_o stomach_n that_o they_o be_v not_o sensible_a of_o any_o hurt_n it_o do_v they_o yea_o by_o much_o acquaintance_n sin_n which_o at_o first_o terrify_v the_o conscience_n like_o a_o enemy_n become_v their_o playfellow_n and_o they_o account_v it_o but_o a_o recreation_n of_o their_o youth_n and_o even_o a_o sport_n to_o do_v evil_a herein_o like_a through_o their_o impiety_n unto_o little_a child_n in_o their_o simplicity_n who_o secure_o play_v at_o the_o cockatrice_n hole_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v to_o another_o purpose_n 8._o esa_n 11._o 8._o in_o which_o regard_n let_v we_o careful_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o be_v not_o harden_v 13._o heb._n 3._o 13._o with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n which_o though_o it_o be_v a_o malicious_a enemy_n by_o much_o converse_v with_o we_o will_v so_o insinuate_v that_o we_o shall_v secure_o entertain_v it_o as_o a_o welcome_a guest_n let_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o great_a frailty_n take_v occasion_n by_o our_o former_a fall_n to_o become_v more_o careful_a and_o fearful_a that_o we_o do_v not_o fall_v again_o avoid_v all_o mean_n of_o sin_n which_o draw_v and_o entice_v we_o to_o it_o or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v let_v we_o not_o lie_v in_o it_o still_o lest_o we_o fall_v into_o this_o sleep_n of_o security_n but_o let_v we_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o present_o by_o renew_a repentance_n and_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o feel_v ourself_o sting_v with_o this_o poisonous_a viper_n let_v we_o without_o delay_n apply_v the_o antidote_n and_o remedy_n which_o be_v fit_a to_o cure_v the_o wound_n for_o else_o this_o poison_n will_v disperse_v it_o into_o all_o the_o part_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o so_o bring_v we_o into_o this_o deadly_a sleep_n of_o carnal_a security_n in_o which_o we_o shall_v perish_v without_o sense_n or_o feel_n §._o 7_o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v precious_a account_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o forbearance_n the_o sixth_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o make_v precious_a account_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o forbearance_n his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n and_o labour_n to_o have_v our_o heart_n so_o affect_v with_o they_o as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v wrought_v to_o god_n love_n and_o fear_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v careful_a and_o watchful_a that_o we_o do_v not_o displease_v this_o gracious_a and_o good_a god_n who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v or_o if_o through_o frailty_n we_o have_v incur_v his_o displeasure_n that_o we_o do_v with_o unwearied_a diligence_n seek_v his_o face_n and_o favour_n by_o renew_v our_o repentance_n for_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o lose_v our_o labour_n see_v he_o be_v so_o patient_a and_o slow_a to_o wrath_n that_o he_o will_v receive_v we_o to_o grace_v if_o we_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o contrariwise_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o abuse_v this_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a of_o god_n by_o take_v occasion_n and_o encouragement_n thereby_o to_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o our_o sin_n see_v hereby_o we_o shall_v become_v so_o secure_a and_o hard-hearted_a in_o our_o sinful_a course_n that_o whereas_o before_o we_o refuse_v or_o 5._o rom._n 2._o 4_o 5._o delay_v to_o repent_v now_o repentance_n will_v refuse_v we_o so_o as_o either_o it_o will_v never_o come_v into_o our_o thought_n or_o else_o not_o be_v able_a to_o pierce_v into_o our_o heart_n they_o will_v be_v so_o harden_v through_o god_n righteous_a judgement_n for_o our_o gross_a abuse_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n §._o 8_o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v presumption_n the_o seven_o mean_n be_v careful_o to_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o presumptuous_o abuse_v god_n mercy_n as_o a_o occasion_n and_o encouragement_n 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o unto_o sin_n but_o contrariwise_o fear_n and_o reverence_v he_o the_o more_o by_o how_o much_o we_o find_v he_o more_o love_a and_o gracious_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v for_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o that_o do_v beget_v and_o nourish_v this_o carnal_a security_n as_o the_o miserable_a experience_n of_o former_a age_n and_o our_o own_o time_n do_v lamentable_o prove_v then_o this_o conceit_n that_o god_n be_v so_o merciful_a that_o he_o will_v pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n whensoever_o we_o turn_v from_o they_o by_o repentance_n although_o it_o be_v even_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o our_o death_n and_o consequent_o nothing_o will_v more_o weaken_v and_o cause_v it_o to_o languish_v then_o if_o we_o pluck_v this_o weapon_n from_o it_o and_o turn_v the_o edge_n and_o point_n of_o it_o against_o itself_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o the_o more_o to_o love_n god_n who_o be_v so_o gracious_a and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n the_o more_o to_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o always_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v no_o less_o infinite_a in_o justice_n then_o in_o mercy_n and_o that_o he_o be_v as_o ready_a to_o glorify_v himself_o in_o manifest_v the_o one_o by_o punish_v of_o presumptuous_a and_o impenitent_a sinner_n as_o the_o other_o in_o spare_v and_o forgive_a those_o that_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o those_o who_o he_o can_v allure_v and_o draw_v unto_o he_o with_o
themselves_o against_o i_o round_o about_o the_o lord_n 3._o psal_n 27._o 1_o 3._o be_v my_o light_n and_o salvation_n who_o shall_v i_o fear_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o life_n of_o who_o shall_v i_o be_v afraid_a though_o a_o host_n shall_v encamp_v against_o i_o my_o heart_n shall_v not_o fear_v though_o war_n shall_v rise_v against_o i_o in_o this_o i_o will_v be_v confident_a and_o with_o the_o church_n god_n be_v our_o refuge_n and_o strength_n a_o very_a 2._o psal_n 46._o 1_o 2._o present_a help_n in_o trouble_n therefore_o will_v we_o not_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remoove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v carry_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n so_o in_o the_o time_n not_o only_o of_o worldly_a prosperity_n when_o god_n hedge_v he_o in_o on_o all_o side_n with_o the_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n but_o also_o of_o affliction_n trouble_n and_o persecution_n he_o be_v secure_a in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n favour_n because_o he_o know_v that_o these_o be_v sign_n of_o his_o adoption_n 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o and_o that_o all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o good_a to_o they_o that_o love_n god_n to_o they_o that_o be_v the_o call_v according_a to_o his_o purpose_n that_o 35._o vers_fw-la 35._o affliction_n tribulation_n distress_n persecution_n famine_n nakedness_n peril_n or_o sword_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o separate_v he_o from_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o do_v not_o hinder_v but_o further_o he_o in_o the_o way_n to_o everlasting_a happiness_n for_o by_o many_o tribulation_n we_o must_v enter_v into_o the_o 22._o act._n 14._o 22._o kingdom_n of_o god_n we_o must_v first_o suffer_v with_o christ_n that_o afterward_o 12._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 12._o we_o may_v reign_v with_o he_o and_o these_o short_a and_o momentanie_n affliction_n 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o shall_v cause_v unto_o we_o a_o far_o most_o excellent_a and_o a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n that_o they_o be_v not_o unto_o they_o effect_n of_o the_o 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own_o glory_n the_o 4._o the_o john_n 17._o 3._o rom._n 3._o 4._o truth_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o to_o be_v in_o himself_o most_o true_a in_o all_o his_o word_n and_o work_n yea_o truth_n itself_o &_o the_o author_n of_o all_o truth_n which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n the_o 11._o the_o rom._n 9_o 18._o ephes_n 1._o 11._o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o god_n with_o one_o will_n of_o most_o free_a and_o just_a act_n will_v all_o thing_n approve_v or_o disapprove_v whatsoever_o he_o know_v the_o 7._o the_o mark_v 10._o 18._o jam._n 1._o 17._o psal_n 145._o 7._o goodness_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_o good_a in_o and_o of_o himself_o and_o the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a in_o and_o towards_o all_o the_o creature_n the_o 145._o
the_o exod._n 15._o 11._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o psal_n 145._o holiness_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o his_o nature_n be_v whole_o and_o most_o perfect_o just_a infinite_a in_o all_o virtue_n justice_n truth_n mercy_n and_o purity_n free_a from_o all_o vice_n iniquity_n and_o spot_n of_o any_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o a_o lover_n of_o all_o purity_n and_o sanctity_n in_o the_o creature_n and_o a_o hater_n of_o all_o vice_n and_o impurity_n as_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o most_o holy_a nature_n 9_o nature_n mat._n 5._o 45._o psal_n 145._o 8_o 9_o the_o beneficence_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o bounty_n and_o infinite_o and_o absolute_o good_a to_o the_o creature_n towards_o who_o he_o exercise_v free_o his_o beneficence_n and_o goodness_n 10._o goodness_n 1._o john_n 4._o 8_o 16._o john_n 3._o 35_o 16._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o love_v himself_o chief_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o the_o creature_n as_o they_o be_v good_a free_o approve_v reward_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o and_o willing_a and_o perform_v all_o good_a unto_o they_o the_o 6._o the_o exod._n 34._o 6._o psal_n 86._o 15._o rom._n 11._o 6._o grace_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o himself_o infinite_a in_o grace_n and_o extend_v his_o favour_n and_o benignity_n free_o unto_o his_o creature_n the_o 18._o the_o exod._n 34._o 6._o jud._n 10._o 16._o micah_n 7._o 18._o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v most_o pitiful_a in_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o own_o nature_n delight_v to_o help_v they_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n the_o 11._o the_o exod._n 34._o 7._o ezrah_n 18._o 23._o &_o 33._o 11._o clemency_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v in_o his_o nature_n most_o gentle_a and_o benign_a towards_o his_o creature_n in_o anger_n remember_v mercy_n and_o gracious_o pardon_v we_o when_o we_o deserve_v punishment_n will_v rather_o the_o conversion_n than_o the_o death_n of_o sinner_n the_o 4._o the_o esa_n 30._o 18._o rom._n 2._o 4._o long-suffering_a and_o patience_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v note_v that_o he_o be_v patient_a in_o bear_v with_o sinner_n expect_v their_o repentance_n that_o he_o may_v have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o the_o 17._o the_o psal_n 48._o 11._o &_o 145._o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o justice_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v infinite_o just_a in_o himself_o and_o exercise_v justice_n towards_o the_o creature_n be_v also_o the_o author_n of_o all_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o they_o the_o 18._o the_o john_n 3._o 36._o rom._n 1._o 18._o anger_n of_o god_n signify_v his_o just_a and_o free_a will_n in_o punish_v sin_n and_o all_o injury_n offer_v against_o himself_o or_o his_o church_n and_o people_n the_o 8._o the_o psal_n 5._o 4._o &_o 44._o 8._o hatred_n of_o god_n signify_v his_o just_a will_n whereby_o he_o disallow_v detest_v and_o decree_v to_o punish_v evil_a and_o sin_n in_o his_o creature_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o person_n in_o trinity_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v god_n attribute_n whereby_o his_o nature_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v according_o serve_v he_o and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n now_o further_o we_o must_v know_v he_o in_o his_o person_n namely_o that_o howsoever_o he_o be_v but_o one_o in_o nature_n and_o essence_n yet_o he_o be_v distinguish_v into_o three_o person_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o better_a understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o a_o person_n in_o the_o deity_n be_v a_o subsistence_n in_o the_o divine_a essence_n comprehend_v the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n and_o essence_n in_o it_o but_o distinguish_v by_o a_o incommunicable_a property_n from_o other_o person_n unto_o which_o it_o have_v relation_n 7._o matth._n 3._o 16_o 17._o &_o 28._o 19_o joh_n 14._o 16._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 7._o or_o it_o be_v the_o godhead_n restrain_v or_o distinguish_v by_o his_o personal_a property_n and_o therefore_o every_o person_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o whole_a divine_a essence_n it_o follow_v that_o whatsoever_o agree_v absolute_o to_o or_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o outward_a action_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n do_v alike_o agree_v to_o every_o distinct_a person_n and_o whatsoever_o agree_v to_o or_o be_v speak_v of_o every_o of_o the_o person_n that_o likewise_o agree_v to_o the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n and_o from_o hence_o also_o it_o follow_v that_o these_o three_o divine_a person_n be_v in_o glory_n and_o all_o other_o attribute_n coequal_a and_o in_o respect_n of_o time_n coeternal_a but_o yet_o every_o one_o be_v distinct_a from_o other_o by_o their_o personal_a property_n so_o that_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v consider_v with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o beget_v be_v the_o father_n and_o not_o the_o son_n nor_o holy_a spirit_n be_v consider_v with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o be_v beget_v be_v the_o son_n and_o not_o the_o holy_a ghost_n nor_o father_n and_o with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o proceed_v be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o neither_o the_o father_n nor_o the_o son_n the_o father_n than_o be_v the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o have_v communicate_v his_o whole_a essence_n unto_o the_o son_n and_o so_o have_v beget_v he_o by_o eternal_a generation_n the_o son_n be_v the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n who_o be_v beget_v of_o the_o father_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n who_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o spirit_n because_o he_o proceed_v and_o as_o it_o be_v be_v breathe_v from_o they_o both_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n because_o he_o do_v immediate_o sanctify_v the_o elect_a and_o make_v they_o holy_a and_o the_o father_n and_o son_n do_v it_o mediate_o by_o he_o §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n work_n and_o first_o of_o his_o decree_n and_o thus_o have_v we_o brief_o speak_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o person_n now_o with_o like_a or_o more_o brevity_n we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o and_o by_o his_o work_n and_o action_n the_o which_o be_v either_o internal_a as_o the_o action_n of_o the_o divine_a person_n one_o towards_o another_o or_o external_a which_o be_v his_o operation_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n and_o these_o be_v principal_o two_o first_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n and_o second_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o decree_n the_o decree_n of_o god_n be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o divine_a will_n whereby_o he_o have_v from_o all_o eternity_n purpose_v that_o all_o shall_v be_v do_v which_o be_v have_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v do_v ordain_v all_o thing_n to_o a_o good_a end_n and_o the_o mean_n also_o with_o all_o circumstance_n whereby_o they_o attain_v unto_o it_o and_o this_o be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o or_o special_a to_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n as_o angel_n and_o man_n god_n decree_n which_o respect_v man_n and_o angel_n be_v call_v predestination_n which_o be_v god_n eternal_a purpose_n whereby_o he_o have_v ordain_v the_o reasonable_a creature_n to_o certain_a end_n and_o to_o the_o mean_n which_o conduce_v unto_o they_o of_o which_o there_o be_v two_o part_n election_n and_o reprobation_n election_n be_v god_n eternal_a decree_n whereby_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n he_o have_v purpose_v in_o christ_n to_o bring_v some_o to_o everlasting_a life_n and_o to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n reprobation_n be_v god_n eternal_a decree_n whereby_o he_o have_v purpose_v in_o his_o election_n to_o pass_v by_o some_o man_n and_o to_o leave_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v just_o be_v condemn_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o justice_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n be_v a_o action_n or_o work_n of_o god_n whereby_o in_o time_n he_o bring_v to_o pass_v all_o that_o he_o have_v eternal_o decree_v according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o will_n the_o which_o be_v either_o temporary_a or_o eternal_a god_n temporary_a decree_n be_v general_a
so_o much_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o clear_a evidence_n hereof_o in_o itself_o or_o the_o forciblenesse_n of_o the_o argument_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o convince_v and_o persuade_v natural_a reason_n as_o in_o regard_n of_o god_n authority_n who_o be_v most_o infallible_a in_o his_o truth_n infinite_a in_o his_o goodness_n and_o almighty_a to_o perform_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v promise_v which_o assent_n be_v effectual_a in_o we_o do_v work_n in_o our_o understanding_n a_o persuasion_n that_o our_o sin_n though_o in_o themselves_o heinous_a yet_o compare_v with_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v pardonable_a in_o our_o judgement_n a_o precious_a and_o high_a esteem_n of_o these_o mercy_n and_o merit_n above_o all_o worldly_a thing_n in_o our_o heart_n a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_a desire_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o they_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o our_o will_n a_o firm_a resolution_n to_o renounce_v all_o other_o mean_n and_o to_o rest_v whole_o upon_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o in_o our_o action_n a_o careful_a endeavour_n to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n and_o among_o the_o rest_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o so_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o from_o who_o we_o expect_v so_o great_a grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v a_o apprehension_n and_o application_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o infinite_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n unto_o ourselves_o in_o particular_a which_o be_v the_o form_n and_o very_a life_n of_o faith_n and_o make_v the_o thing_n thus_o apply_v useful_a and_o effectual_a for_o our_o justification_n and_o without_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o more_o benefit_n by_o they_o than_o a_o man_n have_v by_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n and_o cordial_a medicine_n not_o apply_v and_o take_v or_o by_o warm_a clothes_n which_o be_v not_o put_v on_o the_o last_o thing_n require_v be_v affiance_n and_o confidence_n when_o as_o know_v assent_v unto_o and_o apply_v god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n unto_o ourselves_o we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o they_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o after_o illumination_n there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o manner_n how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o us._n so_o that_o after_o illumination_n there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o faith_n the_o first_o be_v a_o effectual_a assent_n to_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o in_o our_o will_n a_o resolution_n to_o cast_v ourselves_o upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n by_o which_o the_o christian_a true_o live_v but_o yet_o like_o a_o new_a bear_v babe_n who_o weak_o perform_v the_o action_n of_o life_n but_o know_v not_o that_o he_o either_o live_v or_o move_v and_o so_o weak_a it_o be_v in_o apprehension_n and_o application_n that_o he_o can_v hardly_o discern_v it_o and_o often_o call_v in_o question_n whether_o he_o have_v any_o hold_n at_o all_o or_o no._n it_o be_v strong_a in_o desire_v but_o feeble_a in_o perform_v resolve_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o stick_v unto_o christ_n but_o yet_o scarce_o sensible_a of_o any_o union_n it_o admire_v the_o glorious_a beam_n and_o brightness_n of_o god_n love_n shine_v in_o the_o word_n but_o feel_v little_a warmth_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n by_o it_o in_o his_o own_o heart_n and_o conscience_n it_o work_v in_o the_o weak_a christian_a a_o hunger_a after_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o he_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o with_o little_a or_o no_o sense_n that_o he_o be_v nourish_v or_o any_o whit_n increase_v in_o the_o spiritual_a growth_n he_o seek_v earnest_o for_o grace_n and_o peace_n but_o they_o seem_v to_o fly_v from_o he_o and_o be_v still_o wish_v for_o more_o and_o more_o but_o have_v little_a comfort_n in_o feeling_n and_o fruition_n his_o desire_n so_o far_o exceed_v the_o proportion_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v that_o it_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o they_o so_o that_o nothing_o in_o appearance_n remain_v and_o like_o covetous_a man_n he_o think_v not_o on_o what_o he_o have_v but_o upon_o what_o he_o have_v not_o and_o spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o that_o time_n in_o complaint_n of_o his_o want_n which_o shall_v be_v employ_v in_o praise_v god_n for_o that_o plenty_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v but_o this_o faith_n be_v still_o in_o growth_n though_o they_o that_o have_v it_o do_v not_o see_v it_o grow_v for_o the_o lord_n be_v no_o more_o ready_a to_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o hunger_a desire_n after_o grace_n then_o to_o satisfy_v they_o this_o be_v his_o main_a end_n why_o like_o the_o merchant_n he_o stretch_v out_o these_o empty_a bag_n that_o he_o may_v replenish_v they_o with_o a_o great_a portion_n of_o these_o hide_a treasure_n and_o therefore_o when_o the_o weak_a believer_n careful_o and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o increase_v of_o his_o faith_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n sacrament_n meditation_n prayer_n and_o such_o like_a the_o lord_n with_o his_o spirit_n so_o bless_v they_o unto_o he_o that_o from_o this_o first_o degree_n of_o faith_n he_o come_v to_o the_o second_o namely_o to_o a_o comfortable_a apprehension_n of_o god_n promise_n as_o belong_v to_o himself_o to_o some_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o his_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o to_o some_o assurance_n that_o he_o in_o particular_a have_v part_n and_o interest_n in_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n whereby_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o this_o be_v the_o second_o degree_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v but_o weak_a in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n be_v assault_v with_o much_o doubt_n and_o oftentimes_o shake_v with_o grievous_a tentation_n whereby_o the_o christian_n hold_v seem_v for_o the_o time_n whole_o lose_v and_o his_o faith_n in_o the_o operation_n of_o it_o almost_o quite_o extinguish_v and_o therefore_o have_v attain_v unto_o this_o degree_n he_o rest_v not_o in_o it_o as_o sufficient_a but_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o his_o faith_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o increase_v until_o it_o come_v to_o the_o three_o and_o last_o degree_n of_o perfection_n which_o be_v that_o plerophorie_n and_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n and_o god_n unchangeable_a 39_o rom._n 8._o 38_o 39_o 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and_o more_o acquaint_v with_o god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o supper_n and_o meditation_n for_o hereby_o our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n be_v increase_v and_o the_o better_a we_o know_v he_o the_o more_o firm_o will_v we_o trust_v and_o believe_v in_o he_o taste_v hereby_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o the_o infallibility_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o truth_n four_o we_o attain_v unto_o certain_a and_o full_a assurance_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o by_o our_o often_o testify_v and_o approve_v of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o our_o care_n to_o keep_v all_o his_o commandment_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o name_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o holy_a conversation_n shine_v before_o man_n see_v we_o can_v not_o possible_o love_v 1._o 1_o john_n 4._o 19_o jer._n 31._o 3._o john_n 13._o 1._o he_o if_o he_o have_v not_o love_v we_o first_o and_o who_o he_o love_v to_o the_o end_n he_o love_v they_o final_o we_o attain_v unto_o it_o by_o continual_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o good_a work_n and_o by_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o christian_a duty_n and_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o as_o faith_n justify_v we_o by_o apply_v christ_n righteousness_n do_v cause_n a_o good_a conscience_n after_o we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n so_o when_o we_o keep_v our_o conscience_n purge_v with_o christ_n blood_n clear_a and_o unspotted_a of_o any_o know_v willing_a and_o gross_a sin_n it_o do_v marvellous_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n see_v we_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o therefore_o assure_o he_o will_v be_v at_o peace_n with_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n 21._o 1._o john_n 3._o 21._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o that_o special_a faith_n whereby_o 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praise_v of_o man_n and_o not_o to_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n it_o make_v our_o prayer_n unacceptable_a to_o god_n for_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v us._n it_o pollute_v all_o 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o our_o action_n as_o the_o corrupt_a fountain_n pollute_v all_o the_o stream_n that_o issue_n from_o it_o and_o make_v all_o the_o creature_n to_o become_v unclean_a for_o unto_o they_o 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v final_o it_o prophane_v all_o our_o vow_n of_o holiness_n and_o make_v all_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n unsettled_a fickle_a and_o unconstant_a like_a unto_o the_o burn_a of_o a_o ague_n which_o proceed_v not_o from_o natural_a heat_n but_o from_o distemper_n and_o therefore_o end_v in_o unnatural_a coldness_n the_o harbinger_n of_o death_n for_o these_o 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and_o moisture_n wither_v when_o the_o sun_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n rise_v §._o sect._n 4_o the_o second_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n and_o these_o be_v the_o argument_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o esteem_v and_o seek_v after_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o to_o hate_v and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_n now_o when_o our_o 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v it_o be_v a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o purify_v the_o heart_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v not_o by_o any_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o itself_o but_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o purge_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o corruption_n and_o to_o kill_v and_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o see_v so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o infidelity_n our_o heart_n will_v also_o cintinue_v in_o their_o impurity_n this_o must_v make_v we_o labour_n to_o come_v out_o of_o this_o estate_n and_o to_o use_v to_o this_o purpose_n all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o this_o faith_n may_v be_v begin_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n second_o let_v we_o wash_v they_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n bewail_v those_o sin_n in_o which_o former_o we_o delight_v and_o hate_v those_o corruption_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o love_v and_o because_o we_o can_v at_o once_o purge_v the_o deep_a sink_n of_o our_o pollute_a heart_n from_o all_o their_o filthiness_n therefore_o we_o must_v make_v it_o our_o daily_a work_n and_o do_v it_o by_o degree_n and_o see_v we_o can_v in_o one_o assault_n overcome_v these_o curse_a canaanites_n we_o must_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o they_o and_o cast_v they_o out_o one_o after_o another_o as_o god_n by_o his_o spirit_n shall_v enable_v us._n especial_o let_v we_o not_o out_o of_o fear_n and_o cowardice_n suffer_v the_o son_n of_o anakim_n our_o great_a and_o giantlike_a corruption_n fortify_v themselves_o in_o the_o castle_n of_o our_o heart_n nor_o let_v those_o agag_n which_o have_v rule_v and_o reign_v most_o in_o we_o live_v out_o of_o any_o carnal_a respect_n but_o let_v we_o even_o at_o the_o first_o strike_v at_o these_o main_a root_n which_o be_v cut_v off_o and_o pluck_v up_o many_o of_o the_o branch_n will_v die_v for_o want_v of_o that_o sap_n of_o bitterness_n which_o they_o suck_v from_o they_o and_o let_v we_o drive_v out_o these_o master_n bee_n and_o whole_a swarm_n of_o carnal_a lust_n will_v issue_v after_o they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n now_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v our_o next_o care_n must_v be_v to_o preserve_v they_o in_o this_o purity_n and_o cleanness_n for_o as_o the_o clean_a house_n will_v gather_v soil_n if_o it_o be_v not_o sometime_o sweep_v and_o the_o bright_a armour_n and_o weapon_n be_v apt_a to_o take_v rust_n if_o they_o be_v not_o 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own_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v rest_v in_o it_o &_o never_o seek_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o consequent_o by_o it_o only_o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o know_v and_o apply_v the_o law_n unto_o we_o for_o this_o will_v work_v in_o the_o conscience_n terror_n and_o fear_n and_o no_o peace_n but_o only_o use_v it_o as_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v we_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o most_o miserable_a &_o in_o the_o fearful_a state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n that_o so_o it_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o christ_n in_o who_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v and_o obtain_v sound_a and_o secure_a peace_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v also_o know_v the_o gospel_n in_o which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n do_v offer_v unto_o we_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o must_v acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o main_a foundation_n of_o all_o our_o peace_n when_o as_o thereby_o we_o be_v assure_v not_o only_o that_o god_n mercy_n be_v infinite_a and_o christ_n merit_n all-sufficient_a but_o that_o they_o belong_v unto_o we_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o 40._o esa_n 32._o 40._o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n three_o we_o must_v not_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n only_o know_v the_o gospel_n and_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o the_o sweet_a promise_n therein_o contain_v but_o also_o apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n interest_n 20._o rom._n 5._o 1._o heb._n 9_o 14._o col._n 1._o 20._o ourselves_o in_o they_o by_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v our_o restipulation_n that_o we_o make_v with_o god_n for_o we_o must_v be_v justify_v by_o faith_n before_o we_o can_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o or_o peace_n of_o conscience_n our_o conscience_n must_v be_v purge_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n before_o they_o will_v speak_v peace_n unto_o us._n the_o charter_n of_o our_o peace_n must_v be_v draw_v upon_o the_o cross_n &_o seal_v with_o the_o effusion_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o must_v be_v receive_v and_o plead_v by_o faith_n before_o our_o conscience_n will_v cease_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v or_o stand_v with_o we_o upon_o any_o term_n of_o peace_n now_o this_o faith_n must_v be_v approve_v to_o be_v unfeigned_a &_o sound_a by_o the_o fruit_n which_o it_o bring_v forth_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o mind_n our_o hatred_n of_o evil_a and_o love_n of_o good_a our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o which_o fruit_n faith_n be_v no_o live_a tree_n but_o a_o dead_a stock_n which_o will_v give_v we_o no_o assurance_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consequent_o will_v bring_v with_o it_o no_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v as_o often_o make_v to_o repentant_a sinner_n as_o to_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n because_o though_o faith_n only_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n yet_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faith_n alone_o as_o be_v fruitful_a in_o repentance_n neither_o can_v this_o faith_n be_v so_o easy_o see_v and_o discern_v in_o itself_o but_o only_o by_o the_o fruit_n that_o spring_v from_o it_o which_o necessary_o infer_v this_o good_a tree_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v the_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o they_o because_o these_o being_n more_o sensible_a they_o may_v be_v more_o easy_o apply_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o get_v a_o good_a conscience_n &_o also_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n four_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o work_v peace_n of_o conscience_n as_o our_o often_o humble_v of_o ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o 13._o luk._n 1._o 53._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o esa_n 57_o 15._o pro._n 28._o 13._o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n whereby_o our_o stony_a heart_n be_v break_v and_o our_o spirit_n make_v contrite_a our_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o god_n and_o earnest_n crave_v of_o pardon_n for_o they_o see_v our_o faith_n will_v assure_v we_o and_o answerable_o our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v with_o we_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n that_o humble_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v be_v exalt_v that_o be_v empty_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o hunger_a after_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v that_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n will_v dwell_v with_o we_o and_o bring_v his_o peace_n unto_o we_o be_v of_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o final_o that_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n see_v it_o stand_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 7_o 8._o faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n of_o which_o we_o have_v experience_n in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v afflict_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n with_o terror_n of_o conscience_n use_v this_o mean_n to_o quiet_v it_o and_o get_v peace_n i_o acknowledge_v say_v he_o my_o sin_n 5._o psal_n 32._o 4_o 5._o unto_o thou_o and_o my_o iniquity_n have_v i_o not_o hide_v i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n last_o the_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o love_v we_o see_v his_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v this_o love_n in_o we_o and_o be_v that_o divine_a fire_n and_o flame_n from_o which_o this_o heat_n come_v for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v and_o this_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o will_v make_v we_o careful_a to_o keep_v our_o conscience_n unspotted_a of_o any_o know_a sin_n and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n from_o which_o sense_n of_o our_o mutual_a love_n will_v spring_v peace_n unspeakable_a we_o rest_v secure_o upon_o he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o 15._o col._n 3._o 14_o 15._o all_o thing_n put_v on_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n and_o let_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n rule_n in_o your_o heart_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n
strength_n of_o my_o life_n of_o who_o shall_v i_o be_v afraid_a though_o a_o host_n shall_v encamp_v against_o i_o my_o heart_n shall_v not_o fear_v though_o war_n shall_v 20._o psal_n 27_o 1_o 3._o ps_n 46._o 1_o 2._o &_o 23._o 4._o &_o 36._o 12._o pro._n 3._o 26._o 2._o chr._n 20._o 20._o arise_v against_o i_o in_o this_o will_v i_o be_v confident_a and_o again_o god_n be_v our_o refuge_n and_o strength_n a_o very_a present_a help_n in_o trouble_n therefore_o will_v we_o not_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remoove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n and_o thus_o must_v we_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o presence_n and_o absence_n of_o inferior_a mean_n when_o we_o have_v mean_n we_o must_v put_v our_o affiance_n in_o he_o first_o though_o they_o be_v weak_a and_o insufficient_a know_v that_o he_o be_v able_a to_o give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n unto_o they_o see_v we_o live_v not_o by_o bread_n only_o 4._o mat._n 4._o 4._o but_o by_o every_o word_n that_o proceed_v out_o of_o god_n mouth_n he_o be_v able_a in_o the_o famine_n to_o feed_v we_o with_o ravenous_a bird_n which_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n be_v more_o fit_a to_o take_v away_o our_o meat_n then_o to_o bring_v any_o unto_o we_o and_o to_o make_v our_o small_a pittance_n a_o few_o pulse_n a_o handful_n of_o meal_n and_o a_o cruize_n of_o oil_n as_o sufficient_a for_o our_o nourishment_n as_o the_o great_a dainty_n of_o the_o worldly_a wicked_a in_o time_n of_o plague_n he_o can_v keep_v we_o safe_a under_o the_o shadow_n of_o his_o wing_n and_o though_o thousand_o do_v fall_n at_o our_o side_n and_o ten_o thousand_o at_o our_o right_a 7._o psal_n 91._o 1_o 7._o hand_n it_o shall_v not_o come_v nigh_o us._n in_o time_n of_o war_n he_o be_v able_a to_o save_v with_o few_o as_o well_o as_o with_o many_o as_o jonathan_n speak_v and_o to_o give_v victory_n not_o only_o to_o 6._o 1._o sam._n 14._o 6._o those_o who_o have_v a_o strong_a army_n but_o to_o those_o also_o that_o have_v no_o power_n as_o 11._o 2._o chro._n 14._o 11._o asa_n confess_v or_o if_o our_o mean_n be_v many_o and_o mighty_a yet_o we_o must_v not_o trust_v in_o they_o but_o use_v they_o as_o send_v of_o god_n to_o serve_v his_o providence_n in_o our_o sustentation_n and_o preservation_n we_o must_v put_v our_o whole_a confidence_n in_o he_o and_o rest_v alone_o in_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o without_o which_o they_o shall_v never_o do_v we_o any_o good_a for_o we_o travail_v in_o vain_a unless_o god_n bless_v the_o house_n in_o 31._o psal_n 127._o 1._o hag._n 1._o 6._o esa_n 3._o 1._o pro._n 21._o 31._o vain_a we_o plough_v and_o sow_v unless_o he_o give_v the_o increase_n in_o vain_a be_v our_o granary_n and_o storehouse_n replenish_v with_o all_o plenty_n if_o he_o break_v the_o staff_n of_o bread_n in_o vain_a be_v the_o horse_n prepare_v against_o the_o day_n of_o battle_n if_o salvation_n come_v not_o from_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o vain_a do_v god_n spiritual_a husbandman_n plant_v and_o water_n except_o the_o lord_n do_v 6._o 1._o cor._n 3._o 6._o give_v increase_n neither_o must_v we_o less_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o utter_a absence_n of_o all_o inferior_a mean_n know_v that_o he_o be_v true_a of_o his_o promise_n and_o will_v never_o fail_v we_o if_o we_o put_v our_o affiance_n in_o he_o and_o in_o himself_o alone_o all-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v and_o defend_v we_o in_o their_o absence_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o they_o and_o thus_o do_v david_n trust_v in_o god_n though_o he_o walk_v alone_o in_o 4._o psal_n 23._o 4._o the_o vale_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n the_o three_o child_n in_o the_o fiery_a surnace_n daniel_n in_o the_o lion_n den_n peter_n guard_v with_o soldier_n and_o paul_n and_o silas_n 16._o dan._n 3._o &_o 6._o act._n 12._o &_o 16._o when_o they_o be_v in_o the_o stock_n and_o thus_o abraham_n have_v god_n promise_n respect_v not_o his_o age_n nor_o the_o deadness_n of_o sarahs_n womb_n but_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o son_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v against_o hope_n believe_v in_o hope_n that_o he_o shall_v become_v the_o father_n of_o many_o 18._o rom._n 4._o 18._o nation_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o affiance_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o firm_a affiance_n be_v these_o the_o first_o be_v the_o often_o consideration_n of_o god_n save_v attribute_n as_o of_o his_o omniscience_n whereby_o he_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o want_n and_o danger_n of_o his_o omnipotency_n and_o all-sufficiencie_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o relieve_v and_o preserve_v we_o of_o his_o providence_n which_o in_o especial_a manner_n watch_v over_o we_o who_o be_v his_o son_n and_o child_n to_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n to_o our_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o good_a of_o his_o mercy_n bounty_n goodness_n and_o truth_n of_o his_o promise_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o his_o good_a will_n and_o readiness_n to_o help_v us._n the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o observe_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n in_o time_n past_a show_v both_o towards_o other_o and_o towards_o ourselves_o in_o free_v we_o from_o evil_a and_o procure_v our_o good_a we_o must_v consider_v what_o god_n have_v do_v former_o to_o other_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o do_v the_o like_a for_o we_o if_o with_o they_o we_o fear_v and_o serve_v he_o see_v he_o be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n 34._o act._n 10._o 34._o but_o be_v alike_o to_o all_o so_o david_n confirm_v his_o affiance_n in_o god_n by_o remember_v his_o goodness_n towards_o their_o ancestor_n our_o father_n be_v trust_v in_o thou_o 5._o psal_n 22._o 4_o 5._o they_o trust_v in_o thou_o and_o thou_o do_v deliver_v they_o they_o cry_v upon_o thou_o and_o be_v deliver_v they_o trust_v in_o thou_o and_o be_v not_o confound_v so_o when_o he_o can_v with_o no_o comfort_n rest_n upon_o god_n in_o his_o present_a sense_n and_o feeling_n he_o remember_v god_n wonder_n of_o old_a in_o deliver_v his_o people_n israel_n and_o drown_v their_o 15._o psal_n 77._o 14_o 15._o enemy_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n and_o thus_o he_o say_v other_o will_v confirm_v their_o affiance_n by_o his_o example_n this_o poor_a man_n cry_v and_o the_o lord_n hear_v he_o and_o save_v 6._o psal_n 34._o 6._o he_o out_o of_o all_o his_o trouble_n but_o much_o more_o will_v the_o experience_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o ourselves_o in_o provide_v for_o we_o in_o the_o time_n of_o want_n and_o deliver_v and_o preserve_v we_o from_o former_a danger_n confirm_v our_o trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o see_v he_o be_v immutable_a in_o his_o love_n and_o change_v 3._o mal._n â—_o 3._o not_o though_o we_o be_v change_v and_o thus_o david_n strengthen_v his_o affiance_n in_o god_n that_o he_o will_v give_v he_o victory_n over_o goliath_n because_o he_o have_v former_a 34._o 1._o sam._n 17._o 34._o experience_n of_o god_n goodness_n towards_o he_o and_o power_n assist_v he_o against_o the_o lion_n and_o the_o bear_n and_o the_o apostle_n conclude_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v former_o deliver_v he_o out_o of_o former_a affliction_n so_o he_o will_v 10._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 10._o be_v alike_o gracious_a still_o and_o deliver_v he_o out_o of_o like_a affliction_n in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v last_o if_o we_o will_v confident_o trust_v in_o god_n we_o must_v be_v such_o as_o fear_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o make_v conscience_n of_o our_o way_n do_v walk_v before_o he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o with_o such_o only_o he_o have_v make_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o protection_n and_o such_o only_o may_v challenge_v a_o part_n in_o his_o promise_n of_o provision_n and_o preservation_n so_o solomon_n the_o 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o wicked_a flee_v when_o none_o pursue_v but_o the_o righteous_a be_v bold_a as_o a_o lyon_n and_o again_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v assure_v strength_n and_o his_o child_n shall_v have_v 26._o pro._n 14._o 26._o hope_n and_o the_o psalmist_n appropriate_v this_o confidence_n unto_o the_o faithful_a only_o you_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n trust_v in_o the_o lord_n he_o be_v their_o help_n and_o shield_n and_o 11._o psal_n 115._o 11._o not_o only_o those_o who_o be_v profess_o wicked_v but_o the_o close_a hypocrite_n also_o be_v exclude_v from_o it_o for_o the_o hypocrite_n hope_n shall_v be_v cut_v off_o and_o his_o trust_n shall_v be_v 14._o job_n 8._o 13._o &_o 18._o 14._o a_o spider_n web_n his_o confidence_n shall_v be_v root_v out_o of_o his_o tabernacle_n and_o it_o shall_v
to_o sing_v praise_n unto_o our_o god_n for_o it_o be_v 1._o psal_n 147._o 1._o pleasant_a and_o praise_n be_v comely_a second_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o if_o we_o perform_v he_o require_v nothing_o else_o at_o our_o hand_n nor_o any_o other_o requital_n for_o all_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o us._n and_o this_o reason_n the_o apostle_n use_v 14._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o psal_n 50._o 13_o 14._o in_o every_o thing_n give_v thanks_n for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n concern_v you_o three_o that_o it_o be_v most_o please_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o calf_n of_o the_o lip_n be_v much_o more_o acceptable_a then_o of_o bull_n and_o goat_n four_o let_v we_o continual_o meditate_v upon_o god_n manifold_a and_o inestimable_a mercy_n bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o time_n past_a his_o eternal_a love_n our_o election_n creation_n the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n our_o vocation_n and_o effectual_a call_n to_o the_o participation_n of_o this_o great_a benefit_n from_o which_o innumerable_a other_o be_v exclude_v our_o justification_n sanctification_n continual_a preservation_n together_o with_o our_o assure_a hope_n of_o glorification_n with_o all_o special_a blessing_n which_o from_o day_n to_o day_n he_o bestow_v upon_o us._n with_o all_o which_o our_o heart_n will_v be_v fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o praise_n &_o thanksgiving_n if_o we_o thorough_o meditate_v on_o they_o especial_o if_o withal_o we_o consider_v our_o unworthines_n of_o the_o least_o of_o god_n favour_n and_o according_a to_o jacobs_n example_n 10._o gen._n 32._o 10._o compare_v god_n inestimable_a mercy_n with_o our_o demerit_n last_o let_v we_o meditate_v and_o consider_v what_o a_o foul_a vice_n ungratitude_n be_v &_o how_o vile_a and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n &_o man_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v never_o let_v it_o go_v unpunished_a nor_o suffer_v any_o to_o enjoy_v his_o benefit_n who_o through_o their_o ungratitude_n will_v not_o acknowledge_v they_o nor_o render_v the_o praise_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n the_o four_o and_o last_o virtue_n arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v obedience_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n whereby_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o submit_v ourselves_o our_o will_n and_o action_n whole_o unto_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n both_o in_o do_v all_o that_o he_o require_v and_o in_o patient_a suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o impose_v so_o that_o this_o obedience_n be_v of_o two_o kind_n first_o our_o active_a obedience_n to_o god_n law_n whereby_o we_o conform_v our_o whole_a man_n unto_o the_o reveal_v will_n of_o god_n the_o which_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o a_o infallible_a note_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v that_o which_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a from_o that_o which_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n we_o will_v keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o this_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n if_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o his_o commandment_n be_v not_o grievous_a the_o 15._o joh._n 14._o 15._o property_n of_o this_o obedience_n be_v these_o first_o that_o it_o be_v absolute_a unto_o whatsoever_o 3._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 3._o god_n require_v and_o admit_v of_o no_o discourse_n of_o reason_n when_o we_o know_v his_o will_n but_o whether_o profit_n or_o disprofit_v honour_n or_o disgrace_n the_o favour_n or_o displeasure_n of_o man_n do_v follow_v upon_o it_o we_o be_v to_o do_v the_o thing_n that_o he_o 29._o act._n 4._o 19_o &_o 5._o 29._o injoin_v second_o it_o must_v be_v total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n and_o subject_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n we_o must_v obey_v god_n in_o all_o his_o commandment_n at_o all_o time_n neither_o add_v nor_o detract_n nor_o decline_v therefrom_o 7._o gal._n 3._o 10._o deut._n 12._o 32._o jos_n 1._o 7._o on_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o on_o the_o left_a neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o obey_v god_n in_o some_o thing_n and_o neglect_v other_o or_o in_o many_o and_o most_o thing_n and_o not_o in_o some_o few_o for_o he_o that_o thus_o sin_v in_o one_o thing_n be_v guilty_a of_o all_o but_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n for_o the_o rule_n 10._o jam._n 2._o 10._o of_o our_o life_n observe_v one_o table_n as_o well_o as_o another_o and_o worship_v he_o both_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o only_o for_o some_o small_a time_n but_o 75._o luke_n 1._o 74_o 75._o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n our_o obedience_n must_v be_v 1._o deut._n 11._o 1._o with_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o like_o our_o love_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v it_o must_v be_v perform_v with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n but_o especial_o the_o lord_n require_v the_o inward_a obedience_n of_o the_o heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o 2._o pro._n 23._o 26._o john_n 4._o 23._o luke_n 1._o 74._o 2._o chro._n 25._o 2._o delight_v we_o must_v worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o before_o his_o face_n and_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o do_v that_o which_o be_v right_a unless_o we_o do_v it_o upright_o it_o must_v be_v voluntary_a with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n as_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o heaven_n for_o love_n make_v every_o burden_n light_n and_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n not_o to_o be_v grievous_a yet_o this_o internal_a obedience_n be_v not_o sufficient_a unless_o the_o external_a be_v join_v with_o it_o 3._o 1._o john_n 5._o 3._o for_o god_n will_v be_v worship_v with_o the_o whole_a man_n with_o our_o body_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o soul_n with_o our_o outward_a action_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o inward_a affection_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v it_o now_o the_o mean_n which_o may_v move_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o yield_v this_o obedience_n be_v these_o first_o we_o must_v consider_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v create_v we_o to_o this_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o luke_n 1._o 74._o rom._n 6._o 18._o end_n that_o we_o shall_v serve_v he_o and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n when_o we_o be_v by_o sin_n utter_o lose_v have_v redeem_v we_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o son_n most_o precious_a blood_n that_o we_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n we_o shall_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o from_o the_o slavery_n of_o satan_n that_o we_o shall_v spend_v our_o day_n in_o god_n service_n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o riches_n of_o reward_n and_o that_o liberal_a wage_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v free_o promise_v to_o give_v unto_o those_o who_o faithful_o serve_v he_o in_o which_o respect_n we_o may_v just_o say_v of_o our_o active_a obedience_n as_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o passive_a that_o all_o our_o service_n in_o this_o present_a world_n be_v not_o worthy_a the_o glory_n 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o which_o shall_v be_v reveyl_v for_o it_o be_v slight_a short_a and_o imperfect_a but_o shall_v cause_v unto_o we_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n three_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o our_o best_a service_n be_v mingle_v with_o many_o imperfection_n and_o stain_a with_o our_o corruption_n yet_o god_n in_o christ_n will_v accept_v of_o it_o and_o not_o only_o pardon_v our_o want_n but_o reward_v our_o will_n and_o work_n for_o he_o will_v 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o accept_v of_o our_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o of_o our_o sincere_a affection_n as_o of_o perfect_a action_n four_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v assure_v of_o all_o god_n promise_n for_o godliness_n be_v profitable_a for_o all_o thing_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o this_o life_n and_o of_o that_o 8._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o which_o be_v to_o come_v neither_o do_v god_n require_v our_o obedience_n for_o his_o own_o sake_n for_o he_o be_v most_o absolute_a in_o perfection_n and_o our_o righteousness_n do_v not_o
3._o job_n 22._o 2._o psal_n 16._o 3._o profit_n or_o extend_v unto_o he_o but_o for_o our_o own_o good_a and_o benefit_n that_o he_o may_v crown_v our_o obedience_n with_o eternal_a blessedness_n for_o he_o that_o keep_v the_o law_n happy_a be_v he_o and_o he_o that_o hear_v christ_n word_n and_o keep_v it_o be_v by_o 28._o pro._n 29._o 18._o luke_n 11._o 28._o he_o pronounce_v bless_v last_o let_v we_o often_o propound_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n and_o servant_n that_o have_v go_v before_o we_o and_o set_v before_o we_o their_o obedience_n as_o a_o pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n for_o more_o cheerful_o may_v we_o travail_v in_o this_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n if_o we_o see_v a_o plain_a path_n beat_v by_o those_o that_o have_v go_v before_o us._n but_o especial_o let_v we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o never-erring_a example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o take_v more_o delight_n in_o do_v his_o father_n will_n then_o in_o his_o meat_n and_o drink_v and_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v obedient_a unto_o he_o to_o the_o death_n even_o the_o 7._o john_n 4._o 34._o phil._n 2._o 6_o 7._o bitter_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v §._o sect._n 7_o of_o passive_a obedience_n and_o patience_n in_o affliction_n the_o second_o kind_n of_o obedience_n be_v passive_a and_o be_v call_v patience_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n whereby_o we_o submit_v ourselves_o meek_o and_o constant_o to_o bear_v all_o those_o cross_n and_o affliction_n 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o which_o it_o shall_v please_v god_n to_o lay_v upon_o us._n the_o cause_n of_o which_o patience_n be_v diverse_a the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n of_o which_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n second_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o not_o only_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n with_o which_o our_o temporary_a affliction_n be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v but_o god_n special_a promise_n of_o strength_n to_o endure_v all_o trial_n and_o of_o help_n and_o deliverance_n in_o god_n due_a time_n three_o trust_v and_o affiance_n in_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o be_v with_o we_o in_o all_o our_o affliction_n and_o never_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o weakness_n or_o to_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o our_o enemy_n upon_o which_o we_o conclude_v that_o though_o he_o kill_v we_o yet_o we_o will_v trust_v in_o 15._o john_n 13._o 15._o he_o but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v the_o next_o and_o immediate_a cause_n of_o our_o patience_n which_o make_v we_o meek_o to_o suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o impose_v who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v for_o love_n endure_v all_o thing_n and_o the_o great_a difficulty_n be_v not_o hard_o unto_o it_o it_o be_v strong_a than_o death_n the_o water_n 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 7._o cant._n 8._o 6_o 7._o of_o affliction_n can_v quench_v it_o and_o the_o flood_n of_o calamity_n can_v drown_v it_o the_o object_n of_o this_o patience_n be_v affliction_n which_o the_o lord_n impose_v for_o the_o trial_n or_o correction_n of_o his_o child_n for_o all_o who_o he_o love_v he_o chastise_v and_o whosoever_o will_v be_v christ_n disciple_n must_v deny_v himself_o take_v up_o 23._o heb._n 12._o luke_n 9_o 23._o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v he_o that_o be_v that_o cross_n and_o measure_n of_o affliction_n which_o god_n himself_o impose_v upon_o he_o neither_o be_v we_o to_o take_v upon_o we_o burden_n of_o our_o own_o make_n but_o such_o only_a as_o the_o lord_n allot_v unto_o we_o which_o be_v those_o alone_a that_o we_o can_v by_o lawful_a mean_n avoid_v or_o without_o fall_v into_o sin_n the_o manner_n how_o we_o be_v to_o bear_v these_o affliction_n be_v first_o voluntary_o with_o a_o meek_a quiet_a and_o content_a mind_n as_o be_v send_v of_o god_n for_o our_o good_a yea_o cheerful_o and_o joyful_o as_o they_o be_v sign_n and_o seal_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o special_a mean_n to_o 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and_o mercy_n towards_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n who_o be_v so_o glorious_a and_o gracious_a as_o the_o great_a evil_n in_o which_o description_n be_v express_v the_o ground_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n namely_o the_o knowledge_n belief_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n attribute_n as_o first_o that_o he_o be_v a_o just_a god_n and_o will_v not_o let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a with_o which_o consideration_n 28._o mat._n 10._o 28._o our_o saviour_n incit_v we_o to_o god_n fear_n because_o he_o just_o cast_v into_o hell_n those_o that_o sin_n against_o he_o second_o that_o he_o be_v true_a of_o his_o word_n in_o his_o promise_n to_o those_o that_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o and_o his_o threaten_n against_o 8._o psal_n 33._o 7_o 8._o those_o that_o displease_v and_o sin_n against_o he_o three_o his_o majesty_n and_o glory_n in_o that_o he_o be_v the_o supreme_a lord_n and_o most_o glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n which_o 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these_o attribute_n for_o his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o 1._o rom._n 8._o 1._o they_o his_o threaten_n do_v not_o belong_v unto_o they_o but_o contrariwise_o his_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n his_o majesty_n power_n and_o dominion_n be_v argument_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n see_v they_o be_v whole_o for_o their_o protection_n and_o preservation_n yet_o do_v the_o child_n of_o god_n fear_n in_o respect_n of_o these_o attribute_n when_o they_o consider_v they_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o see_v the_o effect_n of_o they_o in_o wicked_a man_n even_o as_o the_o son_n fear_v his_o father_n when_o he_o see_v he_o punish_v his_o slave_n though_o he_o be_v sure_a
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contain_v in_o duty_n and_o restrain_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n justice_n power_n and_o punishment_n for_o our_o love_n be_v imperfect_a our_o fear_n can_v attain_v in_o this_o life_n to_o filial_a perfection_n but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o be_v unregenerate_a be_v servile_a and_o slavish_a and_o to_o this_o end_n be_v god_n judgement_n denounce_v and_o punishment_n inflict_v in_o the_o 11._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o psal_n 119._o 120._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 6_o 11._o hear_n and_o sight_n of_o the_o godly_a that_o they_o may_v fear_v to_o offend_v so_o just_a and_o mighty_a a_o god_n and_o so_o escape_v these_o fearful_a punishment_n but_o the_o chief_a ground_n and_o cause_n of_o god_n fear_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n be_v save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n we_o love_v he_o again_o and_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n afraid_a to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n 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the_o excellency_n of_o it_o herein_o appear_v in_o that_o it_o comprise_v in_o it_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o be_v usual_o put_v for_o the_o whole_a service_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o whole_a man_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n let_v we_o hear_v the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a matter_n 13._o eccles_n 12._o 13._o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o whole_a of_o man_n second_o it_o be_v call_v in_o this_o respect_n the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o wisdom_n that_o be_v 7._o psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o of_o all_o godliness_n and_o true_a religion_n three_o it_o give_v grace_n and_o virtue_n unto_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o make_v they_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n for_o our_o whole_a conversation_n must_v be_v a_o constant_a walk_n in_o god_n fear_n in_o it_o we_o 31._o act._n 9_o 31._o must_v worship_v and_o serve_v god_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n by_o it_o our_o sanctification_n be_v perfect_v 12._o ps_n 2._o 11._o &_o 5._o 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o phil._n 2._o 12._o and_o our_o salvation_n wrought_v out_o and_o finish_v the_o profit_n of_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v also_o inestimable_a for_o it_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n a_o wise_a man_n fear_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_a and_o of_o 9_o pro._n 14._o 16._o &_o 8._o 13._o psal_n 4._o 4._o gen._n 39_o 9_o david_n stand_v in_o awe_n and_o sin_v not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o joseph_n who_o have_v his_o ear_n and_o heart_n stop_v against_o the_o unchaste_a allurement_n of_o his_o mistress_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o egyptian_a midwife_n who_o by_o the_o 21._o exod._n 1._o 17_o 21._o fear_n of_o god_n be_v keep_v from_o obey_v the_o wicked_a edict_n of_o the_o king_n whereas_o contrariwise_o the_o want_n of_o this_o fear_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n as_o abraham_n impli_v in_o his_o speech_n to_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o 11._o gen._n 20._o 11._o apostle_n plain_o express_v for_o have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n of_o many_o sin_n he_o conclude_v with_o this_o as_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n there_o be_v no_o fear_n 15._o rom._n 3._o 15._o of_o god_n before_o their_o eye_n second_o it_o be_v a_o fountain_n of_o life_n make_v we_o to_o depart_v 27._o pro._n 14._o 27._o from_o the_o snare_n of_o death_n three_o it_o incite_v and_o inable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v deliver_v his_o law_n wish_v that_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n may_v be_v always_o fraught_v 29._o deut._n 5._o 29._o with_o his_o fear_n that_o thereby_o they_o may_v be_v move_v to_o obey_v it_o and_o the_o preacher_n in_o this_o respect_n comprise_v in_o it_o alone_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o duty_n 13._o pro._n 15._o 33._o eccl._n 12._o 13._o because_o it_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n of_o they_o all_o four_o it_o deliver_v from_o all_o other_o fear_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o give_v place_n when_o it_o be_v present_a as_o the_o sun_n all_o other_o inferior_a light_n for_o if_o we_o fear_v god_n we_o will_v not_o fear_v the_o threaten_n of_o man_n if_o we_o fear_v he_o that_o can_v cast_v body_n and_o soul_n into_o hell_n we_o need_v not_o fear_v they_o that_o can_v only_o and_o that_o by_o his_o 5._o act._n 5._o 29._o luk._n 12._o 5._o permission_n kill_v the_o body_n as_o our_o saviour_n impli_v five_o it_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o this_o life_n for_o he_o that_o fear_v the_o 2._o psal_n 34._o 9_o esa_n 66._o 2._o lord_n want_v nothing_o which_o be_v good_a but_o god_n be_v present_a with_o such_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o their_o want_n and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o prayer_n 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o and_o grant_v their_o desire_n final_o it_o bring_v with_o it_o everlasting_a blessedness_n for_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n that_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n 14._o psal_n 128._o 1._o &_o 112._o pro._n 28._o 14._o and_o happy_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o but_o he_o that_o harden_v his_o heart_n shall_v fall_v into_o mischief_n which_o promise_n belong_v not_o alone_o to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n but_o also_o to_o their_o posterity_n after_o they_o for_o their_o seed_n shall_v be_v mighty_a 2._o psal_n 112._o 2._o upon_o earth_n and_o their_o generation_n bless_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o attain_v unto_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v diverse_a first_o to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n as_o of_o his_o omnisciency_n whereby_o he_o see_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o secret_a corner_n of_o our_o heart_n of_o his_o omnipotency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o reward_v we_o if_o we_o fear_v he_o or_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o neglect_v he_o of_o his_o justice_n whereby_o he_o impartial_o judge_v all_o man_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n of_o his_o truth_n which_o never_o fail_v in_o his_o promise_n or_o threaten_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n which_o will_v inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n cause_v we_o to_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v the_o second_o
in_o they_o 9_o pro._n 6._o 6._o matth._n 6._o 26._o psal_n 32._o 9_o that_o which_o the_o scripture_n propound_v as_o good_a for_o our_o imitation_n and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_a and_o final_o that_o we_o receive_v they_o with_o thanksgiving_n 5._o 2._o pet._n 2._o 22._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 5._o and_o sanctify_v they_o to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n so_o also_o here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n government_n and_o providence_n as_o first_o for_o the_o determine_n of_o doubt_n and_o controversy_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v clear_v and_o decide_v by_o cast_v of_o lot_n in_o the_o use_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o use_v prayer_n unto_o god_n and_o sometime_o 24._o pro._n 16._o 33._o act._n 1._o 23_o 24._o when_o the_o occasion_n be_v weighty_a fast_v desire_v of_o he_o that_o by_o his_o good_a providence_n he_o will_v direct_v they_o to_o the_o right_a end_n for_o which_o we_o use_v they_o and_o 18._o pro._n 18._o 18._o as_o before_o they_o be_v cast_v we_o be_v to_o refer_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o god_n determination_n so_o after_o we_o be_v to_o rest_v content_v and_o well_o please_v with_o his_o sentence_n second_o we_o be_v to_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o god_n providence_n first_o in_o confer_v reward_n and_o blessing_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o we_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n when_o as_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o be_v unfeigned_o thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o they_o 16_o psal_n 144._o 6._o &_o 26._o 12._o &_o 66._o 16_o when_o in_o our_o word_n we_o praise_v and_o magnify_v his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o and_o tell_v what_o great_a thing_n he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o when_o in_o our_o work_n and_o action_n we_o refer_v they_o whole_o to_o god_n glory_n and_o both_o 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o rom._n 2._o 4._o our_o own_o and_o other_o good_a take_v occasion_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n to_o fear_v he_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o he_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n blessing_n bestow_v upon_o other_o we_o carry_v ourselves_o holy_o when_o as_o we_o rejoice_v with_o they_o in_o god_n bounty_n and_o goodness_n 26._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 26._o and_o join_v with_o they_o in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o like_a holy_a use_n we_o be_v 23._o psal_n 35._o 17._o gal._n 1._o 23._o to_o make_v of_o god_n providence_n in_o respect_n of_o punishment_n and_o affliction_n whether_o they_o be_v inflict_v upon_o ourselves_o or_o upon_o other_o as_o when_o 21._o job_n 1._o 20_o 21._o god_n lay_v his_o hand_n upon_o we_o by_o his_o judgement_n and_o chastizement_n we_o be_v to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o bear_v they_o with_o patience_n and_o thankfulness_n acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n in_o that_o we_o be_v 22._o lam._n 3._o 22._o not_o utter_o consume_v and_o profit_n by_o they_o both_o for_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o our_o spiritual_a quicken_n unto_o new_a obedience_n so_o when_o 8._o heb._n 5._o 8._o we_o see_v god_n judgement_n upon_o other_o we_o be_v to_o take_v warning_n by_o their_o example_n and_o communicate_v with_o the_o faithful_a in_o their_o sorrow_n bear_v 11._o josh_n 22._o 20._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 6._o rom._n 12._o 1._o psal_n 58_o 11._o a_o part_n of_o their_o grief_n and_o magnify_v god_n justice_n which_o have_v find_v out_o the_o wicked_a to_o inflict_v upon_o they_o deserve_a punishment_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n in_o lawful_a oath_n more_o especial_o there_o be_v require_v in_o this_o commandment_n that_o we_o glorify_v and_o sanctify_v god_n name_n by_o our_o oath_n and_o vow_n first_o by_o our_o oath_n 23._o deut._n 6._o 13._o esa_n 45._o 23._o unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o honour_n god_n name_n in_o swear_v by_o it_o upon_o a_o just_a and_o necessary_a occasion_n acknowledge_v thereby_o god_n infinite_a wisdom_n from_o which_o nothing_o can_o hide_v his_o truth_n which_o abhor_v all_o lie_n and_o falsehood_n his_o justice_n which_o when_o he_o be_v call_v to_o be_v a_o witness_n and_o judge_n will_v neither_o suffer_v truth_n and_o innocency_n to_o go_v unrewarded_a nor_o untruth_n and_o guiltiness_n unpunished_a without_o respect_n of_o person_n second_o that_o we_o swear_v only_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n either_o direct_o 6._o esa_n 65._o 16._o jer._n 12_o 6._o or_o indirect_o and_o by_o no_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n three_o that_o we_o swear_v after_o a_o lawful_a manner_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o swear_v in_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o that_o which_o be_v true_a and_o true_o according_a to_o the_o persuasion_n 1._o jer._n 4._o 2._o rom._n 9_o 1._o of_o our_o mind_n in_o righteousness_n bind_v ourselves_o thereby_o only_o unto_o thing_n lawful_a and_o in_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o discern_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o in_o regard_n that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o clear_a the_o truth_n nor_o be_v believe_v in_o a_o matter_n of_o importance_n which_o much_o respect_v god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o or_o neighbour_n good_a and_o so_o come_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o high_a and_o holy_a action_n with_o all_o reverence_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n due_o weigh_v and_o consider_v the_o condition_n and_o circumstance_n of_o our_o oath_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n last_o that_o we_o swear_v unto_o a_o right_a end_n namely_o to_o the_o glory_n 19_o josh_n 7._o 19_o of_o god_n by_o reveal_v and_o ratify_v a_o necessary_a and_o unknown_a truth_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v make_v manifest_a and_o to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n 16._o heb._n 6._o 16._o and_o ourselves_o that_o they_o may_v be_v satisfy_v all_o controversy_n and_o strife_n end_v all_o doubt_n and_o suspicion_n remove_v and_o our_o own_o truth_n and_o 11._o exod._n 22._o 11._o innocency_n declare_v and_o clear_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_n by_o make_v and_o perform_v our_o vow_n the_o second_o special_a thing_n here_o require_v be_v lawful_a vow_n whereby_o we_o cheerful_o promise_v unto_o god_n some_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o either_o because_o we_o have_v already_o find_v he_o gracious_a and_o good_a unto_o we_o which_o move_v we_o to_o do_v this_o duty_n out_o of_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n or_o because_o we_o expect_v his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n for_o some_o benefit_n to_o be_v receive_v or_o punishment_n to_o be_v avoid_v or_o remove_v out_o of_o our_o faith_n and_o hope_v ground_v upon_o god_n promise_n unto_o which_o vow_n that_o they_o may_v be_v lawful_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v namely_o that_o we_o make_v they_o lawful_o and_o true_o to_o perform_v they_o unto_o the_o make_n of_o a_o lawful_a vow_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v perform_v as_o a_o religious_a 11._o psal_n 76._o 11._o act_n to_o god_n and_o none_o other_o second_o that_o it_o be_v do_v after_o a_o religious_a and_o holy_a manner_n 1._o in_o truth_n with_o a_o sincere_a and_o cheerful_a heart_n 2._o in_o 15._o 2._o chro._n 15._o 15._o righteousness_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n that_o he_o have_v power_n in_o himself_o to_o vow_v that_o thing_n or_o have_v the_o consent_n of_o his_o governor_n second_o that_o the_o thing_n vow_v be_v lawful_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n as_o be_v good_a and_o command_v or_o of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o good_a and_o profitable_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v use_v or_o hurtful_a and_o inconvenient_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v avoid_v three_o that_o we_o vow_v in_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o discern_v that_o our_o vow_n be_v in_o the_o former_a respect_n lawful_a and_o very_o profitable_a either_o for_o the_o advance_v of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o good_a the_o last_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o make_v it_o to_o a_o right_a end_n as_o 13._o psal_n 66._o 13._o namely_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o benefit_n for_o the_o exercise_v of_o our_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n or_o the_o renew_n 8._o &_o 61._o 8._o and_o further_a of_o our_o repentance_n or_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o 11._o num._n 30._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 11._o faith_n and_o our_o good_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n about_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a duty_n in_o respect_n of_o performance_n of_o our_o vow_n there_o be_v require_v 3._o eccles_n 5._o 3._o num._n 30_o 3._o that_o it_o be_v do_v at_o the_o time_n appoint_v and_o without_o delay_n and_o
conceit_n but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n we_o shall_v make_v ourselves_o fit_a hearer_n of_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o entitle_v ourselves_o to_o all_o the_o gracious_a comfort_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n cite_v &_o apply_v by_o our_o saviour_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o i_o because_o he_o 18._o esa_n 61._o 1_o 2_o 3_o luke_n 4._o 18._o have_v anoint_v i_o to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o meek_a he_o have_v send_v i_o to_o bind_v up_o and_o heal_v the_o brokenhearted_a to_o preach_v liberty_n and_o deliverance_n to_o captive_n and_o recover_v of_o sight_n to_o the_o blind_a to_o set_v at_o liberty_n they_o that_o be_v bruise_v to_o comfort_v they_o that_o mourn_v give_v unto_o they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n and_o the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n and_o the_o garment_n of_o praise_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n moreover_o by_o this_o humiliation_n we_o may_v come_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o pray_v seek_v god_n 14._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o face_n and_o turn_v from_o our_o wicked_a way_n then_o will_v the_o lord_n hear_v from_o heaven_n and_o will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o heal_v our_o plague_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o manasses_n one_o of_o the_o great_a sinner_n that_o ever_o live_v who_o humble_v himself_o great_o before_o the_o god_n of_o his_o father_n and_o seek_v 12._o 2._o chro._n 33._o 12._o and_o sue_v unto_o he_o for_o pardon_n the_o lord_n be_v entreat_v of_o he_o and_o hear_v his_o supplication_n final_o if_o we_o thus_o daily_o humble_v ourselves_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o lift_v we_o up_o and_o exalt_v we_o to_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o 4._o jam._n 4._o 6._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5_o 6._o luke_n 1._o 53._o matth._n 5._o 3_o 4._o save_a grace_n to_o fill_v and_o replenish_v our_o empty_a soul_n with_o all_o good_a thing_n to_o cheer_v we_o in_o our_o mourning_n with_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o to_o make_v we_o bless_v in_o the_o eternal_a fruition_n of_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o judge_v ourselves_o for_o they_o three_o unto_o this_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n be_v require_v a_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o must_v be_v of_o unknown_a sin_n general_o 5._o psal_n 19_o 13._o psal_n 51._o 4_o 5._o of_o know_a sin_n particular_o with_o the_o aggravation_n of_o they_o by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n especial_o we_o must_v acknowledge_v and_o lay_v opne_a the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o they_o our_o original_a corruption_n from_o which_o they_o have_v spring_v and_o flow_v and_o then_o the_o curse_a fruit_n and_o filthy_a stream_n that_o have_v issue_v from_o they_o but_o above_o all_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v in_o this_o our_o confession_n those_o special_a sin_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherewith_o we_o have_v most_o offend_v and_o dishonour_v god_n nor_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v late_o and_o since_o the_o last_o time_n of_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o withal_o we_o must_v judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o 5._o gen._n 32._o 10._o ezra_n 9_o 6_o 7._o dan._n 9_o 4_o 5._o as_o unworthy_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o most_o worthy_a of_o the_o great_a of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n come_v into_o god_n presence_n as_o benhadad_n follower_n before_o ahab_n and_o acknowledge_v that_o if_o we_o have_v our_o desert_n death_n and_o condemnation_n be_v due_a unto_o us._n 32._o 1._o king_n 20._o 31._o psal_n 51._o 4._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 32._o and_o this_o we_o must_v do_v to_o justify_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o judge_v and_o to_o glorify_v his_o name_n in_o give_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n and_o that_o thus_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v of_o the_o lord_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o stay_v here_o under_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n but_o to_o flee_v unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n beg_v mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n for_o his_o own_o name_n sake_n for_o his_o truth_n sake_n in_o his_o covenant_n and_o gracious_a promise_n and_o for_o his_o christ_n sake_n his_o merit_n satisfaction_n and_o obedience_n perform_v for_o us._n the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o which_o humble_a confession_n be_v the_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n ground_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n for_o if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a 9_o 1._o john_n 1._o 9_o to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n and_o again_o he_o that_o hide_v his_o sin_n shall_v not_o prosper_v but_o he_o that_o confess_v 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o and_o forsake_v they_o shall_v have_v mercy_n both_o which_o we_o see_v verify_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o whilst_o he_o conceal_v his_o sin_n find_v the_o hand_n of_o god_n 13._o psal_n 32._o 3_o 4_o 5._o 2_o sam._n 12._o 13._o heavy_a upon_o he_o which_o vex_v his_o very_a bone_n and_o make_v he_o roar_v in_o sense_n of_o pain_n but_o when_o he_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v his_o sin_n the_o lord_n forgive_v he_o all_o his_o iniquity_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o our_o detestation_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n four_o there_o be_v require_v hereunto_o a_o hearty_a hatred_n and_o detestation_n of_o all_o sin_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n against_o god_n infinite_a majesty_n and_o supreme_a justice_n and_o that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n be_v so_o contrary_a unto_o his_o most_o pure_a and_o holy_a nature_n nothing_o so_o odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o he_o as_o appeareth_z by_o his_o most_o just_a severity_n in_o punish_v of_o it_o with_o most_o sharp_a and_o grievous_a punishment_n for_o though_o our_o first_o parent_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n be_v his_o most_o excellent_a and_o best_a belove_a creature_n yet_o for_o one_o transgression_n he_o reject_v they_o and_o punish_v not_o only_o they_o but_o also_o all_o their_o posterity_n with_o temporal_a punishment_n of_o all_o kind_n and_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n though_o the_o world_n and_o the_o creature_n therein_o be_v his_o excellent_a workmanship_n yet_o when_o it_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n it_o be_v with_o all_o its_o inhabitant_n save_v those_o which_o be_v reserve_v in_o the_o ark_n destroy_v with_o a_o universal_a deluge_n for_o sin_n he_o consume_v sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n from_o heaven_n and_o reject_v the_o whole_a nation_n of_o his_o belove_a israel_n from_o be_v his_o people_n yea_o when_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n bear_v our_o sin_n as_o our_o surety_n he_o spare_v he_o not_o but_o cause_v he_o in_o his_o body_n to_o suffer_v most_o grievous_a punishment_n and_o in_o his_o soul_n to_o bear_v the_o full_a viol_n of_o his_o wrath_n till_o his_o justice_n by_o his_o all-sufficient_a suffering_n be_v full_o satisfy_v the_o which_o consideration_n must_v make_v we_o daily_o to_o renew_v our_o hatred_n against_o all_o our_o sin_n which_o god_n so_o mortal_o hate_v and_o especial_o those_o which_o cleave_v fast_o to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o unto_o which_o we_o be_v most_o incline_v because_o by_o they_o we_o do_v most_o often_o displease_v and_o dishonour_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n and_o to_o proclaim_v continual_a war_n against_o they_o that_o we_o may_v vanquish_v and_o subdue_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v they_o and_o serious_o to_o resolve_v with_o our_o self_n that_o we_o will_v upon_o no_o condition_n live_v any_o long_o in_o they_o but_o renounce_v and_o forsake_v they_o with_o our_o uttermost_a endeavour_n how_o pleasant_a and_o profitable_a soever_o they_o have_v former_o seem_v to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o our_o fear_n and_o care_n that_o we_o be_v not_o circumvent_v with_o sin_n five_o in_o consideration_n of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o the_o malice_n and_o subtlety_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o must_v daily_o and_o continual_o fear_v that_o we_o be_v not_o overtake_v with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n nor_o 20._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o rom._n 11._o 20._o catch_v in_o these_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o ought_v just_o to_o be_v so_o odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o we_o and_o have_v our_o heart_n take_v up_o with_o fervent_a and_o zealous_a desire_n to_o preserve_v our_o soul_n
sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o that_o we_o do_v not_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o citizen_n of_o the_o earth_n where_o we_o have_v no_o abide_v place_n but_o that_o we_o have_v our_o conversation_n 20._o phil._n 3._o 20._o in_o heaven_n from_o whence_o we_o expect_v a_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v withdraw_v our_o affiance_n and_o trust_n from_o the_o arm_n of_o flesh_n and_o earthly_a help_n and_o prop_n which_o will_v most_o fail_v we_o when_o we_o most_o rely_v upon_o they_o and_o fasten_v they_o whole_o upon_o god_n the_o immovable_a rock_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o our_o chief_a tower_n of_o strength_n rest_v upon_o 10._o psal_n 18._o 1._o pro._n 18._o 10._o he_o at_o all_o time_n and_o for_o all_o thing_n provision_n in_o time_n of_o want_n protection_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n as_o well_o in_o the_o absence_n as_o presence_n of_o all_o inferior_a mean_n know_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_o gracious_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v and_o defend_v we_o without_o as_o well_o as_o with_o they_o we_o must_v also_o fasten_v our_o hope_n daily_o upon_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sure_a anchorhold_a that_o will_v stay_v and_o secure_v we_o against_o all_o the_o storm_n of_o trouble_n and_o tentation_n and_o daily_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o our_o earthly_a pilgrimage_n and_o take_v encouragement_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n even_o when_o we_o be_v cross_v in_o they_o and_o persecute_v for_o they_o of_o the_o world_n by_o continual_a renew_v our_o expectation_n of_o the_o performance_n of_o god_n gracious_a promise_n especial_o those_o that_o concern_v a_o better_a life_n which_o will_v make_v we_o to_o purge_v ourselves_o as_o he_o also_o 3._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 2_o 3._o be_v pure_a and_o not_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v any_o way_n hazard_v our_o heavenly_a happiness_n moreover_o we_o must_v labour_v daily_o that_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o 6._o mal._n 1._o 6._o the_o lord_n may_v more_o and_o more_o possess_v our_o heart_n make_v we_o to_o reverence_v he_o as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o to_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o as_o our_o supreme_a lord_n and_o king_n by_o which_o son-like_a &_o holy_a fear_n we_o shall_v be_v more_o powerful_o restrain_v from_o all_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v displease_v unto_o our_o love_a father_n then_o by_o all_o humane_a law_n shame_n of_o man_n or_o the_o sharp_a and_o severe_a punishment_n and_o entice_v with_o more_o cheerfulness_n unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n because_o they_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n then_o by_o all_o earthly_a hope_n or_o temporary_a reward_n by_o it_o all_o other_o servile_a fear_n of_o man_n will_v be_v expel_v because_o when_o they_o have_v do_v their_o worst_a they_o can_v but_o kill_v the_o body_n and_o when_o they_o have_v most_o severe_o whip_v we_o put_v a_o passport_n into_o our_o hand_n for_o our_o more_o speedy_a conduct_v into_o our_o heavenly_a country_n and_o fear_v only_a god_n we_o shall_v become_v bold_a and_o courageous_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o care_v great_o what_o man_n can_v say_v or_o do_v we_o will_v yield_v absolute_a obedience_n unto_o god_n commandment_n and_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v rule_v by_o his_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v true_a israelite_n sound_a member_n of_o the_o church_n and_o loyal_a subject_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n of_o who_o it_o be_v prophesy_v that_o they_o shall_v return_v and_o seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o david_n their_o king_n and_o shall_v fear_v the_o 5._o hos_fw-la 3._o 5._o lord_n and_o his_o goodness_n in_o the_o latter_a day_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v cleave_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a love_n four_o unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o do_v adhere_v unto_o he_o by_o most_o fervent_a love_n set_v our_o affection_n upon_o he_o and_o 37._o matth._n 22_o 37._o love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n with_o all_o our_o mind_n with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o our_o strength_n and_o that_o we_o daily_o and_o continual_o renew_v our_o love_n by_o consider_v that_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n infinite_a in_o all_o excellency_n beauty_n mercy_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o most_o lovely_a and_o amiable_a and_o also_o towards_o we_o most_o good_a and_o gracious_a benign_a and_o bountiful_a in_o which_o respect_n we_o be_v to_o esteem_v it_o our_o chief_a happiness_n to_o be_v by_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o we_o towards_o he_o unite_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o enjoy_v he_o as_o our_o chief_a goodness_n and_o blessedness_n for_o if_o worldly_a man_n do_v place_n all_o their_o happiness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o those_o earthly_a thing_n unto_o which_o by_o love_n their_o heart_n be_v firm_o unite_v as_o the_o ambitious_a man_n in_o the_o enjoy_n of_o his_o desire_a honour_n the_o covetous_a man_n of_o his_o belove_a riches_n the_o voluptuous_a man_n of_o his_o wish_a pleasure_n the_o carnal_a lover_n in_o the_o obtain_n of_o his_o love_n how_o much_o more_o ought_v we_o to_o esteem_v it_o the_o top_n and_o perfection_n of_o our_o felicity_n when_o by_o fervent_a love_n we_o enjoy_v god_n be_v inseparable_o unite_v unto_o he_o and_o he_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o delight_n as_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n with_o our_o mutual_a and_o sweet_a embracement_n intercourse_n of_o kindness_n and_o token_n and_o testimony_n of_o love_n towards_o one_o another_o in_o which_o love_n if_o we_o will_v be_v true_o happy_a our_o daily_a care_n must_v be_v to_o wean_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n more_o and_o more_o from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n that_o they_o may_v be_v whole_o fasten_v and_o fix_v upon_o god_n and_o as_o man_n when_o they_o will_v intend_v the_o whole_a strength_n of_o their_o sight_n to_o the_o more_o perfect_a behold_v of_o a_o object_n do_v wink_v with_o one_o eye_n that_o all_o the_o visual_a spirit_n be_v collect_v in_o the_o other_o they_o may_v more_o vigorous_o and_o exact_o discern_v and_o comprehend_v it_o so_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o whole_a key_n and_o influence_n of_o our_o affection_n direct_v unto_o god_n we_o must_v shut_v and_o avert_v they_o from_o the_o world_n that_o we_o may_v comprehend_v and_o embrace_v he_o with_o more_o perfection_n when_o they_o be_v whole_o and_o sole_o fix_v on_o he_o beside_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o jealous_a god_n who_o can_v endure_v no_o corrival_n in_o his_o love_n and_o much_o less_o that_o we_o shall_v share_v and_o divide_v our_o heart_n between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n he_o can_v abide_v that_o profess_v ourselves_o his_o chaste_a spouse_n we_o shall_v like_v filthy_a strumpet_n have_v our_o heart_n go_v a_o whore_v after_o strange_a lover_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o that_o soul_n can_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o gracious_a visitation_n of_o the_o lord_n 3_o impleri_fw-la visitationibus_fw-la domini_fw-la anima_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la quae_fw-la bis_fw-la distractionibus_fw-la subiacet_fw-la etc._n etc._n bern._n in_o ascens_n domini_fw-la serm._n 3_o which_o be_v subject_a to_o worldly_a distraction_n and_o by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o it_o be_v empty_v of_o they_o by_o so_o much_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o more_o fill_v of_o the_o other_o if_o much_o then_o much_o if_o little_a then_o little_a for_o if_o the_o apostle_n adhere_v to_o the_o lord_n bodily_a presence_n which_o be_v most_o holy_a can_v not_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n till_o he_o be_v take_v from_o they_o how_o can_v thou_o hope_v who_o be_v glue_v and_o fasten_v to_o the_o world_n and_o thy_o filthy_a flesh_n to_o have_v the_o sweet_a presence_n of_o god_n and_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n unless_o thou_o indevoure_v to_o renounce_v these_o carnal_a comfort_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v labour_v daily_a to_o have_v our_o communion_n with_o god_n increase_v the_o five_o special_a duty_n require_v unto_o our_o daily_a seek_v of_o god_n be_v that_o we_o labour_v more_o and_o more_o to_o have_v our_o sweet_a communion_n with_o he_o increase_v and_o the_o comfortable_a fellowship_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n seal_v and_o assure_v unto_o us._n to_o which_o end_n it_o must_v be_v our_o daily_a exercise_n to_o purge_v and_o purify_v they_o by_o faith_n from_o all_o noisome_a corruption_n and_o sinful_a thought_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a temple_n and_o habitation_n for_o this_o pure_a and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o dwell_v in_o and_o to_o deck_v and_o adorn_v they_o with_o sanctify_a grace_n which_o will_v cause_v he_o to_o keep_v his_o residence_n
without_o which_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v receive_v any_o thing_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n hereby_o it_o manifest_o appear_v that_o our_o prayer_n also_o ought_v to_o be_v daily_o and_o continual_a three_o we_o be_v daily_o and_o continual_o subject_a to_o innumerable_a danger_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o evil_n that_o may_v befall_v we_o in_o our_o soul_n body_n and_o estate_n and_o it_o be_v god_n only_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o his_o providence_n that_o can_v both_o preserve_v we_o from_o they_o and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o they_o the_o which_o we_o can_v expect_v unless_o we_o serve_v his_o providence_n by_o use_v this_o mean_n of_o prayer_n whereby_o only_o his_o gracious_a help_n and_o assistance_n 7._o mat._n 7._o 7._o be_v obtain_v and_o therefore_o our_o continual_a danger_n need_v continual_a preservation_n from_o they_o commend_v unto_o we_o the_o necessary_a use_n of_o our_o daily_a and_o continual_a prayer_n final_o the_o many_o and_o mighty_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v continual_o assault_v we_o with_o their_o tentation_n that_o overcome_v they_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n and_o prayer_n be_v the_o chief_a mean_n both_o of_o buckle_v unto_o we_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o of_o obtain_v the_o help_n and_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o alone_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v and_o therefore_o as_o we_o be_v continual_o tempt_v to_o one_o sin_n or_o other_o so_o must_v we_o continual_o pray_v for_o grace_n to_o withstand_v the_o tentation_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v pray_v always_o with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n 18._o ephes_n 6._o 18._o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n etc._n etc._n cap._n xi_o of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v §._o sect._n 1_o what_o thing_n be_v require_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o to_o pray_v daily_o &_o continual_o by_o make_v our_o suit_n and_o petition_n unto_o god_n so_o also_o by_o thanksgiving_n return_v thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o all_o the_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n which_o we_o receive_v at_o his_o hand_n unto_o which_o duty_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v do_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n by_o he_o therefore_o let_v we_o offer_v the_o 25._o ephes_n 5._o 20._o heb._n 13._o 15._o ro._n 1._o 8._o &_o 7._o 25._o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n continual_o that_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n give_v thanks_o to_o his_o name_n second_o that_o it_o be_v do_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o it_o be_v do_v first_o not_o only_o in_o outward_a profession_n with_o the_o lip_n but_o also_o inward_o with_o the_o soul_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o that_o 1._o psal_n 103._o 1._o &_o 104._o 1._o be_v within_o i_o bless_v his_o holy_a name_n first_o in_o our_o understanding_n we_o be_v to_o take_v notice_n and_o right_o to_o conceive_v of_o god_n benefit_n not_o only_o in_o some_o generality_n but_o also_o of_o those_o particular_a blessing_n which_o we_o daily_a and_o continual_o receive_v from_o he_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v ungrateful_a through_o ignorance_n and_o heedlessness_n but_o have_v thankful_a mind_n and_o so_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v sing_v praise_n with_o understanding_n neither_o must_v we_o only_o know_v god_n 7._o psal_n 47._o 7._o benefit_n and_o blessing_n but_o also_o acknowledge_v they_o to_o be_v his_o free_a gift_n and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o principal_a author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o the_o good_a which_o we_o 16._o jam._n 1._o 17._o habac._n 1._o 16._o either_o present_o enjoy_v or_o hope_v for_o in_o time_n to_o come_v give_v he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o gift_n and_o not_o attribute_v they_o to_o secondary_a cause_n and_o inferior_a mean_n which_o be_v only_o his_o instrument_n by_o which_o he_o conser_v these_o gift_n upon_o us._n in_o our_o judgement_n we_o must_v right_o value_v and_o high_o esteem_v of_o god_n benefit_n as_o well_o when_o we_o enjoy_v they_o as_o before_o we_o have_v they_o or_o when_o they_o be_v take_v from_o we_o not_o extenuate_v but_o rather_o amplisy_v his_o gift_n to_o the_o advance_v of_o his_o glory_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o thankfulness_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 6._o in_o our_o memory_n we_o must_v thankful_o retain_v the_o remembrance_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o inestimable_a benefit_n that_o we_o may_v continual_o 14._o deut._n 6._o 11_o 12._o &_o 8._o 14._o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o praise_v he_o for_o they_o esteem_v it_o one_o of_o the_o worst_a kind_n of_o ungratitude_n to_o forget_v our_o benefactor_n or_o the_o gift_n and_o blessing_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o and_o this_o god_n often_o impose_v upon_o his_o people_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o forget_v he_o nor_o his_o blessing_n and_o 2._o psal_n 103._o 2._o david_n upon_o his_o own_o soul_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o forget_v not_o all_o his_o 12._o ps_n 9_o 1._o &_o 138._o 1._o &_o 86._o 12._o benefit_n but_o above_o all_o we_o must_v be_v thankful_a unto_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n according_a to_o that_o of_o david_n i_o will_v praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n with_o my_o whole_a 7._o psal_n 119._o 7._o heart_n or_o if_o we_o fail_v herein_o of_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o do_v it_o in_o uprightness_n and_o integrity_n which_o will_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o which_o thankfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v do_v in_o humility_n give_v god_n the_o whole_a praise_n of_o 1._o psal_n 115._o 1._o his_o own_o work_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o glory_n and_o greatness_n his_o goodness_n and_o graciousnesse_n who_o dain_v and_o vouchsafe_v of_o his_o free_a grace_n to_o respect_v we_o who_o be_v dust_n and_o ash_n base_a and_o contemptible_a sinful_a and_o miserable_a 16._o gen._n 32._o 10._o 1._o chro._n 17._o 16._o and_o be_v so_o far_o off_o from_o deserve_v the_o least_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n that_o we_o have_v just_o merit_v the_o great_a of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n second_o we_o must_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n with_o all_o due_a reverence_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n glorious_a majesty_n acknowledge_v it_o to_o be_v a_o singular_a privilege_n that_o so_o mighty_a a_o king_n and_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n will_v receive_v any_o thing_n at_o our_o hand_n three_o we_o must_v perform_v it_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n rejoice_v much_o in_o that_o he_o give_v we_o not_o only_o the_o occasion_n of_o this_o duty_n but_o heart_n also_o to_o do_v it_o in_o some_o poor_a and_o weak_a measure_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o after_o this_o manner_n must_v we_o show_v our_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n the_o object_n of_o our_o thanksgiving_n or_o the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o give_v thanks_n 20._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o ephes_n 5._o 20._o be_v all_o thing_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o every_o thing_n give_v thanks_n and_o again_o give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v we_o must_v give_v thanks_n for_o all_o good_a thing_n which_o be_v so_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n or_o which_o through_o god_n wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n be_v make_v so_o unto_o we_o for_o positive_a good_a thing_n as_o all_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a or_o privative_a when_o god_n in_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n free_v we_o from_o those_o evil_n of_o punishment_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v or_o at_o least_o do_v not_o inflict_v they_o in_o that_o measure_n and_o degree_n which_o he_o may_v just_o impose_v upon_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n the_o church_n in_o her_o great_a affliction_n 22._o jam._n 3._o 22._o take_v occasion_n of_o praise_v god_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o mercy_n in_o that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o consume_v and_o do_v also_o turn_v these_o light_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o momentany_a affliction_n to_o our_o good_a as_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n the_o further_a of_o our_o salvation_n and_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v
give_v thanks_n at_o all_o time_n and_o this_o thankfulness_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o must_v show_v at_o all_o time_n that_o be_v daily_a and_o continual_o private_o and_o public_o secret_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o outward_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n so_o often_o as_o we_o have_v any_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n offer_v unto_o we_o either_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a by_o consideration_n either_o of_o positive_a or_o privative_a benefit_n both_o at_o set_a time_n of_o prayer_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n by_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n with_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o continual_a benefit_n which_o in_o every_o part_n of_o the_o day_n he_o confer_v upon_o we_o as_o our_o deliverance_n from_o evil_n with_o which_o we_o see_v other_o overtake_v our_o preservation_n from_o many_o danger_n to_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o subject_a for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n against_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o keep_v our_o heart_n in_o his_o fear_n and_o from_o wander_v with_o the_o world_n in_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o give_v we_o heart_n to_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o for_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o imperfect_a action_n in_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o multiply_v and_o continual_a renew_n of_o all_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n upon_o we_o and_o those_o that_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a unto_o we_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o for_o those_o assure_a hope_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o those_o which_o he_o bestow_v public_o upon_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o private_o upon_o our_o family_n and_o our_o own_o person_n and_o this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v to_o ourselves_o in_o 20._o eph._n 5._o 20._o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o christ_n offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n continual_o that_o be_v the_o 15._o heb._n 13._o 15._o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n give_v thanks_n to_o his_o name_n and_o this_o be_v david_n daily_a practice_n as_o he_o often_o profess_v i_o will_v bless_v the_o lord_n say_v he_o at_o all_o time_n his_o praise_n shall_v continual_o be_v in_o my_o mouth_n and_o again_o every_o day_n will_v i_o bless_v 1._o psal_n 34_o 1._o thou_o and_o i_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o which_o resolution_n because_o 2._o psal_n 145._o 2._o he_o can_v not_o achieve_v by_o his_o own_o ability_n he_o crave_v help_v and_o assistance_n from_o god_n let_v my_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n and_o with_o thy_o honour_n all_o 15._o psal_n 71._o 8_o 15._o the_o day_n and_o then_o he_o promise_v to_o perform_v it_o i_o will_v say_v he_o praise_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o my_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o salvation_n all_o the_o day_n for_o i_o know_v not_o the_o number_n thereof_o §._o sect._n 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o daily_a thanksgiving_n beside_o which_o testimony_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n there_o be_v many_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o the_o daily_a and_o continual_a practice_n of_o this_o holy_a duty_n as_o first_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o see_v it_o be_v the_o continual_a exercise_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n in_o which_o a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o happiness_n consist_v and_o we_o see_v in_o the_o revelation_n where_o great_a multitude_n of_o the_o saint_n cry_v aloud_o and_o say_v blessing_n and_o glory_n and_o 12._o apoc._n 5._o 13._o &_o 7._o 12._o wisdom_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o might_n be_v unto_o our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n and_o this_o exercise_n they_o continue_v day_n and_o 8._o apoc._n 4._o 8._o night_n say_v holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n almighty_a which_o be_v and_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v second_o it_o be_v most_o comely_a and_o decent_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n all_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o due_a belong_v to_o he_o as_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o 2._o psal_n 92._o 2._o our_o good_a and_o therefore_o david_n often_o repeat_v it_o and_o make_v it_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o song_n that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o praise_v he_o because_o he_o 1._o psal_n 1â—6_n 1._o &_o 147._o 1._o be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o also_o who_o daily_o receive_v benefit_n at_o his_o hand_n for_o see_v he_o renew_v his_o mercy_n upon_o we_o every_o 23._o psal_n 33._o 1._o lam._n 3._o 23._o morning_n as_o the_o church_n confess_v and_o follow_v we_o with_o his_o favour_n throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n what_o better_o beseem_v we_o then_o to_o be_v thankful_a to_o such_o a_o gracious_a benefactor_n and_o to_o have_v our_o heart_n fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o his_o praise_n again_o we_o be_v spiritual_a priest_n unto_o god_n to_o offer_v unto_o he_o daily_a sacrifice_n and_o what_o better_o beseem_v 5._o apoc._n 1._o 5._o our_o office_n then_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o 14._o psal_n 50._o 14._o be_v the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o his_o soul_n do_v chief_o delight_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o his_o service_n which_o most_o redound_v to_o his_o glory_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n whosoever_o offer_v praise_n glorifi_v i_o and_o be_v daily_o 23_o verse_n 23_o therefore_o to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o in_o his_o perfect_a form_n of_o prayer_n the_o first_o petition_n whereof_o be_v that_o god_n name_n may_v be_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v and_o the_o conclusion_n a_o acknowledgement_n that_o the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n do_v belong_v unto_o he_o alone_o three_o it_o be_v the_o main_n end_n for_o which_o god_n bestow_v all_o his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o that_o 18._o deut._n 8._o 18._o we_o shall_v yield_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n the_o which_o we_o will_v perform_v if_o we_o be_v not_o too_o too_o ungrateful_a see_v they_o be_v so_o inestimable_a and_o manifold_a and_o yet_o he_o in_o love_n of_o they_o all_o require_v nothing_o of_o we_o but_o that_o we_o daily_o show_v ourselves_o thankful_a debtor_n yea_o in_o truth_n we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o see_v all_o we_o have_v be_v he_o already_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o king_n 3._o psal_n 16._o 3._o yet_o confess_v after_o long_a deliberation_n his_o nullity_n and_o insufficiency_n in_o this_o kind_n and_o therefore_o conclude_v that_o he_o will_v render_v unto_o he_o thanks_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o and_o praise_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o god_n have_v give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o with_o they_o we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o psalmist_n call_v his_o tongue_n his_o glory_n because_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o glorify_v god_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n wherein_o 8._o psal_n 30._o 12._o &_o 57_o 8._o we_o excel_v all_o the_o creature_n who_o do_v not_o in_o the_o use_n of_o it_o aim_v chief_o at_o this_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v give_v they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o yield_v unto_o god_n this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n be_v partly_o to_o remove_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o ungratitude_n 15._o 1._o chro._n 17._o 16._o &_o 29._o 14_o 15._o and_o partly_o to_o use_v all_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o this_o duty_n concern_v the_o former_a we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o pride_n and_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n which_o will_v make_v we_o to_o think_v that_o all_o which_o we_o receive_v be_v less_o than_o we_o deserve_v and_o contrariwise_o embrace_v humility_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a for_o the_o least_o benefit_n when_o we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v more_o than_o we_o deserve_v second_o we_o must_v not_o attribute_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o 17._o psal_n 127._o
that_o we_o know_v the_o furnish_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o sanctify_v and_o save_v grace_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n the_o make_n of_o our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o get_v into_o our_o own_o custody_n the_o assure_a evidence_n of_o our_o salvation_n that_o if_o we_o be_v wise_a we_o will_v think_v all_o too_o little_a for_o these_o use_n and_o find_v none_o to_o spare_v for_o idle_a and_o vain_a exercise_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o time_n which_o be_v spend_v in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o pursue_v of_o worldly_a vanity_n bring_v for_o the_o present_v no_o true_a profit_n or_o sound_n and_o solid_a comfort_n and_o end_v at_o the_o best_a in_o late_a repentance_n leave_v nothing_o behind_o it_o but_o grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n that_o now_o be_v the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n which_o we_o be_v best_o present_o to_o take_v hold_n of_o if_o we_o love_v our_o own_o soul_n because_o we_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o it_o will_v be_v past_a and_o withal_o that_o when_o it_o be_v go_v it_o can_v by_o no_o possible_a mean_n be_v recover_v that_o our_o momentany_a and_o uncertain_a time_n be_v well_o spend_v shall_v be_v reward_v with_o infinite_a and_o eternal_a happiness_n but_o be_v idle_o and_o unprofitable_o waste_v shall_v bring_v upon_o we_o everlasting_a woe_n and_o misery_n final_o that_o in_o this_o short_a time_n heavenly_a happiness_n be_v either_o win_v or_o lose_v which_o shall_v continue_v beyond_o all_o time_n and_o that_o damnation_n and_o hellish_a torment_n most_o intolerable_a and_o endless_a be_v either_o escape_v or_o else_o procure_v and_o seal_v up_o unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v not_o stay_v for_o occasion_n of_o christian_a duty_n but_o seek_v for_o they_o before_o they_o offer_v themselves_o the_o second_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o stay_v for_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n of_o perform_v the_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n but_o that_o we_o seek_v for_o they_o earnest_o before_o they_o offer_v themselves_o and_o careful_o take_v hold_v of_o they_o when_o we_o have_v find_v they_o concern_v the_o former_a we_o be_v with_o our_o long_a desire_n to_o prevent_v the_o occasion_n of_o well-doing_n before_o they_o be_v offer_v and_o use_v all_o our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o find_v they_o out_o when_o they_o seem_v to_o lie_v hide_v and_o to_o pursue_v they_o with_o all_o our_o speed_n when_o they_o seem_v to_o flee_v from_o us._n herein_o imitate_v we_o the_o practice_n of_o worldling_n who_o have_v set_v their_o heart_n upon_o earthly_a thing_n do_v not_o sluggish_o stand_v still_o till_o they_o be_v put_v into_o their_o mouth_n but_o with_o all_o vigilancy_n and_o diligence_n spy_v out_o all_o opportunity_n whereby_o they_o may_v achieve_v their_o end_n and_o become_v rich_a 4._o psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o pro._n 16._o 16._o pro._n 8._o 12._o job_n 28._o 15._o pro._n 2._o 4._o and_o honourable_a in_o the_o world_n and_o see_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a wisdom_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o true_a godliness_n be_v much_o better_a than_o riches_n and_o worldly_a honour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o wiseman_n how_o much_o better_a be_v it_o to_o get_v wisdom_n then_o gold_n and_o of_o great_a price_n and_o more_o to_o be_v desire_v then_o precious_a stone_n or_o any_o worldly_a thing_n beside_o therefore_o we_o must_v seek_v it_o as_o silver_n and_o search_v for_o it_o as_o for_o hide_a treasure_n and_o be_v as_o 13._o pro._n 4._o 7._o eccle._n 12._o 13._o he_o teach_v we_o the_o principal_a thing_n and_o chief_a end_n of_o all_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o get_v it_o with_o all_o our_o get_n that_o be_v make_v it_o our_o chief_a business_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o wise_a merchant_n who_o have_v by_o 44._o matth._n 13._o 44._o diligent_a search_n find_v the_o hide_a treasure_n never_o rest_v till_o he_o have_v make_v himself_o owner_n of_o it_o and_o get_v it_o sure_o in_o his_o own_o possession_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a with_o all_o diligence_n to_o seek_v for_o all_o opportunity_n of_o godliness_n but_o when_o we_o have_v find_v they_o we_o must_v with_o all_o speed_n lie_v hold_v of_o they_o and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o slip_v from_o we_o through_o our_o careless_a delay_n and_o first_o when_o god_n offer_v unto_o we_o opportunity_n and_o mean_n of_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n call_v and_o exhort_v we_o unto_o they_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n and_o encourage_v to_o embrace_v they_o by_o offer_v unto_o we_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n we_o must_v in_o this_o very_a day_n hearken_v unto_o his_o voice_n and_o not_o harden_v our_o heart_n when_o he_o invit_v we_o to_o his_o supper_n we_o 16._o psal_n 95._o 7_o 7._o luke_n 14._o 16._o must_v not_o pretend_v excuse_n and_o put_v he_o off_o with_o delay_n and_o while_o he_o knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o sound_n of_o his_o word_n and_o finger_n of_o his_o spirit_n we_o must_v open_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v come_v in_o and_o feast_v we_o 20._o apoc._n 3._o 20._o with_o a_o banquet_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n while_o he_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n 2._o act._n 17._o 30._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 2._o and_o offer_v unto_o we_o the_o mean_n which_o former_o have_v be_v deny_v let_v we_o hearken_v and_o turn_v unto_o he_o while_o the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n last_v for_o it_o be_v but_o a_o day_n and_o nor_o a_o age_n and_o when_o the_o sunshine_n of_o the_o gospel_n set_v and_o the_o night_n of_o ignorance_n and_o superstition_n come_v there_o will_v be_v no_o time_n of_o work_v now_o our_o bridegroom_n call_v and_o knock_v and_o if_o we_o open_v unto_o he_o we_o shall_v solace_v ourselves_o in_o 4._o cant._n 5._o 2_o 3_o 4._o our_o sweet_a communion_n with_o he_o and_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n but_o if_o with_o the_o sluggish_a spouse_n we_o pretend_v excuse_n and_o will_v not_o let_v he_o in_o he_o will_v withdraw_v himself_o and_o then_o we_o may_v long_o seek_v he_o before_o we_o shall_v find_v he_o now_o wisdom_n cry_v out_o unto_o we_o in_o our_o street_n and_o happy_a be_v we_o 28._o pro._n 1._o 24._o 25_o 26_o 27_o 28._o if_o we_o harken_v to_o her_o voice_n for_o if_o we_o now_o stop_v our_o ear_n to_o she_o call_v we_o shall_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o affliction_n cry_v and_o call_v and_o not_o be_v hear_v as_o the_o lord_n 12._o zach._n 7._o 11_o 12._o threaten_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o most_o serious_o about_o christian_a duty_n when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o best_o prepare_v and_o fit_v for_o they_o second_o when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o best_o fit_v and_o prepare_v for_o the_o perform_n of_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dispose_v we_o unto_o they_o by_o enlarge_n our_o heart_n and_o inflame_v we_o with_o the_o love_n of_o spiritual_a exercise_n by_o the_o sweet_a taste_n and_o comfortable_a feeling_n which_o we_o find_v in_o they_o we_o be_v not_o to_o let_v slip_v this_o opportunity_n but_o entertain_v these_o good_a motion_n and_o nourish_v in_o we_o these_o spiritual_a inclination_n we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o serious_o about_o they_o as_o when_o the_o lord_n call_v we_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o thereby_o awaken_v we_o out_o of_o the_o sleep_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v be_v ready_a to_o say_v with_o samuel_n speak_v lord_n for_o thy_o servant_n hear_v when_o 10._o 1._o sam._n 3._o 10._o the_o lord_n bore_v the_o ear_n and_o open_v our_o heart_n we_o must_v with_o lydia_n attend_v 15._o act._n 16._o 14_o 15._o unto_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v speak_v embrace_v they_o by_o faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o work_n of_o love_n when_o he_o pour_v upon_o we_o the_o spirit_n 13._o zach._n 12._o 10_o 12_o 13._o of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n we_o must_v retire_v ourselves_o apart_o into_o our_o closet_n and_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n and_o suit_n before_o he_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n when_o our_o heart_n like_o david_n be_v with_o meditate_v upon_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o the_o sweet_a taste_n of_o his_o inestimable_a benefit_n due_o prepare_v we_o must_v not_o lose_v this_o opportunity_n by_o delay_n but_o present_o with_o he_o sing_v and_o 1._o psal_n 108._o 1._o give_v praise_n when_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o ability_n to_o perform_v spiritual_a duty_n whereby_o we_o may_v mutual_o further_o the_o salvation_n of_o one_o another_o and_o put_v also_o some_o
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fear_n of_o god_n be_v not_o 1._o gen._n 20._o 11._o psal_n 36._o 1._o in_o the_o land_n and_o the_o psalmist_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o wicked_a persuade_v he_o to_o conclude_v that_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o their_o eye_n and_o final_o the_o apostle_n have_v repeat_v a_o whole_a bead_n roll_n of_o many_o sin_n which_o have_v defile_v every_o several_a part_n of_o wicked_a man_n make_v the_o same_o conclusion_n with_o the_o psalmist_n that_o because_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o god_n fear_n this_o be_v the_o cause_n which_o make_v way_n for_o all_o the_o rest_n 20._o rom._n 3._o 18_o 19_o 20._o §._o sect._n 2_o the_o three_o
next_o unto_o faith_n upon_o 37._o luk._n 24._o 37._o which_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o preach_v in_o his_o name_n a_o duty_n that_o belong_v unto_o all_o and_o be_v never_o unseasonable_a always_o necessary_a a_o evangelicall_a grace_n and_o chief_a fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o which_o it_o live_v without_o which_o it_o be_v dead_a so_o that_o as_o faith_n be_v the_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o in_o who_o we_o live_v so_o repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o judge_v of_o the_o hide_a root_n but_o by_o the_o outward_a fruit_n be_v the_o life_n of_o this_o life_n as_o faith_n be_v the_o only_a condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a so_o repentance_n as_o a_o counter-bond_n assure_v unto_o we_o this_o assurance_n &_o by_o a_o sensible_a infallibility_n &_o outward_a evidence_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o perform_v this_o condition_n of_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apprehend_v all_o the_o promise_n by_o faith_n unfeigned_a now_o that_o thou_o may_v o_o my_o soul_n proceed_v in_o some_o order_n what_o be_v this_o repentance_n but_o a_o evangelicall_a and_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o thy_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n apply_v by_o faith_n as_o by_o his_o instrument_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o inflame_v thy_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n do_v make_v thou_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v to_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n as_o the_o chief_a cause_n of_o his_o death_n to_o hate_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n offer_v unto_o thou_o grace_n and_o pardon_n by_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o free_a gift_n and_o no_o natural_a endowment_n which_o come_v by_o inheritance_n or_o else_o procure_v by_o thy_o own_o purchase_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n who_o give_v unto_o thou_o all_o good_a thing_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n prevent_v thou_o when_o thou_o do_v never_o so_o much_o as_o think_v of_o it_o by_o put_v into_o thy_o mind_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o and_o into_o thy_o heart_n some_o desire_n of_o receive_v it_o prepare_v and_o fit_v thou_o for_o it_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n work_v humiliation_n contrition_n and_o legal_a sorrow_n and_o fit_v thy_o mind_n and_o will_n that_o they_o may_v consent_v and_o obey_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n outward_a in_o the_o word_n and_o inward_a in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n work_v it_o first_o in_o thou_o by_o change_v the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o turn_v they_o from_o sin_n unto_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n coworking_a with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v continue_v renew_v and_o increase_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o and_o perfect_v thy_o repentance_n in_o the_o part_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o which_o himself_o begin_v it_o be_v he_o that_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o repent_v he_o strike_v our_o stony_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o to_o relent_v by_o sound_a contrition_n before_o these_o rock_n will_v yield_v any_o water_n of_o true_a repentance_n it_o be_v he_o that_o pour_v the_o spirit_n 25._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o act._n 5._o 31_o &_o 11._o 18._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 25._o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n before_o they_o can_v lament_v for_o their_o wickedness_n and_o that_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o with_o it_o remission_n of_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o turn_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o he_o first_o turn_v unto_o thou_o nor_o weep_v bitter_o with_o peter_n till_o he_o thaw_v thy_o freeze_a heart_n by_o reflect_v upon_o thou_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a countenance_n yea_o when_o he_o turn_v thou_o can_v not_o turn_v till_o he_o turn_v his_o face_n turn_v also_o thy_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v run_v away_o with_o fear_n and_o never_o look_v back_o that_o thou_o may_v behold_v his_o gracious_a countenance_n promise_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o his_o stretch_v out_o arm_n to_o receive_v thou_o unto_o grace_n and_o favour_n sure_o say_v the_o church_n after_o i_o be_v turn_v i_o repent_v and_o after_o that_o 21._o jer._n 31._o 19_o lam._n 5._o 21._o i_o be_v instruct_v i_o smite_v upon_o my_o thigh_n no_o man_n can_v sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n nor_o resolve_v to_o forsake_v they_o but_o he_o that_o hate_v they_o nor_o any_o hate_v they_o but_o they_o who_o love_n god_n nor_o any_o love_v he_o who_o heart_n he_o first_o inflame_v not_o by_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o they_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o us._n neither_o do_v he_o work_v alone_o but_o together_o with_o his_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o this_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o work_v our_o adamantine_a heart_n to_o this_o relent_a softness_n and_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n which_o be_v behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v draw_v out_o of_o our_o eye_n the_o brinish_a water_n of_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o repentance_n both_o as_o he_o procure_v it_o by_o the_o meritorious_a virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o work_v it_o by_o his_o bloodshed_n apply_v by_o faith_n he_o injoin_v his_o apostle_n to_o preach_v repentance_n in_o his_o name_n final_o 47._o luk._n 24._o 47._o it_o be_v the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n it_o be_v this_o divine_a fire_n which_o warm_v our_o cold_a heart_n with_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o hot_a blood_n that_o issue_v from_o our_o saviour_n cause_v they_o to_o send_v up_o into_o our_o head_n these_o salt_n yet_o sweet_a water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o distil_v by_o our_o eye_n and_o in_o trickle_a tear_n drop_v from_o our_o cheek_n this_o wind_n of_o the_o spirit_n must_v blow_v upon_o we_o yea_o must_v blow_v into_o we_o before_o we_o can_v return_v unto_o god_n one_o sigh_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v god_n be_v the_o principal_a cause_n of_o thy_o repentance_n rob_v he_o of_o no_o part_n of_o his_o due_n but_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o work_n which_o though_o he_o can_v effect_v by_o his_o sole_a immediate_a power_n yet_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v in_o it_o many_o subordinate_a cause_n mean_n and_o instrument_n by_o which_o he_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o thou_o as_o ministerial_a and_o help_a cause_n namely_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n who_o in_o this_o work_n be_v co-labourer_n with_o christ_n send_v by_o he_o to_o open_a man_n eye_n and_o to_o turn_v they_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n beget_v they_o to_o god_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o word_n so_o likewise_o instrumental_a cause_n which_o be_v inward_a precedent_n and_o immediate_a as_o save_v knowledge_n show_v the_o way_n to_o repentance_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a love_n and_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n especial_o the_o last_o and_o general_a judgement_n at_o 30._o act._n 17._o 30._o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n or_o else_o outward_a which_o either_o lead_n and_o draw_v or_o else_o move_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o repentance_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v many_o instrument_n and_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o it_o as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n which_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o and_o of_o the_o 7._o esa_n 55._o 7._o gospel_n which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o by_o assure_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o cross_n 4._o psal_n 119._o 71._o luk._n 13._o 1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 2._o 4._o and_o affliction_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n either_o promise_v or_o bestow_v the_o move_a and_o persuade_v cause_n be_v innumerable_a as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o
some_o delay_n we_o have_v most_o doubt_v of_o they_o final_o know_v that_o he_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a merciful_a and_o bountiful_a both_o unto_o all_o his_o elect_a and_o particular_o unto_o we_o we_o must_v seek_v to_o confirm_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o by_o our_o own_o experience_n and_o by_o call_v to_o mind_n how_o often_o he_o have_v pardon_v our_o former_a sin_n and_o seal_v this_o pardon_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o spirit_n how_o often_o we_o have_v taste_v how_o good_a he_o be_v in_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o bounty_n and_o in_o the_o sweet_a feel_n thereof_o have_v have_v our_o heart_n comfort_v and_o refresh_v the_o which_o experience_n of_o time_n past_a will_v much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n and_o hope_n 4._o rom._n 5._o 4._o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v make_v we_o whole_o to_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o to_o consecrate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o courageous_a resolution_n notwithstanding_o all_o opposition_n see_v by_o manifold_a experience_n we_o have_v find_v that_o the_o god_n who_o we_o serve_v be_v 3._o dan._n 3._o most_o mighty_a to_o defend_v we_o most_o gracious_a true_a of_o his_o promise_n and_o bountiful_a in_o performance_n rich_o reward_v all_o those_o who_o fear_n and_o depend_v upon_o he_o thus_o know_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n in_o take_v away_o by_o the_o inestimable_a merit_n thereof_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v strive_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v it_o in_o our_o own_o experience_n by_o observe_v how_o it_o have_v be_v powerful_a and_o effectual_a in_o we_o for_o the_o mortify_n and_o crucify_a of_o our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n which_o heretofore_o have_v rule_v and_o reign_v in_o us._n and_o this_o paul_n mean_v when_o he_o say_v that_o he_o desire_v to_o know_v nothing_o but_o jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v 2._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 2._o namely_o this_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o in_o himself_o in_o the_o crucify_a of_o his_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o not_o only_o to_o know_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o which_o may_v easy_o be_v attain_v unto_o by_o the_o relation_n and_o instruction_n of_o other_o in_o which_o sense_n he_o say_v in_o another_o place_n that_o he_o account_v all_o thing_n but_o loss_n 10._o phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o 10._o for_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o that_o he_o labour_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o know_v he_o and_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o the_o fellowship_n of_o his_o suffering_n be_v make_v conformable_a unto_o his_o death_n that_o be_v not_o bare_o to_o know_v these_o thing_n or_o to_o believe_v they_o by_o faith_n but_o to_o have_v the_o experience_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n in_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n give_v he_o a_o full_a conquest_n over_o his_o corruption_n and_o spiritual_a life_n and_o strength_n to_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o perfection_n thus_o know_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v our_o sanctifier_n we_o must_v never_o rest_v till_o we_o have_v some_o good_a experience_n of_o it_o in_o ourselves_o in_o his_o purge_v we_o throughout_o body_n and_o soul_n from_o all_o sinful_a pollution_n and_o in_o our_o spiritual_a renew_n and_o reform_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n thus_o we_o must_v know_v the_o work_n of_o god_n both_o towards_o ourselves_o and_o other_o not_o only_o by_o hear_v read_v and_o discourse_n but_o also_o by_o our_o own_o observation_n and_o experience_n how_o liberal_o from_o time_n to_o time_n he_o have_v reward_v our_o poor_a endeavour_n and_o imperfect_a service_n with_o manifold_a blessing_n and_o how_o he_o have_v correct_v our_o sloth_n when_o as_o we_o have_v be_v cold_a and_o careless_a formal_a and_o negligent_a in_o his_o service_n with_o his_o fatherly_a chastisement_n how_o he_o have_v visit_v our_o sin_n with_o cross_n and_o affliction_n yea_o special_a sin_n with_o special_a punishment_n which_o have_v spring_v as_o fruit_n from_o those_o curse_a root_n and_o by_o follow_v they_o as_o at_o the_o heel_n have_v plain_o show_v from_o what_o cause_n they_o come_v or_o else_o have_v be_v so_o fit_v and_o proportion_v unto_o they_o in_o likeness_n and_o similitude_n that_o the_o correction_n have_v as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o hand_n lead_v we_o to_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o how_o upon_o our_o repentance_n and_o humiliation_n he_o have_v gracious_o spare_v and_o free_v we_o from_o our_o affliction_n when_o we_o least_o think_v of_o any_o deliverance_n the_o which_o as_o it_o will_v notable_o preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o those_o sin_n for_o which_o we_o have_v be_v former_o correct_v so_o when_o we_o have_v fall_v it_o will_v effectual_o move_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o confirm_v thereupon_o our_o affiance_n in_o god_n that_o see_v he_o be_v immutable_a 10._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 10._o in_o his_o goodness_n he_o will_v now_o again_o be_v alike_o gracious_a upon_o our_o humiliation_n to_o deliver_v we_o from_o present_a and_o future_a evil_n thus_o also_o in_o god_n deal_v with_o other_o we_o may_v have_v experience_n of_o his_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n towards_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o and_o in_o his_o threaten_n against_o those_o that_o be_v wicked_a who_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o their_o way_n but_o rebellious_o sin_n against_o he_o of_o his_o justice_n by_o observe_v his_o judgement_n execute_v upon_o the_o wilful_a transgressor_n of_o his_o law_n and_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o those_o who_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o whereby_o we_o 12._o eccles_n 8._o 12._o shall_v be_v make_v fearful_a to_o offend_v he_o and_o careful_a to_o carry_v ourselves_o so_o in_o a_o holy_a conversation_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v accept_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o as_o this_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o work_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o to_o further_o we_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o also_o the_o like_a knowledge_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o course_n and_o action_n will_v be_v a_o singular_a help_n to_o the_o same_o end_n as_o when_o we_o not_o only_o know_v that_o we_o be_v whole_o corrupt_v in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o original_a sin_n but_o also_o experimental_o feel_v the_o venom_n and_o vigour_n of_o it_o work_v in_o we_o disable_n we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o make_v we_o prone_a unto_o all_o wickedness_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v more_o careful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v more_o and_o more_o to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v it_o when_o as_o we_o not_o only_o after_o a_o general_a manner_n know_v our_o natural_a weakness_n and_o frailty_n whereby_o we_o be_v often_o overtake_v with_o manifold_a actual_a sin_n but_o also_o observe_v by_o particular_a experience_n our_o special_a slip_n and_o fall_v what_o corruption_n be_v most_o potent_a in_o we_o and_o unto_o what_o sin_n our_o nature_n be_v most_o prone_a and_o wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o often_o foil_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v not_o rest_v upon_o our_o own_o strength_n which_o so_o often_o fail_v but_o upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o with_o more_o fervency_n crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o strengthen_v we_o against_o our_o corruption_n and_o to_o subdue_v their_o power_n that_o they_o may_v not_o prevail_v against_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n when_o as_o we_o see_v that_o we_o be_v defective_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n we_o must_v also_o by_o experience_n observe_v unto_o what_o special_a duty_n we_o be_v most_o averse_a and_o which_o we_o perform_v with_o most_o difficulty_n betray_v in_o they_o our_o great_a want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o so_o we_o may_v go_v about_o they_o with_o great_a resolution_n and_o use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o perform_v they_o daily_o in_o more_o perfection_n when_o as_o we_o not_o only_o know_v that_o we_o be_v continual_o tempt_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o also_o find_v by_o experience_n their_o particular_a tentation_n wherewith_o they_o most_o assault_v we_o and_o most_o often_o foil_v and_o overcome_v we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v in_o these_o regard_v keep_v a_o more_o special_a watch_n take_v more_o pain_n in_o repair_v these_o particular_a breach_n and_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o more_o courage_n and_o resolution_n to_o withstand_v they_o in_o the_o next_o encounter_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o experimental_a
perfect_a obedience_n he_o be_v infinite_a and_o therefore_o the_o action_n of_o all_o thing_n finite_a must_v tend_v unto_o he_o and_o be_v determine_v in_o he_o as_o their_o supreme_a end_n and_o be_v infinite_a he_o be_v but_o one_o only_a god_n and_o therefore_o require_v our_o whole_a service_n there_o be_v none_o other_o to_o be_v worship_v and_o serve_v but_o he_o alone_o he_o be_v a_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o must_v be_v serve_v not_o only_o outward_o with_o our_o body_n but_o also_o with_o our_o soul_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n he_o be_v in_o his_o nature_n most_o pure_a 24._o joh._n 4._o 24._o and_o simple_a without_o mixture_n or_o composition_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v yield_v unto_o he_o simple_a and_o pure_a obedience_n without_o any_o by-respect_n or_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n with_o his_o most_o pure_a and_o perfect_a will_n he_o be_v eternal_a and_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v serve_v and_o glorify_v in_o all_o age_n and_o from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o time_n see_v he_o be_v to_o day_n yesterday_o and_o 8._o heb._n 13._o 8._o the_o same_o for_o ever_o and_o always_o live_v to_o reward_v those_o that_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o take_v vengeance_n of_o they_o who_o rebel_n against_o he_o he_o be_v immutable_a and_o unchangeable_a in_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o love_n goodness_n bounty_n mercy_n and_o justice_n towards_o we_o and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v of_o we_o daily_o and_o constant_o without_o any_o levity_n or_o waver_a see_v there_o be_v no_o change_n in_o he_o towards_o us._n he_o be_v immense_a and_o omniscient_a so_o that_o wheresoever_o we_o be_v we_o be_v in_o his_o presence_n whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o be_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v always_o and_o in_o all_o place_n to_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o dutiful_a obedience_n as_o be_v ever_o in_o the_o view_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n who_o stand_v by_o and_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n he_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o reward_v our_o service_n and_o to_o preserve_v all_o those_o who_o depend_v upon_o he_o against_o all_o enemy_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v in_o his_o service_n by_o any_o worldly_a or_o spiritual_a want_n see_v he_o be_v abundant_o able_a to_o supply_v they_o nor_o by_o the_o adverse_a attempt_n of_o any_o that_o oppose_v we_o see_v he_o alone_o though_o we_o have_v no_o other_o help_n be_v sufficient_a to_o protect_v we_o and_o to_o bring_v to_o nought_o whatsoever_o may_v or_o malice_n seek_v to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n he_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o yea_o blessedness_n itself_o in_o who_o fruition_n consist_v all_o happiness_n and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o body_n and_o mind_n see_v he_o only_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o bless_v he_o be_v almighty_a and_o able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o please_v he_o the_o which_o also_o shall_v effectual_o withdraw_v we_o from_o all_o 19_o 1._o cor._n 10._o 22._o jer._n 7._o 19_o sin_n see_v thereby_o we_o provoke_v he_o to_o wrath_n who_o be_v powerful_a to_o punish_v we_o and_o move_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n see_v have_v all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n he_o be_v able_a to_o reward_v we_o in_o our_o welldoing_a he_o be_v true_a yea_o truth_n itself_o and_o in_o this_o regard_n ought_v to_o be_v serve_v see_v he_o will_v most_o assure_o make_v good_a all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v to_o all_o that_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o and_o contrariwise_o will_v bring_v to_o pass_v all_o his_o fearful_a threaten_n against_o those_o who_o neglect_n and_o disobey_v his_o commandment_n his_o will_n be_v absolute_o good_a and_o the_o most_o perfect_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o our_o will_n and_o action_n must_v be_v conformable_a unto_o it_o see_v so_o far_o as_o they_o digress_v and_o differ_v they_o be_v wicked_a crooked_a and_o erroneous_a so_o also_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a yea_o the_o chief_a and_o supreme_a goodness_n unto_o which_o all_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v destinate_a as_o their_o principal_a and_o supreme_a end_n the_o which_o shall_v make_v we_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o his_o service_n see_v thereby_o both_o we_o and_o our_o action_n do_v attain_v unto_o their_o supreme_a end_n and_o chief_a perfection_n and_o contrariwise_o become_v vain_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n if_o we_o and_o they_o be_v not_o thus_o employ_v he_o be_v holy_a yea_o holiness_n itself_o and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o all_o that_o approach_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v be_v esteem_v of_o his_o family_n for_o be_v himself_o holy_a he_o delight_v in_o those_o who_o be_v like_o he_o in_o holiness_n neither_o can_v his_o pure_a eye_n endure_v sinful_a pollution_n as_o be_v most_o contrary_a to_o his_o divine_a nature_n he_o be_v gracious_a bountiful_a and_o munificent_a and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o diligence_n and_o cheerfulness_n see_v he_o who_o be_v so_o beneficent_a and_o liberal_a to_o all_o his_o creature_n will_v be_v unspeakeable_o bountiful_a towards_o those_o who_o glorify_v he_o by_o their_o willing_a obedience_n he_o be_v love_v &_o gracious_a yea_o grace_n and_o love_n itself_o and_o therefore_o be_v also_o infinite_o lovely_a deserve_v worthy_o all_o love_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o do_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n he_o be_v most_o merciful_a gentle_a patient_a and_o long-suffring_a and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o comfort_n see_v he_o be_v so_o merciful_a that_o he_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n so_o mild_a and_o gentle_a that_o he_o pass_v by_o all_o our_o infirmity_n so_o patient_a and_o long-suffring_a that_o when_o we_o be_v slack_a and_o slothful_a in_o our_o duty_n he_o do_v not_o present_o inflict_v deserve_v punishment_n but_o bear_v with_o we_o and_o expect_v our_o amendment_n he_o be_v just_a yea_o justice_n itself_o the_o which_o also_o shall_v make_v we_o spend_v all_o our_o time_n in_o his_o service_n see_v without_o any_o respect_n of_o person_n 34._o act._n 10._o 34._o he_o be_v the_o same_o to_o all_o that_o obey_v he_o and_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o recompense_v to_o the_o full_a our_o labour_n of_o love_n nor_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o rich_a &_o inestimable_a wage_n wherewith_o he_o have_v gracious_o bind_v himself_o by_o covenant_n to_o reward_v our_o service_n nor_o contrariwise_o to_o inflict_v deserve_v punishment_n upon_o those_o who_o be_v bind_v to_o serve_v he_o neglect_v their_o duty_n and_o thus_o also_o those_o attribute_n which_o be_v improper_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n as_o show_v rather_o his_o action_n then_o affection_n and_o his_o work_n towards_o we_o rather_o than_o his_o nature_n in_o himself_o may_v also_o yield_v unto_o we_o powerful_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o as_o his_o anger_n and_o hatred_n against_o sin_n and_o sinner_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o his_o reward_v justice_n recompense_v they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v may_v move_v we_o effectual_o to_o flee_v all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n see_v his_o wrath_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o we_o like_a stubble_n before_o it_o in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n his_o joy_n whereby_o he_o 31._o heb._n 10._o 31._o delight_v himself_o in_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o love_v he_o and_o so_o also_o replenish_v they_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o he_o and_o his_o love_n his_o sorrow_n and_o displeasure_n when_o we_o unkind_o grieve_v he_o by_o our_o sin_n who_o have_v be_v so_o kind_a unto_o we_o and_o if_o we_o make_v he_o sorry_a who_o be_v our_o joy_n who_o shall_v glad_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o sorrow_n and_o comfort_v we_o in_o our_o mourning_n his_o repent_v in_o do_v unto_o we_o the_o good_a he_o have_v promise_v when_o we_o do_v evil_a and_o in_o bring_v upon_o we_o his_o judgement_n threaten_v when_o we_o turn_v from_o our_o sin_n and_o reconcile_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o by_o our_o welldoing_a final_o his_o jealousy_n which_o be_v mix_v of_o love_n and_o anger_n shall_v make_v we_o whole_o devote_v ourselves_o to_o his_o service_n see_v he_o can_v abide_v no_o corrival_n in_o our_o love_n and_o duty_n but_o will_v be_v love_v &_o serve_v with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o divide_v ourselves_o between_o god_n 37._o matth._n 22._o 37._o and_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o
desire_v thou_o be_v the_o power_n &_o might_n whereby_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o grant_v our_o request_n and_o thou_o also_o be_v the_o glory_n both_o of_o give_v all_o good_a thing_n and_o also_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n give_v and_o therefore_o thou_o will_v be_v willing_a to_o hear_v our_o suit_n see_v they_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o so_o lord_n we_o ascribe_v unto_o thou_o universal_a kingdom_n whereby_o thou_o rule_a and_o govern_v all_o thing_n and_o acknowledge_v thy_o wisdom_n power_n and_o providence_n to_o thy_o praise_n in_o dispose_v of_o they_o at_o thy_o pleasure_n we_o acknowledge_v and_o ascribe_v unto_o thou_o the_o glory_n of_o be_v our_o king_n who_o preserve_v and_o defende_v we_o rule_a and_o govern_v we_o with_o the_o sceptre_n of_o thy_o word_n &_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v unto_o thou_o all_o power_n whereby_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o thou_o will_v and_o magnify_v thy_o name_n for_o keep_v &_o rule_v we_o with_o this_o power_n unto_o salvation_n we_o render_v unto_o thou_o all_o glory_n and_o the_o deserve_a praise_n of_o all_o thy_o goodness_n magnify_v thou_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o thy_o gift_n wherewith_o thou_o have_v enrich_v we_o desire_v that_o we_o may_v ascribe_v all_o the_o good_a we_o have_v do_v or_o can_v do_v to_o thy_o glory_n as_o be_v the_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o this_o thy_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n we_o do_v not_o limit_v with_o the_o long_a time_n but_o ascribe_v they_o unto_o thou_o from_o everlasting_a to_o everlasting_a even_o as_o thou_o thyself_o art_n without_o beginning_n or_o end_v and_o thus_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a father_n we_o testify_v our_o faith_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o desire_n by_o say_v amen_o and_o give_v the_o assent_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o word_n of_o our_o mouth_n in_o all_o our_o petition_n believe_v that_o thou_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n 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in_o their_o creation_n they_o be_v fit_a habitation_n for_o thy_o own_o majesty_n to_o dwell_v in_o by_o thy_o spirit_n through_o this_o natural_a corruption_n they_o become_v cage_n of_o unclean_a bird_n yea_o noisome_a sink_n exhale_v and_o breathe_v out_o the_o loathsome_a send_v and_o poisonous_a vapour_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o filthy_a lust_n my_o understanding_n be_v so_o darken_a with_o ignorance_n that_o it_o be_v natural_o unacquainted_a with_o thy_o will_n and_o way_n and_o though_o it_o be_v wise_a to_o evil_n yet_o unto_o that_o which_o be_v good_a i_o have_v no_o knowledge_n my_o carnal_a reason_n and_o wisdom_n be_v enmity_n against_o thou_o and_o understand_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o thy_o spirit_n but_o so_o foolish_a it_o be_v that_o it_o judge_v they_o foolishness_n my_o judgement_n be_v so_o corrupt_v that_o it_o have_v no_o spiritual_a discern_v be_v ready_a to_o mistake_v evil_a for_o good_a falsehood_n for_o truth_n and_o wrong_v for_o right_n my_o conscience_n be_v either_o sear_v or_o superstitious_a either_o senseless_a of_o sin_n or_o scare_v with_o shadow_n my_o mind_n and_o imagination_n be_v only_o and_o continual_o evil_a rove_a whole_o after_o earthly_a thing_n and_o never_o mind_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a my_o memory_n be_v become_v a_o storehouse_n of_o iniquity_n with_o which_o it_o be_v so_o full_o fraught_v that_o there_o be_v no_o room_n for_o good_a instruction_n and_o the_o rich_a treasure_n of_o thy_o save_a truth_n my_o will_n be_v so_o corrupt_v that_o it_o stand_v in_o flat_a opposition_n to_o thy_o holy_a will_n approve_v and_o choose_v that_o which_o thou_o dislike_v and_o condemne_v and_o refuse_v and_o abhor_v that_o which_o thou_o like_v and_o command_v my_o heart_n be_v whole_o turn_v from_o thou_o and_o cleave_v to_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o be_v full_a of_o infidelity_n security_n and_o impenitency_n harden_v in_o sin_n and_o unflexible_a to_o all_o good_a my_o affection_n be_v 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