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A17457 The euer-burning lamps of pietie and deuotion Kindled by many excellent and heauenly prayers, deuided into the seuerall dayes of the weeke, and other occasions: To auoide which weake man hath continuall cause to retire into himselfe, and humbly confer with Almightie God. By I.C. I. C. 1619 (1619) STC 4278; ESTC S118322 68,205 293

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upon_o who_o rely_v as_o upon_o the_o only_a foundation_n of_o my_o hope_n i_o confirm_v again_o advowe_v and_o renew_v the_o sacred_a profession_n of_o loyal_a service_n and_o fidelity_n make_v in_o my_o name_n and_o behalf_n unto_o my_o god_n at_o my_o baptise_v renounce_v the_o devil_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o world_n abhor_v the_o execrable_a suggestion_n vanity_n and_o concupiscence_n for_o all_o the_o time_n of_o this_o present_a life_n and_o for_o all_o eternity_n and_o convert_n myself_o unto_o my_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a god_n i_o desire_v deliberate_a purpose_n and_o full_o resolve_v irrevocable_o to_o honour_v he_o serve_v he_o &_o love_v he_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o give_v he_o for_o this_o end_n and_o dedicate_a and_o consecrate_v my_o spirit_n with_o all_o his_o faculty_n my_o soul_n with_o all_o her_o function_n my_o heart_n with_o all_o his_o affection_n and_o my_o body_n with_o all_o his_o sense_n protest_v never_o more_o to_o abuse_v any_o one_o part_n of_o my_o be_v or_o nature_n against_o his_o divine_a will_n and_o sovereign_a majesty_n to_o who_o i_o offer_v up_o and_o sacrifice_v myself_o in_o spirit_n to_o be_v to_o he_o a_o loyal_a obedient_a and_o faithful_a creature_n for_o evermore_o amen_n 29._o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v in_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n o_o eternal_a and_o everliving_a god_n the_o father_n of_o all_o consolation_n and_o mercy_n the_o giver_n of_o all_o thing_n good_a and_o virtuous_a who_o be_v unto_o we_o as_o a_o nurse_n unto_o a_o child_n a_o shepherd_n unto_o a_o wander_a lamb_n a_o guide_n of_o our_o way_n a_o guardian_n of_o our_o person_n a_o counsellor_n in_o doubt_n a_o comforter_n in_o trouble_n a_o patron_n in_o our_o need_n and_o a_o assure_a friend_n in_o all_o affliction_n gracious_o assist_v we_o in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n and_o adversity_n be_v a_o assure_a trial_n of_o thy_o servant_n for_o who_o thou_o love_v thou_o chastise_v suffer_v i_o to_o be_v tempt_v o_o lord_n not_o overcome_v rebuke_v not_o forsake_v bruise_v with_o thy_o rod_n not_o break_v for_o my_o soul_n be_v heavy_a within_o i_o and_o my_o enemy_n have_v prevail_v against_o i_o yea_o my_o spirit_n repine_v and_o my_o flesh_n grudge_v that_o thy_o hand_n be_v so_o heavy_a on_o i_o i_o go_v like_o one_o that_o have_v lose_v his_o way_n shoot_v my_o eye_n into_o the_o earth_n as_o desire_v to_o be_v bury_v in_o my_o misfortune_n all_o my_o friend_n have_v leave_v i_o and_o my_o company_n be_v my_o own_o thought_n which_o be_v displease_v unto_o i_o my_o eye_n be_v great_a with_o tear_n my_o tongue_n labour_v with_o my_o misfortune_n so_o that_o i_o seem_v to_o other_o a_o piece_n of_o earth_n wrap_v in_o woe_n and_o calamity_n comfort_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v comfort_v shoot_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n into_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v disburden_v lighten_v the_o beam_n of_o thy_o mercy_n upon_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v shine_v in_o prosperity_n for_o it_o be_v my_o sin_n o_o lord_n which_o have_v confound_v i_o it_o be_v the_o multitude_n of_o my_o wickedness_n which_o have_v drown_v the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o joy_n it_o be_v my_o guilt_n which_o banish_v thy_o goodness_n turn_v back_o o_o lord_n and_o merciful_o look_v upon_o i_o as_o thou_o do_v upon_o thy_o holy_a apostle_n and_o faithful_a servant_n s._n peter_n that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o weep_v but_o bitter_o lament_v my_o misdeed_n and_o offence_n who_o have_v deny_v my_o only_a lord_n and_o master_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n swear_v as_o one_o that_o know_v he_o not_o and_o blaspheme_v as_o certain_o neither_o believe_v nor_o fear_v the_o punishment_n which_o have_v overgrow_v i_o but_o if_o alas_o through_o suggestion_n of_o my_o enemy_n or_o through_o humane_a frailty_n i_o chance_v any_o time_n to_o transgress_v in_o any_o thing_n whatsoever_o give_v i_o grace_n o_o lord_n by_o the_o aid_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o arise_v again_o so_o soon_o as_o i_o shall_v perceive_v my_o fall_n and_o so_o to_o return_v anew_o to_o the_o divine_a mercy_n without_o any_o stay_n or_o delay_v whatsoever_o let_v it_o please_v thou_o o_o my_o eternal_a god_n almighty_a and_o all_o good_a father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v i_o in_o this_o resolution_n of_o my_o amendment_n and_o to_o accept_v this_o cordial_n and_o inward_a sacrifice_n in_o the_o odor_n of_o sweetness_n o_o my_o god_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n god_n of_o my_o heart_n god_n of_o my_o soul_n god_n of_o my_o spirit_n and_o for_o such_o do_v i_o reverent_o thankful_o and_o love_o acknowledge_v honour_n and_o adore_v thou_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o 30._o another_o prayer_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n o_o benign_a jesu_n the_o only_a refuge_n of_o desolate_a and_o afflict_a soul_n the_o comfort_n and_o succour_v of_o those_o that_o be_v lade_v and_o oppress_v merciful_o hear_v and_o pitiful_o receive_v the_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n of_o one_o conceive_a and_o bear_v in_o sin_n who_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v before_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n that_o he_o be_v too_o base_a and_o altogether_o unworthy_a to_o speak_v nay_o look_v and_o much_o less_o to_o be_v hear_v and_o regard_v in_o this_o his_o extremity_n who_o in_o time_n of_o health_n have_v contemn_v and_o neglect_v his_o physician_n in_o time_n of_o jollity_n and_o prosperity_n have_v neither_o thrifty_o provide_v nor_o wise_o prevent_v the_o day_n of_o horror_n and_o desolation_n who_o be_v cruel_o accuse_v by_o his_o own_o conscience_n of_o many_o high_a and_o detestable_a treason_n against_o the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n his_o thought_n and_o sense_n bear_v witness_n against_o he_o have_v neither_o treasure_n to_o ransom_n he_o nor_o friend_n to_o plead_v for_o he_o wealth_n prevail_v not_o with_o he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o riches_n title_n and_o honour_n be_v momentany_a shadow_n in_o his_o presence_n who_o advance_v and_o degrade_v who_o he_o please_v kindred_n and_o friend_n dare_v not_o be_v see_v before_o so_o pure_a and_o just_a a_o judge_n in_o so_o foul_a and_o unjust_a a_o cause_n what_o will_v thou_o then_o do_v o_o my_o soul_n in_o these_o strait_n and_o extremity_n whither_o will_v thou_o fly_v for_o succour_v heaven_n be_v his_o dwell_a place_n the_o earth_n his_o footstool_n the_o mountain_n he_o will_v remove_v and_o his_o justice_n dive_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n fall_v then_o before_o he_o and_o all_o prostrate_a lift_v up_o thy_o voice_n implore_v his_o mercy_n desire_v his_o pardon_n sue_v unto_o he_o kneel_v before_o he_o lay_v hold_v of_o he_o and_o let_v he_o not_o depart_v o_o my_o soul_n till_o he_o have_v at_o least_o grant_v thou_o a_o reprieve_v for_o thy_o horrible_a and_o lewd_a transgression_n which_o obtain_v whilst_o his_o wrath_n be_v a_o little_a slacken_v thy_o tear_n may_v mollify_v and_o get_v between_o thou_o and_o his_o definitive_a sentence_n consider_v due_o what_o friend_n thou_o can_v make_v and_o due_a consideration_n will_v make_v contrition_n a_o special_a favourite_n of_o our_o saviour_n plead_v hearty_o for_o thou_o who_o in_o thy_o behalf_n promise_v a_o detestation_n of_o thy_o former_a offence_n with_o a_o assure_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o amendment_n join_v with_o a_o continuance_n and_o progress_n in_o good_a work_n and_o holy_a exercise_n may_v for_o our_o saviour_n delight_v to_o hear_v he_o purchase_v thou_o a_o absolute_a pardon_n grant_v i_o therefore_o most_o sweet_a and_o amiable_a lord_n to_o employ_v the_o remnant_n of_o my_o life_n in_o study_v to_o be_v acquaint_v with_o these_o thy_o holy_a friend_n and_o favourite_n give_v o_o saviour_n a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n unto_o my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v continual_o lament_v and_o bewail_v
unsearchable_a o_o lord_n be_v judgement_n and_o wonderful_a the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n thou_o have_v make_v &_o fashion_v a_o lump_n of_o flesh_n in_o my_o womb_n thou_o have_v give_v it_o life_n to_o grow_v to_o feed_v and_o be_v nourish_v thou_o have_v adorn_v and_o beautify_v it_o with_o limb_n and_o sense_n thou_o have_v in_o thy_o mercy_n inspire_v a_o live_a soul_n into_o it_o whereby_o it_o may_v hereafter_o be_v capable_a of_o thy_o love_n and_o everlasting_a felicity_n now_o the_o period_n o_o lord_n draw_v near_o and_o the_o time_n appoint_v for_o the_o delivery_n &_o give_v up_o this_o burden_n be_v near_o o_o merciful_a father_n unto_o thy_o servant_n &_o strengthen_v i_o in_o this_o my_o sore_a labour_n and_o travel_v comfort_v i_o o_o lord_n in_o my_o agony_n that_o i_o faint_v not_o under_o the_o throw_n and_o dreadful_a pang_n of_o the_o approach_a &_o neere-ensuing_a birth_n let_v no_o vain_a fear_n affright_v i_o or_o the_o thought_n of_o what_o i_o must_v suffer_v be_v terrible_a unto_o i_o let_v i_o be_v comfort_v o_o lord_n in_o thy_o promise_n and_o the_o blessing_n that_o must_v proceed_v from_o my_o join_v hearten_v i_o patient_o to_o endure_v my_o torment_n hasten_v o_o lord_n my_o delivery_n and_o give_v the_o fruit_n of_o my_o womb_n a_o easy_a passage_n that_o with_o the_o sight_n of_o a_o well-formed_a child_n i_o may_v be_v make_v a_o joyful_a mother_n grant_v it_o o_o lord_n right_a shape_n and_o keep_v the_o life_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v unto_o it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v bear_v anew_o of_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n and_o heir_n of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n but_o if_o o_o lord_n thou_o in_o thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n have_v otherwise_o provide_v for_o i_o appoint_v i_o in_o the_o never-againe_a die_a birth_n to_o be_v restore_v unto_o thou_o merciful_o assist_v i_o in_o this_o my_o last_o passage_n that_o confident_a in_o thy_o promise_n make_v to_o all_o i_o may_v joyful_o give_v myself_o as_o a_o well-pleasing_a sacrifice_n await_v thy_o divine_a pleasure_n and_o commend_v and_o commit_v myself_o into_o thy_o hand_n patient_o expect_v the_o bless_a hour_n to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o sinful_a prison_n of_o this_o transitory_a world_n into_o that_o everlasting_a habitation_n where_o dwell_v infinite_a joy_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n 59_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v when_o you_o go_v into_o your_o bed_n bless_v i_o o_o lord_n preserve_v and_o keep_v i_o from_o all_o the_o danger_n of_o this_o night_n save_v and_o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o ancient_a enemy_n who_o through_o immoderate_a sloth_n &_o negligence_n hope_v to_o betray_v i_o visite_n o_o lord_n my_o soul_n though_o far_o too_o mean_a to_o entertain_v so_o royal_a a_o guest_n yet_o send_v thy_o own_o provision_n before_o thou_o holy_a virtue_n chaste_a and_o simple_a thought_n thy_o lodging_n may_v be_v the_o better_o prepare_v for_o thou_o settle_v and_o govern_v o_o lord_n my_o fantasy_n that_o it_o range_v and_o form_n not_o wild_a and_o unlawful_a apparition_n stay_v my_o memory_n that_o it_o search_v not_o after_o vain_a and_o idle_a pleasure_n fill_v my_o understanding_n with_o thy_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n that_o be_v whole_o and_o inward_o busy_v with_o thou_o i_o may_v escape_v the_o snare_n and_o net_n of_o satan_n and_o wake_v to_o my_o own_o comfort_n and_o thy_o glory_n sweet_a jesus_n amen_n 60._o a_o prayer_n against_o idle_a talk_n set_v a_o watch_n o_o lord_n before_o my_o lip_n that_o i_o defile_v not_o my_o mouth_n with_o dishonest_a and_o unseemly_a speech_n betray_v the_o hearer_n to_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n keep_v i_o from_o their_o company_n who_o delight_n be_v in_o wicked_a talk_n lest_o i_o perish_v with_o they_o let_v my_o tongue_n deliver_v forth_o thy_o praise_n and_o be_v the_o trumpet_n of_o thy_o never-ending_a mercy_n grant_v i_o a_o single_a and_o unpolluted_a heart_n that_o i_o may_v reverent_o adore_v thy_o mystery_n and_o be_v the_o honourer_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o majesty_n keep_v my_o eye_n from_o wander_v after_o the_o concupiscence_n of_o my_o desire_n that_o i_o be_v not_o overtake_v and_o make_v prisoner_n to_o sin_n and_o death_n place_v my_o thought_n upon_o thy_o bitter_a passion_n who_o mournful_a act_n may_v put_v away_o all_o idle_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n and_o fasten_v i_o upon_o thy_o cross_n to_o weep_v and_o lament_v my_o pass_a offence_n for_o that_o sweet_a name_n of_o jesus_n in_o who_o merit_n all_o flesh_n must_v be_v save_v 61._o a_o thanksgiving_a o_o god_n most_o high_a most_o mighty_a creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n which_o out_o of_o nothing_o have_v make_v and_o form_v this_o beautiful_a all_o creat_v the_o glorious_a firmament_n fret_v with_o star_n the_o ever-shining_a sun_n to_o give_v light_n by_o day_n and_o fire_v the_o moon_n to_o banish_v the_o night_n darkness_n give_v life_n to_o the_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n the_o beast_n feed_v on_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o fish_n who_o dwelling_n be_v in_o the_o water_n below_o for_o the_o use_n and_o service_n of_o man_n make_v he_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n ennoble_v he_o with_o understanding_n will_n and_o memory_n to_o conceive_v and_o apprehend_v the_o glorious_a work_n of_o thy_o hand_n redeem_v he_o with_o a_o unparalleled_a example_n preserve_v and_o keep_v he_o with_o a_o unimitable_a care_n and_o providence_n how_o shall_v he_o render_v thou_o condign_a and_o worthy_a praise_n for_o these_o thy_o unspeakable_a and_o undeserued_a benefit_n how_o shall_v he_o tender_v to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n thanks_n equal_a and_o befit_v such_o infinite_a and_o innumerable_a grace_n how_o many_o o_o lord_n have_v dye_v in_o the_o womb_n how_o many_o never_o attain_v the_o bless_a regeneration_n of_o baptism_n how_o many_o reconcile_a and_o enter_v into_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n have_v through_o their_o own_o corruption_n frailty_n and_o the_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n lose_v it_o and_o fall_v away_o from_o the_o faith_n of_o thy_o never-erring_a word_n how_o often_o o_o lord_n have_v i_o transgress_v and_o sin_v spurn_v at_o thy_o secret_a calling_n and_o refuse_v to_o entertain_v they_o and_o yet_o o_o lord_n have_v thou_o patient_o expect_v my_o conversion_n give_v i_o further_a time_n to_o repent_v i_o of_o my_o carelessness_n and_o backslide_n send_v thy_o holy_a grace_n to_o enable_v i_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n praise_v god_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o his_o love_a kindness_n endure_v from_o generation_n unto_o generation_n he_o have_v not_o deal_v so_o with_o every_o man_n nor_o so_o abundant_o shower_v his_o favour_n to_o all_o his_o people_n i_o will_v magnify_v he_o from_o the_o rise_n of_o the_o sun_n unto_o the_o go_n down_o of_o the_o same_o who_o have_v raise_v i_o from_o death_n and_o not_o suffer_v i_o to_o go_v down_o into_o the_o pit_n who_o have_v forget_v my_o wickedness_n and_o remember_v himself_o of_o his_o goodness_n glory_n be_v unto_o thou_o on_o high_a and_o praise_n upon_o earth_n who_o have_v give_v charge_n to_o his_o angel_n to_o keep_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n 62._o a_o prayer_n for_o direction_n in_o all_o our_o affair_n give_v i_o grace_n o_o merciful_o and_o true_o love_a lord_n that_o i_o may_v with_o all_o singleness_n of_o heart_n ardency_n and_o earnestness_n of_o spirit_n wise_o and_o careful_o search_v after_o those_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o thou_o order_n and_o so_o dispose_v of_o i_o that_o i_o may_v faithful_o and_o true_o perform_v those_o thing_n which_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o and_o give_v i_o knowledge_n o_o lord_n to_o do_v it_o as_o it_o ought_v and_o be_v most_o expedient_a for_o my_o own_o soul_n grant_v o_o lord_n god_n that_o i_o neither_o grow_v presumptuous_a seat_v in_o prosperity_n nor_o be_v cast_v down_o despair_v with_o the_o frown_n of_o adversity_n let_v thy_o favour_n be_v my_o only_a delight_n and_o my_o discontent_n thy_o displeasure_n let_v i_o endeavour_n to_o please_v none_o nor_o be_v afraid_a to_o displease_v any_o but_o thyself_o let_v all_o transitory_a thing_n be_v base_a in_o my_o sight_n and_o what_o belong_v to_o thou_o be_v only_o acceptable_a and_o thou_o o_o god_n above_o all_o let_v the_o pain_n o_o lord_n which_o be_v for_o thou_o be_v above_o any_o pleasure_n and_o pleasure_n without_o thou_o seem_v tedious_a and_o unwelcome_a grant_v i_o often_o to_o desire_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o good_a thing_n and_o in_o my_o relapse_n to_o spring_v up_o again_o with_o full_a purpose_n of_o amendment_n make_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n obedient_a without_o grudge_v poor_a without_o quail_a chaste_a without_o pollution_n patient_a without_o murmur_v humble_a without_o dissemble_v merry_a without_o dissolutenes_n sad_a
thou_o for_o that_o eternal_a and_o all-comforting_a name_n of_o thy_o sweet_a son_n jesus_n to_o give_v i_o a_o feel_n of_o my_o own_o desperate_a and_o dangerous_a estate_n to_o take_v away_o the_o dead_a and_o imposthume_n vice_n which_o have_v overgrow_v goodness_n and_o virtue_n so_o that_o i_o may_v perceive_v what_o be_v wicked_a or_o sinful_a make_v the_o same_o with_o i_o by_o a_o long_a custom_n grant_v i_o o_o bountiful_a and_o love_a lord_n constancy_n and_o perseverance_n in_o the_o good_a determination_n wherewith_o thou_o shall_v inspire_v lest_o i_o fall_v into_o a_o relapse_n &_o perish_v unsuccourable_o even_o for_o thy_o own_o mercy_n sake_n which_o from_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o world_n be_v intend_v to_o save_v sinner_n amen_n 71._o a_o prayer_n in_o sickness_n now_o i_o be_o weak_a o_o lord_n in_o estate_n be_v thou_o strong_a and_o inlighten_v and_o comfort_v my_o soul_n in_o this_o darkness_n and_o torment_n of_o my_o body_n satan_n have_v encompass_v i_o on_o every_o side_n and_o as_o assure_v of_o victory_n have_v lay_v aside_o all_o his_o fair_a and_o eye-pleasing_a disguise_n pull_v off_o his_o beautiful_a visor_n and_o in_o his_o own_o horrible_a and_o dreadful_a deformity_n tell_v i_o plain_o i_o be_o he_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n my_o most_o merciful_a and_o everlasting_a redeemer_n which_o he_o be_v not_o in_o the_o ugly_a and_o desperate_v manner_n ready_a to_o lay_v before_o i_o more_o careful_a now_o to_o call_v they_o to_o my_o memory_n than_o he_o be_v before_o to_o banish_v they_o for_o ever_o he_o tell_v i_o it_o be_v thy_o own_o doctrine_n that_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n and_o that_o everlasting_a world_n without_o end_n but_o shall_v he_o o_o just_a and_o righteous_a judge_n be_v my_o accuser_n and_o witness_n against_o i_o shall_v he_o betray_v i_o to_o a_o sin_n and_o be_v reward_v for_o reveal_v it_o i_o protest_v before_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n that_o he_o alone_o join_v with_o the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n have_v wrought_v upon_o my_o frailty_n and_o subtle_o seduce_v i_o to_o all_o kind_n of_o sin_n and_o enormity_n that_o he_o alone_o have_v persuade_v i_o to_o offend_v thou_o my_o lord_n and_o maker_n lay_v thy_o heavy_a displeasure_n and_o terror_n of_o thy_o judgement_n before_o i_o seek_v either_o to_o draw_v i_o to_o despair_v or_o a_o unwillingnes_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o due_a consideration_n of_o my_o heinous_a mis-deed_n i_o do_v therefore_o whole_o abjure_v and_o detest_v he_o abandon_v for_o ever_o his_o friendship_n and_o service_n and_o rely_v on_o thy_o powerful_a and_o available_a passion_n in_o the_o preciousness_n and_o value_n of_o it_o offer_v up_o myself_o unto_o thou_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o own_o merit_n and_o goodness_n to_o accept_v a_o forlorn_a and_o despair_a sinner_n who_o without_o thy_o mercy_n be_v ready_a to_o be_v swallow_v up_o by_o the_o eternal_a gulf_n of_o hell_n fire_n moderate_a o_o lord_n my_o sickness_n and_o pain_n that_o i_o may_v the_o free_o have_v recourse_n unto_o thou_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v my_o faint_a and_o decay_a voice_n that_o i_o may_v the_o earnestly_o cry_v unto_o thou_o and_o above_o all_o o_o my_o most_o sweet_a and_o amiable_a lord_n comfort_n and_o aid_v my_o droop_a and_o fearful_a heart_n that_o i_o may_v continual_o meditate_v on_o thou_o that_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o will_n and_o pleasure_n i_o may_v escape_v the_o vengeance_n prepare_v for_o those_o that_o die_v out_o of_o thy_o favour_n and_o if_o thou_o shall_v please_v to_o call_v i_o forth_o of_o this_o mortal_a life_n i_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o &_o put_v on_o immortality_n even_o for_o thy_o holy_a name_n sake_n to_o which_o be_v all_o honour_n &_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n 72._o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v before_o any_o work_n we_o go_v about_o in_o vain_a o_o lord_n rise_z we_o early_o and_o sit_v up_o late_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o carefulness_n turmoyl_a and_o torment_v ourselves_o with_o great_a labour_n and_o wearisomeness_n unless_o thou_o o_o lord_n give_v a_o blessing_n in_o vain_a toil_v the_o husbandman_n plough_v and_o sow_v unless_o thou_o water_v it_o and_o give_v the_o increase_n in_o vain_a endanger_v himself_o the_o merchant_n furrow_n and_o turn_v up_o the_o water_n unless_o thou_o prosper_v and_o guide_v his_o ship_n since_o thou_o fille_v every_o thing_n with_o blessing_n be_v please_v at_o this_o time_n only_o lord_n and_o saviour_n to_o look_v merciful_o and_o favourable_o on_o the_o industry_n and_o labour_n of_o thy_o servant_n and_o multiply_v they_o as_o thou_o do_v the_o old_a woman_n jar_n who_o give_v of_o it_o to_o the_o prophet_n grant_v that_o we_o may_v prosper_v and_o have_v give_v of_o our_o abundance_n to_o those_o poor_a brethren_n that_o want_v it_o rather_o than_o to_o be_v drive_v to_o ask_v it_o yet_o in_o all_o o_o lord_n thy_o will_n be_v do_v to_o the_o extreme_a poverty_n nay_o death_n itself_o give_v i_o o_o lord_n a_o true_a feel_n of_o myself_o that_o i_o may_v rather_o respect_v goodness_n than_o gain_n and_o aim_v rather_o to_o live_v honest_o then_o rich_o affect_v a_o mediocrity_n not_o abundance_n lest_o i_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o the_o vain_a and_o gawdy_a show_n of_o uncertain_a wealth_n grant_v o_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n that_o i_o may_v in_o all_o my_o course_n and_o enterprise_n have_v before_o my_o eye_n the_o end_n whereunto_o they_o shall_v be_v direct_v which_o be_v only_o in_o this_o warfare_n and_o pilgrimage_n to_o provide_v i_o necessary_n for_o my_o voyage_n to_o that_o holy_a land_n wherein_o all_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n have_v before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n a_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n lay_v out_o and_o reserve_v that_o i_o may_v with_o that_o providence_n and_o care_n so_o furnish_v and_o store_n myself_o that_o i_o be_v neither_o force_v with_o esau_n for_o want_n and_o indiscretion_n to_o sell_v my_o birthright_n for_o fade_a and_o transitory_a relief_n nor_o with_o the_o proud_a and_o mighty_a exalt_v with_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o their_o treasure_n despise_v and_o grow_v careless_a of_o it_o but_o in_o all_o thing_n make_v myself_o obedient_a to_o thy_o will_n be_v find_v worthy_a to_o take_v possession_n of_o it_o grant_v this_o o_o sweet_a jesus_n amen_n 73._o a_o prayer_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n i_o humble_o confess_v o_o almighty_a and_o everliving_a lord_n that_o i_o be_o unworthy_a the_o bread_n thou_o in_o thy_o mercy_n bestow_v on_o i_o unworthy_a to_o infect_v the_o air_n with_o my_o breath_n who_o spend_v it_o to_o thy_o dishonour_n and_o my_o own_o defamation_n most_o unworthy_a the_o least_o of_o thy_o blessing_n which_o i_o have_v plentiful_o receive_v of_o thou_o and_o that_o i_o tremble_v to_o come_v into_o thy_o presence_n my_o sin_n strike_v horror_n and_o terror_n to_o my_o heart_n lest_o i_o be_v swallow_v up_o for_o my_o offence_n and_o wickedness_n daily_o commit_v and_o yet_o unrepented_a but_o o_o most_o merciful_a and_o all-loving_a father_n take_v thy_o eye_n i_o beseech_v thou_o from_o they_o lest_o thou_o in_o thy_o justice_n bring_v i_o to_o destruction_n and_o fix_v it_o on_o the_o bitter_a passion_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n behold_v he_o o_o lord_n scourge_v buffet_v revile_v spit_v upon_o and_o despiteful_o crucify_v for_o the_o heinousness_n of_o these_o my_o transgression_n and_o in_o the_o preciousness_n of_o this_o satisfaction_n be_v please_v o_o lord_n to_o give_v ear_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o sorrow_a lamentation_n of_o a_o despise_a and_o contemn_a sinner_n who_o be_v hearty_o and_o true_o sorry_a for_o these_o his_o misdeed_n and_o trespass_n desire_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a bounty_n to_o inspire_v he_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o he_o may_v for_o ever_o hate_v and_o detest_v the_o guilt_n and_o monstrousness_n of_o they_o strike_v i_o o_o lord_n with_o a_o true_a fear_n not_o only_o of_o thy_o mightiness_n and_o judgement_n but_o of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n that_o i_o may_v be_v utter_o ashamed_a and_o confound_v to_o offend_v so_o favourable_a and_o indulgent_a a_o father_n who_o have_v not_o disinherited_a nor_o cast_v off_o so_o notorious_a and_o disobedient_a a_o son_n but_o in_o his_o mercy_n reserve_v a_o portion_n for_o i_o which_o o_o bless_a and_o all-loving_a lord_n make_v i_o worthy_a of_o that_o i_o may_v ever_o praise_v and_o glorify_v thy_o clemency_n world_n without_o end_n 74._o a_o prayer_n for_o perseverance_n since_o o_o lord_n not_o he_o that_o attempt_v the_o course_n but_o he_o that_o continue_v to_o the_o end_n not_o those_o virgin_n who_o come_v late_o but_o they_o that_o watch_v continual_o have_v the_o promise_a and_o expect_a reward_n give_v i_o abundant_o of_o thy_o blessing_n that_o i_o
one_o another_o the_o obedience_n to_o thou_o teach_v we_o obedience_n in_o ourselves_o that_o whole_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o thy_o will_n we_o may_v labour_v together_o in_o this_o transitory_a life_n to_o come_v to_o thou_o the_o life_n everlasting_a with_o who_o dwell_v unspeakable_a love_n and_o never-ending_a charity_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n 40._o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o maid_n to_o be_v obedient_a to_o her_o parent_n o_o my_o most_o merciful_a lord_n and_o redeemer_n subdue_v and_o bridle_v my_o headstrong_a and_o untamed_a affection_n who_o delight_v in_o their_o own_o way_n repine_v at_o the_o direction_n of_o my_o superior_n let_v i_o ever_o remember_v thy_o holy_a commandment_n honour_v thy_o father_n and_o mother_n that_o thy_o day_n may_v be_v long_o in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o understand_v it_o true_o lest_o forget_v thy_o precept_n i_o be_v banish_v into_o that_o wild_a and_o barbarous_a country_n where_o to_o live_v be_v terribler_n than_o death_n and_o die_v the_o only_a comfort_n of_o the_o live_n let_v their_o reprehension_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o my_o amendment_n not_o repine_v their_o just_a and_o lawful_a precept_n a_o undeniable_a practice_n of_o all_o my_o action_n let_v i_o reverence_v their_o age_n lend_v they_o my_o youth_n to_o help_v they_o pray_v for_o their_o imperfection_n and_o in_o they_o remember_v humane_a weakness_n that_o in_o my_o obedience_n i_o may_v receive_v the_o virtue_n of_o their_o blessing_n which_o thou_o always_o grant_v to_o they_o that_o endeavour_n to_o fulfil_v the_o least_o of_o thy_o commandment_n 41._o a_o prayer_n before_o a_o journey_n o_o almighty_a and_o everliving_a god_n which_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o seruamt_a moses_n bring_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n and_o the_o cruelty_n of_o pharaoh_n and_o make_v they_o walk_v over_o the_o red-sea_n keep_v back_o with_o a_o mighty_a wind_n the_o rage_a water_n who_o return_v in_o their_o fury_n overwhelmed_n all_o that_o great_a host_n and_o after_o go_v before_o they_o and_o conduct_v they_o through_o the_o vast_a and_o wild_a desert_n feed_v they_o in_o their_o extreme_a famine_n with_o manna_n shower_v from_o heaven_n be_v please_v o_o merciful_a father_n at_o this_o instant_n to_o accompany_v i_o in_o all_o my_o journey_n and_o travail_n and_o with_o thy_o love_a and_o mighty_a protection_n defend_v i_o from_o all_o danger_n of_o those_o that_o lie_v in_o await_n to_o murder_n and_o spoil_v thy_o liege_n people_n be_v unto_o i_o o_o lord_n a_o guide_n in_o my_o go_v out_o a_o safeguard_n and_o defence_n upon_o the_o way_n a_o shadow_n in_o heat_n a_o shelter_n in_o rain_n &_o cold_a a_o waggon_n in_o weariness_n a_o helper_n in_o time_n of_o extremity_n a_o stay_n in_o slippery_a passage_n a_o haven_n in_o shipwreck_n that_o under_o thy_o safe_a and_o sure_a conduct_n we_o may_v march_v quiet_o and_o peaceable_o to_o our_o journey_n end_n and_o under_o the_o cover_n of_o thy_o wing_n joyful_o and_o prosperous_o return_v to_o our_o home_n again_o for_o his_o only_a sake_n who_o be_v a_o continual_a pilgrim_n here_o upon_o earth_n to_o make_v all_o our_o prayer_n acceptable_a unto_o thou_o amen_n 42._o another_o short_a prayer_n for_o the_o same_o o_o almighty_a god_n which_o have_v make_v this_o our_o life_n as_o it_o be_v a_o short_a pilgrimage_n to_o visit_v holy_a place_n and_o do_v penance_n by_o thou_o appoint_v for_o man_n first_o transgression_n give_v we_o as_o in_o a_o inn_n a_o space_n to_o refresh_v our_o weary_a body_n not_o to_o dwell_v and_o settle_v ourselves_o grant_v merciful_o thy_o assistance_n in_o these_o my_o journey_n and_o remove_n and_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n bless_v and_o comfort_v i_o on_o the_o way_n that_o i_o be_v not_o leave_v alone_o to_o the_o cruelty_n of_o those_o that_o will_v assail_v i_o but_o have_v thy_o angel_n for_o my_o guide_n and_o defender_n i_o may_v not_o fear_v the_o oppression_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o happy_o arrive_v at_o the_o desire_a haven_n where_o i_o will_v magnify_v and_o praise_v thy_o holy_a name_n for_o thy_o mighty_a aid_n and_o protection_n 43._o a_o prayer_n in_o afflictious_a why_o be_v thou_o sorrowful_a my_o soul_n and_o why_o do_v thou_o trouble_v i_o why_o do_v thou_o hang_v sleep_n upon_o my_o eyelid_n and_o fasten_v heaviness_n on_o my_o footstep_n do_v not_o god_n regard_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o afflict_a or_o do_v he_o not_o from_o his_o high_a holy_a place_n look_v down_o to_o the_o earth_n that_o he_o may_v hear_v the_o groan_n of_o the_o fetter_a and_o those_o that_o be_v persecute_v and_o afflict_v can_v thy_o eye_n see_v into_o heaven_n or_o be_v thy_o understanding_n of_o counsel_n with_o god_n to_o perceive_v how_o near_o his_o holy_a hand_n be_v to_o deliver_v thou_o every_o instant_n be_v time_n enough_o for_o his_o omnipotency_n and_o impossible_a occasion_n easy_a to_o the_o infinitenes_n of_o his_o deity_n put_v thy_o trust_n in_o he_o my_o soul_n and_o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v say_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n though_o a_o thousand_o fall_n on_o my_o right_a hand_n and_o ten_o thousand_o on_o my_o left_a yet_o i_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a because_o god_n have_v be_v my_o helper_n be_v comfort_v by_o the_o merciful_a example_n which_o he_o have_v show_v to_o his_o people_n do_v not_o almighty_a god_n with_o a_o strong_a hand_n &_o punishment_n enforce_v the_o prophet_n jonas_n to_o preach_v destruction_n to_o the_o ninivites_fw-la limit_v they_o a_o short_a time_n that_o within_o three_o day_n their_o city_n shall_v be_v destroy_v and_o yet_o upon_o their_o submission_n humble_v themselves_o before_o he_o with_o prayer_n &_o fast_v do_v he_o not_o most_o merciful_o remit_v their_o punishment_n and_o take_v they_o into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n fall_v therefore_o prostrate_a before_o he_o and_o with_o perfect_a resignation_n of_o thy_o own_o will_n yield_v thyself_o into_o his_o hand_n to_o do_v what_o it_o please_v he_o with_o thou_o entreat_v he_o of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n who_o never_o absent_v himself_o to_o those_o that_o seek_v he_o rely_v upon_o his_o mercy_n who_o so_o much_o love_v his_o people_n that_o he_o send_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n to_o die_v for_o the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n ask_v he_o forgiveness_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o offence_n by_o reason_n of_o who_o guilt_n thou_o suffer_v these_o light_n and_o temporary_a punishment_n which_o have_v in_o justice_n deserve_v everlasting_a damnation_n and_o disburden_v of_o which_o the_o yoke_n will_v be_v easy_a and_o the_o weight_n light_n yea_o thy_o misery_n will_v be_v please_v like_o wound_n honourable_o get_v in_o a_o glorious_a conquest_n and_o then_o may_v thou_o joyful_o sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n my_o enemy_n that_o trouble_v i_o themselves_o be_v weaken_v and_o fall_v one_o thing_n yet_o i_o have_v ask_v of_o our_o lord_n this_o will_v i_o seek_v for_o that_o i_o may_v dwell_v in_o the_o house_n of_o our_o lord_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n 44._o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v by_o a_o merchant_n for_o the_o safe_a return_n of_o his_o good_n in_o the_o time_n of_o my_o trouble_n who_o shall_v i_o fly_v unto_o what_o power_n can_v fetch_v i_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n or_o who_o arm_n reach_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n o_o most_o merciful_a and_o gracious_a lord_n the_o sea_n be_v thou_o and_o thou_o make_v it_o and_o thy_o hand_n prepare_v the_o dry_a land_n with_o thy_o word_n thou_o calm_a the_o rage_a water_n and_o with_o a_o beck_n lay_v the_o fury_n of_o the_o wind_n grant_v of_o thy_o accustom_a clemency_n and_o goodness_n such_o seasonable_a and_o temperate_a weather_n that_o they_o may_v safe_o arrive_v at_o the_o appoint_v port._n be_v unto_o they_o o_o lord_n their_o pilot_n lest_o the_o hide_a rock_n or_o unknown_a sand_n devour_v they_o be_v their_o defence_n and_o safeguard_n lest_o their_o enemy_n make_v prey_n on_o they_o that_o rely_v on_o thy_o favour_n above_o the_o virtue_n of_o their_o loadstone_n they_o may_v joyful_o and_o merry_o touch_v the_o desire_a land_n acknowledge_v thy_o goodness_n and_o might_n to_o who_o alone_o that_o merciless_a element_n obey_v at_o thy_o command_n yield_v up_o all_o her_o treasure_n grant_v this_o o_o my_o sweet_a lord_n and_o saviour_n even_o for_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n which_o refuse_v no_o petition_n that_o be_v offer_v with_o a_o pure_a and_o unfeigned_a zeal_n amen_n 45._o a_o prayer_n before_o study_n o_o unspeakable_a creator_n which_o in_o the_o treasure_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n have_v ordain_v learning_n as_o a_o secondary_a mean_n to_o raise_v our_o decline_a soul_n wrap_v by_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n in_o sin_n and_o ignorance_n to_o a_o perfect_v and_o sure_a
apprehension_n of_o thy_o divine_a goodness_n enlighten_v o_o lord_n our_o understanding_n and_o with_o the_o ray_n of_o thy_o brightness_n banish_v away_o all_o mist_n and_o darkness_n by_o which_o we_o be_v dull_v and_o disable_v thou_o o_o lord_n which_o raise_v thy_o glory_n out_o of_o the_o tongue_n of_o infant_n power_n into_o our_o lip_n eloquence_n and_o utterance_n that_o we_o may_v reveal_v thy_o will_n and_o sing_v praise_n of_o thy_o goodness_n quicken_v o_o lord_n our_o understanding_n strengthen_v our_o memory_n and_o rectify_v our_o will_n that_o we_o may_v true_o know_v faithful_o keep_v and_o obedient_o perform_v thy_o precept_n and_o commandment_n give_v we_o o_o lord_n grace_n in_o our_o entrance_n perseverance_n in_o our_o progress_n and_o humility_n at_o our_o go_v forth_o that_o we_o may_v always_o acknowledge_v thou_o the_o giver_n and_o bestower_n of_o what_o height_n so_o ever_o we_o attain_v to_o even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n 46._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o fatherless_a o_o almighty_a god_n which_o be_v a_o father_n to_o the_o orphan_n merciful_o assist_v we_o poor_a &_o comfortless_a child_n leave_v as_o a_o prey_n to_o they_o who_o be_v leave_v to_o dispose_v of_o us._n behold_v o_o lord_n how_o they_o contend_v for_o what_o we_o have_v envy_v one_o another_o for_o a_o share_n wherein_o they_o can_v challenge_v no_o part_n but_o thou_o o_o lord_n shall_v plead_v our_o cause_n thou_o shall_v be_v our_o advocate_n and_o helper_n thou_o shall_v take_v the_o prey_n out_o of_o their_o mouth_n and_o lay_v that_o shame_n upon_o they_o which_o they_o have_v lay_v up_o for_o other_o for_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n we_o commend_v our_o soul_n our_o body_n our_o substance_n desire_v to_o be_v dispose_v by_o thou_o and_o to_o receive_v from_o thou_o what_o thou_o shall_v think_v in_o thy_o wisdom_n will_v be_v necessary_a for_o the_o attain_v thy_o love_n and_o favour_n without_o which_o in_o vain_a we_o do_v heap_v up_o for_o aftertime_n in_o vain_a do_v we_o build_v and_o rise_v early_o be_v solicitous_a and_o take_v care_n since_o who_o build_v without_o thou_o pull_v down_o who_o sow_v without_o thou_o scatter_v and_o who_o gather_v without_o thou_o heap_v woe_n upon_o himself_o 47._o a_o prayer_n in_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n comfort_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n in_o these_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n praise_n and_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n that_o he_o have_v not_o give_v thou_o up_o to_o thy_o own_o affection_n and_o desire_n let_v thou_o wild_o run_v as_o a_o beast_n to_o all_o sensuality_n but_o gentle_o chastise_v thou_o as_o one_o of_o his_o child_n have_v recall_v thou_o into_o thyself_o to_o know_v thy_o own_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n make_v thou_o one_o of_o the_o honourable_a order_n of_o the_o cross_n who_o badge_n all_o his_o saint_n &_o servant_n wear_v upon_o their_o breast_n for_o it_o be_v better_a for_o thou_o that_o thy_o member_n here_o languish_v and_o suffer_v than_o thy_o whole_a body_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n yield_v thyself_o up_o to_o all_o torment_n for_o his_o sake_n be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o thou_o be_v not_o able_a to_o undergo_v more_o in_o his_o service_n who_o in_o his_o own_o example_n have_v outgo_v all_o tyranny_n for_o thou_o triumph_n when_o thou_o be_v persecute_v and_o glory_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o our_o saviour_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o mourn_v for_o they_o shall_v rejoice_v bless_a be_v they_o that_o be_v humble_v with_o misery_n and_o misfortune_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v exalt_v and_o advance_v bless_a be_v they_o that_o be_v persecute_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n for_o to_o they_o belong_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n where_o thou_o shall_v eternal_o rejoice_v and_o triumph_v with_o the_o glorious_a saint_n and_o martyr_n who_o have_v be_v sharer_n with_o thou_o in_o this_o vale_n of_o tear_n and_o misery_n 48._o a_o prayer_n of_o thanksgiving_n sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o new_a song_n because_o he_o have_v do_v marvelous_a thing_n with_o his_o own_o right_a hand_n and_o his_o holy_a arm_n have_v he_o get_v himself_o the_o victory_n who_o be_v like_a unto_o our_o god_n or_o who_o dare_v compare_v with_o his_o mightiness_n he_o have_v remember_v himself_o of_o his_o promise_n to_o his_o servant_n that_o he_o will_v not_o leave_v he_o for_o ever_o he_o have_v not_o suffer_v my_o enemy_n utter_o to_o prevail_v against_o i_o nor_o leave_v i_o in_o the_o hand_n of_o those_o that_o hate_v i_o he_o have_v only_o show_v i_o the_o rod_n and_o take_v it_o away_o again_o early_o in_o the_o morning_n will_v i_o recount_v thy_o praise_n and_o meditate_v all_o the_o day_n long_o upon_o thy_o mercy_n which_o have_v give_v i_o to_o taste_v of_o thy_o blessing_n and_o fill_v i_o with_o good_a thing_n i_o be_v naked_a and_o thou_o have_v clothe_v i_o i_o be_v hungry_a and_o thou_o have_v refresh_v i_o i_o be_v thirsty_a &_o thou_o have_v grasp_v the_o cloud_n and_o pour_v down_o thy_o heavenly_a dew_n i_o be_v weary_a and_o thou_o have_v ease_v i_o i_o be_v load_v &_o thou_o have_v strengthen_v i_o i_o be_v oppress_v and_o thou_o have_v rescue_v i_o o_o what_o tongue_n be_v able_a to_o story_n thy_o love_a kindness_n or_o what_o understanding_n conceive_v thy_o wondrous_a work_n i_o will_v show_v mercy_n say_v our_o lord_n unto_o thousand_o of_o they_o that_o love_v i_o &_o keep_v my_o commandment_n but_o how_o abundant_o ought_v i_o to_o speak_v of_o thy_o gracious_a favour_n who_o have_v rebel_v against_o thy_o motion_n spurn_v at_o thy_o precept_n &_o statute_n and_o have_v yet_o be_v embrace_v recall_v home_o again_o clothe_v rich_o and_o set_v at_o thy_o own_o table_n i_o have_v riotous_o consume_v &_o thou_o have_v love_o restore_v i_o have_v in_o lavish_a cup_n dis-hone_a and_o lascivious_a company_n proud_o &_o vainglorious_o throw_v away_o my_o salvation_n &_o thou_o have_v by_o stripe_n buffet_n &_o most_o torment_a and_o cruel_a death_n redeem_v it_o again_o i_o have_v transgress_v o_o lord_n and_o thou_o be_v punish_v i_o be_v a_o low_a and_o contemn_a vassal_n have_v offend_v and_o misdo_v and_o thou_o the_o son_n of_o the_o mighty_a king_n be_v beat_v it_o be_v not_o so_o o_o lord_n with_o the_o son_n of_o man_n who_o afflict_v their_o subject_n for_o their_o misdemeanour_n and_o make_v they_o smart_v for_o the_o prince_n offence_n who_o be_v like_a unto_o our_o god_n who_o mercy_n endure_v from_o generation_n to_o generation_n praise_v our_o lord_n you_o child_n praise_v you_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n be_v bless_v from_o henceforth_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o 49._o a_o prayer_n in_o time_n of_o pestilence_n famine_n plague_n and_o war_n be_v thy_o scourge_n o_o lord_n and_o thou_o throw_v they_o upon_o the_o people_n for_o their_o offence_n we_o have_v repine_v merciful_a father_n in_o the_o abundance_n of_o health_n and_o employ_v our_o strength_n in_o dishonour_v thy_o holy_a name_n our_o member_n sanctify_v for_o thy_o use_n and_o service_n have_v be_v the_o prey_v of_o harlot_n and_o officer_n of_o satan_n the_o very_a breath_n thou_o give_v we_o to_o praise_n and_o tell_v thy_o wonder_n have_v mis-spoken_a and_o blaspheme_v against_o thou_o just_o therefore_o do_v thy_o consume_a pestilence_n snatch_v away_o our_o health_n turn_v our_o strength_n into_o nothing_o rot_v all_o our_o member_n kill_v we_o by_o the_o infection_n of_o the_o air_n take_v into_o our_o body_n who_o have_v continual_o breathe_v out_o of_o our_o body_n all_o blasphemy_n &_o corruption_n yet_o stay_v o_o merciful_a father_n and_o hold_v thy_o revenge_a hand_n hear_v the_o cry_n of_o thy_o servant_n groan_v under_o the_o tyranny_n of_o this_o murder_a disease_n and_o be_v pitiful_a to_o us._n remember_v o_o lord_n that_o we_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n poor_a and_o unprofitable_a creature_n unable_a without_o thou_o to_o deserve_v the_o least_o drop_n of_o thy_o favour_n merciful_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o enrich_v we_o with_o thy_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a virtue_n that_o our_o prayer_n may_v come_v up_o before_o thou_o and_o be_v acceptable_a that_o have_v take_v away_o this_o heavy_a persecution_n and_o plague_n we_o may_v for_o ever_o praise_v thy_o clemency_n and_o enjoy_v thy_o love_a mercy_n fear_v again_o to_o displease_v thou_o who_o have_v have_v so_o great_a compassion_n on_o we_o even_o for_o thy_o son_n sake_n who_o give_v himself_o up_o to_o all_o torment_n to_o keep_v we_o unpunished_a 50._o a_o prayer_n in_o time_n of_o war_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n that_o fight_v the_o battle_n for_o thy_o servant_n gird_v thyself_o with_o power_n &_o strength_n to_o overcome_v and_o put_v to_o flight_v the_o enemy_n of_o those_o that_o put_v
may_v not_o only_a endeavour_n well_o purpose_v good_a thing_n and_o perhaps_o begin_v a_o reformation_n and_o virtuous_a amendment_n but_o continue_v o_o lord_n and_o persevere_v all_o my_o life_n long_o that_o by_o the_o practice_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a life_n i_o may_v be_v wean_v and_o withdraw_v from_o the_o transitory_a and_o seduce_a pleasure_n which_o gaudiness_n and_o custom_n have_v make_v strong_a in_o i_o and_o await_v the_o subversion_n and_o root_n out_o of_o all_o thing_n good_a and_o virtuous_a settle_v firm_a in_o i_o o_o lord_n a_o unwearied_a determination_n of_o a_o daily_a progress_n and_o go_v forward_o in_o thy_o service_n since_o to_o stand_v still_o be_v to_o expect_v the_o enemy_n and_o bridle_n and_o take_v from_o i_o the_o feed_v and_o blooming_n of_o vice_n that_o i_o deceive_v with_o their_o seduce_a yield_v not_o to_o they_o but_o perfect_o and_o zealous_o labour_v to_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o so_o good_a and_o great_a a_o majesty_n may_v at_o last_o receive_v the_o hire_n which_o thou_o have_v reserve_v for_o those_o that_o diligent_o employ_v themselves_o in_o thy_o vineyard_n 75._o a_o prayer_n in_o affliction_n most_o gracious_a redeemer_n which_o be_v always_o merciful_a always_o a_o preserver_n whether_o thou_o send_v we_o joy_n or_o sadness_n for_o great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n which_o by_o outward_a affliction_n as_o by_o a_o sharp_a medicine_n heate_v the_o inward_a man_n and_o by_o temporary_a trouble_n prepare_v we_o for_o everlasting_a joy_n even_o as_o thyself_o have_v open_v the_o way_n for_o we_o to_o true_a felicity_n by_o thy_o own_o step_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v drink_v this_o cup_n patient_o and_o obedient_o as_o give_v of_o thou_o but_o these_o trouble_n o_o bless_a and_o meek_a saviour_n fall_v heavy_a on_o i_o my_o proud_a and_o envious_a disposition_n grudge_v and_o repine_v at_o they_o give_v i_o o_o lord_n in_o cure_v the_o happy_a and_o heart_n comfort_v spectacle_n of_o thy_o precious_a passion_n that_o behold_v thou_o over-flowed_n with_o blood_n and_o sweat_n cruelty_n have_v use_v several_a torment_n to_o let_v it_o forth_o i_o may_v account_v myself_o happy_a in_o so_o sweet_a a_o society_n and_o my_o rancour_n and_o swell_a desire_n ambitious_o puff_v up_o with_o malicious_a and_o aspire_a thought_n may_v at_o this_o sight_n fall_v low_a and_o be_v assuage_v the_o venomous_a and_o poison_a sting_n of_o the_o subtle_a serpent_n be_v draw_v and_o cast_v from_o i_o by_o behold_v thou_o the_o example_n of_o all_o patience_n and_o gentleness_n endue_v i_o o_o lord_n with_o a_o absolute_a contempt_n of_o all_o these_o vain_a and_o gawdy_a shadow_n who_o pomp_n and_o outward_a glory_n be_v rate_v at_o so_o high_a a_o estimation_n let_v i_o look_v inward_o only_a and_o all_o my_o care_n be_v to_o be_v rich_o and_o sumptuous_o attire_v within_o let_v i_o aim_v at_o no_o peace_n but_o that_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n fear_v only_o thy_o rebuke_n and_o displeasure_n but_o for_o thy_o sake_n high_o esteem_v all_o the_o contempt_n the_o world_n can_v throw_v upon_o i_o the_o scoff_n disdain_n and_o base_a regard_n they_o can_v afflict_v i_o with_o the_o revile_n slander_n imputation_n which_o envy_n and_o ill_a tongue_n can_v lay_v upon_o i_o since_o promotion_n and_o high_a respect_n be_v no_o badge_n of_o thy_o servant_n commendation_n and_o graceful_a language_n no_o title_n of_o thy_o follower_n nor_o security_n and_o worldly_a felicity_n any_o testimony_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n to_o which_o only_o o_o glorious_a example_n of_o all_o virtue_n let_v i_o ambitious_o aspire_v through_o the_o burn_a furnace_n the_o lion_n den_n the_o axe_n stone_n or_o what_o new_a cruelty_n soever_o tyrant_n witty_a only_o in_o mischievous_a invention_n can_v for_o the_o profess_v thou_o inflict_v upon_o i_o since_o to_o lose_v all_o the_o world_n and_o win_v thou_o be_v a_o purchase_n unualuable_a &_o unspeakable_a which_o grant_n for_o thy_o own_o name_n sake_n i_o may_v happy_o attain_v amen_n 76._o a_o prayer_n in_o extremity_n of_o sickness_n o_o jesu_n christ_n the_o only_a hope_n of_o they_o that_o live_v and_o eternal_a life_n of_o they_o that_o die_v i_o wretched_a sinner_n submit_v myself_o whole_o to_o thy_o divine_a will_n whether_o it_o please_v thou_o my_o soul_n shall_v long_o remain_v in_o the_o prison_n of_o this_o my_o body_n to_o serve_v thou_o or_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n i_o be_o sure_a what_o be_v commit_v to_o thy_o mercy_n can_v never_o perish_v i_o will_v lay_v down_o this_o my_o frail_a and_o miserable_a body_n with_o a_o willing_a mind_n namely_o in_o hope_n of_o resurrection_n which_o render_v it_o to_o i_o again_o much_o more_o happy_a strengthen_v o_o truely-mercifull_a and_o all-loving_a saviour_n my_o soul_n with_o thy_o grace_n against_o all_o temptation_n against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o satan_n environ_v i_o with_o the_o shield_n of_o thy_o mercy_n by_o which_o in_o time_n past_a thou_o restore_v thy_o martyr_n unconquered_a against_o grievous_a torment_n and_o cruel_a death_n i_o see_v nothing_o in_o myself_o which_o can_v be_v a_o help_n unto_o i_o all_o my_o hope_n be_v in_o thy_o inestimable_a goodness_n i_o have_v no_o merit_n or_o good_a work_n to_o allege_v to_o thou_o but_o alas_o i_o behold_v on_o every_o side_n many_o wicked_a and_o sinful_a offence_n many_o malicious_a and_o envious_a transgression_n many_o lewd_a and_o lascivious_a act_n which_o be_v here_o ready_a to_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v and_o as_o much_o as_o their_o exclamation_n can_v further_o desirous_a to_o throw_v i_o to_o everlasting_a hell_n and_o perdition_n what_o advocate_n so_o merciful_a as_o thyself_o who_o so_o powerful_a and_o who_o more_o willing_a and_o ready_a who_o can_v better_a deliver_v what_o must_v at_o this_o time_n prevail_v for_o i_o be_v a_o story_n of_o thy_o own_o love_n and_o mercy_n who_o can_v show_v the_o scar_n of_o those_o honourable_a wound_n which_o 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