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doctrine_n and_o principal_o from_o the_o word_n especial_o imply_v a_o difference_n and_o distinction_n of_o elder_n as_o be_v it_o a_o note_n of_o distinction_n in_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n as_o you_o may_v read_v gal._n 6.10_o do_v good_a to_o all_o especial_o to_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o 1_o tim._n 4.10_o who_o be_v the_o savioviour_n of_o all_o especial_o of_o they_o that_o believe_v as_o also_o from_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n that_o beside_o pastor_n and_o preacher_n there_o be_v other_o elder_n assistant_n to_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o help_n in_o government_n as_o divers_a reform_a church_n have_v use_v and_o yet_o have_v in_o their_o practice_n of_o discipline_n quest_n 39_o what_o kind_n of_o grace_n or_o qualification_n ought_v elder_n ruler_n deacon_n or_o church_n officer_n be_v endow_v with_o that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o govern_v in_o the_o church_n ans_fw-fr very_o elder_n and_o deacon_n and_o minister_n or_o any_o ruler_n 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unbelieved_n profane_a scandalous_a impenitent_a person_n be_v keep_v away_o to_o separate_v the_o precious_a from_o the_o vile_a they_o be_v to_o assist_v in_o christian_a exhortation_n in_o godly_a and_o brotherly_a admonition_n reprehension_n counsel_n comfort_n yea_o to_o assist_v not_o only_o in_o suspension_n from_o the_o sacrament_n that_o lesser_a but_o in_o that_o great_a censure_n of_o excommunication_n if_o necessity_n require_v they_o be_v to_o assist_v in_o overseeing_a or_o watch_v over_o the_o flock_n according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o power_n 21.3_o mat._n 18.17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o 1_o cor._n 5.3_o 4_o 5_o etc._n etc._n james_n 5.15_o 16._o act_n 6.1_o 2_o 3._o zach._n 14.5_o â1_n revel_v 21.3_o in_o visit_v of_o the_o sick_a and_o have_v eye_n with_o the_o deacon_n who_o office_n be_v to_o take_v care_n for_o the_o poor_a saint_n and_o good_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o benefit_n of_o saint_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n that_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v find_v to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o his_o saint_n with_o delight_n thus_o the_o duty_n of_o spiritual_a father_n quest_n 41._o now_o what_o be_v duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v of_o civil_a parent_n and_o child_n in_o the_o civil_a political_a or_o common_a wealth_n estate_n in_o the_o relation_n between_o magistrate_n king_n prince_n governor_n and_o people_n or_o subject_n ans_fw-fr i_o shall_v touch_v these_o but_o very_o brief_o for_o present_a and_o what_o follow_v also_o in_o the_o other_o commandment_n but_o first_o for_o duty_n of_o superior_n the_o duty_n of_o all_o magistrate_n charta_fw-la deut._n 17.18_o 19_o 20._o deut._n 18_o 2d_o 2_o sam._n 13.3_o 4._o prov._n 29.4_o 2_o cron._n 28.9_o 2_o sam._n 8._o â5_n 2_o cor._n 19.5_o 6._o daniel_n 4.34_o 37_o deut._n 16.18_o 19_o 20._o 2_o chron._n 15.10_o prov._n 28._o â1_n magna_fw-la charta_fw-la king_n prince_n governous_a or_o any_o in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n be_v to_o know_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n in_o justice_n and_o equity_n to_o govern_v the_o common_a wealth_n and_o people_n over_o who_o the_o lord_n place_v they_o to_o rule_v according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a law_n of_o the_o same_o nation_n or_o kingdom_n over_o which_o they_o be_v consider_v that_o they_o be_v under_o god_n and_o govern_v for_o god_n as_o vicegerent_n under_o the_o great_a king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n and_o king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n quest_n 42._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o magistrate_n and_o governor_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n whether_o they_o be_v in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n ans_fw-fr to_o rule_v or_o govern_v without_o the_o knowledge_n or_o fear_n of_o god_n unjust_o tyrannical_o or_o in_o any_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a way_n contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o good_a law_n of_o the_o land_n to_o sell_v or_o defer_v or_o deny_v justice_n and_o right_a to_o any_o man_n quest_n 43._o you_o have_v hold_v forth_o the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o father_n of_o the_o common_a wealth_n now_o what_o if_o the_o duty_n of_o subject_n and_o people_n to_o king_n prince_n magistrate_n and_o governor_n in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n ans_fw-fr the_o duty_n of_o subject_n and_o people_n to_o their_o sovereign_a prince_n king_n magistrate_n or_o any_o under_o god_n in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n be_v as_o to_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v they_o as_o their_o superior_n and_o be_v subject_a to_o they_o in_o their_o respective_a place_n to_o love_v honour_n preserve_v 22.21_o 2_o sam._n 18_o 3._o rom._n 13.1_o 2_o pet._n 1.17_o 1_o pet._n 2.13_o 14._o 1_o tim._n 2.1_o 2_o 3._o mat._n 22.21_o and_o obey_v they_o in_o their_o just_a and_o lawful_a command_n to_o be_v serviceable_a unto_o they_o in_o and_o for_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o they_o may_v so_o govern_v that_o we_o may_v lead_v a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n be_v careful_a to_o render_v to_o caesar_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v caesar_n and_o to_o god_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v go_n quest_n 44._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n and_o inferior_n against_o their_o superior_n 22.28_o 2_o chron._n 36.13_o 1_o sam._n 24.6_o 1_o sam._n 26.9_o 2_o sam._n 1.14_o 15._o exit_fw-la 22.28_o ans_fw-fr to_o rebel_n against_o dishonour_n or_o disobey_v the_o lawful_a and_o just_a command_n of_o superior_n in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n king_n prince_n or_o magistrate_n to_o conspire_v treason_n against_o they_o to_o curse_v they_o or_o neglect_v to_o pray_v for_o they_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n be_v a_o fearful_a sin_n 12.23_o 2_o sam._n 16.7_o eccl._n 10.20_o 1_o sam._n 12.23_o quest_n 45._o sir_n you_o have_v manifest_v the_o duty_n and_o sin_n both_o of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n declare_v in_o scripture_n and_o to_o he_o refer_v unto_o this_o five_o commandment_n as_o require_v by_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o rule_n of_o life_n and_o comfortable_a walk_v with_o god_n in_o christ_n in_o our_o several_a calling_n and_o relation_n now_o what_o use_n may_v a_o christian_a make_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o so_o many_o duty_n requre_v and_o sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o five_o commandment_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o lead_v we_o unto_o christ_n for_o our_o comfort_n and_o direction_n herein_o ans_fw-fr true_o by_o light_n from_o christ_n we_o may_v here_o learn_v to_o see_v as_o in_o a_o glass_n our_o own_o inability_n to_o keep_v the_o law_n of_o god_n 3.5_o 2_o cor._n 3.5_o and_o so_o consider_v our_o extreme_a need_n of_o christ_n first_o as_o a_o justifyer_n that_o we_o may_v seek_v our_o rest_n not_o in_o ourselves_o or_o any_o of_o our_o own_o performance_n 11.10_o 1_o cor._n 1.30_o eph._n 2.14_o isai_n 11.10_o but_o
they_o and_o every_o of_o you_o make_v your_o call_v and_o election_n sure_a you_o may_v gain_v a_o sweet_a entrance_n here_o and_o in_o the_o end_n a_o full_a possession_n and_o fruition_n of_o that_o everlasting_a kingdom_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n which_o to_o further_o be_v the_o earnest_a desire_n and_o endeavour_v of_o you_o ever_o to_o serve_v you_o in_o christ_n jesus_n immanuel_n bourn_n may_v 2._o 1646._o to_o the_o reader_n a_o brief_a table_n and_o catalogue_n of_o the_o chief_a question_n case_n of_o conscience_n and_o divine_a truth_n handle_v in_o this_o light_n from_o christ_n or_o jewel_n of_o christian_a divinity_n with_o a_o direction_n to_o make_v use_n both_o of_o the_o great_a and_o lesser_a catechism_n in_o private_a family_n or_o secret_a closet_n or_o in_o public_a congregation_n if_o any_o please_v to_o make_v trial_n of_o they_o these_o according_a to_o the_o several_a class_n wherein_o they_o be_v primary_o express_v or_o where_o more_o full_o they_o be_v explain_v classis_fw-la 1._o whether_o all_o be_v bind_v in_o conscience_n to_o declare_v their_o knowledge_n and_o profess_v 2._o qu._n 1._o p._n 1_o 2_o 2._o their_o faith_n in_o christ_n when_o to_o who_o and_o for_o what_o end_n this_o aught_o to_o be_v do_v 4._o quest_n 2._o page_n 3._o 4._o whether_o the_o use_n of_o catechise_v be_v ancient_a in_o the_o church_n with_o the_o necessity_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o and_o the_o lamentable_a ignorance_n in_o the_o kingdom_n etc._n qu._n 3._o p._n 7_o 8_o etc._n etc._n whether_o all_o baptise_a person_n be_v true_a christian_n and_o to_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n etc._n qu._n 4._o p._n 14._o etc._n etc._n whether_o all_o who_o be_v to_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n may_v also_o be_v receive_v to_o the_o sacrament_n etc._n qu._n 5._o p._n 21._o etc._n etc._n whether_o in_o mix_v congregation_n the_o sin_n of_o unworthy_a receiver_n can_v hinder_v grace_n from_o the_o worthy_a and_o how_o such_o communion_n be_v lawful_a how_o not_o etc._n qu._n 6._o p._n 24_o etc._n etc._n what_o requisite_a grace_n be_v in_o the_o wedding_n garment_n to_o meet_v christ_n in_o the_o sacracrament_n antecedent_n antepresent_v present_a act_n and_o subsequent_a grace_n 28._o qu._n 7._o p._n 27_o 28._o what_o kind_n of_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n be_v to_o be_v enliven_v in_o preparation_n classis_fw-la 2._o etc._n qu._n 1_o p._n 27_o 28_o etc._n etc._n whether_o a_o fourfold_a knowledge_n of_o god_n 2_o of_o ourselves_o 3_o of_o christ_n 4_o of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v requisite_a in_o a_o receiver_n what_o these_o be_v and_o wherefore_o necessary_a what_o god_n be_v in_o his_o nature_n etc._n qu._n 2._o p._n 29_o etc._n etc._n and_o in_o his_o attribute_n communicable_a and_o incommunicable_a to_o the_o creature_n whether_o there_o be_v three_o distinct_a person_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n etc._n qu._n 3._o p._n 33_o 34_o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o property_n evidence_v the_o divinity_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o of_o god_n the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n classis_fw-la 3._o whither_o there_o be_v any_o such_o spiritual_a essence_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 38_o etc._n etc._n and_o this_o prove_v by_o evidence_n of_o light_n from_o the_o book_n of_o nature_n and_o of_o scripture_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o glory_n classis_fw-la 4._o whether_o the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v the_o reveal_v will_n and_o infallible_a word_n of_o god_n what_o be_v the_o antiquity_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 47_o 48_o etc._n etc._n necessity_n and_o authority_n of_o they_o how_o to_o know_v the_o right_a sense_n etc._n qu._n 2._o p._n 50_o 51_o etc._n etc._n and_o understanding_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o whether_o the_o authority_n of_o scripture_n depend_v upon_o the_o church_n with_o the_o excellent_a use_n of_o they_o cassis_n 5._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 58_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v the_o four_o great_a work_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o scripture_n namely_o his_o eternal_a decree_n his_o work_n of_o creation_n his_o work_n of_o providence_n here_o and_o work_v of_o glory_n hereafter_o etc._n qu._n 2._o p._n 62_o 63_o etc._n etc._n whether_o the_o whole_a trinity_n do_v create_v the_o world_n and_o how_o god_n make_v the_o body_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n whether_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n or_o woman_n be_v immortal_a with_o divers_a argument_n to_o prove_v the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n classis_fw-la 6._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 70._o 71_o etc._n etc._n whither_o god_n govern_v the_o world_n by_o his_o providence_n and_o in_o particular_a angel_n and_o man_n and_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o angel_n good_a and_o evil_a and_o their_o service_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o church_n classis_fw-la 7._o whether_o a_o fourfold_a knowledge_n of_o a_o man_n or_o woman_n self_n be_v requisite_a etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 76_o 77_o etc._n etc._n what_o he_o or_o she_o be_v by_o creation_n what_o by_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n what_o in_o and_o by_o christ_n in_o grace_n and_o what_o he_o or_o she_o shall_v be_v in_o state_n of_o glory_n classis_fw-la 8._o whither_o man_n or_o woman_n have_v free_a will_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 84_o etc._n etc._n and_o what_o it_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o creation_n 2_o of_o nature_n corrupt_v after_o the_o fall_n 3_o what_o it_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o 4_o what_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o glory_n whether_o a_o natural_a man_n or_o woman_n can_v desire_v their_o own_o salvation_n and_o how_o far_o 90._o qu._n 2._o p._n 89._o 90._o and_o whether_o they_o be_v bind_v to_o wait_v upon_o god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n for_o salvation_n classis_fw-la 9_o whether_o the_o lord_n do_v hold_v forth_o the_o law_n or_o command_a part_n of_o god_n word_n in_o mount_n sinai_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 91_o etc._n etc._n as_o a_o covenant_n of_o work_n or_o to_o what_o end_n and_o wherefore_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n do_v interpret_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o the_o commmand_a part_n of_o his_o word_n and_o what_o be_v the_o use_n of_o it_o in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n in_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n etc._n qu._n 2._o p._n 98_o etc._n etc._n qu._n 3._o p._n 100_o 101_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o state_n of_o god_n child_n under_o the_o gospel_n what_o shall_v be_v the_o condition_n and_o state_n of_o god_n child_n and_o of_o the_o wicked_a in_o death_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o for_o every_o afterward_o classis_fw-la 10._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 105_o 106_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v to_o be_v know_v of_o christ_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o nature_n divine_n and_o humane_a and_o of_o his_o hypostatical_a or_o personal_a union_n of_o both_o nature_n and_o the_o necessity_n of_o his_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n for_o our_o salvation_n how_o there_o be_v a_o communication_n of_o the_o jdiom_n or_o phrase_n and_o property_n of_o both_o nature_n each_o to_o other_o etc._n qu._n 2.114_o 115_o etc._n etc._n with_o particular_a instance_n of_o the_o same_o classis_fw-la 11._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 116_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v the_o threefold_a office_n of_o christ_n in_o particular_a of_o his_o priestly_a office_n and_o of_o the_o two_o chief_a part_n of_o it_o first_o satisfactitn_v to_o god_n justice_n second_o intercession_n for_o we_o whether_o the_o whole_a satisfaction_n and_o suffering_n for_o our_o sin_n be_v fulfil_v by_o christ_n etc._n qu._n 2._o p._n 118_o etc._n etc._n and_o for_o what_o end_n god_n be_v please_v to_o afflict_v and_o suffer_v his_o child_n to_o be_v afflict_v in_o this_o life_n classis_fw-la 12._o what_o be_v the_o prophetical_a office_n of_o christ_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 12_o 122_o etc._n etc._n how_o and_o when_o he_o do_v and_o do_v exercise_v it_o and_o to_o what_o end_n and_o how_o by_o his_o gospell-ministrey_a and_o spirit_n he_o encourage_v and_o draw_v poor_a sinner_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o believe_v repent_v and_o he_o save_v what_o be_v the_o kingly_a office_n of_o christ_n 130._o qu._n 2._o p._n 139_o 130._o when_o and_o how_o he_o do_v and_o do_v manifest_v his_o conquer_a calling_n power_n with_o his_o special_a call_n and_o ordination_n of_o minister_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o church_n whether_o every_o man_n may_v take_v upon_o he_o the_o office_n of_o preach_v with_o the_o manner_n of_o calling_n necessity_n etc._n qu._n 3._o p._n 130_o 131_o etc._n etc._n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o ministerial_a office_n and_o the_o sad_a misery_n will_v follow_v in_o the_o church_n if_o it_o be_v abolish_v classis_fw-la 13._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 134_o 135_o etc._n etc._n whither_o christ_n have_v procure_v excellent_a grace_n
the_o description_n of_o a_o visible_a church_n and_o whether_o christ_n or_o his_o apostle_n do_v unchurch_n a_o church_n for_o some_o fail_n and_o whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o other_o to_o do_v so_o whether_o child_n of_o believer_n baptise_a have_v a_o infant_n membership_n in_o the_o church_n 170._o q_o 7_o p._n 290_o &c_n &c_n p._n 170._o and_o of_o their_o more_o full_a admission_n and_o enter_v into_o covenant_n when_o they_o come_v to_o make_v profession_n of_o faith_n and_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n whether_o any_o of_o our_o mix_a congregation_n in_o england_n and_o london_n in_o particular_a 154._o q._n 8._o p._n 296_o 297_o etc._n etc._n &c_n &c_n 154._o be_v true_a church_n for_o matter_n and_o form_n as_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n galatia_n pergamus_n and_o other_o in_o the_o primitive_a time_n and_o whether_o all_o separatist_n do_v not_o sin_n in_o separate_v from_o we_o and_o unchurch_v of_o we_o contrary_a to_o the_o practice_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n whether_o our_o minister_n be_v true_a minister_n or_o antichristian_a etc._n q._n 9_o p._n 315_o 316_o etc._n etc._n and_o whether_o their_o ordination_n and_o calling_n be_v lawful_a to_o particular_a congregation_n etc._n qu._n 10._o p._n 322.323_o etc._n etc._n whether_o our_o church_n be_v right_o constitute_v in_o respect_n of_o a_o formal_a union_n of_o member_n and_o right_o order_v for_o discipline_n admission_n unto_o or_o suspend_v from_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o whether_o some_o fail_n in_o discipline_n can_v make_v our_o church_n to_o be_v no_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n but_o antichristian_a and_o to_o be_v separate_v from_o and_o whether_o our_o church_n reform_v be_v as_o a_o house_n pull_v down_o and_o no_o church_n until_o it_o be_v build_v up_o again_o classis_fw-la 22._o etc._n qu._n 1_o 332_o etc._n etc._n how_o all_o these_o grace_n of_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o love_n be_v to_o be_v enliven_v and_o particular_o our_o knowledge_n of_o god_n with_o particular_a help_n and_o direction_n herein_o classis_fw-la 23._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 341_o etc._n etc._n how_o a_o man_n or_o woman_n may_v wait_v on_o christ_n to_o enliven_v this_o knowledge_n of_o themselves_o of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o how_o they_o may_v wait_v on_o christ_n to_o enliven_v their_o faith_n their_o repentance_n and_o their_o charity_n that_o they_o may_v come_v more_o comfortable_o to_o the_o lord_n table_n classis_fw-la 24_o 25._o what_o be_v the_o four_o immediate_a preparatory_a grace_n to_o be_v quicken_v etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 357_o etc._n etc._n and_o act_v before_o we_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o sacrament_n sorrowful_a humbleness_n sacred_a hunger_n heavenly_a joyfulness_n and_o covenant_n renew_v how_o man_n or_o woman_n may_v know_v whether_o they_o have_v life_n of_o grace_n etc._n qu._n 2._o p._n 363_o 364_o etc._n etc._n and_o be_v god_n child_n or_o not_o with_o divers_a particular_a example_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o convert_v of_o man_n and_o woman_n to_o god_n and_o special_a comfort_n to_o doubt_v christian_n with_o a_o direction_n how_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n classis_fw-la 26._o wherefore_o god_n suffer_v doubt_n to_o be_v in_o his_o child_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 385_o etc._n etc._n with_o help_n to_o keep_v from_o despair_n comfort_n against_o decay_n in_o grace_n and_o direction_n to_o live_v by_o faith_n until_o christ_n bring_v out_o of_o darkness_n and_o bring_v light_a of_o comfort_n to_o a_o poor_a fearful_a soul_n classis_fw-la 27_o 28._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 408_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v the_o present_a act_v grace_n sacramental_a action_n and_o operation_n or_o exercise_n both_o of_o bodily_a and_o spiritual_a sense_n in_o the_o time_n of_o celebration_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n for_o refresh_v of_o our_o soul_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n classis_fw-la 29._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 450_o etc._n etc._n what_o grace_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v immediate_o 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etc._n zach._n 13.1_o mal._n 4.2_o heb._n 13.8_o rev._n 13.8_o joh._n 5.39_o and_o 8.5_o 6._o rom._n 15.4_o 2_o tim._n 2.16_o 17._o psal_n 119.105_o isa_n 8.20_o rom._n 3.31_o matth._n 5.17_o 18._o luk._n 10.34_o heb._n 8.10_o 11._o quest_n 8._o in_o what_o language_n be_v the_o holy_a scripture_n original_o write_v and_o whether_o may_v they_o be_v translate_v and_o read_v in_o our_o english_a and_o other_o tongue_n understand_v of_o the_o people_n 27._o nehem._n 8.8_o 1_o cor._n 14.5_o &_o 14.18_o 19_o 26_o 27._o ans_fw-fr the_o holy_a scripture_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v chief_o write_v in_o the_o hebrew_n tongue_n and_o the_o new_a testament_n in_o the_o greek_a as_o original_a copy_n evidence_n but_o they_o may_v be_v true_o translate_v and_o read_v in_o other_o language_n and_o interpret_v as_o the_o people_n of_o several_a nation_n may_v understand_v they_o for_o the_o perpetual_a edification_n of_o the_o church_n quest_n 9_o be_v not_o the_o scripture_n subject_a to_o 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14.31_o 32._o with_o the_o coherence_n and_o consequent_n of_o the_o text_n and_o of_o proper_a and_o figurative_a speech_n compare_v of_o obscure_a and_o plain_a place_n together_o five_o a_o have_a respect_n to_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n and_o ground_n of_o divinity_n draw_v out_o of_o scripture_n six_o a_o humble_a submit_v of_o the_o private_a spirit_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o prophet_n quest_n 12._o what_o be_v a_o seven_o rule_n ans_fw-fr to_o eye_v the_o chief_a judge_n of_o controversy_n namely_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n speak_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o by_o consent_n of_o plain_a place_n expound_v the_o hard_a quest_n 13._o what_o be_v the_o principle_n knowledge_n to_o be_v learn_v out_o of_o the_o scripture_n ans_fw-fr how_o to_o attain_v life_n eternal_a by_o the_o true_a
knowledge_n of_o god_n 15.14_o joh._n 5.39_o &_o 17.3_o rom._n 15.14_o and_o of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o he_o have_v send_v quest_n 14._o what_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o scripture_n hold_v forth_o since_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v happy_a for_o ever_o ans_fw-fr first_o the_o gospel_n or_o promise_a part_n hold_v forth_o christ_n and_o salvation_n in_o christ_n by_o faith_n 7.2_o gen._n 3.15_o &_o 17.1_o exo._n 20._o mat._n 5._o jam._n 7.2_o second_o the_o law_n or_o command_a part_n manifest_v that_o life_n and_o rule_n of_o life_n in_o thankfulness_n by_o obedience_n quest_n 15._o whence_o have_v the_o holy_a scripture_n its_o authority_n to_o require_v belief_n and_o obedience_n unto_o it_o ans_fw-fr from_o god_n himself_o who_o do_v write_v part_n of_o it_o with_o his_o own_o finger_n 21._o exod._n 31.18_o &_o 32.16_o &_o 35.1_o deut._n 9.10_o 2_o pet._n 1.20_o 21._o or_o by_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o power_n and_o the_o prophet_n apostle_n and_o penman_n be_v the_o penman_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n write_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o what_o be_v direct_v by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n quest_n 16._o but_o do_v not_o the_o scripture_n authority_n depend_v upon_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o church_n and_o do_v not_o the_o church_n testimony_n prove_v the_o holy_a scripture_n to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n ans_fw-fr certain_o although_o the_o scripture_n may_v be_v believe_v with_o some_o kind_n of_o faith_n to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o church_n especial_o by_o man_n out_o of_o the_o church_n move_v by_o the_o church_n testimony_n to_o receive_v the_o scripture_n as_o god_n word_n as_o holy_a augustine_n do_v yet_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o scripture_n depend_v upon_o god_n himself_o and_o the_o saint_n be_v move_v to_o believe_v it_o as_o by_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o scripture_n itself_o so_o by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n witness_v unto_o their_o conscience_n that_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o very_a word_n of_o god_n quest_n 17._o how_o may_v this_o be_v illustrate_v further_o to_o we_o ans_fw-fr by_o that_o example_n of_o the_o samaritan_n 4._o john_n 4._o they_o first_o believe_v on_o christ_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o woman_n who_o say_v christ_n have_v tell_v she_o all_o thing_n that_o ever_o she_o do_v but_o when_o they_o have_v hear_v christ_n ibid._n ibid._n now_o say_v they_o to_o the_o woman_n we_o do_v not_o believe_v on_o christ_n for_o thy_o say_n for_o we_o have_v hear_v he_o ourselves_o and_o know_v indeed_o that_o this_o be_v very_a christ_n so_o likewise_o at_o the_o first_o augustine_n be_v and_o other_o may_v be_v draw_v to_o believe_v the_o scripture_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o church_n but_o when_o once_o the_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o see_v the_o scripture_n excellency_n 4.12_o heb._n 4.12_o and_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o the_o word_n how_o it_o be_v quick_a and_o alive_a yea_o mighty_a in_o operation_n sharp_a than_o a_o two_o edge_a sword_n pierce_v even_o to_o the_o divide_v asunder_o of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o the_o joint_n and_o marrow_n of_o we_o and_o be_v a_o discerner_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v in_o the_o word_n 3.8_o 2_o cor._n 3.8_o and_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o ministration_n of_o the_o spirit_n now_o the_o soul_n do_v not_o believe_v and_o rest_v upon_o the_o witness_n of_o the_o church_n for_o the_o truth_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o scripture_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n itself_o the_o child_n of_o god_n see_v and_o know_v that_o the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n 16.13_o john_n 16.13_o and_o the_o very_a word_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o so_o to_o be_v believe_v and_o obey_v of_o all_o that_o look_v for_o salvation_n quest_n 18._o but_o be_v not_o the_o scripture_n obscure_a and_o difficult_a to_o be_v understand_v and_o so_o dangerous_a to_o be_v read_v especial_o of_o ignorant_a and_o weak_a people_n ans_fw-fr the_o holy_a scripture_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o doctrine_n the_o knowledge_n of_o which_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a to_o salvation_n be_v not_o obscure_a but_o plain_a and_o easy_a by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o every_o regenerate_a soul_n to_o understand_v the_o eye_n of_o who_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v 119.105_o psa_fw-la 119.105_o yea_o it_o be_v a_o light_n to_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o lantern_n to_o our_o path_n unto_o which_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v heed_n 1.19_o 2_o pet._n 1.19_o as_o unto_o a_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o a_o dark_a place_n until_o the_o day_n dawn_n and_o the_o day_n star_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o gospel_n arise_v in_o our_o heart_n but_o it_o be_v true_a it_o be_v dark_a and_o offensive_a to_o blind_a eye_n 1.18_o 1_o cor._n 1.18_o and_o to_o all_o that_o perish_v as_o in_o who_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n have_v blind_v their_o mind_n 4.4_o 2_o cor._n 4.4_o lâst_v the_o light_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n shall_v shine_v unto_o they_o and_o it_o be_v obscure_a and_o difficult_a to_o be_v understand_v in_o some_o part_n even_o to_o god_n child_n though_o not_o always_o first_n that_o the_o elect_a people_n of_o god_n may_v not_o trust_v to_o their_o own_o wisdom_n for_o understand_v of_o the_o scripture_n 19_o eph._n 1.18_o 19_o but_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n &c_n luk._n 24.45_o eph._n 3.16_o &c_n &c_n and_o that_o christ_n may_v dwell_v in_o their_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o open_v their_o will_n to_o understand_v that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o comprehend_v with_o all_o saint_n what_o be_v the_o height_n and_o length_n and_o depth_n and_o to_o know_v the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v knowledge_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n second_o that_o the_o saint_n may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o diligent_a read_n meditation_n and_o study_v of_o the_o scripture_n that_o so_o they_o may_v better_o gain_v the_o right_a understanding_n of_o place_n difficult_a and_o obscure_a three_o that_o the_o saint_n may_v see_v that_o sometime_o they_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o a_o interpreter_n 31._o job_n 33.23_o act_n 8.30_o 31._o one_o of_o a_o thousand_o to_o understand_v the_o scripture_n as_o the_o eunuch_n do_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o philip_n and_o therefore_o may_v be_v teach_v to_o see_v the_o necessity_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o special_a office_n of_o christ_n minister_n 5.17_o 1_o cor._n 4.1_o 2._o 1_o tim._n 5.17_o and_o esteem_v of_o they_o and_o honour_v they_o as_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n in_o a_o more_o special_a manner_n have_v give_v and_o communicate_v by_o his_o spirit_n the_o special_a gift_n of_o understanding_n and_o interpret_n of_o the_o scripture_n 16._o 1_o cor._n 12.28_o etc._n etc._n mal._n 2.7_o nehem._n 8.7_o 8._o 1_o tim._n 4.13_o 2_o tim._n 3.15_o 16._o and_o of_o open_v the_o true_a sense_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o good_a of_o god_n church_n and_o very_o the_o scripture_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v read_v and_o search_v of_o all_o sort_n who_o heart_n god_n move_v to_o desire_v the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n for_o it_o have_v be_v observe_v of_o old_a the_o scripture_n be_v a_o sea_n wherein_o the_o elephant_n may_v swim_v and_o the_o lamb_n may_v go_v on_o foot_n the_o great_a doctor_n may_v find_v work_n to_o understand_v and_o the_o poor_a saint_n may_v see_v and_o feel_v and_o find_v comfort_n quest_n 19_o what_o or_o how_o manifold_a be_v the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n to_o be_v seek_v out_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n for_o our_o instruction_n ans_fw-fr howsoever_o the_o scripture_n in_o many_o place_n may_v be_v apply_v to_o our_o use_n and_o instruction_n by_o typical_a tropological_a figurative_a analogical_a and_o parabolicall_a interpretation_n yet_o notwithstanding_o there_o be_v but_o one_o immediate_a literal_a genuine_a certain_a sense_n of_o a_o place_n of_o scripture_n which_o be_v the_o true_a scope_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o that_o place_n and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v seek_v out_o with_o all_o diligence_n as_o be_v the_o grammatical_a historical_a or_o positive_a meaning_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o be_v rest_v in_o as_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n quest_n 20._o but_o from_o whence_o must_v we_o seek_v the_o true_a interpretation_n of_o the_o soripture_n ans_fw-fr from_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n speak_v not_o in_o the_o breast_n of_o the_o pope_n false_o challenge_v
sacrament_n ans_fw-fr first_o i_o be_o to_o join_v with_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n 13._o 2_o cor._n 2.14_o col._n 1.12_o 13._o and_o the_o congregation_n of_o saint_n in_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o inestimable_a gift_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o his_o take_v our_o humane_a nature_n upon_o he_o that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o fit_a mediator_n betwixt_o god_n and_o my_o soul_n to_o reconcile_v i_o to_o god_n for_o his_o passion_n death_n resurrection_n ascention_n and_o intercession_n and_o all_o his_o rich_a merit_n and_o benefit_n of_o my_o redemption_n vocation_n justification_n sanctification_n and_o glorification_n so_o glorious_o set_v forth_o and_o seal_v and_o so_o gracious_o communicate_v in_o this_o sacrament_n to_o my_o soul_n and_o to_o all_o saint_n with_o i_o at_o the_o lord_n table_n second_o humble_o and_o faithful_o to_o join_v in_o petition_n for_o assurance_n that_o all_o fail_n and_o infirmity_n in_o my_o performance_n be_v pardon_v in_o christ_n my_o pardon_n seal_v my_o person_n &_o whole_a service_n accept_v with_o the_o sweet_a merit_n and_o incense_v of_o christ_n righteousness_n upon_o the_o golden_a altar_n with_o a_o continual_a influence_n of_o power_n and_o virtue_n from_o christ_n that_o all_o the_o congregation_n of_o saint_n may_v keep_v covenant_n with_o the_o lord_n and_o declare_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o our_o fruitfulness_n in_o all_o good_a work_n as_o become_v the_o people_n of_o god_n who_o have_v receive_v so_o great_a and_o assure_v plesge_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o of_o our_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o and_o by_o the_o lord_n jesus_n quest_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o four_o and_o last_o thing_n to_o be_v act_v or_o join_v in_o with_o the_o congregation_n ans_fw-fr divers_a particular_n 1._o after_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o a_o holy_a hymn_n or_o psalm_n if_o it_o be_v think_v fit_a praise_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n to_o his_o church_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o to_o his_o congregation_n present_a in_o his_o ordinance_n and_o second_o wait_v for_o the_o blessing_n give_v in_o and_o with_o which_o the_o congregation_n be_v dismiss_v according_a to_o the_o practice_n of_o christ_n the_o apostle_n and_o church_n of_o christ_n as_o of_o old_a to_o leave_v the_o people_n of_o god_n with_o a_o blessing_n as_o numb_a 6.22_o etc._n etc._n 2_o sam._n 6.17,18_o 1_o king_n 8.55_o etc._n etc._n luke_n 22.50_o 51._o and_o the_o blessing_n which_o the_o apostle_n give_v when_o they_o take_v leave_v of_o the_o church_n in_o several_a epistle_n as_o rom_n 16.24_o etc._n etc._n 2_o corinthian_n 3.15_o and_o three_o i_o shall_v return_v home_o with_o rejoice_v as_o the_o eunuch_n do_v after_o he_o be_v baptize_v or_o the_o two_o disciple_n who_o meet_v with_o christ_n as_o they_o go_v to_o emmaus_n and_o take_v notice_n myself_o and_o tell_v other_o how_o my_o heart_n burn_v within_o i_o and_o how_o my_o soul_n be_v affect_v 1._o with_o grief_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o 2._o with_o joy_n in_o my_o saviour_n while_o i_o hear_v christ_n talk_v with_o i_o 1._o outward_o by_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o minister_n 2._o inward_o by_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o spirit_n at_o his_o table_n and_o how_o it_o be_v declare_v out_o of_o the_o scripture_n that_o christ_n ought_v to_o suffer_v that_o his_o most_o bitter_a passion_n and_o curse_a death_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o rise_v again_o for_o my_o justification_n and_o so_o to_o enter_v into_o his_o glory_n and_o 3._o how_o christ_n be_v know_v to_o i_o in_o the_o break_n of_o the_o bread_n in_o the_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o wine_n and_o in_o christ_n give_v and_o my_o receive_n of_o those_o soul-reviving_a and_o soul-cherishing_a refresh_n which_o i_o enjoy_v at_o his_o table_n and_o 4._o and_o last_o by_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o this_o refresh_n from_o christ_n i_o be_o resolve_v with_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o father_n and_o god_n the_o son_n and_o of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n daily_o to_o keep_v in_o memory_n that_o feast_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o that_o sweet_a welcome_n i_o have_v at_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o in_o this_o or_o the_o like_a manner_n to_o bespeak_v my_o soul_n every_o morning_n o_o my_o soul_n thou_o have_v this_o night_n receive_v a_o sweet_a refresh_n from_o the_o lord_n for_o thy_o body_n praise_v be_v the_o name_n of_o thy_o god_n and_o father_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o keeper_n of_o israel_n who_o never_o slumber_v not_o sleep_v who_o have_v keep_v thou_o from_o the_o danger_n of_o this_o night_n past_a and_o bring_v thou_o to_o the_o light_n of_o this_o day_n who_o have_v awaken_v thou_o out_o of_o sleep_n and_o give_v thou_o a_o kind_n of_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a quest_n 22._o how_o may_v i_o stir_v my_o soul_n to_o this_o ans_fw-fr in_o this_o or_o the_o like_a manner_n now_o o_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o awaken_v and_o break_v thy_o fast_n with_o christ_n and_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o sweet_a refresh_v the_o lord_n do_v give_v thou_o the_o last_o sacrament_n at_o his_o table_n and_o in_o what_o thou_o do_v see_v and_o hear_v 1._o his_o invitation_n to_o draw_v near_o and_o partake_v of_o the_o feast_n that_o he_o have_v prepare_v 2._o do_v thou_o not_o see_v bread_n and_o wine_n set_v upon_o the_o table_n and_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v thou_o not_o behold_v christ_n himself_o prepare_v for_o thy_o spiritual_a refresh_n 3._o do_v thou_o not_o hear_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n consecrate_v those_o element_n to_o that_o holy_a use_n and_o with_o the_o ear_n of_o faith_n hear_v how_o god_n the_o father_n have_v consecrate_v and_o seal_v his_o belove_a son_n jesus_n for_o thy_o redemption_n 4._o do_v thou_o not_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v and_o wine_n pour_v out_o and_o by_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n see_v christ_n body_n break_v with_o torment_n 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plenty_n and_o thy_o press_n shall_v burst_v out_o with_o new_a wine_n thou_o shall_v be_v sure_a if_o thou_o honour_v god_n in_o his_o service_n or_o faithful_a servant_n 2.30_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o god_n will_v honour_v thou_o yea_o the_o lord_n bid_v his_o people_n to_o try_v and_o prove_v he_o if_o they_o will_v bring_v in_o the_o maintenance_n of_o his_o ministry_n and_o service_n as_o they_o ought_v 11._o malac._n 3.10_o 11._o if_o he_o will_v not_o open_v the_o window_n of_o heaven_n and_o pour_v a_o blessing_n upon_o they_o and_o he_o will_v bless_v and_o not_o curse_v their_o increase_n and_o christ_n say_v he_o 41._o mat._n 10.40_o 41._o that_o receive_v his_o disciple_n and_o minister_n receive_v he_o and_o they_o that_o receive_v a_o prophet_n in_o the_o name_n of_o a_o prophet_n shall_v receive_v a_o prophet_n reward_n so_o that_o there_o be_v great_a encouragement_n for_o saint_n and_o all_o god_n people_n to_o perform_v their_o duty_n herein_o quest_n 35._o be_v there_o any_o think_v you_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o will_v not_o love_v and_o honour_v his_o faithful_a minister_n and_o willing_o give_v they_o all_o respect_n due_a to_o they_o by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n ans_fw-fr certain_o all_o man_n have_v not_o faith_n and_o some_o be_v unreasonable_a and_o wicked_a man_n 3.2_o 2_o thess_n 3.2_o who_o love_v not_o christ_n nor_o his_o minister_n i_o have_v hear_v divers_a minister_n complain_v 17._o gens_n 47.22.26_o 2_o chron._n 36.16_o 17._o that_o in_o some_o part_n they_o have_v be_v use_v far_o worse_o than_o the_o egyptian_n use_v their_o priest_n they_o find_v no_o favour_n but_o have_v be_v subject_a to_o divers_a abuse_n which_o be_v a_o fearful_a sin_n that_o once_o bring_v a_o foreign_a enemy_n upon_o god_n own_o people_n but_o now_o we_o hope_v better_a thing_n that_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v honour_v those_o who_o be_v in_o high_a place_n so_o he_o will_v honour_v they_o with_o one_o grace_n more_o to_o take_v care_n that_o there_o may_v be_v faithful_a and_o honourable_a minister_n place_v in_o every_o congregation_n in_o the_o kingdom_n 5.71_o 1_o tim._n 5.71_o and_o that_o they_o may_v have_v a_o honourable_a maintenance_n due_o pay_v they_o according_a to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n 9.14_o 1_o cor._n 9.14_o quest_n 36._o i_o have_v receive_v good_a satisfaction_n for_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n pastor_n and_o teacher_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o people_n duty_n unto_o they_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o reverence_n and_o maintenance_n but_o what_o be_v your_o judgement_n i_o pray_v you_o have_v christ_n appoint_v no_o government_n in_o his_o church_n and_o so_o no_o governor_n who_o as_o father_n be_v to_o be_v honour_v and_o who_o be_v to_o be_v as_o ruler_n in_o the_o church_n for_o right_a order_n of_o christ_n discipline_n for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n what_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o direct_v in_o this_o ans_fw-fr yes_o 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