be_v thereby_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n our_o supreme_a judge_n accuse_v &_o condemn_v our_o heart_n may_v be_v smite_v with_o godly_a sorrow_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o and_o affect_v with_o a_o loathe_n and_o mislike_n of_o our_o former_a evil_a proceed_n according_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o faithful_a foretell_v by_o the_o prophet_n then_o 31._o ezech._n 36._o 31._o shall_v you_o say_v he_o remember_v your_o former_a evil_a way_n and_o your_o do_n that_o be_v not_o good_a and_o shall_v loathe_v yourselves_o in_o your_o own_o sight_n for_o your_o iniquity_n and_o for_o your_o abomination_n the_o neglect_n of_o which_o duty_n be_v reprove_v and_o condemn_v in_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n i_o hearken_v and_o hear_v but_o they_o speak_v not_o aright_o 6._o jer._n 8._o 6._o no_o man_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v every_o one_o turn_v to_o his_o course_n as_o the_o horse_n rush_v into_o the_o battle_n second_o humiliation_n be_v here_o also_o require_v in_o which_o diverse_a thing_n ought_v to_o concur_v first_o when_o we_o have_v call_v our_o sin_n to_o our_o remembrance_n and_o set_v they_o in_o order_n before_o we_o we_o must_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o have_v melt_v relent_a break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n and_o spirit_n which_o will_v true_o mourn_v with_o bitter_a grief_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a and_o good_a a_o god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n especial_o in_o give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o the_o death_n for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n unto_o he_o upon_o which_o consideration_n we_o must_v look_v upon_o he_o who_o we_o 12._o zach._n 10._o 12._o have_v pierce_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o that_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o first_o bear_v we_o must_v not_o slight_a over_o our_o sorrow_n but_o labour_n with_o peter_n to_o weep_v bitter_o and_o 6._o mat._n 26_o 75._o 1._o sam._n 7._o 6._o with_o the_o israelite_n to_o pour_v forth_o our_o melt_a soul_n before_o god_n like_a water_n draw_v out_o of_o a_o well_o and_o final_o with_o david_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o bring_v our_o mourning_n for_o sin_n into_o daily_a practice_n every_o night_n say_v he_o 19_o psal_n 6._o 6._o lam._n 2._o 18_o 19_o make_v i_o my_o bed_n to_o swim_v and_o i_o water_v my_o couch_n with_o my_o tear_n and_o if_o through_o the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n we_o can_v thus_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v be_v grieve_v because_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o grieve_v and_o lament_v the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n because_o we_o can_v no_o more_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o which_o if_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a then_o will_v it_o move_v we_o to_o use_v careful_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o grief_n for_o sin_n may_v be_v increase_v as_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o innumerable_a multitude_n and_o the_o grievous_a heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o manifold_a imperfection_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o best_a action_n the_o majesty_n power_n and_o greatness_n the_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o graciousnesse_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o against_o who_o we_o have_v commit_v they_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n who_o have_v provoke_v to_o wrath_n so_o infinite_a a_o majesty_n the_o small_a and_o contemptible_a inducement_n which_o have_v allure_v and_o entice_v we_o to_o offend_v so_o merciful_a a_o father_n even_o the_o base_a bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n our_o continue_v in_o these_o sin_n without_o repentance_n notwithstanding_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o so_o manifold_a and_o effectual_a mean_n of_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n as_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n admonition_n instruction_n reprehension_n the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n check_v we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o incite_v we_o to_o holy_a duty_n his_o promise_n allure_a we_o to_o serve_v he_o his_o threaten_n terrify_n we_o that_o we_o may_v not_o offend_v he_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n encourage_v we_o to_o all_o good_a his_o chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n discourage_v and_o stop_v we_o in_o our_o evil_a course_n notwithstanding_o all_o which_o help_v and_o mean_n we_o have_v impenitent_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o any_o reformation_n our_o dishonour_n of_o god_n hereby_o who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a unto_o we_o and_o abuse_v of_o his_o mercy_n patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n which_o shall_v have_v lead_v we_o to_o 5._o rom._n 2._o 5._o repentance_n our_o pearcing_n wound_v and_o as_o it_o be_v crucify_a afresh_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n and_o our_o vex_v and_o grieve_v of_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v by_o 19_o ephe._n 4._o 30._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 19_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o he_o have_v suggest_v unto_o we_o and_o by_o dull_v and_o dead_v his_o gift_n and_o grace_n in_o us._n second_o we_o must_v be_v much_o displease_v with_o ourselves_o because_o we_o have_v so_o many_o way_n displease_v god_n by_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v inflame_v with_o a_o godly_a anger_n against_o our_o flesh_n and_o sinful_a lust_n which_o have_v cause_v we_o to_o break_v out_o into_o all_o these_o impiety_n the_o which_o must_v show_v itself_o in_o our_o readiness_n to_o be_v revenge_v of_o they_o by_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v three_o we_o must_v have_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o confusion_n and_o astonishment_n and_o our_o face_n fill_v and_o discolour_v with_o shame_n and_o blush_a that_o we_o have_v thus_o many_o way_n show_v ourselves_o so_o unkind_a and_o ungrateful_a to_o so_o good_a a_o god_n and_o when_o we_o see_v that_o god_n remember_v his_o covenant_n to_o establish_v and_o make_v it_o good_a to_o such_o unworthy_a wretch_n we_o with_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n repent_v of_o our_o sin_n must_v remember_v our_o former_a 15._o ezech._n 16._o 61._o jer._n 6._o 15._o wicked_a way_n and_o be_v ashamed_a and_o confound_v in_o the_o fight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n final_o we_o must_v in_o the_o former_a consideration_n cast_v away_o all_o pride_n carnal_a love_n and_o selfe-conceitednesse_a of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n and_o be_v humble_v and_o cast_v down_o in_o the_o apprehension_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n confess_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n 17._o gen._n 18._o 27._o psal_n 22._o 6._o job_n 17._o 41._o job_n 42._o 6._o psal_n 51._o 17._o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n and_o say_v with_o job_n unto_o corruption_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n and_o to_o the_o worm_n thou_o be_v my_o mother_n and_o my_o sister_n yea_o with_o he_o we_o must_v abhor_v ourselves_o and_o unfeigned_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n the_o fruit_n of_o which_o humiliation_n we_o shall_v find_v inestimable_a for_o we_o shall_v hereby_o offer_v unto_o god_n a_o sacrifice_n which_o he_o most_o delight_v in_o and_o make_v he_o hereby_o propitious_a and_o gracious_a yea_o to_o dwell_v with_o we_o and_o to_o replenish_v and_o cheer_v our_o heart_n with_o our_o sweet_a communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o he_o in_o the_o gracious_a comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o save_v 18._o psal_n 34._o 18._o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o the_o lord_n own_o speech_n by_o his_o prophet_n thus_o say_v the_o high_a and_o lofty_a one_o that_o inhabit_v eternity_n who_o name_n be_v holy_a 2._o esa_n 57_o 15._o &_o 6._o 2._o i_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a and_o holy_a place_n with_o he_o also_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o the_o heart_n of_o contrite_a one_o we_o shall_v bring_v ourselves_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o christ_n call_n and_o interest_n ourselves_o unto_o his_o gracious_a promise_n of_o ease_v we_o of_o the_o unsupportable_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o cure_v we_o of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a sickness_n and_o sore_n of_o sin_n for_o he_o come_v to_o be_v the_o physician_n not_o of_o the_o whole_a but_o of_o the_o 13._o mat._n 11._o 28._o &_o 9_o 13._o sick_a and_o to_o call_v not_o those_o who_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o such_o as_o labour_v and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v not_o the_o righteous_a in_o their_o own_o opinion_n and_o
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 and_o reformation_n of_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o bewail_v and_o not_o like_a child_n to_o lie_v still_o and_o cry_v it_o be_v a_o willing_a and_o freewill_n 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o offer_v of_o thy_o heart_n in_o which_o as_o god_n be_v delight_v so_o be_v it_o please_a and_o sweet_a unto_o thou_o cause_v thou_o to_o lift_v up_o thy_o head_n with_o hope_n and_o comfort_n when_o thou_o be_v thus_o humble_v and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o such_o sorrow_n and_o be_v not_o press_v out_o of_o thou_o by_o the_o weight_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n or_o smart_v of_o punishment_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o thy_o humiliation_n be_v that_o it_o drive_v thou_o to_o god_n by_o prayer_n wherein_o thou_o humble_o acknowledge_v thy_o sin_n accuse_v thyself_o for_o they_o as_o liable_a to_o the_o curse_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o guilt_n aggravate_v they_o by_o many_o circumstance_n condemn_v thyself_o as_o worthy_a of_o all_o punishment_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a justify_v 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
outward_a and_o inward_a defilement_n of_o sin_n wash_v thyself_o therefore_o yea_o bathe_v and_o dive_v thyself_o in_o they_o whereby_o as_o thou_o shall_v be_v certain_o assure_v that_o thou_o be_v wash_v and_o purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a laver_n and_o fountain_n of_o thy_o saviour_n blood_n so_o shall_v thou_o find_v these_o water_n of_o repentance_n notable_a help_n and_o mean_n to_o cleanse_v thou_o from_o the_o corruption_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n drench_v but_o thyself_o in_o they_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o thou_o shall_v drown_v they_o for_o though_o to_o thou_o they_o be_v live_v water_n and_o help_v to_o preserve_v thou_o yet_o they_o will_v stifle_v and_o choke_v thy_o sinful_a corruption_n though_o like_o the_o water_n appoint_v for_o the_o trial_n of_o 28._o num._n 3._o 27_o 28._o jealousy_n they_o will_v make_v thou_o fruitful_a yet_o they_o will_v cause_v thy_o sin_n to_o rot_v and_o perish_v work_v diverse_o 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such_o manifold_a and_o plentiful_a mean_n to_o press_v it_o upon_o thou_o for_o thy_o own_o inestimable_a benefit_n for_o he_o send_v daily_o his_o ambassador_n unto_o thou_o to_o call_v and_o invite_v thou_o to_o repentance_n by_o preach_v unto_o thou_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o reconciliation_n he_o by_o they_o instruct_v thou_o in_o the_o right_a way_n wherein_o thou_o must_v return_v admonish_v thou_o of_o thy_o error_n reprove_v thy_o transgression_n and_o wilful_a wander_n comfort_v and_o incourage_v thou_o against_o all_o difficulty_n and_o opposition_n persuade_v thou_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n terrifi_v thou_o in_o thy_o course_n of_o sin_v with_o his_o severe_a threaten_n allure_v thou_o by_o his_o manifold_a blessing_n discourage_v thou_o in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n by_o his_o chastizement_n and_o gentle_a correction_n all_o which_o outward_a mean_n he_o press_v upon_o thou_o that_o they_o may_v become_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n 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innocent_a soul_n be_v trouble_v for_o they_o and_o heavy_a unto_o the_o death_n yea_o be_v so_o 38._o mat._n 26._o 38._o oppress_v with_o their_o weight_n and_o his_o father_n wrath_n that_o it_o force_v out_o from_o his_o body_n a_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o from_o his_o distress_a and_o afflict_a soul_n that_o lamentable_a complaint_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o consider_v also_o o_o my_o soul_n how_o often_o thou_o have_v vex_v and_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o thou_o and_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n by_o pollute_v it_o with_o thy_o sin_n how_o often_o thou_o have_v tire_v this_o peaceable_a guest_n by_o contend_v with_o he_o
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as_o he_o cause_v moses_n sometime_o to_o smite_v the_o rock_n that_o there_o may_v gush_v out_o of_o it_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n o_o that_o i_o can_v thorough_o waken_v myself_o out_o of_o my_o slumber_n of_o security_n that_o continual_o expect_v my_o judge_n i_o may_v prepare_v myself_o for_o his_o come_n and_o lament_v my_o sin_n as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o last_o day_n of_o my_o life_n o_o that_o i_o can_v be_v more_o displease_v with_o myself_o because_o my_o sin_n no_o more_o displease_v i_o and_o lament_v the_o hardness_n of_o my_o heart_n because_o i_o can_v no_o more_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o how_o shall_v i_o inward_o rejoice_v in_o this_o sorrow_n how_o shall_v i_o have_v more_o just_a cause_n of_o delight_n in_o bathe_v myself_o in_o these_o flood_n than_o naaman_n have_v when_o wash_v in_o lordan_n he_o perceive_v himself_o cleanse_v from_o his_o leprosy_n how_o shall_v these_o tear_n be_v my_o meat_n and_o drink_v and_o more_o refresh_v i_o then_o my_o corporal_a food_n o_o that_o turn_v from_o my_o sin_n with_o implacable_a hatred_n i_o can_v return_v to_o my_o god_n with_o all_o fervency_n of_o affection_n and_o that_o i_o can_v express_v and_o approve_v my_o love_n unto_o he_o who_o have_v so_o love_v i_o by_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n o_o that_o my_o 5._o psal_n 119._o 5._o way_n be_v so_o direct_v that_o i_o may_v keep_v his_o statute_n o_o that_o thou_o can_v my_o soul_n set_v thyself_o perfect_o to_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o that_o thou_o may_v never_o err_v from_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n o_o that_o it_o be_v thy_o meat_n and_o drink_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n and_o that_o thou_o can_v love_v it_o better_o than_o thy_o dainty_a food_n o_o that_o thou_o can_v do_v god_n will_v in_o earth_n as_o the_o bless_a angel_n do_v it_o in_o heaven_n with_o all_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n speed_n and_o diligence_n but_o alas_o so_o impotent_a thou_o be_v in_o thy_o own_o strength_n that_o thou_o be_v altogether_o unable_a in_o thyself_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o any_o such_o manner_n or_o measure_n as_o thou_o desire_v §._o sect._n 5_o acknowledgement_n of_o impotency_n thou_o see_v thy_o sore_n and_o feel_v their_o smart_n but_o have_v no_o skill_n to_o cure_v or_o ease_v they_o thou_o be_v sensible_a of_o thy_o defect_n but_o be_v so_o poor_a and_o beggarly_a that_o thou_o can_v not_o supply_v they_o yea_o thou_o be_v within_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o water_n which_o have_v virtue_n in_o they_o to_o cure_v thy_o lameness_n and_o lie_v desolate_a bemoan_v thy_o misery_n but_o be_v so_o impotent_a that_o thou_o can_v not_o step_v into_o they_o thou_o see_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o thy_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n be_v too_o too_o small_a and_o it_o grieve_v thou_o that_o thou_o can_v be_v no_o more_o grieve_v but_o have_v no_o more_o ability_n to_o draw_v from_o thy_o head_n plenty_n of_o tear_n or_o from_o thy_o heart_n unfeigned_a sigh_n and_o groan_n for_o thy_o sin_n then_o to_o command_v the_o cloud_n to_o rain_n or_o the_o wind_n to_o blow_v thou_o see_v the_o misery_n and_o danger_n which_o attend_v upon_o thy_o carnal_a security_n but_o can_v not_o rouse_v thyself_o up_o out_o of_o this_o dead_a slumber_n thou_o feel_v the_o mischief_n of_o a_o hard_a heart_n but_o be_v not_o able_a by_o any_o mean_n of_o thy_o own_o to_o supple_a and_o soften_v it_o many_o defect_n and_o imperfection_n there_o be_v in_o thy_o new_a obedience_n but_o thou_o have_v no_o ability_n to_o supply_v the_o one_o or_o amend_v the_o other_o rest_v not_o therefore_o my_o soul_n upon_o thy_o own_o strength_n which_o will_v fail_v thou_o in_o this_o as_o well_o as_o in_o all_o thing_n else_o of_o any_o weight_n or_o worth_n but_o flee_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o pardon_v thy_o imperfection_n and_o want_n and_o also_o to_o supply_v they_o cry_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n who_o be_v ready_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o hear_v and_o help_v thou_o lift_v up_o thy_o heart_n unto_o he_o and_o say_v §._o sect._n 6_o petition_n o_o thou_o who_o be_v alone_a able_a to_o perfect_v that_o good_a work_n of_o repentance_n which_o thyself_o have_v begin_v amend_v in_o it_o what_o be_v amiss_o and_o supply_v all_o that_o wherein_o it_o be_v defective_a i_o have_v desire_v to_o turn_v unto_o thou_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o my_o corrupt_a flesh_n oppose_v i_o in_o this_o work_n so_o as_o i_o can_v bring_v it_o to_o little_a effect_n put_v to_o thy_o help_a hand_n and_o supply_v by_o thy_o spirit_n what_o be_v want_v in_o i_o the_o relic_n of_o my_o corruption_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o i_o and_o pull_v i_o back_o as_o i_o be_o return_v unto_o thou_o but_o thou_o who_o have_v depose_v they_o from_o their_o regency_n and_o weaken_v they_o in_o their_o full_a strength_n can_v deliver_v i_o full_o from_o their_o power_n and_o tyranny_n and_o preserve_v i_o from_o the_o danger_n of_o those_o secret_a ambushment_n out_o of_o which_o these_o scatter_a force_n upon_o all_o advantage_n do_v assault_v i_o my_o carnal_a security_n oppose_v my_o repentance_n and_o make_v i_o apt_a to_o slumber_v in_o my_o sin_n but_o thou_o can_v awake_v i_o out_o of_o this_o sleep_n who_o be_v able_a to_o rouse_v i_o out_o of_o the_o sleep_n of_o death_n my_o heart_n be_v hard_a and_o i_o bewail_v great_a sin_n with_o small_a sorrow_n but_o if_o thou_o finite_a this_o stony_a rock_n there_o will_v issue_v from_o it_o as_o from_o a_o fountain_n stream_n of_o repentant_a tear_n i_o be_o now_o slow_a and_o dull_a in_o return_v unto_o
shall_v raise_v it_o up_o at_o the_o lâ—st_o day_n it_o stand_v upon_o not_o our_o resolution_n or_o love_n towards_o god_n but_o upon_o his_o unchangeable_a counsel_n and_o decree_n which_o shall_v stand_v who_o have_v not_o appoint_v 9_o 1._o thes_n 5._o 9_o we_o to_o wrath_n but_o to_o obtain_v salvation_n by_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o upon_o his_o love_n which_o be_v immutable_a and_o everlasting_a for_o who_o he_o loâ—eth_v to_o the_o end_n he_o 8._o jer._n 31._o 8._o love_v they_o not_o upon_o our_o strength_n but_o upon_o the_o power_n of_o god_n who_o be_v more_o mighty_a to_o save_v than_o all_o our_o enemy_n to_o hurt_v and_o destroy_v we_o so_o that_o 1._o joh._n 13._o 1._o though_o we_o be_v weak_a and_o unable_a to_o hold_v out_o yet_o we_o shall_v be_v establish_v for_o 12._o rom._n 14_o 4._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 12._o god_n be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o stand_v and_o to_o keep_v that_o which_o we_o have_v commit_v unto_o he_o against_o that_o great_a day_n of_o christ_n appear_v for_o he_o be_v great_a than_o all_o and_o 28._o joh._n 10._o 28._o none_o be_v able_a to_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n final_o it_o rest_v not_o upon_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o promise_n make_v to_o god_n but_o of_o his_o promise_n make_v to_o we_o who_o be_v a_o faithful_a and_o true_a witness_n and_o all_o his_o promise_n in_o christ_n yea_o and_o amen_o for_o the_o 20._o apoc._n 1._o 5._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 20._o lord_n have_v make_v his_o covenant_n with_o we_o and_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v put_v his_o 40._o jer._n 31._o 31._o and_o 33._o 33._o esa_n 59_o 21._o jer._n 32._o 40._o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o people_n that_o he_o will_v forgive_v our_o iniquity_n and_o remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o that_o he_o will_v put_v his_o spirit_n upon_o we_o and_o that_o his_o word_n which_o he_o have_v put_v into_o our_o mouth_n shall_v not_o depart_v out_o of_o they_o from_o henceforth_o even_o for_o ever_o and_o that_o he_o will_v make_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n with_o we_o and_o not_o turn_v away_o from_o we_o to_o do_v we_o good_a but_o will_v put_v his_o fear_n into_o our_o heart_n so_o as_o we_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o that_o though_o we_o fall_v we_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v off_o because_o the_o lord_n put_v 9_o psal_n 37._o 24._o psal_n 112._o 6_o 9_o under_o his_o hand_n that_o our_o righteousness_n shall_v remain_v for_o ever_o and_o that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v but_o shall_v be_v have_v in_o everlasting_a remembrance_n the_o which_o covenant_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v most_o immutable_a and_o unchangeable_a for_o the_o mountain_n shall_v depart_v and_o the_o hill_n shall_v be_v remove_v but_o god_n kindness_n shall_v not_o depart_v from_o we_o neither_o shall_v the_o covenant_n of_o his_o peace_n be_v remove_v 10._o esa_n 54._o 10._o yea_o it_o be_v easy_a for_o heaven_n and_o earth_n to_o pass_v than_o one_o tittle_n of_o his_o word_n to_o fail_v 17._o luk._n 16._o 17._o the_o which_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o forcible_a argument_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v when_o we_o be_v once_o enter_v into_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n unto_o salvation_n notwithstanding_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n the_o many_o and_o great_a difficulty_n which_o we_o find_v in_o the_o way_n &_o the_o might_n &_o malice_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o he_o that_o have_v begin_v this_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n in_o we_o be_v able_a and_o 6._o phil._n 1._o 6._o willing_a to_o perfect_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n the_o which_o argument_n take_v from_o the_o infallibility_n of_o god_n counsel_n ordain_v we_o to_o salvation_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o withhold_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n the_o foundation_n of_o god_n say_v he_o stand_v sure_a 19_o 2._o tim._n 2._o 19_o and_o the_o lord_n know_v they_o that_o be_v he_o and_o let_v every_o one_o that_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n depart_v from_o iniquity_n yea_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o be_v encourage_v to_o forsake_v all_o sin_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n he_o have_v not_o keep_v this_o royal_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n as_o a_o secret_a to_o himself_o but_o have_v so_o plain_o reveal_v it_o in_o his_o word_n that_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n and_o be_v assure_v of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n these_o thing_n have_v i_o write_v unto_o 13._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 13._o you_o who_o believe_v on_o the_o name_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o you_o may_v know_v that_o he_o have_v eternal_a life_n to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v replenish_v with_o gladness_n and_o we_o encourage_v to_o hold_v on_o in_o our_o course_n with_o joy_n see_v though_o we_o have_v many_o let_n and_o mighty_a opposition_n in_o the_o way_n yet_o we_o be_v sure_a that_o at_o the_o last_o we_o shall_v come_v safe_o to_o our_o journey_n end_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o great_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n crow_v a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o these_o with_o many_o other_o be_v the_o rich_a and_o royal_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n in_o this_o world_n do_v reward_n and_o crown_v a_o godly_a life_n which_o though_o they_o be_v great_a and_o inestimable_a yet_o be_v they_o all_o little_a in_o comparison_n of_o that_o glorious_a happiness_n which_o god_n have_v reserve_v for_o those_o that_o love_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v be_v all_o but_o short_a prelude_v to_o that_o heavenly_a harmony_n and_o small_a earnest-penny_n and_o first-fruit_n of_o that_o main_a bargain_n and_o plentiful_a harvest_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v perfect_o free_v from_o all_o misery_n and_o evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o all_o tear_n shall_v be_v clean_o wipe_v from_o our_o eye_n and_o 4._o apoc._n 21._o 4._o there_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o death_n nor_o sorrow_n nor_o cry_v neither_o shall_v there_o be_v any_o more_o pain_n as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v and_o contrariwise_o we_o shall_v there_o in_o joy_n such_o honour_n riches_n and_o joy_n as_o neither_o the_o tongue_n can_v utter_v nor_o the_o heart_n conceive_v for_o we_o shall_v inherit_v 34._o inherit_v mat._n 25._o 34._o a_o kingdom_n a_o 31._o a_o and_o 7._o 31._o heavenly_a kingdom_n yea_o the_o kingdom_n 22._o kingdom_n act._n 4._o 22._o of_o god_n which_o like_o himself_o because_o it_o chief_o consist_v in_o the_o fruition_n of_o himself_o be_v most_o absolute_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n there_o we_o shall_v be_v crown_v with_o a_o 12._o a_o jam._n 1_o 12._o crown_n of_o life_n a_o 25._o a_o 1._o cor._n 9_o 25._o uncorruptible_a crown_n a_o 4._o a_o 1._o pet._n 5._o 4._o crown_n of_o glory_n there_o we_o shall_v be_v perpetual_o feast_v at_o the_o great_a feast_n and_o 9_o and_o apoc._n 19_o 9_o marriage_n supper_n of_o the_o king_n son_n where_o there_o shall_v be_v nothing_o but_o mirth_n and_o gladness_n plenty_n without_o want_n and_o fullness_n without_o satiety_n there_o we_o shall_v rest_v from_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o sanctify_v unto_o god_n a_o perpetual_a sabbath_n continual_o sing_v praise_n unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o happiness_n there_o we_o shall_v swim_v in_o a_o river_n and_o torrent_n of_o pleasure_n and_o have_v fullness_n of_o joy_n at_o god_n 15._o psal_n 36._o 8._o and_o 16._o 11._o 1._o cor._n 15._o right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o there_o we_o shall_v have_v spiritual_a body_n that_o be_v such_o as_o shall_v be_v endue_v with_o spiritual_a and_o excellent_a quality_n as_o immortality_n and_o agility_n strength_n and_o impassibility_n beauty_n and_o comeliness_n brightness_n and_o glory_n there_o our_o soul_n shall_v be_v perfect_o renew_v according_a to_o god_n image_n be_v endue_v with_o such_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n that_o we_o shall_v know_v god_n and_o his_o will_n ourselves_o and_o all_o the_o secret_n and_o mystery_n 27._o eph._n 5._o 27._o both_o of_o nature_n and_o grace_n and_o with_o such_o complete_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v neither_o spot_n nor_o wrinkle_n in_o they_o there_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o bless_a and_o glorious_a society_n of_o all_o the_o holy_a saint_n and_o bless_a angel_n and_o perfect_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o we_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o their_o happiness_n as_o much_o as_o in_o our_o own_o
never_o examine_v their_o action_n by_o it_o yea_o rather_o be_v carry_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o carnal_a lust_n and_o passion_n into_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n and_o resolve_v in_o themselves_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o course_n do_v cast_v the_o law_n out_o of_o their_o sight_n and_o remembrance_n lest_o conscience_n have_v it_o to_o judge_v by_o shall_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v their_o evil_a action_n and_o so_o abate_v their_o pleasure_n which_o they_o take_v in_o they_o but_o especial_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n which_o condemn_v 10._o deut._n 26._o 27._o gal._n 3._o 10._o all_o of_o sin_n and_o subiect_v they_o under_o the_o curse_n who_o do_v not_o continue_v in_o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o for_o until_o the_o law_n do_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n in_o our_o 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
which_o may_v hinder_v we_o as_o infidelity_n impenitency_n carnal_a security_n worldly_a distraction_n and_o earthly-mindednesse_a profaneness_n and_o small_a esteem_n of_o the_o word_n excessive_a eat_n or_o drink_v conceit_n of_o our_o own_o knowledge_n as_o though_o little_a or_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n of_o our_o teacher_n hypocrisy_n curiosity_n itch_a 12._o jam._n 1._o 21._o luke_n 18._o 34._o act_n 17._o 20._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 3._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 11_o 12._o ear_n factious_a affection_n whereby_o man_n have_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n hear_v or_o not_o hear_v according_a to_o that_o opinion_n which_o they_o have_v conceive_v of_o he_o that_o speak_v and_o partly_o this_o preparation_n consist_v in_o use_v all_o good_a help_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o the_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n as_o to_o consider_v the_o weightiness_n of_o the_o action_n which_o we_o be_v about_o to_o perform_v namely_o a_o high_a and_o holy_a service_n unto_o god_n which_o will_v further_o and_o seal_v up_o unto_o we_o our_o salvation_n or_o condemnation_n and_o be_v either_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o of_o death_n unto_o death_n soften_v we_o like_o wax_n or_o harden_v we_o like_o clay_n and_o make_v we_o one_o step_n near_o either_o to_o heaven_n or_o hell_n for_o god_n word_n shall_v never_o return_v void_a but_o accomplish_v what_o he_o please_v and_o shall_v prosper_v in_o the_o thing_n whereto_o he_o send_v it_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o end_n for_o 11._o esa_n 55._o 11._o which_o we_o hear_v which_o be_v to_o glorify_v god_n in_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o be_v build_v up_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n knowledge_n faith_n obedience_n love_n of_o god_n zeal_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n three_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o to_o find_v out_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v gather_v strength_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o they_o and_o our_o spiritual_a want_n that_o we_o may_v have_v they_o supply_v in_o this_o spiritual_a market_n of_o our_o soul_n four_o we_o must_v renew_v our_o repentance_n 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o that_o we_o come_v not_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o faith_n without_o which_o our_o hear_n will_v not_o profit_v us._n final_o we_o must_v use_v faithful_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o god_n will_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o minister_n in_o speak_v and_o we_o in_o hear_v and_o sanctify_v to_o our_o use_n his_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o build_v we_o up_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o more_o and_o more_o enrich_v we_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o be_v thus_o prepare_v our_o next_o duty_n be_v that_o set_v aside_o all_o worldly_a impediment_n we_o resort_v unto_o the_o holy_a assembly_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n that_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o second_o sort_n of_o duty_n respect_v the_o action_n of_o hear_v itself_o unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o set_v ourselves_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o 48._o 〈…〉_o s._n 10._o 33._o â—_o thes_n 2._o 13._o 〈…〉_o 4._o 20._o â—_o 19_o 48._o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o mortal_a man_n but_o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n with_o all_o fear_n and_o reverence_n with_o all_o diligence_n and_o attention_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n humility_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n avoid_v as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o all_o distraction_n wander_a thought_n private_a read_n dulness_n drowzinesse_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n final_o with_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o it_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v apply_v and_o fit_v ourselves_o to_o every_o thing_n which_o be_v speak_v to_o profit_n by_o it_o whether_o it_o be_v doctrine_n 21._o luke_n 8._o 15._o &_o 2_o 19_o pro._n 4._o 21._o confutation_n reproof_n or_o consolation_n receive_v the_o word_n into_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n and_o there_o reserve_v it_o as_o a_o precious_a treasure_n for_o our_o use_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o three_o and_o last_o sort_n be_v those_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v hear_v which_o be_v first_o to_o meditate_v on_o that_o which_o have_v be_v deliver_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v imprint_v it_o in_o our_o memory_n and_o work_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n second_o conference_n with_o other_o that_o we_o may_v be_v mutual_a helper_n for_o the_o understanding_n remember_v embrace_v and_o practise_v of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v three_o that_o we_o sanctify_v the_o word_n unto_o our_o use_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n desire_v that_o god_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n unto_o it_o and_o make_v it_o effectual_a by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o reform_v and_o amend_v of_o our_o sinful_a life_n last_o we_o must_v on_o every_o fit_a occasion_n call_v to_o mind_n what_o we_o have_v 15._o rom._n 2._o 13._o jam._n 1._o 22._o luk._n 8._o 15._o hear_v that_o we_o may_v bring_v it_o unto_o use_n and_o conscionable_o practice_v what_o we_o have_v learn_v §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o three_o sort_n of_o duty_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n respect_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v only_o two_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n unto_o both_o which_o it_o be_v general_o require_v that_o they_o be_v administer_v first_o by_o a_o lawful_a minister_n and_o no_o other_o second_o only_o to_o those_o which_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n either_o the_o faithful_a or_o their_o seed_n three_o that_o they_o be_v administer_v according_a to_o christ_n institution_n without_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n more_o especial_o unto_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o receive_v it_o worthy_o to_o which_o purpose_n diverse_a duty_n be_v require_v before_o in_o and_o after_o the_o communion_n before_o that_o we_o due_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o this_o holy_a action_n which_o consist_v first_o in_o a_o examination_n of_o ourselves_o how_o we_o be_v qualify_v with_o such_o save_a grace_n as_o be_v necessary_a to_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o which_o be_v a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n as_o after_o that_o spiritual_a food_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o nourish_v we_o to_o life_n everlasting_a second_o knowledge_n of_o the_o main_n principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n respect_v either_o god_n or_o ourselves_o without_o which_o we_o can_v discern_v the_o lord_n body_n no_o more_o than_o a_o blind_a man_n can_v by_o his_o bodily_a sight_n discern_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n three_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n approve_v to_o be_v true_a and_o lively_a by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o inward_a sanctification_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o in_o our_o outward_a work_n of_o piety_n mercy_n and_o righteousness_n four_o unfeigned_a repentance_n consist_v in_o a_o hearty_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a spring_v out_o of_o faith_n and_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o a_o settle_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o also_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n four_o love_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n approve_v by_o our_o willingness_n and_o readiness_n to_o give_v unto_o those_o that_o want_n and_o to_o forgive_v those_o that_o offend_v second_o after_o this_o examination_n there_o be_v require_v unfeigned_a humiliation_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n especial_o in_o these_o save_a grace_n before_o speak_v of_o second_o a_o hunger_a after_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v supply_v especial_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v purposely_o ordain_v to_o supply_v our_o want_n and_o strengthen_v our_o weakness_n in_o these_o grace_n three_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o general_a and_o especial_o of_o those_o which_o have_v come_v to_o our_o mind_n in_o our_o examination_n wherein_o we_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n four_o a_o steadfast_a resolution_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o faithful_a promise_n to_o god_n that_o if_o he_o will_v in_o christ_n accept_v of_o we_o though_o not_o prepare_v according_a to_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n but_o
little_a leaven_n will_v sour_a the_o whole_a lump_n or_o a_o little_a coloquintida_n will_v embitter_v and_o poison_v all_o our_o seem_a virtue_n and_o obedience_n they_o will_v on_o all_o occasion_n open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o let_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n as_o pledge_n and_o hostage_n give_v to_o satan_n to_o warrant_v his_o reentry_n when_o he_o please_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n to_o both_o table_n joint_o and_o to_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n which_o danger_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v we_o must_v resolve_v to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o all_o and_o every_o part_n of_o god_n will_v reveal_v either_o in_o the_o law_n or_o 74._o luk._n 1._o 74._o the_o gospel_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o law_n we_o must_v observe_v both_o table_n and_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n which_o god_n have_v command_v in_o they_o and_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o be_v the_o lord_n redeem_v we_o must_v resolve_v to_o worship_v he_o both_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n if_o we_o will_v be_v reckon_v among_o those_o good_a scholar_n unto_o who_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n have_v appear_v that_o bring_v salvation_n we_o must_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v so_o by_o learn_v that_o whole_a lesson_n which_o he_o teach_v which_o be_v to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a 12._o tit._n 2._o 12._o lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n and_o if_o we_o will_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n we_o must_v not_o only_o religious_o fear_v he_o but_o 35._o act._n 10._o 35._o also_o work_v righteousness_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n speak_v for_o if_o we_o seem_v to_o make_v conscience_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o neglect_v the_o second_o our_o obedience_n will_v make_v we_o no_o better_o then_o glorious_a hypocrite_n or_o if_o we_o will_v observe_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o and_o not_o regard_v the_o first_o we_o shall_v be_v no_o better_o then_o civil_a worldling_n and_o honest_a infidel_n again_o we_o must_v observe_v this_o universal_a obedience_n as_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o part_n of_o the_o law_n and_o duty_n of_o both_o table_n so_o also_o of_o the_o degree_n desire_v to_o keep_v with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n the_o small_a commandment_n as_o well_o as_o the_o great_a not_o think_v any_o duty_n so_o small_a that_o we_o may_v witting_o and_o willing_o neglect_v it_o nor_o any_o sin_n so_o slight_a and_o venial_a that_o we_o may_v commit_v it_o for_o small_a neglect_n will_v make_v way_n for_o great_a and_o lesser_a sin_n be_v wilful_o entertain_v will_v open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o let_v in_o great_a it_o be_v true_a that_o there_o ought_v to_o be_v a_o proportion_n observe_v and_o as_o duty_n be_v of_o great_a excellency_n and_o necessity_n so_o they_o must_v have_v priority_n and_o precedency_n and_o as_o sin_n be_v more_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a so_o they_o must_v be_v resist_v and_o forsake_v with_o great_a zeal_n and_o endeavour_n but_o yet_o true_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n dispense_v with_o no_o degree_n of_o sin_n or_o the_o neglect_n of_o the_o least_o duty_n in_o their_o due_a place_n and_o time_n and_o though_o it_o respect_v chief_o the_o weighty_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o voluntary_o omit_v the_o least_o duty_n though_o it_o chief_o abhor_v whoredom_n sacrilege_n and_o perjury_n yet_o it_o yield_v not_o to_o wanton_a dalliance_n petty_a theft_n and_o idle_a oath_n and_o thus_o also_o if_o our_o obedience_n be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a then_o have_v we_o also_o respect_v to_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n and_o in_o they_o make_v like_o conscience_n of_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o other_o desire_v and_o indevor_v with_o no_o less_o care_n to_o repent_v unfeigned_o of_o our_o sin_n then_o to_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o no_o less_o strive_v to_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o corruption_n by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o to_o rise_v again_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n then_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o gilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o it_o and_o to_o rise_v at_o the_o latter_a day_n unto_o glory_n and_o happiness_n for_o if_o we_o divide_v these_o we_o shall_v do_v neither_o aright_o if_o we_o believe_v only_o and_o do_v not_o repent_v we_o be_v but_o carnal_a gospeler_n and_o presumptuous_a worldling_n and_o if_o our_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o great_a yet_o if_o we_o have_v not_o faith_n in_o christ_n this_o grief_n be_v to_o be_v grieve_v for_o see_v it_o be_v the_o forerunner_n of_o despair_n and_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o a_o worldly_a sorrow_n which_o bring_v death_n so_o that_o though_o we_o shall_v bewail_v our_o sin_n never_o so_o much_o and_o even_o melt_v and_o be_v whole_o resolve_v into_o tear_n yet_o shall_v we_o perish_v in_o our_o infidelity_n see_v it_o be_v not_o our_o tear_n but_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n which_o purge_v and_o purify_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o reason_n persuade_v to_o universal_a obedience_n 1._o because_o god_n require_v it_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o yield_v this_o universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a reveal_v will_n of_o god_n be_v diverse_a first_o because_o god_n command_v 32._o deut._n 11._o 32._o it_o neither_o do_v he_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v keep_v his_o law_n in_o some_o thing_n and_o break_v it_o in_o other_o or_o in_o most_o thing_n and_o neglect_v it_o in_o some_o few_o see_v no_o prince_n will_v accept_v from_o his_o subject_n such_o obedience_n but_o all_o and_o every_o of_o his_o commandment_n without_o exception_n he_o bind_v we_o strict_o to_o observe_v all_o his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n which_o he_o set_v before_o we_o that_o whatsoever_o he_o command_v we_o we_o observe_v to_o do_v it_o neither_o add_v thereto_o 14._o and_o 12_o 32._o and_o 32._o 46._o and_o 28._o 14._o nor_o diminish_v from_o it_o that_o we_o set_v our_o heart_n to_o obey_v all_o the_o word_n of_o his_o law_n turn_v not_o therefrom_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n injoin_v his_o disciple_n to_o preach_v unto_o all_o nation_n teach_v they_o to_o observe_v all_o 20._o math._n 28._o 20._o thing_n whatsoever_o he_o command_v the_o which_o the_o apostle_n observe_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n keep_v in_o all_o thing_n a_o good_a conscience_n before_o god_n and_o live_v 18._o heb._n 13._o 18._o honest_o before_o man_n and_o unto_o this_o total_a obedience_n to_o all_o god_n law_n do_v he_o restrain_v all_o his_o promise_n if_o say_v he_o thou_o will_v hearken_v diligent_o unto_o 1._o deut._n 28._o 1._o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n to_o observe_v and_o to_o do_v all_o his_o commandment_n then_o i_o will_v advance_v thou_o and_o all_o my_o blessing_n shall_v come_v upon_o thou_o etc._n etc._n whereas_o that_o which_o be_v but_o in_o part_n can_v expect_v no_o reward_n but_o rather_o deserve_a punishment_n for_o as_o it_o be_v in_o this_o case_n between_o the_o prince_n and_o his_o subject_n so_o also_o between_o god_n and_o us._n though_o a_o man_n observe_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o his_o sovereign_n and_o commit_v only_o one_o heinous_a and_o capital_a crime_n his_o obedience_n be_v not_o reward_v see_v therein_o he_o do_v but_o his_o duty_n but_o for_o his_o offence_n he_o be_v just_o punish_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o obedience_n can_v be_v sincere_a unless_o it_o be_v universal_a second_o if_o our_o obedience_n be_v not_o universal_a to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n it_o can_v be_v sincere_a and_o upright_o for_o if_o in_o the_o integrity_n of_o our_o heart_n we_o yield_v obedience_n to_o any_o of_o god_n commandment_n out_o of_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o because_o he_o require_v our_o obedience_n unto_o they_o than_o will_v we_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n and_o reason_n obey_v all_o the_o rest_n see_v he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o alike_o and_o by_o the_o same_o divine_a authority_n bind_v we_o to_o one_o as_o well_o as_o to_o another_o and_o upon_o this_o reason_n the_o apostle_n james_n doubt_v not_o to_o affirm_v that_o he_o who_o break_v any_o one_o commandment_n be_v guilty_a of_o 11._o jam._n 2._o 10_o 11._o all_o though_o he_o keep_v all_o the_o rest_n for_o he_o that_o say_v do_v not_o commit_v adultery_n say_v also_o do_v not_o
blessing_n recompense_v our_o labour_n see_v at_o the_o last_o their_o heat_n will_v exceed_v and_o bring_v unto_o we_o more_o lasting_a comfort_n then_o if_o they_o have_v like_o wood_n that_o be_v sear_v be_v quick_o kindle_v with_o much_o less_o labour_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v feel_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o a_o lively_a taste_n and_o sense_n of_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v and_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o we_o be_v to_o have_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o a_o lively_a taste_n sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v have_v it_o wrought_v in_o we_o be_v diverse_a first_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n how_o we_o have_v profit_v and_o thrive_v in_o those_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o duty_n or_o how_o we_o have_v be_v taint_v with_o those_o corruption_n and_o how_o far_o forth_o we_o have_v be_v guilty_a of_o those_o sin_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a what_o defect_n in_o those_o grace_n and_o duty_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o we_o or_o in_o the_o full_a and_o perfect_a mortification_n of_o our_o vice_n and_o reformation_n of_o our_o life_n by_o leave_v and_o forsake_v of_o those_o sin_n which_o in_o our_o meditation_n we_o have_v think_v upon_o by_o which_o examination_n as_o we_o shall_v afterward_o show_v more_o at_o large_a we_o shall_v come_v both_o to_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o our_o grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n in_o which_o we_o have_v profit_v and_o of_o the_o progress_n which_o we_o have_v make_v in_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o corruption_n which_o will_v affect_v our_o heart_n with_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n by_o who_o grace_n and_o assistance_n we_o have_v be_v enable_v hereunto_o and_o with_o the_o fervent_a love_n of_o he_o who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a unto_o we_o and_o with_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o spiritual_a want_n and_o of_o those_o corruption_n and_o sin_n which_o yet_o adhere_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o want_n and_o imperfection_n and_o labour_n to_o come_v out_o of_o they_o by_o hearty_a repentance_n second_o when_o by_o this_o examination_n we_o have_v come_v to_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o have_v affect_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o they_o we_o must_v make_v a_o humble_a acknowledgement_n of_o they_o unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o soul_n lay_v open_a our_o want_n like_o distress_a suitor_n before_o he_o who_o be_v only_o able_a to_o supply_v they_o &_o our_o spiritual_a wound_n of_o sin_n and_o putrify_a sore_n of_o corruption_n before_o the_o physician_n of_o our_o soul_n who_o be_v all-sufficient_a and_o willing_a to_o heal_v and_o cure_v they_o with_o which_o humble_a confession_n our_o heart_n will_v be_v affect_v with_o a_o more_o thorough_a hatred_n of_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o with_o long_a desire_n to_o have_v all_o our_o want_n supply_v and_o also_o with_o true_a comfort_n and_o inward_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o their_o remission_n and_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o desire_n see_v if_o we_o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o righteous_a to_o forgive_v they_o if_o we_o 53._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 7._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 6._o luk._n 1._o 53._o humble_v ourselves_o he_o will_v exalt_v we_o and_o if_o see_v our_o own_o emptiness_n we_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o grace_n and_o righteousness_n he_o will_v fill_v and_o replenish_v us._n three_o there_o must_v follow_v upon_o this_o a_o lamentable_a complaint_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o grace_n wherein_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o the_o corruption_n and_o sin_n which_o do_v yet_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o not_o so_o much_o in_o regard_n of_o any_o evil_n of_o punishment_n accompany_v they_o from_o which_o we_o be_v deliver_v through_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n as_o because_o we_o have_v by_o they_o offend_v and_o dishonour_v our_o great_a and_o glorious_a god_n who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a to_o forgive_v they_o the_o consideration_n whereof_o must_v affect_v our_o heart_n not_o only_o with_o mournful_a sorrow_n which_o must_v break_v out_o into_o these_o bitter_a complaint_n but_o also_o with_o a_o holy_a anger_n against_o ourselves_o which_o must_v show_v itself_o by_o expostulate_v the_o matter_n with_o our_o soul_n by_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n and_o want_n and_o by_o rebuke_v their_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n in_o neglect_v the_o mean_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v plentiful_o afford_v we_o for_o the_o mortify_n of_o the_o one_o and_o supply_v of_o the_o other_o four_o upon_o this_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o sin_n and_o complaint_n of_o our_o distress_n and_o misery_n in_o regard_n of_o they_o there_o must_v follow_v a_o vehement_a and_o passionate_a wish_n whereby_o we_o be_v to_o express_v the_o fervency_n and_o earnest_a longing_n of_o our_o desire_n to_o have_v that_o grace_n supply_v or_o increase_v wherein_o we_o find_v our_o defect_n and_o that_o vice_n and_o sin_n pardon_v and_o mortify_v which_o we_o feel_v still_o cleave_v unto_o we_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n in_o a_o pathetical_a manner_n o_o that_o my_o way_n be_v so_o direct_v that_o i_o may_v keep_v thy_o statute_n and_o again_o 20._o psal_n 119._o 5_o 20._o my_o soul_n break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o it_o have_v to_o thy_o judgement_n at_o all_o time_n and_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v 24._o rom._n 7._o 24._o i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n the_o which_o wish_n and_o long_a desire_n will_v affect_v our_o heart_n with_o much_o comfort_n in_o assurance_n of_o fruition_n see_v the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o satisfy_v the_o desire_n of_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o he_o five_o upon_o this_o must_v follow_v a_o utter_a denial_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o a_o humble_a acknowledgement_n of_o our_o impotency_n and_o insufficiency_n either_o to_o supply_v the_o defect_n of_o that_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v or_o to_o remove_v that_o evil_a and_o subdue_v that_o corruption_n which_o though_o we_o hate_v do_v notwithstanding_o still_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o confess_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o be_v not_o sufficient_a as_o of_o ourselves_o so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a 5._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o thought_n and_o that_o whatsoever_o sufficiency_n there_o be_v in_o we_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o the_o lord_n who_o alone_o work_v in_o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v the_o which_o phil._n 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o phil._n acknowledgement_n be_v make_v with_o humble_a heart_n and_o break_a spirit_n be_v most_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a for_o to_o who_o shall_v we_o acknowledge_v our_o impotency_n and_o weakness_n rather_o than_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o manifest_v his_o power_n in_o our_o infirmity_n and_o to_o give_v we_o such_o spiritual_a ability_n that_o we_o 9_o 2._o cor._n 12._o 9_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o require_v through_o the_o power_n of_o he_o that_o strengthen_v us._n sixthly_a after_o this_o humble_a confession_n 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o must_v follow_v earnest_a petition_n whereby_o we_o must_v crave_v with_o all_o fervency_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v so_o assist_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o bless_v unto_o we_o all_o good_a mean_n which_o we_o use_v for_o the_o increase_n of_o that_o virtue_n in_o which_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o to_o that_o good_a duty_n unto_o which_o in_o ourselves_o we_o find_v a_o utter_a disability_n or_o for_o the_o mortify_n of_o that_o vice_n and_o corruption_n which_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o subdue_v and_o overcome_v attribute_v unto_o he_o the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o his_o own_o power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a and_o of_o his_o goodness_n love_n and_o truth_n whereby_o he_o be_v ready_a &_o willing_a to_o supply_v by_o himself_o whatsoever_o be_v want_v and_o defective_a in_o our_o ability_n the_o which_o fervency_n of_o our_o suit_n we_o must_v in_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n enforce_v with_o all_o importunity_n urge_v and_o aggravate_v our_o own_o impotency_n and_o need_n of_o god_n help_n and_o his_o sufficiency_n to_o do_v what_o we_o desire_v and_o truth_n whereby_o he_o have_v bind_v himself_o to_o perform_v it_o last_o out_o of_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o all-sufficiency_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n we_o must_v raise_v
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
great_a hatred_n and_o detestation_n which_o thou_o have_v former_o embrace_v with_o great_a love_n see_v by_o they_o thou_o have_v most_o dishonour_v and_o displease_v thy_o god_n and_o wound_v thou_o own_o conscience_n the_o other_o part_n of_o thy_o conversion_n be_v that_o thou_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o thou_o may_v serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n o_o israel_n if_o you_o return_v return_v unto_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n for_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o thou_o cease_v to_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n unless_o thou_o become_v a_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n nor_o to_o be_v unblameable_a before_o man_n unless_o thou_o be_v holy_a before_o god_n nor_o to_o abstain_v from_o evil_a unless_o thou_o do_v good_a nor_o to_o keep_v thyself_o from_o misspend_v thy_o lord_n talon_n unless_o thou_o do_v by_o use_n increase_v it_o to_o thy_o master_n advantage_n and_o as_o in_o thy_o return_v there_o be_v a_o change_n in_o the_o object_n from_o not_o some_o but_o all_o evil_a not_o to_o some_o only_a but_o all_o good_a so_o if_o it_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a it_o be_v also_o to_o be_v plain_o discern_v in_o the_o subject_n or_o person_n that_o return_v and_o in_o the_o change_n of_o all_o his_o faculty_n and_o action_n and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o true_o repente_v o_o my_o soul_n there_o be_v a_o change_n in_o thy_o mind_n from_o the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n to_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n from_o error_n to_o truth_n in_o thy_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o purity_n in_o thy_o will_n refuse_v that_o evil_n which_o former_o it_o embrace_v and_o embrace_v that_o good_a which_o in_o time_n past_o it_o reject_v in_o thy_o heart_n from_o hardness_n to_o tenderness_n from_o security_n and_o impenitency_n to_o true_a repentance_n from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o all_o goodness_n for_o god_n sake_n from_o loathe_v of_o spiritual_a thing_n to_o hate_v of_o carnal_a and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o affection_n and_o passion_n if_o thy_o repentance_n be_v sincere_a 24._o ephes_n 4._o 23_o 24._o it_o begin_v inward_o in_o thou_o my_o soul_n and_o proceed_v to_o the_o outward_a part_n it_o begin_v in_o fervent_a desire_n proceed_v in_o good_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n and_o show_v both_o in_o our_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o howsoever_o it_o be_v imperfect_a in_o respect_n of_o degree_n see_v we_o can_v never_o sufficient_o while_o we_o live_v here_o bewail_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n nor_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o any_o such_o perfection_n as_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o if_o thou_o do_v true_o repent_v o_o my_o soul_n there_o be_v a_o perfection_n of_o integrity_n whereby_o thou_o labour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o renounce_v all_o sin_n and_o embrace_v all_o righteousness_n and_o in_o the_o purify_n of_o all_o thy_o power_n and_o faculty_n outward_a and_o inward_a from_o corruption_n to_o holiness_n and_o these_o be_v the_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n contain_v in_o they_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o final_a cause_n subject_n and_o property_n of_o repentance_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o and_o comparison_n which_o illustrate_v it_o the_o final_a cause_n and_o end_n of_o it_o be_v first_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o his_o righteousness_n when_o he_o judge_v and_o magnify_v in_o his_o mercy_n when_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o condemn_v in_o thyself_o yea_o by_o thyself_o he_o pardon_v all_o thy_o sin_n and_o justifi_v thou_o in_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n second_o when_o out_o of_o the_o same_o grace_n and_o goodness_n he_o free_v thou_o from_o not_o only_o the_o guilt_n but_o also_o from_o the_o punishment_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v by_o christ_n suffering_n and_o obedience_n three_o that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n and_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n thou_o shall_v glorify_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o thy_o life_n by_o mortify_v thy_o sin_n and_o study_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o thy_o new_a obedience_n final_o that_o thou_o may_v hereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n favour_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o have_v the_o peace_n and_o comfort_n of_o both_o in_o thy_o own_o conscience_n the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o thy_o repentance_n be_v the_o inward_a purity_n and_o sanctity_n of_o thou_o my_o soul_n from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n in_o all_o thy_o power_n and_o faculty_n and_o thy_o exercise_n of_o these_o inward_a grace_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n of_o righteousness_n and_o charity_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n and_o of_o temperance_n &_o sobriety_n towards_o thyself_o and_o a_o hearty_a desire_n and_o earnest_a indevor_n to_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n both_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n by_o conform_v they_o in_o obedience_n unto_o all_o his_o commandment_n the_o subject_n or_o person_n to_o who_o it_o only_o belong_v be_v the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a the_o repentance_n of_o all_o other_o be_v like_o that_o of_o cain_n esau_n ahab_n judas_n and_o all_o hypocrite_n false_a and_o counterfeit_a the_o subject_n in_o which_o this_o grace_n be_v exercise_v be_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n both_o of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o principal_o it_o keep_v its_o court_n of_o residence_n and_o show_v it_o chief_a virtue_n and_o power_n in_o thou_o my_o soul_n and_o above_o all_o other_o thy_o faculty_n in_o the_o change_n of_o thy_o mind_n and_o will_n thy_o heart_n and_o affection_n the_o object_n of_o thy_o repentance_n be_v sin_n and_o that_o complete_a righteousness_n require_v in_o god_n law_n that_o be_v the_o thing_n from_o which_o thou_o flee_v this_o that_o unto_o which_o thou_o aspire_v that_o it_o which_o thou_o labour_v to_o mortify_v and_o kill_v this_o that_o unto_o which_o thou_o indevoure_v to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o quicken_v and_o reviue_v the_o property_n and_o quality_n of_o it_o thou_o have_v before_o see_v in_o the_o several_a part_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o general_o consider_v be_v impenitency_n carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n worldliness_n and_o prophanesse_n in_o the_o part_n of_o it_o the_o contrary_n to_o humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n be_v pride_n out_o of_o a_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n for_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o call_v such_o pharisaical_a justiciaries_n but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n and_o a_o hard_a heart_n and_o sear_a conscience_n which_o can_v repent_v and_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n worldly_a sorrow_n for_o carnal_a respect_n which_o cause_v death_n and_o hopeless_a sorrow_n which_o be_v void_a of_o faith_n end_v in_o despair_n and_o so_o plunge_v those_o which_o so_o repent_v with_o cain_n and_o judas_n into_o hellish_a condemnation_n now_o to_o what_o will_v thou_o compare_v this_o grace_n of_o god_n o_o my_o soul_n it_o exceed_v all_o legal_a virtue_n in_o profit_n and_o necessity_n especial_o to_o we_o who_o be_v imperfect_a in_o they_o and_o be_v exceed_v of_o none_o but_o of_o faith_n and_o love_n the_o fountain_n of_o this_o stream_n and_o root_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v which_o if_o thou_o joine_v together_o and_o entertain_v they_o like_o love_a friend_n to_o live_v and_o lodge_v in_o thou_o no_o misery_n my_o soul_n can_v make_v thou_o miserable_a no_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n can_v hinder_v thy_o blessedness_n no_o imperfection_n of_o other_o virtue_n or_o duty_n can_v keep_v thou_o from_o the_o fruition_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n whereas_o without_o these_o all_o other_o blessing_n be_v accurse_v unto_o thou_o all_o show_v of_o other_o grace_n false_a counterfeit_a and_o utter_o unprofitable_a to_o what_o then_o may_v thou_o compare_v this_o excellent_a grace_n and_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v like_o the_o water_n of_o jordan_n which_o will_v purge_v thou_o from_o the_o filthy_a leprosy_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n not_o by_o it_o own_o inherent_a virtue_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n word_n and_o promise_n who_o have_v assure_v all_o that_o true_o repent_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n and_o infallible_a sign_n of_o faith_n which_o assure_v thou_o that_o thou_o true_o believe_v and_o be_v therefore_o purge_v from_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v like_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o gilead_n which_o be_v fit_a
diligent_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o apply_v it_o unto_o thyself_o for_o this_o end_n the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n for_o thy_o humiliation_n and_o the_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n that_o thou_o may_v love_v god_n again_o who_o have_v so_o love_v thou_o and_o forgive_v thou_o so_o great_a a_o debt_n and_o testify_v this_o love_n by_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n have_v god_n mercy_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a draw_v thou_o to_o repentance_n and_o have_v thou_o be_v offend_v with_o thyself_o because_o thou_o have_v offend_v thy_o god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o thou_o so_o many_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n have_v thou_o make_v right_a use_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o more_o careful_a to_o please_v he_o and_o of_o his_o chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o more_o fearful_a to_o offend_v he_o have_v thy_o sorrow_n in_o any_o good_a measure_n be_v suitable_a to_o thy_o sin_n and_o have_v thou_o more_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n then_o the_o punishment_n the_o guilt_n then_o the_o smart_n and_o in_o this_o respect_n chief_o because_o thou_o have_v by_o they_o dishonour_v thy_o god_n rather_o than_o for_o the_o misery_n which_o they_o have_v bring_v upon_o thyself_o have_v thou_o bewail_v all_o thy_o sin_n and_o those_o most_o of_o all_o whereunto_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o not_o only_o thy_o sin_n of_o gross_a commission_n but_o also_o thy_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o the_o want_n and_o imperfection_n of_o thy_o best_a action_n have_v thou_o be_v affect_v with_o god_n judgement_n and_o with_o those_o most_o of_o all_o which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o touch_v thou_o rather_o than_o thy_o sinful_a flesh_n have_v the_o smart_n of_o thy_o sore_n be_v such_o that_o nothing_o will_v ease_v they_o but_o the_o balm_n of_o gilead_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n and_o have_v carnal_a sport_n rather_o increase_v then_o abate_v thy_o grief_n have_v thou_o so_o wash_v thyself_o in_o the_o water_n of_o repentance_n as_o that_o thou_o have_v thereby_o be_v cleanse_v from_o thy_o 16._o esa_n 1._o 16._o sin_n and_o have_v thou_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n have_v thou_o be_v earnest_n in_o thy_o repentance_n and_o take_v occasion_n from_o thy_o former_a negligence_n and_o unprofitablenesse_n to_o redeem_v thy_o lose_a time_n by_o redouble_v thy_o diligence_n in_o god_n service_n have_v thou_o find_v plentiful_a fruit_n in_o thou_o worthy_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v increase_v in_o year_n have_v thou_o increase_v in_o fruitfulness_n bring_v forth_o most_o in_o thy_o old_a age_n have_v thou_o find_v in_o thou_o those_o special_a fruit_n of_o care_n clear_n indignation_n fear_n desire_v zeal_n and_o holy_a revenge_n before_o speak_v of_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o confession_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o defective_a have_v thou_o be_v in_o all_o these_o thing_n alas_o my_o god_n how_o shall_v i_o without_o much_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n look_v upon_o thou_o see_v when_o i_o come_v to_o pay_v that_o debt_n and_o duty_n which_o i_o owe_v thou_o my_o silver_n be_v turn_v into_o dross_n my_o medicine_n be_v become_v a_o poison_n 22._o esa_n 1._o 22._o my_o repentance_n which_o shall_v be_v the_o salve_n for_o my_o other_o sin_n be_v so_o full_a of_o want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o itself_o need_v to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o if_o this_o bath_n wherein_o i_o shall_v wash_v my_o pollute_a self_n be_v not_o itself_o bathe_v and_o cleanse_v in_o a_o pured_a fountain_n the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o foul_a it_o be_v through_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n that_o it_o will_v but_o the_o more_o defile_v i_o and_o make_v i_o loathsome_a in_o thy_o sight_n it_o be_v true_a my_o god_n and_o i_o acknowledge_v it_o to_o thy_o glory_n that_o through_o thy_o grace_n i_o have_v repent_v and_o do_v desire_v to_o repent_v still_o more_o and_o more_o and_o that_o small_a measure_n which_o i_o have_v receive_v and_o which_o i_o return_v unto_o thou_o be_v not_o false_a and_o counterfeit_a but_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n but_o alas_o my_o lord_n it_o be_v so_o maim_v with_o imperfection_n and_o defile_v with_o corruption_n that_o it_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a thy_o acceptance_n and_o see_v thou_o have_v forbid_v in_o thy_o law_n that_o any_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o which_o be_v maim_v or_o unclean_a how_o shall_v i_o presume_v to_o offer_v this_o sacrifice_n of_o my_o sigh_n and_o tear_n which_o be_v so_o imperfect_a and_o defile_v be_v it_o not_o that_o thou_o have_v tell_v i_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o chief_o delight_v be_v a_o break_a heart_n and_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o because_o thy_o perfection_n can_v endure_v no_o imperfection_n thou_o have_v appoint_v another_o sacrifice_n pure_a and_o perfect_a even_o that_o which_o thy_o dear_a son_n have_v offer_v unto_o thou_o upon_o the_o cross_n to_o cleanse_v and_o cover_v the_o impurity_n and_o imperfection_n of_o i_o that_o it_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n these_o water_n of_o thy_o grace_n o_o my_o god_n be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a as_o they_o come_v from_o thou_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o purity_n and_o perfection_n but_o alas_o they_o be_v now_o defile_v by_o run_v through_o the_o pollute_a channel_n of_o my_o filthy_a heart_n but_o be_v again_o cleanse_v by_o run_v through_o the_o pure_a fountain_n of_o my_o saviour_n blood_n they_o be_v restore_v to_o their_o purity_n and_o fit_a for_o thy_o acceptance_n from_o myself_o immediate_o i_o dare_v not_o offer_v unto_o thou_o my_o repentance_n for_o it_o be_v whole_o stain_v and_o defile_v with_o my_o corruption_n and_o mingle_v with_o much_o impenitency_n carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o though_o it_o be_v most_o imperfect_a yet_o have_v i_o be_v too_o too_o slothful_a in_o use_v any_o of_o those_o good_a mean_n whereby_o i_o may_v attain_v unto_o more_o perfection_n or_o when_o i_o have_v use_v they_o it_o have_v be_v so_o formal_o and_o negligent_o that_o they_o have_v have_v little_a efficacy_n to_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o i_o thy_o legal_a threaten_n have_v not_o humble_v i_o thy_o evangelicall_a promise_n have_v little_o affect_v i_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n have_v be_v quench_v in_o i_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n have_v not_o allure_v i_o thy_o chastisement_n and_o correction_n have_v not_o draw_v i_o but_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o help_n i_o have_v continue_v in_o my_o sin_n with_o much_o impenitency_n or_o labour_v to_o come_v out_o of_o they_o with_o much_o weakness_n my_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n have_v be_v very_o small_a and_o join_v with_o much_o hardness_n of_o heart_n my_o desire_n of_o amendment_n exceed_v feeble_a and_o faint_a my_o resolution_n weak_a and_o unconstant_a and_o my_o action_n and_o endeavour_n impotent_a and_o imperfect_a and_o when_o to_o will_v be_v present_a with_o i_o i_o find_v no_o power_n to_o 7._o rom._n 7._o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o that_o i_o can_v do_v the_o good_a i_o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n i_o will_v not_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o complaint_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o far_o have_v thy_o carnal_a security_n prevail_v with_o thou_o how_o have_v it_o rock_v thou_o in_o such_o a_o deep_a slumber_n that_o thou_o have_v little_a or_o no_o sense_n of_o thy_o sloth_n but_o when_o thou_o be_v asleep_a dream_v that_o thou_o be_v wake_v how_o be_v thy_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o be_v scarce_o sensible_a of_o its_o own_o hardness_n yea_o when_o thou_o do_v discern_v it_o how_o be_v thou_o hamper_v and_o fetter_v with_o the_o gâ—ues_n of_o thy_o corruption_n that_o thou_o have_v neither_o power_n nor_o will_n to_o better_v thy_o estate_n repentance_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o cure_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o sickness_n of_o sin_n but_o thou_o fear_v the_o medicine_n more_o than_o the_o disease_n and_o neglect_a or_o formal_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v and_o apply_v thou_o think_v no_o care_n or_o cost_v too_o much_o for_o the_o compass_v of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o thou_o can_v in_o pursue_v they_o keep_v thy_o desire_n within_o no_o bound_n but_o the_o more_o thou_o drink_v the_o more_o thou_o thirste_a but_o how_o soon_o be_v thou_o tire_v in_o work_v thy_o heart_n to_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o how_o little_a of_o this_o do_v thou_o think_v enough_o in_o
thou_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n but_o i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o better_v my_o speed_n and_o to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v 37._o psal_n 119._o 37._o enlarge_v my_o heart_n o_o thou_o therefore_o who_o chief_o delight_v in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o humble_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n create_v in_o i_o a_o soft_a and_o tender_a heart_n and_o renew_v in_o i_o a_o right_a spirit_n frame_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o will_n that_o thou_o may_v delight_v in_o i_o and_o dwell_v with_o i_o yea_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o covenant_n for_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v i_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a 26._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o and_o 36._o 26._o spirit_n and_o that_o thou_o will_v take_v away_o from_o i_o my_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v unto_o i_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n thou_o be_v glorify_v in_o i_o when_o i_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n of_o 8._o job._n 15._o 8._o new_a obedience_n o_o be_v not_o want_v unto_o thy_o own_o glory_n by_o suffer_v i_o to_o be_v defective_a in_o fruitfulness_n but_o after_o i_o have_v bring_v forth_o some_o purge_v i_o again_o and_o again_o that_o i_o still_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n thou_o may_v be_v more_o glorify_v §._o sect._n 7_o enforcement_n yea_o lord_n my_o want_n be_v not_o small_a and_o therefore_o my_o suit_n must_v not_o be_v slight_a i_o must_v still_o wrestle_v with_o thou_o by_o my_o prayer_n and_o strong_a cry_n and_o not_o let_v thou_o depart_v without_o a_o blessing_n i_o be_o weak_a to_o prevail_v but_o i_o have_v thy_o truth_n to_o support_v i_o who_o have_v promise_v that_o i_o shall_v obtain_v if_o i_o follow_v 8._o luk._n 18._o 1._o 8._o my_o suit_n without_o faint_v o_o then_o make_v good_a thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n 119._o psalm_n 119._o wherein_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o put_v my_o trust_n give_v i_o a_o melt_a heart_n which_o will_v relent_v and_o resolve_v easy_o into_o tear_n of_o repentance_n i_o be_o much_o defile_v with_o the_o filthiness_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o a_o little_a wash_n will_v not_o make_v i_o clean_o purge_v i_o thorough_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n and_o multiply_v my_o wash_n first_o and_o chief_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o will_v cleanse_v i_o from_o the_o ingrained_a guilt_n of_o my_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a sin_n and_o wash_v i_o in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o in_o the_o water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o will_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o former_a wash_n help_v to_o purge_v i_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n turn_v i_o o_o turn_v i_o unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o 3_o lam._n 5._o 21._o cant._n 1._o 3_o so_o shall_v i_o be_v turn_v draw_v i_o and_o i_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o rectify_v and_o fructify_v my_o more_o than_o ordinary_a barrenness_n with_o the_o extraordinary_a shower_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o warm_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o love_n that_o whatsoever_o good_a seed_n of_o thy_o word_n shall_v fall_v into_o it_o may_v take_v deep_a root_n and_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o as_o i_o have_v heretofore_o more_o than_o many_o other_o dishonour_v thou_o by_o my_o sin_n so_o also_o i_o may_v now_o glorify_v thou_o in_o some_o good_a degree_n by_o bring_v forth_o in_o more_o than_o a_o ordinary_a manner_n and_o measure_n plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 8_o confidence_n and_o now_o comfort_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o thy_o god_n have_v grant_v what_o thou_o have_v so_o fervent_o crave_v yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o he_o will_v have_v thou_o to_o ask_v because_o he_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o give_v and_o that_o by_o discover_v thy_o beggary_n and_o poverty_n he_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o discover_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o bounty_n he_o that_o have_v enlarge_v thy_o heart_n with_o these_o fervent_a desire_n have_v do_v it_o purposely_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v it_o and_o satisfy_v they_o thou_o can_v not_o so_o much_o as_o ask_v this_o grace_n of_o repentance_n if_o the_o spirit_n 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o of_o god_n do_v not_o help_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v thou_o to_o pray_v with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o how_o can_v thy_o god_n reject_v that_o prayer_n which_o his_o spirit_n indit_v and_o be_v make_v according_a to_o his_o own_o will_n yea_o be_v confident_a my_o soul_n for_o thou_o can_v receive_v no_o repulse_n in_o this_o suit_n see_v he_o himself_o have_v command_v thou_o to_o ask_v it_o and_o promise_v to_o give_v it_o he_o who_o be_v true_a of_o his_o promise_n and_o omnipotent_a in_o performance_n have_v bind_v himself_o by_o his_o gracious_a covenant_n that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o thy_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v thou_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o thou_o shall_v look_v upon_o 10._o zacb._n 12._o 10._o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v and_o shall_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o firstborn_a that_o he_o will_v write_v also_o his_o law_n in_o thy_o heart_n that_o love_v and_o obey_v 42._o jer._n 31._o 33._o and_o 32._o 42._o it_o thou_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o his_o word_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o his_o promise_n as_o good_a as_o present_v payment_n yet_o my_o soul_n to_o help_v thy_o weakness_n he_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o already_o some_o first_o beginning_n of_o repentance_n 29._o phil._n 1._o 6._o rom._n 11._o 29._o as_o a_o earnest_n of_o the_o rest_n that_o yet_o be_v want_v he_o have_v begin_v this_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o his_o gift_n be_v without_o repentance_n he_o will_v sure_o perfect_v it_o wait_v upon_o he_o then_o o_o my_o soul_n by_o faith_n yea_o wait_v upon_o he_o not_o only_o with_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n for_o he_o that_o have_v promise_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v and_o will_v 3._o habak_v 2._o 3._o work_v in_o thy_o heart_n such_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n as_o he_o himself_o shall_v accept_v as_o sufficient_a and_o cause_v thou_o to_o bring_v forth_o such_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o shall_v glorify_v he_o and_o seal_v up_o in_o thy_o heart_n the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o own_o election_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 9_o congratulation_n and_o thanksgiving_n thrice_o happy_a then_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o now_o in_o thy_o god_n who_o be_v in_o in_o thyself_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a for_o he_o have_v not_o only_o make_v with_o thou_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o he_o have_v assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o his_o favour_n in_o which_o consist_v thy_o life_n and_o blessedness_n but_o also_o have_v enable_v thou_o to_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n whereby_o thou_o be_v assure_v that_o thou_o have_v thy_o part_n and_o interest_n in_o all_o his_o promise_n rejoice_v therefore_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rejoice_v praise_n and_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o magnify_v his_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o thou_o thou_o be_v in_o woeful_a misery_n by_o reason_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o but_o he_o have_v deliver_v and_o make_v thou_o happy_a and_o have_v both_o offer_v unto_o thou_o joy_n and_o blessedness_n and_o also_o the_o mean_n whereby_o thou_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o he_o have_v show_v unto_o thou_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o both_o will_n and_o ability_n to_o walk_v in_o it_o what_o will_v thou_o now_o return_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o all_o the_o 11._o psal_n 116._o 11._o good_a that_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o thou_o yea_o what_o can_v thou_o return_v that_o be_v worth_a acceptance_n but_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v receive_v from_o this_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n yet_o though_o he_o have_v give_v all_o unto_o thou_o something_o there_o be_v which_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o receive_v from_o thou_o as_o though_o it_o be_v thy_o gift_n even_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n nothing_o else_o can_v thou_o give_v but_o this_o freewill_n offer_v nothing_o else_o do_v he_o require_v who_o be_v so_o absolute_a in_o all_o perfection_n that_o he_o need_v nothing_o a_o fit_a oblation_n my_o soul_n from_o such_o a_o child_n to_o such_o a_o father_n from_o so_o mean_a &_o poor_a a_o subject_n to_o so_o rich_a and_o high_a a_o sovereign_n take_v then_o into_o thy_o hand_n the_o cup_n
light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n whereby_o we_o have_v be_v instruct_v counsel_v admonish_v reprove_v comfort_v in_o all_o good_a course_n by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n and_o withdraw_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o denunciation_n of_o his_o curse_n and_o terrible_a threaten_n yea_o notwithstanding_o the_o lord_n have_v encourage_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o cheerful_o with_o the_o liberal_a wage_n of_o present_a blessing_n and_o dis-heartened_n we_o from_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n by_o cause_v we_o to_o feel_v the_o smart_n of_o his_o chastisement_n and_o correction_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o it_o be_v a_o profitable_a course_n to_o keep_v a_o catalogue_n or_o register_n of_o our_o special_a sin_n and_o the_o manifold_a fruit_n which_o will_v arise_v of_o it_o and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o examine_v ourselves_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o number_n and_o quantity_n and_o the_o heinousness_n and_o quality_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o because_o our_o observation_n be_v slight_a our_o memory_n short_a and_o notable_a to_o recount_v and_o recall_v they_o when_o we_o most_o need_v to_o have_v they_o in_o our_o sight_n and_o because_o we_o oftentimes_o be_v interrupt_v in_o this_o exercise_n by_o many_o distraction_n it_o shall_v be_v a_o profitable_a course_n if_o we_o will_v when_o we_o be_v best_a at_o leisure_n and_o most_o fit_a for_o this_o exercise_n and_o especial_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o humiliation_n examine_v ourselves_o thorough_o and_o serious_o according_a to_o every_o one_o of_o the_o commandment_n in_o the_o order_n before_o prescribe_v and_o as_o we_o go_v take_v a_o catalogue_n of_o all_o the_o sin_n that_o we_o can_v with_o deliberate_a study_n call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n not_o in_o the_o particular_a act_n which_o be_v often_o reiterated_a be_v innumerable_a but_o in_o their_o several_a kind_n and_o for_o our_o more_o distinct_a and_o orderly_a proceed_n herein_o we_o may_v consider_v how_o we_o have_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o our_o several_a age_n state_n and_o calling_n in_o our_o childhood_n youth_n mature_a and_o old_a age_n how_o towards_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o how_o before_o we_o be_v call_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o ignorance_n and_o how_o since_o we_o be_v call_v and_o enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n how_o in_o this_o and_o how_o in_o that_o passage_n of_o our_o life_n how_o when_o we_o be_v child_n under_o government_n of_o our_o parent_n and_o how_o since_o we_o be_v parent_n and_o governor_n of_o other_o which_o when_o we_o have_v at_o once_o or_o sundry_a time_n draw_v and_o enlarge_v as_o afterward_o upon_o occasion_n our_o sin_n come_v to_o our_o remembrance_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a help_n not_o only_o for_o the_o begin_n of_o sound_a repentance_n but_o also_o for_o the_o renew_n of_o it_o as_o oft_o as_o we_o go_v about_o it_o and_o minister_v unto_o we_o matter_n plentiful_o for_o the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n before_o god_n and_o deprecation_n when_o we_o have_v thus_o humble_v our_o soul_n in_o his_o sight_n and_o much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o their_o remission_n when_o as_o we_o have_v thus_o special_o repent_v of_o they_o confess_v they_o and_o crave_v at_o god_n hand_n mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v remember_v in_o this_o our_o catalogue_n to_o set_v down_o our_o most_o grievous_a and_o heinous_a sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v god_n and_o provoke_v his_o displeasure_n against_o we_o whether_o they_o have_v be_v commit_v before_o or_o after_o our_o call_n for_o though_o god_n have_v forgive_v they_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v they_o but_o must_v retain_v they_o in_o memory_n and_o daily_o repent_v of_o they_o use_v they_o as_o a_o chief_a motive_n to_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o hearty_a sorrow_n both_o for_o they_o and_o all_o our_o other_o sin_n and_o as_o goad_n and_o prick_v in_o our_o side_n to_o make_v we_o with_o more_o zeal_n to_o go_v on_o in_o the_o contrary_a course_n and_o in_o bring_v forth_o to_o god_n glory_n the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o the_o israelite_n that_o they_o shall_v always_o remember_v 7._o deut._n 9_o 7._o their_o stiffnecked_a rebellion_n in_o the_o wilderness_n whereby_o they_o provoke_v he_o to_o wrath_n against_o they_o and_o thus_o among_o their_o other_o sin_n they_o special_o remember_v and_o acknowledge_v their_o ungratitude_n in_o reject_v 14._o 1._o sam._n 12._o 19_o psal_n 51._o 14._o god_n government_n and_o desire_v of_o a_o king_n thus_o david_n repent_v of_o all_o his_o other_o wickedness_n do_v special_o call_v to_o mind_v his_o adultery_n and_o murder_n even_o after_o god_n by_o his_o prophet_n have_v assure_v he_o of_o forgiveness_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n upon_o all_o occasion_n remember_v his_o grievous_a sin_n 10._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 13._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 9_o act._n 26._o 10._o of_o persecute_v the_o church_n both_o for_o his_o humiliation_n and_o to_o stir_v up_o his_o zeal_n in_o god_n service_n and_o thus_o have_v set_v down_o our_o account_n with_o god_n for_o the_o time_n past_a it_o will_v be_v a_o good_a course_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v that_o our_o reckon_n may_v be_v keep_v continual_o even_o to_o keep_v a_o journal_n or_o day-booke_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o set_v down_o what_o sin_n of_o note_n we_o can_v observe_v in_o ourselves_o every_o particular_a day_n either_o in_o the_o commit_n of_o any_o evil_n which_o god_n have_v condemn_v or_o in_o omit_v or_o negligent_a perform_v any_o special_a and_o necessary_a duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v respect_v himself_o our_o neighbour_n or_o our_o own_o person_n which_o if_o it_o have_v be_v heinous_a and_o grievous_a we_o may_v well_o register_v and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o catalogue_n as_o it_o be_v in_o capital_a or_o red_a letter_n as_o a_o sin_n to_o be_v repent_v of_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n for_o if_o merchant_n and_o tradesman_n find_v it_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a to_o have_v not_o only_a book_n of_o account_n which_o contain_v the_o main_a matter_n of_o their_o estate_n what_o they_o have_v and_o what_o they_o have_v part_v with_o what_o they_o owe_v and_o what_o be_v owe_v to_o they_o but_o also_o their_o daybook_n wherein_o they_o write_v what_o they_o buy_v and_o what_o they_o sell_v what_o they_o have_v lay_v out_o and_o what_o have_v come_v in_o and_o yet_o all_o this_o pain_n be_v take_v for_o the_o preserve_n and_o increase_v their_o worldly_a and_o temporal_a riches_n which_o be_v momentany_a uncertain_a mutable_a and_o sure_a to_o perish_v why_o shall_v we_o think_v such_o care_n too_o much_o and_o pain_n too_o great_a for_o the_o good_a of_o our_o soul_n and_o the_o preserve_n or_o increase_v of_o our_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a riches_n the_o discharge_n and_o clear_n of_o our_o debt_n unto_o god_n which_o if_o they_o be_v find_v upon_o our_o account_n at_o the_o great_a audit_n of_o god_n last_o judgement_n shall_v never_o be_v forgive_v but_o make_v we_o liable_a to_o everlasting_a punishment_n beside_o we_o shall_v receive_v for_o the_o present_a diverse_a benefit_n by_o keep_v and_o register_n this_o strict_a account_n for_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v more_o watchful_a over_o ourselves_o that_o we_o let_v no_o enemy_n enter_v in_o the_o day_n which_o will_v trouble_v we_o at_o night_n and_o will_v not_o let_v we_o rest_n till_o we_o have_v thrust_v it_o out_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o carnal_a security_n and_o be_v make_v more_o careful_a in_o observe_v our_o sin_n either_o to_o prevent_v or_o reform_v they_o and_o more_o able_a to_o remember_v they_o when_o they_o be_v commit_v that_o we_o may_v bewail_v they_o and_o take_v better_a heed_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o final_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o easy_o be_v overcome_v of_o every_o tentation_n and_o entice_v unto_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o know_v beforehand_o that_o it_o shall_v come_v into_o account_n and_o under_o the_o censure_n of_o conscience_n award_v we_o to_o shame_n or_o sorrow_n and_o to_o lose_v the_o sweetness_n which_o we_o have_v taste_v with_o some_o carnal_a delight_n in_o sin_v by_o the_o smart_n and_o pain_n of_o speedy_a repentance_n and_o as_o no_o wise_a man_n will_v run_v upon_o the_o score_n or_o have_v his_o name_n in_o the_o shop-book_n for_o every_o needless_a trifle_n which_o may_v well_o be_v spare_v because_o one_o thing_n draw_v on_o another_o until_o it_o come_v to_o a_o round_a sum_n nor_o for_o a_o great_a matter_n when_o he_o purpose_v present_a payment_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o ware_n be_v bring_v home_o
corruption_n do_v yet_o lie_v unmortify_v in_o we_o and_o prevail_v against_o we_o notwithstanding_o our_o many_o purpose_n and_o promise_n to_o subdue_v and_o root_v it_o out_o then_o be_v this_o exercise_n seasonable_a that_o humble_v ourselves_o in_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n we_o may_v with_o all_o fervency_n desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o heal_n of_o ourselves_o and_o the_o land_n by_o turn_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o for_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o these_o prevail_a and_o reign_a sin_n through_o serious_a and_o sound_a repentance_n for_o the_o subdue_a of_o our_o corruption_n that_o they_o may_v no_o more_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o bring_v of_o they_o in_o subjection_n to_o the_o spiritual_a part_n and_o thus_o paul_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n especial_o that_o heinous_a wickedness_n in_o persecute_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o his_o first_o conversion_n be_v say_v to_o have_v fast_v three_o day_n 11._o act._n 9_o 9_o 11._o and_o ezra_n with_o the_o people_n humble_v themselves_o by_o fast_v before_o the_o 2._o ezr._n 9_o 3_o 6._o &_o 10._o 6._o neh._n 9_o 1_o 2._o lord_n because_o they_o have_v grievous_o sin_v by_o take_v strange_a wine_n the_o which_o reign_v and_o sway_v so_o powerful_o among_o they_o that_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o magistrate_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o prophet_n be_v not_o for_o a_o good_a while_n sufficient_a to_o pull_v they_o out_o of_o it_o the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n be_v also_o a_o sufficient_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n and_o that_o either_o when_o some_o heavy_a judgement_n be_v threaten_v and_o imminent_a that_o we_o may_v avert_v it_o or_o already_o impose_v that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v out_o of_o it_o whether_o it_o be_v private_a and_o concern_v our_o own_o person_n and_o family_n or_o public_a respect_v either_o the_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n concern_v the_o first_o when_o the_o heavy_a judgement_n of_o god_n be_v but_o threaten_v and_o ready_a to_o light_v upon_o we_o than_o the_o lord_n especial_o call_v we_o to_o fast_v and_o mourn_v that_o unfeigned_o repent_v of_o our_o sin_n 12._o esa_n 22._o 12._o which_o be_v the_o cause_n the_o judgement_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n may_v cease_v and_o be_v avert_v and_o then_o this_o exercise_n be_v most_o seasonable_a and_o profitable_a because_o the_o sentence_n be_v more_o easy_o stay_v then_o revoke_v and_o the_o malefactor_n with_o less_o suit_n acquit_v or_o pardon_v than_o the_o execution_n put_v off_o after_o he_o once_o have_v his_o doom_n beside_o that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a benefit_n and_o much_o more_o safe_a and_o sweet_a to_o be_v keep_v from_o the_o fire_n then_o to_o be_v pull_v out_o like_o firebrand_n that_o be_v half_o burn_v and_o much_o more_o please_v unto_o god_n see_v he_o attain_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o his_o threaten_n which_o be_v not_o to_o punish_v for_o he_o delight_v 18._o ezek._n 33._o 12._o micah_n 7._o 18._o not_o in_o the_o smart_n of_o his_o child_n who_o he_o correct_v but_o that_o by_o mature_a and_o seasonable_a repentance_n we_o may_v escape_v and_o so_o his_o mercy_n may_v be_v magnify_v in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o jehosaphat_n who_o by_o humble_v himself_o by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n escape_v the_o invasion_n of_o his_o many_o and_o mighty_a enemy_n and_o in_o the_o ninevite_n who_o at_o jonas_n preach_v repent_v of_o their_o sin_n be_v spare_v and_o preserve_v from_o that_o imminent_a destruction_n which_o be_v threaten_v against_o they_o neither_o be_v god_n threaten_n absolute_a but_o to_o be_v understand_v with_o 8._o jer._n 18._o 7_o 8._o the_o condition_n of_o repentance_n namely_o that_o the_o punishment_n denounce_v shall_v be_v inflict_v if_o we_o go_v on_o in_o our_o sin_n but_o avert_v if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n and_o so_o leave_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n but_o if_o we_o have_v neglect_v this_o duty_n till_o the_o judgement_n have_v already_o seize_v upon_o we_o than_o our_o best_a course_n be_v to_o do_v it_o rather_o late_a than_o never_o and_o to_o labour_v by_o our_o sound_a humiliation_n to_o have_v our_o sin_n first_o pardon_v and_o then_o to_o have_v the_o punishment_n remoove_v which_o we_o have_v have_v no_o care_n to_o prevent_v whether_o it_o be_v a_o private_a judgement_n inflict_v on_o ourselves_o as_o sickness_n poverty_n loss_n disgrace_n and_o such_o like_a or_o public_a lie_v upon_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n wherein_o we_o have_v our_o part_n and_o share_n either_o in_o our_o own_o person_n or_o by_o sympathy_n and_o compassion_n as_o be_v fellow-member_n 15._o judg._n 2._o 4_o 5._o &_o 3._o 9_o dan._n 9_o 3._o jos_n 7._o 6._o joel_n 1_o 14._o &_o 2._o 12_o 15._o of_o the_o same_o body_n as_o the_o sword_n captivity_n pestilence_n famine_n and_o the_o rest_n so_o likewise_o this_o exercise_n be_v profitable_a when_o we_o address_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o humble_a suitor_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o special_a and_o important_a benefit_n which_o be_v no_o less_o necessary_a for_o the_o good_a estate_n of_o ourselves_o or_o other_o then_o hard_a and_o unlikely_a to_o be_v obtain_v or_o achieve_v by_o any_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o devize_v and_o thus_o it_o be_v fit_a that_o we_o shall_v humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n when_o we_o undertake_v any_o weighty_a business_n either_o for_o ourselves_o or_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n upon_o which_o occasion_n ezra_n nehemiah_n and_o hester_n 3._o ezr._n 8._o 21._o nehem._n 1._o 4_o 13._o hest._n 4._o 16._o act._n 13._o 3._o fast_v and_o the_o church_n when_o they_o send_v forth_o barnabas_n and_o paul_n about_o that_o great_a work_n the_o conversion_n of_o the_o gentile_n but_o especial_o we_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o thus_o humble_v ourselves_o when_o we_o find_v some_o great_a defect_n in_o any_o of_o god_n save_v grace_n and_o will_v labour_v earnest_o with_o god_n by_o prayer_n that_o it_o may_v be_v supply_v when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o exceed_v weak_a in_o faith_n and_o desire_v to_o have_v it_o increase_v and_o strengthen_v when_o we_o feel_v our_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n so_o as_o we_o can_v repent_v and_o will_v have_v they_o supple_v and_o soften_v that_o they_o may_v resolve_v and_o melt_v in_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n when_o we_o find_v our_o affiance_n in_o god_n so_o feeble_a that_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v and_o fail_v in_o every_o small_a trial_n or_o when_o we_o perceive_v want_n of_o gift_n and_o ability_n in_o ourselves_o for_o the_o well_o perform_v of_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o of_o our_o calling_n and_o will_v be_v suitor_n to_o he_o who_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o author_n of_o every_o good_a 17._o jam._n 1._o 5_o 17._o and_o perfect_a gift_n that_o he_o will_v enable_v we_o at_o least_o with_o competency_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o such_o gift_n as_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o discharge_n of_o our_o duty_n with_o comfort_n to_o ourselves_o and_o profit_n to_o other_o but_o especial_o so_o as_o god_n glory_n may_v receive_v no_o damage_n or_o detriment_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o end_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o fast_v the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v chief_o aim_v in_o this_o action_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n which_o we_o then_o most_o magnify_v when_o we_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o acknowledge_v our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o his_o least_o mercy_n and_o extol_v his_o grace_n &_o goodness_n in_o that_o he_o do_v not_o inflict_v upon_o we_o those_o fearful_a judgement_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o true_a fast_a if_o we_o propound_v this_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o it_o that_o we_o may_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o merit_n by_o it_o at_o god_n hand_n the_o pardon_n of_o any_o of_o our_o sin_n or_o the_o joy_n in_o heaven_n in_o any_o part_n or_o degree_n for_o such_o a_o fast_o be_v fit_a for_o none_o but_o pharisee_n and_o proud_a justiciaries_n who_o will_v rob_v god_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n of_o the_o all-sufficiencie_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n that_o they_o may_v in_o some_o part_n arrogate_v it_o unto_o themselves_o by_o have_v some_o share_n in_o the_o praise_n of_o their_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o they_o who_o thus_o fast_o the_o lord_n may_v just_o charge_v they_o as_o he_o do_v the_o
58._o 3._o to_o the_o 8._o and_o ash_n under_o they_o but_o do_v not_o join_v with_o it_o the_o spiritual_a fast_o in_o abstain_v from_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o covetous_a exaction_n lose_v the_o bond_n of_o wickedness_n and_o undo_v the_o heavy_a burden_n cease_v from_o oppression_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o demand_v what_o do_v 4._o quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la quòd_fw-la of_o fligis_fw-la corpus_fw-la tuum_fw-la quando_fw-la nihil_fw-la proficit_fw-la cor_fw-la tuum_fw-la euseb_n emiss_a ad_fw-la monach._n homil_n 4._o it_o profit_v thou_o that_o thou_o afflict_a thy_o body_n when_o as_o thy_o heart_n be_v never_o the_o better_a to_o fast_o and_o watch_v and_o not_o to_o amend_v thy_o manner_n be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v take_v pain_n to_o weed_n and_o husband_n the_o ground_n about_o the_o vineyard_n but_o let_v the_o vineyard_n itself_o grow_v like_o a_o desert_n full_a of_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humiliation_n and_o penitency_n in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o fast_n now_o this_o spiritual_a and_o inward_a exercise_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o serious_a humiliation_n of_o our_o soul_n before_o god_n join_v with_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o we_o may_v find_v grace_n with_o god_n and_o have_v our_o special_a suit_n hear_v and_o grant_v the_o first_o thing_n be_v humiliation_n or_o penitency_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o a_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v provoke_v god_n anger_n against_o us._n second_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n chief_o in_o this_o respect_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v and_o dishonour_v our_o glorious_a god_n and_o gracious_a father_n unto_o which_o we_o must_v attain_v by_o consider_v and_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n their_o number_n and_o heinousness_n by_o meditate_v on_o god_n judgement_n and_o mercy_n the_o curse_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n on_o god_n gloriousnesse_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v pierce_v ad_fw-la crucify_v our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o cause_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n to_o be_v put_v to_o a_o shameful_a death_n vex_v and_o grieve_a god_n good_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o slander_v our_o profession_n give_v offence_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o draw_v upon_o ourselves_o god_n heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o especial_o the_o present_a judgement_n which_o we_o fear_v as_o imminent_a or_o feel_v as_o be_v already_o inflict_v upon_o us._n three_o a_o vile_a and_o base_a conceit_n of_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o adjudge_v ourselves_o as_o utter_o unworthy_a of_o god_n lest_o mercy_n and_o contrariwise_o that_o we_o have_v deserve_v the_o great_a of_o his_o plague_n and_o not_o only_o that_o which_o we_o present_o fear_v or_o feel_v but_o all_o other_o punishment_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a last_o in_o this_o humiliation_n we_o be_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n of_o heart_n by_o our_o lamentation_n and_o woeful_a complaint_n bewail_v our_o wretched_a condition_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o bemoan_v our_o misery_n before_o the_o lord_n as_o a_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o he_o may_v exercise_v his_o abundant_a and_o rich_a mercy_n in_o pardon_v our_o sin_n and_o remove_v our_o punishment_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o prayer_n must_v be_v join_v with_o our_o fast_n jeiunium_fw-la orationem_fw-la roborat_fw-la oratio_fw-la ieiunium_fw-la sanctificat_fw-la bernard_n in_o quadrage_n serm._n 4._o the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o the_o spiritual_a exercise_n be_v effectual_a prayer_n for_o this_o be_v that_o which_o give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n to_o our_o fast_n even_o as_o fast_v help_v and_o strengthen_v prayer_n and_o here_o first_o we_o must_v begin_v with_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n principal_o insist_v upon_o those_o whereby_o we_o have_v most_o displease_v and_o dishonour_v god_n and_o draw_v upon_o ourselves_o his_o present_a judgement_n the_o which_o we_o may_v profitable_o aggravate_v by_o all_o their_o particular_a circumstance_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v but_o chief_o because_o we_o have_v commit_v they_o 51._o psal_n 5â—_n 4._o nehe._n 5._o ezr._n 9_o 6._o dan._n 9_o 51._o against_o such_o a_o gracious_a god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o so_o many_o favour_n and_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o estate_n this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v unto_o which_o confession_n we_o must_v adjoine_v the_o adiudging_a and_o condemn_v of_o ourselves_o to_o deserve_a punishment_n both_o temporal_a and_o everlasting_a this_o which_o we_o fear_v or_o feel_v and_o all_o other_o with_o it_o if_o god_n shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n by_o which_o confession_n and_o condemn_v of_o ourselves_o we_o shall_v glorify_v god_n both_o by_o justify_v his_o righteous_a judgement_n &_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n either_o because_o he_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o our_o affliction_n or_o 22._o lam._n 3._o 22._o do_v not_o inflict_v they_o in_o a_o measure_n proportionable_a to_o our_o sin_n second_o hereby_o we_o shall_v increase_v our_o humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o thus_o rip_v they_o up_o and_o recount_v they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v set_v they_o in_o order_n before_o us._n and_o final_o we_o shall_v hereby_o much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o they_o see_v if_o we_o confess_v 7._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o john_n 1._o 7._o our_o sin_n the_o lord_n will_v vouchsafe_v mercy_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v they_o he_o be_v faithful_a and_o righteous_a to_o forgive_v they_o and_o consequent_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o our_o present_a judgement_n shall_v be_v avert_v or_o remove_v when_o as_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o they_o be_v do_v away_o or_o if_o they_o be_v continue_v that_o their_o nature_n shall_v be_v change_v see_v they_o shall_v cease_v to_o 17._o heb._n 12._o 6._o apoc._n 3._o 19_o rom._n 8._o 28._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o be_v punishment_n which_o be_v inflict_v to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o shall_v be_v unto_o we_o the_o chastizement_n of_o a_o gracious_a father_n sign_n of_o our_o adoption_n testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o much_o further_o our_o spiritual_a enrich_n with_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o which_o assurance_n of_o faith_n ground_v upon_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o free_a promise_n we_o be_v to_o proceed_v in_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n either_o for_o our_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a by_o deprecation_n or_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o good_a by_o petition_n for_o after_o that_o we_o have_v make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o obtain_v by_o unfeigned_a humiliation_n and_o confession_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n become_v suitor_n at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v please_v for_o his_o own_o mercy_n and_o his_o merit_n to_o remove_v the_o judgement_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v draw_v upon_o us._n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n have_v proclaim_v a_o fast_a to_o his_o people_n do_v prescribe_v unto_o they_o a_o form_n of_o deprecation_n after_o that_o they_o be_v humble_v and_o have_v bewail_v their_o sin_n let_v the_o minister_n 17._o joel._n 2._o 17._o say_v he_o weep_v and_o say_v spare_v thy_o people_n o_o lord_n and_o give_v not_o thy_o heritage_n to_o reproach_n that_o the_o heathen_a shall_v rule_v over_o they_o the_o which_o be_v also_o practise_v by_o daniel_n and_o nehemiah_n in_o their_o fast_n where_o after_o the_o 32._o dan._n 9_o 5_o 16_o 17._o neh._n 9_o 32._o confession_n of_o their_o own_o and_o the_o people_n sin_n they_o crave_v pardon_n and_o deliverance_n out_o of_o their_o affliction_n in_o which_o suit_n for_o freedom_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n we_o be_v to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v hear_v by_o god_n special_a promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v 13._o matth._n 7._o 7._o joh._n 16._o 23._o psal_n 50._o 15._o joel._n 2._o 12_o 13._o that_o he_o will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o above_o all_o other_o time_n when_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n or_o if_o the_o sentence_n be_v pronounce_v can_v be_v revoke_v let_v we_o humble_o sue_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v at_o least_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n in_o sanctify_v our_o affliction_n unto_o we_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v punishment_n for_o
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 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lord_n and_o that_o their_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o their_o god_n 10._o esa_n 61._o 10._o because_o he_o have_v clothe_v they_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n and_o cover_v they_o with_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n as_o a_o bridegroom_n deck_v himself_o with_o ornament_n and_o as_o a_o bride_n adorn_v herself_o with_o her_o jewel_n they_o also_o have_v cause_n above_o all_o other_o of_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o that_o they_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o with_o their_o own_o conscience_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o in_o which_o respect_n they_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o glory_v in_o their_o tribulation_n for_o this_o peace_n with_o god_n pass_v all_o understanding_n and_o his_o love_n be_v 2._o phil._n 4._o 7._o cant._n 1._o 2._o better_a than_o wine_n refresh_v and_o cheer_v our_o heart_n more_o than_o all_o the_o cold_a qualm_n of_o worldly_a cross_n can_v daunt_v and_o dismay_v they_o see_v by_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o we_o have_v this_o privilege_n that_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o our_o good_a they_o alone_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o which_o work_v in_o their_o heart_n this_o spiritual_a joy_n 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o and_o by_o unite_n they_o unto_o christ_n and_o through_o he_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n blessedness_n and_o joy_n do_v give_v unto_o they_o cause_n sufficient_a of_o triumph_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o 12._o esa_n 51._o 12._o glorious_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o all_o happiness_n through_o this_o sweet_a and_o happy_a communion_n final_o the_o faithful_a only_a who_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n have_v hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n when_o all_o tear_n be_v wipe_v away_o from_o their_o eye_n they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v 4._o apoc._n 21._o 4._o after_o their_o mourning_n and_o after_o their_o weep_n laugh_v and_o rejoice_v for_o 4._o math._n 5._o 4._o the_o lord_n will_v show_v they_o the_o path_n of_o life_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o enjoy_v in_o his_o presence_n 21._o luk._n 6._o 21._o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n pleasure_n for_o evermore_o in_o which_o regard_n 11._o psal_n 16._o 11._o the_o godly_a in_o this_o assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v as_o much_o great_a and_o better_a cause_n of_o rejoice_v above_o all_o worldling_n who_o abound_v in_o their_o present_a possession_n of_o earthly_a wealth_n and_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n as_o a_o young_a heir_n in_o his_o nonage_n who_o expect_v the_o inheritance_n of_o some_o goodly_a lordship_n or_o if_o you_o will_v some_o great_a and_o glorious_a monarchy_n have_v more_o cause_n of_o rejoice_v than_o a_o poor_a cottager_n in_o a_o silly_a tenement_n in_o which_o for_o the_o present_a he_o dwell_v but_o yet_o only_o hold_v it_o at_o the_o landlord_n pleasure_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v have_v riches_n and_o treasure_n which_o 20._o mat._n 6._o 19_o 20._o can_v rust_v with_o canker_n nor_o we_o be_v rob_v of_o they_o by_o thief_n there_o be_v honour_n subject_a to_o no_o blemish_n of_o disgrace_n and_o pleasure_n for_o evermore_o in_o all_o which_o respect_v let_v the_o righteous_a be_v glad_a as_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v let_v 3._o psal_n 68_o 3._o they_o rejoice_v before_o god_n yea_o let_v they_o exceed_o rejoice_v and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v evermore_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o time_n unseasonable_a for_o 16._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o the_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o the_o righteous_a so_o long_o as_o they_o have_v the_o face_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n shine_v upon_o they_o which_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o itself_o to_o turn_v all_o their_o mourning_n into_o mirth_n and_o their_o sorrow_n into_o gladness_n even_o when_o they_o be_v sore_o pinch_v and_o press_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o their_o affliction_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o rejoice_v inward_o in_o their_o heart_n when_o their_o cheek_n be_v bedew_v with_o their_o tear_n herein_o quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o wicked_a who_o rejoice_v in_o the_o face_n but_o not_o in_o the_o heart_n whereas_o the_o faithful_a 12._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 12._o do_v inward_o glory_v even_o in_o their_o tribulation_n which_o notwithstanding_o be_v bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o the_o flesh_n do_v make_v they_o to_o discover_v nothing_o but_o grief_n in_o their_o outward_a countenance_n yea_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n itself_o when_o as_o we_o mourn_v as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o the_o death_n of_o his_o only_a son_n and_o first_o bear_v do_v not_o abate_v our_o spiritual_a joy_n yea_o in_o truth_n it_o do_v much_o increase_v it_o for_o this_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v repentance_n to_o salvation_n not_o to_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o be_v repent_v of_o and_o cause_v the_o true_a christian_a exceed_o to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o can_v hearty_o grieve_v because_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v displease_v his_o god_n and_o this_o tremble_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o they_o may_v through_o faith_n assure_v we_o that_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v free_v from_o they_o be_v join_v with_o inward_a gladness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a §._o sect._n 7_o a_o admonition_n to_o the_o faithful_a to_o lay_v hâ—ld_v on_o this_o joyful_a privilege_n and_o to_o shake_v off_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o godliness_n do_v not_o deprive_v any_o of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n yea_o rather_o the_o more_o godly_a we_o be_v the_o better_a right_n and_o title_n we_o have_v unto_o it_o and_o may_v just_o exceed_v all_o other_o as_o much_o in_o mirth_n and_o cheerfulness_n as_o we_o have_v in_o we_o more_o than_o they_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o sound_n and_o solid_a rejoice_v the_o which_o as_o it_o shall_v persuade_v all_o who_o be_v yet_o unresolued_a to_o enter_v without_o delay_n into_o this_o christian_a course_n that_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o high_a and_o excellent_a privilege_n and_o not_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v any_o long_o discourage_v with_o this_o vain_a and_o false_a conceit_n that_o they_o must_v leave_v all_o their_o chief_a joy_n when_o they_o leave_v and_o forsake_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n so_o shall_v it_o move_v those_o who_o have_v a_o desire_n and_o purpose_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n to_o lay_v hold_n of_o this_o joyful_a privilege_n see_v god_n free_o offer_v it_o unto_o they_o and_o not_o any_o long_a to_o please_v themselves_o with_o their_o melancholic_a dump_n and_o affect_a sadness_n as_o though_o they_o be_v great_a proficient_o in_o mortification_n when_o they_o most_o exceed_v in_o lumpish_a heaviness_n which_o need_v to_o be_v mortify_v as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o carnal_a affection_n that_o in_o stead_n thereof_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v replenish_v with_o spiritual_a joy_n for_o hereby_o they_o do_v not_o only_o exceed_o discredit_v and_o disgrace_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o by_o cast_v upon_o it_o this_o false_a aspersion_n of_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n discourage_v other_o from_o enter_v into_o it_o but_o also_o make_v it_o to_o become_v so_o tedious_a and_o troublesome_a harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a that_o they_o can_v proceed_v in_o it_o without_o much_o uncomfortablenesse_n nor_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n with_o any_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n when_o as_o their_o spirit_n be_v dull_v and_o deaden_v with_o this_o mournful_a and_o deject_a heaviness_n
for_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n have_v observe_v heaviness_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n make_v 25._o pro._n 12._o 25._o it_o stoop_v need_v no_o other_o burden_n to_o overwhelm_v it_o see_v it_o be_v press_v down_o with_o its_o own_o weight_n and_o again_o a_o merry_a heart_n make_v a_o cheerful_a 15._o pro._n 15._o 13_o 15._o countenance_n but_o by_o sorrow_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o spirit_n be_v break_v all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o afflict_a be_v evil_a but_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o merry_a heart_n have_v a_o continual_a feast_n and_o in_o another_o place_n a_o merry_a heart_n do_v good_a like_o a_o medicine_n but_o a_o break_a 22._o prou._n 17._o 22._o spirit_n dri_v the_o bone_n now_o that_o they_o may_v shake_v off_o this_o sadness_n and_o raise_v their_o droop_a heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n let_v they_o consider_v that_o sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n in_o themselves_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o simple_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o his_o servant_n but_o only_o when_o they_o be_v sanctify_v moderate_a in_o their_o measure_n seasonable_a in_o their_o time_n place_v upon_o a_o right_a subject_n which_o can_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o direct_v to_o a_o right_a end_n second_o that_o sanctify_a joy_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o please_v unto_o god_n as_o be_v a_o part_n of_o that_o service_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o first_o table_n see_v this_o be_v one_o way_n of_o have_v god_n in_o our_o heart_n when_o we_o rejoice_v in_o he_o beside_o that_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o all_o other_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n which_o can_v be_v well_o perform_v without_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n three_o let_v they_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n promise_v this_o joy_n and_o gladness_n as_o a_o singular_a privilege_n and_o a_o special_a benefit_n unto_o the_o faithful_a and_o therefore_o that_o it_o be_v great_a folly_n to_o refuse_v it_o when_o he_o offer_v it_o thus_o the_o prophet_n say_v that_o in_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o 11._o jer._n 33._o 11._o voice_n of_o gladness_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o bride_n the_o voice_n of_o they_o that_o shall_v say_v praise_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o our_o saviour_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v 22._o joh._n 16._o 22._o give_v unto_o the_o faithful_a such_o constant_a and_o permanent_a joy_n as_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v from_o they_o four_o that_o the_o privation_n of_o this_o joy_n be_v threaten_v as_o a_o punishment_n for_o sin_n thou_o shall_v not_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o feast_v to_o 10._o jer._n 16._o 8._o and_o 23._o 10._o sit_v with_o they_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o god_n of_o israel_n behold_v i_o will_v cause_v to_o cease_v out_o of_o this_o place_n in_o your_o eye_n and_o in_o your_o day_n the_o voice_n of_o mirth_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o gladness_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o bride_n and_o again_o i_o will_v cause_v all_o her_o mirth_n to_o 11._o hos_fw-la 2._o 11._o cease_v her_o feast_n day_n her_o new_a moon_n and_o sabbath_n and_o all_o her_o solemn_a feast_n and_o therefore_o who_o can_v please_v himself_o in_o affect_v sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n which_o the_o lord_n threaten_v as_o a_o punishment_n of_o sin_n five_o let_v they_o consider_v that_o as_o mourning_n be_v a_o preparation_n to_o faith_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o sorrowful_a seedtime_n so_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v be_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n the_o crop_n and_o harvest_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o may_v try_v it_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o also_o the_o degree_n of_o it_o for_o whereas_o there_o be_v no_o rejoice_v there_o be_v no_o faith_n little_a joy_n weak_a faith_n and_o fullness_n of_o joy_n fullness_n also_o of_o persuasion_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o a_o man_n can_v have_v assurance_n of_o god_n love_n the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o of_o that_o inestimable_a happiness_n which_o be_v reserve_v in_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n but_o that_o his_o heart_n must_v needs_o be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v although_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o first_o conversion_n and_o humiliation_n and_o in_o the_o case_n of_o spiritual_a desertion_n when_o god_n hide_v his_o face_n and_o seem_v to_o withdraw_v from_o we_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n this_o joy_n be_v so_o eclypse_v that_o the_o warmth_n and_o comfort_n of_o it_o be_v hardly_o to_o be_v discern_v even_o as_o faith_n itself_o from_o which_o it_o spring_v be_v like_o a_o fire_n rake_v under_o the_o ash_n and_o not_o to_o be_v perceive_v by_o sense_n and_o feeling_n final_o consider_v that_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n make_v we_o bless_v as_o not_o only_o be_v itself_o full_a of_o sweetness_n and_o comfort_n but_o also_o the_o first_o beginning_n and_o the_o very_a entrance_n into_o the_o eternal_a joy_n of_o god_n kingdom_n wherewith_o our_o droop_a heart_n be_v so_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v that_o all_o difficulty_n become_v easy_a all_o tediousness_n in_o god_n service_n be_v take_v away_o and_o the_o time_n that_o be_v spend_v therein_o seem_v short_a and_o pleasant_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o psalmist_n pronounce_v that_o people_n bless_v 16._o psal_n 89._o 15_o 16._o that_o know_v the_o joyful_a sound_n because_o they_o shall_v walk_v cheerful_o in_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n rejoice_v in_o his_o name_n all_o the_o day_n and_o be_v exalt_v in_o his_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o let_v all_o those_o who_o desire_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o comfort_n and_o cheerfulness_n labour_v to_o have_v their_o heart_n replenish_v with_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o to_o scatter_v and_o dispel_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v the_o foggy_a mist_n of_o sad_a melancholy_a and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n which_o make_v we_o either_o to_o stand_v still_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o want_n of_o this_o joyful_a light_n or_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o they_o slow_o and_o with_o much_o discomfort_n and_o weariness_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v they_o labour_v earnest_o to_o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n which_o draw_v from_o christ_n all_o the_o cordial_n of_o comfort_n and_o to_o be_v thereby_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n their_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o of_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n which_o will_v lift_v up_o their_o heart_n with_o unspeakable_a joy_n even_o when_o they_o be_v most_o deject_a with_o worldly_a affliction_n and_o make_v they_o to_o go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o the_o duty_n 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jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n one_o true_a and_o everlasting_a god_n we_o ascribe_v the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o perfection_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o evening_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n most_o high_a and_o holy_a most_o dreadful_a and_o glorious_a in_o thy_o might_n and_o majesty_n unto_o all_o creature_n terrible_a and_o like_a a_o consume_a fire_n unto_o all_o impenitent_a sinner_n but_o a_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o in_o jesus_n christ_n thou_o have_v command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n and_o have_v encourage_v we_o hereunto_o by_o thy_o most_o gracious_a and_o free_a promise_n that_o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o son_n there_o thou_o will_v be_v present_a among_o they_o by_o thy_o holy_a 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the_o disturb_v of_o their_o peace_n and_o to_o safeguard_n both_o their_o own_o person_n and_o all_o that_o belong_v unto_o they_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o that_o by_o their_o own_o absolute_a power_n or_o by_o the_o aid_n of_o their_o friend_n or_o the_o situation_n 16._o jer._n 49._o 16._o of_o their_o country_n far_o remote_a from_o enemy_n or_o environ_v with_o the_o sea_n or_o the_o strength_n of_o their_o fortification_n which_o they_o think_v 7._o psal_n 20._o 7._o impregnable_a or_o their_o munition_n and_o warlike_a preparation_n wherein_o they_o excel_v all_o their_o neighbour_n nation_n so_o also_o this_o carnal_a security_n arise_v in_o many_o from_o confidence_n in_o those_o spiritual_a privilege_n wherein_o they_o be_v prefer_v before_o other_o as_o that_o they_o be_v member_n of_o the_o true_a church_n and_o enjoy_v the_o word_n the_o sacrament_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o israelite_n who_o go_v 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their_o sight_n and_o to_o presume_v that_o he_o either_o see_v they_o not_o or_o if_o he_o do_v 21._o psal_n 50._o 21._o be_v not_o displease_v with_o their_o wicked_a course_n to_o this_o purpose_n the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o wicked_a say_v he_o through_o pride_n of_o his_o countenance_n 6._o psal_n 10._o 4_o 5_o 6._o will_v not_o seek_v after_o god_n god_n be_v not_o in_o all_o his_o thought_n his_o way_n be_v always_o grievous_a thy_o judgement_n be_v far_o above_o out_o of_o his_o sight_n as_o for_o his_o enemy_n he_o puff_v at_o they_o he_o have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n i_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v for_o i_o shall_v never_o be_v in_o adversity_n yea_o this_o worldly_a prosperity_n make_v man_n to_o forget_v god_n not_o only_o through_o infirmity_n but_o also_o wilful_o to_o banish_v all_o remembrance_n of_o he_o out_o of_o their_o mind_n so_o job_n 14._o job_n 21._o 13_o 14._o say_v that_o the_o wicked_a flourish_a in_o all_o plenty_n and_o prosperity_n and_o spend_v 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and_o know_v neither_o widowhood_n nor_o loss_n of_o 9_o esa_n 47._o 8_o 9_o child_n and_o the_o rich_a fool_n in_o the_o gospel_n secure_o give_v himself_o 19_o luk._n 12._o 19_o over_o to_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n because_o he_o have_v store_v up_o much_o good_n for_o many_o year_n yea_o even_o david_n himself_o be_v lull_v with_o this_o prosperity_n into_o the_o sleep_n of_o security_n for_o in_o his_o prosperity_n he_o say_v that_o he_o 6._o psal_n 30._o 6._o shall_v never_o be_v move_v and_o job_n in_o his_o prosperity_n conclude_v that_o he_o 18._o job._n 29._o 18._o shall_v die_v in_o his_o nest_n and_o shall_v multiply_v his_o day_n as_o the_o sand._n and_o as_o this_o security_n be_v cause_v by_o self_n prosperity_n so_o also_o it_o be_v much_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o flourish_a estate_n of_o other_o who_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n for_o man_n be_v not_o afraid_a to_o take_v those_o wicked_a course_n which_o 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5_o the_o five_o cause_n of_o security_n be_v customable_a sin_v the_o five_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n be_v customable_a sin_v not_o renew_v our_o repentance_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v fall_v into_o it_o but_o commit_v 7._o quid_fw-la non_fw-la invertat_fw-la consuetudo_fw-la quis_fw-la non_fw-la assiduitate_fw-la duretur_fw-la etc._n etc._n bern._n de_fw-fr consider_v ad_fw-la eugen._n lib._n 1._o job_n 6._o 7._o it_o again_o and_o again_o and_o make_v it_o a_o ordinary_a practice_n and_o familiar_a unto_o we_o by_o common_a use_n what_o say_v one_o do_v not_o custom_n invert_v what_o be_v not_o harden_v by_o assiduity_n what_o be_v it_o that_o give_v not_o way_n to_o use_v unto_o how_o many_o do_v use_n make_v that_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a which_o at_o first_o they_o abhor_v as_o bitter_a and_o distasteful_a so_o as_o they_o may_v say_v of_o their_o sin_n as_o job_n of_o his_o sorrow_n the_o thing_n which_o my_o soul_n refuse_v to_o touch_v be_v become_v my_o daily_a 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in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o same_o but_o to_o defend_v it_o as_o though_o it_o be_v lawful_a yea_o to_o glory_n in_o it_o as_o if_o it_o be_v commendable_a as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o doeg_n who_o not_o only_o do_v abominable_a wickedness_n but_o also_o boast_v 1._o psal_n 52._o 1._o himself_o in_o his_o mischief_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v for_o sin_n as_o oft_o as_o it_o be_v commit_v leave_v a_o blot_n and_o poisonous_a taint_n behind_o it_o in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n which_o if_o we_o do_v not_o labour_v to_o wash_v away_o with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v afresh_o unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o by_o bathe_v they_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n it_o will_v make_v they_o ready_a to_o receive_v the_o infection_n of_o the_o next_o tentation_n and_o at_o last_o so_o whole_o corrupt_v and_o sinful_a that_o they_o will_v be_v sensible_a of_o no_o wickedness_n because_o it_o be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n 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13._o matth._n 13._o which_o by_o much_o labour_n get_v such_o a_o they_o or_o thick_a skin_n upon_o it_o that_o it_o be_v almost_o insensible_a and_o the_o conscience_n like_v unto_o the_o back_n which_o be_v at_o first_o sensible_a of_o the_o small_a stripe_n but_o with_o much_o whip_n become_v so_o stupid_a and_o benumb_a that_o the_o great_a lash_n cause_v little_a smart_n §._o 6_o the_o sixth_o cause_n of_o security_n be_v the_o present_a impunity_n of_o sinner_n the_o sixth_o cause_n of_o this_o carnal_a security_n be_v impunity_n of_o sinner_n after_o much_o wickedness_n commit_v by_o they_o for_o although_o god_n out_o of_o his_o goodness_n patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n differ_v the_o execution_n of_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n and_o after_o sinner_n have_v often_o deserve_v death_n and_o condemnation_n do_v give_v unto_o they_o many_o reprivall_n that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o may_v sue_v out_o their_o pardon_n and_o escape_v punishment_n by_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n yet_o the_o vessel_n of_o wrath_n ordain_v to_o destruction_n through_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n which_o can_v repent_v take_v occasion_n upon_o this_o mercy_n and_o patience_n of_o god_n of_o live_v secure_o in_o their_o wicked_a course_n and_o so_o by_o multiply_v their_o sin_n treasure_n up_o unto_o themselves_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 as_o the_o apostle_n 5._o rom._n 2._o 4_o 5._o speak_v like_o herein_o to_o desperate_a malefactor_n who_o because_o they_o have_v often_o escape_v secure_o go_v on_o in_o their_o wickedness_n as_o though_o they_o be_v free_a from_o all_o danger_n or_o rather_o to_o such_o as_o be_v apprehend_v arraign_v and_o adjudge_v to_o die_v be_v through_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o judge_n reprive_v for_o a_o while_n that_o they_o may_v use_v mean_n to_o procure_v their_o pardon_n but_o they_o because_o day_n of_o execution_n be_v a_o little_a defer_v conclude_v with_o themselves_o that_o all_o the_o storm_n of_o peril_n be_v overblowne_v and_o with_o agag_n that_o the_o bitterness_n of_o death_n be_v past_a and_o therefore_o spend_v their_o whole_a time_n in_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n in_o dance_v and_o revel_v drink_v and_o whore_v yea_o secure_o return_v to_o their_o former_a wicked_a course_n steal_v and_o rob_v quarrel_v and_o kill_v till_o the_o judge_n see_v his_o mercy_n and_o patience_n thus_o abuse_v do_v give_v out_o his_o warrant_n for_o their_o speedy_a execution_n so_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o that_o because_o sentence_v against_o a_o evil_a work_n be_v not_o execute_v speedy_o therefore_o 11._o eccles_n 8._o 11._o the_o heart_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v full_o set_v in_o they_o to_o do_v evil_a a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o israelite_n who_o because_o god_n hold_v his_o 11._o esa_n 57_o 11._o peace_n for_o a_o long_a time_n therefore_o they_o fear_v he_o not_o yea_o it_o grow_v to_o a_o wicked_a proverb_n among_o they_o that_o the_o day_n be_v prolong_v and_o every_o vision_n fail_v that_o be_v because_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n threaten_v by_o the_o prophet_n be_v defer_v therefore_o their_o prophecy_n be_v worthy_a 22._o ezecb._n 12._o 22._o no_o credit_n as_o be_v never_o likely_a to_o be_v fulfil_v so_o scoffer_n of_o these_o latter_a time_n secure_o walk_v after_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o say_v where_o be_v the_o 4._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 3_o 4._o promise_n of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n see_v since_o the_o father_n fall_v asleep_a all_o thing_n continue_v as_o they_o be_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o creation_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n have_v forewarn_v us._n and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o this_o but_o the_o abuse_n of_o god_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a and_o a_o false_a and_o blasphemous_a conceit_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o action_n arise_v from_o it_o for_o when_o he_o delay_v to_o inflict_v his_o judgement_n upon_o the_o wicked_a for_o their_o sin_n they_o conclude_v that_o there_o be_v no_o god_n or_o no_o providence_n that_o he_o sit_v in_o heaven_n and_o either_o see_v not_o or_o regard_v not_o what_o be_v do_v on_o earth_n yea_o that_o he_o be_v like_o they_o allow_v and_o approve_v of_o their_o wicked_a course_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v 21._o psal_n 50._o 21._o and_o therefore_o they_o may_v secure_o proceed_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o fear_n or_o danger_n §._o 7_o the_o seven_o cause_n presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n the_o seven_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n be_v presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n whereby_o man_n conceive_v that_o though_o they_o live_v as_o they_o listen_v and_o daily_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n against_o they_o by_o wilful_a sin_n commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n yet_o he_o be_v so_o pitiful_a and_o tender_a in_o compassion_n that_o he_o will_v not_o at_o all_o or_o but_o very_o slight_o punish_v they_o for_o their_o wickedness_n or_o though_o they_o do_v make_v they_o liable_a to_o his_o displeasure_n by_o their_o sin_n yet_o they_o may_v continue_v in_o they_o for_o a_o time_n and_o not_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o the_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n of_o they_o see_v whensoever_o they_o repent_v they_o shall_v have_v pardon_n and_o be_v receive_v to_o grace_n and_o mercy_n the_o which_o they_o may_v do_v time_n enough_o hereafter_o when_o god_n begin_v to_o execute_v judgement_n which_o if_o he_o defer_v to_o do_v until_o the_o hour_n of_o their_o death_n even_o than_o it_o will_v be_v time_n enough_o to_o repent_v see_v he_o offer_v his_o grace_n to_o all_o whatsoever_o at_o all_o time_n whensoever_o that_o forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o call_v upon_o he_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n and_o thus_o do_v wicked_a man_n make_v a_o
as_o the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n 13_o cap._n iii_o of_o the_o main_a matter_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o that_o it_o must_v be_v frame_v according_a to_o god_n will_v in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n 14_o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o his_o will_n 14_o 2_o that_o not_o god_n secret_a but_o reveal_v will_n must_v be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o life_n and_o action_n 15_o 3_o reason_n prove_v that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o do_v his_o will_n 15_o 4_o of_o the_o special_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v 18_o cap._n four_o of_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o all_o christian_a duty_n ought_v to_o be_v perform_v namely_o with_o fervency_n of_o desire_n a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n 19_o sect._n 1_o that_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n be_v require_v of_o all_o those_o who_o will_v serve_v and_o please_v god_n 19_o 2_o that_o all_o evangelicall_a obedience_n consist_v chief_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n 20_o 3_o that_o they_o must_v not_o be_v faint_a and_o weak_a but_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a 21_o 4_o that_o they_o must_v be_v entire_a and_o total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n 22_o 5_o that_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v aim_v at_o the_o mean_n as_o well_o as_o at_o the_o end_n 23_o 6_o that_o they_o must_v not_o be_v lazy_a and_o idle_a but_o diligent_a and_o painful_a 23_o 7_o that_o they_o must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o constant_a and_o durable_a 24_o cap._n v._o of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o first_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n how_o necessary_a it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 25_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 25_o 2_o that_o save_a knowledge_n be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o have_v their_o beginning_n 25_o 3_o that_o ignorance_n estrange_v we_o from_o god_n and_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n 27_o 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n 28_o 5_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n 29_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o object_n of_o save_v knowledge_n namely_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n his_o word_n and_o work_n 30_o sect._n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o how_o we_o may_v know_v it_o 30_o 2_o who_o this_o god_n be_v and_o how_o he_o may_v be_v describe_v 30_o 3_o of_o god_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n 30_o 4_o of_o god_n primary_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v 31_o 5_o of_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n and_o how_o they_o differ_v from_o those_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n 31_o 6_o what_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n be_v and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v 32_o 7_o of_o the_o person_n in_o trinity_n 33_o 8_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n work_n and_o first_o of_o his_o decree_n 34_o 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 34_o 10_o of_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n 35_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n 36_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o quantity_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o 36_o 2_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o knowledge_n that_o it_o may_v be_v effectual_a 38_o 3_o that_o this_o save_a knowledge_n be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n 38_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o save_a knowledge_n 39_o cap._n viii_o of_o a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o second_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 40_o sect._n 1_o that_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 40_o 2_o that_o faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n 41_o 3_o that_o they_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o disjoin_a faith_n from_o a_o godly_a life_n 42_o 4_o of_o a_o general_a faith_n 43_o 5_o of_o justify_v faith_n what_o it_o be_v and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 43_o 6_o of_o the_o degree_n of_o faith_n and_o how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o us._n 45_o 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n hold_v a_o proportion_n with_o our_o faith_n whether_o it_o be_v weak_a or_o strong_a 46_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v a_o lively_a faith_n and_o daily_o increase_v it_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o high_a degree_n 47_o sect._n 1_o of_o five_o special_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v a_o lively_a faith_n 47_o 2_o of_o the_o six_o mean_n 48_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n 49_o 4_o of_o that_o special_a faith_n whereby_o we_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o sanctification_n 50_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 50_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o three_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v a_o pure_a heart_n 52_o sect._n 1_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n what_o it_o be_v and_o from_o whence_o it_o arise_v 52_o 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n 52_o 3_o that_o god_n chief_o desire_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o other_o part_n 53_o 4_o that_o god_n respect_v no_o duty_n unless_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o pure_a heart_n 54_o 5_o that_o all_o sound_a repentance_n must_v begin_v at_o the_o heart_n 55_o 6_o wherein_o pureness_n of_o heart_n consist_v 55_o 7_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n 57_o cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o 58_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 58_o 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 59_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v a_o good_a mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n high_o to_o esteem_v it_o 59_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n 61_o 5_o that_o faith_n be_v a_o chief_a mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 61_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v to_o watch_v over_o they_o 62_o 7_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n 63_o 8_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n 64_o 9_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o examine_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 64_o 10_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o be_v continual_o take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n 65_o cap._n xii_o of_o conscience_n in_o general_a the_o nature_n property_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 65_o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v partly_o be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n 65_o 2_o what_o conscience_n be_v be_v general_o consider_v 66_o 3_o of_o the_o diverse_a office_n of_o conscience_n 67_o 4_o that_o conscience_n have_v all_o its_o power_n and_o authority_n from_o god_n only_o 68_o cap._n xiii_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 69_o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n that_o work_v it_o in_o us._n 69_o 2_o of_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n 69_o 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n 70_o 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n 71_o cap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n of_o the_o peace_n which_o it_o true_o speak_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o the_o false_a peace_n of_o secure_a worldling_n 72_o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n speak_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o 72_o 2_o that_o it_o speak_v peace_n according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n 73_o 3_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a and_o bad_a conscience_n as_o first_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o wicked_a proceed_v from_o ignorance_n of_o their_o estate_n 73_o 4_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n proceed_v from_o spiritual_a life_n of_o a_o evil_a from_o senselessness_n and_o deadness_n 74_o 5_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o wicked_a proceed_v from_o carnal_a security_n 75_o 6_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n proceed_v from_o worldly_a employment_n 76_o cap._n
require_v 152_o 3_o of_o outward_a duty_n respect_v the_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 152_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n soul_n 153_o 5_o of_o duty_n belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n 153_o cap._n xiii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o seven_o eight_o nine_o and_o ten_o commandment_n 154_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o seven_o commandment_n the_o duty_n which_o it_o injoin_v and_o vice_n which_o it_o forbid_v 154_o 2_o the_o mean_n of_o preserve_v chastity_n 155_o 3_o of_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o right_a get_n of_o our_o good_n 156_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n respect_v the_o right_a use_n of_o our_o good_n 157_o 5_o of_o the_o nine_o commandment_n and_o of_o that_o truth_n which_o be_v require_v in_o it_o 158_o 6_o of_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n good_a name_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o respect_v our_o inward_a disposition_n 158_o 7_o other_o duty_n respect_v outward_a profession_n 159_o 8_o of_o the_o preserve_n our_o own_o good_a name_n 159_o 9_o of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n and_o what_o be_v require_v in_o it_o to_o wit_n original_a righteousness_n and_o spiritual_a concupiscence_n 160_o 10_o of_o the_o spirit_n lust_a against_o the_o flesh_n 161_o 11_o of_o the_o mean_n enable_v we_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o this_o commandment_n 161_o the_o three_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o those_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o our_o daily_a exercise_n both_o general_o at_o all_o time_n of_o the_o day_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o special_o in_o the_o several_a part_n of_o it_o p._n 163_o cap._n i._n that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n ought_v daily_o and_o constant_o to_o be_v perform_v and_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o spurt_v only_o 163_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v perform_v these_o duty_n daily_a and_o constant_o upon_o every_o fit_a occasion_n 163_o 2_o that_o no_o time_n be_v exempt_v from_o god_n service_n prove_v by_o scripture_n 164_o 3_o diverse_a reason_n prove_v the_o necessity_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 166_o 4_o of_o the_o many_o great_a danger_n which_o follow_v the_o neglect_n of_o this_o daily_a exercise_n 167_o 5_o another_o reason_n take_v from_o our_o call_n and_o profession_n 168_o 6_o the_o last_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o uncertainty_n of_o our_o life_n 169_o cap._n ii_o of_o some_o special_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o our_o daily_a exercise_n and_o first_o of_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n 169_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n 169_o 2_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n &_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 171_o 3_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 173_o 4_o of_o our_o detestation_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n 174_o 5_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v of_o this_o exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o repentance_n 175_o cap._n iii_o of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o renew_v our_o faith_n 176_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v very_o profitable_a &_o necessary_a 176_o 2_o what_o this_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o do_v it_o which_o consist_v first_o in_o diverse_a meditation_n 177_o 3_o of_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o mean_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o diverse_a action_n 179_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n 179_o 5_o of_o diverse_a other_o benefit_n which_o follow_v the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n 181_o cap._n four_o of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o seek_v god_n and_o of_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 183_o sect._n 1._o that_o our_o seek_v god_n daily_o be_v a_o necessary_a duty_n 183_o 2_o what_o it_o be_v to_o seek_v god_n 185_o 3_o what_o be_v require_v to_o our_o seek_n god_n first_o that_o we_o daily_o labour_v more_o perfect_o to_o know_v and_o remember_v he_o 185_o 4_o the_o second_o thing_n be_v that_o we_o adhere_v unto_o he_o with_o our_o heart_n &_o affection_n 186_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v cleave_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a love_n 187_o 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 188_o 7_o that_o unto_o the_o seek_n of_o god_n be_v require_v that_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n 190_o 8_o that_o we_o must_v seek_v to_o have_v and_o hold_v god_n grace_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n 188_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o right_a manner_n of_o seek_v god_n so_o as_o we_o may_v be_v sure_a to_o find_v he_o and_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o 189_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v seek_v god_n first_o and_o principal_o seasonable_o &_o constant_o 189_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v seek_v god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n sincere_o zealous_o and_o with_o all_o diligence_n 193_o 3_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v by_o our_o daily_a seek_v god_n 194_o 4_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o follow_v the_o neglect_n of_o seek_v god_n 195_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o christian_a armour_n which_o we_o must_v put_v on_o daily_o and_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v reap_v thereby_o 196_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o several_a part_n of_o the_o christian_a armour_n 196_o 2_o that_o the_o put_v on_o of_o the_o christian_a armour_n be_v very_o necessary_a 198_o 3_o of_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o arise_v from_o be_v thus_o arm_v 198_o 4_o that_o every_o several_a part_n of_o armour_n bring_v special_a profit_n 199_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o four_o main_n duty_n which_o be_v to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o all_o sin_n and_o to_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o god_n service_n 200_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v necessary_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o all_o sin_n and_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o 200_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n 202_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o sin_n 203_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n 204_o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o five_o and_o six_o daily_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o god_n law_n and_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n 205_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v conform_v our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n according_a to_o god_n law_n 205_o 2_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 205_o 3_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o work_n and_o action_n 206_o 4_o of_o the_o six_o main_n 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 207_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o last_o main_a duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n which_o be_v prayer_n 208_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v pray_v daily_a and_o continual_o 208_o 2_o of_o ordinary_a prayer_n at_o set_a time_n and_o how_o often_o to_o be_v perform_v 209_o 3_o of_o extraordinary_a prayer_n upon_o every_o good_a occasion_n 210_o 4_o diverse_a motive_n unto_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n 211_o cap._n x._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 212_o sect._n 1._o what_o thing_n be_v require_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o thanksgiving_n 212_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_o in_o all_o thing_n 213_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_o at_o all_o time_n 213_o 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o daily_a thanksgiving_n 214_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n 215_o cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n in_o every_o several_a part_n of_o the_o day_n and_o first_o of_o awake_v with_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n 216_o sect._n 1._o of_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o awake_v that_o we_o may_v offer_v unto_o he_o our_o first_o service_n 216_o 2_o of_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n by_o some_o short_a prayer_n 217_o 3_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o morning_n meditation_n 218_o 4_o that_o in_o our_o first_o meditation_n we_o must_v renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n 219_o 5_o of_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o these_o religious_a morning_n exercise_n 220_o cap._n xiii_o of_o prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n how_o profitable_a it_o be_v and_o necessary_a and_o of_o our_o preparation_n unto_o it_o 221_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o prayer_n
affliction_n 728_o 7_o that_o he_o inward_o guide_v they_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n 730_o cap._n xliiii_o other_o singular_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n in_o this_o life_n crow_v the_o godly_a which_o be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n 731_o sect._n 1._o that_o he_o seal_v unto_o the_o godly_a the_o assurance_n of_o their_o adoption_n 731_o 2_o the_o second_o special_a privilege_n be_v illumination_n 732_o 3_o the_o three_o be_v sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n 733_o 4_o the_o four_o be_v internal_a and_o spiritual_a joy_n 733_o 5_o the_o last_o be_v christian_a liberty_n 734_o cap._n xlv_o of_o four_o other_o main_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n crow_v a_o godly_a life_n both_o in_o this_o world_n and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v 735_o sect._n 1._o that_o he_o bestow_v upon_o they_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n 735_o 2_o that_o he_o give_v they_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n 736_o 3_o that_o they_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n to_o salvation_n 737_o 4_o of_o their_o inestimable_a privilege_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v 739_o the_o sixth_o and_o last_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n entreat_v of_o the_o impediment_n which_o usual_o hinder_v and_o discourage_v man_n from_o enter_v into_o &_o proceed_v in_o the_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o of_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v remove_v 742_o cap._n i._n of_o those_o impediment_n which_o be_v cast_v into_o our_o way_n to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o satan_n the_o arch_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n 742_o sect._n 1._o that_o satan_n bend_v all_o his_o force_n against_o we_o to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 742_o 2_o how_o we_o may_v remove_v the_o former_a impediment_n 743_o 3_o that_o satan_n might_n and_o malice_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o and_o the_o reason_n hereof_o 744_o 4_o of_o satan_n tentation_n whereby_o he_o impugn_v our_o faith_n 745_o 5_o satan_n tentation_n whereby_o he_o seek_v to_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n or_o from_o proceed_v in_o they_o 747_o cap._n ii_o of_o impediment_n which_o the_o world_n cast_v in_o our_o way_n to_o hinder_v we_o that_o we_o may_v not_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o such_o as_o be_v public_a 749_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o impediment_n arise_v from_o evil_a magistrate_n 749_o 2_o of_o the_o impediment_n which_o arise_v from_o evil_a minister_n 750_o 3_o 4._o the_o mean_n to_o remove_v this_o impediment_n respect_v both_o minister_n and_o people_n 752_o 5_o of_o the_o impediment_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o evil_a life_n of_o minister_n 754_o 6_o of_o the_o public_a impediment_n which_o respect_v the_o people_n 755_o cap._n iii_o of_o such_o private_a impediment_n as_o the_o world_n use_v to_o hinder_v we_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o those_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n 757_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o tentation_n of_o prosperity_n and_o that_o they_o be_v most_o dangerous_a impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 757_o 2_o of_o impediment_n arise_v from_o honour_n riches_n pleasure_n and_o from_o evil_a company_n 758_o cap._n four_o of_o impediment_n on_o the_o left_a hand_n arise_v from_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n 761_o sect._n 1._o how_o the_o world_n seek_v to_o hinder_v our_o course_n in_o godliness_n by_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n 761_o 2_o 3._o of_o the_o world_n profess_a hatred_n whereby_o it_o discourage_v we_o in_o christian_a duty_n 761_o 4_o of_o the_o false_a judgement_n of_o the_o world_n show_v in_o the_o bitter_a censure_n of_o the_o godly_a 764_o 5_o of_o worldly_a contempt_n unto_o which_o the_o godly_a be_v liable_a 765_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 767_o sect._n 1._o how_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o slander_n of_o the_o world_n 767_o 2_o of_o derision_n and_o scoff_n which_o the_o world_n use_v to_o discourage_v the_o godly_a in_o all_o good_a course_n 769_o 3_o how_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o they_o 769_o 4_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o christian_a apology_n and_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n 771_o cap._n viâ—_n of_o worldly_a persecution_n and_o how_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o they_o 772_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o world_n cruelty_n in_o persecute_v the_o godly_a 772_o 2_o that_o it_o have_v always_o be_v the_o lot_n of_o the_o godly_a to_o be_v persecute_v of_o the_o world_n 773_o 3_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v foretell_v these_o persecution_n 775_o 4_o of_o the_o patience_n which_o the_o saint_n have_v show_v in_o suffer_a persecution_n 776_o 5_o that_o our_o persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n shall_v be_v rich_o reward_v 777_o cap._n viiâ—_n of_o the_o impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o arise_v from_o 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the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o whereby_o their_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v so_o as_o they_o can_v no_o long_o reign_v in_o their_o mortal_a body_n and_o they_o quicken_v unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o so_o enable_v to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o their_o conversation_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o dead_a and_o bury_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n and_o not_o able_a to_o stir_v or_o move_v in_o the_o action_n of_o godliness_n but_o no_o soon_o be_v we_o join_v to_o he_o and_o touch_v his_o body_n crucify_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n
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with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o same_o apostle_n teach_v we_o we_o be_v bury_v say_v 6._o rom._n 6._o 4_o 5_o 6._o he_o with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n even_o so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o if_o we_o have_v be_v plant_v together_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o death_n we_o shall_v be_v also_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o resurrection_n know_v this_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v new_a creature_n let_v we_o put_v on_o jesus_n christ_n and_o labour_n to_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o 14._o rom._n 13._o 14._o lively_a faith_n for_o in_o he_o alone_o we_o be_v elect_v unto_o holiness_n in_o he_o only_o we_o be_v create_v unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v before_o ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v 10_o eph._n 1._o 4._o &_o 2._o 10_o walk_v in_o they_o §._o sect._n 7_o that_o only_o those_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n who_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v with_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o god_n have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o people_n he_o our_o gracious_a father_n and_o we_o his_o child_n who_o he_o will_v accept_v in_o his_o best_a belove_a for_o until_o we_o be_v in_o this_o covenant_n our_o person_n be_v not_o accept_v we_o remain_v the_o slave_n of_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o consequent_o nothing_o which_o we_o can_v do_v seem_v it_o never_o so_o glorious_a be_v please_v in_o god_n sight_n we_o be_v till_o then_o under_o the_o law_n and_o covenant_n of_o work_n if_o not_o as_o it_o be_v give_v to_o the_o jew_n yet_o as_o it_o be_v engrave_v in_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o creation_n and_o 15._o rom._n 2._o 14_o 15._o consequent_o under_o the_o curse_n which_o be_v denounce_v against_o all_o that_o do_v not_o 10._o gal._n 3._o 10._o continue_v in_o all_o which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o namely_o in_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v of_o which_o fail_v innumerable_a time_n we_o can_v according_a to_o this_o strict_a rule_n yield_v obedience_n nor_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n but_o when_o we_o be_v admit_v into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v in_o jesus_n christ_n than_o this_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n be_v remit_v and_o we_o be_v tie_v only_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o son_n which_o consist_v more_o in_o our_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n then_o in_o our_o ability_n to_o perform_v our_o duty_n in_o perfection_n the_o which_o obedience_n as_o this_o perfect_a law_n of_o liberty_n do_v require_v so_o do_v it_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v that_o which_o it_o require_v for_o in_o this_o covenant_n the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o our_o stony_a heart_n which_o 13._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o joh._n 16._o 13._o will_v rather_o break_v then_o bow_v unto_o his_o will_n and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n which_o will_v incline_v to_o all_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o we_o to_o conduct_v and_o rule_v we_o in_o all_o our_o 27._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 27._o way_n and_o to_o support_v strengthen_v and_o comfort_v we_o against_o all_o the_o difficulty_n and_o discouragement_n which_o do_v affront_n and_o cross_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n that_o he_o will_v write_v his_o law_n not_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n but_o in_o our_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 31_o 32_o 33_o 34._o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o if_o contrary_a to_o our_o purpose_n we_o slip_v in_o our_o way_n the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v not_o remember_v our_o 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o sin_n to_o impute_v they_o unto_o we_o but_o will_v spare_v we_o as_o a_o father_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o now_o what_o can_v be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n then_o to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o that_o our_o obedience_n though_o imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o weakness_n shall_v in_o christ_n not_o only_o be_v pardon_v but_o high_o regard_v and_o rich_o reward_v by_o our_o love_a father_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n unto_o which_o nothing_o on_o our_o part_n be_v require_v but_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n apply_v all_o god_n promise_v make_v unto_o we_o in_o he_o and_o that_o we_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o faith_n in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v necessary_o require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o four_o thing_n require_v in_o those_o who_o be_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o understand_v not_o only_o a_o general_a faith_n whereby_o we_o know_v and_o believe_v that_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o warrant_v by_o his_o word_n but_o a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o jesus_n christ_n and_o make_v partaker_n of_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o we_o must_v first_o by_o he_o be_v make_v righteous_a before_o we_o can_v do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n we_o must_v first_o become_v good_a tree_n 18._o matth._n 7._o 18._o before_o we_o can_v yield_v good_a fruit_n and_o be_v lively_a branch_n of_o the_o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n which_o suck_n from_o this_o root_n the_o sap_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n before_o we_o can_v bear_v the_o sweet_a and_o ripe_a grape_n of_o new_a and_o true_a obedience_n which_o be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o well_o relish_v unto_o his_o taste_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o because_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n beside_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v 6._o esa_n 64._o 6._o like_o a_o pollute_a cloth_n stain_v with_o our_o corruption_n and_o mingle_v with_o our_o imperfection_n and_o consequent_o can_v endure_v the_o severe_a trial_n of_o god_n strict_a justice_n nor_o be_v accept_v of_o he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o perfection_n in_o himself_o allow_v of_o nothing_o that_o be_v imperfect_a unless_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n and_o so_o have_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o action_n cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o their_o pollution_n wash_v clean_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v lead_v such_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o god_n we_o must_v first_o labour_n to_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o all_o our_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n spring_v from_o this_o root_n may_v be_v accept_v in_o and_o for_o christ_n and_o be_v allow_v through_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n which_o deserve_v to_o be_v reject_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o own_o pollution_n and_o imperfection_n §._o
carriage_n and_o conversation_n whereby_o we_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o do_v his_o will_n reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n more_o special_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o our_o walk_n before_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n with_o faith_n a_o pure_a heart_n and_o good_a conscience_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n in_o which_o word_n three_o thing_n be_v contain_v first_o the_o duty_n which_o in_o this_o godly_a life_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v second_o the_o foundation_n upon_o which_o they_o be_v ground_v and_o the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o ought_v to_o flow_v three_o their_o time_n of_o continuance_n and_o how_o long_o by_o we_o they_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v all_o refer_v unto_o three_o head_n first_o piety_n towards_o god_n which_o comprise_v in_o it_o all_o religion_n the_o whole_a worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n both_o public_a and_o private_a with_o the_o matter_n manner_n time_n mean_n and_o all_o circumstance_n and_o in_o a_o word_n all_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o first_o table_n second_o righteousness_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n whereby_o we_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o we_o will_v have_v they_o to_o deal_v with_o we_o and_o give_v unto_o every_o one_o their_o own_o behave_v ourselves_o just_o with_o all_o and_o merciful_o with_o all_o those_o who_o need_v our_o help_n three_o sobriety_n and_o temperance_n towards_o ourselves_o whereby_o we_o possess_v our_o vessel_n in_o purity_n and_o honour_n as_o it_o become_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a 5._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 5._o ghost_n second_o there_o be_v here_o express_v certain_a fundamental_a virtue_n upon_o which_o our_o virtuous_a and_o godly_a action_n ought_v to_o be_v ground_v and_o from_o which_o they_o must_v spring_v and_o flow_v if_o we_o will_v have_v they_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n namely_o a_o lively_a faith_n without_o which_o we_o can_v please_v he_o a_o pure_a heart_n from_o which_o as_o a_o fountain_n flow_v all_o true_a obedience_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n purge_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n which_o warrant_v all_o our_o action_n do_v in_o faith_n as_o approve_v of_o god_n and_o so_o incit_v and_o incourage_v we_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n when_o as_o we_o know_v that_o our_o person_n and_o all_o our_o action_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o last_o here_o be_v express_v the_o time_n how_o long_o we_o be_v to_o continue_v in_o the_o do_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o not_o for_o a_o while_n no_o nor_o yet_o for_o a_o long_a time_n together_o but_o indefinite_o we_o be_v to_o continue_v in_o bring_v forth_o these_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o never_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n but_o of_o these_o point_n i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o large_o afterward_o and_o therefore_o 13._o 2._o thes_n 3._o 13._o will_v content_v myself_o for_o the_o present_a thus_o brief_o to_o have_v touch_v they_o for_o the_o explain_n of_o the_o former_a description_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n cap._n four_o of_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o all_o christian_a duty_n ought_v to_o be_v perform_v namely_o with_o fervency_n of_o desire_n a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n be_v require_v of_o all_o those_o who_o will_v serve_v and_o please_v god_n and_o so_o i_o come_v from_o the_o matter_n of_o it_o and_o the_o duty_n therein_o require_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o they_o may_v be_v so_o perform_v as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o hereunto_o there_o concur_v three_o thing_n first_o fervency_n of_o desire_n second_o a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o three_o a_o hearty_a and_o earnest_a endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o do_v his_o will_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n first_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v inflame_v with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o do_v his_o will_n in_o as_o great_a perfection_n here_o on_o earth_n as_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n do_v it_o in_o heaven_n although_o we_o can_v possible_o in_o this_o state_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n attain_v unto_o it_o so_o the_o church_n profess_v of_o herself_o in_o the_o way_n of_o 9_o esa_n 26._o 8_o 9_o thy_o judgement_n o_o lord_n have_v we_o wait_v for_o thou_o the_o desire_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v to_o thy_o name_n and_o to_o the_o remembrance_n of_o thou_o with_o my_o soul_n have_v i_o desire_v thou_o in_o the_o night_n yea_o with_o my_o spirit_n within_o i_o will_v i_o seek_v thou_o early_o the_o which_o desire_n break_v out_o into_o long_a wish_n after_o that_o perfection_n which_o we_o can_v as_o yet_o compass_v as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n o_o that_o my_o way_n be_v direct_v to_o keep_v thy_o 5._o psal_n 119._o 5._o statute_n and_o be_v accompany_v with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o lamentable_a complaint_n when_o as_o we_o find_v they_o cross_v with_o our_o corruption_n and_o defeat_v by_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o apostle_n example_n to_o will_n be_v present_a with_o i_o but_o how_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a i_o find_v etc._n ro._n 7._o 18_o 19_o etc._n etc._n not_o for_o the_o good_a that_o i_o will_v i_o do_v not_o but_o the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o that_o i_o do_v etc._n etc._n for_o i_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n after_o the_o inner_a man_n but_o i_o see_v another_o law_n in_o my_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o my_o member_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o this_o fervent_a desire_n of_o the_o heart_n to_o please_v god_n by_o do_v his_o will_n be_v always_o accompany_v with_o a_o undaunted_a resolution_n and_o settle_a purpose_n of_o the_o will_v to_o shake_v off_o all_o delay_n and_o break_v through_o all_o difficulty_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o course_n and_o with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n to_o use_v all_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v and_o further_v in_o god_n service_n and_o thus_o david_n resolve_v that_o he_o will_v keep_v 34._o psal_n 119._o 8_o 30_o 32_o 33_o 34._o god_n statute_n i_o have_v choose_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n thy_o judgement_n have_v i_o lay_v before_o i_o i_o will_v run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o statute_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o word_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o from_o this_o desire_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o resolution_n of_o the_o will_n there_o follow_v a_o earnest_a endeavour_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n of_o conform_v all_o our_o power_n and_o part_n word_n and_o work_n intention_n and_o action_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o and_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o life_n shine_v before_o man_n according_a 16._o matth._n 5._o 16._o to_o the_o exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o you_o do_v do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o evangelicall_a obedience_n consist_v chief_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n and_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n do_v consist_v the_o very_a form_n and_o essence_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n it_o be_v the_o top_n of_o that_o perfection_n which_o 23._o act._n 11._o 23._o we_o can_v attain_v unto_o in_o this_o state_n of_o imperfection_n this_o be_v that_o evangelicall_a obedience_n which_o in_o the_o gospel_n be_v require_v of_o we_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n where_o barnabas_n exhort_v the_o church_n of_o antioch_n not_o to_o perform_v that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n exact_v which_o be_v a_o yoke_n too_o heavy_a for_o any_o to_o bear_v but_o that_o with_o purpose_n of_o heart_n they_o will_v cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n unto_o which_o also_o the_o gospel_n enable_v we_o be_v make_v powerful_a and_o effectual_a by_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o
and_o that_o they_o know_v his_o voice_n and_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v it_o from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n and_o as_o it_o make_v we_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n so_o also_o from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n or_o the_o godly_a life_n which_o he_o command_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n who_o have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n that_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o contrariwise_o thrust_v we_o headlong_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o the_o same_o place_n when_o the_o gentile_n through_o their_o ignorance_n be_v thus_o estrange_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n they_o become_v past_a feel_n and_o so_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o lasciviousness_n 19_o eph._n 4._o 18_o 19_o to_o work_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n so_o hosea_n have_v set_v 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holy_a spirit_n into_o our_o heart_n which_o will_v 13._o will_v john_n 16._o 13._o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n and_o like_o a_o 18._o a_o apoc._n 3._o 18._o precious_a eye-salue_n will_v open_v and_o illighten_v the_o blind_a 27._o blind_a psal_n 119._o 18_o 27._o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v see_v the_o wonder_n of_o god_n law_n the_o which_o our_o prayer_n will_v be_v more_o effectual_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n if_o we_o crave_v this_o knowledge_n to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o by_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o david_n make_v i_o 27._o psal_n 119._o 27._o to_o understand_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o precept_n so_o shall_v i_o talk_v of_o thy_o wondrous_a work_n and_o make_v our_o knowledge_n the_o rule_n of_o our_o life_n practise_v the_o thing_n we_o know_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o conversation_n to_o which_o end_n david_n beg_v it_o of_o god_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o statute_n and_o i_o shall_v 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in_o all_o wisdom_n 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o teach_v and_o admonish_v one_o another_o four_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o then_o become_v his_o friend_n he_o will_v make_v we_o acquaint_v with_o his_o will_n and_o counsel_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n i_o have_v call_v you_o friend_n for_o all_o thing_n that_o i_o have_v hear_v of_o my_o father_n 15._o john_n 15._o 15._o i_o have_v make_v know_v unto_o you_o five_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o have_v our_o heart_n fraught_v with_o god_n fear_n for_o if_o any_o man_n fear_v the_o lord_n he_o shall_v he_o teach_v the_o way_n 18._o psal_n 25._o 12._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o psal_n 25._o 9_o matth._n 11._o 25._o 1._o cor._n 3._o 18._o that_o he_o shall_v choose_v six_o let_v we_o deck_v ourselves_o with_o humility_n for_o he_o give_v his_o grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o teach_v he_o his_o way_n he_o reveal_v his_o secret_n to_o little_a babe_n and_o hide_v they_o from_o those_o 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be_v thorough_o persuade_v that_o he_o shall_v overcome_v they_o whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n for_o want_v of_o this_o faith_n or_o rather_o this_o special_a art_n of_o application_n many_o dear_a servant_n of_o god_n be_v hinder_v and_o discourage_v from_o go_v on_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n or_o else_o proceed_v with_o much_o uncomfortablenesse_n and_o disquietness_n because_o compare_v their_o weakness_n with_o the_o difficulty_n of_o the_o work_n they_o think_v that_o they_o shall_v never_o achieve_v it_o in_o any_o measure_n acceptable_a to_o god_n though_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o want_v not_o faith_n to_o rest_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o their_o justification_n and_o the_o bring_n of_o they_o to_o everlasting_a happiness_n cap._n x._o of_o the_o three_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v a_o pure_a heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n what_o it_o be_v and_o whence_o it_o arise_v beside_o those_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n before_o speak_v of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n there_o be_v two_o other_o which_o 9_o prou._n 20._o 9_o arise_v and_o spring_v from_o they_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n by_o a_o pure_a heart_n i_o do_v not_o understand_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n for_o who_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o heart_n clean_o i_o be_o pure_a from_o my_o sin_n but_o such_o a_o heart_n as_o be_v regenerate_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v in_o part_n purify_v and_o sanctify_a hate_v sin_n and_o love_a virtue_n and_o holiness_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n feel_v the_o weight_n of_o corruption_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v cleanse_v from_o it_o and_o the_o want_n of_o grace_n and_o resolve_v to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o this_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o discover_v unto_o we_o how_o ugly_a sin_n be_v in_o itself_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n with_o the_o profit_n which_o redound_v unto_o we_o by_o it_o and_o also_o of_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v mortify_v our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o to_o hate_v that_o sin_n which_o we_o former_o love_v and_o to_o love_n and_o embrace_v that_o grace_n and_o virtue_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o loathe_v and_o answerable_o to_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o one_o and_o furnish_v with_o the_o other_o all_o which_o proceed_v out_o of_o our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n which_o be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v work_n in_o they_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o god_n again_o whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v what_o he_o hate_v and_o forbid_v and_o to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v that_o pure_a heart_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v a_o chief_a pillar_n that_o support_v it_o and_o a_o lively_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o good_a and_o virtuous_a action_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v pure_a it_o will_v purify_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n but_o if_o it_o be_v defile_v we_o can_v expect_v no_o pure_a stream_n from_o a_o pollute_a fountain_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n those_o thing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n come_v forth_o of_o the_o heart_n 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o and_o they_o defile_v the_o man_n for_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o purge_v the_o stream_n when_o the_o fountain_n be_v defile_v because_o it_o will_v soon_o again_o pollute_v they_o whereas_o if_o the_o spring_n be_v clear_a it_o will_v soon_o cleanse_v the_o stream_n though_o much_o defile_v that_o issue_n from_o it_o so_o be_v it_o with_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o word_n and_o action_n which_o from_o it_o as_o stream_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v the_o heart_n be_v the_o root_n and_o tree_n and_o the_o word_n and_o work_n be_v the_o fruit_n it_o bear_v which_o discover_v what_o it_o be_v for_o a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o and_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n it_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n speech_n and_o action_n and_o a_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o 45._o luk._n 6._o 45._o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a for_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v it_o be_v the_o king_n and_o monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n which_o give_v law_n to_o all_o the_o other_o member_n reign_v and_o rule_v over_o they_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o it_o it_o be_v the_o primum_fw-la mobile_a and_o first_o mover_n which_o give_v motion_n to_o all_o other_o part_n as_o inferior_a sphere_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o wheel_n of_o the_o clock_n who_o motion_n all_o the_o rest_n follow_v stand_v still_o when_o it_o stand_v and_o go_v as_o it_o go_v so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o inditer_n 1._o psa_fw-la 45._o 1._o &_o 57_o 7._o &_o 108._o 1._o of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o tongue_n will_v be_v the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v prepare_v so_o also_o will_v be_v the_o tongue_n to_o sing_v and_o give_v praise_n if_o it_o nourish_v evil_a thought_n like_o unto_o discord_n there_o can_v be_v no_o good_a music_n but_o if_o it_o be_v well_o tune_v we_o shall_v in_o sing_v hymn_n psalm_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o with_o grace_n and_o make_v sweet_a melody_n in_o god_n ear_n and_o therefore_o david_n desire_v to_o make_v good_a speed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n desire_v first_o to_o have_v his_o heart_n in_o large_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o i_o will_v run_v say_v he_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o 32._o psal_n 119._o 32._o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n chief_o desire_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o other_o part_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n chief_o require_v the_o heart_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n my_o son_n give_v i_o thy_o heart_n the_o which_o also_o david_n chief_o 9_o pro._n 23_o 26._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o require_v of_o he_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o thou_o solomon_n my_o son_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o willing_a mind_n for_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n it_o be_v above_o all_o other_o part_n the_o sacrifice_n which_o be_v most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o break_a spirit_n a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v a_o 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o upright_a heart_n be_v his_o chief_a delight_n and_o though_o he_o require_v sincerity_n both_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n yet_o above_o all_o he_o desire_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n 7._o verse_n 7._o and_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v sincere_a and_o desire_v to_o offer_v unto_o god_n perfect_a service_n the_o lord_n pass_v by_o and_o pardon_v our_o imperfection_n and_o accept_v as_o perfect_v our_o weak_a and_o worthless_a endeavour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o there_o be_v first_o a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o a_o man_n 12._o 2._o cor._n 8_o 12._o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v not_o a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o jehosaphat_n and_o asa_n who_o though_o their_o inward_a corruption_n do_v break_v out_o into_o diverse_a open_a sin_n yet_o because_o they_o prepare_v their_o heart_n to_o seek_v the_o 3._o 2._o chr._n 19_o 3._o lord_n he_o esteem_v they_o
as_o perfect_v and_o what_o they_o do_v seem_v just_a and_o 11._o 1._o king_n 15._o 11._o right_o in_o his_o eye_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n how_o glorious_a soever_o our_o word_n and_o action_n seem_v to_o be_v yet_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o lord_n 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o will_v not_o regard_v we_o nor_o our_o prayer_n if_o we_o will_v not_o lay_v god_n word_n to_o our_o heart_n 2._o mal._n 2._o 2._o to_o give_v glory_n to_o his_o name_n he_o will_v send_v a_o curse_n upon_o we_o by_o which_o even_o his_o blessing_n shall_v be_v accurse_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n respect_v no_o duty_n unless_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o pure_a and_o sincere_a heart_n neither_o can_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n be_v approve_v of_o he_o until_o our_o heart_n be_v first_o approve_v and_o as_o david_n 6._o 2._o sam._n 3._o 13._o deut._n 6._o 6._o will_v not_o accept_v of_o abners_n service_n nor_o let_v he_o have_v the_o favour_n of_o see_v his_o face_n except_o he_o bring_v his_o wife_n with_o he_o so_o neither_o will_v the_o lord_n regard_v any_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o he_o if_o we_o leave_v our_o heart_n behind_o we_o which_o be_v above_o all_o other_o part_v espouse_v unto_o he_o by_o solemn_a covenant_n in_o all_o our_o obedience_n the_o heart_n be_v chief_o require_v these_o word_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o heart_n you_o shall_v lay_v up_o these_o word_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o in_o your_o soul_n and_o bind_v they_o for_o a_o sign_n upon_o your_o hand_n that_o they_o may_v be_v as_o frontlet_n between_o your_o eye_n and_o again_o set_v your_o heart_n unto_o 46._o deut._n 11._o 18._o &_o 32._o 46._o all_o the_o word_n which_o i_o testify_v among_o you_o this_o day_n in_o our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n the_o heart_n must_v first_o turn_v unto_o he_o turn_v you_o unto_o i_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o rend_v your_o heart_n and_o not_o your_o garment_n and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n your_o 13._o joel_n 2._o 12_o 13._o god_n break_v up_o your_o fallow_a ground_n and_o sow_v not_o among_o thorn_n circumcise_v yourselves_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o take_v away_o the_o foreskin_n of_o your_o heart_n in_o our_o 4._o jer._n 4._o 3_o 4._o spiritual_a warfare_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n the_o court_n of_o guard_n must_v keep_v the_o carefull_a watch_n about_o the_o castle_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v surprise_v neither_o by_o the_o secret_a treason_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o the_o open_a violence_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n see_v if_o we_o lose_v this_o fort_n we_o shall_v lose_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v preserve_v in_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n keep_v thy_o heart_n with_o all_o diligence_n for_o out_o of_o it_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o life_n the_o cure_v 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o our_o soul_n of_o their_o spiritual_a disease_n must_v begin_v at_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o inward_a cause_n of_o corruption_n must_v thence_o be_v purge_v before_o there_o can_v be_v any_o true_a reformation_n or_o sound_a health_n in_o the_o outward_a part_n even_o as_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o face_n be_v not_o much_o abate_v by_o cast_v upon_o it_o water_n or_o cool_a thing_n but_o by_o allay_v inward_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o liver_n final_o our_o service_n of_o god_n if_o we_o will_v have_v it_o accept_v 8._o 1._o tim_n 4._o 8._o must_v not_o be_v perform_v only_o with_o the_o outward_a man_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a but_o it_o must_v be_v the_o service_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o perform_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n otherwise_o it_o 23._o joh._n 4._o 23._o will_v be_v vain_a and_o but_o lose_v labour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n cite_v by_o our_o saviour_n this_o people_n draw_v nigh_o unto_o i_o with_o their_o lip_n but_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o i_o but_o in_o vain_a they_o worship_v 8._o matth._n 15._o 8._o i_o etc._n etc._n if_o we_o wash_v our_o hand_n and_o not_o our_o heart_n and_o make_v clean_o the_o outside_n of_o the_o cup_n and_o platter_n and_o let_v the_o inside_n be_v defile_v with_o corruption_n and_o sin_n we_o shall_v not_o exceed_v the_o pharise_n who_o by_o our_o saviour_n censure_n do_v not_o exceed_v the_o hypocrite_n and_o be_v worse_o than_o publican_n and_o profess_a sinner_n and_o if_o we_o gild_v the_o outside_n by_o a_o glorious_a profession_n and_o inward_o in_o the_o heart_n nourish_v our_o corruption_n we_o shall_v with_o they_o be_v right_o compare_v to_o paint_a sepulchre_n which_o be_v outward_o glorious_a but_o within_o full_a of_o dead_a man_n bone_n and_o all_o uncleanness_n 27._o mat._n 23._o 25_o 27._o §._o sect._n 4_o that_o all_o true_a reformation_n &_o repentance_n must_v begin_v with_o the_o consecrate_v of_o our_o whole_a heart_n unto_o god_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o go_v about_o the_o reformation_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o first_o begin_v witht_z he_o purge_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o offer_v they_o unto_o god_n as_o a_o 4._o psal_n 40._o 8._o psal_n 119._o 112_o 167_o &_o 141._o 4._o freewill_n offer_v and_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o new_a obedience_n if_o we_o mean_v to_o have_v a_o good_a crop_n of_o godliness_n and_o the_o whole_a harvest_n sanctify_v to_o our_o use_n and_o this_o be_v david_n practice_n watch_v chief_o over_o his_o heart_n that_o he_o may_v consecrate_v it_o above_o all_o other_o part_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n i_o delight_v say_v he_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n yea_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n and_o again_o i_o have_v incline_v my_o heart_n to_o perform_v thy_o statute_n always_o even_o unto_o the_o end_n my_o soul_n have_v keep_v thy_o testimony_n and_o i_o love_v they_o exceed_o so_o moses_n pray_v unto_o god_n in_o behalf_n of_o himself_o and_o the_o people_n teach_v we_o so_o to_o 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worldly_a thing_n as_o be_v insufficient_a to_o preserve_v he_o from_o evil_a or_o to_o furnish_v he_o with_o any_o true_a good_a by_o promise_v that_o he_o himself_o will_v be_v his_o shield_n and_o exceed_v great_a reward_n and_o thus_o he_o persuade_v he_o unto_o uprightness_n of_o 1._o gen._n 15._o 1._o heart_n and_o to_o walk_v before_o he_o in_o holiness_n of_o life_n because_o if_o he_o will_v choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n he_o shall_v find_v he_o almighty_a and_o all-sufficient_a and_o therefore_o able_a to_o preserve_v he_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o to_o relieve_v and_o 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o supply_v all_o his_o want_n though_o for_o his_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o god_n true_a religion_n he_o shall_v be_v abandon_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n &_o expose_v to_o the_o malice_n of_o many_o and_o mighty_a enemy_n and_o thus_o moses_n contemn_v the_o world_n and_o refuse_v the_o pleasure_n of_o egypt_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o pharaoh_n court_n adhere_v unto_o god_n and_o his_o pure_a religion_n choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o affliction_n with_o his_o people_n then_o to_o inoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n so_o david_n be_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n like_o a_o wean_a child_n and_o loathe_v the_o world_n breast_n from_o which_o he_o have_v former_o suck_v the_o sweet_a milk_n of_o earthly_a 2._o psal_n 131._o 2._o vanity_n with_o so_o much_o delight_n do_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n and_o soul_n cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n and_o esteem_v he_o as_o his_o sole_a treasure_n the_o lord_n say_v he_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 5_o 6._o and_o of_o my_o cup_n thou_o maintaine_v my_o lot_n the_o line_n be_v fall_v unto_o i_o in_o pleasant_a place_n yea_o i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n and_o when_o he_o be_v forsake_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n he_o be_v not_o like_a worldling_n as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o desperate_a but_o he_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v thou_o 57_o psal_n 142._o 5._o &_o 119._o 57_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n the_o which_o be_v better_a and_o great_a than_o be_v incident_a to_o worldling_n in_o all_o their_o posterity_n there_o be_v many_o say_v he_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v 7._o psal_n 4._o 5_o 6_o 7._o we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o us._n thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n more_o than_o in_o the_o time_n that_o their_o corn_n and_o their_o wine_n increase_v and_o thus_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n be_v not_o in_o her_o great_a misery_n leave_v hopeless_a and_o helpless_a but_o cleave_v to_o the_o lord_n with_o her_o heart_n she_o cry_v out_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o portion_n say_v my_o soul_n therefore_o 24._o lam._n 3._o 24._o will_v i_o hope_v in_o he_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n do_v consist_v the_o principal_a efficient_a which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o be_v the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n god_n the_o father_n begin_v this_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o take_v away_o their_o hardness_n and_o make_v they_o soft_a and_o tender_a and_o by_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o spirit_n to_o purify_v they_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v they_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o promise_n i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n 26._o ezech._n 11._o 19_o &_o 36._o 26._o within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o body_n and_o will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o again_o after_o those_o day_n say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v put_v my_o 33._o jer._n 31._o 33._o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o grace_n we_o must_v with_o the_o apostle_n have_v our_o recourse_n to_o god_n pray_v for_o ourselves_o as_o he_o do_v for_o the_o thessalonian_o the_o very_a god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o whole_o and_o i_o pray_v god_n your_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o 23._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 23._o body_n be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n god_n the_o son_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n wherein_o our_o pollute_a heart_n may_v be_v cleanse_v for_o so_o deep_o be_v they_o engrayn_v in_o the_o scarlet_a dye_n of_o sin_n that_o nothing_o else_o will_v take_v away_o their_o spot_n and_o stain_n and_o bring_v they_o unto_o snowy_a whiteness_n it_o be_v only_o his_o cross_n that_o crucifi_v these_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n that_o kill_v and_o mortify_v sin_n in_o us._n and_o this_o be_v that_o fountain_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v shall_v be_v open_v 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n in_o which_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o wash_v they_o will_v remain_v in_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o unite_n they_o to_o christ_n &_o by_o dip_v and_o wash_v they_o in_o this_o fountain_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o so_o make_v 5._o joh._n 3._o 5._o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n which_o be_v sufficient_a
in_o themselves_o effectual_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o purification_n for_o as_o the_o pool_n of_o bethesda_n have_v 5._o joh._n 5._o by_o the_o move_n of_o the_o angel_n virtue_n in_o it_o to_o cure_v disease_n but_o yet_o do_v good_a to_o none_o but_o those_o only_o which_o be_v put_v into_o it_o so_o though_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v sufficient_a to_o cure_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v it_o clean_o yet_o it_o be_v of_o no_o efficacy_n unto_o any_o save_v those_o who_o be_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dip_v and_o wash_v in_o it_o see_v like_o the_o poor_a lame_a cripple_n we_o be_v natural_o impotent_a and_o can_v make_v any_o use_n of_o these_o mean_n of_o our_o recovery_n unless_o we_o be_v assist_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o purification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n to_o this_o end_n the_o which_o we_o may_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o precious_a bloodshed_n for_o our_o spiritual_a purge_n from_o sin_n which_o be_v perfect_v in_o our_o justification_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o begin_v in_o our_o sanctification_n by_o purify_n our_o heart_n from_o their_o natural_a corruption_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o in_o which_o respect_n faith_n be_v say_v to_o purify_v our_o heart_n not_o material_o or_o formal_o by_o any_o virtue_n inherent_a in_o itself_o but_o instrumental_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o until_o we_o have_v this_o faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o riches_n of_o god_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 our_o heart_n remain_v it_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n and_o be_v full_a of_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v persuade_v to_o contemn_v the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o tread_v underfoot_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o which_o they_o be_v natural_o so_o much_o delight_v till_o they_o have_v a_o offer_n of_o better_a thing_n from_o god_n and_o have_v some_o assurance_n that_o upon_o their_o renounce_n of_o the_o world_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o seek_v after_o these_o rich_a gift_n they_o shall_v most_o certain_o attain_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n bless_a be_v god_n and_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o who_o according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a and_o undefiled_a and_o that_o fade_v not_o away_o reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o you_o and_o this_o purge_a moses_n heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o make_v he_o willing_a to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n because_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n he_o look_v upon_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n and_o this_o cause_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o to_o content_v themselves_o to_o dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n &_o not_o to_o regard_v any_o earthly_a mansion_n because_o they_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n 10._o heb._n 11._o 9_o 10._o and_o maker_n be_v god_n &_o the_o holy_a martyr_n to_o endure_v with_o patience_n &_o joy_n most_o cruel_a persecution_n not_o accept_v deliverance_n because_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o shall_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n of_o which_o comfort_n of_o 33._o heb._n 11._o 33._o faith_n we_o have_v great_a need_n to_o be_v thereby_o support_v under_o the_o cross_n and_o persuade_v unto_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n see_v jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o be_v free_a from_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v by_o his_o heavenly_a hope_n encourage_v in_o his_o earthly_a suffering_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v he_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o throne_n of_o god_n cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v both_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v or_o no_o be_v either_o inward_a or_o outward_a the_o inward_a sign_n be_v first_o the_o love_n of_o holiness_n and_o purity_n for_o as_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v defile_v with_o natural_a corruption_n we_o loath_a sanctity_n and_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o impure_a lust_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n so_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v by_o faith_n they_o be_v chief_o please_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v god_n and_o love_a purity_n and_o piety_n they_o delight_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o love_v purity_n and_o holiness_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v pure_a and_o holy_a see_v the_o cause_n of_o love_n be_v likeness_n and_o where_o there_o be_v no_o similitude_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n we_o natural_o love_v especial_o of_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v because_o they_o most_o molest_v and_o trouble_v we_o and_o pollute_v the_o heart_n with_o their_o defilement_n hinder_v most_o our_o progress_n in_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o thus_o paul_n when_o his_o heart_n be_v purify_v abhor_a all_o corruption_n and_o delight_v in_o god_n law_n hate_v that_o sin_n most_o which_o he_o do_v most_o commit_v because_o like_o a_o rebel_n it_o war_v against_o the_o law_n 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o of_o his_o mind_n and_o make_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o three_o sign_n be_v our_o careful_a avoid_v all_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o spiritual_a pollution_n for_o as_o he_o that_o have_v filthy_a hand_n care_v not_o to_o handle_v filthy_a thing_n but_o when_o they_o be_v wash_v clean_o will_v not_o willing_o touch_v that_o which_o will_v defile_v they_o so_o a_o impure_a heart_n shun_v not_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o impurity_n because_o they_o can_v make_v it_o worse_o than_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o quality_n though_o they_o may_v increase_v the_o pollution_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n yea_o rather_o be_v like_o filthy_a hog_n natural_o incline_v unto_o filthiness_n they_o seek_v the_o occasion_n of_o more_o uncleanness_n and_o purposely_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o sink_n and_o puddle_n of_o sin_n as_o often_o as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n of_o satisfy_v their_o carnal_a lust_n more_o especial_o he_o that_o have_v a_o pure_a heart_n delight_v in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a by_o who_o christian_a conversation_n his_o purity_n and_o sanctification_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o can_v endure_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a no_o not_o when_o like_o filthy_a dog_n they_o fawn_v upon_o he_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n be_v of_o a_o infectious_a and_o spread_a nature_n that_o he_o who_o touch_v pitch_n shall_v be_v defile_v with_o it_o and_o that_o worldly_a man_n most_o defile_v when_o they_o most_o fawn_v and_o do_v we_o least_o hurt_v when_o they_o be_v far_a from_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n for_o the_o tree_n be_v know_v by_o the_o fruit_n and_o the_o fountain_n by_o the_o 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o stream_n that_o flow_v from_o it_o whether_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n for_o a_o good_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o evil_a tree_n good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n if_o therefore_o the_o fruit_n we_o bear_v be_v pure_a and_o holy_a it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o sanctify_v if_o the_o stream_n be_v clear_a and_o sweet_a such_o also_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o if_o the_o coin_n we_o outward_o spend_v and_o use_v in_o our_o christian_a trade_v one_o with_o another_o be_v currant_n of_o pure_a metal_n and_o the_o right_a stamp_n then_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o our_o
heart_n good_a out_o of_o which_o we_o bring_v it_o more_o especial_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n appear_v in_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o word_n when_o as_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o language_n of_o canaan_n and_o cheerful_o entertain_v one_o another_o 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o with_o holy_a conference_n and_o when_o as_o our_o speech_n be_v powder_v with_o the_o salt_n 29._o eph._n 4._o 29._o of_o wisdom_n and_o minister_v grace_n unto_o the_o hearer_n edify_v one_o another_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n so_o also_o pure_a hand_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n that_o always_o go_v together_o and_o both_o infallible_a note_n of_o a_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o 13._o psal_n 24._o 4._o &_o 73._o 13._o righteousness_n be_v sign_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o righteous_a heart_n even_o as_o clear_a stream_n be_v a_o sign_n that_o the_o fountain_n be_v pure_a from_o which_o they_o spring_v whereas_o if_o the_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n cruelty_n and_o oppression_n bribery_n and_o extortion_n fraud_n and_o deceit_n it_o be_v more_o than_o manifest_a that_o our_o heart_n remain_v still_o pollute_v with_o fleshly_a lust_n whatsoever_o profession_n we_o make_v of_o purity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o now_o when_o by_o these_o sign_n as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o pulse_n we_o come_v to_o know_v the_o state_n of_o our_o heart_n whether_o they_o be_v choke_v up_o with_o the_o gross_a humour_n of_o sinful_a lust_n or_o inlive_v and_o quicken_v with_o purity_n and_o holiness_n as_o it_o be_v the_o vital_a spirit_n of_o grace_n which_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o action_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o must_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n if_o we_o have_v it_o not_o or_o preserve_v it_o in_o we_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o and_o first_o we_o be_v to_o have_v it_o in_o high_a esteem_n as_o be_v a_o most_o precious_a jewel_n not_o to_o be_v value_v with_o any_o worldly_a wealth_n for_o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o love_n from_o which_o all_o true_a obedience_n flow_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n a_o good_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o purify_v 5._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o by_o faith_n this_o holy_a guest_n of_o divine_a love_n will_v not_o lodge_v in_o it_o without_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n command_v towards_o god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o not_o grow_v from_o the_o root_n of_o love_n it_o fail_v of_o its_o end_n and_o consequent_o be_v do_v in_o vain_a it_o be_v the_o chief_a place_n of_o residence_n where_o god_n holy_a spirit_n dwell_v exercise_v his_o virtue_n and_o show_v his_o divine_a power_n and_o majesty_n for_o if_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n 19_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 16._o &_o 6._o 19_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o sure_a our_o heart_n be_v purify_v be_v the_o holy_a of_o holy_a which_o be_v his_o own_o peculiar_a no_o man_n may_v enter_v or_o pry_v into_o it_o and_o if_o we_o be_v the_o habitation_n of_o his_o holy_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n then_o be_v the_o sanctify_a heart_n his_o privy_a chamber_n in_o which_o he_o sup_v with_o we_o and_o his_o bedcamber_n 18._o apoc._n 3_o 18._o in_o which_o he_o lodge_v it_o be_v that_o pure_a crystal_n fountain_n which_o purify_v all_o our_o action_n make_v they_o accept_v as_o white_a in_o god_n sight_n which_o in_o themselves_o be_v spot_v and_o cause_v all_o other_o gift_n of_o god_n to_o be_v pure_a unto_o we_o for_o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_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 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o final_o it_o be_v this_o purity_n of_o heart_n whereby_o we_o attain_v unto_o assurance_n of_o blessedness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n bless_v be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n and_o the_o psalmist_n propound_v this_o great_a question_n 8._o matth._n 5._o 8._o who_o shall_v ascend_v into_o the_o hill_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o who_o shall_v stand_v in_o his_o holy_a place_n 4._o psal_n 24._o 3_o 4._o thus_o resolve_v it_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o if_o thus_o consider_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o jewel_n we_o do_v esteem_v it_o according_a to_o its_o true_a value_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o for_o according_a to_o that_o estimate_n which_o we_o set_v upon_o god_n rich_a gift_n such_o be_v his_o bounty_n in_o bestow_v they_o if_o we_o think_v they_o much_o worth_n we_o shall_v have_v much_o if_o of_o little_a value_n we_o shall_v have_v they_o but_o in_o little_a measure_n but_o if_o we_o contemn_v and_o neglect_v they_o as_o thing_n of_o no_o price_n and_o as_o those_o ruffian_n who_o object_n purity_n as_o a_o imputation_n and_o esteem_v this_o cleanness_n of_o heart_n and_o hand_n the_o foul_a blemish_n and_o aspersion_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v unto_o we_o none_o at_o all_o but_o will_v pronounce_v against_o we_o that_o fearful_a say_n he_o that_o be_v filthy_a 11._o apoc._n 22._o 11._o let_v he_o be_v filthy_a still_o for_o he_o will_v not_o cast_v his_o pearl_n before_o swine_n that_o will_v tread_v they_o under_o their_o filthy_a foot_n he_o will_v not_o give_v much_o of_o his_o grace_n to_o they_o who_o have_v but_o small_a esteem_n of_o they_o but_o to_o those_o who_o prize_v they_o high_o he_o will_v give_v they_o liberal_o because_o the_o thankfulness_n of_o their_o heart_n will_v hold_v proportion_n with_o that_o price_n which_o their_o judgement_n shall_v set_v upon_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n david_n be_v never_o near_o drip_v into_o the_o puddle_n of_o impurity_n then_o when_o he_o prefer_v worldly_a prosperity_n before_o 13._o psal_n 73._o 13._o sanctity_n and_o cleanness_n of_o soul_n never_o be_v he_o near_o to_o a_o pollute_a heart_n then_o when_o he_o conclude_v that_o he_o have_v cleanse_v it_o in_o vain_a beside_o the_o more_o we_o esteem_v this_o purity_n the_o more_o dear_o will_v we_o love_v it_o and_o the_o more_o earnest_o will_v we_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v plentiful_o enrich_v with_o it_o beg_v it_o of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a giver_n of_o it_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o desire_v that_o he_o will_v work_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n liberal_a in_o himself_o to_o bestow_v his_o gift_n upon_o they_o who_o esteem_v they_o will_v give_v this_o purity_n unto_o we_o with_o a_o much_o more_o bountiful_a hand_n have_v free_o bind_v himself_o hereunto_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n that_o if_o we_o ask_v we_o shall_v have_v and_o if_o we_o seek_v we_o shall_v find_v 7._o matth._n 7._o 7._o the_o lord_n be_v as_o ready_a to_o bless_v the_o mean_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o their_o end_n as_o we_o can_v be_v to_o use_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n on_o the_o other_o side_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o do_v accompany_v a_o heart_n that_o be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v with_o sin_n for_o it_o make_v 21._o 1._o king_n 21._o all_o appearance_n of_o grace_n though_o never_o so_o excellent_a to_o be_v nothing_o less_o in_o truth_n and_o but_o sole_a semblance_n and_o show_n wherein_o be_v nothing_o but_o mere_a hypocrisy_n our_o humiliation_n like_o ahab_n which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o heart_n but_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a habit_n and_o like_o the_o israelite_n who_o hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n and_o afflict_v their_o soul_n only_o in_o the_o 5._o esa_n 58._o 5._o day_n of_o their_o fast_n their_o heart_n remain_v full_a of_o pride_n and_o cruelty_n our_o zeal_n like_o iehu_n who_o destroy_v idolatry_n to_o build_v up_o his_o own_o kingdom_n 28._o 1._o king_n 10._o 28._o our_o obedience_n like_o herod_n which_o be_v but_o to_o the_o half_n and_o only_o so_o far_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o his_o carnal_a lust_n our_o profession_n and_o follow_v christ_n like_o that_o of_o judas_n which_o be_v no_o further_o than_o he_o see_v it_o will_v stand_v 6._o joh._n 12._o 5_o 6._o with_o his_o ambition_n and_o covetousness_n our_o bounty_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n like_o that_o of_o ananias_n which_o be_v to_o be_v
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 flushing_n and_o flashing_n of_o devotion_n be_v not_o cause_v with_o that_o kindly_a heat_n of_o divine_a love_n but_o with_o the_o scorch_a fire_n of_o blind_a and_o distemper_a zeal_n kindle_v with_o self-love_n and_o worldly_a respect_n and_o therefore_o last_v no_o long_o than_o they_o last_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v ground_v on_o it_o be_v like_o a_o goodly_a house_n without_o a_o foundation_n which_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n when_o the_o tempest_n of_o trial_n arise_v like_o the_o cake_n of_o which_o the_o prophet_n 4._o hos_fw-la 7._o 8._o &_o 6._o 4._o speak_v which_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v outward_o scorch_v and_o more_o then_o enough_o yet_o be_v it_o not_o half_o bake_v and_o therefore_o heavy_a and_o not_o to_o be_v digest_v by_o god_n stomach_n and_o as_o the_o morning_n dew_n or_o cloud_n which_o vanish_v away_o and_o like_o the_o blade_n spring_v from_o the_o seed_n sow_v in_o stony_a ground_n which_o for_o want_n of_o earth_n 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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death_n unto_o they_o to_o take_v any_o constant_a pain_n save_v only_o by_o fit_n and_o start_n and_o when_o we_o will_v settle_v they_o to_o prayer_n hear_v read_v and_o meditation_n with_o such_o like_a holy_a exercise_n they_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v keep_v in_o unless_o they_o be_v hold_v strict_o in_o their_o bound_n by_o the_o strong_a chain_n of_o some_o sharp_a affliction_n but_o every_o hand-while_n they_o will_v start_v aside_o and_o according_a to_o their_o accustom_a course_n wander_v abroad_o after_o worldly_a vanity_n whereas_o if_o we_o keep_v a_o careful_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n we_o shall_v keep_v they_o from_o wander_v away_o from_o god_n or_o when_o they_o begin_v to_o stray_v after_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n we_o shall_v check_v they_o in_o their_o course_n and_o bring_v they_o back_o unto_o god_n service_n we_o shall_v be_v still_o in_o readiness_n to_o repel_v and_o beat_v back_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n and_o to_o keep_v out_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a lust_n from_o enter_v at_o all_o and_o so_o preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o their_o purity_n from_o their_o defilement_n or_o if_o they_o have_v enter_v at_o unaware_o they_o shall_v not_o have_v time_n to_o fortify_v themselves_o but_o be_v like_o secret_a traitor_n observe_v and_o as_o it_o be_v take_v in_o the_o watch_n we_o will_v examine_v they_o and_o find_v out_o their_o treason_n and_o that_o they_o be_v come_v in_o to_o defile_v our_o heart_n and_o to_o betray_v we_o to_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o will_v kill_v and_o crucify_v they_o and_o that_o pollution_n which_o they_o have_v leave_v behind_o we_o will_v present_o purge_v away_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o thus_o by_o this_o careful_a watch_n we_o shall_v either_o be_v
preserve_v from_o receive_v hurt_v by_o our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o the_o devil_n tentation_n or_o if_o we_o have_v yet_o we_o shall_v with_o great_a ease_n recover_v our_o loss_n when_o they_o be_v no_o soon_o sustain_v then_o espy_v for_o these_o stain_n of_o sin_n will_v easy_o be_v wash_v out_o if_o we_o take_v they_o in_o hand_n when_o they_o have_v first_o taint_v our_o heart_n our_o enemy_n will_v without_o any_o great_a danger_n be_v beat_v out_o when_o they_o be_v first_o enter_v and_o have_v have_v no_o time_n to_o fortify_v and_o entrench_v themselves_o our_o wound_n while_o they_o be_v green_a will_v be_v soon_o cure_v and_o if_o assoon_o as_o we_o have_v drink_v the_o poison_n of_o sin_n and_o carnal_a lust_n we_o present_o cast_v they_o up_o again_o before_o they_o have_v have_v time_n to_o work_v or_o use_v our_o antidote_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n it_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o great_a harm_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n second_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o purity_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o keep_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n not_o only_o those_o reign_v and_o rage_a lust_n which_o waste_v the_o conscience_n and_o extinguish_v the_o vital_a spirit_n like_o strong_a poison_n but_o even_o from_o those_o lesser_a corruption_n which_o most_o man_n regard_v not_o think_v no_o sin_n so_o small_a that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o it_o nor_o give_v allowance_n to_o the_o least_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n for_o these_o also_o will_v defile_v the_o heart_n themselves_o and_o make_v way_n for_o the_o pollution_n of_o foul_a sin_n while_o they_o lessen_v our_o care_n to_o keep_v they_o out_o even_o as_o when_o the_o house_n be_v already_o somewhat_o foul_v man_n care_v not_o great_o though_o it_o be_v foul_v more_o whereas_o when_o they_o see_v it_o clean_o they_o more_o careful_o keep_v it_o so_o from_o all_o annoyance_n but_o most_o especial_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o preserve_v our_o heart_n pure_a from_o those_o sin_n with_o which_o they_o have_v former_o be_v most_o taint_v and_o unto_o which_o they_o be_v still_o most_o natural_o incline_v and_o as_o man_n take_v most_o care_n to_o prevent_v hereditary_a disease_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o by_o relapse_n fall_v into_o that_o sickness_n out_o of_o which_o they_o have_v new_o recover_v because_o they_o be_v more_o prone_a unto_o they_o then_o any_o other_o so_o also_o must_v we_o do_v in_o keep_v our_o heart_n pure_a from_o those_o special_a corruption_n which_o have_v make_v they_o sick_a to_o the_o death_n and_o have_v fearful_o hazard_v their_o everlasting_a salvation_n in_o time_n of_o war_n we_o most_o strong_o man_v that_o part_n of_o the_o brickwall_n which_o be_v weak_a have_v most_o often_o be_v attempt_v by_o the_o enemy_n and_o if_o a_o breach_n be_v make_v we_o keep_v it_o with_o a_o narrow_a watch_n and_o strong_a guard_n till_o it_o be_v again_o repair_v so_o the_o experience_n of_o our_o enemy_n policy_n and_o power_n in_o put_v we_o often_o to_o the_o worst_a do_v make_v we_o more_o vigilant_a and_o diligent_a in_o our_o warlike_a preparation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o make_v resistance_n but_o if_o our_o friend_n who_o we_o have_v former_o love_v and_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o our_o secret_n know_v our_o outgoing_n and_o come_n in_o do_v become_v our_o enemy_n with_o what_o care_n and_o circumspection_n do_v we_o prevent_v their_o mischief_n because_o we_o know_v that_o by_o their_o ancient_a familiarity_n with_o we_o they_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o advantage_n and_o thus_o must_v we_o do_v in_o war_a with_o our_o corruption_n if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o get_v victory_n and_o to_o preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o be_v surprise_v by_o they_o §._o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n three_o we_o must_v not_o only_o labour_v to_o keep_v our_o heart_n pure_a from_o the_o sin_n themselves_o with_o which_o former_o they_o have_v be_v defile_v but_o also_o avoid_v all_o 23._o jude_n 23._o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v draw_v unto_o they_o hate_v even_o the_o garment_n which_o be_v spot_v with_o flesh_n for_o as_o in_o vain_a he_o flee_v the_o plague_n in_o himself_o who_o haunt_v the_o company_n of_o those_o that_o be_v infect_v as_o he_o fond_o shun_v to_o be_v burn_v who_o make_v it_o his_o sport_n to_o play_v with_o fire_n and_o gunpowder_n and_o he_o foolish_o protest_v against_o whoredom_n who_o delight_v in_o the_o kiss_n and_o wanton_a embracement_n of_o some_o common_a strumpet_n so_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o think_v that_o we_o can_v preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o infection_n of_o sin_n and_o from_o the_o fire_n and_o filth_n of_o burn_a and_o pollute_v lust_n unless_o we_o shun_v the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n as_o well_o as_o the_o corruption_n and_o sin_n themselves_o §._o sect._n 8_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o examine_v our_o heart_n in_o god_n sight_n final_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o their_o purity_n we_o must_v often_o examine_v they_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o for_o the_o approve_v of_o their_o purity_n and_o integrity_n often_o offer_v they_o to_o his_o trial_n for_o as_o the_o husband_n eye_n and_o presence_n allow_v or_o disallow_v all_o the_o wife_n particular_a action_n and_o behaviour_n to_o stranger_n be_v the_o best_a and_o sure_a mean_n to_o preserve_v her_o chastity_n so_o if_o the_o heart_n betroth_v unto_o god_n have_v all_o the_o affection_n and_o desire_n of_o it_o scan_v and_o examine_v before_o he_o it_o will_v not_o easy_o be_v pollute_v with_o strange_a and_o unclean_a lust_n and_o thus_o david_n keep_v his_o heart_n in_o purity_n and_o integrity_n by_o provoke_v and_o offer_v it_o often_o to_o god_n trial_n judge_v 24_o psal_n 26._o 12._o psal_n 139_o 23_o 24_o i_o say_v he_o o_o lord_n for_o i_o have_v walk_v in_o my_o integrity_n etc._n etc._n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n and_o again_o search_v i_o o_o god_n and_o know_v my_o heart_n try_v i_o and_o know_v my_o thought_n and_o see_v if_o there_o be_v any_o wicked_a way_n in_o i_o and_o lead_v i_o in_o the_o way_n everlasting_a who_o example_n if_o we_o follow_v it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o purity_n for_o as_o we_o be_v extraordinary_a careful_a to_o have_v our_o house_n cleanse_v from_o all_o filth_n when_o we_o prepare_v they_o to_o give_v entertainment_n to_o a_o honourable_a and_o respect_a friend_n who_o hate_v all_o sluttishness_n will_v curious_o look_v into_o every_o corner_n so_o will_v our_o care_n exceed_v in_o cleanse_v our_o heart_n when_o as_o we_o invite_v our_o god_n to_o visit_v and_o lodge_v in_o they_o yea_o we_o shall_v have_v hereby_o the_o benefit_n not_o only_o of_o our_o own_o care_n and_o diligence_n for_o the_o cleanse_n of_o our_o heart_n but_o of_o the_o lord_n assistance_n to_o make_v they_o more_o clean_o when_o we_o have_v cleanse_v they_o as_o well_o as_o we_o can_v for_o he_o be_v not_o a_o curious_a carper_n at_o our_o infirmity_n but_o a_o cheerful_a helper_n to_o reform_v and_o amend_v they_o and_o therefore_o he_o that_o invit_v the_o lord_n to_o try_v and_o search_v his_o heart_n do_v in_o another_o place_n desire_v his_o assistance_n for_o the_o purge_n of_o the_o filth_n and_o guilt_n of_o sin_n which_o lurk_v in_o such_o secret_a corner_n that_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o his_o own_o view_n who_o say_v he_o can_v understand_v his_o error_n cleanse_v thou_o i_o from_o 12._o psal_n 19_o 12._o my_o secret_a fault_n §._o sect._n 9_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v continual_o to_o be_v take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n last_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o have_v they_o continual_o take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n either_o about_o the_o general_a 17._o john_n 17._o 17._o psal_n 119._o 9_o rom._n 10._o 17._o duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v the_o diligent_a and_o attentive_a hear_n and_o read_v of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v a_o special_a mean_n of_o our_o sanctification_n as_o our_o saviour_n note_v and_o of_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n by_o which_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o also_o prayer_n at_o ordinary_a time_n either_o public_a or_o private_a receive_v the_o sacrament_n holy_a conference_n one_o with_o another_o sing_a psalm_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o all_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n unto_o those_o who_o do_v in_o
cause_n and_o chief_a goodness_n and_o so_o the_o judgement_n infer_v therefore_o thou_o have_v perform_v a_o good_a duty_n again_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o understanding_n say_v whosoever_o will_v worship_v god_n true_o must_v worship_v he_o according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n and_o not_o according_a to_o his_o own_o invention_n the_o conscience_n assume_v but_o thou_o have_v not_o worship_v he_o according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o invention_n whereupon_o the_o judgement_n infer_v therefore_o thou_o have_v not_o worship_v god_n true_o or_o thus_o whosoever_o break_v the_o law_n be_v accurse_v say_v the_o understanding_n but_o thou_o say_v the_o conscience_n have_v break_v the_o law_n therefore_o say_v the_o judgement_n thou_o be_v accurse_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o diverse_a office_n of_o conscience_n now_o this_o faculty_n of_o conscience_n perform_v diverse_a office_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a part_n wherein_o it_o exercise_v its_o power_n and_o virtue_n for_o in_o the_o understanding_n before_o our_o action_n be_v achieve_v it_o play_v the_o part_n of_o a_o friend_n or_o gentle_a monitour_n tell_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v or_o leave_v undo_v with_o the_o penalty_n or_o reward_n which_o will_v follow_v our_o commission_n or_o omission_n after_o the_o deed_n be_v do_v it_o become_v a_o judge_n approve_v or_o disallow_v the_o action_n and_o either_o absolve_a or_o condemn_v we_o for_o the_o do_v or_o not_o do_v of_o it_o in_o the_o memory_n it_o perform_v the_o office_n of_o a_o notary_n 12._o conscientia_fw-la est_fw-la codex_fw-la in_o quo_fw-la quotidiana_fw-la peccata_fw-la conscribuntur_fw-la chrys_n in_o psal_n 50._o rom._n 2._o 15._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 12._o and_o register_n in_o set_v down_o and_o keep_n upon_o record_n what_o we_o have_v do_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o also_o of_o a_o witness_n give_v evidence_n either_o with_o or_o against_o we_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o our_o fact_n accuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v do_v ill_o and_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v do_v well_o in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n it_o be_v the_o deputy_n of_o god_n spirit_n to_o suggest_v and_o enjoin_v we_o good_a duty_n and_o when_o they_o be_v do_v to_o reward_v we_o by_o comfort_v cherish_v and_o replenish_n our_o heart_n with_o joy_n and_o when_o we_o have_v do_v ill_o especial_o by_o commit_v sin_n which_o be_v heinous_a and_o against_o conscience_n it_o execute_v the_o office_n of_o a_o jailor_n or_o tormentor_n fill_v the_o heart_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n with_o fear_n and_o terror_n with_o final_a desperation_n hellish_a perturbation_n and_o intolerable_a torture_n that_o no_o rack_n nor_o gallows_n no_o hot_a pincer_n or_o scald_a lead_n may_v be_v compare_v with_o they_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o cain_n who_o out_o of_o a_o despair_a conscience_n cry_v out_o that_o his_o punishment_n 13._o gen._n 4._o 13._o be_v great_a than_o he_o can_v bear_v and_o of_o judas_n who_o to_o ease_v his_o torment_n which_o the_o gnaw_a worm_n of_o conscience_n cause_v hang_v himself_o and_o with_o this_o office_n of_o conscience_n the_o heathen_n be_v acquaint_v which_o give_v occasion_n to_o that_o fiction_n of_o hellish_a fury_n which_o endless_o haunt_v and_o torment_v those_o who_o have_v commit_v heinous_a sin_n against_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n the_o which_o also_o appear_v by_o their_o writing_n wherein_o be_v many_o notable_a say_n to_o this_o purpose_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n say_v seneca_n to_o hide_v 43._o senec._n epist_n 43._o a_o man_n self_n and_o to_o avoid_v the_o eye_n and_o ear_n of_o man_n a_o good_a conscience_n call_v in_o the_o multitude_n and_o a_o ill_n be_v solicitous_a and_o fearful_a even_o in_o solitude_n if_o the_o thing_n thou_o do_v be_v honest_a care_v not_o though_o all_o man_n know_v they_o if_o dishonest_a what_o skill_v it_o though_o no_o man_n know_v they_o see_v thou_o know_v they_o thyself_o 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only_o now_o this_o power_n of_o conscience_n in_o judge_v witness_v bind_v and_o punish_v it_o have_v only_o from_o god_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o it_o and_o have_v seat_v it_o in_o man_n as_o his_o viceroy_n and_o deputy_n to_o rule_v he_o in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o if_o he_o will_v not_o obey_v to_o be_v his_o notary_n to_o keep_v upon_o record_n all_o his_o fault_n his_o witness_n to_o give_v testimony_n against_o he_o and_o his_o executioner_n to_o torment_v he_o when_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n he_o be_v condemn_v neither_o have_v any_o creature_n power_n over_o conscience_n either_o to_o bind_v it_o or_o set_v it_o at_o liberty_n but_o god_n only_o nor_o have_v the_o conscience_n itself_o any_o authority_n to_o execute_v these_o office_n till_o it_o have_v a_o commission_n ingross_v and_o seal_v from_o god_n which_o be_v either_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n in_o our_o first_o creation_n or_o the_o divine_a oracle_n of_o god_n contain_v 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and_o absolu_v the_o which_o come_v to_o pass_v because_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n be_v through_o the_o fall_n almost_o extinguish_v and_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n write_v according_a to_o which_o conscience_n shall_v judge_v and_o testify_v be_v not_o understand_v and_o know_v or_o because_o it_o be_v blind_v by_o lust_n and_o passion_n or_o be_v corrupt_v have_v the_o mouth_n stop_v with_o the_o bribe_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n or_o final_o be_v become_v sear_v and_o senseless_a with_o customable_a sin_v and_o habitual_a wickedness_n cap._n xiii_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v and_o of_o the_o cause_n efficient_a which_o work_v it_o in_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n conscience_n thus_o
corrupt_v and_o disable_v can_v be_v a_o sufficient_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n till_o after_o our_o regeneration_n it_o be_v renew_v and_o restore_v in_o some_o measure_n unto_o that_o integrity_n and_o perfection_n which_o it_o have_v in_o our_o first_o creation_n and_o this_o we_o call_v good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a foundation_n of_o godliness_n guide_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n which_o god_n require_v in_o speak_v whereof_o we_o will_v first_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o then_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o the_o property_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o the_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v obtain_v it_o if_o it_o be_v want_v or_o preserve_v and_o keep_v it_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o concern_v the_o first_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v that_o which_o be_v renew_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o obedience_n do_v speak_v peace_n and_o true_o testify_v unto_o we_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n that_o we_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n reconcile_v unto_o god_n justify_v sanctify_a and_o shall_v persevere_v in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n and_o that_o all_o our_o action_n be_v warrant_v by_o the_o word_n and_o accept_v of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n though_o in_o themselves_o imperfect_a whereby_o we_o be_v comfort_v in_o all_o thing_n make_v cheerful_a and_o diligent_a in_o god_n service_n and_o willing_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o he_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v diverse_a the_o principal_a efficient_a be_v god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n the_o father_n bestow_v this_o gift_n upon_o we_o who_o as_o in_o the_o beginning_n he_o first_o create_v and_o place_v it_o in_o we_o as_o a_o uncorrupted_a judge_n and_o unpartial_a witness_n between_o he_o and_o we_o so_o it_o be_v he_o alone_o that_o do_v renew_v and_o repair_v the_o ruin_n thereof_o contract_v through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n by_o which_o together_o with_o all_o other_o faculty_n conscience_n be_v corrupt_v and_o either_o so_o deadded_a sear_a and_o benumb_v that_o it_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n at_o all_o or_o when_o it_o awaken_v out_o of_o this_o deadly_a swoon_n do_v nothing_o but_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o unjust_o excuse_v and_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o sinful_a course_n by_o present_v unto_o we_o false_a comfort_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o it_o be_v god_n the_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o appease_v his_o wrath_n by_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o upon_o which_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o accusation_n and_o terror_n of_o it_o for_o when_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o light_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v set_v a-work_o to_o 34._o rom._n 8._o 1_o 33_o 34._o affright_v and_o disquiet_v we_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o sin_n then_o show_v our_o pardon_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v calm_v and_o quiet_v have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n which_o christ_n our_o surety_n have_v not_o satisfy_v for_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v prophetical_o name_v the_o prince_n of_o peace_n and_o prefigure_v under_o the_o type_n of_o melchizedech_n because_o he_o be_v not_o 6._o esa_n 9_o 6._o only_o the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n by_o who_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o also_o king_n of_o 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o peace_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v who_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n do_v thereby_o also_o procure_v for_o we_o peace_n of_o conscience_n for_o the_o judge_n have_v no_o authority_n to_o condemn_v nor_o the_o witness_n to_o accuse_v nor_o the_o jailor_n to_o imprison_v nor_o the_o executioner_n to_o punish_v and_o torment_v when_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v satisfy_v by_o the_o suffering_n of_o his_o son_n have_v send_v we_o his_o free_a pardon_n and_o we_o have_v plead_v it_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n yea_o rather_o the_o judge_n do_v then_o acquit_v and_o absolve_v we_o and_o the_o witness_n say_v nothing_o against_o we_o but_o as_o a_o messenger_n of_o good_a thing_n do_v testify_v unto_o we_o this_o joyful_a tiding_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v no_o soon_o bear_v unto_o we_o but_o the_o holy_a angel_n be_v send_v as_o god_n herald_n to_o proclaim_v this_o peace_n glory_n be_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o high_a and_o in_o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n the_o which_o peace_n our_o saviour_n 14._o luk._n 2._o 14._o wrought_v as_o a_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n and_o offer_v himself_o as_o a_o all-sufficient_a sacrifice_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o his_o elect_a so_o the_o apostle_n say_v it_o please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v and_o have_v make_v peace_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n by_o he_o 20._o col._n 1._o 19_o 20._o to_o reconcile_v all_o thing_n to_o himself_o and_o elsewhere_o he_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v without_o christ_n be_v alient_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o stranger_n 18._o eph._n 2._o v._n 12._o to_o 18._o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n have_v no_o hope_n and_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n but_o that_o now_o in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o who_o sometime_o be_v far_o off_o be_v make_v nigh_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o be_v our_o peace_n who_o have_v make_v both_o one_o and_o have_v break_v down_o the_o middle_a wall_n of_o partition_n between_o god_n and_o we_o have_v abolish_v in_o his_o flesh_n the_o enmity_n even_o the_o law_n of_o commandment_n contain_v in_o ordinance_n to_o make_v in_o himself_o of_o twain_o one_o new_a man_n so_o make_v peace_n and_o that_o he_o may_v reconcile_v both_o unto_o god_n in_o one_o body_n by_o the_o cross_n have_v slay_v the_o enmity_n thereby_o and_o come_v and_o preach_v peace_n unto_o we_o both_o they_o which_o be_v a_o far_o off_o and_o to_o they_o that_o be_v nigh_o and_o thus_o work_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n he_o bring_v also_o peace_n to_o our_o conscience_n when_o as_o by_o his_o blood_n he_o have_v cleanse_v they_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n for_o if_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n sanctify_v to_o the_o outward_a purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n how_o much_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 13_o 14._o more_o shall_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o through_o his_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n final_o the_o conscience_n be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n while_o he_o appli_v christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o precious_a blood_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o conscience_n from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o spiritual_a defilement_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v pure_a and_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o he_o use_v as_o his_o instrument_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o by_o they_o both_o make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v beget_v and_o also_o confirm_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o instrument_n which_o the_o spirit_n use_v whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o for_o when_o the_o law_n preach_v and_o the_o curse_n threaten_v like_o a_o strange_a wind_n and_o tempest_n have_v rend_v the_o mountain_n and_o break_v in_o piece_n the_o rock_n of_o our_o proud_a and_o hard_a heart_n and_o as_o the_o earthquake_n and_o fire_n which_o elias_n see_v and_o feel_v have_v terrify_v the_o conscience_n with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o hide_v our_o face_n from_o god_n presence_n 12_o 1._o king_n 19_o 11_o 12_o than_o the_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n cause_v these_o storm_n to_o cease_v do_v quiet_a and_o calm_v the_o conscience_n so_o as_o we_o can_v without_o terror_n yea_o with_o much_o joy_n and_o comfort_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n or_o if_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n proceed_v from_o any_o thing_n then_o from_o this_o that_o be_v bathe_v in_o this_o fountain_n 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n they_o be_v assure_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v nor_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n if_o they_o be_v not_o purify_v by_o faith_n which_o both_o assure_v we_o of_o salvation_n and_o also_o work_v by_o love_n but_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o be_v ground_v alone_o upon_o groundless_a presumption_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o shadow_n and_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v to_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n the_o 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the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o 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danger_n if_o we_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o evil_n that_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a though_o man_n hear_v we_o talk_v wanton_o and_o vain_o or_o see_v we_o in_o our_o action_n imitate_v the_o great_a number_n though_o unlawful_a and_o without_o warrant_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o blush_v if_o a_o good_a speech_n have_v slip_v from_o we_o in_o bad_a company_n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o in_o perform_v some_o religious_a duty_n by_o such_o as_o be_v ready_a to_o flout_v we_o for_o it_o if_o we_o care_v not_o how_o little_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n and_o seldom_o or_o never_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n between_o we_o and_o he_o or_o else_o slight_o and_o overt_o for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n and_o like_o unfaithful_a factor_n can_v endure_v to_o have_v our_o master_n audit_n our_o reckon_n then_o be_v our_o conscience_n defile_v and_o can_v give_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o peace_n unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a four_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o first_o as_o it_o be_v peaceable_a so_o also_o it_o be_v pure_a not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o do_v like_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n pacify_v the_o rage_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o draw_v out_o the_o corrupt_a matter_n that_o cause_v it_o cleanse_v these_o wound_n as_o fast_o as_o it_o heal_v they_o and_o as_o it_o save_v we_o from_o this_o body_n
of_o death_n as_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o so_o do_v it_o purge_v it_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o therefore_o if_o our_o conscience_n be_v thus_o purge_v then_o be_v they_o true_o pacify_v but_o if_o they_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o live_v still_o in_o sin_n and_o so_o purpose_n to_o do_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o yet_o testify_v that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n favour_n and_o have_v our_o part_n in_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n they_o be_v evil_a and_o lie_a conscience_n and_o give_v in_o false_a evidence_n express_o contrary_a to_o the_o 22._o esa_n 48._o 22._o testimony_n of_o god_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o have_v say_v that_o there_o be_v no_o such_o peace_n to_o the_o wicked_a §._o sect._n 5_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n keep_v itself_o clear_a before_o god_n and_o man_n second_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n with_o all_o care_n and_o circumspection_n to_o keep_v itself_o clear_a both_o before_o god_n and_o man_n before_o god_n from_o faultinesse_n and_o sin_n before_o man_n from_o offensivenesse_n and_o all_o appearance_n of_o evil_a according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o herein_o 16._o act._n 24._o 16._o exercise_v himself_o to_o have_v always_o his_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n so_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n think_v it_o not_o sufficient_a to_o 4._o conscientia_fw-la necessaria_fw-la est_fw-la tibi_fw-la fama_fw-la proximo_fw-la tuo_fw-la qui_fw-la fidens_fw-la conscientiae_fw-la suae_fw-la negligit_fw-la famam_fw-la svam_fw-la crudelis_fw-la est_fw-la aug._n ad_fw-la fratr_n in_o eremo_fw-la serm._n 52._o pro._n 22._o 1._o eccles_n 7._o 1._o duo_o sunt_fw-la tibi_fw-la necessaria_fw-la conscientia_fw-la &_o fama_fw-la conscientia_fw-la propter_fw-la deum_fw-la fama_fw-la propter_fw-la proximum_fw-la ambros_n 1._o cor._n 4._o 3_o 4._o have_v god_n approbation_n with_o contempt_n of_o man_n when_o as_o they_o will_v lawful_o stand_v together_o for_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n in_o our_o neighbour_n when_o they_o give_v false_a testimony_n of_o we_o and_o a_o offence_n to_o they_o when_o we_o make_v they_o to_o stumble_v by_o our_o evil_a example_n draw_v they_o on_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o that_o evil_a the_o appearance_n whereof_o they_o see_v in_o we_o from_o both_o which_o christian_n charity_n shall_v restrain_v us._n yea_o it_o be_v hurtful_a also_o unto_o ourselves_o in_o lose_v our_o good_a name_n which_o be_v to_o be_v ptefer_v before_o riches_n and_o though_o we_o keep_v this_o precious_a ointment_n for_o our_o inward_a comfort_n yet_o we_o lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o that_o beauty_n which_o it_o outward_o cause_v and_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o it_o at_o least_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o have_v it_o reflect_v upon_o we_o by_o other_o commendation_n much_o less_o do_v it_o rest_v content_v with_o man_n approbation_n when_o it_o be_v disallow_v of_o god_n for_o when_o they_o can_v say_v no_o evil_a of_o we_o nor_o we_o by_o ourselves_o yet_o be_v we_o not_o thereby_o justify_v see_v it_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o judge_v we_o who_o be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o desire_v man_n approbation_n so_o only_o thus_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o god_n allowance_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o commend_v himself_o to_o every_o man_n conscience_n in_o 2._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 2._o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o if_o we_o thus_o do_v then_o have_v we_o a_o sure_a sign_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n but_o if_o when_o we_o give_v just_a offence_n we_o justify_v ourselves_o by_o plead_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o so_o say_v and_o think_v that_o we_o do_v not_o care_v what_o man_n say_v or_o conceive_v of_o our_o action_n or_o if_o like_o hypocrite_n we_o approve_v ourselves_o and_o our_o conscience_n to_o man_n by_o a_o fair_a show_n in_o our_o outward_a behaviour_n and_o neglect_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n secret_a corruption_n we_o discover_v a_o bad_a conscience_n and_o both_o sin_n against_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o §._o sect._n 6_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n know_v itself_o to_o be_v so_o three_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n not_o to_o be_v doubtful_a and_o waver_a whether_o it_o be_v so_o or_o no_o but_o be_v so_o it_o know_v assure_o 18._o heb._n 13._o 18._o that_o it_o be_v so_o and_o see_v itself_o by_o its_o own_o light_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o trust_v or_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n willing_a to_o live_v honest_o and_o this_o confidence_n of_o itself_o make_v it_o confident_a and_o courageous_a against_o all_o danger_n and_o bear_v witness_n to_o we_o that_o god_n be_v 31._o rom._n 8._o 31._o with_o we_o it_o make_v we_o not_o to_o care_v great_o who_o oppose_v against_o us._n so_o the_o wiseman_n say_v that_o the_o righteous_a man_n be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n because_o his_o conscience_n justify_v he_o do_v also_o bear_v witness_n that_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o approve_v 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o of_o god_n and_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n be_v under_o his_o protection_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o preserve_v he_o against_o all_o evil_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o shall_v assure_v our_o 21_o 1._o joh._n 3._o 19_o 20_o 21_o heart_n before_o he_o for_o if_o our_o heart_n that_o be_v our_o conscience_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n neither_o do_v the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v always_o 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o in_o the_o faithful_a hinder_v but_o much_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v this_o confidence_n see_v it_o be_v not_o servile_a but_o filial_a and_o when_o we_o fear_v most_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n then_o be_v we_o most_o assure_v that_o we_o shall_v 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o never_o depart_v from_o god_n nor_o he_o from_o we_o and_o so_o shall_v most_o firm_o stand_v through_o his_o power_n assist_v and_o uphold_v us._n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o merry_a and_o cheerful_a four_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n to_o make_v those_o that_o have_v it_o merry_a cheerful_a and_o full_a of_o joy_n it_o be_v a_o pleasant_a sauce_n which_o make_v all_o our_o meat_n delightful_a and_o whatsoever_o our_o cheer_n be_v good_a 17._o pro._n 15._o 15_o 17._o conscience_n if_o it_o be_v our_o companion_n will_v make_v it_o a_o feast_n and_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o such_o joy_n that_o a_o salad_n of_o cold_a herb_n shall_v be_v better_o unto_o we_o than_o a_o stall_v ox_n or_o the_o great_a dainty_n that_o wealth_n and_o wit_n can_v provide_v for_o wanton_a worldling_n it_o will_v make_v the_o hard_a lodging_n a_o bed_n of_o down_o and_o the_o poor_a cottage_n more_o pleasant_a than_o the_o most_o stately_a palace_n to_o they_o who_o have_v not_o this_o inmate_n to_o harbour_v with_o they_o it_o be_v like_o sugar_n sweet_a in_o itself_o and_o sweeten_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v mix_v with_o it_o and_o such_o a_o precious_a ointment_n that_o it_o perfume_v the_o whole_a house_n the_o joy_n of_o conscience_n be_v complete_a in_o itself_o and_o proceed_v from_o a_o inward_a cause_n as_o it_o be_v a_o live_a fountain_n that_o never_o fail_v it_o always_o last_v without_o any_o supply_n from_o the_o land-water_n of_o earthly_a prosperity_n wherein_o it_o far_o exceed_v the_o joy_n of_o worldling_n which_o arise_v from_o carnal_a comfort_n fail_v when_o they_o fail_v the_o ambitious_a man_n can_v rejoice_v but_o in_o his_o honour_n and_o if_o with_o haman_n he_o want_v cap_n and_o knee_n all_o his_o other_o comfort_n will_v not_o keep_v he_o from_o deep_a melancholy_n and_o discontent_n the_o covetous_a man_n can_v have_v any_o joy_n if_o he_o can_v have_v that_o riches_n not_o which_o he_o needs_o but_o which_o he_o desire_v and_o he_o that_o be_v voluptuous_a be_v as_o moody_a and_o melancholy_a in_o the_o want_n of_o music_n merry_a company_n and_o such_o like_a worldly_a delight_n as_o he_o be_v merry_a when_o he_o have_v they_o so_o that_o their_o joy_n like_o summer_n brook_n be_v not_o to_o be_v see_v or_o find_v no_o long_o than_o they_o be_v supply_v by_o the_o shower_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n but_o he_o
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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 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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 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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 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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 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light_n when_o as_o we_o be_v accustom_v to_o bear_v it_o every_o day_n seventh_o we_o shall_v either_o altogether_o keep_v it_o from_o enter_v into_o our_o heart_n or_o at_o least_o from_o hold_v possession_n by_o plead_v custom_n and_o prescription_n eight_o we_o shall_v preserve_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o a_o holy_a communion_n with_o he_o and_o the_o peace_n also_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o cause_n of_o inward_a jar_n we_o shall_v compound_v and_o take_v they_o up_o before_o we_o sleep_v nine_o we_o shall_v go_v to_o rest_v secure_o when_o as_o we_o go_v to_o bed_v with_o our_o quietus_n est_fw-la and_o sleep_v quiet_o 8._o psal_n 4._o 8._o when_o we_o have_v our_o pardon_n under_o our_o pillow_n final_o we_o shall_v always_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o approach_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o keep_v always_o our_o account_n ready_o make_v and_o though_o with_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n we_o sometime_o slumber_v and_o sleep_v 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heart_n with_o renew_a joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o after_o that_o they_o be_v exhaust_v with_o our_o infirmity_n and_o misery_n renew_a faith_n will_v like_v afresh_o 11._o rom._n 14._o 17._o heb._n 12._o 11._o hand_n draw_v new_a supply_n from_o god_n the_o fountain_n of_o our_o joy_n until_o they_o be_v replenish_v and_o overflow_v yea_o it_o will_v make_v our_o joy_n not_o like_o that_o of_o worldling_n in_o the_o fact_n and_o not_o in_o the_o heart_n momentany_a and_o mutable_a like_o the_o crack_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n whilst_o the_o brushie_a fuel_n of_o prosperity_n feed_v it_o but_o constant_a and_o permanent_a even_o in_o affliction_n and_o 22._o rom._n 5._o 3._o john_n 16._o 22._o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v it_o from_o us._n it_o will_v fill_v our_o heart_n daily_o with_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o as_o be_v daily_o renew_v it_o do_v afresh_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o that_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n do_v belong_v unto_o we_o which_o either_o respect_n this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 5_o of_o diverse_a other_o benefit_n which_o follow_v the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n five_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v the_o most_o effectual_a mean_n of_o our_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o what_o can_v be_v so_o powerful_a a_o argument_n to_o make_v we_o mourn_v for_o our_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n as_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n to_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v pierce_v and_o through_o the_o wound_n in_o his_o side_n to_o see_v his_o heart_n so_o replenish_v with_o divine_a love_n and_o as_o it_o be_v supply_v the_o place_n of_o that_o blood_n and_o water_n that_o issue_v out_o of_o it_o and_o what_o can_v make_v we_o more_o hate_n sin_n or_o to_o resolve_v to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a and_o righteous_a duty_n then_o believe_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v so_o infinite_o just_a and_o 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to_o dare_v by_o voluntary_a sin_v provoke_v such_o a_o justice_n who_o be_v so_o hard-hearted_a and_o ungrateful_a as_o will_v be_v entice_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n to_o neglect_v in_o any_o thing_n to_o please_v so_o infinite_a a_o goodness_n so_o what_o can_v more_o powerful_o move_v we_o to_o flee_v all_o sin_n and_o to_o practice_v with_o all_o diligence_n all_o christian_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n then_o by_o faith_n not_o only_o to_o enjoy_v god_n present_a blessing_n in_o their_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n but_o as_o earnest_a penny_n and_o first_o fruit_n pledge_n and_o pawn_n of_o heavenly_a and_o eternal_a reward_n wherewith_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n have_v promise_v to_o crown_v all_o our_o labour_n and_o celantiam_fw-la illi_fw-la terrena_fw-la sapiunt_fw-la qui_fw-la coelestia_fw-la promissa_fw-la non_fw-la habent_fw-la illi_fw-la brevi_fw-la huic_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la se_fw-la totos_fw-la implicent_fw-la qui_fw-la 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every_o several_a part_n of_o this_o armour_n bring_v special_a profit_n and_o as_o the_o whole_a armour_n in_o general_n bring_v unto_o we_o singular_a profit_n so_o every_o several_a piece_n and_o part_n of_o it_o be_v for_o special_a use_n and_o benefit_n for_o by_o the_o girdle_n of_o verity_n we_o shall_v be_v preserve_v against_o all_o error_n and_o heresy_n and_o keep_v a_o right_a course_n in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o and_o sincere_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n we_o shall_v carry_v ourselves_o as_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o be_v keep_v safe_a from_o be_v sour_v with_o the_o leaven_n of_o hypocrisy_n from_o lameness_n which_o cause_v we_o to_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n and_o from_o guile_n and_o dissimulation_n the_o poison_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o taint_v and_o infect_v all_o virtuous_a action_n by_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o 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general_a and_o these_o in_o particular_a be_v many_o the_o first_o and_o principal_a be_v to_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o deadly_a and_o unreconcilable_a hatred_n against_o they_o by_o meditate_v of_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n against_o who_o they_o be_v commit_v how_o great_a and_o glorious_a he_o be_v in_o himself_o and_o how_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o we_o who_o have_v give_v we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v or_o hope_v for_o yea_o his_o chief_a jewel_n his_o best_a belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o by_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n most_o hateful_a and_o displease_v unto_o god_n and_o make_v all_o creature_n in_o who_o it_o be_v most_o odious_a though_o never_o so_o much_o belove_v of_o he_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o reject_a jew_n adam_n cast_v out_o of_o paradise_n the_o son_n of_o god_n himself_o who_o bear_v our_o sin_n do_v bear_v all_o his_o father_n wrath_n and_o can_v not_o be_v reconcile_v till_o by_o his_o suffering_n he_o have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n to_o his_o justice_n that_o it_o be_v most_o heinous_a and_o capital_a be_v commit_v against_o so_o infinite_a a_o majesty_n as_o appear_v by_o those_o dreadful_a and_o eternal_a punishment_n which_o god_n righteous_a judgement_n inflict_v on_o those_o that_o commit_v it_o in_o this_o world_n and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v that_o it_o be_v the_o great_a folly_n in_o the_o world_n hazard_v the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o most_o precious_a soul_n which_o be_v of_o more_o worth_n than_o many_o monarchy_n and_o plunge_v they_o into_o hell_n and_o everlasting_a destruction_n for_o the_o momentany_a and_o uncertain_a fruition_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n that_o it_o pierce_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o nail_v he_o to_o the_o cross_n cause_v he_o to_o be_v condemn_v that_o come_v to_o save_v we_o and_o to_o be_v put_v to_o a_o shameful_a death_n who_o come_v to_o give_v unto_o we_o everlasting_a life_n that_o the_o deep_a dye_n of_o it_o so_o stain_v our_o soul_n that_o nothing_o can_v wash_v away_o the_o filthy_a spot_n that_o it_o leave_v behind_o it_o but_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n that_o it_o vex_v and_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o &_o by_o defile_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v his_o temple_n do_v make_v he_o weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n that_o above_o all_o thing_n it_o delight_v the_o devil_n as_o be_v the_o child_n and_o darling_n of_o this_o hellish_a parent_n and_o make_v we_o to_o become_v fit_a room_n for_o he_o to_o revel_v in_o and_o to_o pass_v his_o time_n with_o most_o delight_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o it_o cause_v unto_o we_o both_o privative_a and_o positive_a in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o it_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o good_a and_o bring_v with_o it_o all_o evil_a it_o separate_v between_o our_o god_n and_o we_o and_o turn_v the_o great_a love_n into_o the_o most_o dangerous_a enmity_n it_o deface_v his_o image_n in_o we_o and_o stamp_v upon_o we_o the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n it_o frustrate_v the_o end_n of_o our_o creation_n which_o be_v to_o glorify_v god_n by_o our_o worship_v and_o serve_v he_o yea_o of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n if_o we_o live_v and_o die_v in_o it_o without_o repentance_n it_o cast_v we_o like_a outlaw_n out_o of_o god_n protection_n and_o make_v we_o like_a slave_n subject_a to_o the_o tyranny_n of_o satan_n it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o evil_n of_o punishment_n which_o be_v inflict_v upon_o the_o creature_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v it_o blind_v the_o mind_n and_o harden_v the_o heart_n debar_v we_o of_o all_o sweet_a communion_n with_o god_n and_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o inestimable_a comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n it_o weaken_v our_o faith_n and_o wound_v our_o conscience_n take_v away_o all_o inward_a peace_n and_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n and_o our_o face_n with_o blush_a or_o which_o be_v worse_o with_o impudence_n it_o deprive_v we_o of_o god_n eternal_a and_o most_o comfortable_a presence_n and_o of_o the_o joy_n of_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o plunge_v we_o headlong_o into_o hell_n and_o destruction_n final_o let_v we_o add_v unto_o these_o whatsoever_o other_o evil_n we_o can_v imagine_v and_o then_o conclude_v that_o sin_n as_o the_o curse_a mother_n of_o they_o all_o have_v breed_v they_o in_o her_o hellish_a womb_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o sin_n and_o when_o by_o these_o meditation_n we_o have_v wrought_v our_o heart_n unto_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o all_o sin_n there_o be_v other_o mean_n to_o be_v use_v of_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v strong_o arm_v against_o it_o as_o first_o that_o we_o do_v throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n entertain_v and_o nourish_v good_a and_o holy_a desire_n and_o firm_a and_o constant_a resolution_n that_o we_o will_v resist_v and_o withstand_v it_o in_o what_o manner_n or_o form_n so_o ever_o it_o shall_v set_v upon_o us._n for_o nothing_o will_v bring_v more_o easy_a and_o assure_a victory_n than_o christian_a courage_n and_o resolution_n to_o fight_v and_o strive_v against_o it_o ground_v not_o on_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o that_o we_o will_v let_v pass_v no_o good_a mean_n unassayed_a whereby_o we_o may_v overcome_v second_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o daily_a and_o continual_a 13._o pro._n 4._o 23._o heb._n 3._o 13._o watch_n over_o ourselves_o and_o especial_o over_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o be_v not_o surprise_v on_o a_o sudden_a nor_o harden_v or_o harten_v in_o any_o wicked_a course_n through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o full_o hereafter_o three_o we_o must_v be_v no_o less_o careful_a in_o fly_v all_o occasion_n inducement_n and_o provocation_n unto_o sin_n than_o the_o sinful_a act_n themselves_o for_o if_o we_o wilful_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o these_o tentation_n it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o unto_o evil_a four_o we_o must_v make_v conscience_n of_o commit_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n which_o be_v admit_v will_v make_v room_n for_o the_o great_a and_o withstand_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o degree_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v suggest_v by_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n cast_v out_o this_o hellish_a wildfire_n before_o it_o have_v by_o the_o least_o abode_n inflame_v our_o concupiscence_n or_o before_o this_o seed_n of_o impiety_n have_v get_v any_o warmth_n or_o growth_n five_o we_o must_v be_v so_o bold_a and_o valorous_a in_o god_n assistance_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o be_v suspicious_a and_o fearful_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n and_o the_o might_n and_o malice_n of_o our_o innumerable_a 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o phil._n 2._o 13._o enemy_n take_v good_a heed_n while_o we_o stand_v of_o fall_v and_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a six_o we_o must_v daily_o walk_v with_o god_n and_o carry_v ourselves_o continual_o as_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n who_o not_o only_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n but_o also_o will_v cause_v we_o one_o day_n to_o give_v a_o strict_a account_n of_o they_o either_o to_o reward_v they_o 10._o gen._n 5._o 24._o gen._n 17._o 1._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o gracious_o if_o they_o be_v good_a or_o to_o punish_v they_o severe_o if_o they_o be_v evil_a last_o let_v we_o daily_o and_o continual_o resign_v ourselves_o over_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n who_o be_v
alone_o able_a to_o deliver_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o crave_v instant_o his_o protection_n from_o all_o enemy_n and_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o by_o the_o good_a guide_n thereof_o we_o may_v throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n be_v preserve_v and_o keep_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o from_o err_v and_o go_v astray_o in_o the_o by-path_n of_o sin_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o daily_o to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o sin_n so_o be_v we_o constant_o and_o continual_o to_o desire_v and_o resolve_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o will_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n both_o unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n not_o think_v any_o grace_n or_o good_a duty_n so_o small_a that_o it_o may_v be_v neglect_v or_o so_o difficult_a and_o of_o such_o a_o high_a nature_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v attempt_v and_o seek_v after_o neither_o must_v we_o content_v ourselves_o to_o take_v the_o occasion_n of_o well-doing_n when_o they_o be_v offer_v &_o thrust_v upon_o we_o but_o we_o must_v exercise_v our_o mind_n by_o study_v and_o advise_v how_o we_o may_v get_v &_o gain_v the_o best_a opportunity_n of_o do_v most_o good_a both_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n good_a but_o especial_o we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o with_o most_o earnest_a study_n and_o serious_a diligence_n to_o attain_v unto_o and_o adorn_v our_o soul_n with_o those_o grace_n wherein_o they_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o to_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o our_o conscience_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o have_v in_o time_n past_o most_o neglect_v not_o because_o they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n less_o excellent_a profitable_a or_o necessary_a for_o so_o when_o time_n and_o opportunity_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o 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ix_o of_o the_o five_o and_o six_o daily_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o god_n law_n and_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v conform_v our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n according_a to_o god_n law_n the_o five_o main_a duty_n wherein_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o be_v that_o we_o right_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n so_o as_o they_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a 2._o phil._n 3._o 20._o matth._n 6._o 33._o col._n 3._o 2._o to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o thought_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o be_v not_o earthly_a mind_v like_o citizen_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v fix_v and_o fasten_v upon_o earthly_a and_o momentany_a vanity_n which_o profit_v not_o as_o how_o we_o may_v get_v or_o keep_v the_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n by_o carnal_a and_o unlawful_a mean_n which_o be_v too_o base_a object_n for_o they_o which_o be_v of_o so_o high_a and_o divine_a a_o nature_n but_o that_o they_o be_v chief_o take_v up_o and_o exercise_v about_o spiritual_a holy_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o of_o their_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n by_o what_o mean_v we_o may_v obtain_v or_o have_v they_o in_o some_o measure_n may_v be_v more_o enrich_v with_o they_o how_o we_o may_v safe_o keep_v they_o and_o be_v secure_v from_o fear_n of_o lose_v they_o how_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o unite_a unto_o christ_n and_o assure_v that_o both_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n do_v belong_v unto_o us._n how_o we_o be_v so_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v more_o sensible_o and_o feel_o apprehend_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n work_v in_o we_o and_o replenish_n our_o heart_n with_o 10._o phil._n 3._o 10._o sweet_a consolation_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n how_o we_o may_v be_v daily_o more_o assure_v of_o god_n grace_n and_o favour_n and_o feel_v and_o discern_v the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o his_o love_a countenance_n shine_v upon_o we_o and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n how_o we_o may_v withstand_v tentation_n and_o get_v mastery_n over_o our_o strong_a corruption_n and_o how_o we_o may_v daily_o be_v more_o renew_v and_o strengthen_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n that_o we_o may_v increase_v in_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n our_o mind_n must_v chief_o be_v take_v up_o and_o when_o we_o exercise_v they_o about_o earthly_a thing_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n it_o must_v be_v as_o upon_o mean_n which_o tend_v to_o these_o end_n and_o like_o bird_n we_o must_v use_v the_o earth_n as_o a_o help_n to_o raise_v up_o ourselves_o and_o to_o gather_v wing_n that_o we_o may_v soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o we_o perform_v the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n as_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n which_o he_o have_v require_v at_o our_o hand_n with_o prayer_n for_o good_a success_n and_o thanksgiving_n when_o by_o god_n blessing_n we_o have_v obtain_v it_o and_o when_o we_o use_v they_o as_o mean_n to_o further_a our_o main_a end_n namely_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o like_a care_n and_o endeavour_n we_o must_v daily_o use_v in_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o speech_n either_o by_o seasonable_a silence_n when_o wisdom_n discretion_n and_o gravity_n require_v it_o of_o which_o the_o general_a rule_n be_v that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o forbear_v and_o say_v nothing_o then_o to_o vent_v that_o which_o be_v vain_a unprofitable_a or_o worse_o than_o silence_n or_o else_o by_o speak_v that_o which_o be_v useful_a and_o necessary_a for_o the_o advancement_n of_o our_o main_a end_n which_o be_v god_n glory_n the_o profit_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o the_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n god_n be_v glorify_v by_o our_o speech_n when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o speak_v of_o he_o his_o attribute_n and_o person_n his_o name_n word_n or_o work_n upon_o any_o light_n or_o slight_a occasion_n vain_o or_o in_o jest_n but_o when_o the_o cause_n be_v weighty_a and_o important_a and_o then_o grave_o and_o serious_o with_o all_o humility_n and_o due_a reverence_n our_o neighbour_n be_v profit_v when_o as_o our_o speech_n be_v 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o gracious_a powder_v with_o 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
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
be_v prayer_n whereby_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n with_o more_o fervency_n than_o prolixity_n we_o do_v in_o some_o short_a manner_n render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o quiet_a rest_n whereby_o our_o body_n be_v refresh_v for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n of_o the_o night_n both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n especial_o from_o sinful_a dream_n and_o the_o tentation_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n who_o will_v easy_o have_v overcome_v and_o utter_o destroy_v we_o have_v not_o god_n watch_v over_o and_o defend_v we_o by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n for_o let_v we_o again_o enjoy_v the_o light_n and_o grant_v we_o another_o day_n wherein_o we_o may_v do_v he_o further_o service_n and_o so_o make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a unto_o which_o with_o like_a brevity_n we_o be_v to_o adjoine_v the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n especial_o of_o that_o night_n if_o any_o such_o come_v to_o our_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o they_o our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o these_o favour_n and_o testimony_n of_o god_n love_n desire_v the_o pardon_n of_o they_o and_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o they_o and_o final_o we_o be_v to_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o providence_n commend_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o his_o protection_n and_o direction_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o all_o the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o word_n of_o our_o mouth_n and_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n may_v the_o day_n follow_v and_o for_o ever_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v so_o illighten_v rule_n and_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o follow_a meditation_n that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o to_o our_o own_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o morning_n meditation_n and_o so_o we_o must_v from_o prayer_n proceed_v to_o meditation_n the_o which_o may_v be_v long_o or_o short_a according_a to_o our_o opportunity_n occasion_n and_o leisure_n and_o the_o measure_n and_o fervency_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n in_o which_o our_o main_a scope_n must_v be_v to_o glorify_v god_n to_o increase_v our_o communion_n with_o he_o by_o these_o familiar_a conference_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o to_o replenish_v they_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o sweet_a fruition_n of_o god_n and_o token_n of_o his_o love_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v fit_v the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n and_o because_o present_a occasion_n be_v ready_a at_o hand_n and_o not_o only_o more_o familiar_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v remember_v but_o fit_a to_o affect_v our_o heart_n which_o be_v more_o apprehensive_a of_o present_a then_o past_a benefit_n we_o be_v to_o make_v use_n of_o such_o by_o meditate_v on_o they_o but_o yet_o principal_o we_o must_v begin_v with_o the_o fountain_n and_o raise_v our_o thought_n from_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v god_n infinite_a love_n testify_v chief_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o attain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n for_o who_o sake_n he_o have_v free_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o together_o with_o he_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a to_o life_n and_o godliness_n from_o which_o we_o may_v descend_v to_o the_o particular_a testimony_n of_o god_n love_v late_o receive_v as_o that_o he_o have_v by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n watch_v over_o we_o the_o night_n past_a preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o otherwise_o want_v neither_o will_n nor_o power_n to_o have_v bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n that_o he_o have_v keep_v we_o from_o all_o terror_n of_o the_o night_n with_o which_o other_o have_v be_v affright_v and_o have_v gracious_o preserve_v our_o life_n from_o sudden_a death_n with_o which_o other_o lie_v down_o in_o health_n and_o security_n have_v be_v attach_v before_o the_o morning_n add_v unto_o our_o day_n and_o give_v we_o still_o time_n of_o repentance_n with_o ability_n to_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o be_v instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n after_o which_o meditation_n on_o god_n mercy_n we_o may_v take_v such_o occasion_n as_o be_v present_o offer_v to_o furnish_v our_o mind_n with_o holy_a thought_n and_o to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n good_a affection_n and_o desire_n as_o our_o awakn_n out_o of_o sleep_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o awaken_n out_o of_o the_o sleep_n or_o rather_o 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o quicken_a power_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o our_o regeneration_n and_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o this_o our_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o quicken_a and_o awakn_n by_o continual_a sanctification_n the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o first_o in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n have_v shine_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o before_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n with_o which_o light_n we_o be_v to_o desire_v our_o mind_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v and_o free_v powerful_o and_o effectual_o from_o their_o natural_a ignorance_n without_o which_o spiritual_a illightning_n the_o outward_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o sight_n of_o our_o eye_n will_v bring_v unto_o our_o heart_n no_o sound_a comfort_n second_o of_o the_o light_n of_o glory_n which_o shall_v infinite_o exceed_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o much_o more_o than_o it_o exceed_v a_o glow-worm_n or_o the_o small_a spark_n of_o fire_n for_o if_o every_o one_o of_o the_o innumerable_a number_n of_o the_o glorify_a saint_n shall_v be_v more_o glorious_a than_o the_o sun_n in_o his_o chief_a brightness_n then_o how_o infinite_a be_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o now_o unaccessable_a light_n which_o we_o shall_v then_o see_v face_n to_o face_n who_o give_v both_o unto_o the_o sun_n and_o they_o their_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n our_o rise_n out_o of_o our_o bed_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o rise_n of_o our_o body_n out_o of_o our_o grave_n when_o as_o at_o the_o last_o day_n by_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o trumpet_n we_o shall_v be_v summon_v before_o god_n tribunal_n seat_n to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o which_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o resolve_v of_o prepare_v ourselves_o daily_a to_o meet_v our_o judge_n because_o the_o time_n be_v uncertain_a when_o he_o will_v call_v we_o to_o judgement_n when_o we_o see_v our_o nakedness_n let_v it_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o cause_v we_o first_o to_o see_v and_o be_v ashamed_a of_o it_o whereas_o when_o we_o be_v cover_v with_o innocency_n and_o have_v the_o image_n of_o god_n shine_v in_o we_o we_o no_o more_o need_v garment_n to_o cover_v we_o than_o the_o sun_n a_o cloud_n and_o let_v this_o make_v we_o to_o long_o after_o the_o garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n with_o which_o when_o we_o be_v perfect_o clothe_v we_o shall_v be_v without_o sin_n or_o shame_n &_o appear_v glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n yea_o let_v we_o earnest_o desire_v to_o put_v on_o christ_n not_o 14._o rom._n 13._o 14._o only_o for_o justification_n but_o also_o for_o sanctification_n whereby_o that_o clothing_n of_o innocency_n before_o the_o fall_n will_v be_v present_o in_o part_n renew_v &_o repair_v till_o at_o last_o it_o come_v to_o more_o perfection_n than_o it_o have_v in_o our_o first_o creation_n when_o we_o put_v on_o our_o apparel_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o they_o be_v first_o give_v we_o to_o cover_v our_o shame_n not_o as_o ornament_n to_o be_v proud_a of_o but_o as_o cover_n to_o hide_v our_o nakedness_n &_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o the_o injury_n of_o the_o weather_n and_o as_o we_o be_v careful_a not_o only_o to_o provide_v fit_a clothes_n for_o those_o end_n but_o also_o to_o put_v they_o on_o and_o apply_v they_o to_o our_o use_n so_o let_v we_o be_v no_o less_o careful_a to_o provide_v fit_a clothing_n for_o our_o soul_n whereby_o their_o spiritual_a deformity_n may_v be_v cover_v and_o they_o beautify_v in_o the_o eye_n
yet_o in_o the_o evening_n before_o he_o go_v to_o bed_n for_o though_o this_o something_o be_v better_a than_o nothing_o yet_o consider_v that_o the_o morning_n sacrifice_n be_v no_o less_o require_v of_o god_n than_o the_o evening_n that_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n have_v rise_v betimes_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o that_o we_o can_v look_v to_o prosper_v in_o any_o of_o our_o labour_n if_o we_o have_v not_o first_o crave_v god_n blessing_n upon_o they_o that_o we_o be_v daily_a subject_n to_o many_o danger_n to_o fall_v into_o many_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n to_o be_v overcome_v of_o his_o tentation_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o god_n judgement_n and_o to_o be_v plunge_v into_o many_o peril_n which_o be_v daily_o incident_a unto_o the_o life_n of_o man_n yea_o that_o before_o night_n we_o may_v be_v strike_v with_o sudden_a death_n as_o many_o other_o have_v be_v who_o we_o have_v know_v and_o hear_v of_o and_o so_o be_v arrest_v and_o call_v to_o the_o bar_n of_o god_n judgement_n to_o plead_v guilty_a or_o not_o guilty_a before_o we_o have_v present_v ourselves_o at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o sue_v forth_o our_o pardon_n and_o then_o how_o fearful_a be_v our_o condition_n if_o we_o be_v thus_o take_v away_o in_o our_o sin_n from_o all_o which_o danger_n we_o shall_v be_v secure_v if_o we_o conscionable_o perform_v this_o daily_a duty_n of_o morning_n prayer_n and_o never_o go_v about_o our_o worldly_a business_n till_o we_o have_v get_v our_o pardon_n to_o carry_v with_o us._n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o before_o we_o pray_v we_o must_v use_v preparation_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o now_o be_v by_o these_o reason_n persuade_v to_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o this_o duty_n let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n consider_v how_o we_o may_v so_o perform_v it_o as_o that_o 1._o psal_n 108._o 1._o it_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o profitable_a for_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o unto_o this_o many_o thing_n be_v require_v before_o in_o and_o after_o our_o prayer_n before_o be_v require_v preparation_n for_o as_o david_n speak_v of_o praise_v god_n so_o may_v we_o of_o prayer_n in_o all_o kind_n our_o heart_n must_v be_v prepare_v and_o so_o must_v our_o tongue_n before_o we_o can_v pray_v and_o as_o they_o that_o mean_v to_o make_v any_o good_a music_n do_v first_o set_v their_o instrument_n in_o tune_n so_o must_v we_o before_o we_o can_v make_v any_o sweet_a melody_n in_o god_n hear_v tune_v our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o this_o action_n and_o if_o we_o will_v not_o speak_v unto_o our_o prince_n rash_o and_o unaduised_o but_o prepare_v ourselves_o by_o due_a meditation_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n of_o our_o speech_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v 2._o eccles_n 5._o 1_o 2._o we_o avoid_v rashness_n of_o mouth_n and_o hastiness_n of_o speech_n when_o as_o we_o speak_v to_o the_o sovereign_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n now_o in_o this_o preparation_n we_o must_v examine_v our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v afterward_o humble_o confess_v they_o and_o crave_v pardon_n especial_o we_o be_v to_o search_v out_o those_o whereby_o we_o have_v most_o displease_v god_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n and_o whereunto_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o also_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o our_o special_a want_n and_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n in_o which_o we_o be_v most_o defective_a or_o of_o which_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o present_a occasion_n we_o most_o stand_v in_o need_n that_o according_o we_o may_v frame_v out_o suit_n and_o press_v they_o unto_o god_n with_o more_o efficacy_n and_o fervency_n of_o desire_n second_o we_o must_v look_v to_o our_o foot_n that_o be_v to_o our_o affection_n as_o the_o wiseman_n exhort_v and_o examine_v 1._o eccles_n 5._o 1._o with_o what_o disposition_n we_o come_v unto_o prayer_n whether_o as_o earnest_a suitor_n that_o will_v have_v no_o denial_n or_o after_o a_o cold_a careless_a and_o formal_a manner_n for_o custom_n rather_o than_o conscience_n sake_n especial_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a to_o banish_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n all_o worldly_a and_o wander_a 8._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 8._o thought_n carnal_a lust_n wrath_n doubt_v maliciousness_n &c_n &c_n and_o that_o we_o be_v heavenly-minded_n and_o have_v our_o heart_n fraught_v with_o holy_a desire_n hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o we_o intend_v to_o beg_v at_o god_n hand_n final_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o present_v ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o our_o impenitency_n but_o if_o we_o be_v guilty_a of_o any_o sin_n 2._o prou._n 28._o 9_o psal_n 66._o 18._o esa_n 59_o 1_o 2._o we_o must_v bewail_v it_o and_o promise_v amendment_n for_o our_o sin_n unrepented_a of_o stand_v as_o a_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o god_n and_o we_o hinder_v his_o blessing_n from_o descend_v and_o our_o prayer_n from_o ascend_v especial_o we_o must_v bewail_v our_o want_n of_o charity_n and_o purpose_n of_o revenge_n for_o as_o we_o forgive_v 14._o math._n 5._o 23._o and_o 6._o 14._o man_n their_o trespass_n so_o will_v god_n forgive_v us._n and_o because_o we_o be_v so_o dull_a and_o averse_a to_o this_o holy_a duty_n that_o by_o all_o our_o meditation_n we_o can_v as_o we_o ought_v prepare_v ourselves_o unto_o it_o therefore_o let_v we_o entreat_v the_o lord_n before_o we_o make_v any_o other_o suit_n unto_o he_o that_o he_o will_v prepare_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n aright_o and_o so_o assist_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o high_a &_o holy_a duty_n in_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n in_o our_o prayer_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v as_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n that_o we_o pray_v only_o to_o god_n our_o father_n in_o heaven_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n second_o in_o the_o alone_a mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o as_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 5._o man_n the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n three_o see_v through_o our_o ignorance_n and_o corruption_n we_o can_v pray_v as_o we_o ought_v therefore_o we_o must_v crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v express_v in_o respect_n of_o 10._o rom._n 8._o 26_o 27._o zach._n 12._o 10._o the_o subject_n or_o party_n that_o pray_v diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v first_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o person_n second_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o action_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o person_n 1._o that_o he_o be_v a_o faithful_a and_o righteous_a man_n for_o they_o that_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n must_v be_v holy_a as_o he_o be_v holy_a not_o in_o the_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n 3._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o and_o 10._o 2_o 3._o which_o the_o law_n but_o which_o the_o gospel_n require_v that_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n for_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o righteous_a man_n only_o be_v effectual_a and_o the_o lord_n satisfi_v their_o desire_n alone_o that_o fear_v he_o neither_o can_v our_o suit_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n 29._o jam._n 5._o 16._o psal_n 145._o 19_o prou._n 15._o 9_o 29._o before_o our_o person_n be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o sacrifice_n of_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 righteous_a be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o and_o so_o david_n say_v that_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o 17_o ps_n 34._o 15_o 16_o 17_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o their_o cry_n but_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 remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o the_o earth_n and_o therefore_o our_o care_n must_v be_v if_o we_o will_v pray_v with_o hope_n to_o be_v hear_v to_o lift_v up_o pure_a heart_n and_o hand_n unto_o god_n not_o in_o their_o own_o natural_a purity_n but_o as_o they_o be_v wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n beside_o which_o wash_v of_o justification_n we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o spiritual_a wash_n of_o regeneration_n that_o we_o may_v be_v cleanse_v by_o the_o water_n of_o the_o spirit_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o the_o wash_n of_o repentance_n bathe_v ourselves_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o hearty_a sorrow_n and_o contrition_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o if_o we_o prepare_v our_o heart_n
something_o of_o the_o method_n and_o right_a dispose_n of_o the_o part_n the_o part_n of_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v ordinary_o of_o we_o be_v three_o confession_n petition_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o our_o private_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o be_v have_v first_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o feeling_n hatred_n &_o detestation_n of_o they_o to_o acknowledge_v they_o &_o bewail_v they_o not_o only_o general_o but_o also_o special_o and_o particular_o and_o those_o above_o the_o rest_n which_o we_o have_v last_o commit_v and_o with_o which_o we_o have_v most_o often_o and_o grievous_o displease_v and_o dishonour_v god_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o david_n in_o the_o one_o and_o fifty_o psalm_n and_o withal_o aggravate_v they_o by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n especial_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o person_n against_o who_o they_o be_v commit_v our_o glorious_a god_n and_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n adiudging_a and_o condemn_a ourselves_o in_o regard_n of_o they_o to_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o worthy_a of_o his_o great_a plague_n and_o punishment_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v to_o adjoine_v petition_n and_o first_o that_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n sake_n his_o promise_n sake_n and_o his_o christ_n sake_n will_v forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o never_o lie_v they_o to_o our_o charge_n see_v our_o saviour_n have_v full_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n for_o they_o and_o so_o that_o be_v justify_v and_o free_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n he_o will_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o receive_v we_o into_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n second_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o seal_v up_o the_o assurance_n hereof_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o gracious_a testimony_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o abba_n father_n and_o witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v his_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n three_o that_o he_o will_v sanctify_v we_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n mortify_v and_o crucify_a in_o we_o more_o and_o more_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n so_o as_o they_o may_v not_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o we_o as_o at_o former_a time_n and_o that_o he_o will_v also_o quicken_v we_o unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o his_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a will_n four_o that_o he_o will_v to_o these_o end_n gracious_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o the_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o unto_o they_o and_o make_v they_o effectual_a by_o his_o good_a blessing_n upon_o they_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v endue_v we_o with_o the_o sanctify_a gift_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n as_o save_v knowledge_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a repentance_n firm_a affiance_n fervent_a love_n and_o ardent_a zeal_n hope_v patience_n humility_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n and_o the_o rest_n five_o that_o god_n will_v daily_o increase_v his_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o our_o strength_n and_o ability_n to_o serve_v he_o that_o we_o may_v grow_v from_o one_o measure_n to_o another_o until_o we_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n six_o that_o he_o will_v establish_v we_o with_o his_o free_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v constant_o persevere_v in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a godliness_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n and_o that_o he_o will_v thereby_o so_o assist_v and_o strengthen_v we_o against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v have_v victory_n over_o they_o and_o not_o be_v hinder_v by_o their_o tentation_n from_o proceed_v in_o our_o course_n of_o godliness_n or_o from_o finish_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n seventh_o we_o must_v hereunto_o add_v petition_n for_o special_a benefit_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n concern_v thing_n either_o temporal_a or_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a and_o particular_o such_o as_o be_v necessary_a and_o profitable_a for_o the_o well_o pass_v of_o the_o day_n follow_v especial_o preservation_n from_o all_o danger_n direction_n in_o all_o our_o course_n our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o all_o our_o labour_n with_o a_o right_a use_n of_o all_o god_n benefit_n and_o chastisement_n final_o we_o must_v pray_v for_o the_o good_a estate_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o that_o in_o which_o we_o live_v and_o for_o all_o the_o principal_a member_n of_o it_o for_o our_o friend_n and_o benefactor_n for_o the_o afflict_a for_o those_o of_o the_o same_o family_n and_o such_o unto_o who_o we_o be_v bind_v by_o any_o special_a bond_n of_o duty_n and_o last_o we_o must_v from_o petition_n descend_v to_o thanksgiving_n praise_v god_n for_o all_o his_o blessing_n both_o corporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a and_o especial_o for_o those_o peculiar_a benefit_n which_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n for_o those_o of_o late_o receive_v and_o namely_o the_o night_n pass_v in_o our_o preservation_n and_o quiet_a rest_n and_o this_o i_o hold_v to_o be_v the_o best_a method_n and_o order_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o our_o prayer_n ordinary_o although_o i_o will_v tie_v no_o man_n unto_o it_o but_o that_o he_o may_v herein_o use_v his_o discretion_n begin_v with_o confession_n thanksgiving_n or_o petition_n as_o his_o heart_n lead_v he_o and_o fit_a occasion_n shall_v be_v offer_v §._o sect._n 5_o what_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v pray_v and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v daily_o perform_v in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n now_o after_o we_o have_v thus_o pray_v there_o be_v certain_a other_o thing_n require_v of_o us._n first_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o do_v not_o only_o give_v our_o unfeigned_a assent_n unto_o our_o prayer_n make_v but_o also_o rest_v persuade_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v hear_v we_o in_o the_o thing_n for_o which_o we_o have_v pray_v and_o will_v assure_o accept_v of_o our_o humiliation_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o grant_v all_o our_o suit_n and_o request_n as_o it_o will_v best_o stand_v with_o his_o own_o glory_n our_o spiritual_a good_a and_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o this_o our_o saviour_n require_v what_o 24._o mark_n 11._o 24._o thing_n soever_o you_o desire_v when_o you_o pray_v believe_v that_o you_o shall_v receive_v they_o and_o you_o shall_v have_v they_o second_o hope_v patience_n and_o humility_n whereby_o we_o make_v no_o haste_n nor_o prescribe_v unto_o god_n any_o time_n of_o do_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v desire_v but_o meek_o acknowledge_v his_o infinite_a wisdom_n in_o himself_o and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o do_v resign_v whole_o ourselves_o and_o suit_n unto_o his_o good_a pleasure_n expect_v with_o all_o patience_n his_o leisure_n when_o as_o he_o shall_v think_v it_o fit_a to_o bestow_v upon_o we_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v beg_v at_o his_o hand_n three_o there_o be_v require_v of_o we_o after_o prayer_n a_o earnest_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v pray_v for_o whereby_o we_o shall_v serve_v god_n providence_n and_o be_v his_o instrument_n to_o further_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o promise_n and_o also_o make_v it_o manifest_a that_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o sincere_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o beg_v with_o our_o mouth_n for_o example_n after_o we_o have_v pray_v for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v use_v careful_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_o assure_v that_o god_n have_v forgive_v they_o after_o we_o have_v crave_v sanctification_n we_o must_v labour_v and_o endeavour_n that_o we_o may_v be_v sanctify_v and_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n after_o we_o have_v desire_v spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n we_o must_v use_v all_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o they_o for_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v discover_v ourselves_o to_o be_v but_o mere_a hypocrite_n who_o with_o our_o lip_n have_v pray_v for_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v neither_o esteem_v in_o our_o judgement_n nor_o affect_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o receive_v nothing_o at_o god_n hand_n who_o give_v his_o gift_n not_o to_o idle_a loiterer_n but_o unto_o such_o as_o pursue_v they_o with_o thirst_a desire_n and_o earnest_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v obtain_v they_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o time_n in_o the_o morning_n when_o we_o be_v to_o use_v private_a prayer_n the_o last_o direction_n which_o i_o will_v set_v down_o
for_o our_o private_a prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n respect_v the_o time_n when_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o which_o though_o i_o can_v give_v no_o necessary_a rule_n because_o all_o man_n occasion_n and_o opportunity_n be_v not_o alike_o yet_o for_o the_o great_a part_n it_o be_v most_o convenient_a that_o we_o do_v it_o betimes_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v ready_a before_o we_o undertake_v any_o worldly_a business_n and_o have_v our_o mind_n take_v up_o with_o any_o earthly_a thought_n because_o we_o shall_v then_o be_v most_o free_a from_o all_o encumbrance_n which_o may_v distract_v we_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o make_v we_o less_o fit_a to_o perform_v it_o as_o we_o ought_v as_o also_o because_o if_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o thought_n and_o affection_n they_o will_v sanctify_v all_o our_o follow_a endeavour_n and_o season_v they_o so_o with_o holiness_n that_o they_o will_v become_v more_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n or_o if_o some_o extraordinary_a occasion_n and_o weighty_a business_n have_v cause_v we_o to_o defer_v it_o our_o second_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o neglect_v it_o altogether_o but_o sequester_v our_o mind_n and_o affection_n from_o all_o earthly_a thought_n and_o worldly_a employment_n we_o must_v take_v the_o next_o and_o best_a opportunity_n which_o shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o we_o and_o think_v no_o excuse_n or_o business_n so_o important_a as_o may_v make_v we_o utter_o to_o omit_v it_o §._o sect._n 7_o of_o prayer_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n the_o next_o duty_n of_o piety_n after_o our_o private_a prayer_n be_v prayer_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v ordinary_o by_o the_o master_n and_o governor_n who_o be_v to_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o rest_n to_o commend_v they_o and_o their_o suit_n unto_o god_n for_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o patriarch_n and_o holy_a man_n in_o time_n past_a he_o ought_v 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house_n of_o prayer_n they_o shall_v make_v it_o a_o little_a temple_n which_o god_n will_v fill_v with_o his_o presence_n and_o replenish_v with_o his_o blessing_n both_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a three_o because_o nurture_v their_o child_n and_o servant_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o exercise_v they_o in_o this_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n they_o shall_v make_v they_o more_o faithful_a and_o conscionable_a in_o perform_v all_o duty_n and_o service_n unto_o themselves_o not_o only_o formal_o and_o in_o outward_a appearance_n but_o cheerful_o and_o from_o the_o heart_n four_o because_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a mean_n of_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o whole_a house_n and_o family_n from_o sin_n and_o from_o danger_n and_o of_o derive_v god_n manifold_a blessing_n upon_o the_o whole_a society_n last_o because_o they_o can_v not_o otherwise_o expect_v that_o god_n will_v prosper_v their_o labour_n 2._o psal_n 127._o 1_o 2._o to_o the_o good_a of_o the_o master_n and_o 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have_v betimes_o perform_v this_o duty_n private_o by_o themselves_o cap._n xvii_o of_o sing_v psalm_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n in_o the_o family_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o sing_n of_o psalm_n be_v enjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o practise_v by_o the_o faithful_a unto_o prayer_n we_o adjoine_v that_o holy_a exercise_n of_o sing_v psalm_n in_o the_o family_n which_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o practice_n next_o in_o order_n according_a to_o ordinary_a use_n yet_o i_o will_v not_o sever_v it_o from_o the_o former_a see_v it_o be_v a_o religious_a duty_n and_o like_v unto_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o we_o praise_v god_n and_o render_v unto_o he_o thanks_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o though_o it_o be_v not_o tie_v unto_o any_o part_n of_o the_o day_n nor_o yet_o every_o day_n to_o be_v necessary_o perform_v and_o though_o in_o no_o family_n it_o be_v always_o alike_o seasonable_a as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o mourning_n for_o some_o private_a or_o public_a 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paul_n likewise_o exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v unto_o the_o lord_n in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a 13._o eph._n 5._o 19_o jam._n 5._o 13._o song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n example_n for_o our_o imitation_n in_o the_o time_n both_o of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o the_o pure_a age_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n who_o be_v complain_v on_o to_o the_o persecute_v emperor_n for_o their_o diligent_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n day_n and_o night_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o at_o the_o celebration_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n be_v say_v with_o his_o disciple_n to_o have_v conclude_v that_o holy_a action_n with_o sing_v of_o a_o psalm_n which_o example_n that_o we_o may_v imitate_v let_v we_o further_o consider_v in_o the_o next_o place_n that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o rouse_v up_o our_o drowsy_a and_o dead_a heart_n and_o by_o 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and_o burn_a sacrifice_n final_o 3._o verse_n 13._o 14._o apoc._n 5._o 9_o &_o 14._o 3._o it_o be_v a_o heavenly_a exercise_n of_o the_o glorify_a saint_n which_o we_o shall_v perform_v with_o they_o in_o that_o place_n of_o joy_n and_o happiness_n if_o we_o take_v delight_n in_o it_o whilst_o we_o live_v in_o the_o earth_n §._o sect._n 2_o how_o we_o may_v sing_v psalm_n in_o a_o right_a manner_n now_o if_o we_o will_v perform_v this_o in_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o it_o be_v do_v with_o our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o our_o tongue_n and_o lip_n and_o first_o with_o our_o mind_n both_o understanding_n what_o we_o sing_v so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o will_v sing_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o i_o will_v sing_v with_o the_o understanding_n also_o and_o apply_v our_o mind_n unto_o it_o with_o due_a attention_n &_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v carry_v with_o wander_a thought_n second_o we_o must_v sing_v with_o our_o heart_n also_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o yourselves_o in_o psalm_n sing_v 19_o eph._n 5._o 19_o and_o make_v melody_n in_o your_o heart_n unto_o the_o lord_n which_o elsewhere_o he_o call_v sing_v with_o grace_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n the_o which_o david_n practise_v 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o say_v he_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o this_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o we_o 138._o psal_n 138._o do_v apply_v and_o fit_v they_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o psalm_n and_o put_v on_o the_o same_o affection_n which_o david_n have_v in_o pen_v they_o as_o humility_n in_o the_o confession_n of_o sin_n fervency_n of_o desire_n in_o petition_n and_o suit_n alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n assent_n and_o belief_n in_o prophecy_n and_o prediction_n teachablenesse_n and_o willingness_n to_o learn_v in_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n readiness_n to_o obey_v in_o commandment_n and_o exhortation_n etc._n etc._n 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the_o shed_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o innocent_a vriah_n and_o other_o of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v spend_v our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o good_a exercise_n shun_v vain_a thought_n and_o entertain_v christian_n meditation_n and_o as_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o be_v not_o idle_a so_o much_o more_o that_o we_o do_v not_o spend_v our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o do_v that_o which_o be_v ill_a the_o which_o notwithstanding_o inseparable_o accompany_v the_o other_o for_o no_o soon_o do_v we_o cease_v to_o do_v good_a but_o we_o begin_v to_o do_v evil_a no_o soon_o do_v we_o leave_v the_o oar_n as_o we_o be_v row_v towards_o the_o haven_n of_o rest_n but_o the_o wind_n and_o tide_n of_o our_o corruption_n carry_v we_o down_o the_o stream_n towards_o the_o dead_a sea_n of_o death_n and_o destruction_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v draw_v unto_o ill_n we_o must_v still_o be_v employ_v in_o good_a exercise_n keep_v always_o a_o narrow_a 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holy_a and_o religious_a book_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n with_o such_o other_o religious_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o must_v avoid_v carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o like_a care_n we_o must_v in_o our_o solitariness_n watch_v over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o poison_v with_o carnal_a concupiscence_n nor_o inveagle_v and_o enamour_a with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o affect_v and_o fasten_v themselves_o upon_o worldly_a vanity_n nor_o dote_v upon_o uncertain_a riches_n voluptuous_a delight_n and_o vain_a honour_n unto_o which_o natural_o they_o be_v so_o much_o incline_v and_o so_o commit_v with_o they_o a_o kind_n of_o contemplative_a idolatry_n when_o as_o they_o be_v debar_v of_o actual_a fruition_n and_o can_v in_o this_o solitary_a absence_n perform_v unto_o 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that_o this_o very_a night_n as_o well_o as_o another_o may_v be_v the_o time_n when_o god_n by_o sickness_n and_o death_n will_v summon_v we_o to_o appear_v before_o his_o tribunal_n and_o if_o in_o respect_n of_o thy_o health_n and_o strength_n this_o seem_v unlikely_a sen._n cuivis_fw-la potest_fw-la accidere_fw-la quod_fw-la cviquam_fw-la potest_fw-la sen._n consider_v that_o it_o have_v be_v the_o case_n of_o many_o before_o thou_o and_o that_o which_o befall_v any_o may_v happen_v to_o all_o in_o which_o regard_n let_v we_o not_o dare_v to_o sleep_v till_o through_o christ_n we_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n have_v make_v our_o account_n even_o by_o plead_v christ_n satisfaction_n and_o full_a payment_n and_o have_v our_o pardon_n in_o our_o hand_n to_o show_v seal_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a with_o his_o blood_n and_o to_o we_o in_o particular_a by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n unto_o us._n and_o then_o resign_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o he_o who_o be_v a_o faithful_a saviour_n and_o able_a to_o keep_v safe_a whatsoever_o be_v entrust_v unto_o he_o we_o may_v with_o david_n lie_v down_o in_o 8._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 12._o psal_n 4._o 8._o peace_n take_v our_o rest_n because_o it_o be_v he_o only_o that_o make_v we_o dwell_v in_o safety_n §._o sect._n 6_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o night_n and_o first_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o the_o night_n also_o there_o be_v other_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v for_o even_o then_o we_o must_v seek_v the_o lord_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o church_n which_o 55._o esa_n 26._o 9_o cant._n 3._o 1._o psal_n 119._o 55._o profess_v that_o with_o her_o soul_n she_o desire_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n
saturday_n in_o the_o afternoon_n and_o resort_v to_o the_o church_n that_o their_o body_n be_v refresh_v by_o rest_n and_o their_o mind_n prepare_v by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n they_o may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v to_o perform_v the_o public_a and_o solemn_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o day_n follow_v the_o which_o be_v now_o neglect_v and_o both_o master_n and_o servant_n take_v up_o with_o their_o laborious_a business_n late_a for_o the_o most_o part_n that_o night_n than_o any_o other_o in_o the_o week_n with_o watch_v and_o weariness_n they_o be_v make_v altogether_o unfit_a to_o perform_v god_n worship_n their_o heart_n be_v full_o fraught_v with_o their_o worldly_a affair_n not_o have_v have_v so_o much_o leisure_n as_o to_o take_v a_o farewell_n of_o they_o and_o their_o head_n so_o drowsy_a and_o heavy_a that_o they_o can_v hold_v they_o up_o from_o nod_v and_o sleep_v even_o in_o that_o time_n which_o be_v allot_v to_o divine_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o as_o we_o must_v thus_o in_o our_o preparation_n purge_v our_o heart_n from_o worldliness_n so_o must_v we_o with_o no_o less_o care_n cleanse_v they_o from_o all_o sinful_a wickedness_n 2._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1_o 2._o to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v search_v and_o examine_v they_o if_o no_o sin_n lie_v lurk_v in_o they_o unrepented_a of_o especial_o such_o as_o most_o hinder_v our_o profit_v by_o the_o public_a ministry_n as_o wrath_n and_o maliciousness_n and_o chief_o against_o our_o teacher_n filthiness_n dissimulation_n hypocrisy_n prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n voluptuousness_n covetousness_n worldliness_n and_o such_o like_a and_o yet_o more_o particular_o we_o must_v call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n what_o sin_n we_o have_v commit_v the_o week_n past_a and_o serious_o repent_v of_o they_o lest_o continue_v in_o our_o wicked_a course_n and_o cherish_v our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o bosom_n when_o we_o present_v ourselves_o before_o god_n they_o move_v he_o to_o abhor_v we_o and_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 9_o esa_n 6._o 9_o and_o to_o give_v we_o over_o to_o be_v further_o harden_v by_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n whereof_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o our_o heart_n become_v fat_a our_o ear_n heavy_a and_o our_o eye_n shut_v we_o shall_v hear_v and_o not_o understand_v and_o see_v but_o not_o perceive_v that_o we_o may_v be_v heal_v and_o convert_v and_o this_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o the_o israelite_n that_o they_o shall_v first_o wash_v they_o and_o make_v they_o clean_o 16._o esa_n 1._o 16._o namely_o in_o turn_v from_o their_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o then_o approach_v and_o come_v unto_o he_o the_o which_o be_v typical_o signify_v by_o that_o commandment_n of_o wash_v their_o clothes_n before_o the_o give_v of_o the_o law_n 10._o exod._n 19_o 10._o answerable_a unto_o which_o be_v the_o 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and_o service_n as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a draw_v near_o unto_o we_o in_o all_o visible_a sign_n of_o his_o presence_n and_o admit_v we_o to_o come_v near_o unto_o he_o then_o at_o other_o time_n let_v we_o think_v on_o the_o spiritual_a beauty_n and_o bravery_n of_o god_n house_n and_o of_o his_o holy_a assembly_n grace_v and_o adorn_v with_o his_o special_a favour_n and_o with_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n which_o infinite_o excel_v the_o sun_n in_o brightness_n and_o comfort_n whereby_o the_o church_n become_v fair_a as_o the_o moon_n clear_a as_o the_o 10._o cant._n 6._o 10._o sun_n and_o terrible_a as_o a_o army_n with_o banner_n with_o which_o spiritual_a beauty_n be_v rapt_v up_o and_o ravish_v let_v we_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n o_o how_o amiable_a be_v 3._o psal_n 110._o 3._o thy_o tabernacle_n o_o lord_n of_o host_n my_o soul_n long_v yea_o even_o faint_v for_o the_o 10._o psal_n 84._o 1_o 2_o 10._o court_n of_o the_o lord_n my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n cry_v out_o for_o the_o live_a god_n etc._n etc._n a_o day_n in_o thy_o court_n be_v better_a than_o a_o thousand_o i_o have_v rather_o be_v a_o doorkeeper_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o god_n then_o to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o wickedness_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o singular_a privilege_n which_o the_o lord_n on_o this_o day_n impart_v unto_o we_o with_o a_o liberal_a hand_n admit_v we_o into_o his_o chamber_n of_o presence_n and_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o by_o give_v we_o free_a liberty_n to_o speak_v unto_o he_o about_o all_o our_o want_n and_o grievance_n and_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n with_o a_o gracious_a promise_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v they_o yea_o into_o his_o council_n chamber_n where_o he_o impart_v unto_o we_o all_o his_o secret_n and_o the_o chief_a counsel_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o not_o only_o cause_v the_o great_a charter_n of_o our_o peace_n and_o manifold_a privilege_n to_o be_v read_v and_o expound_v unto_o we_o but_o also_o seal_v it_o by_o his_o sacrament_n for_o our_o own_o peculiar_a use_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o the_o lord_n on_o that_o day_n communicate_v unto_o us._n for_o it_o be_v god_n festival_n wherein_o he_o nourish_v our_o soul_n unto_o life_n eternal_a if_o we_o bring_v a_o good_a appetite_n to_o this_o spiritual_a banquet_n it_o be_v his_o great_a seal_n day_n wherein_o he_o sign_v and_o seal_v unto_o we_o a_o general_a pardon_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a evidence_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n both_o by_o the_o privy_a signet_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o the_o great_a seal_n of_o his_o sacrament_n it_o be_v the_o day_n of_o god_n largess_n wherein_o he_o
hand_n for_o evermore_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n of_o nature_n will_v suffer_v and_o not_o disable_v we_o through_o drowzinesse_n cause_v by_o want_n of_o sufficient_a sleep_n unto_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o therefore_o far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o that_o profess_v christianity_n to_o imitate_v the_o practice_n of_o carnal_a worldling_n who_o rise_v betimes_o upon_o the_o week_n day_n to_o go_v about_o their_o own_o business_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n day_n come_v lie_v long_o in_o bed_n and_o as_o they_o say_v take_v up_o their_o pennyworth_n of_o sleep_n in_o which_o they_o be_v scant_v by_o their_o earthly_a employment_n because_o they_o think_v it_o a_o idle_a time_n wherein_o they_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v save_v to_o make_v themselves_o ready_a and_o go_v to_o church_n but_o rather_o according_a to_o our_o profession_n let_v we_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n 38._o mar._n 1._o 35_o 38._o christ_n who_o do_v awake_v betimes_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n rise_v before_o day_n to_o pray_v and_o afterward_o preach_v in_o the_o synagogue_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o meditation_n fit_a to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n second_o be_v awaken_v out_o of_o sleep_n we_o must_v in_o the_o first_o place_n settle_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v those_o religious_a and_o holy_a duty_n belong_v to_o every_o morning_n of_o which_o we_o have_v former_o speak_v but_o with_o these_o difference_n first_o that_o we_o respect_v in_o they_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o make_v special_a application_n of_o they_o unto_o that_o present_a occasion_n and_o second_o that_o we_o do_v in_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o perform_v they_o with_o more_o ardent_a zeal_n and_o great_a devotion_n then_o at_o any_o other_o time_n for_o example_n we_o must_v awake_v with_o god_n and_o in_o our_o first_o thought_n set_v he_o before_o we_o and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n that_o we_o may_v 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sight_n and_o may_v whole_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o edification_n of_o our_o brethren_n the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n after_o which_o short_a prayer_n we_o be_v to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o holy_a meditation_n the_o subject_n and_o matter_n whereof_o may_v be_v the_o infinite_a and_o inestimable_a love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n innumerable_a way_n show_v unto_o we_o but_o especial_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o as_o this_o day_n to_o arise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n in_o which_o we_o may_v enlarge_v ourselves_o as_o time_n and_o leisure_n will_v serve_v by_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o particular_a part_n of_o christ_n passion_n as_o his_o misery_n and_o affliction_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n his_o betray_n and_o apprehension_n his_o hale_v to_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o mortal_a man_n who_o be_v the_o sovereign_a judge_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n his_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v who_o be_v innocent_a that_o he_o may_v acquit_v we_o who_o be_v malefactor_n also_o how_o he_o be_v rail_v and_o spit_v upon_o scourge_v and_o torment_v clothe_v with_o purple_a and_o crown_v with_o thorn_n scorn_v and_o deride_v number_v among_o the_o wicked_a and_o crucify_v between_o two_o thief_n die_v the_o death_n the_o bitter_a ignominious_a and_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o in_o his_o soul_n bear_v and_o endure_v for_o our_o sake_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n much_o more_o heavy_a and_o intolerable_a than_o all_o his_o other_o suffering_n which_o make_v he_o in_o that_o his_o bitter_a agony_n to_o sweat_v water_n and_o blood_n and_o to_o cry_v out_o upon_o the_o cross_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o unto_o which_o we_o may_v add_v in_o our_o meditation_n 16._o job._n 3._o 16._o the_o manifold_a and_o exceed_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n redound_v unto_o we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v stir_v up_o to_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n who_o have_v of_o his_o mere_a love_n 6._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o phil._n 2._o 6._o give_v his_o son_n even_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n to_o do_v all_o this_o for_o we_o and_o to_o god_n the_o son_n who_o have_v be_v equal_a with_o his_o father_n thus_o humble_v himself_o to_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o god_n the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o apply_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n passion_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n but_o also_o have_v our_o heart_n inflame_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o this_o their_o love_n we_o may_v be_v move_v hereby_o to_o love_v they_o again_o and_o be_v make_v zealous_a in_o their_o service_n think_v nothing_o enough_o which_o we_o can_v do_v to_o glorify_v they_o who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o us._n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v also_o on_o our_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o especial_o since_o the_o last_o lord_n day_n either_o in_o the_o omission_n or_o imperfect_a performance_n of_o good_a duty_n or_o in_o the_o commission_n of_o evil_n that_o we_o may_v serious_o bewail_v and_o repent_v of_o they_o before_o we_o present_v ourselves_o in_o the_o holy_a assembly_n to_o perform_v the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n see_v he_o will_v be_v 2._o levit._fw-la 10._o 2._o honour_v in_o all_o that_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o either_o in_o his_o mercy_n by_o forgive_a the_o sin_n of_o the_o repentant_a or_o in_o his_o justice_n by_o punish_v those_o that_o continue_v in_o their_o impenitency_n so_o also_o we_o be_v to_o examine_v and_o search_v out_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unto_o which_o our_o frail_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherewith_o we_o have_v be_v most_o often_o overtake_v that_o so_o go_v into_o god_n spiritual_a armoury_n we_o may_v fit_v ourselves_o with_o such_o weapon_n as_o may_v defend_v and_o strengthen_v we_o against_o they_o and_o get_v such_o wholesome_a preseruative_n as_o may_v keep_v we_o from_o be_v taint_v and_o infect_v after_o our_o recovery_n with_o the_o like_a contagious_a poison_n we_o be_v likewise_o to_o examine_v our_o want_n and_o in_o what_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n we_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o in_o what_o holy_a duty_n we_o be_v most_o backward_o and_o sluggish_a that_o so_o we_o may_v supply_v our_o defect_n when_o we_o come_v into_o this_o spiritual_a market_n by_o apply_v such_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n admonition_n and_o exhortation_n as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_v for_o this_o purpose_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n private_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n after_o some_o time_n spend_v in_o these_o and_o such_o like_a meditation_n we_o be_v in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o private_a prayer_n which_o be_v to_o be_v fit_v to_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n we_o be_v to_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v as_o our_o other_o sin_n so_o those_o especial_o whereby_o we_o have_v offend_v god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o sabbath_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n as_o our_o original_a corruption_n whereby_o we_o have_v utter_o disable_v ourselves_o in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o religious_a worship_n and_o become_v apt_a and_o prone_a to_o the_o contrary_a sin_n and_o our_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v all_o god_n commandment_n
virtue_n vice_n or_o other_o thing_n handle_v the_o cause_n effect_n and_o common_a affection_n the_o subject_a place_n the_o time_n and_o other_o adjunct_n the_o dissentany_n and_o contrary_n the_o distribution_n of_o the_o whole_a into_o the_o part_n or_o of_o the_o general_a into_o the_o special_n and_o how_o every_o branch_n be_v follow_v prove_v illustrate_v and_o apply_v or_o if_o the_o sermon_n want_v method_n or_o we_o skill_n to_o conceive_v it_o or_o memory_n to_o retain_v it_o for_o it_o sometime_o happen_v that_o method_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a help_n of_o memory_n through_o too_o much_o curiosity_n and_o multiplicity_n of_o division_n be_v a_o mean_n to_o confound_v it_o yet_o let_v we_o at_o least_o observe_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v deliver_v which_o we_o know_v not_o before_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o better_v of_o our_o judgement_n what_o vice_n be_v reprove_v or_o virtue_n commend_v with_o the_o reason_n and_o illustration_n of_o they_o both_o what_o have_v most_o convince_v our_o conscience_n what_o have_v be_v well_o press_v and_o wrought_v effectual_o upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n for_o the_o withdraw_n of_o they_o from_o any_o sin_n their_o inflame_a with_o the_o love_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a and_o the_o stir_n of_o they_o up_o to_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o any_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v stay_v in_o the_o church_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sermon_n the_o last_o duty_n in_o hear_v be_v that_o we_o continue_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o sermon_n to_o the_o end_n and_o as_o we_o be_v to_o come_v with_o the_o first_o so_o we_o must_v not_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o many_o be_v depart_v till_o all_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n be_v full_o conclude_v the_o whole_a assembly_n be_v dismiss_v for_o as_o it_o be_v great_a unmannerliness_n at_o a_o solemn_a feast_n to_o rise_v before_o the_o table_n be_v 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and_o the_o duty_n belong_v to_o it_o which_o may_v serve_v as_o mark_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v they_o and_o also_o distinguish_v they_o from_o all_o other_o which_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_a all_o which_o may_v be_v refer_v to_o two_o head_n the_o first_o sort_n respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o the_o other_o our_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o action_n and_o also_o the_o time_n of_o their_o continuance_n the_o first_o property_n respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o or_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n of_o they_o be_v universality_n for_o god_n be_v the_o universal_a creator_n preserver_n and_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o all_o thing_n will_v have_v we_o whole_o take_v up_o in_o perform_v of_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o require_v of_o we_o universal_a and_o total_a obedience_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o person_n that_o perform_v it_o the_o lord_n require_v the_o obedience_n not_o of_o some_o few_o or_o many_o part_n alone_o but_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n internal_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o it_o especial_o the_o heart_n and_o will_n and_o external_o in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o the_o body_n and_o chief_o our_o tongue_n and_o speech_n and_o our_o work_n and_o action_n internal_o god_n injoin_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v that_o wherein_o he_o chief_o delight_v and_o without_o which_o all_o outward_a action_n be_v they_o never_o so_o formal_a and_o glorious_a be_v vain_a and_o worthless_a yea_o loathsome_a and_o odious_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o hereunto_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v which_o be_v so_o like_a and_o near_a in_o nature_n that_o they_o be_v common_o take_v the_o one_o for_o the_o other_o but_o yet_o as_o i_o take_v it_o they_o may_v be_v distinguish_v though_o never_o sever_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o first_o be_v integrity_n whereby_o we_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n according_a to_o god_n commandment_n thou_o 10._o deut._n 10_o 12._o and_o 6._o 5._o and_o 26._o 16._o math._n 22._o 37._o psal_n 119._o 10._o shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n to_o walk_v in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o to_o love_v he_o and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n the_o which_o david_n perform_v as_o he_o profess_v with_o my_o whole_a heart_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o o_o let_v i_o not_o wander_v from_o thy_o commandment_n unto_o which_o be_v oppose_v serve_v god_n by_o the_o half_n lame_o and_o halt_o divide_v our_o
evil_a and_o of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n we_o must_v all_o appear_v before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ_n that_o every_o man_n may_v receive_v the_o thing_n do_v in_o his_o body_n according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v do_v whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o bad_a and_o then_o naked_a sincerity_n will_v shine_v most_o glorious_o when_o the_o gild_a veil_n of_o hypocrisy_n be_v pull_v off_o the_o filthy_a corruption_n which_o be_v hide_v under_o it_o will_v appear_v ugly_a and_o abominable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o holy_a saint_n and_o bless_a angel_n then_o shall_v the_o upright_o in_o heart_n hold_v up_o their_o head_n in_o the_o confidence_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n when_o the_o hypocrite_n and_o dissembler_n shall_v be_v confound_v with_o shaine_n their_o deceit_n and_o secret_a wickedness_n be_v discover_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n then_o shall_v they_o who_o have_v serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n receive_v their_o heavenly_a inheritance_n with_o triumphant_a joy_n when_o guileful_a and_o double-hearted_n man_n shall_v be_v banish_v out_o of_o god_n presence_n and_o cast_v into_o outer_a darkness_n 51._o math._n 24._o 51._o where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n cap._n iii_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o inward_a integrity_n the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o outward_a man_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o god_n require_v outward_a service_n to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o inward_a but_o howsoever_o the_o lord_n do_v chief_o require_v and_o delight_v in_o the_o inward_a service_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n yet_o do_v he_o not_o rest_v in_o it_o alone_o but_o require_v also_o the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n express_v and_o approve_v our_o inward_a piety_n in_o our_o external_a practice_n and_o the_o uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v only_o know_v to_o he_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n shine_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n which_o be_v subject_a to_o man_n view_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v that_o be_v declare_v righteous_a before_o they_o as_o by_o the_o other_o we_o be_v know_v unto_o ourselves_o to_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n before_o god_n of_o which_o that_o inward_a holiness_n and_o obedience_n be_v a_o principal_a fruit_n and_o because_o every_o one_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o boast_v of_o the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o can_v be_v discern_v god_n will_v have_v we_o to_o approve_v and_o make_v it_o know_v by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o outward_a and_o bodily_a service_n so_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o not_o to_o let_v sin_n reign_v in_o our_o body_n that_o we_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o neither_o yield_v our_o 13._o rom._n 6._o 12_o 13._o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n but_o yield_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o those_o that_o be_v alive_a from_o the_o dead_a and_o our_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o god_n and_o as_o we_o have_v yield_v our_o member_n servant_n to_o uncleanness_n and_o to_o iniquity_n so_o we_o shall_v now_o yield_v our_o member_n servant_n to_o righteousness_n 19_o verse_n 19_o unto_o holiness_n that_o we_o shall_v present_v not_o only_o our_o soul_n but_o our_o body_n likewise_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o be_v our_o reasonable_a 3._o rom._n 12._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 3._o service_n that_o we_o shall_v possess_v our_o vessel_n in_o purity_n and_o honour_n and_o preserve_v our_o body_n from_o all_o defilement_n as_o it_o become_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o 16._o 1._o cor._n 3._o 16._o holy_a ghost_n for_o god_n who_o have_v create_v redeem_v and_o do_v continual_o preserve_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n will_v be_v serve_v and_o glorify_v by_o they_o both_o and_o as_o he_o be_v in_o these_o respect_n lord_n and_o owner_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o he_o will_v have_v the_o whole_a to_o serve_v he_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n you_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n therefore_o glorify_v god_n in_o your_o body_n and_o in_o your_o spirit_n 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o which_o be_v go_n the_o inward_a service_n of_o the_o heart_n therefore_o be_v not_o sufficient_a unless_o it_o be_v express_v in_o the_o outward_a service_n of_o the_o body_n but_o we_o must_v be_v sanctify_v throughout_o and_o our_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n must_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 23._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 23._o and_o we_o must_v cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n as_o well_o of_o the_o flesh_n as_o of_o the_o spirit_n and_o perfect_a our_o holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n we_o must_v with_o the_o apostle_n celant_fw-la 2_o cor._n 7._o 1._o act._n 24._o 16._o heb._n 13._o 18._o rom._n 12._o 17._o inter_fw-la christianum_fw-la &_o gentilem_fw-la non_fw-la fides_fw-la tantùm_fw-la debet_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la vita_fw-la distinguere_fw-la &_o diversam_fw-la religionem_fw-la per_fw-la diversa_fw-la opera_fw-la monstrare_fw-la hier._n ad_fw-la celant_fw-la exercise_v ourselves_o to_o have_v our_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n and_o labour_v not_o only_o to_o have_v in_o all_o thing_n a_o good_a conscience_n before_o he_o but_o also_o to_o live_v honest_o in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n and_o provide_v thing_n honest_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n as_o well_o as_o those_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o religious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o as_o one_o say_v not_o only_o faith_n ought_v to_o distinguish_v between_o a_o christian_a and_o a_o heathen_a but_o the_o life_n also_o and_o our_o diverse_a religion_n ought_v to_o be_v demonstrate_v and_o show_v by_o our_o diverse_a work_n yea_o in_o truth_n these_o will_v always_o necessary_o and_o inseparable_o go_v together_o neither_o be_v it_o possible_o for_o a_o man_n to_o have_v a_o sincere_a and_o upright_o heart_n but_o it_o will_v show_v itself_o in_o the_o outward_a conversation_n word_n and_o action_n see_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o root_n from_o which_o they_o flow_v and_o spring_n and_o such_o as_o it_o be_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n clean_a or_o pollute_a such_o will_v they_o be_v also_o for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o inditer_n of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o tongue_n will_v 1._o psal_n 45._o 1._o &_o 108._o 1._o be_v the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v prepare_v so_o will_v the_o tongue_n also_o and_o both_o join_v together_o will_v sing_v and_o give_v praise_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n james_n conclude_v that_o if_o any_o man_n seem_v religious_a and_o bridle_v not_o 27._o jam._n 1._o 26_o 27._o his_o tongue_n this_o man_n religion_n be_v vain_a and_o also_o that_o pure_a religion_n and_o undefiled_a before_o god_n will_v show_v itself_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n before_o man_n for_o as_o in_o the_o bodily_a so_o in_o the_o spiritual_a estate_n the_o health_n and_o welfare_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v best_a discern_v by_o the_o pulse_n in_o the_o hand_n neither_o can_v there_o be_v a_o upright_a heart_n where_o the_o action_n be_v unjust_a and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n describe_v a_o true_a citizen_n of_o heaven_n do_v join_v heart_n hand_n and_o tongue_n all_o together_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n speak_v 2._o psal_n 24._o 4._o &_o 15._o 2._o the_o truth_n from_o it_o and_o have_v not_o lift_v up_o his_o soul_n unto_o vanity_n nor_o swear_v deceitful_o §._o sect._n 2_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v outward_a service_n now_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o join_v outward_a practice_n with_o inward_a integrity_n respect_n god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n 16._o mat._n 5._o 16._o of_o god_n first_o because_o he_o command_v that_o we_o have_v not_o only_o in_o ourselves_o the_o oil_n of_o grace_n but_o that_o we_o also_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o it_o to_o shine_v outward_o before_o man_n he_o will_v have_v we_o inward_o to_o repent_v with_o unfeigned_a contrition_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o withal_o that_o we_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n meet_v for_o repentance_n in_o 8._o mat._n 3._o 8._o our_o life_n he_o desire_v above_o all_o that_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n 12._o joh._n 14._o 15._o &_o 15._o 12._o and_o soul_n but_o he_o will_v have_v we_o also_o to_o approve_v the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o affection_n by_o keep_v his_o commandment_n especial_o by_o love_v one_o another_o as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n second_o we_o must_v bring_v
and_o therefore_o can_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n though_o they_o do_v not_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n yet_o they_o justify_v we_o before_o man_n that_o be_v declare_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cause_n yet_o they_o be_v necessary_a and_o inseparable_a effect_n of_o our_o justification_n though_o they_o be_v not_o require_v unto_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n but_o faith_n only_o unite_n we_o unto_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n yet_o unto_o the_o party_n justify_v for_o as_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a so_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a 7._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 7._o do_v righteousness_n the_o cause_n and_o effect_v always_o concur_v and_o go_v together_o final_o though_o they_o be_v not_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v god_n free_a gift_n a_o inheritance_n and_o not_o a_o purchase_n make_v by_o ourselves_o yet_o they_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o it_o and_o though_o they_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o reign_v yet_o they_o be_v the_o way_n to_o the_o kingdom_n final_o they_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n call_v they_o the_o proof_n of_o our_o love_n whereby_o we_o may_v try_v whether_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a or_o hypocritical_a 15._o joh._n 14._o 15._o for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n we_o will_v keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o also_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o our_o religion_n which_o be_v not_o so_o well_o know_v from_o that_o 27._o jam._n 1._o 27._o which_o be_v false_a by_o a_o outward_a profession_n as_o by_o the_o holy_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o the_o work_n of_o piety_n justice_n mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n last_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v rich_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n reward_v these_o work_n with_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o his_o kingdom_n for_o though_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o title_n stand_v upon_o god_n free_a gift_n yet_o we_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o possession_n of_o it_o by_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n as_o be_v infallible_a sign_n that_o we_o be_v the_o true_a and_o lawful_a heir_n unto_o who_o this_o heavenly_a patrimony_n do_v belong_v by_o right_a of_o covenant_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n come_v you_o 35._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 35._o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n for_o i_o be_v hungry_a and_o you_o give_v i_o meat_n i_o be_v thirsty_a and_o you_o give_v i_o drink_v etc._n etc._n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n christ_n will_v render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n to_o they_o who_o by_o patient_a continuance_n 8._o rom._n 2._o 7_o 8._o in_o well-doing_n seek_v for_o glory_n honour_n and_o immortality_n eternal_a life_n but_o to_o they_o that_o be_v contentious_a and_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n but_o obey_v unrighteousness_n indignation_n and_o wrath_n etc._n etc._n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a happiness_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o opinion_n of_o our_o inward_a piety_n and_o sincerity_n nor_o with_o a_o outward_a profession_n of_o religion_n but_o we_o must_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o both_o in_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o not_o every_o one_o that_o say_v lord_n 3._o mat._n 7._o 21_o 22._o luk._n 11._o 28._o joh._n 13._o 17._o apoc._n 1._o 3._o lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o god_n kingdom_n but_o they_o that_o do_v his_o will_n and_o they_o only_o be_v pronounce_v happy_a who_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o keep_v it_o as_o for_o those_o who_o please_v themselves_o with_o the_o profession_n of_o piety_n &_o neglect_v the_o practice_n in_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n and_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n they_o be_v present_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o like_o hypocrite_n &_o dead_a branch_n with_o god_n judgement_n according_a to_o that_o of_o john_n the_o baptist_n now_o be_v the_o axe_n lay_v to_o the_o root_n of_o the_o tree_n 2._o mat._n 3._o 10._o joh._n 15._o 2._o therefore_o every_o tree_n which_o bring_v not_o forth_o good_a fruit_n be_v hew_v down_o &_o cast_v into_o the_o fire_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o god_n presence_n and_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o everlasting_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o 41._o mat._n 7._o 23._o &_o 25._o 41._o angel_n not_o only_o as_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n but_o also_o as_o neglecter_n of_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n to_o the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cap._n four_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o only_a universal_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v &_o word_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o have_v we_o show_v that_o our_o obedience_n ought_v to_o be_v universal_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o the_o person_n that_o perform_v it_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o be_v to_o show_v that_o there_o be_v also_o a_o universality_n require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n whereby_o we_o understand_v the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o perform_v some_o or_o many_o duty_n and_o neglect_v the_o rest_n but_o we_o must_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a to_o all_o god_n commandment_n which_o be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o though_o we_o can_v actual_o do_v all_o that_o god_n require_v for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o but_o of_o 2._o jam._n 3._o 2._o a_o habitual_a obedience_n and_o disposition_n of_o our_o heart_n whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v god_n will_v in_o as_o great_a perfection_n as_o we_o can_v bewail_v our_o want_n and_o imperfection_n when_o we_o fail_v and_o come_v short_a of_o our_o desire_n of_o which_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o david_n who_o 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o in_o the_o remnant_n of_o the_o captivity_n who_o bind_v themselves_o by_o covenant_n and_o oath_n to_o walk_v in_o god_n law_n 29._o nehem._n 10._o 29._o and_o to_o observe_v and_o do_v all_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o in_o zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n who_o be_v righteous_a before_o god_n walk_v in_o all_o the_o 6._o luk._n 1._o 6._o commandment_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n blameless_a the_o contrary_a whereof_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o jehu_n who_o obey_v god_n in_o destroy_v the_o house_n 10._o 2._o king_n 10._o of_o ahab_n and_o baal_n with_o his_o priest_n for_o the_o establish_n of_o his_o own_o kingdom_n but_o not_o in_o take_v away_o the_o golden_a calf_n in_o herod_n who_o 20._o mark_n 6._o 20._o hear_v john_n the_o baptist_n willing_o and_o obey_v his_o doctrine_n in_o many_o thing_n but_o will_v not_o leave_v his_o incest_n in_o judas_n and_o demas_n who_o perform_v many_o good_a duty_n but_o will_v not_o forsake_v their_o covetousness_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o final_o in_o ananias_n and_o saphyra_n who_o be_v content_a to_o share_v 5._o act._n 5._o with_o god_n but_o keep_v part_n of_o the_o possession_n which_o they_o have_v whole_o consecrate_v unto_o he_o for_o their_o own_o use_n but_o our_o obedience_n must_v be_v universal_a keep_v no_o sin_n as_o sweet_a under_o our_o tongue_n but_o we_o must_v in_o the_o disposition_n 12._o job_n 20._o 12._o desire_n and_o purpose_n of_o our_o heart_n renounce_v all_o sin_n whatsoever_o without_o exception_n be_v they_o never_o so_o please_a or_o profitable_a yea_o we_o must_v with_o great_a hatred_n pursue_v those_o unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v make_v war_n as_o against_o all_o these_o wicked_a enemy_n of_o god_n so_o most_o earnest_o against_o this_o canaanitish_a brood_n which_o dwell_v in_o our_o land_n and_o contrariwise_o we_o must_v love_v and_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o practice_v all_o christian_a duty_n which_o god_n have_v command_v though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o hard_a and_o difficult_a to_o our_o corrupt_a disposition_n yea_o the_o more_o averse_a our_o sinful_a nature_n be_v unto_o they_o so_o much_o the_o more_o earnest_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v they_o for_o if_o we_o make_v any_o composition_n with_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n to_o give_v willing_a entertainment_n unto_o any_o sin_n or_o to_o neglect_v any_o virtue_n or_o christian_a duty_n our_o obedience_n be_v but_o hypocritical_a and_o feign_a and_o the_o sin_n reserve_v like_o a_o
kill_v now_o if_o thou_o commit_v no_o adultery_n yet_o if_o thou_o kill_v thou_o be_v become_v a_o transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n for_o there_o be_v a_o chain_n of_o virtue_n and_o vice_n whereby_o they_o be_v so_o fast_o and_o inseparable_o link_v together_o that_o he_o who_o embrace_v and_o practise_v any_o one_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n embrace_v and_o perform_v all_o the_o rest_n he_o that_o willing_o live_v in_o the_o neglect_n of_o any_o one_o duty_n or_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o commit_v any_o know_a sin_n neglect_v all_o and_o be_v prepare_v to_o commit_v any_o wickedness_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o may_v true_o be_v say_v that_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n break_v all_o god_n commandment_n even_o those_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o keep_v and_o that_o the_o sound_n christian_n observe_v all_o even_o those_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o break_v for_o howsoever_o the_o one_o do_v not_o actual_o transgress_v every_o commandment_n yet_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o habit_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o natural_a disposition_n and_o readiness_n to_o break_v all_o when_o opportunity_n serve_v and_o when_o he_o be_v tempt_v thereunto_o with_o the_o allure_a bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o though_o the_o other_o do_v not_o actual_o keep_v the_o whole_a law_n but_o fail_v in_o many_o particular_n yet_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o habit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o a_o disposition_n and_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o observe_v all_o for_o with_o the_o apostle_n they_o consent_v unto_o the_o whole_a 7._o rom._n 7._o law_n that_o it_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a and_o be_v in_o their_o heart_n delight_v in_o it_o they_o strive_v to_o keep_v one_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o another_o and_o when_o they_o fail_v of_o their_o purpose_n do_v hearty_o bewail_v their_o imperfection_n it_o be_v true_a that_o a_o wicked_a man_n may_v not_o only_o forsake_v many_o sin_n but_o may_v also_o in_o some_o sort_n loath_a and_o detest_v they_o but_o this_o be_v not_o out_o of_o his_o love_n towards_o god_n or_o because_o he_o hate_v or_o forbid_v they_o but_o cause_v by_o some_o common_a restrain_v grace_n or_o do_v out_o of_o some_o corrupt_a passion_n and_o disposition_n not_o because_o he_o hate_v sin_n but_o because_o some_o contrary_a vice_n be_v predominant_a in_o he_o do_v draw_v he_o unto_o another_o extreme_a and_o thus_o the_o covetous_a man_n hate_v prodigality_n and_o the_o prodigal_a covetousness_n the_o presumptuous_a man_n melancholic_a despair_n and_o the_o despair_a sinner_n bold_a presumption_n the_o coward_n bloody_a quarrel_n and_o the_o desperate_a backster_n seneca_n plerique_fw-la metu_fw-la peccare_fw-la cessant_fw-la non_fw-la innocentia_fw-la profectò_fw-la tale_n timidi_fw-la non_fw-fr innocent_n dicendi_fw-la sunt_fw-la seneca_n cowardice_n yea_o thus_o may_v a_o man_n outward_o shun_v all_o sin_n which_o make_v he_o liable_a to_o legal_a penalty_n out_o of_o self-love_n that_o he_o may_v gain_v reward_n or_o escape_v punishment_n not_o out_o of_o love_n to_o virtue_n and_o innocency_n but_o fear_v of_o run_v into_o danger_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o without_o total_a obedience_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n final_o unless_o we_o perform_v total_a obedience_n in_o the_o desire_n purpose_n and_o endeavour_n of_o our_o heart_n unto_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n we_o can_v neither_o attain_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n nor_o escape_v hellish_a death_n and_o condemnation_n though_o we_o embrace_v and_o practice_v many_o virtue_n and_o duty_n and_o flee_v from_o many_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o as_o a_o millstone_n will_v keep_v we_o from_o mount_v aloft_o as_o well_o as_o a_o mountain_n and_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o sink_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n if_o it_o be_v fasten_v unto_o we_o so_o if_o any_o one_o sin_n have_v take_v such_o fast_a hold_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v move_v to_o leave_v it_o the_o weight_n thereof_o will_v be_v sufficient_a to_o keep_v we_o from_o ascend_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o to_o drench_v and_o drown_v we_o in_o the_o sea_n of_o perdition_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o that_o live_v not_o in_o all_o or_o many_o sin_n but_o in_o any_o one_o shall_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n neither_o fornicator_n nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o effeminate_a etc._n etc._n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 9_o 10._o apoc._n 22._o 15._o every_o sort_n of_o sinner_n as_o sorcerer_n and_o whoremonger_n and_o murderer_n and_o idolater_n and_o liar_n shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o this_o place_n of_o blessedness_n so_o that_o as_o for_o the_o loss_n of_o corporal_a life_n it_o be_v not_o necessary_a that_o the_o body_n shall_v be_v wound_v in_o every_o place_n but_o a_o mortal_a wound_n in_o any_o of_o the_o vital_a part_n be_v sufficient_a to_o let_v in_o death_n and_o give_v it_o seizure_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o case_n and_o as_o particular_a sin_n deprive_v we_o of_o happiness_n so_o they_o plunge_v we_o into_o death_n and_o destruction_n as_o appear_v by_o that_o distinct_a enumeration_n which_o the_o prophet_n make_v of_o particular_n if_o say_v he_o he_o 13._o ezek._n 18._o 10_o 13._o beget_v a_o son_n that_o be_v a_o robber_n a_o shedder_n of_o blood_n and_o do_v the_o like_a to_o any_o of_o these_o thing_n and_o that_o neglect_v any_o of_o the_o duty_n there_o mention_v he_o shall_v not_o live_v but_o sure_o die_v and_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o sinner_n of_o every_o kind_n shall_v 8._o apoc._n 21._o 8._o have_v their_o portion_n in_o the_o lake_n which_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n which_o be_v the_o second_o death_n now_o if_o any_o will_v say_v that_o if_o for_o any_o one_o duty_n wilful_o neglect_v or_o sin_n commit_v they_o shall_v lose_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o be_v cast_v into_o hell_n torment_n than_o it_o be_v as_o good_a to_o be_v outrageous_o wicked_a and_o to_o live_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n let_v one_o of_o the_o ancient_n make_v answer_v to_o such_o a_o objection_n this_o say_v he_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o a_o ungrateful_a and_o reprobate_a 4._o ingrati_fw-la serui_fw-la est_fw-la his_fw-la sermo_fw-la etc._n etc._n chryso_v in_o eph._n cap._n 2._o serm_n 4._o servant_n yet_o let_v not_o such_o a_o one_o let_v the_o reins_n lose_v to_o all_o impiety_n for_o his_o own_o profit_n for_o though_o all_o impenitent_a sinner_n be_v exclude_v out_o of_o heaven_n and_o throw_v into_o hell_n yet_o all_o in_o hell_n do_v not_o suffer_v equal_a torment_n but_o some_o great_a and_o some_o less_o according_a to_o the_o quality_n and_o number_n of_o their_o sin_n cap._n v._n of_o the_o property_n of_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n which_o respect_n their_o cause_n efficient_a and_o final_a §._o sect._n 1_o that_o all_o duty_n shall_v spring_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o the_o property_n which_o concern_v the_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o be_v diverse_a and_o respect_n either_o the_o cause_n that_o move_v we_o to_o perform_v they_o or_o our_o disposition_n in_o do_v they_o the_o cause_n be_v either_o efficient_a or_o final_a the_o efficient_a cause_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n aught_o to_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o true_a obedience_n and_o shall_v be_v so_o powerful_a in_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v thereby_o be_v move_v to_o serve_v like_o child_n our_o heavenly_a father_n though_o there_o be_v no_o reward_n promise_v to_o our_o service_n which_o be_v the_o motive_n that_o induce_v mercenary_n and_o servant_n rather_o than_o child_n to_o do_v their_o duty_n for_o howsoever_o we_o may_v in_o our_o obedience_n have_v a_o eye_n with_o moses_n to_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n yet_o the_o chief_a argument_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o that_o prevail_v with_o we_o aught_o to_o be_v not_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o and_o out_o of_o it_o the_o desire_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n who_o glory_n be_v much_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o our_o own_o good_a neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n accompany_v our_o action_n and_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o and_o with_o it_o as_o run_v together_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o same_o stream_n but_o also_o that_o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o all_o our_o obedience_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v consider_v we_o therefore_o when_o we_o undertake_v the_o
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duty_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o all_o place_n and_o at_o all_o time_n in_o all_o which_o respect_v we_o be_v to_o keep_v a_o careful_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o in_o all_o place_n when_o we_o be_v at_o home_n and_o when_o we_o be_v abroad_o when_o we_o be_v alone_o and_o when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n in_o the_o church_n and_o open_a street_n and_o in_o our_o own_o house_n and_o private_a closet_n see_v there_o be_v no_o place_n free_a from_o danger_n by_o reason_n of_o those_o inward_a corruption_n and_o secret_a traitor_n which_o we_o carry_v every_o where_n about_o we_o and_o those_o outward_a enemy_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n which_o be_v ready_a in_o all_o place_n to_o set_v upon_o us._n so_o likewise_o there_o be_v no_o time_n exempt_v from_o this_o watch_n neither_o youth_n nor_o old_a age_n day_n nor_o night_n but_o it_o must_v be_v keep_v continual_o according_a to_o that_o take_v 9_o deut._n 4._o 9_o heed_n to_o thyself_o and_o 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unfit_a for_o any_o of_o these_o purpose_n lest_o be_v surprise_v upon_o a_o sudden_a we_o be_v easy_o vanquish_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n beside_o through_o the_o intermission_n of_o our_o watch_n we_o do_v not_o only_o lose_v the_o present_a time_n which_o shall_v be_v spend_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n but_o also_o endanger_v ourselves_o to_o lose_v much_o more_o before_o we_o can_v again_o set_v our_o watch_n in_o good_a order_n for_o our_o heart_n have_v break_v the_o bound_n of_o god_n fear_n will_v not_o without_o much_o labour_n be_v restrain_v of_o their_o licentious_a liberty_n our_o devotion_n be_v once_o cool_v will_v not_o without_o much_o fire_n and_o fuel_n recover_v their_o lose_a heat_n and_o soon_o may_v we_o with_o well_o order_a heart_n have_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n which_o we_o intend_v then_o bring_v they_o in_o frame_n and_o right_o prepare_v they_o when_o through_o neglect_n of_o this_o watch_n they_o be_v out_o of_o tune_n final_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n as_o well_o as_o in_o sickness_n as_o well_o when_o we_o be_v rich_a that_o our_o wealth_n do_v not_o wedge_n and_o fasten_v our_o heart_n upon_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a thing_n as_o in_o our_o poverty_n that_o we_o use_v no_o unlawful_a mean_n to_o become_v rich_a in_o our_o prosperity_n that_o we_o forget_v not_o god_n nor_o love_v his_o gift_n better_a than_o the_o giver_n and_o in_o our_o affliction_n that_o we_o murmur_v not_o through_o impatiency_n but_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n when_o he_o correct_v us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o brethren_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o thus_o watch_v over_o
gracious_a call_n sound_v in_o his_o word_n say_v unto_o we_o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o open_v unto_o i_o my_o sister_n my_o love_n my_o 2._o eph._n 5._o 14._o cant._n 5._o 2._o dove_n my_o undefiled_a we_o will_v quick_o fall_v into_o our_o old_a lethargy_n of_o carnal_a security_n in_o respect_n of_o which_o drowzinesse_n of_o nature_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n remain_v in_o we_o we_o be_v unfit_a to_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n unless_o we_o continual_o rouse_v up_o ourselves_o and_o shake_v off_o this_o sloth_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o nightingale_n that_o be_v to_o delight_v herself_o with_o her_o night_n song_n and_o fear_v lest_o fall_v asleep_a she_o shall_v endanger_v herself_o to_o bird_n of_o prey_n do_v set_v her_o breast_n against_o a_o thorn_n to_o keep_v her_o wake_n so_o we_o be_v to_o sing_v the_o song_n of_o zion_n and_o to_o spend_v our_o time_n continual_o in_o holy_a duty_n must_v 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love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v and_o contrariwise_o that_o we_o may_v so_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n as_o that_o god_n may_v be_v well_o please_v in_o we_o and_o we_o in_o he_o he_o delight_v to_o do_v we_o good_a and_o we_o delight_v to_o praise_v his_o goodness_n of_o which_o filial_a fear_n the_o psalmist_n speak_v there_o be_v 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o mercy_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v and_o this_o be_v the_o fear_n which_o the_o lord_n 42._o jer._n 32._o 42._o promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n that_o he_o will_v put_v it_o into_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n and_o servant_n that_o they_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o this_o be_v it_o which_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o cause_v man_n to_o depart_v from_o evil_a as_o we_o see_v in_o 6._o prou._n 14_o 16._o and_o 16._o 6._o the_o example_n of_o job_n who_o be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o man_n fear_v god_n and_o eschew_v evil_a and_o therefore_o david_n desire_v to_o restrain_v man_n from_o sin_n put_v as_o it_o be_v into_o their_o mouth_n the_o bridle_n of_o god_n fear_n stand_v in_o awe_n say_v he_o 4._o psal_n 4._o 4._o and_o sin_v not_o and_o contrariwise_o if_o this_o fear_n be_v not_o in_o we_o and_o our_o heart_n be_v take_v up_o with_o carnal_a security_n we_o present_o neglect_v to_o keep_v any_o watch_n like_o a_o city_n which_o fear_v not_o the_o approach_n of_o any_o enemy_n and_o rush_v without_o care_n into_o all_o wickedness_n and_o this_o the_o old_a serpent_n know_v well_o who_o have_v no_o hope_n to_o prevail_v against_o our_o first_o parent_n so_o long_o as_o be_v afraid_a 4._o gen._n 3._o 4._o of_o god_n threaten_v they_o keep_v their_o watch_n he_o persuade_v they_o first_o to_o cast_v out_o this_o fear_n by_o unbelief_n whereby_o become_v secure_a they_o be_v easy_o draw_v into_o transgression_n this_o make_v abraham_n think_v that_o the_o egyptian_n be_v ready_a for_o all_o wickedness_n because_o the_o 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
small_a difference_n between_o meditation_n and_o contemplation_n yet_o as_o the_o school_n define_v it_o there_o be_v some_o in_o degree_n meditation_n be_v a_o exercise_n of_o a_o low_a and_o mean_a nature_n within_o the_o reach_n of_o all_o christian_n which_o will_v put_v out_o their_o hand_n unto_o it_o contemplation_n more_o high_a and_o heavenly_a fit_a only_o for_o such_o as_o by_o long_a exercise_n have_v attain_v to_o much_o perfection_n that_o exercise_v about_o any_o spiritual_a object_n not_o only_o original_o in_o the_o understanding_n but_o also_o imaginary_a and_o bring_v unto_o it_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o sense_n as_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o christ_n and_o such_o like_a but_o this_o about_o thing_n chief_o intellectual_a sublime_a and_o heavenly_a as_o the_o nature_n and_o attribute_n of_o god_n the_o trinity_n of_o person_n in_o vniâ—â—_n of_o essence_n the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o other_o of_o like_a nature_n final_o it_o be_v a_o exercise_n which_o of_o the_o most_o be_v perform_v with_o much_o difficulty_n because_o of_o their_o weakness_n and_o want_n of_o use_n be_v hinder_v in_o their_o spiritual_a flight_n by_o have_v the_o weight_n of_o earthly_a care_n and_o distraction_n as_o it_o be_v hang_v at_o their_o heel_n and_o the_o wing_n of_o their_o soul_n somewhat_o besmear_v with_o the_o lime_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n but_o this_o of_o great_a proficient_n who_o by_o much_o practice_n have_v bring_v their_o art_n into_o a_o habit_n and_o be_v able_a with_o ease_n yea_o with_o much_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n to_o soar_v with_o the_o eagle_n a_o high_a pitch_n in_o their_o heavenly_a thought_n and_o to_o spend_v herein_o great_a part_n of_o their_o time_n not_o stoop_v towards_o the_o earth_n but_o when_o they_o be_v force_v by_o natural_a necessity_n which_o be_v satisfy_v and_o their_o body_n and_o mind_n somewhat_o refresh_v they_o do_v as_o weary_a of_o the_o earth_n raise_v up_o their_o soul_n and_o renew_v their_o wont_a flight_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o efficicient_a cause_n or_o person_n who_o be_v to_o meditate_v the_o efficient_a cause_n or_o person_n who_o be_v to_o perform_v this_o exercise_n be_v the_o christian_n only_o and_o the_o man_n regenerate_v for_o holy_a thing_n must_v not_o be_v 13._o hag._n 2._o 13._o touch_v with_o profane_a hand_n see_v they_o do_v not_o sanctify_v they_o but_o be_v pollute_v with_o their_o uncleanness_n neither_o can_v they_o that_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n do_v the_o action_n of_o the_o live_n and_o be_v so_o far_o from_o perform_v this_o holy_a duty_n in_o any_o acceptable_a manner_n that_o they_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o be_v once_o purge_v from_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n in_o our_o justification_n by_o the_o death_n and_o bloodshed_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n or_o that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o first_o act_n of_o our_o sanctification_n but_o see_v we_o do_v daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n and_o thereby_o defile_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n we_o must_v daily_o cleanse_v they_o by_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o not_o presume_v to_o undertake_v this_o holy_a work_n live_v and_o lie_v in_o our_o spiritual_a defilement_n but_o we_o must_v wash_v our_o soul_n as_o sometime_o the_o israelite_n their_o clothes_n before_o we_o presume_v to_o approach_v unto_o this_o mount_n of_o meditation_n wherein_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o be_v see_v and_o to_o cleanse_v the_o table_n of_o our_o heart_n with_o the_o tear_n of_o true_a contrition_n before_o we_o go_v about_o to_o have_v any_o holy_a impression_n write_v in_o they_o and_o see_v sin_n like_o a_o thick_a cloud_n do_v dim_a and_o dazzle_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n so_o as_o we_o can_v see_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n we_o must_v first_o dispel_v they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n before_o we_o can_v receive_v any_o comfort_n of_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a light_n and_o be_v to_o entertain_v our_o bridegroom_n christ_n in_o his_o spiritual_a presence_n into_o our_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v into_o our_o house_n and_o to_o solace_v our_o soul_n in_o a_o more_o here_o communion_n and_o familiarity_n with_o he_o we_o be_v first_o to_o purge_v they_o from_o all_o noisome_a defilement_n which_o will_v make_v our_o company_n loathsome_a unto_o he_o and_o though_o we_o can_v so_o sufficient_o purify_v they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v worthy_a to_o entertain_v so_o pure_a and_o holy_a a_o guest_n yet_o at_o least_o in_o a_o sincere_a affection_n let_v we_o labour_n to_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v that_o it_o may_v not_o appear_v to_o be_v a_o fault_n of_o negligence_n but_o of_o our_o spiritual_a poverty_n and_o impotency_n which_o disable_v we_o to_o give_v he_o any_o better_a welcome_n the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o exercise_n be_v a_o serious_a cogitation_n or_o intentive_a deliberation_n neither_o be_v this_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v do_v negligent_o and_o slight_o let_v the_o reins_n lose_v to_o our_o cogitation_n that_o they_o may_v wander_v whither_o they_o listen_v but_o we_o be_v to_o intend_v the_o whole_a power_n of_o our_o mind_n unto_o it_o and_o to_o set_v they_o strict_o to_o this_o holy_a task_n not_o suffer_v they_o to_o wander_v abroad_o whither_o they_o please_v but_o to_o apply_v themselves_o to_o that_o which_o they_o have_v undertake_v until_o they_o have_v bring_v their_o work_n unto_o some_o good_a perfection_n the_o subiect-matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n be_v something_o divine_a spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a unto_o which_o our_o thought_n for_o the_o time_n it_o last_v be_v to_o be_v restrain_v and_o not_o suffer_v to_o wander_v after_o or_o to_o intermingle_v with_o they_o any_o worldly_a thing_n the_o final_a cause_n or_o end_n of_o it_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n both_o which_o be_v advance_v when_o as_o we_o handle_v after_o a_o holy_a manner_n in_o our_o meditation_n some_o such_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a matter_n as_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o better_n of_o our_o judgement_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o inward_a sanctity_n by_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o love_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n zeal_n and_o devotion_n in_o his_o service_n a_o utter_a hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o sincere_a purpose_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o perform_v more_o careful_o and_o conscionable_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o meditation_n be_v a_o exercise_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o christian_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v general_o what_o christian_n meditation_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o which_o be_v a_o singular_a and_o effectual_a mean_n of_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o great_a increase_n of_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o of_o strengthen_v we_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o to_o be_v appropriate_v unto_o any_o one_o profession_n or_o sort_n of_o man_n which_o be_v a_o dangerous_a monopoly_n tend_v to_o the_o inestimable_a prejudice_n of_o the_o christian_a commonwealth_n when_o such_o a_o singular_a commodity_n as_o be_v profitable_a for_o all_o be_v ingross_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o some_o few_o but_o be_v to_o be_v lay_v out_o in_o common_a to_o all_o the_o faithful_a who_o be_v any_o way_n interest_v in_o grace_n or_o godliness_n neither_o ought_v any_o sort_n or_o sex_n to_o think_v that_o they_o be_v exempt_v from_o this_o exercise_n unless_o they_o think_v themselves_o so_o strong_a in_o grace_n that_o all_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a growth_n be_v needless_a or_o so_o weak_a and_o impotent_a that_o they_o hold_v they_o boot_v less_o see_v such_o exemption_n be_v no_o prerogative_n but_o a_o disfranchisement_n at_o least_o in_o part_n of_o their_o spiritual_a freedom_n and_o a_o loss_n of_o a_o singular_a privilege_n which_o the_o lord_n in_o that_o great_a charter_n of_o his_o covenant_n make_v in_o christ_n have_v grant_v unto_o they_o for_o he_o have_v not_o only_o allow_v all_o the_o faithful_a to_o have_v the_o book_n of_o his_o law_n in_o their_o hand_n to_o read_v it_o or_o in_o their_o mouth_n to_o talk_v of_o it_o but_o with_o the_o finger_n of_o his_o spirit_n have_v write_v and_o engrave_v it_o in_o their_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o heart_n that_o they_o may_v continual_o think_v and_o meditate_v upon_o it_o yea_o he_o have_v not_o only_o leave_v it_o unto_o we_o as_o a_o gracious_a liberty_n which_o we_o may_v take_v and_o leave_v at_o our_o pleasure_n but_o have_v strict_o impose_v it_o upon_o all_o his_o people_n as_o a_o necessary_a duty_n these_o word_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o 18._o deut_n 6._o 6_o 8._o
&_o 11._o 18._o heart_n and_o in_o thy_o soul_n and_o thou_o shaâ—â—_n bound_v they_o for_o a_o sign_n upon_o thy_o hand_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v as_o frontlet_n between_o thy_o eye_n bind_v they_o continual_o upon_o 21._o pro._n 6._o 21._o thy_o heart_n and_o tie_v they_o about_o thy_o neck_n so_o the_o lord_n injoin_v joshua_n though_o a_o captain_n and_o chief_a magistrate_n that_o he_o shall_v not_o suffer_v the_o 8._o josh_n 1._o 8._o law_n of_o god_n to_o depart_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n but_o that_o he_o shall_v meditate_v therein_o day_n and_o night_n that_o he_o may_v observe_v to_o do_v according_a to_o all_o that_o be_v write_v therein_o and_o thus_o we_o be_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v to_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n 20._o phil._n 1._o 20._o which_o be_v chief_o do_v when_o as_o we_o chief_o mind_v heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o set_v our_o affection_n as_o he_o speak_v elsewhere_o on_o thing_n above_o and_o 3._o col._n 3._o 2_o 3._o not_o on_o thing_n upon_o the_o earth_n for_o where_o our_o chief_a life_n be_v there_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n shall_v be_v but_o we_o be_v dead_a to_o the_o world_n and_o flesh_n and_o our_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n be_v then_o to_o appear_v when_o as_o christ_n shall_v appear_v in_o glory_n of_o which_o duty_n and_o christian_a exercise_n we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o holy_a david_n who_o in_o many_o place_n profess_v that_o he_o meditate_a in_o god_n law_n day_n 72._o psal_n 119._o 15_o 48_o 72._o and_o night_n that_o be_v have_v his_o thought_n fix_v upon_o holy_a thing_n at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n and_o that_o they_o be_v sweet_a to_o his_o soul_n and_o spiritual_a 10._o psal_n 119._o 10._o taste_n than_o honey_n to_o his_o mouth_n and_o that_o he_o esteem_v they_o in_o his_o judgement_n and_o answerable_o affect_v they_o in_o his_o heart_n above_o gold_n yea_o much_o fine_a gold_n which_o make_v he_o not_o to_o put_v it_o off_o as_o a_o work_n to_o be_v do_v 103._o verse_n 103._o at_o his_o best_a leisure_n but_o rather_o than_o he_o will_v want_v time_n to_o do_v it_o his_o eye_n 148._o verse_n 148._o prevent_v the_o night_n watch_v that_o he_o may_v meditate_v in_o god_n word_n and_o thus_o the_o bless_a virgin_n have_v hear_v the_o word_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v ponder_v they_o in_o her_o heart_n that_o be_v by_o meditate_v upon_o they_o in_o her_o 19_o luk_n 2._o 19_o mind_n she_o have_v wrought_v they_o into_o her_o heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o exercise_n which_o example_n that_o we_o may_v imitate_v let_v we_o consider_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v persuade_v we_o unto_o it_o the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o holy_a exercise_n which_o advance_v we_o unto_o high_a and_o heavenly_a privilege_n for_o it_o increase_v our_o sweet_a communion_n with_o god_n the_o chief_a goodness_n in_o who_o fruition_n consist_v all_o our_o happiness_n and_o give_v we_o admittance_n into_o his_o presence_n and_o liberty_n to_o talk_v and_o confer_v with_o he_o as_o with_o our_o friend_n about_o all_o thing_n which_o concern_v his_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n it_o exalt_v our_o mind_n and_o soul_n above_o the_o high_a pitch_n of_o worldly_a thing_n and_o cause_v we_o even_o while_o we_o be_v upon_o earth_n to_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n it_o cause_v we_o while_o we_o carry_v about_o with_o we_o this_o body_n of_o flesh_n to_o be_v heavenly_a mind_v and_o partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n whilst_o by_o this_o near_a society_n and_o familiarity_n it_o make_v we_o like_a unto_o god_n with_o who_o we_o converse_v in_o holiness_n and_o happiness_n it_o enter_v we_o into_o the_o first_o the_o agree_v of_o the_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o as_o our_o state_n of_o mortality_n will_v bear_v it_o impart_v unto_o we_o some_o first_o beginning_n of_o the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n and_o enable_v we_o with_o moses_n to_o discern_v as_o we_o be_v capable_a some_o small_a glimpse_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o as_o his_o face_n do_v shine_v when_o he_o have_v converse_v with_o god_n in_o his_o bodily_a presence_n so_o our_o soul_n do_v shine_v in_o purity_n brightness_n and_o glory_n by_o come_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o entertain_v with_o he_o this_o spiritual_a communion_n and_o as_o the_o wax_n which_o be_v yellow_a in_o its_o own_o nature_n by_o lie_v long_o in_o the_o beam_n of_o the_o sun_n change_v the_o colour_n and_o attain_v unto_o a_o virginlike_a whiteness_n and_o purity_n so_o we_o who_o with_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n be_v brown_a and_o black_a through_o natural_a infirmity_n do_v become_v more_o bright_a and_o beautiful_a while_o converse_v with_o our_o bridegroom_n christ_n in_o this_o near_a familiarity_n the_o beam_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n do_v shine_v upon_o us._n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o the_o second_o reason_n be_v the_o profit_n of_o meditation_n which_o be_v inestimable_a see_v it_o be_v fit_a and_o useful_a to_o all_o purpose_n for_o if_o we_o bound_v god_n will_v and_o word_n 23._o pro._n 6._o 22_o 23._o continual_o upon_o our_o heart_n and_o tie_v it_o about_o our_o neck_n when_o we_o go_v it_o shall_v lead_v we_o when_o we_o sleep_v it_o shall_v keep_v we_o and_o when_o we_o be_v awake_a it_o shall_v talk_v with_o us._n by_o the_o help_n of_o it_o we_o make_v use_v of_o all_o other_o help_n it_o serve_v to_o the_o soul_n as_o the_o stomach_n to_o the_o body_n for_o the_o well_o digest_v of_o all_o spiritual_a nourishment_n in_o which_o respect_n one_o hold_v it_o for_o no_o better_a than_o presumption_n 1._o nulla_fw-la ars_fw-la doceri_fw-la praesumitur_fw-la nisi_fw-la intenta_fw-la prius_fw-la meditatione_n discatur_fw-la greg._n in_o pastor_n lib._n 1._o c._n 1._o for_o any_o to_o take_v upon_o they_o 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be_v harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o even_o then_o we_o must_v with_o a_o holy_a violence_n bend_v our_o mind_n unto_o they_o be_v encourage_v with_o our_o more_o than_o golden_a hope_n and_o then_o without_o doubt_n when_o we_o have_v make_v some_o good_a proceed_n in_o our_o spiritual_a practice_n the_o sensible_a sweetness_n which_o we_o shall_v relish_v in_o it_o and_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n and_o plentiful_a fruit_n which_o we_o shall_v reap_v by_o this_o exercise_n will_v encourage_v we_o to_o proceed_v in_o it_o with_o much_o comfort_n and_o delight_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o objection_n of_o natural_a want_n and_o weakness_n in_o perform_v this_o exercise_n answer_v second_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o pretend_v our_o natural_a weakness_n and_o imbecility_n to_o perform_v so_o high_a and_o hard_o a_o duty_n as_o the_o ignorance_n of_o our_o mind_n the_o averseness_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o coldness_n of_o our_o zeal_n devotion_n and_o such_o like_a 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meditation_n if_o we_o have_v but_o the_o heart_n to_o view_v and_o read_v they_o beside_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n our_o manifold_a sin_n and_o corruption_n want_n and_o imperfection_n god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o innumerable_a blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o judgement_n and_o such_o like_a of_o which_o i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o hereafter_o and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o want_n of_o good_a seed_n we_o have_v no_o cause_n to_o complain_v of_o any_o thing_n but_o the_o barrenness_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o their_o averseness_n to_o good_a thing_n if_o they_o bring_v not_o forth_o in_o this_o kind_n plentiful_a fruit_n the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v bewail_v with_o true_a sorrow_n that_o we_o who_o have_v matter_n enough_o to_o think_v and_o meditate_v upon_o in_o worldly_a thing_n for_o a_o whole_a year_n together_o though_o none_o be_v prepare_v to_o our_o hand_n be_v herein_o such_o quick_a workman_n that_o we_o can_v both_o gather_v our_o straw_n and_o burn_v our_o brick_n in_o full_a tale_n shall_v be_v so_o barren_a of_o matter_n when_o we_o come_v to_o think_v of_o thing_n spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a so_o it_o must_v move_v we_o with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o diligence_n and_o earnestness_n to_o read_v and_o study_v the_o scripture_n and_o to_o observe_v the_o work_n of_o god_n and_o find_v our_o emptiness_n to_o resort_v to_o god_n storehouse_n like_o the_o egyptian_n to_o josephs_n that_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o such_o provision_n as_o he_o have_v make_v for_o we_o and_o have_v no_o more_o cause_n to_o complain_v of_o want_n §._o sect._n 4_o other_o hindrance_n remoove_v four_o we_o be_v hinder_v from_o perform_v this_o duty_n by_o manifold_a distraction_n both_o inward_a and_o outward_a of_o the_o former_a kind_n be_v the_o indisposition_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o their_o readiness_n to_o be_v carry_v away_o from_o they_o when_o they_o take_v they_o into_o their_o consideration_n after_o worldly_a vanity_n the_o which_o so_o much_o discourage_v many_o that_o they_o neglect_v this_o duty_n altogether_o because_o they_o find_v themselves_o so_o unfit_a to_o perform_v it_o but_o our_o want_v and_o weakness_n shall_v not_o drive_v we_o further_o from_o god_n but_o make_v we_o rather_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o by_o earnest_a prayer_n to_o crave_v the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v thereby_o to_o serve_v he_o better_o neither_o must_v our_o imperfection_n and_o distraction_n in_o perform_v christian_a duty_n move_v we_o to_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o for_o this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o devil_n will_v have_v and_o if_o we_o thus_o far_o yield_v unto_o he_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o perform_v nothing_o that_o be_v good_a see_v he_o will_v never_o let_v distraction_n and_o discouragement_n to_o be_v want_v unto_o we_o but_o be_v thorough_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o infirmity_n and_o bewail_v our_o want_n let_v we_o labour_v daily_o after_o more_o perfection_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o use_v due_a preparation_n before_o we_o undertake_v this_o exercise_n of_o which_o i_o shall_v speak_v afterward_o second_o let_v we_o keep_v the_o christian_a watch_n before_o speak_v of_o over_o our_o heart_n and_o repel_v these_o distraction_n at_o their_o first_o entrance_n three_o let_v we_o pray_v against_o they_o and_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o strengthen_v we_o that_o they_o may_v not_o prevail_v to_o pull_v away_o our_o heart_n from_o he_o four_o we_o must_v at_o other_o time_n restrain_v our_o heart_n and_o mind_n that_o they_o may_v not_o wander_v whither_o they_o listen_v and_o keep_v they_o under_o some_o command_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v to_o seek_v when_o we_o will_v employ_v they_o about_o holy_a duty_n five_o we_o must_v fit_v the_o length_n of_o our_o meditation_n to_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o devotion_n and_o let_v they_o be_v enlarge_v as_o it_o increase_v which_o mean_v when_o we_o have_v use_v let_v we_o set_v upon_o this_o exercise_n and_o if_o our_o distraction_n be_v so_o great_a and_o many_o that_o they_o will_v give_v we_o leave_v to_o think_v upon_o nothing_o else_o let_v we_o make_v they_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n accuse_v our_o heart_n for_o their_o looseness_n and_o worldliness_n their_o deadness_n and_o backwardness_n to_o all_o good_a duty_n that_o so_o we_o may_v bring_v they_o to_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o company_n and_o worldly_a business_n shall_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n the_o outward_a distraction_n which_o be_v allege_v as_o necessary_a impediment_n of_o this_o holy_a exercise_n be_v the_o company_n of_o friend_n who_o come_v to_o visit_v we_o take_v up_o that_o time_n which_o shall_v be_v spend_v about_o it_o the_o multitude_n of_o business_n which_o afford_v we_o no_o leisure_n and_o want_v of_o convenient_a place_n wherein_o we_o may_v be_v private_o by_o ourselves_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n which_o can_v be_v do_v in_o the_o company_n of_o other_o but_o for_o the_o first_o no_o company_n shall_v be_v so_o dear_a unto_o we_o as_o that_o it_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o break_v off_o our_o communion_n and_o society_n with_o god_n or_o if_o to_o avoid_v incivility_n and_o give_v offence_n we_o do_v intermit_v this_o exercise_n and_o put_v it_o off_o to_o another_o time_n this_o must_v not_o make_v we_o to_o neglect_v it_o altogether_o but_o we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o about_o it_o when_o our_o company_n be_v go_v and_o redeem_v this_o loss_n by_o double_v our_o diligence_n in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o for_o our_o business_n and_o employment_n we_o be_v according_a to_o our_o saviour_n counsel_n to_o think_v this_o one_o thing_n 42._o luk._n 10._o 42._o necessary_a and_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o other_o and_o first_o to_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n esteem_v no_o business_n so_o necessary_a as_o 33._o math._n 6._o 33._o the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o use_v the_o mean_n which_o may_v further_o and_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o salvation_n account_v those_o employment_n worldly_a carnal_a and_o not_o worthy_a our_o pain_n which_o shoulder_n and_o thrust_v out_o spiritual_a exercise_n and_o yet_o if_o our_o important_a business_n shall_v whole_o take_v we_o up_o and_o that_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o estate_n and_o calling_n shall_v so_o strict_o at_o all_o time_n bound_v we_o unto_o they_o that_o we_o have_v no_o leisure_n for_o religious_a duty_n there_o be_v some_o colour_n and_o but_o a_o colour_n of_o excuse_n but_o the_o fault_n be_v not_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o our_o employment_n but_o either_o
the_o fall_n as_o the_o participation_n of_o adam_n sin_n guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o propagation_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n to_o all_o their_o posterity_n their_o original_a sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n the_o ignorance_n and_o vanity_n of_o our_o mind_n the_o error_n of_o our_o judgement_n the_o wickedness_n and_o worldliness_n of_o all_o our_o imagination_n the_o impurity_n stupidity_n and_o horror_n of_o our_o conscience_n the_o loss_n of_o our_o freedom_n of_o will_n in_o choose_v that_o which_o be_v good_a their_o averseness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o proneness_n to_o all_o evil_a the_o blockishness_n of_o our_o memory_n to_o receive_v into_o their_o keep_v any_o good_a motion_n and_o their_o slippery_a feebleness_n to_o retain_v they_o the_o infidelity_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o corruption_n and_o disorder_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o passion_n the_o pollution_n of_o our_o body_n their_o feebleness_n and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n unto_o any_o good_a action_n from_o which_o root_n of_o original_a corruption_n have_v spring_v all_o kind_n of_o actual_a transgression_n we_o be_v make_v thereby_o utter_o unable_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o will_n that_o which_o be_v good_a whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o our_o best_a action_n in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o unbelief_n be_v no_o better_o than_o sin_n how_o glorious_a soever_o they_o seem_v to_o the_o world_n and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o the_o several_a kind_n of_o actual_a sin_n those_o that_o be_v internal_a as_o wicked_a thought_n error_n in_o judgement_n forgetfulness_n in_o our_o memory_n unclean_a and_o carnal_a lust_n and_o those_o which_o be_v external_a secret_a or_o manifest_a reign_v or_o not_o reign_v of_o omission_n or_o commission_n in_o our_o word_n or_o deed_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v as_o 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and_o hardness_n of_o hart_n infidelity_n final_a impenitency_n and_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o final_o the_o eternal_a and_o everlasting_a punishment_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o their_o separation_n from_o god_n and_o the_o unspeakable_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n and_o final_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o the_o remedilesnesse_n of_o this_o our_o miserable_a condition_n in_o respect_n of_o any_o create_a help_n of_o man_n angel_n or_o any_o creature_n as_o the_o top_n and_o consummation_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n see_v the_o infinite_a justice_n of_o god_n be_v offend_v by_o our_o sin_n will_v not_o admit_v of_o any_o finite_a satisfaction_n the_o which_o kind_n of_o meditation_n upon_o sin_n and_o punishment_n serve_v not_o only_o to_o humble_v we_o before_o god_n by_o bring_v we_o unto_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n to_o make_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o fly_v unto_o christ_n but_o also_o cause_v we_o to_o admire_v and_o praise_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a who_o have_v so_o long_o bear_v with_o we_o in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n and_o have_v not_o inflict_v upon_o we_o all_o these_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v yea_o to_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o see_v we_o in_o this_o wretched_a plight_n load_v and_o defile_v with_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n and_o guilty_a and_o liable_a to_o all_o punishment_n and_o misery_n do_v pity_v we_o in_o this_o miserable_a estate_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o other_o mean_n of_o salvation_n and_o deliverance_n from_o all_o these_o evil_n wrought_v our_o freedom_n and_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o which_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n do_v above_o all_o other_o part_n of_o divinity_n minister_v unto_o we_o most_o plentiful_a and_o fit_a matter_n for_o our_o meditation_n as_o serve_v notable_o to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n to_o inflame_v they_o with_o god_n love_n to_o work_v they_o to_o his_o fear_n to_o kindle_v in_o they_o the_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n strengthen_v our_o affiance_n and_o hope_n renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o perform_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o by_o walk_v before_o he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o may_v glorify_v he_o who_o have_v redeem_v and_o make_v we_o his_o own_o at_o so_o high_a a_o price_n now_o the_o point_n which_o here_o afford_v unto_o we_o matter_n of_o meditation_n be_v manifold_a as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a we_o shall_v have_v a_o saviour_n and_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o 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conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o their_o natural_a impurity_n the_o sanctity_n of_o our_o memory_n whereby_o they_o become_v faithful_a register_n of_o good_a thing_n the_o freedom_n of_o our_o will_n in_o choose_v good_a and_o refuse_v of_o evil_a the_o supply_a soften_a and_o sanctify_v of_o our_o heart_n the_o rectify_v right_o order_v purge_v and_o and_z renew_v of_o our_o affection_n as_o love_n hatred_n confidence_n hope_v fear_v despair_n joy_n sorrow_n anger_n zeal_n and_o the_o rest_n the_o sanctity_n of_o our_o body_n and_o outward_a action_n appear_v in_o our_o new_a obedience_n and_o good_a work_n the_o integrity_n sincerity_n alacrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o they_o the_o part_n of_o this_o obedience_n which_o be_v the_o deny_v of_o ourselves_o and_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n how_o we_o be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o namely_o by_o resign_v up_o ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n to_o be_v not_o only_o his_o servant_n but_o also_o his_o soldier_n in_o the_o 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meditation_n concern_v prayer_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o doctrine_n and_o use_n of_o it_o of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v and_o the_o particular_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n of_o which_o we_o may_v profitable_o meditate_v proceed_v from_o one_o petition_n to_o another_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n which_o be_v either_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o mouth_n by_o christian_a apology_n or_o of_o the_o fact_n by_o suffer_v persecution_n and_o martyrdom_n of_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v prepare_v and_o strengthen_v unto_o they_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n respect_v his_o member_n be_v our_o edify_v they_o by_o instruction_n admonition_n exhortation_n consolation_n and_o good_a example_n or_o our_o help_a and_o relieve_n they_o by_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o almsdeed_n whereon_o we_o may_v profitable_o meditate_v and_o of_o the_o motive_n and_o mean_n whereby_o 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the_o certainty_n of_o it_o and_o uncertainty_n of_o the_o time_n of_o our_o preparation_n to_o it_o and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o the_o fear_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o execute_v the_o decree_n of_o reprobation_n contrariwise_o there_o be_v much_o matter_n of_o meditation_n afford_v from_o the_o proper_a mean_n of_o god_n execute_v the_o decree_n of_o reprobation_n in_o the_o wicked_a as_o both_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o it_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n and_o the_o hatred_n and_o wrath_n of_o god_n follow_v upon_o it_o and_o also_o from_o the_o degree_n of_o execute_v this_o decree_n in_o the_o wicked_a and_o unfaithful_a which_o be_v proper_a to_o those_o which_o be_v either_o call_v or_o not_o call_v or_o common_a to_o they_o both_o the_o former_a be_v either_o hypocrite_n or_o open_o profane_a the_o degree_n proper_a to_o these_o be_v a_o uneffectual_a call_n and_o their_o relapse_n from_o it_o into_o their_o former_a wickedness_n here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o the_o degree_n of_o this_o call_n which_o be_v inward_a illumination_n of_o the_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n worldly_a and_o carnal_a penitence_n and_o sorrow_n arise_v from_o terror_n and_o fear_n or_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o punishment_n temporary_a faith_n taste_v of_o heavenly_a gift_n and_o external_a reformation_n of_o life_n where_o we_o may_v consider_v how_o far_o a_o reprobate_n may_v go_v in_o christianity_n and_o what_o real_a and_o substantial_a difference_n we_o can_v observe_v between_o those_o show_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o they_o and_o the_o truth_n of_o they_o in_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o assure_v of_o our_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n before_o god_n the_o degree_n of_o relapse_n in_o those_o which_o be_v thus_o uneffectual_o call_v be_v first_o that_o they_o be_v deceive_v with_o sin_n and_o the_o fraud_n of_o their_o own_o deceitful_a heart_n from_o whence_o their_o heart_n become_v harden_v and_o from_o thence_o stubborn_o perverse_a and_o so_o through_o incredulity_n not_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n they_o break_v out_o to_o open_a profaneness_n which_o be_v in_o the_o end_n accompany_v with_o despair_n and_o final_a apostasy_n upon_o all_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o withstand_v the_o first_o degree_n of_o apostasy_n watch_v over_o ourselves_o as_o the_o apostle_n warn_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o harden_v and_o draw_v away_o by_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n that_o there_o be_v not_o find_v in_o we_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n 13._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n the_o degree_n of_o execute_v this_o decree_n in_o those_o which_o be_v not_o call_v who_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v ignorant_o superstitious_a idolater_n pagan_n and_o atheist_n be_v the_o hold_v and_o detain_v of_o the_o truth_n in_o injustice_n natural_a ignorance_n and_o vanity_n of_o mind_n hardness_n etc._n rom._n 1._o 20_o 21_o etc._n etc._n of_o heart_n a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o commit_v of_o sin_n with_o greediness_n and_o the_o degree_n common_a to_o both_o be_v their_o pollution_n with_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n in_o their_o life_n and_o their_o entrance_n into_o condemnation_n at_o their_o death_n when_o as_o their_o soul_n be_v separate_v from_o their_o body_n be_v cast_v in_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n and_o pursue_v with_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n on_o all_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v that_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o magnify_v god_n justice_n towards_o they_o in_o their_o deserve_a punishment_n and_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n towards_o we_o who_o be_v in_o the_o same_o mass_n and_o lump_n of_o corruption_n be_v separate_v from_o they_o and_o make_v vessel_n of_o honour_n that_o god_n grace_n and_o mercy_n may_v be_v magnify_v in_o our_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o eternal_a execution_n of_o god_n decree_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o eternal_a execution_n of_o god_n decree_n we_o may_v likewise_o meditate_v which_o shall_v be_v at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o be_v either_o general_a respect_v 14._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o the_o whole_a world_n as_o the_o destruction_n of_o it_o with_o flame_a fire_n which_o consideration_n the_o apostle_n peter_n make_v a_o strong_a motive_n unto_o godliness_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v of_o god_n in_o peace_n without_o spot_n and_o blameless_a and_o the_o renovation_n and_o perpetual_a conservation_n of_o it_o or_o else_o the_o special_a execution_n of_o it_o in_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o world_n which_o shall_v be_v at_o the_o general_a judgement_n and_o the_o eternal_a retribution_n which_o follow_v it_o and_o here_o we_o may_v profitable_o
it_o in_o our_o memory_n which_o be_v not_o the_o main_n thing_n intend_v in_o it_o but_o as_o help_n and_o mean_n conduce_v unto_o they_o for_o the_o principal_a end_n at_o which_o we_o be_v to_o aim_v be_v that_o we_o may_v hereby_o more_o and_o more_o incline_v our_o will_n and_o work_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o the_o choose_n embrace_v and_o love_v of_o that_o good_a and_o the_o refuse_v shun_v and_o abhor_v of_o that_o evil_a which_o they_o come_v to_o know_v more_o clear_o by_o this_o discourse_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o that_o we_o may_v make_v good_a use_n of_o all_o we_o know_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n notwithstanding_o because_o our_o will_n and_o affection_n be_v but_o blind_a faculty_n which_o of_o themselves_o can_v tell_v right_o what_o to_o choose_v or_o refuse_v affect_v or_o dislike_v therefore_o the_o understanding_n faculty_n which_o be_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o chief_a captain_n and_o leader_n of_o all_o her_o force_n must_v always_o accompany_v they_o for_o their_o direction_n in_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n so_o one_o say_v that_o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a access_n or_o progress_n of_o contemplation_n 46._o bern._n in_o cantic_a serm._n 46._o the_o one_o in_o the_o understanding_n the_o other_o in_o the_o affection_n the_o one_o yield_v light_n the_o other_o heat_n the_o one_o in_o acquisition_n of_o matter_n the_o other_o in_o devotion_n of_o which_o two_o the_o understanding_n be_v to_o have_v the_o precedency_n in_o this_o exercise_n that_o the_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n may_v work_v by_o it_o light_n be_v lead_v and_o guide_v move_v and_o excite_v by_o it_o to_o choose_v or_o refuse_v love_n or_o loath_a that_o which_o it_o propound_v unto_o they_o either_o good_a or_o evil_n but_o yet_o the_o chief_a part_n of_o our_o time_n &_o strength_n be_v not_o to_o be_v spend_v in_o the_o discourse_n of_o the_o understanding_n theory_n and_o speculation_n but_o have_v attain_v hereby_o to_o some_o knowledge_n of_o the_o point_n in_o hand_n we_o be_v chief_o to_o labour_n that_o we_o may_v work_v it_o upon_o our_o heart_n &_o affection_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o their_o holiness_n the_o inflame_a of_o our_o love_n stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n and_o the_o strengthen_n and_o enable_v of_o we_o to_o make_v use_n of_o that_o we_o know_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o be_v to_o stint_v &_o shorten_v the_o discourse_n of_o our_o understanding_n that_o our_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n may_v have_v more_o liberty_n &_o conveniency_n to_o attain_v unto_o their_o main_a end_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o in_o this_o exercise_n we_o principal_o seek_v after_o goodness_n which_o be_v the_o object_n of_o the_o will_n rather_o than_o truth_n which_o be_v the_o object_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o to_o be_v make_v more_o holy_a rather_o than_o more_o learned_a unto_o which_o we_o can_v attain_v by_o the_o bare_a discourse_n of_o the_o understanding_n see_v simple_a knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a do_v not_o make_v a_o man_n better_o or_o worse_o but_o the_o willing_a and_o affect_v good_a thing_n and_o the_o nilling_a and_o hate_v of_o the_o contrary_n second_o if_o we_o do_v not_o limit_v and_o abridge_v the_o discourse_n of_o our_o reason_n it_o will_v carry_v we_o too_o far_o in_o our_o curious_a disquisition_n after_o knowledge_n wherein_o we_o natural_o delight_v as_o the_o lamentable_a experience_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n have_v too_o plain_o teach_v we_o and_o the_o more_o of_o that_o time_n destinate_a to_o this_o exercise_n be_v spend_v and_o take_v up_o by_o intellectual_a discourse_n the_o less_o remain_v for_o our_o chief_a business_n which_o be_v to_o be_v effect_v by_o our_o will_n and_o affection_n three_o see_v both_o our_o spirit_n and_o also_o all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v but_o finite_a and_o feeble_a therefore_o the_o more_o we_o spend_v they_o in_o theory_n and_o speculation_n the_o less_o ability_n they_o will_v have_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o our_o love_n and_o devotion_n even_o as_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v from_o a_o fountain_n must_v needs_o run_v with_o less_o force_n when_o as_o it_o be_v divide_v into_o diverse_a stream_n final_o ieiune_n and_o barren_a contemplation_n do_v little_a or_o nothing_o nourish_v the_o soul_n see_v it_o be_v not_o the_o food_n itself_o whereby_o it_o be_v cheer_v but_o only_o a_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v prepare_v and_o as_o the_o preparation_n itself_o of_o our_o food_n do_v not_o nourish_v the_o body_n but_o the_o feed_n upon_o digestion_n and_o application_n of_o it_o unto_o every_o several_a part_n so_o neither_o do_v the_o discourse_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o invention_n of_o matter_n nourish_v the_o soul_n in_o any_o save_a grace_n see_v it_o be_v not_o the_o proper_a nourishment_n itself_o but_o only_o the_o mean_n to_o prepare_v it_o which_o be_v receive_v by_o the_o will_n and_o digest_v and_o apply_v by_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n do_v turn_v to_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n inflame_v we_o inward_o with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o work_v in_o we_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n affiance_n hope_v patience_n humility_n hatred_n of_o sin_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n and_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o save_a grace_n and_o therefore_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o simple_a and_o plain_a understanding_n of_o the_o matter_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v and_o not_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o any_o nice_a &_o curious_a disquisition_n let_v we_o employ_v the_o most_o part_n of_o our_o time_n and_o pain_n in_o work_v thereby_o our_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n to_o more_o purity_n and_o holiness_n which_o be_v the_o main_n end_n of_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o if_o we_o attain_v not_o all_o our_o labour_n be_v spend_v in_o vain_a and_o will_v bring_v unto_o we_o no_o spiritual_a profit_n for_o as_o those_o artificer_n and_o engineer_n who_o spend_v the_o most_o of_o their_o time_n in_o new_a invention_n and_o curious_a device_n and_o when_o they_o have_v find_v they_o out_o there_o leave_v they_o and_o betake_v themselves_o to_o a_o new_a search_n no_o further_o use_v the_o old_a for_o the_o raise_n thereby_o some_o profit_n of_o their_o invention_n be_v rank_v in_o the_o number_n of_o note_a beggar_n and_o be_v rich_a in_o skill_n be_v above_o all_o other_o poorest_n in_o estate_n whereas_o other_o who_o draw_v all_o they_o know_v into_o use_n and_o exercise_v their_o skill_n though_o but_o plain_a and_o small_a in_o their_o painful_a and_o diligent_a labour_n that_o thereby_o they_o may_v daily_o add_v something_o to_o their_o state_n do_v prove_v rich_a man_n and_o of_o far_o more_o worth_a and_o credit_n than_o those_o exquisite_a and_o curious_a artisan_n so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o case_n those_o who_o be_v most_o intent_n unto_o curious_a speculation_n and_o exceed_v all_o other_o in_o scholastical_a knowledge_n and_o ieiune_n contemplation_n prove_v for_o the_o most_o part_n mere_a beggar_n in_o the_o sanctity_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o in_o the_o power_n and_o practice_n of_o devotion_n and_o godliness_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v find_v out_o a_o fit_a theme_n and_o then_o discourse_n upon_o it_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o reason_n now_o the_o right_a course_n of_o proceed_v in_o our_o meditation_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o understanding_n be_v first_o that_o be_v assist_v with_o judgement_n they_o do_v by_o some_o disquisition_n and_o discourse_n find_v and_o pick_v out_o of_o the_o general_a stock_n some_o fit_a and_o profitable_a theme_n whereupon_o we_o may_v spend_v our_o pain_n and_o time_n allot_v to_o this_o present_a exercise_n and_o when_o they_o have_v pitch_v upon_o it_o they_o be_v in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o distinguish_v and_o clear_v it_o from_o all_o other_o thing_n that_o be_v of_o like_a name_n but_o of_o a_o different_a nature_n or_o hold_v some_o similitude_n and_o agreement_n in_o the_o general_a matter_n but_o be_v diverse_a and_o distinct_a in_o their_o special_a form_n the_o which_o distinction_n in_o our_o knowledge_n or_o between_o thing_n know_v be_v the_o mother_n of_o clear_a understanding_n and_o sound_a judgement_n and_o enable_v we_o with_o much_o perspicuity_n to_o proceed_v in_o our_o discourse_n and_o when_o we_o have_v go_v thus_o far_o we_o must_v then_o employ_v our_o understanding_n to_o find_v out_o some_o fit_a definition_n or_o description_n of_o the_o theme_n or_o matter_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v about_o which_o we_o need_v not_o to_o be_v curious_a strive_v to_o reach_v unto_o the_o strict_a rule_n of_o art_n but_o only_o to_o make_v our_o conceit_n in_o some_o sort_n capable_a of_o it_o and_o to_o
up_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o impotency_n to_o supply_v they_o with_o firm_a confidence_n &_o break_v through_o all_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o god_n who_o be_v so_o able_a and_o true_a of_o his_o word_n will_v gracious_o grant_v these_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v command_v we_o to_o ask_v and_o that_o as_o he_o have_v enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o hearty_a love_n and_o fervent_a desire_n after_o the_o more_o full_a fruition_n of_o that_o good_a or_o freedom_n from_o that_o evil_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a so_o he_o will_v perfect_v his_o own_o good_a work_n replenish_v that_o room_n which_o himself_o have_v prepare_v and_o satisfy_v those_o holy_a desire_n which_o by_o his_o good_a spirit_n he_o have_v wrought_v in_o us._n which_o confidence_n may_v move_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o glory_n after_o a_o holy_a manner_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o victory_n over_o our_o corruption_n and_o of_o our_o fruition_n of_o those_o grace_n wherein_o as_o yet_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o imperfect_a §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n the_o last_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v our_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n which_o must_v not_o be_v sudden_a and_o abrupt_a see_v this_o be_v neither_o comely_a nor_o profitable_a but_o deliberate_a and_o by_o degree_n and_o as_o orator_n prescribe_v in_o the_o art_n of_o rhetoric_n and_o elocution_n that_o we_o shall_v begin_v with_o a_o low_a voice_n quiet_a affection_n and_o action_n and_o so_o rise_v by_o degree_n till_o we_o come_v to_o our_o high_a pitch_n of_o extension_n and_o earnestness_n both_o of_o inward_a and_o outward_a motion_n not_o to_o break_v off_o abrupt_o in_o this_o height_n but_o remit_v both_o voice_n affection_n and_o action_n by_o degree_n so_o must_v we_o do_v in_o this_o case_n for_o have_v begin_v our_o meditation_n in_o intellectual_a discourse_n with_o quiet_a mind_n and_o calm_a affection_n and_o raise_v they_o to_o that_o height_n of_o fervency_n and_o devotion_n while_o we_o have_v labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a taste_n in_o the_o matter_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a we_o must_v not_o make_v a_o abrupt_a conclusion_n but_o with_o some_o remission_n of_o our_o former_a fervour_n compose_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o their_o former_a quietness_n and_o calmness_n and_o first_o we_o must_v cast_v back_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o review_v our_o former_a exercise_n and_o to_o examine_v how_o we_o have_v perform_v it_o and_o what_o fruit_n and_o benefit_v our_o heart_n and_o soul_n have_v feel_v and_o taste_v in_o it_o and_o if_o we_o find_v that_o it_o have_v well_o succeed_v we_o be_v to_o congratulate_v with_o our_o own_o soul_n in_o the_o joyful_a fruition_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o to_o give_v the_o whole_a glory_n to_o god_n by_o who_o help_n only_o we_o have_v so_o well_o prosper_v in_o this_o exercise_n render_v unto_o he_o with_o cheerful_a heart_n all_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v direct_v we_o in_o our_o course_n enlighten_v our_o mind_n confirm_v our_o memory_n inflame_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n with_o his_o love_n and_o true_a devotion_n give_v unto_o they_o a_o lively_a taste_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n in_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a the_o which_o our_o thanksgiving_n we_o may_v enlarge_v from_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o if_o it_o be_v some_o point_n of_o doctrine_n for_o enlighten_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o truth_n and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o if_o it_o be_v some_o grace_n and_o virtue_n for_o reveal_v the_o beauty_n excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o to_o our_o understanding_n for_o cause_v we_o to_o embrace_v and_o love_v it_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o for_o work_v it_o in_o some_o measure_n in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n if_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n for_o teach_v we_o his_o way_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o they_o or_o if_o it_o be_v a_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o discover_v to_o our_o mind_n the_o deformity_n heinousness_n and_o danger_n and_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o true_a loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o it_o but_o if_o we_o have_v find_v many_o want_n and_o weakness_n in_o the_o perform_n of_o it_o as_o dulness_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n wander_v thought_n and_o worldly_a distraction_n coldness_n of_o devotion_n deadness_n of_o affection_n and_o by_o reason_n hereof_o little_a taste_n of_o sweetness_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v pardon_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o corruption_n and_o then_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o untowardness_n let_v we_o resolve_v to_o use_v our_o best_a mean_n to_o remove_v they_o against_o the_o next_o time_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o exercise_n with_o more_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n final_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o whole_a exercise_n by_o recommend_v ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n which_o some_o writer_n on_o this_o argument_n do_v call_v oblation_n or_o offering_n whereby_o we_o consecrate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n desire_v no_o long_a to_o live_v unto_o the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v do_v he_o service_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o deny_v our_o own_o will_n that_o they_o may_v be_v submit_v unto_o he_o and_o crave_v his_o protection_n against_o all_o enemy_n who_o will_v hinder_v we_o in_o this_o our_o resolution_n and_o direction_n and_o assistance_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n may_v be_v suitable_a and_o answerable_a both_o to_o our_o general_a profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o to_o those_o conceit_n desire_n and_o resolution_n which_o we_o have_v express_v in_o our_o last_o meditation_n and_o so_o repose_v ourselves_o with_o holy_a and_o quiet_a security_n upon_o the_o care_n and_o providence_n of_o our_o gracious_a father_n we_o may_v profitable_o conclude_v this_o exercise_n by_o sing_v to_o god_n praise_v some_o part_n or_o verse_n of_o david_n psalm_n suitable_a to_o our_o present_a disposition_n or_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o former_a meditation_n cap._n xx._n a_o example_n and_o pattern_n of_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o choice_n what_o repentance_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o have_v thus_o set_v down_o the_o doctrine_n of_o meditation_n it_o now_o follow_v that_o i_o propound_v a_o example_n of_o it_o according_a to_o the_o former_a rule_n and_o direction_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n whereon_o we_o purpose_v to_o meditate_v and_o then_o to_o discourse_v of_o it_o with_o our_o understanding_n and_o to_o feel_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o which_o must_v be_v do_v in_o a_o soliloquie_n between_o we_o and_o our_o soul_n or_o rather_o of_o the_o soul_n to_o itself_o after_o this_o manner_n now_o that_o thou_o have_v o_o my_o soul_n sequester_v thyself_o from_o all_o society_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v some_o secret_a conference_n between_o thou_o and_o thyself_o in_o the_o alone_a presence_n of_o god_n and_o thy_o own_o conscience_n make_v choice_n of_o some_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o thou_o may_v spend_v thy_o pain_n and_o time_n with_o most_o profit_n for_o thy_o spiritual_a good_a that_o lay_v a_o good_a foundation_n thou_o may_v erect_v thy_o build_n with_o more_o ease_n and_o fruit_n and_o what_o fit_a matter_n upon_o this_o present_a occasion_n can_v thou_o choose_v to_o think_v upon_o then_o upon_o that_o excellent_a grace_n and_o duty_n of_o repentance_n which_o be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o after_o it_o be_v begin_v accompany_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n as_o a_o chief_a agent_n in_o all_o this_o work_n upon_o what_o better_a argument_n can_v thou_o meditate_v then_o upon_o this_o which_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n have_v so_o much_o beat_v upon_o yea_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o think_v so_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o make_v it_o the_o subject_n of_o his_o own_o sermon_n but_o be_v to_o ascend_v commend_v it_o at_o his_o last_o farewell_n to_o his_o apostle_n as_o the_o chief_a theme_n
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thou_o and_o so_o cause_v his_o blood_n to_o be_v spill_v in_o vain_a he_o be_v content_a for_o a_o time_n to_o be_v forsake_v in_o his_o own_o sense_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n who_o to_o enjoy_v be_v the_o life_n and_o to_o be_v sever_v from_o he_o the_o death_n of_o his_o soul_n that_o he_o may_v make_v a_o utter_a separation_n between_o thou_o and_o thy_o sin_n and_o will_v thou_o not_o for_o his_o sake_n part_n with_o they_o my_o soul_n especial_o consider_v that_o if_o thou_o cleave_v unto_o they_o they_o will_v be_v a_o partition_n wall_n to_o separate_v thou_o from_o thy_o god_n final_o the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o thou_o have_v entertain_v for_o thy_o guest_n to_o lodge_v in_o thou_o may_v move_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o forsake_v thy_o sin_n for_o he_o be_v holy_a and_o delight_v in_o purity_n can_v endure_v to_o have_v sin_n for_o a_o inmate_n where_o he_o be_v a_o guest_n but_o will_v depart_v in_o discontent_n if_o he_o be_v annoy_v with_o such_o a_o loathsome_a 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good_a unto_o thou_o with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o all_o thy_o might_n and_o because_o thou_o have_v mis-spend_v many_o of_o thy_o good_a hour_n in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n without_o gain_n yea_o to_o thy_o loss_n redeem_v this_o 16._o eph._n 4._o 16._o lose_a time_n by_o redouble_v thy_o diligence_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v his_o service_n be_v perfect_a liberty_n and_o not_o to_o be_v in_o it_o be_v to_o be_v in_o the_o worst_a bondage_n all_o his_o servant_n be_v his_o son_n yea_o heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o coheir_n with_o christ_n it_o be_v common_o say_v that_o there_o be_v no_o service_n to_o
examine_v ourselves_o how_o we_o have_v perform_v or_o break_v our_o vow_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n and_o principal_o our_o promise_n in_o baptism_n how_o we_o have_v shake_v off_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n and_o devote_a ourselves_o whole_o to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n how_o we_o have_v profit_v in_o mortification_n and_o what_o corruption_n we_o have_v subdue_v and_o weaken_v which_o former_o be_v potent_a and_o strong_a in_o we_o how_o we_o have_v master_v and_o abate_v our_o pride_n anger_n ambition_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n impatiency_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n and_o unruly_a passion_n how_o we_o have_v profit_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n both_o inward_o in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o outward_o in_o our_o word_n and_o action_n how_o we_o have_v rule_v that_o unruly_a member_n our_o tongue_n and_o have_v make_v they_o instrument_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o of_o the_o 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examination_n of_o our_o estate_n be_v strict_o require_v of_o god_n and_o have_v be_v always_o practise_v by_o the_o faithful_a the_o former_a be_v manifest_a by_o plain_a testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n david_n exhort_v we_o to_o stand_v in_o awe_n and_o sin_v not_o and_o to_o commune_v 4._o psal_n 4._o 4._o with_o our_o own_o heart_n upon_o our_o bed_n and_o be_v still_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n demand_v why_o a_o live_a man_n shall_v complain_v see_v a_o man_n be_v 40._o lam._n 3._o 39_o 40._o punish_v for_o his_o sin_n and_o therefore_o his_o best_a way_n be_v not_o to_o lie_v lament_v his_o pain_n but_o to_o find_v out_o and_o remove_v the_o cause_n that_o the_o effect_n may_v cease_v let_v we_o search_v and_o try_v our_o way_n say_v she_o and_o turn_v again_o to_o the_o lord_n so_o the_o lord_n say_v that_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n upon_o their_o freedom_n out_o of_o captivity_n shall_v remember_v their_o way_n and_o all_o their_o do_n wherein_o they_o 43._o ezek._n 20._o 43._o have_v be_v defile_v that_o they_o may_v be_v loathsome_a in_o their_o own_o sight_n for_o all_o the_o evil_n 7._o hag._n 1._o 5_o 7._o which_o they_o have_v commit_v thus_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o examine_v our_o 5._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 28_o 31._o gal._n 6._o 4_o 5._o self_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n so_o elsewhere_o examine_v 5._o 2._o cor._n 13._o 5._o yourselves_o whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n prove_v yourselves_o etc._n etc._n and_o thus_o in_o many_o 11._o rom._n 6._o 17._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 9_o 10._o ephes_n 2._o 11._o place_n he_o put_v those_o in_o mind_n to_o who_o he_o write_v of_o their_o former_a sinful_a estate_n out_o of_o which_o through_o god_n mercy_n they_o be_v deliver_v that_o they_o may_v repent_v of_o their_o sin_n past_a and_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o their_o present_a condition_n the_o neglect_n of_o which_o duty_n the_o lord_n complain_v of_o and_o condemn_v in_o the_o jew_n as_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o gross_a ingratitude_n and_o impenitency_n the_o ox_n know_v his_o owner_n and_o the_o ass_n his_o master_n crib_n but_o 3._o esa_n 1._o 3._o israel_n do_v not_o know_v my_o people_n do_v not_o consider_v so_o jeremie_n i_o hearken_v and_o 6._o jer._n 8._o 6._o hear_v but_o they_o speak_v not_o aright_o no_o man_n repent_v of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o practice_n of_o this_o duty_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o godly_a thus_o david_n perform_v himself_o what_o he_o persuade_v unto_o other_o say_v that_o he_o consider_v his_o own_o 17._o psal_n 119._o 59_o luk._n 15._o 17._o way_n and_o turn_v his_o foot_n unto_o god_n testimony_n so_o the_o prodigal_n do_v begin_v his_o repentance_n by_o come_v to_o himself_o as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o the_o dead_a swoon_n of_o sin_n 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hoc_fw-la proximorum_fw-la etc._n etc._n nazianzen_n in_o sentent_fw-fr and_o the_o urgent_a necessity_n which_o press_v it_o upon_o us._n for_o first_o the_o benefit_n be_v manifold_a which_o accompany_v this_o exercise_n examine_v thyself_o more_o say_v one_o than_o thy_o neighbour_n for_o that_o be_v thy_o gain_n this_o they_o thou_o shall_v rather_o take_v a_o account_n of_o thy_o action_n then_o of_o thy_o money_n see_v these_o perish_v but_o they_o be_v permanent_a and_o shall_v continue_v with_o thou_o more_o especial_o this_o examination_n bring_v we_o unto_o a_o distinct_a knowledge_n of_o sin_n which_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v only_o see_v in_o general_a view_n and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a lump_n or_o mass_n it_o discover_v unto_o we_o their_o innumerable_a number_n both_o great_a and_o small_a and_o as_o the_o sunshine_n help_v we_o to_o discern_v every_o sluttish_a corner_n which_o before_o be_v not_o see_v and_o reveal_v not_o only_o the_o gross_a uncleanness_n 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greatness_n and_o heinousness_n and_o make_v we_o know_v whilst_o we_o search_v our_o sore_n to_o the_o bottom_n that_o they_o be_v so_o deep_a and_o dangerous_a that_o they_o need_v present_a cure_n and_o the_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o christ_n blood_n which_o seem_v so_o slight_a whilst_o they_o be_v skin_v over_o with_o colourable_a excuse_n that_o we_o think_v there_o be_v no_o haste_n of_o the_o cure_n &_o that_o every_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o or_o shallow_a break_a sigh_n be_v sufficient_a to_o heal_v they_o it_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o they_o when_o upon_o just_a trial_n we_o see_v their_o ugliness_n and_o deformity_n their_o horrible_a pollution_n and_o noisome_a send_v for_o howsoever_o whilst_o these_o filthy_a channel_n be_v unstirred_a they_o do_v little_o trouble_v we_o with_o any_o ill_a savour_n yet_o when_o we_o rake_v in_o these_o stink_a puddle_n they_o make_v we_o abhor_v they_o and_o show_v by_o their_o noisomeness_n how_o much_o they_o need_v cleanse_v yea_o it_o will_v make_v we_o to_o loathe_v ourselves_o for_o our_o sin_n sake_n and_o thus_o abhor_v ourselves_o to_o repent_v with_o job_n in_o dust_n and_o ash_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n then_o shall_v you_o 31._o job_n 42_o 6._o ezek._n 36._o 31._o remember_v your_o own_o evil_a way_n and_o your_o do_n that_o be_v not_o good_a and_o shall_v loathe_v yourselves_o in_o your_o own_o sight_n for_o your_o iniquity_n and_o abomination_n and_o as_o it_o thus_o humble_v and_o prepare_v our_o heart_n for_o repentance_n so_o be_v it_o a_o most_o effectual_a mean_n to_o work_v it_o in_o us._n and_o this_o solomon_n intimate_v where_o he_o say_v that_o if_o the_o israelite_n have_v sin_v shall_v bethink_v themselves_o and_o repent_v nothing_o that_o they_o must_v consider_v their_o evil_a way_n before_o 47._o 1._o king_n 8._o 47._o they_o can_v repent_v of_o they_o and_o our_o saviour_n first_o require_v that_o the_o church_n of_o ephesus_n 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into_o sin_n when_o we_o consider_v the_o miscry_n which_o attend_v upon_o it_o and_o from_o relapse_v into_o our_o old_a disease_n when_o we_o remember_v with_o what_o danger_n and_o difficulty_n we_o do_v escape_v they_o it_o keep_v our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n pure_a and_o peaceable_a whilst_o by_o the_o frequent_a use_n of_o it_o they_o be_v preserve_v from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n or_o quick_o purge_v when_o they_o be_v defile_v it_o nourish_v god_n grace_n in_o we_o and_o make_v we_o constant_a in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n it_o help_v we_o much_o in_o aspire_v towards_o perfection_n whilst_o by_o often_o review_v of_o our_o work_n we_o see_v their_o defect_n and_o endeavour_n to_o amend_v they_o final_o it_o preserve_v we_o from_o receive_v any_o hurt_n by_o god_n temporary_a judgement_n for_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o he_o will_v not_o 32._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 32._o judge_v we_o and_o make_v we_o comfortable_o and_o with_o joy_n expect_v the_o come_n 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acknowledge_v their_o iniquity_n 14._o jer._n 3._o 13_o 14._o and_o then_o to_o repent_v of_o they_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o david_n say_v that_o he_o think_v on_o his_o way_n and_o then_o turn_v his_o foot_n unto_o god_n testimony_n 59_o psal_n 119._o 59_o so_o the_o lord_n say_v of_o the_o jew_n that_o they_o shall_v remember_v their_o way_n and_o be_v 61._o ezek._n 16._o 61._o ashamed_a and_o put_v consideration_n before_o repentance_n as_o a_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o because_o say_v he_o he_o consider_v and_o turn_v away_o from_o all_o his_o 28._o &_o 18._o 28._o transgression_n imply_v that_o he_o can_v not_o have_v turn_v unless_o he_o have_v first_o consider_v of_o his_o sin_n from_o which_o he_o turn_v and_o this_o as_o one_o excellent_o repentance_n m._n dyke_n of_o repentance_n observe_v be_v employ_v even_o in_o nature_n where_o there_o be_v the_o same_o instrument_n of_o see_v and_o weep_v to_o show_v unto_o we_o that_o weep_v depend_v upon_o 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the_o point_n in_o hand_n before_o we_o pass_v to_o another_o when_o we_o find_v it_o of_o special_a use_n either_o that_o we_o may_v more_o full_o conceive_v it_o in_o our_o understanding_n if_o it_o be_v a_o material_a thing_n which_o we_o know_v not_o before_o or_o better_o imprint_v it_o in_o our_o memory_n if_o know_v we_o have_v forget_v it_o or_o work_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n if_o we_o have_v not_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o or_o fruitful_o practice_v it_o in_o our_o life_n if_o we_o have_v former_o neglect_v it_o especial_o when_o as_o we_o find_v it_o powerful_o press_v by_o the_o author_n upon_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o thus_o it_o be_v profitable_a after_o that_o we_o have_v private_o read_v a_o chapter_n of_o the_o bible_n to_o meditate_v a_o while_n upon_o it_o and_o to_o recall_v unto_o our_o remembrance_n what_o remarkable_a thing_n we_o have_v observe_v for_o the_o better_a inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n and_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n as_o what_o doctrine_n we_o have_v learn_v for_o our_o better_a instruction_n what_o error_n in_o our_o judgement_n have_v be_v refute_v how_o we_o have_v be_v admonish_v or_o reproove_v for_o any_o sin_n which_o we_o be_v prone_a unto_o or_o have_v commit_v what_o promise_v make_v to_o any_o virtue_n and_o grace_n or_o holy_a duty_n for_o our_o better_a encouragement_n to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v it_o what_o threaten_n against_o vice_n and_o sin_n to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o they_o or_o to_o move_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o they_o by_o repentance_n if_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o they_o what_o example_n we_o have_v observe_v of_o god_n judgement_n upon_o the_o wicked_a for_o their_o sin_n or_o of_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n upon_o the_o faithful_a whereby_o he_o have_v rich_o reward_v their_o service_n and_o thereby_o encourage_v we_o to_o follow_v they_o in_o their_o holy_a practice_n what_o gracious_a deliverance_n we_o have_v note_v of_o those_o who_o have_v trust_v in_o god_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o he_o final_o what_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n we_o have_v observe_v to_o encourage_v we_o in_o god_n service_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n which_o course_n if_o we_o shall_v take_v in_o our_o read_n it_o will_v not_o be_v much_o less_o profitable_a than_o meditation_n of_o which_o we_o have_v before_o entreat_v see_v it_o will_v not_o only_o increase_v our_o knowledge_n and_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n but_o also_o work_v the_o thing_n know_v into_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o move_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o put_v they_o in_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n whereas_o though_o we_o read_v much_o and_o do_v not_o use_v this_o help_n it_o be_v but_o like_o the_o eat_n of_o much_o meat_n that_o be_v never_o digest_v in_o the_o stomach_n which_o may_v puff_n man_n up_o with_o the_o wind_n of_o speculative_a knowledge_n but_o seldom_o 1._o 1._o cor._n 8._o 1._o turn_v unto_o any_o wholesome_a nourishment_n but_o yet_o this_o duty_n of_o meditation_n after_o read_v can_v be_v perform_v to_o any_o purpose_n unless_o another_o go_v before_o it_o which_o be_v to_o use_v while_o we_o be_v read_v all_o attention_n of_o mind_n unto_o the_o thing_n read_v that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o conceive_v and_o understand_v they_o but_o orderly_o dispose_v and_o lay_v they_o up_o as_o we_o go_v in_o our_o memory_n that_o afterward_o we_o may_v recall_v they_o into_o remembrance_n and_o so_o more_o thorough_o weigh_v and_o ponder_v they_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v in_o this_o exercise_n as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v banish_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n all_o worldly_a distraction_n and_o wander_a thought_n that_o we_o may_v whole_o intend_v the_o action_n in_o hand_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n seem_v to_o imply_v where_o he_o exhort_v timothy_n not_o simple_o to_o read_v but_o to_o attend_v unto_o read_v set_v himself_o so_o serious_o about_o it_o as_o that_o no_o other_o 13._o 1._o tim._n 3._o 13._o thing_n in_o the_o mean_a while_n shall_v withdraw_v he_o from_o it_o either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o main_a duty_n or_o right_a manner_n of_o perform_v it_o §._o sect._n 7_o that_o we_o must_v read_v with_o affection_n and_o devotion_n apply_v all_o to_o use_v the_o seven_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o read_v with_o affection_n and_o devotion_n apply_v all_o unto_o ourselves_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n for_o spiritual_a use_n frame_v and_o fashion_v our_o heart_n unto_o it_o and_o change_v and_o vary_v our_o affection_n as_o the_o matter_n be_v vary_v &_o change_v for_o that_o counsel_n which_o one_o give_v for_o the_o read_n of_o the_o psalm_n may_v in_o the_o peruse_n of_o other_o part_n of_o scripture_n and_o holy_a writing_n be_v profitable_o observe_v if_o say_v he_o the_o psalm_n pray_v do_v you_o also_o pray_v if_o it_o mourn_v 3._o et_fw-la si_fw-la orat_fw-la psalmus_fw-la orate_fw-la &_o sigemit_v gemite_n et_fw-la si_fw-la gratulatur_fw-la gaudete_fw-la etc._n etc._n august_n in_o psal_n 30._o conc._n 3._o mourn_v you_o if_o it_o congratulate_v and_o rejoice_v rejoice_v you_o likewise_o if_o it_o hope_v hope_v you_o if_o it_o fear_v do_v you_o also_o fear_n for_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v here_o write_v be_v our_o look_a glass_n that_o we_o may_v compose_v ourselves_o as_o it_o direct_v thus_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o whatsoever_o thing_n be_v write_v aforetime_o be_v write_v for_o our_o learning_n whereby_o he_o understand_v not_o only_o the_o information_n of_o our_o judgement_n but_o also_o the_o work_n of_o they_o into_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n for_o spiritual_a use_n as_o the_o word_n follow_v do_v plain_o show_v that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o scripture_n may_v have_v hope_n and_o 4._o rom._n 15._o 4._o so_o eliphaz_n have_v show_v the_o miserable_a end_n of_o wicked_a man_n and_o the_o happy_a end_n of_o god_n chastizement_n unto_o his_o child_n he_o thus_o conclude_v his_o discourse_n loe_o this_o we_o have_v search_v it_o so_o it_o be_v hear_v it_o and_o know_v thou_o it_o for_o thyself_o that_o be_v for_o thy_o own_o special_a use_n and_o benefit_n by_o apply_v 27._o job._n 5._o 27._o it_o to_o thy_o present_a condition_n and_o estate_n more_o especial_o when_o the_o scripture_n teach_v we_o be_v to_o receive_v instruction_n for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o own_o mind_n when_o they_o admonish_v we_o be_v to_o take_v warning_n when_o they_o reprove_v we_o be_v to_o be_v check_v when_o they_o comfort_v we_o be_v to_o be_v cheer_v &_o encourage_v when_o they_o commend_v any_o grace_n we_o be_v to_o desire_v and_o embrace_v it_o when_o they_o command_v any_o duty_n we_o be_v to_o hold_v
before_o at_o large_a the_o four_o duty_n be_v reprehension_n whereby_o we_o rebuke_v those_o that_o witting_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o wilful_o continue_v in_o it_o without_o amendment_n the_o which_o the_o apostle_n require_v where_o he_o charge_v we_o to_o have_v no_o fellowship_n with_o the_o unfruitful_a 11._o epe_v 15._o 11._o work_n of_o darkness_n but_o to_o reprove_v they_o rather_o imply_v that_o if_o we_o see_v sin_n in_o our_o brother_n and_o do_v not_o rebuke_v he_o for_o it_o have_v a_o call_n thereunto_o we_o have_v communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o he_o and_o be_v accessary_a to_o his_o sin_n the_o right_a course_n of_o perform_v which_o duty_n our_o saviour_n plain_o set_v down_o if_o thy_o brother_n shall_v trespass_v against_o 15._o matth._n 18._o 15._o thou_o go_v and_o tell_v his_o fault_n between_o thou_o and_o he_o alone_o and_o if_o he_o shall_v hear_v thou_o thou_o have_v gain_v thy_o brother_n etc._n etc._n which_o duty_n if_o we_o neglect_v we_o hate_v our_o brother_n in_o truth_n whatsoever_o show_v we_o make_v to_o the_o contrary_a and_o do_v nothing_o hereby_o but_o discover_v our_o self-love_n which_o make_v we_o loath_a to_o trouble_v ourselves_o in_o so_o unpleasant_a a_o business_n and_o suffer_v other_o rather_o to_o perish_v in_o their_o sin_n than_o we_o will_v venture_v the_o alienation_n of_o their_o heart_n from_o we_o by_o give_v they_o any_o distaste_n and_o this_o reason_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o press_v this_o duty_n thou_o shall_v not_o hate_v thy_o brother_n in_o thy_o heart_n 17._o leu._n 19_o 17._o but_o thou_o shall_v in_o any_o wise_a rebuke_n thy_o neighbour_n and_o not_o suffer_v sin_n upon_o he_o the_o five_o duty_n be_v exhortation_n whereby_o we_o incite_v and_o provoke_v other_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o godliness_n prick_v forward_o those_o which_o be_v dull_a and_o sluggish_a dehort_v and_o dissuade_v from_o vice_n and_o sin_n those_o that_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o fall_v into_o it_o and_o encourage_v those_o who_o run_v well_o in_o the_o christian_a race_n that_o they_o may_v continue_v faithful_a and_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o unto_o this_o the_o apostle_n persuade_v we_o exhort_v one_o another_o daily_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o you_o be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n 13._o heb._n 3._o 13._o of_o sin_n the_o six_o duty_n be_v consolation_n whereby_o we_o strengthen_v the_o weak_a hand_n and_o feeble_a knee_n and_o refresh_v with_o seasonable_a 12._o heb._n 12._o 12._o comfort_n those_o which_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v under_o the_o weight_n of_o their_o affliction_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n require_v of_o all_o christian_n comfort_n 14._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 11_o 14._o say_v he_o yourselves_o together_o and_o edify_v one_o another_o even_o as_o you_o do_v and_o again_o comfort_v the_o feeble-minded_n support_v the_o weak_a be_v patient_a towards_o all_o man_n rejoice_v with_o they_o that_o rejoice_v and_o weep_v with_o they_o that_o weep_v be_v of_o the_o same_o 15._o rom._n 12._o 15._o mind_n one_o towards_o another_o for_o it_o be_v a_o ease_n to_o those_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n to_o have_v companion_n of_o their_o grief_n and_o the_o heavy_a weight_n be_v make_v more_o tolerable_a when_o as_o it_o be_v bear_v by_o many_o shoulder_n the_o seven_o duty_n be_v counsel_n whereby_o we_o advise_v those_o who_o do_v not_o know_v of_o themselves_o what_o to_o do_v in_o the_o best_a course_n which_o be_v a_o excellent_a office_n to_o be_v perform_v by_o those_o who_o god_n have_v endue_v with_o wisdom_n and_o sound_a judgement_n towards_o they_o who_o be_v weak_a and_o defective_a in_o these_o gift_n yea_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v very_o profitable_a when_o it_o be_v give_v by_o those_o which_o be_v of_o equal_a part_n yea_o oftentimes_o by_o those_o who_o be_v much_o inferior_a unto_o we_o as_o we_o see_v in_o abigail_n counsel_n to_o david_n because_o looker_n on_o be_v free_a from_o all_o prejudice_n and_o passion_n can_v see_v more_o clear_o than_o those_o who_o be_v interest_v in_o the_o business_n though_o at_o other_o time_n more_o quick-sighted_a pride_n self-love_n and_o unruly_a affection_n corrupt_v and_o blind_a their_o judgement_n and_o mis-leading_a they_o out_o of_o the_o right_a way_n the_o last_o duty_n tend_v to_o further_o one_o another_o in_o godliness_n be_v good_a example_n by_o which_o shine_v before_o they_o in_o the_o light_n of_o a_o holy_a conversation_n we_o do_v not_o only_o show_v they_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n but_o also_o as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o hand_n lead_v they_o in_o it_o and_o unto_o this_o our_o saviour_n exhort_v let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o see_v 16._o mat._n 5._o 16._o your_o good_a work_n they_o may_v glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n have_v your_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 12._o and_o 3._o 1._o whereas_o they_o speak_v against_o you_o as_o evil_a doer_n they_o may_v by_o your_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v behold_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o ordinary_a help_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v and_o further_v in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n cap._n xxxiii_o of_o extraordinary_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o of_o feast_v and_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n what_o it_o be_v and_o when_o to_o be_v perform_v have_v entreat_v of_o the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n it_o now_o follow_v that_o we_o say_v something_o of_o the_o extraordinary_a which_o be_v such_o as_o be_v to_o be_v use_v upon_o extraordinary_a occasion_n when_o god_n offer_v they_o unto_o us._n and_o these_o be_v special_o two_o the_o first_o be_v holy_a feast_n wherein_o we_o return_v unto_o god_n thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o his_o special_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n the_o other_o a_o holy_a fast_n wherein_o we_o do_v after_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n humble_v ourselves_o before_o he_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n or_o some_o affliction_n which_o they_o have_v deserve_o bring_v upon_o us._n concern_v the_o former_a i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o say_v much_o see_v i_o have_v already_o speak_v of_o it_o and_o be_o here_o only_o to_o show_v what_o extraordinary_a thanks_n and_o praise_n we_o be_v to_o return_v unto_o god_n when_o as_o we_o be_v stir_v up_o thereunto_o by_o some_o extraordinary_a and_o special_a benefit_n the_o which_o be_v the_o same_o thanksgiving_n speak_v of_o before_o perform_v in_o a_o solemn_a &_o special_a manner_n for_o some_o great_a &_o extraordinary_a favour_n of_o god_n shine_v clear_o in_o some_o more_o than_o usual_a benefit_n receive_v as_o it_o be_v from_o his_o own_o hand_n when_o in_o respect_n of_o secondary_a cause_n we_o can_v not_o so_o much_o as_o hope_v for_o it_o and_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n we_o have_v good_a cause_n to_o expect_v the_o contrary_n as_o when_o god_n have_v magnify_v his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n unto_o we_o in_o some_o wonderful_a deliverance_n from_o some_o dreadful_a and_o desperate_a danger_n threaten_v imminent_a destruction_n or_o out_o of_o some_o grievous_a calamity_n into_o which_o we_o be_v already_o plunge_v when_o as_o we_o can_v not_o reasonable_o expect_v help_n and_o safety_n from_o our_o own_o mean_n or_o the_o assistance_n of_o any_o creature_n but_o from_o god_n alone_o to_o who_o nothing_o be_v impossible_a or_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o some_o positive_a benefit_n of_o great_a use_n and_o worth_n when_o upon_o the_o former_a consideration_n we_o can_v conceive_v small_a hope_n that_o ever_o we_o shall_v have_v enjoy_v it_o of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v diverse_a example_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o in_o that_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n render_v unto_o god_n by_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n for_o their_o freedom_n out_o of_o the_o egyptian_a bondage_n and_o for_o drown_v their_o enemy_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n for_o which_o moses_n miriam_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o people_n 15._o exod._n 15._o man_n and_o woman_n rejoice_v before_o god_n and_o sing_v unto_o he_o song_n of_o deliverance_n the_o which_o they_o yearly_a renew_v in_o a_o most_o solemn_a manner_n in_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o feast_n of_o the_o passeover_n wherein_o they_o literal_o magnify_v god_n mercy_n for_o that_o temporary_a deliverance_n and_o typical_o for_o their_o spiritual_a redemption_n from_o sin_n satan_n and_o all_o other_o enemy_n of_o their_o salvation_n by_o the_o true_a paschall_n lamb_n the_o messiah_n who_o be_v to_o be_v slay_v and_o offer_v to_o god_n his_o father_n as_o a_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n and_o all-sufficient_a price_n of_o redemption_n
§._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o fast_a abstain_v for_o the_o most_o part_n from_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n and_o as_o we_o must_v thus_o total_o abstain_v from_o meat_n and_o drink_n so_o must_v we_o in_o the_o great_a part_n from_o all_o other_o bodily_a and_o worldly_a comfort_n 18._o col._n 4._o 2._o eph._n 6._o 18._o and_o delight_n and_o much_o more_o moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o they_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o necessity_n and_o comeliness_n then_o at_o other_o time_n thus_o we_o must_v abridge_v ourselves_o from_o some_o part_n of_o our_o ordinary_a sleep_n that_o by_o this_o bodily_a wake_n we_o may_v be_v more_o ready_a to_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n &_o have_v more_o time_n to_o spend_v in_o religious_a and_o spiritual_a duty_n as_o also_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o testify_v our_o humiliation_n acknowledge_v ourselves_o unworthy_a as_o of_o other_o blessing_n so_o of_o our_o ordinary_a rest_n and_o sleep_v to_o which_o purpose_n the_o faithful_a 16._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 16._o joel_n 1._o 16._o under_o the_o law_n do_v lie_v upon_o the_o ground_n and_o in_o sackcloth_n and_o hard_a bed_n that_o lie_v thus_o uneasy_o they_o may_v take_v the_o less_o rest_n wherein_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o so_o perform_v this_o bodily_a exercise_n as_o that_o it_o do_v not_o the_o next_o day_n disable_v we_o for_o god_n spiritual_a service_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o prayer_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o by_o make_v we_o drowsy_a and_o sleepy_a through_o overmuch_o watch_v second_o we_o must_v moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o our_o apparel_n put_v on_o our_o worst_a attire_n which_o may_v be_v most_o fit_a to_o signify_v and_o also_o further_o our_o humiliation_n and_o in_o any_o case_n for_o that_o time_n to_o forbear_v such_o show_n of_o bravery_n in_o our_o 6._o exod._n 33._o 5_o 6._o garment_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o costlinesse_n of_o the_o stuff_n or_o fashion_n as_o may_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o other_o be_v a_o ensign_n of_o our_o pride_n and_o in_o our_o own_o heart_n the_o fuel_n of_o it_o and_o much_o less_o be_v we_o at_o such_o time_n to_o use_v light_n and_o vain_a fashion_n frizle_v of_o the_o hair_n and_o paint_v of_o the_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o face_n which_o if_o they_o be_v at_o all_o time_n unlawful_a and_o utter_o mis-beseeming_a christian_n who_o best_a ornament_n be_v humility_n and_o modesty_n then_o sure_o be_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o humiliation_n odious_a and_o abominable_a three_o we_o must_v abstain_v this_o day_n from_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a 5._o quod_fw-la si_fw-la gula_fw-la sola_fw-la peccavit_fw-la sola_fw-la quoque_fw-la ieiunet_n &_o sufficit_fw-la si_fw-mi verò_fw-la peccaverunt_fw-la &_o cetera_fw-la membra_fw-la cur_n non_fw-la ieiunent_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la &_o c_o bernard_n de_fw-fr ieiunio_fw-la quadrage_n serm_n 3._o joel_n 2._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 5._o delight_n and_o please_v the_o sense_n which_o will_v lessen_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n hinder_v our_o humiliation_n and_o abstract_n our_o mind_n from_o spiritual_a duty_n and_o as_o we_o must_v not_o delight_v the_o taste_n with_o meat_n and_o drink_n so_o neither_o the_o eye_n with_o delightful_a sight_n nor_o the_o care_n with_o pleasant_a music_n and_o witty_a and_o merry_a discourse_n nor_o the_o smell_n with_o sweet_a odour_n especial_o the_o use_n of_o the_o marriage_n bed_n be_v to_o be_v forbear_v even_o of_o the_o bride_n and_o bridegroom_n and_o much_o more_o of_o other_o and_o recreation_n in_o all_o kind_n which_o be_v at_o other_o time_n lawful_a and_o necessary_a for_o the_o refresh_n and_o cheer_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n last_o we_o must_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n abstain_v from_o all_o worldly_a business_n and_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n see_v it_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v as_o a_o sabbath_n and_o day_n of_o rest_n in_o the_o strict_a kind_n for_o the_o lord_n injoin_v we_o 13._o levit._fw-la 23._o 36._o esa_n 58._o 13._o that_o in_o this_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n we_o do_v not_o our_o own_o pleasure_n walk_v in_o our_o own_o way_n nor_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n the_o which_o rest_n be_v necessary_a on_o this_o day_n that_o we_o may_v consecrate_v it_o whole_o unto_o the_o lord_n by_o spend_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n without_o distraction_n and_o also_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o our_o rest_n from_o sin_n for_o if_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n which_o be_v lawful_a in_o themselves_o may_v not_o on_o this_o day_n be_v lawful_o do_v then_o how_o odious_a must_v we_o needs_o think_v will_v it_o be_v unto_o god_n if_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n we_o serve_v the_o world_n the_o devil_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n now_o the_o time_n of_o this_o bodily_a exercise_n which_o it_o be_v to_o continue_v may_v be_v diverse_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a occasion_n which_o require_v great_a or_o lesser_a humiliation_n and_o the_o diverse_a state_n of_o man_n body_n as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o this_o exercise_n without_o impayr_v of_o their_o health_n the_o ordinary_a time_n of_o a_o fast_o be_v the_o space_n of_o four_o and_o twenty_o hour_n or_o of_o a_o natural_a day_n from_o supper_n time_n on_o one_o day_n to_o supper_n time_n on_o another_o or_o from_o dinner_n to_o dinner_n though_o this_o be_v less_o fit_a and_o more_o rare_o use_v because_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o whole_a day_n that_o be_v consecrate_v unto_o god_n as_o a_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n and_o not_o part_n of_o two_o day_n so_o the_o lord_n injoin_v it_o say_v it_o shall_v be_v unto_o you_o a_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n and_o you_o shall_v afflict_v 35._o levit._fw-la 23._o 36._o jud._n 20._o 26._o jos_n 7._o 6._o 2._o sam._n 1_o 12._o &_o 3._o 35._o your_o soul_n in_o the_o nine_o day_n of_o the_o month_n at_o even_o from_o even_o to_o even_o shall_v you_o celebrate_v your_o sabbath_n the_o which_o be_v according_o observe_v by_o the_o faithful_a from_o time_n to_o time_n but_o when_o the_o occasion_n have_v be_v extraordinary_o great_a and_o the_o cause_n of_o humiliation_n of_o great_a weight_n and_o importance_n the_o faithful_a have_v prolong_v the_o time_n of_o their_o fast_n to_o testify_v their_o sorrow_n for_o their_o sin_n so_o much_o the_o more_o and_o that_o with_o great_a fervency_n they_o may_v implore_v god_n mercy_n for_o the_o deliverance_n of_o they_o from_o some_o imminent_a danger_n of_o fearful_a destruction_n in_o which_o case_n hester_n &_o the_o jew_n continue_v their_o fast_n three_o day_n together_o daniel_n 9_o hest_n 4._o 16_o 17._o dan._n 10._o 2_o 3._o act._n 9_o 9_o one_o and_o twenty_o day_n paul_n three_o day_n to_o the_o end_n that_o have_v a_o long_a time_n for_o this_o exercise_n their_o humiliation_n may_v be_v the_o great_a and_o their_o heart_n more_o thorough_o touch_v with_o a_o thorough_a sense_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o lively_a feel_n of_o their_o distress_a estate_n than_o they_o can_v have_v be_v in_o a_o short_a time_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o our_o fast_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o christian_a fast_o be_v the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o outward_a and_o without_o which_o it_o be_v of_o no_o 17._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o rom._n 14._o 17._o value_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a but_o godliness_n be_v profitable_a unto_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n consist_v not_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n have_v always_o reject_v the_o outward_a fast_o as_o hypocritical_a and_o superstitious_a if_o the_o inward_a fast_o be_v not_o join_v with_o it_o thus_o he_o charge_v the_o jew_n that_o they_o fast_v to_o themselves_o and_o not_o to_o he_o when_o they_o rest_v in_o the_o external_a abstinence_n and_o bodily_a humiliation_n and_o tell_v they_o that_o if_o they_o will_v keep_v a_o fast_o which_o shall_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o they_o must_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n and_o not_o oppress_v the_o fatherless_a 10._o zach._n 7._o 5_o 6_o 9_o 10._o stranger_n and_o poor_a nor_o so_o much_o as_o imagine_v evil_a against_o their_o brother_n in_o their_o heart_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o reject_v the_o fast_a of_o the_o jew_n because_o therein_o they_o only_o afflict_v their_o soul_n with_o bodily_a abstinence_n and_o do_v hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n and_o do_v spread_v sackcloth_n 8._o esa_n
who_o be_v worthy_o reject_v in_o adam_n both_o for_o the_o guilt_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o we_o have_v derive_v from_o he_o now_o this_o benefit_n of_o christ_n give_v we_o of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n may_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o most_o forcible_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o love_n god_n above_o all_o thing_n who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o that_o he_o have_v not_o spare_v to_o give_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n unto_o we_o and_o for_o we_o even_o unto_o the_o death_n that_o we_o by_o he_o may_v attain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n and_o also_o to_o express_v this_o love_n by_o labour_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o what_o shall_v withdraw_v our_o heart_n from_o god_n which_o he_o have_v tie_v unto_o he_o by_o such_o a_o bond_n of_o love_n that_o be_v much_o strong_a than_o death_n itself_o why_o shall_v any_o hire_n entice_v we_o to_o neglect_v his_o service_n and_o to_o serve_v satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n by_o commit_v any_o know_a sin_n unless_o it_o be_v of_o equal_a value_n to_o that_o gift_n that_o god_n have_v give_v to_o we_o and_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o appropriate_v we_o unto_o himself_o for_o his_o own_o service_n but_o ten_o thousand_o world_n can_v match_v this_o gift_n and_o why_o then_o shall_v we_o lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o it_o by_o neglect_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o hire_v ourselves_o to_o work_v wickedness_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n shall_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v our_o redeemer_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o as_o christ_n our_o saviour_n give_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n his_o father_n so_o also_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o he_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o most_o powerful_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o unto_o the_o diligent_a performance_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o though_o the_o work_n of_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n be_v inestimable_a benefit_n yet_o this_o much_o exceed_v they_o be_v far_o above_o all_o humane_a conceit_n and_o so_o unspeakable_a that_o it_o can_v never_o be_v sufficient_o express_v and_o magnify_v by_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n yet_o let_v we_o take_v as_o we_o be_v able_a some_o slender_a view_n of_o it_o and_o with_o ravish_v wonder_n admire_v and_o adore_v the_o rest_n which_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o comprehend_v and_o consider_v first_o what_o we_o be_v who_o be_v thus_o redeem_v 10._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o to_o wit_n mortal_a man_n dust_n and_o ash_n weak_a and_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n yea_o enemy_n unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n second_o from_o what_o we_o be_v redeem_v namely_o out_o of_o the_o great_a and_o most_o desperate_a misery_n which_o can_v possible_o be_v incident_a unto_o any_o creature_n for_o christ_n have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o the_o fearful_a plague_n therein_o threaten_v temporal_a and_o eternal_a from_o the_o miserable_a bondage_n and_o captivity_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n from_o death_n hell_n and_o everlasting_a condemnation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v so_o desperate_o and_o unrecoverable_o plunge_v into_o these_o fearful_a misery_n that_o we_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o help_v ourselves_o yea_o when_o all_o the_o power_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n be_v altogether_o unsufficient_a to_o do_v we_o any_o good_a three_o consider_v who_o redeem_v such_o poor_a sinful_a wretch_n out_o of_o this_o woeful_a plight_n even_o the_o glorious_a son_n of_o god_n equal_a to_o his_o father_n in_o power_n and_o majesty_n he_o vouchsafe_v to_o pity_v we_o in_o our_o misery_n and_o to_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o deliverance_n four_o consider_v the_o mean_n which_o he_o use_v to_o effect_v this_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n namely_o by_o humble_v himself_o in_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o nature_n and_o unite_n it_o in_o a_o substantial_a and_o inseparable_a union_n unto_o his_o divine_a nature_n that_o so_o he_o may_v in_o our_o stead_n do_v and_o suffer_v whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n five_o consider_v the_o manner_n of_o effect_v this_o great_a work_n or_o the_o mean_n which_o he_o use_v that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o namely_o by_o offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n as_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o a_o all-sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o suffer_v in_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n all_o those_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n as_o all_o the_o misery_n of_o his_o life_n poverty_n and_o mean_a birth_n flight_n from_o his_o enemy_n the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n hunger_n weariness_n the_o persecution_n scorn_n reproach_n and_o slander_n of_o the_o world_n and_o wicked_a man_n and_o those_o especial_o which_o he_o endure_v a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n for_o he_o be_v betray_v by_o his_o own_o apostle_n and_o forsake_v by_o the_o rest_n apprehend_v by_o his_o enemy_n and_o by_o they_o most_o injurious_o and_o barbarous_o abuse_v and_o hale_v from_o one_o judgement_n seat_n to_o another_o false_o accuse_v wrongful_o condemn_v blindfolded_a buffet_v rail_v at_o spit_v upon_o scorn_v and_o mock_v whip_v crown_v with_o thorn_n and_o crucify_v and_o so_o suffer_v for_o we_o that_o cruel_a ignominious_a and_o accurse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o his_o father_n wrath_n due_a to_o our_o sin_n which_o make_v he_o to_o sweat_v drop_n of_o blood_n and_o under_o the_o weight_n of_o this_o intolerable_a burden_n to_o complain_v as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o forsake_v of_o god_n all_o which_o he_o willing_o meek_o and_o patient_o suffer_v for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o purchase_v we_o unto_o himself_o 2._o psal_n 100_o 2._o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n so_o that_o we_o be_v now_o his_o by_o a_o treble_a right_n for_o he_o have_v make_v we_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v his_o even_o his_o home-born_a servant_n who_o owe_v unto_o he_o our_o birth_n and_o be_v he_o preserve_v we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v and_o so_o we_o be_v his_o hire_a servant_n who_o owe_v unto_o he_o all_o love_n and_o duty_n for_o the_o rich_a wage_n of_o his_o bounteous_a benefit_n and_o final_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o mortal_a enemy_n by_o give_v for_o we_o not_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a 18._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o thing_n but_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o precious_a blood_n as_o a_o price_n to_o satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v no_o more_o our_o own_o but_o 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o he_o by_o the_o law_n of_o redemption_n what_o then_o remain_v but_o that_o we_o yield_v unto_o our_o saviour_n his_o own_o right_n which_o he_o have_v so_o dear_o buy_v and_o see_v he_o have_v give_v a_o price_n for_o we_o which_o be_v of_o ten_o thousand_o yea_o infinite_a time_n more_o value_n than_o his_o purchase_n o_o let_v we_o not_o defraud_v he_o of_o his_o bargain_n but_o devote_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n whole_o to_o he_o that_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o by_o our_o service_n and_o be_v sorry_a that_o we_o have_v no_o more_o to_o give_v unto_o he_o we_o owe_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o before_o by_o right_a of_o creation_n but_o by_o our_o sin_n rob_v he_o of_o his_o due_n by_o sell_v ourselves_o over_o to_o satan_n as_o his_o slave_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o now_o he_o have_v again_o make_v we_o his_o own_o by_o give_v himself_o as_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o again_o deprive_v he_o of_o his_o right_n and_o defraud_v he_o of_o his_o service_n which_o if_o we_o ungrateful_o do_v there_o remain_v no_o further_a sacrifice_n 26._o heb._n 10._o 26._o for_o sin_n he_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o shall_v we_o think_v it_o too_o much_o to_o give_v ourselves_o to_o he_o he_o come_v not_o to_o be_v serve_v but_o to_o serve_v and_o to_o give_v 28._o mat._n 20._o 28._o his_o life_n a_o ransom_n for_o many_o and_o shall_v the_o servant_n detract_v his_o service_n when_o his_o lord_n and_o master_n his_o king_n and_o sovereign_n have_v abase_v himself_o to_o do_v service_n for_o he_o he_o have_v
unto_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o holiness_n that_o the_o grace_n of_o 12._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 7._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o god_n which_o bring_v salvation_n appear_v or_o shine_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n which_o lesson_n if_o we_o learn_v not_o we_o have_v be_v better_a to_o have_v sit_v still_o in_o darkness_n see_v our_o knowledge_n will_v but_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n and_o increase_v our_o condemnation_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n to_o he_o that_o know_v to_o do_v good_a and_o do_v it_o not_o to_o he_o it_o be_v sin_n and_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n the_o servant_n that_o know_v his_o 47._o joh._n 9_o 31._o jam._n 4._o 17._o luk._n 12._o 47._o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n final_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o be_v graft_v in_o he_o we_o must_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n see_v every_o branch_n that_o bear_v not_o fruit_n he_o take_v away_o and_o cast_v forth_o as_o a_o branch_n that_o be_v dead_a and_o wither_a and_o man_n gather_v they_o and_o cast_v they_o into_o the_o 6._o joh._n 15._o 2_o 6._o fire_n and_o they_o be_v burn_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v that_o christ_n be_v we_o and_o we_o his_o and_o that_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o as_o lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n we_o have_v right_a unto_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n let_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v walk_v worthy_a the_o vocation_n 10._o ephes_n 4._o 1._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o wherewith_o we_o be_v call_v and_o as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n persuade_v let_v we_o make_v our_o call_v and_o election_n sure_a by_o add_v one_o virtue_n unto_o another_o and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o all_o in_o a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o our_o justification_n and_o the_o fruit_n which_o follow_v it_o final_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o justification_n with_o all_o the_o fruit_n that_o do_v follow_v it_o be_v so_o many_o strong_a motive_n to_o incite_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o god_n in_o our_o justification_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n impute_v unto_o we_o the_o death_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n have_v forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o pronounce_v we_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o righteousness_n by_o which_o inestimable_a benefit_n he_o have_v bind_v we_o to_o serve_v and_o glorify_v he_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n who_o have_v do_v so_o great_a thing_n for_o us._n for_o see_v there_o be_v no_o evil_a like_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n no_o tyranny_n and_o bondage_n alike_o miserable_a therefore_o when_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n have_v free_v we_o from_o it_o we_o must_v with_o all_o care_n flee_v sin_n and_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o again_o come_v into_o this_o thraldom_n and_o see_v he_o have_v forgive_v we_o so_o great_a a_o debt_n let_v this_o make_v we_o 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o love_v he_o much_o and_o express_v our_o love_n by_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n the_o which_o use_v the_o apostle_n make_v of_o this_o benefit_n namely_o that_o be_v dead_a unto_o sin_n that_o be_v free_v from_o 18._o rom._n 6._o 10_o 12_o 18._o the_o power_n and_o tyranny_n of_o it_o and_o alive_a unto_o god_n we_o shall_v not_o let_v sin_n any_o long_a reign_n in_o our_o mortal_a body_n that_o we_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o but_o that_o we_o shall_v yield_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o those_o that_o be_v alive_a from_o the_o dead_a and_o our_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o god_n and_o that_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n we_o shall_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n which_o if_o we_o do_v not_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v redeem_v by_o christ_n and_o justify_v see_v the_o same_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n which_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o 24._o ephes_n 5._o 25_o 26._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o our_o justification_n be_v as_o effectual_a to_o sanctify_v we_o in_o the_o kill_n and_o crucify_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o our_o spiritual_a quicken_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o our_o sanctification_n and_o as_o well_o do_v there_o issue_n out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n the_o water_n of_o ablution_n to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o blood_n of_o redemption_n to_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o fruit_n also_o which_o follow_v our_o justification_n do_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o see_v we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o walk_v in_o such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v preserve_v we_o in_o his_o love_n for_o christ_n have_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v reconcile_v we_o in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n to_o present_v 22._o col._n 1._o 21_o 22._o we_o holy_a unblameable_a and_o unreprovable_a in_o his_o sight_n we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n that_o it_o may_v be_v also_o 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o in_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o beseem_v his_o child_n and_o in_o whosoever_o this_o spirit_n be_v they_o it_o regenerate_v raise_v they_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n 12._o ephes_n 3._o 12._o so_o our_o free_a access_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n shall_v make_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o sin_n which_o will_v be_v as_o a_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o god_n and_o we_o and_o to_o live_v in_o such_o holiness_n of_o life_n as_o may_v still_o preserve_v our_o confidence_n in_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n will_v inflame_v they_o with_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o make_v we_o careful_a to_o approve_v it_o by_o live_v according_a to_o his_o will_n the_o peace_n of_o god_n follow_v our_o justification_n by_o faith_n and_o pass_v all_o understanding_n 1._o rom._n 5._o 1._o must_v make_v we_o diligent_a in_o shun_v those_o thing_n which_o may_v disturb_v it_o and_o embrace_v and_o practise_v such_o virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n as_o will_v preserve_v it_o our_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n will_v make_v we_o avoid_v all_o know_a sin_n which_o will_v interrupt_v our_o joy_n and_o turn_v it_o into_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o sorrow_n and_o to_o please_v the_o lord_n in_o all_o thing_n that_o his_o face_n and_o favour_n may_v make_v we_o still_o glad_a our_o hope_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n will_v also_o much_o encourage_v we_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o sanctification_n for_o as_o many_o as_o have_v this_o 3._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 2_o 3._o hope_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v like_o christ_n in_o glory_n purge_v themselves_o as_o he_o also_o be_v pure_a as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n in_o a_o word_n there_o be_v no_o benefit_n accompany_v grace_n and_o salvation_n which_o may_v not_o serve_v as_o a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n both_o out_o of_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n for_o such_o inestimable_a gift_n and_o for_o the_o better_a assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o see_v god_n have_v give_v they_o all_o unto_o we_o for_o this_o end_n we_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o persuade_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v any_o interest_n in_o they_o unless_o they_o further_o we_o to_o it_o and_o stir_v we_o up_o in_o some_o measure_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o have_v any_o love_n towards_o god_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o so_o many_o rich_a mercy_n or_o any_o true_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o which_o be_v chief_o show_v in_o seek_v the_o assurance_n of_o such_o inestimable_a benefit_n let_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n labour_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n cap._n thirty-nine_o other_o motive_n arise_v from_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n §._o
and_o our_o own_o spiritual_a good_a and_o everlasting_a salvation_n cheerfulness_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n when_o they_o seem_v full_a of_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n because_o the_o lord_n in_o who_o we_o trust_v be_v able_a to_o support_v and_o defend_v us._n and_o final_o conscience_n of_o our_o well_o do_v and_o our_o earnest_a desire_n to_o glorify_v and_o please_v god_n in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n do_v not_o only_a much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o christ_n all-sufficient_a merit_n but_o also_o exceed_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n so_o that_o we_o be_v thereby_o enable_v with_o great_a confidence_n to_o have_v our_o access_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o with_o much_o liberty_n of_o speech_n and_o spirit_n to_o make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v gracious_o hear_v and_o grant_v for_o the_o effectual_a 16._o jam._n 5._o 16._o fervent_a prayer_n of_o arighteous_a man_n avail_v much_o and_o we_o be_v assure_v with_o david_n that_o the_o god_n of_o our_o righteousness_n will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n 3._o psal_n 4._o 1_o 3._o who_o set_v apart_o he_o that_o be_v godly_a for_o himself_o will_v hear_v we_o be_v such_o when_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o that_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n the_o which_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v 15._o psal_n 34._o 15._o as_o a_o effectual_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o to_o eschew_v evil_a and_o do_v good_a to_o seek_v 12._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 12._o peace_n and_o ensue_v it_o because_o it_o confirm_v our_o confidence_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v and_o grant_v all_o our_o suit_n see_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v he_o will_v fulfil_v 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o also_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o will_v save_v they_o for_o howsoever_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a cause_n of_o our_o confidence_n and_o boldness_n be_v not_o any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o but_o only_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o god_n be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o who_o 12._o ephes_n 3._o 12._o we_o have_v boldness_n and_o access_n with_o confidence_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o and_o though_o this_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o our_o affiance_n when_o we_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n because_o christ_n our_o high_a priest_n make_v intercession_n for_o we_o in_o confidence_n whereof_o we_o may_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v come_v bold_o unto_o the_o 16._o heb._n 4._o 16._o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n &_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n yet_o we_o may_v draw_v near_o with_o much_o more_o boldness_n and_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o full_a 22._o heb._n 10._o 22._o assurance_n of_o faith_n when_o we_o have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o body_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n that_o be_v not_o only_o the_o blood_n of_o redemption_n which_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o the_o water_n of_o ablution_n which_o cleanse_v we_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n do_v assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v wash_v in_o that_o laver_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o when_o our_o conscience_n be_v so_o purge_v from_o dead_a work_n thereby_o as_o that_o we_o be_v enable_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n for_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o 18._o heb._n 9_o 14._o psal_n 66._o 18._o heart_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v we_o if_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n with_o guilty_a conscience_n accuse_v we_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o his_o service_n and_o for_o live_v in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n shame_n will_v cover_v our_o face_n and_o take_v away_o all_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n when_o we_o make_v our_o suit_n unto_o he_o for_o we_o know_v that_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a 22_o job._n 3._o 20_o 21_o 22_o than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n for_o this_o make_v he_o to_o entertain_v our_o suit_n not_o only_o gracious_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o but_o also_o with_o great_a pleasure_n in_o himself_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n but_o 8._o pro._n 15._o 8._o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o upright_o be_v his_o delight_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o david_n though_o a_o man_n high_o in_o god_n favour_n will_v not_o rash_o press_v into_o his_o presence_n to_o make_v his_o suit_n unto_o he_o before_o he_o have_v renew_v his_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n and_o repentance_n for_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o will_v first_o wash_v his_o hand_n 6._o psal_n 26._o 6._o in_o innocency_n and_o then_o he_o will_v compass_v god_n altar_n now_o what_o great_a benefit_n than_o this_o or_o what_o more_o effectual_a motive_n unto_o a_o godly_a life_n then_o to_o have_v hereby_o the_o grace_n and_o favour_n of_o our_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o king_n so_o as_o we_o may_v at_o all_o time_n with_o boldness_n come_v into_o his_o presence_n and_o as_o his_o chief_a favourite_n have_v his_o ear_n still_o open_a unto_o we_o so_o as_o we_o may_v free_o make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o assure_a confidence_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v hear_v and_o grant_v see_v he_o take_v delight_n in_o our_o prayer_n and_o be_v as_o well_o please_v in_o give_v as_o we_o in_o receive_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v courage_n and_o true_a fortitude_n the_o three_o spiritual_a benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v be_v christian_a courage_n and_o true_a fortitude_n for_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n favour_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n no_o danger_n be_v able_a to_o daunt_v we_o and_o have_v put_v on_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n we_o fear_v not_o the_o encounter_n of_o any_o enemy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o wicked_a flee_v when_o no_o man_n pursue_v but_o the_o righteous_a be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n assistance_n that_o he_o say_v he_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o ten_o thousand_o of_o people_n that_o have_v set_v themselves_o against_o 5._o psal_n 3._o 5._o he_o round_o about_o and_o profess_v that_o because_o god_n be_v his_o refuge_n and_o 2._o psal_n 46._o 1_o 2._o strength_n he_o will_v not_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remove_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 yea_o though_o he_o shall_v walk_v 4._o psal_n 23._o 4._o through_o the_o vale_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n yet_o he_o will_v fear_v no_o evil_n because_o god_n be_v with_o he_o and_o his_o rod_n and_o staff_n comfort_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o his_o case_n alone_o but_o of_o all_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n who_o as_o he_o show_v at_o large_a stand_v in_o fear_n of_o no_o evil_a though_o danger_n beset_v they_o on_o all_o side_n because_o they_o have_v make_v god_n their_o refuge_n and_o fortress_n who_o will_v therefore_o etc._n psal_n 91._o 2_o 3_o etc._n etc._n deliver_v they_o from_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o fowler_n and_o from_o the_o noisome_a pestilence_n etc._n etc._n and_o give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o they_o to_o keep_v they_o in_o all_o their_o way_n who_o shall_v bear_v they_o up_o in_o their_o hand_n lest_o they_o dash_v their_o foot_n against_o a_o stone_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v true_o courageous_a let_v we_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o be_v safe_a under_o his_o protection_n and_o have_v he_o on_o 11._o rom._n 8._o 31._o psal_n 56._o 11._o our_o side_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o care_v who_o set_v against_o we_o nor_o to_o fear_v what_o man_n can_v do_v unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n keep_v our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o peaceable_a the_o four_o benefit_n be_v that_o this_o godly_a life_n do_v keep_v our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o peaceable_a for_o when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o with_o full_a resolution_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o careful_o flee_v all_o know_a
sin_n whereby_o the_o conscience_n will_v be_v defile_v and_o so_o have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n or_o to_o accuse_v we_o of_o before_o god_n save_v humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n for_o which_o we_o have_v as_o it_o be_v a_o pardon_n of_o course_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o conscience_n become_v peaceable_a and_o speak_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o joyful_a thing_n unto_o we_o testify_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o that_o we_o and_o our_o work_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o so_o that_o if_o with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n we_o will_v serve_v the_o true_a melchisedech_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n he_o will_v be_v unto_o we_o not_o only_o a_o king_n 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o of_o righteousness_n but_o also_o a_o king_n of_o peace_n for_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o justify_v we_o he_o have_v at_o his_o departure_n leave_v this_o rich_a legacy_n to_o all_o his_o true_a disciple_n peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o may_v peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o the_o 33._o joh._n 14._o 27._o and_o 16._o 33._o which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v esteem_v a_o gift_n of_o small_a value_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o it_o pass_v all_o understanding_n be_v one_o of_o those_o fruit_n wherein_o 7._o phil._n 4._o 7._o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o our_o everlasting_a happiness_n be_v begin_v in_o we_o in_o this_o life_n for_o as_o he_o say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_v but_o 27._o rom._n 14._o 27._o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o which_o may_v effectual_o move_v we_o to_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v these_o first_o fruit_n of_o heavenly_a joy_n be_v incomparable_o of_o more_o value_n than_o a_o whole_a harvest_n of_o all_o earthly_a happiness_n even_o in_o their_o present_a worth_n as_o bring_v with_o they_o more_o sound_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n more_o durable_a and_o last_a joy_n and_o also_o because_o they_o be_v sure_a evidence_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o full_a fruition_n of_o everlasting_a blessedness_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n cause_v constancy_n and_o perseverance_n unto_o the_o end_n the_o five_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v receive_v by_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o if_o we_o once_o with_o a_o firm_a resolution_n &_o earnest_a endeavour_n set_v ourselves_o to_o serve_v &_o please_v god_n we_o shall_v continue_v in_o this_o estate_n notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o corruption_n which_o make_v we_o daily_o prone_a to_o fall_v into_o sin_n for_o they_o who_o be_v once_o receive_v into_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v not_o only_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o have_v the_o mean_n offer_v unto_o they_o yea_o wrought_v in_o they_o by_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n whereby_o turn_v unto_o he_o from_o their_o sin_n and_o renew_v their_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o assurance_n that_o they_o be_v all_o pardon_v in_o christ_n they_o may_v with_o peace_n and_o comfort_n proceed_v again_o in_o their_o course_n of_o godliness_n as_o if_o they_o have_v never_o fail_v in_o it_o nor_o go_v astray_o neither_o do_v the_o lord_n only_o as_o a_o gracious_a father_n provide_v fit_a nourishment_n for_o his_o child_n to_o preserve_v they_o in_o their_o health_n and_o strength_n but_o like_o a_o skilful_a and_o wise_a physician_n sovereign_a medicine_n to_o recover_v they_o when_o they_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a and_o not_o only_o afford_v unto_o they_o mean_v to_o keep_v they_o whole_a and_o sound_a but_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o gilead_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n and_o the_o salve_n of_o all_o sore_n of_o sin_n unfeigned_a repentance_n to_o heal_v they_o when_o in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n they_o be_v hurt_v and_o wound_v the_o which_o he_o proud_v for_o they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v put_v it_o into_o their_o hand_n by_o his_o earnest_a exhortation_n o_o israel_n turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n for_o thou_o have_v fall_v by_o thy_o iniquity_n take_v 2._o hos_fw-la 14._o 1_o 2._o unto_o you_o word_n and_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o he_o take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o and_o again_o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n i_o have_v 11._o ezek._n 33._o 11._o no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o the_o wicked_a turn_n from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v turn_v you_o turn_v you_o from_o your_o evil_a way_n for_o why_o will_v you_o die_v you_o house_n 6._o jer._n 8._o 5_o 6._o of_o israel_n yea_o he_o be_v displease_v with_o they_o and_o sharp_o reprove_v they_o if_o they_o neglect_v this_o medicine_n when_o he_o offer_v it_o unto_o they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v cure_v why_o be_v this_o people_n slide_v back_o by_o a_o perpetual_a backslide_n they_o hold_v 20._o jer._n 31._o 20._o fast_o deceit_n they_o refuse_v to_o return_v no_o man_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v &_o c_o and_o if_o thus_o they_o be_v not_o move_v to_o return_v his_o bowel_n be_v trouble_v and_o yearn_v with_o compassion_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v and_o he_o be_v sorry_a that_o they_o sorrow_n not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o weep_v over_o jerusalem_n because_o they_o will_v not_o make_v use_n 41._o luk._n 19_o 41._o of_o the_o acceptable_a day_n while_o it_o last_v that_o they_o may_v repent_v and_o so_o escape_v god_n imminent_a judgement_n yea_o he_o do_v not_o so_o leave_v they_o but_o effectual_o work_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o faithful_a and_o choose_a one_o this_o repentance_n 31._o act._n 5._o 31._o which_o he_o require_v for_o he_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n 10._o ezek._n 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o he_o take_v away_o their_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v they_o heart_n of_o flesh_n he_o pour_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o bewail_v their_o sin_n the_o which_o may_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o singular_a encouragement_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o notwithstanding_o our_o many_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v off_o and_o though_o we_o have_v many_o foil_n and_o fall_n yet_o we_o shall_v not_o lie_v still_o and_o perish_v in_o our_o sin_n see_v the_o lord_n give_v unto_o all_o his_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o the_o grace_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n so_o as_o they_o rise_v again_o and_o recover_v their_o former_a estate_n of_o holiness_n and_o withal_o his_o wont_a grace_n and_o favour_n as_o though_o they_o have_v never_o sin_v and_o with_o it_o their_o wont_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n and_o these_o be_v the_o benefit_n which_o accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n while_o we_o continue_v in_o the_o world_n the_o benefit_n which_o it_o bring_v when_o by_o death_n we_o be_v to_o depart_v out_o of_o it_o be_v also_o great_a and_o inestimable_a for_o when_o all_o worldly_a blessing_n fail_v and_o like_o miserable_a comforter_n leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o when_o be_v in_o great_a agony_n and_o distress_n we_o stand_v in_o most_o need_n of_o help_n than_o the_o consolation_n which_o it_o bring_v do_v exceed_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v us._n for_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o have_v rule_v and_o guide_v we_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n do_v not_o leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n but_o then_o especial_o do_v accompany_v and_o assist_v we_o and_o the_o more_o our_o affliction_n and_o grief_n abound_v the_o more_o it_o cause_v our_o consolation_n to_o abound_v also_o for_o it_o seal_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o say_v unto_o we_o as_o sometime_o christ_n to_o the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n son_n be_v of_o good_a comfort_n thy_o sin_n be_v 2._o matth._n 9_o 2._o forgive_v thou_o it_o incourage_v we_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n by_o assure_v we_o that_o it_o have_v lose_v its_o sting_n and_o therefore_o though_o like_o a_o serpent_n it_o still_o hiss_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n it_o cause_v the_o beam_n of_o god_n love_n to_o shine_v clear_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o which_o they_o be_v so_o warm_v and_o cheer_v that_o the_o
ourselves_o in_o vain_a by_o labour_v after_o impossibility_n final_o that_o though_o we_o have_v never_o so_o much_o grace_n and_o be_v as_o forward_o as_o any_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n yet_o we_o may_v fall_v from_o this_o state_n and_o become_v as_o wicked_a as_o any_o other_o and_o therefore_o see_v when_o we_o have_v do_v our_o best_a in_o serve_v god_n and_o have_v with_o much_o pain_n store_v ourselves_o with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n we_o may_v lose_v all_o our_o labour_n and_o become_v notwithstanding_o all_o our_o care_n and_o diligence_n utter_a brankrupts_n in_o all_o goodness_n it_o be_v our_o best_a course_n to_o give_v over_o this_o doubtful_a pain_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o to_o satisfy_v our_o own_o lust_n with_o the_o present_a fruition_n of_o worldly_a delight_n of_o all_o which_o tentation_n which_o satan_n as_o impediment_n cast_v in_o our_o way_n to_o discourage_v we_o in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n i_o have_v large_o speak_v in_o the_o first_o part_n of_o my_o christian_a warfare_n and_o therefore_o here_o thus_o brief_o pass_v they_o over_o refer_v the_o christian_a reader_n to_o that_o book_n for_o his_o more_o full_a satisfaction_n in_o these_o point_n §._o sect._n 5_o satan_n tentation_n whereby_o he_o seek_v to_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n or_o from_o proceed_v in_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o godly_a life_n itself_o satan_n raise_v against_o we_o many_o let_n and_o impediment_n either_o to_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n or_o to_o make_v we_o perform_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o it_o superficial_o and_o unprofitable_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o former_a he_o use_v many_o device_n to_o stop_v our_o entrance_n into_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o first_o he_o labour_v to_o keep_v our_o eye_n blind_v with_o ignorance_n that_o we_o may_v not_o see_v the_o way_n of_o godliness_n wherein_o we_o shall_v walk_v or_o if_o they_o be_v discover_v by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n shine_v unto_o we_o he_o will_v endeavour_v to_o keep_v we_o from_o see_v the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o walk_v in_o they_o the_o former_a whereof_o we_o may_v avoid_v by_o remember_v and_o consider_v that_o save_v knowledge_n be_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n without_o which_o it_o be_v no_o more_o possible_a that_o we_o shall_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n then_o to_o walk_v in_o difficult_a way_n have_v no_o eye_n to_o guide_v we_o nor_o light_n to_o direct_v we_o in_o they_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o our_o good_a meaning_n and_o ignorant_a devotion_n which_o can_v bring_v forth_o no_o better_a fruit_n then_o blind_a superstition_n and_o will-worship_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o god_n but_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o our_o mind_n may_v be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n and_o careful_o inquire_v after_o the_o good_a and_o old_a 16._o jer._n 6._o 16._o way_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v that_o we_o may_v walk_v therein_o and_o find_v rest_n to_o our_o soul_n and_o for_o the_o avoid_n of_o the_o other_o we_o must_v know_v and_o remember_v that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n be_v so_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a as_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n after_o that_o by_o the_o light_n of_o truth_n they_o be_v discover_v unto_o we_o see_v this_o alone_a though_o all_o worldly_a thing_n be_v want_v will_v make_v we_o happy_a and_o bless_a in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 42._o luk._n 10._o 42._o whereas_o if_o we_o have_v all_o other_o thing_n and_o want_v this_o we_o shall_v be_v wretched_a and_o miserable_a second_o satan_n labour_v to_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o the_o way_n of_o christianity_n by_o allure_a we_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sinful_a course_n with_o the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o by_o cause_v we_o to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o present_a possession_n of_o these_o earthly_a trifle_n he_o make_v we_o to_o neglect_v our_o heavenly_a hope_n which_o be_v infinite_o more_o excellent_a and_o permanent_a for_o the_o escape_n of_o which_o snare_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o contemn_v these_o entice_a bait_n by_o consider_v that_o these_o worldly_a thing_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o heavenly_a glory_n vain_a and_o unprofitable_a uncertain_a mutable_a and_o momentany_a as_o elsewhere_o i_o have_v plain_o show_v part_n christ_n warf_n 2._o part_n three_o he_o hinder_v we_o from_o all_o duty_n of_o godliness_n by_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n which_o he_o secret_o wind_v into_o our_o heart_n by_o degree_n till_o by_o many_o act_n of_o wickedness_n he_o have_v bring_v we_o unto_o a_o custom_n which_o be_v like_o another_o nature_n and_o have_v in_o it_o the_o command_a force_n of_o a_o unresistable_a law_n which_o hindrance_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v we_o must_v 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will_v not_o only_o justify_v but_o also_o sanctify_v we_o &_o free_v we_o as_o well_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o which_o if_o we_o apprehend_v by_o a_o true_a &_o lively_a faith_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o good_a &_o acceptable_a manner_n as_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o treatise_n final_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v our_o perseverance_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n unto_o the_o end_n if_o disclaim_v our_o own_o strength_n we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o promise_n see_v he_o be_v able_a and_o al-sufficient_a to_o perfect_v that_o good_a work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v to_o enable_v we_o likewise_o who_o be_v impotent_a in_o ourselves_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n 38._o phil._n 1._o 6._o &_o 4._o 13._o joh._n 10._o 28._o rom._n 8._o 35_o 36_o 38._o through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n to_o arm_v we_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n so_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n the_o prosperity_n or_o persecution_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o any_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o to_o put_v out_o and_o extinguish_v our_o love_n of_o he_o in_o our_o heart_n or_o to_o hinder_v our_o proceed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n until_o by_o walk_v in_o they_o we_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o carnal_a sorrow_n be_v a_o impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o we_o be_v much_o hinder_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o carnal_a sorrow_n and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n for_o if_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o worldly_a sorrow_n cause_v death_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n of_o 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be_v so_o bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o the_o flesh_n that_o they_o make_v we_o immoderate_o sorrowful_a and_o to_o break_v out_o into_o some_o impatiency_n as_o though_o they_o be_v sign_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o displeasure_n and_o not_o of_o his_o fatherly_a love_n correct_v we_o for_o our_o amendment_n seventh_o and_o last_o this_o sorrow_n arise_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o weak_a christian_n when_o as_o they_o compare_v themselves_o with_o other_o that_o have_v make_v a_o better_a and_o great_a progress_n in_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v hereby_o move_v to_o think_v that_o the_o grace_n which_o they_o see_v in_o other_o be_v whole_o want_v in_o themselves_o because_o their_o lesser_a light_n be_v obscure_v by_o a_o great_a and_o seem_v nothing_o because_o it_o be_v not_o of_o equal_a brightness_n or_o if_o they_o have_v any_o at_o all_o yet_o that_o it_o be_v false_a and_o hypocritical_a because_o it_o be_v but_o of_o 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5._o 6._o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n as_o well_o as_o those_o which_o be_v perfect_o righteous_a final_o as_o we_o must_v take_v notice_n of_o that_o we_o have_v not_o that_o we_o may_v labour_v after_o it_o so_o also_o we_o must_v not_o neglect_v what_o we_o have_v that_o we_o may_v be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o god_n from_o who_o free_a grace_n we_o have_v receive_v it_o among_o which_o we_o may_v number_v spiritual_a life_n whereby_o only_o we_o can_v be_v sensible_a of_o our_o wound_n and_o weakness_n the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o which_o we_o be_v move_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o to_o fly_v unto_o christ_n hunger_a desire_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n see_v we_o have_v god_n promise_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v join_v faith_n with_o our_o repentance_n joy_n with_o our_o mourning_n love_n and_o thankfulness_n with_o our_o meekness_n and_o humility_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o desperation_n and_o that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o godliness_n final_o these_o scrupulous_a fear_n and_o carnal_a sorrow_n if_o they_o be_v not_o remove_v or_o moderate_v will_v bring_v we_o by_o degree_n into_o that_o fearful_a gulf_n of_o deep_a despair_n whereby_o we_o shall_v cast_v off_o all_o hope_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o reject_v the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n through_o our_o incredulity_n as_o though_o the_o multitude_n and_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n do_v far_o exceed_v they_o and_o this_o be_v the_o very_a cutthroat_n of_o all_o piety_n and_o the_o devil_n strong_a and_o most_o horrid_a chain_n to_o enslave_n man_n in_o his_o service_n and_o to_o hinder_v they_o from_o entertain_v so_o much_o as_o a_o thought_n or_o desire_n of_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o it_o whole_o discourage_v a_o man_n from_o proceed_v in_o such_o a_o way_n as_o offer_v no_o hope_n of_o bring_v he_o to_o his_o journey_n end_n it_o make_v a_o servant_n whole_o to_o neglect_v his_o duty_n when_o as_o he_o be_v quite_o cut_v off_o from_o all_o expectation_n of_o reward_n it_o cause_v man_n to_o give_v themselves_o to_o all_o sensuality_n voluptuousness_n and_o prophanesse_n when_o they_o have_v no_o other_o hope_n but_o what_o this_o present_a life_n offer_v unto_o they_o and_o the_o rather_o that_o they_o may_v hereby_o put_v off_o for_o a_o little_a while_n their_o terror_n of_o conscience_n and_o grief_n of_o mind_n as_o it_o be_v by_o drink_v of_o cold_a water_n in_o the_o fit_a of_o a_o fever_n and_o want_v faith_n by_o which_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n in_o who_o a_o lone_a we_o can_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n how_o can_v we_o otherwise_o choose_v but_o be_v utter_o barren_a in_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o like_o wild_a olive_n tree_n bring_v forth_o only_a fruit_n of_o impiety_n and_o wickedness_n which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v remove_v we_o must_v remember_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_a in_o grace_n and_o mercy_n as_o he_o describe_v himself_o 7._o exod._n 34._o 7._o in_o his_o word_n so_o that_o though_o our_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a yet_o they_o be_v infinite_o exceed_v by_o they_o for_o his_o mercy_n be_v above_o all_o his_o work_n 18._o micah_n 7._o 18._o that_o he_o take_v delight_n in_o show_v mercy_n towards_o repentant_a sinner_n see_v hereby_o he_o exercise_v his_o nature_n and_o magnify_v his_o holy_a name_n in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n that_o he_o love_v we_o when_o we_o be_v his_o enemy_n yea_o so_o love_v we_o that_o he_o send_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o 16._o joh._n 3._o 16._o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o therefore_o will_v not_o now_o reject_v we_o when_o as_o through_o christ_n we_o sue_v and_o seek_v to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o have_v make_v his_o free_a covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o we_o wherein_o he_o have_v promise_v the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n upon_o the_o alone_a condition_n of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o that_o his_o promise_n be_v indefinite_a without_o exception_n of_o any_o sinner_n and_o therefore_o shall_v assure_o belong_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o do_v not_o reject_v they_o through_o unbelief_n that_o the_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n be_v of_o infinite_a value_n and_o a_o all-sufficient_a satisfaction_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n if_o they_o be_v apply_v by_o faith_n and_o that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o covenant_n in_o writing_n and_o ratify_v it_o by_o his_o sacrament_n which_o he_o have_v annex_v as_o seal_n to_o the_o great_a charter_n of_o our_o peace_n that_o there_o may_v no_o place_n be_v
away_o both_o these_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v rouse_v up_o our_o spirit_n and_o stir_v up_o god_n grace_n in_o 6._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 6._o we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n by_o 13._o 2._o thes_n 3._o 13._o consider_v the_o weight_n and_o worth_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o christian_a and_o religious_a duty_n in_o comparison_n whereof_o all_o worldly_a thing_n ought_v to_o be_v neglect_v as_o vain_a and_o of_o no_o value_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n life_n and_o salvation_n shall_v be_v assure_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o faint_v not_o whereas_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o part_n or_o interest_n in_o they_o though_o we_o have_v make_v never_o so_o good_a beginning_n or_o proceed_n if_o we_o do_v not_o still_o go_v forward_o and_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o if_o we_o endure_v 13._o matth._n 24._o 13._o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v if_o we_o fight_v unto_o the_o death_n we_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n 10._o apoc._n 2._o 10._o of_o life_n but_o if_o we_o lay_v our_o hand_n upon_o the_o plough_n and_o look_v back_o we_o shall_v 62._o luk._n 9_o 62._o not_o be_v though_o worthy_a of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n final_o let_v we_o daily_o renew_v the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o strength_n that_o so_o they_o also_o may_v be_v renew_a and_o repair_v as_o hear_v read_v meditation_n prayer_n watchfulness_n holy_a conference_n and_o the_o rest_n without_o which_o the_o soul_n will_v grow_v faint_a and_o languish_v like_o the_o body_n which_o be_v deprive_v of_o corporal_a food_n but_o especial_o when_o we_o feel_v our_o faintness_n and_o languish_a weariness_n let_v we_o unite_v all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o prayer_n unto_o almighty_a god_n desire_v he_o by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o quicken_v our_o deadness_n and_o strengthen_v our_o weakness_n that_o we_o 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whereby_o we_o may_v remove_v they_o cap._n xiii_o objection_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n make_v by_o the_o flesh_n answer_v and_o first_o such_o as_o pretend_v impossibility_n and_o difficulty_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v possible_a unto_o us._n but_o the_o flesh_n do_v not_o only_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o those_o real_a impediment_n which_o it_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v but_o also_o by_o suggest_v into_o our_o mind_n many_o strong_a objection_n which_o tend_v to_o this_o main_a end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v discourage_v from_o enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n and_o first_o the_o flesh_n be_v ready_a to_o object_n that_o in_o this_o state_n of_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v utter_o impossible_a to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n in_o that_o manner_n as_o it_o have_v be_v before_o describe_v for_o who_o can_v bring_v that_o which_o be_v clean_o out_o of_o that_o which_o 4._o job_n 14._o 4._o be_v unclean_a who_o can_v lead_v such_o a_o life_n as_o be_v please_v and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o pure_a eye_n can_v endure_v nothing_o which_o be_v impure_a and_o imperfect_a see_v the_o prophet_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v as_o 6._o esay_n 64._o 6._o a_o pollute_a cloth_n and_o the_o apostle_n who_o so_o far_o exceed_v we_o that_o now_o live_v in_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n notwithstanding_o complain_v that_o he_o can_v not_o do_v the_o good_a he_o will_v but_o contrariwise_o do_v the_o evil_n he_o will_v 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o not_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o weary_v ourselves_o about_o impossibility_n and_o so_o to_o lose_v both_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o thus_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o play_v the_o bankerupt_v and_o to_o resolve_v that_o because_o we_o can_v pay_v all_o our_o whole_a debt_n that_o therefore_o we_o will_v pay_v nothing_o at_o all_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v impossible_a to_o we_o be_v both_o possible_a and_o easy_a unto_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o assist_v we_o if_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o second_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o nothing_o will_v please_v god_n but_o that_o which_o be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a &_o all_o our_o best_a action_n be_v full_a of_o corruption_n &_o imperfection_n yet_o this_o need_v not_o to_o discourage_v we_o from_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v see_v christ_n who_o have_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o cover_v our_o imperfection_n with_o his_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n &_o wash_v away_o our_o corruption_n in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n so_o that_o we_o may_v do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v &_o then_o what_o be_v want_v on_o our_o part_n shall_v be_v supply_v on_o he_o for_o what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o 3._o rom._n 8._o 3._o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v three_o though_o that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n require_v be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o frailty_n &_o corruption_n yet_o that_o euangelical_n obedience_n require_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n namely_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n we_o desire_v resolve_v &_o indevor_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n be_v not_o so_o though_o we_o have_v no_o ability_n to_o perform_v service_n unto_o god_n in_o that_o exact_a perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o if_o we_o do_v that_o which_o we_o be_v able_a in_o sincerity_n &_o truth_n with_o upright_a heart_n &_o good_a conscience_n we_o shall_v through_o christ_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n for_o he_o reject_v not_o the_o least_o endeavour_n of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n who_o desire_v 11._o nehem._n 1._o 11._o to_o fear_v his_o name_n he_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a 20._o matth._n 12._o 20._o flax_n till_o he_o bring_v forth_o judgement_n unto_o victory_n he_o spare_v we_o as_o a_o father_n spare_v 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o and_o if_o we_o have_v a_o willing_a mind_n we_o shall_v be_v accept_v according_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o to_o that_o we_o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o we_o have_v not_o he_o pity_v our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n like_v as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n that_o fear_v he_o &_o 14._o psal_n 103._o 13_o 14._o out_o of_o this_o pity_n pardon_v they_o for_o he_o know_v our_o frame_n &_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o though_o he_o have_v most_o pure_a eye_n which_o can_v endure_v no_o pollution_n yet_o he_o behold_v not_o iniquity_n in_o jacob_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v 21._o num._n 23._o 21._o perverseness_n in_o israel_n nor_o be_v he_o any_o accepter_n of_o person_n but_o in_o every_o nation_n he_o that_o 35._o act._n 10._o 35._o fear_v he_o &_o work_v righteousness_n not_o according_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n from_o which_o christ_n have_v free_v we_o but_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o uprightnes_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o be_v david_n accept_v as_o a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n because_o he_o apply_v himself_o to_o observe_v his_o precept_n always_o 112._o psal_n 119._o 112._o &_o to_o the_o end_n notwithstanding_o his_o grievous_a sin_n and_o fearful_a fall_n
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at_o the_o worst_a yet_o our_o state_n be_v better_a and_o we_o prefer_v in_o god_n estimate_n and_o in_o the_o opinion_n of_o all_o that_o fear_v he_o before_o those_o who_o never_o take_v upon_o they_o the_o profession_n of_o piety_n nor_o care_v to_o bring_v forth_o any_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n though_o their_o fault_n be_v little_o observe_v or_o regard_v and_o not_o like_o the_o other_o matter_n of_o tabletalk_n because_o no_o man_n think_v they_o to_o be_v any_o news_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v not_o be_v delay_v the_o last_o objection_n which_o the_o flesh_n make_v be_v that_o it_o be_v yet_o too_o soon_o to_o enter_v into_o this_o strict_a course_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v necessary_a in_o due_a time_n and_o place_n to_o do_v it_o yet_o the_o present_a time_n of_o our_o youth_n and_o strength_n be_v not_o fit_a for_o such_o austerity_n it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o god_n must_v 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unto_o we_o in_o thy_o son_n multiply_v thy_o favour_n and_o blessing_n upon_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n pertain_v to_o grace_n and_o godliness_n glory_n and_o happiness_n persuade_v we_o by_o thy_o spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o thou_o be_v in_o christ_n our_o father_n and_o we_o thy_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n let_v we_o ever_o love_n and_o fear_v thou_o as_o our_o gracious_a father_n perform_v unto_o thou_o the_o obedience_n of_o child_n and_o labour_n to_o resemble_v thou_o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o so_o we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a this_o high_a call_n whereunto_o thou_o have_v call_v us._n let_v we_o demean_v ourselves_o as_o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n and_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n where_o our_o inheritance_n be_v mind_v and_o affect_v thing_n above_o where_o christ_n sit_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n let_v we_o whole_o rely_v upon_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o help_v we_o 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thy_o service_n and_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n more_o fearful_a to_o displease_v thou_o remove_v all_o impediment_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o advance_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v advance_v advance_v thy_o kingdom_n universal_o over_o all_o rule_v over_o thy_o enemy_n and_o subject_a all_o thing_n unto_o thy_o government_n that_o nothing_o may_v resist_v thy_o power_n rule_v over_o thy_o own_o servant_n and_o church_n after_o a_o special_a manner_n in_o protect_v and_o preserve_v they_o and_o let_v they_o like_o dutiful_a subject_n yield_v obedience_n unto_o thou_o their_o sovereign_n in_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o in_o this_o life_n true_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o afterward_o we_o may_v be_v triumphant_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n rule_n in_o our_o heart_n effectual_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o thy_o own_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o citizen_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o meet_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n pull_v we_o more_o and_o more_o out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n in_o which_o we_o natural_o be_v subject_n and_o let_v he_o no_o long_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n to_o our_o perdition_n let_v we_o no_o long_o be_v rule_v by_o the_o lawless_a law_n of_o sin_n neither_o let_v it_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n by_o make_v our_o member_n the_o instrument_n of_o it_o but_o be_v thou_o our_o king_n and_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n erect_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n where_o it_o be_v not_o yet_o begin_v continue_v and_o increase_v it_o among_o we_o where_o it_o be_v establish_v bless_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n which_o hinder_v it_o free_v we_o from_o the_o remnant_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n from_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n lust_n and_o concupiscence_n let_v we_o not_o yield_v to_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o give_v we_o victory_n over_o they_o let_v we_o first_o seek_v thy_o kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o let_v we_o endeavour_n to_o be_v member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o afterward_o we_o may_v be_v member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n let_v thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n also_o come_v hasten_v the_o come_n of_o christ_n to_o judgement_n to_o this_o end_n accomplish_v the_o number_n of_o thy_o elect_n and_o subdue_v thy_o enemy_n under_o thy_o foot_n let_v we_o so_o live_v always_o as_o if_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o meet_v jesus_n christ_n and_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o be_v ever_o such_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o appear_v before_o his_o judgement_n seat_n that_o so_o when_o he_o come_v we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o ashamed_a let_v it_o appear_v o_o lord_n that_o thou_o raign_a in_o our_o heart_n by_o our_o humble_a subjection_n and_o submission_n in_o all_o thing_n unto_o thy_o most_o holy_a will_n let_v we_o see_v and_o bewail_v our_o imperfect_a obedience_n and_o daily_a labour_n after_o more_o perfection_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v opposite_a to_o thy_o will_n and_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o perform_v absolute_a obedience_n unto_o thou_o in_o all_o thing_n arm_v we_o with_o patience_n in_o all_o our_o affliction_n that_o we_o may_v say_v with_o christ_n not_o my_o will_n o_o father_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v let_v we_o serious_o desire_v that_o thy_o will_n may_v be_v do_v concern_v we_o and_o let_v we_o not_o grieve_v when_o we_o see_v it_o do_v because_o it_o cross_v our_o will_n let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o bare_a outward_a obedience_n but_o let_v we_o do_v thy_o will_n after_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n as_o the_o angel_n do_v it_o in_o heaven_n with_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n with_o readiness_n and_o speed_n without_o delay_n let_v we_o do_v thy_o will_n full_o and_o not_o by_o half_n constant_o and_o not_o by_o fit_n faithful_o and_o humble_o not_o assume_v any_o glory_n to_o ourselves_o but_o yield_v it_o whole_o unto_o thou_o let_v all_o our_o suit_n which_o concern_v ourselves_o be_v refer_v to_o thy_o glory_n as_o their_o main_a end_n give_v we_o temporal_a benefit_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o serve_v for_o thy_o glory_n and_o our_o spiritual_a good_a teach_v we_o to_o moderate_v our_o desire_n and_o not_o to_o covet_v after_o superfluity_n see_v thou_o have_v teach_v we_o to_o ask_v for_o bread_n and_o not_o for_o dainty_n let_v we_o be_v content_v with_o our_o allowance_n if_o we_o have_v but_o necessary_n as_o food_n and_o raiment_n yea_o bread_n to_o sustain_v our_o life_n and_o if_o thou_o give_v we_o more_o make_v we_o thankful_a unto_o thou_o for_o it_o let_v we_o have_v a_o true_a desire_n and_o care_n to_o get_v our_o good_n by_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o eat_v our_o own_o bread_n and_o that_o it_o be_v give_v we_o of_o thou_o let_v we_o walk_v diligent_o in_o our_o lawful_a calling_n that_o we_o may_v eat_v the_o labour_n of_o our_o own_o hand_n and_o work_v with_o quietness_n that_o which_o be_v good_a let_v we_o eat_v our_o own_o bread_n let_v we_o not_o set_v our_o heart_n and_o desire_n upon_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n nor_o covet_v other_o man_n good_n but_o be_v content_v with_o our_o own_o portion_n which_o in_o thy_o wise_a providence_n thou_o have_v allot_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o have_v a_o moderate_a care_n to_o provide_v that_o which_o be_v convenient_a that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v burdensome_a but_o rather_o helpefull_a unto_o other_o and_o let_v we_o neither_o be_v careless_a and_o negligent_a nor_o turmoil_v ourselves_o with_o cark_n care_n to_o hoard_v up_o for_o many_o year_n let_v we_o depend_v upon_o thy_o blessing_n in_o the_o use_n of_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o our_o desire_n and_o expect_v it_o upon_o the_o thing_n themselves_o when_o we_o have_v obtain_v they_o and_o let_v we_o sanctify_v all_o thy_o blessing_n to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n let_v we_o not_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o provision_n but_o in_o thou_o and_o cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o thou_o let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o want_n fly_v unto_o thou_o for_o supply_v give_v we_o thing_n necessary_a not_o only_o for_o our_o nature_n but_o also_o for_o our_o state_n and_o calling_n place_n and_o person_n give_v we_o with_o thy_o blessing_n their_o right_a use_n and_o give_v they_o virtue_n and_o strength_n to_o sustain_v and_o nourish_v us._n let_v we_o when_o we_o want_v these_o blessing_n beg_v they_o from_o thou_o and_o when_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o return_v thou_o thanks_n inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o love_n towards_o our_o brethren_n and_o let_v we_o not_o through_o covetousness_n and_o self-love_n seek_v only_o our_o own_o good_a but_o let_v we_o seek_v the_o common_a good_a of_o our_o brethren_n and_o pray_v for_o it_o as_o well_o as_o for_o our_o own_o let_v we_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v our_o frailty_n and_o mortality_n who_o need_v to_o be_v daily_o sustain_v by_o thou_o and_o let_v this_o make_v we_o like_o child_n to_o resort_v daily_o unto_o thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n crave_v from_o thou_o all_o thing_n needful_a let_v we_o not_o be_v distrustful_o careful_a for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o ever_o depend_v upon_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n be_v assure_v that_o thou_o who_o have_v provide_v for_o we_o to_o day_n will_v provide_v for_o we_o to_o morrow_n let_v we_o lay_v up_o good_n to_o good_a end_n not_o only_o that_o we_o may_v have_v to_o supply_v our_o want_n and_o to_o provide_v for_o our_o family_n but_o also_o to_o relieve_v the_o necessity_n of_o other_o let_v we_o not_o be_v so_o addict_v to_o the_o commodity_n of_o this_o life_n but_o that_o withal_o we_o do_v most_o principal_o labour_v for_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o thing_n pertain_v to_o a_o better_a life_n let_v we_o as_o much_o desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o as_o we_o crave_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o let_v we_o earnest_o labour_v to_o forsake_v they_o remit_v and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o this_o end_n give_v we_o a_o lively_a faith_n to_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o justification_n let_v we_o pray_v for_o remission_n not_o only_o with_o fervency_n but_o also_o with_o faith_n steadfast_o believe_v that_o thou_o will_v pardon_v they_o and_o seal_v this_o assurance_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n let_v we_o see_v our_o sin_n and_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o and_o be_v true_o
grieve_v because_o they_o no_o more_o grieve_v us._n let_v we_o after_o reconciliation_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v thou_o and_o choose_v rather_o to_o displease_v ourselves_o and_o all_o the_o world_n than_o thy_o majesty_n let_v we_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o pardon_n by_o forgive_a those_o who_o have_v trespass_v against_o we_o and_o that_o not_o in_o show_v only_o but_o in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n let_v we_o not_o only_o forgive_v injury_n but_o also_o forget_v they_o and_o approve_v our_o sincerity_n in_o remit_v by_o our_o readiness_n to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n unto_o they_o that_o we_o may_v overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n let_v we_o pass_v by_o offence_n and_o show_v our_o wisdom_n in_o our_o slowness_n to_o anger_n and_o revenge_n let_v we_o do_v good_a to_o those_o that_o hurt_v we_o and_o pray_v for_o those_o that_o persecute_v us._n give_v unto_o we_o not_o only_o the_o grace_n of_o justification_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o of_o sanctification_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o fortitude_n whereby_o we_o may_v mortify_v sin_n and_o be_v enable_v to_o resist_v the_o tentation_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n let_v we_o not_o when_o we_o be_v wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o free_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o curse_n of_o sin_n defile_v ourselves_o again_o nor_o be_v entangle_v in_o the_o yoke_n of_o bondage_n but_o let_v we_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o liberty_n which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o us._n let_v we_o not_o abuse_v our_o liberty_n as_o a_o occasion_n to_o the_o flesh_n and_o because_o we_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n sin_v the_o more_o free_o but_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n let_v we_o worship_n and_o serve_v thou_o without_o fear_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o thou_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o continual_o watch_v &_o pray_v that_o we_o do_v not_o enter_v into_o tentation_n see_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v ever_o most_o busy_a &_o malicious_a in_o assault_v those_o who_o thou_o have_v pull_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n and_o make_v subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o servant_n of_o thy_o family_n let_v we_o consider_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o our_o enemy_n power_n and_o let_v this_o move_v we_o with_o more_o fervency_n to_o crave_v thy_o help_n and_o assistance_n establish_v we_o o_o lord_n by_o thy_o free_a spirit_n and_o so_o strengthen_v we_o with_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o power_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v against_o the_o artificial_a and_o cunning_a tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n do_v not_o give_v we_o over_o to_o the_o tempter_n nor_o leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o but_o with_o the_o tentation_n give_v a_o happy_a issue_n that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o upper_a hand_n and_o be_v preserve_v from_o all_o evil_a we_o crave_v not_o to_o be_v free_v from_o tentation_n but_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v tempt_v above_o our_o power_n yea_o try_v we_o o_o lord_n as_o much_o as_o thou_o will_v so_o that_o be_v try_v we_o may_v be_v find_v approve_v let_v we_o quench_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n with_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n and_o not_o admit_v of_o his_o suggestion_n but_o nip_n they_o in_o the_o head_n when_o they_o be_v first_o offer_v unto_o us._n lead_v we_o not_o o_o lord_n into_o tentation_n give_v we_o not_o over_o to_o our_o own_o lust_n to_o be_v harden_v with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n nor_o to_o the_o world_n to_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o the_o desire_n thereof_o nor_o to_o the_o devil_n to_o be_v overcome_v with_o his_o tentation_n and_o to_o be_v carry_v away_o captive_a to_o do_v his_o will_n let_v those_o weakness_n which_o we_o discern_v in_o tentation_n make_v we_o to_o rest_v more_o entire_o upon_o thy_o power_n let_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o they_o be_v true_o humble_v turn_v they_o to_o our_o good_a and_o make_v we_o more_o careful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o more_o strength_n let_v we_o not_o fall_v away_o in_o the_o time_n of_o tentation_n but_o enable_v we_o to_o withstand_v our_o enemy_n in_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o have_v finish_v the_o fight_n let_v we_o stand_v fast_o and_o be_v keep_v by_o thy_o power_n through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n let_v we_o always_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o day_n of_o battle_n and_o put_v on_o thy_o whole_a armour_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o resist_v our_o enemy_n let_v we_o not_o tempt_v thou_o by_o run_v into_o tentation_n and_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o satan_n bait_n and_o snare_n before_o they_o be_v offer_v unto_o us._n let_v all_o our_o trial_n and_o tentation_n tend_v to_o our_o good_a and_o the_o more_o enrich_v we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o so_o further_o our_o everlasting_a salvation_n do_v not_o o_o lord_n punish_v in_o we_o one_o sin_n by_o give_v we_o over_o to_o another_o neither_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o lust_n to_o the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n or_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o commit_v sin_n with_o greediness_n give_v we_o thy_o sanctify_a spirit_n and_o enable_v we_o thereby_o not_o only_o to_o fight_v against_o the_o flesh_n but_o also_o to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v our_o earthly_a member_n our_o inordinate_a affection_n and_o evil_a concupiscence_n renew_v we_o by_o thy_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v no_o long_o be_v carnal_a but_o spiritual_a walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n let_v we_o not_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o the_o world_n or_o overcome_v with_o the_o tentation_n either_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o on_o the_o left_a but_o let_v we_o overcome_v the_o world_n by_o faith_n give_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n to_o preserve_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o ensnare_v with_o worldly_a wile_n keep_v we_o from_o be_v corrupt_v with_o rot_a speech_n and_o the_o enticement_n and_o ill_a counsel_n 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free_v from_o sin_n let_v i_o now_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n let_v i_o make_v conscience_n of_o all_o my_o way_n and_o shun_v not_o only_o open_a and_o notorious_a but_o also_o secret_a sin_n yea_o all_o the_o occasion_n of_o evil_a and_o hate_v even_o the_o garment_n which_o be_v spot_v of_o the_o flesh_n let_v i_o put_v on_o daily_a the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n that_o be_v weak_a in_o myself_o i_o may_v be_v strong_a in_o thou_o and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o might_n and_o be_v enable_v to_o withstand_v the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o resist_v all_o tentation_n in_o the_o evil_a day_n pray_v always_o with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n wean_v my_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 earthly_a vanity_n and_o be_v a_o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n let_v my_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n from_o whence_o i_o expect_v a_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n begin_v and_o work_v in_o i_o all_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o save_a grace_n which_o yet_o be_v want_v and_o daily_o increase_v and_o confirm_v those_o that_o be_v begin_v and_o let_v i_o daily_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o all_o throughout_o my_o whole_a life_n and_o conversation_n in_o new_a obedience_n labour_v to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o faithful_a service_n in_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n let_v i_o delight_n in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o inward_a joy_n let_v i_o daily_o seek_v thy_o face_n and_o favour_n above_o all_o
this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v i_o with_o thy_o providence_n from_o all_o danger_n uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o i_o fall_v not_o into_o sin_n direct_v i_o with_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o strengthen_v i_o with_o thy_o power_n in_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n bless_v and_o assist_v i_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o in_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o my_o call_n that_o they_o may_v have_v good_a success_n and_o whole_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o edification_n of_o my_o brethren_n and_o my_o own_o spiritual_a and_o everlasting_a good_a bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o especial_o this_o in_o which_o i_o live_v with_o all_o the_o magistrate_n minister_n and_o people_n this_o family_n and_o all_o to_o who_o i_o be_o bind_v in_o any_o special_a bond_n of_o duty_n beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o according_a to_o our_o several_a necessity_n all_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o thou_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n know_v needful_a even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_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 family_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o by_o thy_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o power_n have_v create_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o by_o thy_o gracious_a and_o all-ruling_a providence_n do_v continual_o sustain_v and_o preserve_v they_o we_o thy_o humble_a and_o unworthy_a servant_n do_v here_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n acknowledge_v that_o unto_o thou_o belong_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n but_o unto_o we_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n for_o whereas_o thou_o do_v create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o have_v fall_v in_o the_o loin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n from_o this_o bless_a estate_n by_o transgress_v of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o thereby_o have_v deface_v thy_o glorious_a image_n in_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o of_o all_o happiness_n and_o become_v liable_a unto_o death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n yea_o we_o have_v derive_v from_o our_o first_o parent_n not_o only_o the_o guilt_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o the_o corruption_n of_o their_o nature_n which_o have_v so_o overspr_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o they_o be_v utter_o impotent_a and_o insufficient_a to_o perform_v any_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n for_o which_o end_n they_o be_v create_v but_o most_o forward_o and_o cheerful_a in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n from_o which_o root_n of_o original_a sin_n we_o have_v bring_v forth_o those_o curse_a fruit_n of_o actual_a transgression_n which_o we_o have_v multiply_v against_o thy_o majesty_n by_o break_v all_o and_o every_o of_o thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n even_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o day_n to_o this_o present_a time_n many_o have_v be_v our_o secret_a sin_n of_o which_o thou_o alone_o and_o our_o own_o conscience_n have_v be_v witness_n and_o many_o have_v we_o commit_v in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o thy_o bless_a name_n and_o slander_n of_o our_o christian_a profession_n many_o have_v be_v our_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n the_o which_o unto_o we_o be_v unexcusable_a because_o thou_o have_v reveil_v thyself_o and_o thy_o will_n so_o clear_o unto_o we_o and_o many_o likewise_o have_v be_v our_o sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n and_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n oftentimes_o have_v we_o sin_v through_o frailty_n be_v surprise_v upon_o the_o sudden_a with_o the_o violent_a and_o subtle_a tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o oftentimes_o wilful_o advise_o and_o deliberate_o after_o many_o vow_n and_o promise_n of_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o before_o our_o conversion_n when_o as_o satan_n throne_n be_v set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o perform_v unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o suffer_v sin_n to_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o without_o any_o gainsay_n or_o resistance_n and_o since_o we_o have_v be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n though_o we_o have_v submit_v ourselves_o as_o subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n to_o be_v govern_v by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n yet_o have_v we_o much_o fail_v in_o yield_v that_o obedience_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o thou_o be_v so_o lead_v captive_a by_o our_o corruption_n that_o we_o can_v neither_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n we_o will_v not_o and_o though_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o have_v cast_v satan_n out_o of_o his_o throne_n and_o vanquish_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o as_o they_o can_v not_o reign_v over_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n yet_o these_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v still_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n and_o be_v not_o quite_o cast_v out_o be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n and_o as_o prick_v in_o our_o eye_n disturb_v continual_o our_o peace_n wound_v our_o conscience_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o we_o have_v so_o often_o and_o upon_o such_o slight_a occasion_n utter_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o when_o we_o have_v set_v ourselves_o about_o they_o have_v do_v they_o so_o cold_o and_o careless_o and_o discover_v therein_o so_o many_o want_n and_o weakness_n imperfection_n and_o corruption_n that_o if_o thou_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n even_o the_o best_a duty_n that_o ever_o we_o perform_v can_v not_o escape_v unpunished_a o_o lord_n our_o god_n make_v we_o true_o apprehensive_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v humble_v ourselves_o under_o thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o not_o only_o bewail_v our_o sin_n pass_v with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n but_o amend_v our_o life_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o so_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o while_o we_o be_v return_v unto_o thou_o meet_v we_o in_o the_o way_n and_o like_o a_o tender_a father_n embrace_v we_o in_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v away_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o iniquity_n and_o so_o wash_v and_o purge_v our_o defile_a soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o innocent_a son_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v lay_v to_o our_o charge_n neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v yea_o lord_n let_v we_o not_o only_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o thy_o free_a pardon_n but_o also_o the_o comfort_n and_o peace_n of_o it_o by_o have_v it_o seal_v through_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o thy_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o for_o our_o better_a assurance_n let_v we_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n thereby_o apply_v unto_o we_o as_o effectual_a for_o our_o sanctification_n as_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o for_o our_o freedom_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v have_v no_o long_o dominion_n over_o we_o and_o spiritual_a renew_v unto_o newness_n of_o life_n as_o well_o as_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n it_o be_v enough_o lord_n and_o too_o much_o that_o satan_n and_o sin_n have_v thus_o far_o prevayl_v not_o only_o for_o the_o bring_n of_o we_o into_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o also_o for_o the_o condemn_a and_o crucify_a of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n the_o nail_v of_o his_o innocent_a body_n to_o the_o cross_n and_o the_o shed_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n now_o lord_n reward_v they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o pay_v they_o double_a into_o their_o bosom_n break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n that_o though_o he_o hiss_v against_o we_o with_o his_o tentation_n yet_o he_o may_v not_o hurt_v we_o nail_n our_o body_n of_o sin_n unto_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n crucify_v our_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o that_o they_o may_v no_o long_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o but_o may_v like_o slave_n be_v hold_v in_o perpetual_a subjection_n to_o our_o spiritual_a part_n yea_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n in_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n mortify_v the_o corruption_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o
understanding_n the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o error_n of_o our_o judgement_n our_o foolish_a fantasy_n and_o conceit_n our_o earthly_a mindedness_n and_o all_o vain_a and_o wicked_a thought_n that_o we_o may_v check_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o motion_n and_o kill_v this_o viperous_a brood_n before_o they_o come_v to_o growth_n &_o strength_n mortify_v the_o frowardness_n and_o perverseness_n of_o our_o will_n the_o corruption_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n especial_o our_o self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n unjust_a anger_n and_o desire_v of_o revenge_n carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o uncleanness_n intemperance_n ambition_n pride_n covetousness_n and_o voluptuousness_n let_v we_o hold_v our_o eye_n and_o ear_n our_o tongue_n and_o taste_n and_o all_o other_o our_o sense_n under_o covenant_n and_o make_v all_o vain_a and_o wicked_a sight_n all_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a speech_n all_o intemperance_n and_o insobriety_n odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o us._n quicken_v we_o in_o the_o innerman_n and_o frame_v we_o in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o thy_o heavenly_a will_n make_v we_o such_o as_o thou_o will_v have_v we_o to_o be_v and_o renew_v thy_o own_o image_n in_o we_o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o let_v we_o no_o more_o defile_v and_o deface_v it_o with_o our_o corruption_n let_v we_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v guide_v by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n and_o yield_v cheerful_a obedience_n unto_o all_o the_o motion_n thereof_o not_o grieve_v it_o by_o check_v and_o quench_v they_o or_o put_v they_o off_o by_o delay_n to_o another_o time_n let_v we_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n not_o devide_v those_o thing_n which_o thou_o have_v conjoin_v and_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o constant_o and_o continual_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n enrich_v we_o plentiful_o with_o all_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o sanctify_a spirit_n as_o faith_n hope_n humility_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n yea_o let_v we_o daily_o thrive_v in_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o not_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n but_o grow_v up_o towards_o perfection_n from_o childhood_n to_o a_o ripe_a age_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o with_o these_o our_o prayer_n and_o suit_n we_o do_v with_o like_a humble_a heartiness_n join_v thy_o praise_n and_o our_o thanksgiving_n for_o thy_o manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n or_o estate_n for_o thy_o undeserued_a love_n whereby_o thou_o have_v of_o thy_o free_a and_o mere_a grace_n elect_v create_v redeem_v call_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o preserve_v we_o unto_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o hope_v of_o a_o better_a life_n for_o our_o present_a peace_n and_o prosperity_n health_n food_n apparel_n sufficiency_n of_o all_o temporal_a benefit_n and_o contentedness_n in_o they_o and_o especial_o for_o cause_v we_o so_o long_o to_o enjoy_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o gospel_n with_o such_o liberty_n and_o safety_n for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n this_o night_n past_a and_o this_o day_n hitherto_o and_o enable_v we_o by_o our_o rest_n and_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n o_o lord_n we_o praise_v and_o magnify_v thou_o for_o these_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o mercy_n and_o be_v sorry_a and_o ashamed_a that_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o thankful_a have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n and_o now_o lord_n see_v in_o thou_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o continue_v thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n still_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o this_o day_n receive_v we_o into_o thy_o keep_n watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o providence_n and_o preserve_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o power_n from_o all_o danger_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a and_o from_o all_o evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n let_v we_o set_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o seek_v and_o serve_v thou_o and_o propound_v thy_o glory_n unto_o ourselves_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o so_o direct_a and_o order_v they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v upon_o all_o occasion_n further_o and_o advance_v it_o and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o if_o thou_o do_v not_o build_v the_o house_n we_o shall_v but_o labour_v in_o vain_a to_o build_v it_o o_o lord_n bless_v we_o all_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o joint_a good_a of_o the_o whole_a family_n and_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o particular_a that_o find_v thy_o blessing_n upon_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n we_o may_v with_o more_o courage_n and_o comfort_n be_v faithful_a and_o painful_a in_o they_o set_a thy_o fear_n always_o before_o we_o and_o let_v we_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o course_n careful_o and_o conscionable_o as_o in_o thy_o sight_n and_o presence_n that_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o bless_v together_o with_o we_o thy_o whole_a church_n this_o especial_o in_o which_o we_o live_v our_o gracious_a king_n and_o noble_a prince_n the_o prince_n and_o princess_n palatine_n with_o all_o their_o issue_n the_o council_n magistrate_n minister_n and_o the_o whole_a people_n of_o this_o land_n the_o afflict_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o whole_a family_n with_o all_o other_o our_o friend_n kindred_n and_o acquaintance_n beseech_v thou_o to_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o all_o and_o to_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o our_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o present_a comfort_n and_o future_a happiness_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n we_o conclude_v our_o prayer_n say_v as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n another_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v in_o thy_o own_o nature_n glorious_a and_o full_a of_o majesty_n infinite_a in_o goodness_n wisdom_n power_n bounty_n truth_n and_o all_o perfection_n most_o just_a in_o all_o thy_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n find_v and_o feel_v ourselves_o load_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n do_v come_v unto_o thou_o for_o ease_n and_o be_v sick_a in_o sin_n even_o unto_o the_o death_n do_v flee_v unto_o thou_o the_o alone_a physician_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ease_v and_o cure_v and_o do_v here_o lay_v open_a before_o thou_o our_o miserable_a estate_n and_o condition_n that_o thou_o may_v magnify_v thy_o mercy_n in_o our_o recovery_n we_o confess_v our_o hereditary_a disease_n and_o that_o original_a leprosy_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n whereby_o they_o be_v infect_v and_o corrupt_v even_o in_o our_o first_o conception_n and_o so_o disable_v unto_o thy_o service_n that_o we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n nor_o so_o much_o as_o entertain_v into_o our_o heart_n a_o desire_n to_o come_v out_o of_o the_o miserable_a thraldom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n our_o wisdom_n be_v enmity_n against_o thou_o and_o we_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o that_o knowledge_n which_o thy_o spirit_n reveal_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v only_o evil_a and_o that_o continual_o our_o conscience_n be_v load_v with_o dead_a work_n our_o will_n crooked_a and_o rebellious_a still_o resist_v all_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n our_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n our_o affection_n desire_n and_o passion_n so_o disorder_v and_o poison_v with_o natural_a corruption_n that_o they_o be_v become_v filthy_a and_o loathsome_a sink_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n the_o ready_a instrument_n of_o our_o defile_a soul_n for_o the_o act_n of_o all_o abominable_a wickedness_n so_o that_o be_v through_o his_o natural_a corruption_n a_o sinful_a generation_n and_o viperous_a brood_n we_o have_v just_o deserve_v that_o thou_o shall_v reject_v and_o pursue_v we_o with_o thy_o wrath_n though_o we_o be_v free_a from_o all_o other_o sin_n save_v those_o alone_o whereof_o we_o be_v guilty_a as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v and_o yet_o alas_o we_o have_v not_o stay_v here_o but_o have_v add_v unto_o this_o our_o original_a sin_n innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n by_o break_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n thereof_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o in_o the_o omission_n of_o all_o duty_n therein_o require_v and_o in_o the_o commission_n of_o the_o vice_n and_o sin_n therein_o forbid_v whereby_o we_o have_v make_v
ourselves_o liable_a to_o the_o fearful_a curse_n thereof_o and_o to_o all_o the_o plague_n &_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v neither_o be_v there_o any_o power_n in_o we_o to_o help_v ourselves_o out_o of_o this_o misery_n be_v as_o unable_a to_o renew_v our_o nature_n as_o the_o blackamoor_n to_o change_v his_o skin_n or_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n yea_o when_o by_o thy_o spirit_n we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o have_v some_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o we_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n for_o the_o least_o of_o our_o sin_n past_a see_v if_o thou_o look_v upon_o we_o with_o thy_o pure_a eye_n our_o best_a righteousness_n will_v appear_v like_o a_o pollute_a cloth_n so_o mingle_v with_o our_o imperfection_n and_o stain_a with_o our_o corruption_n that_o it_o can_v challenge_v any_o other_o reward_n as_o its_o due_a but_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o everlasting_a death_n o_o lord_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o let_v we_o not_o secure_o rest_v and_o please_v ourselves_o in_o this_o our_o woeful_a condition_n but_o have_v a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n let_v we_o labour_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o and_o see_v there_o be_v no_o name_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v save_v but_o by_o jesus_n christ_n alone_o thy_o only_a son_n and_o bless_a redeemer_n who_o thou_o have_v purposely_o send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n o_o lord_n let_v we_o renounce_v ourselves_o and_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o be_v utter_o unsufficient_a to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n and_o save_v our_o soul_n and_o let_v we_o rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o his_o righteousness_n and_o desire_v above_o all_o thing_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o magnify_v thy_o mercy_n in_o the_o free_a forgiveness_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o as_o they_o in_o their_o weight_n and_o number_n do_v exceed_o abound_v so_o let_v thy_o grace_n abound_v much_o more_o in_o their_o forgiveness_n enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o in_o thy_o sight_n shall_v no_o man_n live_v be_v justify_v we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o answer_v unto_o thy_o justice_n one_o of_o a_o thousand_o but_o christ_n our_o surety_n have_v pay_v our_o debt_n and_o now_o as_o our_o advocate_n plead_v for_o we_o that_o by_o he_o thou_o have_v thy_o due_n and_o that_o thy_o justice_n shall_v sustain_v no_o loss_n in_o set_v we_o free_a see_v he_o have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o us._n hear_v he_o then_o dear_a god_n thus_o plead_v for_o we_o hear_v we_o holy_a father_n in_o his_o mediation_n plead_v for_o ourselves_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o debt_n and_o cancel_v the_o hand-writing_n by_o which_o we_o be_v oblige_v that_o it_o may_v never_o be_v produce_v in_o judgement_n against_o us._n contrariwise_o we_o beseech_v thou_o write_v the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n not_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n but_o in_o the_o fleshy_a table_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o not_o only_o unroll_v the_o great_a charter_n of_o our_o peace_n in_o the_o volume_n of_o the_o book_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o engross_v and_o engrave_v it_o in_o the_o book_n of_o our_o conscience_n by_o the_o finger_n of_o thy_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v with_o inestimable_a joy_n daily_o peruse_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o in_o our_o own_o custody_n and_o not_o only_o work_v in_o we_o this_o peace_n in_o our_o assure_a freedom_n from_o the_o guilt_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o inward_a and_o outward_a purity_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o bathe_v and_o wash_v they_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o sanctify_v we_o throughout_o that_o our_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n make_v we_o in_o he_o more_o than_o conqueror_n over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o spiritual_a king_n reign_v especial_o over_o our_o corruption_n that_o they_o may_v not_o by_o their_o might_n and_o malice_n disturb_v our_o peace_n revive_v we_o more_o and_o more_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o power_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v with_o cheerfulness_n in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n perform_v throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n all_o christian_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n endue_v we_o plentiful_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o let_v we_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o all_o in_o our_o new_a obedience_n with_o all_o sincerity_n &_o uprightnes_n of_o heart_n open_v our_o blind_a eye_n that_o we_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o thy_o law_n increase_v our_o faith_n that_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n may_v not_o prevail_v against_o it_o preserve_v we_o from_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n so_o let_v we_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o sorrow_n for_o they_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o power_n and_o love_n strengthen_v our_o hope_n work_v our_o heart_n to_o thy_o fear_n inflame_v they_o with_o thy_o love_n and_o with_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n give_v we_o humility_n patience_n and_o spiritual_a rejoice_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o favour_n even_o in_o our_o affliction_n and_o tribulation_n make_v we_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n that_o we_o may_v approve_v our_o faith_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o let_v we_o never_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n arm_v we_o against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o keep_v always_o our_o account_n even_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v loath_a to_o be_v call_v to_o a_o reckon_n prepare_v we_o for_o the_o day_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ready_a with_o wisdom_n constancy_n and_o courage_n not_o only_o to_o do_v but_o also_o suffer_v all_o thing_n for_o thy_o sake_n accept_v with_o these_o our_o suit_n and_o prayer_n our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o thy_o manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o corporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a for_o thy_o inestimable_a love_n and_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o thy_o dear_a and_o only_a son_n who_o thou_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n for_o our_o be_v and_o well-being_n all_o thy_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o assure_a hope_n of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o our_o continual_a preservation_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n this_o night_n past_a and_o this_o day_n hitherto_o for_o our_o quiet_a rest_n and_o all_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n for_o all_o which_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o mercy_n thy_o bless_a name_n be_v praise_v and_o magnify_v we_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n continue_v thy_o mercy_n and_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o in_o the_o residue_n of_o this_o day_n watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n and_o thereby_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o danger_n and_o so_o rule_v all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n that_o be_v holy_a and_o righteous_a they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n let_v we_o so_o spend_v this_o day_n in_o thy_o fear_n as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o last_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o let_v we_o with_o all_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n so_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o that_o they_o may_v not_o prevail_v against_o we_o to_o make_v we_o slothful_a in_o thy_o service_n final_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o so_o sanctify_v all_o thy_o blessing_n to_o our_o use_n that_o they_o may_v be_v help_n and_o furtherance_n unto_o we_o in_o seek_v thy_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n vouchsafe_v these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n not_o only_o unto_o we_o but_o also_o to_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o as_o if_o particular_o we_o have_v name_v they_o and_o so_o join_v we_o in_o the_o holy_a communion_n of_o grace_n as_o that_o we_o may_v for_o ever_o enjoy_v the_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n of_o thy_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n hear_v we_o and_o help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o all_o these_o our_o suit_n for_o thy_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n
comfort_n your_o sin_n be_v forgive_v you_o strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o let_v we_o labour_v earnest_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o confirm_v that_o so_o without_o waver_v and_o doubt_v we_o may_v apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o let_v we_o not_o weaken_v and_o wound_v it_o with_o sin_n commit_v against_o our_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n but_o nourish_v it_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v thy_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o heir_n of_o that_o heavenly_a inheritance_n reserve_v for_o thy_o saint_n and_o let_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v so_o by_o demeaning_a ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o beseem_v thy_o son_n let_v we_o love_n reverence_n and_o obey_v thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o think_v all_o too_o little_a which_o we_o can_v do_v or_o suffer_v for_o thy_o sake_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v express_v our_o love_n towards_o thou_o let_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n be_v zealous_a of_o thy_o glory_n rejoice_v when_o it_o be_v magnify_v and_o grieve_v when_o it_o be_v neglect_v either_o by_o ourselves_o or_o other_o let_v we_o not_o hazard_v our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n by_o wilful_a sin_v for_o the_o gain_v of_o the_o whole_a world_n but_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a give_v unto_o we_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o replenish_v our_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o favour_n let_v we_o undoubted_o expect_v the_o performance_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o christ_n even_o when_o thou_o seem_v to_o delay_v they_o especial_o that_o 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neglect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o our_o weak_a &_o imperfect_a performance_n when_o we_o have_v undertake_v they_o our_o profanation_n of_o thy_o sabbath_n and_o abuse_v of_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n our_o little_a profit_v by_o those_o plentiful_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o for_o a_o long_a time_n thou_o have_v gracious_o afford_v we_o either_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o save_v knowledge_n the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n or_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n our_o want_n of_o faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n in_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n our_o want_n of_o reverence_n and_o attention_n in_o hear_v thy_o word_n our_o many_o distraction_n and_o wander_a thought_n our_o want_n of_o care_n to_o treasure_n it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o of_o conscience_n to_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n by_o all_o which_o and_o innumerable_a other_o sin_n we_o acknowledge_v good_a lord_n that_o we_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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the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o by_o his_o death_n and_o precious_a bloodshed_n to_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o free_v we_o from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v heir_n through_o he_o of_o eternal_a glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n we_o praise_v thou_o also_o for_o the_o free_a covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o he_o whereby_o thou_o have_v assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o reconciliation_n with_o thou_o and_o of_o endless_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o for_o confirm_v this_o covenant_n unto_o we_o by_o annex_v thereunto_o the_o seal_n thy_o sacrament_n that_o thereby_o our_o weak_a faith_n may_v be_v strengthen_v and_o increase_v and_o we_o more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o doubt_v and_o incredulity_n we_o thank_v thou_o holy_a father_n for_o renew_v this_o thy_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 whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n which_o because_o it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n o_o thou_o the_o rich_a fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n inspire_v and_o inflame_v our_o cold_a and_o freeze_a heart_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v love_v thou_o with_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o contemn_v all_o thing_n in_o comparison_n of_o thou_o may_v long_o and_o labour_v after_o nothing_o so_o much_o as_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o in_o this_o life_n by_o grace_n and_o the_o presence_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o by_o full_a and_o perfect_a vision_n and_o fruition_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v to_o this_o end_n gracious_a god_n bless_v unto_o we_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o by_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o thy_o good_a spirit_n make_v they_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a to_o the_o attain_v of_o those_o end_n for_o which_o thou_o 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unto_o we_o and_o effectual_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n see_v thou_o have_v not_o only_o offer_v they_o in_o thy_o word_n and_o covenant_n of_o grace_n but_o also_o seal_v and_o thereby_o full_o assure_v they_o unto_o we_o by_o thy_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n give_v we_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v approve_v this_o faith_n to_o be_v true_a and_o lively_a by_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o it_o in_o repentance_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n bewail_v our_o sin_n because_o they_o have_v pierce_v our_o saviour_n and_o fear_v to_o offend_v thou_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v see_v thy_o exact_a justice_n will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o go_v unpunished_a when_o thy_o only_a and_o dear_a son_n do_v bear_v they_o upon_o his_o cross_n let_v we_o not_o by_o sin_n hazard_v our_o soul_n again_o to_o death_n for_o the_o wage_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n see_v to_o redeem_v we_o from_o they_o our_o saviour_n and_o surety_n pay_v unto_o thy_o 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the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o have_v send_v thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o die_v for_o and_o by_o his_o death_n to_o redeem_v the_o young_a as_o well_o as_o the_o old_a i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o wash_v they_o all_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o to_o make_v i_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n give_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o sanctify_v rule_n and_o govern_v i_o that_o according_a to_o my_o age_n and_o small_a ability_n i_o may_v labour_v to_o serve_v thou_o make_v i_o daily_o to_o increase_v in_o grace_n as_o i_o increase_v in_o year_n inlighten_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o my_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o truth_n sow_n in_o i_o the_o seed_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v it_o show_v itself_o assoon_o as_o i_o be_o capable_a thereof_o in_o repentance_n and_o true_a obedience_n make_v i_o love_v 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and_o danger_n to_o which_o my_o frail_a life_n be_v daily_a subject_n continue_v o_o lord_n thy_o love_n and_o favour_n towards_o i_o for_o ever_o and_o especial_o this_o day_n take_v i_o into_o thy_o fatherly_a protection_n preserve_v i_o from_o sin_n and_o peril_n and_o grant_v that_o be_v diligent_a and_o industrious_a in_o learn_v such_o good_a thing_n as_o be_v teach_v i_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o knowledge_n and_o profit_n by_o instruction_n in_o such_o virtue_n and_o good_a quality_n as_o be_v fit_a for_o i_o o_o lord_n bless_v and_o preserve_v my_o father_n and_o mother_n my_o brethren_n and_o sister_n with_o all_o other_o my_o kindred_n and_o friend_n together_o with_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o thy_o favour_n die_v in_o thy_o faith_n and_o after_o death_n inherit_v the_o joy_n of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o 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margin_n l._n 15._o 16._o r._n bons_fw-fr viri_fw-la p._n 95._o l._n 24._o r._n not_o divide_v and_o line_n 2d_o r._n chap._n 2._o of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n §_o sect._n 1._o page_n 125._o line_n 17._o read_v dominion_n over_o all_o p._n 125._o l._n 17._o r._n one_o lawful_o and_o l._n 33._o r._n not_o man_n p._n 128._o l._n 16._o r._n god_n and_o us._n p._n 138._o in_o margin_n l._n 2._o r._n the_o manner_n p._n 140._o l._n 13_o r._n damp_n it_n p._n 142._o l_o 4_o r_o in_o our_o neighbour_n p._n 156._o l._n a_o fin_n 9_o r._n friar_n like_o affectation_n p._n 179._o l._n last_o r._n any_o intercision_n p._n 181_o l._n 7_o r._n in_o
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herself_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o holy_a martyr_n secure_o go_v on_o in_o her_o sin_n without_o repentance_n 7._o apoc._n 18._o 7._o and_o presume_v notwithstanding_o of_o impunity_n and_o the_o long_a continuance_n of_o her_o worldly_a prosperity_n such_o be_v the_o security_n of_o those_o desperate_a sinner_n of_o who_o the_o prophet_n esay_n speak_v who_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o death_n and_o be_v at_o a_o agreement_n with_o hell_n and_o so_o secure_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n promise_v unto_o themselves_o that_o when_o the_o overflow_a scourge_n shall_v pass_v through_o it_o shall_v not_o come_v unto_o they_o because_o they_o have_v make_v lie_v their_o refuge_n and_o be_v hide_v under_o falsehood_n 15._o esa_n 28._o 15._o for_o this_o the_o ancient_n of_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n be_v condemn_v who_o have_v commit_v many_o and_o great_a abomination_n in_o the_o dark_a be_v out_o of_o all_o fear_n of_o punishment_n say_v the_o lord_n see_v we_o not_o the_o lord_n 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39_o pro._n 28._o 14._o deut._n 4._o 10._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o jer._n 32._o 39_o so_o be_v it_o a_o sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v destitute_a of_o god_n fear_n and_o possess_v by_o carnal_a security_n when_o we_o be_v fickle_a and_o unconstant_a serve_v god_n shun_v sin_n and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a only_a when_o the_o good_a mood_n be_v upon_o we_o or_o when_o we_o be_v drive_v thereunto_o either_o by_o some_o approach_n or_o present_a punishment_n for_o even_o the_o negligent_a steward_n look_v about_o he_o when_o his_o master_n call_v he_o to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o his_o stewardship_n and_o the_o most_o careless_a slave_n that_o secure_o neglect_v all_o his_o master_n command_n will_v begin_v to_o fear_v he_o when_o he_o see_v he_o take_v the_o cudgel_n into_o his_o hand_n to_o beat_v he_o or_o when_o he_o feel_v the_o smart_n of_o the_o whip_n whereas_o he_o that_o fear_v god_n with_o a_o son-like_a fear_n be_v always_o constant_a in_o his_o duty_n although_o 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not_o in_o 6._o deut_n 26._o 27._o gal._n 3._o 10._o jam._n 2._o 10._o psal_n 119._o 6._o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o that_o he_o who_o break_v one_o commandment_n be_v guilty_a of_o all_o that_o he_o who_o true_o fear_v god_n have_v respect_n with_o david_n to_o all_o his_o commandment_n because_o he_o be_v equal_o the_o author_n of_o they_o all_o and_o require_v obedience_n to_o one_o as_o well_o as_o another_o final_o that_o some_o few_o sin_n retain_v can_v keep_v possession_n for_o the_o devil_n as_o well_o as_o many_o wound_v the_o conscience_n harden_v the_o heart_n and_o on_o all_o occasion_n make_v a_o easy_a entrance_n for_o all_o their_o fellow_n so_o also_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o this_o security_n when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v obedience_n with_o the_o whole_a man_n inward_a as_o well_o as_o outward_a with_o the_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o with_o the_o tongue_n and_o hand_n secret_o in_o our_o closet_n as_o well_o as_o 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not_o by_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v make_v rich_a and_o fertile_a and_o sow_v not_o in_o they_o the_o good_a seed_n of_o god_n word_n which_o will_v bring_v forth_o in_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n §._o 2_o of_o some_o special_a grace_n whereof_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v us._n more_o particular_o our_o light_n of_o knowledge_n will_v soon_o grow_v dim_a if_o we_o secure_o content_v ourselves_o with_o that_o we_o have_v and_o do_v not_o more_o illuminate_v our_o understanding_n by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n word_n from_o which_o as_o the_o light_n of_o the_o moon_n from_o the_o sun_n it_o be_v first_o borrow_v or_o else_o if_o it_o remain_v quick_a and_o sharp_a in_o theory_n and_o speculation_n it_o will_v wax_v vain_a and_o unprofitable_a in_o respect_n of_o use_n and_o no_o way_n further_o but_o rather_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n our_o faith_n will_v become_v faint_a if_o through_o 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also_o strive_v against_o god_n spirit_n and_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o either_o move_a we_o to_o good_a or_o restrain_v we_o from_o evil_a than_o it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n to_o give_v we_o up_o unto_o our_o 3._o gen._n 6._o 3._o own_o lust_n see_v we_o will_v needs_o serve_v they_o and_o not_o let_v his_o spirit_n always_o strive_v with_o we_o to_o blind_v our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n not_o by_o put_v out_o our_o eye_n but_o by_o withhold_a the_o light_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o alone_o they_o be_v illuminate_v to_o harden_v our_o heart_n not_o by_o infusion_n of_o corruption_n but_o leave_v they_o to_o their_o own_o natural_a hardness_n and_o deny_v to_o give_v the_o oil_n of_o his_o grace_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v soften_v and_o to_o cause_v the_o many_o wound_n which_o we_o have_v give_v unto_o our_o conscience_n to_o take_v away_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o and_o so_o turn_v unto_o a_o deadly_a gangrene_n or_o incurable_a canker_n so_o augustine_n say_v that_o 3._o justissima_fw-la poena_fw-la ut_fw-la qui_fw-la sciens_fw-la rectum_fw-la non_fw-la facit_fw-la amiâ—â—at_fw-la scire_fw-la quod_fw-la rectum_fw-la de_fw-fr lib._n arbit_n lib._n 3._o it_o be_v a_o just_a punishment_n from_o god_n that_o he_o who_o know_v to_o do_v well_o and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v also_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o well-doing_n thus_o when_o the_o gentile_n sin_v in_o the_o high_a kind_n against_o their_o conscience_n and_o know_v the_o true_a god_n by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o by_o read_v in_o the_o great_a book_n of_o the_o creature_n do_v not_o worship_v he_o as_o god_n but_o fall_v into_o grievous_a idolatry_n and_o commit_v spiritual_a whoredom_n with_o all_o the_o creature_n the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o they_o may_v receive_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o recompense_n 27._o rom._n 1._o 27._o of_o reward_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o their_o wilful_a error_n give_v 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solace_v ourselves_o in_o his_o love_n and_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o those_o inestimable_a and_o eternal_a joy_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o we_o the_o which_o he_o grant_v unto_o we_o that_o have_v dear_o buy_v they_o for_o we_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n three_o person_n and_o one_o immortal_a invisible_a only_o wise_a and_o infinite_o good_a god_n be_v ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n majesty_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o more_o amen_o trin-uni_a deo_fw-la gloria_fw-la finis_fw-la
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
the_o service_n of_o a_o king_n yes_o my_o soul_n behold_v a_o service_n much_o more_o excellent_a much_o more_o profitable_a the_o service_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n for_o he_o make_v true_o as_o it_o be_v say_v hyperbolical_o of_o tyre_n merchant_n all_o his_o servant_n king_n not_o of_o a_o 8._o esa_n 23._o 8._o earthly_a but_o of_o a_o heavenly_a not_o of_o a_o transitory_a but_o of_o a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n serve_v then_o with_o cheerfulness_n o_o my_o soul_n such_o a_o bountiful_a master_n who_o reward_v such_o simple_a and_o short_a service_n with_o such_o large_a and_o last_a wage_n yea_o be_v sorry_a that_o thou_o have_v return_v no_o soon_o into_o his_o service_n for_o which_o alone_o thou_o be_v create_v and_o redeem_v and_o repent_v that_o thou_o have_v no_o soon_o repent_v glorify_v god_n in_o acknowledge_v thy_o error_n and_o wander_n glorify_v his_o justice_n which_o have_v punish_v thy_o sin_n in_o christ_n correct_v they_o in_o thou_o glorify_v he_o in_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n who_o to_o spare_v thou_o have_v punish_v his_o best_a belove_a final_o as_o thou_o have_v dishonour_v he_o by_o thy_o sin_n so_o glorify_v he_o by_o thy_o new_a obedience_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n worthy_a amendment_n of_o life_n and_o do_v it_o with_o comfort_n and_o cheerfulness_n o_o my_o soul_n see_v so_o gracious_a be_v thy_o good_a god_n that_o he_o have_v couple_v his_o glory_n and_o thy_o salvation_n inseparable_o together_o so_o as_o thou_o can_v not_o seek_v the_o one_o but_o thou_o must_v find_v the_o other_o thou_o can_v use_v no_o mean_n to_o glorify_v he_o but_o by_o the_o same_o thou_o shall_v attain_v unto_o glory_n and_o make_v thy_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o repentance_n 10._o 2._o pet._n 5._o 5_o 10._o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n towards_o thyself_o §._o sect._n 5_o motive_n to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o repentance_n in_o all_o the_o part_n thereof_o cleanse_v thyself_o inward_o from_o all_o relic_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n furnish_v thyself_o thorough_o with_o those_o chief_a riches_n of_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o bring_v 12._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 11_o 12._o forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o they_o in_o thy_o good_a work_n that_o thou_o may_v please_v thy_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o cause_v he_o to_o be_v glorify_v when_o as_o thy_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n shall_v shine_v before_o man_n but_o especial_o my_o soul_n bring_v forth_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o thy_o repentance_n those_o fruit_n which_o the_o holy_a apostle_n commend_v unto_o thou_o first_o take_v care_n to_o have_v this_o assurance_n that_o thy_o care_n 1._o care_n sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o thou_o free_v from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o they_o and_o that_o be_v thus_o once_o cleanse_v in_o thy_o justification_n thou_o may_v continue_v it_o in_o thy_o sanctification_n not_o suffer_v sin_n again_o to_o reign_v 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o in_o thy_o mortal_a body_n that_o thou_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o nor_o to_o pollute_v and_o defile_v thou_o again_o with_o the_o filth_n of_o it_o after_o thou_o be_v thus_o pardon_v and_o purge_v but_o contrariwise_o that_o thou_o serve_v god_n in_o perform_v of_o all_o contrary_a duty_n which_o he_o require_v in_o that_o manner_n as_o he_o have_v prescribe_v and_o this_o thy_o care_n my_o soul_n must_v extend_v not_o only_o to_o the_o thing_n themselves_o but_o to_o the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o they_o for_o the_o avoid_n of_o the_o one_o and_o embrace_v of_o the_o other_o clear_a often_o thyself_o my_o soul_n see_v clear_v 2._o clear_v thou_o often_o fail_v of_o thy_o duty_n by_o plead_v thy_o pardon_n purchase_v by_o christ_n and_o set_v even_o all_o account_n between_o thy_o god_n and_o thou_o by_o show_v that_o the_o hand-writing_n of_o ordinance_n be_v cancel_v and_o nail_v to_o his_o cross_n and_o that_o thou_o have_v a_o general_a acquittance_n from_o thy_o lord_n and_o master_n seal_v with_o christ_n blood_n yet_o slight_a it_o not_o over_o as_o a_o light_a matter_n o_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o have_v so_o much_o offend_v though_o thy_o pardon_n have_v free_v thou_o from_o all_o peril_n but_o have_v a_o holy_a indignation_n against_o thyself_o and_o thy_o sin_n indignation_n 3._o indignation_n that_o thou_o shall_v by_o they_o like_o a_o ungrateful_a wretch_n displease_v and_o dishonour_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n who_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n have_v free_o forgive_v thou_o yea_o and_o let_v this_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v set_v thou_o so_o far_o at_o odds_n with_o they_o that_o thou_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n nor_o upon_o any_o term_n entertain_v with_o they_o any_o familiarity_n and_o acquaintance_n and_o yet_o because_o thou_o be_v frail_a fear_n 4._o fear_n and_o full_a of_o infirmity_n and_o thy_o enemy_n many_o and_o mighty_a thou_o apt_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v overtake_v and_o overcome_v and_o they_o as_o ready_a to_o surprise_v thou_o therefore_o my_o soul_n while_o thou_o stand_v take_v heed_n of_o fall_v be_v never_o secure_a 12._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o which_o will_v cause_v negligence_n but_o nourish_v ever_o in_o thou_o a_o godly_a fear_n of_o be_v surprise_v and_o foil_v which_o will_v make_v thou_o watchful_a and_o to_o stand_v always_o upon_o thy_o guard_n and_o see_v thou_o can_v not_o stand_v in_o thy_o own_o strength_n thou_o must_v also_o entertain_v a_o holy_a desire_n after_o god_n grace_n and_o assistance_n desire_n 5._o desire_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o thou_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o withstand_v tentation_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n daily_o in_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n the_o which_o thy_o desire_n must_v not_o be_v cold_a and_o remiss_a but_o must_v be_v back_v and_o strengthen_v with_o fervent_a zeal_n which_o must_v show_v itself_o in_o zeal_n 6._o zeal_n oppose_v courageous_o all_o the_o mean_n that_o hinder_v thou_o in_o thy_o christian_a course_n for_o so_o many_o block_n lie_v in_o this_o way_n so_o many_o enemy_n that_o encounter_v thou_o and_o labour_n may_v and_o main_a to_o hinder_v thy_o proceed_n that_o thou_o can_v not_o overcome_v they_o without_o much_o courage_n and_o resolution_n nor_o amend_v thy_o life_n unless_o thou_o be_v zealous_a final_o my_o soul_n see_v notwithstanding_o 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o all_o thy_o zeal_n and_o resolution_n thou_o be_v often_o foil_v with_o that_o secret_a traitor_n and_o dangerous_a rebel_n which_o thou_o nourish_v in_o thy_o own_o bosom_n do_v not_o careless_o and_o cowardly_o put_v up_o all_o these_o wrong_n and_o indignity_n but_o after_o thou_o have_v arm_v thyself_o strong_o against_o this_o traitorous_a enemy_n set_v upon_o he_o foil_n he_o as_o he_o have_v foil_v thou_o and_o take_v sharp_a revenge_n upon_o he_o and_o wound_v he_o to_o the_o death_n with_o all_o his_o sinful_a lust_n revenge_n 7._o revenge_n yea_o if_o thou_o find_v he_o strong_a in_o resistance_n abridge_v thyself_o in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n in_o their_o own_o nature_n indifferent_a which_o thy_o enemy_n have_v make_v by_o their_o abuse_n snare_n unto_o thou_o and_o occasion_n of_o sin_n rather_o than_o give_v he_o any_o advantage_n by_o use_v thy_o liberty_n and_o choose_v rather_o to_o use_v moderate_a abstinence_n then_o that_o such_o a_o enemy_n shall_v get_v any_o strength_n by_o feed_v with_o thou_o cap._n xxii_o of_o diverse_a special_a mean_n whereby_o the_o point_n meditate_a be_v wrought_v upon_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o examination_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o see_v what_o be_v require_v in_o this_o duty_n of_o repentance_n examine_v thyself_o how_o thou_o have_v perform_v it_o have_v thou_o have_v a_o true_a and_o thorough_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o thy_o natural_a impotency_n and_o averseness_n to_o this_o 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forth_o and_o shut_v the_o womb_n say_v thy_o god_n though_o then_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n seem_v unto_o we_o hard_o difficult_a and_o even_o unpossible_a yet_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v we_o see_v nothing_o be_v impossible_a with_o god_n though_o they_o be_v so_o far_o above_o our_o ability_n 37._o luk._n 1._o 37._o that_o they_o also_o exceed_v our_o hope_n so_o as_o we_o scarce_o dare_v sue_v and_o seek_v after_o that_o power_n of_o performance_n which_o god_n require_v and_o we_o desire_v let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v able_a to_o do_v exceed_v abundant_o above_o all_o that_o we_o ask_v or_o 20._o eph._n 3._o 20._o think_v according_a to_o the_o power_n that_o work_v in_o us._n and_o though_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o stumble_v at_o every_o stone_n of_o offence_n and_o to_o sink_v in_o every_o tentation_n let_v we_o go_v on_o cheerful_o for_o all_o this_o see_v our_o god_n be_v able_a to_o keep_v we_o from_o fall_v and_o to_o 24._o jude_n vers_fw-la 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against_o we_o but_o his_o ruin_n shall_v be_v our_o safety_n the_o devil_n may_v rage_v and_o as_o it_o be_v rend_v we_o with_o his_o tentation_n but_o out_o he_o must_v come_v &_o leave_v his_o hold_n when_o god_n command_v he_o though_o we_o apprehend_v the_o greatness_n and_o difficulty_n of_o the_o work_n and_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o insufficiency_n to_o go_v through_o with_o it_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v we_o from_o undertake_v it_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o we_o his_o grace_n be_v all-sufficient_a and_o his_o power_n be_v manifest_v and_o glorify_v in_o our_o infirmity_n though_o we_o be_v weak_a 13._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 9_o eph._n 6._o 10_o 13._o in_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o able_a to_o do_v nothing_o yet_o we_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n &_o with_o the_o apostle_n able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n though_o we_o through_o our_o corruption_n be_v 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much_o intoxicate_a and_o disturb_v their_o mind_n neither_o can_v our_o carnal_a affection_n be_v easy_o shun_v or_o subdue_v nor_o be_v the_o way_n of_o virtue_n plain_a and_o easy_a to_o every_o one_o who_o offer_v to_o run_v in_o it_o but_o yet_o god_n prosper_v and_o help_v we_o forward_o and_o smooth_v and_o level_v these_o rough_a and_o unpassable_a way_n a_o man_n may_v easy_o escape_v or_o overcome_v the_o assault_n of_o his_o own_o carnal_a affection_n and_o courageous_o mount_v unto_o the_o top_n of_o the_o hill_n of_o virtue_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n the_o son_n join_v with_o we_o take_v away_o all_o difficulty_n second_o god_n the_o son_n join_v with_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n will_v take_v away_o all_o difficulty_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o perform_v they_o with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n for_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o by_o a_o true_a and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o ingraft_v into_o this_o bless_a &_o fruitful_a vine_n as_o live_v 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upon_o we_o his_o sweet_a and_o easy_a yoke_n of_o evangelicall_a obedience_n according_a to_o that_o his_o gracious_a call_n and_o invitation_n come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o 30._o matth._n 11._o 28_o 29_o 30._o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heavy_a load_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o take_v my_o yoke_n upon_o you_o and_o learn_v of_o i_o for_o i_o be_o meek_a and_o lowly_a in_o heart_n and_o you_o shall_v find_v rest_n unto_o your_o soul_n for_o my_o yoke_n be_v easy_a and_o my_o burden_n light_n so_o that_o though_o it_o be_v a_o yoke_n and_o burden_n yet_o it_o need_v not_o dismay_v we_o see_v it_o be_v but_o light_a and_o easy_a in_o comparison_n of_o that_o
unsupportable_a weight_n of_o sin_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o curse_v of_o the_o law_n from_o which_o he_o have_v free_v we_o and_o not_o such_o a_o one_o as_o will_v toil_v and_o turmoil_v we_o but_o a_o burden_n that_o bring_v ease_v and_o a_o labour_n which_o cause_v rest_n it_o be_v not_o christ_n purpose_n to_o surcharge_n and_o oppress_v we_o by_o impose_v a_o burden_n above_o our_o strength_n for_o he_o that_o have_v teach_v we_o that_o a_o good_a man_n be_v merciful_a unto_o his_o beast_n 10._o pro._n 12._o 10._o will_v not_o be_v hard-hearted_a and_o cruel_a to_o his_o yoke_n fellow_n yea_o to_o his_o own_o body_n and_o bowel_n but_o only_o he_o desire_v that_o we_o will_v bear_v he_o company_n promise_v that_o if_o our_o weight_n be_v over-burthensome_a he_o will_v ease_v we_o if_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a he_o will_v make_v it_o sweet_a &_o pleasant_a and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o defect_n &_o want_n in_o we_o he_o will_v supply_v they_o by_o virtue_n of_o that_o communion_n which_o we_o have_v with_o he_o if_o we_o be_v dead_a 4._o rom._n 6._o 4._o and_o can_v move_v in_o the_o action_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n by_o touch_v his_o dead_a body_n he_o will_v give_v we_o spiritual_a life_n and_o motion_n for_o as_o the_o father_n raise_v up_o the_o dead_a and_o quicken_v they_o even_o so_o the_o son_n 25._o joh._n 5._o 21_o 25._o quicken_v who_o he_o will_n he_o be_v the_o resurrection_n and_o the_o life_n he_o that_o believe_v 25._o joh._n 11._o 25._o in_o he_o though_o he_o be_v dead_a yet_o shall_v he_o live_v so_o if_o be_v raise_v we_o want_v spiritual_a illumination_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o those_o way_n which_o god_n have_v prescribe_v our_o saviour_n will_v supply_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o light_n if_o we_o be_v weak_a &_o feeble_a he_o will_v strengthen_v we_o with_o might_n 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n if_o we_o feel_v the_o exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o 16._o eph._n 3._o 16._o difficult_a &_o unpleasant_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o we_o have_v little_a hope_n of_o proceed_v in_o they_o that_o which_o be_v defective_a through_o natural_a corruption_n he_o will_v supply_v by_o grace_n above_o all_o that_o we_o can_v expect_v for_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v exceed_v abundant_o above_o all_o that_o we_o ask_v or_o think_v according_a to_o the_o power_n 20._o verse_n 20._o that_o work_v in_o us._n if_o we_o be_v faint_a he_o will_v support_v we_o if_o weary_a he_o will_v refresh_v we_o if_o we_o fall_v he_o will_v lift_v we_o up_o if_o we_o be_v discomfort_a and_o discourage_v with_o affliction_n &_o tribulation_n which_o we_o meet_v with_o in_o the_o way_n he_o will_v strengthen_v we_o with_o faith_n &_o patience_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o bear_v they_o so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n we_o be_v trouble_v on_o every_o side_n 9_o 2._o cor._n 4._o 8_o 9_o yet_o not_o distress_v we_o be_v perplex_v but_o not_o in_o despair_n persecute_v but_o not_o forsake_v cast_v down_o but_o not_o destroy_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v make_v easy_a by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n final_o the_o holy_a spirit_n so_o assi_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v to_o the_o flesh_n difficult_a and_o unpleasant_a become_v 11._o rom._n 8._o 11._o sweet_a and_o easy_a for_o when_o we_o feel_v ourselves_o most_o dull_a &_o dead_a and_o utter_o unable_a to_o move_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n this_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o power_n will_v quicken_v and_o revive_v we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o 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