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
daily_o more_o and_o more_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v we_o unto_o holiness_n and_o new_a obedience_n when_o upon_o any_o occasion_n we_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n sign_v and_o seal_v unto_o we_o and_o for_o our_o perpetual_a use_n in_o our_o baptism_n and_o do_v review_v our_o spiritual_a evidence_n and_o the_o great_a charter_n of_o god_n covenant_n wherein_o he_o have_v not_o only_o give_v christ_n unto_o we_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n but_o also_o have_v promise_v and_o assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o continue_v with_o we_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n who_o will_v apply_v unto_o we_o the_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n not_o only_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o for_o the_o wash_n away_o daily_o of_o the_o pollution_n of_o it_o and_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o for_o our_o continual_a quicken_a and_o further_a growth_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n §._o sect._n 5_o three_o as_o it_o be_v our_o restipulation_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n three_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o help_v we_o forward_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o godliness_n as_o it_o be_v our_o restipulation_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n whereby_o have_v receive_v from_o god_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n grace_n and_o glory_n we_o for_o our_o part_n promise_n unto_o god_n again_o that_o we_o will_v receive_v christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o that_o utter_o renounce_v satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o sinful_a flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o we_o will_v whole_o dedicate_v and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o or_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o the_o service_n of_o he_o who_o be_v our_o creator_n and_o redeemer_n the_o which_o our_o vow_n and_o covenant_n make_v unto_o god_n be_v a_o powerful_a bond_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o to_o tie_v we_o unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n see_v if_o we_o do_v not_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n between_o he_o and_o we_o we_o can_v have_v no_o true_a joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o our_o life_n because_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o have_v any_o right_a and_o interest_n unto_o any_o of_o god_n gracious_a promise_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n so_o often_o therefore_o as_o we_o have_v occasion_n to_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n our_o vow_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n in_o baptism_n and_o especial_o when_o we_o be_v present_a at_o the_o celebration_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o hear_v it_o again_o repeat_v and_o make_v in_o the_o name_n of_o infant_n admit_v unto_o it_o if_o we_o conscionable_o labour_v to_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o our_o baptism_n it_o will_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o covenant_n then_o make_v with_o god_n and_o renew_v our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n of_o perform_v that_o service_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n which_o we_o have_v vow_v and_o promise_v unto_o he_o lest_o we_o shall_v be_v find_v covenant-breaker_n and_o dallier_n with_o god_n who_o will_v not_o be_v mock_v thereby_o delude_v ourselves_o of_o all_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n respect_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v promise_v unto_o us._n where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o those_o who_o withdraw_v themselves_o and_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o assembly_n when_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n be_v administer_v do_v not_o only_o thereby_o sin_n against_o god_n the_o church_n and_o the_o party_n baptize_v as_o i_o have_v before_o show_v but_o also_o be_v very_o injurious_a unto_o themselves_o in_o that_o they_o lose_v a_o good_a opportunity_n of_o call_v to_o mind_n and_o renew_v their_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o one_o special_a help_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o further_o we_o in_o christian_a duty_n first_o because_o thereby_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n be_v confirm_v and_o second_o our_o faith_n strengthen_v 56._o joh._n 6._o 54_o 56._o so_o likewise_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n right_o celebrate_v and_o use_v be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o enable_v and_o help_v we_o forward_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n first_o because_o thereby_o our_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v see_v god_n do_v offer_v and_o give_v and_o we_o take_v and_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n under_o the_o visible_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n his_o body_n crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v that_o they_o may_v nourish_v our_o soul_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n he_o that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n dwell_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o he_o and_o again_o he_o that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n have_v eternal_a life_n and_o i_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n now_o the_o more_o that_o this_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n be_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v the_o more_o powerful_o do_v we_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n see_v from_o he_o all_o grace_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o and_o all_o virtue_n and_o quicken_a life_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n second_o it_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n as_o it_o be_v a_o special_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v ordain_v for_o see_v the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o commit_v his_o covenant_n to_o writing_n but_o for_o the_o further_a ratification_n of_o it_o have_v annex_v unto_o it_o his_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n there_o be_v now_o no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v see_v it_o be_v impossible_a that_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o and_o his_o promise_n yea_o and_o amen_o shall_v fail_v 20._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 20._o in_o any_o of_o they_o be_v thus_o establish_v and_o confirm_v in_o which_o regard_n the_o apostle_n call_v the_o sacrament_n the_o seal_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n 11._o rom._n 4._o 11._o because_o as_o seal_n among_o man_n be_v annex_v to_o writing_n to_o give_v they_o security_n and_o better_a assurance_n of_o the_o perform_n of_o covenant_n agree_v on_o between_o they_o so_o the_o lord_n have_v institute_v his_o sacrament_n and_o annex_v they_o to_o his_o covenant_n not_o to_o confirm_v it_o which_o be_v so_o infallible_a that_o it_o need_v no_o confirmation_n but_o to_o strengthen_v our_o feeble_a and_o weak_a faith_n which_o need_v all_o help_n and_o mean_n to_o keep_v it_o from_o waver_a now_o the_o more_o our_o faith_n be_v confirm_v the_o more_o rich_a we_o grow_v in_o all_o save_a grace_n see_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o flow_v and_o the_o more_o we_o abound_v in_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n see_v it_o be_v the_o root_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v §._o sect._n 7_o three_o because_o it_o be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n and_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n three_o because_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o they_o be_v nourish_v and_o strengthen_v in_o life_n 55._o joh._n 6._o 55._o and_o grace_n unto_o eternal_a salvation_n even_o as_o our_o body_n be_v nourish_v with_o corporal_a food_n and_o thereby_o strengthen_v and_o enable_v for_o all_o action_n and_o employment_n so_o our_o saviour_n say_v my_o flesh_n be_v meat_n indeed_o and_o my_o blood_n be_v drink_v indeed_o not_o to_o feed_v the_o body_n but_o to_o comfort_v the_o soul_n to_o preserve_v our_o spiritual_a life_n and_o to_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o as_o the_o bodily_a life_n languish_v and_o strength_n decay_v if_o we_o refuse_v our_o corporal_a nourishment_n so_o the_o vigour_n and_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n can_v continue_v if_o we_o feed_v not_o upon_o christ_n by_o faith_n according_a to_o that_o vehement_a asseveration_n of_o our_o saviour_n very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o 53._o joh._n 6._o 53._o except_o you_o eat_v the_o flesh_n
way_n of_o the_o lord_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o last_o mean_n of_o obtain_v faith_n which_o be_v meditation_n on_o diverse_a subject_n the_o last_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o meditate_v upon_o these_o point_n follow_v first_o upon_o god_n everlasting_a and_o undeserued_a love_n which_o move_v he_o even_o whilst_o we_o be_v sinner_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n and_o enemy_n to_o god_n and_o his_o grace_n to_o send_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n into_o the_o world_n that_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o he_o may_v therein_o redeem_v and_o save_v we_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n in_o pay_v for_o we_o a_o all-sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o he_o that_o seek_v we_o when_o we_o be_v lose_v will_v not_o cast_v we_o away_o when_o he_o have_v find_v us._n he_o that_o so_o love_v we_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n will_v not_o forsake_v we_o now_o if_o we_o seek_v his_o favour_n he_o that_o out_o of_o mere_a love_n give_v christ_n to_o redeem_v we_o by_o his_o death_n will_v not_o when_o he_o have_v buy_v we_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o price_n suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v if_o we_o apply_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n by_o faith_n when_o as_o a_o free_a gift_n he_o offer_v he_o unto_o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n which_o cause_v he_o to_o delight_n not_o in_o death_n and_o destruction_n but_o the_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n the_o which_o his_o mercy_n be_v above_o all_o 11._o rom._n 5._o 10._o ezek._n 33._o 11._o his_o work_n and_o infinite_o great_a than_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v free_o offer_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o receive_v it_o if_o we_o do_v not_o reject_v it_o by_o unbelief_n three_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o god_n immutable_a and_o infallible_a truth_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v they_o four_o upon_o the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n whereby_o god_n justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o his_o wrath_n appease_v of_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v partaker_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o as_o our_o only_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n five_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o the_o lord_n promise_v the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n not_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n nor_o with_o exception_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o upon_o the_o alone_a condition_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n six_o let_v we_o meditate_v upon_o the_o generality_n and_o indefinitenesse_n of_o god_n promise_n which_o exclude_v no_o sort_n of_o sinner_n who_o do_v not_o exclude_v themselves_o by_o their_o unbelief_n reject_v god_n pardon_v when_o as_o it_o be_v offer_v and_o pull_v off_o the_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o obedience_n so_o as_o it_o can_v cure_v their_o sore_n of_o sin_n last_o let_v we_o meditate_v upon_o faith_n not_o only_o as_o it_o be_v a_o instrument_n whereby_o christ_n be_v apply_v but_o also_o as_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n which_o be_v not_o arbitrary_a to_o be_v do_v or_o not_o do_v at_o our_o free_a choice_n but_o express_o command_v by_o god_n as_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o 1._o mark_n 1._o he_o have_v make_v with_o we_o the_o which_o we_o also_o in_o our_o baptism_n have_v undertake_v to_o perform_v and_o therefore_o set_v all_o doubt_n and_o dispute_v aside_o we_o must_v believe_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o because_o god_n have_v not_o only_o require_v it_o at_o our_o hand_n but_o have_v also_o use_v all_o mean_n enable_v we_o to_o perform_v it_o for_o he_o have_v make_v his_o covenant_n with_o we_o of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o though_o he_o be_v truth_n itself_o and_o can_v fail_v of_o his_o promise_n yet_o respect_v our_o imbecility_n and_o weakness_n of_o faith_n he_o have_v to_o put_v away_o all_o doubt_v confirm_v they_o by_o his_o oath_n and_o by_o annex_v unto_o his_o hand-writing_n his_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o beget_v and_o confirm_v of_o our_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v not_o only_o assent_v unto_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n but_o also_o apply_v and_o apprehend_v they_o to_o our_o own_o particular_a use_n now_o that_o from_o these_o two_o first_o degree_n we_o may_v grow_v unto_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n which_o in_o assurance_n of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n love_n do_v make_v we_o with_o the_o apostle_n to_o triumph_v over_o all_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n there_o be_v diverse_a 39_o rom._n 8._o 38_o 39_o other_o thing_n require_v as_o first_o that_o we_o esteem_v faith_n our_o chief_a riches_n and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o spiritual_o covetous_a and_o careful_a by_o all_o mean_n to_o add_v unto_o this_o treasure_n second_o we_o can_v come_v to_o this_o fullness_n of_o faith_n but_o by_o often_o experience_n of_o god_n love_n shine_v in_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o mercy_n especial_o in_o thing_n appertain_v to_o grace_n and_o eternal_a glory_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v be_v sensible_a of_o god_n goodness_n and_o diligent_o observe_v his_o favour_n towards_o we_o and_o so_o by_o induction_n of_o particular_n that_o see_v so_o often_o and_o many_o way_n he_o have_v be_v gracious_a and_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o such_o innumerable_a testimony_n and_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n hence_o we_o may_v gather_v a_o experimental_a conclusion_n that_o be_v immutable_a in_o his_o goodness_n we_o shall_v live_v and_o die_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o it_o three_o we_o attain_v unto_o this_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n by_o become_v more_o and_o more_o acquaint_v with_o god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o supper_n and_o meditation_n for_o hereby_o our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n be_v increase_v and_o the_o better_a we_o know_v he_o the_o more_o firm_o will_v we_o trust_v and_o believe_v in_o he_o taste_v hereby_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o the_o infallibility_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o truth_n four_o we_o attain_v unto_o certain_a and_o full_a assurance_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o by_o our_o often_o testify_v and_o approve_v of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o our_o care_n to_o keep_v all_o his_o commandment_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o name_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o holy_a conversation_n shine_v before_o man_n see_v we_o can_v not_o possible_o love_v 1._o 1_o john_n 4._o 19_o jer._n 31._o 3._o john_n 13._o 1._o he_o if_o he_o have_v not_o love_v we_o first_o and_o who_o he_o love_v to_o the_o end_n he_o love_v they_o final_o we_o attain_v unto_o it_o by_o continual_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o good_a work_n and_o by_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o christian_a duty_n and_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o as_o faith_n justify_v we_o by_o apply_v christ_n righteousness_n do_v cause_n a_o good_a conscience_n after_o we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n so_o when_o we_o keep_v our_o conscience_n purge_v with_o christ_n blood_n clear_a and_o unspotted_a of_o any_o know_v willing_a and_o gross_a sin_n it_o do_v marvellous_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n see_v we_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o therefore_o assure_o he_o will_v be_v at_o peace_n with_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n 21._o 1._o john_n 3._o 21._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o that_o special_a faith_n whereby_o we_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o sanctification_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v justify_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n beside_o which_o general_o consider_v there_o be_v a_o special_a faith_n or_o rather_o a_o branch_n of_o the_o other_o which_o be_v very_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a to_o uphold_v and_o further_o we_o in_o our_o course_n of_o christianity_n namely_o when_o as_o we_o do_v by_o faith_n apply_v christ_n not_o only_o for_o salvation_n but_o also_o for_o sanctification_n and_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n both_o for_o justification_n and_o life_n eternal_a and_o also_o for_o the_o subdue_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o renovation_n unto_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o this_o world_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o it_o may_v be_v
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 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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 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the_o office_n of_o a_o accuser_n then_o of_o a_o judge_n and_o last_o of_o a_o mediator_n to_o crave_v pardon_n and_o sometime_o find_v out_o thyself_o for_o he_o willing_o err_v who_o know_v not_o his_o error_n and_o too_o much_o love_v himself_o who_o will_v have_v other_o err_v that_o his_o error_n may_v lie_v hide_v by_o which_o exercise_n we_o shall_v receive_v singular_a profit_n for_o hereby_o we_o shall_v preserve_v our_o soul_n and_o heart_n in_o a_o thrive_a estate_n when_o we_o do_v like_o wise_a merchant_n and_o shopkeeper_n examine_v they_o and_o search_v over_o our_o conscience_n as_o it_o be_v our_o book_n of_o account_n to_o see_v whether_o we_o have_v gain_v or_o lose_v in_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n by_o examine_v what_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o what_o we_o have_v lay_v out_o which_o if_o we_o will_v do_v we_o shall_v not_o easy_o be_v cast_v behind_o hand_n when_o as_o we_o prevent_v our_o error_n and_o use_v mean_n to_o repair_v our_o loss_n in_o their_o first_o 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quid_fw-la pulchrius_fw-la hac_fw-la consucâ—udine_fw-la excutiendi_fw-la totam_fw-la diem_fw-la &_o c_o sâ—neâ—_n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la lib._n 3._o cap._n 36._o than_o this_o custom_n of_o examine_v every_o day_n how_o sweet_a be_v that_o sleep_n which_o follow_v the_o review_v of_o ourselves_o how_o quiet_a sound_a and_o free_a when_o the_o mind_n be_v commend_v or_o admonish_v and_o as_o a_o watchman_n and_o secret_a censurer_n of_o itself_o do_v judge_v of_o it_o own_o manner_n we_o shall_v also_o preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o their_o purity_n and_o soundness_n if_o not_o from_o all_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o from_o deep_a putrefaction_n and_o the_o fester_a sore_n of_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o cure_v the_o wound_n be_v yet_o green_a and_o cast_v out_o sin_n by_o repeetance_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v first_o enter_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o lodge_v and_o sleep_v with_o we_o no_o not_o one_o night_n we_o shall_v hereby_o keep_v our_o spiritual_a state_n well_o settle_v so_o as_o it_o will_v not_o easy_o be_v shake_v or_o at_o least_o overthrow_v with_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o as_o we_o constant_o look_v to_o our_o christian_a armour_n and_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n as_o our_o chief_a fort_n repair_v the_o breach_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v make_v final_o we_o shall_v prevent_v carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n when_o we_o examine_v ourselves_o daily_o and_o be_v better_o fit_v and_o prepare_v for_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o keep_v our_o account_n even_o and_o have_v our_o book_n of_o reckon_n between_o god_n and_o our_o conscience_n make_v up_o and_o in_o continual_a readiness_n for_o he_o may_v soon_o clear_v his_o account_n with_o his_o master_n at_o the_o year_n end_n who_o like_o a_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a factor_n do_v make_v all_o reckon_n straight_o at_o the_o end_n of_o every_o day_n §._o sect._n 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o first_o lie_v down_o beside_o this_o examination_n there_o be_v also_o other_o meditation_n very_o profitable_a as_o to_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n god_n manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o day_n past_a respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n in_o that_o he_o have_v preserve_v we_o from_o innumerable_a evil_n with_o which_o many_o other_o have_v be_v overtake_v for_o continue_v unto_o we_o still_o the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n and_o suffer_v we_o with_o so_o much_o patience_n to_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n for_o give_v unto_o we_o some_o poor_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v he_o service_n and_o to_o accept_v of_o it_o in_o christ_n though_o in_o itself_o full_a of_o want_n and_o imperfection_n especial_o if_o we_o have_v in_o any_o measure_n perform_v the_o former_a duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n we_o must_v not_o forget_v to_o render_v unto_o god_n the_o praise_n and_o glory_n due_a unto_o he_o for_o it_o by_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o who_o holy_a spirit_n we_o who_o of_o ourselves_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n have_v be_v enable_v unto_o they_o so_o likewise_o it_o be_v requisite_a that_o at_o our_o lie_v down_o we_o call_v our_o sin_n to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o duty_n which_o we_o have_v omit_v or_o corrupt_o perform_v and_o the_o vice_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v and_o though_o through_o god_n mercy_n we_o have_v be_v preserve_v from_o grosser_n sin_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o think_v ourselves_o so_o excuse_v but_o call_v to_o mind_v our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n for_o which_o god_n in_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n may_v condemn_v us._n our_o sloth_n and_o backwardness_n to_o good_a duty_n our_o coldness_n weariness_n and_o many_o distraction_n in_o god_n service_n our_o excess_n in_o mirth_n or_o sorrow_n the_o neglect_n of_o our_o christian_a watch_n over_o our_o thought_n sense_n word_n and_o work_n our_o idleness_n or_o unprofitablenesse_n pride_n self-love_n unjust_a anger_n sinister_a conceit_n and_o unjust_a censure_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o such_o like_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n whereof_o we_o must_v true_o humble_v our_o soul_n before_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o earnest_o beg_v in_o christ_n name_n mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n final_o it_o be_v profitable_a then_o to_o remember_v our_o mortality_n and_o mutability_n death_n and_o judgement_n that_o we_o who_o now_o go_v well_o to_o bed_n may_v short_o be_v cast_v upon_o the_o bed_n of_o sickness_n and_o we_o that_o now_o live_v may_v within_o a_o while_n be_v imprison_v under_o the_o arrest_n of_o death_n yea_o let_v we_o not_o look_v upon_o it_o as_o a_o thing_n far_o off_o but_o approach_v at_o the_o threshold_n and_o ready_a to_o knock_v at_o 20._o luk._n 12._o 19_o 20._o the_o door_n and_o think_v 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
of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n you_o have_v no_o life_n in_o you_o yea_o this_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o such_o a_o spare_a meal_n and_o bare_a commons_o as_o only_o hold_v life_n and_o soul_n together_o and_o do_v not_o revive_v the_o spirit_n increase_v the_o strength_n and_o fit_v we_o for_o action_n and_o employment_n but_o it_o be_v a_o plentiful_a feast_n for_o our_o soul_n which_o make_v we_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o stature_n unto_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n make_v they_o strong_a and_o vigorous_a unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o as_o baptism_n be_v call_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o imitation_n and_o new_a birth_n so_o this_o of_o our_o augmentation_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n afford_v unto_o we_o plentiful_a nourishment_n for_o this_o end_n for_o as_o god_n be_v so_o bountiful_a in_o afford_v man_n mean_n for_o the_o preserve_v his_o bodily_a life_n that_o he_o allow_v he_o such_o thing_n not_o only_o which_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a but_o also_o for_o delight_n and_o not_o bread_n alone_o to_o strengthen_v man_n heart_n but_o also_o wine_n to_o make_v it_o glad_a and_o oil_n to_o express_v this_o joy_n in_o the_o face_n and_o countenance_n so_o he_o have_v deal_v 115._o psa_fw-la 104._o 14._o &_o 115._o much_o more_o bountiful_o for_o our_o soul_n provide_v for_o their_o nourishment_n a_o plentiful_a feast_n the_o strengthen_v bread_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o the_o cheer_v and_o glad_v wine_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n the_o delicious_a viand_n and_o dish_n of_o his_o spiritual_a benefit_n and_o save_v grace_n and_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o not_o only_o set_v these_o thing_n before_o we_o to_o look_v upon_o but_o give_v unto_o we_o gracious_a entertainment_n invite_v we_o to_o feed_v upon_o they_o not_o only_o unto_o necessity_n but_o also_o to_o delight_v so_o that_o our_o welcome_n be_v no_o less_o worth_a than_o our_o cheer_n and_o as_o the_o spouse_n speak_v his_o love_n better_o 2._o cant._n 1._o 2._o than_o wine_n yea_o unto_o his_o feast_n he_o add_v a_o banquet_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n embrace_v we_o with_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o love_n cheer_v we_o with_o the_o consolation_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o ravish_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o sweet_a feeling_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o such_o inward_a joy_n that_o be_v with_o the_o spouse_n thus_o bring_v into_o 6._o cant._n 2._o 4_o 5_o 6._o his_o banketting-house_n and_o have_v for_o a_o canopy_n over_o our_o head_n his_o banner_n of_o love_n we_o be_v ready_a as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o ecstasy_n to_o cry_v out_o stay_v i_o with_o flagon_n comfort_v i_o with_o apple_n for_o i_o be_o sick_a of_o love_n now_o how_o can_v our_o poor_a soul_n be_v thus_o royal_o feast_v and_o cherish_v at_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o great_a king_n but_o be_v inward_o replenish_v with_o all_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n for_o his_o so_o rich_a mercy_n what_o can_v they_o do_v less_o then_o enter_v into_o a_o serious_a consideration_n with_o themselves_o what_o they_o may_v return_v unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v express_v their_o love_n and_o gracefulness_n for_o so_o many_o and_o inestimable_a favour_n without_o any_o desert_n vouchsafe_v unto_o they_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n what_o shall_v i_o render_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n towards_o 13._o ps_n 116._o 12_o 13._o i_o and_o find_v themselves_o to_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o make_v any_o other_o requital_n then_o by_o remain_v thankful_a debtor_n what_o can_v they_o do_v less_o than_o conclude_v with_o he_o that_o they_o will_v take_v the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n praise_v and_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o the_o people_n and_o find_v ourselves_o preserve_v in_o spiritual_a life_n grow_v 18._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 18._o in_o god_n grace_n and_o strengthen_v and_o fit_v for_o all_o good_a employment_n by_o the_o royal_a bounty_n of_o our_o heavenly_a king_n feast_v we_o with_o such_o cordial_a restorative_n and_o delicious_a food_n above_o the_o price_n of_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o other_o corruptible_a thing_n how_o ungrateful_a shall_v we_o be_v if_o we_o do_v not_o employ_v this_o strength_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o be_v accept_v of_o he_o by_o do_v that_o which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n §._o sect._n 8_o four_o because_o it_o be_v a_o action_n which_o we_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n four_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n much_o conduce_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o it_o be_v a_o action_n which_o we_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v thereby_o put_v in_o mind_n how_o much_o he_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o us._n for_o who_o can_v light_o esteem_v of_o any_o sin_n which_o cost_v christ_n no_o less_o than_o the_o price_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n who_o will_v not_o bewail_v his_o sin_n pass_v with_o bitter_a grief_n abhor_v his_o present_a corruption_n with_o mortal_a hatred_n and_o utter_o renounce_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v who_o due_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v the_o nail_n which_o fasten_v our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o the_o cross_n and_o that_o unsupportable_a weight_n which_o make_v his_o soul_n heavy_a to_o the_o death_n press_v out_o of_o his_o innocent_a body_n that_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o extort_a from_o he_o that_o lamentable_a complaint_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o who_o will_v be_v hire_v with_o the_o base_a wage_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n to_o defile_v his_o soul_n again_o with_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v cleanse_v and_o purge_v then_o by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n of_o infinite_a more_o value_n than_o ten_o thousand_o world_n and_o so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n who_o can_v be_v slack_a in_o the_o service_n of_o so_o gracious_a a_o saviour_n or_o be_v spare_v in_o his_o pain_n to_o glorify_v he_o who_o for_o his_o redemption_n have_v not_o spare_v his_o dear_a blood_n who_o will_v not_o worship_v he_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n who_o have_v purchase_v his_o happiness_n at_o such_o a_o rate_n as_o man_n and_o angel_n be_v not_o able_a to_o discourse_v who_o be_v so_o unthankful_o slothful_a that_o will_v not_o spend_v his_o sweat_n in_o his_o service_n and_o his_o tear_n because_o he_o can_v spend_v so_o much_o as_o he_o shall_v and_o even_o his_o blood_n to_o make_v up_o what_o be_v want_v in_o they_o both_o for_o he_o and_o his_o sake_n that_o have_v cleanse_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n from_o the_o ingrained_a spot_n and_o uncurable_a leprosy_n of_o sin_n with_o his_o bloody_a sweat_n yea_o full_a stream_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n who_o will_v now_o grudge_v to_o do_v work_n of_o mercy_n or_o to_o feed_v the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o his_o spare_a food_n &_o to_o clothe_v they_o with_o his_o cast_a apparel_n which_o remember_v that_o this_o bread_n of_o life_n come_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o be_v our_o food_n and_o have_v not_o spare_v to_o feast_v we_o at_o his_o own_o royal_a table_n with_o his_o own_o body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n unto_o eternal_a life_n that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o lively_a and_o express_a image_n of_o his_o father_n and_o equal_a unto_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o majesty_n disrobed_n himself_o of_o this_o glorious_a garment_n and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o shape_n of_o a_o servant_n yea_o be_v content_a to_o be_v strip_v of_o those_o poor_a clothes_n he_o have_v suit_v with_o his_o mean_a condition_n and_o while_o he_o bear_v our_o sin_n to_o bear_v our_o shame_n hang_v naked_a upon_o the_o cross_n that_o he_o may_v clothe_v we_o that_o be_v spiritual_o naked_a with_o the_o rich_a and_o glorious_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n §._o sect._n 9_o because_o thereby_o we_o be_v occasion_v to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n final_o the_o lord_n supper_n right_o use_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o it_o give_v we_o occasion_n in_o our_o preparation_n that_o we_o may_v come_v as_o worthy_a guest_n to_o the_o lord_n table_n to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o renew_v our_o faith_n in_o christ_n our_o repentance_n for_o our_o sin_n our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n in_o us._n we_o renew_v our_o faith_n by_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n
our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o replenish_v it_o with_o the_o best_a and_o then_o to_o cover_v and_o keep_v it_o close_o that_o nothing_o be_v spill_v and_o lose_v and_o lest_o it_o receive_v soil_n or_o have_v any_o evil_a thing_n infuse_v into_o it_o for_o as_o the_o wiseman_n observe_v dead_a fly_n taint_v the_o whole_a pot_n of_o precious_a ointment_n it_o must_v be_v keep_v careful_o as_o a_o enclose_a garden_n and_o vineyard_n that_o all_o annoyance_n be_v keep_v out_o with_o the_o fence_n it_o may_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n and_o ripe_a grape_n please_v to_o god_n taste_n and_o not_o suffer_v to_o lie_v open_a as_o a_o highway_n where_o all_o thing_n be_v trample_v underfoot_o or_o steal_v away_o and_o nothing_o suffer_v to_o thrive_v which_o be_v profitable_a for_o use_v now_o by_o heart_n here_o i_o chief_o understand_v all_o the_o affection_n and_o desire_n both_o concupiscible_a and_o irascible_a all_o the_o passion_n of_o love_n hatred_n hope_v despair_n joy_n sorrow_n anger_n and_o fear_n and_o by_o keep_v of_o they_o their_o hold_v in_o subjection_n unto_o reason_n itself_o be_v first_o make_v subject_a to_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n and_o the_o right_n employ_v of_o they_o about_o their_o fit_a and_o proper_a object_n only_o love_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o hate_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a rejoice_v in_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n love_n and_o sorrow_v for_o sin_n because_o he_o be_v displease_v with_o it_o hope_v in_o god_n mercy_n and_o despair_v 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o in_o our_o own_o strength_n fear_v god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n and_o be_v angry_a with_o that_o only_o wherewith_o he_o be_v offend_v and_o dishonour_v and_o if_o we_o thus_o keep_v our_o heart_n in_o tune_n and_o order_n they_o will_v make_v sweet_a music_n in_o god_n hear_v but_o if_o the_o affection_n and_o passion_n rebel_v against_o reason_n and_o fall_v at_o variance_n one_o with_o another_o we_o can_v expect_v nothing_o but_o jar_a discord_n and_o tumultuous_a confusion_n if_o we_o keep_v they_o lock_v up_o as_o sometime_o aeolus_n the_o wind_n under_o the_o command_n of_o reason_n our_o heart_n and_o mind_n will_v be_v calm_a and_o quiet_a but_o set_v open_v the_o gate_n and_o leave_v they_o to_o their_o liberry_n and_o nothing_o will_v follow_v but_o storm_n tempest_n and_o shipwreck_n of_o our_o soul_n upon_o the_o rock_n of_o sin_n blow_v away_o these_o cloud_n and_o foggy_a mist_n and_o we_o shall_v in_o our_o little_a world_n have_v a_o clear_a sky_n but_o let_v they_o overcast_v and_o overcloud_v reason_n which_o be_v the_o sun_n in_o our_o firmament_n and_o what_o can_v follow_v but_o darkness_n and_o disorder_n stumble_v and_o fall_v at_o every_o stone_n of_o offence_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v out_o carnal_a concupiscence_n from_o enter_v and_o that_o we_o may_v withstand_v and_o shut_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n against_o the_o first_o motion_n and_o inclination_n unto_o sin_n even_o as_o we_o will_v keep_v out_o of_o our_o house_n in_o the_o plague_n time_n infectious_a air_n or_o in_o the_o time_n of_o war_n our_o mighty_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n from_o enter_v into_o our_o city_n or_o country_n or_o if_o they_o be_v enter_v at_o unaware_o we_o must_v repel_v they_o present_o at_o their_o first_o appear_v upon_o our_o coast_n and_o give_v they_o no_o time_n to_o fortify_v and_o make_v themselves_o strong_a we_o must_v crush_v this_o cockatrice_n in_o the_o shell_n and_o when_o they_o be_v young_a dash_v this_o babylonish_n brood_n against_o the_o stone_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o we_o must_v chief_o cleanse_v and_o keep_v our_o heart_n from_o those_o corruption_n which_o be_v most_o dangerous_a now_o as_o we_o must_v observe_v a_o careful_a watch_n in_o keep_v out_o or_o cleanse_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o above_o all_o that_o they_o do_v not_o nourish_v in_o they_o such_o as_o be_v most_o dangerous_a to_o our_o soul_n health_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o we_o must_v beware_v of_o those_o sin_n and_o vice_n unto_o which_o through_o our_o natural_a corruption_n we_o be_v most_o incline_v the_o which_o we_o shall_v discern_v by_o our_o often_o fall_v into_o they_o by_o our_o loathness_n to_o leave_v they_o and_o after_o we_o have_v resolve_v to_o part_n with_o they_o and_o have_v already_o break_v from_o they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n by_o our_o hang_n after_o they_o in_o our_o carnal_a love_n which_o make_v we_o after_o we_o be_v force_v to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o safety_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o look_v back_o unto_o they_o like_o lot_n wife_n towards_o sodom_n with_o a_o desire_n to_o return_v be_v we_o not_o beat_v from_o they_o with_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n judgement_n by_o which_o sign_n when_o we_o have_v discover_v they_o we_o must_v with_o great_a care_n watch_n over_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o be_v not_o again_o overtake_v of_o they_o first_o because_o we_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o hate_n and_o abhor_v they_o see_v by_o they_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v and_o displease_v god_n second_o because_o they_o have_v most_o often_o wound_v our_o conscience_n and_o give_v we_o the_o great_a foil_n three_o because_o they_o have_v most_o disturb_v our_o inward_a peace_n and_o deprive_v our_o heart_n of_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n four_o because_o we_o be_v still_o most_o prone_a to_o fall_v into_o they_o by_o reason_n that_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v so_o much_o incline_v towards_o they_o and_o our_o carnal_a love_n dote_v upon_o they_o be_v ready_a upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o renew_v their_o league_n and_o give_v they_o entertainment_n and_o therefore_o as_o with_o great_a care_n and_o vigilance_n we_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o such_o enemy_n as_o have_v a_o strong_a party_n in_o our_o own_o city_n and_o many_o secret_a traitor_n which_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o open_v the_o gate_n and_o let_v they_o in_o so_o must_v we_o keep_v the_o narrow_a watch_n and_o bend_v our_o chief_a force_n against_o such_o sin_n as_o our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a lust_n do_v most_o affect_v and_o be_v in_o great_a league_n and_o like_n with_o they_o see_v these_o secret_a traitor_n be_v still_o in_o readiness_n to_o give_v they_o entertainment_n and_o betray_v our_o soul_n unto_o they_o if_o we_o do_v but_o a_o little_a intermit_v our_o spiritual_a watch_n second_o we_o must_v with_o singular_a circumspection_n take_v heed_n of_o those_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o do_v most_o ordinary_o wait_v upon_o our_o special_a calling_n see_v by_o reason_n that_o we_o be_v daily_o conversant_a in_o they_o they_o do_v make_v against_o our_o soul_n must_v often_o and_o fierce_a assault_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o by_o our_o many_o foil_n and_o fall_v they_o become_v customable_a and_o harden_v our_o heart_n in_o they_o our_o often_o sin_v sear_v the_o conscience_n and_o take_v away_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o thus_o magistrate_n must_v watch_v over_o themselves_o that_o they_o do_v not_o pervert_v judgement_n by_o take_v bribe_n and_o reward_n and_o that_o they_o have_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n nor_o for_o fear_n or_o favour_n do_v any_o injustice_n thus_o lawyer_n must_v take_v special_a heed_n that_o they_o do_v not_o for_o their_o fee_n blind_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o judge_n by_o their_o false_a and_o corrupt_a plead_n paint_v over_o a_o foul_a cause_n with_o fair_a gloss_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o protract_v suit_n that_o they_o may_v grow_v rich_a out_o of_o their_o client_n poverty_n and_o physician_n that_o they_o do_v not_o deal_v unfaithful_o with_o their_o patient_n and_o delay_v the_o cure_n for_o their_o own_o advantage_n and_o divine_n that_o they_o do_v not_o for_o worldly_a lucre_n become_v non-residents_a starve_a their_o people_n soul_n to_o fill_v their_o own_o purse_n and_o purchase_v field_n with_o the_o price_n of_o blood_n and_o that_o they_o be_v not_o slothful_a and_o negligent_a in_o feed_v their_o soul_n that_o be_v commit_v to_o their_o charge_n follow_v peter_n counsel_n to_o christ_n master_n spare_v thyself_o and_o tradesman_n that_o they_o do_v not_o use_v deceit_n in_o buy_v and_o sell_v nor_o tell_v untruth_n to_o put_v off_o their_o ware_n at_o a_o high_a rate_n and_o final_o thus_o must_v artificer_n watch_v over_o themselves_o that_o they_o do_v not_o their_o work_n deceitful_o only_o for_o sale_n and_o unseruiceable_a for_o use_v unto_o which_o special_a circumspection_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o the_o sin_n incident_a unto_o they_o the_o scripture_n exhort_v thus_o john_n the_o baptist_n persuade_v the_o publican_n who_o calling_n be_v to_o live_v by_o toll_n and_o custom_n to_o take_v heed_n of_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
to_o cure_v all_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n though_o the_o head_n be_v sick_a and_o the_o whole_a heart_n faint_a and_o though_o from_o the_o sole_a of_o the_o foot_n 17._o esa_n 1._o 5_o 6_o 16_o 17._o to_o the_o crown_n of_o the_o head_n there_o be_v no_o soundness_n in_o thou_o but_o wound_n and_o bruise_n and_o putrify_a sore_n yet_o if_o thou_o will_v apply_v unto_o they_o this_o sovereign_a salve_n they_o shall_v be_v all_o heal_v so_o that_o even_o thy_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a sin_n shall_v become_v white_a as_o snow_n and_o wool_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o kind_n of_o repentance_n ordinary_a and_o extraordinary_a and_o thus_o thou_o see_v o_o my_o soul_n the_o nature_n of_o true_a repentance_n which_o admit_v of_o no_o distribution_n into_o kind_n but_o yet_o thou_o may_v distinguish_v it_o into_o some_o degree_n for_o either_o thou_o may_v consider_v it_o in_o the_o first_o act_n of_o thy_o conversion_n when_o as_o thou_o do_v break_v from_o thy_o sin_n by_o bewail_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o turn_v unto_o thy_o god_n in_o new_a obedience_n or_o else_o it_o be_v the_o continue_v of_o it_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o this_o life_n for_o as_o thou_o be_v never_o in_o this_o world_n perfect_o cure_v of_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n but_o that_o they_o will_v break_v out_o again_o the_o inward_a corruption_n not_o thorough_o draw_v out_o still_o seek_v vent_n in_o some_o outward_a issue_n so_o this_o plaster_n of_o repentance_n must_v continual_o be_v apply_v and_o renew_v and_o be_v never_o quite_o neglect_v and_o throw_v away_o until_o by_o death_n the_o cure_n be_v perfect_v now_o this_o repentance_n which_o thou_o must_v continue_v o_o my_o soul_n even_o till_o by_o thy_o separation_n from_o thy_o belove_a body_n thou_o be_v free_v from_o that_o hate_a body_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n be_v either_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a thy_o ordinary_a repentance_n be_v that_o which_o thou_o must_v daily_o perform_v for_o as_o thou_o daily_o sin_v against_o thy_o good_a god_n so_o thou_o must_v daily_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o hate_n and_o abhor_v they_o as_o conquer_v rebel_n who_o have_v get_v new_a strength_n have_v give_v thou_o these_o foil_n subdue_v and_o mortify_v they_o and_o endeavour_n to_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n thy_o extraordinary_a repentance_n be_v either_o when_o by_o reason_n of_o thy_o sloth_n and_o security_n thou_o have_v discontinue_v this_o exercise_n and_o afterward_o do_v undertake_v it_o afresh_o be_v excite_v and_o move_v hereunto_o by_o outward_a help_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n affliction_n danger_n of_o be_v overtake_v with_o some_o approach_a evil_n extraordinary_a blessing_n and_o such_o like_a or_o by_o the_o inward_a motion_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n or_o else_o when_o thou_o be_v overtake_v for_o want_n of_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n of_o some_o grievous_a and_o unusual_a sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v make_v deep_a wound_n and_o fearful_a gash_n into_o thy_o conscience_n in_o both_o which_o respect_n thou_o must_v double_v thy_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n that_o thou_o may_v rise_v from_o whence_o thou_o be_v fall_v redeem_v the_o lose_a time_n wherein_o thou_o have_v negligent_o intermit_v this_o holy_a exercise_n bewail_v thy_o extraordinary_a sin_n with_o extraordinary_a sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n both_o in_o great_a measure_n suitable_a to_o these_o great_a sin_n and_o in_o a_o more_o vehement_a and_o powerful_a manner_n hate_v these_o sin_n with_o more_o than_o mortal_a hatred_n drive_v out_o these_o curse_a enemy_n which_o have_v give_v thou_o such_o shameful_a foil_n with_o all_o despite_n and_o redouble_v thy_o watch_n that_o they_o may_v for_o ever_o be_v keep_v out_o of_o thy_o coast_n and_o never_o be_v able_a to_o surprise_v and_o overcome_v thou_o final_o thy_o repentance_n my_o soul_n must_v be_v extraordinary_a when_o thy_o god_n move_v thou_o unto_o it_o by_o any_o extraordinary_a occasion_n as_o when_o thou_o be_v to_o perform_v some_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n of_o great_a moment_n and_o importance_n as_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n which_o require_v extraordinary_a preparation_n and_o examination_n when_o thou_o humble_a thyself_o in_o some_o solemn_a fast_n public_a or_o private_a for_o the_o avert_n of_o some_o imminent_a judgement_n or_o deliverance_n from_o some_o present_a evil_n or_o when_o thou_o be_v to_o undertake_v some_o business_n for_o thyself_o the_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n no_o less_o weighty_a and_o necessary_a then_o full_a of_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n then_o my_o soul_n be_v it_o high_a time_n for_o thou_o to_o renew_v and_o redouble_v thy_o repentance_n that_o thy_o sin_n which_o separate_v between_o thy_o god_n and_o thou_o may_v be_v remoove_v and_o not_o stop_v and_o hinder_v thou_o from_o receive_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n in_o these_o weighty_a employment_n so_o also_o when_o thou_o addresse_v thyself_o to_o thy_o god_n to_o make_v suit_n for_o some_o blessing_n which_o thou_o much_o desire_v from_o which_o thy_o sin_n may_v hinder_v thou_o and_o stop_v the_o stream_n of_o his_o grace_n that_o though_o it_o overflow_v to_o all_o other_o yet_o thou_o shall_v remain_v dry_a and_o barren_a or_o for_o the_o removal_n of_o some_o great_a affliction_n which_o if_o thou_o continue_v in_o thy_o sin_n thou_o may_v just_o fear_v will_v be_v continue_v upon_o thou_o till_o thy_o god_n by_o redouble_v thy_o stripe_n and_o smart_n have_v make_v thou_o to_o renew_v thy_o repentance_n and_o redouble_v thy_o sorrow_n final_o it_o be_v fit_a time_n thus_o to_o repent_v when_o thy_o god_n summon_v thou_o by_o sickness_n to_o appear_v before_o he_o and_o threaten_v thou_o to_o bring_v thou_o before_o his_o tribunal_n under_o the_o arrest_n of_o death_n then_o be_v there_o no_o more_o need_n o_o my_o soul_n to_o set_v thy_o house_n and_o state_n in_o order_n than_o thyself_o and_o then_o be_v it_o fit_a time_n that_o thou_o shall_v renew_v thy_o repentance_n with_o ezechias_n in_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n that_o thou_o may_v make_v thy_o account_n ready_a before_o thou_o be_v to_o render_v they_o unto_o thy_o judge_n and_o see_v thou_o be_v much_o indebt_v and_o have_v nothing_o to_o pay_v thou_o must_v while_o thou_o be_v here_o by_o renew_v thy_o faith_n and_o repentance_n sue_v out_o thy_o pardon_n and_o get_v a_o general_a acquittance_n for_o all_o thy_o debt_n seal_v with_o thy_o saviour_n blood_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v go_v with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n when_o thy_o judge_n call_v thou_o to_o make_v thy_o appearance_n cap._n xxi_o show_v how_o we_o must_v work_v the_o former_a point_n upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 1_o how_o our_o heart_n be_v to_o be_v affect_v with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o practise_v this_o duty_n of_o repentance_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o have_v in_o thy_o understanding_n discourse_v of_o the_o chief_a point_n observable_a in_o this_o excellent_a grace_n of_o repentance_n labour_v to_o work_v what_o thou_o know_v into_o thy_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o to_o bring_v it_o all_o to_o some_o holy_a use_n that_o thou_o may_v prepare_v these_o spiritual_a meat_n not_o only_o to_o look_v upon_o for_o so_o thou_o may_v in_o this_o great_a plenty_n depart_v a_o hunger_a and_o be_v never_o the_o better_a in_o thy_o health_n strength_n and_o good_a like_n but_o endeavour_n to_o apply_v they_o to_o taste_v their_o sweetness_n to_o feed_v upon_o and_o digest_v they_o for_o thy_o nourishment_n thou_o have_v discover_v my_o soul_n excellent_a water_n which_o though_o they_o be_v bitter_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n yet_o the_o wood_n of_o thy_o saviour_n cross_n be_v cast_v into_o they_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n will_v make_v they_o to_o become_v sweet_a drink_v deep_o of_o they_o o_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o may_v never_o again_o thirst_v after_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n which_o may_v well_o glut_v thou_o but_o will_v never_o satisfy_v thou_o but_o the_o more_o thou_o drink_v the_o more_o thou_o thirste_a whereas_o these_o water_n my_o soul_n will_v cure_v this_o dropsy_n and_o make_v thou_o thirst_v only_o after_o spiritual_a thing_n in_o which_o there_o be_v great_a delight_n see_v thou_o may_v here_o drink_v thy_o fill_n without_o impeachment_n yea_o with_o much_o improvement_n of_o thy_o health_n or_o rather_o because_o thou_o can_v never_o be_v fill_v in_o this_o life_n thou_o may_v ever_o thirst_v and_o ever_o drink_v thirst_v without_o distemper_n without_o grief_n and_o drink_v with_o all_o spiritual_a delight_n see_v these_o water_n satisfy_v without_o satiety_n and_o as_o they_o be_v good_a for_o thy_o inward_a thirst_n so_o also_o for_o thy_o both_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 upon_o diverse_a subject_n worldly_n sorrow_n indeed_o cause_v death_n because_o it_o do_v not_o conjoin_v but_o sever_v thou_o from_o christ_n thy_o life_n it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o joy_n whereof_o be_v mortal_a and_o therefore_o much_o more_o must_v its_o grief_n need_v be_v mortal_a it_o look_v not_o to_o heaven_n but_o to_o the_o earth_n not_o draw_v to_o god_n but_o drive_v thou_o from_o he_o it_o respect_v punishment_n and_o not_o sin_n and_o lament_v more_o the_o loss_n of_o earthly_a trifle_n then_o of_o god_n love_n and_o heavenly_a excellency_n and_o therefore_o when_o this_o bitterness_n be_v thrust_v upon_o thou_o by_o thy_o corrupt_a flesh_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o child_n of_o the_o prophet_n that_o there_o be_v death_n in_o the_o pot_n and_o sin_n in_o such_o sorrow_n for_o which_o grief_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o further_a grieve_v mistake_v not_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o true_a repentance_n .._o let_v not_o these_o muddy_a tear_n come_v into_o thy_o eye_n which_o will_v but_o dim_a and_o dazzle_v the_o sight_n of_o faith_n so_o as_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v thy_o saviour_n but_o labour_n after_o that_o godly_a sorrow_n which_o will_v cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o which_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v unpleasant_a to_o thy_o carnal_a taste_n yet_o thou_o shall_v find_v it_o wholesome_a though_o not_o so_o toothsome_a if_o not_o delightful_a meat_n yet_o at_o least_o profitable_a physic_n which_o by_o purge_v away_o the_o corrupt_a humour_n of_o sin_n will_v help_v to_o preserve_v thy_o spiritual_a health_n and_o life_n yea_o in_o truth_n my_o soul_n thou_o shall_v upon_o good_a experience_n find_v this_o repentance_n not_o only_o good_a and_o profitable_a but_o also_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a cause_v thou_o to_o possess_v and_o enjoy_v thyself_o with_o much_o peace_n and_o patience_n §._o sect._n 2_o motive_n to_o repent_v take_v from_o the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o grace_n for_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o but_o god_n himself_o who_o with_o his_o sweetness_n sweeten_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o give_v to_o his_o child_n and_o though_o they_o be_v bitter_a in_o themselves_o yet_o temper_v they_o with_o his_o love_n he_o make_v they_o to_o become_v pleasant_a turn_v our_o mourning_n into_o rejoice_v and_o raise_v out_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o sorrow_n matter_n of_o joy_n it_o be_v a_o cup_n of_o god_n temper_v and_o therefore_o refuse_v not_o to_o drink_v it_o it_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v good_a come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n be_v author_n of_o all_o good_a it_o be_v god_n gift_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o not_o natural_a act_n in_o thy_o own_o power_n and_o therefore_o when_o thou_o want_v it_o sue_v unto_o he_o that_o give_v liberal_o to_o all_o that_o ask_v of_o he_o &_o when_o thou_o have_v it_o ascribe_v nothing_o to_o thyself_o but_o 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favour_n dissolve_v the_o cloud_n of_o grief_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o distil_v in_o repentant_a tear_n and_o not_o the_o strong_a and_o cold_a wind_n of_o his_o rigorous_a justice_n and_o terrible_a threat_n which_o either_o blow_v they_o quite_o away_o or_o congeal_v they_o unto_o a_o icy_a hardness_n make_v thy_o tear_n while_o they_o be_v drop_v like_a hailstone_n which_o will_v destroy_v thy_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n rather_o than_o cause_v they_o to_o grow_v and_o multiply_v it_o be_v not_o a_o common_a but_o a_o save_a grace_n see_v to_o whosoever_o god_n give_v it_o he_o give_v they_o also_o salvation_n with_o it_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n if_o thou_o will_v have_v the_o one_o refuse_v not_o the_o other_o for_o these_o gift_n of_o grace_n must_v go_v together_o it_o be_v a_o evangelicall_a gift_n and_o not_o a_o legal_a which_o have_v such_o hard_a condition_n that_o they_o can_v seldom_o be_v obtain_v whereas_o the_o gospel_n not_o only_o offer_v to_o give_v but_o 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not_o christ_n by_o that_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n reconcile_v thou_o and_o wrought_v thy_o peace_n beside_o so_o be_v thy_o rebellious_a heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n unto_o more_o than_o a_o adamantine_a hardness_n that_o nothing_o but_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o slay_a goat_n or_o innocent_a lamb_n can_v mollify_v and_o soften_v it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v the_o impression_n of_o this_o save_a grace_n and_o to_o melt_v and_o resolve_v in_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o see_v thy_o saviour_n have_v buy_v it_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o purchase_n do_v not_o now_o ungrateful_o refuse_v it_o when_o he_o so_o gracious_o offer_v it_o unto_o thou_o of_o free_a gift_n especial_o see_v he_o use_v
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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without_o discouragement_n after_o more_o perfection_n he_o that_o can_v begin_v this_o work_n of_o grace_n when_o it_o be_v want_v can_v increase_v 6._o phil._n 1._o 6._o it_o now_o it_o be_v begin_v he_o that_o can_v raise_v thou_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o thy_o sin_n can_v quicken_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o see_v it_o be_v a_o far_o great_a work_n 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o to_o give_v life_n to_o the_o dead_a than_o health_n to_o the_o live_n §._o sect._n 3_o motive_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o the_o renew_n and_o perfect_v of_o our_o repentance_n and_o first_o our_o humiliation_n and_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n rest_v not_o then_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n in_o some_o first_o beginning_n of_o this_o work_n but_o go_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o finish_v it_o content_v not_o thyself_o in_o some_o small_a degree_n see_v that_o be_v no_o true_a grace_n which_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n and_o tend_v not_o towards_o perfection_n thou_o have_v already_o repent_v but_o let_v not_o that_o suffice_v thou_o he_o seem_v to_o repent_v of_o his_o repentance_n that_o do_v not_o renew_v it_o again_o and_o again_o do_v not_o cease_v to_o sorrow_n till_o thou_o cease_v to_o sin_n never_o leave_v strike_v at_o this_o many-headed_a monster_n while_o any_o one_o remain_v if_o thou_o willing_o suffer_v any_o one_o to_o live_v they_o will_v multiply_v and_o such_o mortal_a enemy_n they_o be_v unto_o thou_o that_o their_o life_n will_v be_v thy_o death_n god_n begin_v this_o work_n and_o enjoin_v thou_o to_o continue_v it_o give_v it_o not_o over_o till_o he_o call_v thou_o from_o it_o to_o pay_v thou_o thy_o wage_n mourn_v for_o thy_o sin_n till_o he_o come_v and_o wipe_v away_o the_o tear_n from_o thy_o eye_n and_o with_o thy_o sin_n take_v away_o thy_o sorrow_n and_o think_v not_o that_o it_o be_v time_n to_o cease_v amend_v till_o thou_o come_v to_o perfection_n and_o be_v make_v complete_a both_o in_o holiness_n and_o in_o happiness_n practice_v repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n not_o by_o patch_n and_o piece_n but_o in_o both_o the_o part_n joint_o together_o repent_v and_o amend_v sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o withal_o forsake_v they_o for_o he_o that_o lament_v his_o sin_n and_o indevour_v not_o to_o leave_v they_o do_v it_o not_o out_o of_o hatred_n but_o of_o love_n which_o make_v he_o to_o grieve_v because_o fear_v of_o god_n judgement_n make_v he_o think_v of_o their_o part_n but_o first_o humble_v thyself_o my_o soul_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o thy_o sin_n that_o god_n may_v exalt_v thou_o in_o his_o due_a time_n humble_a thyself_o thorough_o with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n for_o the_o deep_a thou_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o thy_o repentance_n the_o more_o substantial_a shall_v thou_o find_v thy_o build_n thy_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a and_o great_a sin_n will_v have_v great_a sorrow_n thy_o god_n who_o thou_o have_v offend_v and_o dishonour_v be_v not_o only_o glorious_a and_o full_a of_o majesty_n but_o infinite_o gracious_a and_o of_o abundant_a mercy_n yea_o thou_o my_o soul_n have_v not_o only_o see_v and_o taste_v how_o good_a thy_o god_n be_v but_o have_v drink_v deep_a draught_n out_o of_o the_o fountain_n of_o his_o bounty_n he_o have_v give_v thou_o thy_o be_v and_o preserve_v thou_o in_o it_o he_o have_v multiply_v his_o blessing_n upon_o thou_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a and_o be_v the_o author_n and_o giver_n of_o all_o the_o good_a which_o thou_o injoye_v or_o expect_v and_o which_o be_v first_o of_o all_o and_o above_o all_o he_o have_v love_v thou_o unworthy_a sinful_a rebellious_a soul_n before_o thou_o can_v love_v he_o yea_o so_o love_v thou_o that_o he_o have_v give_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o best_a belove_a son_n that_o by_o his_o death_n thou_o may_v live_v admire_v this_o infinite_a love_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o love_v thy_o god_n again_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o can_v and_o be_v sorry_a thou_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o love_v he_o who_o be_v most_o worthy_a in_o himself_o and_o best_a deserve_v it_o of_o thou_o which_o if_o thou_o true_o do_v thou_o can_v not_o but_o lament_v thy_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v he_o who_o so_o love_v thou_o and_o who_o thou_o so_o love_v look_v also_o upon_o thy_o saviour_n who_o by_o thy_o sin_n thou_o have_v pierce_v and_o lament_v thy_o sin_n which_o have_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o suffering_n as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o son_n and_o be_v sorry_a for_o they_o as_o one_o be_v sorry_a for_o his_o first_o bear_v it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o judas_n that_o betray_v he_o nor_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharise_n that_o accuse_v he_o nor_o pilate_n that_o condemn_v he_o nor_o the_o soldier_n that_o crucify_v he_o nor_o the_o devil_n himself_o that_o set_v they_o all_o on_o work_n as_o thy_o sin_n deliver_v he_o into_o their_o hand_n that_o have_v be_v the_o chief_a cause_n of_o his_o death_n these_o these_o my_o soul_n be_v the_o whip_n that_o scourge_v his_o innocent_a body_n the_o nail_n that_o fasten_v he_o to_o the_o cross_n the_o spear_n which_o pierce_v his_o bless_a side_n and_o heart_n mourn_v then_o and_o lament_v thy_o sin_n o_o my_o soul_n whereby_o thou_o have_v cause_v he_o to_o be_v condemn_v that_o come_v to_o justify_v thou_o to_o be_v kill_v that_o come_v to_o save_v thou_o to_o be_v put_v to_o a_o curse_a death_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n be_v content_a to_o die_v that_o he_o may_v 3._o eph._n 2._o 3._o give_v unto_o thou_o life_n and_o happiness_n that_o be_v dead_a in_o thy_o sin_n and_o liable_a to_o god_n wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o think_v not_o much_o my_o soul_n to_o shed_v tear_n for_o thy_o sin_n see_v thy_o saviour_n be_v content_a to_o shed_v his_o blood_n for_o they_o nor_o that_o it_o be_v too_o much_o trouble_v to_o be_v a_o little_a grieve_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o burden_n and_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n displeasure_n see_v christ_n 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
and_o by_o not_o only_o resist_v and_o quench_v his_o good_a motion_n which_o he_o have_v put_v into_o thou_o but_o also_o by_o give_v way_n and_o entertainment_n unto_o the_o contrary_a suggestion_n of_o satan_n and_o thy_o own_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o let_v this_o grieve_v thou_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o shall_v give_v such_o a_o kind_a guest_n so_o unkind_a a_o welcome_n that_o thou_o shall_v weary_v he_o that_o be_v send_v by_o thy_o saviour_n to_o refresh_v thou_o grieve_v he_o that_o come_v to_o be_v thy_o comforter_n and_o contend_v and_o wrangle_v with_o he_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o thy_o peace_n §._o sect._n 4_o motive_n persuade_v to_o repentance_n and_o amondment_n of_o life_n but_o content_v not_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n to_o have_v sorrow_v for_o thy_o sin_n unless_o thou_o also_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o without_o which_o thy_o sorrow_n be_v false_a and_o hypocritical_a for_o these_o bitter_a medicine_n have_v if_o they_o be_v right_a a_o purge_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
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 duty_n of_o thy_o security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o have_v thou_o have_v fervent_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o have_v thou_o seek_v and_o sue_v to_o thy_o god_n the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o this_o grace_n desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o supply_a and_o soften_a of_o thy_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n that_o it_o may_v relent_v and_o resolve_v into_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o have_v thou_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o thou_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o heart_n to_o sound_a humiliation_n and_o contrition_n have_v thou_o be_v careful_a as_o thou_o ought_v in_o use_v all_o those_o good_a mean_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v give_v thou_o for_o the_o effectual_a work_n of_o this_o grace_n in_o thy_o heart_n have_v thou_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
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 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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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and_o repentance_n and_o have_v a_o earnest_n and_o serious_a study_n of_o please_v thou_o in_o all_o thing_n let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o repentance_n see_v our_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a but_o let_v we_o aspire_v to_o the_o high_a perfection_n hate_v sin_n with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n and_o bewail_v it_o with_o bitter_a grief_n final_o let_v we_o constant_o persevere_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n and_o have_v begin_v in_o it_o let_v we_o continue_v it_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n and_o as_o we_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o we_o yield_v unto_o thou_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o favour_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o especial_o for_o all_o thy_o spiritual_a grace_n concern_v eternal_a life_n and_o above_o all_o for_o that_o inestimable_a pledge_n of_o thy_o love_n thy_o dear_a and_o only_a son_n who_o thou_o have_v give_v to_o the_o death_n that_o he_o may_v free_v we_o from_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o purchase_v for_o we_o everlasting_a happiness_n we_o praise_v thou_o for_o that_o thou_o have_v watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o this_o day_n past_a preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o necessary_n and_o blessing_n we_o in_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n we_o beseech_v thou_o holy_a father_n to_o continue_v with_o our_o thankfulness_n thy_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o care_v over_o us._n take_v we_o this_o night_n into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n and_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o providence_n wake_v and_o sleep_v and_o thereby_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o danger_n and_o from_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a especial_o of_o that_o rage_a and_o roar_a lion_n the_o devil_n who_o seek_v all_o advantage_n to_o work_v our_o 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vain_a imagination_n give_v unto_o we_o such_o quiet_a and_o moderate_a rest_n that_o our_o body_n may_v thereby_o be_v refresh_v and_o their_o decay_a strength_n repair_v and_o so_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v our_o sleep_n unto_o we_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o mean_n of_o preserve_v our_o health_n and_o of_o make_v we_o more_o fit_a for_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n hear_v we_o gracious_a god_n in_o all_o these_o our_o suit_n and_o vouchsafe_v these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o know_v needful_a not_o only_o unto_o we_o but_o also_o to_o all_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o especial_o such_o as_o be_v of_o this_o church_n the_o magistrate_n minister_n and_o whole_a people_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 as_o he_o himself_o have_v teach_v we_o say_v 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 evening_n o_o immortal_a invisible_a and_o only_o true_a god_n most_o wise_a mighty_a just_a and_o merciful_a holy_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o he_o our_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n thou_o have_v in_o thy_o word_n invite_v sinner_n to_o come_v unto_o thou_o promise_v that_o if_o we_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n if_o we_o lay_v they_o open_a thou_o will_v hide_v they_o and_o if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v they_o thou_o will_v show_v thyself_o faithful_a and_o righteous_a in_o forgive_a they_o we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n be_v load_v with_o sin_n and_o misery_n do_v here_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o thou_o and_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 sue_v unto_o thou_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n we_o confess_v unto_o thou_o holy_a father_n that_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n both_o of_o that_o corruption_n in_o which_o we_o be_v conceive_v and_o of_o innumerable_a actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v violate_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o so_o make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n thereof_o and_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n the_o which_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n be_v much_o aggravate_v in_o that_o we_o have_v long_o live_v without_o any_o sense_n of_o it_o or_o any_o desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o but_o take_v all_o our_o delight_n in_o displease_v thy_o majesty_n and_o in_o perform_v cheerful_a service_n unto_o sin_n and_o satan_n yea_o lord_n after_o that_o thou_o of_o thy_o free_a grace_n have_v give_v we_o a_o sight_n of_o our_o
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estate_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n present_a and_o to_o come_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o present_a a_o good_a conscience_n will_v make_v we_o bear_v and_o brook_v all_o estate_n not_o only_o with_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o comfort_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n if_o we_o be_v in_o prosperity_n and_o abound_v with_o god_n blessing_n it_o warrant_v unto_o we_o the_o lawful_a use_n of_o they_o and_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v heir_n and_o right_a owner_n and_o not_o thief_n and_o usurper_n that_o they_o be_v god_n talent_n which_o be_v employ_v to_o advantage_n for_o 21._o luk._n 19_o 17._o matth._n 25._o 21._o the_o glory_n of_o our_o great_a lord_n and_o good_a of_o our_o fellow_n servant_n they_o shall_v be_v double_v and_o redouble_v when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o give_v account_n of_o they_o that_o they_o be_v pledge_n of_o god_n favour_n in_o this_o life_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o 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full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o weak_a in_o those_o grace_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 19_o which_o be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n we_o will_v in_o that_o part_n of_o our_o life_n which_o remain_v strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v increase_v our_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o last_o earnest_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o intend_a action_n for_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o renew_n and_o increase_v of_o they_o in_o we_o and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o action_n of_o receive_v 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hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v and_o feed_v upon_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n three_o to_o remember_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n to_o we_o the_o one_o in_o give_v his_o dear_a son_n the_o other_o his_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n for_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n to_o set_v forth_o their_o praise_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n song_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o holy_a conversation_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o supper_n we_o be_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n first_o to_o be_v perpetual_o thankful_a unto_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o for_o derive_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o his_o word_n sacrament_n and_o holy_a spirit_n second_o we_o 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service_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o name_n of_o god_n signify_v diverse_a thing_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o first_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n which_o be_v his_o essence_n second_o his_o glory_n three_o his_o title_n as_o jehovah_n elohim_n jah_n four_o his_o word_n five_o his_o religion_n six_o his_o work_n and_o to_o take_v it_o in_o vain_a be_v to_o use_v it_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n rash_o light_o and_o without_o judgement_n or_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o end_n or_o false_o wicked_o and_o contumelious_o to_o his_o dishonour_n which_o be_v here_o forbid_a contrariwise_o in_o this_o commandment_n god_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o as_o it_o be_v holy_a reverend_a and_o glorious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o use_v it_o holy_o and_o reverent_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o forbid_v we_o to_o use_v god_n name_n that_o be_v his_o attribute_n title_n word_n religion_n and_o work_v vain_o that_o be_v rash_o irreverent_o and_o light_o upon_o no_o just_a cause_n or_o else_o profane_o false_o and_o contemptuous_o to_o god_n dishonour_n the_o main_n duty_n require_v of_o we_o be_v first_o that_o we_o effectual_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o also_o often_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o they_o holy_o and_o 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o reverent_o that_o we_o make_v profession_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n speak_v of_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n and_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a such_o a_o holy_a knowledge_n and_o profession_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n 58._o deut._n 28._o 58._o second_o that_o we_o desire_v god_n glory_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o endeavour_n 31._o psal_n 50._o 23._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o to_o set_v it_o forth_o by_o all_o mean_n make_v it_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o speech_n and_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o end_n also_o of_o all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n three_o that_o we_o use_v god_n title_n and_o name_n judicious_o in_o matter_n of_o weight_n and_o importance_n after_o a_o serious_a and_o reverend_a manner_n and_o to_o a_o good_a end_n four_o that_o we_o use_v god_n word_n religious_o and_o holy_o read_v meditate_v and_o confer_v of_o it_o with_o a_o desire_n study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o know_v remember_v and_o practice_v it_o that_o we_o make_v it_o our_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o all_o truth_n our_o chief_a 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o guide_n for_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o the_o 28._o luk._n 11._o 28._o squire_n and_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n five_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o high_a call_n and_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o &_o 24._o 16._o righteousness_n adorn_v the_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n upright_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o inoffensive_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n six_o that_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n we_o make_v a_o holy_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o all_o god_n work_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o government_n and_o both_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o they_o so_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o god_n glory_n know_v he_o by_o his_o work_n and_o glorify_v he_o in_o they_o by_o 14._o rom._n 1._o 19_o 20_o 21_o ps_n 19_o 1._o &_o 139._o 14._o acknowledge_v they_o his_o workmanship_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o also_o to_o our_o own_o good_a imitate_v
example_n of_o god_n himself_o for_o our_o imitation_n that_o you_o may_v be_v the_o child_n of_o your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n for_o he_o make_v his_o sun_n to_o rise_v on_o the_o evil_a and_o the_o good_a and_o send_v rain_n on_o the_o just_a and_o on_o the_o unjust_a and_o also_o by_o his_o parable_n of_o the_o man_n which_o fall_v among_o thief_n who_o be_v a_o jew_n 30._o luk._n 10._o 29._o 30._o be_v relieve_v by_o a_o samaritane_n though_o a_o enemy_n to_o that_o nation_n and_o therefore_o approve_v as_o a_o neighbour_n unto_o he_o all_o man_n therefore_o be_v our_o neighbour_n they_o be_v all_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n to_o be_v love_v of_o we_o with_o such_o love_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quality_n as_o be_v sincere_a unfeigned_a and_o fervent_a even_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o although_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n we_o may_v and_o aught_o in_o our_o love_n to_o observe_v diverse_a degree_n for_o see_v we_o love_v other_o in_o and_o for_o god_n therefore_o we_o must_v love_v those_o above_o other_o which_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o our_o kindred_n in_o the_o spirit_n brethren_n of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a father_n and_o fellow_n member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n in_o who_o the_o image_n of_o god_n most_o bright_o shine_v so_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o commonwealth_n more_o than_o a_o private_a man_n and_o among_o private_a man_n our_o parent_n child_n kindred_n 8._o gal._n 6._o 10._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o familiar_a friend_n and_o benefactor_n more_o than_o stranger_n or_o ordinary_a man_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o mean_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n namely_o as_o ourselves_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n be_v that_o we_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o in_o which_o the_o love_n of_o our_o own_o person_n be_v necessary_o imply_v 39_o levit._fw-la 19_o 18._o mat._n 22._o 39_o for_o if_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n then_o must_v our_o charity_n begin_v at_o home_n and_o from_o it_o as_o from_o the_o fountain_n the_o stream_n of_o brotherly_a love_n must_v spring_v and_o flow_v and_o howsoever_o we_o have_v in_o the_o scripture_n no_o direct_a precept_n injoin_v we_o to_o love_v ourselves_o yet_o it_o be_v necessary_o imply_v first_o when_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_n god_n for_o see_v love_n unit_v we_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a good_a and_o fountain_n of_o all_o happiness_n we_o chief_o love_v ourselves_o in_o love_v he_o in_o who_o fruition_n consist_v all_o blessedness_n and_o felicity_n second_o in_o all_o those_o commandment_n which_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o seek_v our_o own_o good_a and_o preservation_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a both_o by_o avoid_v all_o sin_n which_o will_v hurt_v we_o as_o self-murder_n uncleanness_n prodigality_n expose_v of_o our_o fame_n and_o good_a name_n to_o slander_n and_o imputation_n and_o by_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o practise_v all_o good_a duty_n which_o may_v further_o our_o everlasting_a salvation_n beside_o where_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o whosoever_o love_v his_o own_o life_n better_o than_o he_o 29._o eph_n 5._o 28_o 29._o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o he_o he_o impli_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v ourselves_o but_o with_o such_o a_o love_n as_o be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o he_o who_o have_v love_v we_o better_o than_o his_o own_o life_n and_o the_o apostle_n in_o press_v a_o man_n love_n towards_o his_o wife_n which_o ought_v to_o exceed_v all_o other_o natural_a love_n because_o of_o that_o near_a union_n between_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v one_o flesh_n use_v this_o as_o a_o reason_n that_o no_o man_n ever_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n imply_v thereby_o that_o see_v man_n and_o wife_n be_v both_o one_o therefore_o we_o shall_v love_v our_o wife_n as_o ourselves_o and_o consequent_o ourselves_o first_o according_a to_o which_o rule_n we_o be_v to_o love_v they_o §._o sect._n 8_o that_o natural_a and_o carnal_a self_n love_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n but_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o spiritual_a but_o see_v our_o natural_a love_n of_o ourselves_o be_v carnal_a and_o earthly_a plunge_v we_o headlong_o into_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_v no_o better_a than_o true_a hatred_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o miserable_a effect_n and_o fruit_n which_o it_o produce_v both_o to_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n therefore_o this_o carnal_a love_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v our_o rule_n in_o love_v our_o neighbour_n although_o in_o truth_n we_o can_v love_v they_o with_o no_o other_o while_o this_o love_n rule_v and_o sway_v in_o we_o but_o first_o this_o love_n must_v be_v mortify_v in_o we_o and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v replenish_v with_o a_o just_a and_o holy_a love_n whereby_o we_o love_v ourselves_o in_o and_o for_o god_n for_o the_o advance_v of_o our_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a good_a and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o he_o who_o we_o chief_o love_v and_o with_o he_o of_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n and_o when_o we_o thus_o true_o love_v ourselves_o according_a to_o this_o rule_n we_o must_v love_v our_o brethren_n so_o that_o when_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o 17._o levit._fw-la 19_o 17._o it_o be_v not_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v so_o love_v they_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n with_o a_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a love_n which_o will_v draw_v they_o together_o with_o we_o into_o eternal_a death_n and_o destruction_n and_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v esteem_v no_o better_a than_o hatred_n but_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v ourselves_o in_o the_o state_n of_o regeneration_n with_o a_o right_n lawful_a and_o holy_a love_n which_o be_v always_o subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o love_v he_o first_o and_o chief_o do_v cause_v we_o to_o love_v they_o in_o and_z for_o he_o and_o not_o in_o such_o respect_n as_o be_v carnal_a and_o sinful_a in_o which_o regard_n as_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o love_v all_o man_n even_o our_o enemy_n yea_o the_o most_o wicked_a in_o the_o world_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n which_o be_v god_n workmanship_n so_o not_o our_o dear_a friend_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o vice_n or_o their_o vice_n together_o with_o they_o see_v our_o love_n must_v be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n and_o as_o we_o love_v their_o person_n which_o he_o also_o love_v so_o must_v we_o hate_v their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n even_o as_o we_o ought_v also_o to_o hate_v our_o own_o because_o he_o hate_v and_o abhor_v they_o and_o we_o must_v love_v ourselves_o and_o they_o according_a to_o god_n will_v and_o not_o contrary_a unto_o it_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o may_v stand_v with_o god_n love_n and_o not_o when_o there_o be_v any_o opposition_n between_o they_o and_o thus_o david_n who_o mourn_v for_o his_o enemy_n because_o they_o 22._o ps_n 119._o 136_o 137_o psal_n 119._o 113._o psal_n 139._o 21_o 22._o keep_v not_o god_n law_n and_o pray_v for_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n yet_o hate_v they_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o sin_n which_o be_v hateful_a to_o god_n as_o he_o often_o profess_v §._o sect._n 9_o the_o property_n of_o lawful_a self-love_n now_o the_o lawful_a and_o right_a love_n of_o ourselves_o have_v diverse_a property_n for_o first_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a and_o not_o counterfeit_a and_o dissemble_v and_o seat_v and_o settle_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o not_o in_o the_o tongue_n and_o lip_n only_o second_o it_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a and_o not_o cold_a remiss_a and_o careless_a three_o constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o not_o fickle_a and_o mutable_a alienate_v and_o estrange_v by_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o such_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v towards_o our_o neighbour_n sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a fervent_a and_o effectual_a seek_v by_o all_o mean_v their_o good_a not_o only_o in_o word_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o action_n do_v 12._o mat._n 7._o 12._o that_o unto_o they_o which_o we_o will_v have_v they_o do_v unto_o we_o and_o final_o we_o must_v love_v they_o with_o a_o constant_a love_n and_o not_o alienate_v our_o affection_n from_o they_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o frailty_n and_o imperfection_n and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n either_o with_o a_o common_a and_o natural_a love_n sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n or_o with_o a_o special_a and_o spiritual_a love_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o former_a as_o every_o man_n out_o of_o a_o natural_a love_n do_v seek_v
of_o god_n blessing_n or_o if_o it_o be_v lose_v and_o impair_v whereby_o we_o may_v recover_v it_o as_o good_a diet_n physic_n etc._n etc._n second_o that_o we_o by_o all_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n preserve_v our_o safety_n by_o avoid_v unnecessary_a danger_n or_o recover_v 4._o mat._n 4._o 6._o num._n 16._o 38._o 1._o sam._n 31._o 4._o ourselves_o out_o of_o they_o if_o we_o be_v fall_v into_o they_o by_o repel_v gross_a injury_n and_o avoid_v causeless_a quarrel_n and_o all_o other_o mean_n whereby_o our_o life_n be_v needless_o hazard_v but_o above_o all_o here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o earnest_o endeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v further_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_a whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v the_o which_o must_v not_o be_v delay_v nor_o post_v off_o from_o time_n to_o time_n as_o it_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o those_o who_o from_o day_n to_o day_n defer_v their_o repentance_n but_o we_o must_v first_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n both_o 33._o mat._n 6._o 33._o in_o order_n and_o time_n give_v it_o the_o precedency_n and_o also_o in_o degree_n more_o earnest_o in_o our_o judgement_n esteem_v in_o our_o affection_n embrace_v and_o in_o our_o practice_n seek_v and_o labour_v after_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n especial_o our_o effectual_a call_n and_o conversion_n our_o justification_n by_o a_o lively_a 15._o eccl._n 2._o 11._o phil._n 3._o 8._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 15._o faith_n and_o sanctification_n unto_o holiness_n of_o life_n then_o in_o any_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n beside_o yea_o contemn_v and_o reject_v all_o earthly_a pleasure_n profit_n and_o preferment_n as_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a in_o comparison_n of_o they_o and_o with_o the_o like_a care_n and_o endeavour_n we_o must_v avoid_v all_o mean_n whereby_o our_o salvation_n may_v be_v hinder_v especial_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o bane_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o not_o give_v way_n to_o the_o commit_n of_o it_o witting_o and_o willing_o though_o for_o hire_n the_o whole_a world_n be_v offer_v unto_o we_o the_o gain_n whereof_o will_v in_o 36._o mark_n 8._o 36._o no_o sort_n recompense_v the_o loss_n of_o our_o soul_n as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v us._n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v with_o it_o and_o by_o the_o law_n of_o our_o member_n war_a against_o 13._o rom._n 7._o 24._o pro._n 28._o 13._o the_o law_n of_o our_o mind_n be_v lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n our_o next_o care_n must_v be_v not_o to_o lie_v in_o it_o no_o not_o for_o a_o hour_n but_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o speedy_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o by_o humble_a confession_n and_o earnest_a suit_n for_o pardon_n and_o remission_n seek_v reconciliation_n with_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n cap._n xiii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o seven_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_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 the_o three_o follow_a commandment_n respect_v the_o adjunct_n of_o our_o neighbour_n person_n for_o after_o that_o god_n have_v provide_v for_o the_o life_n and_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o which_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o principal_a in_o the_o former_a commandment_n he_o descend_v down_o low_a to_o make_v provision_n for_o the_o good_a and_o preservation_n of_o all_o that_o belong_v both_o unto_o they_o and_o us._n and_o these_o be_v either_o internal_a or_o external_a internal_a as_o the_o chastity_n and_o purity_n of_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n person_n in_o the_o seven_o commandment_n external_a as_o the_o preservation_n of_o propriety_n in_o good_n in_o the_o eight_o and_o our_o own_o and_o neighbour_n good_a name_n in_o the_o nine_o next_o unto_o the_o commandment_n that_o respect_v life_n the_o seven_o commandment_n which_o provide_v for_o the_o chastity_n and_o purity_n of_o the_o person_n have_v place_n as_o come_v near_o unto_o life_n in_o worth_n and_o excellency_n and_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o outward_a thing_n either_o good_n or_o good_a name_n for_o if_o the_o person_n of_o man_n be_v unchaste_a and_o defile_v with_o unclean_a lust_n then_o must_v also_o marriage_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o generation_n be_v defile_v and_o from_o such_o a_o fountain_n what_o can_v spring_v but_o a_o unclean_a and_o filthy_a life_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o death_n itself_o and_o therefore_o next_o unto_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o life_n our_o chief_a care_n must_v be_v to_o preserve_v our_o chastity_n and_o purity_n which_o be_v the_o very_a life_n of_o our_o life_n and_o without_o which_o it_o will_v bring_v no_o true_a joy_n or_o comfort_n unto_o us._n the_o which_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o seven_o commandment_n in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n in_o which_o word_n the_o lord_n forbid_v all_o unclean_a lust_n with_o all_o the_o mean_n and_o sign_n of_o they_o and_o also_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v accessary_a unto_o the_o uncleanness_n of_o other_o and_o contrariwise_o command_v the_o preservation_n of_o our_o chastity_n and_o purity_n with_o the_o mean_n and_o sign_n of_o it_o and_o also_o that_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v we_o provide_v for_o the_o chastity_n of_o our_o neighbour_n now_o this_o chastity_n be_v either_o inward_a in_o the_o soul_n and_o heart_n or_o outward_a in_o the_o body_n first_o then_o we_o must_v preserve_v the_o inward_a chastity_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o all_o motion_n and_o passion_n of_o unclean_a lust_n and_o 5._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 2_o 11._o mat._n 5._o 28._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 16._o col._n 3._o 5._o unlawful_a concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v the_o adultery_n of_o the_o heart_n that_o our_o saviour_n condemn_v and_o that_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o evil_a concupiscence_n which_o the_o apostle_n forbid_v neither_o be_v all_o concupiscence_n evil_a and_o to_o be_v condemn_v for_o that_o be_v lawful_a whereby_o we_o desire_v the_o propagation_n of_o mankind_n by_o natural_a generation_n be_v god_n ordinance_n and_o enjoin_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n if_o it_o be_v neither_o immoderate_a 8._o gen._n 1._o 18._o heb._n 13._o 4._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 5_o 1._o thes_n 4._o 4._o psal_n 119._o 37._o job_n 31._o 1_o eph._n 4._o 29._o &_o 5._o 4_o 6._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 33._o col._n 3._o 8._o immodest_a nor_o unseasonable_a second_o we_o must_v preserve_v our_o outward_a chastity_n and_o possess_v our_o vessel_n in_o holiness_n and_o honour_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v the_o chastity_n of_o our_o eye_n contain_v they_o from_o behold_v wanton_a and_o unclean_a object_n of_o our_o ear_n stop_v they_o against_o all_o rot_a corrupt_a and_o filthy_a communication_n of_o our_o tongue_n restrain_v they_o from_o all_o beastly_a and_o bawdy_a speak_n and_o of_o our_o action_n abstain_v from_o all_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n wanton_a and_o unchaste_a pleasure_n and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o preserve_v our_o chastity_n either_o in_o single_a life_n which_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o continency_n and_o pure_a abstinence_n both_o from_o unclean_a lust_n and_o also_o from_o marriage_n or_o in_o wedlock_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v conjugal_a fidelity_n the_o moderate_a modest_a and_o seasonable_a use_n of_o the_o marriage_n bed_n and_o pure_a abstinence_n upon_o necessary_a and_o just_a occasion_n as_o in_o time_n of_o absence_n and_o of_o 5._o levit._fw-la 18._o 19_o &_o 20._o 18._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 5._o the_o woman_n separation_n or_o that_o upon_o fit_a occasion_n we_o may_v whole_o give_v ourselves_o to_o fast_v and_o prayer_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o mean_n of_o preserve_v chastity_n but_o whosoever_o will_v thus_o preserve_v their_o chastity_n they_o must_v be_v no_o less_o careful_a to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o it_o and_o to_o shun_v the_o contrary_a 20._o mat._n 19_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 6_o 9_o 11._o eph._n 5._o 7._o pro._n 23._o 20._o mean_n and_o occasion_n as_o first_o they_o must_v beg_v it_o of_o god_n by_o prayer_n see_v it_o be_v his_o gift_n alone_o second_o they_o must_v have_v no_o society_n and_o familiarity_n with_o the_o unchaste_a and_o filthy_a wanton_a and_o effeminate_a drunken_a and_o gluttonous_a person_n but_o keep_v company_n with_o those_o who_o be_v sober_a and_o chaste_a modest_a and_o temperate_a three_o they_o must_v use_v the_o preseruative_n of_o chastity_n as_o sobriety_n which_o consist_v as_o it_o be_v here_o consider_v in_o moderate_v the_o delight_n of_o the_o taste_n in_o the_o temperate_a use_n of_o 33._o ezech._n 16._o 49._o pro._n 23._o 33._o 1._o pet._n 4_o 3._o gen._n 19_o 32_o 33._o diet_n and_o abstinence_n from_o gluttony_n
of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n whereby_o we_o serve_v he_o mediate_o in_o do_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o because_o in_o do_v they_o we_o obey_v he_o whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o there_o ought_v to_o be_v no_o time_n nor_o any_o action_n of_o our_o life_n exempt_v from_o god_n service_n see_v he_o have_v give_v we_o his_o law_n to_o serve_v for_o our_o direction_n at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n final_o the_o word_n of_o god_n give_v unto_o we_o direction_n and_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o frame_v our_o whole_a life_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o person_n and_o calling_n as_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n father_n and_o 1._o jos_n 1._o 8._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 1._o child_n magistrate_n and_o people_n domestical_a and_o political_a towards_o god_n themselves_o and_o one_o another_o and_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o every_o part_n of_o the_o day_n for_o the_o well_o beginning_n continue_v and_o end_v of_o it_o and_o of_o all_o state_n and_o condition_n whether_o we_o be_v merry_a and_o cheerful_a or_o sad_a and_o sorrowful_a in_o sickness_n or_o in_o health_n in_o poor_a or_o rich_a estate_n prosperity_n or_o adversity_n to_o 15._o jam._n 5._o 13._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16_o 17_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o jam._n 1._o 15._o luk._n 9_o 23._o deut._n 4._o 30._o psal_n 50._o 15._o show_v unto_o we_o that_o there_o be_v no_o time_n or_o state_n wherein_o any_o man_n be_v leave_v to_o his_o own_o liberty_n to_o live_v as_o he_o listen_v but_o that_o continual_o and_o in_o all_o condition_n every_o man_n be_v bind_v to_o conform_v his_o life_n in_o every_o particular_a action_n according_a to_o god_n reveal_v will_n to_o which_o end_n we_o be_v enjoin_v at_o all_o time_n to_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o god_n law_n and_o commandment_n to_o have_v they_o in_o our_o heart_n to_o teach_v they_o unto_o our_o child_n at_o home_o and_o abroad_o at_o our_o lie_v down_o and_o at_o our_o rise_n up_o and_o to_o bind_v they_o for_o a_o sign_n upon_o our_o 8._o deut._n 6._o 8._o hand_n and_z as_o frontlet_n between_o our_o eye_n and_o so_o the_o wiseman_n command_v that_o we_o bind_v they_o continual_o upon_o our_o heart_n and_o tie_v they_o about_o 22._o pro._n 6._o 21_o 22._o our_o neck_n because_o 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 awake_v it_o shall_v talk_v with_o we_o the_o law_n be_v such_o a_o lamp_n and_o light_n as_o be_v sufficient_a to_o guide_v and_o direct_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n 105._o psal_n 119._o 105._o §._o sect._n 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 second_o this_o daily_a practice_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o in_o every_o particular_a action_n of_o they_o may_v be_v enforce_v with_o these_o reason_n first_o because_o the_o lord_n have_v create_v and_o redeem_v and_o do_v continual_o preserve_v we_o to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v spend_v our_o whole_a life_n in_o his_o service_n by_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o not_o some_o part_n only_o reserve_v the_o rest_n for_o the_o service_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o carnal_a lust_n second_o he_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o continual_a wage_n of_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n for_o the_o present_a and_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o everlasting_a reward_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v not_o that_o we_o shall_v do_v our_o own_o will_n and_o work_n much_o less_o of_o his_o profess_a enemy_n but_o that_o we_o approve_v ourselves_o and_o our_o service_n unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n who_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o this_o rich_a wage_n and_o chief_o respect_v his_o glory_n in_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v either_o in_o his_o immediate_a service_n or_o in_o perform_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v we_o towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o person_n see_v we_o be_v buy_v at_o a_o high_a 1._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o rom._n 12._o 1._o price_n that_o we_o may_v no_o long_o be_v our_o own_o but_o he_o and_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o offer_v unto_o he_o that_o service_n which_o he_o require_v three_o see_v it_o be_v the_o best_a wisdom_n to_o employ_v all_o and_o every_o of_o our_o action_n to_o the_o best_a purpose_n and_o no_o time_n be_v so_o well_o employ_v as_o in_o god_n service_n whether_o we_o respect_v god_n our_o chief_a goodness_n to_o who_o glory_n all_o 10._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o shall_v tend_v as_o unto_o their_o supreme_a end_n or_o our_o own_o salvation_n which_o by_o this_o and_o no_o other_o mean_n can_v be_v assure_v unto_o we_o and_o contrariwise_o the_o great_a folly_n to_o spend_v our_o life_n or_o any_o part_n of_o they_o in_o vain_a to_o no_o purpose_n or_o profit_n as_o all_o that_o time_n be_v which_o be_v not_o take_v up_o in_o god_n service_n by_o perform_v some_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n or_o sobriety_n see_v those_o main_a end_n at_o which_o we_o ought_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o aim_v namely_o god_n glory_n in_o our_o own_o salvation_n be_v not_o hereby_o advance_v and_o further_v but_o cross_v and_o hinder_v four_o to_o be_v daily_o exercise_v in_o christian_a duty_n be_v the_o best_a mean_n to_o keep_v our_o soul_n in_o good_a plight_n and_o state_n by_o nourish_v in_o they_o all_o save_a grace_n for_o as_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o keep_v our_o body_n in_o a_o good_a case_n and_o habitude_n that_o we_o preserve_v the_o vigour_n and_o strength_n of_o they_o by_o seasonable_a and_o convenient_a food_n unless_o we_o also_o digest_v it_o and_o confirm_v our_o strength_n by_o fit_a exercise_n so_o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o good_a state_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o nourish_v god_n grace_n 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through_o sloth_n to_o 2._o 2._o sam._n 11._o 2._o remit_v something_o of_o his_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o which_o he_o have_v be_v former_o zealous_a be_v leave_v unto_o himself_o to_o fall_v into_o tentation_n god_n withdraw_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o be_v overtake_v of_o foul_a and_o gross_a sin_n second_o without_o this_o daily_a exercise_n we_o shall_v soon_o fall_v off_o from_o all_o power_n of_o godliness_n and_o grow_v by_o degree_n from_o bad_a to_o worse_o till_o there_o be_v no_o print_n of_o goodness_n remain_v in_o us._n for_o our_o course_n and_o proceed_n in_o piety_n be_v no_o natural_a motion_n but_o against_o the_o current_n and_o
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time_n clean_o sweep_v of_o god_n grace_n and_o garnish_v 44._o matth._n 12._o 44._o with_o the_o hellish_a ornament_n of_o vice_n and_o sin_n he_o will_v enter_v into_o we_o and_o take_v possession_n reserve_v we_o for_o his_o own_o use_n and_o therefore_o it_o behove_v we_o with_o like_a diligence_n to_o prevent_v his_o wile_n and_o malice_n by_o keep_v our_o soul_n continual_o furnish_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o ourselves_o exercise_v in_o all_o christian_a duty_n that_o so_o we_o may_v never_o be_v at_o leisure_n to_o admit_v of_o his_o tentation_n and_o see_v this_o evil_a one_o be_v ready_a even_o whilst_o we_o sleep_v to_o sow_v his_o tare_n of_o tentation_n in_o our_o heart_n a_o ground_n too_o fruitful_a for_o such_o a_o grain_n 25._o matth._n 13._o 25._o our_o care_n must_v be_v with_o like_a diligence_n to_o cast_v out_o this_o hellish_a seed_n that_o it_o take_v no_o root_n or_o if_o it_o have_v to_o weed_n they_o out_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o have_v sprout_v up_o and_o do_v outward_o appear_v in_o our_o word_n or_o action_n §._o sect._n 5_o another_o reason_n take_v from_o our_o call_n and_o profession_n the_o six_o reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o this_o daily_a exercise_n be_v take_v from_o our_o call_n and_o profession_n for_o we_o be_v citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o pilgrim_n on_o 2._o phil._n 3._o 20._o col._n 3._o 2._o earth_n and_o therefore_o though_o our_o body_n be_v here_o beneath_o yet_o our_o conversation_n shall_v be_v in_o heaven_n and_o our_o mind_n and_o affection_n shall_v be_v on_o thing_n above_o our_o speech_n shall_v be_v of_o those_o thing_n that_o concern_v our_o own_o country_n and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n we_o must_v endeavour_v to_o further_a our_o journey_n towards_o our_o heavenly_a home_n neither_o must_v we_o one_o while_n go_v forward_o and_o another_o while_n backward_o or_o idle_o sit_v still_o we_o must_v not_o one_o part_n of_o the_o day_n go_v in_o the_o right_a way_n and_o in_o another_o part_n err_v and_o 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god_n spirit_n and_o contrary_a to_o the_o light_n of_o our_o own_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n neglect_v holy_a duty_n and_o run_v on_o in_o such_o course_n as_o be_v displease_v unto_o god_n we_o be_v call_v to_o be_v god_n labourer_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v intend_v our_o business_n that_o it_o may_v prosper_v in_o our_o hand_n and_o not_o undo_v in_o one_o day_n that_o which_o we_o have_v do_v in_o another_o we_o must_v not_o like_o unskilful_a husbandman_n sometime_o plant_v and_o soon_o after_o pluck_v they_o up_o one_o while_o sow_v good_a seed_n &_o another_o while_n tare_n nor_o like_o foolish_a bvilder_n pull_v down_o one_o day_n what_o we_o have_v set_v up_o in_o another_o nor_o like_o unfaithful_a watchman_n one_o while_o sit_v in_o the_o watch_n tower_n and_o soon_o after_o slothful_o sleep_v and_o give_v over_o our_o charge_n nor_o like_o careless_a pilot_n guide_v the_o ship_n one_o day_n towards_o the_o wish_a haven_n and_o the_o next_o through_o sloth_n and_o negligence_n let_v it_o roam_v whither_o the_o wind_n and_o tide_n will_v carry_v it_o till_o it_o run_v upon_o the_o sand_n &_o split_v itself_o against_o the_o rock_n but_o we_o must_v in_o the_o whole_a &_o daily_a course_n of_o our_o life_n give_v all_o diligence_n to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o hold_v 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o a_o constant_a and_o continual_a course_n in_o the_o christian_a exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o last_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o uncertainty_n of_o our_o life_n the_o last_o reason_n to_o move_v we_o unto_o the_o continual_a and_o daily_a exercise_n of_o christian_a duty_n be_v take_v from_o the_o uncertainty_n of_o our_o life_n and_o 46._o mat._n 24._o 46._o when_o by_o death_n we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o judgement_n for_o see_v we_o know_v not_o at_o what_o time_n our_o master_n will_v come_v it_o shall_v be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o keep_v our_o account_n always_o even_o that_o we_o may_v be_v ready_a at_o all_o time_n without_o fear_n to_o yield_v up_o our_o reckon_n and_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o continual_o like_o wise_a and_o faithful_a servant_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o holy_a righteous_a and_o christian_a duty_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v bless_v when_o our_o lord_n come_v upon_o the_o sudden_a shall_v find_v we_o so_o do_v and_o because_o we_o be_v uncertain_a when_o the_o bridegroom_n will_v come_v let_v we_o like_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n 2._o mat._n 25._o 1_o 2._o have_v our_o lamp_n and_o oil_n of_o faith_n and_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n always_o prepare_v that_o so_o we_o may_v enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o there_o eternal_o solace_v
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 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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
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
and_o body_n in_o purity_n and_o honour_n free_a from_o the_o pollution_n of_o any_o sin_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v daily_o with_o all_o conscionable_a care_n keep_v a_o diligent_a and_o straight_o watch_v over_o all_o our_o work_n and_o way_n but_o especial_o over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o overtake_v with_o 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o any_o love_n or_o like_n of_o sin_n but_o constant_o repel_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o allurement_n of_o it_o when_o they_o present_v themselves_o unto_o we_o especial_o we_o must_v have_v a_o eye_n to_o our_o natural_a infirmity_n and_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o being_n 4._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 4._o most_o prone_a we_o be_v most_o easy_o overtake_v of_o they_o yea_o we_o must_v in_o this_o watch_n careful_o avoid_v not_o only_o the_o sin_n themselves_o but_o also_o all_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v draw_v we_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o they_o especial_o the_o familiar_a society_n of_o wicked_a man_n who_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o corrupt_v and_o infect_v we_o with_o their_o persuasion_n and_o evil_a example_n final_o we_o must_v daily_o resolve_v and_o endeavour_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v all_o sin_n but_o also_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o perform_v all_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n according_a to_o all_o good_a occasion_n and_o opportunity_n which_o in_o the_o whole_a day_n or_o any_o part_n thereof_o shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o we_o and_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n to_o please_v the_o lord_n by_o yield_v cheerful_a obedience_n unto_o his_o holy_a will_n especial_o our_o care_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v to_o perfect_v those_o grace_n in_o which_o we_o find_v ourselves_o most_o defective_a and_o with_o extraordinary_a diligence_n to_o practice_v those_o duty_n towards_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o which_o our_o conscience_n tell_v we_o we_o have_v former_o most_o neglect_v and_o unto_o which_o we_o feel_v our_o corrupt_a nature_n to_o be_v most_o backward_o and_o averse_a that_o so_o we_o may_v daily_o aspire_v to_o a_o great_a growth_n in_o godliness_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o long_o we_o live_v the_o more_o and_o better_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 6_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 and_o if_o we_o will_v thus_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n the_o benefit_n arise_v unto_o we_o from_o this_o holy_a exercise_n will_v be_v inestimable_a for_o first_o we_o shall_v prevent_v innumerable_a sin_n into_o which_o through_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n we_o fall_v daily_o unaduised_o and_o at_o unaware_o but_o especial_o we_o shall_v be_v arm_v hereby_o against_o all_o sin_n commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n second_o if_o at_o any_o time_n through_o frailty_n we_o be_v overtake_v with_o any_o sin_n we_o shall_v not_o lie_v in_o it_o but_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a 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tit._n 1._o 15._o good_a and_o if_o for_o conscience_n sake_n we_o abstain_v from_o flesh_n more_o than_o fish_n or_o any_o one_o meat_n more_o than_o another_o we_o shall_v show_v hereby_o that_o we_o be_v not_o teach_v of_o christ_n but_o that_o we_o have_v as_o the_o apostle_n plain_o speak_v 3._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 1_o 3._o learn_v this_o lesson_n in_o the_o school_n of_o the_o devil_n only_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n by_o who_o only_o we_o have_v right_a unto_o the_o creature_n and_o that_o we_o know_v our_o liberty_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v use_v it_o without_o doubt_v for_o otherwise_o we_o be_v intruder_n and_o usurper_n who_o have_v no_o right_a unto_o any_o of_o god_n blessing_n shall_v have_v a_o fearful_a account_n to_o make_v for_o encroach_a upon_o they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v like_o thief_n live_v upon_o the_o spoil_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o sanctify_v the_o creature_n to_o our_o use_n by_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n but_o howsoever_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o be_v always_o in_o this_o state_n of_o christian_a liberty_n and_o have_v the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o it_o habitual_o in_o we_o yet_o not_o that_o we_o shall_v every_o time_n we_o eat_v particular_o meditate_v of_o all_o these_o thing_n only_o it_o be_v sufficient_a that_o have_v this_o charter_n of_o our_o liberty_n in_o our_o keep_n we_o bring_v it_o out_o as_o oft_o as_o we_o have_v occasion_n especial_o when_o our_o right_n unto_o the_o creature_n be_v call_v into_o question_n either_o by_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n and_o that_o acknowledge_v god_n to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o these_o
cause_v we_o to_o enjoy_v they_o with_o peace_n and_o safety_n whereas_o there_o be_v many_o afflict_a and_o poor_a servant_n of_o god_n who_o will_v be_v glad_a to_o feed_v upon_o our_o reversion_n and_o leave_n and_o be_v in_o danger_n before_o they_o rise_v from_o their_o table_n to_o have_v their_o throat_n cut_v and_o their_o meat_n mingle_v with_o their_o blood_n yea_o consider_v that_o thou_o injoye_v from_o god_n not_o only_o this_o plenty_n with_o peace_n and_o safety_n of_o body_n and_o state_n but_o also_o with_o it_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o food_n of_o thy_o soul_n whereby_o thou_o may_v be_v strengthen_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o nourish_v unto_o life_n everlasting_a which_o many_o poor_a soul_n have_v not_o at_o all_o or_o secret_o and_o by_o stealth_n with_o extreme_a hazard_n of_o their_o state_n and_o life_n unto_o which_o meditation_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n let_v we_o join_v the_o consideration_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n in_o which_o if_o god_n shall_v look_v upon_o we_o he_o may_v just_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o not_o suffer_v we_o to_o have_v a_o bit_n of_o bread_n to_o satisfy_v our_o hunger_n nor_o a_o drop_n of_o drink_n to_o quench_v our_o thirst_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o at_o our_o meal_n we_o be_v to_o nourish_v two_o guest_n the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n and_o let_v our_o chief_a care_n be_v to_o give_v best_a welcome_n to_o our_o best_a guest_n the_o which_o will_v bring_v unto_o we_o chief_a comfort_n for_o what_o food_n our_o body_n receive_v it_o keep_v not_o but_o within_o a_o few_o hour_n be_v again_o vex_v with_o hunger_n but_o the_o food_n of_o the_o soul_n shall_v still_o remain_v and_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o we_o feed_v in_o great_a part_n upon_o mortal_a and_o corruptible_a creature_n so_o our_o body_n like_o our_o meat_n be_v mortal_a and_o corruptible_a and_o therefore_o follow_v our_o saviour_n counsel_n let_v our_o chief_a care_n be_v for_o our_o immortal_a soul_n and_o to_o labour_n not_o for_o the_o meat_n that_o perish_v but_o for_o that_o which_o endure_v 27._o joh._n 6._o 27._o to_o everlasting_a life_n final_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o this_o our_o food_n be_v part_n of_o that_o allowance_n which_o our_o heavenly_a father_n give_v unto_o we_o as_o his_o household_n servant_n that_o be_v strengthen_v hereby_o we_o may_v more_o cheerful_o do_v he_o service_n in_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o and_o therefore_o as_o god_n make_v his_o creature_n to_o serve_v we_o so_o let_v we_o dedicate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o the_o service_n of_o our_o great_a lord_n and_o creator_n use_v so_o his_o blessing_n as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v help_n and_o furtherance_n and_o no_o impediment_n and_o let_n unto_o the_o well-performing_a of_o all_o christian_a duty_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n &_o first_o that_o we_o use_v god_n creature_n with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v as_o much_o as_o convenient_o we_o can_v to_o perform_v before_o or_o at_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o meal_n the_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v to_o practice_v whilst_o we_o be_v eat_v and_o drink_v be_v diverse_a first_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o use_v the_o creature_n of_o god_n with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n so_o as_o they_o may_v serve_v for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o hunger_n and_o the_o sustentation_n and_o strengthen_n of_o our_o frail_a nature_n which_o if_o it_o be_v not_o misguide_v by_o our_o corruption_n be_v in_o itself_o content_a with_o a_o little_a and_o not_o tend_v to_o their_o weaken_n and_o disable_n unto_o all_o good_a employment_n for_o the_o feed_n and_o refresh_v of_o our_o body_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a servant_n for_o our_o soul_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o not_o the_o fill_n and_o glut_v of_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v till_o they_o be_v empty_v unprofitable_a burden_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o good_a for_o nothing_o but_o sloth_n and_o sleep_n now_o this_o temperance_n must_v show_v itself_o in_o two_o kind_n first_o in_o our_o provision_n and_o second_o in_o the_o apply_v of_o it_o to_o our_o own_o use_n our_o provision_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v over-cost_o and_o curious_a excessive_a and_o superfluous_a which_o become_v not_o christian_n which_o profess_v sobriety_n but_o rather_o heathen_n epicure_n and_o belly-god_n who_o place_n a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o happiness_n in_o pamper_a their_o flesh_n with_o all_o kind_n of_o voluptuousness_n but_o ordinary_o our_o provision_n ought_v to_o be_v competent_a not_o excessive_a and_o curious_a and_o rather_o savour_v of_o frugality_n then_o of_o lavish_a waste_n and_o prodigal_a superfluity_n yet_o that_o our_o christian_a moderation_n and_o frugality_n may_v not_o be_v pretend_v and_o abuse_v of_o any_o as_o a_o mask_n to_o hide_v under_o it_o their_o base_a and_o sordid_a avarice_n and_o niggardliness_n we_o be_v in_o this_o temperance_n of_o our_o provision_n to_o observe_v these_o caution_n first_o that_o therein_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o our_o place_n and_o calling_n our_o mean_n and_o ability_n make_v our_o provision_n for_o our_o table_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v fit_v and_o suitable_a in_o these_o respect_n on_o the_o one_o side_n not_o exceed_v our_o mean_n see_v frugality_n be_v the_o nurse_n and_o fountain_n of_o true_a bounty_n and_o on_o the_o other_o that_o it_o do_v not_o come_v much_o short_a of_o they_o our_o charge_n and_o other_o necessary_a expense_n be_v consider_v and_o thus_o david_n a_o king_n number_v it_o among_o god_n special_a favour_n that_o he_o have_v not_o only_o give_v he_o sufficient_a maintenance_n and_o convenient_a food_n but_o have_v thorough_o furnish_v his_o table_n as_o beseem_v a_o king_n and_o have_v not_o only_o fill_v his_o cup_n but_o cause_v it_o also_o to_o 5._o psal_n 23._o 5._o overflow_v second_o that_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o time_n for_o howsoever_o ordinary_o our_o moderation_n must_v be_v bound_v with_o parsimony_n yet_o at_o time_n extraordinary_a as_o at_o our_o solemn_a feast_n and_o when_o we_o give_v entertainment_n either_o to_o stranger_n or_o our_o superior_a friend_n much_o respect_v of_o we_o it_o must_v enlarge_v itself_o even_o unto_o liberality_n and_o large_a bounty_n and_o thus_o abraham_n feast_v his_o friend_n at_o the_o wean_n of_o isaac_n and_o levi_n be_v say_v to_o have_v make_v 29._o luk._n 5._o 29._o a_o great_a feast_n to_o give_v our_o saviour_n christ_n entertainment_n and_o our_o saviour_n himself_o at_o the_o marriage-feast_n turn_v the_o water_n into_o wine_n by_o miracle_n that_o there_o may_v be_v sufficient_a plenty_n three_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o our_o 7._o joh._n 2._o 7._o moderation_n in_o our_o provision_n tend_v to_o the_o maintenance_n and_o not_o the_o decay_n of_o good_a hospitality_n which_o be_v so_o much_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n 2._o heb._n 13._o 2._o neither_o do_v one_o virtue_n or_o christian_a duty_n if_o it_o be_v right_a &_o true_a exclude_v another_o but_o contrariwise_o be_v inseparable_o link_v give_v to_o each_o other_o mutual_a support_n and_o aid_v and_o they_o which_o seem_v to_o be_v in_o this_o number_n and_o do_v not_o thus_o be_v but_o shadow_n false_a and_o counterfeit_a four_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a that_o it_o be_v no_o hindrance_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o to_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n but_o contrariwise_o what_o we_o save_v by_o this_o moderation_n in_o provision_n from_o that_o which_o our_o state_n and_o ability_n may_v well_o afford_v to_o spend_v we_o must_v not_o hoard_v it_o up_o for_o our_o private_a use_n but_o liberal_o bestow_v it_o in_o almsdeed_n and_o other_o religious_a and_o christian_a use_n know_v that_o our_o riches_n be_v not_o absolute_o our_o own_o but_o lend_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n to_o be_v employ_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o master_n and_o good_a of_o our_o fellow-servant_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v be_v temperate_a and_o moderate_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o especial_o our_o temperance_n and_o christian_a moderation_n must_v show_v itself_o in_o our_o eat_n and_o drink_v and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n and_o also_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o food_n first_o for_o the_o quantity_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o at_o least_o ordinary_o eat_v and_o drink_v no_o more_o than_o be_v fit_a for_o the_o suffice_a of_o nature_n and_o the_o preserve_n
in_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n become_v a_o easy_a prey_n to_o the_o raven_a wolf_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v keep_v a_o careful_a watch_n over_o our_o mind_n and_o cogitation_n that_o they_o do_v not_o take_v their_o liberty_n when_o we_o be_v alone_o to_o rove_v and_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o thing_n that_o be_v utter_o unprofitable_a do_v we_o no_o good_a though_o we_o spend_v many_o hour_n in_o think_v on_o they_o for_o what_o sin_n and_o pity_n be_v it_o that_o such_o excellent_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o mind_n imagination_n and_o discourse_n of_o reason_n shall_v be_v so_o vain_o employ_v either_o about_o thing_n evil_a and_o hurtful_a or_o fruitless_a and_o impertinent_a that_o if_o after_o much_o time_n thus_o spend_v we_o shall_v call_v ourselves_o to_o account_n and_o say_v soul_n what_o good_a have_v thou_o reap_v by_o so_o many_o hour_n study_v and_o meditation_n either_o for_o the_o subdue_a of_o thy_o corruption_n or_o thy_o enrich_n with_o grace_n and_o enable_v unto_o any_o holy_a duty_n either_o for_o thy_o better_a secure_v from_o sin_n and_o death_n or_o further_a assurance_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n it_o will_v be_v strike_v dumb_a and_o not_o able_a to_o answer_v any_o word_n contrariwise_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o in_o our_o solitariness_n our_o mind_n and_o imagination_n be_v exercise_v in_o good_a meditation_n as_o in_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o save_v attribute_n his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n his_o justice_n and_o mercy_n his_o infinite_a goodness_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o the_o excellency_n and_o perfection_n of_o his_o law_n and_o his_o admirable_a work_n of_o creation_n and_o providence_n the_o great_a mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o of_o the_o inestimable_a privilege_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o true_a christian_n and_o of_o the_o innumerable_a misery_n which_o be_v incident_a unto_o they_o who_o live_v still_o in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o of_o those_o heavenly_a joy_n wherewith_o they_o shall_v be_v eternal_o crown_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v or_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o they_o and_o be_v more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o they_o of_o the_o foulness_n and_o odiousness_n of_o vice_n and_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o fearful_a condemnation_n and_o horrible_a torment_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o live_v &_o die_v in_o they_o without_o repentance_n so_o also_o we_o be_v to_o meditate_v of_o man_n misery_n through_o the_o fall_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o it_o &_o more_o particular_o of_o those_o special_a sin_n unto_o which_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o often_o overtake_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o they_o and_o enable_v to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o and_o contrariwise_o in_o what_o virtue_n and_o grace_n we_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v increase_v in_o we_o with_o what_o tentation_n we_o be_v most_o often_o and_o dangerous_o assault_v what_o part_n of_o christian_a armour_n be_v most_o want_v and_o what_o place_n in_o body_n or_o soul_n be_v weak_a be_v likely_a to_o give_v advantage_n unto_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n in_o their_o assault_n of_o tentation_n and_o to_o endanger_v we_o to_o be_v surprise_v and_o overcome_v or_o if_o our_o mind_n be_v not_o thus_o take_v up_o in_o thing_n appertain_v to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o soul_n yet_o at_o least_o they_o must_v be_v exercise_v about_o matter_n that_o concern_v our_o temporal_a estate_n and_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o how_o we_o may_v so_o well_o contrive_v our_o worldly_a business_n as_o that_o they_o may_v by_o our_o care_n and_o providence_n succeed_v the_o better_a when_o we_o undertake_v they_o but_o here_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o mind_n be_v so_o exercise_v about_o these_o worldly_a thing_n as_o that_o they_o be_v not_o whole_o swallow_v up_o of_o they_o and_o that_o like_a eagle_n they_o stoop_v down_o to_o they_o as_o unto_o their_o prey_n for_o the_o relieve_n of_o our_o present_a necessity_n but_o that_o they_o do_v not_o whole_o dwell_v upon_o they_o but_z according_a to_o their_o divine_a and_o excellent_a nature_n they_o do_v again_o raise_v themselves_o upon_o the_o wing_n of_o faith_n and_o soar_v aloft_o in_o divine_a contemplation_n spend_v some_o part_n of_o our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o our_o holy_a soli-loquies_a and_o conference_n with_o god_n divine_a meditation_n prayer_n at_o least_o by_o short_a ejaculation_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n read_v of_o the_o scripture_n and_o other_o 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 they_o any_o real_a worship_n but_o see_v god_n require_v to_o have_v they_o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a and_o chief_a possession_n we_o must_v keep_v 26._o pro._n 23._o 26._o they_o fast_o link_v unto_o he_o and_o so_o fasten_v they_o upon_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a excellency_n that_o no_o worldly_a thing_n may_v cause_v a_o separation_n and_o because_o we_o have_v no_o bond_n strong_a enough_o to_o tie_v they_o together_o in_o this_o inseparable_a union_n we_o must_v often_o pray_v with_o david_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v knit_v our_o heart_n 40._o psal_n 86._o 11._o jer._n 31._o 33._o &_o 32._o 40._o unto_o he_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o engrave_v his_o law_n and_o put_v his_o fear_n in_o they_o that_o they_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v fix_v and_o fast_o glue_v unto_o earthly_a thing_n we_o must_v with_o a_o holy_a violence_n pull_v they_o often_o asunder_o and_o lift_v they_o up_o with_o holy_a desire_n affect_v yea_o 2._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o &_o 84._o 1_o 2._o ps_n 119._o 97_o 103._o &_o 17._o 15._o psal_n 131._o 2._o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a as_o after_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o god_n presence_n in_o the_o sanctuary_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n after_o the_o perfect_a and_o full_a fruition_n of_o god_n when_o as_o behold_v his_o face_n in_o righteousness_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o we_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o his_o image_n the_o which_o our_o desire_n and_o affection_n must_v be_v fervent_a and_o earnest_a like_o those_o of_o little_a child_n after_o their_o mother_n breast_n when_o as_o they_o be_v new_o wean_v or_o of_o woman_n with_o child_n which_o be_v 6._o mat._n 5._o 6._o so_o sick_a with_o longing_n that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o miscarry_v if_o their_o desire_n be_v not_o satisfy_v or_o of_o man_n near_o famish_v with_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n 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and_o buy_v to_o set_v our_o ware_n at_o a_o equal_a price_n the_o best_a rule_n whereof_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v the_o ordinary_a price_n of_o the_o market_n which_o valu_v thing_n not_o simple_o in_o their_o own_o worth_n but_o with_o consideration_n of_o all_o circumstance_n as_o scarcity_n plenty_n time_n and_o place_n and_o not_o according_a to_o the_o price_n we_o give_v less_o or_o more_o nor_o only_o respect_v whether_o we_o gain_v much_o or_o little_a whether_o we_o get_v nothing_o or_o lose_v thereby_o for_o as_o of_o necessity_n through_o the_o change_n of_o price_n we_o must_v sometime_o lose_v so_o it_o be_v alike_o necessary_a that_o we_o shall_v gain_v at_o another_o time_n to_o repair_v these_o loss_n and_o maintain_v our_o state_n and_o
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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 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until_o first_o by_o our_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o have_v make_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o if_o our_o fallow_a ground_n must_v be_v prepare_v and_o plough_v up_o before_o they_o be_v sow_v then_o must_v we_o in_o like_a manner_n plough_v up_o the_o fallow_a ground_n of_o our_o heart_n as_o the_o prophet_n exhort_v 4._o jer._n 4._o 4._o before_o they_o can_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n word_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n second_o we_o must_v in_o this_o preparation_n use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o namely_o those_o common_a 2._o psal_n 119._o 20._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o mean_n of_o prayer_n read_v the_o word_n and_o other_o holy_a writing_n meditation_n &c_n &c_n and_o more_o especial_o we_o must_v work_v as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v long_v desire_n in_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 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which_o be_v to_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o to_o put_v weapon_n into_o it_o hand_n 11._o rom._n 8._o 13._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 11._o whereby_o it_o will_v mortal_o stab_v and_o wound_v we_o but_o what_o then_o shall_v our_o servant_n have_v no_o time_n of_o recreation_n who_o have_v wrought_v hard_o all_o the_o week_n i_o answer_v to_o they_o that_o be_v weary_v with_o labour_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v the_o best_a and_o fit_a recreation_n for_o the_o refresh_n of_o their_o body_n and_o if_o they_o be_v spiritually-minded_n the_o exercise_n of_o the_o sabbath_n before_o speak_v of_o be_v the_o best_a recreation_n for_o the_o cheer_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n for_o who_o can_v reasonable_o think_v when_o a_o man_n be_v tire_v with_o the_o week_n labour_n that_o violent_a exercise_n which_o be_v require_v to_o many_o recreation_n and_o bodily_a labour_n to_o the_o most_o shall_v recreate_v a_o man_n more_o than_o a_o holy_a and_o 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whole_o take_v up_o the_o time_n of_o some_o especial_o of_o the_o weak_a sex_n that_o they_o have_v scarce_o any_o leisure_n for_o any_o spiritual_a exercise_n whereby_o they_o shall_v private_o serve_v god_n and_o prepare_v themselves_o for_o his_o public_a worship_n in_o the_o congregation_n second_o excessive_a and_o unnecessary_a feast_n especial_o of_o our_o equal_n by_o which_o servant_n ordinary_o be_v more_o toil_v then_o on_o any_o other_o day_n in_o the_o week_n and_o so_o whole_o take_v up_o with_o these_o business_n that_o they_o can_v seldom_o come_v to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n to_o do_v he_o service_n so_o that_o as_o david_n sometime_o seem_v to_o envy_v the_o happiness_n 3._o psal_n 84._o 3._o of_o the_o sparrow_n and_o swallow_n which_o have_v that_o liberty_n of_o come_v into_o the_o tabernacle_n which_o he_o want_v so_o have_v these_o poor_a cook_n and_o servant_n cause_n not_o only_o to_o envy_v they_o but_o even_o their_o master_n hawk_n and_o dog_n which_o 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oppress_v the_o heart_n surcharge_v the_o stomach_n and_o fill_v the_o head_n with_o drowsy_a fume_n they_o make_v we_o more_o fit_a to_o sleep_v then_o either_o to_o pray_v or_o hear_v or_o meditate_v or_o to_o perform_v any_o other_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o unto_o these_o we_o may_v add_v dispatch_v of_o slight_a business_n which_o be_v think_v scarce_o worth_a the_o while_n upon_o the_o week_n day_n as_o unnecessary_a journey_n and_o idle_a visitation_n cast_v up_o our_o account_n and_o set_v our_o reckon_n straight_o carry_v home_n of_o work_n do_v the_o week_n before_o give_v direction_n and_o instruction_n to_o our_o servant_n for_o the_o dispatch_a of_o their_o business_n the_o week_n follow_v and_o such_o like_a §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o think_v our_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
nor_o make_v any_o attempt_n against_o his_o enemy_n but_o all_o these_o thing_n must_v be_v purchase_v and_o achieve_v by_o labour_n and_o diligence_n then_o how_o shall_v we_o think_v ever_o to_o enrich_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o unvaluable_a treasure_n of_o god_n grace_n to_o attain_v unto_o that_o high_a and_o supernatural_a learning_n which_o teach_v unto_o we_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o ourselves_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o will_n and_o truth_n or_o to_o get_v the_o victory_n over_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o shall_v be_v reward_v with_o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n and_o triumph_n see_v they_o be_v so_o many_o mighty_a and_o malicious_a if_o we_o do_v not_o shake_v off_o all_o sloth_n and_o with_o all_o study_n and_o diligence_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o compass_v these_o thing_n so_o much_o to_o be_v desire_v and_o so_o hardly_o obtain_v neither_o must_v we_o think_v 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not_o presume_v on_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o that_o he_o who_o think_v he_o stand_v shall_v take_v heed_n of_o fall_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o four_o mean_n which_o be_v to_o remember_v the_o day_n of_o death_n the_o four_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o continual_o remember_v the_o day_n of_o our_o death_n not_o as_o though_o it_o be_v far_o off_o but_o near_o approach_v and_o even_o knock_v at_o our_o door_n for_o our_o life_n be_v short_a and_o momentany_a and_o this_o short_a time_n so_o uncertain_a that_o we_o have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v live_v another_o day_n no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o next_o minute_n when_o we_o go_v abroad_o we_o know_v not_o whether_o we_o shall_v return_v home_o nor_o when_o we_o be_v at_o home_n whether_o we_o shall_v live_v to_o go_v abroad_o when_o we_o go_v to_o bed_n we_o can_v tell_v whether_o we_o shall_v ever_o rise_v and_o when_o we_o rise_v whether_o we_o shall_v again_o go_v to_o bed_n for_o many_o have_v be_v thus_o 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world_n immoderate_o to_o increase_v our_o riches_n by_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n or_o violence_n and_o oppression_n to_o swear_v lie_v and_o profane_v the_o lord_n day_n to_o drink_v drunken_a commit_v filthiness_n or_o any_o other_o sin_n let_v we_o say_v unto_o our_o own_o soul_n will_v i_o commit_v this_o or_o that_o sin_n if_o i_o be_v sure_a that_o this_o day_n be_v my_o last_o far_o will_v it_o be_v from_o i_o if_o i_o be_v thus_o persuade_v and_o therefore_o let_v i_o be_v now_o as_o far_o from_o give_v way_n willing_o unto_o any_o of_o these_o or_o the_o like_a sin_n see_v for_o aught_o i_o know_v it_o may_v be_v the_o last_o minute_n and_o thus_o when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o slack_a and_o backward_o unto_o any_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n let_v we_o examine_v our_o own_o heart_n whether_o we_o will_v not_o shake_v off_o all_o sluggishness_n and_o go_v about_o they_o with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n if_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o live_v another_o day_n and_o than_o if_o we_o be_v wise_a we_o will_v be_v as_o circumspect_a and_o careful_a that_o we_o neglect_v no_o good_a duty_n which_o may_v bring_v comfort_n to_o our_o heart_n peace_n to_o our_o conscience_n and_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n to_o our_o soul_n see_v many_o as_o lusty_a as_o we_o be_v well_o in_o the_o morning_n have_v be_v dead_a before_o night_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o last_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n the_o last_o mean_n which_o i_o will_v here_o touch_v be_v that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o that_o great_a and_o terrible_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o shall_v come_v with_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o thousand_o of_o his_o holy_a saint_n and_o angel_n to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a when_o as_o 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 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shall_v be_v possess_v who_o like_o wise_a and_o faithful_a servant_n shall_v be_v find_v watch_v and_o wait_v for_o the_o come_n of_o their_o lord_n when_o as_o he_o who_o have_v pronounce_v 46._o mat._n 24._o 45_o 46._o they_o bless_v already_o shall_v then_o enter_v they_o into_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o blessedness_n and_o make_v they_o joint_a owner_n of_o all_o that_o he_o have_v the_o unspeakable_a joy_n inestimable_a riches_n and_o triumphant_a glory_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n with_o what_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n vexation_n of_o spirit_n and_o horror_n of_o conscience_n they_o shall_v be_v plague_v and_o torment_v who_o with_o the_o evil_a
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these_o purpose_n their_o special_a and_o necessary_a use_n their_o generation_n whereby_o be_v corruptible_a in_o themselves_o they_o become_v after_o a_o sort_n incorruptible_a in_o their_o kind_n after_o their_o death_n live_v in_o their_o posterity_n second_o we_o may_v meditate_v upon_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o preserve_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v create_v govern_v and_o direct_v they_o to_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v make_v they_o especial_o that_o main_n end_n of_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n and_o that_o he_o do_v thus_o rule_v and_o dispose_v not_o only_o in_o a_o general_a manner_n of_o all_o thing_n but_o of_o every_o particular_a even_o such_o as_o seem_v to_o be_v of_o least_o moment_n and_o most_o casual_a and_o contingent_a §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o execution_n of_o the_o decree_n in_o the_o creation_n and_o government_n again_o the_o particular_a execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o the_o creation_n and_o government_n of_o 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man_n consist_v in_o wisdom_n righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n his_o felicity_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n the_o immortality_n and_o excellency_n of_o his_o soul_n the_o beauty_n health_n and_o vigour_n of_o his_o body_n his_o dominion_n over_o the_o creature_n the_o joy_n of_o paradise_n likewise_o in_o our_o meditation_n we_o may_v consider_v that_o man_n continue_v not_o in_o this_o bless_a estate_n but_o fall_v from_o it_o and_o that_o the_o cause_n hereof_o be_v sin_n where_o we_o take_v occasion_n general_o to_o meditate_v of_o sin_n what_o it_o be_v how_o horrible_a grievous_a and_o contrary_a to_o god_n pure_a nature_n and_o how_o much_o in_o this_o regard_n he_o hate_v and_o detest_v it_o the_o fearful_a property_n of_o it_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n temporal_a as_o all_o the_o calamity_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o our_o spiritual_a servitude_n to_o satan_n and_o eternal_a as_o the_o loss_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o everlasting_a condemnation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n more_o especial_o we_o may_v meditate_v on_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o outward_a and_o inward_a and_o the_o lamentable_a effect_n which_o follow_v upon_o it_o as_o god_n fearful_a curse_n upon_o themselves_o and_o upon_o the_o creature_n for_o their_o sake_n the_o deface_a of_o his_o glorious_a image_n in_o they_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o nakedness_n and_o terror_n of_o conscience_n accompany_v it_o the_o loss_n of_o their_o dominion_n over_o the_o creature_n their_o thrust_v out_o of_o paradise_n the_o visible_a place_n of_o god_n presence_n their_o separation_n from_o he_o and_o all_o other_o evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n the_o wretchedness_n of_o all_o mankind_n in_o the_o state_n of_o disobedience_n and_o unbelief_n by_o reason_n of_o that_o corruption_n which_o follow_v
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 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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
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 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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
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some_o alone_a but_o of_o all_o without_o exception_n one_o as_o well_o as_o another_o be_v ready_a to_o commit_v any_o outrageous_a wickedness_n david_n as_o well_o as_o cain_n lot_n as_o the_o sodomite_n peter_n as_o well_o as_o judas_n or_o if_o they_o do_v not_o it_o be_v not_o from_o the_o benefit_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v equal_o corrupt_v in_o all_o all_o be_v alike_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o dead_a in_o their_o sin_n but_o from_o the_o spirit_n 3._o eph._n 2._o 1_o 3._o of_o god_n which_o either_o sanctifi_v and_o change_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o elect_n or_o restrain_v the_o wicked_a by_o give_v they_o some_o common_a and_o moral_a gift_n for_o the_o good_a of_o humane_a society_n which_o otherwise_o can_v not_o stand_v if_o they_o be_v let_v loose_a to_o their_o natural_a impiety_n of_o which_o restraint_n if_o they_o be_v once_o free_v and_o leave_v to_o themselves_o they_o burst_v out_o with_o nero_n hazael_n judas_n 13._o 2._o king_n 8._o 13._o and_o many_o other_o into_o such_o outrageous_a wickedness_n as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o spirit_n restraint_n their_o own_o judgement_n who_o be_v best_a acquaint_v with_o their_o own_o heart_n will_v have_v think_v that_o their_o nature_n can_v not_o possible_o be_v incline_v to_o such_o abomination_n here_o than_o be_v matter_n enough_o for_o our_o trial_n and_o examination_n to_o be_v exercise_v about_o if_o we_o will_v rake_v in_o this_o noisome_a sink_n of_o all_o uncleanness_n and_o rip_v these_o old_a sore_n to_o the_o bottom_n which_o though_o it_o be_v unpleasant_a to_o corrupt_a nature_n because_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n it_o flee_v the_o sight_n of_o its_o own_o deformity_n and_o be_v willing_a to_o flatter_v itself_o with_o a_o false_a opinion_n of_o some_o native_a beauty_n do_v abhor_v the_o discovery_n of_o its_o ugly_a filthiness_n and_o with_o the_o elephant_n wilful_o mud_v the_o clear_a water_n which_o will_v give_v it_o a_o view_n how_o monstrous_o it_o be_v misshapen_v yet_o be_v it_o a_o consideration_n most_o necessary_a see_v this_o be_v the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o other_o sin_n whereof_o we_o shall_v most_o serious_o repent_v bewail_v and_o reform_v this_o inbred_a corruption_n which_o if_o we_o neglect_v and_o spend_v all_o our_o time_n about_o our_o actual_a sin_n it_o be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o we_o shall_v be_v still_o chap_a at_o the_o branch_n and_o let_v the_o root_n live_v and_o grow_v or_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o in_o cleanse_v of_o the_o stream_n and_o never_o take_v care_n for_o the_o purge_n of_o the_o fountain_n which_o be_v pollute_v defile_v they_o with_o its_o filthiness_n §._o sect._n 4_o second_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o concern_v our_o actual_a transgression_n according_a to_o the_o law_n second_o in_o this_o examination_n we_o must_v call_v ourselves_o to_o a_o account_n for_o our_o actual_a sin_n which_o we_o ourselves_o have_v commit_v against_o god_n majesty_n by_o break_v his_o law_n and_o all_o and_o every_o of_o his_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n the_o rule_n of_o which_o examination_n by_o which_o we_o be_v to_o come_v to_o our_o trial_n be_v the_o law_n of_o god_n itself_o which_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v transgress_v for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v by_o the_o law_n come_v the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n be_v that_o straight_o rule_v which_o best_o discover_v the_o crookedness_n of_o our_o action_n and_o wherein_o and_o how_o many_o way_n we_o have_v swerve_v from_o it_o in_o which_o course_n the_o best_a manner_n of_o proceed_v be_v that_o we_o begin_v where_o god_n begin_v and_o so_o proceed_v with_o he_o from_o one_o commandment_n to_o another_o examine_v ourselves_o how_o often_o and_o many_o way_n we_o have_v offend_v against_o every_o one_o of_o they_o both_o by_o neglect_v the_o
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 of_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o last_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o hereby_o keep_v even_o our_o account_n and_o be_v prepare_v to_o render_v a_o reckon_n when_o he_o call_v for_o it_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v very_o necessary_a the_o necessity_n of_o this_o exercise_n do_v likewise_o appear_v because_o the_o neglect_n of_o it_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o the_o former_a benefit_n but_o more_o especial_o as_o repentance_n be_v necessary_a unto_o salvation_n so_o this_o examination_n must_v necessary_o go_v before_o repentance_n for_o first_o we_o must_v by_o examination_n come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o sin_n before_o we_o can_v either_o bewail_v or_o turn_v from_o they_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n call_v sinner_n only_o to_o repentance_n that_o be_v 13._o mat._n 9_o 13._o such_o as_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v themselves_o to_o be_v in_o this_o number_n and_o jeremy_n will_v the_o backslide_a israelite_n first_o to_o 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 see_v he_o that_o see_v well_o weep_v well_o he_o that_o see_v his_o sin_n thorough_o will_v bewail_v they_o hearty_o and_o this_o want_n of_o consideration_n the_o prophet_n note_v to_o have_v be_v the_o cause_n why_o ephraim_n will_v not_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v heal_v they_o they_o consider_v not_o say_v he_o in_o their_o heart_n 2._o hos_fw-la 7._o 1_o 2._o that_o i_o remember_v all_o their_o wickedness_n and_o the_o prophet_n jeremy_n note_v this_o to_o have_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o jew_n impenitency_n because_o no_o man_n so_o much_o as_o demand_v what_o have_v i_o do_v neither_o in_o truth_n be_v there_o any_o one_o great_a 6._o jer._n 8._o 6._o cause_n why_o man_n in_o our_o own_o day_n go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n then_o want_v of_o due_a consideration_n what_o they_o be_v do_v namely_o treasure_v 5._o rom._n 2._o 5._o up_o against_o themselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o as_o it_o be_v heap_v up_o a_o pile_n of_o wood_n for_o their_o own_o burn_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o they_o shall_v rush_v into_o all_o sin_n like_o the_o horse_n into_o the_o battle_n if_o they_o will_v but_o examine_v whither_o they_o be_v a_o go_v and_o into_o what_o desperate_a danger_n of_o death_n and_o destruction_n they_o plunge_v themselves_o by_o continue_v in_o their_o wicked_a course_n again_o without_o often_o and_o strict_a examination_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o we_o to_o find_v out_o or_o avoid_v the_o deceitful_a wile_n of_o our_o own_o sinful_a heart_n see_v they_o be_v so_o deep_a that_o without_o much_o search_n 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o we_o can_v sound_v they_o to_o the_o bottom_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o wiseman_n counsel_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v above_o all_o other_o observation_n look_v 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o to_o our_o heart_n and_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o take_v special_a heed_n lest_o there_o shall_v be_v in_o we_o a_o heart_n of_o unbelief_n in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n moreover_o 16._o heb._n 3._o 12._o deut._n 11._o 16._o without_o this_o diligent_a search_n whereby_o we_o come_v to_o a_o sight_n of_o our_o want_n we_o will_v flatter_v ourselves_o in_o our_o weak_a and_o frail_a estate_n as_o though_o nothing_o need_v reformation_n and_o please_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o imperfection_n we_o will_v never_o labour_v and_o strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o so_o full_a of_o pride_n and_o self-love_n that_o as_o solomon_n speak_v every_o 2._o pro._n 21._o 2._o way_n of_o a_o man_n seem_v right_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n exhort_v we_o to_o take_v heed_n that_o the_o light_n which_o be_v in_o we_o be_v not_o darkness_n that_o be_v 35._o luk._n 11._o 35._o that_o
some_o delay_n we_o have_v most_o doubt_v of_o they_o final_o know_v that_o he_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a merciful_a and_o bountiful_a both_o unto_o all_o his_o elect_a and_o particular_o unto_o we_o we_o must_v seek_v to_o confirm_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o by_o our_o own_o experience_n and_o by_o call_v to_o mind_n how_o often_o he_o have_v pardon_v our_o former_a sin_n and_o seal_v this_o pardon_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o spirit_n how_o often_o we_o have_v taste_v how_o good_a he_o be_v in_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o bounty_n and_o in_o the_o sweet_a feel_n thereof_o have_v have_v our_o heart_n comfort_v and_o refresh_v the_o which_o experience_n of_o time_n past_a will_v much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n and_o hope_n 4._o rom._n 5._o 4._o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v make_v we_o whole_o to_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o to_o consecrate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o 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cor._n 2._o 2._o namely_o this_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o in_o himself_o in_o the_o crucify_a of_o his_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o not_o only_o to_o know_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o which_o may_v easy_o be_v attain_v unto_o by_o the_o relation_n and_o instruction_n of_o other_o in_o which_o sense_n he_o say_v in_o another_o place_n that_o he_o account_v all_o thing_n but_o loss_n 10._o phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o 10._o for_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o that_o he_o labour_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o know_v he_o and_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o the_o fellowship_n of_o his_o suffering_n be_v make_v conformable_a unto_o his_o death_n that_o be_v not_o bare_o to_o know_v these_o thing_n or_o to_o believe_v they_o by_o faith_n but_o to_o have_v the_o experience_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n in_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n give_v he_o a_o full_a conquest_n over_o his_o corruption_n and_o spiritual_a life_n and_o strength_n to_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o perfection_n thus_o know_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v our_o sanctifier_n we_o must_v never_o rest_v till_o we_o have_v some_o good_a experience_n of_o it_o in_o ourselves_o in_o his_o purge_v we_o throughout_o body_n and_o soul_n from_o all_o sinful_a pollution_n and_o in_o our_o spiritual_a renew_n and_o reform_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n thus_o we_o must_v know_v the_o work_n of_o god_n both_o towards_o ourselves_o and_o other_o not_o only_o by_o hear_v read_v and_o discourse_n but_o also_o by_o our_o own_o observation_n and_o experience_n how_o liberal_o from_o time_n to_o time_n he_o have_v reward_v our_o poor_a endeavour_n and_o imperfect_a service_n with_o manifold_a blessing_n and_o how_o he_o have_v correct_v our_o sloth_n when_o as_o we_o have_v be_v cold_a and_o careless_a formal_a and_o negligent_a in_o his_o service_n with_o his_o fatherly_a chastisement_n how_o he_o have_v visit_v our_o sin_n with_o cross_n and_o affliction_n yea_o special_a sin_n with_o special_a punishment_n which_o have_v spring_v as_o fruit_n from_o those_o curse_a root_n and_o by_o follow_v they_o as_o at_o the_o heel_n have_v plain_o show_v from_o what_o cause_n they_o come_v or_o else_o have_v be_v so_o fit_v and_o proportion_v unto_o they_o in_o likeness_n and_o similitude_n that_o the_o correction_n have_v as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o hand_n lead_v we_o to_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o how_o upon_o our_o repentance_n and_o humiliation_n he_o have_v gracious_o spare_v and_o free_v we_o from_o our_o affliction_n when_o we_o least_o think_v of_o any_o deliverance_n the_o which_o as_o it_o will_v notable_o preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o those_o sin_n for_o which_o we_o have_v be_v former_o correct_v so_o when_o we_o have_v fall_v it_o will_v effectual_o move_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o confirm_v thereupon_o our_o affiance_n in_o god_n that_o see_v he_o be_v immutable_a 10._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 10._o in_o his_o goodness_n he_o will_v now_o again_o be_v alike_o gracious_a upon_o our_o humiliation_n to_o deliver_v we_o from_o present_a and_o future_a evil_n thus_o also_o in_o god_n deal_v with_o other_o we_o may_v have_v experience_n of_o his_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n towards_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o and_o in_o his_o threaten_n against_o those_o that_o be_v wicked_a who_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o their_o way_n but_o rebellious_o sin_n against_o he_o of_o his_o justice_n by_o observe_v his_o judgement_n execute_v upon_o the_o wilful_a transgressor_n of_o his_o law_n and_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o those_o who_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o whereby_o we_o 12._o eccles_n 8._o 12._o shall_v be_v make_v fearful_a to_o offend_v he_o and_o careful_a to_o carry_v ourselves_o so_o in_o a_o holy_a conversation_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v accept_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o as_o this_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o work_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o to_o further_o we_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o also_o the_o like_a knowledge_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o course_n and_o action_n will_v be_v a_o singular_a help_n to_o the_o same_o end_n as_o when_o we_o not_o only_o know_v that_o we_o be_v whole_o corrupt_v in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o original_a sin_n but_o also_o experimental_o feel_v the_o venom_n and_o vigour_n of_o it_o work_v in_o we_o disable_n we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o make_v we_o prone_a unto_o all_o wickedness_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v more_o careful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v more_o and_o more_o to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v it_o when_o as_o we_o not_o only_o after_o a_o general_a manner_n know_v our_o natural_a weakness_n and_o frailty_n whereby_o we_o be_v often_o overtake_v with_o manifold_a actual_a sin_n but_o also_o observe_v by_o particular_a experience_n our_o special_a slip_n and_o fall_v what_o corruption_n be_v most_o potent_a in_o we_o and_o unto_o what_o sin_n our_o nature_n be_v most_o prone_a and_o wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o often_o foil_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v not_o rest_v upon_o our_o own_o strength_n which_o so_o often_o fail_v but_o upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o with_o more_o fervency_n crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o strengthen_v we_o against_o our_o corruption_n and_o to_o subdue_v their_o power_n that_o they_o may_v not_o prevail_v against_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n when_o as_o we_o see_v that_o we_o be_v defective_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n we_o must_v also_o by_o experience_n observe_v unto_o what_o special_a duty_n we_o be_v most_o averse_a and_o which_o we_o perform_v with_o most_o difficulty_n betray_v in_o they_o our_o great_a want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o so_o we_o may_v go_v about_o they_o with_o great_a resolution_n and_o use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o perform_v they_o daily_o in_o more_o perfection_n when_o as_o we_o not_o only_o know_v that_o we_o be_v continual_o tempt_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o also_o find_v by_o experience_n their_o particular_a tentation_n wherewith_o they_o most_o assault_v we_o and_o most_o often_o foil_v and_o overcome_v we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v in_o these_o regard_v keep_v a_o more_o special_a watch_n take_v more_o pain_n in_o repair_v these_o particular_a breach_n and_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o more_o courage_n and_o resolution_n to_o withstand_v they_o in_o the_o next_o encounter_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o experimental_a
unto_o he_o and_o a_o proud_a scorner_n of_o his_o humble_a zeal_n in_o god_n service_n if_o jehoram_n the_o son_n of_o good_a jehosaphat_n marry_v with_o ahabs_n daughter_n it_o will_v be_v a_o strong_a inducement_n to_o make_v he_o a_o idolater_n and_o to_o do_v evil_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n 18._o 2._o king_n 8._o 18._o §._o sect._n 3_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v shun_v wicked_a company_n unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n dehort_v we_o from_o entertain_v near_o society_n and_o alliance_n with_o the_o wicked_a we_o may_v add_v the_o example_n 14._o 2._o king_n 3._o 14._o of_o god_n servant_n who_o have_v careful_o shun_v all_o fellowship_n with_o they_o thus_o elisha_n so_o much_o detest_v the_o wicked_a life_n and_o reign_n of_o idolatrous_a jehoram_n that_o have_v he_o not_o respect_v the_o presence_n of_o jehosaphat_n who_o be_v in_o his_o company_n he_o will_v not_o as_o he_o profess_v so_o much_o as_o have_v look_v towards_o he_o nor_o see_v he_o so_o the_o apostle_n john_n as_o it_o be_v record_v of_o he_o find_v cerinthus_n a_o blasphemous_a heretic_n in_o a_o bath_n with_o some_o of_o his_o consort_n 3._o jerenaeus_fw-la advers_o haeres_fw-la l._n 3._o c._n 3._o belch_a out_o blasphemy_n against_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o haste_n depart_v with_o his_o company_n for_o fear_v of_o be_v attach_v by_o god_n judgement_n together_o with_o they_o who_o be_v no_o soon_o go_v out_o of_o the_o company_n but_o present_o the_o house_n fall_v down_o and_o overwhelm_v all_o that_o curse_a crew_n but_o most_o plain_o may_v we_o see_v this_o practise_v in_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a david_n who_o in_o many_o place_n show_v how_o much_o he_o hate_v and_o shun_v the_o society_n of_o wicked_a man_n i_o have_v not_o say_v he_o sit_v with_o vain_a person_n neither_o will_v i_o go_v in_o with_o 5._o psal_n 26._o 4_o 5._o dissembler_n i_o have_v hate_v the_o congregation_n of_o evil_a doer_n and_o i_o will_v not_o sit_v with_o the_o wicked_a a_o froward_a heart_n shall_v depart_v from_o i_o i_o will_v not_o know_v a_o wicked_a person_n 7._o psal_n 101._o 4_o 7._o he_o that_o work_v deceit_n shall_v not_o dwell_v within_o my_o house_n he_o that_o tell_v lie_n shall_v not_o tarry_v in_o my_o sight_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o banish_v they_o out_o of_o his_o company_n depart_v from_o i_o you_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n and_o away_o from_o i_o you_o wicked_a 115._o psal_n 6._o 8._o psal_n 119._o 115._o etc._n etc._n i_o will_v keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o my_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o shun_v the_o society_n of_o wicked_a man_n first_o because_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a tentation_n unto_o evil_n beside_o which_o testimony_n and_o example_n we_o may_v add_v diverse_a effectual_a reason_n which_o may_v dissuade_v we_o from_o keep_v company_n with_o wicked_a man_n as_o first_o because_o we_o shall_v be_v in_o great_a danger_n to_o grow_v in_o short_a time_n like_o unto_o they_o for_o 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man_n sharpen_v the_o countenance_n of_o his_o 17._o pro._n 27._o 17._o friend_n that_o be_v one_o friend_n by_o the_o presence_n of_o another_o be_v whet_v on_o and_o provoke_v to_o do_v such_o good_a duty_n as_o deserve_v his_o approbation_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v christian_n to_o observe_v one_o another_o that_o they_o may_v whet_v and_o sharpen_v each_o other_o to_o love_n and_o good_a work_n for_o if_o even_a 24._o heb._n 10._o 24._o hypocrite_n and_o man_n of_o ingenuous_a nature_n though_o they_o care_v not_o for_o good_a exercise_n be_v ready_a to_o join_v with_o their_o friend_n in_o they_o to_o get_v their_o allowance_n and_o love_n then_o how_o much_o more_o will_v it_o quicken_v those_o that_o be_v true_o religious_a unto_o every_o good_a work_n and_o christian_a duty_n which_o they_o like_v and_o love_v when_o with_o the_o approbation_n of_o their_o friend_n they_o have_v the_o allowance_n of_o god_n and_o their_o own_o conscience_n and_o if_o 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strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o all_o good_a work_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v mutual_a observation_n and_o watch_v over_o one_o another_o that_o we_o may_v take_v all_o occasion_n of_o do_v good_a both_o by_o restrain_v those_o from_o sin_n that_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v into_o it_o and_o by_o incite_v and_o provoke_v one_o another_o unto_o all_o virtuous_a action_n unto_o which_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v let_v we_o say_v he_o consider_v one_o another_o to_o provoke_v unto_o love_n and_o to_o good_a work_n for_o 24._o heb._n 10._o 24._o the_o law_n of_o charity_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o bind_v we_o to_o seek_v their_o good_a as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o and_o to_o this_o end_n to_o watch_v over_o they_o that_o we_o may_v take_v all_o good_a opportunity_n whereby_o we_o may_v further_o they_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o think_v that_o we_o have_v discharge_v our_o duty_n when_o as_o we_o have_v use_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n and_o that_o we_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o other_o man_n see_v our_o saviour_n require_v that_o when_o we_o 32._o luke_n 22._o 32._o be_v convert_v we_o strengthen_v our_o brethren_n and_o the_o apostle_n give_v we_o in_o charge_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o look_v on_o our_o own_o thing_n but_o that_o every_o man_n shall_v also_o look_v on_o the_o thing_n of_o other_o and_o not_o to_o take_v care_n of_o our_o brethren_n 4._o phil._n 2._o 4._o as_o well_o as_o ourselves_o be_v plain_o to_o discover_v that_o we_o be_v of_o cain_n spirit_n 4._o gen._n 4._o who_o refuse_v to_o be_v his_o brother_n keeper_n and_o no_o true_a member_n of_o christ_n body_n who_o property_n be_v not_o to_o respect_v their_o own_o good_a alone_a but_o as_o it_o be_v conjoin_v with_o the_o good_a of_o the_o whole_a body_n and_o of_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o fellow_n member_n the_o second_o christian_a duty_n be_v instruction_n 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shall_v be_v rich_o reward_v in_o god_n kingdom_n where_o they_o that_o turn_v many_o to_o 3._o dan._n 12._o 3._o righteousness_n shall_v shine_v in_o the_o light_n of_o glory_n like_o the_o star_n in_o the_o firmament_n as_o they_o shine_v here_o in_o the_o light_n of_o truth_n the_o three_o duty_n be_v admonition_n whereby_o we_o put_v our_o brethren_n in_o mind_n of_o their_o duty_n when_o they_o seem_v to_o forget_v and_o neglect_v it_o by_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o lie_v 14._o rom._n 15._o 14._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 14._o in_o it_o without_o repentance_n or_o omit_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n either_o those_o which_o be_v general_a and_o belong_v to_o all_o christian_n or_o those_o which_o special_o belong_v to_o they_o in_o their_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n of_o which_o i_o have_v speak_v
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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
own_o sinful_a lust_n but_o we_o must_v consecrate_v 20._o rom._n 12._o 1._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 20._o our_o body_n and_o soul_n unto_o the_o service_n of_o god_n alone_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v he_o be_v a_o jealous_a god_n who_o be_v impatient_a of_o any_o copartner_n and_o will_v have_v all_o or_o none_o §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n love_n towards_o us._n the_o work_n also_o of_o god_n do_v yield_v unto_o we_o most_o effectual_a reason_n to_o persuade_v we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n but_o especial_o his_o manifold_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o bestow_v upon_o we_o whether_o we_o consider_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o all_o spring_n or_o the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n themselves_o which_o as_o stream_n do_v issue_n and_o flow_v from_o they_o the_o fountain_n of_o they_o all_o be_v his_o divine_a and_o incomprehensible_a love_n whereby_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o mere_a goodness_n 3._o jer._n 31._o 3._o he_o have_v love_v we_o from_o all_o eternity_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o desert_n and_o worthiness_n the_o which_o he_o have_v manifest_v when_o as_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o when_o we_o 3._o eph._n 2._o 1_o 3._o be_v weak_a and_o of_o no_o strength_n have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o any_o power_n to_o desire_v 10._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o his_o favour_n and_o mercy_n to_o free_a and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o our_o woeful_a misery_n when_o as_o we_o be_v like_o poor_a impotent_a infant_n new_o bear_v who_o navel_n be_v not_o cut_v and_o who_o wallow_v in_o the_o filthy_a and_o bloody_a 6_o ezech._n 16._o 4_o 5_o 6_o gore_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n no_o eye_n pity_v we_o nor_o have_v any_o friend_n that_o be_v able_a to_o help_v we_o or_o to_o wash_v we_o clean_o from_o our_o corruption_n for_o even_o then_o when_o we_o be_v helpless_a and_o hopeless_a this_o love_n move_v he_o to_o take_v compassion_n on_o we_o and_o to_o say_v unto_o we_o while_o we_o be_v in_o our_o blood_n you_o shall_v live_v and_o when_o we_o be_v so_o deep_o stain_v yea_o even_o in-grained_n in_o the_o filthy_a dye_n of_o our_o sin_n that_o all_o the_o water_n in_o the_o world_n can_v not_o make_v we_o clean_o he_o in_o this_o incomprehensible_a love_n give_v his_o son_n to_o the_o death_n that_o we_o may_v be_v wash_v in_o the_o laver_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n and_o so_o purge_v from_o our_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a sin_n 26._o esa_n 1._o 26._o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o they_o that_o thereby_o we_o be_v restore_v unto_o a_o snowy_a whiteness_n and_o be_v wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o innocent_a son_n be_v recover_v and_o cleanse_v from_o our_o incurable_a leprosy_n o_o how_o ought_v this_o unspeakable_a love_n to_o affect_v and_o warm_v our_o freeze_a heart_n with_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o he_o again_o how_o shall_v our_o soul_n cleave_v unto_o he_o and_o be_v inflame_v with_o most_o fervent_a affection_n towards_o he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o goodness_n and_o perfection_n and_o need_v neither_o we_o nor_o any_o thing_n from_o we_o yet_o vouchsafe_v to_o set_v his_o love_n upon_o we_o who_o be_v so_o unlovely_a and_o unworthy_a yea_o so_o sinful_a and_o wicked_a that_o we_o just_o deserve_v his_o wrath_n and_o fearful_a vengeance_n how_o can_v we_o choose_v if_o we_o thorough_o consider_v this_o but_o have_v our_o heart_n thorough_o inflame_v with_o most_o fervent_a affection_n towards_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n most_o amiable_a in_o himself_o and_o most_o gracious_a unto_o we_o how_o can_v we_o sufficient_o express_v our_o love_n by_o do_v or_o suffer_v any_o thing_n for_o his_o sake_n how_o fearful_a shall_v this_o make_v we_o to_o offend_v he_o and_o how_o careful_a in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o how_o zealous_a shall_v we_o be_v of_o his_o glory_n and_o how_o diligent_a and_o cheerful_a in_o do_v he_o faithful_a service_n by_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n how_o shall_v this_o wean_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o 15._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 15._o make_v they_o to_o become_v as_o bitter_a as_o gall_v and_o wormwood_n to_o our_o spiritual_a 4._o jam._n 4._o 4._o taste_n seem_v they_o never_o so_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n when_o as_o they_o be_v offer_v as_o the_o devil_n bait_n to_o withdraw_v our_o heart_n from_o god_n and_o to_o make_v we_o more_o slothful_a in_o his_o service_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n decree_n of_o our_o election_n the_o fruit_n also_o and_o effect_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o do_v serve_v as_o strong_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o first_o his_o decree_n of_o election_n whereby_o from_o all_o eternity_n he_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o christ_n out_o of_o the_o corrupt_a mass_n of_o mankind_n unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n and_o unto_o all_o the_o mean_n which_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o it_o what_o great_a mercy_n can_v be_v imagine_v then_o that_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n shall_v choose_v we_o in_o christ_n who_o be_v utter_o lose_v in_o adam_n dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o not_o unto_o some_o mean_a estate_n or_o low_a degree_n of_o happiness_n but_o to_o the_o high_a &_o great_a privilege_n as_o to_o be_v his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n and_o servant_n of_o his_o own_o family_n yea_o to_o be_v his_o adopt_a child_n &_o coheire_n with_o christ_n not_o of_o some_o earthly_a patrimony_n or_o worldly_a kingdom_n which_o though_o it_o be_v never_o so_o great_a and_o glorious_a yet_o be_v it_o mutable_a and_o momentary_a but_o of_o a_o heavenly_a 5._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4_o 5._o inheritance_n which_o be_v incorruptible_a undefiled_a and_o fade_v not_o away_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v the_o which_o benefit_n will_v be_v much_o amplify_v if_o we_o consider_v his_o infinite_a majesty_n and_o glory_n who_o have_v thus_o choose_v we_o and_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n who_o he_o have_v advance_v to_o these_o rich_a and_o wonderful_a privilege_n see_v we_o be_v dust_n and_o ash_n corrupt_a and_o sinful_a stranger_n yea_o enemy_n unto_o god_n which_o if_o it_o be_v well_o weigh_v may_v just_o make_v we_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o psalmist_n o_o lord_n what_o be_v 4._o psal_n 8._o 4._o man_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o he_o and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o visite_a he_o especial_o if_o we_o consider_v unto_o what_o dignity_n we_o who_o be_v so_o low_o be_v exalt_v for_o if_o it_o have_v be_v a_o matchless_a mercy_n for_o we_o that_o be_v so_o base_a to_o have_v be_v make_v the_o mean_a of_o god_n family_n even_o doorkeeper_n in_o the_o house_n of_o our_o god_n what_o incomparable_a kindness_n and_o love_n be_v this_o to_o be_v make_v his_o own_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n the_o which_o mercy_n be_v not_o indefinite_o communicate_v unto_o all_o though_o all_o have_v deserve_v it_o as_o well_o as_o we_o but_o to_o the_o least_o part_n of_o mankind_n and_o yet_o such_o be_v his_o goodness_n towards_o we_o that_o pass_v by_o many_o great_a king_n and_o monarch_n many_o rich_a noble_a and_o wise_a in_o the_o world_n he_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o make_v we_o of_o this_o small_a number_n not_o because_o we_o deserve_v such_o extraordinary_a favour_n more_o than_o other_o that_o want_v it_o but_o of_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o free_v good_a will_n o_o how_o shall_v our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o such_o a_o inestimable_a benefit_n how_o shall_v it_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o his_o praise_n how_o zealous_a and_o diligent_a shall_v it_o make_v we_o in_o his_o service_n and_o to_o think_v all_o time_n lose_v which_o be_v not_o spend_v in_o do_v something_o which_o may_v tend_v to_o his_o glory_n who_o of_o his_o mere_a love_n have_v do_v so_o much_o for_o we_o out_o of_o the_o same_o lump_n of_o 9_o rom._n 9_o which_o have_v be_v make_v so_o many_o vessel_n to_o dishonour_n he_o have_v choose_v we_o that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o vessel_n of_o grace_n and_o honour_n o_o how_o shall_v we_o delight_v to_o be_v serviceable_a to_o so_o gracious_a a_o lord_n and_o to_o shine_v in_o the_o light_n of_o godliness_n to_o his_o glory_n who_o have_v thus_o advance_v we_o he_o have_v choose_v we_o which_o be_v child_n of_o wrath_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 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long_o thou_o own_o good_a nor_o to_o defer_v and_o put_v off_o the_o serve_v of_o god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n but_o seek_v first_o his_o kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n when_o as_o thou_o shall_v plain_o discern_v 24._o deut._n 6._o 24._o that_o his_o glory_n and_o thy_o good_a be_v through_o his_o mercy_n so_o match_v together_o that_o thou_o can_v not_o seek_v the_o one_o but_o thou_o shall_v assure_o find_v the_o other_o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v assure_v of_o freedom_n from_o all_o our_o sin_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n now_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o accompany_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v either_o the_o benefit_n which_o as_o fruit_n and_o effect_n attend_v upon_o it_o or_o those_o special_a and_o rich_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n of_o his_o free_a mercy_n be_v please_v to_o crown_v his_o own_o grace_n and_o to_o reward_v as_o with_o rich_a wage_n that_o poor_a service_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o he_o the_o benefit_n which_o follow_v a_o godly_a life_n be_v either_o privative_a consist_v in_o our_o freedom_n from_o evil_a or_o positive_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o good_a and_o both_o of_o they_o either_o temporal_a or_o eternal_a the_o privative_a benefit_n of_o this_o life_n be_v many_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o evil_n unto_o which_o it_o be_v liable_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n from_o which_o in_o the_o great_a and_o worst_a part_n we_o be_v by_o the_o benefit_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n free_v and_o deliver_v for_o first_o if_o we_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n it_o will_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o freedom_n from_o the_o guilt_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n by_o sole_a virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o faith_n both_o in_o regard_n that_o these_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o undoubted_a fruit_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n approve_v it_o to_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a and_o as_o fruit_n of_o our_o sanctification_n assure_v we_o that_o the_o same_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n which_o we_o find_v effectual_a for_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o spiritual_a quicken_n unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n have_v be_v already_o alike_o effectual_a unto_o we_o for_o the_o free_n of_o we_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n in_o our_o justification_n of_o which_o the_o other_o be_v but_o fruit_n and_o effect_n and_o second_o we_o shall_v hereby_o be_v free_v in_o the_o great_a part_n from_o our_o fleshly_a corruption_n and_o innumerable_a actual_a sin_n see_v those_o 11._o psal_n 119._o 9_o 10_o 11._o that_o be_v careful_a to_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v bend_v their_o whole_a force_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o subdue_a of_o their_o carnal_a lust_n that_o though_o they_o dwell_v yet_o they_o may_v not_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o they_o resist_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v all_o the_o tentation_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n allure_a and_o draw_v they_o into_o sin_n and_o keep_v a_o conscionable_a and_o diligent_a watch_n over_o themselves_o that_o they_o may_v not_o witting_o and_o willing_o commit_v any_o thing_n which_o god_n law_n have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o howsoever_o they_o be_v sometime_o and_o it_o may_v be_v not_o seldom_o overtake_v through_o humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o so_o contrary_a to_o their_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n be_v lead_v captive_a into_o sin_n yet_o be_v they_o by_o this_o care_n and_o circumspection_n preserve_v from_o fall_v into_o any_o know_a transgression_n for_o the_o most_o part_n and_o from_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a sin_n which_o wound_n and_o waste_v the_o conscience_n and_o like_o the_o hectic_a fever_n consume_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v the_o vital_a spirit_n which_o preserve_v the_o spiritual_a life_n into_o which_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a man_n who_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v ordinary_o fall_v and_o make_v they_o as_o it_o be_v their_o ordinary_a trade_n or_o if_o through_o violence_n of_o tentation_n and_o neglect_v of_o keep_v their_o watch_n they_o have_v be_v surprise_v upon_o a_o sudden_a and_o overtake_v of_o such_o sin_n yet_o have_v this_o care_n to_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n this_o will_v but_o very_o rare_o happen_v and_o when_o it_o do_v yet_o they_o do_v not_o like_o wicked_a man_n multiply_v their_o transgression_n by_o commit_v often_o the_o same_o heinous_a sin_n nor_o impenitent_o continue_v in_o it_o from_o day_n to_o day_n and_o year_n to_o year_n but_o be_v through_o frailty_n fall_v they_o do_v not_o lie_v still_o but_o labour_v to_o come_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n now_o how_o inestimable_a this_o benefit_n be_v which_o accompani_v a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o in_o the_o great_a part_n we_o get_v victory_n over_o our_o corruption_n by_o which_o other_o be_v conquer_v and_o as_o slave_n hold_v captive_a and_o preserve_v from_o fall_v into_o innumerable_a and_o those_o the_o most_o heinous_a sin_n it_o will_v easy_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o greatness_n of_o the_o evil_a from_o which_o we_o be_v hereby_o deliver_v namely_o from_o sin_n which_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n be_v most_o odious_a unto_o god_n and_o most_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o be_v the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o those_o mischief_n and_o misery_n unto_o which_o man_n be_v liable_a both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o by_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o which_o also_o may_v be_v a_o second_o motive_n to_o persuade_v we_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o that_o be_v thereby_o in_o the_o great_a part_n free_v from_o our_o sin_n in_o respect_n 23._o prow_n 19_o 23._o of_o their_o corruption_n and_o sinful_a act_n and_o whole_o in_o assurance_n of_o faith_n from_o the_o guilt_n of_o they_o by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o obedience_n apply_v unto_o we_o we_o do_v also_o hereby_o escape_v the_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o of_o both_o which_o the_o say_n of_o solomon_n be_v verify_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n tend_v to_o life_n and_o he_o that_o have_v it_o shall_v abide_v satisfy_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v visit_v with_o evil_a to_o wit_n either_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o again_o the_o 27._o prou._n 14._o 27._o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o fountain_n of_o life_n to_o make_v we_o depart_v from_o the_o snare_n of_o death_n for_o first_o the_o faithful_a which_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v whole_o free_v by_o the_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o punishment_n proper_o so_o call_v which_o be_v inflict_v to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n see_v christ_n have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n to_o let_v they_o go_v unpunished_a so_o neither_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v twice_o punish_v once_o in_o our_o surety_n and_o the_o second_o time_n in_o ourselves_o as_o i_o have_v prove_v at_o large_a in_o another_o place_n part_n christian_n warfare_n the_o three_o part_n whereas_o those_o who_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o their_o way_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v out_o of_o christ_n do_v bear_v the_o punishment_n of_o their_o sin_n themselves_o both_o in_o this_o world_n and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v second_o by_o
the_o least_o moment_n withdraw_v his_o hand_n and_o cast_v we_o from_o under_o the_o protection_n of_o his_o wise_a and_o powerful_a providence_n we_o shall_v utter_o perish_v and_o come_v to_o nothing_o §._o sect._n 4_o that_o he_o guide_v and_o govern_v the_o godly_a with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n 1._o in_o their_o prosperity_n the_o three_o privilege_n which_o the_o lord_n vouchsafe_v unto_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o he_o so_o guide_v and_o govern_v they_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o all_o estate_n both_o of_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n and_o turn_v all_o thing_n which_o happen_v unto_o they_o by_o the_o divine_a providence_n to_o their_o spiritual_a good_a the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o their_o eternal_a salvation_n for_o whereas_o wicked_a man_n enjoy_v worldly_a prosperity_n do_v stand_v in_o slippery_a place_n their_o table_n become_v a_o snare_n unto_o they_o and_o their_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n the_o bait_n of_o sin_n which_o make_v they_o to_o fall_v into_o the_o devil_n net_n of_o perdition_n for_o their_o honour_n nourish_v and_o increase_v their_o ambition_n their_o riches_n serve_v as_o sweet_a drink_n to_o make_v they_o thirst_v the_o more_o and_o increase_v their_o swell_a dropsy_n of_o covetous_a desire_n their_o pleasure_n make_v they_o more_o sensual_a and_o voluptuous_a and_o all_o together_o work_v in_o they_o pride_n and_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n carnal_a self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n affiance_n in_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o contempt_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n the_o lord_n preserve_v those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o from_o fall_v into_o these_o tentation_n by_o moderate_v their_o desire_n and_o mortify_v their_o carnal_a concupiscence_n so_o as_o they_o do_v not_o excessive_o affect_v these_o worldly_a vanity_n nor_o dote_v upon_o they_o when_o they_o have_v they_o but_o use_v they_o only_o as_o help_n and_o comfort_n of_o their_o pilgrimage_n and_o not_o set_v their_o heart_n upon_o they_o as_o their_o paradise_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o their_o country_n because_o they_o know_v they_o to_o be_v vain_a and_o uncertain_a both_o in_o their_o get_n and_o keep_v momentany_a and_o mutable_a be_v every_o day_n ready_a to_o leave_v we_o or_o we_o they_o their_o honour_n do_v not_o puff_n they_o up_o in_o pride_n but_o make_v they_o the_o more_o humble_a see_v they_o possess_v they_o not_o as_o their_o own_o propriety_n but_o as_o god_n talon_n whereof_o one_o day_n they_o must_v give_v a_o reckon_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v advance_v from_o a_o low_a estate_n to_o a_o kingdom_n yet_o profess_v that_o his_o heart_n be_v not_o haughty_a nor_o his_o eye_n 2._o psal_n 131._o 1_o 2._o lofty_a but_o that_o he_o behave_v himself_o in_o all_o meekness_n and_o mildness_n as_o a_o child_n wean_v of_o his_o mother_n their_o riches_n do_v not_o withdraw_v their_o heart_n from_o god_n though_o they_o abound_v in_o they_o neither_o do_v they_o trust_v in_o they_o because_o they_o know_v they_o to_o be_v uncertain_a but_o in_o the_o everliving_a god_n who_o give_v they_o 17._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 17._o rich_o all_o thing_n to_o enjoy_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o job_n who_o though_o he_o 24._o job_n 31._o 24._o be_v the_o wealthy_a man_n in_o all_o the_o east_n yet_o he_o do_v not_o make_v gold_n his_o hope_n 24._o job._n 31._o 24._o nor_o say_v unto_o the_o fine_a gold_n thou_o be_v my_o confidence_n nor_o rejoice_v because_o his_o wealth_n be_v great_a nor_o because_o his_o hand_n have_v get_v much_o but_o only_o they_o use_v they_o as_o the_o great_a instrument_n of_o well_o do_v and_o as_o mean_n to_o enable_v they_o to_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n according_a to_o job_n example_n who_o be_v rich_a and_o able_a to_o do_v good_a do_v not_o withhold_v from_o the_o 19_o job_n 31._o 16_o 17_o 19_o poor_a their_o desire_n nor_o cause_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o widow_n to_o fail_v nor_o do_v eat_v his_o morsel_n alone_o but_o do_v let_v the_o fatherless_a eat_v thereof_o nor_o will_v see_v any_o perish_v for_o want_v of_o clothing_n nor_o the_o poor_a to_o lie_v without_o a_o cover_n their_o pleasure_n though_o as_o great_a as_o they_o enjoy_v who_o have_v eminent_a place_n in_o king_n court_n do_v not_o like_o intoxicate_a cup_n bewitch_v they_o and_o make_v they_o so_o drink_v that_o they_o forget_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n unto_o which_o they_o aspire_v but_o even_o when_o they_o have_v drink_v the_o deep_a draught_n of_o they_o they_o can_v with_o solomon_n say_v of_o they_o that_o all_o be_v vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o profit_n 11._o eccles_n 2._o 11._o under_o the_o sun_n and_o when_o they_o be_v put_v to_o their_o choice_n so_o as_o they_o must_v of_o necessity_n leave_v the_o one_o to_o embrace_v the_o other_o they_o will_v with_o moses_n have_v such_o respect_n to_o the_o recompense_n of_o their_o heavenly_a reward_n that_o they_o will_v choose_v rather_o 26._o heb._n 11._o 25_o 26._o to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n then_o to_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n final_o though_o with_o the_o patriarch_n they_o abound_v with_o god_n blessing_n yet_o they_o will_v not_o fix_v their_o heart_n upon_o they_o because_o here_o they_o 10._o heb._n 13._o 14._o and_o 11._o 10._o have_v no_o continue_a city_n but_o they_o seek_v one_o to_o come_v which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n and_o maker_n be_v god_n and_o therefore_o like_o the_o workman_n be_v permanent_a and_o everlasting_a now_o what_o a_o privilege_n be_v this_o to_o be_v uphold_v in_o such_o slippery_a place_n in_o which_o all_o that_o be_v leave_v to_o themselves_o do_v fearful_o fall_v to_o have_v antidote_n against_o these_o dangerous_a drink_n wherewith_o all_o that_o want_v they_o be_v poison_v to_o be_v make_v more_o humble_a mindful_a of_o god_n and_o thankful_a unto_o he_o by_o these_o worldly_a thing_n which_o make_v the_o most_o proud_a forgetful_a and_o ungrateful_a final_o to_o have_v such_o a_o right_a use_n of_o all_o these_o earthly_a and_o temporary_a blessing_n that_o they_o become_v unto_o we_o pledge_n of_o god_n love_n and_o earnest_a penny_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o so_o to_o enjoy_v both_o earth_n and_o heaven_n all_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n as_o help_n and_o furtherance_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o glory_n and_o joy_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v of_o which_o see_v none_o but_o the_o godly_a be_v partaker_n what_o a_o strong_a motive_n shall_v it_o be_v to_o persuade_v we_o unto_o the_o service_n of_o god_n in_o a_o holy_a life_n §._o sect._n 5_o second_o he_o guide_v the_o godly_a in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o affliction_n in_o respect_n also_o of_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o present_a life_n godliness_n have_v no_o less_o privilege_n for_o first_o they_o which_o careful_o serve_v &_o please_v god_n be_v whole_o 13._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o col._n 2._o 14._o gal._n 3._o 13._o deliver_v from_o they_o as_o they_o be_v punishment_n of_o sin_n to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n because_o christ_n have_v in_o their_o stead_n satisfy_v for_o they_o &_o pay_v their_o debt_n to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n and_o by_o take_v away_o their_o sin_n through_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n have_v also_o cancel_v the_o hand-writing_n which_o be_v against_o they_o free_v they_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o the_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o second_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v free_v from_o affliction_n in_o the_o great_a part_n as_o they_o be_v the_o correction_n of_o god_n child_n for_o howsoever_o sometime_o the_o chief_a end_n at_o which_o god_n aim_v in_o afflict_v the_o godly_a 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or_o grant_v of_o god_n as_o he_o tell_v the_o rebellious_a jew_n when_o you_o spread_v forth_o your_o hand_n i_o will_v hide_v my_o eye_n from_o you_o yea_o 13._o psa_fw-la 1._o 15._o pro._n 1._o 28._o zach._n 7._o 11_o 12_o 13._o when_o you_o make_v many_o prayer_n i_o will_v not_o hear_v and_o therefore_o let_v this_o also_o effectual_o move_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 that_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o this_o rich_a and_o royal_a privilege_n have_v not_o only_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n as_o our_o counsellor_n to_o draw_v all_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n in_o such_o manner_n and_o form_n as_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 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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
another_o case_n will_v not_o pull_v out_o their_o breast_n though_o full_a of_o milk_n for_o the_o feed_n of_o god_n child_n commit_v to_o they_o but_o let_v they_o starve_v and_o perish_v for_o want_v of_o nourishment_n herein_o worse_o than_o the_o other_o who_o have_v dry_a breast_n can_v though_o they_o will_v afford_v unto_o they_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n whereas_o these_o be_v so_o hard-hearted_a that_o they_o can_v but_o will_v not_o choose_v rather_o to_o let_v their_o milk_n corrupt_v in_o their_o breast_n and_o to_o dry_v up_o for_o want_n of_o draw_v then_o to_o preserve_v their_o own_o plenty_n by_o communicate_v to_o the_o people_n necessity_n and_o not_o much_o better_a be_v they_o who_o preach_v but_o very_o seldom_o have_v gift_n and_o strength_n sufficient_a and_o then_o not_o so_o much_o out_o of_o conscience_n to_o perform_v their_o duty_n as_o to_o avoid_v the_o penalty_n of_o the_o law_n or_o the_o blemish_n of_o ignorance_n and_o insufficiency_n see_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n in_o god_n people_n can_v ordinary_o be_v 10._o esa_n 28._o 9_o 10._o preserve_v in_o any_o vigour_n by_o a_o monthly_a meal_n but_o need_v frequent_a nourishment_n as_o the_o people_n be_v able_a to_o hear_v and_o bear_v away_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n lay_v a_o strait_a charge_n upon_o timothy_n and_o in_o he_o upon_o all_o god_n minister_n not_o only_o that_o they_o shall_v preach_v the_o word_n but_o also_o that_o 28._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 1._o mark_n 4._o 33._o act._n 20._o 28._o they_o shall_v do_v it_o instant_o in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n that_o be_v often_o and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n four_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n be_v much_o hinder_v in_o the_o people_n when_o as_o the_o minister_n preach_v themselves_o and_o not_o christ_n chief_o intend_v to_o show_v their_o own_o gift_n learning_n and_o eloquence_n and_o not_o the_o edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o the_o people_n when_o as_o they_o do_v not_o preach_v the_o word_n with_o power_n and_o authority_n like_o our_o saviour_n 29._o mat._n 7._o 29._o christ_n nor_o in_o the_o evidence_n and_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o their_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o they_o may_v cast_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_v of_o sin_n but_o come_v 4._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 4._o in_o the_o entice_a speech_n of_o man_n wisdom_n to_o tickle_v the_o ear_n and_o soar_v aloft_o in_o idle_a and_o heartless_a speculation_n far_o out_o of_o the_o reach_n and_o above_o the_o capacity_n of_o their_o hearer_n fill_v their_o head_n with_o the_o froth_n of_o witty_a conceit_n which_o have_v in_o they_o no_o solid_a nourishment_n wherein_o they_o carry_v themselves_o contrary_a to_o the_o charge_n which_o our_o saviour_n give_v to_o the_o apostle_n peter_n and_o all_o his_o faithful_a minister_n namely_o that_o in_o their_o teach_n they_o shall_v take_v care_n to_o feed_v not_o only_o his_o sheep_n but_o also_o his_o tender_a lamb_n 35._o joh._n 21._o 15._o act._n 20._o 35._o final_o the_o people_n be_v much_o hinder_v in_o their_o growth_n of_o godliness_n when_o as_o their_o minister_n take_v no_o pain_n public_o to_o catechise_v and_o instruct_v they_o in_o the_o main_a principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n see_v no_o good_a building_n can_v be_v erect_v by_o they_o who_o neglect_v to_o lay_v a_o sure_a foundation_n or_o private_o to_o resolve_v their_o doubt_n and_o to_o provoke_v they_o by_o holy_a conference_n and_o 21._o act._n 20._o 21._o earnest_a exhortation_n and_o persuasion_n to_o put_v in_o practice_n those_o duty_n which_o they_o have_v learn_v by_o their_o public_a ministry_n through_o which_o fault_n and_o defect_n in_o worldly_a and_o careless_a minister_n the_o people_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n be_v much_o hinder_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o where_o prophecy_n fail_v there_o the_o people_n must_v needs_o perish_v where_o there_o be_v a_o 11._o pro._n 29._o 18._o amos_n 8._o 11._o famine_n of_o the_o word_n what_o can_v follow_v but_o faintness_n and_o feebleness_n for_o want_v of_o food_n where_o the_o gospel_n be_v not_o preach_v which_o be_v the_o power_n of_o 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o god_n unto_o salvation_n and_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v what_o can_v ensue_v hereupon_o but_o impotent_a weakness_n unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o death_n and_o destruction_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n if_o the_o watchman_n sleep_v who_o shall_v give_v warning_n to_o god_n people_n of_o the_o approach_n of_o enemy_n how_o easy_o may_v they_o surprise_v and_o vanquish_v they_o if_o the_o gardener_n and_o vintager_n be_v slothful_a and_o idle_a in_o plant_v and_o water_v how_o shall_v god_n plant_n and_o vine_n flourish_v and_o if_o they_o busy_a not_o themselves_o in_o prune_v and_o weed_n how_o shall_v the_o garden_n and_o vineyard_n thrive_v and_o not_o rather_o be_v overgrow_v with_o weed_n and_o thistle_n if_o the_o light_n be_v put_v out_o or_o hide_v under_o a_o bushel_n what_o can_v follow_v but_o palpable_a darkness_n through_o which_o the_o people_n of_o god_n must_v necessary_o err_v out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n 17._o rom._n 10._o 17._o and_o if_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o painful_o preach_v which_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v faith_n how_o shall_v the_o people_n come_v out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n and_o believe_v that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v and_o what_o can_v follow_v of_o all_o this_o but_o the_o utter_a neglect_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n when_o save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n the_o foundation_n of_o it_o be_v overthrow_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o the_o former_a impediment_n may_v be_v remove_v first_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o minister_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n first_o the_o minister_n be_v to_o be_v exhort_v and_o persuade_v to_o do_v their_o duty_n and_o in_o the_o first_o place_n that_o none_o presume_v to_o take_v upon_o they_o this_o high_a call_n which_o god_n have_v never_o call_v unto_o it_o be_v altogether_o unfit_a and_o unfurnished_a with_o gift_n necessary_o require_v to_o this_o high_a duty_n see_v they_o purchase_v their_o mean_n and_o maintenance_n with_o the_o price_n of_o blood_n not_o of_o the_o body_n but_o of_o the_o precious_a soul_n of_o the_o people_n the_o which_o shall_v be_v require_v at_o their_o hand_n in_o that_o terrible_a day_n when_o as_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a and_o second_o those_o which_o god_n have_v furnish_v with_o gift_n be_v to_o be_v move_v and_o admonish_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n that_o with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n they_o feed_v the_o flock_n of_o christ_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n not_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n 3._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 2_o 3._o but_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n chief_o aim_v at_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o people_n to_o which_o purpose_n let_v they_o first_o remember_v those_o name_n and_o title_n give_v they_o in_o the_o scripture_n imply_v not_o only_a their_o duty_n but_o great_a and_o high_a privilege_n whereby_o they_o shall_v be_v encourage_v unto_o it_o for_o they_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o what_o sin_n and_o shame_n be_v it_o to_o hide_v their_o light_n 15._o matth._n 5._o 13_o 14_o 15._o and_o to_o let_v the_o people_n sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n they_o be_v the_o salt_n of_o the_o earth_n appoint_v not_o only_o to_o be_v savoury_a in_o themselves_o but_o also_o to_o season_v other_o which_o salt_n of_o grace_n and_o wisdom_n if_o they_o lose_v they_o be_v good_a for_o nothing_o but_o to_o be_v cast_v upon_o the_o dunghill_n and_o to_o be_v tread_v under_o foot_n they_o be_v god_n watchman_n 7._o ezech._n 3._o 17._o &_o 33._o 7._o who_o have_v the_o care_n of_o his_o army_n commit_v unto_o they_o to_o give_v they_o warning_n of_o the_o approach_n of_o their_o enemy_n which_o if_o they_o neglect_v the_o blood_n of_o those_o which_o perish_v through_o their_o sloth_n shall_v be_v require_v at_o their_o hand_n they_o be_v appoint_v to_o be_v captain_n over_o the_o people_n to_o 14._o matth._n 15._o 14._o go_v out_o and_o in_o before_o they_o and_o to_o train_n and_o teach_v they_o how_o to_o fight_v against_o the_o enemy_n of_o their_o salvation_n they_o be_v god_n husbandman_n 9_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 6_o 9_o gardener_n and_o vintager_n to_o plant_v and_o sow_v purge_v weed_n and_o prune_v his_o field_n garden_n and_o vineyard_n that_o they_o may_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n 2._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 1_o 2._o in_o due_a season_n they_o be_v
life_n see_v they_o be_v but_o light_n and_o momentany_a in_o respect_n of_o that_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n which_o they_o shall_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o cause_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o the_o lord_n defer_v long_o to_o execute_v his_o judgement_n yet_o those_o that_o abuse_v this_o patience_n and_o long-suffring_a shall_v not_o escape_v in_o the_o end_n and_o the_o long_o that_o vengeance_n have_v be_v delay_v the_o more_o fearful_a and_o intolerable_a will_v it_o be_v when_o it_o be_v inflict_v for_o though_o god_n come_v slow_o yet_o he_o pay_v sure_o and_o the_o long_o that_o he_o be_v fetch_v his_o stroke_n the_o more_o heavy_o will_v it_o light_v upon_o those_o who_o do_v not_o prevent_v it_o by_o their_o repentance_n final_o let_v we_o know_v that_o wicked_a man_n when_o they_o seem_v most_o to_o flourish_v in_o the_o world_n do_v not_o even_o in_o this_o life_n escape_v unpunished_a for_o if_o they_o be_v not_o haunt_v with_o those_o 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his_o people_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n do_v promise_n to_o work_v this_o change_n in_o they_o and_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n will_v circumcize_v thy_o 14._o deut._n 30._o 6_o 11_o 14._o heart_n and_o the_o heart_n of_o thy_o seed_n to_o love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o all_o thy_o soul_n etc._n etc._n for_o this_o commandment_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o neither_o be_v it_o far_o off_o etc._n etc._n but_o the_o word_n be_v very_o nigh_o unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n that_o thou_o may_v do_v it_o and_o again_o i_o will_v give_v 27._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o 20_o and_o 36._o 26_o 27._o they_o one_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o flesh_n and_o i_o will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o they_o may_v walk_v in_o my_o statute_n and_o keep_v my_o ordinance_n and_o do_v they_o so_o in_o the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v write_v his_o law_n not_o in_o table_n 33._o jer._n 31._o 33._o of_o stone_n but_o in_o the_o fleshy_a table_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o put_v it_o into_o their_o inward_a part_n thereby_o enable_v they_o to_o yield_v unto_o it_o cheerful_a obedience_n see_v they_o have_v a_o internal_a cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a motion_n in_o themselves_o even_o a_o heart_n sanctify_a and_o replenish_v with_o the_o love_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o make_v they_o to_o desire_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o which_o change_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v change_v and_o regenerate_v it_o be_v no_o more_o tedious_a and_o wearisome_a unto_o they_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n then_o for_o the_o live_a fountain_n to_o spring_n or_o the_o river_n to_o flow_v or_o for_o gross_a vapour_n and_o slimy_a exhalation_n to_o mount_v aloft_o into_o the_o middle_n and_o high_a region_n of_o the_o air_n when_o as_o they_o be_v rarify_v by_o the_o sun_n and_o have_v their_o nature_n change_v from_o a_o earthly_a grossness_n to_o a_o airy_a or_o fiery_a subtlety_n and_o lightness_n although_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n remain_v still_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n do_v hang_v upon_o we_o and_o pull_v we_o back_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a motion_n like_o a_o exhalation_n enclose_v with_o the_o vapour_n of_o the_o middle_a region_n so_o as_o it_o can_v mount_v up_o unto_o his_o own_o proper_a place_n whereof_o arise_v some_o tedious_a conflict_n and_o sharp_a encounter_n which_o make_v the_o
his_o holy_a and_o pure_a nature_n can_v sin_v or_o do_v any_o evil_n which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o it_o and_o as_o well_o may_v we_o say_v that_o the_o glorify_a saint_n who_o be_v crown_v with_o joy_n and_o happiness_n have_v lose_v all_o their_o liberty_n because_o they_o be_v so_o confirm_v by_o supernatural_a grace_n that_o they_o can_v sin_v as_o that_o we_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o because_o we_o be_v restrain_v by_o god_n word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n from_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n or_o that_o a_o son_n have_v lose_v his_o liberty_n when_o he_o live_v according_a to_o his_o father_n will_n that_o dear_o love_v he_o and_o be_v free_v from_o the_o government_n of_o some_o base_a slave_n who_o egg_v and_o thrust_v he_o on_o in_o all_o wicked_a course_n which_o in_o the_o end_n will_v deprive_v he_o of_o his_o father_n love_n and_o just_o disinherit_v he_o of_o his_o desire_a patrimony_n yea_o let_v we_o know_v that_o as_o sin_n be_v the_o great_a bondage_n so_o the_o service_n of_o god_n be_v the_o great_a and_o best_a liberty_n when_o as_o we_o be_v establish_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n by_o his_o free_a spirit_n 12._o psal_n 51._o 12._o and_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o be_v guide_v &_o direct_v by_o it_o in_o all_o our_o way_n as_o the_o body_n by_o the_o soul_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n let_v we_o know_v that_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n come_v among_o we_o 37._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 37._o to_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n so_o also_o as_o our_o redeemer_n to_o free_v we_o out_o of_o bondage_n and_o to_o purchase_v for_o we_o perfect_a liberty_n which_o be_v that_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o shall_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o without_o 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and_o see_v he_o have_v call_v we_o unto_o liberty_n let_v we_o not_o abuse_v it_o for_o a_o occasion_n to_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v not_o take_v away_o friendship_n and_o good_a society_n but_o rather_o increase_v it_o the_o five_o objection_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o it_o take_v away_o all_o familiar_a friendship_n and_o good_a fellowship_n all_o merry_a meeting_n and_o civil_a conversation_n from_o among_o man_n estrang_v their_o mind_n one_o from_o another_o and_o make_v they_o to_o delight_v more_o in_o solitariness_n then_o in_o company_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o if_o by_o these_o glorious_a name_n of_o friendship_n good_a fellowship_n and_o civil_a conversation_n be_v mean_v the_o common_a commerce_n which_o worldly_a wicked_a man_n have_v one_o with_o another_o in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n in_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n in_o may-game_n misrule_n 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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 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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
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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noble_a prince_n the_o prince_n and_o princess_n palatine_n the_o council_n magistrate_n and_o minister_n those_o which_o be_v afflict_v and_o thy_o whole_a people_n beseech_v thou_o in_o our_o several_a place_n to_o give_v we_o whatsoever_o thou_o know_v needful_a for_o we_o for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n glorious_a in_o majesty_n omnipotent_a in_o power_n infinite_a in_o all_o goodness_n &_o perfection_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n of_o nothing_o for_o thou_o own_o glory_n and_o man_n especial_o for_o thy_o own_o service_n the_o which_o he_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v both_o by_o the_o right_n of_o creation_n wherein_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o he_o his_o be_v &_o of_o redemption_n whereby_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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only_o conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n and_o thereby_o so_o defile_v in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o we_o have_v be_v disable_v unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o make_v prone_a to_o all_o wickedness_n but_o we_o have_v also_o from_o this_o bitter_a root_n of_o original_a corruption_n bring_v forth_o continual_o those_o curse_a fruit_n of_o actual_a transgression_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 from_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o life_n unto_o this_o present_a hour_n and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o ignorance_n while_o we_o continue_v the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n and_o when_o as_o sin_v reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o and_o we_o perform_v unto_o it_o voluntary_a and_o cheerful_a obedience_n as_o unto_o our_o king_n and_o sovereign_a but_o even_o since_o thou_o have_v gracious_o call_v we_o out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n and_o have_v wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n some_o desire_n to_o serve_v thou_o we_o have_v often_o rebel_v against_o thou_o and_o for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a trifle_n have_v be_v allure_v to_o commit_v many_o sin_n not_o only_o through_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n but_o even_o against_o our_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n contrary_a to_o our_o general_a vow_n in_o baptism_n and_o many_o special_a promise_n which_o we_o have_v make_v unto_o thou_o upon_o sundry_a occasion_n and_o although_o thou_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o our_o be_v and_o preserve_v we_o in_o it_o by_o thy_o special_a and_o good_a providence_n and_o have_v redeem_v we_o by_o the_o death_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v worship_v and_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n yet_o lord_n we_o humble_o confess_v that_o we_o have_v be_v too_o too_o forgetful_a of_o these_o inestimable_a mercy_n neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o spend_v the_o great_a part_n of_o our_o life_n in_o pursue_v worldly_a vanity_n these_o these_o dear_a father_n have_v be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o subject_n of_o our_o thought_n the_o object_n of_o our_o desire_n and_o the_o chief_a mark_n at_o which_o we_o have_v aim_v in_o our_o most_o earnest_a endeavour_n and_o so_o have_v we_o in_o our_o understanding_n mind_v earthly_a thing_n in_o our_o heart_n affect_v they_o with_o such_o long_a desire_n and_o with_o all_o our_o strength_n pursue_v they_o in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n as_o though_o we_o have_v no_o better_a hope_n and_o have_v forget_v that_o we_o be_v pilgrim_n on_o earth_n and_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n as_o for_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n we_o have_v often_o through_o this_o eager_a pursuit_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n forget_v and_o neglect_v they_o and_o often_o have_v perform_v they_o with_o much_o coldness_n and_o formality_n weakness_n and_o weariness_n dulness_n and_o drowzinesse_n of_o heart_n and_o spirit_n while_o our_o mind_n and_o affection_n have_v be_v distract_v and_o carry_v away_o and_o our_o devotion_n and_o zeal_n cool_v and_o quench_v by_o our_o overmuch_a mind_v and_o love_v of_o earthly_a thing_n and_o though_o thou_o have_v allure_v we_o to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o more_o sincere_a and_o cheerful_a service_n by_o promise_v to_o give_v we_o the_o rich_a wage_n and_o free_a reward_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n yea_o for_o the_o present_a have_v encourage_v we_o hereunto_o by_o multiply_v upon_o we_o many_o temporal_a blessing_n as_o health_n strength_n peace_n plenty_n food_n apparel_n and_o such_o like_a yet_o we_o have_v abuse_v these_o benefit_n by_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o sin_n with_o great_a security_n and_o have_v be_v make_v by_o
to_o flee_v security_n pag._n 50._o §_o 3._o that_o the_o example_n of_o security_n fearful_o punish_v in_o other_o ought_v to_o be_v warning_n unto_o us._n pag._n 51._o §_o 4._o that_o christ_n holy_a apostle_n have_v give_v we_o many_o warning_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o it_o pag._n 52._o §_o 5._o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n pag._n 52._o §_o 6._o that_o it_o be_v a_o disease_n hardly_o cure_v pag._n 53._o §_o 7._o that_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o sin_n pag._n 54._o §_o 8._o that_o it_o empti_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o prepare_v and_o make_v it_o fit_a to_o receive_v satan_n and_o all_o his_o tentation_n pag._n 54._o chap._n ix_o wherein_o be_v show_v that_o carnal_a security_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o fearful_a punishment_n §_o 1._o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o god_n favour_n and_o protection_n and_o dispoyleeh_o we_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n pag._n 56._o §_o 2._o of_o some_o special_a grace_n whereof_o it_o deprive_v us._n pag._n 57_o §_o 3._o that_o god_n spirit_n will_v not_o dwell_v in_o a_o secure_a heart_n pag._n 57_o §_o 4._o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o eternal_a happiness_n pag._n 58._o §_o 5._o that_o it_o expose_v we_o to_o positive_a evil_n and_o first_o to_o all_o danger_n pag._n 58._o §_o 6._o that_o it_o expose_v we_o to_o god_n fearful_a judgement_n pag._n 59_o §_o 7._o the_o former_a point_n illustrate_v by_o example_n pag._n 60._o §_o 8._o that_o it_o plunge_v man_n into_o everlasting_a condemnation_n pag._n 60._o §_o 9_o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o fearful_a punishment_n of_o other_o sin_n pag._n 61._o chap._n x._o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n as_o first_o avoid_v and_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1._o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o avoid_v ignorance_n and_o to_o labour_v after_o knowledge_n pag._n 63._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o remedy_n be_v to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v often_o on_o god_n attribute_n pag._n 63._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o selfe-confidence_n pag._n 65._o §_o 4._o that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o weaken_v selfe-confidence_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n pag._n 65._o §_o 5._o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v to_o use_v well_o our_o prosperity_n pag._n 67._o §_o 6._o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v customable_a sin_v pag._n 68_o §_o 7._o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v precious_a account_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o forbearance_n pag._n 68_o §_o 8._o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v presumption_n pag._n 69._o §_o 9_o the_o eight_o remedy_n be_v to_o use_v careful_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n pag._n 69._o §_o 10._o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o faith_n pag._n 71._o §_o 11._o the_o ten_o remedy_n be_v to_o apply_v the_o word_n unto_o ourselves_o pag._n 71._o §_o 12._o the_o eleven_o remedy_n be_v not_o to_o misapply_v the_o promise_n pag._n 71._o chap._n xi_o wherein_o be_v set_v down_o diverse_a other_o remedy_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o withstand_v security_n in_o the_o first_o degree_n of_o it_o pag._n 72._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o remedy_n be_v to_o nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n pag._n 74._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v great_a account_n of_o a_o soft_a and_o relent_a heart_n pag._n 75._o §_o 4._o the_o four_o remedy_n be_v examination_n of_o our_o estate_n pag._n 76._o §_o 5._o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o esteem_v much_o of_o private_a admonition_n pag._n 77._o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o visit_v those_o who_o be_v in_o affliction_n pag._n 79._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o tentation_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n pag._n 80._o §_o 8._o the_o eight_o remedy_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o security_n in_o this_o life_n be_v unseasonable_a pag._n 81._o §_o 9_o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o last_o judgement_n pag._n 82._o §_o 10._o the_o last_o remedy_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o god_n blessing_n upon_o all_o the_o former_a mean_n pag._n 83._o the_o content_n of_o the_o second_o book_n entreat_v of_o spiritual_a and_o christian_a security_n chap._n i._n wherein_o spiritual_a security_n be_v define_v and_o the_o definition_n explain_v §_o 1._o that_o all_o security_n be_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v but_o that_o it_o be_v in_o some_o kind_a commendable_a and_o to_o be_v desire_v pag._n 85._o §_o 2._o the_o description_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 86._o §_o 3._o that_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 87._o §_o 4._o that_o the_o regenerate_v only_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 88_o §_o 5._o the_o ground_n of_o spiritual_a security_n on_o which_o it_o rest_v pag._n 88_o §_o 6._o of_o the_o continuance_n and_o perpetuity_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 89._o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n pag._n 90._o §_o 2._o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n pag._n 91._o §_o 3._o of_o the_o particular_a cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n first_o save_v knowledge_n pag._n 92._o §_o 4._o the_o second_o cause_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ._n pag._n 93._o §_o 5._o the_o three_o cause_n charity_n pag._n 93._o §_o 6._o the_o four_o cause_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n pag._n 94._o §_o 7._o the_o last_o cause_n be_v new_a obedience_n pag._n 94._o §_o 8._o of_o the_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 95._o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v or_o preserve_v and_o increase_v §_o 1._o the_o first_o mean_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o and_o to_o seek_v it_o from_o god_n and_o in_o he_o pag._n 96._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n disciple_n and_o sheep_n of_o his_o flock_n pag._n 97._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n pag._n 98._o §_o 4._o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o have_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o in_o us._n as_o first_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o the_o chain_n of_o save_v grace_n pag._n 99_o §_o 5._o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v endue_v with_o those_o special_a save_a grace_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o first_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n second_o faith_n three_o affiance_n fourthly_a love_n of_o god_n fift_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n sixth_o christian_a righteousness_n seventh_o new_a obedience_n pag._n 100_o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o mean_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n pag._n 101._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o mean_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a pag._n 102._o §_o 8._o the_o last_o mean_n be_v christian_a watchfulness_n and_o often_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n pag._n 103._o finis_fw-la of_o security_n first_o in_o general_n what_o it_o be_v lib._n 1._o chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o in_o special_a and_o of_o the_o several_a kind_n which_o be_v 1._o natural_a which_o be_v either_o that_o in_o the_o state_n of_o lib._n 1._o innocency_n which_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o of_o corruption_n which_o be_v carnal_a in_o handle_v whereof_o be_v show_v 1._o what_o it_o be_v and_o this_o be_v illustrate_v by_o testimony_n chap._n 2._o example_n chap._n 2._o 2._o the_o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v twelve_o in_o number_n chap._n 3._o 3._o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o it_o distinguish_v by_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v either_o natural_a c._n 4._o §_o 1._o affect_v and_o voluntary_a §_o 2._o subject_n in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v consider_v as_o it_o be_v either_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a cap._n 4._o §_o 3._o regenerate_v where_o of_o the_o c._n 4._o kind_n which_o be_v either_o insensible_a and_o not_o perceive_v §_o 5._o sensible_a and_o discover_v §_o 5._o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v two_o prosperity_n §_o 6._o pride_n §_o 7._o 4._o how_o we_o may_v know_v one_o kind_n from_o another_o where_o be_v show_v that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o cause_n and_o effect_n chap._n 5._o §_o 1._o and_o 6._o subject_n and_o property_n chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o 7._o 5._o the_o sign_n of_o it_o which_o arise_v from_o their_o several_a cause_n chap._n 6._o effect_n and_o other_o argument_n
chap._n 7._o 6._o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o reason_n to_o make_v we_o abhor_v it_o chap._n 8._o 9_o 2._o remedy_n which_o be_v either_o by_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o chap._n 10._o or_o by_o use_v other_o help_n which_o be_v ten_o in_o number_n chap._n 11._o supernatural_a where_o be_v show_v lib._n 2._o 1._o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 1._o 2._o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o chap._n 2._o 3._o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o which_o be_v eight_o chap._n 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n the_o first_o book_n chap._n i._n the_o preface_n of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o special_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §._o 1_o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a as_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o supreme_a goodness_n to_o make_v all_o thing_n like_v unto_o itself_o and_o even_o out_o of_o evil_a to_o produce_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o be_v it_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o to_o poison_v and_o taint_v whatsoever_o it_o touch_v that_o though_o it_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n yea_o original_o good_a it_o make_v it_o like_o itself_o evil_a and_o sinful_a of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v god_n himself_o the_o best_a example_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v not_o only_o effect_v his_o good_a end_n by_o good_a mean_n and_o instrument_n but_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n good_a out_o of_o evil_a and_o to_o make_v the_o worst_a instrument_n fit_a tool_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o polish_n his_o best_a work_n and_o thus_o he_o ordinary_o use_v the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n as_o cross_n calamity_n and_o affliction_n of_o all_o kind_n corporal_a and_o spiritual_a not_o only_o for_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o own_o servant_n the_o purge_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o purify_n of_o they_o from_o their_o corruption_n the_o exercise_n and_o by_o exercise_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o the_o manifest_v and_o increase_v of_o their_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n thus_o he_o use_v the_o wicked_a for_o the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o child_n and_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o his_o malicious_a tentation_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o they_o in_o faith_n love_n patience_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n after_o they_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o god_n power_n and_o goodness_n assist_v and_o give_v they_o victory_n in_o these_o spiritual_a conflict_n yea_o this_o chief_a goodness_n can_v make_v even_o sin_n itself_o in_o other_o to_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o execute_v his_o wise_a and_o just_a counsel_n as_o the_o malicious_a practice_n of_o josephs_n brethren_n the_o mean_n of_o his_o 8._o gen._n 45._o 5._o 7._o 8._o advancement_n and_o their_o own_o preservation_n the_o sin_n of_o absalon_n achitophel_n and_o shemei_n for_o his_o rod_n to_o chastise_v david_n and_o to_o humble_v 28._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 11._o &_o 16._o 10._o act._n 2._o 23._o &_o 3._o 28._o he_o for_o his_o grievous_a fall_n the_o sin_n of_o judas_n the_o scribe_n pharisy_n and_o devil_n himself_o to_o set_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n yea_o he_o can_v make_v of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o party_n a_o antidote_n against_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v smother_v it_o in_o its_o own_o smoke_n and_o by_o let_v his_o servant_n slip_v into_o lesser_a sin_n he_o can_v preserve_v they_o from_o fall_v or_o be_v fall_v can_v pull_v they_o out_o of_o those_o which_o be_v great_a as_o when_o by_o the_o prick_n of_o other_o sin_n he_o let_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o out_o the_o wind_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v most_o hateful_a unto_o he_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o and_o when_o by_o leave_v we_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o slip_v 34._o matt._n 26._o 33._o 34._o into_o sin_n to_o make_v we_o cast_v away_o selfe-confidence_n that_o we_o may_v more_o firm_o cleave_v unto_o he_o who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §._o 2_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v lamentable_a experience_n not_o only_o in_o satan_n but_o principal_o in_o our_o own_o sinful_a corruption_n which_o make_v we_o apt_a and_o ready_a to_o abuse_v all_o thing_n unto_o sin_n and_o out_o of_o the_o best_a premise_n to_o infer_v the_o worst_a conclusion_n and_o thus_o our_o wicked_a flesh_n abuse_v god_n save_v attribute_n unto_o sin_n as_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o to_o move_v we_o thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o wicked_a course_n more_o sin_v that_o grace_n may_v more_o abound_v his_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n to_o work_v in_o we_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o by_o defer_v our_o repentance_n to_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n his_o justice_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n which_o shall_v above_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o afraid_a to_o displease_v he_o because_o he_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o flesh_n abuse_v to_o make_v man_n to_o despair_v of_o 13._o ezech._n 33._o 10_o 11_o esa_n 22._o 12_o 13._o all_o grace_n or_o future_a good_a and_o therefore_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o present_a delight_n of_o sin_n say_v with_o the_o epicure_n let_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o 32._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o morrow_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o especial_o and_o most_o ordinary_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n abuse_v god_n temporal_a benefit_n unto_o evil_n which_o be_v original_o good_a be_v unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o 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