evil_a conscience_n attend_v the_o one_o of_o which_o eat_v out_o their_o heart_n when_o we_o expect_v a_o harvest_n the_o other_o seize_v upon_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o time_n of_o sorrow_n and_o sink_v it_o into_o the_o low_a hell_n and_o as_o man_n of_o god_n and_o son_n of_o wisdom_n to_o mount_v our_o thought_n and_o raise_v our_o spirit_n and_o bend_v our_o affection_n to_o thing_n above_o which_o be_v as_o far_o from_o diminution_n and_o decay_n as_o the_o soul_n from_o death_n and_o can_v be_v no_o more_o corrupt_v or_o shake_v than_o the_o seat_n and_o omnipotency_n of_o god_n surprise_v for_o beside_o that_o they_o infinite_o surpass_v in_o eminency_n of_o worth_n and_o sweetness_n of_o pleasure_n the_o comprehension_n of_o the_o large_a heart_n and_o expression_n of_o any_o angel_n tongue_n they_o also_o outlast_v the_o day_n of_o heaven_n and_o run_v parallel_n with_o the_o life_n of_o god_n and_o line_n of_o eternity_n as_o we_o see_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o material_a light_n to_o pour_v out_o his_o beam_n and_o shine_v abundant_o every_o day_n upon_o the_o world_n without_o weariness_n emptiness_n or_o end_n so_o and_o incomparable_o more_o do_v joy_n and_o peace_n glory_n and_o bliss_n spring_n and_o plentiful_o flow_v every_o moment_n with_o fresh_a stream_n from_o the_o face_n of_o the_o father_n of_o light_n upon_o all_o his_o holy_a one_o in_o heaven_n and_o that_o everlasting_o o_o bless_a then_o shall_v we_o be_v upon_o our_o bed_n of_o death_n if_o follow_v the_o counsel_n of_o our_o dear_a lord_n who_o shed_v the_o most_o precious_a and_o warm_a blood_n in_o his_o heart_n to_o bring_v our_o soul_n out_o of_o hell_n we_o treasure_n ap_fw-mi now_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n heavenly_a hoard_n which_o will_v ever_o happy_o hold_v out_o a_o stock_n of_o grace_n which_o never_o shrink_v in_o the_o wet_n but_o abide_v the_o trial_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o touchstone_n of_o the_o word_n in_o all_o time_n of_o danger_n and_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n even_o that_o accurate_a circumspect_a and_o precise_a walk_n press_v upon_o we_o by_o the_o apostle_n eph._n 5._o 15._o though_o pestilent_o persecute_v and_o plague_v by_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n and_o that_o purity_n which_o saint_n john_n make_v a_o property_n of_o every_o true-hearted_a professor_n 1_o john_n 3._o 3._o so_o much_o oppose_v and_o bitter_o oppress_v by_o the_o world_n and_o yet_o without_o which_o none_o of_o we_o shall_v ever_o see_v the_o face_n of_o god_n with_o comfort_n if_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n we_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o his_o heavenly_a highness_n by_o a_o humble_a continue_a exercise_n of_o repentance_n by_o stand_v valiant_o on_o his_o side_n by_o hold_v a_o holy_a acquaintance_n at_o his_o merciful_a throne_n with_o a_o mighty_a importunity_n of_o prayer_n and_o godly_a conversation_n above_o by_o ever_o offer_v up_o unto_o he_o in_o the_o arm_n of_o our_o faith_n when_o he_o be_v angry_a the_o bleed_a body_n of_o his_o own_o crucify_a son_n never_o give_v he_o over_o or_o any_o rest_n until_o he_o beplease_v to_o register_v and_o enroll_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n with_o the_o bloody_a line_n of_o christ_n soule-saving_a suffering_n and_o golden_a character_n of_o his_o own_o eternal_a love_n if_o now_o before_o we_o appear_v at_o the_o dreadful_a tribunal_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n and_o little_o know_v we_o who_o turn_n be_v next_o we_o make_v our_o friend_n in_o the_o court_n of_o heaven_n the_o bless_a angel_n in_o procure_v their_o joy_n and_o love_n by_o a_o visible_a constancy_n in_o the_o fruit_n tear_n and_o truth_n of_o a_o sound_a conversion_n the_o spirit_n of_o comfort_n by_o a_o ready_a and_o reverend_a entertainment_n of_o his_o holy_a motion_n and_o inspiration_n of_o grace_n the_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o king_n of_o glory_n the_o foundation_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o bliss_n in_o this_o world_n and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v from_o who_o meritorious_a blood_n shed_v and_o bless_a mediation_n arise_v all_o those_o flood_n of_o mercy_n and_o favour_n which_o refresh_v our_o soul_n in_o this_o vale_n of_o tear_n and_o also_o those_o unknown_a bottomless_a sea_n of_o pleasure_n peace_n and_o all_o unspeakable_a delight_n which_o will_v superabound_v and_o overflow_v with_o new_a and_o fresh_a sweetness_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o in_o the_o paradise_n of_o god._n bless_a be_v they_o that_o ever_o they_o be_v bear_v who_o have_v already_o get_v he_o their_o advocate_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n for_o beside_o many_o other_o glorious_a privilege_n thereby_o in_o all_o their_o exigent_n and_o extremity_n they_o may_v be_v ever_o welcome_a to_o the_o seat_n of_o mercy_n and_o be_v sure_a to_o speed_v if_o a_o man_n have_v a_o suit_n unto_o the_o king_n it_o be_v a_o comfortable_a and_o happy_a thing_n to_o find_v a_o friend_n in_o court_n but_o if_o the_o king_n special_a and_o choice_a favourite_n nay_o his_o own_o only_a son_n be_v his_o intercessor_n how_o confident_a will_v he_o be_v to_o prevail_v and_o prosper_v to_o conquer_v his_o opposite_n and_o crown_v his_o desire_n why_o then_o shall_v any_o poor_a christian_a be_v discomfort_a and_o cast_v down_o nay_o why_o shall_v he_o not_o be_v extraordinary_o raise_v and_o ravish_v in_o spirit_n with_o much_o joyful_a hope_n and_o sweet_a assurance_n when_o he_o throw_v himself_o down_o at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n since_o the_o dear_a son_n of_o the_o eternal_a god_n the_o heir_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o great_a covenant_n of_o endless_a salvation_n be_v his_o advocate_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o almighty_a father_n in_o the_o most_o high_a and_o glorious_a court_n of_o heaven_n wherefore_o when_o a_o humble_a soul_n and_o tremble_a spirit_n be_v sore_o trouble_v and_o almost_o turn_v back_o from_o his_o purpose_n of_o prayer_n and_o prostration_n at_o the_o foot_n of_o heavenly_a majesty_n by_o entertain_v before_o hand_n a_o feel_a apprehension_n of_o his_o own_o abhor_a vileness_n and_o the_o holy_a purity_n of_o god_n all-seeing_a and_o search_a eye_n which_o can_v look_v on_o iniquity_n let_v this_o consideration_n comfort_n and_o breed_v confidence_n that_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n love_n do_v solicit_v and_o tender_v the_o suit_n who_o out_o of_o his_o own_o sense_n and_o sympathy_n of_o such_o like_a trouble_n and_o temptation_n do_v deal_v for_o we_o with_o a_o true_a a_o natural_a and_o a_o sensible_a touch_n of_o compassionatenesse_n and_o mercy_n shall_v that_o bless_a 34._o saviour_n of_o we_o call_v and_o cry_v for_o a_o pardon_n to_o his_o father_n for_o those_o which_o put_v he_o to_o death_n who_o be_v so_o far_o from_o seek_v unto_o he_o that_o they_o seek_v and_o suck_v his_o blood_n and_o shall_v he_o shut_v his_o ear_n against_o the_o groan_n of_o thy_o grieve_a spirit_n and_o heavy_a sigh_n of_o thy_o bleed_a soul_n who_o value_v one_o drop_n of_o his_o blood_n at_o a_o high_a price_n than_o the_o worth_n of_o many_o world_n it_o can_v be_v thus_o that_o say_n of_o solomon_n and_o this_o counsel_n of_o christ_n make_v good_a the_o truth_n of_o the_o point_n which_o may_v further_o appear_v by_o these_o reason_n 1._o take_v this_o counsel_n betimes_o and_o hoard_v up_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o this_o harvest_n time_n of_o grace_n mighty_o help_v to_o assuage_v the_o smart_n mollify_v the_o bitterness_n and_o illighten_v the_o darkness_n of_o the_o evil_a day_n it_o be_v sovereign_a and_o serve_v to_o take_v the_o venom_n sting_n and_o tooth_n out_o of_o any_o cross_n calamity_n or_o distress_n and_o so_o preserve_v the_o heart_n from_o that_o rage_a hopeless_a sorrow_n which_o like_o a_o devour_a harpy_n dry_v up_o dissolve_v and_o destroy_v the_o blood_n spirit_n and_o life_n of_o all_o those_o who_o be_v destitute_a of_o such_o a_o divine_a antidote_n what_o vast_a difference_n may_v we_o discern_v between_o job_n and_o judas_n david_n and_o achitophel_n in_o the_o day_n of_o evil_a the_o two_o man_n of_o god_n be_v former_o enrich_v with_o his_o favour_n and_o familiarity_n so_o behave_v themselves_o the_o one_o in_o the_o shipwreck_n of_o his_o worldly_a happiness_n the_o other_o in_o the_o hazard_n of_o his_o kingdom_n as_o though_o they_o have_v not_o be_v trouble_v at_o all_o the_o lord_n 1_o give_v and_o the_o lord_n have_v take_v away_o say_v job_n when_o all_o be_v go_v bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n if_o i_o shall_v find_v favour_n in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n say_v 21_o david_n he_o will_v bring_v i_o again_o and_o show_v i_o both_o it_o and_o his_o habitation_n but_o if_o he_o thus_o say_v i_o have_v no_o delight_n in_o thou_o behold_v here_o
be_o i_o let_v he_o do_v to_o i_o as_o seem_v good_a unto_o he_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o other_o two_o false_a and_o rotten-hearted_a fellow_n in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n be_v so_o overtake_v nay_o over_o whelm_v with_o grief_n that_o they_o both_o hang_v themselves_o 2._o this_o holy_a providence_n before_o hand_n may_v happy_o prevent_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o restless_a impatiency_n reprobate_a fear_n forlorn_a distraction_n of_o spirit_n hie_v to_o the_o cave_n cry_v to_o the_o mountain_n bootless_o rely_v upon_o the_o arm_n of_o flesh_n curse_v their_o king_n and_o their_o god_n and_o look_v upward_o roar_v out_o with_o hideous_a groan_n who_o among_o we_o shall_v dwell_v with_o the_o devour_a fire_n who_o among_o we_o shall_v dwell_v with_o the_o everlasting_a burn_n etc._n etc._n all_o which_o desperate_a terror_n and_o tumultuation_n of_o conscience_n be_v wont_a to_o surprise_v and_o seize_v upon_o unholy_a and_o unprepared_a heart_n especial_o when_o god_n hand_n be_v final_o and_o implacable_o upon_o they_o 3._o and_o we_o shall_v hereby_o excellent_o honour_v and_o advance_v the_o glory_n of_o profession_n when_o it_o shall_v appear_v to_o the_o world_n and_o even_o the_o contrary-minded_n be_v enforce_v to_o confess_v that_o there_o be_v a_o secret_a heavenly_a vigour_n undauntednesse_n of_o spirit_n and_o nobleness_n of_o courage_n which_o mighty_o uphold_v the_o heart_n of_o holy_a man_n in_o those_o time_n of_o confusion_n and_o fear_n when_o they_o melt_v away_o within_o they_o like_o water_n and_o be_v as_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o woman_n in_o her_o pang_n worldling_n wonder_v and_o gnash_v the_o tooth_n hereat_o when_o they_o see_v as_o chrysostome_n true_o tell_v we_o the_o christian_n to_o differ_v from_o they_o in_o this_o that_o he_o bear_v all_o cross_n courageous_o and_o with_o the_o wing_n as_o it_o be_v of_o faith_n out_o soar_v the_o height_n of_o all_o humane_a misery_n he_o be_v like_o a_o rock_n incorporate_v into_o jesus_n christ_n the_o rock_n of_o eternity_n still_o erect_v inexpugnable_a unshaken_a though_o most_o furious_o assault_v with_o the_o tempestuous_a wave_n of_o any_o worldly_a woe_n or_o concurrent_a rage_n of_o all_o infernal_a power_n but_o all_o the_o imaginary_a manhood_n of_o graceless_a man_n do_v ever_o in_o the_o day_n of_o distress_n either_o vanish_v into_o nothing_o or_o dissolve_v into_o despair_n 4._o expression_n of_o spiritual_a strength_n in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n from_o former_a heavenly_a store_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o move_v other_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o same_o good_a way_n and_o grow_v greedy_a after_o grace_n to_o draw_v and_o allure_v they_o to_o the_o entertainment_n and_o exercise_n of_o those_o ordinance_n and_o that_o one_o necessary_a thing_n which_o only_o can_v make_v they_o bold_a and_o unmooveable_a like_o mount_n zion_n in_o the_o day_n of_o adversity_n i_o have_v know_v some_o the_o first_o occasion_n of_o who_o conversion_n be_v the_o observation_n of_o their_o stoutness_n and_o patience_n under_o oppression_n and_o wrong_n who_o they_o have_v purposely_o persecute_v with_o extreme_a malice_n and_o hate_n so_o bless_v many_o time_n be_v the_o brave_a resolute_a and_o undaunted_a behaviour_n of_o god_n people_n in_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n and_o amid_o their_o forest_n suffering_n that_o it_o breed_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o beholder_n thought_n even_o of_o admiration_n and_o love_n nay_o a_o desire_n of_o imitation_n and_o turn_v on_o the_o other_o side_n when_o they_o represent_v to_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n their_o ability_n to_o pass_v through_o the_o rage_a flame_n of_o fiery_a tongue_n untouched_a to_o possess_v their_o soul_n in_o peace_n amid_o scorpion_n thorn_n and_o rebel_n to_o pass_v by_o base_a indignity_n from_o base_a man_n without_o wound_n or_o passion_n to_o hold_v up_o their_o head_n above_o water_n in_o the_o most_o boisterous_a tempest_n and_o deep_a sea_n of_o danger_n to_o triumph_v over_o all_o adversary_n power_n in_o the_o evil_a day_n i_o say_v by_o god_n blessing_n this_o may_v make_v many_o come_v in_o and_o glorify_v god_n marvel_v and_o inquire_v whence_o such_o invincible_a fortitude_n and_o bravenesse_n of_o spirit_n shall_v spring_v conclude_v with_o nabuchadnezzar_n sure_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god._n and_o so_o at_o length_n their_o affection_n may_v be_v so_o set_v on_o edge_n after_o the_o excellency_n and_o amiableness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o mighty_a god_n and_o the_o lion_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n do_v alone_o inspire_v all_o his_o with_o such_o a_o lion-like_o courage_n that_o they_o may_v serious_o and_o save_o seek_v his_o face_n and_o favour_n say_v with_o those_o cant._n 5._o 9_o what_o be_v thy_o belove_a more_o than_o another_o belove_a o_o thou_o fair_a among_o woman_n that_o we_o may_v seek_v he_o with_o thou_o when_o they_o behold_v such_o a_o deal_n of_o majesty_n and_o miâ—…th_n to_o shine_v in_o his_o face_n who_o they_o make_v the_o mark_n of_o all_o their_o spiteful_a rage_n and_o revenge_n their_o tooth_n with_o which_o they_o can_v have_v tear_v he_o in_o piece_n may_v water_v and_o they_o industrious_o desire_v to_o know_v what_o that_o be_v which_o make_v such_o a_o man_n so_o merry_a in_o all_o estate_n use_v 1._o this_o may_v serve_v to_o awaken_v and_o reprove_v all_o those_o secure_a and_o careless_a companion_n who_o if_o they_o may_v enjoy_v present_a contentment_n and_o partake_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n of_o the_o prosperity_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o time_n wherein_o they_o tumble_v themselves_o with_o insolency_n luxury_n and_o ease_n take_v no_o thought_n make_v no_o provision_n at_o all_o against_o a_o day_n of_o reckon_n provide_v no_o food_n against_o a_o foul_a day_n treasure_n up_o no_o comfort_n against_o the_o lord_n coming_z prepare_v no_o armour_n or_o aid_n for_o that_o last_o and_o dreadful_a conflict_n upon_o their_o bed_n of_o death_n alas_o poor_a soul_n do_v they_o know_v and_o feel_o apprehend_v what_o a_o deal_n of_o horror_n astonishment_n and_o anguish_n dog_n they_o continual_o at_o the_o heel_n ready_a and_o eager_a after_o a_o few_o day_n of_o filthy_a and_o fugitive_a pleasure_n to_o seize_v upon_o they_o like_o travail_n upon_o a_o woman_n with_o child_n sudden_o unavoidable_o and_o in_o great_a extremity_n and_o that_o so_o intolerable_a that_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a either_o to_o decline_v or_o endure_v the_o very_o weak_a bite_v of_o the_o never-dying_a worm_n or_o the_o least_o sparkle_n of_o those_o everlasting_a flame_n they_o will_v think_v all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n few_o enough_o to_o gather_v spiritual_a strength_n against_o that_o fearful_a hour_n nay_o some_o be_v such_o cruel_a caitiff_n and_o cannibal_n to_o their_o own_o soul_n and_o so_o accurse_o blind_v by_o the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n that_o instead_o of_o comfortable_a provision_n they_o heap_v up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n instead_o of_o grace_n god_n favour_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n peace_n joy_n and_o refresh_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n they_o lay_v up_o scourge_v and_o scorpion_n for_o their_o naked_a soul_n and_o guilty_a conscience_n against_o the_o time_n and_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n visitation_n for_o let_v they_o be_v most_o assure_v all_o their_o lie_n oath_n rot_a and_o rail_a speech_n all_o their_o covetous_a lustful_a ambitious_a and_o malicious_a thought_n all_o their_o swagger_a and_o furious_a combination_n against_o god_n people_n sensual_a revel_n jovial_a meeting_n etc._n etc._n will_v all_o when_o their_o fear_n come_v as_o desolation_n and_o their_o destruction_n come_v as_o a_o whirlwind_n like_v so_o many_o envenimed_a sting_n run_v into_o their_o sinful_a soul_n and_o pierce_v they_o through_o with_o everlasting_a sorrow_n alas_o what_o will_v the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o pleasure_n do_v then_o and_o all_o those_o spiritual_a beggar_n and_o bankerupt_v who_o have_v greedy_o hunt_v all_o their_o life_n long_o after_o these_o mortal_a thing_n of_o this_o life_n as_o if_o their_o soul_n have_v be_v therein_o immortal_a and_o utter_o neglect_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v immortal_a as_o if_o their selve_o after_o the_o world_n have_v be_v but_o mortal_a what_o do_v you_o think_v will_v be_v their_o thought_n upon_o the_o very_a first_o approach_n of_o the_o port_n of_o death_n to_o which_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n all_o wind_n drive_v they_o fullsad_a and_o heavy_a thought_n lord_n thou_o know_v than_o at_o leisure_n enough_o to_o reflect_v severe_o upon_o their_o former_a folly_n though_o former_o beat_v from_o they_o by_o their_o health_n and_o outward_a happiness_n and_o will_v pay_v they_o to_o the_o uttermost_a for_o all_o the_o please_a passage_n of_o their_o life_n past_a o_o than_o they_o shall_v lie_v upon_o their_o last_o bed_n like_o wild_a bull_n in_o
when_o god_n single_v out_o and_o design_n any_o of_o his_o for_o some_o special_a service_n and_o extraordinary_a suffering_n he_o ever_o furnish_v they_o beforehand_o with_o singularity_n of_o gift_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o spiritual_a ability_n to_o go_v through_o and_o stand_v to_o it_o to_o death_n but_o now_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o will_v never_o break_v a_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v smoke_v flax_n isa._n 42._o 3._o but_o will_n ever_o gather_v the_o lamb_n with_o his_o arm_n and_o carry_v they_o in_o his_o bosom_n and_o gentle_o lead_v those_o that_o be_v with_o young_a isa._n 40._o 11._o i_o make_v no_o doubt_n but_o that_o in_o queen_n mary_n day_n he_o merciful_o hide_v many_o a_o good_a soul_n from_o the_o implacable_a fury_n of_o those_o popish_a morning_n wolf_n who_o though_o they_o be_v in_o a_o save_a state_n and_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n in_o sincerity_n ephes._n 6._o 24._o yet_o they_o want_v strength_n to_o stand_v in_o the_o face_n of_o the_o fiery_a tempest_n of_o those_o time_n 6._o beware_v lest_o any_o earthly_a contentment_n encroach_v upon_o impair_n and_o eat_v up_o thy_o delight_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n but_o let_v thy_o spiritual_a joy_n ever_o utter_o over-weigh_a all_o humane_a misery_n and_o overtop_v incomparable_o all_o worldly_a pleasure_n and_o there_o be_v good_a reason_n for_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o 1._o object_n the_o matter_n whereupon_o earthly_a joy_n do_v feed_v be_v base_a and_o vile_a filth_n and_o fashion_n game_n and_o good-fellowship_n revel_v and_o in_o our_o day_n even_o roar_v lust_n and_o luxury_n etc._n etc._n and_o other_o such_o froth_n and_o foolery_n the_o very_a garbage_n of_o hell_n at_o the_o best_a corn_n wine_n oil_n gold_n greatness_n office_n honour_n high_a room_n princely_a favour_n etc._n etc._n as_o transitory_a as_o a_o hasty_a headlong_a torrent_n a_o shadow_n a_o ship_n a_o bird_n a_o arrow_n a_o post_n that_o haste_v by_o or_o if_o you_o can_v name_v any_o thing_n of_o swift_a wing_n and_o soon_o go_v but_o the_o object_n about_o which_o spiritual_a joy_n be_v exercise_v be_v thou_o jemovah_n bless_v for_o ever_o love_n his_o free_a and_o everlasting_a love_n life_n the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n his_o etc._n sweet_a name_n heâ—…ven_n that_o our_o name_n be_v write_v in_o heaven_n the_o 〈◊〉_d son_n of_o his_o love_n his_o person_n who_o glory_n beauty_n amiableness_n sweetness_n and_o excellency_n be_v something_o shadow_v but_o infinite_o short_a by_o outward_a beauty_n cant._n 5._o 10._o etc._n the_o preciousness_n of_o his_o meritorious_a blood_n 4._o exceed_v great_a and_o precious_a promise_n pardon_v pardon_v of_o sin_n holâ—…nesse_n christ_n glorious_a image_n shine_v in_o our_o soul_n evermore_o eternity_n of_o unconceivable_a joy_n 2._o of_o continuance_n earthly_a joy_n be_v like_o the_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n a_o sudden_a blaze_n with_o some_o noise_n but_o soon_o extinct_a and_o come_v to_o nothing_o 5._o the_o triumph_v of_o the_o wicked_a be_v short_a and_o joy_n of_o the_o hypocrite_n but_o for_o a_o moment_n but_o spiritual_a joy_n be_v like_o the_o fire_n upon_o the_o altar_n it_o have_v ever_o fuel_n to_o feed_v upon_o though_o we_o do_v not_o ever_o feel_v it_o 17._o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 10._o the_o ransom_v of_o the_o lord_n shall_v return_v and_o come_v to_o zion_n with_o song_n and_o everlasting_a joy_n upon_o their_o head_n they_o shall_v obtain_v joy_n and_o gladness_n and_o sorrow_n and_o sigh_v shall_v sly_a away_o 1â—…_n be_v glad_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o rejoice_v you_o righteous_a and_o shout_n for_o joy_n all_o you_o that_o be_v upright_o in_o heart_n 3._o sincerity_n earthly_a joy_n be_v cruel_o embitter_v with_o many_o slavish_a sting_a and_o envenimed_a mixâ—…ures_n and_o marre-mirth_n but_o god_n give_v joy_n to_o the_o upright_a heart_n and_o no_o sorrow_n with_o it_o 4._o effect_n carnal_a joy_n utter_o unfit_v for_o all_o holy_a employment_n but_o spiritual_a joy_n be_v to_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o oil_n to_o the_o joint_n of_o the_o body_n it_o make_v quick_a active_a and_o excellent_a for_o the_o discharge_n of_o any_o divine_a duty_n 5._o call_v to_o mind_n carnal_a joy_n in_o the_o evil_a day_n torment_v extreme_o and_o turn_v it_o into_o gall_n and_o wormwood_n but_o remembrance_n of_o those_o sweet_a glimpse_n and_o heavenly_a dew_n of_o spiritual_a joy_n which_o be_v wont_a to_o shine_v into_o and_o refresh_v our_o humble_a soul_n when_o we_o be_v conscionable_o busy_v in_o the_o way_n and_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n will_v serve_v as_o a_o precious_a cordial_a to_o re-comfort_n our_o spirit_n in_o sad_a time_n and_o sure_a pledge_n of_o their_o most_o certain_a return_n in_o due_a time_n 6._o spiritual_a joy_n be_v many_o time_n much_o enlarge_v in_o time_n of_o tribulation_n but_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v sorrowful_a in_o laughter_n and_o trouble_v with_o melancholy_a amid_o their_o great_a mirth_n 7._o spiritual_a joy_n be_v ordinary_o most_o free_a full_a and_o at_o the_o high_a in_o solitariness_n soliloquy_n and_o the_o most_o retire_a exercise_n of_o the_o soul_n but_o carnal_a joy_n and_o want_v of_o company_n be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n incompatible_a and_o it_o be_v keep_v in_o that_o poor_a little_a die_a life_n it_o have_v by_o good-fellowship_n and_o sensual_a employment_n 8._o carnal_a joy_n ever_o end_v in_o bitterness_n spiritual_a in_o blessedness_n as_o the_o river_n of_o fresh_a water_n run_v their_o course_n with_o a_o hasty_a current_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o salt_n sea_n so_o the_o post_v sun_n of_o all_o worldly_a pleasure_n after_o a_o short_a gleam_n and_o vain_a glister_n set_v in_o the_o ocean_n of_o endless_a sorrow_n 7._o make_v thy_o peace_n with_o god_n upon_o good_a ground_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n and_o gracious_o walk_v with_o he_o by_o a_o rule_n and_o daily_a direction_n watch_v over_o thy_o heart_n with_o extraordinary_a industry_n mortify_v thy_o member_n which_o be_v upon_o earth_n pride_n choler_n covetousness_n self-love_n hanker_a after_o the_o fashion_n etc._n etc._n strangle_v thy_o lust_n stand_v at_o the_o sword_n point_v with_o thy_o most_o belove_a sin_n bear_v the_o yoke_n from_o thy_o youth_n and_o 34._o exercise_v thy_o spiritual_a arm_n every_o day_n get_v a_o habit_n of_o heavenly-mindednesse_a and_o holy_a familiarity_n with_o god_n aforehand_o and_o then_o shall_v we_o hold_v up_o our_o head_n and_o our_o heart_n with_o boldness_n and_o undauntednesse_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o evil_a day_n the_o strong_a and_o stout_a creature_n say_v a_o godly_a divine_a press_v this_o point_n be_v afraid_a of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o their_o nature_n which_o other_o creature_n never_o so_o weak_a fear_v not_o be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n no_o more_o fearful_a creature_n than_o a_o â—…ish_n fly_v at_o the_o shadow_n of_o a_o man_n yet_o it_o fear_v not_o the_o ocean_n sea_n because_o of_o its_o own_o nature_n and_o acquaintance_n which_o lion_n and_o the_o stout_a creature_n fear_v a_o sheep_n â—…eares_v not_o his_o shepherd_n by_o reason_n of_o acquaintance_n who_o yet_o the_o bear_n and_o the_o wolf_n fear_n whatsoever_o be_v strange_a and_o unacquainted_a be_v fearful_a if_o we_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o god_n and_o walk_v with_o he_o as_o his_o friend_n we_o shall_v have_v the_o more_o boldness_n with_o he_o when_o we_o have_v most_o need_n of_o he_o in_o a_o word_n be_v very_o temperate_a honest_a holy_a for_o the_o 12._o more_o conscionable_a thou_o have_v former_o be_v the_o less_o power_n will_v the_o cross_n have_v when_o it_o come_v it_o be_v the_o say_n of_o a_o reverend_a man_n where_o sin_n lie_v heavy_a the_o cross_n lie_v light_a and_o contrary_o that_o heart_n be_v like_a to_o be_v most_o lightsome_a in_o a_o storm_n which_o have_v be_v the_o holy_a in_o a_o calm_a 8._o possess_v thy_o mind_n betimes_o of_o many_o mortify_a motive_n and_o meditation_n to_o master_v the_o immoderate_a fear_n of_o death_n the_o king_n of_o terror_n and_o then_o thou_o will_v be_v able_a with_o far_o more_o patience_n and_o resolution_n to_o digest_v all_o petty_a trouble_n and_o misery_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n for_o which_o purpose_n ponder_n upon_o these_o point_n 1._o there_o be_v almost_o no_o man_n but_o he_o have_v suffer_v more_o pain_n in_o his_o life_n than_o ordinary_o he_o shall_v pass_v thorough_a in_o death_n the_o pang_n of_o death_n say_v mr._n ward_n be_v often_o less_o than_o of_o the_o toothache_n 2._o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n be_v offorce_o with_o we_o 〈◊〉_d as_o we_o lie_v in_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n mat._n 22._o 31_o 32._o 3._o our_o union_n with_o christ_n hold_v still_o col._n 1._o 18._o as_o the_o hypostatical_a
be_v drive_v from_o his_o hold_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o how_o he_o play_v the_o devil_n indeed_o when_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n begin_v to_o shine_v in_o a_o place_n which_o himself_o have_v long_o keep_v in_o darkness_n and_o error_n by_o those_o twofold_a fiend_n ignorance_n and_o profaneness_n perhaps_o at_o the_o very_a first_o rise_n of_o that_o glorious_a sun_n of_o the_o word_n of_o life_n unto_o a_o people_n that_o have_v sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n it_o breed_v only_a astonishment_n and_o amazement_n they_o be_v for_o a_o while_n only_o dazzle_a with_o the_o glory_n and_o beauty_n of_o so_o rare_a and_o extraordinary_a a_o light_n but_o when_o after_o some_o little_a space_n they_o be_v thorough_o heat_v and_o it_o begin_v to_o burn_v up_o their_o noy_n some_o lust_n to_o gall_v their_o guilty_a conscience_n to_o sting_v their_o carnal_a heart_n to_o vex_v and_o disquiet_v their_o covetous_a affection_n then_o begin_v all_o the_o stir_n and_o satan_n to_o play_v his_o part_n the_o sudden_a infliction_n of_o a_o wound_n be_v not_o so_o very_o painful_a and_o while_o it_o be_v green_a it_o be_v not_o so_o grievous_a but_o after_o when_o it_o come_v to_o be_v search_v in_o cold_a blood_n to_o have_v tent_n put_v into_o it_o and_o corrosive_n apply_v than_o it_o go_v to_o the_o heart_n when_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n first_o strike_v the_o carnal_a heart_n it_o may_v perhaps_o bear_v away_o the_o blow_n reasonable_a well_o but_o if_o the_o chirurgeon_n of_o the_o soul_n i_o mean_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n follow_v his_o cure_n faithful_o and_o open_v the_o wound_n wide_o as_o he_o see_v need_n apply_v spiritual_a corâ—…osives_n to_o eat_v away_o the_o rankness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o poison_n of_o sin_n then_o begin_v the_o profane_a man_n if_o the_o lord_n give_v he_o not_o grace_v to_o suffer_v his_o soul_n to_o be_v save_v to_o rage_n and_o rave_v with_o the_o smart_n of_o it_o and_o perhaps_o with_o malice_n and_o fury_n to_o fly_v into_o the_o face_n of_o his_o soul_n physician_n see_v the_o humour_n of_o profane_a man_n against_o the_o power_n of_o a_o conscionable_a ministry_n jer._n 44._o 15_o etc._n etc._n act_v 13._o 8._o and_o cap._n 14._o 2_o etc._n etc._n and_o ver._n 19_o and_o cap._n 16._o 19_o and_o cap._n 17._o 5._o and_o ver._n 32._o and_o cap._n 19_o 2â—…_n and_o 24._o 5._o this_o spite_n and_o malice_n of_o satan_n against_o sincerity_n and_o grace_n be_v to_o be_v see_v also_o in_o private_a family_n if_o the_o governor_n of_o the_o house_n the_o child_n and_o servant_n be_v all_o profane_a as_o it_o be_v very_o true_a of_o very_o many_o in_o most_o place_n than_o they_o be_v pass_v well_o meet_v for_o matter_n of_o religion_n and_o be_v there_o nothing_o among_o they_o to_o breed_v difference_n and_o dissension_n but_o god_n service_n they_o will_v never_o fall_v out_o for_o they_o be_v all_o content_a to_o hear_v no_o more_o or_o more_o often_o of_o the_o affair_n of_o heaven_n judgement_n for_o sin_n the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o reformation_n of_o their_o life_n than_o they_o must_v needs_o they_o be_v all_o willing_a and_o forward_a to_o profane_v the_o sabbath_n in_o one_o kind_n or_o other_o some_o by_o absent_v themselves_o from_o the_o house_n of_o god_n some_o by_o worldly_a talk_n all_o the_o day_n long_o some_o by_o idleness_n some_o by_o sinful_a sport_n etc._n etc._n they_o be_v well_o content_a to_o lie_v down_o at_o night_n like_o wild_a beast_n in_o their_o den_n without_o lift_v up_o their_o heart_n together_o unto_o that_o merciful_a god_n which_o have_v preserve_v and_o prosper_v they_o all_o the_o day_n to_o rise_v up_o also_o in_o the_o morning_n prayerlesse_a or_o only_o with_o formal_a prayer_n they_o all_o join_v in_o malice_n against_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n in_o slanderous_a lie_n against_o the_o messenger_n of_o god_n in_o base_a and_o revile_v speech_n against_o the_o professor_n of_o christianity_n the_o reason_n be_v they_o be_v all_o possess_v with_o the_o same_o spirit_n of_o profaneness_n love_v of_o pleasure_n hatred_n to_o be_v reform_v and_o carnality_n of_o heart_n but_o if_o it_o once_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o plant_v grace_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o master_n of_o the_o family_n so_o that_o he_o begin_v to_o plant_v in_o his_o house_n reformation_n household_n instruction_n prayer_n sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n and_o other_o holy_a order_n and_o godly_a exercise_n then_o present_o begin_v the_o devil_n to_o stir_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o tongue_n of_o their_o profane_a servant_n they_o begin_v to_o be_v furious_o impatient_a of_o such_o preciseness_n strictness_n and_o restraint_n for_o so_o they_o wicked_o and_o wrongful_o call_v the_o pleasure_n of_o grace_n and_o way_n to_o heaven_n they_o can_v by_o no_o mean_n digest_v such_o new_a fashion_n they_o will_v not_o be_v trouble_v with_o give_v account_n of_o sermon_n they_o hear_v they_o will_v have_v their_o recreation_n on_o the_o sabbath_n that_o they_o will_v they_o will_v not_o be_v mew_v up_o at_o home_n when_o other_o man_n servant_n be_v at_o their_o sport_n abroad_o etc._n etc._n nay_o perhaps_o even_o their_o own_o child_n except_o the_o lord_n season_v they_o with_o the_o same_o grace_n may_v grow_v stubborn_a and_o refractory_a and_o very_o rebellious_a and_o disobedient_a to_o the_o best_a thing_n so_o that_o in_o a_o holy_a sense_n christ_n word_n may_v be_v there_o true_o verify_v matth._n 10._o 34_o 35._o thus_o be_v zealous_a david_n trouble_v with_o the_o vanity_n of_o a_o scornful_a proud_a and_o profane_a wife_n 2_o sam._n 5._o 20._o abel_n with_o a_o bloody_a brother_n gen._n 4._o 8._o jacob_n with_o a_o profane_a esau_n gen._n 27._o 41._o isaac_n with_o a_o mock_a ishmael_n and_o many_o a_o gracious_a heart_n in_o family_n where_o grace_n bear_v not_o sway_n with_o the_o lewdness_n malice_n and_o ungodly_a opposition_n of_o those_o among_o who_o they_o live_v or_o if_o it_o so_o fall_v out_o that_o the_o power_n of_o grace_n seize_v on_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o servant_n or_o son_n so_o that_o he_o begin_v to_o be_v sensible_a of_o the_o ignorance_n disorder_n profaneness_n and_o sinful_a confusion_n of_o the_o house_n where_o he_o dwell_v desire_n to_o spend_v the_o sabbath_n as_o christian_n use_v to_o do_v then_o present_o begin_v satan_n to_o put_v rage_n into_o the_o heart_n and_o frowning_n into_o the_o face_n of_o the_o father_n or_o master_n of_o the_o family_n he_o than_o take_v on_o tell_v he_o that_o such_o preciseness_n be_v not_o for_o his_o profit_n he_o will_v have_v no_o such_o inferior_a fellow_n to_o be_v a_o reformer_n of_o his_o family_n he_o will_v not_o be_v control_v and_o contradict_v in_o his_o own_o house_n he_o will_v govern_v his_o people_n in_o the_o old_a fashion_n as_o his_o father_n do_v before_o he_o etc._n etc._n so_o that_o there_o be_v no_o long_o bide_v for_o that_o new_a convert_n under_o such_o a_o crabbed_a master_n without_o a_o very_a great_a deal_n of_o patience_n all_o this_o and_o a_o thousand_o more_o mischief_n be_v the_o black_a brood_n and_o bloody_a effect_n of_o satan_n malice_n against_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o plantation_n of_o grace_n god_n himself_o be_v the_o god_n of_o peace_n christ_n jesus_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n and_o the_o bless_a spirit_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o peace_n that_o pass_v all_o understanding_n the_o holy_a word_n be_v the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n the_o faithful_a minister_n be_v the_o messenger_n of_o reconciliation_n and_o peace_n the_o saint_n of_o god_n be_v the_o child_n of_o peace_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o rebellious_a corruption_n of_o profane_a man_n be_v indeed_o and_o truth_n the_o true_a cause_n of_o all_o these_o stir_n and_o strong_a opposition_n which_o be_v raise_v any_o where_o at_o any_o time_n any_o way_n in_o the_o case_n and_o cause_n of_o religion_n the_o fault_n i_o confess_v and_o imputation_n of_o troublesomenesse_n be_v lay_v upon_o god_n child_n by_o the_o lewd_a tongue_n of_o graceless_a man_n see_v jer._n 15._o 10._o utter_o without_o cause_n 1._o king_n 18._o 17._o act._n 24._o 3_o etc._n etc._n but_o these_o and_o the_o like_a be_v lie_v hatch_v in_o hell_n and_o manage_v by_o the_o malice_n of_o carnal_a man_n and_o that_o be_v most_o true_a which_o the_o bless_a prophet_n of_o god_n elijah_n and_o the_o holy_a apostle_n saint_n paul_n answer_v in_o such_o case_n 1._o king_n 18._o 18._o act._n 24._o 13_o 14._o and_o so_o proportionable_o may_v all_o christian_n answer_v all_o profane_a wretch_n among_o who_o they_o live_v it_o be_v you_o and_o your_o profane_a family_n your_o proud_a ignorance_n hatred_n to_o be_v reform_v malice_n
be_v a_o right_n noble_a and_o heroical_a revenge_n which_o do_v not_o only_o deprive_v the_o body_n of_o temporal_a life_n but_o bring_v also_o the_o immortal_a soul_n to_o endless_a flame_n everlasting_o 3._o desperate_a corrupt_a affection_n be_v strange_o desperate_a to_o run_v headlong_o upon_o the_o damnation_n of_o hell_n for_o a_o little_a earthly_a delight_n if_o we_o shall_v see_v a_o naked_a man_n in_o some_o furious_a mood_n as_o prodigal_a of_o his_o temporal_a life_n run_v upon_o his_o own_o sword_n or_o throw_v himself_o from_o some_o steep_a rock_n or_o cast_v himself_o into_o some_o deep_a river_n and_o tear_v out_o his_o own_o bowel_n we_o shall_v censure_v it_o present_o to_o be_v a_o very_a desperate_a part_n and_o rueful_a spectacle_n what_o shall_v we_o say_v of_o he_o then_o who_o through_o the_o fury_n of_o his_o rebellious_a nature_n to_o the_o endless_a destruction_n of_o the_o life_n of_o his_o immortal_a soul_n do_v desperate_o throw_v himself_o upon_o the_o devour_a edge_n of_o god_n fierce_a indignation_n upon_o the_o sharp_a point_n of_o all_o the_o plague_n and_o curse_n in_o his_o book_n and_o into_o the_o very_a flame_n of_o everlasting_a fire_n it_o be_v a_o very_a fearful_a thing_n to_o see_v a_o man_n bath_n and_o imbrue_v his_o hand_n in_o the_o blood_n and_o butchery_n of_o his_o own_o body_n and_o with_o his_o murderous_a blade_n to_o take_v away_o the_o life_n thereof_o but_o of_o how_o much_o more_o horror_n and_o woefulness_n be_v that_o spectacle_n when_o a_o desperate_a wretch_n with_o the_o empoisoned_a edge_n of_o his_o own_o enrage_a corruption_n do_v cut_v the_o throat_n of_o his_o own_o dear_a immortal_a soul_n so_o that_o a_o man_n may_v teach_v he_o all_o his_o life_n long_o by_o the_o blood_n thereof_o in_o the_o sinful_a passage_n of_o his_o life_n until_o at_o length_n it_o be_v stark_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o trespass_n for_o how_o can_v a_o soul_n all_o purple_a red_n with_o wilful_a shed_v its_o own_o blood_n look_v for_o any_o part_n in_o that_o precious_a blood_n of_o that_o spotless_a lamb_n nay_o assure_o such_o bloody_a stubbornness_n and_o selfe-murthering_a cruelty_n will_v be_v pay_v home_o at_o last_o by_o the_o severe_a revenger_n of_o such_o curse_a desperatnesse_n he_o will_v judge_v such_o a_o man_n after_o the_o manner_n of_o they_o that_o shed_v their_o own_o blood_n and_o give_v he_o the_o blood_n of_o wrath_n and_o of_o jealousy_n lord_n it_o be_v prodigious_o strange_a and_o lamentable_o fearful_a that_o so_o noble_a and_o excellent_a a_o creature_n as_o man_n prince_n of_o all_o other_o earthly_a creature_n by_o the_o privilege_n of_o reason_n and_o enlighten_v with_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o understanding_n nature_n shall_v be_v so_o furious_o mad_v with_o its_o own_o malice_n and_o bewitched_o blindfolded_a by_o the_o prince_n which_o rule_v in_o the_o air_n as_o for_o the_o momentany_a enjoyment_n of_o some_o fewglorious_a misery_n bitter-sweet_a pleasure_n heart-vexing_a riches_n or_o some_o other_o worldly_a vanity_n at_o the_o best_a desperate_o and_o wilful_o to_o abandon_v and_o cast_v himself_o from_o the_o unconceivable_a pleasure_n of_o its_o joyful_a place_n where_o god_n dwell_v into_o a_o infinite_a world_n of_o everlasting_a woefulnesse_n for_o let_v a_o carnal_a man_n consider_v in_o a_o word_n his_o prodigious_a madness_n in_o this_o point_n he_o may_v not_o only_o in_o this_o vale_n of_o tear_n be_v possess_v with_o a_o peaceful_a heart_n which_o be_v a_o incomparable_a pretiousnesse_n surpass_v all_o create_a understanding_n for_o i_o dare_v say_v this_o i_o know_v it_o to_o be_v true_a one_o little_a glimpse_n of_o heaven_n shed_v sometime_o into_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o sanctify_a man_n by_o the_o save_a illumination_n of_o the_o comfort_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o see_v and_o feel_v that_o in_o despite_n of_o the_o rage_n of_o devil_n &_o malice_n of_o man_n let_v sin_n and_o death_n the_o grave_n and_o hell_n do_v their_o worst_a his_o soul_n be_v most_o certain_o bind_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n in_o the_o bundle_n of_o the_o live_n and_o that_o he_o shall_v hereafter_o everlasting_o inhabit_v the_o joy_n of_o eternity_n i_o say_v this_o one_o conceit_n be_v the_o immediate_a certificate_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n do_v infinite_o more_o refresh_v his_o affection_n and_o affect_v his_o heart_n with_o more_o true_a sweetness_n and_o tasteful_a pleasure_n than_o all_o carnal_a delight_n and_o sensual_a delicacy_n can_v possible_o produce_v though_o they_o be_v as_o exquisite_a and_o numberless_a as_o nature_n art_n and_o pleasure_n itself_o can_v devise_v and_o to_o be_v enjoy_v secure_o as_o long_o as_o the_o world_n last_v beside_o this_o heaven_n upon_o earth_n and_o glorious_a happiness_n even_o in_o this_o world_n he_o may_v hereafter_o go_v in_o arm_n with_o angel_n sit_v down_o by_o the_o side_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n among_o saint_n and_o angel_n and_o all_o the_o true_o worthy_a man_n that_o ever_o live_v with_o the_o high_a perfection_n of_o bliss_n endless_a peace_n and_o bless_a immortality_n all_o the_o joy_n all_o the_o glory_n all_o the_o bliss_n which_o lie_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o heaven_n shall_v be_v pour_v upon_o he_o everlasting_o and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o he_o do_v not_o only_o in_o a_o spiritual_a frenzy_n desperate_o deprive_v himself_o and_o trample_v under_o foot_n this_o heaven_n upon_o earth_n and_o that_o joyful_a rest_n in_o heaven_n world_n without_o end_n but_o also_o throw_v himself_o into_o a_o hell_n of_o ill_a conscience_n here_o and_o hereafter_o into_o that_o hell_n of_o devil_n which_o be_v a_o place_n of_o flame_n and_o perpetual_a darkness_n where_o there_o be_v torment_n without_o end_n and_o past_a imagination_n the_o day_n will_v come_v and_o the_o lord_n know_v how_o soon_o when_o he_o will_v clear_o see_v and_o acknowledge_v with_o horrible_a anguish_n of_o heart_n his_o strange_a and_o desperate_a madness_n see_v wisd._n 5._o 2_o etc._n etc._n for_o after_o the_o moment_n of_o a_o few_o miserable_a pleasure_n in_o this_o life_n be_v end_v he_o be_v present_o plunge_v into_o the_o fiery_a lake_n and_o ere_o he_o be_v aware_a the_o pit_n of_o destruction_n shut_v upon_o he_o everlasting_o and_o if_o once_o he_o find_v himself_o in_o hell_n he_o know_v there_o be_v no_o redemption_n out_o of_o that_o infernal_a pit_n then_o will_v he_o think_v himself_o happy_a if_o he_o be_v to_o suffer_v those_o bitter_a and_o intolerable_a torment_n no_o mo_z thousand_o of_o year_n than_o there_o be_v sand_n on_o the_o sea_n shore_n hair_n on_o his_o head_n star_n in_o heaven_n grass_n pile_n on_o the_o ground_n and_o creature_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n for_o he_o will_v still_o comfort_v himself_o at_o least_o with_o this_o thought_n that_o once_o his_o misery_n will_v have_v a_o end_n but_o alas_o this_o word_n never_o do_v ever_o burst_v his_o heart_n with_o unexpressible_a sorrow_n when_o he_o think_v upon_o it_o for_o after_o a_o hundred_o thousand_o of_o million_o of_o year_n there_o suffer_v he_o have_v as_o far_o to_o suffer_v as_o he_o have_v at_o the_o first_o day_n of_o his_o entrance_n into_o those_o endless_a torment_n now_o let_v a_o man_n consider_v if_o he_o shall_v lie_v in_o a_o extreme_a fit_n of_o the_o stone_n or_o a_o woman_n if_o she_o shall_v be_v afflict_v with_o the_o grievous_a torture_n of_o childbed_n but_o one_o night_n though_o they_o lie_v upon_o the_o soft_a bed_n have_v their_o friend_n about_o they_o to_o comfort_v they_o physician_n to_o cure_v they_o all_o needful_a thing_n minister_v unto_o they_o to_o assuage_v their_o pain_n yet_o how_o tedious_a painful_a and_o wearisome_a will_v even_v one_o night_n seem_v unto_o they_o how_o will_v they_o turn_v and_o toss_v themselves_o from_o side_n to_o side_n tell_v the_o clock_n count_v every_o hour_n as_o it_o pass_v which_o will_v seem_v unto_o they_o a_o whole_a day_n what_o be_v it_o then_o think_v you_o to_o lie_v in_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n inflame_v with_o the_o unquenchable_a wrath_n of_o god_n world_n without_o end_n where_o they_o shall_v have_v nothing_o about_o they_o but_o darkness_n and_o discomfort_n yell_n and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n their_o companion_n in_o profaneness_n and_o vanity_n to_o ban_v and_o curse_v they_o the_o damn_a fiend_n of_o hell_n to_o scourge_v they_o and_o torment_v they_o despair_n and_o the_o worm_n that_o never_o die_v to_o feed_v upon_o they_o with_o everlasting_a horror_n if_o carnal_a wretch_n be_v so_o desperate_a as_o wilful_o to_o spill_v the_o blood_n of_o their_o own_o soul_n let_v we_o set_v light_n by_o the_o life_n of_o our_o body_n if_o the_o cruelty_n of_o the_o time_n call_v for_o it_o for_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o saviour_n of_o our_o soul_n let_v i_o give_v one_o instance_n of_o dangerous_a snare_n
of_o folly_n and_o the_o very_a same_o attempt_n as_o to_o make_v two_o parallel_a line_n to_o meet_v you_o think_v you_o have_v a_o reach_n beyond_o the_o moon_n to_o lie_v in_o some_o sweet_a sin_n and_o yet_o to_o nourish_v in_o yourselves_o some_o hope_n of_o salvation_n to_o have_v two_o heaven_n one_o in_o this_o world_n and_o another_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v which_o be_v never_o hear_v of_o to_o wear_v two_o crown_n of_o joy_n whereas_o jesus_n christ_n himself_o have_v the_o first_o of_o thorn_n but_o alas_o belove_a if_o you_o be_v save_v in_o this_o condition_n you_o must_v have_v a_o new_a scripture_n and_o there_o must_v be_v find_v out_o another_o way_n to_o heaven_n than_o any_o of_o the_o saint_n ever_o go_v since_o the_o creation_n or_o shall_v do_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v say_v of_o you_o as_o quintilian_n some_o where_o of_o some_o delude_v with_o a_o overween_a conceit_n of_o themselves_o that_o they_o may_v have_v prove_v excellent_a scholar_n if_o they_o have_v not_o be_v so_o persuade_v already_o so_o if_o you_o do_v not_o think_v false_o yourselves_o safe_a already_o you_o may_v be_v save_v but_o while_o you_o thus_o hug_v the_o golden_a dream_n of_o your_o mistake_a state_n to_o god-ward_o like_o the_o pharisee_n the_o very_a publican_n and_o harlot_n shall_v go_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n before_o you_o matth._n 21._o 31._o four_o you_o that_o be_v great_a in_o the_o world_n in_o the_o four_o forename_a respect_n and_o mean_v in_o the_o text_n can_v possible_o down_v with_o and_o digest_v downright_a deal_n and_o the_o foolishness_n of_o preach_v as_o it_o be_v call_v vers_fw-la 21._o and_o that_o utter_o undo_v you_o you_o like_v well_o enough_o nay_o and_o much_o approve_v and_o applaud_v such_o sermon_n as_o king_n james_n censure_n in_o the_o reason_n of_o his_o direction_n for_o preach_v etc._n etc._n which_o he_o there_o call_v a_o light_n affect_v and_o unprofitable_a kind_n of_o preach_v which_o have_v be_v of_o late_a year_n say_v he_o take_v up_o in_o court_n university_n city_n and_o country_n whereby_o the_o people_n be_v fill_v only_o with_o airy_a nourishment_n etc._n etc._n and_o i_o warrant_v you_o not_o especial_o hate_v to_o be_v reform_v or_o disquiet_v for_o these_o be_v not_o wont_a to_o discover_v your_o conscience_n nor_o disturb_v you_o in_o your_o present_a course_n they_o never_o terrify_v you_o with_o any_o forethought_a of_o the_o evil_a day_n neither_o torment_n you_o before_o the_o time_n but_o now_o let_v a_o man_n come_v with_o the_o foolishness_n of_o preach_v by_o which_o it_o please_v god_n say_v the_o apostle_n to_o save_v they_o that_o believe_v with_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n and_o come_v home_o to_o the_o conscience_n if_o he_o suffer_v not_o satan_n to_o revel_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o your_o soul_n without_o resistance_n nor_o see_v you_o post_o furious_o towards_o eternal_a fire_n but_o will_v tell_v you_o that_o the_o pit_n of_o hell_n be_v a_o little_a before_o you_o in_o a_o word_n if_o he_o take_v the_o right_a course_n to_o convert_v you_o and_o show_v you_o therefore_o only_o your_o spiritual_a misery_n that_o you_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n o_o such_o a_o fellow_n be_v a_o dangerous_a man_n a_o terrible_a and_o intolerable_a teacher_n able_a to_o drive_v man_n to_o distraction_n despair_n selfe-destruction_n he_o breathe_v out_o nothing_o but_o damnation_n and_o his_o search_a sermon_n be_v as_o scorch_v as_o the_o very_a flame_n of_o hell_n fit_a phrase_n for_o the_o devil_n himself_o rail_v in_o a_o drunkard_n or_o scoff_a ishmael_n against_o faithfulness_n in_o preach_v and_o if_o you_o know_v where_o or_o when_o such_o man_n preach_v and_o it_o may_v be_v you_o entertain_v some_o intelligence_n for_o that_o purpose_n to_o prevent_v the_o torture_n you_o will_v not_o you_o dare_v not_o hear_v they_o for_o your_o heart_n except_o you_o can_v decline_v it_o for_o stark_a shame_n or_o for_o a_o time_n or_o two_o to_o satisfy_v your_o curiosity_n but_o as_o s._n paul_n say_v you_o become_v their_o enemy_n because_o they_o tell_v you_o the_o truth_n to_o which_o truth_n not_o to_o have_v listen_v in_o this_o day_n of_o your_o visitation_n will_v hereafter_o when_o it_o be_v too_o late_a torment_v you_o more_o than_o ten_o thousand_o fiery_a scorpion_n sting_n and_o gnaw_v upon_o your_o conscience_n with_o unknown_a and_o everlasting_a horror_n alas_o belove_a what_o mean_v you_o you_o will_v give_v your_o physician_n leave_v to_o tell_v you_o the_o distemper_n of_o your_o body_n the_o lawyer_n to_o discover_v unto_o you_o any_o flaw_n in_o your_o deed_n your_o horsekeeper_n to_o tell_v you_o the_o surfeit_n of_o your_o horse_n nay_o your_o hunâ—…sman_n the_o surrance_n of_o your_o dog_n and_o shall_v only_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n not_o tell_v you_o that_o your_o soul_n be_v bleed_v to_o eternal_a death_n preposterous_a and_o prodigious_a incongruity_n if_o it_o be_v thus_o then_o that_o of_o all_o the_o several_a sort_n of_o vsex_n great_a man_n mention_v before_o by_o reason_n that_o they_o be_v beset_v with_o such_o variety_n of_o snare_n entangle_v in_o so_o many_o temptation_n so_o much_o take_v up_o by_o the_o world_n and_o for_o other_o reason_n render_v already_o very_o few_o be_v call_v convert_v and_o save_v my_o counsel_n in_o a_o word_n unto_o all_o such_o be_v christ_n own_o word_n luke_n 13._o 24._o strive_v to_o enter_v in_o at_o the_o strait_a gate_n lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o flesh_n and_o blond_n strangle_v your_o lust_n contend_v and_o 〈◊〉_d wrestle_v as_o for_o the_o garland_n in_o the_o olympian_a game_n to_o which_o the_o word_n seem_v to_o allude_v become_v fool_n in_o the_o world_n censure_n that_o you_o may_v be_v wise_a in_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n be_v little_a and_o vile_a in_o your_o own_o esteem_n that_o you_o may_v be_v great_a and_o gracious_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god._n in_o a_o word_n submit_v your_o soul_n to_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o foolishness_n of_o preach_v as_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o that_o you_o may_v be_v wrought_v upon_o saving_o and_o bring_v into_o the_o good_a way_n and_o that_o by_o such_o work_n and_o way_n as_o these_o upon_o which_o before_o i_o enter_v give_v i_o leave_v to_o give_v you_o a_o account_n why_o at_o this_o time_n i_o labour_v rather_o to_o work_v upon_o your_o conscience_n for_o your_o personal_a conversion_n than_o as_o heretofore_o to_o tender_v unto_o you_o counsel_n and_o consideration_n for_o a_o more_o conscionable_a deportment_n in_o your_o several_a public_a place_n when_o i_o well_o weigh_v with_o myself_o the_o truth_n of_o that_o principle_n and_o position_n in_o hooker_n that_o it_o be_v no_o peculiar_a conceit_n but_o a_o matter_n of_o sound_a consequence_n that_o all_o duty_n be_v by_o so_o much_o the_o better_o perform_v by_o how_o much_o the_o man_n be_v more_o religious_a from_o who_o ability_n the_o same_o proceed_v and_o find_v by_o experience_n of_o all_o age_n and_o most_o of_o all_o in_o these_o worst_a and_o woeful_a time_n that_o man_n of_o public_a employment_n and_o in_o high_a place_n until_o there_o be_v infuse_v into_o their_o soul_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n a_o internal_a supernatural_a principle_n and_o divine_a habit_n to_o work_v by_o until_o aliquid_fw-la christi_fw-la as_o they_o say_v be_v plant_v in_o they_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o ministry_n they_o can_v possible_o be_v universal_o thorough_a and_o unshaken_a some_o strong_a affection_n fear_n favour_n or_o some_o thing_n will_v make_v they_o fly_v out_o and_o fail_v in_o some_o particular_a very_o foul_o upon_o extraordinary_a temptation_n they_o will_v serve_v the_o time_n and_o their_o own_o turn_n for_o alas_o as_o yet_o their_o spirit_n be_v not_o steel_v with_o that_o heavenly_a edge_n and_o mighty_a vigour_n as_o to_o set_v to_o their_o shoulder_n against_o the_o torrent_n of_o the_o time_n and_o not_o to_o be_v overflowen_v with_o it_o i_o say_v upon_o this_o ground_n i_o have_v advise_o choose_v to_o assay_n and_o follow_v this_o way_n at_o this_o time_n for_o if_o once_o you_o turn_v on_o the_o lord_n side_n in_o truth_n you_o be_v win_v for_o ever_o to_o a_o invincible_a constancy_n and_o conscionablenesse_n in_o a_o uniform_a regular_a and_o religious_a discharge_n of_o your_o public_a duty_n and_o will_v ever_o hold_v fast_o without_o partiality_n cowardliness_n or_o fear_v of_o man_n face_n that_o brave_a and_o noble_a resolution_n ut_fw-la fiat_fw-la justitia_fw-la ruat_fw-la coelum_fw-la let_v heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v blundr_v together_o with_o horrible_a confusision_n before_o i_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n or_o be_v any_o way_n draw_v to_o do_v base_o be_v
to_o hear_v he_o preach_v who_o plain_a but_o very_o sound_a and_o substantial_a preach_v meeting_n at_o once_o in_o he_o with_o a_o curious_a palate_n and_o unsanctified_a heart_n quite_o turn_v his_o stomach_n against_o that_o good_a man_n that_o he_o think_v he_o to_o speak_v in_o his_o own_o phrase_n a_o barren_a empty_a fellow_n and_o a_o pass_o mean_a scholar_n i_o have_v hear_v many_o of_o late_a much_o of_o mr._n boltons_n temper_n in_o goodness_n at_o that_o time_n but_o inferior_a in_o learning_n speak_v the_o like_a of_o mr._n perkins_n but_o the_o eminent_a learning_n of_o that_o man_n famous_a 208._o abroad_o as_o well_o as_o at_o home_n be_v so_o far_o above_o their_o reach_n that_o to_o traduce_v his_o worth_n be_v to_o question_v their_o own_o and_o that_o late_o learned_a bishop_n bishop_n of_o salisbury_n in_o the_o defence_n of_o his_o book_n against_o the_o cavil_n of_o dr._n bishop_n have_v in_o many_o place_n ample_o commend_v his_o learning_n so_o that_o the_o precious_a name_n of_o mr._n perkins_n shall_v like_v a_o ointment_n pour_v forth_o fill_v all_o the_o quarter_n of_o this_o land_n with_o a_o fresh_a and_o fragrant_a sweetness_n when_o nothing_o shall_v survive_v of_o his_o detractor_n but_o their_o unsavoury_a and_o unlearned_a spite_n against_o so_o holy_a a_o man_n and_o mr._n bolton_n himself_o when_o god_n change_v his_o heart_n which_o i_o will_v next_o write_v of_o he_o change_v his_o opinion_n of_o mr._n perkins_n and_o think_v he_o as_o learned_a and_o godly_a a_o divine_a as_o our_o church_n have_v for_o many_o year_n enjoy_v in_o so_o die_v young_a a_o man_n but_o i_o proceed_v when_o he_o be_v of_o brasen-nose_n college_n he_o 9_o have_v familiar_a acquaintance_n with_o one_o mr._n anderton_n his_o countryman_n and_o sometime_o his_o schoolfellow_n a_o very_a good_a scholar_n but_o a_o strong_a papist_n and_o now_o a_o popish_a priest_n and_o connersion_n one_o of_o the_o scholar_n learnede_a among_o they_o this_o man_n well_o know_v the_o good_a part_n that_o be_v in_o mr._n bolton_n and_o perceive_v that_o he_o be_v in_o some_o outward_a want_n take_v this_o advantage_n and_o use_v many_o argument_n to_o persuade_v he_o to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n and_o to_o go_v over_o with_o he_o to_o the_o english_a seminary_n tell_v he_o he_o shall_v be_v furnish_v with_o all_o necessary_n and_o shall_v have_v gold_n enough_o one_o of_o the_o best_a argument_n to_o allure_v a_o unstable_a mind_n to_o popery_n mr._n bolton_n be_v at_o that_o time_n poor_a in_o mind_n and_o purse_n accept_v of_o the_o motion_n and_o a_o day_n &_o place_n be_v appoint_v in_o lancashire_n where_o they_o shall_v meet_v and_o from_o thence_o take_v ship_v and_o be_v go_v mr._n bolton_n meet_v at_o the_o day_n and_o place_n but_o mr._n anderton_n come_v not_o and_o so_o he_o escape_v that_o snare_n and_o soon_o after_o return_v to_o brasen-nose_n where_o fall_v into_o the_o acquaintance_n of_o one_o mr._n peacock_n fellow_n of_o that_o house_n a_o learned_a and_o godly_a man_n it_o please_v god_n by_o his_o acquaintance_n to_o frame_v upon_o his_o soul_n that_o admirable_a workmanship_n of_o his_o repentance_n and_o conversion_n to_o eternal_a life_n but_o by_o such_o a_o way_n of_o work_v as_o the_o lord_n seldom_o use_v but_o upon_o such_o strong_a vessel_n which_o in_o his_o singular_a wisdom_n he_o intend_v afterward_o for_o strong_a encounter_n and_o rare_a employment_n the_o first_o news_n he_o hear_v of_o god_n be_v not_o by_o any_o soft_a and_o still_a voice_n but_o in_o terrible_a tempest_n and_o thunder_n the_o lord_n run_v upon_o he_o as_o a_o giant_n take_v he_o by_o the_o 14._o neck_n and_o shake_v he_o to_o piece_n as_o he_o do_v job_n beat_v he_o to_o the_o very_a ground_n as_o he_o do_v paul_n by_o lay_v before_o he_o the_o ugly_a visage_n of_o his_o sin_n which_o lay_v so_o heavy_a upon_o he_o as_o he_o roar_v for_o grief_n of_o heart_n and_o so_o affright_v he_o as_o i_o have_v hear_v he_o say_v he_o rise_v out_o of_o his_o bed_n in_o the_o night_n for_o very_a anguish_n of_o spirit_n and_o to_o augment_v his_o spiritual_a misery_n he_o be_v exercise_v with_o foul_a temptation_n horribilia_fw-la de_fw-la deo_fw-la terribilia_fw-la de_fw-la fide_fw-la which_o luther_n call_v colaphum_fw-la satanae_n for_o as_o he_o be_v parallel_v with_o luther_n in_o many_o thing_n as_o i_o shall_v show_v anon_o so_o be_v he_o in_o these_o spiritual_a temptation_n which_o be_v so_o vehement_a upon_o luther_n that_o the_o very_a venom_n of_o they_o drink_v up_o his_o spirit_n and_o his_o body_n seem_v dead_a melancthon_n ut_fw-la nec_fw-la calor_fw-la nec_fw-la sanguis_fw-la nec_fw-la sensus_fw-la nec_fw-la vox_fw-la superesset_fw-la that_o neither_o speech_n sense_n blood_n or_o heat_n appear_v in_o he_o as_o justas_fw-la jonas_n that_o be_v by_o and_o see_v it_o report_v of_o he_o but_o this_o sharp_a fit_a of_o luther_n last_v but_o for_o one_o day_n but_o mr._n bolton_n continue_v for_o many_o month_n but_o yet_o god_n give_v he_o at_o length_n a_o bless_a issue_n and_o these_o grievous_a pang_n in_o his_o spiritual_a birth_n produce_v two_o admirable_a effect_n in_o he_o as_o well_o as_o in_o luther_n which_o many_o time_n ensue_v upon_o such_o hard_a labour_n a_o invincible_a courage_n and_o resolution_n for_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n in_o the_o which_o he_o fear_v no_o colour_n not_o the_o face_n or_o force_v of_o any_o second_o a_o singular_a dexterity_n in_o comfort_v afflict_v and_o wound_a spirit_n as_o shall_v be_v likewise_o further_o show_v upon_o this_o he_o resolve_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o 10_o ministry_n and_o about_o the_o thirty_o five_o year_n of_o his_o age_n be_v ordain_v minister_n after_o which_o he_o whole_o apply_v himself_o to_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o improoved_a all_o his_o learning_n and_o time_n to_o that_o excellent_a end_n a_o little_a while_n after_o he_o be_v in_o the_o ministry_n he_o be_v by_o mean_n make_v know_v to_o mr._n justice_n nicolls_n at_o that_o time_n sergeant_n at_o law_n who_o observe_v the_o comeliness_n of_o his_o person_n and_o the_o stuff_n that_o be_v in_o he_o have_v it_o always_o in_o his_o thought_n to_o advance_v he_o and_o about_o the_o thirty_o seven_o year_n of_o mr._n boltons_n age_n the_o personage_n of_o broughton_n in_o northampton_n shire_n fall_v void_a he_o do_v by_o my_o hand_n send_v for_o he_o from_o the_o university_n to_o his_o chamber_n at_o sergeant_n inn_n and_o present_v he_o to_o that_o live_a at_o which_o time_n dr._n king_n late_a bishop_n of_o london_n be_v then_o by_o accident_n at_o the_o judge_n chamber_n thank_v he_o for_o mr._n bolton_n but_o tell_v he_o withal_o that_o he_o have_v deprive_v the_o university_n of_o a_o singular_a ornament_n then_o do_v he_o put_v out_o his_o first_o book_n contain_v a_o discourse_n of_o true_a happiness_n which_o he_o dedicate_v to_o sergeant_n nicolls_n his_o patron_n which_o for_o the_o godliness_n of_o the_o matter_n and_o cloquence_n of_o the_o stile_n therein_o contain_v be_v universal_o buy_v up_o and_o divers_a have_v confess_v that_o at_o first_o buy_v it_o out_o of_o curiosity_n for_o some_o sweet_a relish_n in_o the_o phrase_n take_v christ_n to_o boot_n and_o thereby_o take_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o their_o heavenly_a taste_n about_o the_o forty_o year_n of_o his_o age_n for_o 11_o the_o better_a set_n of_o himself_o in_o housekeep_v upon_o his_o personage_n he_o resolve_v upon_o marriage_n and_o take_v to_o wife_n mrs_n anne_n boyse_n a_o gentle_a woman_n of_o a_o ancient_a house_n and_o worshipful_a family_n in_o kent_n to_o who_o care_n he_o commit_v the_o order_n of_o his_o outward_a estate_n he_o himself_o only_o mind_v the_o study_n and_o weighty_a affair_n of_o his_o heavenly_a call_n in_o the_o which_o for_o the_o space_n of_o twenty_o year_n and_o more_o he_o be_v so_o diligent_a and_o laborious_a that_o twice_o every_o lord_n day_n he_o preach_v and_o catechize_v in_o the_o afternoon_n in_o which_o catechism_n he_o expound_v the_o creed_n and_o ten_o commandment_n in_o a_o very_a exact_a manner_n and_o upon_o every_o holiday_n and_o on_o every_o friday_n before_o the_o sacrament_n he_o expound_v some_o chapter_n by_o which_o mean_n he_o go_v over_o the_o great_a portion_n of_o the_o historical_a part_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n and_o in_o they_o all_o as_o be_v well_o observe_v by_o a_o learned_a and_o grave_a funeral_n divine_a that_o preach_v at_o his_o funeral_n he_o prepare_v nothing_o for_o his_o people_n but_o what_o may_v have_v serve_v a_o learned_a auditory_a and_o in_o all_o his_o preach_n he_o still_v aim_v next_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n at_o the_o conversion_n of_o soul_n the_o very_a crown_n and_o glory_n of_o a_o
good_a minister_n at_o the_o appear_v of_o that_o great_a day_n and_o herein_o god_n wonderful_o honour_v his_o ministry_n in_o make_v he_o a_o age_a father_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o beget_v many_o son_n and_o daughter_n unto_o righteousness_n for_o i_o may_v true_o say_v many_o hundred_o be_v either_o absolute_o convert_v or_o mighty_o confirm_v or_o singular_o comfort_v in_o their_o grievous_a agony_n by_o his_o ministry_n for_o he_o have_v such_o a_o art_n in_o this_o kind_n of_o relieve_v afflict_a conscience_n which_o he_o acquire_v partly_o by_o great_a pain_n and_o industry_n in_o search_v into_o that_o skill_n but_o chief_o by_o that_o manifold_a experience_n he_o have_v in_o himself_o and_o other_o that_o he_o be_v seek_v to_o far_o and_o near_o and_o divers_a from_o beyond_o the_o sea_n desire_v his_o resolution_n in_o divers_a case_n of_o conscience_n which_o be_v the_o only_a cause_n that_o make_v he_o put_v forth_o that_o last_o learned_a and_o godly_a treatise_n of_o he_o which_o he_o style_v instruction_n for_o a_o right_n comfort_v afflict_a conscience_n and_o though_o in_o his_o manner_n of_o preach_v 12_o he_o be_v a_o son_n of_o thunder_n yet_o unto_o bruise_a reed_n and_o those_o that_o mourn_v in_o spirit_n he_o be_v as_o sweet_a a_o son_n of_o consolation_n as_o ever_o i_o hear_v and_o with_o a_o very_a tender_a and_o pitiful_a heart_n pour_v the_o oil_n of_o mercy_n into_o their_o bleed_a wound_n he_o as_o be_v say_v of_o luther_n be_v a_o mighty_a opposite_a to_o the_o devil_n kingdom_n and_o have_v a_o singular_a skill_n to_o discern_v his_o sleight_n and_o that_o cunning_a craftiness_n whereby_o he_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o deceive_v he_o ever_o think_v that_o there_o be_v no_o such_o way_n to_o cast_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_v of_o satan_n and_o to_o batter_v his_o kingdom_n then_o after_o the_o step_n of_o john_n the_o baptist_n to_o lay_v the_o axe_n close_o to_o the_o root_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o set_v it_o on_o with_o such_o power_n as_o that_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o agent_n be_v not_o able_a to_o resist_v it_o by_o this_o mean_n he_o get_v ground_n of_o satan_n and_o waste_v his_o kingdom_n and_o there_o be_v daily_o add_v to_o his_o ministry_n such_o who_o heart_n be_v soften_v thereby_o and_o in_o all_o his_o sermon_n he_o ever_o use_v to_o discover_v the_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o press_v very_o powerful_o upon_o the_o conscience_n the_o duty_n of_o sanctification_n in_o expression_n whereof_o three_o thing_n be_v remarkable_a in_o he_o 1._o such_o courage_n and_o resolution_n of_o spirit_n as_o be_v scarce_o to_o be_v find_v in_o any_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o in_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n he_o can_v have_v be_v content_v with_o martin_n luther_n totius_fw-la mundi_fw-la odium_fw-la &_o impetum_fw-la sustinere_fw-la to_o have_v undergo_v the_o rage_n and_o violence_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n whereby_o he_o give_v such_o vigour_n unto_o the_o truth_n he_o deliver_v that_o it_o pierce_v between_o the_o very_a joint_n and_o the_o marrow_n 2._o impartiality_n he_o will_v spare_v none_o in_o their_o sin_n either_o great_a or_o small_a he_o know_v he_o be_v to_o deliver_v his_o master_n will_n with_o who_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n 3._o his_o wisdom_n as_o he_o be_v of_o high_a courage_n so_o be_v it_o excellent_o temper_v with_o wisdom_n descry_v in_o these_o four_o thing_n 1._o in_o all_o his_o denunciation_n against_o sin_n he_o never_o personate_v any_o man_n whereby_o to_o put_v he_o to_o shame_n unless_o his_o own_o inward_a guiltiness_n cause_v he_o to_o apply_v it_o to_o himself_o 2._o he_o will_v never_o press_v upon_o the_o conscience_n the_o guiltiness_n of_o sin_n but_o he_o will_v forâ—…ifie_v it_o by_o scripture_n by_o the_o ancient_a father_n in_o which_o he_o be_v ripe_a and_o ready_a and_o the_o concurrence_n of_o the_o best_a orthodox_n writer_n to_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o slanderer_n that_o shall_v accuse_v his_o doctrine_n either_o of_o novelty_n or_o of_o too_o much_o preciseness_n 3._o when_o he_o have_v search_v the_o conscience_n to_o the_o very_a quick_a as_o he_o will_v do_v he_o ever_o offer_v christ_n in_o all_o his_o beauty_n and_o sweetness_n and_o pour_v it_o forth_o upon_o the_o conscience_n with_o such_o a_o torrent_n of_o eloquence_n as_o will_v have_v melt_v the_o heart_n of_o any_o but_o those_o which_o obstinate_o refuse_v the_o voice_n of_o that_o powerful_a charmer_n 4._o he_o will_v always_o protest_v unto_o his_o people_n that_o it_o be_v a_o trouble_n and_o grief_n to_o he_o to_o preach_v against_o their_o sin_n he_o delight_v not_o to_o vex_v any_o of_o their_o conscience_n he_o shall_v be_v glad_a the_o case_n be_v so_o with_o they_o that_o he_o may_v only_o preach_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o mercy_n in_o christ_n all_o his_o day_n but_o he_o know_v no_o other_o way_n to_o pull_v they_o out_o of_o the_o snare_n of_o satan_n and_o state_n of_o darkness_n than_o the_o way_n he_o take_v without_o draw_v the_o horrible_a sin_n of_o bloud-guiltinesse_n upon_o his_o soul_n but_o that_o which_o make_v his_o preach_n more_o illustrious_a be_v that_o burn_a and_o shine_a light_n which_o appear_v in_o his_o life_n and_o conversation_n in_o these_o five_o particular_n piety_n 1._o his_o piety_n wherein_o i_o need_v not_o say_v much_o for_o that_o second_o book_n of_o his_o concern_v direction_n for_o walk_v with_o god_n be_v frame_v out_o of_o the_o pious_a meditation_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n as_o a_o guide_n for_o himself_o for_o the_o order_n of_o his_o step_n in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n which_o he_o so_o strict_o observe_v throughout_o the_o course_n of_o his_o life_n that_o allow_v to_o he_o his_o frailty_n and_o 64._o infirmity_n which_o the_o holy_a man_n while_o their_o flesh_n be_v upon_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v free_v from_o he_o can_v not_o be_v just_o tax_v by_o any_o no_o not_o his_o very_a enemy_n if_o he_o have_v any_o such_o of_o any_o gross_a and_o enchir._n scandalous_a sin_n since_o his_o first_o conversion_n from_o they_o and_o no_o marvel_n if_o he_o attain_v to_o such_o a_o height_n of_o holiness_n when_o he_o be_v lift_v up_o thither_o by_o the_o wing_n of_o prayer_n his_o constant_a course_n be_v to_o pray_v six_o time_n a_o day_n twice_o by_o himself_o in_o private_a twice_o in_o public_a with_o his_o family_n and_o twice_o with_o his_o wife_n beside_o many_o day_n of_o private_a humiliation_n and_o prayer_n ever_o before_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o communion_n and_o many_o day_n beside_o for_o the_o misery_n of_o the_o church_n in_o france_n and_o germany_n &c_n &c_n which_o he_o perform_v with_o such_o ardency_n of_o spirit_n that_o as_o be_v say_v all_o of_o martin_n luther_n he_o use_v such_o humility_n as_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o almighty_a god_n but_o such_o fer_fw-fr vencie_n and_o faith_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v talk_v with_o his_o friend_n and_o god_n hear_v his_o prayer_n for_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o soul_n a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n he_o hear_v of_o the_o mighty_a victory_n obtain_v by_o the_o king_n of_o sweden_n against_o the_o emperor_n to_o the_o astonishment_n of_o all_o the_o world_n that_o those_o eye_n which_o now_o behold_v it_o with_o joy_n do_v scarce_o believe_v themselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o it_o when_o the_o lord_n say_v the_o 1._o psalmist_n turn_v again_o the_o captivity_n of_o zion_n we_o be_v like_o they_o that_o dream_n so_o indefatigable_a be_v the_o pain_n of_o this_o godly_a man_n in_o his_o private_a devotion_n and_o public_a preach_n that_o be_v advise_v by_o physician_n for_o his_o health_n sake_n to_o break_v off_o the_o strong_a intention_n of_o his_o study_n he_o reject_v their_o counsel_n account_v it_o great_a riches_n to_o enjoy_v christ_n by_o those_o fervent_a intention_n of_o his_o mind_n then_o to_o remit_v they_o for_o the_o safeguard_n of_o his_o health_n much_o like_o the_o speech_n of_o that_o famous_o learn_v d_o â—_o reynolds_n to_o the_o doctor_n of_o oxford_n come_v to_o visit_v he_o in_o his_o last_o sickness_n contract_v mere_o by_o his_o exceed_a pain_n in_o study_n by_o which_o he_o bring_v his_o body_n to_o a_o very_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o earnest_o persuade_v he_o that_o he_o will_v not_o peraere_fw-la substantiam_fw-la propter_fw-la accidentia_fw-la i._n e._n â—…o_o loose_a his_o life_n for_o learning_n he_o with_o a_o sweet_a smile_n fine_o iwenal_n answer_v out_o of_o the_o poet._n nec_fw-la propter_fw-la vitam_fw-la vivendiperdere_fw-mi causas_fw-la nor_o yet_o for_o love_n of_o life_n loose_a that_o dare_v i_o which_o be_v the_o cause_n i_o live_v my_o industry_n 2._o for_o his_o gravity_n he_o be_v of_o a_o very_a gravity_n comely_a presence_n he_o have_v a_o
a_o net_n full_a of_o the_o fury_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o morning_n they_o shall_v say_v will_v god_n it_o be_v even_o and_o at_o even_o they_o shall_v say_v will_v god_n it_o be_v morning_n for_o the_o fear_n of_o their_o heart_n wherewith_o they_o shall_v fear_v and_o for_o the_o sight_n of_o their_o eye_n which_o they_o shall_v sâ—…e_v then_o though_o too_o late_o will_v they_o lamentable_o cry_v out_o and_o complain_v what_o have_v pride_n profit_v we_o or_o what_o good_a have_v riches_n with_o our_o vaunt_a bring_v we_o all_o those_o thing_n be_v pass_v away_o like_o a_o shadow_n and_o as_o a_o post_n that_o hastâ—…th_v by_o and_o as_o a_o ship_n that_o pass_v over_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o water_n and_o when_o it_o be_v go_v by_o the_o trace_n thereof_o can_v be_v find_v neither_o the_o pathway_n of_o the_o keel_n in_o the_o wave_n or_o as_o when_o a_o bird_n have_v fly_v through_o the_o air_n there_o be_v no_o token_n of_o her_o way_n to_o be_v find_v but_o the_o light_a air_n be_v beat_v with_o the_o stroke_n of_o her_o wing_n and_o part_v with_o the_o violent_a noise_n and_o motion_n of_o they_o be_v pass_v â—…horow_a and_o therein_o afterward_o no_o sign_n where_o she_o go_v be_v to_o be_v find_v or_o like_v as_o when_o a_o arrow_n be_v shoot_v at_o a_o mark_n it_o part_v the_o air_n which_o immediate_o come_v together_o again_o so_o that_o a_o man_n can_v know_v where_o it_o go_v through_o even_o so_o we_o in_o like_a manner_n assoon_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v begin_v to_o draw_v to_o our_o end_n and_o have_v no_o sign_n of_o virtue_n to_o show_v but_o we_o consume_v in_o our_o own_o wickedness_n for_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o ungodly_a be_v like_o dust_n that_o be_v blow_v away_o with_o the_o wind_n like_o a_o thin_a froth_n that_o be_v drive_v away_o with_o the_o storm_n like_o as_o the_o smoke_n which_o be_v disperse_v here_o and_o there_o with_o a_o tempest_n and_o pass_v away_o as_o the_o remembrance_n of_o a_o guest_n that_o tarry_v but_o a_o day_n if_o a_o minister_n who_o labour_v industrious_o all_o his_o life_n long_o to_o work_v upon_o such_o as_o sit_v under_o he_o every_o sabbath_n of_o which_o some_o all_o the_o while_n prefer_v some_o base_a lust_n before_o the_o lord_n jesus_n other_o will_v not_o out_o of_o their_o formality_n to_o the_o forwardness_n of_o the_o saint_n do_v what_o he_o can_v or_o press_v he_o they_o never_o so_o punctual_o and_o upon_o purpose_n i_o say_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o he_o may_v talk_v with_o any_o of_o they_o some_o two_o hour_n after_o they_o have_v be_v in_o hell_n oh_o how_o shall_v he_o find_v the_o case_n alter_v with_o they_o how_o will_v they_o then_o roar_v because_o they_o have_v disregard_v his_o ministry_n what_o will_v they_o not_o give_v to_o have_v a_o grant_n from_o god_n to_o try_v they_o in_o hear_v but_o one_o sermon_n more_o how_o will_v they_o tear_v their_o hair_n gnash_v the_o tooth_n and_o bite_v their_o nail_n that_o they_o have_v not_o listen_v more_o serious_o and_o take_v more_o sensible_o to_o heart_n those_o many_o heavenly_a instruction_n spiritual_a discovery_n secret_a but_o well_o understand_v intimation_n that_o their_o state_n to_o god-ward_o be_v stark_a naught_o by_o which_o he_o seek_v with_o much_o earnestness_n and_o zeal_n even_o to_o the_o waste_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o life_n to_o save_v the_o blood_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o you_o will_v not_o be_v warn_v in_o time_n charm_v the_o charmer_n never_o so_o wise_o but_o some_o of_o you_o sit_v here_o before_o we_o from_o day_n to_o day_n as_o senseless_a of_o those_o thing_n which_o most_o deep_o and_o dear_o concern_v the_o eternal_a ruin_n or_o welfare_n of_o your_o precious_a soul_n as_o the_o seaâ—…es_n upon_o which_o you_o sit_v the_o pillar_n you_o lean_a unto_o nay_o the_o dead_a body_n you_o tread_v upon_o other_o look_v towards_o heaven_n afar_o off_o and_o profess_v a_o little_a sit_v before_o we_o as_o though_o they_o be_v right_a and_o true_o religious_a and_o they_o hear_v our_o word_n but_o they_o will_v not_o do_v they_o for_o with_o their_o mouth_n they_o show_v much_o love_n but_o their_o heart_n go_v after_o their_o covetousness_n and_o lo_o we_o be_v unto_o they_o as_o a_o very_a lovely_a song_n of_o one_o that_o have_v a_o pleasant_a voice_n and_o can_v play_v well_o on_o a_o instrument_n for_o they_o hear_v our_o word_n but_o they_o do_v they_o not_o they_o be_v friend_n to_o the_o better_a side_n may_v go_v far_o and_o even_o suffer_v sometime_o in_o good_a cause_n etc._n etc._n but_o let_v we_o once_o touch_v they_o in_o point_n of_o commodity_n about_o their_o enclosure_n immoderate_a plunging_n into_o worldly_a affair_n detain_v church-dues_a usury_n and_o other_o dishonest_a gain_n and_o base_a nigardise_n if_o out_o of_o grief_n of_o heart_n for_o their_o shame_n religion_n expose_v the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o blasphemy_n and_o â—…dening_v other_o against_o profession_n we_o meddle_v with_o their_o fashion_n their_o pride_n their_o worldly-mindednesse_a and_o conform_v to_o the_o world_n almost_o in_o every_o thing_n save_v only_o some_o religious_a form_n if_o we_o press_v they_o more_o particular_o upon_o danger_n of_o damnation_n to_o more_o holy_a strictness_n preciseness_n and_o zeal_n know_v too_o well_o by_o long_a observation_n and_o acquaintance_n that_o they_o never_o yet_o pass_v the_o perfection_n of_o formal_a professor_n and_o foolish_a virgin_n alas_o we_o then_o find_v by_o too_o much_o woeful_a experience_n if_o they_o politic_o bite_v it_o not_o in_o that_o this_o faithful_a deal_n do_v marvellous_o discontent_n they_o and_o these_o precious_a balm_n do_v break_v their_o head_n with_o a_o witness_n and_o make_v the_o blood_n run_v about_o their_o ear_n whereupon_o they_o be_v wont_n to_o fall_v upon_o we_o more_o foul_a such_o true_a pharisee_n be_v they_o than_o will_v either_o the_o drunkard_n or_o goodfellow_n the_o publican_n and_o harlot_n do_v in_o such_o case_n they_o present_o swell_v with_o much_o passionate_a heat_n proud_a indignation_n disdain_n and_o impatiency_n to_o be_v reform_v have_v recourse_n to_o such_o weak_a and_o carnal_a cavil_n contradiction_n exception_n excuse_n and_o rave_v that_o in_o nothing_o more_o do_v they_o discover_v to_o every_o judicious_a man_n of_o god_n or_o any_o who_o do_v not_o flatter_v they_o or_o who_o they_o do_v not_o blind_v with_o their_o entertainment_n and_o bounty_n or_o delude_v with_o paint_a pretence_n and_o be_v of_o seem_v their_o formality_n and_o false-heartednesse_n and_o yet_o as_o they_o be_v characterise_v isa._n 57_o 2._o they_o seek_v the_o lord_n daily_o and_o delight_n to_o know_v his_o way_n as_o a_o nation_n that_o do_v righteousness_n and_o forsake_v not_o the_o ordinance_n of_o their_o god_n they_o ask_v of_o he_o the_o ordinance_n of_o justice_n they_o take_v delight_n in_o approach_v to_o god_n they_o may_v have_v divine_a ordinance_n on_o foot_n in_o their_o family_n entertain_v god_n people_n at_o their_o table_n fast_o and_o afflict_v their_o soul_n upon_o day_n of_o humiliation_n as_o appear_v in_o the_o forecited_n chapter_n verse_n 3_o hear_v the_o word_n glad_o with_o heroâ—…_n and_o with_o much_o respect_n and_o acceptation_n observe_v the_o messenger_n etc._n etc._n but_o they_o will_v not_o stir_v a_o inch_n further_o from_o the_o world_n or_o near_o to_o god_n say_v what_o he_o will_v let_v he_o preach_v out_o his_o heart_n as_o they_o say_v they_o will_v not_o abate_v one_o jot_n of_o their_o over-eager_a pursuit_n after_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n or_o wag_n one_o foot_n out_o of_o the_o un-zealous_a plod_a course_n of_o formal_a christianity_n no_o not_o for_o the_o sermon_n perhaps_o of_o twenty_o year_n and_o that_o from_o he_o who_o have_v all_o the_o while_n labour_v faithful_o so_o far_o to_o illighten_v they_o as_o that_o they_o may_v not_o depart_v this_o life_n with_o hope_n of_o heaven_n and_o then_o with_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n fall_v utter_o against_o all_o expectation_n both_o of_o themselves_o and_o other_o into_o the_o bottomless_a pit_n of_o hell_n o_o quam_fw-la multi_fw-la cum_fw-la hac_fw-la speed_n aeternos_fw-la labores_fw-la &_o bella_fw-la descendunt_fw-la how_o many_o say_v one_o go_v to_o hell_n with_o a_o vain_a hope_n of_o heaven_n who_o chief_a cause_n of_o damnation_n be_v their_o false_a persuasion_n and_o groundless_a presumption_n of_o salvation_n well_o be_v it_o either_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o the_o besotted_a sensualist_n or_o selfe-deluding_a formalist_n can_v we_o speak_v with_o they_o upon_o their_o bed_n of_o death_n their_o conscience_n awake_v or_o the_o day_n after_o they_o be_v damn_v in_o hell_n we_o shall_v find_v they_o then_o though_o in_o the_o mean_a
time_n they_o suffer_v many_o sour_a apprehension_n to_o arise_v in_o their_o heart_n against_o we_o in_o a_o much_o alter_a tune_n and_o temper_n then_o will_v they_o with_o much_o amazedness_n and_o terrible_a fear_n yell_v out_o those_o now_o too_o late_o hideous_a complaint_n we_o fool_v count_v his_o life_n madness_n etc._n etc._n we_o weary_v ourselves_o in_o the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n and_o destruction_n etc._n etc._n what_o have_v pride_n profit_v we_o etc._n etc._n then_o will_v they_o curse_v all_o dawber_n and_o justify_v all_o downright_a dealer_n contempt_n 469._o of_o who_o counsel_n will_v now_o cut_v in_o piece_n their_o very_a heartstring_n with_o restless_a anguish_n and_o horror_n and_o mighty_o strengthen_v the_o never-dying_a worm_n whereby_o the_o enrage_a soul_n will_v thrust_v its_o own_o hand_n as_o it_o be_v into_o its_o own_o bowel_n and_o tear_v open_a the_o very_a fountain_n of_o life_n and_o sense_n to_o feed_v upon_o itself_o for_o the_o worm_n of_o conscience_n say_v divine_n be_v only_o a_o continual_a remorse_n and_o furious_a reflection_n of_o the_o soâ—…le_n upon_o its_o own_o wilful_a folly_n and_o thereby_o the_o woeful_a misery_n it_o have_v bring_v upon_o itself_o 2._o this_o may_v serve_v to_o stir_v up_o all_o the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o wisdom_n to_o hoard_v up_o with_o all_o holy_a greediness_n instead_o of_o earthly_a pelf_n transitory_a toy_n and_o shine_a clay_n the_o rich_a and_o last_a treasure_n of_o divine_a wealth_n and_o immortal_a grace_n for_o these_o heavenly_a jewel_n purchase_v with_o christ_n blood_n and_o plant_v in_o the_o heart_n by_o the_o omnipotent_a hand_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n will_v shine_v comfortable_o upon_o our_o soul_n with_o beam_n of_o blessedness_n and_o peace_n amid_o all_o the_o misery_n and_o confusion_n the_o darkness_n and_o most_o desperate_a danger_n of_o this_o present_a life_n nay_o in_o the_o very_a valley_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n their_o splendour_n and_o spiritual_a glory_n will_v not_o only_o dissolve_v and_o dispel_v all_o mist_n of_o horror_n which_o can_v possible_o arise_v from_o the_o apprehension_n of_o hell_n the_o grave_n those_o last_o dreadful_a pang_n or_o any_o other_o terrible_a thing_n but_o also_o illighten_v conduct_n and_o carry_v we_o triumphant_o through_o the_o abhor_a confine_n of_o the_o king_n of_o fear_n upon_o the_o wing_n of_o joy_n and_o in_o the_o arm_n of_o angel_n to_o unapproachable_a light_n unknown_a pleasure_n and_o endless_a bliss_n it_o may_v be_v as_o yet_o thou_o stand_v upright_a without_o any_o change_n unstire_v in_o thy_o state_n by_o any_o adverse_a storm_n suppose_v thy_o mountain_n so_o strong_a that_o thou_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v thus_o long_o perhaps_o the_o almighty_a have_v be_v with_o thou_o his_o candle_n have_v shine_v upon_o thy_o head_n and_o his_o patient_a providence_n rest_v with_o all_o favour_n and_o success_n upon_o thy_o tabernacle_n so_o that_o hitherto_o thou_o have_v see_v no_o day_n of_o sorrow_n but_o even_o wash_v thy_o step_n with_o butter_n and_o the_o rock_n have_v pour_v thou_o out_o river_n of_o oil_n etc._n etc._n yet_o for_o all_o this_o the_o day_n may_v come_v before_o thou_o die_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v strip_v of_o all_o and_o become_v as_o poor_a as_o job_n as_o they_o say_v by_o fire_n robbery_n suretyship_n shipwreck_n the_o destroy_a sword_n desolation_n of_o war_n or_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n in_o some_o other_o kind_n even_o a_o day_n a_o hour_n a_o moment_n say_v one_o be_v casaub._n enough_o to_o overturn_a the_o thing_n that_o seem_v to_o have_v be_v found_v and_o root_v in_o adamant_n labour_v therefore_o industrious_o beforehand_o so_o to_o furnish_v and_o fortify_v thy_o heart_n with_o patience_n nobleness_n of_o spirit_n christian_a fortitude_n the_o mightiness_n of_o job_n faith_n cap._n 13._o 15._o and_o his_o manifold_a integrity_n cap._n 31._o that_o if_o such_o a_o evil_a day_n shall_v come_v upon_o thou_o and_o who_o can_v look_v for_o exemption_n when_o he_o look_v upon_o job_n affliction_n thou_o may_v with_o a_o unrepining_a submission_n to_o god_n good_a providence_n and_o pleasure_n take_v up_o his_o sweet_a resolution_n and_o repose_n naked_a come_v i_o out_o of_o my_o mother_n womb_n 11._o and_o naked_a shall_v i_o return_v thither_o the_o lord_n give_v and_o the_o lord_n have_v take_v away_o bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n though_o as_o yet_o by_o a_o miracle_n of_o rare_a mercy_n calmness_n and_o serenity_n rest_v upon_o the_o firmament_n of_o our_o state_n yet_o who_o know_v how_o soon_o especial_o since_o many_o of_o god_n dear_a servant_n beyond_o the_o sea_n have_v lyen_fw-we so_o long_o in_o tear_n and_o blood_n some_o dismal_a cloud_n and_o tempestuous_a storm_n may_v arise_v out_o of_o the_o hellish_a â—…ogs_n of_o our_o many_o heinous_a sin_n and_o cry_a abomination_n and_o break_v out_o upon_o we_o and_o that_o with_o great_a terror_n and_o far_o more_o horrible_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o unexpectedness_n and_o our_o present_a desperate_a security_n though_o the_o sun_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o glory_n of_o a_o matchless_a ministry_n shine_v yet_o full_a fair_a among_o we_o in_o the_o meridian_n of_o our_o peace_n and_o prosperous_a day_n yet_o little_o know_v we_o how_o soon_o and_o sudden_o it_o may_v decline_v and_o set_v in_o a_o sea_n of_o confusion_n calamity_n and_o woe_n and_o therefore_o hoard_v up_o greedy_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n and_o while_o the_o sun_n shine_v a_o rich_a treasury_n of_o save_a knowledge_n grace_n and_o good_a life_n that_o if_o need_v require_v thou_o may_v then_o resolute_o reply_v with_o bless_a paul_n against_o all_o contradiction_n and_o temptation_n to_o the_o contrary_a i_o be_o ready_a not_o to_o be_v 13._o bind_v only_o but_o also_o to_o die_v for_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n though_o at_o this_o present_a thou_o do_v perhaps_o with_o much_o sweet_a contentment_n enjoy_v thy_o god_n comfortable_o and_o his_o please_a face_n many_o heavenly_a dew_n of_o spiritual_a joy_n glorious_a refresh_n and_o abundance_n of_o spiritual_a delight_n fall_v upon_o thy_o soul_n from_o the_o throne_n of_o mercy_n every_o time_n thou_o come_v near_o he_o thou_o can_v say_v unto_o thy_o dear_a out_o of_o thy_o present_a feeling_n i_o be_o 13._o my_o belove_n and_o my_o beloved_n be_v i_o and_o in_o some_o good_a measure_n keep_v a_o part_n with_o the_o saint_n of_o old_a in_o such_o victorious_a and_o triumphant_a song_n as_o these_o oh_o that_o my_o word_n be_v now_o write_v oh_o that_o they_o be_v 25._o print_v in_o a_o book_n that_o they_o be_v grave_v with_o a_o iron_n pen_n and_o lead_v in_o the_o rock_n for_o ever_o for_o i_o know_v that_o my_o redeemer_n live_v etc._n etc._n we_o will_v not_o fear_v 3._o though_o the_o earth_n be_v remove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v carry_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n though_o the_o water_n thereof_o roar_v and_o be_v trouble_v though_o the_o mountain_n shake_v with_o the_o swell_a thereof_o selah_n i_o be_o persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o angel_n 38._o nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n etc._n etc._n yet_o for_o all_o this_o that_o only_o wise_a god_n of_o thou_o may_v hereafter_o for_o some_o cause_n seem_v good_a to_o himself_o and_o for_o thy_o good_a withdraw_v from_o thou_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o love_n and_o leave_v thou_o for_o a_o time_n to_o the_o darkness_n of_o thy_o own_o spirit_n and_o satan_n â—…orest_a temptation_n etc._n etc._n ply_v therefore_o in_o this_o prosperity_n of_o thy_o soul_n all_o bless_a mean_n the_o ministry_n sacrament_n prayer_n conference_n meditation_n humiliation-daye_n holiness_n of_o life_n clearness_n of_o conscience_n watch_v over_o thy_o heart_n walk_v with_o god_n sanctify_a use_n of_o affliction_n experimental_a observation_n of_o god_n deal_n with_o thou_o from_o time_n to_o time_n work_v of_o justice_n mercy_n and_o truth_n etc._n etc._n thereby_o so_o to_o quicken_v fortify_v and_o steel_n thy_o faith_n that_o in_o the_o bitter_a extremity_n of_o thy_o spiritual_a distress_n thou_o may_v be_v able_a to_o say_v with_o job_n though_o he_o slay_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o he_o job_n 13._o 15._o a_o thousand_o cross_n more_o calamity_n and_o trouble_n may_v overtake_v thou_o before_o thou_o take_v thy_o leave_n of_o this_o vale_n of_o tear_n it_o will_v be_v thy_o wisdom_n therefore_o now_o in_o this_o calm_a to_o provide_v for_o a_o storm_n to_o treasure_n up_o out_o of_o god_n book_n many_o mollify_a medicine_n and_o sovereign_a antidote_n against_o all_o slavish_a and_o vex_v forethought_a of_o they_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n and_o their_o bitterness_n when_o they_o shall_v come_v upon_o thou_o thou_o may_v be_v assure_v if_o thou_o be_v a_o son_n thy_o
all-powerfull_a god_n scorn_v with_o infinite_a disdain_n to_o feed_v upon_o earth_n or_o any_o earthly_a thing_n which_o be_v no_o proportionable_a object_n either_o for_o divinenesse_n or_o duration_n for_o so_o noble_a a_o nature_n to_o nestle_v upon_o but_o let_v they_o ply_v and_o fat_v themselves_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o appoint_a time_n with_o their_o proper_a native_a and_o celestial_a food_n at_o that_o great_a supper_n make_v by_o a_o king_n at_o the_o marriage_n of_o a_o king_n son_n luke_n 14._o 16._o mat._n 22._o 2._o and_o therefore_o must_v needs_o be_v most_o magnificent_a and_o admirable_a at_o that_o feast_n of_o fat_a thing_n that_o feast_n of_o wine_n on_o the_o lees_n of_o fat_a thing_n full_a of_o marrow_n of_o wine_n on_o the_o lees_n well_o refine_v isa._n 25._o 6._o the_o founder_n and_o furnisher_n whereof_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n he_o that_o make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n make_v it_o and_o therefore_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v matchless_a and_o incomparable_a at_o the_o wellhead_n of_o wisdom_n rich_a bounty_n who_o have_v kill_v her_o beast_n mingle_v her_o wine_n and_o furnish_v her_o table_n prov._n 9_o 2._o in_o and_o by_o these_o and_o the_o royal_a â—…east_n that_o can_v be_v imagine_v be_v shadow_v but_o infinite_o short_a and_o represent_v unto_o we_o but_o nothing_o to_o the_o life_n all_o those_o inexplicable_a divine_a dainty_n delicate_n sweetness_n those_o gracious_a quickning_n rejoice_n and_o ravishment_n of_o spirit_n which_o god_n in_o mercy_n be_v wont_a to_o communicate_v and_o convey_v through_o all_o the_o ordinance_n and_o mean_n of_o grace_n to_o true_o humble_a soul_n for_o a_o mighty_a increase_n of_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o invincible_a comfort_n o_o how_o delicious_o may_v a_o heavenly_a hungry_a heart_n feed_v and_o fill_v itself_o 1._o in_o the_o powerful_a ministry_n unfolding_a all_o the_o sacred_a sense_n and_o rich_a mine_n of_o god_n own_o meaning_n in_o his_o bless_a book_n 2._o in_o the_o precious_a promise_n of_o life_n by_o the_o application_n and_o exercise_n of_o faith_n 3._o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n by_o make_v the_o lord_n jesus_n sure_a to_o our_o soul_n every_o time_n and_o every_o time_n by_o feast_v afresh_o upon_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n spiritual_o with_o exultation_n of_o dear_a joy_n and_o sweet_a glimpse_n as_o it_o be_v of_o eternal_a glory_n 4._o in_o fruitful_a conference_n and_o mutual_a communication_n of_o gift_n grace_n prayer_n duty_n with_o god_n people_n which_o the_o lord_n do_v usual_o and_o gracious_o water_n with_o the_o dew_n of_o many_o sweet_a and_o glorious_a refresh_n and_o quicken_a much_o increase_n of_o christian_a courage_n and_o a_o holy_a contentation_n in_o the_o good_a way_n 5._o in_o meditation_n upon_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n the_o miracle_n of_o mercy_n upon_o we_o for_o our_o good_a all_o our_o life_n long_o and_o the_o eternity_n of_o joy_n and_o bliss_n above_o 6._o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n when_o shower_n of_o spiritual_a blessing_n be_v accustom_v to_o fall_v from_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n all_o the_o day_n long_o upon_o those_o who_o sincere_o endeavour_v to_o consecrate_v it_o as_o glorious_a unto_o he_o 7._o upon_o those_o soule-fatting_a day_n of_o humiliation_n which_o who_o ever_o try_v penulâ—…_n either_o secret_o private_o or_o public_o either_o by_o himself_o alone_o with_o his_o yoke-fellow_n in_o his_o family_n or_o congregation_n and_o find_v not_o god_n extraordinary_a according_a to_o the_o extraordinarinesse_n of_o the_o exercise_n about_o the_o last_o judgement_n consider_v 1._o how_o 518._o cutting_o and_o how_o cold_a the_o very_a first_o sight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v in_o the_o cloud_n of_o heaven_n with_o power_n and_o great_a glory_n will_v strike_v unto_o thy_o heart_n who_o have_v refuse_v to_o turn_v on_o his_o side_n and_o take_v his_o part_n all_o the_o time_n of_o thy_o gracious_a visitation_n then_o will_v thou_o begin_v with_o extreme_a grief_n and_o bitterness_n of_o spirit_n to_o sigh_v and_o say_v within_o thyself_o oh_o he_o that_o i_o now_o see_v sit_v down_o upon_o yonder_o flame_a white_a and_o glorious_a throne_n be_v that_o jesus_n christ_n the_o mighty_a god_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n that_o sweet_a lamb_n who_o precious_a blood_n be_v pour_v out_o as_o water_n upon_o the_o earth_n to_o save_v his_o people_n from_o their_o sin_n and_o he_o it_o be_v who_o so_o fair_o invite_v and_o woo_v i_o as_o it_o be_v by_o his_o faithful_a messenger_n and_o entreat_v i_o with_o term_n of_o dear_a love_n all_o my_o life_n long_o but_o even_o to_o leave_v my_o lust_n and_o biâ—…_n the_o devil_n adieu_o and_o he_o even_o he_o will_v become_v my_o all-sufficient_a and_o everlasting_a husband_n and_o now_o as_o at_o this_o time_n have_v set_v a_o immortal_a crown_n of_o bliss_n and_o glory_n upon_o my_o head_n with_o his_o own_o almighty_a hand_n but_o i_o alas_o like_o a_o wilful_a desperate_a wretch_n do_v not_o only_o neglect_v so_o great_a salvation_n forsake_v my_o own_o mercy_n and_o so_o judge_v myself_o unworthy_a of_o everlasting_a life_n but_o i_o also_o a_o bloody_a butcher_n to_o my_o own_o soul_n all_o my_o few_o and_o evil_a day_n base_o and_o bitter_o oppose_v his_o bless_a kingdom_n the_o purity_n power_n and_o holy_a preciseness_n thereof_o as_o quite_o contrary_a to_o my_o carnal_a heart_n and_o that_o current_n of_o pleasure_n and_o worldly_a contentment_n into_o which_o i_o have_v desperate_o cast_v myself_o i_o indeed_o wretched_o and_o cruel_o against_o my_o own_o soul_n persecute_v all_o the_o mean_n which_o shall_v have_v sanctify_v i_o and_o all_o the_o man_n which_o shall_v have_v save_v i_o happy_a therefore_o be_v i_o now_o if_o i_o can_v entreat_v the_o great_a rock_n to_o fall_v upon_o i_o or_o be_v behold_v to_o some_o mighty_a mountain_n to_o cover_v i_o there_o to_o lie_v hide_v everlasting_o from_o the_o face_n of_o he_o that_o sâ—…teth_v on_o the_o thâ—…one_n and_o from_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lamb_n o_o that_o i_o now_o may_v be_v turn_v into_o a_o beast_n or_o bird_n or_o stone_n or_o tree_n or_o air_n or_o any_o other_o thing_n bless_v be_v i_o that_o ever_o i_o be_v bear_v if_o i_o can_v now_o be_v unborn_a that_o i_o may_v become_v nothing_o and_o in_o the_o state_n i_o be_v before_o i_o have_v any_o be_v ah_o that_o my_o immortal_a soul_n be_v now_o mortal_a that_o i_o may_v 152._o die_v in_o hell_n and_o not_o lie_v eternal_o in_o those_o fiery_a torment_n which_o i_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a either_o to_o avoid_v or_o abide_v let_v we_o then_o betimes_o in_o the_o name_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n kiss_v the_o son_n lest_o he_o be_v angry_a at_o that_o day_n and_o so_o we_o perish_v everlasting_o let_v we_o now_o while_o the_o day_n of_o our_o visitation_n last_v before_o the_o sun_n be_v sâ—…t_v upon_o the_o prophet_n address_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o 1._o with_o heart_n burden_v and_o break_v with_o sight_n of_o siâ—…ne_n and_o sense_n of_o divine_a wrath_n mat._n 11._o 28._o 2._o prize_v he_o infinite_o and_o above_o all_o the_o world_n matth._n 13_o 46._o 3._o sell_v all_o part_n with_o all_o sin_n ibid._n out_o of_o egypt_n quite_o leave_v not_o a_o hoof_n behind_o exod_a 10._o 26._o 4._o take_v he_o as_o our_o husband_n and_o lord_n whereby_o we_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n john_n 1._o 12._o 5._o take_v his_o yoke_n upon_o we_o and_o learn_v to_o be_v meek_a and_o lowly_a matth._n 11._o 28._o 6._o enter_v into_o the_o way_n which_o be_v call_v the_o way_n of_o holiness_n isa._n 35._o 8._o 7._o and_o there_o continue_v professor_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o truth_n for_o otherwise_o thou_o may_v be_v a_o professor_n and_o perish_v eternal_o that_o christ_n may_v own_v thou_o at_o that_o day_n many_o profess_v the_o truth_n and_o not_o the_o power_n of_o the_o truth_n some_o profess_v both_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o power_n of_o it_o but_o be_v false-hearted_a where_o then_o shall_v the_o non-professour_n appear_v nay_o the_o persecuter_n of_o the_o sect_n which_o be_v speak_v against_o every_o where_o act_n 28._o 22._o 2._o that_o thou_o must_v present_o pass_v to_o a_o impartial_a strict_a the_o high_a and_o last_o tribunal_n which_o can_v never_o be_v appeal_v from_o or_o repeal_v there_o to_o give_v a_o exact_a account_n of_o all_o thing_n do_v in_o the_o flesh_n 1._o for_o every_o thought_n of_o thy_o heart_n every_o word_n of_o thy_o mouth_n every_o glance_n of_o thy_o eye_n every_o moment_n of_o thy_o time_n every_o omission_n of_o any_o holy_a duty_n or_o good_a deed_n every_o action_n thou_o have_v undertake_v with_o all_o the_o circumstance_n thereof_o every_o office_n thou_o have_v bear_v and_o
and_o rare_a piece_n what_o majesty_n and_o incomprehensible_a excellency_n may_v we_o expect_v in_o the_o palace_n of_o the_o great_a king_n and_o the_o heavenly_a habitation_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n *_o how_o full_o of_o beauty_n and_o glory_n be_v the_o chief_a room_n and_o presence-chamber_n of_o the_o great_a and_o royal_a monarch_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n o_o with_o what_o infinite_a sweet_a delight_n may_v every_o true_o gracious_a soul_n bathe_v itself_o beforehand_o even_o in_o this_o vale_n of_o tear_n in_o the_o delicious_a and_o ravish_a contemplation_n of_o this_o most_o glorious_a place_n wherein_o he_o have_v a_o eternal_a blissful_a mansion_n most_o certain_o purchase_v and_o prepare_v for_o he_o already_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n let_v we_o therefore_o as_o a_o holy_a divine_a will_v have_v we_o spend_v many_o thought_n upon_o it_o let_v we_o enter_v into_o deep_a meditation_n of_o the_o inestimable_a glory_n of_o it_o let_v we_o long_o until_o we_o come_v to_o the_o finger_n and_o possession_n of_o it_o even_o as_o the_o heir_n long_v for_o his_o inheritance_n let_v we_o strive_v and_o strain_v to_o get_v into_o this_o golden_a city_n where_o street_n wall_n and_o gate_n and_o all_o be_v gold_n all_o be_v pearl_n nay_o where_o pearl_n be_v but_o as_o mire_n and_o dirt_n and_o nothing_o worth_a o_o what_o fool_n be_v they_o who_o deprive_v themselves_o willing_o of_o this_o endless_a glory_n for_o a_o few_o stink_a lust_n o_o what_o mad_a man_n be_v they_o who_o bereave_v themselves_o of_o a_o room_n in_o this_o city_n of_o pearl_n for_o a_o few_o carnal_a pleasure_n o_o what_o bedlam_n and_o humane_a beast_n be_v they_o who_o shut_v themselves_o out_o of_o these_o everlasting_a habitation_n for_o a_o little_a transitory_a pelf_n o_o what_o intolerable_a sot_n and_o senseless_a wretch_n be_v all_o such_o who_o wilful_o bar_v themselves_o out_o of_o this_o palace_n of_o infinite_a pleasure_n for_o the_o short_a fruition_n of_o worldly_a trash_n and_o trifle_n 2._o in_o a_o second_o place_n let_v we_o take_v notice_n of_o some_o name_n title_n and_o epithet_n attribute_v to_o heavenly_a joy_n eternal_a glory_n which_o may_v yet_o further_o represent_v to_o our_o relish_n their_o incomparable_a sweetness_n and_o excellency_n they_o be_v call_v 1._o a_o kingdom_n mat._n 25._o 34._o luke_n 12._o 32._o now_o a_o kingly_a throne_n be_v hold_v the_o top_n and_o crown_n of_o all_o earthly_a happiness_n the_o high_a aim_n of_o the_o most_o eager_a and_o restless_a aspiration_n and_o ambition_n of_o man_n a_o confluence_n it_o be_v of_o riches_n pleasure_n glory_n all_o royal_a bravery_n or_o what_o man_n heart_n can_v wish_v for_o outward_a welfare_n and_o felicity_n raleigh_n what_o stir_n and_o stratagem_n what_o murder_n and_o mischief_n what_o mine_v and_o counter-mining_a what_o mysterious_a plot_n and_o machiavellian_a depth_n what_o strange_a adventure_n and_o effusion_n sometime_o even_o of_o bloody_a sea_n to_o catch_v a_o crown_n witness_v lancaster_n and_o york_n nay_o all_o habitable_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o from_o time_n to_o time_n have_v become_v bloody_a cockpit_n in_o this_o kind_n 2._o a_o heavenly_a kingdom_n mat._n 7._o 21._o and_o 18._o 3._o to_o intimate_v that_o it_o surpass_v in_o glory_n and_o excellency_n all_o earthly_a kingdom_n as_o far_o as_o heaven_n transcend_v earth_n and_o unconceivable_o more_o 3._o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n act_v 14._o 23._o a_o kingdom_n of_o god_n own_o make_v beautify_v and_o bless_v who_o do_v all_o thing_n like_o himself_o as_o i_o say_v before_o replenish_v and_o shine_a with_o majesty_n pleasure_n and_o ineffable_a felicity_n beseem_v the_o glorious_a residence_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n 4._o a_o inheritance_n act_v 20._o 32._o not_o a_o tenement_n at_o will_n to_o be_v possess_v or_o leave_v at_o the_o landlord_n pleasure_n but_o a_o inheritance_n settle_v upon_o we_o and_o seal_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o dear_a and_o high_a price_n that_o ever_o be_v pay_v which_o will_v be_v as_o orient_a precious_a and_o acceptable_a after_o as_o many_o million_o of_o year_n as_o you_o can_v think_v as_o it_o be_v the_o very_a first_o day_n it_o be_v pour_v out_o and_o pay_v 5._o a_o rich_a and_o glorious_a inheritance_n eph._n 1._o 18._o fit_a for_o the_o majesty_n and_o mercy_n of_o almighty_a god_n to_o bestow_v the_o un-valuable_a blood_n of_o his_o son_n to_o purchase_v and_o the_o dear_o belove_v of_o his_o soul_n to_o enjoy_v 6._o a_o inheritance_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n coloss._n 1._o 12._o every_o word_n sound_v a_o world_n of_o sweetness_n 7._o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a and_o undefiled_a and_o that_o fade_v not_o away_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 4._o there_o can_v never_o possible_o be_v the_o least_o diminution_n much_o less_o any_o abolishment_n of_o the_o least_o glimpse_n of_o heavenly_a glory_n but_o all_o bliss_n above_o will_v be_v as_o fresh_a and_o full_a innumerable_a year_n hence_o as_o at_o our_o first_o entrance_n and_o so_o through_o all_o eternity_n 8._o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n 2_o tim._n 4._o 8._o fair_o come_v by_o and_o full_a dear_o buy_v a_o crown_n of_o life_n jaâ—…_n 1._o 12._o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n 1_o pet._n 5._o 4._o glory_n itself_o rom._n 9_o 23._o nay_o a_o exceed_a exceed_a eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 2_o corinth_n 4._o 17._o which_o crown_n kingdom_n pearl_n jewel_n feast_n etc._n etc._n do_v but_o weak_o shadow_v out_o unto_o we_o a_o superlative_a transcendent_a phrase_n say_v one_o such_o as_o be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o all_o the_o rhetoric_n of_o the_o heathen_n because_o they_o never_o write_v of_o such_o a_o theme_n nor_o with_o such_o a_o spirit_n 9_o fullness_n of_o joy_n everlasting_a pleasure_n psal._n 16._o 11._o a_o swift_a flow_a river_n and_o torrent_n of_o pleasure_n psal._n 36._o 8._o the_o very_a joy_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n mat._n 25._o 21._o 3._o in_o a_o three_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v the_o beauty_n and_o blessedness_n of_o glorify_a body_n i_o do_v not_o here_o curious_o inquire_v with_o the_o schoolman_n whether_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o body_n do_v spring_n original_o out_o of_o the_o blessedness_n and_o beautiful_a excellency_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o so_o redound_v upon_o the_o body_n by_o a_o continue_a constant_a influence_n as_o aquinas_n think_v or_o which_o i_o rather_o follow_v that_o those_o excellent_a endowment_n and_o heavenly_a splendour_n be_v original_o and_o dispositive_o implant_v by_o god_n hand_n in_o the_o reform_a body_n only_o perfect_v and_o actuate_v as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o glorious_a soul_n as_o bonaventure_n suppose_v sure_o i_o be_o in_o general_n they_o shall_v be_v make_v like_o the_o glorious_a body_n of_o christ_n philip._n 3._o 21._o and_o that_o be_v happiness_n and_o honour_n enough_o inexplicable_a supereminent_a beside_o their_o freedom_n from_o all_o defect_n and_o imperfection_n disease_n and_o distemper_n infirmity_n and_o deformity_n say_v maimednesse_n and_o monstrous_a shape_n infancy_n or_o decrepitness_n of_o stature_n etc._n etc._n from_o want_n of_o meat_n drink_n marriage_n for_o we_o shall_v be_v like_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n in_o heaven_n matth._n 22._o 30._o we_o shall_v hunger_n no_o more_o neither_o thirst_v any_o more_o rev._n 7._o 16._o of_o sleep_n for_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o weary_v of_o the_o body_n or_o tire_v the_o spirit_n for_o we_o shall_v live_v by_o the_o all-sufficient_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o never_o needs_o refresh_v of_o physic_n for_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v 54._o perpetual_a impregnable_a health_n a_o glorify_a body_n can_v possible_o be_v distemper_v either_o by_o inward_a contrariety_n of_o elementary_a quality_n or_o any_o outward_a contagion_n or_o hurtful_a impression_n of_o air_n to_o cool_v our_o heat_n or_o keep_v we_o from_o stifle_v of_o clothes_n for_o we_o shall_v be_v clothe_v with_o long_a white_a robe_n of_o immortality_n rev._n 7._o 9_o which_o can_v never_o be_v wear_v out_o but_o shall_v be_v so_o beautiful_a and_o glorious_a that_o like_o the_o sun_n we_o shall_v be_v best_o adorn_v when_o we_o have_v no_o other_o cover_n but_o our_o own_o resplendent_a majestical_a brightness_n of_o sun_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n shall_v illighten_v that_o heavenly_a city_n and_o the_o lamb_n shall_v be_v the_o light_n thereof_o rev._n 21._o 23._o of_o any_o thing_n for_o god_n shall_v be_v unto_o we_o all_o in_o all_o 1_o cor._n 15._o 28._o i_o say_v beside_o a_o everlasting_a exemption_n and_o privilege_n from_o all_o ill_n pain_n misery_n our_o body_n shall_v be_v glorious_o crown_v with_o many_o positive_a prerogative_n marvellous_a excellency_n high_a and_o heavenly_a endowment_n 1._o immortality_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 54._o glorify_a body_n can_v never_o possible_o die_v they_o shall_v last_v as_o long_o as_o god_n himself_o and_o run_v parallel_n with_o
earthly_a excellency_n labour_n in_o this_o chapter_n to_o abase_v and_o dishonour_v the_o pride_n and_o vanity_n of_o all_o humane_a greatness_n and_o to_o advance_v the_o neglect_a mystery_n of_o his_o heavenly_a doctrine_n and_o the_o glorious_a power_n of_o downright_a preach_n which_o the_o great_a man_n among_o they_o esteem_v foolishness_n yet_o indeed_o such_o as_o by_o which_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n save_v those_o that_o believe_v and_o he_o so_o far_o acquaint_v they_o with_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n in_o the_o point_n that_o he_o give_v they_o to_o understand_v that_o upon_o the_o matter_n whereas_o the_o noble_a the_o mighty_a and_o wise_a after_o the_o flesh_n with_o all_o the_o bravery_n and_o selfe-confidence_n vanish_v and_o perish_v mean_a man_n of_o low_a rank_n and_o more_o contemptible_a be_v convert_v in_o the_o word_n i_o read_v unto_o you_o he_o appeal_v to_o their_o own_o experience_n in_o the_o point_n and_o bid_v they_o look_v about_o and_o view_v well_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n among_o they_o survey_n and_o search_v thorough_o that_o goodly_a flourish_a body_n of_o the_o church_n which_o he_o have_v there_o create_v and_o collect_v by_o his_o eighteen_o month_n presence_n and_o pain_n and_o they_o shall_v find_v that_o not_o many_o wise_a after_o the_o flesh_n nor_o mighty_a nor_o noble_a give_v their_o name_n unto_o christ_n or_o become_v professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o the_o foolish_a and_o weak_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n carry_v all_o away_o in_o matter_n of_o salvation_n and_o entertainment_n of_o christ_n he_o render_v two_o reason_n in_o the_o verse_n follow_v 1._o that_o the_o wise_a man_n of_o the_o world_n may_v be_v confound_v 2._o and_o that_o god_n himself_o bless_v for_o ever_o may_v have_v all_o the_o glory_n the_o word_n then_o be_v plain_a not_o many_o wise_a man_n after_o the_o flesh_n not_o many_o mighty_a not_o many_o noble_a be_v call_v i_o build_v direct_o and_o natural_o this_o point_n upon_o they_o few_o great_a man_n go_v to_o heaven_n or_o doctrine_n thus_o great_a man_n be_v seldom_o good_a i_o here_o understand_v greatness_n according_a to_o the_o world_n in_o respect_n 1._o of_o excellent_a learning_n 2._o worldly_n wealth_n and_o height_n of_o place_n both_o make_v mighty_a nay_o many_o time_n gold_n be_v the_o more_o powerful_a commander_n 3._o worldly_n honour_n and_o nobility_n 4._o worldly_n wisdom_n greatness_n in_o any_o of_o these_o kind_n be_v rare_o accompany_v with_o goodness_n few_o such_o great_a man_n as_o these_o be_v call_v convert_v or_o ever_o come_v to_o heaven_n i_o say_v few_o for_o i_o find_v divine_n both_o ancient_n and_o modern_a upon_o this_o text_n to_o make_v not_o many_o and_o few_o equipollent_a affirmat_fw-la primasius_n and_o anselm_n calvin_n and_o piscator_fw-la for_o proof_n of_o the_o point_n first_o by_o scripture_n look_v upon_o such_o place_n as_o 1._o these_o 1._o matth._n 11._o 25_o 26._o at_o that_o time_n jesus_n answer_v and_o say_v i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o babe_n even_o so_o father_n for_o so_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o thy_o sight_n christ_n who_o know_v full_a well_o the_o bosom_n of_o his_o father_n cast_v his_o eye_n serious_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o his_o follower_n and_o fruit_n of_o his_o ministry_n and_o see_v the_o scribe_n pharisee_n and_o great_a one_o of_o the_o world_n not_o only_o not_o entertain_v and_o countenance_n but_o out_o of_o their_o proud_a and_o profane_a malice_n disdain_n and_o contemn_v the_o glorious_a gospel_n and_o divine_a message_n he_o bring_v from_o heaven_n and_o a_o company_n of_o poor_a fisherman_n and_o some_o few_o other_o neglect_v underling_n with_o a_o holy_a violence_n lie_v hold_v upon_o his_o kingdom_n he_o break_v out_o into_o this_o thankful_a acknowledgement_n and_o admiration_n i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o reveal_v they_o to_o babe_n and_o then_o ascend_v to_o the_o wellhead_n and_o first_o mover_n of_o all_o his_o deal_n with_o and_o difference_n among_o the_o son_n of_o man_n the_o sacred_a and_o unsearchable_a depth_n of_o this_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d beneplacitum_fw-la the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n even_o so_o father_n for_o so_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o thy_o sight_n in_o a_o humble_a adoration_n of_o the_o inscrutable_a and_o immutable_a course_n whereof_o we_o must_v final_o and_o full_o rest_v with_o infinite_a satisfaction_n silence_v from_o any_o further_a search_n and_o carnal_a curiosity_n by_o that_o awful_a check_n and_o countermand_v of_o paul_n nay_o but_o o_o man_n who_o be_v thou_o that_o reply_v against_o 20._o god_n flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v it_o old_a age_n grumble_v and_o repine_v kick_v and_o cavile_v about_o this_o point_n but_o ever_o at_o length_n by_o measure_v this_o deep_a mystery_n by_o the_o line_n of_o humane_a reason_n and_o labour_v to_o fathom_n this_o bottomless_a sea_n by_o the_o pride_n of_o their_o own_o wit_n they_o have_v become_v wretched_a opposer_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god._n we_o behold_v the_o sun_n and_o enjoy_v the_o light_n as_o long_o as_o we_o look_v towards_o it_o but_o tender_o and_o circumspect_o we_o warm_v our_o self_n safe_o while_o we_o stand_v near_o the_o fire_n but_o if_o we_o seek_v to_o outface_v the_o one_o or_o enter_v into_o the_o other_o we_o forthwith_o become_v blind_a or_o burn_v it_o be_v proportionable_o in_o the_o present_a point_n here_o by_o the_o way_n from_o our_o saviour_n word_n we_o may_v extract_v a_o sovereign_a antidote_n against_o those_o temptation_n and_o discontent_a reason_v which_o be_v wont_a to_o arise_v in_o our_o heart_n sometime_o when_o we_o see_v those_o great_a one_o of_o the_o world_n who_o look_v so_o big_a and_o carry_v their_o head_n so_o high_a not_o only_o to_o carry_v all_o before_o they_o to_o wallow_v and_o tumble_v themselves_o with_o all_o bravery_n and_o applause_n in_o the_o glory_n wealth_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n to_o swim_v down_o the_o current_n of_o the_o time_n with_o full_a sail_n and_o prosperous_a wind_n though_o many_o time_n against_o the_o secret_a murmur_n and_o counterbla_v even_o of_o their_o own_o conscience_n in_o a_o word_n in_o these_o worst_a time_n to_o have_v what_o they_o list_v and_o do_v what_o they_o will_v but_o also_o lay_v about_o they_o with_o the_o fist_n of_o wickedness_n and_o scourge_v of_o tongue_n to_o trample_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a the_o lamb_n of_o christ_n even_o into_o the_o dust_n with_o the_o foot_n of_o malice_n and_o pride_n by_o a_o plausible_a tyranny_n and_o aid_v of_o the_o time_n iniquity_n to_o keep_v they_o down_o still_o and_o still_o in_o disgrace_n hunt_v they_o continual_o with_o cruelty_n and_o hate_n like_o a_o partridge_n in_o the_o mountain_n as_o the_o pharisee_n do_v christ_n i_o say_v when_o we_o see_v this_o let_v we_o never_o be_v trouble_v and_o take_v offence_n let_v we_o never_o be_v grieve_v or_o grow_v discontent_a or_o out_o of_o heart_n but_o pity_v they_o pray_v for_o they_o and_o possess_v our_o own_o soul_n in_o patience_n and_o peace_n and_o after_o the_o precedency_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n go_v in_o private_a and_o say_v i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v reveal_v the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n and_o secret_n of_o the_o save_a way_n to_o i_o a_o poor_a wretch_n and_o worm_n tread_v under_o foot_n as_o a_o object_n of_o scorn_n and_o a_o contemptible_a outcast_n and_o have_v hide_v they_o from_o the_o wise_a and_o the_o noble_a and_o the_o mighty_a from_o the_o boisterous_a nimrods_n and_o proud_a giant_n of_o the_o world_n even_o so_o father_n for_o so_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o thy_o sight_n and_o there_o stay_v a_o while_n ever_o magnify_v admire_v and_o adore_v with_o lowly_a humble_a and_o most_o thankful_a thought_n that_o dear_a and_o dreadful_a depth_n of_o god_n free_a and_o incomprehensible_a love_n which_o make_v thou_o to_o differ_v which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o ring_n of_o that_o golden_a chain_n rom._n 8._o 29._o 30._o which_o reach_v from_o everlasting_a to_o everlasting_a and_o give_v be_v life_n and_o motion_n to_o all_o the_o mean_n that_o make_v we_o eternal_o bless_v out_o of_o the_o rich_a and_o boundless_a treasury_n whereof_o come_v that_o inestimable_a jewel_n jesus_n christ_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o by_o consequent_a all_o those_o heavenly_a happiness_n which_o crown_v the_o glorify_a saint_n through_o alleternity_n for_o so_o god_n love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n that_o
and_o dear_a blood_n of_o her_o heart_n for_o one_o drop_n of_o christ_n blood_n to_o do_v away_o her_o sin_n if_o corrupt_a affection_n fall_v in_o love_n with_o worldly_a pleasure_n such_o as_o be_v surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n chamber_v and_o wantonness_n lust_n and_o uncleanness_n unlawful_a sport_n and_o recreation_n it_o beget_v a_o strange_a furious_a thirst_n and_o heat_n in_o the_o carnal_a appetite_n which_o can_v be_v satisfy_v but_o like_o the_o two_o daughter_n of_o the_o horseleech_n which_o cry_v still_o give_v give_v which_o be_v set_v on_o fire_n by_o hell_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v as_o unsatiable_a as_o that_o bottomless_a infernal_a pit_n every_o taste_n of_o sensuality_n serve_v as_o fuel_n to_o increase_v the_o flame_n and_o fury_n of_o concupiscence_n we_o see_v it_o in_o drunkard_n who_o by_o drink_v do_v not_o quench_v their_o thirst_n and_o satisfy_v their_o appetite_n but_o by_o their_o immoderate_a swill_v both_o increase_n the_o burn_a thirst_n of_o their_o body_n and_o enrage_a intemperance_n of_o their_o mind_n we_o hear_v it_o of_o wanton_n wisd._n 2._o come_v let_v we_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n that_o be_v present_a etc._n etc._n let_v we_o crown_v ourselves_o with_o rose_n before_o they_o wither_v let_v there_o be_v no_o pleasant_a meadow_n which_o our_o luxuriousnesse_n do_v not_o pass_v over_o let_v we_o leave_v some_o token_n of_o our_o pleasure_n in_o every_o place_n for_o that_o be_v our_o portion_n and_o this_o be_v our_o lot_n every_o carnalist_n feel_v it_o in_o himself_o after_o once_o he_o have_v give_v the_o reins_n to_o his_o concupiscence_n he_o be_v like_o a_o strong_a man_n run_v headlong_o down_o a_o steep_a hill_n though_o he_o will_v never_o so_o fain_o he_o can_v stay_v himself_o but_o run_v still_o fast_o and_o fast_o till_o he_o break_v his_o neck_n at_o the_o bottom_n if_o once_o he_o suffer_v the_o fountain_n of_o original_a pollution_n which_o natural_o flow_v out_o of_o his_o rocky_a heart_n to_o have_v that_o free_a and_o full_a course_n it_o will_v short_o gather_v in_o its_o passage_n many_o strong_a and_o heady_a stream_n of_o stub_n bornenesse_n and_o rebellion_n until_o by_o grow_v by_o little_a and_o little_a in_o strength_n and_o swiftness_n it_o swell_v into_o a_o mighty_a and_o furious_a torrent_n so_o at_o last_o fall_n with_o fearful_a noise_n and_o horror_n into_o the_o gulf_n of_o irrecoverable_a misery_n in_o a_o word_n after_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o man_n be_v set_v upon_o any_o sensual_a delight_n it_o feed_v upon_o it_o as_o greedy_o as_o the_o horseleech_n upon_o corrupt_a blood_n it_o will_v burst_v before_o it_o give_v over_o it_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n part_n with_o its_o hold_n until_o it_o either_o be_v break_v with_o the_o hammer_n of_o the_o word_n or_o burst_v with_o the_o horror_n of_o despair_n it_o drink_v so_o deep_a and_o long_o of_o the_o empoisoned_a cup_n of_o carnal_a pleasure_n until_o the_o lord_n fill_v it_o unto_o its_o brim_n full_a of_o the_o cup_n of_o wine_n of_o his_o indignation_n and_o bid_v it_o drink_v be_v drunken_a and_o spew_v and_o fall_v and_o rise_v no_o more_o jer._n 25._o 27._o a_o counterpoison_v against_o this_o greedy_a wolf_n of_o devour_v earthly_a delight_n consider_v that_o at_o our_o conversion_n mutantur_fw-la gaudia_fw-la non_fw-la tolluntur_fw-la heavenly_a succeed_v carnal_a joy_n see_v jackson_n of_o iust._n faith_n pag._n 340_o 341._o 4._o if_o it_o fall_v in_o love_n with_o revenge_n it_o beget_v a_o base_a a_o cruel_a and_o wolvish_a disposition_n and_o a_o unnatural_a thirst_n of_o blood_n of_o all_o the_o sinful_a passion_n of_o the_o soul_n desire_v of_o revenge_n be_v the_o most_o base_a and_o cowardly_a it_o ever_o breed_v in_o the_o most_o hateful_a and_o weak_a mind_n and_o of_o all_o kind_n of_o revenge_n that_o be_v most_o execrable_a and_o deadly_a which_o like_o a_o serpent_n in_o the_o green_a grass_n lie_v lurk_v in_o the_o flattery_n and_o fawn_n of_o a_o sâ—…iring_a face_n which_o kiss_v with_o judas_n and_o kill_v with_o joab_n entertain_v a_o man_n with_o outward_a form_n and_o compliment_n and_o courtesy_n but_o will_v if_o it_o dare_v or_o might_n strike_v about_o the_o three_o rib_n that_o he_o shall_v never_o rise_v again_o when_o a_o man_n word_n be_v to_o his_o neighbour_n as_o soft_a as_o oil_n and_o butter_n but_o his_o thought_n towards_o he_o compose_v all_o of_o blood_n and_o bitterness_n of_o gall_n and_o gunpowder_n for_o we_o common_o see_v that_o the_o base_a and_o most_o worthless_a man_n be_v most_o malicious_a and_o revengeful_a seldom_o do_v it_o find_v harbour_n in_o a_o well-bred_a and_o generous_a spirit_n but_o as_o thunder_v and_o tempest_n and_o other_o fearful_a motion_n in_o the_o air_n do_v trouble_v only_o and_o disquiet_a those_o weak_a frail_a body_n below_o but_o never_o disturb_v or_o dismay_v those_o glorious_a heavenly_a one_o above_o so_o wrong_v disgrace_n and_o wrongful_a usage_n do_v vex_v and_o distemper_v man_n of_o base_a temper_n and_o condition_n but_o the_o causeless_a spite_n and_o profane_a indiscretion_n and_o childish_a brawl_n of_o fool_n wound_v not_o great_a and_o high_a mind_n above_o all_o other_o the_o true_a christian_a which_o be_v only_o of_o a_o true_a noble_a spirit_n contemn_v scorn_n and_o disdain_v to_o be_v revenge_v upon_o any_o though_o his_o undeserved_o base_a and_o great_a enemy_n for_o 1._o he_o be_v complete_o fortify_v with_o the_o armour_n of_o proof_n of_o his_o own_o innocency_n against_o the_o malice_n and_o mischief_n of_o wicked_a man_n and_o comfort_v continual_o with_o that_o inward_a spiritual_a feast_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n against_o all_o the_o lie_v and_o slander_n of_o lewd_a and_o spiteful_a tongue_n 2._o he_o leave_v they_o to_o be_v scourge_v of_o their_o own_o conscience_n for_o their_o causeless_a ill-wil_n against_o he_o and_o wrongful_a deal_n than_o which_o except_o they_o repent_v and_o be_v reconcile_v there_o be_v no_o more_o certain_a and_o severe_a revenger_n and_o executioner_n no_o scourge_n no_o scorpion_n can_v so_o lash_v and_o torture_v a_o man_n as_o his_o own_o foul_a and_o guilty_a conscience_n 3._o he_o be_v keep_v in_o awe_n by_o a_o holy_a fear_n from_o presume_v to_o take_v vengeance_n out_o of_o god_n hand_n it_o be_v one_o of_o god_n royal_a prerogative_n we_o must_v not_o meddle_v with_o that_o or_o encroach_v upon_o it_o vengeance_n be_v i_o i_o will_v repay_v it_o sai_z the_o lord_n rom._n 12._o 19_o 4._o he_o will_v not_o pollute_v so_o far_o and_o defile_v the_o glory_n and_o nobleness_n of_o his_o christian_a resolution_n as_o to_o be_v move_v and_o disquiet_v with_o the_o rage_n of_o any_o dogged_a doeg_n or_o rail_a shimei_n by_o procure_v temporal_a punishment_n to_o the_o spiritual_a affliction_n and_o outward_a vexation_n to_o the_o inward_a woeful_a misery_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o his_o profane_a malicious_a opposite_a except_o he_o see_v it_o probable_a that_o by_o suffer_a justice_n to_o have_v its_o course_n the_o party_n may_v be_v humble_v and_o other_o terrify_v 5._o he_o know_v out_o of_o his_o christian_a policy_n that_o a_o courageous_a and_o undaunted_a insensibility_n in_o suffer_a injury_n be_v the_o way_n to_o tame_v and_o stop_v the_o rage_n and_o fury_n of_o the_o wrongers_n and_o to_o make_v they_o to_o return_v and_o rebound_v whole_o like_o heavy_a blow_n upon_o their_o own_o pate_n for_o a_o profane_a malicious_a man_n can_v be_v possible_o more_o vex_v than_o to_o see_v himself_o direct_v particular_o his_o hate_n and_o contempt_n against_o his_o suppose_a adversary_n a_o good_a christian_a and_o yet_o he_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v it_o away_o without_o wound_n or_o passion_n nay_o with_o reputation_n and_o comfort_n as_o revenge_n be_v base_a so_o it_o be_v bloody_a and_o unquenchable_a and_o prodigious_o thirsty_a that_o way_n i_o will_v give_v instance_n in_o the_o most_o revengeful_a wretch_n i_o be_o persuade_v that_o ever_o live_v it_o be_v report_v of_o a_o man_n or_o rather_o a_o 6._o monster_n of_o milan_n in_o italy_n when_o he_o have_v surprise_v upon_o the_o sudden_a one_o who_o he_o dead_o hate_v he_o present_o overthrow_v he_o and_o set_v his_o dagger_n on_o his_o breast_n tell_v he_o he_o will_v present_o have_v his_o blood_n except_o he_o will_v renounce_v abjure_v forswear_v and_o blaspheme_v the_o god_n of_o heaven_n which_o when_o that_o fearful_a man_n too_o sinful_o greedy_a of_o a_o miserable_a life_n have_v do_v in_o a_o most_o horrible_a manner_n he_o immediate_o dispatch_v he_o as_o soon_o as_o those_o prodigious_a blasphemy_n be_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n and_o with_o a_o bloody_a triumph_n insult_v over_o his_o murder_a adversary_n as_o though_o his_o heart_n have_v be_v possess_v of_o all_o the_o malice_n of_o hell_n he_o add_v this_o horrible_a speech_n oh_o say_v he_o this_o
can_v never_o be_v wise_a unto_o salvation_n 1._o if_o any_o of_o you_o then_o will_v come_v out_o of_o satan_n clutch_n into_o the_o arm_n of_o christ_n he_o must_v be_v enlighten_v convince_v and_o cast_v down_o with_o sight_n sense_n and_o trouble_v for_o sin_n as_o in_o my_o art_n of_o comfort_v afflict_a conscience_n i_o have_v show_v 2._o second_o the_o point_n may_v teach_v we_o not_o to_o be_v greedy_a of_o greatness_n nor_o hunt_v ambitious_o after_o high_a room_n 3._o the_o point_n may_v serve_v as_o a_o sovereign_a antidote_n against_o all_o discontent_n or_o fret_a when_o we_o see_v man_n of_o the_o world_n carry_v all_o before_o they_o etc._n etc._n we_o may_v entertain_v a_o holy_a indignation_n to_o see_v folly_n set_v in_o great_a excellency_n so_o many_o servant_n on_o horseback_n and_o prince_n walk_v as_o servant_n upon_o the_o ground_n but_o i_o be_o prevent_v by_o the_o time_n from_o prosecute_a these_o two_o latter_a uses_n let_v i_o brief_o say_v two_o thing_n more_o and_o i_o have_v do_v 1._o the_o first_o concern_v what_o i_o have_v say_v i_o have_v speak_v much_o as_o you_o have_v hear_v my_o text_n natural_o and_o direct_o lead_v i_o thereunto_o of_o the_o true_a misery_n and_o spiritual_a madness_n of_o all_o great_a man_n in_o learning_n wealth_n nobility_n wisdom_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n lest_o any_o be_v unjust_o angry_a and_o mistake_v or_o causses_o grumble_v and_o gainsay_v let_v i_o take_v up_o the_o word_n of_o that_o ancient_a holy_a father_n salvianus_n about_o a_o thousand_o year_n ago_o in_o the_o like_a case_n he_o have_v impartial_o discover_v the_o horrible_a impiety_n of_o the_o noble_a and_o rich_a man_n in_o those_o corrupt_a time_n tell_v they_o by_o the_o way_n and_o it_o be_v my_o just_a apology_n at_o this_o time_n i_o do_v not_o say_v he_o speak_v thus_o of_o any_o but_o only_o such_o as_o know_v these_o thing_n to_o be_v in_o themselves_o if_o their_o conscience_n be_v free_a nothing_o that_o i_o say_v tend_v to_o their_o disparagement_n and_o disgrace_n but_o if_o they_o know_v themselves_o to_o be_v guilty_a let_v they_o know_v also_o that_o they_o be_v not_o my_o word_n but_o their_o own_o conscience_n which_o vex_v they_o and_o in_o another_o place_n thus_o sith_o i_o speak_v not_o these_o thing_n of_o all_o but_o those_o who_o be_v such_o none_o of_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v angry_a at_o all_o which_o find_v not_o himself_o to_o be_v obnoxious_a lest_o thereby_o he_o make_v himself_o seem_v and_o be_v suspect_v to_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o that_o be_v naught_o rather_o let_v so_o many_o as_o be_v guiltless_a and_o true_o noble_a abhor_v such_o unworthy_a course_n be_v angry_a with_o they_o who_o disgrace_n the_o name_n of_o nobility_n by_o their_o base_a and_o wicked_a behaviour_n because_o although_o other_o be_v much_o worse_o and_o scandalize_v by_o they_o yet_o especial_o they_o bring_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o shame_n and_o dishonour_n upon_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o same_o noble_a rank_n take_v notice_n by_o the_o way_n that_o by_o the_o father_n word_n those_o man_n be_v much_o too_o blame_v who_o go_v about_o to_o daub_v over_o the_o disorder_n and_o smother_v up_o the_o scandalous_a exorbitancy_n of_o delinquent_n in_o their_o own_o profession_n or_o to_o be_v concurrent_n for_o their_o deliverance_n from_o deserve_a shame_n and_o punishment_n to_o give_v instance_n in_o the_o high_a calling_n a_o minister_n which_o fall_v to_o drunkenness_n and_o ale-house-haunting_a shall_v rather_o be_v public_o shame_v and_o censure_v than_o a_o fellow_n of_o a_o inferior_a call_n we_o do_v not_o honour_v the_o ministry_n by_o have_v our_o hand_n in_o help_v out_o such_o but_o by_o disclaim_v and_o not_o own_v they_o well_o may_v we_o by_o so_o meddle_v incur_v suspicion_n of_o obnoxiousnesse_n but_o never_o bring_v credit_n to_o our_o so_o holy_a a_o call_n i_o know_v a_o knight_n do_v penance_n at_o pauls-crosse_n but_o at_o the_o same_o time_n i_o hear_v that_o many_o of_o his_o rank_n in_o the_o city_n labour_v to_o have_v he_o dis-knighted_n first_o before_o he_o so_o public_o disgrace_v their_o order_n i_o think_v all_o well-minded_a shall_v be_v so_o mind_v 2._o the_o other_o be_v to_o my_o lord_n the_o judge_n my_o reverend_a and_o noble_a lord_n give_v i_o leave_v to_o clothe_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o country_n in_o a_o word_n or_o two_o we_o much_o rejoice_v in_o you_o and_o bless_v god_n for_o you_o as_o man_n of_o singular_a and_o know_a integrity_n special_a friend_n to_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o a_o great_a honour_n and_o happiness_n to_o these_o part_n and_o hearty_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v hold_v you_o still_o and_o therefore_o my_o entreaty_n unto_o your_o lordship_n be_v that_o you_o will_v courageous_o advance_v forward_o and_o do_v like_o yourselves_o and_o noble_o still_o draw_v our_o your_o dreadful_a sword_n against_o the_o torrent_n of_o belial_n as_o david_n call_v they_o which_o even_o threaten_v a_o deluge_n and_o be_v yourselves_o as_o mighty_a torrent_n arm_v both_o with_o jâ—…st_n and_o holy_a law_n and_o the_o godly_a resolution_n of_o your_o own_o noble_a spirit_n to_o bear_v back_o and_o beat_v down_o the_o common_a cry_n and_o reign_a sin_n of_o our_o country_n in_o a_o word_n be_v unto_o the_o oppress_a and_o innocent_a as_o a_o refuge_n from_o the_o storm_n but_o as_o a_o terrible_a tempest_n upon_o the_o face_n of_o every_o humane_a beast_n and_o son_n of_o belial_n and_o o_o that_o you_o can_v help_v we_o that_o god_n people_n may_v not_o perish_v for_o want_v of_o bread_n be_v it_o not_o a_o pitiful_a thing_n that_o in_o such_o a_o dear_a year_n special_o it_o shall_v be_v almost_o as_o hard_o a_o work_n to_o get_v down_o a_o wicked_a alehouse_n as_o to_o win_v dunkirk_n that_o maultster_n shall_v snatch_v as_o it_o be_v the_o grain_n from_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o poor_a in_o the_o market_n place_n to_o uphold_v these_o hell-house_n these_o nursery_n of_o the_o devil_n that_o magistrate_n shall_v be_v so_o unmerciful_a as_o neither_o for_o god_n sake_n nor_o the_o king_n sake_n nor_o the_o poor_n sake_n nor_o their_o own_o soul_n sake_n to_o take_v the_o utmost_a penalty_n for_o blasphemy_n ale_n house-hauntings_a drunkenness_n and_o profanation_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o be_v it_o not_o a_o honourable_a course_n and_o worthy_a to_o have_v a_o universal_a contribution_n over_o the_o country_n to_o pull_v down_o something_o the_o excessive_a prize_n in_o market-town_n for_o the_o poor_a thereabouts_o during_o this_o extremity_n but_o i_o leave_v it_o to_o your_o lordship_n charitable_a wisdom_n to_o do_v the_o best_a you_o can_v possible_o that_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o poor_a this_o year_n be_v not_o add_v to_o the_o already_o cry_v sin_n of_o the_o kingdom_n to_o hasten_v god_n judgement_n upon_o we_o and_o our_o long_a since_o deserve_v ruin_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n you_o need_v not_o fear_v the_o face_n of_o the_o proud_a devil_n whether_o incarnate_a or_o in_o his_o own_o shape_n for_o while_o you_o thus_o advance_v god_n glory_n and_o true_o honour_v the_o king_n assure_v yourselves_o the_o heart_n and_o tear_n and_o prayer_n of_o all_o good_a man_n shall_v be_v for_o you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v the_o crown_n and_o comfort_n when_o all_o profaneness_n and_o profane_a opposite_n to_o the_o good_a way_n all_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n and_o pestilent_a pack_n and_o complotment_n of_o the_o devil_n agent_n against_o god_n people_n shall_v be_v bury_v in_o hell_n finis_fw-la io_n payne_n feâ—…_n 1032._o 1032._o a_o quarian_a ague_n ague_n justice_n nicolls_n as_o grave_a and_o learn_v a_o judge_n aâ—…_n this_o kingdom_n câ—…joyed_v in_o the_o age_n it_o hold_v he_o 1_o sam._n 2._o 30._o 30._o qui_fw-la pecunia_fw-la &_o largitionibus_fw-la honores_fw-la sacerdotia_fw-la &_o magistratus_fw-la ambiunt_fw-la his_fw-la poena_fw-la deportationis_fw-la est_fw-la praestituta_fw-la lex_fw-la jul._n de_fw-fr ambitu_fw-la justice_n of_o peace_n and_o quorum_fw-la justice_n of_o oyer_n oyer_n and_o terminer_n knight_n of_o the_o shire_n high_a sheriff_n of_o the_o county_n county_n honour_n fugientem_fw-la sequitur_fw-la sequentem_fw-la fugit_fw-la iâ—…y_n 40._o 〈◊〉_d degeneres_fw-la animos_fw-la timor_fw-la arguit_fw-la psal._n 146._o 3_o 4._o nec_fw-la christiani_n ultrà _fw-la durare_fw-la aut_fw-la esse_fw-la possumus_fw-la si_fw-la ad_fw-la hoc_fw-la ventum_fw-la est_fw-la ut_fw-la perditorum_fw-la minas_fw-la atque_fw-la insidias_fw-la pertimescaâ—…us_fw-la â—…_n cypr._n lib._n â—…_n â—…pist_v 3._o ad_fw-la corn._n oportuit_fw-la in_o divinis_fw-la castris_fw-la milites_fw-la christi_fw-la ut_fw-la non_fw-la minae_fw-la terreant_fw-la nec_fw-la cruciatus_fw-la &_o tormenta_fw-mi devincant_fw-la cyp._n lib._n 2._o cap._n 6._o exod._n 18._o 18._o or_o able_a man_n in_o the_o last_o â—…slation_n josh._n 1._o 6_o 7_o 9_o 1â—…_n
honour_n office_n extraordinary_a advancement_n and_o royal_a favour_n into_o gall_n and_o wormwood_n and_o haman_n tell_v they_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o 13._o riches_n and_o the_o multitude_n of_o his_o child_n and_o all_o the_o thing_n wherein_o the_o king_n have_v promote_v he_o and_o how_o he_o have_v advance_v he_o above_o the_o prince_n and_o servant_n of_o the_o king_n haman_n say_v moreover_o yea_o esther_n the_o queen_n do_v let_v no_o man_n come_v in_o with_o the_o king_n unto_o the_o banquet_n that_o she_o have_v prepare_v but_o myself_o and_o tomorrow_o be_o i_o invite_v unto_o she_o also_o with_o the_o king_n yet_o all_o this_o avail_v i_o nothing_o so_o long_o as_o i_o see_v mordecai_n the_o jew_n sit_v at_o the_o king_n gate_n whereas_o now_o david_n a_o king_n as_o i_o tell_v you_o before_o by_o the_o benefit_n of_o this_o bless_a grace_n do_v not_o suffer_v his_o princely_a spirit_n to_o be_v un-calmed_n at_o all_o no_o not_o by_o the_o traitorous_a and_o most_o intolerable_a revile_v of_o a_o dead_a dog_n and_o his_o baseft_a vassal_n 2._o keep_v off_o thy_o heart_n from_o the_o world_n in_o the_o great_a affluence_n of_o wealth_n and_o worldly_a prosperity_n earthly-mindednesse_a ever_o sharpen_v and_o keene_n the_o sting_n in_o all_o distress_n it_o give_v tooth_n to_o the_o cross_n to_o eat_v out_o the_o very_a heart_n of_o the_o afflict_a have_v not_o job_n be_v able_a to_o have_v profess_v that_o in_o the_o height_n of_o his_o happiness_n he_o be_v thus_o affect_v if_o i_o have_v make_v gold_n my_o hope_n or_o have_v say_v to_o the_o â—…ine_a gold_n thou_o be_v my_o confidence_n if_o i_o rejoice_v because_o my_o wealth_n be_v great_a and_o because_o my_o hand_n have_v get_v much_o hear_v loc._n say_v divine_n something_o be_v understand_v as_o dispeream_fw-la then_o let_v i_o perish_v or_o the_o like_a if_o loc_n i_o behold_v the_o sun_n when_o it_o shine_v or_o the_o moon_n walk_v in_o brightness_n and_o my_o heart_n have_v be_v secret_o entice_v or_o my_o mouth_n have_v kiss_v my_o hand_n then_o shall_v i_o have_v deny_v the_o god_n that_o be_v above_o if_o i_o grow_v proud_a puff_v up_o or_o please_v myself_o with_o the_o glister_a brightness_n of_o my_o earthly_a abundance_n let_v it_o be_v so_o and_o so_o with_o i_o i_o say_v except_o job_n heart_n have_v be_v thus_o mâ—…_n wain_v from_o the_o world_n when_o as_o yet_o he_o wallow_v in_o wealth_n he_o have_v never_o be_v able_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o to_o have_v bear_v so_o brave_o the_o ruin_n of_o so_o rich_a a_o state_n without_o repine_v but_o now_o churlish_a nabal_n who_o affection_n be_v notorious_o nail_v to_o the_o earth_n though_o perhaps_o once_o or_o twice_o a_o year_n he_o make_v a_o jovial_a and_o frolic_a feast_n as_o other_o cunning_a worldling_n be_v wont_n to_o their_o good-fellow-companion_n upon_o purpose_n to_o procure_v and_o preserve_v a_o pharisaical_a reputation_n of_o bounty_n with_o some_o flatter_a dependent_n and_o for_o a_o cloak_n to_o colour_v their_o covetousness_n and_o cruelty_n yet_o he_o be_v of_o a_o â—…linty_a bosom_n in_o respect_n of_o doggedness_n and_o extreme_a nigardise_n especial_o towards_o god_n people_n and_o his_o heart_n by_o excessive_a root_n there_o be_v turn_v whole_o into_o earth_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o evil_a day_n it_o die_v within_o he_o and_o he_o become_v as_o a_o stone_n to_o keep_v off_o the_o world_n in_o a_o fit_a distance_n that_o it_o do_v thou_o no_o deadly_a hurt_n and_o undo_v thou_o quite_o keep_v still_o fresh_a and_o strong_a in_o thy_o thought_n a_o true_a estimate_n and_o right_a conceit_n of_o the_o abram_n mutability_n of_o all_o thing_n here_o below_o and_o thy_o own_o mortality_n in_o their_o best_a condition_n and_o high_a confluence_n they_o be_v but_o 1._o vanity_n we_o shall_v never_o â—…ind_v in_o they_o any_o solidity_n or_o that_o good_a or_o comfort_n which_o we_o still_o with_o much_o eager_a pursuit_n and_o thirst_n expect_v and_o labour_v in_o vain_a to_o extract_v from_o they_o but_o upon_o trial_n and_o trust_n in_o they_o they_o will_v ever_o prove_v empty_a cloud_n break_a staff_n of_o reed_n fatiscunt_fw-la appâ—…s_n of_o sodom_n wells_n without_o water_n and_o when_o we_o grasp_v they_o most_o greedy_o we_o embrace_v nothing_o but_o smoke_n which_o wring_v tear_n from_o our_o eye_n and_o vanish_v into_o nothing_o 2_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n beside_o the_o emptiness_n and_o absence_n of_o that_o imaginary_a felicity_n which_o we_o hunt_v after_o in_o they_o there_o be_v also_o the_o presence_n and_o plenty_n of_o much_o 〈◊〉_d and_o heart_n grief_n which_o the_o slave_n of_o pleasure_n and_o lover_n of_o the_o world_n little_a look_n for_o when_o they_o at_o first_o resolve_v to_o sell_v their_o soul_n for_o such_o transitory_a trash_n divitias_fw-la invenisti_fw-la say_v one_o requiem_n perdidisti_fw-la have_v thou_o find_v riches_n thou_o have_v lose_v thy_o rest_n a_o man_n that_o will_v be_v rich_a take_v no_o more_o rest_n than_o one_o upon_o a_o rack_n or_o bed_n of_o thorn_n like_o 39_o anacreon_n with_o his_o five_o talent_n still_o distract_v with_o worldly_a thought_n and_o continual_o prick_v with_o care_n and_o fear_n 3._o they_o can_v satisfy_v the_o soul_n gold_n can_v no_o more_o fill_v the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n than_o grace_n his_o purse_n between_o heaven_n and_o earth_n spirit_n and_o body_n soul_n and_o silver_n there_o be_v no_o proportion_n and_o therefore_o no_o earthly_a excellency_n no_o carnal_a pleasure_n no_o worldly_a treasure_n be_v fit_a matter_n or_o a_o full_a object_n for_o such_o a_o immaterial_a immortal_a and_o heavenly_a borne-being_a to_o feed_v upon_o with_o any_o proper_a delight_n true_a comfort_n or_o sound_a contentment_n not_o all_o this_o great_a material_a world_n or_o great_a mass_n of_o gold_n can_v possible_o fill_v the_o mighty_a capacity_n and_o immeasurable_a appetite_n of_o this_o little_a spark_n of_o heaven_n breathe_v into_o we_o by_o the_o infinite_a power_n of_o a_o almighty_a hand_n a_o man_n may_v as_o well_o fill_v a_o bag_n with_o wisdom_n as_o the_o soul_n with_o the_o world_n a_o chest_n with_o virtue_n as_o the_o mind_n with_o wealth_n 4._o they_o can_v help_v in_o the_o evil_a day_n their_o blood_n say_v the_o prophet_n shall_v be_v pour_v out_o as_o 18_o dust_n and_o their_o flesh_n as_o the_o dung_n neither_o their_o silver_n nor_o their_o gold_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o deliver_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n wrath_n put_v a_o man_n into_o a_o pang_n of_o any_o painful_a malady_n and_o bodily_a torture_n as_o into_o a_o fit_a of_o the_o stone_n strangury_n 274._o deep_a melancholy_n gout_n colic_n or_o the_o like_a let_v some_o incurable_a devour_a ulcer_n canker_n elephantiasis_n the_o wolf_n the_o kingdomâ—…_n plica_fw-la etc._n etc._n take_v hold_v upon_o any_o part_n of_o his_o body_n and_o let_v he_o tell_v i_o then_o what_o account_n he_o will_v make_v of_o all_o the_o imperial_a crown_n upon_o earth_n attend_v with_o the_o height_n and_o utmost_a of_o humane_a felicity_n or_o what_o comfort_n can_v he_o take_v in_o the_o riches_n glory_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n or_o what_o ease_n and_o refresh_a can_n large_a possession_n sumptuous_a building_n pleasant_a walk_n princely_a favour_n dainty_a fare_n choice_a delight_n or_o any_o thing_n under_o the_o sun_n afford_v in_o such_o a_o case_n the_o very_a prick_n of_o a_o needle_n or_o pain_n of_o a_o tooth_n for_o the_o time_n will_v take_v away_o the_o taste_n of_o all_o carnal_a contentment_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n monarchy_n if_o the_o lord_n shall_v let_v loose_a the_o cord_n of_o thy_o conscience_n and_o set_v his_o just_a and_o deserve_a wrath_n a_o work_n to_o enkindle_v flame_n of_o horror_n in_o thy_o heart_n what_o help_n can_v thou_o have_v in_o heap_n of_o gold_n or_o hoard_v of_o wealth_n remember_v spira_n they_o will_v be_v so_o â—…rre_o from_o heal_v the_o wound_n or_o allay_v the_o smart_n that_o they_o will_v yet_o more_o horrible_o afflict_v thy_o already_o enrage_a spirit_n and_o turn_v they_o even_o into_o fiery_a scorpion_n for_o thy_o further_a torment_n let_v thy_o last_o sickness_n seize_v upon_o thou_o and_o then_o say_v for_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n as_o they_o say_v be_v the_o hour_n of_o truth_n whether_o all_o the_o gold_n and_o good_n in_o the_o world_n can_v any_o more_o deliver_v thou_o from_o the_o arrest_n of_o that_o inexorable_a sergeant_n than_o can_v a_o handful_n of_o dust_n nay_o whether_o then_o the_o extremity_n of_o thy_o spiritual_a affliction_n and_o anguish_n of_o soul_n will_v not_o be_v answerable_a to_o the_o former_a excess_n of_o thy_o inordinate_a affection_n to_o earthly_a thing_n and_o delight_n of_o sense_n or_o suppose_v thou_o shall_v be_v
surprise_v by_o that_o last_o and_o great_a day_n which_o the_o lord_n in_o mercy_n hasten_v how_o will_v thou_o then_o rescue_v thy_o freehold_n when_o the_o whole_a frame_n of_o the_o world_n be_v on_o fire_n 5._o they_o can_v possible_o lead_v we_o beyond_o this_o life_n or_o extend_v to_o eternity_n if_o we_o see_v a_o servant_n follow_v two_o gentleman_n we_o know_v not_o who_o man_n he_o be_v but_o their_o part_n will_v discover_v to_o whether_o he_o belong_v when_o death_n shall_v sever_v the_o owner_n from_o the_o world_n then_o will_v riches_n and_o revenue_n office_n and_o honour_n stately_a building_n and_o all_o outward_a bravery_n cleave_v to_o the_o world_n and_o leave_v he_o to_o the_o world_n to_o come_v as_o poor_a a_o worm_n and_o wretch_n as_o when_o he_o first_o come_v into_o this_o world_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v all_o the_o world_n heireloome_n and_o none_o of_o he_o even_o as_o absaloms_n mule_n go_v away_o when_o his_o head_n be_v fast_o in_o the_o great_a oak_n and_o so_o leave_v he_o hang_v between_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o a_o woeful_a spectacle_n of_o misery_n and_o shame_n to_o all_o beholder_n so_o will_v all_o their_o wealth_n and_o worldly_a felicity_n deal_v with_o their_o most_o greedy_a engrosser_n and_o dear_a minion_n upon_o their_o dying-bed_n they_o will_v then_o most_o certain_o as_o solomon_n 5_o â—…aith_v make_v themselves_o wing_n and_o fly_v away_o as_o a_o eagle_n towards_o heaven_n and_o leave_v their_o now_o forlorn_a former_a favourite_n to_o the_o fury_n of_o a_o guilty_a conscience_n for_o their_o curse_a forsake_v the_o fountain_n of_o live_a 13._o water_n all_o their_o life_n long_o and_o hew_v they_o out_o such_o cistern_n break_a cistern_n that_o can_v hold_v no_o water_n nor_o help_v in_o the_o evil_a day_n we_o all_o stand_v at_o the_o door_n of_o eternity_n if_o death_n but_o once_o open_a it_o natural_o or_o violent_o or_o by_o any_o of_o his_o thousand_o thousand_o way_n we_o be_v present_o strip_v of_o all_o and_o immediate_o enter_v upon_o it_o either_o that_o of_o everlasting_a pleasure_n or_o the_o other_o of_o everlasting_a pain_n and_o therefore_o it_o will_v be_v our_o wisdom_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n to_o value_v worldly_a vanity_n at_o no_o more_o than_o their_o own_o price_n and_o industrious_o to_o ply_v all_o mean_n which_o may_v enrich_v we_o with_o heavenly_a treasure_n of_o that_o divine_a stamp_n and_o last_a temper_n which_o may_v attend_v we_o through_o all_o eternity_n and_o as_o all_o these_o thing_n here_o below_o be_v thus_o mutable_a and_o fugitive_n so_o thyself_o be_v mortal_a and_o frail_a a_o creature_n as_o it_o be_v but_o of_o one_o day_n last_v like_o that_o 10._o flower_n and_o bird_n which_o as_o naturalist_n report_v receive_v their_o be_v and_o birth_n in_o the_o morning_n but_o wither_v and_o die_v at_o night_n thy_o abode_n upon_o earth_n be_v like_o a_o vanish_v 35_o vision_n of_o the_o night_n a_o fly_a dream_n the_o very_a dream_n of_o a_o shadow_n etc._n etc._n this_o swift_a tide_n of_o man_n life_n after_o it_o once_o turn_v and_o decline_v ever_o run_v with_o a_o perpetual_a ebb_n and_o fall_a stream_n but_o never_o flow_v again_o our_o leaf_n once_o fall_v spring_v no_o more_o neither_o do_v the_o sun_n or_o the_o summer_n beautify_v we_o again_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o new_a leaf_n and_o flower_n or_o ever_o after_o revive_v or_o renew_v we_o with_o freshness_n of_o youth_n and_o former_a strength_n not_o only_o solomon_n eccles._n 1_o make_v we_o in_o this_o respect_n more_o miserable_a than_o the_o sun_n and_o other_o soulless_a creature_n but_o even_o the_o poet_n also_o by_o the_o light_n of_o natural_a reason_n who_o i_o urge_v only_o to_o make_v christian_n mindless_a of_o their_o own_o mortality_n athamed_a who_o have_v thought_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o though_o eternity_n be_v upon_o earth_n and_o time_n only_o in_o heaven_n tell_v we_o that_o sole_n occidere_fw-la &_o redire_fw-la possunt_fw-la thus_o in_o english_a the_o sun_n may_v set_v and_o rise_v but_o we_o contrariwise_o sleep_v after_o one_o short_a light_n a_o everlasting_a night_n which_o we_o must_v only_o understand_v of_o return_v any_o more_o to_o life_n and_o light_n in_o this_o world_n nay_o in_o a_o word_n lay_v thyself_o load_v with_o the_o utmost_a of_o all_o earthly_a excellency_n and_o felicity_n in_o the_o one_o scale_n of_o the_o balance_n and_o vanity_n in_o the_o other_o and_o vanity_n will_v weigh_v thou_o down_o take_v heed_n therefore_o of_o trust_v to_o the_o world_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n lest_o it_o torture_v thou_o extreme_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n 3._o take_v heed_n of_o weaken_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n and_o unnecessary_o over-wearying_a thy_o spirit_n 1._o by_o cark_n forethought_a of_o future_a evil_n which_o forty_o to_o one_o may_v never_o fall_v out_o many_o man_n i_o be_o persuade_v such_o be_v the_o natural_a vanity_n of_o our_o mind_n do_v more_o vex_v themselves_o with_o fear_n and_o fore-conceipt_n of_o imaginary_a evil_n which_o never_o befall_v then_o they_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o take_v on_o and_o trouble_v their_o heart_n for_o all_o other_o true_a real_a actual_a trouble_n which_o fall_v upon_o they_o thus_o many_o time_n do_v man_n torture_v themselves_o vain_o with_o immoderate_a fear_n of_o foreign_a invasion_n homebred_a confusion_n change_n of_o religion_n the_o fiery_a trial_n burn_v at_o a_o stake_n distraction_n of_o mind_n surprise_v by_o the_o plague_n small_a pox_n purple_n spot_v fever_n distress_n and_o go_v backward_o in_o their_o outward_a state_n loss_n of_o some_o child_n they_o love_v best_a destruction_n of_o their_o good_n by_o fire_n robbery_n shipwreck_n the_o frown_n of_o greatness_n hurt_n and_o revenge_n from_o those_o that_o hate_v they_o hardness_n of_o heart_n fail_v of_o their_o faith_n spiritual_a desertion_n overthrow_n by_o temptation_n despair_n of_o god_n mercy_n sudden_a death_n uncomfortable_a carriage_n in_o their_o last_o sickness_n the_o king_n of_o fear_n himself_o what_o shall_v become_v of_o their_o child_n when_o they_o be_v go_v etc._n etc._n by_o these_o and_o million_o more_o of_o such_o causeless_a and_o cark_n fore_a imagination_n the_o very_a flower_n and_o vigour_n of_o man_n spirit_n may_v be_v much_o emasculate_v and_o waste_v woeful_o a_o godly_a care_n to_o prevent_v they_o by_o repentance_n and_o prayer_n and_o a_o careful_a preparation_n by_o mortify_a meditation_n and_o christian_a magnanimity_n to_o bear_v they_o patient_o if_o we_o be_v put_v unto_o it_o be_v commendable_a and_o comfortable_a but_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n to_o unspirit_v and_o macerate_v ourselves_o with_o much_o distrustful_a misery_n and_o needless_a torture_n about_o they_o to_o our_o hindrance_n distraction_n and_o discomfort_n in_o any_o business_n of_o either_o of_o our_o calling_n or_o any_o way_n unchearefull_a walk_n by_o slavish_a pre-conceipt_n to_o double_a and_o multiply_v their_o sting_n and_o to_o suffer_v they_o so_o often_o before_o they_o seize_v upon_o we_o be_v both_o un-noble_a and_o un-necessary_a most_o unworthy_a the_o moral_a resolution_n of_o a_o mere_a natural_a man_n and_o the_o generous_a spirit_n of_o a_o honest_a heathen_a much_o more_o the_o invincible_a fortitude_n of_o any_o of_o christ_n favourite_n and_o heir_n of_o heaven_n or_o 2._o selfe-created_n cross_n that_o i_o may_v so_o call_v they_o for_o so_o it_o often_o be_v that_o many_o marry_a couple_n governor_n of_o family_n to_o instance_n there_o have_v the_o world_n at_o will_n as_o they_o say_v and_o want_v nothing_o that_o heart_n can_v wish_v from_o god_n hand_n for_o outward_a thing_n and_o yet_o i_o know_v not_o how_o by_o reason_n of_o passion_n covetousness_n pride_n waiwardnesse_n frowardness_n or_o something_o they_o mutual_o embitter_v their_o life_n one_o unto_o another_o with_o much_o uncomfortablenesse_n discontentment_n and_o jar_a i_o will_v advise_v all_o such_o and_o there_o be_v many_o and_o many_o such_o abroad_o in_o the_o world_n punctual_o and_o impartial_o to_o examine_v their_o conscience_n whether_o such_o secret_a sin_n as_o these_o of_o which_o they_o take_v no_o notice_n may_v not_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o 1._o match_v as_o be_v not_o move_v principal_o and_o predominant_o with_o portion_n parentage_n personage_n beauty_n lust_n riches_n land_n slattery_n friendship_n greatness_n of_o family_n force_a persuasion_n parent_n covetous_a importunity_n or_o some_o base_a and_o irrellgious_a by-respect_n and_o graceless_a ground_n this_o the_o apostle_n call_v marry_v in_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v for_o no_o by_o respect_n but_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 7._o 39_o without_o which_o all_o match_n be_v miserable_a though_o they_o shall_v be_v make_v up_o with_o hoard_n of_o wealth_n and_o heap_n of_o gold_n as_o high_a as_o heaven_n crown_v with_o honour_n