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benefit_n at_o god_n hand_n but_o have_v obtain_v they_o we_o must_v be_v as_o ready_a to_o give_v he_o thanks_n and_o to_o ascribe_v the_o glory_n of_o all_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o bestower_n of_o all_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o we_o and_o so_o call_v upon_o god_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o prayer_n he_o will_v be_v continual_o ready_a to_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a combat_n the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o pray_v in_o or_o by_o the_o spirit_n for_o the_o word_n here_o use_v may_v signify_v both_o first_o therefore_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n to_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o pray_v with_o understanding_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o ignorant_a papist_n offend_v who_o pray_v in_o a_o unknown_a tongue_n and_o the_o ignorant_a protestant_n also_o who_o though_o they_o pray_v in_o their_o own_o language_n yet_o know_v not_o the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o that_o they_o speak_v second_o that_o we_o pray_v with_o attentive_a mind_n join_v our_o heart_n with_o our_o tongue_n and_o thought_n with_o word_n to_o which_o be_v oppose_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o lip_n alone_o when_o as_o we_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n with_o our_o mouth_n our_o heart_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n be_v far_o from_o he_o 29.13_o esa_n 29.13_o as_o it_o be_v esa_n 29.13_o which_o kind_n of_o prayer_n be_v odious_a and_o abominable_a unto_o god_n for_o what_o more_o gross_a discord_n than_o when_o the_o tongue_n and_o heart_n disagree_v from_o one_o another_o which_o shall_v be_v tune_v in_o unisone_n and_o as_o the_o carcase_n be_v sever_v from_o the_o soul_n be_v present_o corrupt_a and_o stink_v so_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o lip_n be_v sever_v from_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o life_n and_o soul_n of_o it_o be_v but_o a_o dead_a carcase_n of_o prayer_n and_o stink_v in_o god_n nostril_n three_o that_o we_o pray_v with_o a_o pure_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a lift_v up_o pure_a hand_n to_o god_n 2.8_o 1._o tim._n 2.8_o without_o wrath_n or_o doubt_v as_o it_o be_v 1._o tim._n 2.8_o to_o which_o be_v oppose_v prayer_n proceed_v from_o a_o pollute_a conscience_n when_o as_o man_n live_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o any_o true_a sorrow_n for_o those_o which_o be_v past_a or_o any_o sincere_a purpose_n to_o forsake_v they_o in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v which_o prayer_n must_v needs_o proceed_v from_o a_o heart_n full_a of_o incredulity_n see_v they_o have_v no_o promise_n in_o the_o word_n whereupon_o they_o may_v ground_v their_o faith_n nay_o contrariwise_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n hear_v not_o sinner_n joh._n 9.31_o that_o be_v 9.31_o joh._n 9.31_o such_o as_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n have_v no_o purpose_n of_o heart_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o thus_o you_o see_v what_o it_o be_v to_o pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n which_o we_o can_v perform_v unless_o we_o pray_v through_o and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v yea_o itself_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v 26._o rom._n 8_o 26._o §._o sect._n 4._o of_o watchfulness_n matth._n 26._o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.26_o the_o four_o thing_n require_v be_v watchfulness_n which_o duty_n be_v require_v joint_o with_o prayer_n in_o many_o place_n our_o saviour_n three_o time_n join_v they_o together_o say_v watch_n and_o pray_v that_o you_o enter_v not_o into_o temptation_n matth._n 26._o and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n 1_o epist_n 4.7_o say_v now_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n 4.7_o 1._o pet._n 4.7_o be_v you_o therefore_o sober_a and_o watch_v unto_o prayer_n as_o though_o he_o shall_v say_v your_o enemy_n the_o devil_n as_o a_o roar_a lion_n walk_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v you_o at_o all_o time_n like_o valiant_a and_o careful_a soldier_n who_o be_v still_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v assault_v by_o their_o enemy_n to_o be_v sober_a and_o watch_n 5.8_o 1._o pet_n 5.8_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 5.8_o but_o now_o more_o especial_o see_v the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n for_o satan_n know_v that_o his_o time_n be_v but_o short_a will_v redouble_v all_o his_o force_n to_o work_v our_o destruction_n even_o as_o soldier_n will_v most_o fierce_o assault_v a_o town_n when_o as_o they_o can_v long_o lie_v at_o the_o siege_n either_o by_o reason_n of_o winter_n draw_v on_o or_o the_o approach_n of_o new_a force_n to_o relieve_v the_o town_n or_o raise_v the_o siege_n see_v therefore_o satan_n redouble_v his_o force_n and_o care_n in_o work_v our_o destruction_n let_v we_o redouble_v our_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n in_o seek_v to_o prevent_v his_o force_n and_o malice_n for_o if_o satan_n watch_v continual_o that_o he_o may_v murder_v we_o shall_v not_o we_o be_v watchful_a in_o withstand_v his_o assault_n he_o be_v continual_o in_o arm_n to_o overthrow_v we_o and_o shall_v not_o we_o watch_v night_n and_o day_n in_o our_o christian_a armour_n that_o we_o may_v defeat_v his_o force_n and_o obtain_v victory_n now_o this_o our_o watchfulness_n be_v partly_o of_o the_o body_n and_o partly_o of_o the_o soul_n the_o bodily_a watch_n be_v the_o abstain_v from_o natural_a sleep_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v give_v ourselves_o unto_o prayer_n 88.1_o psal_n 6.6_o psal_n 88.1_o when_o as_o with_o david_n we_o water_v our_o couch_n with_o tear_n psal_n 6.6_o and_o call_v upon_o god_n not_o only_o in_o the_o day_n but_o in_o the_o night_n also_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 88.1_o and_o when_o as_o even_o at_o midnight_n we_o rouse_v up_o ourselves_o to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n 119.62_o psal_n 119.62_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 119.62_o the_o watchfulness_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o sleep_v in_o our_o sin_n be_v rock_v in_o the_o cradle_n of_o carnal_a security_n but_o shake_v off_o our_o drowsiness_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n rise_v up_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o to_o this_o watchfulness_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o eph._n 5.14_o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v 5.14_o eph._n 5.14_o and_o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o light_n etc._n etc._n for_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n till_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n mortify_v they_o and_o revive_v we_o 2.1_o eph._n 2.1_o raise_v we_o up_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 2.1_o though_o therefore_o we_o take_v our_o rest_n and_o sleep_v in_o that_o measure_n which_o nature_n require_v 5.6_o 1._o thess_n 5.6_o yet_o let_v we_o not_o sleep_v as_o do_v other_o to_o wit_n in_o carnal_a security_n but_o let_v we_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a as_o it_o be_v 1._o thess_n 5.6_o because_o in_o this_o respect_n it_o be_v time_n that_o we_o shall_v arise_v from_o sleep_n for_o the_o dark_a night_n of_o ignorance_n be_v past_a and_o the_o bright_a sunshine_n day_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v come_v etc._n rom._n 13.12_o etc._n etc._n let_v we_o therefore_o cast_v away_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n so_o that_o we_o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n not_o in_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n neither_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n nor_o in_o strife_n and_o envy_v but_o put_v on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n take_v no_o thought_n for_o the_o flesh_n to_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n thereof_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 13.12_o 13_o 14._o and_o this_o be_v the_o christian_a watch_n which_o we_o be_v to_o join_v with_o prayer_n but_o as_o i_o will_v not_o have_v we_o put_v our_o whole_a confidence_n in_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n so_o much_o less_o in_o our_o own_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n for_o we_o must_v rely_v ourselves_o upon_o god_n only_o desire_v he_o to_o watch_v over_o we_o while_o we_o sleep_v but_o yet_o with_o the_o lord_n assistance_n we_o must_v join_v our_o endeavour_n and_o not_o drowsy_o and_o sleepe_o receive_v his_o aid_n and_o as_o the_o godly_a husbandman_n expect_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n from_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o use_v all_o pain_n care_n and_o diligence_n in_o plough_v harrow_n and_o sow_v his_o ground_n so_o we_o be_v to_o seek_v deliverance_n from_o the_o force_n and_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o god_n alone_o but_o yet_o we_o be_v to_o join_v our_o good_a endeavour_n careful_o and_o diligent_o use_v all_o the_o good_a mean_n which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n §_o sect._n 5_o the_o five_o thing_n require_v be_v perseverance_n in_o prayer_n prayer_n of_o
nature_n of_o a_o earnest_n to_o which_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n here_o receive_v be_v compare_v but_o wherein_o do_v this_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o chief_a perfection_n of_o a_o christian_a consist_v in_o this_o life_n sure_o not_o in_o their_o work_n for_o they_o be_v all_o imperfect_a and_o so_o full_a of_o corruption_n that_o they_o be_v odious_a in_o god_n sight_n be_v consider_v in_o themselves_o and_o examine_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o his_o exact_a justice_n neither_o in_o their_o inherent_a righteousness_n and_o begin_v sanctification_n for_o when_o they_o be_v at_o the_o holy_a they_o be_v pollute_v with_o the_o relic_n of_o original_a corruption_n which_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o actual_a transgression_n and_o make_v we_o unable_a to_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v in_o that_o manner_n and_o measure_n which_o we_o shall_v and_o therefore_o those_o which_o be_v most_o righteous_a be_v not_o in_o this_o respect_n acceptable_a to_o god_n but_o herein_o the_o perfection_n of_o a_o christian_n consist_v when_o as_o see_v his_o imperfection_n want_n and_o sin_n he_o be_v grieve_v and_o true_o humble_v with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o own_o misery_n and_o wretchedness_n and_o disclaim_v and_o reject_v his_o own_o righteousness_n and_o good_a work_n do_v flee_v unto_o our_o saviour_n christ_n hunger_a after_o his_o righteousness_n and_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v unto_o his_o wound_a soul_n his_o merit_n and_o obedience_n do_v look_v for_o salvation_n in_o he_o alone_o and_o last_o when_o as_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o in_o true_a thankfulness_n for_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n he_o have_v a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n strive_v and_o endeavour_v continual_o to_o forsake_v his_o sin_n to_o mortify_v his_o corruption_n and_o to_o attain_v unto_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n for_o maxima_fw-la pars_fw-la christianismi_fw-la est_fw-la toto_fw-la pectore_fw-la velle_fw-la fieri_fw-la christianum_fw-la it_o be_v the_o great_a part_n of_o christianity_n to_o desire_v with_o the_o whole_a heart_n to_o become_v a_o christian_n §_o sect._n 5_o if_o therefore_o we_o do_v keep_v the_o covenant_n of_o the_o lord_n nay_o if_o we_o but_o think_v upon_o his_o commandment_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v do_v they_o the_o love_a kindness_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v endure_v for_o ever_o upon_o we_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 103.17.18_o if_o we_o can_v from_o our_o heart_n say_v with_o good_a nehemiah_n nehem._n 1.11_o 1.12_o nehem._n 1.12_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o let_v thy_o ear_n now_o hearken_v to_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o servant_n and_o to_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o servant_n who_o desire_v to_o fear_v thy_o name_n the_o lord_n will_v hear_v we_o indeed_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n if_o with_o the_o prophet_n david_n we_o have_v but_o a_o respect_n to_o god_n commandment_n with_o a_o care_n to_o fulfil_v they_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v 119.6_o psal_n 119.6_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 119.6_o if_o we_o but_o desire_v to_o obey_v god_n commandment_n the_o lord_n will_v accomplish_v our_o desire_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o his_o righteousness_n 40._o 40._o though_o we_o be_v dull_a yea_o dead_a unto_o all_o goodness_n as_o it_o be_v vers_n 40._o 7._o rom._n 7._o if_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n we_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o we_o will_v not_o and_o consent_n to_o the_o law_n that_o it_o be_v good_a delight_v therein_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n then_o though_o we_o be_v with_o he_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o we_o that_o offend_v but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o that_o be_v our_o old_a man_n our_o corrupt_a and_o unregenerate_a part_n man_n that_o neither_o the_o name_n nor_o action_n of_o the_o flesh_n can_v proper_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o spiritual_a man_n which_o can_v fit_o be_v call_v by_o our_o name_n because_o it_o be_v mortify_v already_o in_o some_o measure_n and_o shall_v be_v full_o abolish_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n neither_o do_v it_o live_v the_o same_o spiritual_a life_n with_o we_o see_v it_o be_v not_o quicken_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o as_o those_o who_o have_v diverse_a soul_n which_o give_v unto_o they_o life_n and_o motion_n be_v themselves_o diverse_a and_o also_o call_v by_o diverse_a name_n so_o the_o new_a and_o old_a man_n live_v as_o it_o be_v by_o diverse_a soul_n the_o one_o be_v quicken_v with_o god_n spirit_n the_o other_o by_o satan_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o more_o the_o one_o live_v the_o other_o die_v the_o more_o strong_a the_o spirit_n be_v the_o weak_a be_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o action_n of_o both_o be_v quite_o contrary_a therefore_o they_o may_v fit_o be_v call_v by_o diverse_a name_n neither_o can_v the_o action_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o spirit_n proper_o see_v they_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o 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and_o worthy_a part_n and_o of_o it_o we_o be_v call_v spiritual_a regenerate_v and_o new_a man_n though_o the_o least_o part_n be_v spiritual_a regenerate_v and_o renew_v if_o therefore_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o have_v in_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o in_o the_o least_o measure_n we_o may_v bold_o say_v with_o paul_n that_o it_o be_v no_o more_o we_o that_o do_v offend_v god_n but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o neither_o shall_v we_o receive_v punishment_n but_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v our_o unregenerate_a and_o corrupt_a part_n which_o shall_v be_v mortify_v and_o full_o abolish_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n as_o for_o the_o spiritual_a and_o regenerate_a part_n it_o shall_v daily_o be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v in_o the_o spiritual_a life_n and_o the_o more_o punishment_n affliction_n and_o torment_n the_o flesh_n have_v inflict_v on_o it_o the_o more_o shall_v the_o spiritual_a man_n grow_v up_o in_o grace_n and_o goodness_n till_o our_o corruption_n be_v by_o little_a and_o little_o mortify_v and_o in_o the_o end_n full_o abolish_v by_o death_n we_o shall_v be_v perfect_a man_n in_o christ_n live_v a_o spiritual_a and_o everlasting_a life_n in_o all_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o his_o kingdom_n when_o therefore_o the_o lord_n suffer_v satan_n to_o afflict_v we_o in_o our_o good_n body_n and_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n as_o he_o do_v job_n it_o be_v not_o because_o he_o have_v forsake_v we_o and_o give_v over_o his_o whole_a interest_n he_o have_v in_o we_o to_o this_o wicked_a spirit_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v in_o another_o matter_n he_o deliver_v we_o unto_o satan_n to_o be_v afflict_v for_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o flesh_n 5.5_o 1._o cor._n 5.5_o that_o the_o
son_n we_o may_v return_v again_o and_o be_v receive_v into_o his_o everlasting_a love_n and_o favour_n §_o sect._n 4_o second_o mortification_n that_o spiritual_a affliction_n tend_v to_o our_o mortification_n the_o lord_n send_v affliction_n to_o mortify_v in_o we_o the_o old_a man_n the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n now_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o only_o in_o our_o body_n but_o also_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o afflict_v the_o body_n alone_o with_o outward_a calamity_n but_o even_o the_o soul_n also_o with_o grief_n of_o mind_n and_o horror_n of_o conscience_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n to_o the_o end_n that_o our_o corruption_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n may_v be_v mortify_v the_o old_a man_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o crucify_v and_o in_o the_o end_n full_o abolish_v 4.4_o jere._n 4.4_o and_o therefore_o do_v the_o lord_n break_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n therefore_o do_v he_o plow_v and_o tear_v they_o up_o like_o fallow_a ground_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o seed_n of_o his_o grace_n be_v sow_v in_o they_o may_v take_v root_n fructify_v and_o bring_v forth_o a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o godliness_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o comfort_n it_o be_v not_o therefore_o for_o want_v of_o love_n that_o our_o heavenly_a father_n do_v thus_o bruise_v we_o and_o even_o crush_v we_o in_o piece_n it_o be_v not_o because_o he_o will_v reject_v we_o and_o cast_v we_o of_o but_o when_o we_o be_v true_o humble_v when_o our_o hard_a heart_n be_v soften_v and_o our_o spirit_n break_v and_o make_v contrite_a then_o will_v he_o regard_v we_o and_o show_v his_o tender_a love_n and_o merciful_a kindness_n unto_o we_o as_o he_o have_v gracious_o promise_v matth._n 12.20_o the_o bruise_a reed_n will_v he_o not_o break_v 51.17_o matth._n 12.20_o psa_fw-la 51.17_o and_o smoke_a flax_n shall_v he_o not_o quench_v so_o psal_n 51.17_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o contrite_a spirit_n a_o contrite_a and_o break_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v and_o the_o prophet_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o preach_v glad_a tiding_n unto_o the_o poor_a to_o bind_v up_o the_o break_a heart_a etc._n etc._n to_o comfort_v all_o that_o mourn_n 3._o esa_n 61.1_o 2_o 3._o to_o give_v they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n the_o garment_n of_o gladness_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v esa_n 61.1.2.3_o luk._n 4.18_o §_o sect._n 5_o last_o affliction_n god_n dear_a child_n subject_a to_o spiritual_a affliction_n that_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o sting_n of_o sin_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n be_v not_o any_o true_a and_o certain_a sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n hereby_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o that_o the_o most_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n have_v be_v subject_a to_o they_o and_o that_o in_o great_a measure_n for_o example_n job_n who_o by_o god_n own_o testimony_n be_v the_o just_a man_n that_o live_v on_o the_o earth_n 1.8_o job._n 1.8_o job._n 1.8_o notwithstanding_o be_v so_o grievous_o afflict_v both_o in_o body_n and_o mind_n that_o he_o burst_v out_o into_o these_o grievous_a complaint_n 19.11_o job._n 6.4_o &_o 9.17_o 18._o &_o 13.24.26_o &_o 16.9_o &_o 19.11_o job._n 6.4_o the_o arrow_n of_o the_o almighty_a be_v in_o i_o the_o venom_n whereof_o do_v drink_v up_o my_o spirit_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n fight_n against_o i_o and_o chap._n 9_o vers_fw-la 17._o he_o destroy_v i_o with_o a_o tempest_n and_o wound_v i_o without_o cause_n 18._o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o take_v my_o breath_n but_o fill_v i_o with_o bitterness_n so_o c._n 13.24_o wherefore_o hide_v thou_o thy_o face_n and_o take_v i_o for_o thy_o enemy_n and_o v._o 26._o thou_o write_v bitter_a thing_n against_o i_o and_o make_v i_o to_o possess_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o youth_n and_o c._n 16.9_o his_o wrath_n have_v tear_v i_o and_o he_o hate_v i_o and_o gnash_v upon_o i_o with_o his_o tooth_n my_o enemy_n have_v sharpen_v his_o eye_n against_o i_o and._n c._n 19.11_o he_o have_v kindle_v his_o wrath_n against_o i_o and_o count_v i_o as_o one_o of_o his_o enemy_n look_v also_o upon_o the_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n yet_o be_v he_o make_v to_o drink_v a_o deep_a draught_n in_o this_o cup_n of_o inward_a affliction_n and_o be_v vex_v not_o only_o outward_o in_o his_o estate_n good_n and_o body_n but_o also_o in_o his_o soul_n with_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o terror_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n which_o make_v he_o to_o utter_v these_o and_o such_o like_a pitiful_a complaint_n in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n psal_n 6.3_o 6.3_o psal_n 6.3_o my_o soul_n be_v also_o sore_o trouble_v but_o lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o delay_v and_o v._o 6._o i_o faint_v in_o my_o mourning_n i_o cause_v my_o bed_n every_o night_n to_o swim_v and_o water_v my_o couch_n with_o my_o tear_n so_o psal_n 38.2_o 38.2.3_o psal_n 38.2.3_o thy_o arrow_n have_v light_a upon_o i_o and_o thy_o hand_n lie_v upon_o i_o 3._o there_o be_v nothing_o sound_a in_o my_o flesh_n because_o of_o thy_o anger_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n because_o of_o my_o sin_n 4._o for_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n and_o as_o a_o weighty_a burden_n they_o be_v too_o heavy_a for_o i_o etc._n etc._n and_o psal_n 88.7_o thy_o indignation_n lie_v upon_o i_o 16._o psal_n 88.7.14_o 15_o 16._o and_o thou_o have_v vex_v i_o with_o all_o thy_o wave_n and_o v._o 14._o lord_n why_o do_v thou_o reject_v my_o soul_n and_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o 15._o i_o be_o afflict_v and_o at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n from_o my_o youth_n i_o suffer_v thy_o terror_n doubt_v of_o my_o life_n 16._o thy_o indignation_n go_v over_o i_o and_o thy_o fear_n have_v cut_v i_o off_o so_o in_o the_o 77_o psalm_n he_o take_v up_o this_o lamentable_a complaint_n vers_fw-la 7._o 10._o psal_n 77.7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o will_v the_o lord_n absent_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v he_o show_v no_o more_o favour_n 8._o be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v for_o ever_o do_v his_o promise_n fail_v for_o evermore_o 9_o have_v god_n forget_v to_o be_v merciful_a have_v he_o shut_v up_o his_o tender_a mercy_n in_o displeasure_n 10._o and_o i_o say_v this_o be_v my_o death_n look_v also_o upon_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o choose_a vessel_n who_o god_n have_v separate_v from_o his_o mother_n womb_n to_o carry_v his_o name_n before_o the_o gentile_n and_o be_v be_v act._n 9.15_o 8._o act._n 9.15_o gal._n 1.15_o 2._o cor._n 6.4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o gallat_n 1.15_o yet_o be_v he_o afflict_v grievous_o not_o only_o outward_o in_o body_n as_o he_o profess_v 2._o corinth_n 6.4.5.6.7.8_o etc._n etc._n but_o also_o in_o mind_n for_o the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n be_v send_v to_o buffet_v he_o 8._o 2._o cor._n 12.7_o 8._o and_o he_o have_v a_o long_a time_n a_o prick_n in_o the_o flesh_n from_o which_o he_o can_v not_o be_v free_v though_o he_o often_o beg_v this_o favour_n at_o god_n hand_n as_o appeareth_z 2._o cor._n 12.7.8_o and_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n grievous_o afflict_v his_o conscience_n force_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o rom._n 7.24_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o his_o death_n §_o sect._n 6_o so_o that_o by_o these_o and_o many_o such_o like_a example_n 53.3_o that_o christ_n himself_o endure_v these_o spiritual_a affliction_n 1._o cor._n 10.13_o 1._o pet._n 5.9_o esa_n 53.3_o that_o be_v manifest_a unto_o our_o comfort_n which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o cor._n 10.13_o there_o have_v no_o temptation_n take_v you_o but_o such_o as_o appertain_v to_o man_n for_o the_o same_o affliction_n which_o we_o suffer_v be_v accomplish_v in_o our_o brethren_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 5.9_o yea_o the_o same_o and_o far_o great_a be_v endure_v by_o our_o head_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o who_o receive_v deep_a and_o grisly_a wound_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o small_a scratch_n which_o we_o suffer_v and_o drink_v the_o full_a cupe_fw-la of_o god_n heavy_a displeasure_n of_o which_o we_o only_o sip_v or_o taste_v for_o he_o be_v not_o only_o in_o his_o outward_a state_n deject_a and_o repute_v as_o a_o abject_a among_o man_n nor_o persecute_v by_o his_o cruel_a enemy_n alone_o even_o to_o
from_o the_o world_n and_o ingraft_v as_o lively_a member_n into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n jesus_n motive_n motive_n to_o persuade_v to_o the_o diligent_a hear_n of_o god_n word_n the_o first_o motive_n let_v we_o therefore_o strong_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o this_o temption_n as_o be_v most_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o brief_o consider_v of_o some_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o diligent_o to_o frequent_a god_n holy_a assembly_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o heavenly_a ambassage_n first_o therefore_o be_v be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v god_n own_o ordinance_n which_o he_o have_v institute_v and_o ordain_v for_o the_o gather_v together_o of_o the_o saint_n and_o build_v the_o body_n of_o his_o church_n 4.11.12_o eph._n 4.11.12_o as_o appear_v eph._n 4.11.12_o neither_o do_v he_o use_v ordinary_o any_o other_o mean_n especial_o where_o this_o be_v to_o be_v have_v for_o the_o true_a conversion_n of_o his_o child_n and_o for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o sanctify_a grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o they_o and_o therefore_o though_o he_o can_v by_o extraordinary_a mean_n have_v sufficient_o instruct_v the_o eunuch_n in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o but_o rather_o use_v his_o own_o ordinance_n and_o send_v philip_n to_o preach_v unto_o he_o act._n 8._o though_o he_o can_v have_v illuminate_v the_o eye_n and_o understanding_n of_o paul_n 9.6.17_o act._n 8._o act._n 9.6.17_o by_o the_o immediate_a work_n of_o his_o spirit_n yet_o he_o choose_v rather_o to_o send_v he_o to_o ananias_n act._n 9.6.17_o though_o he_o can_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o angel_n have_v sufficient_o infourm_v cornelius_n in_o thing_n necessary_a to_o salvation_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o offer_v so_o great_a disparagement_n to_o his_o own_o ordinance_n 10.5.6_o act._n 10.5.6_o and_o therefore_o he_o cause_v he_o to_o send_v for_o the_o apostle_n peter_n act._n 10.5.6_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o assurance_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n and_o true_a conversion_n unto_o god_n let_v we_o with_o all_o care_n all_o diligence_n hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n preach_v unto_o us._n motive_n the_o second_o motive_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v even_o god_n himself_o who_o speak_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o ambassador_n and_o that_o they_o come_v not_o in_o their_o own_o name_n but_o in_o christ_n stead_n to_o entreat_v we_o that_o we_o will_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n 5.20_o 2._o cor._n 5.20_o as_o it_o be_v 2._o cor._n 5.20_o that_o though_o they_o be_v but_o earthen_a vessel_n yet_o they_o bring_v from_o the_o world_n and_o be_v yet_o hide_v to_o those_o that_o perish_v 4.7_o 2._o cor._n 4.7_o 2._o cor._n 4.7_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o prophet_n be_v to_o pronounce_v their_o prophecy_n still_o begin_v with_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_z thus_o say_v the_o lord_n and_o god_n himself_o send_v jeremie_n to_o preach_v say_v that_o he_o have_v put_v his_o word_n into_o his_o mouth_n jere._n 1.9_o 1.9_o jere._n 1.9_o whosoever_o therefore_o refuse_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n preach_v refuse_v to_o hear_v the_o lord_n himself_o as_o our_o saviour_n plain_o affirm_v luk._n 10.16_o he_o that_o hear_v you_o hear_v i_o 10.16_o luk._n 10.16_o and_o he_o that_o despise_v you_o despise_v i_o and_o what_o hope_n can_v they_o have_v of_o come_v unto_o god_n who_o can_v endure_v to_o hear_v his_o voice_n call_v they_o unto_o he_o §_o sect._n 3_o three_o 5.18_o the_o three_o motive_n 2._o cor._n 5.18_o the_o title_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o the_o word_n in_o the_o scripture_n may_v serve_v as_o strong_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o careful_o to_o hear_v the_o same_o for_o it_o be_v call_v the_o ministry_n of_o reconciliation_n whereby_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n 2._o cor._n 5.18_o and_o therefore_o without_o it_o there_o be_v no_o other_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o reconciliation_n we_o remain_v still_o god_n enemy_n it_o be_v call_v the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n 6.15_o eph._n 6.15_o eph._n 6.15_o without_o which_o we_o have_v neither_o peace_n with_o god_n nor_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n it_o be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o grace_n act._n 14.3_o and_o 18.32_o because_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o the_o lord_n derive_v unto_o we_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n 14.3_o act._n 14.3_o and_o all_o the_o spiritual_a grace_n of_o his_o sanctify_a spirit_n 13.26_o phil._n 2.16_o act._n 13.26_o it_o be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o life_n phil._n 2.16_o and_o the_o word_n of_o salvation_n act._n 13.26_o because_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v save_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o be_v certain_o assure_v of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n 13.44_o matth._n 13.44_o it_o be_v call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n matth._n 13.44_o because_o thereby_o we_o be_v bring_v first_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o afterward_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n it_o be_v that_o heavenly_a seed_n whereby_o we_o be_v beget_v unto_o god_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o minister_n thereof_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n 4.15_o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o and_o therefore_o without_o it_o we_o can_v never_o be_v regenerate_v and_o bear_v unto_o god_n it_o be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n even_o milk_n for_o babe_n 5.12_o 1._o cor._n 3.2_o heb._n 5.12_o and_o strong_a meat_n for_o man_n of_o ripe_a year_n 1._o cor._n 3.2_o heb._n 5.12_o whereby_o we_o be_v nourish_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o refuse_v this_o heavenly_a food_n like_o wayward_a child_n when_o our_o heavenly_a father_n offer_v it_o unto_o we_o for_o so_o our_o soul_n be_v hunger-starved_a nothing_o can_v follow_v but_o eternal_a death_n and_o destruction_n it_o be_v the_o physic_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o be_v sick_a in_o sin_n they_o be_v cure_v and_o restore_v for_o as_o 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man_n to_o contemn_v it_o or_o to_o prefer_v before_o it_o vain_a pleasure_n or_o trifle_a commodity_n which_o also_o be_v momentanie_n and_o uncertain_a §_o sect._n 4_o four_o motive_n the_o four_o motive_n the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v derive_v unto_o we_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o strong_a argument_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o the_o diligent_a and_o careful_a hear_n thereof_o for_o first_o thereby_o we_o become_v true_a member_n of_o the_o church_n out_o of_o which_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n and_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o this_o appear_v eph._n 4.11.12_o 4.11.12_o eph._n 4.11.12_o where_o the_o apostle_n show_v that_o the_o end_n of_o the_o ministry_n be_v for_o the_o gather_v together_o
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vers_fw-la 25._o woe_n be_v unto_o you_o that_o be_v full_a for_o you_o shall_v hunger_n woe_n unto_o you_o that_o now_o laugh_v for_o you_o shall_v wail_v and_o weep_v and_o lest_o the_o tediousness_n of_o our_o trouble_n shall_v discourage_v we_o or_o the_o weight_n of_o they_o press_v we_o down_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o they_o be_v but_o light_n and_o momentanie_n cause_v notwithstanding_o unto_o we_o a_o far_o most_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 4.17_o 2._o cor._n 4.17_o 2._o cor._n 4.17_o why_o therefore_o shall_v this_o little_a spot_n of_o foul_a way_n cause_v we_o to_o stand_v still_o or_o go_v out_o of_o our_o course_n which_o lead_v to_o everlasting_a happiness_n chap._n vii_o of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o strength_n thereof_o §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o world_n the_o second_o enemy_n which_o assi_v satan_n against_o we_o be_v the_o flesh_n which_o be_v that_o inborn_a traitor_n which_o we_o nourish_v in_o ourselves_o 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our_o mind_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n it_o hinder_v we_o from_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v and_o make_v we_o commit_v the_o evil_n which_o we_o hate_v as_o it_o be_v notable_o set_v down_o rom._n 7._o so_o gal._n 5.17_o 5.17_o rom._n 7._o galat._n 5.17_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o these_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o so_o that_o you_o can_v do_v the_o same_o thing_n that_o you_o will_v this_o enemy_n the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o scripture_n decipher_v by_o diverse_a name_n for_o it_o be_v call_v the_o old_a man_n the_o old_a adam_n the_o earthly_a carnal_a and_o natural_a man_n the_o sin_n which_o be_v inherent_a and_o dwell_v in_o we_o the_o adjoin_v evil_a the_o law_n of_o the_o member_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o fight_n against_o the_o soul_n by_o all_o which_o be_v signify_v our_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v derive_v from_o our_o first_o parent_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v backward_o unto_o all_o good_a and_o prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a unapt_a to_o entertain_v any_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o most_o ready_a to_o receive_v and_o embrace_v all_o the_o suggestion_n and_o temptation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n as_o the_o wax_n the_o print_n of_o the_o seal_n or_o the_o tinder_n fire_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n james_n show_v chap._n 1.14_o every_o man_n be_v tempt_v when_o he_o be_v draw_v away_o by_o his_o own_o concupiscence_n and_o be_v entice_v 1.14.15_o jam._n 1.14.15_o 15._o then_o when_o lust_n have_v conceive_v it_o bring_v forth_o sin_n and_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v finish_v bring_v forth_o death_n so_o that_o as_o satan_n be_v the_o father_n so_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o mother_n of_o sin_n which_o receive_v satan_n temptation_n as_o it_o be_v into_o a_o fruitful_a womb_n do_v conceive_v nourish_v and_o bring_v forth_o sin_n which_o no_o soon_o be_v bear_v but_o like_o a_o deadly_a sting_a serpent_n it_o bring_v death_n to_o body_n and_o soul_n unless_o the_o poison_n thereof_o be_v overcome_v and_o take_v away_o by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n §_o sect._n 2_o and_o thus_o you_o see_v what_o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n the_o treachery_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o how_o it_o conspire_v with_o satan_n in_o seek_v our_o destruction_n whereby_o appear_v the_o treachery_n and_o dangerousnes_n of_o this_o our_o enemy_n the_o treachery_n thereof_o be_v hereby_o manifest_a in_o that_o be_v in_o outward_a show_v a_o dear_a friend_n and_o more_o near_o than_o a_o alter_fw-la idem_fw-la another_o self_n it_o notwithstanding_o aid_v satan_n to_o our_o own_o ovorthrow_n so_o as_o we_o may_v complain_v with_o david_n psal_n 41.9_o my_o familiar_a friend_n who_o i_o trust_v 9_o psal_n 41_o 9_o which_o do_v eat_v my_o bread_n have_v lift_v up_o the_o heel_n against_o i_o for_o this_o judas_n which_o daily_o follow_v we_o and_o eat_v drink_v and_o sleep_v with_o 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sâ—…cts_n or_o rob_v the_o church_n of_o her_o live_n that_o be_v god_n himself_o of_o his_o right_n he_o come_v to_o magistrate_n and_o judge_n and_o offer_v unto_o they_o great_a bribe_n if_o they_o will_v pervert_v justice_n and_o so_o purt_v out_o their_o eye_n that_o they_o can_v see_v right_o from_o wrong_n for_o 16.19_o deut._n 16.19_o reward_n blind_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o wise_a and_o pervert_v the_o word_n of_o the_o just_a as_o it_o be_v deut._n 16.19_o if_o he_o see_v one_o in_o office_n covetous_a he_o promise_v great_a revenue_n and_o stately_a house_n if_o he_o will_v deceive_v the_o prince_n of_o their_o right_n and_o oppress_v the_o subject_n with_o grievous_a extortion_n and_o the_o like_a offer_v he_o make_v to_o covetous_a gentleman_n if_o they_o will_v build_v their_o house_n with_o the_o blood_n of_o their_o tenant_n and_o by_o grind_v the_o face_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o by_o enhance_a their_o rent_n and_o increase_v their_o fine_n to_o such_o unreasonable_a 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use_v fraud_n lie_v swear_v and_o forswear_v he_o promise_v to_o make_v he_o a_o rich_a man_n though_o oftentimes_o he_o denceive_v he_o for_o in_o stead_n of_o increase_v in_o wealth_n by_o these_o ungodly_a practice_n oftentimes_o he_o become_v bankrupt_a the_o lord_n lay_v his_o curse_n on_o those_o wicked_a mean_n without_o who_o blessing_n the_o builder_n build_v and_o the_o labourer_n labour_v but_o in_o vain_a as_o it_o be_v psal_n 127._o 1.2_o 127.1.2_o psal_n 127.1.2_o so_o also_o he_o come_v to_o the_o artificer_n and_o tell_v he_o that_o if_o he_o will_v be_v rich_a he_o must_v make_v sale_n ware_n and_o what_o be_v that_o such_o as_o be_v sleight_n and_o altogether_o unfit_a for_o use_v as_o though_o that_o be_v most_o fit_a for_o sale_n which_o be_v sleight_n and_o altogether_o unprofitable_a and_o so_o common_a nowadays_o be_v this_o fault_n that_o no_o great_a dispraise_n can_v be_v give_v than_o to_o say_v it_o be_v sale_n ware_n as_o though_o now_o nothing_o which_o be_v good_a and_o substantial_a be_v fit_a to_o be_v sell_v and_o with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a snare_n do_v satan_n entangle_v those_o that_o be_v covetous_a and_o have_v set_v their_o heart_n upon_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n which_o i_o have_v the_o long_o stand_v upon_o because_o it_o be_v a_o temptation_n most_o dangerous_a neither_o do_v satan_n by_o any_o mean_v more_o easy_o sack_v our_o soul_n and_o spoil_v we_o of_o god_n grace_n than_o when_o he_o ascend_v by_o these_o golden_a ladder_n or_o make_v a_o breach_n in_o our_o heart_n with_o these_o rich_a bullet_n §_o sect._n 3_o if_o satan_n see_v man_n proud_a and_o vainglorious_a sin_n how_o satan_n tempt_v the_o vainglorious_a to_o sin_n than_o he_o entice_v they_o to_o sin_n by_o offer_v they_o gorgeous_a attire_n far_o unfitting_a their_o state_n and_o calling_n and_o so_o cause_v they_o to_o commit_v a_o great_a absurdity_n for_o whereas_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v that_o the_o body_n be_v of_o more_o worth_n than_o raiment_n they_o make_v their_o raiment_n of_o more_o worth_n than_o their_o body_n in_o other_o man_n judgement_n and_o prefer_v gay_a apparel_n before_o the_o health_n of_o their_o soul_n in_o their_o own_o estimation_n for_o that_o they_o may_v jet_v it_o out_o in_o rich_a attire_n they_o use_v unlawful_a mean_n either_o by_o injure_v and_o oppress_v their_o inferior_n or_o at_o least_o by_o keep_v the_o poor_a from_o their_o right_n for_o their_o superfluity_n of_o wealth_n be_v not_o give_v they_o to_o spend_v in_o such_o excess_n but_o that_o they_o shall_v like_v the_o lord_n almner_n relieve_v the_o poor_a with_o their_o surplusage_n and_o by_o both_o they_o wound_v their_o soul_n with_o sin_n and_o without_o repentance_n plunge_v they_o into_o everlasting_a death_n so_o also_o satan_n take_v advantage_n of_o our_o complexion_n and_o temperature_n by_o tempt_v the_o sanguine_a to_o pleasure_n and_o lust_n the_o phlegmatic_a to_o idleness_n and_o sloth_n the_o melancholic_a to_o envy_v and_o malice_n the_o choleric_a man_n he_o provoke_v to_o quarrel_n and_o brawl_n and_o entice_v he_o to_o take_v revenge_n by_o aggravate_v the_o injury_n and_o suggest_v that_o it_o will_v be_v great_a disparagement_n to_o put_v up_o such_o a_o wrong_n in_o a_o word_n satan_n careful_o observe_v to_o what_o sin_n we_o be_v most_o prone_a by_o nature_n custom_n or_o occasion_n and_o to_o that_o he_o egg_v we_o forward_o unto_o which_o our_o own_o lust_n lead_v we_o change_v his_o temptation_n as_o we_o change_v our_o affection_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n james_n tell_v we_o that_o whosoever_o be_v tempt_v 1.14_o jam._n 1.14_o be_v draw_v away_o by_o his_o own_o concupiscence_n because_o satan_n never_o assault_v we_o but_o he_o be_v sure_a that_o the_o flesh_n will_v further_o he_o in_o his_o temptation_n §_o sect._n 4_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o discover_v satan_n first_o stratagem_n which_o he_o use_v in_o tempt_v we_o to_o sin_n policy_n of_o the_o mean_n to_o defeat_v satan_n former_a policy_n which_o if_o we_o will_v withstand_v and_o defeat_v we_o be_v as_o careful_o to_o observe_v our_o own_o nature_n and_o disposition_n that_o we_o may_v find_v to_o what_o vice_n we_o be_v most_o prone_a and_o so_o with_o great_a watchfulness_n we_o may_v avoid_v they_o for_o as_o when_o a_o city_n be_v besiege_v the_o inhabitant_n will_v most_o strong_o man_v that_o place_n which_o by_o nature_n be_v most_o weak_a and_o assaultable_a because_o they_o know_v that_o the_o enemy_n will_v give_v the_o onset_n there_o where_o he_o be_v like_a to_o find_v the_o easy_a entrance_n so_o we_o be_v besiege_v with_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v most_o careful_o to_o observe_v where_o our_o soul_n be_v weak_a to_o make_v resistance_n and_o over_o that_o part_n we_o be_v to_o watch_v with_o great_a diligence_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o there_o satan_n will_v plant_v all_o his_o engine_n of_o battery_n that_o have_v make_v a_o breach_n he_o may_v enter_v and_o surprise_v us._n 17.9_o jerem._n 17.9_o and_o because_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v deceitful_a above_o all_o thing_n and_o none_o but_o god_n know_v it_o let_v we_o summon_v it_o often_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o examine_v it_o by_o his_o law_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v see_v our_o secret_a corruption_n and_o after_o labour_n to_o kill_v and_o mortify_v they_o if_o we_o find_v that_o we_o be_v ambitious_o affect_v we_o be_v to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n that_o true_a humility_n may_v be_v wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o whensoever_o honour_n be_v offer_v we_o be_v tickle_v with_o ambitious_a and_o aspire_a thought_n let_v we_o suspect_v that_o under_o honour_n satan_n have_v hide_v a_o hook_n to_o catch_v us._n and_o therefore_o before_o we_o accept_v it_o we_o be_v to_o examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o be_v fit_a for_o so_o high_a a_o place_n and_o whether_o we_o can_v attain_v thereto_o by_o honest_a and_o lawful_a mean_n and_o whether_o the_o place_n itself_o be_v such_o that_o therein_o we_o may_v glorify_v god_n benefit_n his_o church_n and_o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n so_o if_o we_o find_v that_o we_o be_v addict_v unto_o pleasure_n we_o be_v with_o all_o care_n to_o study_v and_o practice_v true_a mortification_n and_o when_o any_o pleasure_n be_v offer_v we_o we_o be_v to_o look_v narrow_o into_o they_o that_o we_o may_v discern_v if_o satan_n have_v not_o lay_v under_o they_o a_o snare_n to_o entrap_v we_o either_o by_o tempt_v we_o to_o pleasure_n which_o be_v unlawful_a or_o to_o the_o immoderate_a use_n of_o those_o which_o be_v lawful_a and_o as_o we_o love_v the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n let_v we_o avoid_v the_o bait_n when_o we_o see_v the_o snare_n in_o like_a manner_n if_o we_o find_v that_o we_o
the_o idolatrous_a heathen_a to_o burn_v in_o sacrifice_n their_o dear_a child_n so_o also_o he_o tempt_v some_o to_o despair_v of_o god_n mercy_n and_o so_o torment_v themselves_o with_o horror_n and_o fear_n yea_o sometime_o to_o lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o themselves_o murder_v and_o take_v away_o their_o own_o life_n which_o by_o nature_n be_v so_o dear_a and_o precious_a unto_o they_o all_o which_o be_v contrary_a to_o our_o natural_a inclination_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n manifest_o appear_v to_o be_v the_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n and_o these_o be_v the_o chief_a difference_n between_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o flesh_n otherwise_o they_o be_v common_o so_o like_o one_o to_o the_o other_o that_o they_o can_v hardly_o be_v discern_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o be_v so_o careful_a curious_o to_o distinguish_v they_o as_o to_o avoid_v or_o resist_v they_o know_v that_o satan_n be_v the_o captain_n general_a and_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o satan_n chief_a aide_n and_o assistant_n which_o continual_o fight_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o labour_n to_o plunge_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n into_o everlasting_a destruction_n chap._n xxii_o of_o the_o general_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o withstand_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o manner_n of_o satan_n fight_n conflict_n the_o circumstance_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o conflict_n itself_o wherein_o as_o i_o have_v show_v the_o party_n assault_v and_o oppugn_v be_v the_o devil_n and_o his_o assistant_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n the_o party_n defend_v and_o resist_v be_v the_o christian_n soldier_n the_o cause_n of_o the_o fight_n be_v not_o for_o land_n and_o dominion_n nor_o for_o riches_n and_o mine_n of_o gold_n for_o these_o will_v satan_n be_v content_a to_o give_v if_o he_o have_v they_o in_o his_o possession_n if_o we_o will_v renounce_v god_n service_n and_o fall_v down_o and_o worship_v he_o but_o for_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n which_o satan_n labour_v by_o all_o mean_v possible_a to_o hinder_v and_o to_o plunge_v we_o into_o endless_a destruction_n the_o weapon_n which_o the_o assailant_n use_v in_o this_o fight_n be_v not_o the_o sword_n &_o spear_n or_o any_o other_o carnal_a furniture_n but_o spiritual_a temptation_n whereby_o they_o seek_v to_o entice_v draw_v and_o provoke_v man_n to_o sin_n that_o consequent_o he_o may_v receive_v the_o wage_n thereof_o everlasting_a death_n the_o weapon_n which_o the_o christian_a soldier_n use_v to_o defend_v himself_o and_o repel_v his_o enemy_n be_v the_o spiritual_a armour_n before_o speak_v of_o namely_o the_o girdle_n of_o verity_n the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n the_o knowledge_n &_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n the_o shield_n of_o faith_n the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n §_o sect._n 2_o now_o in_o this_o conflict_n of_o temptation_n conflict_n of_o two_o common_a affection_n to_o be_v consider_v of_o in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n there_o be_v first_o two_o common_a affection_n or_o general_a property_n to_o be_v consider_v of_o the_o christian_a soldier_n manful_a resistance_n or_o else_o his_o faint_a and_o receive_v the_o foil_n for_o either_o he_o courageous_o stand_v upon_o his_o defence_n arm_v with_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o put_v satan_n to_o flight_n by_o withstand_v his_o temptation_n or_o else_o be_v surprise_v at_o unaware_o while_o he_o be_v disarm_v of_o these_o spiritual_a weapon_n and_o christian_a armour_n he_o be_v soil_v by_o his_o spiritual_a enemy_n yield_v unto_o their_o temptation_n and_o fall_v into_o sin_n commandment_n of_o the_o first_o mean_n to_o withstand_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n to_o wit_n god_n commandment_n that_o we_o may_v withstand_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n valiant_o in_o all_o his_o temptation_n and_o obtain_v a_o final_a victory_n there_o be_v certain_a general_a mean_n to_o be_v use_v which_o may_v serve_v as_o strong_a fort_n and_o bulwark_n unto_o which_o we_o may_v retire_v ourselves_o as_o often_o as_o we_o faint_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o receive_v any_o disadvantage_n in_o the_o fight_n first_o we_o be_v continual_o to_o have_v in_o memory_n the_o commandment_n of_o our_o chief_a captain_n christ_n jesus_n whereby_o he_o incit_v we_o to_o a_o continual_a fight_n without_o faint_v or_o yield_v so_o eph._n 6.10.11_o eph._n 6.10.11_o 6.10.11_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n that_o you_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n 5.8_o 1._o pet._n 5.8_o and_o 1._o pet._n 5.8_o your_o adversary_n the_o devil_n as_o a_o roar_a lion_n walk_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v who_o resist_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n victory_n the_o second_o mean_n hope_v of_o victory_n second_o let_v we_o be_v encourage_v to_o withstand_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n with_o assure_a hope_n of_o victory_n for_o we_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n under_o the_o standard_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o power_n be_v omnipotent_a and_o therefore_o able_a to_o defend_v we_o &_o to_o overthrow_v our_o enemy_n with_o a_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n who_o also_o be_v our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o have_v no_o less_o will_n than_o power_n to_o succour_v us._n as_o also_o let_v we_o always_o have_v in_o mind_n the_o crown_n of_o victory_n promise_v to_o all_o that_o overcome_v even_o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n apoc._n 2.7_o &_o 3.5.12.21_o and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o resolve_v never_o to_o faint_v in_o the_o battle_n 3.5.12.21_o apoc._n 2.7_o and_o 3.5.12.21_o nor_o cowardly_o yield_v unto_o satan_n temptation_n though_o he_o shall_v entice_v we_o to_o sin_n by_o offer_v we_o the_o whole_a world_n because_o we_o will_v not_o thereby_o hazard_v the_o loss_n of_o this_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n readiness_n the_o three_o mean_n to_o be_v always_o in_o readiness_n three_o we_o be_v always_o to_o stand_v in_o readiness_n arm_v with_o the_o christian_n armour_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v &_o confirm_v in_o they_o but_o yet_o when_o we_o be_v at_o the_o strong_a we_o be_v not_o to_o presume_v upon_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o to_o rely_v ourselves_o whole_o upon_o the_o lord_n assistance_n and_o when_o we_o be_v tempt_v and_o assault_v we_o must_v continual_o implore_v his_o help_n that_o be_v arm_v with_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n we_o may_v withstand_v the_o temptation_n and_o obtain_v victory_n virtue_n the_o four_o mean_n to_o take_v occasion_n of_o satan_n temptation_n unto_o sin_n of_o do_v the_o contrary_a virtue_n four_o when_o we_o be_v assault_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o tempt_v unto_o any_o sin_n we_o must_v not_o only_o abstain_v from_o commit_v thereof_o but_o also_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o of_o do_v the_o contrary_a virtue_n for_o example_n when_o we_o be_v tempt_v to_o unlawful_a pleasure_n we_o must_v not_o only_o abstain_v from_o they_o but_o also_o we_o be_v somewhat_o to_o abridge_v ourselves_o of_o those_o that_o be_v lawful_a and_o the_o more_o ferious_o and_o painful_o to_o follow_v the_o work_n of_o our_o lawful_a calling_n when_o we_o be_v tempt_v to_o covetousness_n we_o must_v the_o more_o carnest_o exercise_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_n liberality_n when_o we_o be_v tempt_v to_o ambition_n we_o must_v not_o only_o refrain_v from_o vainglory_n but_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o true_a humility_n and_o mortification_n refuse_v not_o only_o unlawful_a honour_n 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that_o he_o be_v not_o belove_v of_o god_n but_o subject_a to_o his_o wrath_n and_o heavy_a displeasure_n and_o this_o he_o enforce_v by_o two_o sort_n of_o argument_n the_o one_o draw_v from_o his_o manifold_a corruption_n whereby_o he_o be_v unworthy_a of_o god_n love_n the_o other_o from_o those_o grievous_a affliction_n and_o cross_n which_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o life_n inflict_v on_o he_o both_o which_o he_o thus_o urge_v against_o he_o can_v thou_o vild_a wretch_n conceive_v the_o least_o hope_n that_o thou_o be_v belove_v of_o god_n why_o do_v but_o take_v a_o view_n of_o thyself_o and_o thou_o shall_v see_v that_o original_a corruption_n have_v overspread_v both_o thy_o body_n and_o soul_n like_o a_o filthy_a leprosy_n unto_o which_o thou_o have_v add_v actual_a transgression_n more_o in_o number_n than_o the_o hair_n of_o thy_o head_n or_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n for_o daily_o nay_o hourly_o thou_o omitte_v some_o duty_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v command_v thou_o and_o 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thyself_o follow_v thy_o pleasure_n eat_v and_o drink_v and_o cheer_v up_o thy_o heart_n and_o do_v not_o vain_o macerate_v and_o turmoil_n thyself_o in_o labour_v after_o impossibility_n and_o in_o strive_v for_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n of_o which_o when_o thou_o have_v do_v what_o thou_o can_v yet_o shall_v thou_o never_o be_v assure_v §_o sect._n 4_o and_o thus_o you_o see_v the_o manner_n of_o satan_n temptation_n temptation_n how_o we_o may_v answer_v the_o former_a temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v out_o of_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n against_o which_o we_o must_v most_o careful_o arm_v ourselves_o as_o be_v most_o odious_a and_o injurious_a unto_o god_n and_o most_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o own_o soul_n it_o be_v most_o injurious_a unto_o god_n if_o we_o doubt_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v he_o have_v give_v we_o innumerable_a pledge_n and_o most_o certain_a testimony_n thereof_o and_o omit_v nothing_o 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thereof_o that_o carnal_a man_n have_v no_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n though_o they_o boast_v thereof_o the_o first_o be_v make_v by_o the_o worldling_n the_o other_o by_o satan_n the_o worldly_a man_n will_v say_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v he_o also_o partaker_n of_o all_o these_o benefit_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o he_o shall_v doubt_v of_o his_o love_n nor_o any_o reason_n why_o he_o shall_v be_v censure_v or_o condemn_v for_o his_o faith_n i_o answer_v that_o he_o be_v not_o reprehend_v for_o his_o persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n nor_o for_o his_o assurance_n of_o god_n promise_n in_o christ_n but_o for_o his_o boast_n of_o this_o faith_n persuasion_n and_o assurance_n whereas_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o he_o in_o truth_n but_o a_o dead_a carcase_n of_o faith_n carnal_a security_n and_o vain_a presumption_n for_o true_a faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n act_v 15.9_o and_o work_v by_o love_n gal._n 5.6_o it_o be_v plentiful_a in_o good_a work_n 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which_o breathe_v not_o as_o james_n speak_v chap._n 2.26_o we_o do_v not_o then_o reprehend_v any_o for_o be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n gather_v his_o assurance_n out_o of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o innumerable_a benefit_n bestow_v on_o his_o church_n nay_o contrariwise_o we_o affirm_v that_o notwithstanding_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n we_o be_v to_o be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n yea_o and_o to_o believe_v against_o belief_n and_o to_o hope_v against_o hope_n when_o as_o there_o be_v no_o ground_n or_o reason_n of_o either_o in_o ourselves_o but_o this_o we_o maintain_v that_o whosoever_o have_v this_o assurance_n and_o faith_n in_o the_o least_o measure_n begin_v in_o he_o do_v true_o love_n
grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n who_o have_v bestow_v they_o and_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n who_o have_v receive_v they_o and_o as_o they_o be_v chastisement_n they_o serve_v for_o sharp_a eye-salue_n to_o clear_v our_o dim_a sight_n so_o as_o we_o may_v see_v our_o sin_n and_o true_o repent_v of_o they_o they_o serve_v for_o sour_a sauce_n to_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o love_n with_o our_o sweet_a sin_n and_o for_o fire_n and_o file_n whereby_o we_o be_v purge_v and_o scour_v from_o the_o dross_n and_o rust_n of_o our_o corruption_n they_o be_v sharp_a prune_a knife_n to_o lop_v and_o trim_a we_o that_o we_o may_v bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n in_o godliness_n they_o be_v spur_n to_o prick_v we_o forward_o in_o the_o christian_a race_n and_o hedge_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o wander_v out_o of_o the_o way_n they_o be_v sharp_a salve_n to_o draw_v out_o our_o secret_a corruption_n and_o bitter_a potion_n to_o cure_v our_o 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god_n love_n and_o favour_n because_o of_o our_o affliction_n but_o rather_o let_v we_o repute_v they_o as_o they_o be_v indeed_o sign_n of_o his_o gracious_a providence_n and_o fatherly_a care_n which_o he_o have_v over_o us._n §_o sect._n 3_o but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o this_o i_o speak_v be_v true_a of_o the_o outward_a affliction_n of_o the_o body_n affliction_n satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o spiritual_a affliction_n for_o thereby_o the_o flesh_n be_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v and_o the_o spiritual_a grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n exercise_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o but_o thy_o affliction_n will_v he_o say_v be_v far_o different_a for_o thy_o soul_n be_v fill_v with_o horror_n and_o fear_n thy_o conscience_n be_v mortal_o sting_v with_o sin_n and_o the_o weight_n thereof_o overwhelm_v thou_o thou_o see_v thyself_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o be_v already_o torment_v with_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n thy_o god_n who_o look_v upon_o his_o child_n with_o a_o amiable_a countenance_n frown_v upon_o thou_o like_o a_o severe_a judge_n and_o thou_o taste_v of_o nothing_o but_o of_o his_o heavy_a wrath_n and_o displeasure_n in_o a_o word_n thou_o have_v not_o one_o spark_n of_o true_a consolation_n wrought_v in_o thou_o by_o god_n spirit_n with_o which_o those_o that_o be_v god_n child_n be_v full_o replenish_v and_o whereby_o they_o be_v encourage_v patient_o to_o abide_v all_o affliction_n but_o thy_o inward_a vexation_n be_v the_o torment_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o the_o flashing_n of_o hell_n fire_n wherewith_o hereafter_o thou_o shall_v eternal_o be_v burn_v to_o this_o temptation_n we_o must_v answer_v that_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o mind_n be_v far_o more_o grievous_a than_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o body_n hatred_n that_o our_o spiritual_a affliction_n be_v no_o sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n and_o that_o the_o torment_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n fearful_a wrath_n be_v as_o it_o be_v god_n three-stringed_n whip_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o gentle_a rod_n of_o outward_a affliction_n for_o a_o sorrowful_a mind_n dry_v up_o the_o bone_n 18.14_o pro._n 17.12_o pro._n 18.14_o as_o it_o be_v pro._n 17.12_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n may_v sustain_v his_o other_o infirmity_n but_o a_o wound_a spirit_n who_o can_v bear_v as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v prou._n 18.14_o nevertheless_o though_o these_o correction_n be_v more_o sharp_a and_o grievous_a than_o the_o outward_a affliction_n of_o the_o body_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o these_o also_o be_v the_o chastisement_n which_o our_o heavenly_a father_n inflict_v upon_o his_o child_n sometime_o for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o sometime_o for_o their_o trial_n or_o chastisement_n when_o more_o light_a correction_n will_v not_o reclaim_v they_o for_o first_o those_o place_n of_o scripture_n before_o quote_v be_v speak_v general_o of_o all_o affliction_n whatsoever_o and_o therefore_o be_v not_o to_o be_v restrain_v to_o the_o outward_a affliction_n of_o the_o body_n see_v they_o extend_v themselves_o also_o to_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o mind_n neither_o do_v our_o heavenly_a father_n correct_v all_o alike_o but_o some_o he_o rebuke_v only_o by_o his_o word_n and_o go_v no_o further_a when_o as_o this_o reclaim_v they_o but_o if_o this_o will_v not_o prevail_v he_o go_v a_o step_n further_o and_o chastize_v they_o with_o gentle_a correction_n as_o with_o outward_a cross_n and_o affliction_n but_o if_o this_o will_v not_o reform_v they_o he_o take_v his_o whip_n into_o his_o hand_n wherewith_o he_o grievous_o scourge_v they_o to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v more_o sensible_o taste_v of_o his_o displeasure_n and_o amend_v that_o which_o be_v amiss_o and_o this_o he_o do_v by_o make_v they_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o sin_n 12.6_o reu._n 3.19_o heb._n 12.6_o and_o appehend_v his_o wrath_n and_o heavy_a displeasure_n which_o by_o their_o sin_n they_o have_v just_o incur_v and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o he_o still_o remain_v their_o gracious_a father_n who_o seek_v not_o their_o destruction_n but_o their_o reformation_n neither_o need_v this_o deal_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n seem_v strange_a unto_o we_o see_v earthly_a parent_n take_v the_o same_o course_n with_o their_o child_n who_o they_o tender_o love_v for_o when_o they_o offen_n they_o they_o first_o seek_v their_o amendment_n by_o word_n and_o fatherly_a admonition_n and_o when_o this_o will_v do_v no_o good_a they_o proceed_v to_o blow_n and_o in_o a_o gentle_a manner_n do_v correct_v they_o and_o if_o this_o prevail_v not_o with_o they_o than_o they_o use_v more_o sharp_a and_o severe_a chastisement_n but_o if_o all_o this_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n then_o will_v they_o disguise_v their_o fatherly_a affection_n under_o the_o vizard_n of_o wrath_n and_o heavy_a displeasure_n they_o banish_v out_o of_o their_o countenance_n all_o sign_n of_o love_n and_o assume_v terrible_a look_n and_o bitter_a frown_n yea_o they_o will_v sometime_o thrust_v they_o out_o of_o door_n and_o reject_v they_o a_o while_n leave_v they_o to_o shift_v for_o themselves_o and_o to_o endure_v all_o misery_n and_o whence_o proceed_v all_o this_o sure_o not_o from_o hatred_n but_o from_o love_n and_o tender_a care_n which_o they_o have_v over_o they_o for_o their_o good_a and_o this_o make_v they_o use_v the_o bridle_n of_o correction_n to_o restrain_v they_o from_o run_v into_o all_o licentiousness_n this_o cause_v they_o to_o pretend_v wrath_n in_o the_o countenance_n that_o they_o be_v not_o by_o their_o lewdness_n force_v to_o entertain_v it_o into_o their_o heart_n this_o move_v they_o to_o reject_v they_o for_o a_o time_n that_o they_o may_v reclaim_v and_o retain_v they_o for_o ever_o neither_o do_v our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o love_n deal_v otherwise_o with_o his_o disobedient_a child_n he_o use_v but_o his_o word_n if_o his_o word_n will_v suffice_v he_o go_v no_o further_a than_o gentle_a chastisement_n if_o that_o be_v enough_o but_o if_o he_o sharp_o scourge_v we_o yea_o if_o he_o look_v upon_o we_o with_o a_o frown_a countenance_n and_o show_v nothing_o in_o outward_a appearance_n but_o his_o wrath_n and_o heavy_a displeasure_n if_o he_o seem_v to_o reject_v we_o for_o a_o time_n and_o to_o give_v we_o over_o to_o be_v torment_v by_o satan_n yet_o undoubted_o all_o this_o proceed_v from_o his_o love_n and_o that_o fatherly_a care_n he_o have_v over_o we_o for_o our_o everlasting_a good_a and_o salvation_n he_o seek_v not_o our_o destruction_n but_o amendment_n he_o frown_v on_o we_o for_o a_o time_n that_o he_o may_v look_v gracious_o on_o we_o for_o ever_o he_o seem_v to_o reject_v we_o for_o a_o while_n that_o like_o the_o prodigal_a
this_o inward_a fight_n within_o ourselves_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o christ_n be_v come_v to_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o consequent_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n for_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 1.12_o joh._n 1.12_o even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n as_o it_o be_v john_n 1.12_o §_o sect._n 7_o the_o seven_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v new_a obedience_n 2.5_o the_o seven_o sign_n be_v new_a obedience_n 1._o joh._n 2.5_o when_o as_o he_o apply_v his_o heart_n to_o the_o keep_n of_o god_n commanmaundement_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o if_o any_o man_n keep_v god_n word_n in_o he_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_a in_o deed_n and_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o he_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o john_n 2.5_o and_o whosoever_o abide_v in_o he_o sin_v not_o whosoever_o sin_v have_v not_o see_v he_o neither_o have_v know_v he_o 6.10_o chap._n 3._o v._n 6.10_o as_o it_o be_v chap._n 3._o ver_fw-la 6._o so_o vers_fw-la 10._o in_o this_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n know_v and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n whosoever_o do_v not_o righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o god_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o our_o new_a obedience_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o a_o mark_n of_o the_o child_n of_o darkness_n but_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v this_o of_o that_o exact_a obedience_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o law_n for_o thereby_o none_o live_v can_v have_v any_o assurance_n of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n but_o rather_o of_o reprobation_n and_o damnation_n but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o a_o evangelical_a obedience_n which_o consist_v in_o a_o holy_a desire_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n of_o keep_v all_o god_n commandment_n with_o which_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v so_o whole_o possess_v that_o after_o their_o true_a conversion_n it_o be_v impossible_a that_o they_o shall_v fall_v into_o any_o know_a sin_n with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n and_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v the_o obedience_n which_o the_o gospel_n require_v and_o of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o thus_o we_o never_o sin_v but_o keep_v all_o god_n commandment_n namely_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o desire_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n this_o be_v that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v accept_v as_o though_o it_o be_v perfect_a before_o god_n who_o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o son_n who_o he_o tender_o love_v 3.17_o mal._n 3.17_o as_o he_o profess_v mal._n 3.17_o and_o therefore_o measure_v our_o obedience_n not_o according_a to_o our_o action_n but_o according_a to_o our_o offection_n and_o accept_v of_o the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v §_o sect._n 8_o but_o yet_o that_o we_o may_v not_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o counterfeit_a show_n entire_a the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n first_o that_o it_o must_v be_v total_a and_o entire_a we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o evangelical_a obedience_n have_v these_o property_n first_o it_o must_v be_v total_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o of_o the_o object_n that_o be_v we_o must_v not_o share_v ourselves_o between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n give_v one_o the_o tongue_n the_o other_o the_o heart_n one_o our_o outward_a action_n and_o the_o other_o our_o inward_a affection_n but_o we_o must_v perform_v our_o obedience_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n yea_o with_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n for_o though_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v but_o in_o part_n yet_o be_v there_o no_o part_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n unregenerate_a and_o unsanctified_a howsoever_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v spread_v likewise_o and_o mix_v therewith_o throughout_o the_o whole_a body_n &_o soul_n and_o therefore_o though_o all_o our_o obedience_n savour_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o be_v mingle_v with_o manifold_a imperfection_n yet_o it_o do_v proceed_v from_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n because_o regeneration_n from_o which_o it_o proceed_v be_v not_o of_o any_o part_n alone_o but_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o also_o it_o must_v be_v total_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o with_o herod_n we_o observe_v many_o thing_n if_o we_o nourish_v willing_o any_o one_o sin_n take_v therein_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n but_o we_o must_v desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o forsake_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n for_o if_o we_o nourish_v one_o sin_n in_o our_o heart_n it_o will_v open_v a_o door_n to_o let_v in_o more_o when_o we_o be_v tempt_v unto_o they_o as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o herod_n and_o judas_n the_o one_o harbour_v incest_n the_o other_o covetousness_n if_o we_o neglect_v willing_o obedience_n to_o one_o precept_n of_o god_n law_n it_o will_v so_o harden_v our_o heart_n and_o fear_v our_o conscience_n that_o soon_o after_o we_o shall_v neglect_v all_o if_o therefore_o we_o will_v have_v our_o obedience_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n we_o must_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n psal_n 119.6_o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n constant_a psal_n 119.6_o jam._n 2.10_o the_o second_o property_n that_o it_o must_v be_v perpetual_a and_o constant_a for_o he_o that_o fail_v in_o one_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o as_o it_o be_v jam._n 2.10_o second_o this_o obedience_n must_v be_v perpetual_a continue_v in_o a_o constant_a course_n from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o conversion_n to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n for_o we_o be_v not_o to_o judge_v of_o ourselves_o or_o other_o by_o one_o or_o two_o or_o many_o action_n whether_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_a but_o 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godliness_n through_o evil_a report_n 6.8_o 2._o cor._n 6.8_o and_o good_a report_n honour_n and_o dishonour_n and_o if_o our_o obedience_n spring_n from_o these_o fountain_n and_o be_v refer_v to_o this_o end_n that_o god_n thereby_o may_v be_v glorify_v then_o will_v we_o make_v no_o less_o conscience_n of_o secret_a than_o of_o open_a sin_n then_o will_v we_o be_v no_o less_o ready_a to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n when_o there_o be_v no_o witness_n of_o our_o action_n than_o if_o all_o the_o world_n shall_v look_v upon_o we_o then_o will_v we_o be_v as_o fearful_a to_o offend_v god_n in_o the_o breach_n of_o any_o of_o his_o commandment_n in_o our_o secret_a chamber_n in_o the_o dark_a night_n as_o in_o the_o
saviour_n and_o redeemer_n namely_o christ_n jesus_n who_o only_o save_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v matth._n 1.21_o neither_o be_v there_o salvation_n in_o any_o other_o as_o it_o be_v act._n 4.12_o 4.12_o matth._n 1.21_o act._n 4.12_o for_o as_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n which_o be_v the_o man_n jesus_n christ_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o tim._n 2.5_o 2.5_o 1._o tim._n 2.5_o and_o by_o he_o alone_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n even_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o worthiness_n but_o according_a to_o his_o rich_a grace_n eph._n 1.7_o 1.68_o eph._n 1.7_o luk._n 1.68_o and_o though_o we_o do_v not_o exclude_v god_n the_o father_n from_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n for_o he_o be_v the_o author_n and_o first_o cause_n who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o that_o he_o send_v his_o son_n to_o save_v and_o redeem_v we_o nor_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o merit_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n make_v they_o effectual_a for_o our_o salvation_n yet_o if_o we_o speak_v proper_o our_o saviour_n christ_n only_o can_v be_v call_v our_o redeemer_n and_o that_o in_o these_o respect_n first_o because_o he_o alone_o be_v ordain_v and_o depute_v to_o perfect_a the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n second_o because_o he_o only_o be_v god_n and_o man_n both_o which_o be_v necessary_o require_v in_o our_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n that_o he_o may_v have_v full_a right_n and_o ability_n to_o redeem_v we_o three_o because_o he_o alone_o give_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o last_o because_o in_o he_o only_o there_o be_v perfect_a redemption_n as_o be_v our_o head_n who_o not_o only_o have_v salvation_n in_o himself_o but_o also_o derive_v it_o to_o all_o the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n three_o i_o set_v down_o the_o captivity_n itself_o out_o of_o which_o we_o be_v redeem_v namely_o not_o the_o captivity_n of_o egypt_n or_o babylon_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o slavery_n of_o the_o turk_n spaniard_n or_o any_o other_o earthly_a tyrant_n who_o thraldom_n may_v well_o be_v bitter_a but_o not_o long_o because_o our_o life_n be_v short_a and_o grievous_a to_o the_o body_n but_o extend_v not_o to_o the_o soul_n but_o christ_n have_v deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n satan_n hell_n and_o death_n in_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v be_v enthrall_v and_o fearful_o torment_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o not_o in_o body_n alone_o but_o in_o soul_n also_o §_o sect._n 2_o four_o price_n 1._o pet._n 1.18_o how_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v buy_v we_o with_o a_o price_n i_o show_v the_o price_n which_o he_o have_v give_v for_o our_o redemption_n namely_o not_o silver_n and_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a thing_n but_o himself_o even_o his_o body_n to_o be_v crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v that_o so_o his_o father_n justice_n be_v satisfy_v and_o his_o wrath_n appease_v we_o may_v be_v set_v free_a out_o of_o the_o thraldom_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v how_o it_o can_v true_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o by_o pay_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n see_v the_o scripture_n testify_v that_o by_o his_o power_n he_o have_v forcible_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n so_o heb._n 2.14_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n destroy_v he_o who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n and_o col._n 2.15_o the_o apostle_n show_v that_o he_o have_v spoil_v principality_n and_o power_n and_o have_v lead_v they_o open_o and_o triumph_v over_o they_o and_o luk._n 11.22_o he_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o valiant_a champion_n who_o have_v thrust_v the_o strong_a man_n satan_n out_o of_o his_o possession_n by_o which_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o our_o saviour_n have_v not_o redeem_v we_o by_o give_v a_o price_n after_o a_o legal_a manner_n but_o by_o force_n and_o as_o it_o be_v by_o conquest_n i_o answer_v that_o christ_n have_v both_o pay_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o also_o have_v deliver_v we_o forcible_o by_o his_o power_n for_o he_o pay_v the_o price_n unto_o god_n to_o who_o he_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n and_o a_o sufficient_a price_n to_o redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o captivity_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o purchase_v the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n in_o his_o kingdom_n and_o therefore_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n the_o father_n to_o who_o our_o saviour_n offer_v himself_o he_o be_v say_v to_o have_v redeem_v we_o by_o give_v a_o ransom_n for_o us._n but_o when_o god_n justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v christ_n deal_v not_o with_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o entreaty_n much_o less_o offer_v he_o this_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n to_o satan_n for_o if_o no_o sacrifice_n may_v lawful_o be_v offer_v unto_o any_o save_o god_n alone_o much_o more_o unlawful_a be_v it_o that_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n body_n shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o the_o devil_n but_o by_o his_o almighty_a power_n he_o overcome_v the_o power_n of_o darkness_n vanquish_v satan_n subdue_v death_n and_o break_v open_v the_o prison_n of_o the_o grave_n and_o so_o by_o strong_a hand_n set_v all_o god_n elect_v at_o liberty_n for_o after_o that_o the_o debt_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v discharge_v our_o ransom_n pay_v and_o the_o handwriting_n of_o ordinance_n cancel_v and_o nail_v unto_o the_o cross_n these_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n have_v no_o just_a interest_n unto_o we_o nor_o any_o thing_n to_o allege_v why_o they_o shall_v long_o hold_v we_o in_o their_o captivity_n but_o yet_o the_o strong_a man_n who_o have_v take_v possession_n will_v not_o willing_o lose_v it_o unless_o he_o be_v overcome_v with_o a_o great_a strength_n and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v buy_v we_o of_o his_o father_n and_o so_o become_v our_o true_a owner_n buckle_v with_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n overcome_v these_o principality_n and_o power_n triumph_v glorious_o over_o they_o and_o free_v we_o out_o of_o their_o tyrannical_a jurisdiction_n but_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o we_o be_v captive_n unto_o satan_n and_o therefore_o the_o price_n of_o redemption_n be_v to_o be_v pay_v unto_o he_o and_o not_o unto_o god_n the_o father_n who_o hold_v we_o not_o in_o his_o captivity_n i_o answer_v that_o though_o satan_n hold_v we_o in_o his_o captivity_n yet_o not_o in_o his_o own_o right_n for_o we_o have_v not_o sin_v against_o he_o to_o who_o we_o be_v not_o bind_v to_o perform_v obedience_n nor_o be_v indebt_v unto_o he_o but_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o god_n who_o servant_n we_o be_v by_o right_a of_o creation_n and_o have_v infinite_o run_v into_o his_o debt_n which_o we_o be_v altogether_o unable_a to_o pay_v and_o therefore_o like_o a_o just_a judge_n he_o condemn_v we_o to_o the_o perpetual_a prison_n of_o death_n and_o commit_v we_o to_o the_o custody_n of_o satan_n as_o unto_o a_o jailer_n to_o be_v keep_v in_o his_o bondage_n till_o we_o have_v satiffy_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o discharge_v our_o debt_n which_o be_v impossible_a to_o we_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v assume_v our_o nature_n and_o become_v our_o surety_n and_o mediator_n pay_v that_o we_o owe_v and_o suffer_v that_o which_o we_o have_v descrue_v and_o so_o full_o satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n have_v purchase_v our_o redemption_n so_o as_o now_o satan_n have_v no_o more_o anthoritie_n to_o retain_v we_o in_o his_o captivity_n than_o the_o jailer_n have_v of_o hold_v he_o in_o prison_n who_o by_o the_o judge_n be_v release_v or_o the_o executioner_n of_o hang_v he_o who_o the_o judge_n have_v acquit_v or_o pardon_v and_o therefore_o tyrannical_o exercise_v still_o his_o jurisdiction_n our_o saviour_n by_o strong_a hand_n overcome_v he_o and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n that_o so_o he_o may_v set_v we_o at_o liberty_n who_o his_o father_n just_a sentence_n have_v acquit_v and_o his_o mercy_n pardon_v the_o last_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o redemption_n namely_o that_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o serve_v sin_n and_o satan_n out_o of_o who_o bondage_n we_o be_v release_v but_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v redeem_v we_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n that_o so_o glorify_v he_o here_o on_o earth_n he_o may_v glorify_v we_o in_o heaven_n and_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o those_o everlasting_a joy_n which_o by_o his_o death_n and_o bloodshed_n he_o have_v purchase_v for_o us._n chap._n
and_o power_n in_o punish_v their_o sin_n which_o they_o commit_v with_o greediness_n but_o he_o be_v glorify_v when_o he_o merciful_o deliver_v repentant_a sinner_n out_o of_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n who_o be_v weary_a of_o their_o captivity_n and_o desire_v nothing_o more_o than_o freedom_n that_o they_o may_v in_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o life_n serve_v he_o their_o redeemer_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o they_o who_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n continue_v still_o traitor_n to_o god_n &_o servant_n of_o satan_n can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o their_o redemption_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v therefore_o buy_v we_o 6.20_o 1._o cor._n 6.20_o with_o a_o price_n that_o we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o those_o who_o in_o stead_n of_o let_v their_o light_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n shine_v clear_o before_o man_n that_o their_o heavenly_a 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find_v it_o fruitful_a and_o effectual_a to_o free_v and_o deliver_v they_o from_o condemnation_n hell_n and_o destruction_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v chap._n xvi_o of_o those_o temptation_n which_o satan_n use_v against_o the_o faithful_a concern_v their_o redemption_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v those_o temptation_n which_o satan_n sugge_v into_o man_n mind_n to_o nourish_v in_o they_o carnal_a security_n us._n that_o it_o be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o god_n justice_n to_o punish_v christ_n for_o us._n now_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v of_o those_o which_o he_o use_v to_o move_v man_n to_o doubt_v and_o desperation_n first_o therefore_o he_o object_v that_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n unreasonable_a and_o utter_o repugnant_a to_o god_n justice_n that_o christ_n who_o be_v innocent_a shall_v be_v punish_v for_o we_o who_o be_v guilty_a that_o we_o shall_v deserve_v the_o blame_n and_o he_o suffer_v the_o stripe_n that_o the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v condemn_v and_o the_o 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of_o the_o saint_n and_o for_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ._n a_o notable_a example_n whereof_o we_o have_v act._n 2.41_o where_o 2.41_o act._n 2.41_o by_o one_o sermon_n three_o thousand_o soul_n be_v add_v to_o the_o church_n second_o hereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o beget_v unto_o god_n and_o therefore_o in_o this_o respect_n paul_n profess_v himself_o the_o father_n of_o the_o corinthian_n 1._o cor._n 4.15_o 4.15_o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o and_o without_o this_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n none_o shall_v ever_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n as_o our_o saviour_n show_v we_o joh._n 3.5_o three_o 3.5_o joh._n 3.5_o unless_o the_o blind_a eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n be_v illuminate_v we_o shall_v fall_v into_o a_o labyrinth_n of_o error_n and_o never_o find_v the_o hard_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v that_o heavenly_a light_n which_o shine_v unto_o we_o who_o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o 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faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n heb._n 11.6_o but_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v faith_n in_o we_o as_o appear_v rom._n 10.17_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v 10.17_o rom._n 10.17_o and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o contemn_v or_o neglect_v the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n they_o refuse_v the_o mean_n of_o faith_n and_o be_v without_o faith_n all_o they_o do_v be_v sin_n and_o can_v please_v god_n neither_o can_v they_o ever_o have_v any_o assurance_n of_o god_n promise_n or_o their_o own_o salvation_n last_o by_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n we_o be_v save_v and_o therefore_o god_n minister_n in_o this_o respect_n be_v call_v saviour_n of_o the_o people_n 1._o tim._n 4.16_o take_v heed_n unto_o thyself_o and_o unto_o learning_n 4.16_o 1._o tim._n 4.16_o continue_v therein_o for_o in_o so_o do_v thou_o shall_v both_o save_v thyself_o and_o they_o that_o hear_v thou_o because_o they_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o god_n who_o he_o use_v as_o mean_n and_o instrument_n in_o work_v the_o salvation_n of_o the_o elect_a and_o therefore_o see_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n we_o be_v make_v member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n regenerate_v &_o enlighten_v see_v thereby_o we_o attain_v unto_o faith_n &_o everlasting_a salvation_n let_v we_o as_o we_o love_v our_o own_o soul_n diligent_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o not_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v hinder_v from_o frequent_v the_o holy_a assembly_n of_o god_n saint_n with_o every_o vain_a pleasure_n and_o base_a commodity_n §_o sect._n 5_o but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v be_v ready_a to_o object_n answer_v satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o withdraw_v man_n from_o the_o diligent_a hear_n of_o god_n word_n answer_v that_o though_o the_o word_n preach_v be_v thus_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a at_o sometime_o when_o we_o be_v at_o leisure_n yet_o this_o shall_v be_v no_o reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v our_o business_n or_o abandon_v our_o pleasure_n for_o when_o once_o by_o the_o hear_n thereof_o we_o be_v convert_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n true_a religion_n and_o endue_v with_o faith_n it_o be_v sufficient_a if_o we_o but_o seldom_o hear_v it_o for_o what_o in_o substance_n can_v we_o learn_v which_o we_o have_v not_o already_o learned_a or_o what_o can_v the_o preacher_n teach_v we_o which_o we_o do_v not_o know_v as_o well_o as_o he_o against_o which_o temptation_n which_o be_v so_o common_a and_o pernicious_a it_o behoove_v every_o christian_n most_o careful_o to_o arm_v himself_o and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o know_v first_o that_o this_o neglect_n of_o god_n word_n be_v a_o manifest_a sign_n that_o such_o be_v not_o as_o yet_o true_o convert_v nor_o endue_v with_o any_o measure_n of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o true_a faith_n 10.27_o joh._n 8.47_o and_o 10.27_o for_o whosoever_o be_v of_o god_n hear_v his_o word_n joh._n 8.47_o and_o all_o christ_n sheep_n hear_v his_o voice_n and_o follow_v he_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 10.3.4.27_o whosoever_o have_v attain_v unto_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n they_o will_v be_v so_o ravish_v with_o the_o excellency_n of_o they_o that_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o they_o to_o content_v themselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n but_o still_o they_o will_v labour_v to_o grow_v from_o knowledge_n to_o knowledge_n from_o faith_n to_o faith_n from_o one_o grace_n to_o another_o till_o they_o become_v perfect_a man_n in_o christ_n and_o as_o those_o who_o have_v but_o once_o taste_v of_o some_o delicious_a meat_n be_v not_o satisfy_v therewith_o but_o again_o and_o again_o feed_v upon_o it_o if_o easy_o they_o may_v come_v by_o it_o because_o their_o taste_n be_v exceed_o delight_v therewith_o so_o if_o ever_o we_o do_v but_o true_o taste_v of_o this_o heavenly_a manna_n and_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n the_o word_n of_o god_n we_o will_v not_o rest_v so_o content_v but_o when_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v we_o will_v often_o feed_v upon_o it_o until_o our_o soul_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o nourish_v unto_o perfect_a strength_n 12.13_o 1._o cor._n 12.13_o and_o forasmuch_o as_o so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v here_o our_o knowledge_n be_v but_o in_o part_n and_o our_o faith_n weak_a and_o god_n grace_n but_o in_o small_a measure_n therefore_o we_o will_v continual_o feed_v on_o this_o heavenly_a nourishment_n to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n that_o thereby_o our_o knowledge_n may_v be_v increase_v our_o faith_n strengthen_v and_o all_o other_o grace_n confirm_v and_o multiply_v in_o us._n but_o if_o on_o the_o otherside_n we_o loathe_v this_o heavenly_a manna_n it_o be_v a_o manifest_a sign_n we_o never_o taste_v thereof_o in_o truth_n or_o that_o our_o soul_n be_v exceed_o sick_a in_o sin_n which_o make_v they_o that_o they_o can_v relish_v this_o dainty_a and_o delicious_a food_n and_o that_o we_o have_v not_o knowledge_n faith_n or_o any_o grace_n beget_v in_o we_o neither_o that_o ourselves_o be_v beget_v unto_o god_n for_o as_o the_o child_n be_v beget_v and_o conceive_v do_v present_o draw_v nourishment_n from_o the_o mother_n and_o the_o big_a it_o wax_v the_o more_o it_o desire_v till_o it_o come_v unto_o perfect_a age_n and_o strength_n so_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v beget_v in_o we_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n they_o draw_v nourishment_n from_o their_o spiritual_a mother_n the_o church_n and_o the_o strong_a they_o wax_v in_o grace_n the_o more_o earnest_o they_o desire_v a_o great_a pittance_n till_o they_o become_v perfect_a man_n in_o christ_n and_o therefore_o where_o there_o be_v no_o desire_n of_o this_o food_n there_o be_v no_o regeneration_n nor_o new_a birth_n receive_v god_n word_n the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n often_o to_o be_v receive_v moreover_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o we_o be_v nourish_v and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n confirm_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o eat_v of_o this_o food_n once_o or_o twice_o but_o continual_o even_o as_o often_o as_o the_o lord_n call_v we_o to_o this_o spiritual_a banquet_n for_o as_o the_o body_n will_v wax_v faint_a and_o quick_o perish_v unless_o that_o which_o waste_v away_o be_v continual_o supply_v by_o nourishment_n so_o will_v the_o soul_n languish_v and_o wax_v faint_a in_o spiritual_a grace_n unless_o it_o be_v often_o nourish_v with_o this_o heavenly_a manna_n let_v not_o therefore_o satan_n persuade_v we_o that_o seldom_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n be_v sufficient_a whereas_o this_o banquet_n be_v often_o provide_v for_o though_o in_o the_o time_n of_o scarcity_n by_o the_o
seven_o devil_n or_o in_o matthew_n and_o zacheus_n the_o publican_n or_o in_o paul_n who_o persecute_a the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o a_o word_n what_o worthiness_n be_v in_o any_o of_o god_n saint_n before_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n have_v call_v and_o convert_v and_o pull_v they_o out_o of_o their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n in_o which_o they_o wallow_v and_o endue_v they_o with_o some_o measure_n of_o his_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o hear_v that_o our_o unfitnesse_n to_o hear_v shall_v not_o make_v we_o neglect_v hear_v whereas_o he_o object_v our_o unfitness_n to_o hear_v because_o our_o ear_n be_v dull_a our_o eye_n blind_a our_o heart_n hard_a and_o our_o will_n affection_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n whole_o corrupt_v and_o disorder_v this_o must_v not_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n but_o to_o become_v hearer_n thereof_o with_o more_o care_n and_o diligence_n for_o it_o be_v the_o two-edged_a sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o will_v pierce_v and_o make_v way_n for_o itself_o to_o enter_v and_o will_v build_v a_o lodging_n for_o itself_o to_o dwell_v in_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o light_n to_o guide_v those_o that_o see_v but_o a_o precious_a eye-salue_n to_o give_v sight_n unto_o those_o who_o be_v bear_v blind_a it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o heavenly_a dew_n which_o make_v god_n grace_n to_o spring_v in_o we_o but_o also_o that_o divine_a seed_n which_o give_v they_o be_v and_o root_n in_o our_o heart_n it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o preserve_v and_o increase_v that_o strength_n which_o we_o already_o have_v but_o also_o that_o immortal_a seed_n by_o which_o we_o be_v first_o beget_v unto_o god_n and_o bear_v again_o who_o before_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o excellent_a physic_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o which_o they_o be_v purge_v from_o their_o corruption_n and_o restore_v unto_o health_n which_o before_o be_v deadly_a sick_a in_o sin_n it_o make_v we_o first_o to_o will_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o then_o further_o to_o desire_v it_o it_o give_v we_o life_n who_o before_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o then_o preserve_v this_o life_n it_o beget_v and_o begin_v faith_n &_o sanctification_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o be_v beget_v and_o begin_v it_o strengthen_v &_o increase_v they_o and_o therefore_o let_v not_o satan_n dissuade_v we_o from_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n because_o of_o our_o sin_n unworthiness_n and_o unfitnesse_n for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o grace_n where_o it_o already_o be_v so_o be_v it_o no_o less_o effectual_a for_o the_o beget_n of_o grace_n where_o it_o never_o be_v there_o be_v no_o wise_a man_n that_o will_v neglect_v his_o trade_n and_o live_v idle_o because_o he_o be_v poor_a but_o rather_o this_o will_v move_v he_o to_o be_v more_o painful_a therein_o as_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v become_v rich_a neither_o do_v man_n refuse_v all_o nourishment_n because_o they_o have_v empty_a and_o hungry_a stomach_n but_o do_v more_o earnest_o desire_v meat_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v yea_o even_o those_o who_o stomach_n be_v weak_a do_v not_o altogether_o refuse_v their_o food_n but_o eat_v something_o to_o sharpen_v their_o appetite_n and_o so_o by_o little_a and_o little_a in_o use_v their_o stomach_n they_o get_v stomach_n let_v we_o follow_v the_o like_a practice_n and_o when_o we_o perceive_v our_o beggerlinesse_n in_o god_n grace_n let_v we_o more_o earnest_o â—â—bour_n after_o this_o heavenly_a treasure_n and_o precious_a pearl_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v rich_a when_o we_o feel_v our_o emptiness_n of_o all_o virtue_n aâ—â—_n goodness_n let_v we_o more_o eager_o hunger_n after_o this_o spiritual_a mâ—â—na_n that_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v when_o we_o find_v our_o appetite_n weak_a and_o our_o stomach_n indispose_v to_o eat_v of_o this_o heavenly_a food_n let_v we_o a_o little_a force_n ourselves_o against_o the_o appetite_n or_o 〈◊〉_d all_o good_a mean_n to_o quicken_v and_o sharpen_v it_o and_o so_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o the_o often_o we_o eat_v the_o often_o we_o shall_v desire_v the_o more_o we_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o more_o we_o shall_v desire_v to_o hear_v and_o the_o great_a benefit_n we_o shall_v receive_v by_o it_o whereas_o neglect_n of_o hear_v will_v make_v we_o every_o day_n more_o unfit_a to_o hear_v even_o as_o long_a abstinence_n do_v quite_o spoil_v the_o stomach_n chap._n xxvi_o how_o we_o must_v arm_v ourselves_o against_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n fruitless_a §_o sect._n 1_o and_o these_o be_v the_o temptation_n which_o satan_n use_v to_o dissuade_v we_o from_o hear_v the_o word_n hear_v that_o satan_n tempt_v we_o to_o careless_a negligence_n in_o hear_v but_o if_o we_o break_v these_o snare_n and_o can_v be_v withhold_v from_o frequent_v god_n holy_a assembly_n then_o he_o will_v labour_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o we_o hear_v fruitless_a and_o uneffectual_a for_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n and_o to_o this_o end_n he_o will_v labour_v to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o negligent_a carelessness_n in_o harken_v to_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v deliver_v and_o this_o be_v usual_o accompany_v with_o dulness_n of_o spirit_n drowsiness_n and_o sleepiness_n or_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o any_o care_n and_o conscience_n to_o profit_v thereby_o than_o he_o will_v seek_v to_o distract_v our_o mind_n with_o wander_a thought_n either_o by_o offering_n and_o suggest_v to_o our_o consideration_n and_o memory_n the_o world_n and_o the_o vanity_n thereof_o as_o our_o affair_n and_o business_n and_o those_o pleasure_n wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o delight_v or_o if_o this_o will_v not_o prevail_v by_o cast_v into_o our_o mind_n thing_n in_o their_o own_o nature_n good_a and_o religious_a if_o they_o be_v think_v upon_o in_o time_n convenient_a to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v distract_v and_o be_v make_v unfit_a to_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o profit_n hear_v that_o to_o resist_v satan_n we_o must_v prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o hear_v which_o temptation_n we_o be_v to_o withstand_v as_o be_v most_o dangerous_a and_o pernicious_a and_o to_o this_o purpose_n there_o be_v something_o require_v at_o our_o hand_n to_o be_v perform_v before_o our_o come_n to_o god_n assembly_n and_o something_o afterward_o before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n there_o be_v require_v due_a preparation_n whereby_o our_o mind_n be_v make_v fit_a vessel_n to_o receive_v the_o spiritual_a treasure_n and_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o if_o we_o come_v into_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o faithful_a without_o any_o premeditation_n reverence_n or_o regard_n of_o the_o action_n which_o we_o be_v to_o take_v in_o hand_n if_o we_o present_v ourselves_o rash_o and_o unaduised_o as_o if_o we_o go_v to_o a_o play_n or_o to_o dispatch_v some_o worldly_a business_n we_o shall_v hardly_o keep_v our_o mind_n from_o negligent_a wander_a and_o worldly_a distraction_n which_o will_v make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n fruitless_a and_o unprofitable_a §_o sect._n 2_o now_o this_o preparation_n do_v principal_o consist_v first_o in_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n 4.17_o wherein_o this_o preparation_n consist_v eccl._n 4.17_o to_o which_o duty_n the_o wise_a man_n exhort_v we_o eccl._n 4.17_o take_v heed_n to_o thy_o foot_n when_o thou_o enterest_n into_o the_o house_n of_o god_n that_o be_v be_v careful_a to_o purge_v thy_o affection_n which_o be_v the_o foot_n of_o thy_o soul_n and_o this_o be_v typical_o signify_v by_o the_o outward_a wash_n of_o the_o israelite_n 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still_o in_o the_o field_n than_o he_o can_v hope_v for_o after_o when_o he_o be_v carry_v away_o and_o clap_v up_o in_o prison_n and_o as_o he_o have_v less_o mean_n so_o also_o he_o have_v less_o desire_n to_o escape_v after_o that_o by_o continuance_n of_o time_n his_o captivity_n be_v make_v more_o familiar_a unto_o he_o and_o we_o common_o see_v that_o a_o bird_n as_o soon_o as_o she_o be_v take_v flutter_v and_o strive_v to_o get_v away_o but_o after_o she_o have_v be_v a_o while_n in_o the_o cage_n she_o be_v content_a to_o stay_v there_o still_o though_o the_o door_n be_v open_a and_o so_o it_o be_v in_o our_o spiritual_a thraldom_n at_o the_o first_o we_o have_v best_a mean_n to_o escape_v and_o most_o desire_n also_o for_o after_o we_o be_v enure_v to_o satan_n captivity_n we_o be_v content_a to_o remain_v his_o bondslave_n still_o and_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o escape_v he_o will_v more_o disdain_v that_o we_o shall_v strive_v and_o oppose_v ourselves_o against_o he_o after_o 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the_o city_n shall_v defer_v the_o beat_n of_o they_o out_o or_o kill_v of_o they_o till_o they_o have_v open_v the_o gate_n to_o let_v in_o ten_o thousand_o more_o better_o arm_v and_o more_o strong_o provide_v think_v then_o to_o have_v better_a opportunity_n and_o more_o ability_n to_o give_v they_o the_o repulse_n so_o alike_o foolish_a be_v those_o who_o find_v it_o hard_a and_o defficult_a to_o subdue_v some_o few_o sin_n to_o which_o they_o be_v now_o give_v do_v defer_v it_o till_o the_o time_n to_o come_v when_o as_o they_o be_v increase_v in_o huge_a multitud_n imagine_v then_o to_o do_v it_o with_o more_o ease_n sin_n it_o be_v the_o poison_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o therefore_o poison_n be_v drink_v be_v present_o to_o be_v cast_v up_o again_o otherwise_o they_o disperse_v themselves_o in_o the_o vein_n and_o so_o go_v to_o the_o hart_n cause_n death_n so_o this_o poison_n of_o sin_n if_o it_o be_v long_o keep_v in_o we_o it_o will_v disperse_v itself_o over_o the_o whole_a 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bitter_a it_o will_v be_v to_o mortify_v they_o and_o to_o embrace_v any_o strict_a course_n of_o sanctification_n see_v these_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o he_o that_o have_v long_o continue_v in_o darkness_n can_v endure_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n he_o that_o never_o taste_v any_o thing_n but_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a meat_n can_v abide_v to_o feed_v upon_o those_o which_o be_v sour_a and_o bitter_a he_o that_o be_v bear_v and_o breed_v in_o hot_a country_n be_v not_o able_a to_o brook_v those_o which_o be_v cold_a and_o so_o those_o who_o have_v accustom_v themselves_o to_o sin_n will_v hardly_o be_v ever_o bring_v to_o embrace_v virtue_n and_o godliness_n these_o be_v as_o contrary_a one_o to_o another_o as_o light_v and_o darkness_n sweet_a and_o sour_a hot_a and_o cold_a especial_o consider_v that_o sin_n be_v as_o delightful_a to_o the_o taste_n of_o a_o natural_a man_n as_o drink_v when_o he_o be_v extreme_o thirsty_a or_o meat_n when_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o pine_v for_o hunger_n §_o sect._n 5_o five_o disable_v 5._o because_o the_o long_o we_o delay_v the_o more_o we_o be_v disable_v the_o long_o we_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n and_o defer_v our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n the_o more_o be_v our_o understanding_n darken_v our_o will_n pervert_v our_o affection_n more_o corrupt_v our_o heart_n harden_v and_o our_o conscience_n sear_v &_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v more_o and_o more_o disable_v for_o as_o the_o long_o that_o sickness_n have_v continue_v the_o more_o it_o weaken_v the_o body_n &_o make_v it_o unfit_a for_o any_o work_n or_o action_n so_o the_o long_a sin_n which_o be_v the_o sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v seize_v on_o we_o the_o more_o unable_a we_o be_v to_o shake_v it_o off_o and_o the_o weak_a it_o make_v we_o to_o perform_v any_o good_a action_n when_o man_n at_o first_o fall_n into_o unusual_a sin_n their_o conscience_n check_v they_o and_o they_o fear_v lest_o the_o lord_n will_v pour_v upon_o they_o his_o heavy_a judgement_n but_o when_o they_o have_v commit_v the_o same_o sin_n again_o and_o again_o and_o yet_o be_v not_o punish_v then_o like_o thief_n who_o have_v escape_v after_o one_o robbery_n commit_v be_v ready_a to_o commit_v another_o so_o they_o have_v not_o taste_v of_o god_n judgement_n threaten_v think_v that_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v inflict_v on_o they_o and_o therefore_o be_v ready_a to_o sin_n again_o until_o by_o long_a custom_n in_o sin_v their_o heart_n be_v harden_v and_o their_o conscience_n sear_v as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o hot_a iron_n so_o as_o noâ—e_v without_o any_o check_n or_o remorse_n yea_o with_o all_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n they_o can_v commit_v those_o sin_n which_o in_o former_a time_n they_o will_v have_v tremble_v to_o have_v entertain_v into_o their_o secret_n thought_n §_o sect._n 6_o six_o delay_n 6._o because_o the_o mean_n grow_v unessectuall_a by_o delay_n the_o long_o we_o defer_v our_o 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fort_n we_o have_v bestow_v his_o rich_a treasure_n &_o therefore_o in_o his_o justice_n he_o send_v his_o sergeant_a death_n to_o arrest_v we_o and_o to_o cast_v we_o in_o the_o prison_n of_o utter_a darkness_n there_o to_o remain_v in_o the_o custody_n of_o sathan_n our_o most_o malicious_a jailer_n till_o we_o have_v full_o discharge_v our_o debt_n and_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n to_o his_o justice_n which_o when_o we_o be_v altogether_o unable_a to_o perform_v it_o please_v our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o his_o infinite_a love_n towards_o we_o to_o become_v our_o surety_n and_o to_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o answer_v of_o our_o debt_n which_o he_o full_o discharge_v in_o as_o exact_v a_o manner_n and_o measure_n as_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n require_v for_o whereas_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n he_o perform_v it_o for_o we_o where_o as_o we_o for_o our_o disobedience_n be_v subject_a to_o the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n the_o 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can_v in_o his_o justice_n put_v we_o in_o suit_n nor_o recover_v any_o debt_n of_o we_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n our_o good_a and_o all_o sufficient_a surety_n have_v undertake_v the_o matter_n in_o our_o behalf_n discharge_v our_o debt_n to_o the_o utmost_a farthing_n cancel_v the_o handwriting_n or_o bond_n in_o which_o we_o be_v oblige_v and_o by_o the_o law_n acquit_v we_o of_o all_o paimente_n which_o god_n justice_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o law_n may_v require_v of_o us._n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o lie_v hold_v upon_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o merit_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n we_o have_v our_o quietus_n est_fw-la and_o general_a acquittance_n which_o god_n himself_o have_v pronounce_v from_o heaven_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o many_o witness_n say_v this_o be_v may_v well-beloved_a son_n in_o who_o i_o be_o well_o please_v that_o be_v in_o who_o i_o be_o delight_v &_o restful_o satisfy_v &_o well_o content_v mat._n 3.17_o chap._n xxxiiii_o of_o the_o three_o argument_n ground_v upon_o god_n truth_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o three_o argument_n promise_n of_o god_n truth_n in_o his_o promise_n whereby_o all_o those_o who_o repent_v and_o believe_v may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o pardon_n &_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n be_v ground_v upon_o god_n truth_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v most_o true_a yea_o truth_n itself_o and_o all_o his_o promise_n in_o christ_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_n 1.7_o 2._o cor._n 1.20_o apoc._n 1.7_o he_o be_v a_o faithful_a and_o true_a witness_n and_o whatsoever_o he_o have_v speak_v shall_v be_v accomplish_v so_o that_o though_o the_o heaven_n decay_n and_o wax_v old_a like_o a_o garment_n though_o the_o sun_n lose_v his_o light_n and_o the_o moon_n be_v turn_v into_o blood_n though_o the_o earth_n tremble_v and_o quake_v and_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o mountain_n be_v move_v and_o shake_v yea_o though_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o contain_v perish_v and_o pass_v away_o 1â—_n matth._n 5_o 1â—_n yet_o shall_v not_o one_o jot_n or_o title_n of_o his_o word_n fall_v to_o the_o ground_n unaccomplish_v and_o therefore_o whatsoever_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v in_o his_o word_n that_o he_o will_v most_o undoubted_o perform_v for_o he_o be_v jehova_n who_o have_v his_o essence_n and_o be_v in_o and_o from_o himself_o alone_o give_v be_v unto_o all_o thing_n else_o especial_o to_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n but_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o all_o believer_n and_o repentant_a sinner_n that_o he_o will_v in_o christ_n jesus_n pardon_v all_o their_o sin_n and_o will_v receive_v they_o into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o believe_v and_o rest_v upon_o our_o saviour_n christ_n alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n true_o repent_v we_o of_o all_o our_o sin_n we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o though_o our_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o many_o and_o grievous_a yet_o the_o lord_n will_v receive_v we_o to_o mercy_n and_o pardon_n and_o forgive_v they_o §_o sect._n 2_o but_o that_o the_o poor_a soul_n wound_v with_o sin_n and_o groan_v for_o weariness_n under_o this_o unsupportable_a burden_n forgiveness_n that_o god_n regal_a stile_n assure_v we_o of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n may_v have_v some_o ground_n whereupon_o to_o rest_v when_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v &_o some_o spiritual_a weapon_n whereby_o it_o may_v defend_v itself_o and_o beat_v back_o the_o violence_n of_o satan_n tentation_n i_o will_v make_v choice_n of_o some_o among_o many_o of_o the_o comfortable_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v unto_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n first_o therefore_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o when_o the_o lord_n like_o a_o mighty_a monarch_n will_v set_v out_o his_o own_o stile_n as_o it_o be_v in_o fair_a text_n letter_n to_o be_v read_v of_o all_o his_o subject_n he_o thus_o proclaym_v it_o exod._n 34.6_o the_o lord_n the_o lord_n strong_a merciful_a and_o gracious_a slow_a to_o 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sorcerer_n a_o bloody_a murderer_n of_o exceed_v many_o the_o dear_a saint_n and_o true_a prophet_n of_o the_o lord_n one_o who_o do_v not_o run_v headlong_o alone_a into_o all_o hellish_a impiety_n but_o also_o lead_v the_o people_n under_o his_o government_n out_o of_o the_o way_n to_o do_v more_o wicked_o than_o do_v the_o heathen_a people_n who_o the_o lord_n destroy_v before_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o in_o a_o word_n wrought_v more_o abomination_n and_o outrageous_a wickedness_n than_o the_o curse_a amorites_n and_o canaanite_n of_o who_o notwithstanding_o the_o land_n surfeit_v and_o spew_v they_o out_o for_o their_o cry_a sin_n and_o yet_o this_o manasses_n this_o wretch_n more_o like_o a_o devil_n incarnate_a than_o a_o saint_n of_o god_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o sin_n from_o the_o bottom_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v receive_v i_o can_v speak_v
that_o have_v offend_v by_o use_v excessive_a pride_n in_o apparel_n be_v angry_a with_o himself_o upon_o his_o true_a repentance_n do_v withdraw_v from_o himself_o such_o costly_a attire_n as_o otherwise_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o call_n he_o may_v lawful_o wear_v §_o sect._n 2_o and_o thus_o may_v we_o come_v to_o the_o assurance_n that_o our_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a if_o we_o can_v find_v these_o degree_n thereof_o and_o these_o effect_n and_o fruit_n in_o ourselves_o object_n the_o 2._o sign_n that_o it_o be_v total_a and_o entire_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n the_o second_o sign_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n be_v that_o it_o be_v whole_a and_o entire_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o also_o the_o object_n thereof_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o of_o he_o in_o who_o it_o be_v it_o be_v require_v that_o it_o be_v not_o of_o any_o part_n alone_o or_o yet_o of_o all_o part_n save_v one_o but_o it_o must_v be_v entire_a and_o total_a of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o of_o every_o of_o his_o several_a part_n it_o must_v be_v a_o reformation_n in_o the_o forsake_v of_o sin_n and_o embrace_n of_o righteousness_n not_o in_o the_o body_n or_o soul_n alone_o but_o of_o they_o both_o &_o of_o all_o their_o several_a faculty_n &_o power_n it_o must_v not_o only_o be_v of_o the_o outward_a action_n but_o also_o of_o the_o inward_a affection_n and_o cogitation_n it_o must_v not_o only_o be_v of_o the_o tongue_n and_o hand_n but_o also_o of_o our_o will_n and_o heart_n 4.8_o jam._n 4.8_o according_a to_o that_o jam._n 4.8_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n and_o he_o will_v draw_v near_o unto_o you_o cleanse_v your_o hand_n you_o sinner_n and_o purge_v your_o heart_n you_o waver_v mind_v otherwise_o if_o we_o do_v not_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n with_o all_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o our_o body_n and_o every_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o they_o if_o we_o willing_o entertain_v sin_n and_o purposely_o suffer_v it_o to_o lurk_v in_o any_o secret_a corner_n of_o we_o our_o repentance_n be_v hypocritical_a and_o not_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o david_n say_v 66.18_o psal_n 66.18_o that_o if_o he_o shall_v regard_v wickedness_n in_o his_o hart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v he_o psal_n 66.18_o commandment_n we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n second_o it_o must_v be_v whole_a and_o entire_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o some_o of_o god_n commandment_n if_o we_o endeavour_v not_o to_o show_v our_o obedience_n unto_o all_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o if_o we_o forsake_v some_o of_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o willing_o and_o with_o delight_n entertain_v and_o nourish_v other_o never_o strive_v against_o they_o nor_o labour_v to_o mortify_v they_o but_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o repentance_n to_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a both_o unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n we_o must_v desire_v &_o endeavour_v to_o perform_v obedience_n as_o well_o to_o those_o commandment_n which_o seem_v hard_a and_o most_o unpleasant_a unto_o we_o as_o unto_o those_o which_o be_v more_o easy_a and_o delightful_a we_o must_v not_o only_o forsake_v those_o sin_n which_o be_v not_o so_o please_v unto_o we_o but_o even_o those_o which_o otherwise_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o we_o as_o our_o right_a hand_n or_o eye_n for_o he_o that_o true_o repent_v of_o one_o sin_n repent_v of_o all_o he_o that_o repent_v not_o of_o any_o one_o sin_n repent_v of_o none_o as_o he_o ought_v he_o that_o witting_o and_o advise_o neglect_v any_o one_o commandment_n will_v in_o time_n neglect_v all_o whatsoever_o outward_a reformation_n may_v serve_v to_o be_v in_o he_o he_o that_o willing_o entertain_v any_o one_o sin_n and_o nourish_v it_o as_o his_o dear_a darling_n in_o his_o bosom_n will_v in_o the_o end_n make_v conscience_n of_o none_o for_o a_o little_a leaven_n leaven_v the_o whole_a lump_n and_o even_o small_a sin_n if_o they_o be_v not_o mortify_v will_v make_v room_n for_o those_o which_o be_v great_a and_o most_o heinous_a §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n be_v undertake_v the_o 3._o sign_n when_o it_o be_v present_o undertake_v when_o our_o conversion_n from_o sin_n unto_o god_n be_v not_o defer_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n from_o time_n to_o time_n but_o present_o undertake_v neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a to_o vow_v repentance_n unto_o god_n or_o to_o purpose_v it_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o we_o must_v present_o endeavour_n and_o labour_n in_o it_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o subdue_v some_o sin_n now_o and_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o some_o of_o the_o commandment_n purpose_v to_o labour_v after_o more_o perfection_n when_o we_o have_v better_a opportunity_n but_o we_o must_v present_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v obedience_n not_o to_o some_o but_o to_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o we_o must_v out_o of_o hand_n set_v upon_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o labour_n to_o mortify_v all_o our_o corruption_n for_o if_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o beat_v down_o and_o subdue_v together_o that_o which_o still_o live_v in_o we_o will_v give_v life_n again_o unto_o that_o which_o be_v mortify_v that_o which_o be_v still_o retain_v in_o the_o hart_n will_v open_v a_o wide_a door_n to_o let_v in_o that_o which_o be_v expel_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v but_o take_v in_o hand_n a_o endless_a and_o fruitless_a work_n if_o we_o do_v not_o set_v aside_o all_o excuse_n and_o instant_o labour_v to_o destroy_v the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n break_v through_o all_o difficulty_n and_o impediment_n for_o we_o shall_v never_o want_v hindrance_n in_o these_o holy_a action_n and_o excuse_n for_o want_n of_o fit_a occasion_n and_o convenient_a opportunity_n will_v continual_o offer_v themselves_o unto_o we_o and_o therefore_o he_o that_o will_v not_o turn_v whole_o unto_o god_n till_o he_o have_v a_o clear_a passage_n &_o plain_a way_n free_a from_o all_o storm_fw-mi distraction_n which_o pull_v he_o back_o and_o worldly_a encumbrance_n which_o like_a block_n lie_v before_o he_o hinder_v he_o in_o his_o journey_n may_v as_o well_o resolve_v to_o sit_v still_o and_o never_o return_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n be_v if_o it_o be_v continual_a from_o the_o first_o day_n of_o our_o conversion_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n constant_a the_o 4._o sign_n when_o it_o be_v continual_a &_o constant_a for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o serve_v god_n by_o fit_n or_o that_o our_o religion_n shall_v take_v we_o like_o a_o tertian_n ague_n but_o every_o other_o day_n it_o be_v not_o that_o which_o god_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v divide_v our_o time_n between_o he_o and_o the_o world_n or_o have_v begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n we_o shall_v end_v in_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o we_o be_v go_v out_o of_o this_o sodom_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v go_v forward_o in_o our_o journey_n of_o holy_a obedience_n and_o never_o like_a lot_n wife_n look_v back_o with_o a_o desire_n to_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n thereof_o again_o we_o must_v so_o run_v this_o spiritual_a race_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v now_o we_o know_v that_o runner_n of_o a_o race_n as_o they_o do_v not_o stand_v still_o after_o the_o watchword_n be_v give_v but_o labour_n with_o all_o speed_n to_o set_v forth_o with_o the_o first_o so_o they_o do_v not_o sit_v down_o in_o the_o mid_n way_n much_o less_o run_v one_o while_o backward_o and_o another_o while_n forward_o but_o they_o still_o hasten_v on_o till_o they_o come_v to_o the_o goal_n and_o obtain_v the_o garland_n and_o so_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o run_v speedy_o to_o the_o lord_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o not_o to_o desist_v in_o this_o our_o race_n till_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n if_o we_o purpose_v to_o receive_v that_o crown_n of_o glory_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v us._n our_o life_n therefore_o must_v be_v a_o continual_a repentance_n and_o so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v so_o long_o must_v we_o grieve_v for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o present_a and_o strive_v after_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 5_o the_o last_o sign_n of_o unfeigned_a and_o true_a repentance_n be_v if_o it_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n for_o true_a repentance_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n faith_n the_o 5._o sign_n when_o it_o proceed_v from_o faith_n and_o they_o be_v never_o disjoin_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o neither_o can_v we_o ever_o sorrow_n for_o
intolerable_a to_o my_o afflict_a conscience_n i_o be_o fill_v with_o shame_n and_o confusion_n because_o by_o my_o former_a sin_n i_o have_v dishonour_v my_o gracious_a god_n and_o shall_v i_o continue_v more_o to_o dishonour_v he_o by_o doubt_v of_o and_o deny_v his_o mercy_n justice_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n i_o have_v heretofore_o with_o judas_n betray_v my_o saviour_n christ_n unto_o the_o death_n yea_o and_o with_o my_o sin_n i_o have_v whip_v mock_v and_o crucify_v he_o and_o now_o he_o have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o call_v i_o unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v ease_v i_o of_o this_o intolerable_a burchen_n shall_v i_o with_o judas_n refuse_v to_o come_v desperate_o cast_v of_o all_o hope_n of_o mercy_n and_o become_v my_o own_o hangman_n be_v it_o far_o from_o i_o nay_o as_o i_o hate_v all_o other_o sin_n so_o let_v i_o hate_v this_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n as_o be_v more_o heinous_a than_o all_o the_o rest_n as_o i_o desire_v to_o be_v ease_v and_o free_v from_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o other_o my_o wickedness_n so_o i_o will_v with_o all_o my_o power_n resist_v satan_n when_o he_o seek_v to_o load_v i_o with_o this_o load_n of_o desperation_n as_o be_v far_o more_o intolerable_a heretofore_o i_o have_v dishonour_v god_n by_o my_o sin_n but_o now_o i_o will_v give_v he_o glory_n in_o believe_v and_o acknowledge_v his_o infinite_a mercy_n goodness_n justice_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o see_v by_o my_o sin_n i_o have_v crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n i_o will_v not_o add_v hereunto_o this_o outrageous_a wickedness_n to_o trample_v his_o precious_a blood_n under_o my_o filthy_a foot_n as_o a_o thing_n unholy_a and_o of_o no_o worth_n neither_o will_v i_o through_o my_o unbelief_n make_v it_o to_o be_v spill_v in_o vain_a but_o now_o with_o all_o care_n and_o conscience_n i_o will_v gather_v it_o up_o as_o a_o most_o precious_a balm_n and_o with_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n apply_v it_o to_o those_o grisly_a gash_n and_o deep_a wound_n which_o sin_n have_v make_v in_o my_o soul_n and_o conscience_n and_o with_o this_o spiritual_a laver_n i_o will_v wash_v my_o pollute_a soul_n till_o it_o be_v thorough_o purge_v from_o all_o uncleanness_n and_o see_v i_o have_v deprive_v my_o soul_n of_o that_o inherent_a righteousness_n wherewith_o it_o be_v endue_v by_o creation_n now_o i_o will_v apply_v thereunto_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a righteousness_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n god_n and_o man_n wherewith_o be_v adorn_v i_o may_v bold_o offer_v myself_o into_o the_o presence_n of_o my_o heavenly_a father_n &_o receive_v the_o blessing_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n §_o sect._n 6_o last_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o as_o desperation_n be_v a_o sin_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n most_o grievous_a pernicious_a that_o desperation_n be_v a_o sin_n most_o pernicious_a so_o also_o it_o be_v unto_o ourselves_o most_o pernicious_a for_o whereas_o other_o sin_n make_v we_o worthy_a of_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n this_o as_o it_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n intitle_v we_o unto_o the_o right_n of_o this_o hellish_a inheritance_n so_o also_o it_o enter_v we_o into_o the_o most_o certain_a and_o present_a possession_n thereof_o even_o while_o we_o live_v upon_o the_o earth_n for_o what_o be_v the_o torment_n of_o a_o despair_a conscience_n but_o the_o flashing_n of_o hell_n fire_n and_o what_o be_v their_o blasphemy_n which_o they_o utter_v against_o god_n and_o their_o impatient_a curse_n of_o their_o accurse_a self_n but_o the_o yell_a cry_n of_o damn_a soul_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v not_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o jaw_n of_o hell_n if_o we_o will_v not_o while_o we_o live_v begin_v to_o die_v a_o everlasting_a death_n let_v we_o in_o no_o case_n suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v plunge_v with_o the_o violence_n of_o satan_n tentation_n into_o this_o bottomless_a pit_n of_o utter_a desperation_n §_o sect._n 7_o yea_o will_v the_o afflict_a soul_n say_v but_o how_o shall_v i_o avoid_v it_o belief_n that_o we_o must_v hope_v against_o hope_n &_o believe_v against_o belief_n see_v i_o be_o forcible_o press_v into_o it_o with_o the_o intolerable_a weight_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o with_o the_o sense_n and_o apprehension_n of_o god_n fearful_a wrath_n and_o displeasure_n feel_v no_o comfort_n nor_o assurance_n that_o ever_o i_o shall_v receive_v pardon_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o yet_o in_o no_o case_n they_o be_v to_o despair_v but_o to_o hope_v against_o hope_n and_o to_o believe_v against_o belief_n and_o as_o it_o be_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o hell_n to_o cast_v up_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n into_o heaven_n lay_v hold_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n know_v that_o faith_n be_v of_o thing_n not_o see_v neither_o with_o the_o bodily_a eye_n nor_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o reason_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n seem_v often_o to_o hate_v those_o who_o in_o truth_n he_o dear_o love_v for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o believe_v god_n promise_n and_o have_v some_o hope_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v either_o pardon_v or_o at_o least_o pardonable_a there_o be_v certain_a comfort_n but_o when_o as_o all_o hope_n be_v cast_v of_o and_o that_o we_o reject_v all_o god_n promise_n through_o unbelief_n and_o fall_n into_o utter_a desperation_n there_o nothing_o remain_v but_o most_o certain_a destruction_n when_o sin_n lie_v upon_o we_o it_o no_o question_v exceed_o vex_v we_o with_o the_o torment_n of_o conscience_n but_o if_o we_o despair_v we_o present_o in_o stead_n of_o obtain_v ease_n cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n the_o pang_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o good_a mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o christ_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ease_v of_o this_o burden_n but_o despair_n stay_v we_o in_o the_o midway_n and_o utter_o debar_v we_o from_o ever_o be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n or_o any_o of_o his_o benefit_n and_o therefore_o though_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o irksome_a and_o grievous_a yet_o let_v we_o be_v content_v to_o bear_v it_o till_o we_o come_v unto_o christ_n for_o ease_n let_v we_o beware_v in_o any_o case_n that_o we_o do_v not_o faint_v through_o impatiency_n and_o want_n of_o hope_n and_o so_o fall_v into_o desperation_n for_o so_o shall_v we_o but_o increase_v the_o weight_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o exceed_a measure_n which_o already_o we_o think_v a_o intolerable_a burden_n and_o consequent_o our_o horror_n of_o conscience_n so_o shall_v we_o bring_v ourselves_o from_o a_o doubtful_a or_o rather_o hopeful_a state_n to_z most_o certain_a and_o present_a destruction_n so_o shall_v we_o change_v our_o temporary_a grief_n for_o that_o which_o be_v everlasting_a and_o the_o terror_n of_o conscience_n for_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n so_o shall_v that_o which_o we_o most_o fear_v and_o flee_v present_o overtake_v and_o 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fear_n be_v but_o a_o small_a flea-bite_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o hellish_a punishment_n and_o as_o it_o be_v but_o a_o smoke_n of_o that_o eternal_a fire_n chap._n xlvi_o satan_n tentation_n concern_v smallness_n and_o weakness_n of_o faith_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v those_o tentation_n doubt_v there_o be_v no_o such_o perfect_a faith_n which_o be_v not_o assault_v with_o doubt_v whereby_o satan_n labour_v to_o persuade_v the_o afflict_a christian_n that_o they_o have_v no_o faith_n wherewith_o if_o he_o can_v prevail_v in_o the_o next_o place_n he_o will_v tell_v they_o that_o their_o faith_n be_v so_o small_a if_o it_o be_v any_o at_o all_o so_o overwhelm_v with_o doubt_v so_o unfruitful_a and_o so_o mix_v with_o imperfection_n that_o it_o will_v
every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o will_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v attain_v true_a sanctification_n he_o be_v to_o labour_v to_o compose_v and_o frame_v the_o whole_a man_n his_o mind_n and_o imagination_n his_o will_n and_o affection_n his_o outward_a action_n life_n and_o conversation_n according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o god_n law_n in_o all_o of_o they_o mortify_v the_o old_a man_n and_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n and_o embrace_v the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n otherwise_o if_o our_o sanctification_n be_v not_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o part_n in_o their_o several_a measure_n it_o will_v in_o the_o end_n be_v vain_a and_o fruitless_a for_o as_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n for_o citizen_n be_v besiege_v to_o fortify_v one_o place_n of_o the_o wall_n and_o leave_v another_o part_n unfortify_v or_o to_o keep_v straight_o watch_v at_o some_o of_o the_o gate_n and_o leave_v other_o open_v so_o it_o will_v not_o avail_v we_o to_o fortify_v some_o part_n against_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o leave_v other_o weak_a and_o naked_a nor_o to_o guard_v some_o of_o the_o outward_a passage_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o neglect_v some_o other_o suffer_v they_o to_o lie_v as_o a_o open_a entrance_n to_o let_v in_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o so_o they_o will_v easy_o surprise_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v in_o any_o safety_n in_o this_o strait_a siege_n we_o must_v set_v a_o strong_a guard_n and_o a_o careful_a watch_n over_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o object_n of_o our_o sanctification_n about_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v sanctification_n of_o the_o object_n and_o time_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o we_o may_v fly_v the_o one_o and_o embrace_v the_o other_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o be_v quicken_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v conformable_a in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n avoid_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o labour_v to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v the_o time_n when_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o be_v present_o after_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v and_o justify_v for_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n obedience_n death_n and_o resurrection_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o do_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n enable_v we_o to_o forsake_v our_o former_a sin_n and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n but_o howsoever_o our_o sanctification_n be_v begin_v present_o after_o our_o conversion_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o soon_o finish_v but_o as_o the_o seed_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n do_v first_o take_v root_n and_o then_o be_v scarce_o discorned_a afterward_o shoot_v forth_o into_o a_o blade_n and_o so_o spring_v up_o by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o it_o bring_v forth_o a_o ear_n and_o last_o it_o ripen_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o sour_a plentiful_a increase_n so_o when_o first_o the_o seed_n of_o sanctification_n be_v sow_v in_o we_o by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n they_o have_v a_o time_n to_o take_v root_n when_o as_o they_o make_v little_a or_o no_o show_n to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o but_o afterward_o they_o send_v forth_o as_o it_o be_v a_o blade_n of_o a_o holy_a profession_n and_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n notwithstanding_o these_o fruit_n in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o pure_o clean_a and_o without_o mixture_n but_o as_o in_o the_o fair_a field_n there_o be_v among_o the_o clean_a wheat_n some_o tare_n and_o cockle_n so_o in_o those_o that_o be_v most_o sanctify_a there_o be_v many_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n mix_v with_o the_o good_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n 22.11_o apoc._n 22.11_o the_o which_o the_o christian_n be_v still_o in_o weed_n and_o pluck_v up_o by_o the_o root_n so_o long_o as_o he_o live_v but_o yet_o can_v never_o overcome_v this_o great_a work_n till_o the_o winter_n of_o death_n whole_o nip_v and_o kill_v these_o weed_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v not_o therefore_o present_o after_o our_o conversion_n dream_v of_o a_o perfection_n in_o sanctification_n no_o nor_o yet_o at_o the_o first_o estimate_v the_o trueness_n thereof_o by_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o measure_n for_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o natural_a generation_n and_o growth_n of_o the_o body_n so_o also_o in_o spiritual_a regeneration_n all_o be_v not_o finish_v at_o the_o first_o but_o perfect_v by_o degree_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v convert_v we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n 5.14_o heb._n 5.14_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o infancy_n in_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o other_o grace_n such_o as_o have_v need_v rather_o of_o milk_n than_o of_o strong_a meat_n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o life_n we_o grow_v up_o from_o strength_n to_o strength_n till_o we_o come_v to_o man_n estate_n unto_o which_o age_n we_o can_v proper_o be_v say_v to_o have_v attain_v till_o by_o death_n we_o whole_o lay_v aside_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o last_o we_o attain_v to_o our_o consummation_n and_o full_a perfection_n when_o at_o the_o latter_a day_n we_o shall_v rise_v again_o and_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v endue_v with_o perfect_a holiness_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o god_n will_v in_o that_o degree_n which_o his_o justice_n require_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n be_v two_o vivification_n that_o sanctification_n contain_v two_o part_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n the_o which_o also_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n but_o in_o a_o diverse_a sense_n for_o they_o be_v attribute_v unto_o sanctification_n as_o they_o be_v the_o work_n and_o action_n of_o god_n who_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v mortify_v and_o quicken_v we_o and_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o unto_o repentance_n as_o they_o have_v reference_n unto_o we_o who_o be_v regenerate_v and_o endue_v with_o god_n spirit_n do_v labour_n in_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-la acti_fw-la agimus_fw-la we_o be_v first_o move_v and_o set_v a_o work_n by_o god_n spirit_n do_v work_n together_o with_o he_o this_o division_n have_v it_o ground_n and_o warrant_v in_o many_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o it_o be_v express_v in_o diverse_a phrase_n and_o form_n of_o speech_n 4.22.23_o psal_n 34_o 14._o and_o 37.27_o esa_n 1.16.17_o rom._n 5.11.18_o eph._n 4.22.23_o psal_n 34.14_o escew_n evil_a and_o do_v good_a esa_n 1.16.17_o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a learn_v to_o do_v well_o rom._n 6.11_o likewise_o think_v you_o also_o that_o you_o be_v dead_a to_o sin_n but_o be_v alive_a to_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o v._o 18._o be_v free_a from_o sin_n you_o be_v make_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n ephes_n 4.22_o that_o you_o cast_v of_o concern_v the_o conversation_n in_o time_n past_o the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a through_o the_o deceivable_a lust_n 23._o and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o mind_n 24._o and_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n so_o rom._n 7.4.8.13_o 1._o cor._n 5.7_o col._n 2.12.3.9_o gal._n 5.16_o 1._o pet._n 2.24.3.11_o by_o all_o which_o place_n and_o many_o other_o it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o our_o sanctification_n consist_v of_o these_o two_o part_n the_o mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o mortification_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o mortification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n do_v by_o little_a and_o little_o weaken_v subdue_v and_o kill_v in_o we_o our_o natural_a corruption_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o that_o they_o be_v not_o so_o powerful_a as_o in_o time_n past_a to_o stir_v up_o in_o our_o mind_n evil_a motion_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n in_o this_o description_n be_v set_v down_o first_o the_o
ourselves_o with_o these_o cartrope_n of_o iniquity_n god_n fearful_a plague_n and_o heavy_a judgement_n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o god_n be_v long_o suffer_v and_o slow_a to_o anger_v but_o if_o hereby_o we_o take_v occasion_n to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n and_o do_v delay_v our_o repentance_n what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o treasure_n up_o against_o ourselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n 2.5_o rom._n 2.5_o and_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o god_n be_v not_o easy_o provoke_v to_o wrath_n and_o anger_n but_o let_v not_o this_o encourage_v we_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n for_o if_o it_o be_v once_o inflame_v it_o be_v so_o fierce_a and_o terrible_a that_o with_o the_o heat_n thereof_o it_o dry_v up_o the_o sea_n and_o so_o powerful_a that_o he_o make_v therewith_o the_o earth_n to_o tremble_v and_o the_o mountain_n to_o melt_v like_o wax_n in_o his_o presence_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o fury_n do_v break_v and_o rent_n in_o sunder_o the_o ceader_n yea_o the_o mighty_a strong_a ceader_n of_o libanus_n as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v as_o therefore_o fire_n do_v burn_v more_o hot_o in_o such_o solid_a matter_n as_o be_v long_o in_o kindle_v then_o in_o flax_n or_o straw_n which_o be_v soon_o inflame_v and_o soon_o extinguish_v so_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n be_v not_o easy_o inflame_v but_o if_o it_o be_v once_o kindle_v it_o burn_v so_o furious_o that_o nothing_o will_v quench_v it_o but_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n and_o the_o stream_a tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n see_v then_o god_n judgement_n be_v so_o fearful_a and_o his_o anger_n so_o terrible_a let_v we_o careful_o take_v heed_n of_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n against_o we_o by_o our_o sin_n 2.10.31_o he_o 2.10.31_o for_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n §_o sect._n 4_o four_o let_v we_o meditate_v upon_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n judgement_n the_o four_o reason_n take_v from_o they_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o must_v give_v a_o account_n not_o only_o of_o our_o word_n and_o work_n but_o also_o of_o our_o secret_a thought_n before_o a_o most_o just_a judge_n who_o with_o the_o all-seeing_a eye_n of_o his_o divine_a knowledge_n search_v and_o behold_v the_o very_a heart_n and_o reins_n in_o the_o presence_n also_o of_o man_n and_o angel_n and_o this_o will_v restrain_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o sin_n though_o it_o may_v be_v so_o secret_o act_v that_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v in_o this_o life_n either_o shame_n or_o punishment_n for_o let_v it_o be_v suppose_v that_o we_o can_v hide_v our_o sin_n from_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n yet_o what_o will_v this_o benefit_v we_o if_o god_n against_o who_o we_o sin_n and_o before_o who_o as_o our_o supreme_a judge_n we_o must_v give_v a_o account_n do_v look_v upon_o we_o what_o will_v it_o profit_v we_o though_o time_n wear_v our_o offence_n out_o of_o man_n remembrance_n if_o god_n keep_v a_o faithful_a register_n of_o they_o and_o engrave_v our_o reckon_n with_o a_o pen_n of_o iron_n what_o will_v it_o help_v we_o if_o by_o our_o cunning_a conveyance_n we_o can_v hide_v our_o sin_n and_o avoid_v shame_n or_o with_o a_o impudent_a forehead_n can_v face_v they_o out_o without_o blush_v if_o our_o nakedness_n be_v discover_v and_o our_o shame_n proclaim_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o all_o his_o saint_n and_o angel_n what_o will_v it_o avail_v we_o to_o be_v exempt_v from_o punishment_n in_o this_o life_n through_o our_o great_a power_n and_o uncontrollable_a authority_n or_o to_o escape_v the_o penalty_n of_o human_a law_n by_o the_o intercession_n of_o friend_n or_o by_o corrupt_v the_o judge_n or_o by_o procure_v the_o prince_n pardon_v if_o again_o we_o must_v be_v arraign_v before_o such_o a_o upright_o judge_v as_o respect_v no_o person_n receive_v no_o reward_n and_o be_v find_v guilty_a be_v condemn_v unto_o 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those_o who_o christ_n have_v choose_v out_o of_o it_o 15.19_o joh._n 15.19_o those_o the_o world_n hate_v nay_o therefore_o hate_v they_o because_o christ_n have_v choose_v they_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 15.19_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o it_o will_v be_v to_o small_a purpose_n to_o enjoy_v these_o worldly_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n and_o in_o the_o end_n plunge_v ourselves_o into_o everlasting_a death_n that_o the_o world_n music_n be_v but_o the_o siren_n song_n which_o allure_v we_o to_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o our_o soul_n on_o the_o rock_n of_o sin_n and_o while_o it_o tickle_v the_o ear_n it_o wound_v we_o to_o the_o very_a heart_n that_o though_o the_o cup_n which_o it_o offer_v be_v of_o gold_n and_o the_o drink_v sweet_a in_o taste_n yet_o it_o be_v deadly_a poison_n in_o operation_n for_o they_o that_o drink_v thereof_o be_v so_o lull_v asleep_a in_o pleasure_n and_o security_n that_o they_o never_o awake_v out_o of_o their_o spiritual_a lethargic_a or_o if_o 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into_o grievous_a and_o endless_a misery_n what_o therefore_o will_v it_o profit_v we_o to_o gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v our_o own_o soul_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v 8.36_o mark_n 8.36_o mark_n 8.36_o and_o if_o we_o have_v these_o meditation_n continual_o run_v in_o our_o mind_n then_o shall_v we_o easy_o stop_v our_o ear_n at_o the_o first_o hear_v of_o this_o siren_n song_n then_o shall_v we_o constant_o go_v forward_o in_o our_o pilgrimage_n towards_o our_o heavenly_a home_n and_o though_o honour_n stand_v before_o we_o riches_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n pleasure_n on_o the_o other_o allure_a we_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o broad_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o destruction_n yet_o shall_v we_o not_o forsake_v the_o straight_a path_n which_o lead_v unto_o life_n everlasting_a how_o unpleasant_a soever_o it_o seem_v to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n §_o sect._n 3_o but_o if_o the_o world_n can_v thus_o prevail_v then_o do_v she_o turn_v she_o smile_v into_o frown_n adversity_n how_o the_o world_n tempt_v by_o adversity_n her_o allurement_n into_o threat_n her_o bed_n of_o pleasure_n into_o misery_n and_o affliction_n her_o glorious_a offer_n of_o honour_n and_o riches_n to_o proud_a menacing_n of_o poverty_n and_o ignominy_n all_o which_o be_v terrible_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n so_o far_o prevail_v with_o some_o that_o they_o move_v they_o to_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o be_v weary_a in_o travail_v through_o this_o desert_n and_o unpleasant_a wilderness_n unto_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n they_o desire_v to_o return_v back_o into_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o spiritual_a pharaoh_n that_o they_o may_v quiet_o sit_v by_o the_o fleshpot_n of_o egypt_n 11.5_o numb_a 11.5_o and_o glut_v themselves_o with_o the_o cucumber_n and_o pepon_n of_o carnal_a pleasure_n that_o be_v they_o choose_v rather_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o broad_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o destruction_n because_o it_o be_v delightful_a than_o in_o the_o narrow_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o everlasting_a life_n because_o they_o must_v pass_v through_o the_o brier_n of_o affliction_n and_o thorn_n of_o tribulation_n before_o they_o can_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o glory_n they_o prefer_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n before_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v even_o the_o eternal_a joy_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n so_o unpleasant_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v for_o flesh_n and_o blood_n to_o deny_v itself_o and_o to_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n and_o follow_v christ_n but_o though_o the_o world_n be_v far_o more_o terrible_a to_o look_v upon_o when_o it_o frown_v than_o when_o it_o fawn_v yet_o be_v it_o far_o less_o dangerous_a for_o oftentimes_o this_o poison_n of_o adversity_n be_v so_o temper_a and_o correct_v with_o those_o wholesome_a preseruative_n of_o faith_n hope_n patience_n and_o humility_n that_o in_o steed_n of_o kill_v we_o it_o do_v but_o purge_v away_o our_o corrupt_a humour_n of_o sin_n though_o the_o world_n whip_v we_o yet_o thereby_o it_o correct_v we_o and_o make_v we_o better_o though_o it_o burn_v we_o in_o the_o fire_n of_o affliction_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o consume_v but_o rather_o refine_v we_o from_o our_o dross_n though_o like_o a_o stormy_a wind_n it_o shake_v we_o yet_o in_o steed_n of_o blow_v we_o down_o it_o cause_v we_o to_o take_v more_o deep_a root_n in_o all_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n in_o a_o word_n as_o it_o play_v the_o schoolmaster_n in_o scourge_v we_o so_o also_o in_o instruct_v &_o teach_v we_o to_o know_v god_n and_o to_o know_v ourselves_o to_o know_v the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o labour_v after_o a_o more_o permanent_a felicity_n §_o sect._n 4_o notwithstanding_o adversity_n how_o we_o be_v to_o
matth._n 6._o our_o prayer_n be_v odious_a and_o pharisaical_a matth._n 6._o thanksgiving_n be_v a_o excellent_a duty_n but_o if_o with_o the_o pharisee_n we_o give_v thanks_n rather_o to_o boast_v of_o our_o gift_n then_o to_o show_v true_a thankfulness_n to_o the_o giver_n 18._o luk._n 18._o we_o shall_v not_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n give_v of_o alm_n be_v a_o work_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o it_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n wherewith_o he_o be_v well_o please_v 13.16_o heb._n 13.16_o heb._n 13.16_o but_o if_o they_o be_v not_o give_v in_o simplicity_n of_o heart_n but_o in_o hypocrisy_n that_o we_o may_v be_v see_v of_o man_n it_o shall_v have_v the_o hypocrite_n reward_n matth._n 6._o in_o a_o word_n 6._o matth._n 6._o this_o truth_n and_o simplicity_n of_o heart_n be_v so_o necessary_a that_o without_o it_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v it_o be_v not_o regard_v for_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n 24._o joh._n 4_o 24._o and_o he_o will_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n joh._n 4.24_o according_a to_o that_o josh_n 24.14_o fear_v the_o lord_n 24.14_o josh_n 24.14_o and_o serve_v he_o in_o uprightness_n and_o in_o truth_n which_o if_o we_o perform_v our_o service_n of_o god_n will_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n though_o perform_v in_o great_a weakness_n and_o mingle_v with_o many_o imperfection_n otherwise_o though_o we_o offer_v thousand_o of_o ram_n and_o whole_a river_n of_o oil_n that_o be_v omit_v no_o outward_a cost_n and_o labour_n in_o god_n worship_n 6.7.8_o mich._n 6.7.8_o yet_o will_v it_o be_v abominable_a in_o his_o eye_n mich._n 6.7.8_o let_v we_o therefore_o with_o our_o saviour_n pray_v unto_o god_n 17.17_o joh._n 17.17_o that_o we_o may_v be_v sanctify_v with_o his_o truth_n that_o not_o only_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v may_v be_v ground_v on_o god_n truth_n but_o that_o woe_n may_v do_v it_o in_o truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n chap._n xi_o of_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n and_o gospel_n of_o peace_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o second_o part_n of_o our_o armour_n be_v the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v a_o good_a conscience_n true_a sanctification_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o also_o we_o be_v to_o put_v on_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o grand_a captain_n christ_n esa_n 59.17_o he_o put_v on_o righteousness_n as_o a_o habergeon_n 59.17_o esa_n 59.17_o and_o a_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n upon_o his_o head_n righteousness_n the_o excellency_n of_o this_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n and_o then_o shall_v not_o satan_n dart_n pierce_v we_o so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v arm_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o a_o godly_a and_o innocent_a life_n yea_o as_o long_a as_o our_o breast_n and_o heart_n be_v arm_v with_o righteousness_n though_o our_o other_o member_n fall_v into_o sin_n our_o wound_n shall_v not_o be_v mortal_a for_o as_o the_o breastplate_n do_v defend_v the_o breast_n and_o vital_a part_n of_o a_o soldier_n so_o the_o study_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n of_o a_o christian_n to_o live_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a sanctification_n do_v so_o arm_v his_o mind_n that_o satan_n can_v deadly_o wound_v the_o heart_n with_o any_o of_o his_o temptation_n true_a it_o be_v that_o the_o saint_n do_v receive_v wound_n and_o foil_n when_o as_o satan_n have_v draw_v they_o to_o commit_v sin_n but_o they_o be_v not_o wound_v at_o the_o heart_n because_o they_o do_v not_o sin_n with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n for_o they_o allow_v not_o that_o which_o they_o do_v neither_o do_v they_o what_o they_o will_v but_o what_o they_o hate_v and_o they_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o inner_a man_n 7.15.22_o rom._n 7.15.22_o when_o the_o flesh_n lead_v they_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o paul_n say_v he_o do_v not_o transgress_v god_n law_n 6.8_o rom._n 7.17_o 1._o joh._n 3.9_o and_z vers_n 6.8_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o he_o rom._n 7.17_o and_o the_o apostle_n john_n affirm_v that_o they_o who_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o 1._o joh._n 3.9_o and_o that_o they_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n sin_v not_o and_o that_o whosoever_o sin_v be_v of_o the_o devil_n vers_fw-la 6.8_o not_o that_o god_n child_n be_v exempt_v from_o all_o sin_n but_o because_o they_o sin_v not_o with_o the_o full_a consent_n and_o swinge_v of_o their_o will_n and_o when_o they_o do_v fall_v their_o heart_n be_v defend_v with_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n that_o be_v with_o a_o holy_a endeavour_n and_o desire_n of_o serve_v god_n david_n a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n may_v be_v a_o notable_a example_n hereof_o for_o even_o after_o he_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o have_v this_o godly_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v god_n he_o notwithstanding_o fall_v grievous_o many_o time_n and_o be_v wound_v often_o with_o satan_n dart_n but_o his_o wound_n be_v not_o mortal_a neither_o do_v they_o pierce_v the_o heart_n because_o he_o be_v arm_v with_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n for_o he_o keep_v god_n law_n in_o his_o heart_n and_o it_o be_v sweet_a than_o honey_n unto_o his_o mouth_n 119._o psal_n 119._o he_o meditate_a therein_o and_o seek_v after_o it_o continual_o as_o appear_v psal_n 119._o will_v we_o therefore_o be_v preserve_v from_o the_o deadly_a wound_n of_o satan_n dart_n of_o temptation_n then_o let_v we_o study_v and_o labour_n after_o true_a holiness_n let_v we_o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o howsoever_o we_o fall_v often_o through_o infirmity_n yet_o let_v the_o heart_n always_o be_v arm_v with_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n that_o be_v with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v god_n and_o so_o shall_v satan_n never_o mortal_o wound_v us._n §_o sect._n 2_o but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n pernicious_a that_o the_o lack_n of_o this_o armour_n be_v most_o pernicious_a if_o we_o once_o lie_v aside_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n not_o so_o much_o as_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n of_o life_n but_o embrace_v sin_n with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n we_o shall_v lay_v our_o breast_n open_a and_o naked_a to_o all_o satan_n thrust_n yea_o and_o as_o it_o be_v put_v sword_n in_o his_o hand_n wherewith_o he_o may_v wound_v and_o murder_v we_o for_o until_o we_o disarm_v ourselves_o and_o put_v weapon_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o satan_n by_o our_o sin_n he_o can_v hurt_v we_o as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n who_o while_o they_o continue_v in_o their_o righteousness_n and_o integrity_n satan_n can_v not_o offer_v they_o any_o violence_n by_o assault_n and_o force_n and_o therefore_o he_o allure_v they_o to_o entertain_v a_o treacherous_a parley_n wherein_o have_v entice_v they_o to_o disarm_v themselves_o of_o this_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n by_o wilful_a transgress_a god_n commandment_n he_o inflict_v on_o they_o deadly_a wound_n pierce_v they_o through_o to_o the_o very_a heart_n and_o so_o like_o joab_n while_o he_o seem_v love_o to_o embrace_v they_o he_o do_v most_o treacherous_o stab_v they_o the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v make_v we_o repel_v most_o careful_o all_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o entice_v we_o to_o sin_n but_o especial_o let_v we_o never_o be_v allure_v to_o put_v off_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n and_o then_o though_o satan_n wound_v our_o soul_n with_o sin_n yet_o his_o wound_n will_v not_o be_v mortal_a so_o long_o as_o we_o do_v not_o fall_v into_o sin_n with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n but_o through_o infirmity_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n loathe_v the_o sin_n which_o we_o commit_v and_o delight_v ourselves_o in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o inner_a man_n for_o though_o we_o fall_v yet_o the_o lord_n will_v raise_v we_o up_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n so_o that_o though_o sin_n dwell_v in_o we_o yet_o shall_v it_o never_o reign_v in_o us._n chap._n xii_o of_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o three_o part_n of_o our_o christian_a armour_n be_v be_v what_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n be_v that_o we_o have_v our_o foot_n shod_a with_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n where_o he_o allude_v to_o the_o custom_n of_o soldier_n in_o former_a time_n who_o go_v into_o the_o field_n strong_o arm_v their_o leg_n and_o foot_n with_o legge-harnesse_n wargreave_n or_o buskin_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o the_o injury_n of_o the_o weather_n the_o pierce_a of_o brier_n thorn_n and_o such_o other_o thing_n as_o may_v hurt_v they_o in_o their_o way_n as_o they_o march_v and_o from_o the_o violence_n also_o of_o their_o enemy_n blow_n when_o they_o be_v encounter_v for_o all_o which_o
contrary_a to_o the_o former_a suggestion_n of_o satan_n whereas_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v but_o unlike_a child_n of_o the_o same_o father_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o danger_n of_o which_o tentation_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v mean_n that_o we_o be_v to_o avoid_v the_o former_a temptation_n by_o keep_v we_o in_o the_o golden_a mean_n we_o must_v keep_v we_o in_o the_o golden_a mean_a avoid_v both_o extreme_n and_o because_o we_o be_v ignorant_a and_o unskilful_a in_o travayl_v the_o straight_a path_n which_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n and_o every_o hour_n ready_a to_o take_v the_o byway_n of_o error_n which_o lead_v to_o destruction_n let_v we_o use_v the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o our_o guide_n and_o as_o the_o israelite_n travayl_v towards_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n be_v direct_v by_o the_o cloud_n and_o pillar_n of_o fire_n going_z forward_z when_o that_o go_v before_o they_o and_o pitch_v their_o tent_n where_o that_o stay_v so_o let_v we_o constant_o and_o bold_o travail_v in_o our_o christian_n pilgrimage_n so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o our_o direction_n not_o stay_v where_o it_o bid_v go_v nor_o go_v when_o it_o stay_v let_v this_o be_v the_o touchstone_n to_o discern_v the_o golden_a truth_n from_o the_o drossy_a extreme_n on_o either_o side_n let_v it_o be_v the_o line_n to_o lead_v we_o out_o of_o this_o labyrinth_n of_o error_n let_v it_o be_v the_o star_n of_o bethlehem_n to_o conduct_v we_o in_o our_o tedious_a journey_n unto_o the_o place_n where_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v not_o now_o lie_v in_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o mother_n but_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n in_o all_o glory_n power_n and_o majesty_n and_o because_o we_o be_v unskilful_a pilot_n in_o fail_v the_o dangerous_a sea_n of_o this_o tempestuous_a world_n readid_v to_o fall_v upon_o the_o rock_n while_o we_o avoid_v the_o sand_n lot_n god_n word_n be_v our_o card_n to_o direct_v we_o to_o the_o holy_a land_n otherwise_o satan_n will_v raise_v against_o we_o such_o stormy_a tempest_n and_o contrary_a blast_n of_o temptation_n that_o our_o soul_n will_v suffer_v shipwreck_n upon_o the_o rock_n of_o sin_n and_o be_v drown_v in_o a_o sea_n of_o destruction_n chap._n xx._n of_o three_o other_o stratagem_n which_o satan_n use_v §_o sect._n 1_o a_o four_o policy_n which_o satan_n use_v to_o entrap_v we_o in_o his_o secret_a ambushment_n be_v this_o action_n how_o satan_n move_v we_o to_o propound_v bad_a end_n to_o good_a action_n when_o by_o the_o violence_n of_o his_o tentation_n he_o can_v altogether_o restrain_v we_o from_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a then_o he_o will_v tempt_v we_o to_o do_v good_a action_n to_o bad_a end_n in_o give_v of_o alm_n he_o will_v move_v man_n to_o propound_v this_o end_n that_o they_o may_v be_v see_v of_o man_n in_o do_v of_o good_a work_n he_o will_v tempt_v they_o to_o forget_v god_n glory_n and_o to_o set_v before_o they_o as_o their_o main_a end_n of_o all_o their_o good_a action_n the_o merit_v of_o heaven_n and_o if_o man_n will_v needs_o appear_v virtuous_a and_o religious_a he_o will_v entice_v they_o to_o use_v outward_a virtue_n as_o a_o cloak_n to_o hide_v their_o inward_a vice_n and_o religion_n as_o a_o fair_a vizard_n to_o cover_v their_o foul_a impiety_n and_o thus_o he_o tempt_v man_n to_o use_v all_o outward_a show_n of_o humility_n to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v the_o better_a disguise_n their_o hide_a pride_n and_o ambition_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o absalon_n and_o all_o compliment_n of_o courtesy_n and_o love_n as_o a_o mask_n to_o hide_v their_o envy_n and_o malice_n and_o thus_o he_o allure_v man_n to_o profess_v religion_n hear_v sermon_n and_o use_v glorious_a speech_n that_o they_o may_v seem_v religious_a and_o man_n of_o good_a conscience_n have_v their_o shop_n the_o better_a custom_a and_o their_o word_n credit_v and_o so_o have_v the_o fit_a opportunity_n of_o deceive_v they_o who_o for_o their_o profession_n repose_v trust_n in_o they_o §_o sect._n 2_o a_o five_o policy_n whereby_o he_o seek_v to_o surprise_v we_o be_v by_o tempt_a man_n to_o use_v wicked_a mean_n for_o the_o accomplish_n of_o good_a end_n and_o to_o do_v evil_a thâ—â—_n good_a may_v come_v thereof_o end_n how_o satan_n move_v we_o to_o use_v evil_a mean_n for_o the_o effect_v good_a end_n and_o thus_o he_o tempt_v saul_n to_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n in_o reserve_v the_o fat_a of_o the_o cattle_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v sacrifice_v therewith_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o isaac_n to_o say_v that_o rebecca_n be_v his_o sister_n to_o save_v his_o life_n and_o peter_n to_o use_v dissimulation_n that_o he_o may_v not_o offend_v the_o jew_n 2._o galat._n 2._o and_o thus_o he_o tempt_v man_n to_o tell_v officious_a and_o profitable_a lie_n for_o the_o avoid_n of_o great_a evil_n he_o move_v servant_n to_o give_v their_o master_n good_n to_o the_o poor_a without_o their_o privity_n or_o like_n and_o so_o to_o commit_v theft_n that_o they_o may_v give_v alm_n he_o tempt_v non-residents_a to_o possess_v many_o live_n that_o they_o may_v keep_v good_a hospitality_n and_o so_o starve_v the_o foul_a to_o feed_v the_o body_n and_o citizen_n to_o use_v all_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n that_o they_o may_v provide_v for_o their_o family_n which_o policy_n of_o satan_n be_v exceed_v dangerous_a for_o hardly_o can_v we_o escape_v they_o both_o namely_o do_v good_a thing_n to_o bad_a end_n or_o use_v of_o evil_a mean_n for_o the_o achieve_v of_o good_a purpose_n but_o the_o more_o difficult_a the_o thing_n be_v the_o great_a must_v be_v our_o care_n the_o more_o secret_a and_o dangerous_a satan_n ambushment_n be_v the_o more_o diligent_a and_o watchfulness_n must_v we_o use_v in_o avoid_v they_o in_o all_o our_o action_n therefore_o let_v we_o be_v careful_a to_o propound_v unto_o ourselves_o good_a end_n and_o use_v good_a mean_n for_o the_o accomplish_n of_o our_o honest_a and_o godly_a purpose_n for_o if_o we_o neglect_v the_o first_o we_o shall_v bewray_v our_o hypocrisy_n and_o impiety_n if_o the_o latter_a we_o shall_v pollute_v a_o fair_a work_n with_o filthy_a tool_n and_o show_v our_o diffidence_n in_o god_n in_o not_o dair_v to_o use_v those_o godly_a and_o honest_a mean_n which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o commend_v we_o unless_o we_o bolster_v and_o prop_v they_o up_o by_o our_o own_o foolish_a invention_n and_o wicked_a practice_n and_o whensoever_o we_o be_v move_v to_o propound_v evil_a end_n of_o our_o good_a action_n or_o to_o use_v evil_a mean_n for_o the_o accomplish_n of_o good_a end_n let_v we_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o they_o be_v not_o the_o motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o the_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n at_o least_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o be_v tempt_v to_o the_o evil_a of_o the_o end_n or_o mean_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v to_o purge_v the_o wheat_n from_o the_o chaff_n the_o pure_a gold_n from_o the_o dross_n and_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n for_o those_o end_n and_o by_o those_o mean_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v §_o sect._n 3_o a_o sixth_o policy_n which_o satan_n use_v virtue_n how_o satan_n tempt_v we_o to_o be_v proud_a of_o our_o virtue_n be_v to_o take_v advantage_n of_o our_o virtue_n to_o plunge_v we_o headlong_o into_o vice_n for_o example_n when_o we_o have_v mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o be_v plentiful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n he_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o puff_n we_o up_o with_o pride_n and_o a_o pharisaical_a conceit_n that_o we_o be_v not_o as_o other_o man_n be_v yea_o if_o we_o be_v so_o humble_a that_o he_o can_v make_v we_o proud_a of_o any_o thing_n else_o he_o will_v labour_v to_o make_v we_o proud_a of_o our_o humility_n let_v we_o not_o therefore_o be_v reckless_a and_o secure_a but_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o our_o heart_n even_o in_o our_o good_a action_n and_o when_o we_o entertain_v any_o excellent_a virtue_n let_v we_o take_v heed_n least_o pride_n thrust_v in_o with_o it_o see_v most_o common_o it_o attend_v upon_o virtue_n and_o take_v up_o his_o stand_n where_o it_o lodge_v for_o we_o be_v not_o quite_o at_o liberty_n and_o out_o of_o the_o danger_n of_o satan_n thraldom_n so_o long_o as_o pride_n like_o a_o jailer_n attend_v on_o us._n chap._n xxi_o of_o the_o manner_n of_o satan_n fight_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v satan_n stratagem_n and_o warlike_a policy_n now_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o fight_n in_o which_o we_o be_v first_o to_o observe_v that_o it_o be_v most_o cruel_a and_o cowardly_a for_o he_o observe_v no_o compliment_n of_o true_a valour_n valour_n that_o satan_n observe_v no_o compliment_n of_o true_a valour_n but_o
despair_v of_o victory_n satan_n shall_v not_o need_v to_o fight_v against_o we_o for_o we_o will_v overcome_v ourselves_o faint_v before_o the_o fight_n and_o cast_v away_o our_o weapon_n as_o soon_o as_o satan_n do_v but_o muster_v his_o force_n and_o march_n against_o us._n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o so_o much_o fear_v the_o temptation_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o secure_o contemn_v they_o and_o not_o so_o much_o fear_v they_o as_o that_o we_o shall_v despair_v of_o victory_n let_v we_o fear_v they_o so_o much_o as_o that_o thereby_o we_o be_v stir_v up_o with_o more_o care_n &_o diligence_n to_o resist_v and_o overcome_v they_o but_o not_o somuch_o as_o that_o we_o shall_v cowardly_o faint_v distrust_v god_n help_n let_v we_o fear_v they_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o their_o violence_n but_o let_v we_o bold_o strive_v against_o they_o trust_v in_o god_n almighty_a power_n &_o merciful_a promise_n of_o his_o aid_n and_o assistance_n be_v hereby_o assure_v of_o certain_a victory_n §_o sect._n 7_o last_o 53.5_o the_o nine_o mean_n to_o object_n christ_n against_o all_o temptation_n matth._n 9.13_o esa_n 53.5_o if_o we_o will_v withstand_v satan_n we_o must_v object_v our_o saviour_n christ_n against_o all_o his_o temptation_n for_o if_o we_o apply_v he_o unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n he_o will_v be_v our_o shield_n and_o buckler_n to_o defend_v we_o from_o all_o satan_n blow_n for_o example_n if_o satan_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o state_n of_o damnation_n we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n &_o that_o he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n &_o break_v for_o our_o iniquity_n etc._n etc._n and_o with_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v and_o so_o he_o which_o know_v no_o sin_n 5.21_o 2._o cor._n 5.21_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o if_o he_o say_v that_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n 3.13_o galat._n 3.13_o we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n when_o he_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n if_o he_o object_n that_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n wrath_n we_o be_v to_o tell_v he_o that_o christ_n do_v bear_v his_o father_n displeasure_n that_o he_o may_v make_v our_o peace_n 1.21.22_o col._n 1.21.22_o and_o whereas_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n because_o our_o mind_n be_v set_v on_o evil_a work_n he_o have_v now_o reconcile_v we_o in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n if_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o we_o be_v his_o bondslave_n we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o we_o be_v so_o indeed_o in_o time_n past_a but_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v pay_v unto_o his_o father_n the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n 1.30_o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o &_o have_v set_v we_o free_a if_o he_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v unjust_a and_o therefore_o 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heaven_n to_o prepare_v we_o a_o place_n there_o if_o he_o object_n that_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n do_v not_o appertain_v unto_o we_o for_o every_o man_n shall_v live_v by_o his_o own_o righteousness_n 18._o ezech._n 18._o and_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v the_o death_n we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n christ_n be_v become_v our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n so_o that_o he_o be_v we_o and_o we_o his_o and_o our_o sin_n he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o &_o bestow_v on_o we_o his_o righteousness_n he_o be_v become_v our_o husband_n and_o we_o his_o spouse_n and_o therefore_o as_o he_o have_v communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o so_o likewise_o all_o his_o benefit_n his_o merit_n righteousness_n sanctification_n &_o everlasting_a happiness_n §_o sect._n 8_o but_o if_o satan_n will_v not_o thus_o be_v answer_v we_o be_v not_o to_o entertain_v any_o further_a disputation_n with_o he_o but_o to_o send_v he_o 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all_o which_o it_o have_v against_o we_o and_o cancel_v the_o handwriting_n of_o the_o law_n whereby_o we_o be_v oblige_v and_o bind_v and_o therefore_o much_o more_o able_a be_v he_o to_o answer_v all_o accusation_n which_o this_o cavil_a accuser_n have_v against_o us._n neither_o be_v we_o to_o doubt_v but_o that_o our_o saviour_n will_v be_v our_o advocate_n to_o plead_v our_o cause_n especial_o consider_v that_o it_o do_v principal_o concern_v himself_o and_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o sufficiency_n for_o the_o question_n and_o cause_n controversall_a between_o we_o and_o satan_n be_v not_o about_o our_o own_o worthiness_n merit_n righteousness_n and_o satissaction_n all_o which_o we_o renounce_v and_o cast_v away_o from_o we_o as_o pollute_a clout_n in_o respect_n of_o be_v any_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n but_o concern_v christ_n righteousness_n merit_n and_o the_o sufficiency_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n which_o do_v apply_v they_o unto_o themselves_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o he_o will_v defend_v his_o own_o cause_n against_o all_o satan_n objection_n and_o imputation_n §_o sect._n 9_o but_o if_o satan_n continue_v his_o importunity_n exercise_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v satan_n importunity_n we_o must_v employ_v ourselves_o in_o holy_a exercise_n and_o will_v admit_v of_o no_o answer_n we_o be_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o banish_v his_o temptation_n out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o not_o to_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o they_o and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o be_v continual_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o fervent_a prayer_n desire_v the_o lord_n gracious_a assistance_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o withstand_v all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o enemy_n as_o also_o to_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o god_n word_n and_o diligent_o to_o use_v holy_a conference_n with_o our_o christian_n brethren_n and_o painful_o to_o employ_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n that_o so_o we_o may_v have_v no_o leisure_n to_o entertain_v satan_n temptation_n for_o as_o a_o vessel_n which_o be_v already_o full_a can_v receive_v no_o more_o and_o whatsoever_o be_v pour_v thereinto_o spill_v upon_o the_o ground_n so_o when_o our_o mind_n be_v replenish_v with_o holy_a thought_n and_o occupy_v in_o godly_a and_o honest_a exercise_n there_o be_v no_o room_n leave_v for_o satan_n suggestion_n and_o therefore_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o offer_v to_o enter_v we_o present_o reject_v they_o whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o idleness_n and_o do_v not_o diligent_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o several_a
calling_n then_o be_v our_o mind_n fit_a ground_n to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o satan_n temptation_n and_o to_o nourish_v they_o till_o they_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n and_o if_o satan_n find_v we_o like_o empty_a house_n clean_o sweep_v and_o void_a of_o all_o holy_a meditation_n and_o godly_a exercise_n he_o will_v easy_o enter_v and_o if_o himself_o be_v not_o strong_a enough_o he_o will_v take_v unto_o he_o seven_o other_o spirit_n worse_o than_o himself_o 12.45_o matth._n 12.45_o that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v more_o strong_a to_o keep_v possession_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v not_o be_v overcome_v by_o satan_n temptation_n let_v we_o beware_v of_o idleness_n for_o when_o the_o mind_n be_v empty_a of_o that_o which_o be_v good_a it_o be_v most_o fit_a to_o receive_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a but_o if_o satan_n temptation_n be_v at_o any_o time_n entertain_v into_o our_o mind_n let_v we_o most_o careful_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o suffer_v they_o as_o it_o be_v to_o take_v up_o their_o lodging_n preseruative_n that_o we_o must_v not_o revolve_v in_o our_o mind_n satan_n temptation_n but_o rather_o meditate_v on_o the_o contrary_a preseruative_n by_o revolve_v they_o in_o our_o thought_n not_o to_o meditate_v too_o earnest_o on_o they_o but_o rather_o on_o the_o preseruative_n which_o may_v strengthen_v we_o against_o their_o violence_n neither_o be_v we_o so_o serious_o to_o think_v on_o satan_n objection_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o forget_v how_o to_o answer_v they_o for_o example_n when_o he_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n the_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o be_v not_o to_o bend_v all_o our_o thought_n to_o meditate_v and_o call_v to_o mind_v all_o our_o sin_n both_o new_a and_o old_a both_o which_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o through_o infirmity_n and_o which_o we_o have_v willing_o commit_v for_o so_o the_o huge_a cloud_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v near_o our_o eye_n will_v hide_v from_o our_o sight_n the_o shine_a 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our_o eye_n our_o own_o wickedness_n and_o infirmity_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v despair_v of_o victory_n as_o be_v never_o able_a to_o withstand_v such_o strong_a temptation_n we_o be_v not_o to_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o think_v hereupon_o but_o present_o to_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v we_o his_o assistance_n in_o this_o spiritual_a fight_n so_o when_o he_o object_v unto_o we_o the_o justice_n and_o wrath_n of_o god_n in_o punishn_v of_o sin_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o torment_n of_o hell_n prepare_v for_o the_o damn_a we_o be_v not_o over_o serious_o to_o revolve_v these_o thing_n in_o our_o mind_n but_o present_o to_o call_v to_o mind_n god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n whereby_o god_n justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v his_o wrath_n appease_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n cancel_v and_o we_o make_v of_o fire_n brand_n of_o hell_n heir_n of_o heaven_n and_o thus_o if_o as_o soon_o as_o satan_n inflict_v the_o wound_n we_o apply_v the_o cure_n it_o will_v never_o be_v mortal_a unto_o we_o but_o if_o we_o let_v the_o poison_n of_o his_o temptation_n run_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o never_o think_v of_o any_o remedy_n though_o at_o the_o first_o it_o seem_v but_o a_o small_a scratch_n it_o will_v so_o inflame_v our_o conscience_n with_o scorch_a heat_n that_o they_o will_v afterward_o very_o hardly_o admit_v of_o any_o cure_n when_o therefore_o satan_n do_v cast_v into_o our_o mind_n his_o temptation_n let_v we_o repel_v they_o and_o endeavour_n to_o quench_v they_o while_o they_o be_v but_o small_a spark_n for_o our_o corrupt_a mind_n be_v like_a unto_o tinder_n and_o satan_n temptation_n like_o the_o fire_n and_o therefore_o if_o in_o stead_n of_o put_v they_o out_o we_o blow_v upon_o they_o though_o they_o be_v but_o as_o a_o small_a spark_n at_o the_o first_o within_o a_o while_n they_o will_v increase_v to_o a_o unquenchable_a flame_n which_o will_v torment_v our_o conscience_n with_o scorch_a heat_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o thing_n but_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o water_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o will_v extinguish_v this_o wildfire_n when_o once_o it_o have_v take_v deep_a hold_n on_o us._n chap._n xxiii_o how_o the_o christian_n be_v foil_v by_o satan_n temptation_n may_v be_v raise_v again_o §_o sect._n 1_o and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o the_o christian_n soldier_n may_v be_v strengthen_v and_o encourage_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o combat_n of_o temptation_n but_o sometime_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o by_o reason_n they_o neglect_v these_o mean_n or_o else_o do_v not_o so_o careful_o use_v they_o as_o they_o shall_v they_o be_v foil_v by_o satan_n overcome_v by_o his_o temptation_n and_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n how_o therefore_o must_v the_o christian_n thus_o overtake_v behave_v himself_o sure_o he_o be_v not_o desperate_o to_o cast_v away_o all_o hope_n of_o victory_n and_o cowardly_a to_o yield_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o slave_n of_o satan_n lie_v content_o in_o the_o chain_n of_o sin_n without_o any_o desire_n or_o endeavour_n of_o come_v out_o of_o his_o captivity_n but_o be_v fall_v he_o be_v to_o labour_n and_o strive_v that_o he_o may_v rise_v again_o and_o be_v take_v prisoner_n by_o sin_n and_o satan_n he_o be_v not_o willing_o to_o remain_v in_o their_o bond_n but_o earnest_o to_o desire_v his_o freedom_n and_o liberty_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o be_v fall_v he_o may_v rise_v again_o be_v by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n when_o as_o he_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a for_o his_o sin_n because_o thereby_o he_o have_v displease_v his_o love_a and_o gracious_a father_n and_o steadfast_o purpose_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v those_o sin_n into_o which_o by_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o own_o infirmity_n he_o be_v fall_v and_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n when_o as_o he_o do_v apply_v unto_o himself_o all_o the_o merciful_a promise_n make_v unto_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n for_o though_o faith_n in_o nature_n go_v before_o repentance_n yet_o the_o act_n and_o fruit_n of_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n mercy_n in_o the_o free_a forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n always_o come_v after_o wicked_a a_o difference_n between_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o the_o wicked_a where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v a_o difference_n between_o the_o state_n of_o god_n child_n and_o the_o wicked_a both_o fall_n into_o sin_n very_o often_o both_o also_o commit_v heinous_a and_o grievous_a sin_n yea_o sometime_o the_o child_n of_o god_n fall_v into_o more_o fearful_a and_o horrible_a sin_n than_o a_o mere_a worldling_n but_o herein_o the_o chief_a difference_n between_o they_o consist_v that_o the_o child_n of_o god_n after_o his_o fall_n be_v vex_v and_o grieve_a and_o labour_v to_o rise_v again_o by_o leave_v and_o forsake_v the_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o but_o the_o wicked_a man_n after_o his_o fall_n never_o sorow_v nor_o grieve_v but_o rather_o resolve_v to_o live_v still_o in_o his_o sin_n and_o to_o commit_v it_o again_o and_o again_o with_o greediness_n and_o delight_n when_o he_o have_v any_o occasion_n offer_v §_o sect._n 2_o but_o here_o the_o weak_a christian_n who_o soul_n be_v oppress_v with_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o sin_n will_v say_v unto_o i_o christian_n the_o complaint_n of_o the_o weak_a christian_n alas_o this_o be_v small_a comfort_n unto_o i_o which_o you_o speak_v neither_o can_v i_o hereby_o have_v any_o assurance_n that_o i_o be_o the_o child_n of_o god_n for_o after_o i_o be_o fall_v into_o sin_n such_o be_v the_o hardness_n of_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o can_v bewail_v nor_o be_v sorry_a for_o it_o and_o whereas_o every_o small_a worldly_a
loss_n or_o cross_n make_v i_o mourn_v weep_v and_o wail_v when_o by_o my_o sin_n i_o have_v offend_v god_n i_o can_v shed_v a_o tear_n nor_o show_v any_o true_a sign_n of_o hearty_a sorrow_n and_o such_o be_v my_o untowardnes_n and_o corruption_n that_o in_o stead_n of_o forsake_v my_o sin_n i_o be_o ready_a to_o fall_v again_o upon_o the_o next_o occasion_n and_o therefore_o i_o can_v have_v any_o faith_n or_o full_a assurance_n of_o god_n promise_n make_v in_o christ_n see_v they_o be_v all_o limit_a and_o restrain_v to_o those_o sinner_n which_o repent_v and_o amend_v desire_v that_o the_o desire_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v accept_v for_o the_o grace_n which_o we_o desire_v that_o therefore_o these_o mourn_a soul_n may_v receive_v some_o comfort_n let_v they_o know_v first_o that_o if_o they_o have_v a_o earnest_a desire_n of_o repentance_n faith_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o god_n grace_n if_o they_o have_v a_o good_a purpose_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o to_o 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own_o want_n and_o penury_n in_o regard_n whereof_o we_o be_v true_o humble_v and_o hereof_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v in_o which_o two_o thing_n concur_v first_o a_o sense_n of_o want_n which_o affict_v we_o and_o a_o desire_n to_o have_v it_o supply_v five_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o have_v a_o continual_a and_o earnest_a desire_n of_o our_o salvation_n unless_o we_o desire_v as_o earnest_o the_o subordinate_a cause_n and_o mean_n tend_v thereunto_o namely_o vocation_n justification_n sanctification_n faith_n repentance_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n for_o even_o balaam_n himself_o do_v wish_v that_o he_o may_v die_v the_o death_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o his_o desire_n be_v not_o acceptable_a to_o god_n because_o he_o wish_v not_o also_o to_o live_v their_o life_n he_o desire_v to_o die_v like_o they_o that_o he_o may_v be_v save_v but_o he_o desire_v not_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n whereby_o he_o may_v have_v be_v assure_v of_o salvation_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v have_v our_o desire_n acceptable_a to_o god_n they_o must_v be_v join_v with_o a_o holy_a endeavour_n to_o obtain_v those_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o we_o do_v desire_n they_o must_v be_v constant_a earnest_a and_o proceed_v from_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o own_o want_n and_o be_v refer_v as_o well_o to_o the_o mean_n as_o to_o the_o end_n and_o then_o the_o desire_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o grace_n itself_o the_o desire_n of_o faith_n be_v faith_n the_o desire_n of_o repentance_n be_v repentance_n not_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n but_o in_o god_n acceptation_n who_o accept_v the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n §_o sect._n 4_o and_o in_o truth_n this_o be_v the_o chief_a perfection_n of_o our_o righteousness_n perfection_n the_o christian_n perfection_n consist_v in_o desire_v and_o labour_v after_o perfection_n when_o as_o we_o feel_v our_o imperfection_n and_o labour_v earnest_o after_o more_o perfection_n for_o christiani_n sumus_fw-la potius_fw-la affectu_fw-la quà m_fw-la effectu_fw-la we_o be_v christian_n rather_o in_o our_o affection_n and_o desire_n than_o in_o our_o work_n and_o ability_n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n bestow_v upon_o his_o child_n the_o full_a measure_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o in_o this_o life_n but_o only_o the_o first_o fruit_n which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v but_o a_o handful_n of_o corn_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o whole_a field_n and_o the_o earnest_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o rest_n which_o be_v but_o as_o a_o penny_n in_o respect_n of_o many_o thousand_o which_o be_v confirm_v unto_o we_o thereby_o 5.5_o rom._n 8.23.2_o cor._n 1.22_o and_o 5.5_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.23.2_o cor._n 1.22_o and_o 5.5_o true_a it_o be_v indeed_o that_o god_n bestow_v his_o spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o upon_o some_o of_o his_o child_n in_o great_a measure_n and_o upon_o some_o in_o 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spirit_n may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 1._o cor._n 5.5_o §_o sect._n 5_o it_o may_v be_v that_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n and_o regeneration_n do_v go_v slow_o forward_a certain_a though_o our_o spiritual_a growth_n be_v show_v yet_o it_o be_v certain_a and_o the_o lord_n may_v for_o a_o time_n let_v our_o corruption_n bear_v great_a sway_n in_o we_o to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v hereby_o true_o humble_v we_o with_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o infirmity_n and_o take_v away_o from_o we_o all_o selfe-confidence_n presumption_n and_o cause_n of_o boast_v and_o cause_v we_o whole_o to_o rely_v upon_o his_o mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n but_o though_o it_o go_v on_o slow_o yet_o it_o shall_v go_v sure_o because_o it_o be_v not_o begin_v and_o continue_v by_o ourselves_o for_o we_o can_v so_o much_o as_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n but_o all_o our_o sufficiency_n be_v of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v 2._o cor._n 3.5_o 3.5_o 2._o cor._n 3.5_o neither_o can_v we_o so_o much_o as_o will_v and_o desire_n that_o which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n for_o it_o be_v he_o that_o work_v in_o we_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n 2.13_o phil._n 2.13_o even_o of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n as_o it_o be_v phil._n 2.13_o and_o therefore_o these_o holy_a desire_n which_o be_v the_o beginning_n and_o first_o fruit_n of_o regeneration_n be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n spirit_n he_o will_v finish_v and_o perfect_a that_o which_o he_o have_v begin_v till_o at_o last_o we_o be_v full_o free_v from_o our_o corruption_n and_o endue_v with_o unspotted_a holiness_n and_o sanctification_n 1.6_o phil._n 1.6_o according_a to_o that_o phil._n 1.6_o i_o be_o persuade_v of_o this_o same_o thing_n that_o he_o who_o have_v begin_v this_o good_a work_n in_o you_o will_v perform_v it_o until_o the_o day_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o as_o with_o the_o lord_n himself_o there_o be_v neither_o change_n nor_o shadow_n of_o change_n 11.29_o jam._n 1.17_o mal._n 3.6_o rom._n 11.29_o jam._n 1.17_o mal._n 3.6_o so_o also_o be_v his_o gift_n and_o call_n without_o repentance_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 11.29_o §_o sect._n 7_o if_o therefore_o we_o have_v but_o a_o desire_n to_o forsake_v our_o sin_n imperfection_n if_o we_o earnest_o desire_v perfection_n the_o lord_n will_v perfect_v we_o and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n pardon_v our_o imperfection_n and_o to_o attain_v unto_o true_a sanctification_n this_o desire_n be_v god_n work_n which_o he_o will_v finish_v &_o accomplish_v according_a to_o that_o psal_n 145_o 19_o he_o will_v fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o for_o if_o the_o lord_n do_v even_o press_v upon_o we_o while_o we_o do_v not_o desire_v his_o company_n if_o he_o stand_v wait_v and_o knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n call_v and_o cry_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o will_v open_v and_o give_v he_o entrance_n when_o his_o holy_a spirit_n have_v inflame_v we_o with_o true_a love_n of_o he_o and_o open_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o have_v he_o enter_v will_v he_o now_o think_v you_o go_v away_o and_o refuse_v to_o come_v in_o when_o we_o invite_v he_o nay_o assure_o for_o he_o have_v promise_v the_o contrary_a revel_v 3.20_o behold_v say_v he_o i_o stand_v at_o the_o door_n and_o knock_v if_o any_o man_n hear_v my_o voice_n and_o open_v the_o door_n i_o will_v come_v in_o unto_o he_o and_o sup_v with_o he_o and_o he_o with_o i_o that_o be_v i_o will_v make_v he_o a_o rich_a banquet_n of_o my_o heavenly_a grace_n and_o give_v he_o to_o drink_v the_o water_n of_o life_n of_o which_o whosoever_o drink_v shall_v never_o be_v more_o a_o thirst_n but_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o he_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v up_o into_o everlasting_a life_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v joh._n 4.14_o so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n call_v such_o as_o thirst_v unto_o he_o 21.6_o joh._n 7.38_o reu._n 21.6_o if_o any_o man_n thirst_n let_v he_o come_v to_o i_o and_o drink_n and_o i_o will_v give_v to_o he_o 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deo_fw-la &_o sufficit_fw-la 23.26_o pro._n 23.26_o give_v thy_o hart_n to_o god_n and_o it_o suffice_v prou._n 23.26_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v our_o most_o gracious_a father_n who_o love_n far_o exceed_v the_o love_n even_o of_o tender_a mother_n esa_n 49.15_o 66.13_o esa_n 49_o 15._o and_o 66.13_o look_v therefore_o what_o affection_n the_o tender_a father_n or_o mother_n bear_v and_o show_v towards_o their_o child_n and_o such_o nay_o infinite_a more_o will_v the_o lord_n show_v towards_o we_o as_o himself_o profess_v mal._n 3.17_o and_o i_o will_v spare_v they_o 3.17_o mal._n 3.17_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o own_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o now_o we_o know_v that_o if_o a_o child_n endeavour_n to_o to_o his_o duty_n and_o strive_v to_o do_v his_o best_a though_o through_o want_n of_o power_n or_o skill_n he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v as_o he_o will_v those_o thing_n which_o his_o father_n enjoin_v he_o there_o be_v no_o love_a father_n but_o will_v wink_v at_o his_o imperfection_n and_o accept_v his_o will_n commend_v his_o obedience_n and_o dutiful_a endeavour_n though_o the_o work_n in_o itself_o deserve_v no_o commendation_n how_o much_o more_o therefore_o will_v our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o love_n be_v infinite_a and_o without_o all_o compare_n be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o infirmity_n if_o we_o have_v a_o desire_n and_o care_n to_o serve_v he_o the_o lord_n be_v our_o shepherd_n 10._o psal_n 23.1_o joh._n 10._o and_o we_o his_o flock_n and_o the_o sheep_n of_o his_o pasture_n as_o it_o be_v psal_n 23.1_o and_o joh._n 10._o now_o if_o a_o sheep_n be_v entangle_v in_o the_o brier_n so_o as_o he_o can_v follow_v the_o shepherd_n though_o he_o hear_v his_o voice_n call_v unto_o he_o yet_o if_o he_o struggle_v and_o strive_v to_o come_v out_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o his_o power_n and_o bleat_v for_o the_o shepherd_n help_n when_o he_o can_v help_v himself_o hereby_o it_o appear_v that_o he_o be_v one_o of_o his_o flock_n which_o the_o good_a shepherd_n will_v not_o suffer_v to_o be_v lose_v whereas_o indeed_o if_o he_o want_v not_o power_n alone_o but_o will_v also_o to_o be_v free_v and_o to_o follow_v after_o it_o be_v clear_a that_o he_o belong_v to_o another_o sheepfold_n so_o if_o when_o we_o be_v entangle_v in_o the_o brier_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o so_o hinder_v with_o our_o imperfection_n that_o we_o can_v follow_v the_o great_a shepherd_n of_o our_o soul_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o path_n of_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v to_o the_o sheepfold_a of_o everlasting_a happiness_n though_o we_o hear_v his_o voice_n call_v unto_o we_o yet_o if_o with_o the_o silly_a sheep_n we_o struggle_v and_o strive_v to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o snare_n of_o sin_n and_o when_o we_o can_v free_v ourselves_o by_o our_o power_n do_v as_o it_o be_v bleat_v and_o after_o our_o sheepish_a manner_n implore_v the_o help_n of_o our_o careful_a shepherd_n cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o bless_a sheep_n of_o christ_n wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 7.24_o then_o will_v our_o love_a shepherd_n jesus_n christ_n in_o his_o good_a time_n come_v and_o loose_v we_o and_o if_o with_o struggle_v in_o the_o brier_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v so_o disable_v that_o we_o can_v go_v he_o will_v take_v we_o like_o the_o stray_a sheep_n upon_o his_o shoulder_n and_o carry_v we_o by_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n into_o his_o sheepfold_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n neither_o can_v it_o possible_o be_v that_o our_o heavenly_a shepherd_n who_o of_o purpose_n come_v into_o the_o world_n
god_n again_o and_o earnest_o labour_v after_o mortification_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o whosoever_o be_v destitute_a of_o god_n love_n and_o live_v in_o his_o sin_n without_o any_o sorrow_n for_o those_o which_o be_v past_a or_o purpose_n to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v he_o may_v well_o brag_v of_o his_o faith_n and_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n but_o in_o very_a truth_n there_o be_v as_o yet_o nothing_o in_o he_o but_o carnal_a security_n and_o vain_a presumption_n §_o sect._n 6_o second_o love_n that_o every_o particular_a christian_n may_v assure_v himself_o of_o god_n love_n the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v all_o these_o testimony_n and_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n unto_o his_o church_n and_o that_o it_o therefore_o may_v well_o be_v assure_v thereof_o but_o as_o for_o particular_a man_n they_o notwithstanding_o may_v just_o doubt_v of_o his_o love_n see_v they_o have_v no_o special_a reason_n to_o persuade_v they_o that_o these_o testimony_n and_o pledge_n be_v give_v unto_o they_o but_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o be_v a_o fond_a of_o objection_n for_o what_o be_v the_o church_n but_o the_o whole_a company_n of_o god_n saint_n what_o be_v it_o but_o a_o body_n consist_v of_o many_o member_n which_o be_v particular_a christian_n how_o therefore_o can_v the_o whole_a church_n be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n if_o all_o the_o several_a member_n doubt_v thereof_o how_o can_v any_o thing_n belong_v to_o the_o whole_a which_o belong_v not_o to_o the_o particular_a part_n as_o though_o a_o whole_a city_n can_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o prince_n favour_n and_o yet_o all_o the_o particular_a man_n in_o the_o city_n shall_v think_v themselves_o in_o his_o displeasure_n saint_n paul_n teach_v we_o another_o lesson_n in_o his_o own_o person_n say_v 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o who_o have_v love_v i_o and_o give_v his_o life_n for_o i_o he_o say_v not_o who_o have_v love_v and_o give_v his_o life_n for_o the_o church_n but_o for_o himself_o neither_o do_v the_o apostle_n here_o speak_v this_o by_o revelation_n whereby_o he_o may_v extraordinary_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n but_o he_o use_v for_o his_o argument_n a_o reason_n common_a to_o all_o christian_n namely_o that_o god_n love_v he_o because_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o to_o death_n for_o he_o whosoever_o therefore_o believe_v with_o paul_n that_o christ_n die_v for_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v also_o with_o he_o of_o god_n love_n §_o sect._n 7_o second_o if_o we_o do_v not_o believe_v that_o god_n love_v we_o he_o that_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n be_v injurious_a unto_o he_o we_o make_v he_o a_o liar_n for_o he_o have_v profess_v his_o love_n and_o give_v we_o many_o testimony_n thereof_o in_o his_o word_n neither_o do_v he_o require_v any_o condition_n at_o our_o hand_n but_o that_o we_o believe_v he_o for_o his_o merciful_a promise_n do_v not_o exclude_v any_o for_o their_o unworthiness_n but_o for_o their_o unbelief_n according_a to_o that_o john_n 3.16_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 whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v 3.16_o joh._n 3.16_o but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n see_v then_o there_o be_v no_o other_o condition_n require_v but_o faith_n for_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o everlasting_a life_n sure_o most_o desperate_o do_v we_o sin_v against_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o most_o blasphemous_o against_o god_n if_o we_o will_v not_o believe_v his_o word_n confirm_v by_o his_o seal_n no_o not_o his_o oath_n whereby_o he_o have_v ratify_v his_o covenant_n between_o he_o and_o we_o but_o make_v he_o who_o be_v truth_n itself_o a_o liar_n a_o covenant_n breaker_n yea_o a_o perjure_a person_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o john_n 5.10_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o god_n have_v make_v he_o a_o liar_n 5.10_o 1._o joh._n 5.10_o because_o he_o believe_v not_o the_o record_n that_o god_n witness_v of_o his_o son_n though_o therefore_o we_o sin_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o thus_o blaspheme_v though_o we_o be_v grievous_a sinner_n and_o unworthy_a god_n love_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o add_v this_o to_o all_o our_o other_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n to_o distrust_v god_n truth_n in_o his_o gracious_a promise_n for_o if_o we_o put_v all_o our_o other_o sin_n into_o the_o one_o school_n and_o this_o alone_a into_o the_o other_o yet_o will_v it_o weigh_v down_o all_o the_o rest_n neither_o be_v we_o damn_v for_o our_o other_o sin_n if_o we_o do_v not_o add_v unto_o they_o infidelity_n for_o whereas_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o our_o saviour_n blood_n be_v a_o sovereign_a salve_n to_o cure_v all_o other_o sore_n of_o sin_n yet_o this_o it_o can_v help_v because_o it_o do_v refuse_v the_o cure_n and_o as_o it_o be_v pull_v off_o this_o precious_a plaster_n when_o it_o be_v lay_v on_o it_o §_o sect._n 8_o but_o as_o this_o distrust_v and_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n be_v injurious_a unto_o he_o ourselves_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o so_o also_o it_o be_v pernicious_a unto_o our_o own_o soul_n for_o first_o it_o torment_v our_o mind_n and_o set_v our_o conscience_n upon_o the_o rack_n when_o as_o we_o have_v no_o other_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o find_v ourselves_o worthy_a of_o it_o for_o so_o often_o as_o we_o fall_v and_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n come_v before_o our_o eye_n have_v no_o other_o ground_n of_o god_n love_n but_o our_o own_o desert_n we_o doubt_v and_o stagger_v like_o a_o ship_n toss_v with_o the_o billow_n of_o the_o sea_n and_o in_o the_o end_n sink_v into_o the_o gulf_n of_o despair_n be_v over_o balance_v and_o too_o heavy_o lade_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o our_o sin_n whereas_o if_o we_o be_v thorough_o persuade_v of_o god_n free_a love_n and_o goodwill_n ground_v on_o his_o own_o good_a pleasure_n and_o not_o on_o our_o worthiness_n if_o we_o do_v fall_v we_o will_v be_v grieve_v in_o deed_n even_o at_o the_o very_a heart_n because_o we_o have_v displease_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n but_o yet_o our_o sin_n will_v not_o make_v we_o despair_v or_o doubt_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o because_o it_o have_v not_o it_o ground_n on_o our_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o god_n own_o free_a mercy_n grace_n and_o good_a will_n us._n that_o we_o can_v love_v god_n if_o we_o have_v no_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o us._n second_o if_o we_o doubt_v and_o distrust_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o we_o shall_v never_o love_v he_o from_o our_o heart_n for_o who_o love_v he_o entire_o of_o who_o love_n he_o be_v not_o persuade_v or_o who_o can_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o love_n to_o such_o a_o one_o as_o hate_v and_o abhor_v he_o cos_n amoris_fw-la amor_fw-la love_n be_v the_o whetstone_n of_o love_n and_o if_o this_o be_v true_a among_o man_n then_o much_o more_o between_o god_n and_o we_o 4.19_o 1._o joh._n 4.19_o for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 1._o joh._n 4.19_o as_o therefore_o the_o cold_a stone_n can_v of_o itself_o cast_v forth_o no_o heat_n till_o it_o be_v first_o warm_v by_o the_o sun_n beam_n and_o then_o it_o reflectsth_n again_o some_o of_o the_o heat_n which_o it_o receive_v so_o no_o more_o can_v our_o cold_a heart_n cast_v any_o beam_n of_o hearty_a love_n towards_o god_n till_o they_o be_v warm_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o then_o they_o begin_v to_o return_v some_o spark_n of_o love_n towards_o god_n after_o they_o be_v inflame_v with_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o love_n clear_o shine_v in_o they_o unless_o therefore_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n we_o can_v love_v he_o 13.8_o rom._n 13.8_o and_o consequent_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o love_n in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n for_o as_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 13.8_o so_o the_o want_n of_o love_n be_v the_o transgress_a of_o all_o the_o commandment_n for_o all_o consist_v in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o in_o the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n which_o as_o a_o spring_n issue_v from_o it_o nay_o when_o we_o despair_v of_o god_n love_n then_o do_v we_o despair_v of_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o have_v no_o hope_n of_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v we_o be_v ready_a to_o seek_v all_o the_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n which_o this_o life_n will_v afford_v unto_o we_o give_v ourselves_o over_o to_o the_o satisfy_n of_o all_o the_o filthy_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spend_v our_o
the_o take_n away_o of_o his_o precious_a life_n by_o a_o cruel_a and_o shameful_a death_n but_o also_o inward_o in_o his_o soul_n he_o sustain_v far_o more_o heavy_a cross_n they_o that_o which_o he_o outward_o carry_v on_o his_o shoulder_n though_o the_o weight_n thereof_o cause_v he_o to_o faint_v for_o weariness_n for_o to_o say_v nothing_o of_o satan_n temptation_n and_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n which_o be_v set_v against_o he_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o that_o bitter_a agony_n which_o he_o sustain_v in_o the_o garden_n where_o the_o burden_n of_o god_n anger_n for_o our_o sin_n be_v so_o heavy_a upon_o he_o that_o it_o press_v out_o of_o his_o bless_a body_n a_o sweat_n of_o water_n and_o blood_n neither_o be_v he_o present_o case_v of_o this_o unsupportable_a weight_n but_o he_o be_v fain_o to_o bear_v it_o even_o unto_o his_o cross_n neither_o be_v he_o comfort_v in_o mind_n when_o the_o pang_n of_o death_n have_v take_v hold_n of_o his_o body_n but_o even_o then_o he_o be_v so_o vex_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o father_n displeasure_n that_o in_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n he_o cry_v out_o my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o not_o that_o he_o despair_v utter_o of_o god_n love_n and_o assistance_n or_o think_v himself_o a_o reprobate_n and_o castaway_n for_o he_o call_v he_o still_o his_o god_n but_o the_o deity_n have_v for_o a_o time_n withdraw_v itself_o to_o the_o end_n the_o humane_a nature_n may_v suffer_v that_o punishment_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v even_o unto_o death_n itself_o which_o otherwise_o it_o can_v not_o have_v be_v subject_a unto_o he_o utter_v this_o speech_n true_o according_a to_o his_o present_a sense_n and_o apprehension_n now_o if_o we_o consider_v who_o it_o be_v that_o be_v thus_o grievous_o afflict_v both_o in_o body_n and_o mind_n we_o shall_v find_v that_o it_o be_v not_o one_o hate_v of_o god_n but_o his_o only_a beget_v and_o best_a belove_a son_n in_o who_o he_o profess_v himself_o to_o be_v well_o please_v matth._n 3.17_o 3.17_o matth._n 3.17_o see_v therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o natural_a son_n and_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o so_o tender_o belove_v of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n that_o in_o he_o he_o love_v all_o his_o child_n do_v notwithstanding_o endure_v not_o only_o grievous_a affliction_n of_o body_n but_o the_o intolerable_a burden_n of_o his_o father_n displeasure_n in_o his_o soul_n also_o why_o shall_v we_o imagine_v that_o either_o our_o outward_a or_o inward_a affliction_n be_v any_o sign_n or_o argument_n that_o god_n hate_v or_o have_v reject_v we_o especial_o consider_v that_o he_o have_v predestinate_v we_o to_o be_v make_v like_o to_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n not_o only_o in_o his_o glory_n but_o also_o in_o his_o affliction_n so_o that_o first_o we_o must_v suffer_v with_o he_o &_o after_o reign_n with_o he_o 2.22_o rom._n 8.29_o 2._o tim._n 2.12_o objection_n 1._o pet._n 2.22_o as_o it_o be_v ro._n 8.29_o 2._o tim._n 2.12_o but_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n suffer_v all_o this_o not_o for_o any_o sin_n that_o be_v in_o himself_o for_o he_o do_v no_o sin_n neither_o be_v their_o guile_n find_v in_o his_o mouth_n 1._o pet._n 2.22_o but_o he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n he_o be_v break_v for_o our_o iniquity_n as_o it_o be_v esa_n 53.5_o 53.5_o esa_fw-la 53.5_o and_o therefore_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v thus_o hate_v sin_n even_o when_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n do_v take_v it_o upon_o he_o how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o hate_v it_o in_o we_o 3.18_o answer_n 1._o pet._n 3.18_o if_o he_o so_o severe_o punish_v his_o dear_a darling_n when_o he_o have_v take_v the_o sin_n of_o other_o upon_o he_o how_o fearful_a punishment_n be_v prepare_v for_o the_o sinner_n themselves_o i_o answer_v that_o indeed_o christ_n who_o be_v just_a do_v suffer_v for_o we_o who_o be_v unjust_a as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 3.18_o and_o that_o sin_n be_v so_o odious_a to_o god_n eye_n that_o rather_o than_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v punish_v he_o will_v punish_v it_o in_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v make_v we_o also_o to_o hate_n and_o fly_v from_o it_o as_o the_o great_a evil_n but_o yet_o this_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o of_o from_o discourage_v we_o or_o from_o make_v we_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n do_v more_o assure_v we_o thereof_o no_o consolation_n can_v be_v imagine_v more_o comfortable_a for_o what_o great_a testimony_n of_o god_n love_n can_v be_v imagine_v then_o that_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n yea_o enemy_n to_o god_n 5.10_o rom._n 5.10_o he_o shall_v send_v his_o dear_a belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o to_o the_o end_n that_o by_o this_o mean_v his_o justice_n may_v be_v satisfy_v his_o wrath_n appease_v and_o we_o be_v receive_v into_o grace_n &_o favour_n may_v be_v make_v heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n what_o great_a assurance_n can_v we_o have_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v forgive_v we_o then_o that_o they_o be_v already_o punish_v in_o christ_n it_o be_v against_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n to_o punish_v the_o same_o sin_n twice_o what_o strong_a argument_n can_v be_v bring_v to_o prove_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n wrath_n nor_o be_v cast_v away_o in_o his_o heavy_a displeasure_n than_o that_o our_o saviour_n have_v bear_v his_o father_n anger_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o though_o our_o saviour_n suffer_v these_o outward_a and_o inward_a affliction_n not_o as_o he_o be_v the_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n but_o as_o he_o be_v our_o mediator_n who_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o our_o sin_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n yet_o see_v he_o endure_v these_o thing_n in_o our_o stead_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o they_o hence_o arise_v unto_o every_o true_a christian_n sound_n comfort_n and_o certain_a assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o goodness_n towards_o he_o affliction_n ¶_o sect._n 7._o a_o dangerous_a temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o not-profiting_a by_o affliction_n but_o the_o tempter_n will_v further_o urge_v his_o objection_n after_o this_o manner_n let_v it_o be_v grant_v will_n he_o say_v that_o god_n do_v chastise_v sometime_o his_o child_n who_o he_o love_v both_o with_o outward_a and_o inward_a affliction_n and_o that_o they_o suffer_v even_o the_o same_o misery_n which_o thou_o indure_v yet_o see_v they_o be_v sometime_o punishment_n also_o which_o he_o inflict_v upon_o the_o wicked_a hence_o thou_o can_v not_o gather_v that_o they_o be_v fatherly_a chastisement_n and_o sign_n of_o his_o love_n to_o thou_o nay_o contrariwise_o thou_o may_v assure_v thyself_o that_o they_o be_v fearful_a punishment_n and_o sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n which_o god_n in_o justice_n inflict_v on_o thou_o for_o thy_o sin_n that_o other_o may_v be_v warn_v by_o thy_o example_n for_o if_o they_o be_v chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n than_o will_v they_o indeed_o correct_v thou_o that_o be_v reform_v and_o amend_v thou_o for_o this_o be_v the_o end_n why_o god_n inflict_v they_o on_o his_o child_n and_o his_o end_n can_v be_v frustrate_a but_o in_o thou_o there_o be_v no_o reformation_n wrought_v nor_o any_o increase_n of_o patience_n whereas_o in_o the_o faithful_a tribulation_n bring_v forth_o patience_n 5.3_o rom._n 5.3_o as_o even_o by_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v manifest_a nay_o contrariwise_o when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o thou_o thou_o bewraie_v great_a impatiency_n and_o utter_v inconsiderate_a speech_n which_o tend_v to_o god_n dishonour_n give_v offence_n to_o the_o world_n and_o wound_n thy_o own_o conscience_n and_o therefore_o howsoever_o to_o other_o these_o be_v fatherly_a chastizement_n yet_o to_o thou_o they_o be_v severe_a punishment_n which_o move_v thou_o rather_o to_o despare_v than_o assure_v thou_o of_o god_n love_n temptation_n that_o it_o be_v no_o fit_a time_n to_o judge_v of_o our_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o the_o conslict_n of_o temptation_n to_o this_o we_o answer_v that_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o god_n correction_n do_v correct_v and_o amend_v his_o child_n and_o that_o affliction_n serve_v to_o the_o increase_n of_o their_o patience_n faith_n and_o other_o grace_n but_o yet_o let_v we_o know_v that_o satan_n play_v the_o false_a deceaver_n when_o he_o move_v we_o to_o look_v for_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o for_o our_o amendment_n &_o increase_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o the_o very_a time_n when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o we_o while_o the_o conflict_n last_v and_o the_o temptation_n grievous_o shake_v and_o batter_v we_o
as_o if_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o a_o man_n who_o have_v endure_v much_o and_o tedious_a sickness_n and_o shall_v say_v unto_o he_o thou_o do_v imagine_v thyself_o awhile_o ago_o very_o beautiful_a and_o exceed_o strong_a but_o thou_o be_v much_o deceive_v for_o if_o thou_o look_v in_o a_o glass_n thou_o shall_v present_o perceive_v that_o thou_o be_v lean_a pale_a and_o deform_v and_o if_o thou_o make_v trial_n of_o thy_o strength_n thou_o shall_v find_v that_o it_o be_v scarce_o sufficient_a to_o sustain_v the_o weight_n of_o thy_o own_o body_n now_o who_o will_v not_o deride_v such_o fond_a reason_n who_o can_v not_o easy_o answer_v that_o judgement_n be_v not_o to_o be_v take_v of_o the_o beauty_n and_o strength_n of_o the_o body_n in_o the_o time_n of_o sickness_n but_o in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n but_o this_o be_v the_o very_a like_o case_n and_o thus_o sottish_o do_v satan_n conclude_v or_o rather_o delude_v god_n child_n in_o the_o time_n of_o temptation_n for_o he_o say_v thus_o unto_o they_o thou_o do_v persuade_v thyself_o that_o thou_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o in_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n that_o thou_o be_v endue_v with_o faith_n patience_n and_o other_o grace_n and_o daily_o increase_v in_o they_o but_o now_o thou_o be_v come_v to_o the_o trial_n it_o prove_v far_o otherwise_o for_o thy_o faith_n be_v turn_v into_o doubt_v or_o infidelity_n and_o thy_o patience_n to_o impatiency_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o likelihood_n that_o thou_o be_v belove_v of_o god_n for_o than_o thou_o will_v profit_v by_o affliction_n and_o increase_v in_o grace_n and_o strength_n whereas_o thou_o bewraye_v nothing_o but_o thy_o manifold_a corruption_n but_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o judge_v of_o our_o grace_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o time_n of_o temptation_n and_o of_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n when_o as_o our_o soul_n be_v grievous_o sick_a with_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o apprehension_n of_o god_n heavy_a displeasure_n incur_v thereby_o when_o as_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v cover_v with_o the_o ash_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o the_o fruit_n and_o grace_n thereof_o nip_v with_o the_o can_v winter_v and_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o temptation_n but_o we_o be_v to_o look_v into_o ourselves_o when_o the_o fit_a be_v past_a and_o the_o conflict_n end_v and_o then_o shall_v we_o find_v our_o patience_n by_o experience_n of_o god_n love_v confirm_v our_o faith_n renew_v all_o other_o grace_n strengthen_v and_o increase_v and_o then_o shall_v we_o clear_o discern_v the_o bright_a beam_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n shine_v upon_o we_o when_o the_o cloud_n of_o temptation_n be_v pass_v away_o which_o do_v hide_v they_o from_o us._n §_o sect._n 8_o speech_n that_o god_n deaâ—â—_n child_n in_o grievous_a temptation_n show_v impatiency_n and_o utter_a someâ—â—â—â—_n inconsiderate_a speech_n but_o if_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n and_o temptation_n we_o judge_v according_a to_o our_o present_a sense_n and_o feeling_n we_o must_v needs_o be_v deceive_v for_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o even_o the_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n who_o have_v receive_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o they_o do_v doubt_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o when_o they_o be_v grievous_o afflict_v do_v bewray_v their_o corruption_n and_o show_v their_o impatience_n by_o utter_v inconsiderate_a speech_n for_o while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n we_o have_v the_o relic_n of_o sin_n hang_v on_o we_o and_o we_o be_v partly_o flesh_n and_o partly_o spirit_n yea_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o strong_a part_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o the_o flesh_n be_v pinch_v in_o the_o time_n of_o temptation_n do_v complain_v and_o be_v lance_v deep_o with_o the_o razor_n of_o sharp_a affliction_n do_v cry_v out_o for_o pain_n complain_v of_o the_o surgeon_n that_o he_o deal_v too_o rigorous_o with_o he_o and_o if_o man_n through_o bodily_a sickness_n have_v their_o judgement_n blind_v their_o understanding_n dazzle_v and_o mislead_v their_o memory_n overthrow_v so_o that_o they_o can_v put_v no_o difference_n between_o their_o friend_n and_o their_o enemy_n but_o even_o rail_v upon_o those_o who_o in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o health_n they_o dear_o love_v and_o think_v none_o so_o much_o their_o enemy_n as_o their_o physician_n rave_v and_o inconsiderate_o speak_v they_o know_v not_o what_o what_o wonder_n be_v it_o if_o the_o like_a effect_n follow_v the_o sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n when_o it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v set_v upon_o the_o rack_n press_v with_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n and_o torment_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n anger_n consider_v that_o these_o kind_n of_o affliction_n be_v fair_a more_o grieous_a and_o without_o comparison_n more_o intolerable_a 28.14_o pro._n 28.14_o for_o a_o man_n may_v sustain_v his_o infirmity_n but_o a_o wound_a spirit_n who_o can_v bear_v as_o it_o be_v pro._n 28.14_o what_o marvel_v then_o be_v it_o if_o they_o take_v god_n for_o their_o enemy_n when_o they_o feel_v his_o sharp_a medicine_n though_o in_o truth_n he_o be_v their_o love_a physician_n who_o by_o this_o mean_n cure_v they_o of_o their_o disease_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n what_o wonder_n be_v it_o if_o they_o utter_v rave_v speech_n when_o the_o sense_n of_o pain_n press_v they_o so_o sore_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a but_o that_o they_o shall_v doubt_v of_o god_n gracious_a love_n and_o favour_n when_o as_o they_o present_o taste_v of_o nothing_o but_o his_o rigour_n and_o justice_n §_o sect._n 9_o 5.11_o example_n to_o clear_v the_o former_a point_n jam._n 5.11_o we_o must_v not_o therefore_o judge_v of_o our_o state_n while_o the_o cross_n be_v upon_o we_o for_o so_o shall_v we_o condemn_v the_o generation_n of_o the_o just_a to_o be_v most_o wicked_a then_o shall_v we_o imagine_v those_o who_o have_v excel_v in_o patience_n to_o be_v most_o wayward_a and_o impatience_n look_v upon_o job_n who_o be_v renown_v for_o patience_n and_o you_o shall_v sinde_v that_o while_n the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o he_o he_o bewray_v the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o show_v notable_a impatiency_n cussing_z the_o day_n of_o his_o nativity_n and_o wish_v that_o he_o have_v never_o be_v bear_v or_o else_o that_o he_o have_v present_o after_o his_o birth_n be_v swallow_v up_o in_o the_o law_n of_o death_n 6.8.9.10_o job._n 3_o &_o 6.8.9.10_o job._n 3._o so_o chap._n 6.8.9_o he_o thus_o cry_v out_o like_o a_o man_n utter_o desperate_a o_o that_o i_o may_v have_v my_o desire_n and_o that_o god_n will_v grant_v i_o the_o thing_n that_o i_o lung_n for_o 9_o that_o be_v that_o god_n will_v destroy_v i_o that_o he_o will_v let_v his_o hand_n go_v and_o cut_v i_o off_o 10._o then_o shall_v i_o yet_o have_v some_o comfort_n though_o i_o burn_v with_o sorrow_n let_v he_o not_o spare_v etc._n etc._n where_o job_n seem_v to_o deal_v with_o god_n as_o a_o condemn_a malefactor_n with_o a_o just_a &_o severe_a judge_n who_o see_v the_o anger_n of_o the_o judge_n incense_v against_o he_o for_o his_o crime_n have_v no_o hope_n that_o he_o can_v by_o entreaty_n and_o persuasion_n move_v he_o to_o revoke_v his_o sentence_n of_o death_n and_o therefore_o only_o desire_v a_o mitigation_n of_o the_o torture_n and_o that_o he_o may_v quick_o be_v dispatch_v and_o rid_v out_o of_o his_o pain_n nam_fw-la misericordae_fw-la genus_fw-la est_fw-la citò_fw-la occidere_fw-la it_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o mercy_n to_o be_v speedy_a in_o execution_n so_o job_n have_v no_o hope_n to_o be_v free_v from_o his_o misery_n desire_v only_o this_o favour_n at_o god_n hand_n that_o he_o will_v not_o as_o it_o be_v corment_v he_o piece_n meal_n but_o make_v a_o quick_a dispatch_n of_o he_o by_o lay_v on_o a_o great_a weight_n of_o affliction_n till_o by_o their_o unsupportable_a burden_n the_o breath_n be_v press_v out_o of_o his_o body_n and_o chap._n 10.18_o 10.18_o job._n 10.18_o wherefore_o have_v thou_o bring_v i_o out_o of_o the_o womb_n oh_o that_o i_o have_v perish_v and_o that_o none_o eye_n have_v see_v i_o 19_o and_o that_o i_o be_v as_o i_o have_v not_o be_v but_o bring_v from_o the_o womb_n to_o the_o grave_n look_v upon_o the_o prophet_n david_n who_o be_v a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n endue_v with_o a_o steadfast_a faith_n and_o constant_a patience_n and_o you_o shall_v perceive_v that_o god_n love_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o he_o be_v so_o shadow_v with_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o his_o present_a affliction_n that_o he_o can_v not_o discern_v they_o for_o he_o complain_v like_o a_o man_n utter_o cast_v off_o and_o reject_v of_o god_n psal_n 88.14_o lord_n
from_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n vers_fw-la 35._o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o he_o whosoever_o therefore_o with_o paul_n believe_v that_o christ_n die_v for_o he_o that_o god_n free_o justifi_v he_o through_o christ_n merit_n and_o that_o our_o saviour_n fit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n to_o make_v intercession_n for_o he_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o consequent_o of_o his_o election_n second_o paul_n speak_v this_o not_o of_o himself_o alone_o but_o also_o of_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o therefore_o he_o use_v the_o plural_a number_n i_o be_o persuade_v that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v us._n so_o eph._n 3.12_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o have_v through_o christ_n boldness_n and_o entrance_n with_o confidence_n by_o faith_n in_o he_o 10.22_o eph._n 3.12_o heb._n 4.16_o and_o 10.22_o and_o heb._n 4.16_o he_o exhort_v we_o to_o go_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o chap._n 10.22_o let_v we_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o assurance_n of_o faith_n etc._n etc._n but_o i_o will_v fain_o know_v what_o entrance_n with_o confidence_n what_o boldness_n and_o assurance_n of_o faith_n when_o we_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n and_o present_v ourselves_o before_o his_o throne_n of_o majesty_n if_o we_o remain_v doubtful_a of_o his_o love_n and_o our_o election_n so_o heb._n 6.19_o he_o say_v that_o our_o hope_n be_v a_o sure_a and_o steadfast_a anchor_n of_o the_o soul_n 6.19_o heb._n 6.19_o but_o what_o certainty_n or_o steadfastness_n be_v there_o in_o it_o if_o it_o waver_v and_o stagger_v through_o doubtfulness_n so_o often_o as_o we_o look_v upon_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n the_o apostle_n peter_n also_o do_v tell_v we_o that_o the_o trust_n which_o we_o have_v through_o jesus_n christ_n must_v be_v perfect_a 1.13_o 1._o pet._n 1.13_o that_o be_v entire_a and_o perpetual_a till_o we_o enjoy_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o hope_v for_o 1._o pet._n 1.13_o and_o 2._o pet._n 1.10_o he_o exhort_v we_o to_o use_v all_o diligence_n that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a which_o if_o we_o can_v not_o do_v he_o shall_v persuade_v we_o to_o the_o undertake_n of_o a_o needless_a labour_n nay_o he_o plain_o assure_v we_o that_o if_o we_o do_v these_o thing_n to_o wit_n if_o we_o join_v virtue_n with_o our_o faith_n and_o with_o virtue_n knowledge_n and_o with_o knowledge_n temperance_n and_o with_o temperance_n patience_n and_o with_o patience_n godliness_n and_o with_o godliness_n brotherly_a kindness_n and_o with_o brotherly_a kindness_n love_n we_o shall_v never_o fall_v because_o these_o be_v effect_n and_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o our_o election_n and_o the_o apostle_n john_n will_v not_o have_v it_o a_o matter_n doubtful_a whether_o we_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v or_o no_o but_o certain_o know_v and_o undoubted_o believe_v and_o therefore_o he_o aim_v principal_o at_o this_o mark_n and_o propound_v this_o as_o the_o chief_a end_n of_o his_o epistle_n namely_o to_o show_v how_o we_o may_v know_v ordinary_o and_o be_v full_o assure_v that_o we_o be_v belove_v of_o god_n 3.14_o 1._o joh._n 3.14_o elect_a and_o shall_v be_v save_v so_o 1_o joh._n 3.14_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o latter_a end_n of_o his_o epistle_n he_o say_v that_o he_o have_v write_v it_o to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o we_o have_v eternal_a life_n chap._n 5.13_o 5.13_o and_o 5.13_o see_v then_o the_o scripture_n do_v commend_v unto_o we_o a_o steadfast_a and_o assure_a faith_n whereby_o we_o particular_o be_v assure_v and_o persuade_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n notwithstanding_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n therefore_o let_v not_o the_o tempter_n persuade_v we_o to_o cast_v away_o this_o certain_a persuasion_n and_o to_o waver_v in_o doubt_v but_o let_v we_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n 2._o tim._n 1.12_o 1.12_o 2._o tim._n 1.12_o though_o i_o be_o unworthy_a yet_o i_o know_v who_o i_o have_v believe_v and_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o he_o be_v able_a to_o keep_v that_o which_o i_o have_v commit_v to_o he_o §_o sect._n 5_o but_o against_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v the_o tempter_n object_v answer_v a_o objection_n ground_v upon_o the_o indefinitnesse_n of_o god_n promise_n answer_v that_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a and_o therefore_o no_o man_n can_v gather_v out_o of_o they_o any_o certain_a assurance_n of_o his_o particular_a election_n i_o answer_v that_o this_o consequence_n be_v false_a for_o out_o of_o a_o general_a and_o indefinite_a proposition_n we_o may_v true_o and_o by_o the_o law_n of_o reason_n gather_v and_o infer_v a_o particular_a conclusion_n though_o not_o contrariwise_o for_o example_n if_o i_o thus_o conclude_v all_o man_n be_v reasonable_a creature_n but_o i_o be_o a_o man_n therefore_o i_o be_o a_o reasonable_a creature_n it_o be_v right_o and_o true_o infer_v though_o therefore_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v contain_v in_o general_a proposition_n yet_o may_v every_o faithful_a man_n as_o certain_o conclude_v that_o they_o belong_v unto_o he_o as_o if_o they_o be_v particular_o apply_v unto_o he_o by_o name_n 3.16_o joh._n 3.16_o for_o when_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o ambassador_n make_v this_o general_a proposition_n in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n whosoever_o true_o believe_v in_o christ_n they_o be_v all_o elect_a unto_o everlasting_a life_n the_o faithful_a hearer_n make_v this_o assumption_n in_o his_o mind_n but_o i_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n make_v effectual_a by_o his_o spirit_n have_v a_o true_a faith_n beget_v in_o i_o whereby_o i_o believe_v in_o christ_n my_o saviour_n and_o therefore_o god_n promise_v of_o life_n and_o salvation_n belong_v unto_o i_o and_o thus_o also_o do_v the_o conscience_n of_o man_n out_o of_o the_o general_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n conclude_v that_o he_o be_v accurse_v for_o when_o the_o law_n deliver_v this_o proposition_n in_o general_a curse_a be_v every_o one_o who_o abide_v not_o in_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o 3.10_o deut._n 27.26_o gal._n 3.10_o every_o particular_a man_n make_v this_o assumption_n in_o his_o own_o conscience_n but_o i_o have_v not_o continue_v in_o all_o to_o do_v it_o nay_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v all_o i_o have_v neglect_v all_o in_o stead_n of_o continue_v in_o obedience_n i_o have_v be_v continual_o disobedient_a in_o stead_n of_o do_v the_o duty_n command_v i_o have_v commit_v the_o sin_n forbid_v and_o therefore_o by_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n i_o be_o accurse_v so_o that_o though_o both_o the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a 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the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n witness_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v adopt_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v 3.5_o how_o we_o may_v discern_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n from_o our_o own_o presumption_n 2._o cor._n 3.6_o 1._o cor._n 3.5_o from_o our_o own_o fantasy_n cause_v through_o carnal_a security_n and_o vain_a presumption_n and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v seal_v and_o confirm_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n as_o appear_v 2._o cor._n 3.6_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v the_o minister_n by_o who_o the_o people_n believe_v 1._o cor._n 3.5_o and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n spirit_n and_o life_n because_o it_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o quicken_v we_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 6.63_o and_o gal._n 3.2_o 3.2_o joh._n 6.63_o gal._n 3.2_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n preach_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n if_o therefore_o the_o testimony_n of_o salvation_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v conceive_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n apply_v unto_o they_o by_o faith_n then_o be_v it_o most_o certain_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n for_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v not_o different_a from_o the_o outward_a testimony_n of_o the_o word_n but_o if_o this_o persuasion_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o god_n word_n as_o they_o be_v not_o who_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v elect_v adopt_a
ephes_n 4.14_o therefore_o without_o holiness_n there_o be_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v see_v he_o have_v swear_v that_o all_o those_o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v and_o save_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n hell_n death_n and_o the_o devil_n 75._o luk._n 1.74_o 75._o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n what_o hope_v of_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n can_v they_o conceive_v who_o live_v in_o impiety_n and_o unrighteousness_n see_v by_o god_n oath_n they_o be_v exclude_v from_o both_o while_o they_o continue_v in_o this_o state_n chap._n x._o of_o the_o sign_n and_o infallible_a note_n of_o our_o election_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n salvation_n the_o first_o sign_n a_o earnest_a desire_n after_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n now_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o some_o special_a sign_n 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mean_n as_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n meditate_v in_o god_n word_n the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o the_o rest_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n of_o those_o that_o be_v elect_v supplication_n the_o second_o sign_n the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n when_o as_o they_o can_v pour_v forth_o their_o soul_n in_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n unto_o the_o lord_n confess_v their_o sin_n and_o implore_v his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n for_o this_o be_v a_o notable_a fruit_n of_o god_n spirit_n work_v in_o we_o which_o we_o can_v by_o any_o natural_a mean_n attain_v unto_o for_o of_o ourselves_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o but_o the_o spirit_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.26_o prayer_n therefore_o be_v a_o most_o inseparable_a fruit_n and_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o god_n spirit_n certain_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o election_n and_o adoption_n for_o it_o bear_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 16._o verse_n 16._o as_o it_o be_v vers_n 16._o so_o rom._n 10.13_o it_o be_v say_v 10.13_o rom._n 10.13_o that_o whosoever_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v save_v but_o this_o prayer_n must_v proceed_v from_o faith_n for_o as_o it_o follow_v how_o shall_v they_o call_v on_o he_o in_o who_o they_o have_v not_o believe_v and_o must_v be_v perform_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o not_o with_o deceitful_a lip_n for_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n with_o our_o mouth_n 29.13_o esa_n 29.13_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o esa_n 29.13_o §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o sign_n of_o those_o who_o be_v elect_v and_o adopt_v to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n thing_n the_o three_o sign_n be_v when_o we_o be_v wean_v from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o mind_n heavenly_a thing_n be_v when_o as_o their_o heart_n be_v somewhat_o wean_v from_o the_o world_n and_o seat_v in_o heaven_n mind_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v above_o and_o when_o their_o tongue_n be_v set_v a_o work_n by_o the_o heart_n do_v glad_o entertain_v godly_a and_o religious_a conference_n for_o there_o as_o the_o treasure_n be_v there_o will_v the_o heart_n be_v also_o and_o with_o whatsoever_o the_o heart_n be_v affect_v the_o tongue_n be_v delight_v now_o that_o these_o holy_a meditation_n and_o religious_a discourse_n be_v sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n hereby_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o that_o they_o can_v possible_o proceed_v from_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n to_o which_o they_o be_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a but_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o guide_v and_o direct_v we_o in_o our_o thought_n and_o word_n and_o whosoever_o be_v thus_o lead_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.14_o 8.14_o rom._n 8.14_o he_o that_o be_v right_a heir_n to_o a_o royal_a kingdom_n and_o not_o yet_o possess_v thereof_o be_v never_o weary_a of_o think_v on_o it_o nor_o glut_v with_o such_o discourse_n as_o tend_v to_o the_o extol_v the_o riches_n and_o glory_n which_o there_o attend_v he_o or_o show_v the_o mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v to_o come_v into_o speedy_a and_o peaceable_a possession_n of_o his_o right_n and_o so_o those_o who_o be_v elect_v by_o god_n and_o adopt_v to_o be_v the_o heir_n of_o his_o everlasting_a kingdom_n of_o glory_n be_v never_o satisfy_v in_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o the_o riches_n and_o joy_n of_o this_o heavenly_a inheritance_n or_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v assure_v undoubted_o to_o obtain_v it_o whereas_o those_o who_o have_v no_o such_o interest_n nor_o hope_n think_v and_o talk_v of_o these_o thing_n with_o loathsome_a weariness_n as_o be_v matter_n not_o concern_v they_o and_o therefore_o when_o such_o thought_n come_v into_o their_o mind_n they_o vanish_v as_o sudden_o as_o a_o flash_n of_o lightning_n and_o when_o they_o be_v present_a at_o any_o spiritual_a discourse_n the_o time_n seem_v long_o and_o they_o sit_v upon_o thorn_n until_o they_o be_v end_v and_o they_o remain_v dumb_a as_o though_o they_o be_v tongue-tied_a unless_o they_o take_v occasion_n to_o interrupt_v such_o holy_a conference_n and_o to_o divert_v they_o to_o some_o worldly_a affair_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o be_v elect_v to_o salvation_n it_o the_o four_o sign_n be_v the_o sight_n of_o sin_n and_o sorrow_n for_o it_o be_v when_o he_o see_v his_o sin_n and_o imperfection_n and_o true_o repent_v of_o they_o that_o be_v bewail_v those_o
church_n or_o market_n place_n at_o noon_n day_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o eight_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n us._n the_o eight_o sign_n be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o brethren_n because_o god_n have_v command_v us._n be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o brethren_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n when_o as_o a_o man_n love_v entire_o a_o christian_n because_o he_o be_v a_o christian_n and_o ingraft_v into_o the_o same_o body_n of_o christ_n whereof_o he_o be_v a_o member_n for_o as_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o one_o member_n of_o the_o body_n shall_v not_o love_v cherish_v and_o defend_v another_o because_o they_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o same_o soul_n and_o govern_v by_o the_o same_o head_n so_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a but_o that_o one_o true_a christian_n shall_v love_v cherish_v and_o defend_v another_o because_o they_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o rule_v by_o the_o same_o head_n jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o be_v make_v a_o mark_n of_o god_n child_n by_o the_o apostle_n john_n 1._o joh._n 3.14_o 3.14_o 1._o joh._n 3.14_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n as_o the_o want_n of_o this_o love_n be_v a_o sure_a note_n of_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n for_o as_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o same_o verse_n he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n abide_v in_o death_n now_o the_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o love_n and_o christian_n charity_n be_v two_o give_v to_o those_o that_o want_v 13.4_o the_o sign_n of_o true_a love_n 1._o cor._n 13.4_o and_o forgive_a those_o that_o offend_v for_o it_o be_v a_o property_n of_o true_a love_n to_o be_v bountiful_a 1._o cor._n 13.4_o as_o to_o all_o so_o especial_o to_o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v gal._n 6.10_o and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n 6.10_o gal._n 6.10_o he_o that_o have_v this_o world_n good_a and_o see_v his_o brother_n have_v need_n and_o shut_v up_o his_o compassion_n from_o he_o he_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n 3.17_o 1._o joh._n 3.17_o and_o consequent_o of_o the_o love_n of_o his_o brethren_n which_o be_v but_o a_o stream_n issue_v from_o this_o fountain_n 1._o joh._n 3.17_o and_o this_o christian_a liberality_n as_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o true_a love_n so_o also_o of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n for_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v show_v we_o that_o according_a to_o these_o fruit_n of_o charity_n and_o action_n of_o christian_a liberality_n he_o will_v pronounce_v the_o sentence_n of_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n etc._n matth._n 25.34_o 35_o etc._n etc._n matth._n 25.34_o 35_o 36._o and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n that_o he_o will_v pronounce_v the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n against_o the_o neglector_n of_o these_o duty_n of_o christian_a charity_n vers_fw-la 41_o 42_o 43._o the_o second_o sign_n of_o true_a love_n be_v forgive_a when_o as_o we_o be_v ready_a for_o god_n sake_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n to_o remit_v and_o pardon_v those_o injury_n which_o be_v offer_v we_o for_o love_n be_v not_o provoke_v to_o anger_n 13.5.7_o 1._o cor._n 13.5.7_o and_o therefore_o much_o less_o to_o revenge_v it_o suffer_v all_o thing_n it_o endure_v all_o thing_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 13.5_o 7._o nay_o it_o do_v not_o only_o not_o render_v evil_a for_o evil_n but_o it_o overcom_v evil_a with_o goodness_n 12.19.21_o rom._n 12.19.21_o leave_v revenge_n unto_o god_n and_o to_o his_o deputy_n and_o vicegerent_n the_o magistrate_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o the_o bless_a martyr_n steven_n who_o pray_v for_o their_o persecutor_n who_o example_n we_o be_v to_o imitate_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v rom._n 12.14_o bless_v they_o that_o persecute_v you_o 12.14_o rom._n 12.14_o bless_v i_o say_v and_o curse_v not_o and_o so_o shall_v we_o have_v a_o certain_a sign_n of_o true_a love_n and_o a_o undoubted_a note_n of_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n for_o natural_o we_o be_v wolf_n leopard_n lion_n yea_o cockatrice_n who_o kill_v with_o their_o look_n 11.6.8_o esa_n 11.6.8_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v esa_n 11.6_o 8._o and_o like_a bruit_n and_o savage_a beast_n willing_a to_o offer_v all_o injury_n but_o impatient_a of_o suffer_v any_o and_o therefore_o when_o our_o savage_a cruelty_n be_v turn_v into_o charity_n and_o we_o become_v as_o meek_a and_o harmless_a as_o the_o lamb_n calf_n or_o little_a child_n it_o be_v a_o manifest_a sign_n that_o our_o stout_a courage_n be_v abate_v and_o beat_v down_o with_o the_o rod_n of_o christ_n mouth_n that_o we_o be_v bear_v anew_o and_o quicken_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o that_o now_o we_o be_v seat_v in_o the_o mountain_n of_o his_o holiness_n and_o shall_v be_v heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n so_o also_o hereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o ready_a and_o willing_a to_o forgive_v our_o neighbour_n for_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v promise_v 6.14_o matth._n 6.14_o that_o if_o we_o do_v forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n our_o heavenly_a father_n will_v also_o forgive_v we_o matth._n 6.14_o and_o consequent_o we_o may_v assure_o gather_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v call_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v glorify_v §_o sect._n 10_o the_o nine_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n elect_v to_o salvation_n minister_n the_o nine_o sign_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n minister_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n true_a minister_n and_o ambassador_n not_o only_o because_o they_o be_v christian_n but_o also_o because_o they_o be_v send_v of_o god_n to_o execute_v these_o holy_a function_n for_o the_o gather_v together_o of_o god_n elect_v and_o this_o our_o saviour_n christ_n declare_v 10.41_o matth._n 10.41_o matth._n 10.41_o he_o that_o receive_v a_o prophet_n in_o the_o name_n of_o a_o pròphet_n shall_v have_v a_o prophet_n reward_n that_o be_v everlasting_a joy_n and_o unspeakable_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n for_o they_o that_o turn_v many_o unto_o righteousness_n 12.3_o dan._n 12.3_o shall_v shine_v as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o and_o because_o none_o shall_v pretend_v that_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o poverty_n they_o can_v show_v their_o love_n to_o god_n minister_n therefore_o the_o lord_n encourage_v even_o the_o poor_a to_o show_v their_o goodwill_n and_o affection_n unto_o they_o matth._n 10.43_o say_n 10.43_o matth._n 10.43_o whosoever_o shall_v give_v to_o any_o of_o these_o little_a one_o to_o drink_n a_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n only_o in_o the_o name_n of_o a_o disciple_n very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o shall_v not_o lose_v his_o reward_n namely_o in_o god_n kingdom_n moreover_o those_o that_o love_v god_n ambassador_n do_v prove_v unto_o themselves_o and_o show_v unto_o the_o world_n that_o they_o have_v receive_v good_a by_o their_o ambassage_n even_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n which_o make_v they_o to_o think_v no_o worldly_a benefit_n sufficient_a to_o requite_v these_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o by_o their_o mean_n and_o ministry_n they_o have_v receive_v and_o therefore_o with_o the_o galatian_n they_o can_v be_v content_a if_o it_o be_v possible_a to_o do_v they_o good_a hereby_o 4.15_o gal._n 4.15_o to_o pull_v out_o their_o own_o eye_n and_o to_o give_v they_o unto_o they_o see_v by_o their_o mean_n the_o blind_a eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n their_o saviour_n and_o because_o they_o have_v receive_v from_o they_o to_o their_o comfort_n the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o peace_n and_o good_a thing_n therefore_o their_o foot_n that_o be_v their_z approaching_z and_o come_v unto_o they_o seem_v beautiful_a and_o delightful_a as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 10.15_o 10.15_o rom._n 10.15_o if_o a_o ambassador_n be_v send_v from_o a_o mighty_a prince_n who_o be_v our_o enemy_n in_o time_n past_a and_o able_a at_o his_o pleasure_n to_o destroy_v we_o and_o our_o country_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v conclude_v a_o peace_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o to_o offer_v we_o the_o free_a use_n of_o all_o the_o riches_n and_o commodity_n of_o his_o kingdom_n who_o will_v not_o receive_v he_o with_o joy_n and_o give_v he_o royal_a entertainment_n if_o they_o be_v persuade_v of_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o ambassage_n but_o we_o by_o our_o sin_n have_v make_v the_o glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n our_o enemy_n who_o be_v able_a every_o minute_n to_o destroy_v we_o with_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o nostril_n and_o it_o have_v please_v the_o lord_n
charity_n judge_v the_o best_a when_o they_o see_v not_o evident_a reason_n to_o the_o contrary_a or_o it_o may_v be_v understand_v of_o hypocrite_n as_o they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o opinion_n or_o according_a to_o their_o vain_a boast_n and_o so_o those_o that_o be_v in_o show_n or_o in_o their_o own_o opinion_n redeem_v by_o christ_n death_n may_v be_v reprobate_n and_o condemn_v but_o not_o any_o who_o be_v redeem_v in_o truth_n second_o those_o hypocrite_n that_o be_v in_o the_o outward_a visible_a church_n be_v say_v to_o be_v redeem_v in_o respect_n that_o they_o be_v number_v for_o a_o time_n among_o the_o faithful_a till_o they_o bewray_v their_o hypocrisy_n and_o depart_v from_o the_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n which_o they_o have_v outward_o with_o the_o saint_n though_o they_o be_v not_o in_o truth_n redeem_v unless_o they_o be_v of_o the_o church_n and_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n §_o sect._n 6_o last_o it_o be_v object_v that_o as_o in_o adam_n all_o die_n even_o so_o in_o christ_n shall_v all_o be_v make_v alive_a 15.22_o that_o all_o be_v not_o redeem_v by_o christ_n who_o perish_v in_o adam_n 1._o cor._n 15.22_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o cor._n 15.22_o but_o all_o die_v in_o adam_n and_o therefore_o all_o be_v make_v alive_a in_o christ_n i_o answer_v that_o the_o apostle_n here_o understand_v all_o the_o faithful_a of_o who_o resurrection_n he_o here_o dispute_v and_o it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v as_o all_o the_o faithful_a die_v in_o adam_n so_o all_o shall_v be_v make_v alive_a in_o christ_n or_o though_o it_o be_v understand_v of_o all_o that_o they_o die_v in_o adam_n yet_o it_o proove_v not_o that_o all_o be_v redeem_v by_o christ_n for_o then_o the_o sense_n be_v thus_o much_o as_o adam_z derive_v death_n unto_o all_o his_o by_o natural_a propagation_n so_o christ_n have_v derive_v life_n to_o all_o his_o by_o grace_n and_o this_o appear_v in_o the_o verse_n follow_v where_o he_o say_v that_o first_o christ_n rise_v and_o afterward_o they_o that_o be_v of_o christ_n shall_v rise_v at_o his_o come_n now_o they_o only_o be_v christ_n who_o be_v lead_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o they_o who_o have_v not_o their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n whereby_o be_v sanctify_v they_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n shall_v not_o have_v their_o part_n of_o the_o second_o resurrection_n whereby_o they_o rise_v to_o inherit_v those_o joy_n which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o they_o but_o it_o may_v be_v further_o urge_v that_o if_o all_o do_v not_o live_v in_o christ_n who_o die_v in_o adam_n adam_n sin_n shall_v be_v of_o more_o force_n than_o christ_n death_n and_o satisfaction_n and_o adam_n shall_v be_v more_o strong_a to_o destroy_v than_o christ_n to_o save_v i_o answer_v that_o their_o power_n and_o strength_n be_v not_o to_o be_v measure_v by_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o be_v destroy_v and_o save_v but_o 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death_n and_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n but_o yet_o notwithstanding_o this_o can_v be_v no_o encouragement_n for_o any_o to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n for_o first_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o none_o have_v part_n in_o this_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n but_o those_o only_o who_o be_v make_v partaker_n thereof_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n which_o be_v never_o separate_v from_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o true_a repentance_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o any_o shall_v be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n but_o this_o assurance_n will_v make_v they_o to_o love_n god_n again_o and_o this_o love_n will_v work_v in_o their_o heart_n a_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o a_o care_n to_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o their_o godly_a life_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o any_o who_o true_o believe_v that_o that_o they_o be_v redeem_v with_o the_o 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and_o therefore_o whosoever_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o sin_n have_v no_o true_a faith_n and_o consequent_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n do_v not_o appertain_v unto_o they_o §_o sect._n 2_o second_o sanctifi_v that_o who_o christ_n redeem_v those_o he_o sanctifi_v whosoever_o christ_n redeem_v with_o his_o blood_n those_o he_o sanctifi_v with_o his_o spirit_n and_o in_o whosoever_o his_o death_n be_v effectual_a for_o the_o take_v away_o of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n in_o they_o it_o be_v effectual_a for_o the_o mortify_n of_o their_o corruption_n and_o the_o sin_n itself_o for_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n 6.5.6_o rom._n 6.5.6_o we_o be_v graft_v with_o he_o into_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 6.5.6_o and_o as_o our_o 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pollution_n and_o the_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n 5.25.26_o eph._n 5.25.26_o but_o that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n eph._n 5.25.26_o if_o therefore_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n than_o his_o blood_n purge_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n 1._o joh._n 1.7_o 1.7_o 1._o joh._n 1.7_o if_o we_o be_v sprinkle_v in_o our_o heart_n from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n than_o we_o may_v draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o assurance_n of_o faith_n 10.22_o heb._n 10.22_o heb._n 10.22_o but_o if_o we_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o commit_v they_o with_o delight_n and_o greediness_n then_o let_v we_o brag_v as_o much_o as_o we_o will_v that_o we_o be_v redeem_v by_o christ_n yet_o we_o be_v still_o in_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o devil_n 3.8_o 1._o joh._n 3.8_o for_o christ_n appear_v not_o only_o to_o free_v we_o out_o of_o his_o captivity_n but_o also_o 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towards_o their_o neighbour_n §_o sect._n 3_o three_o happiness_n a_o twofold_a end_n of_o our_o redemption_n god_n glory_n and_o our_o happiness_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v redeem_v we_o to_o a_o twofold_a end_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v his_o own_o glory_n the_o second_o which_o be_v subordinate_a unto_o the_o other_o be_v our_o salvation_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n both_o which_o concur_v in_o all_o those_o to_o who_o the_o redemption_n of_o christ_n be_v make_v effectual_a now_o god_n be_v not_o glorify_v by_o redeem_v such_o as_o continue_v in_o their_o rebellion_n towards_o he_o and_o will_v not_o by_o any_o mean_n leave_v the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n but_o rather_o in_o show_v his_o justice_n
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have_v our_o sickness_n sure_o it_o be_v not_o likely_a for_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v create_v we_o redeem_v we_o and_o do_v preserve_v we_o do_v look_v to_o be_v serve_v with_o our_o youth_n health_n and_o strength_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v on_o us._n §_o sect._n 3_o life_n a._n motive_n take_v from_o the_o momentany_a shortness_n of_o man_n life_n the_o second_o argument_n to_o move_v we_o to_o hasten_v our_o repentance_n and_o turn_n unto_o god_n be_v take_v from_o the_o momentanie_n shortness_n and_o the_o mutable_a uncertainty_n of_o our_o life_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o shortness_n of_o our_o life_n they_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o pilgrimage_n to_o the_o flower_n and_o grass_n of_o the_o field_n to_o the_o wind_n a_o cloud_n smoke_n vapour_n to_o a_o dream_n a_o tale_n tell_v a_o span_a shadow_n and_o the_o passage_n of_o the_o weaver_n shuttle_n yea_o it_o be_v call_v vanity_n itself_o and_o therefore_o see_v our_o life_n be_v so_o short_a sure_o they_o be_v all_o to_o little_a though_o they_o be_v whole_o spend_v in_o god_n service_n but_o see_v we_o have_v spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o this_o short_a time_n even_o our_o whole_a life_n before_o our_o conversion_n after_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o gentile_n let_v we_o think_v that_o enough_o yea_o far_o too_o much_o to_o be_v so_o ill_o bestow_v and_o from_o hence_o for_o ward_n let_v we_o live_v as_o much_o time_n as_o remain_v in_o the_o flesh_n not_o after_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o after_o the_o will_n of_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n admonish_v us._n 1._o pet._n 4.2.3_o but_o though_o our_o life_n be_v short_a yet_o if_o this_o short_a time_n be_v certain_a there_o be_v some_o more_o show_n of_o reason_n why_o we_o shall_v defer_v our_o conversion_n but_o as_o it_o be_v short_a so_o be_v it_o most_o uncertain_a for_o we_o have_v not_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v live_v one_o hour_n we_o be_v tenant_n at_o will_n in_o these_o earthly_a tabernacle_n neither_o do_v we_o know_v how_o soon_o our_o great_a landlord_n will_v turn_v we_o out_o of_o they_o we_o be_v the_o lord_n steward_n here_o on_o earth_n and_o we_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n will_v call_v we_o to_o a_o reckon_n and_o therefore_o it_o behove_v we_o to_o have_v our_o account_n always_o perfect_a and_o the_o book_n of_o our_o conscience_n make_v up_o in_o readiness_n we_o be_v uncertain_a when_o death_n will_v arrest_v we_o and_o carry_v we_o to_o judgement_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v be_v prepare_v for_o it_o all_o time_n when_o we_o go_v to_o bed_n we_o be_v so_o to_o lay_v we_o down_o as_o though_o we_o be_v never_o to_o rise_v till_o we_o rise_v to_o receive_v our_o last_o sentence_n when_o we_o rise_v up_o in_o the_o morning_n we_o be_v so_o to_o spend_v that_o day_n as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o last_o of_o our_o life_n for_o how_o many_o have_v go_v well_o to_o bed_v who_o have_v be_v dead_a before_o the_o morning_n how_o many_o have_v rise_v as_o they_o think_v in_o 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first_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o and_o then_o worldly_a necessary_n shall_v be_v cast_v unto_o we_o as_o a_o vantage_n in_o this_o main_a bargain_n if_o our_o house_n be_v on_o fire_n we_o will_v seek_v first_o to_o preserve_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v most_o dear_a and_o precious_a unto_o we_o good_a household_n stuff_n before_o lumber_n jewel_n before_o stuff_n and_o child_n before_o jewel_n but_o our_o life_n be_v daily_o in_o a_o consumption_n et_fw-la dum_fw-la crescimus_fw-la vita_fw-la decrescit_fw-la whilst_o we_o grow_v and_o increase_v our_o life_n decrease_v and_o therefore_o in_o the_o first_o place_n let_v we_o seek_v to_o preserve_v our_o soul_n which_o be_v our_o chief_a jewel_n and_o not_o suffer_v it_o to_o perish_v through_o impenitency_n whilst_o we_o gain_v some_o earthly_a vanity_n but_o most_o lamentable_a be_v the_o practice_n of_o most_o who_o live_v as_o though_o they_o be_v never_o to_o die_v or_o as_o though_o they_o have_v take_v of_o god_n a_o long_a lease_n of_o their_o life_n which_o be_v to_o expire_v at_o a_o certain_a appoint_a time_n and_o this_o make_v they_o defer_v their_o repentance_n and_o to_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o from_o they_o till_o at_o last_o death_n attach_v they_o &_o carrieith_n they_o to_o judgement_n and_o this_o appear_v by_o the_o scripture_n and_o continual_a experience_n job_n speak_v of_o earnal_a secure_a man_n say_v that_o they_o take_v the_o tabret_a &_o harp_n &_o rejoice_v in_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o organ_n they_o spend_v their_o day_n in_o wealth_n &_o sudden_o they_o go_v down_o to_o the_o grave_n job_n 21.12.13_o so_o eccl._n 9.12_o man_n do_v
who_o hear_v it_o as_o it_o be_v esa_n 55.11_o we_o know_v if_o a_o salve_n be_v apply_v unto_o a_o wound_n either_o it_o heal_v it_o or_o else_o the_o sore_o overcome_v the_o virtue_n thereof_o do_v more_o fester_n and_o rankle_v and_o so_o this_o spiritual_a salve_n be_v apply_v unto_o our_o soul_n wound_v with_o sin_n do_v either_o cure_n they_o or_o else_o become_v uneffectual_a they_o wax_v worse_o and_o worse_o when_o man_n sleep_v &_o be_v sudden_o waken_v with_o some_o strange_a and_o unusual_a sound_n they_o present_o start_v up_o and_o be_v amaze_v but_o after_o a_o long_a time_n they_o have_v be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o noise_n they_o can_v sleep_v secure_o and_o not_o be_v much_o disquiet_v so_o when_o man_n sleep_v in_o carnal_a security_n be_v awake_v with_o the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n preach_v unto_o they_o which_o like_o canon_n shoot_v thunder_v in_o their_o ear_n they_o be_v at_o first_o somewhat_o rouse_v up_o and_o begin_v to_o look_v about_o they_o but_o 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therefore_o if_o they_o do_v not_o set_v their_o whole_a mind_n upon_o god_n word_n and_o continual_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o which_o have_v be_v deliver_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o preach_n thereof_o meditate_v therein_o with_o the_o prophet_n david_n day_n and_o night_n all_o they_o have_v learn_v will_v easy_o slip_v out_o of_o their_o weak_a and_o decay_a memory_n which_o thing_n be_v most_o hard_a for_o they_o to_o perform_v by_o reason_n of_o manifold_a distraction_n which_o that_o age_n be_v subject_a unto_o as_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o body_n sickness_n ache_n and_o innumerable_a grief_n and_o also_o the_o manifold_a trouble_n and_o care_n of_o mind_n not_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o own_o state_n but_o also_o in_o the_o behalf_n of_o their_o child_n young_a nephew_n &_o near_a friend_n who_o welfare_n be_v as_o dear_a unto_o they_o as_o their_o own_o now_o if_o a_o single_a man_n have_v care_n enough_o to_o distract_v he_o from_o god_n service_n how_o many_o be_v 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bestow_v they_o upon_o any_o it_o be_v ordinary_o by_o mean_n which_o he_o have_v ordain_v for_o this_o purpose_n as_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n hearty_a prayer_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a spiritual_a exercise_n now_o let_v it_o be_v grant_v that_o we_o may_v have_v at_o such_o time_n of_o our_o mortal_a sickness_n god_n minister_n and_o all_o other_o outward_a help_n to_o further_o we_o in_o perform_v of_o these_o duty_n which_o yet_o notwithstanding_o no_o man_n can_v promise_v to_o himself_o yet_o how_o unfit_a be_v any_o man_n in_o this_o case_n for_o the_o effectual_a do_v of_o these_o holy_a exercise_n when_o as_o his_o body_n be_v full_a of_o pain_n and_o his_o mind_n full_a of_o anguish_n partly_o fear_v god_n judgment_n and_o eternal_a
security_n for_o whereas_o the_o lord_n say_v ezech._n 33.11_o that_o he_o will_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n he_o add_v in_o the_o next_o word_n but_o that_o he_o turn_v from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v so_o that_o the_o lord_n speak_v not_o of_o all_o sinner_n but_o of_o those_o who_o turn_v unto_o he_o from_o their_o wicked_a way_n so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v math._n 9.13_o that_o he_o come_v not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a that_o be_v those_o who_o be_v just_a &_o righteous_a in_o their_o own_o conceit_n but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n so_o that_o whosoever_o be_v call_v unto_o christ_n that_o in_o he_o they_o may_v have_v salvation_n be_v call_v also_o to_o repentance_n and_o math._n 11.28_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o call_v all_o sinner_n unto_o he_o without_o difference_n but_o those_o only_o who_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v that_o be_v who_o find_v their_o sin_n irksome_a and_o grievous_a unto_o they_o and_o desire_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o be_v free_v of_o this_o unsupportable_a burden_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n likewise_o 1._o tim._n 2.4_o do_v not_o say_v simple_o that_o god_n will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o besave_v but_o that_o he_o will_v also_o 〈◊〉_d have_v they_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o the_o know_v acknowledge_v &_o believe_v of_o the_o principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n concern_v god_n themselves_o and_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n let_v therefore_o no_o carnal_a secure_a man_n take_v occasion_n to_o presume_v upon_o god_n mercy_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o unless_o they_o turn_v unto_o god_n from_o their_o evil_a way_n and_o true_o repent_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n unless_o they_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v desire_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o be_v ease_v of_o their_o heavy_a burden_n unless_o they_o come_v out_o of_o their_o blind_a ignorance_n and_o attain_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v not_o appertain_v unto_o they_o §_o sect._n 2_o second_o whereas_o they_o allege_v the_o example_n of_o the_o thief_n convert_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o be_v but_o one_o particular_a act_n of_o god_n mercy_n thief_n the_o 2._o let_v be_v presumption_n upon_o the_o example_n of_o the_o convert_a thief_n and_o therefore_o we_o can_v make_v thereof_o no_o general_a rule_n especial_o see_v to_o this_o one_o we_o may_v oppose_v many_o thousand_o of_o those_o who_o have_v defer_v their_o repentance_n to_o the_o last_o hour_n have_v be_v take_v away_o in_o their_o sin_n and_o impaenitencie_n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o if_o with_o this_o thief_n we_o truelyturne_v unto_o the_o lord_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o show_v our_o faith_n by_o the_o like_a lively_a fruit_n he_o will_v pardon_v our_o sin_n and_o receive_v we_o to_o mercy_n according_a to_o his_o gracious_a promise_n but_o this_o faith_n and_o repentance_n be_v not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n which_o he_o very_o seldom_o bestow_v on_o those_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n who_o have_v neglect_v &_o contemn_v they_o their_o whole_a life_n sometime_o indeed_o he_o call_v and_o convert_v some_o at_o the_o last_o hour_n to_o show_v the_o infinite_a riches_n of_o his_o mercy_n but_o most_o common_o he_o leave_v those_o who_o have_v defer_v their_o repentance_n to_o die_v in_o their_o impaenitencie_n that_o they_o may_v be_v example_n of_o his_o justice_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n austin_n speak_v well_o there_o be_v say_v he_o mention_v make_v in_o the_o scripture_n of_o one_o who_o the_o lord_n receive_v to_o mercy_n that_o none_o may_v despair_v and_o but_o of_o one_o that_o none_o may_v presume_v it_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o prince_n to_o send_v their_o gracious_a pardon_n sometime_o to_o those_o who_o be_v lead_v out_o to_o execution_n but_o if_o any_o will_v wilful_o offend_v in_o hope_n hereof_o or_o have_v offend_v will_v defer_v to_o sue_v for_o his_o pardon_n to_o the_o last_o hour_n sure_o he_o be_v well_o worthy_a to_o be_v hang_v both_o for_o his_o offence_n and_o also_o for_o his_o presumption_n so_o the_o lord_n merciful_o pardon_v some_o few_o when_o death_n be_v ready_a to_o cease_v upon_o they_o and_o to_o transport_v they_o into_o the_o eternal_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n to_o show_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n but_o if_o any_o shall_v take_v occasion_n hereby_o the_o more_o to_o offend_v against_o his_o majesty_n or_o have_v offend_v defer_v to_o sue_v for_o pardon_n by_o pour_v out_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n until_o his_o last_o hour_n he_o be_v undoubted_o unworthy_a of_o any_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o in_o all_o likelihood_n he_o shall_v be_v deliver_v up_o to_o suffer_v eternal_a torment_n moreover_o as_o this_o act_n of_o mercy_n in_o receive_v this_o thief_n to_o grace_n be_v very_o extraordinary_a so_o be_v it_o reserve_v as_o be_v most_o fit_a for_o the_o time_n of_o christ_n passion_n for_o as_o great_a prince_n at_o the_o time_n of_o their_o coronation_n pardon_v such_o notorious_a offence_n the_o like_a whereof_o they_o will_v hardly_o ever_o after_o remit_v to_o the_o end_n that_o their_o clemency_n and_o mercy_n may_v appear_v to_o all_o so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v ready_a to_o lay_v down_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n and_o to_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o crown_n of_o endless_a glory_n and_o majesty_n give_v his_o gracious_a pardon_n to_o this_o grievous_a offender_n that_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n may_v be_v manifest_v unto_o all_o man_n that_o so_o they_o may_v break_v of_o their_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n come_v unto_o he_o look_v and_o expect_v for_o life_n and_o salvation_n only_o in_o this_o their_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n and_o as_o cunning_a surgeon_n have_v make_v a_o sovereign_a salve_n do_v upon_o the_o next_o occasion_n make_v experiment_n thereof_o by_o cure_v some_o grisly_a and_o desperate_a wound_n that_o so_o they_o may_v commend_v it_o to_o all_o who_o shall_v have_v need_n to_o use_v it_o so_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v a_o precious_a plaster_n and_o sovereign_a salve_n to_o cure_v all_o soul_n who_o be_v wound_v with_o sin_n will_v apply_v it_o unto_o they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n present_o take_v occasion_n of_o cure_v there_o with_o this_o poor_a thief_n grievous_o wound_v with_o sin_n that_o all_o other_o in_o his_o state_n see_v the_o virtue_n thereof_o may_v more_o earnest_o desire_v it_o and_o more_o careful_o seek_v after_o and_o apply_v it_o to_o their_o wound_a soul_n and_o therefore_o see_v the_o occasion_n of_o this_o cure_n be_v altogether_o extraordinary_a the_o action_n be_v not_o like_a to_o be_v ordinary_a the_o occasion_n be_v remoove_v and_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n be_v sufficient_o manifest_v to_o all_o the_o world_n three_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o estate_n of_o these_o man_n be_v far_o unlike_a and_o much_o more_o desperate_a than_o the_o state_n of_o the_o convert_a thief_n for_o he_o be_v in_o all_o likelihood_n never_o before_o this_o time_n call_v and_o present_o he_o harken_v unto_o the_o voice_n of_o christ_n and_o willing_o intertain_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n but_o these_o man_n be_v often_o call_v have_v refuse_v to_o come_v and_o have_v quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n he_o persist_v in_o his_o sin_n ignorant_o have_v not_o hear_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v invite_v to_o come_v unto_o christ_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o may_v turn_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n these_o have_v often_o hear_v these_o glad_a tiding_n and_o have_v neglect_v and_o contemn_v they_o he_o continue_v in_o his_o sin_n through_o ignorance_n neither_o do_v he_o ungrateful_o resolve_v to_o serve_v the_o devil_n his_o whole_a life_n reserve_v the_o time_n of_o his_o old_a age_n and_o sickness_n for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n only_o for_o his_o own_o advantage_n but_o these_o man_n have_v be_v often_o instruct_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o way_n of_o godliness_n notwithstanding_o witting_o and_o will_v full_o persist_v in_o their_o sin_n presume_v upon_o repentance_n and_o hope_n of_o mercy_n at_o the_o last_o hour_n intend_v then_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n not_o for_o any_o love_n they_o bear_v he_o but_o for_o fear_n of_o hell_n torment_n and_o eternal_a damnation_n last_o his_o repentance_n be_v most_o unfeigned_a and_o exceed_a earnest_n and_o his_o faith_n bright_o shine_v present_o after_o his_o
if_o they_o be_v not_o support_v and_o free_v from_o this_o burden_n by_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n but_o such_o as_o these_o be_v not_o call_v by_o our_o saviour_n neither_o will_v he_o ease_v they_o though_o their_o burden_n be_v never_o so_o intolerable_a but_o he_o invit_v those_o only_o who_o be_v heavy_a lade_v and_o find_v their_o burden_n irksome_a be_v weary_a of_o it_o and_o desire_n to_o be_v ease_v he_o harken_v only_o unto_o those_o who_o from_o their_o heart_n cry_v out_o with_o david_n psal_n 38.4_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n and_o as_o a_o weighty_a burden_n they_o be_v to_o heavy_a for_o i_o 6._o i_o be_o bow_v and_o crooked_a very_a sore_n i_o go_v mourn_v all_o the_o day_n he_o respect_v only_o those_o who_o be_v of_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n 66.2_o psal_n 51.17_o esay_n 66.2_o for_o these_o only_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o consequent_o to_o they_o alone_o the_o promise_v contain_v in_o the_o covenant_n do_v appertain_v §_o sect._n 3_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v faith_n and_o repentance_n repentance_n that_o he_o who_o feel_v not_o his_o sin_n have_v neither_o faith_n nor_o repentance_n neither_o of_o which_o do_v he_o perform_v who_o do_v not_o see_v nor_o feel_v the_o burden_n of_o his_o sin_n for_o we_o will_v never_o rest_v upon_o christ_n for_o our_o salvation_n unless_o we_o see_v that_o we_o have_v no_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o to_o escape_v condemnation_n we_o will_v never_o seek_v unto_o christ_n to_o be_v our_o redeemer_n unless_o we_o perceive_v that_o we_o be_v the_o bondslave_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n we_o will_v never_o labour_v to_o obtain_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o righteousness_n unless_o we_o discern_v our_o own_o nakedness_n and_o beggary_n we_o will_v never_o come_v unto_o christ_n to_o be_v wash_v and_o purge_v from_o the_o pollution_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n with_o his_o blood_n unless_o we_o see_v our_o natural_a filthiness_n we_o will_v never_o desire_v to_o be_v ease_v of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n unless_o we_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o they_o we_o will_v never_o entreat_v christ_n to_o be_v our_o physician_n unless_o we_o find_v that_o our_o soul_n be_v sick_a in_o sin_n we_o will_v never_o go_v unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o life_n unless_o we_o see_v that_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n in_o a_o word_n we_o will_v never_o entreat_v god_n mercy_n until_o we_o feel_v our_o own_o misery_n if_o therefore_o without_o this_o sense_n of_o sin_n we_o will_v never_o come_v unto_o christ_n then_o consequent_o without_o it_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v ease_v for_o heâ—â—â—â—th_v those_o only_a from_o condemnation_n who_o rely_v themselves_o whole_o upon_o he_o for_o their_o salvation_n he_o come_v to_o be_v their_o redeemer_n alone_o who_o feel_v their_o miserable_a captivity_n and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v release_v he_o will_v not_o enrich_v any_o but_o those_o who_o perceive_v their_o own_o beggary_n and_o crave_v relief_n he_o will_v not_o wash_v any_o with_o his_o precious_a blood_n but_o those_o who_o see_v their_o pollution_n and_o filthiness_n and_o come_v unto_o he_o entreat_v he_o to_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v they_o he_o will_v not_o ease_v any_o but_o those_o who_o find_v their_o sin_n to_o be_v a_o heavy_a burden_n be_v weary_a and_o come_v unto_o he_o to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o be_v a_o physician_n not_o to_o those_o who_o feel_v no_o infirmity_n but_o to_o those_o who_o be_v sick_a and_o disease_a he_o come_v to_o give_v life_n to_o those_o alone_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o their_o sin_n and_o trespass_n neither_o will_v the_o lord_n show_v mercy_n unto_o any_o but_o unto_o those_o alone_o who_o perceive_v their_o estate_n to_o be_v most_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a for_o who_o can_v imagine_v that_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v most_o infinite_a in_o wisdom_n shall_v unaduised_o bestow_v his_o benefit_n upon_o such_o as_o find_v no_o want_n of_o they_o do_v not_o desire_v they_o when_o they_o be_v without_o they_o nor_o esteem_v they_o though_o they_o have_v they_o and_o consequent_o will_v never_o be_v true_o thankful_a for_o that_o which_o they_o neither_o want_v desire_v nor_o esteem_n who_o can_v in_o reason_n conceive_v that_o he_o will_v offer_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o saviour_n to_o such_o as_o do_v not_o think_v themselves_o lose_v and_o condemn_v or_o to_o be_v their_o redeemer_n who_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v that_o they_o be_v in_o captivity_n or_o that_o he_o will_v bestow_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o righteousness_n upon_o such_o proud_a beggar_n as_o find_v no_o need_n thereof_o be_v righteous_a enough_o themselves_o in_o their_o own_o conceit_n that_o he_o will_v vain_o spend_v his_o precious_a blood_n in_o wash_v of_o those_o who_o think_v themselves_o clean_o already_o and_o need_v no_o such_o purge_n that_o he_o will_v in_o compassion_n ease_v those_o of_o the_o burden_n of_o their_o sin_n who_o be_v never_o trouble_v with_o bear_v of_o they_o that_o he_o will_v offer_v they_o any_o physic_n who_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v themselves_o sick_a or_o to_o give_v life_n to_o those_o who_o will_v not_o confess_v that_o they_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n and_o who_o can_v imagine_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v ever_o show_v to_o those_o his_o mercy_n who_o will_v never_o show_v to_o the_o lord_n their_o wretched_a misery_n whosoever_o therefore_o have_v not_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o their_o sin_n they_o will_v never_o come_v unto_o christ_n neither_o can_v they_o ever_o have_v any_o assurance_n that_o he_o will_v ease_v they_o &_o consequent_o they_o be_v destiture_n of_o a_o true_a faith_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n but_o as_o they_o want_v faith_n so_o also_o they_o can_v never_o attain_v unto_o true_a repentance_n for_o so_o long_o as_o they_o have_v not_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o sin_n they_o be_v not_o grieve_v with_o they_o neither_o do_v they_o desire_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o as_o those_o who_o bear_v a_o burden_n and_o be_v not_o vex_v with_o the_o weight_n they_o be_v not_o weary_a of_o bear_v it_o nor_o desirous_a to_o leave_v it_o so_o those_o who_o be_v load_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a burden_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o have_v no_o sense_n of_o the_o weight_n they_o be_v not_o grieve_v with_o weariness_n nor_o desirous_a to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o and_o consequent_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o true_a repentance_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o hearty_a grief_n and_o a_o true_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v §_o sect._n 4_o so_o that_o whosoever_o have_v not_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o sin_n testimony_n the_o former_a point_n prove_v 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that_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n 1._o tim._n 1.15_o if_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o poor_a in_o spirit_n and_o break_a heart_a if_o we_o be_v not_o miserable_a captive_n heavy_a mourner_n &_o wretched_a sinner_n our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v not_o send_v to_o preach_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o we_o he_o will_v not_o give_v we_o liberty_n nor_o afford_v we_o any_o comfort_n he_o come_v not_o to_o call_v we_o neither_o will_v he_o save_v us._n so_o our_o saviour_n profess_v math._n 18.11_o that_o he_o come_v to_o save_v that_o which_o be_v lose_v and_o to_o fetch_v home_o the_o wander_a sheep_n if_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o lose_v in_o ourselves_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v find_v of_o christ_n if_o we_o do_v
assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v not_o in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o christ_n call_v for_o he_o invit_v they_o only_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v heavy_a lade_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o their_o sin_n be_v weary_a of_o their_o burden_n and_o sorrow_n and_o grieve_v that_o they_o can_v shake_v it_o of_o nor_o be_v free_v from_o it_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n rom._n 7.24_o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n §_o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o sign_n sin_n the_o 3._o thing_n be_v a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v those_o who_o christ_n call_v be_v that_o be_v vex_v with_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o sin_n they_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v ease_v and_o release_v of_o it_o for_o as_o those_o who_o be_v overpress_v with_o a_o heavy_a burden_n desire_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o so_o those_o who_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o sin_n press_v they_o down_o and_o be_v weary_a &_o tire_v in_o bear_v of_o it_o they_o most_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v ease_v of_o this_o intolerable_a burden_n and_o will_v never_o be_v at_o rest_n till_o their_o desire_n be_v accomplish_v thirst_n this_o desire_n resemble_v to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n this_o desire_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v resemble_v to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n in_o which_o these_o two_o thing_n concur_v first_o a_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o second_o a_o appetite_n or_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v satisfy_v and_o to_o have_v our_o want_n supply_v and_o so_o in_o these_o spiritual_a thing_n first_o we_o feel_v the_o want_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o then_o we_o earnest_o desire_v that_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v with_o they_o so_o that_o to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v be_v much_o alike_o &_o both_o be_v bless_v of_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o those_o who_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n be_v bless_v because_o they_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v as_o it_o be_v matth._n 5.6_o so_o they_o be_v bless_v who_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v with_o the_o burden_n of_o their_o sin_n for_o such_o christ_n call_v unto_o he_o and_o have_v promise_v to_o ease_v they_o that_o be_v to_o give_v unto_o they_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o to_o release_v they_o of_o this_o burden_n by_o take_v it_o upon_o his_o own_o shoulder_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n call_v and_o invit_v unto_o he_o such_o as_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v matth._n 11.28_o so_o in_o diverse_a other_o place_n he_o invit_v and_o call_v those_o who_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o his_o righteousness_n so_o esa_n 55.1_o to_o every_o one_o that_o thirst_v come_v you_o to_o the_o water_n and_o you_o that_o have_v no_o silver_n come_v buy_v and_o eat_v come_v i_o say_v buy_v wine_n and_o milk_n without_o money_n and_o john_n 7.37_o jesus_n cry_v say_v if_o any_o man_n thirst_n let_v he_o come_v unto_o i_o and_o drink_v apoc._n 21.6_o i_o will_v give_v to_o he_o who_o be_v a_o thirst_n 22.17_o apoc._n 21.6_o and_o 22.17_o of_o the_o well_o of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n free_o and_o 22.17_o let_v he_o that_o be_v a_o thirst_n come_v and_o let_v whosoever_o will_v take_v of_o the_o well_o of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n free_o a_o notable_a example_n of_o this_o thirst_v we_o have_v in_o david_n psal_n 63.1_o o_o god_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n early_o will_v i_o seek_v thou_o my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o thou_o and_o 42.1_o as_o the_o hart_n bray_v for_o the_o river_n of_o water_n so_o pant_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n 2._o my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o god_n even_o for_o the_o live_a god_n and_o psal_n 143.6_o my_o soul_n thirst_v after_o thou_o as_o the_o thirsty_a land_n which_o thirst_n whosoever_o feel_v he_o may_v bold_o assure_v himself_o that_o he_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o christ_n call_v and_o that_o will_v satisfy_v he_o whosoever_o therefore_o hunger_v and_o thirst_v after_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n whosoever_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v that_o be_v who_o so_o have_v a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_v of_o his_o sin_n and_o be_v vex_v and_o greeve_v with_o the_o burden_n thereof_o and_o withal_o his_o heart_n desire_v to_o to_o be_v ease_v of_o his_o load_n though_o he_o think_v himself_o in_o a_o most_o miserable_a estate_n yet_o if_o he_o come_v unto_o christ_n and_o with_o blind_a bartemaeus_n cry_v out_o o_o son_n of_o david_n have_v mercy_n on_o i_o i_o may_v fit_o say_v unto_o he_o as_o it_o be_v say_v do_v unto_o this_o blind_a man_n be_v of_o good_a comfort_n for_o christ_n call_v thou_o §_o sect._n 8_o the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o those_o who_o christ_n call_v be_v that_o they_o come_v unto_o he_o christ_n the_o last_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o come_v unto_o christ_n for_o to_o who_o shall_v we_o come_v for_o ease_n but_o unto_o christ_n himself_o see_v their_o be_v neither_o saint_n nor_o angel_n that_o can_v ease_v we_o for_o the_o weight_n of_o one_o sin_n will_v press_v they_o down_o into_o hell_n whereas_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v able_a to_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o our_o sin_n nay_o he_o have_v already_o bear_v they_o that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o they_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 2.24_o neither_o it_o be_v likely_a that_o either_o saint_n or_o angel_n will_v so_o willing_o help_v we_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n jesus_n who_o so_o tender_o love_v we_o that_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o lay_v down_o his_o own_o most_o precious_a life_n as_o a_o price_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o though_o they_o be_v willing_a yet_o they_o have_v not_o the_o like_a ability_n unto_o he_o who_o have_v all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n commit_v unto_o he_o 11.27_o mat._n 11.27_o for_o work_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o see_v he_o want_v neither_o love_n nor_o power_n let_v we_o go_v unto_o he_o and_o he_o only_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v commit_v a_o double_a folly_n that_o be_v we_o shall_v leave_v christ_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n &_o dig_v unto_o ourselves_o break_v cistern_n which_o will_v hold_v no_o water_n 2.13_o jere._n 2.13_o for_o there_o be_v not_o salvation_n in_o any_o other_o neither_o be_v their_o among_o man_n any_o other_o name_n give_v under_o heaven_n whereby_o we_o must_v be_v save_v as_o it_o be_v act_n 4.12_o he_o be_v the_o way_n which_o lead_v unto_o everlasting_a happiness_n he_o be_v the_o truth_n to_o instruct_v we_o in_o all_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n he_o be_v the_o life_n to_o revive_v we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n yea_o the_o life_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n john_n 14.6_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o our_o infirmity_n and_o bear_v our_o pain_n he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o offence_n and_o smite_v for_o our_o iniquity_n the_o pain_n of_o our_o punishment_n be_v lay_v upon_o he_o and_o with_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v esa_n 53.4.5.6_o to_o who_o therefore_o shall_v we_o go_v in_o our_o sickness_n but_o to_o this_o our_o heavenly_a physician_n who_o help_n shall_v we_o seek_v for_o the_o cure_n of_o our_o wound_n but_o the_o help_n of_o this_o our_o bless_a surgeon_n who_o will_v easy_o cure_v they_o all_o with_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o his_o blood_n whether_o shall_v we_o return_v after_o our_o long_a wander_a but_o unto_o the_o shepherd_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o who_o shall_v we_o seek_v to_o be_v preserve_v from_o death_n and_o damnation_n but_o to_o he_o who_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o leave_v all_o other_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o divise_n let_v we_o repair_v unto_o he_o and_o he_o alone_o for_o he_o call_v and_o invit_v we_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v ease_v us._n but_o how_o shall_v we_o come_v unto_o christ_n and_o what_o be_v mean_v hereby_o sure_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v a_o corporal_a or_o local_a come_n unto_o he_o for_o he_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o we_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n but_o our_o come_n be_v spiritual_a not_o of_o the_o body_n but_o of_o the_o soul_n §_o sect._n 9_o and_o this_o be_v twofould_a the_o come_n of_o repentance_n and_o the_o come_n of_o faith_n twofold_a this_o come_n to_o christ_n twofold_a the_o come_n of_o repentance_n be_v perfect_o to_o god_n the_o father_n the_o come_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o christ_n jesus_n
the_o which_o may_v minister_v unto_o every_o penitent_a sinner_n most_o sweet_a consolation_n for_o when_o they_o see_v that_o god_n be_v angry_a by_o reason_n of_o their_o sin_n &_o that_o he_o do_v greevous_o afflict_v they_o &_o even_o bring_v they_o as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n this_o must_v not_o make_v the_o to_o cast_v of_o all_o hope_n &_o to_o fall_v into_o utter_a desperation_n but_o they_o must_v remember_v that_o these_o be_v not_o the_o lord_n proper_a work_n but_o strange_a unto_o he_o which_o he_o do_v to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v bring_v to_o pass_v his_o own_o proper_a work_n which_o be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o nature_n that_o be_v that_o he_o may_v again_o show_v unto_o we_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o his_o love_a countenance_n in_o more_o full_a brightness_n &_o bring_v we_o from_o death_n to_o life_n from_o affliction_n to_o joy_n from_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n according_a to_o that_o 1._o sam._n 2.6_o the_o lord_n kill_v &_o make_v alive_a he_o bring_v down_o unto_o hell_n and_o bring_v up_o again_o as_o therefore_o when_o we_o see_v carpenter_n pull_v down_o a_o ruinous_a building_n our_o mind_n do_v not_o rest_v there_o because_o we_o know_v that_o this_o they_o do_v be_v not_o their_o proper_a work_n but_o we_o go_v further_o in_o our_o cogitation_n think_v of_o a_o new_a house_n which_o they_o will_v build_v in_o the_o place_n of_o the_o old_a for_o as_o much_o as_o we_o know_v that_o it_o be_v not_o their_o proper_a work_n to_o race_n down_o but_o to_o build_v or_o to_o race_n down_o that_o they_o may_v build_v so_o when_o we_o see_v the_o lord_n angry_a and_o inflict_a correction_n let_v we_o not_o rest_v here_o but_o with_o the_o like_a foresight_n of_o mind_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o he_o do_v these_o his_o strange_a and_o improper_a work_n that_o afterward_o he_o may_v do_v those_o which_o be_v proper_a and_o natural_a that_o be_v that_o he_o afflict_v that_o he_o may_v bring_v the_o more_o true_a comfort_n that_o he_o bring_v we_o to_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v raise_v we_o up_o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n but_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o some_o more_o testimony_n of_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n as_o the_o prophet_n david_n likewise_o say_v psalm_n 103.8_o that_o the_o lord_n be_v full_a of_o compassion_n and_o mercy_n slow_a to_o anger_n and_o of_o great_a kindness_n and_o psal_n 86.5_o thou_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o merciful_a and_o of_o great_a kindness_n unto_o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o so_o the_o prophet_n joel_n 2.13_o testify_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o be_v gracious_a and_o merciful_a slow_a to_o anger_n and_o of_o great_a kindness_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n eph._n 2.4_o and_o 2._o cor._n 1.3_o he_o call_v he_o the_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n §_o sect._n 4_o seeing_n then_o mercy_n be_v one_o of_o god_n attribute_n mercy_n that_o god_n be_v delight_v in_o exercise_v his_o mercy_n therefore_o it_o be_v also_o of_o his_o essence_n and_o be_v for_o there_o be_v not_o in_o god_n most_o perfect_a nature_n any_o quality_n or_o accident_n but_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o god_n be_v god_n so_o that_o god_n be_v mercy_n itself_o and_o consequent_o to_o show_v and_o excercise_n his_o mercy_n be_v to_o show_v and_o exercise_v his_o own_o nature_n now_o we_o know_v that_o natural_a action_n be_v not_o troublesome_a norirksome_a neither_o be_v the_o sun_n trouble_v with_o give_v light_n nor_o the_o fire_n with_o give_v heat_n nor_o the_o tree_n with_o yield_a fruit_n nor_o the_o beast_n with_o nourish_v his_o young_a nor_o man_n with_o receive_v nourishment_n and_o sleep_v because_o it_o be_v their_o nature_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o these_o action_n and_o therefore_o see_v mercy_n be_v of_o god_n essence_n it_o be_v not_o painful_a and_o troublesome_a to_o excercise_n it_o towards_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n be_v their_o sin_n never_o so_o many_o and_o heinous_a no_o more_o than_o it_o be_v troublesome_a to_o exercise_v his_o justice_n in_o punish_v of_o those_o who_o be_v obstinate_a and_o rebellious_a nay_o it_o be_v not_o only_o not_o troublesome_a and_o painful_a but_o also_o pleasant_a and_o delightful_a for_o god_n to_o show_v mercy_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o true_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o contrariwise_o it_o shall_v be_v troublesome_a and_o irksome_a if_o i_o may_v so_o speak_v for_o god_n not_o to_o show_v and_o exercise_v his_o nature_n and_o mercy_n towards_o repentant_a sinner_n for_o as_o the_o eye_n be_v deligh_v with_o see_v and_o to_o be_v restrain_v there_o from_o be_v grievous_a unto_o it_o as_o the_o care_n be_v deligh_v with_o hear_v and_o be_v much_o molest_v if_o it_o be_v stop_v and_o as_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v delight_v in_o excercise_v their_o several_a action_n and_o function_n and_o be_v much_o vex_v and_o cumber_v if_o by_o any_o mean_n they_o shall_v be_v hinder_v so_o be_v the_o lord_n delight_v and_o well_o please_v in_o show_v and_o excercise_v his_o own_o nature_n and_o attribute_n as_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n in_o govern_v the_o world_n his_o justice_n in_o punish_v wicked_a obstinate_a and_o rebellious_a sinner_n and_o his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v and_o remit_v the_o sin_n of_o those_o who_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a spirit_n and_o break_a heart_n and_o be_v weary_a of_o this_o intolerable_a burden_n desire_v nothing_o more_o then_o to_o be_v ease_v and_o free_v from_o it_o and_o not_o to_o thus_o excercise_n his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n will_v rather_o that_o i_o may_v speak_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n be_v unto_o the_o lord_n tedious_a and_o troublesome_a of_o this_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n which_o the_o lord_n take_v in_o pardon_v repentant_a sinner_n the_o prophet_n micha_n speak_v chap._n 7.10.18_o who_o say_v he_o be_v a_o god_n like_o unto_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o iniquity_n and_o pass_v by_o transgression_n of_o the_o remnant_n of_o his_o heritage_n he_o retain_v not_o his_o wrath_n for_o ever_o because_o mercy_n please_v he_o so_o the_o prophet_n david_n psal_n 147.11_o say_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v delight_v in_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o attend_v upon_o his_o mercy_n even_o as_o though_o he_o rejoice_v much_o to_o have_v a_o occasion_n offer_v of_o excercise_v his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o those_o who_o earnest_o desire_v it_o wait_v upon_o he_o that_o they_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o of_o it_o for_o the_o object_n of_o god_n mercy_n about_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v be_v man_n misery_n and_o the_o action_n thereof_o be_v to_o pity_v and_o help_v he_o out_o of_o his_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a estate_n and_o therefore_o if_o there_o be_v no_o misery_n and_o wretchedness_n and_o no_o sin_n to_o be_v forgive_v there_o will_v be_v want_v that_o external_a object_n about_o which_o god_n mercy_n shall_v be_v exercise_v and_o manifest_v to_o all_o the_o world_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n willing_o permit_v the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v make_v a_o way_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v repentant_a sinner_n and_o his_o justice_n in_o punish_v the_o contemner_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v rom._n 11.32_o god_n have_v shut_v up_o all_o in_o unbelief_n that_o he_o may_v have_v mercy_n on_o all_o that_o be_v to_o say_v on_o all_o the_o elect_a both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n see_v therefore_o god_n delight_v himself_o in_o excercise_v &_o manifest_v his_o mercy_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n by_o pardon_v &_o forgive_a repentant_a sinner_n let_v not_o any_o who_o be_v grievous_o lade_v &_o groan_v for_o weariness_n under_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o their_o sin_n fear_v to_o come_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o implore_v his_o mercy_n for_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o their_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o grievous_a and_o manifold_a neither_o let_v they_o doubt_v lest_o god_n will_v reject_v their_o suit_n and_o refuse_v to_o receive_v they_o into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n because_o of_o their_o great_a rebellion_n and_o unworthiness_n for_o although_o there_o be_v not_o as_o in_o truth_n there_o be_v not_o any_o thing_n to_o be_v respect_v in_o we_o save_v that_o we_o be_v the_o creature_n of_o god_n and_o work_v of_o his_o hand_n yet_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v compassion_n upon_o we_o even_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n because_o he_o be_v exceed_o delight_v in_o show_v mercy_n to_o all_o those_o who_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o this_o the_o lord_n
who_o will_v not_o laugh_v at_o such_o ridiculous_a folly_n for_o therefore_o he_o shall_v more_o earnest_o desire_n and_o more_o thankful_o accept_v of_o his_o friend_n offer_v courtesy_n because_o himself_o be_v tire_v press_v down_o and_o altogether_o unable_a to_o bear_v this_o intolerable_a weight_n but_o such_o and_o great_a folly_n do_v they_o commit_v who_o be_v pinch_v and_o oppress_v with_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o their_o sin_n do_v through_o their_o infidelity_n refuse_v the_o help_v of_o christ_n offer_v himself_o to_o release_v and_o ease_v they_o under_o this_o pretence_n because_o their_o burden_n be_v over_o heavy_a for_o because_o to_o they_o it_o be_v intolerable_a therefore_o they_o shall_v rather_o go_v unto_o christ_n and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v ease_v and_o release_v see_v he_o be_v not_o only_o able_a for_o his_o power_n be_v omnipotent_a but_o also_o most_o willing_a for_o he_o have_v most_o gracious_o promise_v and_o free_o offer_v his_o help_n sin_n that_o the_o price_n which_o christ_n have_v pay_v for_o our_o redemption_n far_o exceed_v all_o our_o sin_n moreover_o we_o need_v not_o to_o doubt_v of_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o the_o price_n which_o our_o saviour_n have_v pay_v for_o our_o redemption_n for_o it_o be_v of_o infinite_a value_n and_o of_o more_o virtue_n and_o power_n to_o justify_v and_o save_v than_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n to_o condemn_v and_o destroy_v so_o that_o though_o we_o be_v the_o great_a sinner_n that_o ever_o live_v yea_o though_o the_o weight_n of_o all_o sin_n which_o ever_o in_o the_o world_n have_v be_v commit_v do_v lie_v upon_o we_o yet_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o price_n which_o he_o pay_v for_o our_o redemption_n do_v far_o exceed_v they_o and_o if_o we_o come_v unto_o he_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n he_o will_v sure_o ease_v we_o of_o this_o intolerable_a burden_n and_o therefore_o though_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o our_o sin_n shall_v increase_v our_o repentance_n yet_o they_o shall_v not_o diminish_v our_o faith_n and_o assurance_n of_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n for_o though_o our_o debt_n be_v never_o so_o great_a our_o surety_n christ_n jesus_n have_v pay_v it_o to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n though_o our_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o many_o and_o grievous_a our_o saviour_n have_v bear_v they_o all_o upon_o the_o cross_n in_o his_o own_o body_n and_o full_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o they_o 2.24_o 1._o pet._n 2.24_o have_v free_v and_o deliver_v we_o from_o this_o heavy_a burden_n though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o deep_o inthraled_a in_o the_o bondage_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n yet_o our_o almighty_a redeemer_n have_v free_v we_o out_o of_o captivity_n &_o have_v pay_v a_o sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o ransom_n and_o though_o we_o have_v no_o right_a or_o interest_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n yet_o our_o saviour_n have_v dear_o purchase_v it_o for_o we_o by_o his_o precious_a death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o therefore_o see_v in_o christ_n we_o have_v full_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o full_o merit_v the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n see_v in_o he_o we_o have_v not_o only_o pay_v our_o debt_n but_o also_o give_v a_o sufficient_a price_n for_o the_o purchase_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n we_o need_v not_o to_o make_v any_o doubt_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o possess_v of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n for_o the_o lord_n can_v in_o justice_n hold_v that_o from_o we_o which_o of_o right_n appertain_v unto_o we_o nay_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o though_o he_o can_v yet_o he_o will_v not_o for_o who_o can_v imagine_v that_o the_o lord_n who_o of_o his_o bounteous_a liberality_n give_v unto_o we_o more_o than_o we_o can_v deserve_v or_o desire_v will_v keep_v from_o we_o that_o which_o of_o right_n appertain_v to_o we_o that_o he_o for_o his_o own_o name_n sake_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o work_n or_o worthiness_n free_o multiply_v his_o benefit_n upon_o we_o shall_v with_o hold_v our_o rightful_a inheritance_n in_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n from_o we_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o by_o his_o precious_a death_n &_o bloodshed_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o have_v undoubted_a right_n to_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n because_o christ_n jesus_n have_v satisfy_v for_o they_o &_o just_a title_n to_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n which_o our_o saviour_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o with_o so_o dear_a and_o all-sufficient_a a_o price_n let_v we_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n go_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n desire_v a_o general_a acquittance_n of_o that_o debt_n which_o be_v already_o pay_v nay_o let_v we_o not_o fear_v to_o approach_v the_o throne_n of_o god_n severe_a justice_n and_o to_o claim_v our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n which_o christ_n have_v so_o dear_o purchase_v §_o sect._n 4_o furthermore_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n be_v so_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a so_o rich_a in_o mercy_n sinner_n that_o christ_n power_n mercy_n and_o merit_n be_v more_o manifest_v by_o forgine_v grievous_a sinner_n and_o so_o full_a of_o all_o power_n virtue_n and_o perfection_n that_o our_o sin_n shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o come_v unto_o he_o for_o the_o more_o miserable_a wretched_a &_o sinful_a we_o be_v the_o more_o fit_a subject_n we_o be_v whereupon_o he_o may_v exercise_v and_o show_v the_o infinite_a riches_n of_o bounty_n mercy_n virtue_n and_o all_o sufficiency_n if_o we_o be_v but_o a_o little_a soil_v with_o sin_n it_o be_v not_o so_o great_a a_o matter_n to_o make_v we_o clean_o but_o when_o we_o be_v most_o filthy_o defile_v and_o our_o pollution_n be_v ingrayn_v in_o we_o as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o scarlet_a die_n when_o our_o unclean_a corruption_n stick_v as_o fast_o to_o our_o soul_n as_o the_o ethiopian_a blackness_n to_o their_o skin_n then_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o excellent_a laver_n of_o christ_n blood_n sufficient_o manifest_v when_o as_o he_o purge_v we_o and_o make_v we_o clean_o wash_v away_o all_o our_o filthy_a corruption_n and_o make_v our_o scarlet_a sin_n as_o white_a as_o snow_n our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v our_o spiritual_a physician_n who_o can_v as_o easy_o cure_v desperate_a disease_n even_o the_o remediless_a consumption_n the_o dead_a apoplexy_n &_o the_o filthy_a leprosy_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o some_o small_a malady_n or_o little_a faintness_n neither_o be_v he_o only_o able_a but_o also_o as_o willing_a to_o undertake_v such_o desperate_a cure_n as_o the_o least_o infirmity_n because_o his_o skill_n will_v be_v the_o more_o manifest_a and_o his_o praise_n the_o more_o extol_v for_o the_o more_o desperate_a the_o disease_n be_v the_o more_o it_o argue_v his_o cunning_n who_o help_v it_o and_o the_o more_o commendation_n he_o shall_v receive_v who_o effect_v such_o a_o cure_n and_o therefore_o though_o our_o disease_n be_v most_o dangerous_a &_o desperate_a yet_o let_v we_o resort_v to_o this_o our_o heavenly_a physician_n for_o the_o more_o desperate_a the_o cure_n be_v the_o more_o fit_a occasion_n shall_v he_o have_v of_o show_v his_o never_o fail_a skill_n and_o of_o advance_v his_o immortal_a praise_n he_o be_v our_o heavenly_a surgeon_n even_o the_o good_a samaritane_n which_o pour_v the_o sovereign_a oil_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o his_o blood_n into_o our_o wound_a soul_n &_o therefore_o the_o more_o grisly_a our_o wound_n be_v the_o more_o praise_n and_o glory_n he_o get_v in_o cure_v they_o the_o more_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o his_o blood_n manifest_v to_o all_o the_o world_n by_o heal_v of_o they_o though_o therefore_o our_o soul_n be_v most_o filthy_a &_o pollute_a yet_o if_o we_o come_v to_o christ_n he_o will_v sure_o wash_v &_o purge_v we_o for_o to_o this_o purpose_n he_o suffer_v his_o precious_a water_n and_o blood_n to_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o side_n that_o thereby_o as_o with_o a_o live_n and_o clear_a stream_n issue_v from_o a_o most_o pure_a fountain_n he_o may_v cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o wash_v away_o all_o our_o filthy_a corruption_n though_o we_o be_v most_o desperate_o sick_a let_v we_o come_v unto_o our_o spiritual_a physician_n for_o he_o can_v cure_v the_o most_o remediless_a disease_n as_o perfect_o and_o as_o speedy_o as_o the_o most_o small_a infirmity_n and_o faint_a weakness_n though_o our_o soul_n be_v wound_v even_o to_o the_o death_n with_o the_o deep_a pierce_a and_o deadly_a empoison_v sting_n of_o sin_n yet_o let_v we_o seek_v help_n of_o this_o our_o heavenly_a surgeon_n who_o with_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o his_o blood_n can_v as_o easy_o heal_v the_o most_o dangerous_a wound_n as_o small_a
scratch_n or_o little_a cut_v neither_o be_v he_o more_o able_a than_o willing_a for_o hereby_o his_o virtue_n and_o power_n his_o love_n and_o bounty_n be_v the_o more_o manifest_v to_o his_o endless_a and_o immortal_a praise_n merit_n that_o those_o who_o doubt_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n derogate_v from_o the_o vertâ—â—_n of_o christ_n merit_n but_o if_o we_o think_v our_o soul_n so_o filthy_a that_o he_o can_v purge_v they_o what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o derogate_a from_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n if_o we_o will_v not_o go_v to_o this_o heavenly_a physician_n to_o crave_v his_o help_n because_o our_o sickness_n be_v grievous_a and_o dangerous_a what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o call_v his_o skill_n into_o question_n if_o we_o will_v not_o show_v our_o wound_n because_o they_o be_v grisly_a what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o notable_o detract_v from_o the_o cunning_a of_o this_o our_o spiritual_a surgeon_n and_o doubt_v of_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o his_o blood_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o see_v our_o pollute_a filthiness_n and_o yet_o go_v unto_o christ_n that_o we_o may_v be_v wash_v and_o cleanse_v we_o acknowledge_v the_o virtue_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o spiritual_a laver_n of_o his_o blood_n if_o we_o plain_o discern_v that_o our_o sickness_n be_v desperate_a and_o yet_o go_v to_o our_o soul_n physician_n not_o doubt_v of_o recovery_n we_o thereby_o extol_v our_o physician_n skill_n if_o our_o wound_n be_v in_o themselves_o grisly_a and_o incurable_a &_o yet_o we_o resort_v to_o our_o heavenly_a surgeon_n to_o be_v heal_v of_o they_o we_o can_v more_o commend_v his_o all_o sufficient_a cunning_n and_o therefore_o see_v it_o be_v in_o these_o our_o extremity_n to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n most_o honourable_a and_o acceptable_a and_o to_o ourselves_o most_o profitable_a and_o full_a of_o comfort_n if_o we_o come_v unto_o christ_n not_o doubt_v of_o his_o help_n let_v we_o not_o pretend_v excuse_n either_o because_o we_o be_v unfit_a unworthy_a or_o in_o a_o desperate_a state_n for_o by_o thus_o aggravate_v our_o own_o remediless_a misery_n we_o extenuate_v and_o call_v into_o question_n god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n al-sufficiency_n we_o spoil_v he_o of_o his_o honour_n glory_n &_o our_o own_o soul_n of_o all_o joy_n &_o consolation_n §_o sect._n 5_o second_o we_o may_v gather_v firm_a assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n from_o the_o office_n of_o christ_n prophet_n that_o the_o office_n of_o christ_n give_v we_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o first_o in_o that_o he_o be_v our_o prophet_n for_o first_o he_o be_v our_o prophet_n who_o have_v reveal_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o will_n and_o counsel_n of_o his_o father_n he_o have_v declare_v unto_o we_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n how_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o how_o we_o may_v come_v out_o of_o that_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a estate_n in_o which_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n and_o attain_v unto_o eternal_a happiness_n he_o it_o be_v who_o by_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o his_o word_n do_v illuminate_v our_o understanding_n and_o by_o the_o operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v cause_v the_o seal_n of_o ignorance_n to_o fall_v from_o our_o eye_n give_v knowledge_n of_o salvation_n to_o his_o people_n by_o remission_n of_o sin_n he_o be_v that_o glorious_a and_o bright_a shine_a day_n star_n which_o from_o a_o high_a have_v visit_v we_o to_o give_v light_n unto_o they_o who_o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n and_o to_o guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n which_o he_o show_v we_o and_o use_v those_o mean_n which_o he_o reveal_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o gospel_n namely_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v our_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o grievous_a and_o manifold_a for_o this_o our_o heavenly_a prophet_n have_v true_o reveal_v unto_o we_o a_o plain_a way_n how_o we_o may_v come_v out_o of_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n how_o we_o may_v be_v adorn_v with_o the_o glorious_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o his_o merit_n how_o we_o may_v become_v of_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o firebrand_n of_o hell_n the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o heaven_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n and_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v come_v to_o the_o journey_n end_n of_o our_o desire_n for_o truth_n itself_o be_v our_o guide_n so_o that_o we_o need_v not_o to_o doubt_v of_o the_o way_n §_o sect._n 6_o second_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v our_o high_a priest_n priesthood_n reason_n draw_v from_o christ_n priesthood_n who_o have_v offer_v up_o unto_o his_o father_n a_o all-sufficient_a sacrifice_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n whereby_o god_n justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o his_o wrath_n appease_v who_o also_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n continual_o make_v intercession_n for_o us._n the_o sacrifice_n which_o this_o our_o high_a priest_n offer_v be_v himself_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v heb._n 9.26_o even_o his_o body_n to_o be_v crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v for_o the_o put_v away_o of_o our_o sin_n the_o which_o oblation_n be_v offer_v on_o the_o altar_n of_o his_o deity_n which_o sanctify_v the_o sacrifice_n &_o give_v unto_o it_o such_o sufficiency_n and_o value_n that_o it_o be_v a_o perfect_a price_n &_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v 1._o joh._n 2.2_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o not_o for_o we_o only_o but_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n see_v therefore_o this_o our_o high_a priest_n have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o even_o his_o body_n to_o be_v crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v to_o this_o end_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o see_v he_o be_v once_o offer_v to_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o many_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v heb._n 9_o 28._o we_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o come_v unto_o he_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n for_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v shed_v his_o blood_n that_o he_o thereby_o may_v offer_v unto_o god_n a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o purge_v away_o all_o our_o wickedness_n and_o therefore_o if_o he_o shall_v not_o attain_v unto_o his_o end_n that_o be_v if_o he_o shall_v not_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o appease_v his_o wrath_n by_o purge_v and_o take_v away_o all_o our_o sin_n his_o precious_a blood_n shall_v be_v shed_v in_o vain_a §_o sect._n 7_o moreover_o he_o be_v our_o mediator_n and_o intercessor_n intercession_n reason_n draw_v from_o christer_fw-mi intercession_n who_o continual_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n make_v intercession_n for_o we_o by_o show_v and_o plead_v his_o own_o merit_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n whereby_o he_o pacifi_v his_o father_n displeasure_n and_o work_v we_o into_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n witness_v rom._n 8.34_o it_o be_v christ_n which_o be_v dead_a yea_o or_o rather_o which_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v also_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o make_v request_n for_o us._n so_o also_o heb._n 9.24_o it_o be_v say_v that_o our_o high_a priest_n jesus_n christ_n be_v enter_v into_o heaven_n to_o appear_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o us._n and_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v 1._o joh._n 2.1_o if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a and_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n neither_o need_n we_o to_o doubt_v of_o his_o effectual_a deal_n for_o we_o for_o if_o he_o love_v we_o so_o dear_o that_o he_o spare_v not_o to_o give_v his_o precious_a life_n for_o we_o there_o be_v no_o question_n but_o he_o will_v be_v exceed_a earnest_n in_o make_v request_n for_o we_o neither_o will_v he_o be_v spare_v in_o word_n who_o have_v not_o spare_v his_o dear_a blood_n and_o therefore_o see_v our_o high_a priest_n do_v continual_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o we_o need_v not_o to_o doubt_v but_o that_o he_o will_v obtain_v his_o suit_n and_o procure_v the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o his_o father_n love_n and_o favour_n especial_o consider_v that_o he_o intreat_v nothing_o which_o he_o have_v not_o deserve_v
and_o by_o his_o death_n purchase_v for_o we_o and_o consequent_o when_o like_o a_o advocate_n he_o plead_v his_o full_a payment_n of_o our_o debt_n and_o allege_v his_o all_o sufficient_a merit_n and_o suffering_n god_n can_v in_o his_o justice_n but_o grant_v his_o most_o lawful_a request_n consider_v also_o that_o he_o make_v his_o suit_n not_o to_o a_o stranger_n or_o some_o common_a friend_n who_o will_v either_o prevent_v his_o suit_n with_o a_o strange_a and_o stern_a countenance_n or_o deny_v it_o with_o some_o vain_a excuse_n but_o unto_o his_o most_o gracious_a &_o dear_o love_v father_n who_o willing_o harken_v unto_o and_o ready_o grant_v all_o his_o request_n and_o this_o our_o saviour_n himself_o testify_v joh._n 11.41_o father_n say_v he_o i_o thank_v thou_o because_o thou_o have_v hear_v i_o 42._o but_o i_o know_v thou_o hear_v i_o always_o etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o consider_v christ_n merit_n in_o deserve_v and_o god_n mercy_n in_o grant_v christ_n importunity_n in_o ask_v and_o his_o father_n facility_n in_o yield_v see_v he_o that_o intreat_v for_o we_o love_v we_o so_o entire_o that_o he_o die_v for_o we_o and_o will_v undoubted_o be_v most_o earnest_a in_o solicit_v our_o suit_n and_o he_o who_o be_v entreat_v so_o hearty_o affect_v we_o that_o he_o spare_v not_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n that_o by_o his_o death_n he_o may_v purchase_v for_o we_o everlasting_a life_n let_v we_o shake_v of_o all_o doubt_v and_o go_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o heb._n 4.16_o for_o our_o good_a high_a priest_n be_v able_a perfect_o to_o save_v they_o who_o come_v unto_o god_n by_o he_o 11.25_o reason_n draw_v from_o christ_n kingly_a office_n mat._n 11.25_o see_v he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o they_o as_o it_o be_v heb._n 7.25_o §_o sect._n 8_o three_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v our_o prophet_n and_o priest_n so_o likewise_o he_o be_v our_o king_n and_o this_o also_o may_v assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o will_v come_v unto_o he_o for_o he_o who_o be_v our_o advocate_n be_v also_o our_o sovereign_n he_o that_o be_v our_o mediator_n be_v our_o judge_n he_o that_o intreat_v for_o we_o have_v power_n in_o his_o hand_n both_o to_o obtain_v and_o grant_v his_o own_o suit_n he_o that_o give_v his_o life_n a_o ransom_n for_o our_o sin_n have_v all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n commit_v unto_o he_o so_o as_o he_o be_v able_a to_o remit_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o iniquity_n for_o now_o the_o father_n judge_v no_o man_n but_o have_v commit_v all_o judgement_n unto_o the_o son_n as_o himself_o testify_v joh._n 5.22_o and_o even_o when_o he_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n he_o exercise_v this_o authority_n as_o appear_v matth._n 9.2_o whereas_o he_o say_v to_o the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n son_n be_v of_o good_a comfort_n thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o for_o which_o be_v challenge_v he_o defend_v his_o regal_a privilege_n affirm_v for_o 6._o that_o the_o son_n of_o man_n have_v authority_n even_o on_o earth_n to_o forgive_v sin_n now_o what_o can_v be_v more_o comfortable_a unto_o any_o soul_n wound_v with_o sin_n then_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o undoubted_a truth_n for_o see_v our_o saviour_n who_o so_o tender_o love_v we_o that_o he_o spare_v not_o to_o give_v his_o own_o most_o precious_a blood_n for_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n have_v all-sufficient_a power_n in_o his_o own_o hand_n to_o save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n who_o can_v imagine_v that_o he_o will_v suffer_v we_o to_o be_v lose_v who_o he_o have_v so_o dear_o buy_v see_v he_o give_v his_o life_n to_o purchase_v for_o we_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n who_o can_v doubt_v that_o have_v thus_o dear_o purchase_v it_o he_o will_v not_o bestow_v it_o and_o so_o suffer_v his_o blood_n to_o be_v spill_v in_o vain_a see_v he_o be_v content_a for_o our_o sake_n to_o endure_v all_o misery_n mock_n revile_n whip_v crucify_a death_n itself_o &_o the_o anger_n of_o his_o father_n more_o bitter_a than_o death_n to_o this_o end_n that_o by_o all_o these_o his_o suffering_n he_o may_v procure_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n &_o everlasting_a life_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v rebellious_a traitor_n who_o do_v flee_v away_o from_o he_o who_o can_v make_v any_o question_n but_o that_o now_o he_o will_v bestow_v these_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o he_o have_v of_o purpose_n buy_v for_o we_o they_o be_v in_o his_o own_o power_n and_o custody_n if_o like_o humble_a servant_n and_o penitent_a child_n we_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o implore_v his_o grace_n if_o a_o malefactor_n have_v a_o dear_a friend_n who_o love_v he_o so_o entire_o that_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v to_o give_v his_o whole_a substance_n to_o procure_v his_o pardon_n will_v this_o miserable_a offendor_n fear_v death_n or_o condemnation_n if_o he_o be_v assure_v that_o now_o his_o pardon_n be_v in_o his_o friend_n hand_n and_o that_o the_o matter_n be_v by_o his_o prince_n refer_v to_o he_o as_o unto_o a_o supreme_a judge_n absolute_o to_o determine_v what_o he_o will_v but_o our_o saviour_n have_v not_o give_v good_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a thing_n but_o even_o his_o own_o most_o precious_a body_n to_o be_v crucify_v &_o his_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v that_o by_o this_o inestimable_a price_n he_o may_v purchase_v our_o pardon_n of_o god_n our_o sovereign_a king_n now_o he_o have_v the_o law_n in_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n for_o our_o supreme_a judge_n to_o acquit_v we_o at_o his_o own_o pleasure_n who_o therefore_o can_v make_v any_o doubt_n of_o grace_n and_o pardon_n see_v his_o judge_n be_v his_o saviour_n who_o have_v love_v he_o so_o dear_o that_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n that_o he_o may_v procure_v for_o he_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n and_o therefore_o if_o he_o will_v not_o stick_v to_o buy_v it_o at_o so_o high_a a_o rate_n how_o much_o more_o have_v buy_v it_o only_o for_o this_o purpose_n will_v he_o now_o bestow_v it_o if_o we_o seek_v unto_o he_o and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n §_o sect._n 9_o experience_n reason_n draw_v from_o christ_n promise_n confirm_v by_o experience_n moreover_o as_o this_o our_o most_o gracious_a king_n and_o love_a saviour_n have_v sufficient_a power_n to_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o inestimable_a love_n be_v most_o certain_o willing_a to_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o wickedness_n if_o we_o repent_v and_o come_v unto_o he_o so_o also_o he_o have_v bind_v himself_o hereunto_o by_o most_o free_a and_o faithful_a promise_n matth._n 11.78_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heany_o lade_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o john_n 3.36_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o joh_n 6.37_o he_o have_v assure_o promise_v that_o whosoever_o come_v unto_o he_o he_o will_v not_o cast_v away_o these_o and_o many_o such_o like_a gracious_a promise_n he_o have_v make_v of_o the_o performance_n whereof_o we_o need_v not_o to_o doubt_v especial_o consider_v that_o he_o give_v continual_a experience_n in_o his_o practice_n here_o on_o earth_n of_o his_o love_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o truth_n for_o who_o ever_o come_v unto_o he_o with_o any_o lawful_a suit_n and_o receive_v a_o repulse_n who_o ever_o entreat_v his_o help_n &_o be_v abandon_v who_o ever_o ask_v any_o thing_n of_o he_o which_o be_v profitable_a for_o he_o to_o receive_v and_o do_v not_o obtain_v his_o suit_n whatsoever_o sick_a come_v unto_o he_o receive_v their_o health_n whatsoever_o lame_a desire_v his_o help_n receive_v their_o limb_n whatsoever_o blind_a resort_v unto_o he_o receive_v their_o sight_n whatsoever_o sinner_n implore_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o sin_n receive_v full_a remission_n and_o pardon_n yea_o so_o gracious_a merciful_a and_o love_a be_v this_o our_o king_n and_o redeemer_n that_o he_o prevent_v his_o poor_a miserable_a subject_n with_o his_o grace_n and_o seek_v all_o occasion_n of_o extend_v his_o love_n and_o mercy_n towards_o they_o give_v unto_o they_o more_o than_o they_o desire_v the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n come_v unto_o he_o not_o only_o be_v cure_v of_o his_o disease_n but_o also_o receive_v the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n matth._n 9_o zacheus_n desire_v but_o to_o see_v his_o face_n and_o
not_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v the_o spirit_n itself_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v but_o god_n who_o scarch_v the_o heart_n know_v what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o he_o make_v request_n for_o the_o saint_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.26.27_o who_o therefore_o can_v doubt_v of_o obtain_v his_o suit_n even_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n see_v his_o suit_n be_v frame_v and_o indict_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o consequent_o be_v most_o wise_a just_a and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n yea_o it_o be_v solicit_v and_o follow_v with_o great_a earnestness_n by_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o our_o suit_n be_v wise_a just_a and_o frame_v by_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n in_o most_o earnest_a manner_n solicit_v and_o further_v there_o be_v no_o question_n but_o we_o shall_v obtain_v it_o chap._n xxxvi_o other_o reason_n to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v be_v draw_v from_o every_o of_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n creed_n 1._o that_o we_o be_v to_o believe_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v a_o article_n of_o our_o creed_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n to_o which_o we_o may_v add_v diverse_a other_o first_o the_o believe_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o a_o article_n of_o our_o creed_n which_o we_o do_v daily_o confess_v and_o profess_v which_o be_v not_o leave_v unto_o our_o choice_n to_o believe_v or_o not_o to_o believe_v but_o as_o we_o confess_v it_o with_o the_o mouth_n so_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v it_o with_o the_o heart_n if_o we_o will_v be_v reckon_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christian_n why_o then_o shall_v we_o doubt_v of_o that_o which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v and_o if_o we_o do_v not_o we_o grievous_o sin_n through_o infidelity_n which_o be_v more_o dangerous_a &_o damnable_a than_o all_o our_o other_o sin_n whatsoever_o and_o therefore_o though_o there_o be_v no_o other_o reason_n to_o move_v we_o though_o our_o heinous_a and_o manifold_a sin_n shall_v make_v it_o seem_v unto_o we_o never_o so_o incredible_a yet_o let_v we_o set_v aside_o all_o impediment_n and_o break_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o all_o objection_n and_o believe_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n and_o because_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n the_o performance_n whereof_o be_v very_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o the_o neglect_n whereof_o be_v a_o sin_n most_o dangerous_a and_o damnable_a which_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v let_v we_o careful_o observe_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n that_o be_v let_v we_o rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o christ_n jesus_n alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o then_o there_o be_v no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v of_o that_o which_o in_o duty_n we_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v §_o sect._n 2_o second_o the_o afflict_a soul_n labour_v under_o sin_n may_v receive_v no_o small_a assurance_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n 16._o 2._o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n matth._n 16._o for_o the_o key_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v commit_v unto_o they_o and_o they_o have_v power_n give_v they_o of_o god_n here_o on_o earth_n to_o bind_v and_o loose_v not_o as_o though_o they_o can_v by_o their_o own_o authority_n and_o in_o their_o own_o name_n give_v pardon_n of_o sin_n to_o who_o they_o listen_v as_o the_o papi_v teach_v and_o practice_v for_o this_o be_v proper_a and_o peculiar_a unto_o god_n alone_o as_o even_o the_o pharisee_n well_o know_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o 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testimony_n of_o satan_n or_o their_o timorous_a unbelieve_a flesh_n to_o move_v they_o to_o doubt_v thereof_o if_o our_o body_n be_v sick_a we_o commit_v ourselves_o to_o the_o skill_n and_o care_n of_o the_o physician_n and_o good_a reason_n because_o we_o know_v he_o be_v better_a able_a to_o discern_v of_o our_o estate_n than_o we_o ourselves_o and_o believe_v his_o judgement_n to_o be_v good_a we_o suffer_v he_o to_o apply_v such_o remedy_n as_o he_o think_v most_o fit_a why_o then_o shall_v we_o not_o commit_v the_o discern_a of_o our_o estate_n to_o the_o physician_n of_o the_o soul_n no_o less_o careful_a and_o in_o this_o respect_n much_o more_o skilful_a for_o the_o other_o rule_n in_o some_o patient_n may_v fail_v he_o but_o the_o ground_n whereupon_o the_o spiritual_a physician_n build_v be_v most_o infallible_a be_v the_o undoubted_a truth_n of_o god_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o rather_o believe_v their_o often_o approve_a judgement_n than_o our_o own_o timorous_a fantasy_n or_o satan_n testimony_n who_o be_v our_o malicious_a enemy_n §_o sect._n 3_o three_o the_o afflict_a soul_n may_v gather_v assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n from_o the_o contrary_a testimony_n of_o the_o devil_n satan_n the_o 3._o reason_n draw_v from_o the_o contrary_a testimony_n of_o satan_n for_o when_o there_o be_v any_o suggestion_n cast_v into_o our_o mind_n which_o be_v repugnant_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o it_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o satan_n or_o of_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n both_o which_o come_v to_o one_o end_n but_o those_o motive_n and_o suggestion_n that_o god_n will_v not_o receive_v we_o to_o mercy_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v unpardonable_a that_o we_o be_v reprobate_n and_o castawaye_n that_o now_o it_o be_v too_o late_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n proceed_v not_o from_o god_n spirit_n for_o they_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o that_o which_o the_o scripture_n teach_v we_o namely_o that_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v infinite_a and_o he_o always_o ready_a to_o receive_v we_o to_o grace_v when_o we_o turn_v unto_o he_o that_o if_o we_o will_v earnest_o repent_v and_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n sue_v for_o mercy_n he_o will_v make_v our_o scarlet_a sin_n as_o white_a as_o snow_n that_o it_o be_v never_o to_o late_a to_o turn_v unto_o god_n for_o if_o we_o repent_v he_o have_v promise_v to_o remit_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o receive_v we_o into_o his_o favour_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o imagine_v that_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o our_o conscience_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o therefore_o see_v these_o suggestion_n
nor_o any_o reformation_n at_o all_o of_o their_o former_a sinful_a life_n and_o therefore_o they_o think_v that_o they_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n without_o any_o profit_n nay_o that_o the_o more_o they_o hear_v it_o the_o more_o wicked_a and_o rebellious_a they_o be_v and_o that_o for_o this_o cause_n it_o be_v much_o better_o not_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n at_o all_o for_o as_o much_o as_o it_o will_v but_o aggravate_v their_o sin_n and_o in_o crease_n their_o condemnation_n for_o he_o that_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o 12.47_o luk._n 12.47_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n §_o sect._n 3_o but_o let_v not_o such_o poor_a mourn_a soul_n deprive_v themselves_o of_o that_o true_a comfort_n which_o of_o right_n belong_v to_o they_o word_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v of_o their_o imperfection_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v they_o know_v first_o that_o this_o be_v a_o usual_a complaint_n of_o those_o child_n 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in_o the_o furrow_n of_o their_o heart_n in_o the_o mean_a while_o the_o lord_n may_v in_o his_o heavenly_a wisdom_n feed_v they_o for_o a_o time_n with_o a_o spare_a hand_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v true_o humble_v they_o under_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o corruption_n and_o that_o he_o may_v hereby_o so_o sharpen_v their_o appetite_n that_o they_o may_v with_o more_o hunger_a desire_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n feed_v upon_o the_o heavenly_a manna_n of_o his_o word_n but_o as_o this_o shall_v increase_v their_o diligence_n so_o it_o shall_v not_o decrease_v their_o hope_n and_o comfort_n for_o most_o assure_o when_o the_o lord_n have_v a_o while_n whet_v their_o stomach_n and_o by_o pull_v back_o his_o hand_n move_v they_o more_o earnest_o to_o desire_v and_o more_o high_o to_o esteem_v this_o precious_a food_n of_o their_o soul_n he_o will_v full_o satisfy_v their_o hunger_a desire_n nourish_v they_o in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o make_v they_o who_o be_v but_o babe_n strong_a man_n in_o christ_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v they_o not_o faint_a but_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n be_v strong_a and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o he_o will_v sure_o comfort_v their_o heart_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psal_n 27.16_o §_o sect._n 4_o second_o whereas_o they_o complain_v that_o they_o do_v not_o after_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n hear_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o want_n of_o feel_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o hear_n perceive_v in_o themselves_o any_o increase_n of_o knowledge_n faith_n or_o any_o save_a grace_n they_o be_v to_o know_v that_o howsoever_o no_o man_n ought_v to_o rest_v content_v in_o this_o estate_n but_o be_v to_o labour_n more_o and_o more_o not_o only_o to_o have_v but_o also_o to_o discern_v a_o increase_n of_o grace_n in_o they_o and_o a_o progress_n in_o all_o virtue_n and_o godliness_n for_o otherwise_o though_o they_o may_v be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o for_o a_o time_n live_v in_o such_o a_o case_n yet_o they_o can_v not_o attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n thereof_o nor_o feel_v the_o comfort_n of_o it_o in_o there_o own_o conscience_n nevertheless_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n why_o they_o shall_v despair_v or_o be_v utter_o discourage_v for_o though_o they_o find_v no_o fruit_n of_o their_o hear_n yet_o if_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n they_o will_v with_o care_n and_o diligence_n continue_v still_o hearer_n of_o the_o word_n they_o shall_v undoubted_o in_o the_o end_n attain_v unto_o their_o desire_n and_o discern_v in_o themselves_o a_o great_a increase_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n we_o know_v that_o the_o seed_n do_v not_o present_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n when_o it_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n but_o first_o it_o seem_v to_o rot_v and_o perish_v and_o then_o it_o sprout_v up_o in_o a_o green_a blade_n and_o then_o it_o bear_v a_o ear_n and_o a_o great_a increase_n and_o much_o fruit_n and_o so_o it_o fare_v oftentimes_o in_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o at_o first_o it_o seem_v quite_o lose_v and_o perish_v be_v sow_v in_o some_o ground_n and_o yet_o afterwards_o it_o bring_v forth_o not_o only_o a_o fair_a green_a blade_n of_o a_o outward_a profession_n but_o also_o a_o great_a increase_n of_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o true_a godliness_n so_o also_o the_o sick_a patient_a take_v sovereign_a physic_n be_v not_o present_o cure_v nay_o in_o stead_n of_o feel_v any_o ease_n thereby_o he_o be_v make_v much_o more_o sick_a in_o his_o own_o sense_n and_o feeling_n and_o yet_o after_o the_o physic_n have_v a_o while_n wrought_v with_o he_o and_o purge_v he_o of_o some_o superfluous_a and_o hurtful_a humour_n he_o find_v some_o amendment_n and_o so_o by_o little_a and_o little_o he_o be_v restore_v to_o his_o former_a health_n and_o so_o it_o be_v also_o with_o the_o spiritual_a sick_a patient_n he_o do_v not_o always_o present_o find_v ease_n and_o quiet_a peace_n of_o conscience_n nay_o many_o time_n he_o be_v torment_v and_o vex_v after_o he_o have_v receive_v the_o spiritual_a physic_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o word_n of_o god_n more_o than_o ever_o in_o former_a time_n but_o yet_o notwithstanding_o in_o process_n of_o time_n when_o this_o physic_n have_v effectual_o wrought_v with_o he_o it_o purge_v he_o from_o his_o filthy_a corruption_n and_o strengthen_v he_o in_o all_o grace_n and_o godliness_n and_o therefore_o though_o we_o feel_v present_o no_o profitable_a fruit_n of_o hear_v let_v not_o this_o discourage_v we_o from_o hear_v nay_o rather_o let_v it_o serve_v as_o a_o sharp_a spur_n to_o prick_v we_o forward_o to_o more_o diligence_n and_o let_v we_o join_v therewith_o hearty_a prayer_n desire_v the_o lord_n to_o water_v the_o seed_n of_o his_o word_n sow_v in_o our_o heart_n with_o the_o dew_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o then_o undoubted_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o end_n will_v hear_v we_o and_o to_o our_o exceed_a comfort_n show_v unto_o we_o the_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 5_o three_o whereas_o they_o complain_v that_o the_o more_o they_o hear_v the_o great_a be_v their_o sin_n and_o rebellion_n against_o god_n sin_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v that_o the_o more_o they_o hear_v the_o more_o they_o abound_v in_o sin_n in_o this_o they_o much_o deceive_v themselves_o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v not_o make_v they_o more_o sinful_a but_o whereas_o heretofore_o they_o live_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v and_o their_o conscience_n sear_v so_o as_o they_o can_v neither_o see_v nor_o feel_v their_o sin_n though_o they_o be_v manifold_a and_o grievous_a now_o the_o word_n of_o god_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o
at_o sometime_o they_o be_v withdraw_v from_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n yet_o shall_v they_o never_o be_v take_v from_o we_o and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n we_o have_v have_v assurance_n that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v dwell_v in_o we_o by_o this_o work_n thereof_o effectual_a prayer_n we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o it_o have_v not_o forsake_v we_o 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o but_o will_v again_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o whereas_o we_o can_v tell_v how_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v the_o spirit_n itself_o will_v make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v §_o sect._n 2_o second_o form_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v in_o any_o good_a form_n whereas_o they_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v in_o any_o good_a form_n but_o oftentimes_o fill_v god_n ear_n with_o impatient_a cry_n &_o uncomfortable_a roar_n in_o stead_n of_o prayer_n they_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o be_v often_o incident_a unto_o the_o child_n of_o god_n especial_o when_o his_o hand_n be_v heavy_a upon_o they_o either_o in_o some_o outward_a affliction_n of_o body_n or_o some_o inward_a anguish_n of_o mind_n for_o example_n the_o prophet_n david_n confess_v that_o when_o god_n hand_n be_v heavy_a upon_o he_o day_n and_o night_n his_o prayer_n be_v but_o roar_n psal_n 32.3_o 32.3_o psal_n 32.3_o so_o ezechias_n faith_n that_o when_o he_o shall_v have_v pray_v he_o chatter_v like_o a_o crane_n or_o a_o swallow_n &_o mourn_v as_o a_o dove_n esa_n 38.14_o 38.14_o esa_n 38.14_o and_o the_o poor_a publican_n oppress_v with_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o his_o sin_n in_o stead_n of_o a_o long_a &_o eloquent_a speech_n utter_v these_o few_o word_n o_o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n and_o yet_o our_o saviour_n christ_n testify_v of_o he_o that_o he_o receive_v the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o go_v home_o justify_v 18.13.14_o luke_n 18.13.14_o luk._n 18.13.14_o neither_o in_o truth_n do_v the_o lord_n regard_v the_o eloquence_n of_o the_o tongue_n but_o the_o earnestness_n of_o the_o hart_n he_o respect_v not_o our_o well_o couch_a word_n and_o smooth_a utter_v stile_n but_o the_o fervency_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o our_o humble_a and_o hearty_a desire_n which_o be_v acceptable_o hear_v of_o he_o though_o our_o tongue_n be_v silent_a the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v not_o eloquent_a word_n but_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n a_o contrite_a and_o break_a heart_n will_v not_o the_o lord_n despise_v 51.17_o psal_n 51.17_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 51.17_o the_o prayer_n indict_v by_o god_n spirit_n which_o also_o be_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n consist_v not_o in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o mouth_n but_o in_o the_o sigh_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o can_v be_v express_v 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n rom._n 8.26_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n a_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n if_o we_o can_v sigh_v and_o groan_v earnest_o 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139.2_o psal_n 139.2_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n yea_o a_o allseeing_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o our_o prayer_n unto_o he_o be_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o heart_n neither_o do_v our_o word_n serve_v to_o persuade_v he_o but_o to_o stir_v up_o our_o own_o dull_a spirit_n and_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o disorderly_a wander_a thought_n 14.15_o exod._n 14.15_o so_o that_o if_o we_o can_v with_o moses_n lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n with_o earnest_a desire_n this_o will_v be_v a_o strong_a cry_n in_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v sure_o hear_v it_o if_o we_o can_v unfeigned_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n 38.9_o psal_n 38.9_o psal_n 38.9_o lord_n i_o pour_v my_o whole_a desire_n before_o thou_o and_o my_o sigh_v be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v he_o will_v hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n for_o he_o hear_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o poor_a he_o prepare_v their_o hart_n and_o bend_v his_o ear_n unto_o they_o 10.17_o psal_n 10.17_o as_o it_o be_v psal_a 10.17_o yea_o he_o do_v not_o only_o hear_v they_o and_o in_o some_o sort_n incline_v to_o their_o request_n but_o he_o will_v fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o save_v they_o as_o the_o same_o prophet_n speak_v psal_n 145.19_o 145.19_o psal_n 145.19_o we_o know_v that_o a_o kind_a love_a father_n if_o he_o see_v his_o son_n exceed_v sick_a will_v be_v very_o careful_a and_o tender_a over_o he_o to_o provide_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o he_o which_o may_v do_v he_o good_a and_o though_o with_o a_o falter_v tongue_n and_o unperfect_a speech_n he_o ask_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v profitable_a for_o he_o to_o receive_v yet_o how_o ready_o will_v he_o harken_v unto_o he_o and_o grant_v his_o desire_n yea_o if_o his_o sickness_n so_o increase_v that_o he_o become_v speechless_a utter_v nothing_o but_o deep_a groan_n even_o this_o language_n move_v he_o to_o no_o less_o care_n in_o use_v all_o mean_n which_o may_v do_v he_o good_a shall_v then_o we_o daily_o observe_v such_o fruit_n of_o love_n in_o sinful_a man_n and_o shall_v we_o doubt_v of_o find_v less_o in_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o love_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n far_o be_v it_o from_o us._n nay_o let_v we_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o though_o our_o soul_n be_v sick_a in_o sin_n and_o exceed_o dull_a and_o beat_v down_o with_o some_o grievous_a tentation_n we_o can_v utter_v any_o thing_n but_o unperfect_a speech_n yea_o though_o we_o be_v through_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o greatness_n of_o our_o corruption_n strike_v dumb_a and_o can_v utter_v nothing_o but_o groan_n and_o sigh_n yet_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v out_o of_o this_o wretched_a case_n and_o to_o have_v the_o comfort_n of_o god_n spirit_n the_o lord_n who_o search_v the_o hart_n and_o understand_v our_o secret_a thought_n will_v harken_v unto_o we_o and_o grant_v the_o desire_n of_o our_o hart_n at_o least_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o our_o everlasting_a good_a §_o sect._n 3_o three_o whereas_o other_o complain_v that_o their_o heart_n be_v so_o hard_a and_o their_o spirit_n so_o dull_a prayer_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o coldness_n and_o dulness_n in_o prayer_n that_o they_o can_v utter_v unto_o god_n a_o prayer_n with_o any_o earnestness_n or_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n but_o exceed_v cold_o and_o very_o weak_o and_o therefore_o they_o fear_v that_o god_n will_v never_o hear_v they_o they_o be_v to_o remember_v that_o the_o lord_n hear_v we_o not_o nor_o grant_v our_o request_n for_o the_o worthiness_n and_o excellency_n of_o our_o prayer_n but_o for_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n who_o be_v our_o mediator_n and_o intercessor_n in_o who_o name_n we_o call_v upon_o god_n and_o therefore_o though_o our_o prayer_n be_v full_a of_o infirmity_n and_o utter_v with_o much_o weakness_n yet_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o our_o saviour_n name_n he_o will_v sure_o hear_v we_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v promise_v 16.23_o joh._n 16.23_o joh._n 16.23_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o moreover_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o do_v not_o offer_v up_o our_o prayer_n immediate_o unto_o god_n the_o father_n but_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o put_v our_o prayer_n into_o the_o golden_a vial_n which_o be_v full_a of_o the_o precious_a odour_n of_o his_o merit_n thereby_o perfume_v they_o and_o make_v they_o a_o offering_n of_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n unto_o god_n 5.8_o apoc._n 5.8_o &_o by_o wash_v they_o in_o his_o
and_o reap_v comfort_n unto_o themselves_o by_o these_o holy_a duty_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n such_o be_v to_o support_v themselves_o from_o fall_v into_o utter_a desperation_n by_o call_v to_o their_o remembrance_n their_o state_n and_o condition_n in_o time_n past_a for_o if_o ever_o they_o have_v have_v any_o delight_n in_o the_o holy_a exercise_n of_o religion_n prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n &_o godly_a conference_n if_o ever_o they_o can_v discern_v in_o themselves_o any_o faith_n by_o the_o true_a fruit_n of_o sanctification_n they_o may_v take_v comfort_n thereby_o assure_v themselves_o that_o they_o shall_v again_o be_v restore_v unto_o their_o former_a estate_n for_o the_o gift_n and_o call_n of_o god_n be_v without_o repentance_n 13.1_o rom._n 11.29_o joh._n 13.1_o and_o those_o who_o he_o have_v once_o love_v he_o love_v unto_o the_o end_n a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o be_v trouble_v and_o full_a of_o anguish_n in_o his_o spirit_n his_o soul_n refuse_v all_o comfort_n and_o be_v so_o astonish_v that_o he_o can_v not_o speak_v yet_o he_o consider_v the_o day_n of_o old_a and_o the_o year_n of_o ancient_a time_n 77.2.3.4_o psal_n 77.2.3.4_o he_o call_v to_o remembrance_n his_o former_a song_n in_o the_o night_n occasion_v by_o the_o great_a benefit_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v bestow_v upon_o he_o &_o so_o know_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v unchangeable_a in_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n he_o relieve_v his_o poor_a soul_n which_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o present_a affliction_n and_o thus_o also_o job_n be_v bring_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o those_o heavy_a cross_n which_o the_o lord_n lay_v upon_o he_o even_o to_o the_o brink_n of_o desperation_n so_o that_o he_o spare_v not_o to_o utter_v in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o his_o sovie_n fearful_a curse_n and_o most_o impatient_a speech_n come_v near_o unto_o blasphemy_n oftentimes_o comfort_v himself_o by_o call_v to_o mind_v his_o former_a integrity_n and_o righteousness_n who_o example_n if_o the_o poor_a humble_a soul_n will_v follow_v they_o may_v raise_v themselves_o with_o true_a comfort_n when_o they_o be_v sink_v down_o under_o their_o heavy_a burden_n of_o present_a corruption_n chap._n xli_o how_o the_o weak_a christian_a may_v be_v assure_v that_o his_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v satan_n tentation_n draw_v from_o hardness_n of_o hart_n thereof_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n &_o first_o of_o the_o several_a degree_n thereof_o whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v poor_a humble_a sinner_n that_o they_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o of_o repentance_n but_o if_o he_o fail_v of_o his_o purpose_n than_o he_o will_v endeavour_n to_o make_v they_o believe_v that_o though_o they_o have_v some_o show_n of_o repentance_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o such_o as_o god_n require_v for_o either_o he_o will_v affirm_v that_o it_o be_v hypocritical_a and_o dissemble_v rather_o for_o fear_v of_o punishment_n then_o for_o hatred_n of_o sin_n or_o true_a love_n of_o god_n or_o if_o it_o be_v true_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a as_o be_v in_o very_o small_a measure_n and_o in_o no_o proportion_n answerable_a to_o our_o heinous_a sin_n against_o both_o which_o tentation_n it_o behoove_v the_o humble_a sinner_n to_o arm_v himself_o that_o he_o may_v repel_v they_o when_o they_o be_v suggest_v and_o to_o this_o purpose_n that_o he_o may_v prove_v his_o repentance_n true_a and_o unfeigned_a he_o be_v to_o take_v a_o true_a search_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o to_o examine_v his_o repentance_n according_a to_o some_o undoubted_a sign_n which_o may_v serve_v as_o touchstone_n to_o discover_v whether_o it_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a or_o dissemble_v &_o hypocritical_a the_o first_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n be_v when_o we_o can_v observe_v in_o ourselves_o the_o several_a degree_n or_o part_n thereof_o as_o they_o have_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n for_o from_o the_o enumeration_n of_o all_o the_o part_n we_o may_v conclude_v that_o we_o have_v the_o whole_a the_o first_o degree_n be_v that_o by_o the_o law_n we_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n that_o we_o be_v heinous_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n who_o have_v break_v &_o transgress_v all_o god_n commandment_n second_o from_o this_o knowledge_n &_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o sin_n proceed_v a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o they_o and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o a_o apprehension_n and_o apply_v to_o ourselves_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n three_o from_o this_o sense_n of_o our_o miserable_a estate_n there_o arise_v in_o our_o conscience_n fear_v and_o horror_n of_o be_v overtake_v and_o overwhelm_v of_o those_o judgment_n of_o god_n and_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o hang_v over_o our_o head_n for_o our_o sin_n four_o from_o this_o fear_n and_o anguish_n of_o mind_n proceed_v sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n because_o we_o have_v thus_o heinous_o sin_v and_o make_v ourselves_o obnoxious_a to_o all_o these_o evil_n and_o also_o in_o the_o same_o respect_v a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o still_o hang_v upon_o we_o and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o five_o 2.27_o act._n 2.27_o this_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o make_v we_o earnest_o to_o seek_v and_o inquire_v after_o some_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o our_o desire_n that_o be_v free_v from_o all_o those_o fearful_a evil_n which_o oppress_v our_o conscience_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o they_o we_o may_v obtain_v god_n love_n and_o favour_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n six_o thus_o inquire_v and_o search_v we_o find_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o our_o gracious_a god_n have_v send_v his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o this_o miserable_a estate_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o also_o have_v command_v we_o to_o believe_v which_o be_v make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n we_o have_v true_a faith_n beget_v in_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o of_o the_o full_a remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o do_v comfort_n and_o raise_v we_o up_o from_o fall_v into_o desperation_n and_o utter_a destruction_n seventh_o after_o this_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n there_o follow_v first_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v sin_n a_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n not_o so_o much_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o punishment_n which_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v just_o deserve_v as_o that_o because_o we_o have_v offend_v our_o so_o gracious_a a_o god_n and_o tender_a love_a father_n second_o this_o sorrow_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o hide_v excuse_n 7.11_o 2._o cor._n 7.11_o or_o extenuate_v our_o sin_n 7.11_o 2._o cor._n 7.11_o but_o move_v we_o in_o all_o humility_n to_o prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o god_n mercy_n seat_n and_o in_o grief_n of_o soul_n to_o confess_v they_o acknowledge_v that_o confusion_n and_o condemnation_n be_v due_a unto_o we_o which_o by_o no_o mean_n we_o can_v escape_v but_o by_o god_n mercy_n and_o the_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n three_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n past_a we_o labour_v and_o strive_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o corruption_n thereof_o whereby_o we_o be_v lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n &_o also_o we_o endeavour_v with_o a_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o so_o by_o our_o godly_a life_n we_o may_v glorify_v he_o and_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n for_o all_o his_o inestimable_a benefit_n four_o if_o at_o any_o time_n beside_o or_o contrary_n to_o our_o purpose_n we_o be_v overtake_v by_o our_o corruption_n and_o fall_v into_o sin_n there_o follow_v in_o we_o a_o holy_a anger_n and_o indignation_n with_o ourselves_o because_o we_o do_v not_o more_o careful_o look_v to_o our_o way_n which_o godly_a anger_n precee_v to_o the_o take_n of_o a_o holy_a kind_n of_o revenge_n to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o our_o sin_n may_v be_v subdue_v and_o our_o corruption_n mortify_v for_o example_n he_o that_o have_v offend_v through_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n be_v true_o penitent_a and_o angry_a with_o himself_o for_o his_o sin_n will_v also_o tame_v the_o flesh_n by_o punish_v the_o same_o through_o fast_v and_o abstinence_n he_o
sin_n as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o have_v some_o assurance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o love_n in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o otherwise_o though_o our_o sorrow_n be_v never_o so_o great_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o for_o sin_n as_o for_o the_o punishment_n thereof_o not_o so_o much_o because_o we_o have_v thereby_o displease_v god_n as_o for_o those_o torment_n of_o conscience_n which_o we_o present_o endure_v and_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n which_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v we_o fear_v and_o therefore_o this_o desperate_a sorrow_n be_v itself_o to_o be_v sorrow_v for_o as_o be_v sever_v from_o faith_n and_o therefore_o sinful_a 14.23_o rom._n 14.23_o and_o not_o proceed_v from_o any_o love_n of_o god_n or_o hatred_n of_o sin_n but_o from_o the_o fear_n of_o punishment_n and_o condemnation_n repentance_n why_o tear_n be_v not_o number_v among_o the_o sign_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v why_o among_o the_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n i_o have_v not_o number_v tear_n and_o weep_v for_o our_o sin_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v because_o howsoever_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n unto_o which_o every_o christian_n with_o true_a compunction_n of_o hart_n be_v to_o accustom_v himself_o yet_o notwithstanding_o it_o be_v not_o a_o inseparable_a property_n thereof_o for_o often_o time_n there_o be_v tear_n whereas_o their_o be_v no_o true_a repentance_n and_o there_o be_v true_a repentance_n whereas_o there_o be_v few_o or_o no_o tear_n for_o the_o first_o we_o may_v plain_o perceive_v by_o continual_a experience_n that_o tear_n proceed_v from_o diverse_a other_o cause_n then_o from_o true_a repentance_n sometime_o from_o excessive_a joy_n whereby_o the_o pore_n and_o passage_n of_o the_o eye_n be_v loose_v and_o open_v and_o sometime_o from_o natural_a and_o worldly_a sorrow_n whereby_o the_o say_v passage_n be_v constringed_a and_o straighten_v sometime_o from_o furious_a anger_n &_o sometim_n from_o compassion_n and_o pity_n and_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n sometime_o these_o tear_n flow_v from_o unfeigned_a repentance_n sometime_o from_o desperate_a sorrow_n conceive_v upon_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n horrible_a wrath_n or_o of_o the_o fearful_a torment_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n prepare_v for_o they_o wherefore_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o in_o the_o abundance_n of_o their_o tear_n they_o utter_v from_o a_o heart_n full_a of_o rage_a malice_n horrible_a blasphemy_n against_o god_n and_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o esau_n who_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o weep_a and_o howl_v comfort_v himself_o with_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o father_n death_n and_o of_o that_o most_o wicked_a murder_n which_o he_o intend_v unto_o his_o innocent_a brother_n 27.41_o gen._n 27.41_o gen._n 27_o 41._o so_o the_o rebellious_a israelite_n be_v discourage_v with_o the_o news_n which_o the_o spy_n bring_v who_o be_v send_v to_o search_v the_o land_n be_v say_v to_o have_v cry_v and_o weep_v &_o yet_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o lamentation_n to_o have_v murmur_v against_o god_n &_o his_o servant_n moses_n and_o aaron_n 14.1.2_o num_fw-la 14.1.2_o so_o that_o simple_o tear_n be_v not_o a_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n unless_o they_o issue_n from_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n from_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o from_o hearty_a sorrow_n conceive_v because_o we_o have_v offend_v our_o gracious_a god_n on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o be_v in_o sincerity_n of_o heartt_n rue_o sorry_a for_o our_o sin_n in_o these_o respect_n because_o we_o hate_v our_o sin_n and_o love_n god_n and_o be_v displease_v with_o ourselves_o because_o we_o have_v displease_v our_o gracious_a father_n endeavour_v to_o forsake_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n then_o though_o we_o can_v seldom_o or_o never_o shed_v tear_n which_o be_v the_o ease_n of_o some_o of_o god_n dear_a child_n yet_o our_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a for_o in_o this_o action_n the_o break_a and_o contrite_a hart_n be_v more_o to_o be_v respect_v then_o the_o blubber_a eye_n howsoever_o most_o common_o they_o go_v together_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n which_o if_o after_o due_a examination_n we_o can_v find_v in_o ourselves_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v true_o penitent_a nay_o i_o will_v say_v more_o for_o the_o comfort_n of_o all_o humble_a sinner_n if_o after_o diligent_a search_n they_o find_v not_o in_o their_o own_o sense_n and_o feel_v these_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n in_o they_o at_o all_o or_o at_o least_o in_o very_o small_a measure_n yet_o if_o they_o earnest_o desire_v and_o sencere_o endeavour_v to_o attain_v unto_o true_a repentance_n use_v those_o good_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n they_o may_v assure_v themselves_o that_o they_o have_v true_o repent_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o accept_v of_o the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o of_o the_o affection_n for_o the_o action_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v §_o sect._n 6_o and_o thus_o may_v we_o repel_v the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n and_o receive_v comfort_n unto_o our_o own_o soul_n when_o he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o our_o repentance_n be_v not_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a ourrepentance_n that_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n depend_v not_o on_o the_o dignity_n of_o ourrepentance_n but_o false_a and_o hypocritical_a but_o if_o the_o tempter_n can_v thus_o prevail_v in_o the_o next_o place_n he_o will_v tell_v we_o that_o our_o repentance_n though_o if_o be_v true_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a neither_o be_v there_o any_o proportion_n between_o our_o small_a repentance_n and_o our_o great_a sin_n as_o god_n justice_n do_v require_v to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_n that_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n depend_v not_o upon_o the_o dignity_n or_o quantity_n of_o our_o repentance_n but_o upon_o the_o righteousness_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n neither_o do_v we_o repent_v to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n for_o though_o it_o can_v be_v imagine_v that_o the_o whole_a substance_n of_o our_o body_n shall_v be_v resolve_v into_o tear_n yet_o will_v they_o not_o all_o of_o they_o satisfy_v and_o appease_v god_n wrath_n for_o one_o breach_n of_o any_o of_o his_o commandment_n neither_o be_v it_o the_o water_n of_o our_o eye_n no_o nor_o yet_o the_o blood_n of_o our_o heart_n wound_v deep_o with_o sorrow_n which_o will_v purge_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n or_o corruption_n themselves_o but_o it_o be_v the_o water_n and_o blood_n which_o flow_v from_o our_o crucify_a lord_n which_o cleanse_v our_o guilty_a soul_n from_o the_o filchie_a spot_n of_o sin_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o with_o the_o popish_a rabble_n foolish_o imagine_v that_o we_o can_v by_o our_o repentance_n meritt_v any_o thing_n at_o god_n hand_n or_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n for_o our_o sin_n for_o so_o shall_v we_o rob_v our_o saviour_n christ_n of_o the_o glory_n due_a unto_o he_o for_o our_o salvation_n and_o spoil_v our_o soul_n of_o all_o true_a comfort_n but_o let_v we_o repent_v and_o unfeigned_o turn_v unto_o god_n in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v approve_v our_o faith_n before_o god_n the_o world_n &_o our_o own_o conscience_n to_o be_v true_a by_o this_o lively_a and_o undoubted_a fruit_n thereof_o for_o it_o can_v be_v if_o we_o have_v attain_a to_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n but_o that_o we_o will_v love_v god_n again_o and_o this_o love_n can_v be_v idle_a but_o will_v show_v itself_o in_o a_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o this_o zeal_n will_v make_v we_o abhor_v sin_n whereby_o our_o gracious_a god_n be_v dishonour_v and_o love_v righteousness_n whereby_o his_o holy_a name_n be_v glorify_v and_o even_o sorrow_n with_o bitter_a grief_n when_o as_o we_o be_v overtake_v with_o our_o corruption_n and_o fall_v into_o sin_n see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v not_o spare_v his_o precious_a blood_n to_o purge_v we_o when_o as_o nothing_o else_o can_v make_v we_o clean_o see_v therefore_o our_o repentance_n do_v not_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n nor_o purge_v away_o any_o sin_n let_v we_o not_o be_v persuade_v by_o satan_n that_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n depend_v on_o the_o dignity_n or_o quantity_n of_o our_o repentance_n but_o let_v we_o assure_v ourselves_o
apostle_n speak_v 1._o tim._n 2.4_o where_o he_o say_v that_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v save_v 2.4_o 1._o tim._n 2.4_o and_o come_v to_o the_o acknowledge_v of_o the_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n and_o assent_v thereunto_o pardonable_a the_o 2._o degree_n a_o persuasion_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a the_o second_o degree_n be_v a_o assurance_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o knowledge_n and_o due_a consideration_n of_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o christ_n invaluable_a merit_n and_o indefinite_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v with_o out_o exception_n to_o ill_a repentant_a and_o believe_a sinner_n from_o whence_o also_o arise_v a_o general_a hope_n that_o we_o shall_v receive_v the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o hope_n be_v nourish_v and_o increase_v by_o this_o consideration_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v place_v we_o in_o his_o church_n and_o gracious_o grant_v unto_o we_o the_o outward_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v bring_v unto_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o have_v a_o lively_a faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o even_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n upon_o which_o only_a condition_n the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o all_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v make_v and_o assure_v unto_o us._n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o degree_n be_v a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o grace_n that_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o god_n mercy_n grace_n the_o 3._o ddegree_n a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o grace_n and_o christ_n merit_n and_o righteousness_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n and_o receive_v the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o after_o the_o mean_n and_o instrumental_a cause_n whereby_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n be_v derive_v unto_o we_o namely_o true_a faith_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n the_o which_o desire_v of_o grace_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o grace_n neither_o can_v we_o desire_v it_o till_o in_o some_o measure_n it_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o for_o regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n be_v begin_v at_o the_o same_o time_n in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o fowl_n so_o that_o he_o who_o be_v true_o regenerate_v many_o faculty_n or_o part_n be_v also_o regenerate_v in_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o have_v his_o will_n renew_v and_o sanctify_v to_o desire_v that_o which_o be_v good_a be_v also_o sanctify_a and_o renew_v in_o his_o understanding_n affection_n and_o in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n moreover_o as_o before_o i_o have_v deliver_v at_o large_a our_o desire_n of_o grace_n faith_n and_o repentance_n be_v the_o grace_n themselves_o which_o we_o desire_v at_o least_o in_o god_n acceptation_n who_o accept_v of_o the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o of_o our_o affection_n for_o the_o action_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o earnest_o desire_v to_o repent_v &_o believe_v we_o do_v repent_v and_o believe_v in_o god_n sight_n and_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v the_o like_a gracious_a promise_n to_o this_o earnest_a desire_n of_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v make_v to_o those_o who_o find_v themselves_o plentiful_o endue_v with_o the_o grace_n themselves_o so_o matth._n 5.6_o bless_a be_v they_o which_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n for_o righteousness_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v fill_v so_o the_o virgin_n marie_n say_v in_o her_o song_n luk._n 1.53_o 1.53_o luke_n 1.53_o that_o the_o lord_n fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a thing_n and_o send_v away_o the_o rich_a empty_a and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n call_v unto_o he_o such_o as_o thus_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v satisfy_v they_o john_n 7.37_o revel_v 21.6_o and_o 22.17_o 7.37_o joh._n 7.37_o last_o whosoever_o feel_v this_o desire_n in_o he_o join_v with_o a_o careful_a and_o continual_a use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o his_o desire_n may_v be_v satisfy_v he_o may_v assure_v himself_o that_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v wrought_v in_o he_o the_o will_n to_o desire_v will_v also_o in_o his_o good_a time_n work_v in_o he_o ability_n to_o perform_v and_o the_o grace_n which_o he_o so_o earnest_o desire_v for_o he_o will_v fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o will_v also_o hear_v their_o cry_n and_o will_v save_v they_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 145.19_o so_o psal_n 10.17_o 10.17_o psal_n 145.19_o &_o 10.17_o lord_n thou_o have_v hear_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o poor_a thou_o prepare_v their_o heart_n and_o bende_v thy_o ear_n unto_o they_o and_o therefore_o if_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o grievous_a tentation_n we_o can_v cry_v out_o with_o the_o prophet_n david_n psalm_n 38.9_o lord_n i_o pour_v my_o whole_a desire_n before_o thou_o 38.9_o psal_n 38.9_o and_o my_o sigh_v be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v how_o miserable_a soever_o we_o be_v in_o our_o own_o sense_n and_o feeling_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o shall_v have_v our_o desire_n satisfy_v for_o he_o that_o have_v begin_v this_o good_a work_n in_o we_o 1.6_o phil._n 1.6_o will_v also_o in_o his_o good_a time_n finish_v and_o perfect_v it_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v phil._n 1.6_o §_o sect._n 5_o the_o four_o degree_n be_v a_o approach_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o mercy_n that_o we_o may_v in_o all_o humility_n confess_v our_o sin_n 4.16_o the_o 4._o degree_n a_o approach_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n heb._n 4.16_o and_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v guilty_a of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o also_o that_o we_o may_v in_o the_o name_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n obtain_v the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o they_o and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v heb._n 4.16_o let_v we_o therefore_o go_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n and_o the_o prophet_n hosea_n cap._n 14.2_o o_o israel_n return_n unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n for_o thou_o have_v fall_v by_o thy_o iniquity_n 3._o take_v unto_o you_o word_n and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v unto_o he_o take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o so_o will_v we_o render_v the_o calf_n of_o our_o lip_n a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o prophet_n david_n psal_n 32.5_o then_o say_v he_o i_o acknowledge_v my_o sin_n unto_o thou_o 32.5_o psal_n 32.5_o neither_o hide_v i_o my_o iniquity_n for_o i_o think_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o wickedness_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o punishment_n of_o my_o sin_n so_o likewise_o the_o prodigal_a son_n have_v attain_v unto_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o to_o a_o desire_n of_o forgiveness_n resolve_v to_o go_v unto_o his_o father_n and_o to_o say_v 15.18.19_o luk._n 15.18.19_o father_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o before_o thou_o &_o be_o no_o more_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n make_v i_o as_o one_o of_o thy_o hire_a servant_n luke_n 15.18.19_o §_o sect._n 6_o the_o five_o degree_n be_v a_o special_o persuasion_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o we_o particular_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n promise_n the_o 5._o degree_n a_o special_a application_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n &_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o merit_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o apostle_n paul_n gal._n 2.20_o 2.20_o gala._n 2.20_o thus_o say_v he_o i_o live_v yet_o not_o i_o now_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o in_o that_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o have_v love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o and_o this_o persuasion_n ought_v to_o go_v before_o sense_n and_o experience_n for_o first_o we_o believe_v and_o be_v persuade_v of_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n and_o resist_v diffidence_n and_o doubt_v and_o afterwards_o follow_v joyful_a sense_n and_o experience_n of_o god_n mercy_n truth_n and_o goodness_n towards_o us._n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n define_v faith_n to_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o thing_n which_o be_v hope_v for_o and_o the_o demonstration_n or_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v 29._o heb._n 11.1_o joh._n 20_o 29._o heb._n 11.1_o &_o to_o this_o purpose_n our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v to_o thomas_n
accompany_v with_o loss_n as_o when_o we_o be_v in_o hope_n to_o gain_v thereby_o these_o and_o many_o other_o the_o branch_n of_o sanctification_n be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o after_o due_a examination_n find_v that_o they_o be_v endue_v with_o they_o may_v also_o be_v assure_v notwithstanding_o all_o satan_n suggestion_n to_o the_o contrary_a that_o they_o have_v faith_n for_o this_o be_v the_o root_n from_o which_o these_o fruit_n spring_n and_o they_o can_v be_v sever_v chap._n xliii_o satan_n tentation_n ground_v upon_o our_o want_n of_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o faith_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o these_o be_v the_o sign_n by_o which_o every_o believer_n may_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v a_o true_a &_o lively_a faith_n not_o satan_n tentation_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v we_o than_o we_o have_v no_o faith_n because_o we_o feel_v it_o not_o which_o howsoever_o they_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o every_o faithful_a man_n yet_o not_o at_o all_o time_n for_o oftentimes_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o believe_a christian_n do_v neither_o feel_v his_o faith_n nor_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o especial_o in_o the_o infancy_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o cumbate_n of_o tentation_n which_o give_v occasion_n unto_o satan_n of_o suggest_v into_o his_o mind_n a_o dangerous_a tentation_n thou_o brag_v much_o will_v he_o say_v of_o thy_o faith_n and_o thou_o confirme_v this_o thy_o persuasion_n that_o thou_o be_v endue_v therewith_o with_o many_o sign_n and_o fruit_n which_o have_v accompany_v it_o but_o if_o now_o thou_o examine_v thyself_o a_o right_n thou_o shall_v find_v in_o thou_o no_o such_o matter_n and_o not_o to_o stand_v upon_o other_o argument_n i_o appeal_v unto_o the_o testimony_n of_o thy_o own_o conscience_n whether_o at_o this_o present_a thou_o have_v any_o sense_n or_o lively_a feel_n of_o faith_n or_o can_v discern_v those_o fruit_n thereof_o which_o before_o thou_o have_v speak_v of_o if_o not_o then_o do_v not_o flatter_v thyself_o in_o vain_a with_o a_o fond_a persuasion_n for_o though_o thou_o will_v not_o believe_v i_o yet_o at_o least_o believe_v thou_o own_o sense_n and_o feeling_n which_o plain_o tell_v thou_o that_o either_o thou_o never_o have_v any_o true_a faith_n indeed_o or_o if_o thou_o have_v yet_o that_o now_o it_o be_v quite_o lose_v and_o perish_v tertation_n the_o answer_n to_o the_o former_a tertation_n for_o the_o answer_n of_o which_o tentation_n we_o must_v distinguish_v between_o the_o habit_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n or_o between_o faith_n itself_o and_o the_o work_n &_o function_n thereof_o which_o be_v to_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v christ_n merit_n and_o god_n mercy_n and_o love_a favour_n with_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o it_o be_v a_o habitual_a faculty_n of_o the_o mind_n it_o always_o continue_v &_o abide_v in_o god_n child_n after_o it_o be_v once_o wrought_v in_o they_o 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feel_v much_o and_o understand_v as_o in_o former_a time_n because_o he_o have_v not_o lose_v these_o faculty_n but_o only_o by_o some_o grievous_a impediment_n be_v hinder_v of_o the_o use_n of_o they_o in_o their_o action_n and_o function_n so_o that_o here_o this_o manner_n of_o reason_v appear_v absurd_a and_o false_a these_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n can_v be_v sensible_o discern_v and_o therefore_o he_o be_v quite_o destitute_a of_o they_o and_o thus_o also_o it_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o other_o habitual_a virtue_n oftentimes_o through_o the_o sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o sin_n or_o the_o outward_a violence_n of_o satan_n tentation_n it_o seem_v cast_v into_o a_o swoon_n &_o deprive_v of_o all_o the_o spiritual_a faculty_n and_o virtue_n thereof_o faith_n love_n zeal_n hope_v patience_n and_o the_o rest_n but_o yet_o soon_o after_o by_o hear_v the_o word_n by_o godly_a admonition_n instruction_n reprehension_n and_o consolation_n make_v effectual_a 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they_o and_o the_o warm_a sunshine_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n again_o appear_v to_o they_o the_o sire_n be_v sometime_o so_o cover_v with_o ash_n that_o it_o send_v forth_o neither_o light_n nor_o heat_n and_o therefore_o in_o outward_a sense_n and_o appearance_n it_o seem_v quite_o extinguish_v but_o when_o the_o ash_n be_v remoove_v and_o more_o wood_n add_v to_o it_o it_o burst_v out_o into_o a_o great_a flame_n and_o make_v all_o the_o stander_n by_o to_o perceive_v his_o heat_n and_o light_n and_o so_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v sometime_o so_o cover_v with_o the_o ash_n of_o our_o corruption_n that_o there_o appear_v no_o spark_n of_o they_o nor_o yet_o any_o heat_n of_o true_a comfort_n but_o when_o our_o corruption_n be_v remove_v with_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o a_o new_a supplier_fw-fr of_o grace_n minister_v unto_o they_o by_o god_n spirit_n then_o do_v their_o light_n appear_v unto_o we_o and_o warm_v our_o heart_n with_o true_a comfort_n and_o 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believe_v satan_n so_o conclude_v that_o he_o never_o have_v they_o or_o now_o be_v deprive_v of_o they_o why_o it_o be_v as_o absurd_a as_o the_o other_o for_o when_o he_o be_v awake_v out_o of_o his_o drowsy_a sleep_n by_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n sound_v in_o his_o ear_n and_o by_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n his_o faith_n love_n zeal_n and_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o grace_n show_v themselves_o in_o their_o fruit_n and_o action_n as_o manifest_o as_o in_o former_a time_n §_o sect._n 3_o seeing_n then_o those_o argument_n which_o be_v take_v from_o sense_n and_o feel_n so_o often_o fail_v it_o that_o we_o must_v not_o conclude_v that_o we_o have_v not_o faith_n because_o we_o do_v not_o sensible_o discern_v it_o let_v we_o not_o be_v persuade_v by_o satan_n tentation_n to_o believe_v that_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o faith_n and_o other_o sanctify_a grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n because_o at_o sometime_o we_o can_v sensible_o discern_v they_o 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present_a sense_n must_v comfort_v himself_o with_o his_o former_a feel_n or_o that_o i_o shall_v preserve_v myself_o from_o fall_v into_o utter_a desperation_n see_v i_o can_v feel_v in_o i_o any_o good_a thing_n nor_o discern_v any_o spark_n of_o grace_n what_o hope_n remain_v when_o as_o i_o plain_o discern_v in_o steed_n of_o faith_n doubt_v and_o infidelity_n in_o stead_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n hatred_n and_o rebellion_n in_o stead_n of_o zeal_n coldness_n and_o drowsy_a dulness_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n nothing_o else_o but_o a_o heavy_a mass_n of_o filthy_a corruption_n i_o answer_v that_o when_o thou_o have_v no_o comfort_n in_o thy_o present_a sense_n and_o feel_v than_o thou_o must_v call_v to_o thy_o remembrance_n the_o time_n past_a in_o which_o thou_o have_v by_o faith_n apprehend_v god_n love_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o thou_o and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o thy_o faith_n in_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n appertain_v to_o 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and_o confirm_v all_o those_o who_o be_v weak_a in_o faith_n till_o they_o attain_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o their_o faith_n even_o the_o salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o they_o which_o once_o true_o believe_v shall_v fall_v away_o and_o be_v condemn_v concern_v god_n power_n no_o man_n can_v make_v any_o question_n see_v it_o be_v omnipotent_a and_o almighty_a and_o for_o his_o will_n he_o have_v full_o reveal_v it_o both_o by_o his_o word_n and_o work_n namely_o that_o he_o will_v not_o take_v away_o that_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v once_o give_v but_o rather_o increase_v it_o till_o it_o be_v perfect_v and_o accomplish_v mother_n esa_n 66.13_o god_n love_v compare_v to_o the_o love_n of_o a_o tender_a mother_n for_o the_o first_o the_o lord_n say_v that_o he_o will_v comfort_v his_o church_n and_o people_n as_o the_o woman_n comfort_v her_o child_n esa_n 66.13_o now_o we_o know_v that_o the_o mother_n do_v not_o abandon_v her_o child_n nor_o deprive_v he_o of_o that_o comfort_n which_o she_o can_v give_v he_o because_o he_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a but_o rather_o the_o sick_a and_o weak_a he_o be_v the_o more_o be_v her_o care_n and_o diligence_n in_o relieve_v he_o in_o his_o distress_n when_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o digest_v strong_a meat_n she_o provide_v for_o he_o comfortable_a food_n of_o light_a digestion_n when_o he_o be_v so_o weak_a that_o he_o can_v go_v she_o carry_v he_o in_o her_o arm_n or_o otherwise_o support_v he_o when_o he_o be_v so_o sick_a that_o he_o fale_v down_o to_o the_o ground_n in_o a_o swoon_n she_o raise_v he_o up_o &_o never_o rest_v till_o she_o have_v recover_v life_n in_o he_o be_v this_o love_n in_o a_o natural_a mother_n then_o sure_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o find_v in_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 49.15_o esa_n 49.15_o for_o though_o a_o mother_n may_v forget_v the_o fruit_n of_o her_o womb_n yet_o will_v the_o lord_n never_o forget_v we_o as_o he_o have_v promise_v esa_n 49.15_o and_o therefore_o the_o great_a our_o weakness_n be_v in_o grace_n and_o the_o more_o grievous_a our_o sickness_n be_v through_o sin_n and_o the_o noisome_a humour_n of_o our_o corruption_n the_o more_o careful_o will_v he_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o providence_n and_o support_v we_o with_o his_o almighty_a power_n in_o our_o great_a weakness_n the_o more_o tender_o will_v he_o pity_v we_o and_o in_o love_a compassion_n will_v provide_v for_o we_o such_o comfortable_a food_n as_o will_v be_v fit_a to_o nourish_v we_o and_o repair_v our_o decay_a strength_n when_o we_o can_v go_v he_o will_v with_o his_o almighty_a hand_n uphould_v we_o and_o when_o we_o fall_v into_o a_o dead_a trance_n
cause_n of_o our_o mortification_n which_o be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n 6.4.5_o rom._n 6.4.5_o communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n which_o be_v derive_v unto_o we_o do_v not_o only_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o do_v mortify_v and_o kill_v our_o natural_a corruption_n which_o heretofore_o whole_o rule_v and_o oversway_v us._n second_o the_o form_n manner_n and_o progress_n of_o this_o work_n be_v here_o express_v namely_o the_o weaken_n subdue_a and_o kill_v of_o our_o corruption_n by_o little_a and_o little_a so_o that_o this_o work_n be_v not_o perfect_v at_o once_o and_o in_o a_o instant_n but_o by_o degree_n first_o it_o be_v weaken_v and_o the_o power_n thereof_o somewhat_o abate_v so_o as_o though_o it_o bear_v sway_n in_o we_o yet_o it_o do_v not_o whole_o over-rule_v we_o without_o resistance_n as_o it_o be_v use_v to_o do_v in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o ignorance_n then_o be_v further_o enable_v by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n work_v in_o we_o we_o prevail_v against_o it_o so_o that_o though_o it_o often_o rebel_n yet_o do_v we_o subdue_v it_o and_o obtain_v victory_n last_o obtain_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o mortify_v and_o kill_v it_o that_o be_v though_o we_o do_v not_o utter_o deprive_v it_o of_o life_n and_o motion_n yet_o we_o give_v it_o such_o a_o deadly_a wound_n that_o it_o never_o recover_v his_o former_a strength_n but_o still_o pine_v and_o languish_v till_o with_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n it_o also_o die_v and_o be_v whole_o abolish_v now_o while_o it_o be_v in_o this_o consumption_n and_o near_o unto_o death_n have_v a_o long_a time_n before_o be_v weak_a oftentimes_o it_o seem_v to_o recover_v strength_n and_o to_o offer_v some_o violence_n unto_o the_o regenerate_a part_n but_o this_o must_v not_o discourage_v we_o as_o though_o now_o it_o be_v on_o the_o mend_a hand_n and_o like_a to_o be_v restore_v to_o it_o former_a health_n and_o strength_n for_o as_o it_o fare_v with_o those_o that_o lie_v upon_o their_o deathbead_n so_o it_o be_v with_o our_o sick_a flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o after_o that_o nature_n seem_v spend_v and_o the_o power_n thereof_o whole_o decay_v oftentimes_o fall_v into_o some_o grievous_a fit_n wherein_o there_o be_v a_o fight_n between_o life_n and_o death_n their_o strength_n seem_v redouble_v and_o far_o great_a than_o ever_o it_o be_v but_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n it_o be_v no_o sign_n of_o health_n but_o a_o pang_n of_o death_n which_o near_o approach_v and_o thus_o you_o see_v the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o natural_a corruption_n now_o as_o in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n there_o be_v a_o certain_a progress_n therein_o namely_o when_o the_o dead_a carcase_n be_v also_o bury_v so_o also_o there_o be_v not_o only_o a_o death_n of_o sin_n 3.3.5_o rom._n 6.4_o col._n 2.12_o and_o 3.3.5_o but_o also_o a_o burial_n the_o which_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n burial_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o sin_n which_o be_v already_o slay_v and_o dead_a do_v so_o remain_v and_o continue_v so_o that_o this_o burial_n of_o sin_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o further_a progress_n and_o continuance_n of_o our_o mortification_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o we_o be_v bury_v then_o with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n etc._n etc._n so_o col._n 2.12_o §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o our_o mortification_n be_v necessary_a that_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n be_v hard_a and_o necessary_a which_o as_o it_o be_v a_o work_n most_o hard_o so_o also_o most_o necessary_a the_o difficulty_n appear_v by_o the_o name_n which_o be_v borrow_v from_o the_o practice_n of_o surgeon_n who_o before_o they_o cut_v off_o any_o member_n do_v first_o mortify_v it_o that_o after_o they_o may_v take_v it_o away_o with_o less_o sense_n of_o pain_n and_o this_o be_v imply_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n whereas_o he_o injoin_v we_o if_o our_o right_a hand_n or_o eye_n offend_v we_o to_o cut_v it_o off_o and_o pluck_v it_o out_o and_o plain_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n paul_n col._n 3.5_o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n fornication_n uncleanness_n 3.5_o col._n 3.5_o the_o inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o covetousness_n etc._n etc._n where_o call_v these_o sin_n by_o the_o name_n of_o member_n he_o intimate_v thus_o much_o that_o they_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o we_o as_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n and_o also_o that_o it_o be_v as_o unpleasant_a and_o painful_a unto_o we_o to_o forsake_v our_o natural_a corruption_n as_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o hand_n eye_n or_o foot_n but_o though_o this_o work_n be_v most_o hard_o yet_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o the_o best_a thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n even_o the_o wisdom_n thereof_o be_v death_n and_o enmity_n against_o god_n 8._o rom._n 8.6_o 7_o 8._o because_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n neither_o in_o deed_n can_v be_v rom._n 8.6_o 7._o neither_o can_v we_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v unto_o god_n so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n as_o it_o be_v verse_n 8._o last_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v even_o the_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n but_o if_o we_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n by_o the_o spirit_n we_o shall_v live_v even_o the_o life_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n upon_o earth_n and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n and_o therefore_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v in_o amity_n with_o god_n who_o love_a kindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n 63.4_o psalm_n 63.4_o or_o to_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v in_o his_o sight_n or_o to_o escape_v death_n and_o damnation_n or_o to_o enjoy_v life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n then_o be_v it_o also_o necessary_a to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o how_o hard_a and_o unpleasant_a soever_o this_o work_n seem_v unto_o us._n so_o that_o the_o difficulty_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o but_o rather_o double_v our_o diligence_n and_o because_o it_o be_v a_o pain_n intolerable_a to_o part_v with_o our_o sin_n so_o long_o as_o they_o remain_v like_o lively_a member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o our_o flesh_n therefore_o as_o chirurgeon_n to_o make_v the_o pain_n tolerable_a to_o the_o patient_a do_v first_o use_v mean_n to_o mortify_v themember_v which_o they_o purpose_v to_o cut_v off_o so_o let_v we_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o weaken_v the_o strength_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o mortify_v our_o carnal_a affection_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v suffer_v they_o to_o be_v quite_o cut_v off_o and_o take_v from_o we_o without_o any_o extraordinary_a passion_n or_o sense_n of_o pain_n §_o sect._n 4_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v our_o mortification_n thereof_o of_o vivification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n do_v raise_v we_o up_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o cause_n of_o our_o vivification_n be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n the_o which_o virtue_n flow_v from_o his_o deity_n be_v first_o powerful_a in_o his_o own_o flesh_n raise_v it_o out_o of_o grave_n and_o give_v it_o victory_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_v derive_v from_o our_o head_n and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n it_o do_v also_o revive_v we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n this_o appear_v rom._n 6.4_o where_o he_o say_v that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n 3.10.11_o phili_n 3.10.11_o so_o philip._n 3.10_o 11._o where_o paul_n desire_v not_o only_o to_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n for_o his_o justification_n but_o also_o to_o know_v and_o
weakness_n in_o resist_a sin_n and_o inability_n to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o his_o law_n and_o also_o that_o christ_n die_v not_o for_o the_o just_a but_o the_o unjust_a not_o for_o the_o righteous_a but_o for_o the_o sinner_n and_o therefore_o be_v thy_o sin_n never_o so_o many_o yet_o apply_v the_o merit_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n neither_o their_o guilt_n nor_o punishment_n shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o thou_o call_v to_o mind_n also_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o thou_o in_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o obtain_n whereof_o nothing_o be_v require_v of_o thou_o but_o faith_n and_o repentance_n now_o this_o faith_n thou_o have_v already_o and_o this_o repentance_n thou_o may_v have_v hereafter_o when_o thou_o have_v enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n of_o this_o sin_n neither_o do_v repentance_n go_v before_o but_o follow_v the_o commit_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o unless_o thou_o first_o sin_n thou_o have_v no_o cause_n of_o repentance_n nor_o need_n to_o repent_v §_o sect._n 3_o and_o these_o and_o such_o like_a be_v satan_n bait_n temptation_n that_o the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n further_o the_o former_a temptation_n wherewith_o he_o allure_v we_o to_o entangle_v ourselves_o in_o the_o snare_n of_o sin_n into_o which_o we_o be_v more_o ready_a to_o fall_v through_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o natural_o love_v sin_n do_v with_o the_o evil_a motion_n and_o desire_n thereof_o further_o satan_n temptation_n and_o the_o instigation_n of_o the_o world_n which_o prick_v we_o forward_o and_o draw_v we_o on_o into_o the_o steep_a descend_a way_n of_o wickedness_n into_o which_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o run_v headlong_o of_o our_o own_o accord_n partly_o allure_a we_o with_o pleasure_n riches_n and_o worldly_a glory_n the_o desire_a object_n of_o our_o carnal_a desire_n and_o partly_o draw_v we_o with_o evil_a example_n first_o to_o a_o like_n and_o then_o to_o the_o practise_v of_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o see_v commit_v by_o other_o against_o all_o which_o temptation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o arm_v let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n propound_v some_o argument_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v withhold_v from_o fall_v into_o satan_n snare_n of_o sin_n into_o which_o his_o suggestion_n the_o world_n allurement_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n lead_v and_o draw_v we_o and_o then_o be_v hereby_o move_v to_o a_o true_a detestation_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n of_o have_v a_o divorce_n sue_v betwixt_o we_o and_o they_o i_o will_v afterward_o set_v down_o some_o mean_n by_o the_o careful_a use_n whereof_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n and_o preserve_v from_o fall_v into_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o already_o condemn_v in_o our_o judgement_n and_o dislike_n in_o our_o affection_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v persuade_v to_o resist_v sin_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n sort_n the_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o sin_n of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o tie_v we_o to_o holy_a obedience_n in_o the_o band_n of_o love_n the_o other_o bind_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o sin_n with_o the_o cord_n of_o fear_n of_o the_o former_a rank_n be_v these_o and_o such_o like_a holy_a consideration_n us._n the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o gaed_n love_v towards_o us._n first_o we_o be_v to_o set_v before_o we_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o base_a and_o vile_a creature_n altogether_o unworthy_a of_o his_o least_o favour_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o which_o his_o love_n as_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o all_o other_o his_o mercy_n and_o manifold_a benefit_n bestow_v on_o we_o so_o especial_o in_o send_v his_o only_a beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n not_o only_o to_o suffer_v some_o small_a misery_n but_o even_o death_n itself_o yea_o that_o curse_a ignominious_a and_o cruel_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o who_o be_v not_o his_o love_a friend_n or_o faithful_a servant_n but_o oppose_v enemy_n and_o rebellious_a traitor_n who_o have_v renounce_v his_o service_n and_o yield_v ourselves_o as_o slave_n to_o satan_n ready_a to_o do_v his_o will_n see_v therefore_o our_o good_a god_n have_v so_o dear_o love_v we_o who_o be_v altogether_o unworthy_a his_o love_n and_o most_o worthy_a of_o his_o anger_n and_o heavy_a judgement_n o_o why_o shall_v not_o this_o flame_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o kindle_v some_o sparkle_n of_o love_n towards_o he_o again_o who_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o to_o we_o most_o kind_a and_o gracious_a if_o for_o our_o sake_n who_o be_v his_o abject_a enemy_n he_o have_v not_o spare_v his_o own_o son_n but_o give_v he_o to_o die_v for_o we_o shall_v we_o not_o for_o his_o sake_n who_o be_v our_o chief_a friend_n be_v as_o willing_a to_o part_v with_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o kill_v and_o crucify_v all_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n neither_o can_v we_o by_o any_o other_o mean_v so_o clear_o show_v our_o love_n to_o god_n as_o by_o hate_v sin_n which_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n be_v most_o hateful_a and_o odious_a unto_o he_o and_o the_o only_a cause_n which_o make_v he_o abhor_v even_o his_o excellent_a creature_n so_o that_o though_o he_o love_v they_o as_o be_v his_o own_o work_n yet_o he_o detest_v they_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n yea_o so_o odious_a be_v sin_n unto_o our_o righteous_a god_n that_o he_o can_v not_o choose_v but_o punish_v it_o in_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n who_o bear_v our_o transgression_n and_o sustain_v our_o person_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n to_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n he_o give_v it_o a_o mortal_a wound_n even_o through_o the_o body_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o deliver_v he_o to_o be_v crucify_v that_o by_o this_o mean_v he_o may_v also_o kill_v and_o crucify_v our_o corruption_n see_v therefore_o sin_n be_v most_o odious_a and_o detestable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n we_o can_v better_o show_v our_o love_n towards_o he_o which_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v so_o well_o deserve_v than_o by_o hate_v and_o fly_v that_o which_o he_o so_o much_o abhor_v §_o sect._n 5_o second_o 1.4_o the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n benefit_n ephes_n 1.4_o let_v we_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n his_o innumerable_a benefit_n which_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o us._n first_o he_o have_v elect_v we_o unto_o eternal_a life_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a see_v therefore_o he_o have_v make_v special_a choice_n of_o we_o among_o many_o who_o be_v reject_v therefore_o let_v we_o exceed_v other_o in_o a_o holy_a care_n of_o serve_v he_o and_o avoid_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n he_o also_o have_v create_v we_o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o our_o lord_n and_o creator_n 17.28_o act._n 17.28_o and_o therefore_o see_v we_o have_v our_o be_v from_o he_o let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o action_n seek_v his_o glory_n and_o avoid_v sin_n whereby_o he_o be_v dishonour_v yea_o he_o have_v not_o make_v we_o the_o vile_a of_o his_o creature_n but_o reasonable_a man_n according_a to_o his_o own_o image_n and_o likeness_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o deface_v this_o glorious_a workmanship_n with_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o cruel_a bondage_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o give_v his_o son_n to_o be_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n so_o inestimable_a let_v we_o not_o wilful_o again_o make_v ourselves_o the_o bondslave_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n 6.6.8.18_o 1._o cor._n 6.20_o luk._n 1.74.75_o 2._o cor._n 5.15_o rom._n 6.6.8.18_o but_o glorify_v our_o redeemer_n in_o our_o body_n and_o in_o our_o soul_n serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n he_o have_v effectual_o call_v we_o and_o select_v we_o out_o of_o the_o corrupt_a mass_n of_o mankind_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o vocation_n 4.17_o 1._o thess_n 4.17_o for_o god_n have_v not_o call_v we_o unto_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o holiness_n he_o have_v free_o justify_v we_o impute_v unto_o we_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o therefore_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n let_v we_o no_o long_o live_v therein_o but_o now_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o see_v he_o have_v forgive_v much_o let_v we_o also_o love_n much_o labour_v to_o manifest_v our_o love_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o holy_a obedience_n 47._o luk._n 7_o 47._o he_o
have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o himself_o in_o his_o son_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o our_o sin_n make_v he_o our_o enemy_n nor_o again_o build_v up_o this_o wall_n of_o separation_n which_o christ_n our_o saviour_n have_v break_v down_o 2.14_o col._n 1.21.22_o eph._n 2.14_o he_o have_v adopt_v we_o in_o christ_n to_o be_v his_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n let_v we_o yield_v obedience_n to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o not_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n like_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n lest_o provoke_v his_o just_a displeasure_n against_o we_o by_o our_o rebellious_a wickedness_n we_o shall_v be_v disinherit_v of_o our_o heavenly_a patrimony_n he_o have_v grant_v unto_o we_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o our_o sin_n disturb_v our_o peace_n and_o wound_v our_o conscience_n turn_v our_o sweet_a joy_n and_o comfort_n into_o grief_n and_o bitter_a heaviness_n final_o he_o have_v add_v unto_o these_o spiritual_a gift_n innumerable_a temporary_a benefit_n health_n wealth_n liberty_n food_n apparel_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o abuse_v his_o gift_n by_o profane_v they_o with_o our_o sin_n but_o rather_o use_v they_o as_o encouragement_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v move_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o serve_v so_o bountiful_a a_o master_n in_o a_o word_n as_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v infinite_a which_o concern_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v so_o be_v the_o reason_n draw_v from_o they_o infinite_a which_o may_v serve_v to_o restrain_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o contain_v we_o in_o the_o course_n of_o holy_a obedience_n the_o which_o if_o we_o continual_o retain_v in_o memory_n even_o those_o benefit_n which_o be_v common_a to_o all_o true_a christian_n and_o those_o which_o every_o one_o receive_v in_o his_o particular_a place_n and_o calling_n we_o will_v not_o unless_o our_o ungratefulnes_n be_v intolerable_a easy_o hearken_v to_o satan_n temptation_n nor_o for_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n uncertain_a riches_n and_o momentanie_n honour_v of_o this_o wicked_a world_n be_v hire_v to_o commit_v sin_n which_o we_o know_v to_o be_v displease_v and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o in_o his_o endless_a love_n have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o such_o innumerable_a benefit_n §_o sect._n 6_o three_o when_o we_o be_v tempt_v unto_o sin_n christ_n the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o death_n and_o suffer_v of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o say_v unto_o our_o own_o soul_n have_v christ_n my_o redeemer_n pay_v for_o my_o redemption_n even_o his_o dear_a blood_n and_o shall_v i_o sell_v my_o soul_n to_o sin_n again_o for_o this_o vain_a pleasure_n or_o base_a commodity_n have_v he_o not_o spare_v to_o pour_v out_o the_o full_a stream_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n that_o in_o this_o pure_a laver_n i_o may_v be_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v from_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n and_o shall_v the_o world_n cause_v i_o with_o her_o siren_n song_n to_o leap_v again_o into_o this_o filthy_a puddle_n shall_v he_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v crucify_v that_o by_o his_o death_n he_o may_v kill_v sin_n and_o shall_v i_o now_o put_v life_n into_o it_o again_o reviue_v that_o which_o he_o have_v mortify_v do_v he_o in_o his_o infinite_a love_n give_v himself_o for_o i_o and_o shall_v i_o trample_v this_o precious_a gift_n under_o foot_n prefer_v before_o it_o the_o trifle_a vanity_n of_o this_o wicked_a world_n shall_v honour_n allure_v i_o to_o commit_v sin_n see_v the_o glorious_a son_n of_o god_n have_v abase_v himself_o and_o undergo_v ignominious_a shame_n to_o free_v i_o from_o it_o shall_v pleasure_n entice_v i_o to_o break_v god_n commandment_n see_v my_o saviour_n christ_n leave_v the_o bosom_n of_o his_o father_n at_o who_o right_a hand_n there_o be_v fullness_n of_o pleasure_n &_o joy_n for_o evermore_o and_o endure_v the_o grief_n and_o misery_n of_o a_o wretched_a life_n and_o curse_a death_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o my_o transgression_n shall_v i_o be_v persuade_v to_o commit_v sin_n with_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o uncertain_a riches_n see_v christ_n have_v redeem_v i_o 1.18.19_o 1._o pet._n 1.18.19_o not_o with_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o other_o corruptible_a thing_n but_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n shall_v my_o sensual_a taste_n and_o curious_a pallate_n move_v i_o to_o sin_n in_o drunkenness_n and_o gluttony_n see_v christ_n to_o redeem_v i_o have_v hunger_v and_o thirst_v and_o in_o steed_n of_o drink_n have_v offer_v unto_o he_o gall_n &_o vinegar_n shall_v i_o be_v move_v to_o sin_n by_o anger_n and_o to_o seek_v unjust_a revenge_n see_v christ_n be_v injure_v open_v not_o his_o mouth_n 53.7_o esa_n 53.7_o but_o like_o a_o innocent_a lamb_n suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v lead_v to_o the_o slaughter_n far_o be_v from_o i_o such_o a_o desire_n nay_o rather_o because_o my_o saviour_n christ_n have_v suffer_v all_o this_o for_o i_o to_o redeem_v i_o out_o of_o my_o spiritual_a bondage_n i_o will_v resolve_v rather_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o worldly_a benefit_n and_o endure_v patient_o the_o great_a misery_n and_o affliction_n than_o by_o wilful_a fall_n into_o sin_n make_v myself_o again_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v how_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n be_v a_o notable_a corrasive_n to_o kill_v our_o corruption_n and_o as_o man_n be_v accustom_v to_o show_v unto_o elephant_n the_o ivyce_n of_o the_o grape_n or_o mulberry_n to_o make_v they_o more_o fierce_a and_o encourage_v they_o to_o a_o more_o courageous_a fight_n so_o have_v i_o by_o offer_v to_o our_o view_n the_o precious_a blood_n of_o this_o immaculate_a lamb_n endeavour_v to_o redouble_v our_o valour_n in_o fight_v this_o battle_n of_o temptation_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n §_o sect._n 7_o four_o us._n the_o four_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o union_n which_o be_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o us._n let_v we_o remember_v the_o union_n that_o be_v between_o christ_n and_o we_o whereby_o he_o be_v become_v our_o husband_n we_o his_o spouse_n he_o our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o forcible_a argument_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o fall_v willing_o into_o any_o sin_n for_o if_o we_o be_v the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o like_o satan_n strumpet_n prostitute_v our_o soul_n to_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o gain_n of_o some_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o incur_v the_o grievous_a displeasure_n of_o our_o most_o love_a husband_n for_o the_o please_a of_o our_o carnal_a lust_n &_o sensual_a appetite_n if_o we_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o to_o make_v his_o member_n the_o instrument_n of_o sin_n and_o servant_n of_o unrighteousness_n 6.15_o 1._o cor._n 6.15_o for_o what_o be_v this_o but_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o do_v lie_v to_o draw_v our_o holy_a head_n into_o the_o communion_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n and_o to_o make_v our_o saviour_n who_o in_o himself_o have_v whole_o vanquish_v and_o glorious_o triumph_v over_o sin_n and_o satan_n in_o his_o member_n to_o receive_v a_o foil_n nay_o rather_o see_v we_o be_v the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n let_v we_o labour_n to_o adorn_v ourselves_o with_o the_o glorious_a golden_a garment_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o though_o we_o have_v some_o spot_n of_o our_o natural_a infirmity_n in_o our_o outward_a part_n yet_o let_v we_o in_o a_o glorious_a manner_n deck_v ourselves_o within_o with_o integrity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n and_o so_o the_o king_n our_o heavenly_a husband_n shall_v take_v pleasure_n in_o our_o beauty_n 4.5_o psal_n 4.5_o and_o place_v we_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o eternal_a glory_n see_v also_o we_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n therefore_o let_v we_o endeavour_v to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o the_o holiness_n of_o our_o head_n and_o by_o our_o righteous_a life_n and_o conversation_n make_v it_o manifest_a that_o we_o be_v quicken_v and_o lead_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 8_o last_o 2.21.22_o the_o fist_n reason_n take_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n 1._o cor._n 3.16_o eph._n 2.21.22_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o once_o be_v pollute_v and_o unclean_a but_o now_o sanctify_v and_o purge_v by_o this_o our_o holy_a guest_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a habitation_n for_o
our_o sin_n will_v not_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o reject_v us._n for_o we_o be_v the_o lord_n child_n and_o he_o our_o gracious_a father_n now_o we_o know_v that_o a_o love_a father_n will_v not_o reject_v his_o child_n because_o he_o be_v sick_a lame_a or_o in_o miserable_a estate_n but_o rather_o he_o be_v more_o tender_a over_o he_o till_o he_o be_v recover_v of_o his_o infirmity_n but_o what_o be_v our_o sin_n but_o the_o sickness_n wound_n and_o misery_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o which_o we_o be_v vex_v and_o turmoil_v while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n and_o will_v our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o love_n infinite_o surpass_v the_o love_n of_o the_o most_o tender_a mother_n cast_v we_o out_o of_o his_o favour_n because_o our_o soul_n be_v sick_a in_o sin_n and_o molest_v with_o many_o misery_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o it_o be_v impossible_a especial_o consider_v that_o we_o desire_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o be_v cure_v of_o these_o disease_n and_o to_o be_v restore_v to_o perfect_a health_n the_o lord_n be_v our_o heavenly_a husbandman_n and_o we_o his_o husbandry_n now_o we_o know_v that_o the_o good_a husbandman_n do_v not_o forsake_v his_o land_n because_o it_o bring_v forth_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n but_o rather_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o diligent_a and_o painful_a in_o weed_n and_o till_v it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o good_a seed_n and_o bring_v unto_o he_o plentiful_a increase_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o cast_v we_o off_o because_o we_o natural_o bring_v forth_o the_o weed_n and_o thistle_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n but_o in_o his_o infinite_a love_n he_o will_v with_o the_o operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n plough_v up_o the_o fallow_a ground_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o weed_n out_o our_o corruption_n that_o so_o we_o may_v like_v good_a ground_n well_o husband_v bring_v forth_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n §_o sect._n 9_o four_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o can_v easy_o if_o it_o have_v please_v he_o have_v thorough_o purge_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o endue_v we_o with_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n have_v notwithstanding_o leave_v remain_v in_o we_o some_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o many_o imperfection_n in_o our_o sanctification_n both_o for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o for_o the_o further_a of_o our_o own_o eternal_a salvation_n mercy_n the_o first_o cause_n the_o manifestation_n of_o god_n mercy_n for_o first_o hereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v the_o whole_a praise_n of_o our_o salvation_n see_v he_o save_v we_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o not_o for_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n whereas_o if_o our_o righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n be_v perfect_a we_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o share_v with_o god_n ascribe_v part_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n unto_o ourselves_o and_o not_o whole_o attribute_v it_o to_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n only_a and_o all-sufficient_a merit_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v leave_v in_o we_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n that_o hereby_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o we_o be_v not_o save_v for_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o desert_n but_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n §_o sect._n 10_o patience_n that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o sit_v object_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o patience_n second_o he_o have_v leave_v in_o we_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n to_o the_o end_n that_o there_o may_v be_v continual_a matter_n and_o a_o fit_a object_n wherein_o he_o may_v exercise_v and_o by_o exercise_v manifest_a to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o grace_n his_o patience_n long_o suffer_v love_n goodness_n and_o infinite_a mercy_n in_o the_o pardon_v and_o forgive_n of_o they_o which_o will_v not_o so_o plain_o appear_v if_o at_o once_o he_o have_v endue_v we_o with_o perfect_a righteousness_n §_o sect._n 11_o weakness_n that_o he_o may_v show_v his_o power_n in_o our_o weakness_n three_o that_o hereby_o he_o may_v make_v way_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o power_n in_o our_o weakness_n and_o imperfection_n if_o we_o be_v perfect_o righteous_a and_o endue_v with_o all_o grace_n it_o be_v no_o wonder_n if_o we_o shall_v withstand_v satan_n temptation_n and_o get_v the_o upper_a hand_n in_o the_o spiritual_a combat_n but_o see_v we_o be_v of_o ourselves_o sinful_a exceed_v weak_a and_o full_a of_o all_o imperfection_n hereby_o be_v the_o infinite_a power_n of_o god_n manifest_v in_o that_o we_o be_v notwithstanding_o enable_v to_o withstand_v satan_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n which_o oppose_v themselves_o against_o we_o see_v nothing_o else_o can_v uphold_v such_o feeble_a weakness_n against_o such_o puissant_a might_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2._o cor._n 12.8_o 9_o 12.8.9_o 2._o cor._n 12.8.9_o for_o have_v oftentimes_o beseech_v the_o lord_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o flesh_n he_o receive_v this_o answer_n that_o god_n grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o he_o and_o that_o his_o power_n be_v make_v perfect_a through_o weakness_n §_o sect._n 12_o thankfulness_n that_o he_o may_v stir_v we_o up_o to_o continual_a thankfulness_n four_o hereby_o the_o lord_n continual_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o manifold_a benefit_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o daily_o taste_v of_o they_o may_v also_o daily_o return_v unto_o he_o thanks_o and_o praise_n if_o he_o shall_v at_o once_o free_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o endue_v we_o with_o a_o full_a measure_n of_o grace_n and_o perfect_a righteousness_n we_o will_v soon_o be_v forgetful_a of_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n and_o this_o forgetfulness_n will_v work_v in_o we_o unthankfulness_n and_o this_o unthankfulness_n will_v make_v we_o neglect_v his_o worship_n and_o service_n and_o therefore_o he_o do_v not_o at_o once_o enrich_v we_o but_o let_v we_o continue_v in_o our_o poverty_n that_o so_o we_o may_v continual_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o like_o a_o wise_a householder_n he_o do_v not_o sudden_o advance_v we_o to_o our_o high_a preferment_n for_o than_o we_o will_v leave_v his_o service_n and_o betake_v we_o to_o our_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n but_o he_o bestow_v his_o benefit_n by_o little_a and_o little_a and_o so_o keep_v we_o still_o in_o expectation_n of_o receive_v more_o he_o retain_v we_o still_o in_o his_o service_n and_o every_o day_n increase_v his_o bounty_n he_o put_v also_o into_o our_o mouth_n new_a song_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o give_v we_o daily_o new_a occasion_n of_o praise_v his_o magnificence_n §_o sect._n 13_o humility_n that_o he_o may_v hereby_o work_v in_o we_o true_a humility_n second_o as_o the_o lord_n hereby_o advance_v his_o own_o glory_n so_o also_o he_o work_v our_o good_a and_o further_v our_o eternal_a salvation_n for_o first_o by_o leave_v in_o we_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n he_o work_v in_o we_o true_a humility_n which_o of_o all_o other_o grace_n be_v most_o acceptable_a unto_o he_o and_o mortify_v our_o pride_n which_o of_o all_o other_o vice_n be_v most_o odious_a and_o abominable_a in_o his_o sight_n for_o when_o we_o see_v our_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o corruption_n of_o sin_n all_o cause_n of_o pride_n and_o self-conceit_n be_v take_v away_o and_o we_o in_o all_o humility_n be_v move_v to_o confess_v 3.22_o lam._n 3.22_o that_o it_o be_v god_n mercy_n that_o we_o be_v not_o consume_v how_o much_o more_o that_o notwithstanding_o our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n he_o have_v make_v we_o his_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n and_o thus_o of_o the_o flesh_n of_o this_o viper_n sin_n do_v the_o lord_n make_v a_o sovereign_a antidote_n against_o the_o deadly_a poison_n of_o pride_n and_o as_o good_a surgeon_n do_v not_o sudden_o heal_v up_o the_o wound_n but_o keep_v it_o open_v till_o they_o have_v draw_v out_o the_o core_n and_o heal_v it_o to_o the_o bottom_n for_o otherwise_o it_o will_v putrify_v and_o become_v more_o dangerous_a so_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o at_o once_o heal_v the_o wound_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o leave_v they_o as_o it_o be_v open_a and_o uncured_a till_o he_o have_v draw_v out_o the_o core_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v leave_v in_o we_o though_o we_o be_v heal_v of_o all_o our_o other_o sin_n will_v more_o endanger_v we_o than_o all_o the_o rest_n wherein_o the_o lord_n confirm_v and_o further_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n for_o nothing_o more_o weaken_v and_o disable_v we_o than_o pride_n nothing_o more_o strengthen_v and_o uphold_v we_o than_o humility_n because_o the_o strength_n whereby_o we_o stand_v and_o repel_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v not_o our_o own_o ability_n but_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n
but_o exceed_o grieve_v that_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v displease_v god_n and_o see_v his_o own_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n do_v bewail_v they_o and_o flee_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a prayer_n desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o mortify_v his_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o which_o he_o deadly_o hate_v and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n such_o a_o one_o may_v assure_v himself_o that_o he_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n and_o that_o he_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o have_v escape_v condemnation_n though_o through_o his_o infirmity_n and_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n he_o fall_v often_o into_o sin_n §_o sect._n 5_o unregenerate_a the_o difference_n between_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o regenerate_a man_n and_o the_o unregenerate_a though_o therefore_o the_o sanctify_a man_n sin_v yet_o this_o do_v not_o prove_v that_o he_o be_v still_o in_o the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a see_v there_o be_v great_a difference_n between_o his_o sin_n into_o which_o he_o now_o fall_v and_o those_o which_o he_o commit_v before_o he_o be_v sanctify_v or_o those_o which_o they_o commit_v which_o still_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n for_o first_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n do_v continual_o sin_n heap_v up_o one_o wickedness_n upon_o another_o the_o man_n regenerate_v but_o sometime_o when_o he_o be_v overcome_v by_o his_o corruption_n the_o wicked_a man_n commit_v sin_n with_o greediness_n the_o godly_a man_n with_o some_o kind_n of_o irksomeness_n and_o after_o a_o sort_n unwilling_o the_o one_o draw_v sin_n unto_o he_o as_o it_o be_v with_o cartrope_n 5.18_o esa_n 5.18_o the_o other_o be_v violent_o draw_v to_o sin_n with_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o corruption_n the_o one_o hunt_v after_o sin_n and_o the_o occasion_n thereof_o the_o other_o be_v hunt_v by_o sin_n and_o satan_n temptation_n till_o be_v out_o of_o breath_n and_o faint_v for_o weariness_n he_o be_v overtake_v and_o lead_v prisoner_n the_o carnal_a man_n sin_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n and_o with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n the_o spiritual_a man_n do_v not_o yield_v without_o some_o resistance_n of_o the_o regenerate_a part_n and_o as_o it_o be_v grudge_o and_o with_o the_o mislike_v of_o the_o spirit_n he_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a suffer_v sin_n to_o reign_v in_o he_o and_o yield_v unto_o it_o such_o willing_a and_o hearty_a obedience_n as_o the_o loyal_a subject_n do_v to_o his_o lawful_a king_n but_o the_o sanctify_a man_n obey_v it_o as_o though_o it_o be_v a_o usurp_a tyrant_n repine_o and_o by_o constraint_n rather_o draw_v with_o force_n than_o move_v by_o any_o love_n or_o like_n the_o wicked_a man_n commit_v sin_n upon_o deliberation_n advise_o and_o of_o set_a purpose_n but_o the_o regenerate_a man_n for_o the_o most_o part_n sudden_o beside_o his_o purpose_n and_o contrary_n to_o his_o resolution_n the_o ungodly_a man_n heart_n and_o conscience_n seldom_o or_o never_o control_v he_o for_o his_o sin_n or_o if_o it_o do_v yet_o it_o sudden_o vanish_v like_o a_o flash_n of_o lightning_n but_o there_o be_v a_o fight_n in_o the_o hart_n of_o the_o godly_a man_n the_o carnal_a part_n draw_v one_o way_n and_o the_o spiritual_a part_n another_o when_o the_o carnal_a worldling_n offend_v he_o be_v in_o his_o common_a way_n for_o he_o make_v a_o occupation_n of_o commit_v sin_n but_o when_o the_o regenerate_a man_n sin_v he_o be_v out_o of_o his_o course_n and_o be_v never_o at_o rest_n till_o he_o come_v into_o his_o way_n of_o righteousness_n again_o when_o the_o wicked_a man_n have_v commit_v one_o sin_n that_o be_v a_o argument_n to_o move_v he_o to_o commit_v another_o 8.11_o eccl._n 8.11_o because_o judgement_n be_v defer_v and_o he_o have_v escape_v punishment_n but_o the_o true_a christian_n like_o one_o who_o run_v a_o race_n for_o some_o great_a wager_n if_o he_o stumble_v and_o fall_v when_o 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