country_n and_o live_v a_o great_a way_n off_o from_o the_o heavenly_a city_n have_v as_o yet_o no_o domicilium_fw-la in_o urbe_fw-la no_o actual_a possession_n of_o any_o of_o its_o bless_a mansion_n be_v notwithstanding_o free_a denizen_n of_o it_o and_o have_v by_o covenant_n a_o right_n to_o all_o those_o bless_a privilege_n which_o its_o inhabitant_n do_v actual_o enjoy_v from_o whence_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o that_o text_n refer_v to_o their_o be_v citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o as_o such_o it_o earnest_o exhort_v they_o to_o behave_v themselves_o to_o live_v as_o those_o who_o be_v now_o in_o a_o remote_a country_n be_v yet_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o the_o apostle_n express_v it_o ephes._n two_o 19_o i_o e._n fellow-citizen_n with_o the_o saint_n above_o that_o be_v connaturalize_v with_o they_o into_o that_o heavenly_a commonwealth_n and_o be_v thus_o understand_v the_o apostle_n advice_n will_v comprehend_v in_o it_o both_o those_o kind_n of_o mean_n which_o i_o have_v before_o describe_v for_o to_o live_v as_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n be_v first_o to_o live_v like_o those_o who_o be_v the_o inhabitant_n of_o heaven_n to_o imitate_v their_o bless_a manner_n and_o behaviour_n in_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n upon_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v do_v by_o they_o in_o heaven_n and_o this_o take_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o those_o heavenly_a virtue_n of_o which_o the_o religion_n of_o the_o end_n consist_v second_o to_o live_v like_o those_o that_o have_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o citizenship_n in_o heaven_n that_o be_v entitle_v by_o covenant_n to_o the_o privilege_n and_o immunity_n of_o it_o but_o be_v as_o yet_o to_o win_v its_o possession_n by_o a_o continual_a warfare_n and_o contention_n with_o those_o manifold_a difficulty_n and_o opposition_n which_o lie_v in_o our_o way_n to_o it_o and_o this_o take_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o those_o duty_n in_o which_o the_o religion_n of_o the_o mean_n consist_v so_o that_o to_o live_v like_o christian_n or_o as_o become_v the_o gospel_n be_v to_o live_v in_o the_o continual_a use_n of_o both_o kind_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o happiness_n so_o that_o the_o christian_a conversation_n consist_v of_o these_o two_o be_v the_o only_a full_a and_o adequate_a mean_n by_o which_o heaven_n can_v be_v obtain_v but_o that_o i_o may_v make_v this_o more_o full_o appear_v i_o shall_v consider_v these_o two_o part_n of_o it_o distinct_o and_o endeavour_v to_o show_v how_o effectual_o each_o of_o they_o do_v contribute_v in_o its_o kind_n to_o our_o obtain_v the_o happiness_n of_o heaven_n and_o first_o i_o shall_v begin_v with_o the_o proximate_a mean_n viz._n the_o practice_n of_o all_o those_o heavenly_a virtue_n which_o be_v imply_v in_o the_o religion_n of_o the_o end_n and_o do_v make_v the_o heavenly_a part_n of_o the_o christian_a life_n chap._n iii_o concern_v the_o heavenly_a part_n of_o the_o christian_a life_n which_o be_v the_o proximate_a mean_n of_o obtain_v heaven_n show_v what_o virtue_n it_o consist_v of_o and_o how_o much_o every_o virtue_n contribute_v to_o the_o happiness_n of_o heaven_n virtue_n in_o the_o general_n consist_v in_o a_o suitable_a behaviour_n to_o the_o state_n and_o capacity_n in_o which_o we_o be_v place_v now_o man_n who_o be_v the_o subject_a of_o that_o virtue_n we_o be_v here_o discourse_v of_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v under_o a_o threefold_a capacity_n the_o first_o be_v of_o a_o rational_a animal_n the_o second_o of_o a_o rational_a animal_n relate_v to_o god_n the_o three_o of_o a_o rational_a animal_n relate_v to_o all_o other_o creature_n and_o these_o be_v the_o only_a capacity_n of_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o humane_a nature_n so_o that_o all_o the_o virtue_n we_o be_v oblige_v to_o and_o capable_a of_o consist_v in_o behave_v ourselves_o suitable_o to_o the_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o rational_a animal_n that_o be_v relate_v to_o god_n and_o their_o fellow_n creature_n by_o which_o three_o capacity_n of_o our_o nature_n the_o virtue_n or_o suitableness_n of_o behaviour_n which_o we_o stand_v oblige_v to_o be_v distinguish_v into_o three_o kind_n viz._n the_o humane_a the_o divine_a and_o the_o social_n humane_a virtue_n consist_v in_o behave_v ourselves_o suitable_o to_o the_o state_n and_o capacity_n of_o mere_a rational_a animal_n divine_a virtue_n consist_v in_o behave_v ourselves_o suitable_o to_o the_o condition_n of_o rational_a animal_n relate_v to_o god_n social_n virtue_n consist_v in_o behave_v ourselves_o suitable_o to_o the_o capacity_n of_o rational_a animal_n relate_v to_o their_o fellow_n creature_n but_o especial_o to_o rational_a creature_n that_o be_v of_o the_o same_o class_n and_o society_n with_o we_o that_o i_o may_v therefore_o proceed_v more_o distinct_o in_o this_o argument_n i_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o show_v what_o those_o virtue_n of_o the_o christian_a life_n be_v which_o be_v proper_a to_o a_o man_n in_o each_o of_o these_o capacity_n and_o how_o much_o each_o of_o those_o virtue_n contribute_v to_o the_o happiness_n of_o heaven_n sect_n i._o concern_v those_o humane_a virtue_n which_o belong_v to_o a_o man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o reasonable_a animal_n show_v that_o they_o be_v all_o include_v in_o the_o heavenly_a part_n of_o the_o christian_a life_n and_o that_o the_o practice_n of_o they_o effectual_o conduce_v to_o our_o future_a happiness_n first_o we_o will_v consider_v man_n in_o the_o capacity_n of_o a_o mere_a rational_a animal_n that_o be_v compound_v of_o contrary_a principle_n viz._n spirit_n and_o matter_n or_o a_o rational_a soul_n and_o humane_a body_n by_o which_o composition_n he_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o buckle_v of_o both_o world_n in_o who_o the_o spiritual_a and_o material_a world_n be_v clasp_v and_o unite_v together_o and_o partake_v as_o he_o do_v of_o both_o extreme_n of_o spirit_n and_o matter_n angel_n and_o brute_n there_o arise_v within_o he_o from_o those_o contrary_a nature_n contrary_a propension_n viz._n rational_a and_o sensual_a or_o angelical_a and_o brutish_a and_o in_o the_o due_a subordination_n of_o these_o his_o sensual_a to_o his_o rational_a propension_n consist_v all_o humane_a virtue_n for_o his_o reason_n be_v the_o noble_a principle_n of_o his_o nature_n must_v be_v suppose_v to_o be_v implant_v in_o he_o by_o god_n to_o rule_v and_o govern_v he_o to_o be_v a_o eye_n to_o his_o blind_a and_o brutish_a affection_n to_o correct_v the_o error_n of_o his_o imagination_n to_o bound_v the_o extravagancy_n of_o his_o appetite_n and_o regulate_v the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o action_n so_o as_o that_o he_o may_v do_v nothing_o that_o be_v destructive_a or_o injurious_a to_o this_o excellent_a frame_n and_o structure_n of_o his_o nature_n but_o now_o in_o this_o compound_a nature_n of_o a_o man_n there_o be_v his_o concupiscible_a and_o irascible_a affection_n with_o the_o first_o of_o which_o he_o desire_v and_o pursue_v his_o pleasure_n and_o with_o the_o second_o he_o shun_v and_o avoid_v his_o danger_n and_o there_o be_v also_o bodily_a appetite_n such_o as_o hunger_n thirst_v and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o together_o with_o these_o a_o self-esteem_a and_o valuation_n all_o which_o be_v the_o natural_a subject_n of_o his_o reason_n and_o indeed_o the_o only_a subject_n upon_o which_o it_o be_v to_o exercise_v its_o dominion_n so_o that_o in_o the_o well_o and_o ill_a government_n of_o these_o consist_v all_o humane_a virtue_n and_o vice_n to_o the_o perfect_a well_o govern_v therefore_o of_o a_o man_n self_n there_o be_v five_o thing_n indispensable_o necessary_a 1._o that_o he_o shall_v impartial_o consult_v his_o reason_n what_o be_v absolute_o best_a for_o he_o and_o by_o what_o mean_v it_o be_v best_o attainable_a and_o and_o then_o constant_o pursue_v what_o it_o propose_v and_o direct_v he_o to_o for_o so_o far_o as_o he_o be_v want_v in_o this_o he_o cast_v off_o the_o government_n of_o his_o reason_n 2._o that_o he_o shall_v proportion_v his_o concupiscible_a affection_n to_o the_o just_a value_n which_o his_o reason_n set_v upon_o those_o thing_n which_o he_o affect_v for_o every_o degree_n of_o affection_n which_o exceed_v the_o merit_n of_o thing_n be_v irrational_a and_o consequent_o injurious_a to_o our_o rational_a nature_n 3._o that_o he_o shall_v not_o suffer_v his_o irascible_a affection_n to_o exceed_v those_o evil_n and_o danger_n which_o he_o will_v avoid_v for_o if_o he_o do_v they_o will_v prove_v great_a evil_n to_o he_o than_o those_o evil_n or_o danger_n be_v which_o raise_v and_o provoke_v they_o 4._o that_o he_o shall_v not_o indulge_v his_o bodily_a appetite_n to_o the_o hurt_a and_o prejudice_n of_o his_o rational_a nature_n for_o if_o he_o do_v he_o will_v violate_v the_o noble_a for_o the_o sake_n of_o the_o vile_a part_n of_o himself_o and_o 5._o that_o upon_o the_o
affection_n correspond_v with_o the_o most_o perfect_a draught_n and_o model_n of_o its_o own_o reason_n it_o must_v needs_o high_o approve_v of_o and_o be_v perfect_o satisfy_v with_o itself_o and_o while_o it_o survey_v its_o own_o motion_n and_o action_n it_o must_v necessary_o have_v a_o most_o delicious_a gust_n and_o relish_n of_o they_o they_o be_v all_o such_o as_o its_o best_a and_o pure_a reason_n approve_v of_o with_o a_o full_a and_o ungainsay_v judgement_n and_o thus_o the_o soul_n be_v cure_v of_o all_o irregular_a affection_n and_o remove_v from_o all_o corporeal_a passion_n will_v live_v in_o perfect_a health_n and_o vigour_n and_o for_o ever_o enjoy_v within_o itself_o a_o heaven_n of_o content_a and_o peace_n iv._o another_o virtue_n which_o appertain_v to_o a_o man_n consider_v mere_o as_o a_o rational_a animal_n be_v temperance_n which_o consist_v in_o not_o indulge_v our_o bodily_a appetite_n to_o the_o hurt_a and_o prejudice_n of_o our_o rational_a nature_n or_o in_o refrain_v from_o all_o those_o excess_n of_o bodily_a pleasure_n of_o eat_v drink_v and_o venery_n which_o do_v either_o disorder_v our_o reason_n or_o indispose_v we_o to_o enjoy_v the_o pure_a and_o spiritual_a pleasure_n of_o the_o mind_n for_o beside_o that_o all_o excess_n of_o bodily_a pleasure_n be_v natural_o prejudicial_a to_o our_o reason_n as_o they_o indispose_v those_o bodily_a organ_n by_o which_o it_o operate_v for_o so_o drunkenness_n dilute_v the_o brain_n which_o be_v the_o mint_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o drown_v those_o image_n it_o stamp_v upon_o it_o in_o a_o flood_n of_o unwholesome_a rheum_n and_o moisture_n and_o gluttony_n clog_v the_o animal_n spirit_n which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o wing_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o indispose_v they_o for_o the_o high_a and_o noble_a flight_n of_o reason_n so_o wantonness_n chafe_v the_o blood_n into_o feverish_a heat_n and_o by_o cause_v it_o to_o boil_v up_o too_o fast_o into_o the_o brain_n disorder_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n there_o and_o so_o confound_v the_o phantasm_n that_o the_o mind_n can_v have_v no_o clear_a or_o distinct_a perception_n of_o they_o by_o which_o mean_v our_o intellectual_a faculty_n be_v very_o often_o interrupt_v and_o force_v to_o sit_v still_o for_o want_v of_o proper_a tool_n to_o work_v with_o and_o so_o by_o often_o loiter_v grow_v by_o degree_n listless_a and_o unactive_a and_o at_o the_o last_o be_v utter_o indispose_v to_o any_o rational_a operation_n beside_o this_o i_o say_v which_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o mighty_a prejudice_n to_o our_o rational_a nature_n by_o too_o much_o familiarise_v ourselves_o to_o bodily_a pleasure_n we_o shall_v break_v off_o all_o our_o acquaintance_n with_o spiritual_a one_o and_o grow_v by_o degree_n such_o utter_a stranger_n to_o they_o that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o relish_v and_o enjoy_v they_o and_o our_o soul_n will_v contract_v such_o a_o uxorious_a fondness_n of_o the_o body_n that_o be_v the_o shop_n of_o all_o the_o pleasure_n it_o be_v ever_o acquaint_v with_o that_o it_o will_v never_o be_v able_a to_o live_v happy_o without_o it_o for_o though_o in_o its_o separate_a state_n it_o can_v be_v suppose_v that_o the_o soul_n will_v retain_v the_o appetite_n of_o the_o body_n yet_o if_o while_o it_o be_v in_o the_o body_n it_o whole_o abandon_v itself_o to_o corporeal_a pleasure_n it_o may_v and_o doubtless_o will_v retain_v a_o vehement_a hanker_a after_o it_o and_o longing_n to_o be_v reunite_v to_o it_o which_o i_o conceive_v be_v the_o only_a sensuality_n that_o a_o separate_a soul_n be_v capable_a of_o for_o when_o such_o a_o soul_n arrive_v into_o the_o spiritual_a world_n her_o have_v whole_o accustom_v herself_o to_o bodily_a pleasure_n and_o never_o experience_v any_o other_o will_v necessary_o render_v her_o incapable_a of_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o pure_a and_o bless_a spirit_n so_o that_o be_v leave_v utter_o destitute_a of_o all_o her_o dear_a delight_n and_o satisfaction_n which_o be_v such_o as_o she_o know_v she_o can_v never_o enjoy_v but_o in_o conjunction_n with_o the_o body_n all_o her_o appetite_n and_o long_v must_v necessary_o be_v a_o outrageous_a desire_n of_o be_v embody_v again_o that_o so_o she_o may_v be_v capable_a of_o repeat_v her_o old_a sensual_a pleasure_n and_o act_v over_o the_o brutish_a scene_n anew_o and_o this_o as_o some_o think_v be_v the_o reason_n why_o such_o gross_a and_o sensual_a soul_n have_v appear_v so_o often_o after_o their_o separation_n in_o the_o churchyard_n or_o charnel-house_n where_o their_o body_n be_v lay_v because_o they_o can_v please_v themselves_o without_o they_o 398._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o soul_n that_o be_v infect_v with_o a_o great_a lust_n to_o the_o body_n continue_v so_o for_o a_o great_a while_n after_o death_n and_o suffer_v great_a reluctancy_n hover_v about_o this_o visible_a place_n and_o be_v hardly_o draw_v from_o thence_o by_o force_n by_o the_o daemon_n that_o have_v the_o guard_n and_o care_n of_o it_o where_o by_o the_o visible_a place_n he_o mean_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 386._o that_o be_v about_o their_o monument_n and_o sepulcher_n where_o the_o shadowy_a phantasm_n of_o such_o soul_n have_v sometime_o appear_v for_o be_v utter_o unacquainted_a with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o spirit_n they_o have_v nothing_o in_o all_o the_o spiritual_a world_n to_o feed_v their_o hungry_a desire_n which_o make_v they_o when_o they_o be_v permit_v to_o wander_v to_o hover_v about_o and_o linger_v after_o their_o body_n the_o impossibility_n of_o be_v reunite_v to_o they_o not_o be_v able_a to_o cure_v they_o of_o their_o impotent_a desire_n of_o it_o but_o still_o they_o will_v fain_o be_v alive_a again_o and_o reassume_v their_o old_a instrument_n of_o pleasure_n iterumque_fw-la ad_fw-la tarda_fw-la reverti_fw-la corpora_fw-la quae_fw-la lucis_fw-la miseris_fw-la tam_fw-la dira_fw-la cupido_fw-la and_o hence_o among_o other_o reason_n it_o be_v that_o the_o primitive_a christian_n do_v so_o severe_o abstain_v from_o bodily_a pleasure_n that_o by_o this_o mean_v they_o may_v gentle_o wean_v the_o soul_n from_o the_o body_n and_o teach_v it_o before_o hand_n to_o live_v upon_o the_o delight_n of_o separate_a spirit_n that_o so_o upon_o its_o separation_n it_o may_v drop_v into_o eternity_n like_o ripe_a fruit_n from_o the_o tree_n with_o ease_n and_o willingness_n and_o that_o by_o accustom_v it_o before_o to_o spiritual_a pleasure_n and_o delight_n it_o may_v acquire_v such_o a_o savoury_a sense_n and_o relish_v of_o they_o as_o to_o be_v able_a when_o it_o come_v into_o the_o spiritual_a world_n to_o live_v whole_o upon_o they_o and_o to_o be_v so_o entire_o satisfy_v with_o they_o as_o not_o to_o be_v endless_o vex_v with_o a_o torment_a desire_n of_o return_v to_o the_o body_n again_o for_o so_o clemens_n alexandrinus_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 141._o we_o that_o be_v hunt_v after_o the_o heavenly_a food_n must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o keep_v our_o earthly_a belly_n in_o subjection_n and_o to_o keep_v a_o strict_a government_n over_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v pleasant_a to_o it_o for_o say_v he_o a_o little_a before_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 139._o neither_o say_v he_o be_v food_n our_o work_n nor_o pleasure_n our_o aim_n but_o we_o use_v they_o only_o as_o necessary_n to_o our_o present_n abide_v in_o which_o our_o reason_n be_v institute_v and_o train_v we_o up_o to_o a_o life_n incorruptible_a i_o e._n they_o do_v so_o use_v they_o as_o that_o as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lay_v they_o may_v wean_v their_o soul_n from_o the_o pleasure_n of_o they_o that_o so_o they_o may_v have_v the_o better_a appetite_n to_o that_o spiritual_a food_n upon_o which_o they_o be_v to_o live_v for_o ever_o and_o therefore_o thus_o to_o temperate_a and_o restrain_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o bodily_a pleasure_n be_v one_o of_o the_o necessary_a virtue_n of_o the_o christian_a life_n for_o hitherto_o tend_v all_o those_o precept_n concern_v abstain_v from_o fleshly_a lust_n which_o war_n against_o our_o soul_n i_o pet._n two_o 11_o and_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n rom._n viij_o 13_o and_o keep_v under_o the_o body_n 1_o cor._n ix_o 27_o and_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n coloss._n two_o 11_o and_o we_o be_v strict_o enjoin_v to_o be_v temperate_a in_o all_o thing_n to_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a and_o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n not_o in_o riot_v and_o drunkenness_n not_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n not_o in_o excess_n of_o wine_n revel_n and_o banquet_n the_o sense_n of_o all_o which_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o indulge_v our_o bodily_a appetite_n to_o the_o vitiate_a and_o deprave_v of_o our_o spiritual_a that_o we_o shall_v not_o plunge_v ourselves_o so_o far_o in_o
or_o authority_n sufficient_o warrant_v he_o so_o to_o do_v and_o be_v thus_o rightful_o enthrone_v by_o the_o infinite_a preeminence_n of_o his_o own_o power_n and_o majesty_n all_o other_o being_n so_o far_o as_o they_o be_v capable_a stand_v immutable_o oblige_v to_o submit_v and_o resign_v themselves_o up_o to_o his_o government_n but_o beside_o that_o we_o be_v oblige_v to_o he_o as_o he_o be_v god_n we_o be_v also_o bind_v to_o he_o as_o he_o be_v our_o creator_n for_o there_o be_v always_o a_o power_n acquire_v by_o benefit_n where_o there_o be_v none_o antecedent_o especial_o where_o the_o benefit_n confer_v be_v no_o less_o than_o that_o of_o our_o be_v which_o be_v the_o case_n between_o we_o and_o god_n and_o this_o be_v such_o a_o benefit_n as_o be_v sufficient_a to_o entitle_v he_o to_o we_o by_o a_o absolute_a and_o unalienable_a propriety_n though_o he_o have_v no_o antecedent_n right_a of_o dominion_n over_o we_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o own_o infinite_a greatness_n so_o that_o though_o before_o he_o create_v we_o or_o any_o other_o be_v he_o have_v free_a power_n to_o act_v any_o thing_n that_o lie_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o just_a and_o lawful_a which_o just_a and_o lawful_a be_v undefineable_a by_o any_o other_o law_n but_o that_o of_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o though_o since_o his_o creation_n his_o power_n be_v no_o more_o than_o so_o so_o that_o he_o have_v not_o acquire_v to_o himself_o any_o new_a power_n by_o create_v we_o but_o only_o make_v new_a subject_n whereon_o to_o exercise_v that_o ancient_a power_n and_o dominion_n which_o be_v eternal_o inherent_a in_o he_o yet_o doubtless_o by_o give_v we_o our_o being_n he_o have_v lay_v new_a obligation_n upon_o we_o to_o obey_v he_o for_o now_o derive_v ourselves_o as_o we_o do_v from_o he_o we_o be_v bind_v by_o all_o the_o tie_n of_o equity_n and_o justice_n to_o render_v back_o ourselves_o to_o he_o and_o to_o submit_v those_o power_n to_o his_o dominion_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n and_o offspring_n of_o his_o bounty_n for_o what_o can_v be_v more_o just_a and_o equal_a than_o that_o that_o will_v which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o being_n shall_v be_v the_o law_n and_o rule_n of_o our_o action_n then_o that_o we_o shall_v serve_v he_o with_o those_o power_n we_o derive_v from_o he_o and_o render_v he_o back_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o own_o plantation_n for_o now_o we_o be_v not_o our_o own_o but_o god_n and_o he_o alone_o have_v power_n to_o dispose_v of_o we_o and_o whensoever_o we_o dispose_v of_o ourselves_o contrary_a to_o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n we_o do_v not_o only_o invade_v his_o property_n but_o employ_v the_o spoil_n of_o it_o against_o he_o and_o whilst_o we_o continue_v thus_o do_v it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v ever_o be_v happy_a for_o beside_o that_o while_o we_o continue_v in_o rebellion_n against_o he_o we_o be_v in_o a_o actual_a confederacy_n with_o hell_n for_o so_o when_o we_o be_v tell_v that_o rebellion_n be_v as_o the_o sin_n of_o witchcraft_n that_o be_v rebellion_n against_o god_n the_o meaning_n be_v that_o like_a witch_n we_o be_v in_o league_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o be_v list_v volunteer_n under_o those_o infernal_a power_n who_o for_o blow_v the_o trumpet_n of_o rebellion_n in_o heaven_n be_v banish_v thence_o six_o thousand_o year_n ago_o and_o have_v ever_o since_o be_v raise_v force_n in_o this_o low_a world_n against_o god_n so_o that_o whilst_o we_o continue_v with_o they_o in_o defiance_n to_o god_n we_o be_v in_o the_o devil_n musterroll_n who_o be_v captain_n general_n of_o all_o the_o revolt_a legion_n and_o so_o be_v of_o the_o quite_o opposite_a party_n to_o the_o loyal_a people_n of_o heaven_n and_o consequent_o can_v never_o hope_v while_o we_o continue_v such_o to_o be_v admit_v to_o their_o society_n and_o happiness_n beside_o all_o this_o i_o say_v rebellion_n against_o god_n do_v natural_o draw_v a_o hell_n of_o misery_n after_o it_o for_o it_o can_v be_v suppose_v that_o the_o wise_a sovereign_n of_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v so_o unconcern_v for_o his_o own_o authority_n as_o to_o suffer_v his_o creature_n to_o spurn_v at_o and_o affront_v it_o without_o ever_o manifest_v his_o displeasure_n against_o they_o in_o some_o dire_a and_o sensible_a effect_n and_o therefore_o though_o in_o this_o life_n which_o be_v the_o time_n of_o our_o trial_n and_o probation_n he_o merciful_o forbear_v we_o to_o lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n yet_o if_o we_o leave_v this_o life_n with_o our_o will_n unsubdued_a and_o unresign_v to_o he_o we_o must_v not_o expect_v to_o be_v thus_o gentle_o deal_v with_o in_o the_o other_o for_o it_o be_v as_o easy_a for_o he_o who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o our_o spirit_n to_o correct_v our_o spirit_n as_o it_o be_v for_o the_o parent_n of_o our_o flesh_n to_o correct_v our_o flesh._n and_o though_o our_o soul_n be_v no_o more_o impressible_a with_o material_a stripe_n than_o sunbeam_n be_v with_o the_o blow_n of_o a_o hammer_n yet_o be_v they_o liable_a to_o have_v horrid_a and_o dismal_a thought_n impress_v upon_o they_o and_o to_o be_v as_o much_o aggrieve_v by_o they_o as_o sensible_a body_n be_v with_o the_o most_o exquisite_a torment_n so_o that_o if_o god_n be_v displease_v with_o we_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o he_o can_v imprint_v his_o wrath_n upon_o our_o mind_n in_o black_a and_o ghastly_a thought_n and_o cause_v it_o perpetual_o to_o drop_v like_o burn_a sulphur_n on_o our_o soul_n and_o it_o be_v in_o his_o power_n thus_o to_o lash_v our_o spirit_n to_o be_v sure_a when_o once_o he_o be_v implacable_o incense_v against_o we_o as_o he_o will_v be_v in_o the_o other_o world_n if_o we_o go_v rebel_n thither_o he_o will_v more_o or_o less_o let_v loose_v his_o power_n upon_o we_o and_o make_v we_o feel_v his_o wrathful_a resentment_n by_o infuse_v supernatural_a horror_n into_o our_o soul_n and_o scourge_v our_o guilty_a and_o defenceless_a spirit_n with_o inspiration_n of_o dire_a and_o frightful_a thought_n now_o though_o this_o be_v not_o a_o natural_a and_o necessary_a effect_n of_o our_o rebellion_n against_o god_n because_o it_o depend_v upon_o his_o will_n who_o be_v a_o free_a agent_n yet_o consider_v that_o he_o be_v a_o wise_a agent_n and_o that_o as_o such_o it_o be_v necessary_a he_o shall_v one_o way_n or_o other_o manifest_a his_o displeasure_n against_o such_o as_o be_v unreclaimable_a rebel_n to_o his_o authority_n it_o be_v next_o to_o a_o natural_a one_o and_o at_o least_o the_o fearful_a expectation_n of_o it_o in_o such_o rebellious_a spirit_n which_o be_v a_o misery_n next_o to_o the_o endure_v it_o be_v necessary_a and_o unavoidable_a for_o god_n have_v imprint_v a_o dread_n of_o his_o own_o power_n and_o majesty_n so_o deep_o on_o our_o nature_n that_o we_o be_v not_o able_a with_o all_o our_o art_n of_o self-deceit_n whole_o to_o obliterate_v and_o deface_v it_o and_o though_o in_o this_o life_n we_o may_v sometime_o suppress_v and_o stupefy_v our_o sense_n of_o god_n yet_o even_o here_o in_o despite_n of_o ourselves_o it_o will_v ever_o and_o anon_o return_v upon_o we_o and_o if_o when_o we_o have_v do_v what_o we_o know_v be_v offensive_a to_o that_o invisible_a majesty_n we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o we_o do_v but_o suffer_v ourselves_o serious_o to_o reflect_v upon_o it_o there_o present_o arise_v in_o our_o mind_n a_o swarm_n of_o horrid_a thought_n and_o dismal_a expectation_n and_o if_o in_o this_o present_a state_n in_o which_o we_o have_v so_o many_o salvo_n for_o our_o wound_a spirit_n so_o many_o pleasure_n and_o self-delusion_n to_o charm_v our_o natural_a dread_n of_o god_n our_o overcharge_a conscience_n do_v notwithstanding_o so_o often_o recoil_v upon_o we_o and_o alarm_n we_o with_o such_o dismal_a aboding_n what_o will_v they_o do_v hereafter_o when_o all_o those_o pleasure_n be_v remove_v and_o all_o those_o self-delusion_n baffle_v with_o which_o we_o be_v wont_n to_o sooth_n and_o divert_v they_o then_o doubtless_o we_o shall_v be_v continual_o sting_v with_o sharp_a and_o dire_a reflection_n and_o our_o conscience_n like_o tragic_a scene_n be_v all_o hang_v round_o with_o the_o ensign_n of_o horror_n then_o shall_v the_o dread_n of_o god_n perpetual_o haunt_v we_o like_o a_o grim_a fury_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o his_o offend_a majesty_n strike_v we_o into_o a_o everlasting_a tremble_v and_o agony_n for_o so_o s._n james_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o devil_n themselves_o do_v believe_v and_o tremble_v james_n two_o 19_o they_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v a_o almighty_a be_v above_o they_o and_o be_v conscious_a that_o they_o be_v in_o actual_a rebellion_n against_o he_o which_o make_v they_o horrible_o afraid_a of_o his_o vengeance_n and_o yet_o such_o be_v the_o inveterate_a devilishness_n of_o their_o
the_o most_o indispose_a to_o render_v to_o one_o another_o for_o as_o aristotle_n de_fw-fr repub._n lib._n 1._o pag._n 298._o have_v observe_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o man_n in_o his_o perfect_a state_n be_v the_o best_a of_o all_o animal_n so_o separate_v from_o law_n and_o right_o he_o be_v the_o worst_a for_o out_o of_o society_n we_o see_v his_o nature_n present_o degenerate_v and_o instead_o of_o be_v incline_v to_o assist_v grow_v always_o most_o savage_a and_o barbarous_a to_o his_o own_o kind_n since_o therefore_o we_o have_v so_o much_o need_n of_o each_o other_o help_v society_n be_v absolute_o necessary_a to_o cherish_v and_o preserve_v in_o we_o our_o natural_a benevolence_n towards_o one_o another_o without_o which_o instead_o of_o be_v mutual_o helpful_a we_o shall_v be_v mutual_o mischievous_a for_o as_o the_o same_o philosopher_n have_v observe_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d id._n ibid._n he_o that_o can_v contract_v society_n with_o other_o or_o through_o his_o own_o selfsufficiency_n do_v not_o need_v it_o belong_v not_o to_o any_o commonwealth_n but_o be_v either_o a_o wild_a beast_n or_o a_o god_n we_o be_v therefore_o so_o frame_v for_o society_n and_o under_o such_o necessity_n of_o enter_v into_o it_o it_o hence_o necessary_o follow_v that_o be_v associate_v together_o we_o be_v all_o oblige_v in_o our_o several_a rank_n and_o station_n so_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o towards_o one_o another_o as_o be_v most_o for_o the_o common_a good_a of_o all_o and_o that_o since_o the_o happiness_n of_o each_o particular_a member_n of_o our_o society_n redound_v from_o the_o welfare_n of_o the_o whole_a and_o be_v involve_v in_o it_o we_o ought_v to_o esteem_v nothing_o good_a for_o ourselves_o that_o be_v a_o nuisance_n to_o the_o public_a because_o whatsoever_o this_o suffer_v i_o and_o every_o man_n suffer_v and_o unless_o i_o can_v be_v happy_a alone_o that_o can_v never_o be_v for_o my_o interest_n in_o particular_a that_o be_v against_o my_o interest_n in_o common_a now_o in_o such_o a_o mutual_a behaviour_n as_o most_o conduce_v to_o our_o common_a benefit_n and_o happiness_n as_o we_o be_v in_o society_n with_o one_o another_o consist_v all_o social_n virtue_n the_o proper_a use_n and_o design_n of_o which_o be_v to_o preserve_v our_o society_n with_o one_o another_o and_o to_o render_v it_o a_o common_a blessing_n to_o we_o all_o and_o hereunto_o five_o thing_n be_v necessary_a viz._n 1._o that_o we_o be_v charitable_o dispose_v towards_o one_o another_o 2._o that_o we_o be_v just_a and_o righteous_a in_o all_o our_o intercourse_n with_o each_o other_o 3._o that_o we_o behave_v ourselves_o peaceable_o in_o our_o respective_a state_n and_o relation_n 4._o that_o we_o be_v very_o modest_a towards_o those_o that_o be_v superior_a to_o we_o in_o our_o society_n whether_o it_o be_v in_o desert_n or_o dignity_n 5._o that_o we_o be_v very_o treatable_a and_o condescend_v to_o all_o that_o be_v inferior_a to_o we_o under_o these_o particular_n be_v comprehend_v all_o those_o social_n virtue_n upon_o which_o the_o welfare_n and_o happiness_n of_o humane_a society_n depend_v now_o that_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o these_o be_v include_v in_o the_o christian_a life_n and_o do_v effectual_o conduce_v to_o our_o everlasting_a happiness_n i_o shall_v endeavour_v particular_o to_o prove_v and_o i._o as_o rational_a creature_n associate_v and_o so_o relate_v to_o one_o another_o we_o be_v oblige_v to_o be_v kind_o and_o charitable_o dispose_v towards_o each_o other_o for_o the_o end_n of_o our_o society_n be_v mutual_o to_o aid_n and_o assist_v one_o another_o it_o be_v necessary_a in_o order_n hereunto_o that_o we_o shall_v every_o one_o be_v kind_n and_o benevolent_a to_o every_o one_o that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v continual_o incline_v mutual_o to_o aid_n and_o do_v good_a office_n to_o one_o another_o and_o so_o far_o as_o we_o fall_v short_a of_o this_o we_o fall_v short_a of_o the_o end_n of_o our_o society_n for_o to_o be_v sure_o the_o less_o we_o love_v one_o another_o the_o less_o prone_a we_o shall_v be_v to_o promote_v and_o further_o each_o other_o welfare_n and_o consequent_o the_o less_o advantage_n we_o shall_v reap_v from_o our_o mutual_a society_n but_o if_o instead_o of_o love_v we_o malign_v and_o hate_v each_o other_o our_o society_n will_v be_v so_o far_o from_o contribute_v to_o our_o happiness_n that_o it_o will_v be_v only_o a_o mean_n of_o render_v we_o more_o miserable_a for_o it_o will_v only_o furnish_v we_o with_o fair_a opportunity_n of_o do_v mischief_n to_o one_o another_o and_o that_o mutual_a intercourse_n we_o shall_v have_v by_o be_v unite_v together_o in_o society_n will_v supply_v we_o with_o great_a mean_n and_o occasion_n to_o wreak_v our_o spite_n upon_o each_o other_o for_o society_n put_v we_o within_o each_o other_o reach_n and_o by_o that_o mean_n if_o we_o be_v enemy_n render_v we_o more_o dangerous_a to_o one_o another_o like_o two_o adverse_a army_n which_o when_o they_o be_v at_o a_o distance_n can_v do_v but_o little_a hurt_n but_o when_o they_o be_v join_v and_o mingle_v never_o want_v opportunity_n to_o destroy_v and_o butcher_v one_o another_o so_o that_o hatred_n and_o malice_n you_o see_v render_v our_o society_n a_o plague_n and_o we_o be_v much_o better_o live_v apart_o poor_o and_o solitary_o and_o withdraw_v from_o one_o another_o as_o beast_n of_o prey_n do_v into_o their_o separate_a den_n than_o continue_v in_o one_o another_o reach_n and_o be_v always_o liable_a as_o we_o must_v be_v while_o we_o be_v in_o society_n to_o be_v bait_v and_o worry_v by_o one_o another_o and_o as_o hatred_n and_o malice_n spoil_v all_o our_o society_n in_o this_o life_n and_o render_v it_o worse_o than_o the_o most_o dismal_a solitude_n so_o it_o will_v also_o in_o the_o other_o for_o whensoever_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n do_v leave_v their_o body_n they_o doubtless_o flock_v to_o the_o bird_n of_o their_o own_o feather_n and_o consort_v themselves_o with_o such_o separate_a spirit_n as_o be_v of_o their_o own_o genius_n and_o temper_n for_o beside_o that_o good_a and_o bad_a spirit_n be_v by_o the_o eternal_a law_n of_o the_o other_o world_n distribute_v into_o two_o separate_a nation_n and_o there_o live_v apart_o from_o one_o another_o have_v no_o other_o communication_n or_o intercourse_n but_o what_o be_v between_o two_o hostile_a country_n that_o be_v continual_o design_v and_o attempt_v one_o against_o another_o so_o that_o when_o wicked_a soul_n do_v leave_v this_o terrestrial_a abide_v and_o pass_v into_o eternity_n they_o be_v present_o incorporate_v by_o the_o law_n of_o that_o invisible_a state_n into_o the_o nation_n of_o wicked_a spirit_n and_o confine_v for_o ever_o to_o their_o most_o wretched_a society_n and_o converse_n beside_o this_o i_o say_v likeness_n do_v natural_o congregate_v being_n and_o incline_v they_o to_o associate_v with_o those_o of_o their_o own_o kind_a now_o rancour_n and_o malice_n be_v the_o proper_a character_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o natural_a genius_n of_o hell_n and_o consequent_o it_o be_v by_o a_o malicious_a temper_n of_o mind_n that_o we_o be_v naturalize_v beforehand_o subject_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n and_o qualify_v for_o the_o conversation_n of_o fury_n so_o that_o when_o we_o go_v from_o hence_o into_o eternity_n this_o our_o malignant_a genius_n will_v render_v we_o utter_o averse_a to_o the_o friendly_a society_n of_o heaven_n and_o natural_o press_v and_o incline_v we_o to_o consort_v with_o that_o wretched_a nation_n of_o spiteful_a and_o rancorous_a spirit_n with_o who_o we_o be_v already_o join_v by_o a_o likeness_n and_o communion_n of_o nature_n but_o o_o much_o better_a be_v it_o for_o we_o to_o be_v shut_v up_o all_o alone_a for_o ever_o in_o some_o dark_a hole_n of_o the_o world_n where_o we_o may_v converse_v only_o with_o our_o own_o melancholy_a thought_n and_o never_o hear_v of_o any_o other_o be_v but_o ourselves_o than_o to_o be_v continual_o plague_v with_o such_o vexatious_a company_n for_o though_o we_o who_o be_v spectator_n only_o of_o corporeal_a action_n can_v discern_v the_o manner_n how_o one_o spirit_n act_n upon_o another_o yet_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o spiritual_a agent_n can_v strike_v as_o immediate_o upon_o spirit_n as_o bodily_a agent_n can_v upon_o body_n and_o suppose_v that_o these_o can_v mututual_o act_v upon_o one_o another_o there_o be_v no_o more_o doubt_n but_o they_o can_v mutual_o make_v each_o other_o feel_v each_o other_o pleasure_n and_o displeasure_n and_o that_o according_a as_o they_o be_v more_o or_o less_o powerful_a they_o can_v more_o or_o less_o aggrieve_v and_o afflict_v one_o another_o and_o if_o so_o what_o can_v be_v expect_v from_o a_o company_n of_o spiteful_a and_o malicious_a spirit_n join_v in_o society_n together_o but_o that_o their_o
terror_n and_o allurement_n we_o shall_v thereby_o disarm_v they_o of_o their_o main_a strength_n and_o render_v they_o much_o less_o able_a to_o seduce_v we_o for_o the_o future_a and_o this_o methinks_v we_o may_v easy_o do_v if_o we_o will_v but_o fair_o represent_v to_o ourselves_o the_o present_a state_n and_o posture_n of_o our_o affair_n for_o we_o be_v a_o sort_n of_o being_n that_o be_v every_o moment_n travail_v from_o hence_o to_o a_o eternal_a world_n where_o a_o unexpressible_a happiness_n or_o misery_n attend_v we_o and_o all_o that_o we_o enjoy_v or_o suffer_v in_o this_o life_n be_v only_o the_o convenience_n or_o inconvenience_n of_o a_o short_a journey_n to_o a_o long_a home_o but_o can_v have_v no_o other_o influence_n upon_o our_o everlasting_a condition_n than_o as_o it_o be_v the_o occasion_n either_o of_o our_o virtue_n or_o vice_n which_o be_v the_o only_a good_n and_o evil_n that_o will_v accompany_v we_o to_o eternity_n and_o make_v we_o happy_a or_o miserable_a there_o for_o ever_o but_o as_o for_o poverty_n or_o riches_n pain_n or_o pleasure_n disgrace_n or_o reputation_n they_o be_v thing_n which_o probable_o within_o these_o ten_o or_o twenty_o year_n will_v be_v as_o perfect_o indifferent_a to_o we_o as_o our_o last_o night_n dream_n be_v when_o we_o awake_v in_o the_o morning_n and_o this_o methinks_v due_o consider_v be_v enough_o to_o render_v we_o very_o unconcern_v at_o any_o good_a or_o evil_a that_o can_v happen_v to_o we_o here_o for_o what_o a_o mighty_a matter_n be_v it_o whether_o i_o fare_v well_o or_o ill_o for_o twenty_o or_o thirty_o year_n who_o when_o that_o be_v expire_v must_v be_v happy_a or_o miserable_a for_o million_o of_o million_o of_o age_n and_o what_o will_v these_o little_a good_n or_o evil_n signify_v to_o i_o when_o my_o body_n be_v in_o the_o grave_a and_o my_o soul_n in_o eternity_n when_o i_o be_o strip_v into_o a_o naked_a spirit_n and_o set_v ashore_o upon_o the_o invisible_a world_n than_o all_o these_o thing_n will_v be_v as_o if_o they_o never_o be_v and_o in_o the_o twinkle_n of_o a_o eye_n i_o shall_v lose_v sight_n of_o they_o for_o ever_o and_o of_o all_o that_o i_o enjoy_v or_o suffer_v in_o this_o life_n i_o shall_v have_v nothing_o remain_v but_o my_o virtue_n or_o vice_n who_o issue_n will_v prove_v my_o eternal_a happiness_n or_o misery_n doubtless_o will_v we_o but_o accustom_v our_o mind_n to_o such_o reflection_n as_o these_o they_o will_v effectual_o restrain_v we_o from_o the_o immoderate_a love_n or_o fear_v of_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n and_o reduce_v we_o to_o a_o constant_a and_o efficacious_a persuasion_n that_o there_o be_v no_o good_a in_o this_o world_n comparable_a to_o that_o of_o do_v our_o duty_n nor_o any_o evil_a incident_a to_o we_o in_o this_o life_n that_o be_v not_o infinite_o less_o formidable_a than_o sin_n and_o when_o once_o our_o affection_n to_o this_o world_n and_o our_o opinion_n of_o the_o good_n and_o evil_n of_o it_o be_v thus_o moderate_v and_o rectify_v the_o temptation_n to_o sin_n will_v quite_o lose_v their_o hold_n of_o we_o and_o be_v no_o more_o able_a to_o fasten_v upon_o our_o resolution_n so_o that_o now_o we_o may_v pass_v safe_o through_o they_o whilst_o they_o be_v sparkle_v about_o we_o there_o be_v no_o tinder_n in_o our_o breast_n for_o they_o to_o catch_v fire_n and_o kindle_v upon_o now_o they_o will_v be_v no_o long_o capable_a to_o allure_v or_o affright_v we_o those_o bosom_n orator_n be_v silence_v that_o be_v wont_a to_o contend_v for_o they_o and_o to_o magnify_v their_o charm_n and_o terror_n and_o when_o we_o neither_o immoderate_o love_n nor_o fear_v they_o it_o will_v be_v no_o hard_a matter_n to_o defend_v our_o virtue_n and_o innocence_n against_o all_o their_o assault_n and_o importunity_n iv._o to_o our_o final_a perseverance_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o shall_v more_o curious_o search_v into_o the_o small_a defect_n and_o indecency_n of_o our_o nature_n in_o order_n to_o our_o reform_v and_o correct_v they_o hence_o we_o be_v command_v to_o hate_v even_o the_o garment_n spot_v by_o the_o flesh_n judas_n 23._o i_o e._n to_o take_v care_n of_o the_o beginning_n of_o sin_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o have_v the_o least_o spot_n or_o infection_n of_o it_o and_o according_o we_o be_v oblige_v not_o only_o to_o take_v care_n to_o rub_v out_o the_o great_a stain_n of_o our_o nature_n but_o to_o be_v diligent_a that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v of_o our_o lord_n in_o peace_n without_o spot_n and_o blameless_a 2_o pet._n three_o 14_o i_o e._n to_o endeavour_n to_o reform_v those_o small_a and_o more_o indiscernible_a defect_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o though_o they_o do_v not_o total_o stain_v yet_o very_a much_o spot_n and_o blemish_v it_o that_o so_o at_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n we_o may_v be_v find_v not_o only_o sincere_a and_o upright_a but_o as_o near_o as_o may_v be_v innocent_a and_o blameless_a for_o so_o phil._n two_o 15_o we_o be_v bid_v to_o be_v blameless_a harmless_a and_o without_o rebuke_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a generation_n i._n e._n to_o endeavour_v so_o to_o demean_v ourselves_o in_o this_o world_n as_o that_o we_o may_v appear_v not_o only_o honest_a for_o the_o main_a but_z so_o near_o as_o be_v possible_a spotless_a and_o unreprovable_a and_o indeed_o there_o be_v nothing_o do_v more_o frequent_o occasion_v man_n final_a miscarriage_n in_o religion_n than_o their_o not_o be_v careful_a and_o diligent_a in_o this_o matter_n when_o they_o first_o enter_v into_o the_o christian_a warfare_n they_o very_o industrious_o set_v themselves_o against_o that_o course_n of_o wilful_a sin_n in_o which_o they_o former_o live_v and_o this_o be_v wondrous_a well_o if_o they_o do_v not_o stop_v here_o and_o go_v no_o far_o but_o alas_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n while_o they_o be_v thus_o industrious_o busy_v in_o subdue_a their_o old_a sin_n there_o be_v a_o great_a many_o lesser_a flaw_n and_o defect_n in_o their_o nature_n which_o by_o a_o timely_a care_n and_o inspection_n they_o may_v easy_o correct_v but_o these_o they_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o but_o quiet_o permit_v they_o to_o grow_v and_o increase_v till_o at_o last_o they_o become_v as_o hurtful_a &_o dangerous_a to_o they_o as_o their_o old_a sin_n be_v against_o which_o they_o have_v all_o this_o while_n so_o zealous_o contend_v as_o for_o instance_n when_o they_o first_o enter_v upon_o a_o resolution_n of_o amendment_n they_o be_v profane_v it_o may_v be_v or_o sensual_a or_o vehement_o addict_v to_o fraud_n and_o oppression_n and_o against_o these_o they_o oppose_v themselves_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o animosity_n and_o so_o far_o they_o do_v well_o but_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n perhaps_o there_o be_v pride_n and_o ostentation_n envy_n and_o peevishness_n selfwill_a and_o censoriousness_n secret_o bud_v and_o sprout_v up_o in_o their_o nature_n all_o which_o they_o may_v have_v easy_o cure_v by_o timely_a application_n but_o alas_o in_o the_o heat_n of_o their_o contest_v against_o their_o other_o sin_n they_o never_o so_o much_o as_o mind_v or_o regard_v these_o but_o even_o leave_v they_o alone_o till_o they_o grow_v up_o into_o obstinate_a and_o inveterate_a habit_n and_o become_v every_o whit_n as_o fatal_a and_o destructive_a to_o their_o soul_n as_o those_o be_v which_o they_o have_v be_v all_o this_o while_n subdue_a and_o mortify_v so_o that_o after_o all_o they_o have_v only_o change_v their_o sin_n and_o have_v be_v conjure_v up_o one_o devil_n while_o they_o have_v be_v lay_v another_o and_o whilst_o the_o tide_n of_o their_o wickedness_n have_v be_v ebb_v on_o this_o shore_n it_o have_v be_v flow_v on_o the_o contrary_a and_o as_o it_o have_v sink_v in_o sensuality_n it_o have_v swell_v into_o devilishness_n perhaps_o whilst_o you_o be_v zealous_o carry_v on_o your_o warfare_n against_o your_o old_a sin_n you_o may_v find_v yourselves_o too_o apt_a to_o be_v tickle_v with_o applause_n and_o puff_v with_o vain_a ostentation_n have_v a_o care_n now_o that_o while_o you_o be_v starve_v one_o vice_n you_o do_v not_o pamper_v another_o for_o if_o you_o do_v not_o correct_v this_o little_a irregularity_n of_o your_o nature_n betimes_o it_o will_v soon_o be_v as_o dangerous_a and_o mischievous_a to_o you_o as_o ever_o any_o of_o those_o vice_n be_v against_o which_o you_o be_v contend_v it_o will_v by_v degree_n so_o insinuate_v into_o your_o good_a intention_n and_o so_o sophisticate_a the_o purity_n of_o they_o that_o at_o last_o you_o will_v intend_v nothing_o else_o but_o applause_n and_o so_o your_o whole_a religion_n will_v be_v convert_v into_o dead_a show_n and_o empty_a pageantry_n and_o your_o spiritual_a warfare_n will_v prove_v only_o a_o passage_n out_o of_o profaneness_n
nature_n but_o still_o it_o hang_v upon_o i_o and_o sink_v and_o weigh_v down_o my_o soul_n as_o oft_o as_o it_o be_v aspire_v towards_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n have_v pity_n upon_o i_o deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o sin_n ease_v my_o weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v soul_n of_o this_o grievous_a burden_n under_o which_o it_o labour_v and_o groan_n and_o suffer_v not_o this_o spark_n of_o divine_a life_n which_o thou_o have_v kindle_v in_o i_o to_o be_v oppress_v and_o extinguish_v by_o it_o but_o so_o cherish_v it_o i_o beseech_v thou_o with_o the_o continual_a influence_n of_o thy_o grace_n as_o that_o it_o may_v at_o length_n it_o may_v break_v through_o all_o this_o rubbish_n that_o suppress_v it_o and_o final_o rise_v into_o a_o glorious_a flame_n then_o shall_v i_o always_o approach_v thou_o with_o joy_n and_o breath_n up_o my_o soul_n to_o thou_o in_o every_o prayer_n then_o shall_v my_o heart_n be_v firm_o unite_v to_o thou_o in_o a_o devout_a and_o cheerful_a affection_n and_o my_o prayer_n shall_v come_v up_o as_o incense_v before_o thou_o and_o breathe_v a_o sweet-smelling_a savour_n into_o thy_o nostril_n hear_v i_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n i_o beseech_v thou_o and_o strengthen_v i_o with_o all_o might_n in_o the_o inward_a man_n that_o for_o the_o future_a i_o may_v contend_v more_o vigorous_o and_o successful_o against_o these_o vile_a inclination_n of_o my_o nature_n which_o do_v so_o miserable_o hamper_v and_o depress_v my_o soul_n that_o so_o at_o last_o i_o may_v be_v a_o conqueror_n and_o more_o than_o a_o conqueror_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n if_o through_o any_o bodily_a infirmity_n such_o as_o melancholy_a weariness_n drousiness_n or_o sickness_n you_o find_v yourself_o indispose_v to_o divine_a office_n endeavour_v to_o quicken_v your_o sluggish_a mind_n with_o the_o consideration_n of_o some_o one_o of_o the_o most_o move_a argument_n of_o your_o religion_n such_o as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o your_o saviour_n the_o majesty_n of_o god_n presence_n in_o which_o you_o be_v or_o the_o bless_a immortality_n you_o hope_v for_o and_o then_o address_v yourself_o to_o god_n in_o this_o follow_a prayer_n o_o bless_a god_n thou_o be_v a_o most_o pure_a and_o active_a spirit_n who_o do_v always_o move_v with_o a_o uncontrollable_a freedom_n and_o be_v never_o hinder_v or_o weary_v in_o thy_o operation_n have_v pity_n upon_o i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o thy_o poor_a infirm_a creature_n who_o be_o cumber_v with_o this_o body_n of_o death_n and_o so_o depress_v by_o its_o manifold_a frailty_n that_o i_o can_v lift_v up_o my_o heart_n unto_o thou_o thou_o know_v o_o lord_n my_o spirit_n be_v willing_a though_o my_o flesh_n be_v weak_a my_o labour_a soul_n aspire_v towards_o thou_o it_o stretch_v forth_o the_o wing_n of_o its_o desire_n towards_o thou_o and_o will_v fain_o mount_v up_o above_o all_o earthly_a thing_n and_o unite_v itself_o with_o thou_o in_o eternal_a love_n but_o alas_o its_o fervour_n be_v dampt_v and_o its_o endeavour_n tire_v by_o this_o clog_n of_o flesh_n that_o hang_v upon_o it_o and_o perpetual_o sink_v and_o weigh_v it_o down_o again_o o_o my_o god_n draw_v near_o unto_o i_o and_o touch_v my_o mind_n with_o such_o a_o powerful_a sense_n of_o thou_o as_o in_o despite_n of_o these_o my_o bodily_a indisposition_n may_v attract_v and_o draw_v up_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o and_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o bless_a will_n release_v i_o from_o these_o fleshly_a encumbrance_n and_o fit_v my_o body_n to_o my_o mind_n that_o i_o may_v serve_v thou_o as_o i_o desire_v to_o do_v with_o a_o fervent_a and_o a_o cheerful_a spirit_n but_o if_o it_o shall_v seem_v good_a in_o thy_o eye_n to_o leave_v i_o struggle_v under_o these_o bodily_a oppression_n lord_n give_v i_o patience_n and_o submission_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a will_n that_o so_o when_o i_o can_v approach_v thou_o with_o that_o pleasure_n and_o satisfaction_n i_o desire_v i_o may_v be_v hearty_o content_a to_o serve_v thou_o upon_o any_o term_n and_o that_o what_o i_o want_v of_o vigour_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o my_o religion_n i_o may_v make_v up_o in_o truth_n and_o in_o reality_n and_o o_o let_v the_o sense_n of_o these_o my_o present_a indisposition_n cause_v i_o more_o vehement_o to_o long_o after_o that_o free_a and_o bless_a state_n wherein_o with_o fix_v and_o steady_a thought_n with_o flagrant_a love_n and_o a_o entire_a devotion_n of_o soul_n i_o shall_v for_o ever_o worship_n praise_n and_o glorify_v thy_o name_n amen_n if_o through_o present_a worldly-mindedness_a or_o vanity_n of_o spirit_n you_o find_v yourself_o cold_a and_o apt_a to_o be_v distract_v in_o your_o religious_a office_n endeavour_v to_o stir_v up_o your_o affection_n by_o represent_v to_o yourself_o the_o greatness_n and_o urgency_n of_o your_o spiritual_a want_n the_o vanity_n of_o all_o outward_a thing_n and_o the_o reality_n and_o fullness_n of_o heavenly_a enjoyment_n and_o do_v what_o you_o can_v to_o recollect_v your_o wander_a thought_n by_o set_v yourself_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o great_a god_n to_o who_o all-seeing_a eye_n every_o thought_n and_o motion_n of_o your_o soul_n be_v open_a and_o naked_a and_o when_o by_o thus_o do_v you_o have_v compose_v your_o mind_n into_o a_o more_o serious_a frame_n present_v this_o follow_a prayer_n o_o thou_o ever_o bless_a majesty_n who_o fille_v heaven_n and_o earth_n with_o thy_o presence_n and_o be_v always_o listen_v to_o the_o supplication_n of_o a_o world_n of_o creature_n that_o hang_v upon_o thou_o open_a i_o beseech_v thou_o thy_o ear_n of_o mercy_n to_o i_o who_o be_o unfit_a and_o unworthy_a to_o approach_v thou_o who_o by_o set_v my_o affection_n upon_o thing_n below_o and_o plunge_v myself_o into_o the_o care_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n have_v estrange_v and_o alienate_v my_o mind_n from_o thou_o and_o lose_v that_o delightful_a relish_n of_o thou_o with_o which_o i_o be_v wont_a to_o draw_v near_o unto_o thou_o and_o now_o that_o i_o be_o retire_v from_o the_o world_n to_o converse_v with_o thou_o and_o spread_v my_o want_n and_o my_o desire_n before_o thou_o those_o worldly_a care_n and_o delight_n with_o which_o i_o have_v be_v too_o too_o conversant_a be_v importunate_o thrust_v themselves_o upon_o i_o to_o divert_v my_o thought_n distract_v my_o intention_n and_o carry_v away_o my_o affection_n from_o thou_o by_o reason_n whereof_o my_o mind_n wander_v my_o hope_n droop_v and_o my_o desire_n be_v freeze_v and_o whilst_o i_o be_o draw_v near_o thou_o with_o my_o lip_n my_o heart_n be_v run_v away_o from_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n have_v pity_n upon_o i_o pluck_v my_o soul_n out_o of_o this_o deep_a mire_n quicken_v raise_v and_o spiritualise_v these_o my_o grovel_a affection_n possess_v this_o heart_n which_o open_v itself_o to_o thy_o gracious_a influence_n with_o such_o a_o strong_a and_o vigorous_a love_n to_o thou_o as_o may_v lift_v i_o up_o above_o all_o earthly_a thing_n and_o continual_o carry_v forth_o my_o soul_n in_o vehement_a desire_n after_o thou_o that_o so_o i_o may_v always_o approach_v thou_o with_o a_o joyful_a heart_n be_v glad_a to_o leave_v the_o company_n of_o all_o other_o thing_n to_o go_v to_o thou_o my_o god_n my_o exceed_a joy_n give_v i_o a_o sober_a diligent_a and_o collect_v spirit_n that_o be_v neither_o choke_v with_o care_n nor_o scatter_v with_o levity_n nor_o discompose_v with_o passion_n nor_o estrange_v from_o thou_o with_o sinful_a prejudice_n or_o inadvertency_n but_o fix_v it_o fast_o to_o thyself_o with_o the_o indissoluble_a band_n of_o a_o active_a love_n and_o pregnant_a devotion_n that_o so_o whenever_o i_o prostrate_v myself_o before_o thou_o i_o may_v present_o be_v bear_v away_o far_o above_o all_o these_o sensible_a good_n in_o a_o high_a admiration_n of_o thou_o and_o a_o passionate_a long_v after_o thou_o and_o now_o o_o lord_n while_o i_o be_o address_v to_o thou_o gather_z in_o i_o beseech_v thou_o my_o wander_a thought_n and_o fix_v and_o stay_v they_o upon_o thyself_o and_o o_o do_v thou_o touch_v my_o cold_a and_o earthy_a desire_n with_o a_o outstretch_v ray_n from_o thyself_o and_o cause_v they_o to_o rise_v and_o flame_n up_o to_o thou_o in_o fervour_n answerable_a to_o my_o press_a want_n that_o i_o may_v so_o ask_v as_o that_o i_o may_v receive_v so_o seek_v as_o that_o i_o may_v find_v so_o knock_v as_o that_o it_o may_v be_v open_v unto_o i_o through_o jesus_n christ_n my_o bless_a lord_n and_o redeemer_n amen_n if_o after_o this_o you_o find_v your_o heart_n be_v very_o much_o enlarge_v and_o your_o mind_n and_o affection_n vigorous_o dispose_v towards_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n fix_v your_o mind_n a_o little_a while_n upon_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n of_o his_o nature_n or_o upon_o some_o of_o the_o most_o
it_o and_o there_o be_v nothing_o will_v be_v capable_a of_o please_v the_o one_o but_o what_o do_v gratify_v the_o unbounded_a liquorishness_n of_o the_o other_o now_o to_o such_o a_o soul_n the_o spiritual_a world_n must_v needs_o be_v a_o barren_a wilderness_n where_o no_o good_a grow_v that_o it_o can_v live_v upon_o none_o but_o what_o be_v nauseous_a and_o distasteful_a to_o its_o coarse_a and_o vitiate_a palate_n where_o there_o be_v noble_a entertainment_n indeed_o for_o mind_n that_o be_v contemper_v to_o they_o that_o have_v already_o taste_v and_o experience_v they_o but_o not_o one_o drop_n of_o water_n to_o cool_v the_o tip_n of_o a_o sensual_a tongue_n or_o gratify_v the_o thirst_n of_o a_o carnal_a desire_n so_o that_o be_v we_o admit_v to_o that_o heavenly_a place_n where_o the_o bless_a dwell_v yet_o unless_o we_o have_v acquire_v their_o heavenly_a disposition_n and_o temper_n we_o can_v never_o participate_v with_o they_o in_o their_o pleasure_n for_o so_o great_a will_v be_v the_o antipathy_n of_o our_o sensual_a affection_n to_o they_o that_o we_o shall_v doubtless_o fly_v away_o from_o they_o and_o rather_o choose_v to_o be_v for_o ever_o insensible_a than_o be_v condemn_v to_o a_o everlasting_a perception_n of_o what_o be_v so_o ungrateful_a to_o our_o nature_n so_o that_o till_o we_o have_v in_o some_o measure_n moderate_v our_o concupiscible_a affection_n and_o wean_v they_o from_o their_o excessive_a dotage_n upon_o sensual_a good_a it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v enjoy_v the_o happiness_n of_o heaven_n for_o such_o perfect_a opposite_n be_v a_o spiritual_a heaven_n and_o a_o carnal_a mind_n that_o unless_o this_o be_v spiritualise_v or_o that_o be_v carnalize_v it_o be_v impossible_a they_o shall_v ever_o meet_v and_o agree_v iii_o another_o virtue_n that_o belong_v to_o a_o man_n consider_v mere_o as_o a_o rational_a animal_n be_v fortitude_n which_o in_o the_o large_a sense_n consist_v in_o not_o permit_v our_o irascible_a affection_n to_o exceed_v those_o evil_n or_o danger_n which_o we_o seek_v to_o repel_v or_o avoid_v in_o keep_v our_o fear_n and_o anger_n our_o malice_n envy_n and_o revenge_n in_o such_o due_a subjection_n as_o not_o to_o let_v they_o exceed_v those_o bound_n which_o reason_n and_o the_o nature_n of_o thing_n prescribe_v they_o for_o i_o do_v not_o take_v fortitude_n here_o in_o the_o narrow_a sense_n of_o the_o moralist_n as_o it_o be_v a_o medium_fw-la between_o irrational_a fear_n and_o fool-hardiness_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n by_o which_o all_o those_o irascible_a passion_n in_o we_o which_o arise_v from_o the_o sense_n of_o any_o evil_a or_o danger_n aught_o to_o be_v guide_v and_o direct_v that_o by_o which_o we_o be_v to_o guard_v and_o defend_v ourselves_o against_o all_o those_o troublesome_a and_o disquiet_v impression_n which_o outward_a evil_n and_o danger_n be_v apt_a to_o make_v upon_o our_o mind_n and_o in_o this_o latitude_n fortitude_n comprehend_v not_o only_a courage_n as_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o fear_n but_o also_o gentleness_n as_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o fierceness_n sufferance_n as_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o impatience_n contentedness_n as_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o envy_n and_o meekness_n as_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o malice_n and_o revenge_n all_o which_o be_v the_o passion_n of_o weak_a and_o pusillanimous_a mind_n that_o be_v not_o able_a to_o withstand_v a_o evil_a nor_o endure_v the_o least_o touch_n of_o it_o without_o be_v startle_v and_o disorder_v that_o be_v so_o soften_v with_o baseness_n and_o cowardice_n that_o they_o can_v resist_v the_o most_o gentle_a impression_n of_o injury_n for_o as_o sick_a person_n be_v offend_v with_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o the_o freshness_n of_o the_o air_n which_o be_v high_o pleasant_a and_o delightful_a to_o such_o as_o be_v well_o and_o in_o health_n even_o so_o person_n of_o weak_a and_o feeble_a mind_n be_v easy_o offend_v their_o spirit_n be_v so_o tender_a and_o effeminate_a that_o they_o can_v endure_v the_o least_o air_n of_o evil_n shall_v blow_v upon_o they_o and_o what_o will_v be_v only_o a_o diversion_n to_o a_o courageous_a soul_n trouble_n and_o incommode_n them_o and_o whatsoever_o courage_n such_o person_n may_v pretend_v to_o it_o be_v mere_o a_o heat_n and_o ferment_n of_o their_o blood_n and_o spirit_n a_o courage_n wherein_o game-cock_n and_o mastiff_n outvie_a the_o great_a hero_n of_o they_o all_o but_o as_o to_o that_o which_o be_v true_o rational_a and_o manly_a which_o consist_v in_o a_o firm_a composedness_n of_o mind_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o evil_a or_o dangerous_a accident_n they_o be_v the_o most_o wretched_a coward_n in_o nature_n for_o the_o true_a fortitude_n of_o the_o mind_n consist_v in_o be_v harden_v against_o evil_n upon_o rational_a principle_n in_o be_v so_o fence_v and_o guard_v with_o reason_n and_o consideration_n as_o that_o no_o dolorous_a accident_n from_o without_o be_v able_a to_o invade_v it_o or_o raise_v any_o violent_a commotion_n in_o it_o in_o a_o word_n in_o have_v such_o a_o constant_a power_n over_o its_o irascible_a affection_n as_o not_o to_o be_v overprone_n either_o to_o be_v timorous_a in_o danger_n or_o envious_a in_o want_n or_o impatient_a in_o suffer_v or_o angry_a at_o contempt_n or_o malicious_a and_o revengeful_a under_o injury_n and_o provocation_n and_o till_o we_o have_v in_o some_o measure_n acquire_v this_o virtue_n we_o can_v never_o be_v happy_a either_o here_o or_o hereafter_o for_o whilst_o we_o be_v in_o this_o world_n we_o must_v expect_v to_o be_v encompass_v with_o continual_a crowd_n of_o evil_a accident_n some_o or_o other_o of_o which_o will_v be_v always_o press_v upon_o and_o justle_a against_o we_o so_o that_o if_o our_o mind_n be_v sore_a and_o uneasy_a and_o over-apt_a to_o be_v affect_v with_o evil_a we_o shall_v be_v continual_o pain_v and_o disquiet_v for_o whereas_o be_v our_o mind_n but_o calm_a and_o easy_a all_o the_o evil_a accident_n that_o befall_v we_o will_v be_v but_o like_o a_o shower_n of_o hail_n upon_o the_o tile_n of_o a_o music-house_n which_o with_o all_o its_o clatter_n and_o noise_n disturb_v not_o the_o harmony_n that_o be_v within_o our_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o be_v move_v into_o passion_n by_o they_o uncover_v our_o mind_n to_o they_o and_o lay_v it_o open_a to_o the_o tempest_n and_o common_o the_o great_a hurt_n which_o these_o outward_a evil_n do_v we_o be_v their_o disturb_v our_o mind_n into_o violent_a passion_n and_o this_o they_o will_v never_o cease_v do_v till_o we_o have_v thorough_o fortify_v our_o reason_n against_o they_o for_o if_o our_o reason_n command_v not_o our_o passion_n to_o be_v sure_o outward_a accident_n will_v and_o while_o they_o do_v so_o we_o be_v tenant_n at_o will_n to_o they_o for_o all_o our_o peace_n and_o happiness_n and_o according_a as_o they_o happen_v to_o be_v good_a or_o bad_a so_o must_v we_o be_v sure_a still_o to_o be_v happy_a or_o miserable_a and_o in_o this_o condition_n like_o a_o ship_n without_o a_o pilot_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o tempestuous_a sea_n we_o be_v the_o sport_n of_o every_o wind_n and_o wave_n and_o know_v not_o till_o the_o event_n have_v determine_v it_o how_o the_o next_o billow_n will_v dispose_v of_o we_o whether_o it_o will_v dash_v we_o against_o a_o rock_n or_o drive_v we_o into_o a_o quiet_a harbour_n so_o miserable_a be_v our_o condition_n here_o while_o we_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o this_o virtue_n of_o fortitude_n but_o much_o more_o miserable_a will_v the_o want_n of_o it_o necessary_o render_v we_o hereafter_o for_o all_o those_o affection_n which_o fall_v under_o the_o inspection_n and_o government_n of_o fortitude_n be_v in_o their_o excess_n natural_o vexatious_a to_o the_o mind_n and_o do_v always_o disturb_v and_o raise_v tumult_n in_o it_o for_o so_o wrath_n and_o impatience_n distract_v and_o alienates_v it_o from_o itself_o and_o confound_v its_o thought_n and_o shuffle_n they_o together_o into_o a_o heap_n of_o wild_a and_o disorderly_a fancy_n so_o malice_n envy_n and_o revenge_n do_v fill_v it_o with_o anxious_a bite_a thought_n that_o like_o young_a viper_n gnaw_v the_o womb_n that_o bear_v they_o and_o fret_v and_o gall_v the_o wretched_a mind_n that_o form_n and_o give_v they_o entertainment_n and_o though_o in_o this_o world_n we_o be_v not_o so_o sensible_a of_o the_o mischief_n which_o these_o black_a and_o rancorous_a passion_n do_v we_o partly_o because_o our_o sense_n of_o they_o be_v abate_v with_o the_o intermixture_n of_o our_o bodily_a pleasure_n and_o partly_o because_o while_o we_o operate_v as_o we_o do_v by_o these_o unwieldy_a organ_n of_o flesh_n our_o reflection_n can_v be_v comparable_o so_o quick_a nor_o our_o passion_n so_o violent_a nor_o our_o perception_n so_o brisk_a and_o exquisite_a as_o they_o will_v doubtless_o be_v when_o we_o be_v strip_v
into_o naked_a spirit_n yet_o if_o we_o go_v away_o into_o the_o other_o world_n with_o these_o affection_n unmortified_a in_o we_o they_o will_v not_o only_o be_v far_o more_o violent_a and_o outrageous_a than_o now_o and_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o have_v a_o far_o quick_a sense_n of_o they_o than_o now_o but_o this_o our_o sharp_a sense_n of_o they_o shall_v be_v pure_a and_o simple_a without_o any_o intermixture_n of_o pleasure_n to_o soften_v and_o allay_v it_o and_o if_o so_o good_a lord_n what_o exquisite_a devil_n and_o tormentor_n will_v they_o prove_v when_o a_o extreme_a rage_n and_o hate_n envy_n and_o revenge_n shall_v be_v all_o together_o like_v so_o many_o hungry_a vulture_n prey_v on_o our_o heart_n and_o our_o mind_n shall_v be_v continual_o bait_v and_o worry_v with_o all_o the_o furious_a thought_n which_o these_o outrageous_a passion_n can_v suggest_v to_o we_o when_o with_o the_o meager_a eye_n of_o envy_n we_o shall_v look_v up_o towards_o the_o region_n of_o happiness_n and_o incessant_o pine_v and_o grieve_v at_o the_o felicity_n of_o those_o that_o inhabit_v they_o when_o through_o a_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o folly_n and_o of_o the_o miserable_a effect_n of_o they_o our_o rage_n and_o impatience_n shall_v be_v heighten_v and_o boil_v up_o into_o a_o diabolical_a fury_n and_o when_o at_o the_o same_o time_n a_o inveterate_a malice_n against_o all_o that_o we_o converse_v with_o and_o a_o fierce_a desire_n of_o revenge_a ourselves_o upon_o those_o who_o have_v contribute_v to_o our_o ruin_n shall_v like_o a_o wolf_n in_o our_o breast_n be_v continual_o gnaw_v and_o feed_v upon_o our_o soul_n what_o a_o insupportable_a hell_n shall_v we_o be_v to_o ourselves_o doubtless_o that_o outward_a hell_n to_o which_o bad_a spirit_n be_v condemn_v be_v very_o terrible_a but_o i_o can_v imagine_v but_o that_o the_o worst_a of_o their_o hell_n be_v within_o themselves_o and_o that_o their_o own_o devilish_a passion_n be_v severe_a fury_n to_o they_o than_o all_o those_o devil_n that_o be_v without_o they_o for_o wrath_n and_o envy_n malice_n and_o revenge_n be_v both_o the_o nature_n and_o the_o plague_n of_o devil_n and_o though_o as_o angel_n they_o be_v the_o creature_n of_o god_n yet_o as_o devil_n they_o be_v the_o creature_n of_o these_o their_o devilish_a affection_n they_o be_v these_o that_o transform_v they_o from_o bless_a angel_n into_o curse_a fiend_n and_o can_v they_o but_o once_o cease_v to_o be_v envious_a and_o malicious_a they_o will_v cease_v to_o be_v devil_n and_o turn_v bless_a angel_n again_o if_o then_o these_o rancorous_a affection_n have_v such_o a_o malignant_a influence_n as_o to_o blacken_v angel_n into_o devil_n and_o make_v they_o the_o most_o miserable_a who_o be_v once_o the_o most_o happy_a creature_n how_o can_v we_o ever_o expect_v to_o be_v happy_a so_o long_o as_o we_o indulge_v and_o harbour_v they_o wherefore_o to_o remove_v this_o great_a impediment_n of_o our_o happiness_n christianity_n strict_o enjoin_v we_o to_o practice_v this_o necessary_a virtue_n of_o fortitude_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o due_a regulation_n of_o all_o these_o our_o irascible_a affection_n in_o moderate_v our_o anger_n and_o impatience_n suppress_v our_o envy_n and_o extinguish_v all_o our_o unreasonable_a hatred_n and_o desire_n of_o revenge_n for_o hitherto_o tend_v all_o those_o evangelical_n precept_n which_o require_v we_o to_o put_v away_o all_o bitterness_n and_o wrath_n all_o clamour_n and_o evil_a speak_v and_o malice_n ephes._n four_o 31_o to_o lay_v aside_o all_o malice_n and_o to_o be_v child_n in_o malice_n 1_o pet._n two_o 1_o 1_o cor._n fourteen_o 20_o to_o be_v strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n coloss._n i_o 11_o and_o according_o all_o the_o virtue_n which_o be_v comprehend_v in_o this_o of_o fortitude_n be_v reckon_v among_o the_o fruit_n of_o that_o bless_a spirit_n by_o which_o we_o be_v to_o be_v guide_v and_o direct_v gal._n v._n 22_o but_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n and_o meekness_n all_o which_o be_v nothing_o but_o this_o great_a virtue_n of_o fortitude_n several_o exert_v itself_o upon_o those_o several_a irascible_a affection_n that_o be_v in_o we_o and_o guide_v and_o regulate_v they_o according_a to_o those_o law_n and_o direction_n which_o right_a reason_n several_o prescribe_v they_o and_o set_v such_o bound_n and_o limit_n to_o each_o of_o they_o as_o be_v necessary_a to_o the_o peace_n and_o happiness_n of_o our_o rational_a nature_n that_o so_o when_o outward_a danger_n or_o evil_n do_v excite_v they_o they_o may_v not_o start_v out_o into_o such_o wild_a excess_n as_o to_o become_v plague_n and_o disease_n to_o our_o mind_n now_o how_o much_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o virtue_n conduce_v to_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n be_v evident_a from_o hence_o that_o all_o the_o disease_n and_o distemperature_n which_o our_o mind_n be_v capable_a of_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o excess_n of_o its_o concupiscible_a and_o irascible_a affection_n but_o it_o be_v be_v affect_v with_o good_a and_o evil_a beyond_o those_o limit_n and_o measure_n which_o right_a reason_n prescribe_v do_v we_o but_o love_v outward_a good_n according_a to_o the_o value_n at_o which_o true_a reason_n rate_v they_o we_o shall_v neither_o be_v vex_v with_o a_o impatient_a desire_n of_o they_o while_o we_o want_v nor_o disappoint_v of_o our_o expectation_n while_o we_o enjoy_v they_o and_o when_o our_o desire_n towards_o these_o outward_a good_n be_v reduce_v to_o that_o coolness_n and_o moderation_n as_o neither_o to_o be_v impatient_a in_o the_o pursuit_n nor_o dissatisfy_v in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o they_o it_o be_v impossible_a they_o shall_v give_v any_o disturbance_n to_o our_o mind_n and_o so_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n do_v we_o but_o take_v care_n to_o regulate_v our_o resentment_n of_o outward_a evil_n and_o danger_n as_o right_a reason_n advise_v they_o will_v never_o be_v able_a to_o hurt_v or_o discompose_v our_o mind_n for_o right_o reason_n advise_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o resent_v they_o as_o to_o increase_v and_o aggravate_v they_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o add_v the_o disquietude_n of_o a_o anxious_a fear_n to_o the_o danger_n that_o threaten_v we_o nor_o the_o torment_n of_o a_o outrageous_a anger_n to_o the_o indignity_n that_o be_v offer_v we_o nor_o the_o smart_a of_o a_o peevish_a impatience_n to_o the_o suffering_n that_o befall_v we_o in_o a_o word_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o aggravate_v our_o want_n through_o a_o invidious_a pine_v at_o another_o fullness_n nor_o sharpen_v the_o injury_n that_o be_v offer_v we_o by_o a_o malicious_a and_o revengeful_a resentment_n of_o they_o and_o he_o that_o follow_v these_o advice_n of_o reason_n and_o conduct_n his_o irascible_a affection_n by_o they_o have_v a_o mind_n that_o be_v elevate_v above_o the_o reach_n of_o injury_n that_o sit_v above_o the_o cloud_n in_o a_o calm_a and_o quiet_a aether_n and_o with_o a_o brave_a indifferency_n hear_v the_o roll_a thunder_n grumble_v and_o burst_v under_o its_o foot_n and_o whilst_o outward_a evil_n fall_v upon_o timorous_a and_o peevish_a and_o malicious_a spirit_n like_o spark_n of_o fire_n upon_o a_o heap_n of_o gunpowder_n and_o do_v present_o blow_v they_o up_o and_o put_v they_o all_o in_o combustion_n when_o they_o happen_v to_o a_o dispassionate_a mind_n they_o fall_v like_o stone_n on_o a_o bed_n of_o down_o where_o they_o sit_v easy_o and_o quiet_o and_o be_v receive_v with_o a_o calm_a and_o soft_a compliance_n when_o therefore_o by_o the_o continual_a practice_n of_o moderation_n and_o fortitude_n we_o have_v tame_v and_o civilise_a our_o concupiscible_a and_o irascible_a affection_n and_o reduce_v they_o under_o the_o government_n of_o reason_n our_o mind_n will_v be_v free_a from_o all_o disease_n and_o disturbance_n and_o we_o shall_v be_v liable_a to_o no_o other_o evil_n but_o that_o of_o bodily_a sense_n and_o passion_n so_o that_o when_o we_o leave_v our_o body_n and_o go_v into_o the_o world_n of_o spirit_n we_o shall_v present_o feel_v ourselves_o in_o perfect_a health_n and_o ease_n for_o the_o health_n of_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n consist_v in_o be_v perfect_o reasonable_a in_o have_v all_o its_o affection_n perfect_o subdue_v to_o a_o well-informed_n mind_n and_o clothe_v in_o the_o livery_n of_o its_o reason_n and_o while_o it_o be_v thus_o it_o can_v be_v disease_v in_o that_o spiritual_a state_n wherein_o it_o will_v be_v whole_o separate_v from_o all_o bodily_a sense_n and_o passion_n because_o it_o have_v no_o affection_n in_o it_o that_o can_v any_o way_n disturb_v or_o ruffle_v its_o calm_a and_o gentle_a thought_n and_o then_o feel_v all_o within_o itself_o to_o be_v well_o and_o as_o it_o shall_v be_v every_o string_n tune_v into_o a_o perfect_a harmony_n every_o motion_n and_o
shame_n and_o fear_n and_o when_o we_o endeavour_v the_o former_a our_o appetite_n bridle_v we_o with_o dislike_n and_o aversation_n in_o this_o extremity_n therefore_o what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v that_o we_o may_v be_v free_a why_o the_o case_n be_v plain_a we_o must_v resolve_v to_o conquer_v either_o our_o reason_n or_o our_o lust_n if_o we_o conquer_v our_o reason_n which_o we_o shall_v find_v by_o far_o the_o hard_a task_n of_o the_o two_o we_o shall_v acquire_v the_o freedom_n of_o devil_n and_o brute_n the_o freedom_n to_o do_v mischief_n and_o wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n without_o shame_n or_o remorse_n but_o if_o we_o conquer_v our_o lust_n we_o acquire_v the_o freedom_n of_o man_n yea_o of_o saint_n and_o of_o angel_n the_o freedom_n to_o act_v reasonable_o without_o reluctance_n or_o aversation_n and_o this_o be_v much_o more_o easy_o to_o be_v acquire_v than_o the_o former_a i_o dare_v appeal_n to_o any_o man_n reason_n which_o of_o the_o two_o be_v in_o itself_o most_o eligible_a if_o therefore_o we_o will_v vindicate_v our_o rational_a freedom_n we_o must_v resolve_v to_o shake_v off_o those_o slavish_a fetter_n our_o brutish_a and_o our_o devilish_a appetite_n that_o do_v so_o perpetual_o turmoil_v and_o encumber_v we_o in_o all_o our_o virtuous_a attempt_n and_o rational_a operation_n we_o must_v tie_v up_o ourselves_o from_o execute_v their_o command_n and_o serve_v their_o wicked_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o hearty_o resolve_v to_o act_v as_o it_o become_v we_o in_o the_o capacity_n of_o rational_a creature_n relate_v to_o god_n and_o one_o another_o and_o then_o though_o at_o first_o we_o must_v expect_v to_o find_v ourselves_o confine_v and_o straighten_a by_o our_o vicious_a aversation_n we_o shall_v be_v immediate_o release_v from_o all_o that_o shame_n and_o fear_v which_o do_v so_o continual_o curb_v we_o in_o the_o career_n of_o our_o wickedness_n and_o even_o our_o vicious_a aversation_n if_o we_o courageous_o persist_v in_o our_o good_a resolution_n will_v grow_v weak_a and_o weak_a and_o be_v every_o day_n less_o and_o less_o cumbersome_a to_o we_o till_o it_o be_v total_o extinguish_v and_o then_o we_o shall_v feel_v ourselves_o entire_o restore_v into_o our_o own_o power_n and_o be_v able_a without_o check_n or_o control_v to_o dispose_v of_o ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o motion_n according_a as_o it_o shall_v seem_v to_o we_o most_o fit_a and_o reasonable_a then_o we_o shall_v act_v with_o the_o great_a vigour_n and_o freedom_n have_v no_o counter-striving_a principle_n to_o restrain_v or_o retard_v we_o no_o vicious_a aversation_n on_o the_o one_o side_n or_o guilty_a shame_n or_o fear_v on_o the_o other_o to_o counterpoise_v we_o in_o our_o rational_a motion_n then_o we_o shall_v move_v without_o check_n or_o confinement_n in_o a_o large_a and_o noble_a sphere_n for_o we_o shall_v be_v please_v with_o what_o be_v fit_a and_o wise_a and_o good_a without_o any_o reserve_v or_o exception_n and_o we_o shall_v do_v what_o we_o please_v without_o any_o let_v or_o hindrance_n so_o that_o by_o engage_v ourselves_o in_o the_o heavenly_a life_n we_o enter_v into_o a_o state_n of_o glorious_a liberty_n and_o if_o we_o constant_o persist_v in_o it_o and_o do_v still_o prevalent_o list_v to_o live_v as_o become_v we_o we_o shall_v be_v more_o and_o more_o free_a to_o live_v as_o we_o list_v till_o at_o last_o we_o be_v arrive_v into_o a_o perfect_a liberty_n wherein_o we_o shall_v live_v without_o restraint_n or_o control_v without_o check_n of_o conscience_n or_o reluctance_n of_o inclination_n which_o be_v the_o two_o main_a bar_n that_o confine_v and_o straiten_v man_n in_o their_o operation_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v ever_o be_v free_a let_v we_o immediate_o come_v off_o from_o our_o vicious_a course_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a life_n wherein_o by_o degree_n if_o we_o courageous_o hold_v on_o we_o shall_v wear_v off_o those_o shackle_n that_o do_v so_o miserable_o hamper_v and_o entangle_v we_o and_o then_o we_o shall_v be_v entire_o free_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o our_o reason_n dictate_v to_o we_o then_o we_o shall_v run_v the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n and_o like_o our_o bless_a brethren_n above_o be_v all_o life_n and_o spirit_n and_o wing_n in_o the_o discharge_n of_o our_o duty_n to_o he_o iv._o consider_v the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o heavenly_a life_n it_o be_v true_a there_o be_v a_o sort_n of_o pleasure_n that_o result_v from_o all_o the_o act_n of_o a_o sensual_a and_o earthly_a conversation_n but_o we_o find_v by_o experience_n that_o though_o in_o the_o pursuit_n it_o strange_o allure_v and_o enchant_v we_o yet_o in_o the_o fruition_n it_o always_o disappoint_v our_o expectation_n and_o scarce_o perform_v in_o the_o enjoyment_n one_o half_a of_o what_o it_o promise_v to_o our_o hope_n and_o at_o the_o best_o it_o be_v but_o a_o present_a and_o transient_a satisfaction_n of_o our_o brutish_a sense_n a_o satisfaction_n that_o dim_v the_o light_n sully_n the_o beauty_n impair_v the_o vigour_n and_o restrain_v the_o activity_n of_o the_o mind_n divert_v it_o from_o better_a operation_n and_o indispose_v it_o to_o the_o fruition_n of_o pure_a delight_n leave_v no_o comfortable_a relish_n or_o gladsome_a memory_n behind_o it_o but_o oftentimes_o go_v out_o in_o a_o stink_n and_o determine_v in_o bitterness_n regret_n and_o disgrace_n but_o in_o each_o act_n of_o this_o divine_a and_o celestial_a life_n there_o be_v something_o of_o the_o pleasure_n of_o heaven_n something_o of_o those_o divine_a refreshment_n and_o consolation_n upon_o which_o the_o good_a people_n of_o heaven_n do_v live_v for_o the_o great_a part_n of_o their_o heaven_n spring_v from_o within_o their_o own_o bosom_n even_o from_o the_o conformity_n of_o their_o soul_n to_o the_o heavenly_a state_n and_o the_o sprightful_a out-going_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o affection_n towards_o the_o heavenly_a object_n from_o their_o contemplate_v and_o love_v their_o praise_n and_o adore_v the_o most_o high_a god_n from_o their_o imitation_n of_o his_o perfection_n their_o subjection_n to_o his_o will_n and_o dependence_n on_o his_o veracity_n all_o which_o act_n as_o i_o have_v already_o show_v have_v the_o most_o ravish_a pleasure_n appendant_a to_o they_o and_o be_v so_o necessary_a to_o the_o felicity_n of_o rational_a creature_n that_o the_o wit_n of_o man_n can_v fancy_v a_o rational_a heaven_n without_o they_o for_o the_o heaven_n of_o a_o rational_a creature_n consist_v in_o the_o most_o intense_a and_o vigorous_a exercise_n of_o its_o rational_a faculty_n about_o the_o most_o suitable_a and_o convenient_a object_n what_o object_n can_v be_v more_o convenient_a to_o such_o faculty_n than_o that_o almighty_a sovereign_n of_o being_n who_o power_n be_v the_o spring_n of_o all_o truth_n and_o who_o nature_n be_v the_o pattern_n of_o all_o goodness_n so_o that_o without_o a_o perfect_a union_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o will_n and_o affection_n with_o god_n there_o can_v be_v no_o possible_a idea_n of_o a_o perfect_a heaven_n of_o rational_a pleasure_n but_o in_o this_o bless_a union_n lie_v the_o very_a soul_n and_o quintessence_n of_o heaven_n since_o therefore_o in_o every_o act_n of_o every_o virtue_n of_o the_o divine_a life_n there_o be_v at_o least_o a_o imperfect_a union_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o god_n it_o necessary_o follow_v that_o there_o must_v be_v some_o degree_n of_o the_o pleasure_n of_o heaven_n in_o every_o one_o so_o that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o experience_n much_o great_a joy_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o act_n of_o this_o divine_a life_n than_o ever_o we_o do_v in_o the_o high_a epicurism_n and_o sensuality_n it_o be_v not_o because_o there_o be_v not_o much_o great_a in_o they_o but_o because_o we_o never_o exert_v they_o with_o that_o sprightliness_n and_o vigour_n as_o we_o do_v our_o sensual_a appetite_n and_o perception_n because_o we_o be_v clog_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o they_o either_o by_o false_a principle_n or_o bodily_a indisposition_n or_o sinful_a aversation_n but_o if_o we_o will_v take_v the_o pain_n to_o inure_v and_o accustom_v ourselves_o to_o these_o heavenly_a act_n we_o shall_v find_v by_o degree_n they_o will_v grow_v natural_a and_o easy_a to_o we_o and_o our_o soul_n will_v be_v so_o habituate_v contemper_v and_o dispose_v to_o they_o that_o we_o shall_v upon_o all_o occasion_n exert_v they_o with_o great_a freedom_n and_o enlargement_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v begin_v to_o feel_v and_o relish_v the_o pleasure_n of_o they_o then_o we_o shall_v perceive_v a_o heaven_n of_o delight_n spring_v up_o from_o within_o we_o and_o unfold_a itself_o in_o each_o beatifical_a act_n of_o our_o heavenly_a conversation_n then_o we_o shall_v find_v ourselves_o under_o the_o central_a force_n of_o heaven_n most_o sweet_o draw_v along_o and_o attract_v thither_o by_o the_o powerful_a magnetism_n of_o its_o joy_n
thought_n and_o reflection_n but_o so_o long_o as_o we_o keep_v within_o the_o bound_n of_o sobriety_n and_o do_v not_o sally_v out_o into_o malicious_a or_o scurrilous_a or_o profane_a jest_a our_o religion_n do_v not_o only_o connive_v at_o our_o mirth_n but_o commend_v and_o approve_v it_o and_o so_o remote_a be_v it_o from_o cramp_v those_o string_n and_o sinew_n of_o the_o mind_n cheerfulness_n and_o action_n that_o it_o recollect_n their_o scatter_a vigour_n and_o wind_n up_o their_o slackness_n to_o a_o true_a harmony_n for_o it_o require_v that_o our_o speech_n shall_v be_v always_o with_o grace_n col._n four_o 6_o i_o e._n as_o some_o expositor_n understand_v the_o phrase_n that_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v whine_v and_o melancholy_a but_o sprightly_a and_o cheerful_a it_o bid_v we_o rejoice_v evermore_o 1_o thes._n v_o 16_o and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o rejoice_v phil._n four_o 4_o that_o be_v to_o indeaver_n to_o be_v cheerful_a in_o all_o condition_n and_o to_o bear_v all_o event_n with_o a_o serene_a and_o lightsome_a mind_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v this_o among_o the_o bless_a fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o that_o divine_a spirit_n which_o accompany_v and_o animate_v christianity_n viz._n joy_n or_o cheerfulness_n gal_n v._n 22_o and_o this_o be_v one_o of_o the_o particular_n in_o which_o the_o same_o apostle_n make_v the_o christian_a law_n to_o consist_v as_o they_o stand_v oppose_v to_o the_o ritual_a law_n of_o the_o jew_n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n i._n e._n the_o law_n of_o the_o christian_a church_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_n i._n e._n consist_v not_o of_o injunction_n or_o prohibition_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v of_o a_o ritual_a or_o indifferent_a nature_n but_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n fourteen_o 17_o which_o three_o particular_n be_v oppose_v to_o thing_n that_o be_v unnecessary_a must_v by_o the_o law_n of_o opposition_n denote_v thing_n that_o be_v necessary_a and_o therefore_o as_o by_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n must_v be_v mean_v justice_n and_o peaceableness_n so_o by_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n must_v be_v mean_v cheerfulness_n and_o alacrity_n in_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n because_o joy_n can_v be_v in_o no_o other_o sense_n matter_n of_o necessary_a duty_n by_o all_o which_o its_o evident_a that_o cheerfulness_n of_o temper_n be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v discountenance_v by_o our_o religion_n that_o it_o be_v require_v and_o enjoin_v by_o it_o so_o far_o as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o power_n and_o choice_n and_o indeed_o it_o high_o become_v we_o who_o serve_v so_o good_a a_o master_n to_o be_v free_a and_o cheerful_a and_o thereby_o to_o express_v a_o grateful_a sense_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o of_o those_o glorious_a reward_n which_o we_o expect_v from_o his_o inexhaustible_a bounty_n but_o as_o for_o a_o gloomy_a look_v and_o deject_a countenance_n it_o better_o beseem_v a_o galleyslave_n than_o a_o servant_n of_o god_n and_o as_o cheerfulness_n be_v a_o duty_n that_o very_o well_o become_v our_o state_n so_o it_o be_v high_o necessary_a to_o support_v and_o carry_v we_o on_o in_o our_o christian_a warfare_n for_o cheerfulness_n be_v nature_n best_a friend_n it_o remove_v its_o oppression_n enlivens_fw-la its_o faculty_n and_o keep_v its_o spirit_n in_o a_o brisk_a and_o regular_a motion_n and_o hereby_o render_v it_o easy_a to_o itself_o and_o useful_a and_o serviceable_a to_o god_n and_o man._n it_o dispel_v cloud_n from_o the_o mind_n and_o fear_n from_o the_o heart_n and_o kindle_v and_o cherish_v in_o we_o brave_a and_o generous_a affection_n and_o compose_v our_o nature_n into_o such_o a_o regular_a temper_n as_o be_v of_o all_o other_o the_o most_o fit_a to_o receive_v religious_a impression_n and_o the_o breathe_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o what_o the_o jew_n do_v observe_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o prophecy_n be_v as_o true_a of_o the_o spirit_n of_o holiness_n that_o it_o dwell_v not_o with_o sadness_n but_o with_o cheerfulness_n that_o be_v itself_o of_o a_o calm_a and_o gentle_a nature_n it_o love_v not_o to_o reside_v with_o black_a and_o melancholy_a passion_n but_o require_v a_o compose_a and_o serene_a temper_n to_o act_v upon_o and_o hence_o tertul._n in_o his_o de_fw-mi spectac_n deus_fw-la praecepit_fw-la spiritum_fw-la sanctum_fw-la utpote_fw-la pro_fw-la naturae_fw-la suae_fw-la bono_fw-mi tenerum_fw-la &_o delicatum_fw-la tranquillitate_fw-la &_o lenitate_fw-la &_o quiete_n &_o pace_n tractare_fw-la non_fw-la furore_fw-la non_fw-la bile_n non_fw-la ira_fw-la non_fw-la dolore_fw-la inquietare_fw-la i._n e._n god_n have_v command_v that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v of_o a_o tender_a and_o delicate_a nature_n shall_v be_v entertain_v by_o we_o with_o tranquillity_n and_o mildness_n with_o quietness_n and_o peace_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v take_v care_n not_o to_o disturb_v he_o with_o fury_n and_o choler_n or_o with_o anger_n and_o grief_n and_o indeed_o melancholy_a natural_o infest_v the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o disturb_v he_o in_o all_o his_o operation_n it_o overwhelm_v the_o fancy_n with_o black_a reek_n and_o vapour_n and_o thereby_o cloud_n and_o darken_v the_o understanding_n and_o intercept_v the_o holy_a spirit_n illumination_n and_o like_o red_a colour_a glass_n before_o the_o eye_n cause_n the_o most_o lovely_a and_o attractive_a object_n to_o look_v bloody_a and_o terrible_a it_o distract_v the_o thought_n and_o render_v they_o wild_a rove_a and_o incoherent_a and_o thereby_o utter_o indispose_v they_o to_o prayer_n and_o consideration_n and_o render_v they_o deaf_a and_o unattentive_a to_o all_o good_a motion_n and_o inspiration_n it_o freeze_v up_o the_o heart_n with_o despair_a fear_n and_o despondency_n and_o represent_v easy_a thing_n as_o difficult_a to_o we_o and_o difficult_a as_o impossible_a and_o thereby_o discourage_v we_o from_o all_o those_o virtuous_a attempt_n to_o which_o the_o bless_a spirit_n do_v so_o importunate_o excite_v and_o provoke_v we_o in_o a_o word_n it_o natural_o benumb_v and_o stupefy_v the_o soul_n obstruct_v its_o motion_n and_o make_v it_o listless_a and_o unactive_a and_o so_o by_o indispose_v it_o to_o cooperate_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n render_v it_o a_o incapable_a subject_n of_o his_o divine_a grace_n and_o influence_n thus_o melancholy_a you_o see_v by_o its_o sullen_a and_o malevolent_a aspect_n do_v obstinate_o resist_v and_o counter-influence_n the_o holy_a spirit_n without_o who_o aid_n and_o assistance_n we_o can_v never_o hope_v to_o prosper_v in_o our_o spiritual_a warfare_n wherefore_o if_o we_o mean_v to_o succeed_v in_o this_o great_a affair_n it_o concern_v we_o to_o use_v all_o honest_a and_o innocent_a mean_n to_o dispel_v this_o black_a and_o mischievous_a humour_n and_o to_o beget_v and_o maintain_v in_o our_o mind_n a_o constant_a serenity_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o temper_n and_o when_o ever_o our_o spirit_n begin_v to_o droop_v and_o languish_v to_o betake_v ourselves_o to_o such_o natural_a remedy_n such_o harmless_a diversion_n refreshment_n and_o recreation_n as_o be_v fit_a and_o proper_a to_o raise_v they_o up_o again_o and_o not_o to_o suffer_v they_o to_o sink_v into_o a_o bog_n of_o melancholy_a humour_n whilst_o it_o be_v in_o our_o power_n by_o any_o honest_a art_n or_o invention_n to_o support_v they_o which_o if_o we_o can_v but_o effect_v will_v be_v of_o vast_a advantage_n to_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o religion_n for_o in_o a_o even_a cheerfulness_n of_o temper_n our_o spirit_n will_v be_v always_o lively_a strong_a and_o active_a and_o fit_a for_o the_o best_a and_o noble_a operation_n they_o will_v give_v light_n to_o our_o understanding_n courage_n to_o our_o heart_n and_o wing_n to_o our_o affection_n so_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a more_o clear_o to_o discern_v divine_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n more_o resolute_o to_o practice_v and_o more_o vehement_o to_o aspire_v after_o they_o and_o our_o consideration_n will_v be_v more_o fix_v our_o devotion_n more_o intent_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a endeavour_n more_o active_a and_o vivacious_a for_o a_o cheerful_a temper_n will_v represent_v every_o thing_n cheerful_o to_o we_o it_o will_v represent_v god_n so_o lovely_a religion_n so_o attractive_a the_o reward_n of_o it_o so_o immense_a and_o the_o difficulty_n of_o it_o so_o inconsiderable_a and_o thereby_o inspire_v we_o with_o so_o much_o life_n and_o courage_n as_o that_o none_o of_o all_o those_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o war_v and_o contend_v against_o will_v be_v able_a to_o withstand_v our_o resolution_n x._o to_o our_o course_n and_o progress_n in_o this_o our_o spiritual_a warfare_n it_o be_v also_o necessary_a that_o we_o maintain_v in_o our_o mind_n a_o constant_a sense_n and_o expectation_n of_o heaven_n that_o since_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o other_o world_n be_v future_a and_o invisible_a and_o consequent_o less_o apt_a to_o touch_v and_o affect_v we_o