of_o god_n covenant_n but_o be_v as_o yet_o in_o &_o about_o the_o sheepfold_a as_o appear_v luk._n 1._o 68_o &_o 7._o 16._o and_o then_o the_o israelite_n who_o by_o a_o certain_a kind_n of_o right_n in_o regard_n of_o god_n promise_n make_v to_o their_o forefather_n be_v to_o be_v gather_v together_o and_o add_v to_o the_o church_n and_o last_o the_o gentile_n who_o by_o occasion_n of_o their_o call_n be_v together_o call_v with_o they_o as_o appeareth_z rom._n 1._o 16._o the_o time_n when_o they_o shall_v be_v gather_v be_v not_o present_a but_o to_o come_v and_o this_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o future_a tense_n here_o use_v that_o be_v not_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n but_o of_o the_o gospel_n when_o the_o true_a messiah_n shall_v be_v exhibit_v the_o person_n by_o who_o this_o union_n shall_v be_v make_v be_v not_o themselves_o who_o rather_o be_v ready_a more_o and_o more_o to_o wander_v and_o go_v astray_o but_o jesus_n christ_n their_o great_a and_o only_o true_a 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the_o faithful_a be_v exceed_o to_o be_v desire_v for_o the_o mutual_a comfort_n and_o edification_n one_o of_o another_o which_o come_v unto_o all_o they_o who_o be_v unite_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o faith_n be_v also_o knit_v together_o in_o the_o same_o company_n and_o fellowship_n the_o do_v ∣_o ctrine_n and_o this_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n the_o doctrine_n which_o arise_v from_o they_o be_v these_o first_o whereas_o the_o promise_n jew_n that_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o malign_v the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o gather_v together_o of_o his_o church_n be_v make_v both_o to_o the_o jew_n israelite_n and_o gentile_n and_o unto_o the_o jew_n in_o the_o first_o place_n hence_o we_o learn_v to_o lay_v aside_o that_o ancient_a enmity_n which_o be_v in_o worldly_a man_n towards_o that_o nation_n and_o to_o love_v those_o which_o be_v convert_v to_o the_o faith_n as_o brethren_n and_o likewise_o to_o pray_v for_o those_o which_o be_v not_o yet_o call_v that_o they_o may_v be_v add_v to_o the_o church_n the_o malice_n of_o man_n towards_o this_o nation_n have_v be_v such_o that_o it_o be_v grow_v into_o a_o proverbial_a speech_n to_o hate_v one_o as_o they_o hate_v a_o jew_n the_o which_o howsoever_o it_o be_v a_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o jew_n for_o their_o obstinacy_n in_o their_o infidelity_n and_o unthankfulness_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n in_o they_o see_v this_o people_n have_v in_o diverse_a respect_n deserve_v well_o at_o our_o hand_n in_o that_o they_o be_v for_o a_o long_a time_n together_o faithful_a treasurer_n of_o god_n divine_a oracle_n the_o law_n and_o prophet_n in_o that_o they_o be_v our_o mother_n church_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v add_v from_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v our_o light_n and_o knowledge_n and_o in_o that_o by_o their_o fall_n salvation_n be_v come_v unto_o we_o gentile_n rom._n 11._o 11._o and_o therefore_o 11._o rom._n 11._o 11._o let_v we_o not_o boast_v ourselves_o against_o the_o natural_a branch_n who_o be_v branch_n of_o the_o wild_a olive_n tree_n for_o if_o god_n spare_v not_o they_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n lest_o he_o also_o spare_v not_o we_o rom._n 11._o 21._o yea_o but_o will_v some_o say_v they_o crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n 21._o rom._n 11._o 21._o and_o therefore_o deserve_v to_o be_v hate_v of_o all_o i_o answer_v that_o we_o be_v rather_o to_o turn_v the_o edge_n of_o this_o hatred_n against_o our_o own_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o principal_a cause_n of_o christ_n death_n whereof_o they_o be_v but_o instrument_n and_o as_o it_o be_v our_o executioner_n beside_o god_n in_o his_o exceed_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n have_v turn_v this_o their_o cruel_a fact_n to_o our_o exceed_a good_a even_o to_o the_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o if_o this_o be_v a_o sufficient_a cause_n to_o appease_v joseph_n anger_n towards_o his_o brethren_n because_o god_n turn_v their_o malice_n to_o all_o their_o good_a even_o the_o advancement_n of_o joseph_n 20._o gen._n 50._o 20._o and_o presetuation_n of_o their_o whole_a family_n then_o sure_o the_o like_a reason_n shall_v pacify_v our_o wrath_n towards_o our_o elder_a brethren_n the_o jew_n see_v god_n have_v in_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n make_v their_o hatred_n and_o rage_n a_o mean_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n by_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n second_o we_o here_o observe_v who_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o principal_a church_n christ_n principal_o gather_v we_o into_o the_o church_n cause_n of_o our_o gather_v together_o into_o the_o church_n namely_o our_o saviour_n christ_n for_o we_o be_v like_o wander_a sheep_n go_v astray_o in_o the_o wilderness_n of_o the_o world_n continual_o under_o the_o power_n and_o at_o the_o command_n of_o the_o spiritual_a wolf_n satan_n who_o at_o pleasure_n may_v pray_v upon_o we_o notwithstanding_o any_o resistance_n we_o be_v able_a to_o make_v out_o of_o which_o 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be_v to_o live_v like_o god_n subject_n and_o do_v service_n to_o their_o lord_n and_o saviour_n who_o have_v redeem_v they_o to_o this_o purpose_n 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o and_o then_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n where_o they_o shall_v receive_v a_o rich_a reward_n for_o their_o service_n even_o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n first_o then_o they_o must_v ascend_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n justification_n of_o our_o come_n out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n by_o vocation_n and_o justification_n sin_n and_o satan_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v do_v first_o when_o as_o jesus_n christ_n have_v effectual_o call_v they_o gather_v they_o into_o his_o church_n and_o unite_v they_o unto_o himself_o make_v they_o member_n of_o his_o own_o body_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o a_o lively_a faith_n by_o which_o union_n they_o have_v right_a and_o propriety_n unto_o the_o 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darkness_n and_o of_o this_o ascension_n the_o apostle_n speak_v ephes_n 2._o 4._o 5._o 6._o second_o they_o ascend_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n &_o satan_n sanctification_n ephes_n 2._o 4._o 5_o 6._o our_o come_n out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n by_o sanctification_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n when_o as_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o they_o have_v part_n in_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n by_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n whereof_o sin_n be_v mortify_v in_o they_o and_o they_o raise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n so_o that_o now_o their_o heart_n and_o affection_n their_o word_n and_o action_n their_o life_n and_o conversation_n be_v quite_o change_v for_o whereas_o while_o they_o live_v in_o the_o land_n of_o darkness_n under_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n they_o be_v whole_o earthly_a carnal_a and_o diabolical_a now_o be_v ascend_v out_o of_o the_o land_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n they_o be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a their_o heart_n and_o affection_n which_o in_o former_a time_n do_v lie_v grovel_v on_o the_o earth_n mind_v nothing_o but_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a thing_n be_v now_o mount_v aloft_o so_o that_o though_o their_o body_n be_v on_o the_o earth_n yet_o their_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n from_o whence_o they_o expect_v their_o saviour_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n phil._n 3._o 20._o and_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n they_o do_v not_o 20._o phil._n 3._o 20._o seek_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n but_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v col._n 3._o 1._o and_o as_o 1._o col._n 3._o 1._o they_o rise_v aloft_o in_o heart_n and_o affection_n so_o also_o in_o word_n and_o action_n which_o be_v not_o as_o in_o former_a time_n carnal_a and_o earthly_a but_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a of_o this_o ascension_n the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 6._o 4._o 5._o 6._o and_o this_o be_v that_o first_o resurrection_n of_o 6._o rom._n 6._o 4._o 5._o 6._o which_o john_n speak_v in_o which_o whosoever_o have_v their_o part_n be_v bless_v because_o on_o such_o the_o second_o death_n have_v no_o power_n apoc._n 20._o 6._o 6._o apoc._n 20._o 6._o and_o thus_o the_o church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n ascend_v out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o darkness_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n first_o by_o their_o justification_n whereby_o they_o be_v free_v from_o the_o imputation_n guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o it_o can_v 34._o rom._n 8._o 33._o 34._o accuse_v and_o condemn_v they_o and_o second_o by_o their_o sanctification_n when_o by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o and_o apply_v unto_o they_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n they_o do_v by_o little_a and_o little_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o it_o do_v no_o long_a reign_n and_o rule_v in_o they_o as_o 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o in_o former_a time_n and_o have_v lessen_v and_o abate_v the_o corruption_n do_v begin_v to_o rise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n yield_v voluntary_a obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n the_o second_o manner_n of_o the_o church_n go_v up_o or_o ascend_v glory_n of_o our_o ascend_v out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o darkness_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o darkness_n the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n be_v when_o they_o ascend_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n whereof_o there_o be_v three_o degree_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v in_o this_o life_n which_o be_v only_o in_o hope_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o certain_a assurance_n of_o their_o full_a and_o perfect_a deliverance_n out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o of_o their_o entrance_n into_o and_o possession_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n the_o which_o their_o hope_n and_o assurance_n be_v ground_v upon_o their_o union_n with_o christ_n for_o be_v assure_v that_o christ_n their_o head_n clothe_v with_o their_o flesh_n be_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n they_o have_v no_o less_o assurance_n that_o they_o his_o member_n shall_v also_o ascend_v thither_o see_v the_o union_n between_o they_o be_v inseparable_a and_o this_o be_v that_o ascension_n of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v ephes_n 2._o 4._o 5._o of_o which_o in_o respect_n 5._o ephes_n 2._o 4._o 5._o of_o the_o certainty_n of_o faith_n god_n people_n have_v such_o full_a assurance_n that_o they_o be_v say_v not_o only_o to_o hope_v for_o it_o but_o already_o to_o have_v enter_v into_o it_o and_o to_o have_v take_v possession_n of_o it_o joh._n 36._o joh._n 3._o 36._o 3._o 36._o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n have_v everlasting_a life_n so_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 14._o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 14._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 14._o because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n the_o second_o degree_n of_o their_o ascension_n out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n be_v at_o the_o time_n of_o their_o dissolution_n when_o their_o body_n rest_v in_o the_o grave_n their_o soul_n have_v entrance_n into_o a_o real_a possession_n of_o the_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o of_o this_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v eccles_n 12._o 7._o and_o dust_n return_v to_o the_o earth_n as_o it_o 7._o eccles_n 12._o 7._o be_v and_o the_o spirit_n return_v to_o god_n that_o give_v it_o and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n thus_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v that_o his_o soul_n may_v be_v with_o christ_n phil._n 1._o 23._o 23._o phil._n 1._o 23._o the_o last_o degree_n be_v their_o full_a and_o perfect_a liberty_n which_o shall_v be_v at_o the_o day_n of_o the_o general_a resurrection_n when_o as_o body_n and_o liberty_n the_o last_o degree_n of_o our_o liberty_n soul_n shall_v be_v unite_v together_o and_o be_v full_o free_v from_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n sin_n death_n and_o corruption_n shall_v for_o ever_o inherit_v the_o 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kindness_n and_o as_o the_o careful_a and_o love_a physician_n be_v not_o move_v by_o the_o desperate_a wilfulness_n of_o his_o impatient_a patient_n both_o refuse_v that_o which_o be_v good_a for_o he_o and_o eager_o seek_v that_o which_o be_v hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a to_o give_v he_o over_o to_o himself_o but_o use_v the_o great_a care_n and_o diligence_n by_o how_o much_o the_o less_o he_o see_v that_o he_o care_v for_o himself_o and_o when_o he_o hear_v for_o all_o his_o love_n and_o labour_v nothing_o but_o distemper_a and_o rail_a speech_n from_o his_o patient_n be_v rather_o thereby_o move_v to_o pity_v then_o revenge_n so_o deal_v the_o lord_n with_o we_o who_o be_v sick_a in_o sin_n etc._n etc._n the_o use_n which_o we_o be_v to_o make_v hereof_o be_v that_o we_o not_o only_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o this_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n but_o also_o that_o we_o strive_v to_o follow_v his_o example_n not_o seek_v revenge_n when_o we_o be_v injure_v but_o strive_v to_o overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v rom._n 12._o 19_o 21._o and_o so_o 21._o rom._n 12._o 19_o 21._o shall_v we_o indeed_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o matth._n 5._o 45._o mat._n 5._o 44._o 45._o 44._o 45._o three_o we_o may_v here_o learn_v that_o neither_o god_n terrible_a repentance_n the_o lord_n only_o lead_v to_o repentance_n threaten_n nor_o sharp_a affliction_n be_v available_a to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n true_a repentance_n unless_o the_o lord_n allure_v and_o incline_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o more_o god_n punish_v the_o more_o natural_o we_o repine_v and_o murmur_v and_o our_o steely_a heart_n like_o the_o anvil_n with_o more_o blow_n do_v wax_v the_o hard_a and_o soon_o will_v we_o break_v then_o bow_n unless_o the_o lord_n incline_v we_o as_o appear_v in_o the_o example_n of_o pharaoh_n saul_n the_o israelite_n esay_n 1._o 5._o and_o in_o our_o own_o experience_n 5._o esay_n 1._o 5._o four_o we_o here_o learn_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o principal_a and_o conversion_n the_o lord_n be_v the_o sole_a cause_n of_o our_o conversion_n sole_a cause_n of_o our_o conversion_n for_o until_o he_o incline_v and_o allure_v our_o heart_n to_o leave_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o neither_o his_o promise_n nor_o his_o threaten_n neither_o his_o benefit_n nor_o his_o punishment_n will_v work_v in_o our_o heart_n unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o as_o this_o be_v manifest_a in_o this_o place_n so_o also_o in_o diverse_a other_o place_n of_o scripture_n jeremie_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o blackamoor_n may_v as_o well_o change_v his_o skin_n or_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n as_o we_o can_v do_v good_a that_o be_v accustom_v to_o evil_a jer._n 13._o 23._o jer._n 13._o 23._o 23._o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o will_v convert_v his_o people_n say_v that_o he_o will_v give_v they_o a_o new_a spirit_n and_o take_v the_o stoheart_n out_o of_o their_o body_n will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n ezech._n 26._o ezech._n 11._o 19_o 36._o 26._o 11._o 19_o so_o ezech._n 36._o 26._o and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n teach_v we_o that_o no_o man_n can_v come_v unto_o he_o except_o the_o father_n draw_v he_o joh._n 6._o 44._o the_o apostle_n likewise_o say_v that_o before_o our_o conversion_n 44._o john_n 6._o 44._o we_o be_v not_o only_o sick_a but_o even_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o no_o more_o able_a to_o raise_v up_o ourselves_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n than_o a_o dead_a man_n to_o rise_v out_o of_o his_o grave_n ephes_n 2._o 1._o 1._o ephes_n 2._o 1._o but_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v that_o if_o this_o be_v so_o to_o what_o purpose_n serve_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o exhortation_n to_o repentance_n see_v he_o speak_v in_o vain_a that_o persuade_v a_o dead_a man_n to_o rise_v to_o life_n i_o answer_v that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o conversion_n which_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n make_v effectual_a for_o this_o purpose_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o his_o elect_a these_o exhortation_n therefore_o unto_o repentance_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a see_v the_o lord_n work_v not_o upon_o man_n as_o upon_o stock_n and_o stone_n but_o as_o upon_o reasonable_a creature_n who_o he_o exhort_v to_o repentance_n and_o withal_o work_v upon_o their_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n incline_v they_o to_o perform_v that_o unto_o which_o he_o exhort_v they_o and_o as_o he_o outward_o command_v so_o inward_o he_o incline_v and_o enable_v they_o to_o do_v that_o which_o he_o command_v and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o the_o word_n which_o he_o speak_v be_v spirit_n and_o life_n joh._n 6._o 63._o because_o 63._o joh._n 6._o 63._o they_o be_v not_o like_o the_o law_n which_o only_o command_v and_o do_v not_o enable_v to_o yield_v obedience_n but_o be_v make_v effectual_a by_o the_o spirit_n which_o give_v life_n unto_o they_o they_o both_o enjoin_v and_o wrought_v in_o we_o true_a obedience_n and_o this_o the_o prophet_n impli_v when_o as_o he_o say_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v allure_v or_o persuade_v they_o to_o turn_v unto_o he_o so_o that_o his_o word_n be_v the_o instrument_n whereby_o he_o do_v not_o only_o move_v we_o but_o thorough_o persuade_v we_o to_o true_a repentance_n and_o this_o we_o may_v see_v verify_v act._n 13._o 43._o in_o the_o example_n of_o lydia_n 23._o act._n 13._o 43._o 16._o 14._o 18._o 4._o 28._o 23._o chap._n 16._o 14._o 18._o 4._o 28._o 23._o the_o use_n which_o we_o be_v to_o make_v hereof_o be_v that_o we_o yield_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a praise_n of_o our_o conversion_n and_o not_o with_o the_o papist_n share_v with_o he_o ascribe_v part_n of_o the_o glory_n unto_o he_o and_o part_n to_o ourselves_o second_o see_v it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n alone_o we_o must_v not_o rest_v in_o our_o own_o power_n and_o strength_n for_o the_o effect_n of_o this_o great_a work_n but_o we_o must_v call_v upon_o god_n for_o this_o grace_n say_v with_o the_o church_n lament_n 5._o 21._o convert_v we_o o_o lord_n and_o 21._o lament_n 5._o 21._o we_o shall_v be_v convert_v much_o less_o be_v we_o to_o defer_v our_o conversion_n from_o day_n to_o day_n as_o though_o it_o be_v a_o matter_n which_o we_o can_v easy_o perform_v at_o our_o own_o pleasure_n but_o consider_v it_o be_v the_o lord_n free_a gift_n let_v we_o receive_v it_o when_o he_o offer_v it_o and_o turn_v unto_o he_o when_o he_o allure_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o so_o likewise_o because_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n alone_o who_o allure_v and_o turn_v the_o heart_n it_o behoove_v all_o those_o who_o will_v convert_v other_o not_o to_o rest_v too_o much_o in_o the_o force_n of_o their_o own_o eloquence_n or_o the_o strength_n of_o their_o own_o reason_n but_o to_o join_v with_o their_o earnest_a labour_n and_o endeavour_v humble_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o almighty_a god_n desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n by_o which_o alone_o their_o persuasion_n be_v make_v effectual_a to_o persuade_v five_o we_o here_o learn_v not_o to_o expect_v present_o upon_o our_o conversion_n we_o must_v not_o expect_v secure_a peace_n after_o our_o conversion_n conversion_n unto_o god_n and_o adjoin_v to_o the_o church_n secure_a peace_n and_o flourish_a prosperity_n for_o after_o the_o lord_n have_v allure_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o turn_v unto_o he_o he_o lead_v we_o into_o the_o wilderness_n of_o affliction_n before_o he_o bring_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o our_o heavenly_a canaan_n the_o
world_n that_o hate_v our_o head_n christ_n will_v also_o hate_v we_o which_o be_v his_o member_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v tell_v we_o joh._n 16._o 18._o 19_o satan_n continual_o assayl_v 19_o joh._n 16._o 18._o 19_o we_o labour_v to_o regain_v we_o into_o his_o thraldom_n and_o though_o we_o have_v no_o outward_a molestation_n yet_o our_o inbred_a enemy_n the_o flesh_n will_v not_o let_v we_o want_v cumbersome_a trouble_n and_o vexation_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o look_v for_o a_o paradise_n in_o this_o world_n which_o be_v appoint_v for_o our_o pilgrimage_n nor_o expect_v victory_n and_o triumph_n before_o we_o have_v undertake_v and_o finish_v our_o warfare_n neither_o let_v we_o imagine_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v conformable_a unto_o christ_n in_o glory_n before_o we_o have_v be_v conformable_a unto_o he_o in_o his_o affliction_n or_o that_o we_o shall_v reign_v with_o 18._o rom._n 8._o 17._o 18._o he_o before_o we_o have_v suffer_v with_o he_o or_o final_o that_o we_o can_v pass_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o by_o many_o affliction_n and_o tribulation_n example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o adam_n 22._o act._n 14._o 22._o abel_n abraham_n isaac_n jacob_n david_n and_o in_o the_o apostle_n yea_o in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o first_o suffer_v and_o so_o enter_v into_o glory_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o our_o saviour_n have_v forewarn_v 26._o luk._n 24._o 26._o we_o of_o in_o many_o place_n mat._n 10._o 17._o &_o 26._o 38._o 16._o 24._o 24._o 9_o john_n 15._o 20._o &_o 16._o 20._o 1._o thess_n 3._o 3._o 4._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 12._o and_o therefore_o before_o we_o give_v our_o name_n unto_o christ_n and_o make_v profession_n of_o his_o gospel_n but_o let_v we_o as_o he_o counsel_v we_o sit_v down_o and_o with_o the_o wise_a builder_n count_v the_o cost_n lest_o have_v begin_v this_o great_a work_n and_o not_o be_v able_a or_o willing_a to_o finish_v it_o we_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o derision_n let_v we_o with_o 8._o luk._n 14._o 28._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 8._o the_o apostle_n resolve_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n by_o honour_n and_o dishonour_n evil_a report_n and_o good_a report_n and_o make_v full_a account_n if_o we_o will_v be_v follower_n of_o christ_n to_o wait_v upon_o he_o with_o our_o cross_n on_o our_o back_n otherwise_o if_o we_o embrace_v christ_n and_o his_o gospel_n for_o worldly_a respect_n we_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o forsake_v he_o when_o we_o see_v our_o hope_n frustrate_v with_o judas_n simon_n magus_n and_o demas_n and_o though_o for_o a_o time_n we_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o gladness_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o blade_n of_o a_o glorious_a profession_n yet_o when_o the_o sun_n of_o affliction_n arise_v it_o will_v wither_v and_o in_o the_o time_n of_o temptation_n we_o shall_v fall_v away_o luk._n 8._o 13._o 13._o luk._n 8._o 13._o and_o these_o be_v the_o doctrine_n which_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v out_o 5._o the_o lord_n be_v the_o sole_a author_n of_o all_o true_a comfort_n and_o only_o give_v it_o to_o the_o convert_v 2._o cor._n 1._o 3._o 4._o &_o 7_o 6._o rom._n 15._o 5._o of_o the_o first_o benefit_n promise_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o verse_n now_o out_o of_o the_o second_o benefit_n namely_o the_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n of_o the_o church_n promise_v in_o the_o latter_a part_n of_o this_o verse_n these_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v first_o we_o here_o learn_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o true_a comfort_n which_o he_o impart_v only_o unto_o those_o who_o he_o have_v first_o allure_v and_o persuade_v that_o be_v effectual_o call_v for_o where_o there_o be_v no_o peace_n with_o god_n nor_o peace_n of_o conscience_n there_o be_v no_o sound_a comfort_n but_o there_o be_v no_o such_o peace_n till_o we_o be_v convert_v and_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o esa_fw-mi 57_o 21._o howsoever_o therefore_o worldling_n may_v laugh_v 21._o esay_n 57_o 21._o from_o the_o tooth_n outward_a yet_o they_o have_v no_o sound_a comfort_n till_o the_o lord_n convert_v they_o and_o speak_v comfortable_o unto_o their_o heart_n their_o mirth_n be_v continual_o check_v with_o the_o pang_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n which_o continual_o summon_v they_o to_o appear_v before_o god_n judgement_n seat_n no_o traitor_n be_v condemn_v can_v hearty_o rejoice_v till_o he_o have_v his_o pardon_n etc._n etc._n the_o use_n which_o we_o be_v to_o make_v hereof_o be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o seek_v for_o joy_n &_o consolation_n in_o worldly_a vanity_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n be_v destitute_a of_o the_o comfort_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o first_o let_v we_o labour_v for_o assurance_n of_o our_o true_a conversion_n and_o then_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n we_o shall_v be_v replenish_v with_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o second_o see_v there_o be_v no_o true_a comfort_n till_o god_n the_o author_n of_o consolation_n speak_v unto_o our_o heart_n let_v we_o not_o seek_v it_o elsewhere_o but_o with_o the_o apostle_n beg_v it_o at_o god_n hand_n by_o prayer_n 2._o thess_n 2._o 16._o 17._o misery_n 2._o thess_n 2._o 16._o 17._o god_n afflict_v he_o but_o do_v not_o overwhelm_v they_o with_o misery_n second_o we_o here_o learn_v that_o howsoever_o the_o people_n of_o god_n after_o their_o conversion_n be_v lead_v into_o the_o wilderness_n of_o affliction_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o leave_v desolate_a to_o be_v overwhelm_v with_o their_o misery_n for_o though_o all_o other_o help_v fail_v the_o lord_n himself_o will_v speak_v comfortable_o unto_o they_o and_o keep_v they_o from_o faint_v or_o sink_v under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o affliction_n neither_o in_o truth_n be_v there_o any_o misery_n so_o intolerable_a but_o it_o may_v be_v bear_v with_o patience_n and_o joyfulness_n of_o they_o unto_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n assure_v they_o that_o they_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o he_o and_o in_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n that_o they_o have_v their_o sin_n pardon_v and_o have_v escape_v condemnation_n that_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a and_o that_o these_o momentanie_n and_o light_a affliction_n 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o shall_v cause_v unto_o they_o a_o superexcellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o abraham_n jacob_n david_n elias_n in_o the_o apostle_n act._n 5._o 11._o in_o the_o thessalonian_o 6._o act._n 5._o 11._o 1._o thess_n 1._o 6._o who_o receive_v the_o word_n with_o much_o affliction_n and_o with_o joy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1._o thess_n 1._o 6._o and_o final_o in_o all_o the_o faithful_a who_o be_v justify_v through_o faith_n and_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n do_v not_o only_o rejoice_v under_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n but_o also_o in_o tribulation_n rom._n 5._o 1._o 2._o 3._o 3._o rom._n 5._o 1._o 2._o 3._o and_o therefore_o when_o we_o hear_v of_o or_o feel_v sharp_a affliction_n for_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n let_v we_o not_o be_v daunt_v or_o discourage_v for_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o have_v bring_v we_o into_o this_o wilderness_n will_v speak_v comfortable_o unto_o we_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o our_o power_n but_o will_v give_v a_o good_a issue_n to_o all_o our_o trial_n and_o will_v so_o arm_v we_o with_o inward_a comfort_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 13._o that_o we_o shall_v easy_o endure_v all_o outward_a affliction_n so_o that_o when_o we_o be_v bring_v into_o the_o wilderness_n of_o affliction_n so_o far_o be_v we_o to_o be_v from_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n and_o of_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n that_o then_o above_o all_o other_o time_n we_o be_v sure_o to_o expect_v they_o three_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v the_o mean_n whereby_o this_o comfort_n us._n the_o mean_n whereby_o god_n comfort_v us._n be_v derive_v unto_o we_o namely_o by_o god_n speak_v unto_o we_o the_o which_o speech_n be_v twofold_a the_o outward_a speech_n of_o the_o gospel_n contain_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o inward_a speech_n of_o the_o spirit_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o testify_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v 16._o rom._n 8._o 15._o 16._o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o spirit_n be_v call_v the_o comforter_n joh._n 16._o 7._o and_o our_o spiritual_a comfort_n the_o consolation_n 7._o joh._n 16._o 7._o of_o the_o spirit_n act._n 9_o 31._o if_o then_o we_o will_v have_v this_o inward_a 31._o act._n 9_o 31._o joy_n and_o comfort_n let_v we_o with_o all_o diligence_n and_o attention_n
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and_o be_v divorce_v and_o cast_v off_o for_o their_o spiritual_a whoredom_n it_o can_v not_o be_v fit_o say_v of_o they_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v espouse_v or_o contract_v they_o to_o himself_o see_v they_o only_o be_v proper_o say_v to_o be_v espouse_v who_o never_o before_o be_v take_v to_o wife_n but_o rather_o he_o shall_v have_v say_v of_o they_o that_o he_o will_v again_o be_v reconcile_v to_o she_o and_o receive_v she_o to_o grace_n so_o that_o hereby_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v that_o the_o lord_n perpetual_a the_o property_n of_o our_o spiritual_a marriage_n 1._o it_o be_v not_o temporary_a but_o perpetual_a will_v renew_v or_o confirm_v the_o old_a covenant_n of_o work_n between_o himself_o and_o the_o church_n of_o israel_n for_o that_o be_v make_v frustrate_a by_o their_o spiritual_a whoredom_n and_o rebellion_n for_o which_o they_o be_v divorce_v and_o reject_v but_o that_o he_o will_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n between_o himself_o and_o all_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n receive_v they_o into_o this_o near_a bond_n of_o marriage_n as_o pure_a and_o undefiled_a virgin_n the_o which_o be_v inviolable_o to_o continue_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o three_o the_o party_n contract_v be_v christ_n and_o his_o church_n signify_v in_o these_o word_n i_o will_v marry_v thou_o unto_o i_o where_o by_o they_z we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n but_o according_a to_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v all_o the_o faithful_a both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n and_o by_o i_z we_o be_v to_o understand_v jesus_n christ_n who_o in_o this_o spiritual_a marriage_n be_v unite_v to_o his_o spouse_n the_o church_n essential_o and_o substantial_o body_n with_o body_n and_o spirit_n with_o spirit_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o contract_n itself_o the_o adjunct_n hereof_o be_v first_o the_o perpetual_a continuance_n of_o this_o marriage_n and_o second_o the_o condition_n thereof_o which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o marriage_n band_n wherewith_o it_o be_v hold_v inviolable_a the_o perpetual_a continuance_n be_v note_v in_o these_o word_n for_o ever_o where_o the_o lord_n make_v a_o secret_a opposition_n between_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n make_v between_o he_o and_o the_o israelite_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v between_o he_o and_o all_o the_o faithful_a for_o that_o former_a marriage_n be_v not_o perpetual_a but_o temporary_a and_o of_o short_a continuance_n because_o the_o church_n of_o israel_n perfidious_o violate_v her_o marriage_n faith_n and_o persist_v not_o in_o her_o love_n and_o obedience_n towards_o the_o lord_n her_o husband_n but_o forsake_v he_o prostitute_v herself_o to_o commit_v spiritual_a whoredom_n with_o false_a god_n and_o therefore_o be_v just_o divorce_v from_o he_o as_o before_o we_o have_v show_v but_o the_o new_a covenant_n of_o this_o spiritual_a marriage_n between_o christ_n and_o the_o faithful_a shall_v be_v perpetual_a and_o inviolable_a because_o he_o will_v write_v the_o law_n and_o condition_n thereof_o not_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n but_o in_o the_o fleshy_a table_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o will_v so_o rule_v and_o over-rule_v they_o by_o his_o gracious_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o that_o they_o shall_v never_o break_v their_o covenant_n nor_o depart_v from_o the_o lord_n their_o husband_n the_o like_a place_n of_o scripture_n which_o may_v serve_v for_o a_o exposition_n of_o this_o we_o have_v esa_n 54._o 8._o with_o everlasting_a mercy_n have_v i_o have_v 10_o esa_n 54._o 8._o 9_o 10_o compassion_n on_o thou_o say_v the_o lord_n thy_o redeemer_n vers_fw-la 9_o for_o this_o be_v unto_o i_o as_o the_o water_n of_o noah_n for_o as_o i_o have_v swear_v etc._n etc._n vers_fw-la 10._o for_o the_o mountain_n shall_v remove_v and_o the_o hill_n shall_v fall_v down_o but_o my_o mercy_n shall_v not_o depart_v from_o thou_o neither_o shall_v the_o covenant_n of_o my_o peace_n fall_v away_o say_v the_o lord_n that_o have_v compassion_n on_o thou_o jerem._n 31._o 31._o behold_v the_o day_n come_v say_v the_o 32_o jere._n 31._o 31._o 32_o lord_n that_o i_o will_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o with_o the_o house_n of_o jacob_n 32._o not_o according_a to_o the_o covenant_n i_o make_v with_o their_o father_n when_o i_o take_v they_o hand_n by_o the_o hand_n to_o bring_v they_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n the_o which_o covenant_n they_o break_v although_o i_o be_v a_o husband_n unto_o they_o say_v the_o lord_n 33._o but_o this_o shall_v be_v the_o covenant_n that_o i_o will_v make_v with_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n after_o those_o day_n say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n etc._n etc._n so_o chap._n 33._o 20._o 21._o 22._o 25._o 26._o 39_o jere._n 33._o 20._o 21._o ezech._n 16._o 59_o jere._n 32._o 38._o 39_o ezech._n 16._o 59_o i_o will_v confirm_v unto_o thou_o a_o everlasting_a covenant_n jerem._n 32._o 38._o 39_o 40._o by_o all_o which_o place_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o the_o covenant_n between_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o faithful_a be_v permanent_a and_o perpetual_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o faithful_a and_o not_o only_o on_o god_n part_n as_o the_o papist_n will_v have_v it_o who_o affirm_v that_o we_o may_v have_v certain_a assurance_n of_o the_o continuance_n of_o this_o covenant_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n because_o he_o for_o his_o part_n will_v most_o certain_o perform_v the_o condition_n thereof_o 32._o jere._n 31._o 32._o howbeit_o there_o be_v cause_n of_o doubt_v that_o it_o will_v be_v violate_v and_o make_v frustrate_a by_o the_o faithful_a because_o they_o may_v lose_v their_o faith_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n and_o so_o forsake_v the_o lord_n but_o according_a to_o this_o doctrine_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o difference_n between_o the_o old_a covenant_n of_o work_n and_o the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o perpetuity_n thereof_o for_o that_o also_o on_o god_n part_n be_v most_o firm_a and_o permanent_a see_v there_o be_v not_o one_o tittle_n of_o his_o promise_n which_o be_v not_o accomplish_v nevertheless_o on_o the_o part_n of_o the_o israelite_n it_o be_v make_v void_a and_o frustrate_v because_o they_o perform_v not_o the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n whereas_o the_o lord_n promise_v that_o his_o covenant_n with_o the_o faithful_a shall_v be_v perpetual_a and_o everlasting_a not_o only_o on_o his_o part_n but_o also_o on_o the_o faithful_n because_o he_o will_v by_o the_o finger_n of_o his_o spirit_n write_v his_o law_n in_o their_o heart_n jere._n 31._o 33._o and_o because_o he_o will_v also_o put_v his_o fear_n 40._o jere._n 31._o 33._o &_o 32._o 40._o into_o their_o heart_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o as_o it_o be_v jere._n 32._o 40._o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o perpetuity_n of_o this_o spiritual_a marriage_n perpetual_a the_o mean_n whereby_o the_o covenant_n of_o our_o spiritual_a marriage_n be_v make_v perpetual_a in_o the_o next_o place_n he_o set_v down_o the_o manner_n how_o and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o he_o will_v make_v his_o covenant_n perpetual_a and_o everlasting_a namely_o by_o remove_v all_o cause_n and_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v violate_v and_o by_o tie_v the_o faithful_a unto_o himself_o by_o such_o inviolable_a band_n as_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v possible_a for_o any_o thing_n whatsoever_o to_o cause_v a_o divorce_n and_o separation_n all_o which_o be_v signify_v in_o these_o word_n i_o will_v marry_v righteousness_n 1._o the_o church_n be_v marry_v in_o righteousness_n thou_o unto_o i_o in_o righteousness_n and_o in_o judgement_n etc._n etc._n where_o the_o lord_n show_v first_o that_o whereas_o sin_n and_o unrighteousness_n may_v be_v a_o sufficient_a cause_n to_o make_v a_o divorce_n and_o break_v off_o the_o perpetuity_n of_o the_o church_n marriage_n with_o he_o for_o what_o communion_n have_v light_a with_o darkness_n righteousness_n with_o 14._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 14._o unrighteousness_n he_o will_v therefore_o marry_v the_o church_n unto_o he_o in_o righteousness_n that_o be_v he_o will_v make_v her_o righteous_a first_o by_o wash_v away_o her_o sin_n with_o his_o own_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o impute_v unto_o she_o his_o righteousness_n full_a satisfaction_n and_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 14._o esa_n 54._o 14._o rom._n 5._o 17._o 19_o and_o second_o by_o work_v in_o her_o inherent_a righteousness_n that_o be_v sanctification_n integrity_n sincerity_n and_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 17._o 19_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n whereby_o it_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o
unto_o which_o we_o be_v prefer_v so_o behave_v ourselves_o as_o beseem_v our_o high_a place_n and_o calling_n a_o prince_n will_v not_o servile_o drudge_n for_o day_n wage_n nor_o sell_v his_o honour_n for_o a_o small_a trifle_n nor_o set_v his_o mind_n upon_o base_a object_n no_o more_o shall_v we_o who_o by_o virtue_n of_o this_o royal_a marriage_n be_v call_v to_o high_a honour_n than_o the_o whole_a world_n afford_v spend_v our_o sweat_n and_o labour_n to_o obtain_v uncertain_a rich_o and_o filthy_a pleasure_n we_o shall_v not_o dim_v our_o glory_n and_o impeach_v our_o honour_n by_o behave_v ourselves_o like_o the_o slave_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n nor_o affect_v with_o the_o high_a pitch_n of_o our_o desire_n worldly_a toy_n and_o base_a trifle_n see_v thing_n of_o far_o great_a excellency_n be_v reserve_v for_o us._n last_o as_o hereby_o we_o may_v be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o our_o honour_n christ_n we_o must_v perform_v conjugal_a duty_n unto_o christ_n and_o dignity_n so_o also_o of_o our_o duty_n namely_o that_o be_v marry_v unto_o christ_n we_o labour_v to_o perform_v unto_o he_o all_o duty_n require_v of_o a_o good_a wife_n see_v he_o be_v want_v in_o nothing_o which_o belong_v unto_o a_o most_o gracious_a and_o kind_a husband_n that_o be_v let_v we_o love_v he_o above_o all_o the_o world_n and_o show_v our_o love_n by_o our_o readiness_n to_o lay_v down_o our_o life_n for_o his_o sake_n who_o be_v our_o love_a husband_n see_v he_o have_v lay_v down_o his_o for_o we_o even_o while_o we_o be_v his_o enemy_n let_v we_o yield_v unto_o he_o voluntary_a and_o absolute_a obedience_n and_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o be_v rule_v and_o guide_v by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n let_v we_o keep_v our_o conjugal_a fidelity_n reserve_v ourselves_o pure_a and_o undefiled_a as_o from_o all_o other_o sin_n so_o especial_o from_o idolatry_n and_o superstition_n let_v we_o who_o have_v communion_n both_o in_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n not_o grudge_n to_o give_v ourselves_o and_o the_o best_a thing_n we_o have_v unto_o he_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o further_a of_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n especial_o let_v we_o give_v unto_o he_o our_o heart_n which_o he_o so_o much_o desire_v let_v we_o reverence_v he_o as_o our_o heavenly_a husband_n fear_v his_o displeasure_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n and_o mourn_v for_o no_o loss_n so_o much_o as_o for_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o favour_n let_v we_o rest_n &_o whole_o rely_v on_o his_o providence_n for_o the_o supply_n of_o all_o our_o want_n and_o for_o protection_n from_o all_o danger_n in_o a_o word_n let_v we_o labour_n to_o perform_v all_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o such_o a_o husband_n and_o to_o deck_v ourselves_o with_o all_o grace_n which_o may_v make_v we_o appear_v amiable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v confirm_v ourselves_o in_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v espouse_v unto_o christ_n and_o shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n not_o only_o of_o himself_o but_o also_o of_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o these_o be_v the_o doctrine_n which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v out_o us._n nothing_o can_v frustrate_v the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o us._n of_o the_o contract_n itself_o now_o follow_v those_o which_o arise_v out_o of_o the_o adjunct_n and_o property_n of_o this_o marriage_n and_o first_o out_o of_o the_o perpetuity_n thereof_o where_o first_o we_o may_v observe_v to_o our_o singular_a comfort_n that_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o any_o thing_n whatsoever_o to_o break_v off_o the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o we_o or_o to_o make_v a_o separation_n after_o he_o have_v once_o contract_v we_o to_o himself_o in_o this_o holy_a marriage_n nor_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n satan_n the_o world_n the_o flesh_n nor_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n join_v together_o no_o nor_o yet_o our_o own_o sin_n past_a present_a or_o to_o come_v for_o the_o lord_n have_v here_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v espouse_v we_o unto_o himself_o for_o ever_o who_o therefore_o will_v not_o labour_v with_o his_o whole_a endeavour_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o most_o honourable_a estate_n accompany_v with_o such_o inestimable_a benefit_n see_v they_o be_v infinite_o more_o excellent_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n than_o all_o the_o glory_n and_o riches_n of_o the_o world_n and_o beside_o they_o be_v eternal_a and_o never_o to_o be_v take_v from_o us._n he_o that_o be_v in_o honour_n to_o day_n may_v be_v in_o disgrace_n to_o morrow_n he_o that_o be_v now_o rich_a may_v within_o a_o while_n be_v bring_v to_o extreme_a poverty_n but_o who_o so_o be_v advance_v to_o this_o spiritual_a honour_n of_o be_v espouse_v unto_o god_n shall_v never_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v second_o see_v the_o union_n between_o christ_n and_o we_o be_v perpetual_a &_o see_v the_o bond_n of_o this_o union_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n hence_o we_o learn_v that_o god_n spirit_n and_o this_o faith_n after_o we_o be_v marry_v unto_o christ_n shall_v never_o be_v take_v from_o we_o for_o then_o the_o marriage_n bond_n be_v break_v the_o marriage_n also_o shall_v be_v dissolve_v which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o this_o place_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n to_o be_v observe_v out_o of_o the_o perpetuity_n righteous_a whosoever_o be_v marry_v unto_o christ_n be_v make_v righteous_a of_o this_o marriage_n out_o of_o the_o property_n and_o condition_n thereof_o we_o may_v further_o note_v these_o instruction_n first_o whereas_o the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v espouse_v the_o church_n in_o righteousness_n hence_o we_o learn_v that_o whosoever_o be_v marry_v unto_o christ_n they_o be_v also_o make_v righteous_a that_o be_v they_o be_v not_o only_o clothe_v with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n impute_v unto_o they_o by_o which_o they_o be_v justify_v in_o god_n sight_n but_o also_o be_v make_v righteous_a by_o the_o sanctification_n of_o his_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o the_o which_o their_o righteousness_n consist_v in_o the_o integrity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o in_o their_o earnest_n and_o sincere_a desire_n and_o endeavour_v to_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o god_n commandment_n the_o which_o their_o obedience_n be_v in_o this_o life_n mingle_v with_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o imperfection_n but_o shall_v become_v perfect_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v second_o we_o learn_v that_o though_o this_o righteousness_n be_v perpetual_a our_o righteousness_n constant_a and_o perpetual_a weak_a and_o imperfect_a yet_o shall_v it_o be_v perpetual_a even_o as_o our_o marriage_n with_o christ_n be_v perpetual_a and_o eternal_a and_o therefore_o although_o we_o must_v work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o labour_v earnest_o to_o have_v this_o our_o righteousness_n more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o increase_v yet_o when_o we_o feel_v our_o slow_a progress_n in_o the_o path_n of_o righteousness_n and_o find_v it_o mingle_v with_o our_o great_a corruption_n and_o imperfection_n like_o a_o few_o grain_n of_o corn_n in_o a_o heap_n of_o chaff_n let_v we_o not_o be_v utter_o discourage_v as_o fear_v lest_o this_o little_a spark_n of_o righteousness_n will_v be_v altogether_o quench_v with_o the_o flood_n of_o our_o corruption_n see_v the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o as_o this_o his_o covenant_n of_o marriage_n with_o we_o shall_v be_v perpetual_a so_o also_o that_o it_o shall_v for_o ever_o continue_v in_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n three_o whereas_o the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v marry_v christ_n our_o righteousness_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n his_o church_n in_o righteousness_n not_o by_o choose_v she_o be_v righteous_a but_o by_o make_v her_o righteous_a be_v choose_v hence_o we_o learn_v that_o our_o own_o righteousness_n 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spirit_n of_o fornication_n the_o use_n hereof_o be_v that_o howsoever_o we_o be_v sometime_o lead_v sin_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n we_o be_v not_o transport_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o sin_n captive_a of_o sin_n and_o through_o infirmity_n be_v overtake_v with_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n yet_o that_o we_o careful_o take_v heed_n we_o be_v not_o transport_v whole_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o sin_n desire_v to_o break_v god_n commandment_n &_o delight_v in_o our_o transgression_n let_v we_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v do_v faithful_a service_n unto_o god_n though_o the_o other_o member_n be_v sometime_o enthral_v in_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n &_o though_o in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n we_o receive_v some_o wound_n of_o sathan_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n yet_o let_v we_o be_v sure_a to_o keep_v fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n sincerity_n and_o integrity_n so_o as_o we_o may_v true_o say_v with_o the_o 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1_o sam._n 15._o 11._o and_o 1_o king_n 11._o 33_o because_o 33._o 1._o sam._n 15._o 11._o 1._o king_n 11._o 33._o they_o have_v forsake_v i_o etc._n etc._n and_o have_v not_o walk_v in_o my_o way_n again_o the_o lord_n be_v our_o true_a husband_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o marriage_n on_o our_o part_n be_v that_o we_o will_v observe_v marriage_n fidelity_n and_o keep_v our_o faith_n which_o we_o have_v plight_v unto_o he_o inviolable_a which_o we_o perform_v when_o as_o we_o worship_v he_o alone_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_v when_o as_o therefore_o we_o either_o go_v a_o whore_v after_o idol_n or_o in_o stead_n of_o god_n true_a worship_n offer_v unto_o he_o our_o own_o will-worship_n and_o humane_a invention_n we_o violate_v our_o faith_n break_v the_o bond_n of_o marriage_n between_o we_o and_o so_o renounce_v the_o lord_n from_o be_v our_o husband_n the_o use_n hereof_o be_v that_o we_o most_o careful_o avoid_v all_o manner_n of_o idolatry_n superstition_n and_o will-worship_n and_o not_o flatter_v ourselves_o with_o a_o conceit_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v content_a with_o our_o devotion_n and_o good_a meaning_n though_o it_o dissent_v from_o his_o word_n that_o we_o may_v prostrate_v our_o body_n unto_o a_o image_n and_o reserve_v our_o heart_n for_o god_n and_o that_o his_o will_n &_o our_o own_o will_n his_o law_n and_o humane_a invention_n may_v well_o stand_v together_o in_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n for_o god_n and_o idol_n the_o ark_n and_o dagon_n light_n and_o darkness_n righteousness_n and_o unrighteousness_n true_a religion_n and_o sottish_a superstition_n will_v never_o agree_v together_o but_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o receive_v the_o one_o we_o do_v ipso_fw-la facto_fw-la exclude_v and_o forsake_v the_o other_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v put_v to_o our_o choice_n whether_o we_o will_v forsake_v the_o true_a jehovah_n or_o the_o idol_n baal_n god_n true_a religion_n or_o our_o own_o superstion_n 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sacrifice_n in_o no_o place_n but_o in_o his_o tabernacle_n and_o temple_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v erect_v no_o other_o altar_n but_o the_o altar_n for_o the_o burn_a offering_n and_o for_o the_o incense_n which_o himself_o have_v cause_v to_o be_v make_v and_o place_v first_o in_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o then_o in_o the_o temple_n as_o appear_v deut._n 12._o 11._o 13._o 14._o 2_o chro._n 7._o 12._o exod._n 20._o 24._o 16._o deut._n 12._o 11._o 2_o chro._n 7._o 12._o exod._n 20._o 24._o deut._n 27._o 5._o 6._o jos_n 22._o 10._o 16._o deut._n 27._o 5._o 6._o 7._o jos_n 22._o 10._o 16._o 19_o both_o that_o he_o may_v hereby_o restrain_v they_o from_o will-worship_n and_o also_o that_o he_o may_v typical_o teach_v they_o that_o as_o they_o have_v but_o one_o temple_n to_o serve_v in_o so_o they_o have_v but_o one_o god_n to_o serve_v as_o they_o have_v but_o one_o altar_n for_o their_o sacrifice_n and_o one_o for_o their_o incense_n so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o mediator_n which_o sanctify_v all_o their_o oblation_n and_o perfume_v all_o their_o prayer_n whereby_o they_o become_v like_o sweet_a odour_n in_o god_n nostril_n but_o they_o neglect_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n and_o erect_v altar_n and_o offer_v sacrifice_n upon_o the_o hill_n and_o mountain_n imitate_v therein_o the_o heathenish_a gentile_n who_o erect_v their_o temple_n in_o wood_n and_o grove_n upon_o the_o top_n of_o hill_n according_a to_o that_o lucus_n in_o urbe_fw-la fuit_fw-la media_fw-la laetissimus_fw-la umbra_fw-la etc._n etc._n 1._o vir._n aeneid_n lib._n 1._o hic_fw-la templum_fw-la junoni_n ingens_fw-la sidonia_n dido_n condebat_fw-la whereof_o also_o their_o temple_n be_v call_v phana_n because_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o high_a situation_n they_o be_v eminent_a and_o conspicuous_a to_o which_o they_o be_v move_v by_o these_o consideration_n because_o be_v more_o stately_a &_o majestical_a they_o think_v they_o more_o fit_a for_o divine_a worship_n and_o also_o because_o they_o 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57_o 7._o jer._n 2._o 20._o ezech._n 6._o 13._o daily_o provoke_v god_n anger_n against_o they_o as_o we_o see_v both_o in_o this_o place_n &_o in_o diverse_a other_o esa_n 57_o 7._o jer._n 2._o 20._o ezec._n 6._o 13._o it_o be_v further_a add_v by_o way_n of_o more_o particular_a description_n that_o they_o burn_v incense_v upon_o the_o hill_n under_o the_o oak_n &_o the_o poplar_n tree_n and_o the_o elm_n and_o the_o reason_n move_v they_o thereunto_o be_v adjoin_v because_o the_o shadow_n thereof_o be_v good_a the_o meaning_n be_v that_o they_o sacrifice_v and_o burn_v incense_n in_o their_o grove_n and_o make_v choice_n for_o this_o purpose_n of_o such_o tree_n as_o be_v most_o pleasant_a and_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o broad_a and_o thick_a leaf_n most_o fit_a to_o cast_v a_o delightful_a shadow_n which_o will_v not_o only_o shelter_v they_o from_o the_o scorch_a heat_n of_o the_o sun_n but_o also_o stir_v up_o in_o they_o a_o kind_n of_o superstitious_a devotion_n the_o which_o 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do_v i_o approve_v it_o and_o when_o you_o do_v eat_v and_o drink_v do_v you_o not_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o yourselves_o shall_v you_o not_o hear_v the_o word_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v cry_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o former_a prophet_n etc._n etc._n the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v plain_a for_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v we_o to_o travail_v so_o also_o he_o have_v appoint_v our_o way_n out_o of_o which_o whosoever_o turn_v aside_o the_o fast_o he_o go_v the_o further_a he_o be_v from_o the_o end_n of_o his_o journey_n and_o so_o spend_v his_o labour_n not_o only_o in_o vain_a but_o to_o loss_n this_o be_v the_o way_n walk_v in_o it_o if_o we_o will_v offer_v our_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o be_v our_o reasonable_a serve_v of_o god_n we_o must_v not_o follow_v our_o own_o invention_n nor_o humane_a tradition_n but_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o what_o be_v the_o good_a will_n of_o god_n acceptable_a and_o perfect_a as_o it_o be_v rom._n 12._o 1._o 2._o and_o if_o we_o will_v do_v good_a 2._o rom._n 12._o 1._o 2._o work_n indeed_o we_o must_v not_o follow_v our_o own_o fantasy_n but_o god_n commandment_n for_o we_o be_v create_v unto_o good_a work_n in_o christ_n jesus_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o as_o it_o be_v eph._n 2._o 10._o last_o this_o may_v restrain_v we_o from_o will-worship_n and_o 10._o ephe._n 2._o 10._o superstition_n in_o that_o whatsoever_o our_o good_a meaning_n &_o devotion_n god_n will-worship_n be_v the_o service_n of_o sathan_n not_o of_o god_n be_v yet_o in_o truth_n whilst_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n superstitious_a &_o idolatrous_a service_n we_o do_v not_o worship_v the_o lord_n but_o sathan_n the_o unclean_a spirit_n &_o chief_a author_n of_o this_o spiritual_a whoredom_n so_o when_o the_o israelite_n worship_v idol_n and_o offer_v sacrifice_n unto_o then_o howsoever_o they_o pretend_v that_o they_o worship_v the_o true_a jehovah_n in_o they_o yet_o the_o lord_n plain_o say_v that_o they_o do_v not_o offer_v unto_o god_n but_o unto_o devil_n deut._n 32._o 17._o so_o psal_n 106._o 37_o they_o offer_v their_o son_n and_o daughter_n unto_o devil_n and_o the_o lord_n plain_o say_v that_o 37._o deut._n 32._o 17._o psal_n 106._o 37._o while_o they_o worship_v their_o image_n in_o the_o wilderness_n they_o do_v not_o offer_v unto_o he_o whatsoever_o they_o pretend_v as_o it_o be_v amos._n 5._o 25._o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v plain_a for_o who_o will_n 25._o amos._n 5._o 25._o we_o observe_v they_o we_o obey_v and_o their_o servant_n we_o be_v to_o who_o we_o yield_v obedience_n as_o the_o apostle_n show_v ro._n 6._o 16_o 16._o rom._n 6._o 16._o but_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v that_o we_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n according_a to_o the_o prescript_n rule_v of_o his_o word_n turn_v aside_o neither_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a the_o will_n of_o satan_n be_v that_o either_o we_o do_v not_o worship_v god_n at_o all_o or_o that_o we_o worship_v he_o with_o our_o own_o will-worship_n &_o superstitious_a devotion_n and_o therefore_o they_o who_o leave_v the_o sincere_a and_o pure_a worship_n of_o god_n and_o will_v not_o obey_v his_o reveal_v will_n but_o serve_v he_o with_o their_o own_o invention_n &_o human_a tradition_n they_o may_v be_v true_o say_v notwithstanding_o their_o good_a intention_n to_o worship_v the_o devil_n rather_o than_o the_o true_a god_n the_o four_o thing_n to_o be_v observe_v be_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v another_o god_n punish_v one_o sin_n with_o another_o not_o only_o punish_v sin_n with_o punishment_n proper_o so_o call_v but_o also_o do_v punish_v one_o sin_n with_o another_o not_o by_o infuse_v wickedness_n or_o by_o tempt_v that_o be_v allure_a or_o provoke_a man_n unto_o sin_n for_o god_n thus_o tempt_v no_o man_n as_o it_o be_v jam._n 1._o 13._o 13._o james_n 1._o 13._o but_o by_o withdraw_v his_o grace_n and_o 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